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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
In the Court of Mines for the Mining District of Bendigo at Bendigo. In the matter of New Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability and of Part 11 of the Companies Act 1915. Pink paper dated 18 May 1925, December 6, 1924, to May 18, 1925. Details of work for Petitioner's Costs pursuant to Order dated 18 May 1925. and for winding up of the company. Four pages, with all expenses itemized. Total cost £31.12.2.the miss g alice jones collection - account, court of mines, new nell gwynne gold mining company no liability, pt. 11 of the companies act 1915, j. h. abbott & co, bendigo advertiser, mr a g palmer, miller & co pty ltd -
Melton City Libraries
Programme, Melton Amateurs, c.1970
Mabel nee Abraham Rogers produced, wrote and acted for the “ Melton Amateurs” theatrical group established in 1950. The group performed Revues, Pantomimes, one and three act plays, Musical Comedy and Melodramas. In 1960 it lapsed for a time and from 1967 onwards more shows were successfully produced by Mabel. A creative producer and writer, audiences at the Melton Mechanics Institute enjoyed the performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and excerpts from the many Musicals of the era. She skillfully wrote scripts interweaving with songs and topical local dialogue successfully drawing out the talents of all the cast members. About “Melton Amateurs” and forerunners….. Melton people have always been Active in giving and enjoying Concerts and Amateur Theatricals presented by local talent. Wile is it not possible to mention everybody; names like George Gardiner, Stan Hardy, Jim Murchison, Rita Summers, Annie Riddell, Ethel MacPherson, Harold Bainbridge, Jack Mcguire, Greta Jongebloed, Mary Coburn, Elsie McCorkell, Linda Cameron, Marjorie Myers, Aggie Ross, Bob Butler, bring happy memories to older residents. Over the years, the names change, but the talent is always there, and freely used to give pleasure to others. the Caledonian Society was active about 1925. The Melton Competitions, 1937-37 were very successful and attracted much local and outside talent. The Melton Social and Dramatic Club was operative during the same years, and gave several shows. The first “Melton Amateurs” production was a Revue, in 1950. This was followed by other Reviews, Pantomimes, One-act and Three-act plays, and Musical Comedy. Do you remember Bessie, bob and Barrie Bardsley, and Shirley and Marie Jongebloed, Shirley Wallace, Bill Abraham, Joan Jenkins, Peg Arandt, Winifred Fraser and many other? "Comedy Tonight" prrogramme by the Melton Amateurslocal identities -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Fanny and Emily Dixon, 1943
Miss Emily Dixon acted as Ladies Habour Lights Guild Work-Secretary and later, as Secretary of the Malvern Branch and continued to work for the group until her death. Miss Fanny Dixon worked as the Mission's organist and Committee member as well as friend. The plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Holmes on December 5th, 1943 and was dedicated by the Chaplain. Rectangular white stone plaque surrounded by two frames. One a sequence of small retangular reflective tiles and the other a large dark stone granite or marble frame.To the glory of God, in affectionate remembrance of Fanny Dixon died 1939 and Emily Dixon died 1942.memorial tablet, memorial plaque, fanny dixon, emily dixon, lhlg, secretary, malvern branch, mrs holmes -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Mitchell House, Penguin Land, 2015
Includes: viewing penguins in the 1920's; Summerland - AKT Sambell, 1944 Town Planning Act, the Summerland Comunity, and Summerland today. The author is a local resident and foundation member of the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Content is centred on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsContent is centered on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsSigned on inside cover page by author: Gregor Buchanan / 18/8/15penguins - phillip island, birds - victoria, wildlife conservation - victoria, phillip island penguin reserve - victoria, summerland estate -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Licence, Combined Receiving Licence, 1965
Authorisation to use all radios and televisions ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence. Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. The holder had previously held a Broadcast Listener's Licence, which applied only to radios.Buff card printed in blue on one side. Date stamped in black ink and signed in blue ink.Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 20 18149 Fee: £8 10 0 Expiry: 28 10 66 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 11.23 am Stamped: Elsternwick Vic 1 No 65radio licence, television licence, combined receiving licence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSOM COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale dated 28th November between Mr. E. S. Harrison (vendor) and Mr. L. J. Tuena. Solicitor for vendor: E. S. Cahill & son View Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: H. E. Every, Dispensatory Walk, Bendigo. Property: 529 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo being land held under right No. 4703 registered in the books of the lands office at Bendigo under land 9residence areas) act 1955 being situated in section 139C Hargreaves Street, Bendigo about 69 links north easterly from Violet Street Bendigo with a frontage of 50 links to Hargreaves Street by a depth of 200 links, together with dwelling house and all improvements, also all blinds, curtains, floor coverings and electric light fittings and shades and gas stove. Price: 1,600 pounds. Attached: statement pursuant to section 34 and engagement or appointment in writing pursuant to section 33 of the estate agents act, 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Glynne Pietzsch, Blue House play [WaHIGH], 1967c
Watsonia High School student cast for the annual one act play competition c1967. This is Blue House's melodrama; student and staff names provided by donor. Staff: Mr Atkinson, Mrs Kanarev, Mr Johnson; Student cast:Dianne Macdonald, Judy Marsh, Paul Wallace, Glynne Pietzsch, Robert Loughman, Doug Jacquier, Wayne King.Part of the Watsonia High collection of Glynne Pietzsch who was a student at Watsonia High in the 1960s.2 black and white photographs mounted on grey card.Staff and student names on mount.watssonia high school, school plays, glynne cousins pietzsch, glynne pietzsch -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 143 March 2002
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; George and Esme Barker: What An Act; the story of the Little Eltham Theatre • Annual General Meeting • George and Esme Barker • ‘Escaping the Big Smoke’ • Bird Days at Eltham • The Wards of Nillumbik • What Else • President’s Report, 34th Annual General Meeting – Wednesday March 13th, 2002 The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Wannon Water
Cast iron seal embossing press, Excello, Seal
Heywood Waterworks Trust was constituted on 20 November 1962 upon application by Councillors of the Shire of Portland to construct, manage and maintain the works for the supply of water to the township of Heywood. The Trust was abolished on 1 July 1984 under the Water and Sewerage (Restructuring) Act 1983 when it amalgamated with the Heywood Sewerage Authority to form Heywood Water BoardA cast iron seal press, . This was used by Heywood Waterworks Trust to emboss agreements and official documents. Die is still attached to the press. It reads: Heywood Waterworks Trust 1963Small metal machine painted black and mounted onto a black rubber base. Two dies are attached with the seal of Heywood Waterworks Trust. Paper is placed between the dies, the handle depressed and the seal embossed on the paper under pressure as a blind (inkless) embossing. The seal consists of two circles with the wording "Heywood Waterworks Trust".Heywood Waterworks Trust 1963/ Excello / Reg Trade Mark/ Seal Press/ Pat NO 420419/Size No 2/Inscription on rubber base: "EXCELLO SEAL PRESS" / REGD TRADE MARK / 1. PATENT ROLLER BEARING HANDLE PAT. NO. 420419 / 2. DURABLE PLASTIC COUNTER / 3. RUBBER DESK PROTECTOR / STANDARD RUBBER TYPE CO. LTD. / TOKYO JAPAN"heywood, public administration, water supply, amalgamations -
Unions Ballarat
The wit of Whitlam (Don Woodward Collection), Wells, Deane, 1976
Quotations by Gough Whitlam. Forewords to each chapter by the author. Gough Whitlam was Prime Minister (ALP) from 1972 to 1975. The Whitlam government had aspirations within a social justice and equality agenda. The government was dismissed in 1975 by the governor general - this act was unprecedented. An election followed soon after wherein the government was defeated by the Liberal Party.Anecdotal and political interest. Book; 96 pages. Front cover: black background; black and white picture of Gough Whitlam; white lettering; title. Spine: white; black lettering; author's name. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, whitlam, gough, dismissal - government, australian labor party, alp, politics and government, prime ministers - gough whitlam, parliament -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Review Articles, This Happy Breed by Noel Coward directed by Mel Morgan
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1953, 8, city of heidelberg repertory group, playwright noel coward, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by mel morgan -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Special Events, Payment on Account by Ronald Adams directed by Mel Morgan
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good conditionplaywright ronald adams, htc, 1953, 9, city of heidelberg repertory group, dirrector mel morgan, heidelberg theatre company inc -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos Review Poster Articles, Lace On Her Petticoat by Aimee Stuart directed by Geoffrey Dean
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1953, 10, htc, director geoffrey dean, playwright aimee stuart -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Review Articles, Alias Jimmy Valentine by Paul Armstrong directed by Clem Meadmore
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1953, 11, city of heidelberg repertory group, playwright paul armstrong, director clem meadmore -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Poster Articles Memorabilia Special Events, Morning Departure by Kenneth Woolard directed By Geoffrey Dean
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1953, 12, city of heidelberg repertory group, playwright kenneth woolard, htc, directed by geoffrey dean, heidelberg theatre company inc -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Review Poster Article, Night Must Fall by Emlyn Williams Directed by Mel Morgan
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company)All items in good condition1954, 13, heidelberg theatre company, htc, night must fall, playwright emlyn williams, director mal morgan -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Newsletter, A Horse, A Horse by I. Du Garde Peach Directed by George Tanner
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group now (Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1954, 14, heidelberg theatre company, htc, a horse, a horse, playwright l. du garde peach, director reg rudd, city of heidelberg repertory group -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Article, Try It Again by J.B. Priestley Directed by Geoffrey Dean
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company).Artistic aesthetic social significance for the members, subscribers and audience of the Heidelberg Theatre Companytypeface blurry1954, 15, heidelberg theatre company, geoffrey dean, city of heidelberg repertory group, htc -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Review Newsletter Article, Young Wives Tale by Ronald Jeans directed by Mel Morgan
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) and all supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1954, 16, heidelberg theatre company, mel morgan -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Review, The Spider's Ring by Mabel Constanduros & Howard Agg Directed by Graeme Tonge
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) . All supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company).original handwritten review is faint, difficult to decipher some words.1954, 18, htc, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by graeme tonge -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photo Review Article, Ladies in Retirement by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) . All supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company).All in good condition, some printing faint1954, 19, htc, director naomi davidson -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program, Review, And This Was Odd by Kenneth Horn Directed by Geoffrey Dean
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) . All supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company)All items in good condition1954, 20, htc, director geoffrey dean, heidelberg theatre company, city of heidelberg repertory group -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Review Newsletter Poster Memorabilia, Two Dozen Red Roses by Kenneth Horn from the Italian of Aldo Bernedetti Directed by Elaine Robinson
Produced and acted by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company) . All supporting areas including set design, set building, lighting and sound design and operation, costumes, front of house, ticket sales, publicity and administration were undertaken by members of the City of Heidelberg Repertory Group (now Heidelberg Theatre Company).All items in good condition1955, 21, heidelberg theatre company, directed by elaine robinson, htc, city of heidelberg repertory group -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Metal table balance scales, Pre 1970s
Sets of scales similar to these were very common in households throughout Australia. Between 1960 and 1988 Australia gradually adopted the SI units (Standard International) or metric units. In 1970 the Australian parliament passed the metric conversion act, and the Australian building trades made it the standard in 1974. This information helps to date the set of weights to before the1970s.Domestic scales such as these were common throughout Australian homes. They are now primarily superceded by plastic items, often electronic.Metal table scales with 6 weights graduated in sizes including 1 oz., 2 oz, 4oz, 8oz, 1lb and 2 lbs. Each weight marked "MACK/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA"domestic appliances, weights and measures australia -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Metal balance scales with weights, C. 1900
Sets of scales similar to these were very common in households throughout Australia. Between 1960 and 1988 Australia gradually adopted the SI units (Standard International) or metric units. In 1970 the Australian parliament passed the metric conversion act, and the Australian building trades made it the standard in 1974. This information helps to date the set of weights to before the1970s.Domestic scales such as these were common throughout Australian homes. They are now primarily superceded by plastic items, often electronic. Metal table scales with imperial weights weights and measures australia, table scales, domestic appliances -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Licence, Broadcast Listener's Licence, 1964
Authorisation to use all broadcast receivers (wireless radios) that are ordinarily kept at the address shown on the licence (including any installed in a vehicle). Licences were issued by the Postmaster General under the Commonwealth Broadcasting and Television Act. The stamp on this licence indicates that the fee was paid at Elsternwick Post Office. Separate licences were required to view television.Buff card printed in black on both sides with a red stripe along the top front edge. Date stamped in black ink, and signed in blue ink.Details of licence holder: G Watson 12 Austin Ave S3 Licence number: 15 3931 Fee: £2 15 0 Expiry: 2 8 65 Signature of issuing officer: indecipherable Time issued: 1045 am Stamped: Eltsernwick Vic 27 Au 64wireless licence, radio licence, listener's licence -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Charity Austin
Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 46 top right. Charity Austin, née Ford or Foord was the wife of Thomas Austin, who ran a post office and stationery shop, afterwards a tailor's shop, next to the Grenville Shire offices in Sussex Street, Linton. Charity Austin acted as a nurse and midwife in the Linton district.Sepia portrait of a lady wearing decorated top lace fichu at throat.charity austin, mrs thomas austin, surman collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Honey Dipper c. early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This honey dipper is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home life in early twentieth century Wodonga.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. Wooden honey dipper c. early 1900shoney, bees, food, kitchen, wodonga, haeusler collection, domestic, family, household, tableware -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Haeusler Collection Photograph Group Portrait by Seaside c. late 1800s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. The photographer and subjects of this photograph are unidentified. It belongs to a collection of Haeusler family personal belongings, and is possibly a family photograph. This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A sepia toned group portrait photograph of people wearing Victorian era clothing at the seaside. photograph, photography, family photograph, portrait, photographic portrait, seaside, ocean, beach, victorian, wodonga, haeusler collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection 'Olympus' Microscope Eyepieces
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. Microscope company Olympus was founded by Takeshi Yamashita in Japan in 1919. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Two Olympus Microscope Bi P7X 7X eyepieces, and two Olympus Microscope Bi P15X eyepieces. Printed in gold on black plastic on two smaller eyepieces: "OLYMPUS/TOKYO/Bi/P15X/JAPAN". Printed in gold on black plastic on two larger eyepieces: "OLYMPUS/TOKYO/Bi/P7X/JAPAN".microscope, olympus, wodonga, haeusler, haeusler collection