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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1996
... EVENTS ...The wooden items are made from Banksia Bauerii. During the 1960's to the 1990's, local women made wooden items and jewellery of pressed flowers for sale at the Wildflower Show.The photo shows stuffed animals displayed on a sawn branch and leafed twigs. Items made from wood and Banksia cones can be seen in the top, left hand corner, and other small items can be seen hanging on a branch on the right.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1996
... EVENTS ...The wooden items are made from Banksia Bauerii. During the 1960's to the 1990's, local women made wooden items and jewellery of pressed flowers for sale at the Wildflower Show.The photo shows a collection of wooden items displayed on a white stand. There is a brown cloth draped amongst the display.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1983
... EVENTS ...A display at the 1983 wildflower show.A photo showing a display of various wildflowers and plants. The various items have white labels with green writing on them. A number of the flowers are orchids.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1959
... EVENTS ...This is a photo taken at the Methodist Flower Show held in Spring 1959 in Pomonal.The photo shows a selection of flowers in vases displayed on a trestle table along a wall.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C Oct 1986
... EVENTS ...The photo was taken at the Halls Gap Wildflower Show in October 1986 (perhaps at the parade held that year?).The photo shows a young boy (perhaps 8 or 9 yo) surrounded by adults, as can be seen by arms and shoulders. The image has been altered to show an uneven cameo image of the boy.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 27/09/1985
... EVENTS ...This is a photo of Ida Stanton taken while setting up for the Wildflower Show in Halls Gap Hall. The show opened on 28/09/1985.Photo shows a woman wearing a red cardigan with her back to the camera. She is looking at a display of wildflowers in vases, set up on shelves and a trestle table. There are two windows in the background.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1995
... EVENTS ...A display in the Historic Section of the 1995 Wildflower Show held in the Halls Gap Hall in 1995. The framed wildflower paintings are by Henrietta D'Alton. Beneath the frame in its current (2010) location in the Halls Gap Hall is a plaque which reads "Henrietta D'Alton (1836-1922). This collection of wildflower water-colours won an award at the Colonial & Indian Exhibition of 1886 in London".The photo shows a display of an historical theme set up in front of a dark fabric draped from a frame and over tables. A framed painting (consisting of twelve individual paintings) can be seen in the centre together with a certificate to its right.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Coloured, C 1937
... EVENTS ...Blank Second Prize Certificate for the Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show 1937. Includes space for Name, Section and Schedule No. to be filled in. Issued by W. E. Warren, Org. Sec. ** Second "copy" is also an original.A pink coloured, blank, certificate for "Second Prize" in the Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show 1937.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Coloured
... EVENTS ...A First Prize Certificate for the Best Arranged Vase in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to:- Lesley Meagher. Note that record 508, a Second Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A blue "First Prize" certificate for the Best Arranged Vase in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - B/W
... EVENTS ...A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
... EVENTS ...A photo of a floral display of native flowers. Display seems to be in a light coloured, woven basket.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 06/11/1992
... EVENTS ...This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** the two copies are also originals, the third original is a slightly closer view of the display.The photo shows a stage display - a house has been set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 06/11/1992
... EVENTS ...This display at the 1992 Wildflower Show in the Halls Gap Hall replicated the D'Alton home "Glenbower". The seated mannequin represents Henrietta D'Alton (artist) and the standing mannequin represents Ellen D'Alton. For further information about "Glenbower" and the Misses D'Alton see "Victoria's Wonderland", pp 79 & 123. ** copy is actually a second original from a slightly different angle.The photo shows a stage display - a house can be seen on the right - set up to replicate "Glenbower". Two mannequins dressed in period costume are in front of the house, one standing and one seated at a table. A flower garden has been created around the scene and a mural showing rocky peaks can be seen in the background. The front of a stage with another display and two grey chairs can be seen in the foreground."92 6 11" imprinted into bottom, right corner of photo.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
... EVENTS ...Part of a display at the 1992 Wildflower Show. The historical description relates to Jack Watson, the convenor of the first Wildflower Show in 1933. For further information about Jack Watson see "Bridging the Gap", pp 88 & 91.The photo shows a framed historical description about Mr Jack Watson, including an oval photo and a blue "Wildflower Show" admission ticket. On the left of the photo, beside the frame, is a display of wildflowers in a vase and a dried display beneath it in a basket/bowl.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1996
... EVENTS ...Wooden items are made from Banksia baueri. Local women made wooden items and jewellery of pressed flowers for sale (1960-1990s).Photo shows wooden items on a round display stand with a fringe tacked to bottom tier . Arranged flower vases cn be seen in background. events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C Oct 1985
... EVENTS ...Parade commemorated Major Mitchell's visit in 1838. Man with Beard is John Miller, Woman is Janet Witham. Band is Stawell Brass Band. Parade was held in conjunction with the Wildflower Show.Photo shows 1 male, 1 female, 1 girl in the foreground. Musicians in uniform are seated. A crowd of onlookers fill the background. Male is wearing a hat and has a beard. Female is wearing a cream coloured hat decorated with wildflowers and a blue ribbon.events, parades -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Transparency
... EVENTS ...Slide was property of Val Morgan and sons, with instructions to "please screen at least 12 seconds".Glass slide is advertisement for a Grampians Wildflower Show which would have been screened at theatres before the start of the movies. There is coloured and black writing on body of slide with 2 wildflower pictures. background colour is yellow.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, 14/04/1931
... EVENTS ...The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.Photo shows a group of people sitting on and standing behind a low pile of rocks that sweeps around a wooden structure, which is three rough logs standing and lashed together to form a rough pyramid. A pulley is attached to the apex of the pyramid and a large stone block is suspended from it. Two men stand, one in front of and one beside the structure, both wear suits and are holding pieces of paper. A young boy sits in the left foreground in front of one of the poles.events, ceremonies -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, 14/04/1931
... EVENTS ...The photo shows the opening ceremony of Henham Township by Lord Stradbroke (the man on the right of the structure). A strip of land 2 kilometres long and half a kilometre wide had been approved as suitable for subdivision into 591 quarter acre blocks valued at 30-35 pounds each. Unfortunately it turned out to be a "fizzer". For further information see Victoria's Wonderland pp 93-95, 103.`Photo shows five men, middle foreground all standing, with others seated and standing in the background. The man stranding closest to the camera is holding a piece of paper in his hand. A rock pile and low stone fence can be seen middle foreground. A pulley is attached to a tripod of tree posts and is holding up a large cut stone. Mountains are visible in the background.events, ceremonies -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy Ball, 1938
... events ...A notice of a charity ball that was being held for Legacy. It mentions that the bars open at 9, supper served at 11, and a hot buffet at 12.30am. A newspaper article on Trove describes the attendees and their fashion. Another article mentions that the ball raised £453 for Legacy. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed Governor of Victoria by Premier Thomas Hollway and served from 1949 to 1963. During his term as governor, he acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth three times. He served in this capacity for almost seven months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly died in office in 1961 after serving only one year. Sir Dallas was in effect Acting governor-general until the appointment of the Viscount De L'Isle.A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. Printed notice of a ball to be held in aid of Legacy, at Palais de Dance, St Kilda, 12 May 1938.fundraising, events -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy Olympic Ball, 1956
... events ...A notice of a charity ball that was being held for Legacy. It mentions that there was dancing from 8.30 pm to 3 am, dinner was at 9, and tickets were £15 each and could be ordered using the card inserted in the notice. A newspaper article on Trove talks about the organising committee being unusually all male doing such a good job. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks.'A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. Printed notice x 4 pages of a ball to be held in aid of Legacy, at Palais de Dance, St Kilda, 30 November 1956.fundraising, events -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, St Paul's Cathedral, 1970
... events ...Two acknowledgements of President Don Simonson's attendance at commemoration services in St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne. 01360.1 - Remembrance Day Service in November 1970 01360.2 - Annual Commemoration Korean & South-East Asia Forces in February 1971. The Precentor at the time was David Arthur Sankey, 1964-1975. Some of the functions attended by President Simonson.2 x letters, blue letterhead on white paper, black typingSigned in blue biro by the Precentor. 01360(2) stamped in purple 'File with relevant letters or papers'correspondence, events -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Victoria - Shrine of Remembrance, 1992
... events ...A brochure explaining the Shrine of Remembrance published in 1992. Legacy have a long relationship with the Shrine. This was collected at some stage and added to the archive.A record of the Shrine's events in the 1990s.White brochure x 6 pages with black print about the Shrine of Remembrance.shrine of remembrance, events -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Weekend Preserves Town's Past, Weekend Preserves Town's Past, 2015
... events ...David Gordon Collection. A page from The Loddon Times newspaper with article titled 'Weekend Preserves Town's Past'. Date October 13, 2015. events, community events -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Poster: Tarnagulla 'Turns It On' Grand Ball, 1950
... events ...David Gordon Collection. Poster for the Tarnagulla 'Turns It On' Grand Ball held in the Victoria Theatre on 24th February 1950.events, community events -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Primary School rebuild opening, 2015
... events ...Photographs of the opening of the rebuilt Primary School in 2015. Parts of the Middle School and ELC were also refurbished. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.2010s, events -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Students with school banner, Shakespeare Grove, 1963
... events ...Students sitting on the front steps of the main building holding the school banner, on the day of the opening of the Shakespeare Grove campus, 17 February 1963. The students are dressed in full school uniform including Bialik logo caps for the boys and Bialik logo berets for the girls. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.This photograph is culturally significant because it is the first professionally commissioned photographs of the school during its opening day at the Shakespeare Grove, Hawthorn school site. This is significant as the school officially opened an early learning centre (kindergarten) and primary school on this day 17 February 1963 after recently closing the Drummond street, Carlton campus. This is one of the first photographs taken at Bialik College's second school site where considerable investment was made by the community to build a larger school on a new campus with modern education facilities and more classrooms for the first time at 6 Shakespeare Grove Hawthorn.events, 1960s -
Bialik College
Programme (item) - Goodbye to Shakespeare Grove Final Assembly, 1998
... events ...Goodbye to Shakespeare Grove Final Assembly Program, 1 December 1998. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1990s, events -
Bialik College
Document (Sub-series) - Parents' Association revue evenings, from the collection of Ron Goldberg, 1980s
... events ...events, performancesevents, performances -
Bialik College
Booklet (item) - Speech Night script, 1995
... events ...Script for the 1995 Speech Night. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1990s, events