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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 13 MAR 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes titled 'The Mayor Speaks', date of 13/3/65 is handwritten on the top. Topics include: Pipe Bands, Golden Fleece 1000 report, Mayoral Ball, criticism of Commonwealth Government treatment of its citizens, and praise for Mr Rylah, Victorian Chief Secretary. Persons mentioned include : Cr Warren Cambridge, Mr Hamilton Sleigh, George Vasey, Mr and Mrs Malyon, Eliza Malyon, and Mr George Sutch.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR'S NOTES 1964
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: visit of Mr Douglas Anderson, director of the Victorian Promotional Committee, visit of Mr Duncan of Swifts meat works at Newport, CEBS (Church of England Boys Society) sports day, Ladies Carpet Bowls concert, the Combined High Schools sports day, problems with Oak St railway crossing, and an invitation to citizens to attend the annual meeting of the Industrial Expansion Committee on October 30th.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian promotional committee. swifts meat works (newport). church of england boys society (c.e.b.s.). industrial expansion committee. bendigo ladies carpet bowls. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAND DANCING CARNIVAL TICKET, BENDIGO 1951, 15/02/1951
Pinkish ticket fading to white in the centre with a gold multi scalloped edge. On card: ' Bendigo Centenary Festival, January 1st to December 31st, 1951. Grand Dancing Carnival competitive and general dancing, Town Hall Bendigo, Thursday, February 15th 1951. Tickets 7/6 single His worship the Mayor, Cr NJ. Oliver President, Miss K Goetze, Secretary' City of Bendigo emblem in the top left corner. Allan Grant of Melbourne, the judge. His worship the Mayor Cr. N. J. Oliver, President and Miss E. Goetze, Secretary. Ticket No 56.entertainment, dance, dance festival, document, grand dancing carnival ticket, cr n j oliver, miss e goetze -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Lamp, Signalling Daylight, Short Range, Case MK II, PMG, 1942, Stromberg Carlson, 1942
Rectangular olive green metal case. Stored within the case is a round olive green metal lamp. The lamp is attached to the metal case by a two wire copper flex cord. Stored within the case are 3 short metal rods with a spiral thread on one end which screw together to form a stand for the lamp. The interior of the case is divided into 2 sections and is accessed via 2 lids which are hinged on the internal divide, one lid is larger than the other. Mounted to the inside of the larger lid is a Morse key pad. Attached to case is a canvas webbing strap with brass buckles.Mounted on the larger of the lids, is a rectangular brass identification plate with the inscription " LAMP SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT SHORT RANGE CASE MK II, PMG MELB 1942 " and stamped 1176 5. Mounted on the lamp is is an oval brass identification plate with the inscription "LAMP SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT SHORT RANG PROJECTOR MK 11 STROMBERG CARLSON 1942" with stamped serial number 26634. D (up arrow) D is marked on one side of the case. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Brochure for Land Sale By Public Auction, Pratt's Junction Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1923
Folded double-sided brochure advertising 86 residential lots for sale by Public Auction at 3pm, Saturday, November 24th, 1923, with town photographs, map of subdivision and summary of local features and services. Subdivision plan includes Whitehorse Road, Oliver Street, Georges Road, Junction Street, and six room weatherboard villa for sale. Local Agent - F.V. Parker, Ringwood. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, R.H. Kinvig, M.A, A History of the Isle of Man, 1950
The author, Professor of Geography at the University of Birmingham R.H. Kinvid, M.A. published this new edition of the history of The Isle of Man in 1950, six years after the first edition, to include fresh discoveries that have been made, particularly in the archaeological field, and of the important political developments that have taken place in recent years. Some changes have also been made in the maps and other illustrations.A navy blue hardcover book with a grey dust jacket covered in library style plastic sleeving.The title: A History of the Isle of man is printed in black lettering at the top of the front cover with the author, R.H. Kinvig, M.A. underneath. A black outline of an ancient vessel is illustrated too. On the spine is written the title, author and 7s 6p. Throughout the book there are black and white photographs and illustrations. On the back cover is a circle with three legs wearing trousers and boots with the words: ICERIS STABIT QUOCUNIQUE around the edges of the legs inside the circle. Pp. 180 non-fictionThe author, Professor of Geography at the University of Birmingham R.H. Kinvid, M.A. published this new edition of the history of The Isle of Man in 1950, six years after the first edition, to include fresh discoveries that have been made, particularly in the archaeological field, and of the important political developments that have taken place in recent years. Some changes have also been made in the maps and other illustrations.history, isle of man, ancient history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Wimmera River Weir at Glenorchy -- Postcard
Wimmera River Weir Glenorchy with letter written on card and 1d stamp.Coloured post card of a weir along a flooded river. Wier-Wimmera River near Glenorchy addressed to Mrs. G. Wood Hill View Stawell. Message from Oliver dated 8/6/10 plus stamp.water -
Victoria Police Museum
Prison record (William Clark), 4 October 1920
William Clark, Arthur Oliver and William Hoare were captured in February 1919 whilst attempting to rob the bank teller of the Middle Park branch of the ES&A bank who was on his way to deposit a large amount of cash in Albert Park. Detectives had received information on the intended robbery and were waiting to capture the men who had surrounded the teller after he got off the train. Clark and Oliver appeared in court in March 1919 but Hoare did not appear and his bail was forfeited.Prison record for William Tasman Clark, prisoner registered number 35081, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, william tasman clark, conspiracy, attempted robbery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 10 - Bringing in the race horses
A short time later Elaine and Graeme Oliver, a young station owner, prepare to ride from Barmagula homestead down to the horse yards to assist in bringing in the "grasseaters". These are racehorses that have all been paddocked together for some weeks prior to the forthcoming Piney Creek Amateur Picnic Race Club's annual meeting. Paddocking ensures that every horse has the same training period before the private meeting at which members only may race or ride a horse, and attendance is by invitation. Tony Conway as Oliver.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 10des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Defence Personal Items Pack male, May 2003
Used by male Defence personnelOlive green plastic corrugated cardboard rectangular box with folding lid containing 18 miscellaneous male grooming, washing and deodorant items. A black medium biro pen is also included. A black printed white label is located on the outside of the box lid.RMSDAS 44 Biloela St Villawood NSW Ph 02 9728 5914 Fax 02 9728 5901 Defence Personal Items Pack Male Order No 293064 NSN No: 8465 66 145 6306 05/2003 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Keating Wood Pty Ltd, The Gap 1926, 1926
The first edition of this magazine was produced by associated elementary schools in the Omeo Shire. The magazine was published from 1920 to 1927 and 1963 to 1969. There was a special issue in 1985. In all issues there is writing by children from schools that have since closed down. This is the seventh annual edition of the magazine. This item reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. It also has historical articles for research.A 68 pp magazine with a pale yellow and olive green coloured cover. In purple print is a schoolhouse on top of a hill overlooking a gap in the hills. It contains articles on local history, b/w photographs and examples of children's work. On the front cover is the price 2/-.paper card ink -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, Bell Huey Cobra
Model of Bell Huey Cobra attack helicopter olive green in colour with a red and white logo on the front. On the side of the helicopter in blue writing reads Swatter, Swatter, there in a pilot and passengers inside the helicopter. Under the rotor blade there is a black horse with a blue sash.United States Army; 'Squatter Swatter'model, helicopter, cobra -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Card Clothing
Card clothing sample manufactured by Samuel Law and Sons, Cleckheaton and probably sent to the Collins Bros Mill at the same time as W621. Card clothing is defined as 'the leather or other stiff material which holds the wire staples, the points of which project outwardly and form the carding teeth which operated on the fibres.' This fits into a carding machine ("The Textile Industries" vol. 8 - William S. Murphy, 1911).Card clothing sample, comprising rows of bent wires mounted on a thick rectangular leather base. Wrapped in tissue printed with an engraving of the factory where it was made and housed in an olive green lidded cardboard box, the interior of which is printed with an image of the manufacturer's factory.SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / Manufacturers all kinds Card Clothing. / Moorland Mills. / CLECKHEATON, England. SAMPLE OF CARD CLOTHING / FROM / SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / (branch of the English Card Clothing Company, Limited). / CLECKEATON. / MOORLAND MILLSsamuel law and sons collins bros mill pty ltd, carding, card clothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: EMU CREEK BUSH BAND, 25th November, 2007
Colour photograph. Emu Creek Bush Band playing a hall (?) Back of photo reads: Bendigo Retirement Village Sunday Nov. 25th 2007 L-R Des Skinner, Olive Dobbyn, Julie & Don Maneypeney, Margaret Hogan, Peter Ellis.photo, group, musicians -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Cut out shoe, circa 1934
Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street, Melbourne.Pale pink cut out shoe designed to be worn on arm of bride. Trimmed with orange blossom and narrow cream ribbon. Small card attached. Also Horseshoes in cream satin and olive NA3637, 3640, blue satin Garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638.'love and best wishes from little Beverley Reed' on attached card.costume, female ceremonial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wedding Horseshoe, 1934
Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street MelbourneCream satin horseshoe with two sprigs of artificial apple blossom and cream narrow ribbon. Narrow cream ribbon in a loop to go over arm. See olive green Horseshoe NA3640, Cut-out shoe NA3645, Garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638. costume, female ceremonial, costume accessories, female -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Edna Barrie, Mattie Myers, and Marjorie Butler at the Church of Christ in Raleigh St Footscray, 1953
Arthur Bruce MYERS was born on 29 April 1925 in Melton, Victoria, Australia.He died on 26 March 2015 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.He married Olive Irene NORTON in April 1953.At the wedding of Bruce and Irene Myerslocal identities -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Publicity Branch, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Students Working in the Vegetable Plots, c. 1962
Note by T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991 "Students L-R: Lex Hodge (1962),Oliver Frost (1962), Peter Trudgeon (1963). The location of the photo is the student individual plot ground."2 copies black and white photograph. Students dusting, watering and digging in their vegetable plots.On reverse stamp, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695N."watering, digging, lex hodge, oliver frost, peter trudgeon, department of agriculture, students, dusting vegetables, vegetable plots, students working outside, orchard -
Apollo Bay Museum
Audio - Memories of teacher Miss Penn
Hear memories of well known teacher Miss Penn (Laura/Lou Pengilly) with Jan Lewis, Glenda Whelan, Val Flitton, Norma Begely and Olive Currie. Created for the Heart Maps projectapollo bay, teaching, school, miss penn, lou pengilley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a table with a blue tablecloth against a wooden set of doors. On the table are many wine bottles, glasses, bowls of olives and bowls of crackers. The words Wine and cheese social Copper Pot have been handwritten on the bottom edge of the border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 7 POSTCARDS, 1907 - 09
Group of seven postcards depicting actresses, addressed to Mrs. A. Stephens : (a) Miss Tittell Brune, (b) Phyllis Dare, (c) Miss Gabrielle Ray, (d) Miss Carrie Moore, (e) Delia Mason, (f) Miss Ethel Oliver, (g) Delia Mason.postcard, photograph, actresses, delia mason, ethel oliver, carrie moore, gabrielle ray, phyllis dare, tittell brune, actresses, theatre -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Furniture - Sofa, Grant Featherston, RS161 Featherston Contour Settee, 1951
This pair of RS161 Grant Featherston Contour Settees (1951) were previously in the Boyd home in Camberwell. Robin Boyd designed the Ivanhoe home and Grant and Mary Featherston (1967).Two two-seater settees, with four timber cigar shaped legs with round flat metal brass feet. Olive green/copper loose weave fabric. Wool/silk blend fabric. Twenty five self-covered buttons. Curvaceous contour shape.walsh st furnishings, settee, featherston, robin boyd -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Newspaper Article, O. Gilpin's Newspaper Articles
Chain Store, Victoria SA, NSWArticles about O. Gilpins chain Store. Locateions, Staff reunion. Death of Oliver Gilpin. News Items about store from O. gilpin's Chain store NEws 5 Pagers - Photocopies Herald Sun October 1934: 40 Years in retrospecto. gilpin's, retail -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Joyce Suto - Bridesmaid, 8/04/1947
Black and white photograph of of Joyce Suto in bridesmaids dress of gold nylon with olive green sash, worn at wedding in Gloucestshire, England on 8th April 1947. Joyce Suto (nee Baker) second from left. (cross reference see NA2823.1-2 for dress)suto, joyce -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JOURNEYING TOGETHER - CELEBRATING ST ANDREWS BENDIGO 1854 - 2004, 2004
Worship began in 1854 and in 1859 St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Myers Street opened.Softcover book with olive green cover, black printing and an image of a stained glass window on the front and photograph of the church on the back. Contains 77 pages with contents, narrative and black and white photos describing the history of St Andrews Church Bendigo between 1854 and 2004.Editors Nancy Bomford, Rob Boxshall and Carolyn Johnsonchurch, history, st. andrew's bendigo, church, bendigo, st andrews -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture Postcard Booklet, Souvenir of Alexandria - Album 32 views, circ 1910
Collection of photos of Alexandria defore WW1.Circ 1910 soldgiers sent items hame to Australia and or kept them as intended Souvenir.Album 32 Views - Souvenir of Alexandria - photographs of Alexandria and scenes.On the back cover there is a notation "Edit The Cairo Post Card Trust Cairo" and a makers mark. Number "No. 573" Ornate olive cover with center photo of Monument of Mohamed Aly Pacha -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Salver, c. 1954
Silver salver, fonted round pattern of grapes and vines around rim. Inscription engraved in centre of salver. A salver is a tray, usually made from silver.Front: 'GLENELG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FLORAL WEEK COMPETITION 1954 CLASS B SHOP WON BY OLIVERS' - engraved Back: 'Old Sheltiera' 'Reproduction Strachan' - engraved '4010' - stampedtrophy, silver salver, tray, glenelg chamber of commerce, 1954, 1950s, competition -
Orbost & District Historical Society
light bulbs, circa late 1920's
These light bulbs were in a house at 37 Gladstone Street Orbost which was built around 1928 for Oliver and Edith Hanrahan. The globes were still working when the house was bought in 1983 by Paul Dawson.Two clear glass elongated electric light globes. .1 - 230-40WT Philips Made in Hollandlighting philips & co. light-bulb -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Isabelle Mitchell, 1908
It is not clear whether from the inscriptions whether this is a photograph of Lillian Isabell Mitchell or her sister Ida Olive Mitchell. Both girls were daughters of Frederick Mitchell and his second wife Isobel McDonagh.Original photographic postcard, showing a young lady, wearing a light coloured dress, high neck, balloon sleeves and belt at the waist. Her left hand resting on a chair and plants and a pot plant to her right. Her hair is pinned up."Wishing you Many Happy Birthdays 2/08 love from Ida". "Isabelle1908 22 years". "1908"lillian isabell mitchell, ida olive mitchell, post card -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 1955
The Rev. Alexander C. H. Crigan was Padre Oliver's assistant for about 4 to 5 years. He was inducted to the charge of St. Mark's Church of England, West Preston, by Bishop McKie in December 1955.Written on verso in red ink:chaplain, clock, alex crigan