A photo taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows a man and a woman in conversation with another man and woman who are almost out of the shot (on the right). The woman to the left is holding a brown paper bag and a spray of thryptomene. The man on the right (who is almost out of shot) is also holding a spray of thryptomene.events, wildflower show, events, parades

A photo taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows a group of women seated outdoors watching (presumably) a parade.events, parades

A photo taken at the parade held on 29 September 1985, in conjunction with the flower show, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit There was also the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo is a close-up of a young girl in period dress holding a basket containing sprigs of thryptomeneevents, parades

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows Pat Baird (a volunteer from FOCIS) writing with a feather quill in the kitchen of Amess HousePhotograph of a woman in period dress sitting in the kitchen in Amess House and writing with a feather quill.catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, pat baird, focis, amess house

Galen Catholic College students and staff have often been actively involved in social justice initiatives. These photos show students volunteering in a Caritas Australia fundraiser, with the proceeds going to those in greatest need.galen catholic college, galen college, caritas australia, fundraising, social justice, volunteering, 2014.

Meals on Wheels aims to help the elderly and those with disabilities to remain living independently as long as possible. Previously volunteers delivered the meals daily, now it is a weekly delivery. The Whitehorse branch is in Silver Grove Nunawading.Coloured photograph of two women holding a container of prepared meals.meals on wheels, community care

Doreen Falk, a volunteer guide at Vision Australia, leans down towards an elderly woman in a wheelchair, who is wearing headphones. In the background, various men stand and look to the right, most likely at an official function.1 colour photograph of woman leaning down to woman in wheelchairassociation for the blind, doreen falk

Colleen Grima is a Watsonia North grandmother who is determined to offer families a brighter outlook as they get caught up in the spiralling lives of a loved one with a drug addiction. She received a Premier's Volunteer Champions award.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.colleen grima, volunteering, drug addiction, premier's volunteer champions award

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).This WW1 item is a reminder of the roles that men from Orbost played in that conflict.Large brown leather saddle used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. The saddle is built on a pair of felt-padded wooden "bars" which sat on either side of the horse's spine. These are joined by steel arches with a shaped leather seat laced between them. C G H F The saddle also has a few other numbers on it which are difficult to read with accuracy. saddle military-history army transport horse

Articles in annual report include: President's report, Vision Resource Centre, Blind Members, Finance report with Balance sheet, Service Overview, Pattern of Regional and Community Services,Volunteers - our most valuable resource. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records

A female secretary sits at a typewriter with earphones on, attached to a dictaphone. In the background are filing cabinets, a typewriter and shelves. Whilst the person is unknown, from her watch, glasses and typewriter, she could be a sighted volunteer or staff member.Digital image of woman seated at a typewriterroyal victorian institute for the blind, employment

To recognise the dedication of volunteers, acknowledgement were made via plaques or other memorabilia. This brown board has a small RVIB logo at the top in enamel and in the bottom third is the plaque to Edith Perrett and her years of service.Digital image of wooden shield with enamel badge at top and metal plaque near the base.RVIB Kongwak Auxiliary Edith Perrett 45 Years Dedicated Service 14th March 2002royal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates

A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound. Gold colored covers with rectangular red section on spine which has gold lettering inside it. The book is mainly a record of stores received by the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse Troop. Stores or supplies noted include shot and shell, saddle cloths, shoulder belts, bugles, leather, ammunition, uniforms and clothing details such as great coats and tunics and firearms such as rifles. Some pages contain details of specific firearms received such as Lancaster and Martini Henry rifles. Most entries relate to supplies received. Some pages contain specific supplies provided to each member of the troop who are individually listed by name and rank alongside their allotted supplies.'Stores Received' on spinearmed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces

A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound. Gold colored covers with rectangular red section on spine which has gold lettering inside it. The book is mainly a record of stores received by the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse Troop. Stores or supplies noted include shot and shell, saddle cloths, shoulder belts, bugles, leather, ammunition, uniforms and clothing details such as great coats and tunics and firearms such as rifles. Some pages contain details of specific firearms received such as Lancaster and Martini Henry rifles. Most entries relate to supplies received. Some pages contain specific supplies provided to each member of the troop who are individually listed by name and rank alongside their allotted supplies.'Stores Received' on spinearmed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces

A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound.armed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces

Bon Barrie was one of the foundation members and president of the Melton Historical Society from 1968 – 1985. For the Willows Historical Park, he supported the establishment of the park and contributed many volunteers hours in the construction and landscaping of the precinct Bon Barrie (President of the Melton Historical Society) with Jan Brumpton holding the painting 'River Scene'. The artwork featured in the Melton Art Show.local special interest groups, local identities, council

Digital imagespenguin, maremma, guard dog, middle island, fox, predation, conservation, island, coast, warrnambool, warrnambool city council, warrnambool coastcare, volunteers, eudy, tula

Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, auxiliaries, volunteer service groups, in answer to your questions, senior staff, life governors, building of Katharine Rose wing at Bendigo, donation by G.W. Vowell of a 20 acre farm at Mt Eliza, new auxiliaries formed at Brighton, Kooyong, Bendigo and Mt Eliza with Guiding Light Group comprised of solely men, thanks to Flora Douglas for use of her home at Frankston and Audrey Moffat accepting responsibility for volunteer recruitment, and John Watson, a resident of Elanora, turned 100. 1 volume of text, photographs and illustrationsassociation for the blind, john watson, sir rohan delacombe, h.m. lightfoot, mirridong home (bendigo), kelaston home (ballarat), elanora home (brighton), annual reports