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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Grand Centenary process, 1947
This is a program of the Centenary Procession that took place in Warrnambool in 1947 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city’s founding in 1847. It was originally intended to celebrate the 100th anniversary in 1940 but these celebrations were postponed because of World War Two. In 1947 centenary celebrations were held but on a less lavish style. 1947 was a more appropriate year as 1847 was the year of the first land sales for Warrnambool and the arrival of the first European settlers in the town. The 1947 celebrations included a Grand Procession which was estimated to have been watched by 20,000 people. A similar number saw the bonfire and fireworks display in Albert Park the same evening. The celebrations lasted a week and included a choral thanksgiving festival in the Botanic Gardens, a massed band display and a ‘Warrnambool Can Make It’ exhibition of local manufactures. The well-known historian and Town Clerk at the time, Henri Worland took a prominent role in the organizing of the celebrations. This little booklet is of considerable importance because it contains a short description of the floats and the names of those connected with the various floats of the Warrnambool Centenary Procession of 1947. It not only gives us a better idea of what and who were in the procession but it now enables us to better label the many photographs we have of this procession and to identify the people in the photographs. The program is a valuable source of information for historians. It also is a good example of the type of celebratory procession that was popular 70 years ago. This is a paper program of the Warrnambool 1947 Centenary procession. It has four pages and a buff-coloured cover. The front cover has a sepia-toned photograph of the first car purchased in Warrnambool (1906) and on the back cover there is an advertisement for Lane’s Bus Services. The inside front cover has an advertisement for Guyett and Sons Furniture Store and there are other advertisements throughout the pages. The printed text on buff-coloured paper gives details of the 29 floats in the ‘Mechanized’ Section and of the 27 floats in the ‘Back to the Horse Pageant’ Section. The pages were stapled but the staples have been removed. There has been some silverfish damage. Front Cover: ‘Grand Centenary Procession, Thursday, March 27, 1947, Souvenir Catalogue, Price Sixpence, Joint Organisers, C.A.Rogers, P.T.Parker, F.E.Utting’. warrnambool centenary, 1947 henri worland -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Association for the Blind Centenary [silver medallion], 1995
In 1995, the Association for the Blind celebrated it's centenary with the release of a silver coloured medallion that was available for purchase. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Tilly Aston' and '1873-1947' . On the reverse is brailled 'They're sowing the tiny seeds of action!' on the outer rim and in the middle is the figure '100' with a small spray of laurel each side. Beneath this are the words 'Association for the Blind Centenary 1995'. The medallion is inset to a blue velour box, with a white lining on the lid and a round circle in gold with 'Association for the Blind Centenary', '100' and '1895-1995'. A small yellow paper leaflet briefly describes the setting up of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind by Tilly Aston. Silver coloured medallion with illustrations, in box with accompanying leafletBox - Association for the Blind centenary, 100, 1895-1995association for the blind, awards -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Association for the Blind Centenary [gold medallion], 1995
In 1995, the Association for the Blind celebrated it's centenary with the release of a gold coloured medallion that was available for purchase. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Tilly Aston' and '1873-1947' . On the reverse is brailled 'They're sowing the tiny seeds of action!' on the outer rim and in the middle is the figure '100' with a small spray of laurel each side. Beneath this are the words 'Association for the Blind Centenary 1995'. The medallion is inset to a blue velour box, with a white lining on the lid and a round circle in gold with 'Association for the Blind Centenary', '100' and '1895-1995'. A small yellow paper leaflet briefly describes the setting up of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind by Tilly Aston. Gold coloured medallion with illustrations, in box with accompanying leafletBox - Association for the Blind centenary, 100, 1895-1995association for the blind, awards -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Object, Association for the Blind Centenary [bronze medallion], 1995
In 1995, the Association for the Blind celebrated it's centenary with the release of a bronze coloured medallion that was available for purchase. On the front is a cameo of a woman wearing a pendant and an old fashioned ruffled blouse. Around the outside is written 'Tilly Aston' and '1873-1947' . On the reverse is brailled 'They're sowing the tiny seeds of action!' on the outer rim and in the middle is the figure '100' with a small spray of laurel each side. Beneath this are the words 'Association for the Blind Centenary 1995'. The medallion is inset to a blue velour box, with a white lining on the lid and a round circle in gold with 'Association for the Blind Centenary', '100' and '1895-1995'. A small yellow paper leaflet briefly describes the setting up of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind by Tilly Aston. Bronze coloured medallion with illustrations, in box with accompanying leafletBox - Association for the Blind centenary, 100, 1895-1995association for the blind, tilly aston -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Concongella Ladies Social Club, Concongella School Centenary 1872-1972 - Souvenir Recipe Book, 1972
This book has been compiled by the Concongella Ladies Social club to mark the Centenary of the State school.Bright Yellow cover with red writing and photo of school building.Concongella School Centenary 1872-1972 Souvenir Recipe Bookstawell education -
Vision Australia
Award - Object, Association for the Blind Centenary: John O Wicking AM, 1997
To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. John O Wicking AM In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron and Benefactor of the successful $7.5M Centenary Appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking -
Clunes Museum
Booklet, BAXTER & STUBBS, PRINTERS, BALLARAT, CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS THE ALL NATIONS LODGE, CLUNES NO. 28 V.C, CIRCA 1958
CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS THE ALL NATIONS LODGE, CLUNES NO. 28 V.C.BOOKLET OUTLINING CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS FORTHE ALL NATIONS LODGE, CLUNES NO. 28 V.C., AUSTRALIACENTENARY CELEBRATIONS THE ALL NATIONS LODGE, CLUNES NO. 28 V.C.all nations lodge no. 28, booklet` -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Association for the Blind Centenary: Sir John Holland, 1997
To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 burgundy wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. Sir John Holland AC Kt. In appreciation of your outstanding support as Patron of the successful $500,000 Mornington Peninsula & Westernport Victoria appeal 1995-1997.association for the blind, john holland -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque, A Special Meeting of the Kew City Council Was Held in This Hall on 13th December 1960 to Commemorate the Centenary of Kew : Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson M.B.E., J.P. Mayor, 1960
The Municipality of Kew was proclaimed on 19 December 1860, then upgraded to a Borough (1863), a Town (1910) and finally a City (1921). From 1865, its offices were based in the former Athenaeum Hall in Walpole Street, which, although extended in 1883, inevitably became inadequate. Plans for a new purpose-built Town Hall were first mooted in the late 1880s, but fell prey to six subsequent decades of debate. During that time, many sites were considered and rejected, and several schemes prepared. Finally, in 1945, it was resolved to build a new civic centre as a war memorial. The council acquired Southesk, a mansion on the south-west corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street – first mooted as a possible Town Hall site two decades earlier – and plans for a civic precinct were drawn up by John Scarborough. The project stalled until 1957, when a Town Hall Committee was formed and a new architect appointed: Harold Bartlett of Leith & Bartlett. He also proposed an entire civic precinct, of which a large public hall would constitute Stage One. Designed to accommodate almost any public or official function, the space had had a small stage at one end for intimate theatrical productions, a larger stage at the other (with operable sunken orchestra pit) for musical performances, plus the most up-to-date equipment for live TV transmission. The building, befitting its original intent as a war memorial, was also to include a sculpted monument, for which a separate design competition was held. First prize went to George H Allen (1900-1972), long-time head of the Sculpture Department at RMIT and a former war artist himself (the only one, in fact, to have worked in the medium of sculpture). At the time of the Kew project, Allen was best known for his Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance (1955) and a controversial abstract sculpture at Hume House in William Street (1957). Tenders for the new hall were called and the contract (worth £104,986) was awarded to H F Yuncken. The foundation stone was laid by the Mayor, Cr F C O'Brien, on 1 June 1959. Completion (initially scheduled for October) was delayed by the unavailability of certain materials; it was barely finished in time for the official opening (by Premier Henry Bolte) on 23 April 1960. The war memorial was unveiled two days later (Anzac Day) by Bolte's deputy, the Hon A G Rylah. Fittingly, that year also marked Kew's municipal centenary, and many celebratory events were held in and around the new civic centre in December, including a special council meeting (attended by the Prime Minister), a tree planting ceremony and a youth ball. Source: Survey of Built Heritage in Victoria: Stage Two (Built Heritage Pty Ltd., 2010)Historically significant commemorative plaqueMetal plaque relating to special Council meeting to mark centenary of Kew, 13th December 1960. This plaque was given to the Kew Historical Society in 1991 by the former City of Kew.A Special Meeting Of The / Kew City Council Was Held In / This Hall On 13th December 1960 / To Commemorate / The Centenary of Kew / Cr. W.H.S. Dickinson, M.B.E., J.P., / Mayorkew city hall, foundation stones - kew (vic), cr. w.h.s. dickinson, local government -- kew (vic.) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plates x 4, Henry Greener and Company of Sunderland England, Souvenirs of Australian Centenary 1788-1888, 1888
These plates were pressed to commemorate the centenary of the European settlement of Australia. A large number were produced and the were distributed throughout AustraliaThese plates are a good example of souvenirs which were produced to commemorate the celebrations of the centenary of European settlement of Australia. The pressed glass was a common method of manufacturing around that period and of which they are an excellent example.001423.1 Large rounded amber glass dish with scalloped edge and seven fine rings below. Text is stippled glass on the back which appears through to the inside of the dish.An early version of Australian Coat of Arms is in the centre with the centenary years inside shields, either side. 001423.2 A smaller version of 001423.1 001423.3 Small clear glass saucer shaped dish with same design as the larger dishes. 001423.4 Small amber coloured shallow dish with small glass handle on each side. Pattern matching the larger plates is embossed on underside of the dish. The surface is scored acroos the centre bottom of the dish.Australia's Centenary in stippled glass around the edge of each dish. Advance Australia below the the Coat of Arms. 1788 1888. R*No 88120 behind one scallop on edge on each platewarrnambool, centenary of australia, centenary plates, 1788-1888 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, H J Melbourne, Farms, Fences and Fairways – Stawell Golf Club Centenary 1898-1998, 1998
A Centenary history of the Stawell Golf Club.Yellow card cover with two b/w photos each with a building, the lower photo has the Australian flag flying from the building.Stawell Golf Club Centenary 1898 - 1998 Farms Fences and Fairways By Jim Melbournestawell sport -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Centenary Games, 1935
Souvenir Programme of the Centenary GamesSouvenir Programme of the Centenary Games held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground Jan 26 & 28 1935non-fictionSouvenir Programme of the Centenary Gamescentenary games, sport -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Book - Book. Address to King Edward VII, McCarron Bird and Co, Address to His Majesty King Edward VII. from the Municipalities of Victoria 1901, 1901
The book contains the Joint Address to His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward the Seventh from the Municipalities of Victoria, and is dated Melbourne, 30th January 1901. It contains the Cities, Towns, Boroughs, and Shires with the signatures of the chief officers of each and signatures of the Executive and Executive Committee of the Municipal Association of Victoria.A thin hard cover book with a royal blue cover and gold leaf title title with an upright leaf embellishment on the left. Book No.108. 16 pages.With the compliments of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Association of Victoria.king edward v11, municipal association of victoria, royal visit 1901 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections, 19 Oct 2014
Collected by Ann Gibson at the event on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Princes Pier, Port Melbourne. The commemoration of the departure of the World War I first convoy 1914.'ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections" "Victoria's World War One Legacy - Recipients of the Victoria Cross" - bookletwar - world war i, piers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - army, armed services - navy, anzac centenary, city of port phillip, victorian government, world war i first convoy, victoria cross -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Tie Pin, Wonga Park Primary School Centenary 1895 - 1995, 1995
Item one of several made to commemorate Centenary of Wonga Park Primary School in 1995.Small gold coloured, stick format tie pin with circular emblem words around the outside and drawing in the centre denoting the occasion.Wonga Park P.S. Centenary 1895 - 199. stylized drawing of original school. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Badge, Victoria Police patch, 2000c
Patch from a Victoria Police uniformVictoria Police uniform clothing patchvictoria police -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, 1866-1966 Centenary Conference badge, 1966
Participants of the 1966 RVIB Centenary Conference were provided with a name badge. It consisted of a golden coloured metal, with the blue lighthouse logo of the Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind, and the dates '1866' and '1966' either side of the centrally placed symbol. Below this, also in blue, is 'Centenary Conference'. A paper card can be inserted into the badge for the wearer's name. 1 gold coloured metal name card holder with name card'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' ' Centenary Conference' '1866-1966' 'Mrs Wertheim'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Dinner Dance, Kew Civic Hall, 1960, 1960
Original photograph of the Kew Centenary Ball in the new Kew Civic Hall in 1960. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. Original black and white photograph of dancers at the Kew Centenary Ball in the Kew Civic [Town] Hall in 1960.centenary of kew (vic) - 1860-1960, cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections, 19 Oct 2014
Collected by Ann Gibson at the event on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Princes Pier, Port Melbourne. The commemoration of the departure of the World War I first convoy 1914.ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections" "World War I History - Victoria's story" bookletwar - world war i, piers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - army, armed services - navy, anzac centenary, city of port phillip, victorian government, world war i first convoy -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
photograph, Centenary Committee of the Harcourt School, 1959
The photograph was taken at the ANA Hall & depicts the Headmaster, past students & parents who organised a very successful 'Back to School" weekend for the centenary.This photograph is a valuable record of the principal citizens of Harcourt, post WW2, given leadership by H Larter, the school headmaster, and C H James, a returned soldier/orchard supervisor turned /historian. After the Centenary CH James assembled a massive collection of Harcourt history, now in the custody of Harcourt Heritage Centre B & W photograph showing a posed group photograph of 35 adults of the school's Centenary Committee -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Medal - Strathfieldsaye Victorian Centenary Medal, Andor Meszaros, 1951
Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government. Designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales. As part of the celebrations, the Victorian Government commissioned this medal from Andor Meszaros. Drawing on his classical background, Mészáros developed the imagery for 'Equality and Justice through Freedom'. The man holding the torch represents equality; the blindfolded woman holding a sword is the symbol of justice, and both are mounted on a horse that has broken its shackles.Obverse Description Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail Reverse Description Stake supporting plant; above, CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; Artist's initials to left of stake. Edge Description PlainObverse Description: Equity and Justice Through Freedom Reverse Description: Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Presented to the / Shire of Strathfieldsaye/ 1951andor mészáros, centenary of government of victoria, shire of strathfieldsaye, city of greater bendigo medals -
Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Award - Glass Trophy, Lifesaving Victoria Awards of Excellence 2005 - 2006, 2006
Engraved Glass Trophy on Glass BaseLife Saving Victoria Logo Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence 2005 - 2006 Beaurepaire Club of the Year Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Mug, Wonga Park Primary School Centenary, 1995
Commemorative item produced as memorabilia for the centenary of Wonga Park Primary School.White china mug with gold rim and a green printed inscription on one side.Wonga Park P.S. Centenary 1895 - 1995 printed around a stylized drawing of the original school. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, George W. Swenson, Letter on Ballarat Centenary Floral Festival Letterhead, 1938, 08/04/1938
Ballarat celebrated its centenary in 1938.Typed letter on Ballarat Centenary Floral Festival Letterhead thanking the Ballarat School of Mines for kindness rendered during the floral festival. The letter is signed by George W. Swenson and is address to Colonel Heseltine.ballarat, ballarat centenary, ballarat centenary floral festival, wilfred king, george w. swenson, j.h. trekardo, h. shaw, c.h. bunce, w. morshead, eric bowman, victor greenhalgh -
Vision Australia
Card - Text, Centenary Garden Party
Invitation card for Neil and Elizabeth Maxwell to the Centenary Garden Party. The card includes both the invitation itself and the programme of events during the party and served as an entry card. Held at Government House, the Garden Party was designed to recognise the 100 years of volunteering that has been undertaken by those present and in the past.Invitation card for Mr and Mrs Maxwell to Centenary Garden partynon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Lavers Hill Centenary Committee, Days gone by. M.P. Heffernan, 1994
Days gone by: Lavers Hill Centenary. M.P. Heffernan. 1st ed. Colac (Vic.); Lavers Hill Centenary Committee; 1994. iii, 41 p.; illus, maps. Soft cover. ISBN 0 646 18493 8days gone by; m.p. heffernan; lavers hill; lavers hill centenary; great ocean road; otway ranges;, days gone by; m.p. heffernan; lavers hill; lavers hill centenary; great ocean road; otway ranges; -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Medal - Victorian Centenary Medal, Andor Meszaros, 1951
Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government. Designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales. As part of the celebrations, the Victorian Government commissioned this medal from Andor Meszaros. Drawing on his classical background, Mészáros developed the imagery for 'Equality and Justice through Freedom'. The man holding the torch represents equality; the blindfolded woman holding a sword is the symbol of justice, and both are mounted on a horse that has broken its shackles.Obverse Description Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail Reverse Description Stake supporting plant; above, CENTENARY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; Artist's initials to left of stake. Edge Description: Plain. Boxed. Obverse Description: Equity and Justice Through Freedom Reverse Description: Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Presented to / the City of /Bendigo/ 1951andor mészáros, centenary of government of victoria, city of greater bendigo medals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, Centenary Port, 1889-1989: to commemorate the uniting of Freemasonry in Victoria, 1889-1989
Commemorative Port bottle produced to commemorate the uniting of Freemasonry in Victoria 1889-1989Commemorative item.Empty pottery bottle, blue glaze with gold writing. 750ml capacity.freemasons, all saints winery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Back to Phillip Island Centenary 1968, 1968
1968 was the centenary of open settlement on Phillip Island. Black & White photograph of a group of ladies dressed as school girls, celebrating the Back to Phillip island Centenary in 1968. L to R: Edith Jeffrey, Jean Morrison, Eileen Jenner (Smith), Margaret Papworth. edith jeffrey, jean morrison, eileen jenner (smith), margaret papworth, w papworth, back to phillip island 1968, centenary celebrations 1968 -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023, 2023
A flag for torch bearers of the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay. Legacy was founded in Melbourne in 1923, so Melbourne hosted the final leg of the Torch Relay that began in Pozieres, France in April 2023.A record of the importance of Legacy's centenary.White flag with coloured print made for the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay on a black plastic pole.Printed on the flag 'Thank you for carrying the torch'.centenary, relay