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Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir, United Sunday schools, Red Leather Bookmark, United Sunday Schools' Demonstration, Melbourne, 6 May 1901, 1901
SUNDAY SCHOOL DEMONSTRATION. With three times three we coo-ee, The Prince we meet again; Our Princess May we welcome, With heart and voice amain. This was the welcome of the children of the Melbourne Sunday schools. The greeting came from over 30,000 youthful voices to the accompaniment of as many waving flags of diminutive size, held by the children. Probably not one of those who sang so lustily had witnessed the previous visit of his Royal Highness; or knew anything of it except as a traditional event, but the sentiment was a good and proper one all the same. The children were massed on the rising ground in the Domain, and apparently the long wait was not at all wearying. It was to most of them a huge picnic. They lunched on the grass, and filled in the intervening lime with games such as the juvenile heart delights in. At intervals something approaching order, was observed, and then songs, which have been in rehearsal for some weeks past, were sung under the baton of Mr. D. R. Davies, musical director, and to the lead of a united brass band of over a hundred instrumentalists under Bandmaster E; T. Code. A solo was also sung by Mr. H. J. Floyd. At all times the scene was an exceedingly animated one. Most of the children were attired in light costumes, and those in whose dress there was some color provided the necessary variety to make up a most picturesque scene. Probably there were nearly 35,000 adults and children at this spot. They occupied the frontage to St. Kilda-road, from Government House gates to the intersecting thoroughfare beyond. As the children were confined to the high ground, there was a green strip in front of them, and the dark green of the fir trees at the top of the slope made a most suitable background. Between these two lines of even coloring the children, with the easy freedom of youth, made perhaps as pretty a feature of the pageant as could be found anywhere in the whole route of the procession." (The Age, Tues 7 May 1901, p.6)This tiny battered piece of ephemera recording the United Sunday School Demonstration of 1901 must once have been exceedingly common, however in the context of the growing collection that the Society has relating to the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament in Melbourne it has historic and social significance.Embossed red leather bookmark commemorating the 'United Sunday Schools Demonstration' in St Kilda Road in 1901 to welcome the Prince and Princess of Wales to open the first Commonwealth Parliament in the Royal Exhibition Building."United Sunday Schools Demonstration, Melbourne Australia, Melbourne May 6 1901"opening of the first commonwealth parliament - 1901, sunday schools - victoria, federation events - victoria - 1901, ephemera -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir, Melbourne Commonwealth Games Queens Baton relay, 2006
The Queen's Baton Relay has been the traditional curtain-raiser to the Commonwealth Games since 1958. It symbolises the gathering of people from across the Commonwealth. On 14 March 2005 Her Majesty placed a message in the baton at Buckingham Palace, signalling the start of a journey of almost 180,000 kilometres. The baton's journey to the opening ceremony took exactly one year and one day, arriving at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games on 15 March 2006. It was the first baton relay to visit all 71 nations of the Commonwealth. Athletes and non-athletes alike shared the privilege of carrying the baton. In Bendigo two sites were chosen for events. Bendigo Stadium: Basketball and Wellsford Rifle Range: Full Bore Shooting.Baton in display box. Reproduction of actual object. Front panel has 36 inserts, base is narrower than top. Queens message button near top which unlike the original is not removable. Top is gold coloured, back is dark green. Box is black with black inner liner.Top of box: Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games / Queen's Baton Relaycommonwealth games 2006, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo sport -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Door mat, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Annual Report 2024 'Growing up in Port Melbourne', c. 1990
Door mat used at entrance to Port Melbourne Town Hall: Green and black; PMCC enscripted on centre, punctuated with lattice patterned cut-outsport melbourne town hall -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Door mat, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Annual Report 2024 'Growing up in Port Melbourne', c. 1990
Door mat used at entrance to Port Melbourne Town Hall: Green and black; PMCC enscripted on centre, punctuated with lattice patterned cut-outsport melbourne town hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Scene in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Views of Victoria (General Series) No.30 / ‘Scene in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens’ / Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardOn Reverse: ‘The Scene of the present illustration is taken from the Hill on the South Yarra side of the Gardens, shewing in the distance the Government Domain. In the centre of the picture a portion of the Lake may be seen. This Lake is of considerable extent, and being surrounded by hills, the slopes of which contain many beautiful Fern Groves and Vistas of the densest foliage, adds greatly to the beauty and picturesqueness of the surrounding scenery.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), australia - landscape photography -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
programme, Centenary Victoria Melbourne 1934-1935: Centenary Thanksgiving Service, 1934
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.A 4-page buff-coloured programme produced for the Centenary Thanksgiving Service held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday 14th October 1934. The official Melbourne Centenary insignia is featured on the front above the heading with some of the attendees listed below. Printed on the back under the heading 'Notification' is information concerning the arrangements for the day. The Order of Service is printed on page 2 and 3.melbourne centenary, centenary thanksgiving service, nicholas garlick, william hastie, father brady -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Thomas Edwards & Family - Farriers & Yachtsmen of Sandridge / Port Melbourne, Sep 1997
This family history written by PMH&PS member Jan MacDonald was published in Sept.1997 by the Society, jointly with the MacDonalds.Book, 68pp "Thomas Edwards & Family - Farriers and Yachtsmen of Sandridge / Port Melbourne 1868 -1961" by Janice Christine Morton MacDonald 1997. A family history.sport - yachting, business and traders - farriers, thomas edwards, sarah ann whiteman edwards, eli 'dick' edwards, vincent 'ben' edwards, joseph john edwards, george henry edwards, mary ellen edwards, elizabeth edwards, sarah ann edwards, john thomas edwards, jacob edwards, sarah stella edwards -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph Melbourne Shrine, Melbourne Cenotaph
The Shrine was nearing completion when this photograph was taken. The Hellenistic sculpures on the portico are not complete which supports that this is a photograph of the Shrine just prior to being completed.A rare example of the Shrine just prior to being complete.Photograph of Melbourne Cenotaph (The Shrine of Remembrance)Bottom left hand side of the photo is a mark that states " Copyright OMEGA" the shrine of remberance, photograph, coyright "omega" -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Sandbridge rail line pedestrian link, Melbourne, 2016, 2016
Digital Image of the Yarra River, Melbourne.railway, yarra river, sandridge bridge, pedestrian, transport -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Elizabeth Street Melbourne Looking North, 1865
A colour image Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. princes bridge, queen's bridge, yarra river, rowboats -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Collins Street, Melbourne, from Spring Street, 1870
A colour image of Collins Street, Melbourne.melbourne, collins street, streetscape -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Collins Street, Melbourne, from Spring Street, 1951
The Shamrock began life in 1854, as a small hotel known as The Exchange Hotel, servicing miners during the Victorian gold rush/A colour image of Collins Street, Melbourne.melbourne, collins street, streetscape -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Derby Day, Melbourne, 1886, 1986
Colour image of Derby Day in Melbourne.derby day, horse racing -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Nucolorview Productions, Parliament House, Melbourne, 1920-1935
One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Colour postcard of Parliament House, Melbourneparliament house -- melbourne, postcards -- melbourne (vic.), christian-washfold collection -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Staff at Melbourne Austico 1950's, 1950-1960
Austico staff in Melbourne.1950's turnbull bros., austico, tie factory, turnbull bros, factory, tie, staff, workers, gladys langdon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Prospectus, Working Men's College, Melbourne, Prospectus, 1899 twelfth edition, 1899
Used at School of Mines Ballarat. The Working Men’s College was founded in 1881 by a prominent grazier and philanthropist, The Hon. Francis Ormond, who donated £5000 towards the establishment of the college. The Council of the Melbourne Trades Hall then matched Ormond's initial donation by rallying its members. On 4 June 1887, the college opened in its purpose-built building on the corners of Bowen Street and La Trobe Street in Melbourne, with a gala ceremony. It became the third official provider of higher education in the new Colony of Victoria (the Melbourne Athenaeum was founded in 1839 and the University of Melbourne in 1853). The college was the predecessor to the current-day Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University). Adjoining the college in the 1890s were the Supreme Court of Victoria (later the Melbourne Magistrates' Court) and the Melbourne Gaol - both which are now part of RMIT today. A list of Scholarship Governors and Life Governors is included. The former have donated 250 Pounds Sterling and upwards, the later have donated 20 Pounds and over but less than 250 Pounds Sterling. The Patron of The Working Men's College was His Excellency The Right Honourable Lord Brassey. The President of the Council was Professor W C Kernot. Orange soft covered book with assorted photographs and advertisements.working mans college, melbourne, prospectus, w.c. kernot, c.s. paterson, f.h. bromley, j. nixon, b. douglass, w.e. murphy, james smith, thos smith, robert hayes, j.l. bagley, w.h. embling, john hancock, rev. j. reid, d. mcivor, a.j.arnot, c.e. oliver, e. findley, fred.a. campbell, r l jellery, president, council of 1898, hon francis ormond, philanthropist, 5000 pounds, melbourne trades hall, matched donation, patron, right hon. lord brassey, royal melbourne institute of technology, rmit, rmit university -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Programme, Re-Opening of the Luffmann Ponds, 14.05.2010
Refurbishment of the Luffmann Ponds joint venture between the Friends of Burnley Gardens and The University of Melbourneluffmann ponds, refurbishment, ceremony, friends of burnley gardens, melbourne school of land and environment, alex cherney, barry jones, john fordham, plaque -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate, Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships 1978, 02/11/1978
Certificate of achievement to Rosalie and Matt Bray for Fox Trot in the Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships 1978.Black and red print, off-white paperFirst [prize] awarded to Matt and Rosalie Bray, Melbourne Cup Ballroom Championships event: Fox trot, 2.11.1978dancing, rosie bray -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Financial record, Weekly Account Book of William Grant's Bakery Business in Melbourne circa 1840s
William Grant was an early European colonist in the Bacchus Marsh township. Before arriving in Bacchus Marsh he conducted a bakery business in Melbourne in the 1840s. He arrived in Bacchus Marsh around 1850 and became successful in business and was prominent in many community and local government organisations. He died in 1884. Bound ledger book with hand written entries listing products and services provided by a bakery business conducted by William Grant in Melbourne. The entries cover the period 1842-1843.william grant 1813-1884, grant family bacchus marsh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, "Melbourne Celebrates 150th Anniversary", 1985
"Melbourne Celebrates 150th Anniversary" a Souvenir Portfolio of MelMelbourne. Published portfolio of early Melbourne photographs collected by Mr Paynting. Published 1985Cover stamped "Edwin Whiting - 14 Gallipoli Parade - Pascoe Vale South - 3044 (03) 9386 4989built environment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne water supply, 1937
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. Melbourne water supply and sewerage. Diagrams showing water consumed, sewage pumped, rainfall and temperature, 1936.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, sewerage and sanitation, rainfall, temperature -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Melbourne water supply, 1932
Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Melbourne water supply and sewerage diagrams showing water consumed, sewage pumped, rainfall and temperature, 1931.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, sewerage and sanitation, rainfall, temperature -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB A to V class", "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives", 2006
List - titled "Melbourne Tram Classes - Old Tram Lives" or "List of Melbourne Trams - MMTB A to V class", listing each number, former owner number and name, date scrapped or withdrawn and if sold a location and each depot allocation. 47 A4 sheets Cover letter from Ron Scholton, the author to Keith Kings dated September 2006 forwarding the sheets.trams, tramways, trams, depots, lists, scrapped trams, history, depot allocation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rates Cash Book, 1895
Rate Cash Book October 1895 to 1898, Town of Port Melbourne. Green cover with tan leather spine and corners, gold lettering on spine.local government - town of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rates Cash Book, 1898
Rates Cash Book 1898-1900, Town of Port Melbourne. Dark brown cover, tan leather spine and corners, gold lettering on spinelocal government - town of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Specifications, Additions, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 8 Jun 1936
Specification for additions etc. to supper room at Town Hall, Port Melbourne, 1936 - included with plans, consisting of three typewritten foolscap pages of notes.Both notes and plan signed by F.C. Cook, City Engineer - 3rd page of notes, top left hand corner of plan.port melbourne town hall, city engineers, fred cook -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - City of Port Melbourne, Cr F R WINDUSS, 1989
Cr WINDUSS served 5 terms as MayorWooden shield with City of Port Melbourne insignia presented to Cr F R WINDUSS in recognition of 15 years service to the City, Aug 1989local government - city of port melbourne, frederick robert winduss -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Bound file, amalgamation papers, 1970s
From 1971 file of amalgamation papers, letter to ratepayers from Mayor MH FENNELL, detailing arguments against amalgamation with Melbourne 3 ppamalgamation, henry melville fennell, mayors -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Community Directory 1982 - City of Port Melbourne, 1982
City of Port Melbourne Community Directory 1982, covering all aspects of Council services to the community. Printed in English with some information given also in Greek and Turkish.local government - city of port melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, City of Port Melbourne, Victoria - 1989 Community Directory, 1989
City of Port Melbourne Community Directory for 1989, covering all aspects of council services and other helpful information. Printed in English, Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese, Italian.local government - city of port melbourne