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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, memorandum, Duty Legatees
Memo requesting ten Legatees to volunteer for a position as duty legatee. It was important that legatees were available to advise widows and answer queries. It shows that the role of legatees were This duty ensured that there was always a Legatee available five days per week to answer questions.White quarto lined paper.Handwritten in blue biro.legatee, planning, duty legatee -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Clothing - Bottle Green cloth sample
Sample of felted wool cloth found in a great coat pocket - used in the manufacture of new uniforms for BTM volunteers - same colour as that used by the SECV for its uniforms.Yields information about the colour of the cloth used in SEC uniforms.Sample of bottle Green cloth used in new BTM uniformsuniforms, clothing, secv -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows Club, 30/10/1991
Six ladies at Legacy house. They are believed to be the kitchen lady, Audrey, and her volunteer helpers. Audrey is known to be seated on far left, Sue Sargent is a known volunteer helper and she is standing in the centre. One lady has a name badge of Jean. Other names are unknown. It is assumed that the date was 1991 due to the reference number from the photographic studio 911030C-15 could mean 30 October 1991, along with 00645, 00646, 00647, 00648, 00649, 00651, 00661 to 00666.Photos of the Widows clubs were taken by a professional photographer and the importance of Audrey the kitchen coordinator and her helpers is vital to running the widows rooms.Black and white photo of 6 ladies at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911030C-26 and 9 in pencil.widows, widows club -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 8, John Theodore, 1972 - 1974
Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in building the depot fan and access track.Set of 4 AGFA blue and white plastic mount and one Kodachrome 27mm sq slides of various works at the BTPS depot during 1972 / 1974. .1 - Access track with ballast layer looking back to the depot. .2 - workers on top of Mt Jessup - the stockpile. .3 - 26, 27 and 40 peering out of the depot .4 - 27 on depot fan and sleepers. 27 was the display the tram Noel Gipps, Gavin Young, Bob Prentice .5 - volunteer on roof of tram - can't recall his name. .6 - access track at the level crossing .7 - view from level crossing .8 - Stewart Loddington standing by 26 - 26 has a briquettes sign.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot, track construction, trams, tram 26, tram 27 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Welcome to my home town & I like Warrnambool, C 1970
These two styles of badge are a typical promotional type object used at social and celebratory events in the town.The larger badge type are often used to denote volunteers or helpers at such function. Common social items with which many people would identify.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 There are four identical badges. Large tin badge white with lime green edge. Navy blue text with Warrnambool Victoria logo at the bottom. pin on the reverse. 001132.2 Small tin badge with yellow background with black text. Pin on the reverse.All have a plastic coating on the front.001132.1 .2 .3 .4 Welcome to my home Town Warrnambool 001132.2 I like Warrnambool.warrnambool, i like warrnambool, warrnambool badges, welcome to warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Plenty Bushrangers of 1842 : the first Europeans hanged in Victoria / Lindsay Mann ; foreword by Richard E. McGarvie, 1996
Bear's Castle (Yan Yean, Vic.) Port Phillip Volunteers. Bushrangers -- Victoria -- History. Executions and executioners -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- History. Capital punishment -- Victoria -- Melbourne -- History.xvi, 119 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Includes index. BibliographyISBN 064629718X [signed on cover page by author]bear's castle, yan yean, plenty, bushrangers -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
William Bennett (Corporal) served in the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Rangers 2nd Battalion Ballarat, Clunes detachment, he won marksmanship awards in 1867, 1968, 1869, 1871. .1 Black and white photograph of William Bennett in army uniform, sabre in left hand, walking stick in right. .2 Black and white photograph of R K Paul, seated.1 On reverse; J R Tanner Clunes, William Bennett .2 R K Paul March 12th 1865 , to his sincere friend W Bennettwilliam bennett, r k paull, j r tanner photographer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Volunteer Defence Corps- Instructions
Material used by Corporal Bock in training. Also VDC (Volunteer Defence Corps)logos, motor spirit ration tickets and instruction for battle, guarding service aircraft etc.Black folder containing printed matter in plastic sleeves.corporal bock, b company 16th battalion, volunteer defence corp, vdc logos -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - VAOC Observer's Log Book
Volunteer Air Observer's Corp (VAOC) log book from the Camberwell Post with handwritten observations covering the period between 28 August 1944 and 20 September 1945Foolscap, paper logbook with brown cover and black binding. Pages within are lined and contents are handwritten by mulltiple authors. The table has the following headings: Date; Observer on duty (signature); Time on; Time off; Remarks. Enclosed within are four paper documents: 1. Brown paper envelope from the Commonwealth of Australia Department of Air with the heading, On His Majesty's Service, from the Officer in Charge VAOC Control Post, Melbourne 2. Typed document headed, Ulcer Diet for Amublatory (sp) Patients 3. Typed list of names headed, Nominal Roll Camberwell 4. The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers' Association of Victoria Nomination for Membership formFront cover: "V.A.O.C / Observer's Log Book / Post No" (typed). "5693 (?)" and illegible handwritten text vaoc, volunteer air observer's corp, vaoc log book, camberwell post, the sailors, soldiers and airmen's fathers' association of victoria, ulcer diet -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 82nd annual report 1977 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1978
Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, balance sheet, Bendigo branch golden jubilee, auxiliaries, volunteer services, blind members, life governors. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, annual reports, rupert hamer, sister l maher, john wicking, e.m. stranks, bob pearson, l. weate, r. hair, edith lain, peg hall, lillian evans, bryan sitlington, loloma roberts, emily hardy -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Blind Society at a glance, 2002
3 page discussion of the main facts about the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, including a brief history, staffing and volunteer numbers, structure and the services it provides.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind society of new south wales -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, 2005 Vision Australia Geelong office, 2008
Images taken around the Vision Australia Geelong office at 79 High Street, Belmont in 2008. Amongst the view of the foyer and walkway are the client artworks and banners sewn by volunteers.10 colour photographs taken around the Geelong officevision australia, geelong, volunteers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Frank Wright of the 71st Infantry, 01/10/1920
The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: 1854 – Earliest units of the RVR formed ( Melbourne Volunteer Rifle Regt. ) 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment (later Rangers) 1884 – 3rd Balarat Ballarat Infantry 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd battalion, Victoria Infantry Brigade 1901 – 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade 1908 – 1st Battalion 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Battalion (Ballarat Regiment) including Geelong 1912 – 71st Battalion (City of Ballarat Regiment) (From http://www.internationalhistoriansassociation.com/~internat/ihawiki/index.php?title=8th/7th_Battalion,_Royal_Victoria_Regiment)Frank Wright in the uniform of the 71st Infantryfrank wright, 71st infantry, 71st ergiment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - NORWAY'S ROLE IN NORTHERN FRONT, His Majesty's Stationery Office, ARCTIC WAR - NORWAY'S ROLE ON THE NORTHERN FRONT, 1945
When Norway surrendered in 1940, citizens in overseas locations banded together to form a volunteer force. It was eventually officially recognised and grew to be an effective fighting force in the taking back of Norway.Dark cover magazine with picture of soldier on front with an arctic snow background with several grounded gliders behind him. Arctic scene going over to the back. Contents contain pictures and descriptions of establishment of free Norway Forces and their growth as a viable fighting force.Headed "Arctic War - Norway's Role on the Northern Front."ww2, magazine, norway resistence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, MERITORIOUS MEDAL 1989, National HQ of the RSL, 2.3.1989
John Kerr Barnes. This is the highest award in the RSL for 25 years outstanding service. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub - Branch.Certificate framed, frame is timber, certificate backing is green, certificate yellow with an ornate edgeing, gold RSL Logo at the top followed by the wording "The Meritorious Medal" to "John Kerr Barnes", all print in black with red seal bottom RH corner, signed and dated."Meritorious Medal - awarded to - John Kerr Barnes by the National Congress in appreciation of 25 years outstanding service" Dated "Canberra this 2nd day of March 1989" Signed "................." National President Signed ".... Gollings" National Secretary. brsl, smirsl, meritorious -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, APPRECIATION 2006, Vic RSL HQ Branch, C.2006
John Kerr Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch plus his WW2 service details.Certificate framed, frame is brown timber colour, certificate yellow colour with ornate edgeing, RSL logo at the top followed by in red "Returned and Services League of Australia", in blue "Victorian Branch Inc", text of award follows, signed and with red seal at RH bottom corner."Awarded to Jack Barnes as a token of Appreciation and in grateful recognition of services rendered to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch as Secretary over 43 years".brsl, smirsl, appreciation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Jan Macdonald, Lunch break at Viewbank Homestead dig, 1999
Colour photograph of volunteers at the Viewbank Homestead. These photos taken in 1999 during the Viewbank Homestead archaeological dig. The donor of these photos is shown in the red jumper with white spots, holding a microphone.2 colour photographs of Viewbank Homestead digviewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Banyule City Council, Banyule Banner July/August 2013, 2013_07
The Banyule Banner is published quarterly by Banyule City Council to advertise upcoming events in the City of Banyule and to report on past events. This edition includes information on Volunteer Awards and Council budget.A record of events within the City of Banyule.20 pages (approx.), colour illustrations.banyule city council -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman sitting on bed
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of a woman in a period costume, sitting on the bed in Rogers Cottages, brushing her hair. [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman sitting in chair
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of a woman in a period costume, sitting in a chair in Rogers Cottage in front of the fireplace. Left side of photograph has not been fully developed. [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of couple sitting in chair
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of two people sitting in Rogers Cottage in front of the fireplace. The woman is wearing period costume. Left side of photograph has not been fully developed. [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman spinning wool
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of woman wearing period costume, sitting and spinning wool with shelves of shell on the right of the frame. [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of woman sitting on bed
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of woman wearing period costume, sitting on the bed in Rogers Cottage, brushing her hair and looking in a handheld mirror [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated group
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of group of two women in period costume seated opposite a man in contemporary clothing. The group is gathered in front of a fireplace in Rogers Cottage [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated man
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of man reading in front of a fireplace in Rogers Cottage [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated woman
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of seated woman in period costume, spinning wool in front of the fireplace in Rogers Cottage [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated man
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of seated man, carding wool in Rogers Cottage beside the lit fireplace [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated woman
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of seated woman spinning wool in Rogers Cottage beside the lit fireplace [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Colour photograph of seated women
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows the extensive involvement and assistance of volunteers at Churchill Island throughout the decades.Colour photograph of seated women spinning wool in period costumes and mob caps [catalogue number on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of lacemaking, c.1990
Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a woman making lace while another woman watches. Dates from approximately the 1990sCatalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen 'lace making Amess House c. 1990s'churchill island, photograph