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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NELL GWYNNE REEF N/L - CORRESPONDENCE FOLDER, 2/1/1950 - 4/9/1968
Document. Collection of letters incoming & outgoing from 2/1/1950 to 4/9/1968 in a buff folder.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne reef n.l, gold mining, correspondence -
Victorian Bands' League
Letters, Caulfield District Band correspondence, 1928 - 1929
This series of letters highlight the activities of the Caulfield District Band in the late 1920's. The letterhead is elaborate and lists all the patrons and office bearers at the time. They also show how the band gained engagements with various parties by providing a tender for services. The Caulfield District Band survives today as the City of Glen Eira BandInc.These letters are representative of the activities of not just this band, but other brass bands. The Caulfield District Band was unique as it was the band of choice for the Caulfield Racecourse as well as the local council.Hand written letters on note paper and Caulfield District Band letterheads.caulfield district band, victorian amatuer turf club, city of caulfield, city of glen eira -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Instrument of Surrender, post 1945
Copy of a very important document of an event on the 6th September 1945, that changed the course of the second World War. A copy of the Japanese Surrender Document, in a brown wooden frame, with ornate font in heading.Instrument of Surrender / of /Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain,/ New Ireland, Bougainville / and adjacent Islands./ I, the commander in Chief of the Japanese Imperial/ Southeastern Army, hereby surrender to the General Officer/ Commanding First Australian Army all Japanese Imperial Armed Forces/ under my command in accordance with the instrument of/ Surrender issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Government and// General Order No1 Military and Naval issued by the Japanese Imperial Headquarters./ I will henceforth and until otherwise/ directed by you or your successor carrry out the orders/ issued by you or your staff on your behalf to the best/ of my ability and I will take action to ensure that my/ subordinate commanders carry out the orders issued by/ your representatives./ (Japanese signature) General, Imperial jap... (indecipherable)/ Japanese Characters / Japanese Characters / Commander in Chief/ Japanese Imperial Southern Army/ Received on board H.M.S. Glory of Rabaul at/ 1130 hours sixth day of September 1945./ Signature Lieutenant General/ General Officer Commanding / First Australia Army. Caption on front of Document says "Copy of Surrender Document/ Donated by Mr. Clive Morgan/ of Mildura (formerly of Red Cliffs)ww2, surrender document, japanese, 6th september 1945 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Banner
The letters of the completed banner were made by different churches within in the presbytery and spelled a sentence, presumably "BUILD YOUR CHURCH LORD!" Orbost was one of the churches that had the finished banner on display. One of 24 small banners with tabs at the top of each for hanging on a rod. 19 have large blue letters appliqued on them. Twenty two of the banners are roughly square and two are smaller and oblong. Three have no letters and are used as spacers in the four word sentence that the letters make. The banners are decorated with rural and coastal images. BN068.2 "U" fabric paint words: "LOCH POOWONG east poowong nyora strezlecki kernang athlone" "U"uniting church adult fellowship -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 7th August, 1985 to 20th February, 1986 documenting events attended by Alec and Mollie Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and the album begins with Alec's election as Shire President and includes letters of congratulations and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlight of the first six months include attending a State Reception for the Prince and Princess of Wales (28th October, 1985). Front cover: Shire of Strathfieldsaye emblem. Throughout: Many letters are annotated as either accepted or declined. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS of SYMPATHY, Dec 1941
Letters of Sympathy from a range of Victorian school for Dental Surgeon M.C. Townsend, KIA with sinking of HMAS Sydney on 15 /11/ 1941. Refer No. 2313P for Townsends service.Seventeen (17) letters of sympathy from various schools around Victoria, primarily to the parents of "Mervyn Clive TOWNSEND".Varioushmas sydney, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Diaries, Eureka Caravan Park Bookings
... Diaries ...2 red diaries, and four green diaries with handwritten bookings for the Eureka Caravan Park.park, eureka stockade memorial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK, 1909
Diary. Independent Order of Rechabites Daughters of Temperance. No. 5 Australian Rough Diary. 1909. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Log book, Diary, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballarat Depot workshop, 1968
Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Some pages during May were left blank. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1968 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information and sheets for events, finances etc.ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, RSL State Conference, 1973
Photos of an RSL Conference where Legacy had a stall of photos explaining their work. The yellow paper captions name a Legatee standing with Legatee Sullivan as being Barry Durkin. Also a photo of Betty C Lawson MBE, Florence Nightingale Medal, FCNA, MID, attending the conference who noticed the book 'We are here, too' in which she has written the foreward. The letters and diaries of Sister Olive Haynes, a nursing sister in WW1 provide a unique look at life at the front. Her son became a Legatee, David Dooley as her married name was Olive Dooley. The date is unknown but probably 1991 the year John Sullivan was president. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record that Legacy had a presence at an RSL Conference. Colour photo x 5 at an RSL Conference and two yellow paper labels. One label says "Legatee Garry Durkin received a certificate of appreciation at the RSL State Conference awarded for services to metal welfare." The other label says "Betty C Lawson MBE, Florence Nightingale Medal, FCNA, MID, attending the conference noticed the book 'We are here, too' in which she has written the foreward. / The letters and diaries of Sister Olive Haynes, a nursing sister in WW1 provide a unique look at life at the front. For details on this marvellous book call Legatee David Dooley on 457 3015 (the son of the late Mrs Olive Dooley, nee Haynes)."legatee event, rsl, conference, john sullivan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS, SOLDIER SETTLEMENT, Shire of Gordon, C. 1919 - 1920
Letters cover recommendations to support the application of Alfred G Ferris for a Soldier Settlement block dated 1919 - 1920, signed by local dignitaries. Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF, Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letters, 5 pages on ruled paper, hand written in ink, stapled together with metal staple.soldier settlement, post ww1, qualification certificate -
Victoria Police Museum
Revolver
Weapon believed to have been owned by Edward Kelly as evidenced by letters 'EK' scratched into the bottom of the handle. Colt Model 1849 Percussion Revolver, Serial Number 53939. Five round chamber and a plain timber handle with the letters 'E.K.' scratched into the handle.edward kelly, ned kelly, kelly gang, weapon -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card, Ever Lasting Silver Leaves From Table Mountain
Sent by J.Mcintre to his mother while on active service in South Africa.Peace of mind for his mother and family,knowing that he is alright. Card,Rectangular in shape. Beige in colour with green letters and a green Picture of Table Mountain on the front. The envelope is also rectangular in shape and Beige in colour. Everlasting Silver Leaves from Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa with green letters and a green Picture of Table Mountain on the front. -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Edward John Howells, Edward John Howells et al, 1915 to 1923
Personal letters (approx. 150) of Edward Howells sent to his wife during WW1 from Turkey, Egypt, France and England. Letters (in German) received from Lydia Imberger in Jaffa. Official correspondence from HQ. Picture postcards (approx. 130) of the above locations. Collection includes notebooks and some personal photographs. WW1 collection of personal and official letters, postcards, and notebooks, belonging to Captain Edward John Howells (23rd Battalion, B Company/1st Field Squadron). photographs, ww1, letters, edward john howells, 23 battalion, lydia imberger -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, FRAMED, C. 1993
Document of a speech by the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon P J Keating MP at the funeral service of the unknown Australian soldier on 11.11.1993. Document is printed on cream background with coat of arms at top. Mounted with purple border & gold wooden frame with glass front & wooden ply backing.Top of document in red print: “We do not know this Australian's name and we never will” Bottom L: “Signature of the Prime Minister of Australia”document, framed, unknown soldier -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, 1931
This diary probably belonged to Alan Richardson who was a member of the Rechabites. Alan Richardson, was a wmiller at Tabbara. He helped to build and held a ticket for the paddle steamer "Curlip". He was a member of the Rechabites from March 3 1892. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. This item is associated with Alan Richardson. The Richardsons were a prominent pioneering family in early Orbost.A small book, a diary with a fabric and paper cover. It contains handwritten costings for building projects, There are some loose pages with Literature associated with the Rechabites. rechabites richardson-alan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - PATCHES, AIR GUNNER, WW2, 1939 - 45
The letters "AG" meaning AIR GUNNER. Items re Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details..1) .2) Two uniform patches in dark blue, light blue and white, wreath with the letters "AG" with a white wing outwards.uniform, patches, ag, raaf -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Bowls Club- Management Restructure Subcommittee. Report to Committee of Management, April 1995
Manila folder containing set of related documents.Documents included in folder: Report to Committee of Management dated April 1995 Minutes of meetings of the Management Restructure Subcommittee. Copy of the Bundoora Bowling Club Inc- Statement of Purposes and Rules, Issued May 1993. -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Echuca Auxiliary, 1932 - 2002
The Echuca RVIB Auxiliary formed on May 2, 1932. This collection of papers includes the minute books from 1967 until 1995. The index cards were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. Also included are newspaper clippings, correspondence, to and from RVIB head office, letters of donations, letters advising of the passing of Auxiliary members. The 60 year history of Echuca Blind Auxiliary had been written by past president Anne Kopp. A survey from RVIB head office reveals the average age group of the committee and members was 70-80 years old. The Auxiliary's Christmas stocking started in 1968 and had been their main money raiser for many years, the traders of Echuca had supplied the goods. Rowena McKindlay, past President was named Echuca's 'Citizen of the Year'. Due to the lack of numbers, an enthusiatic but aging membership and the difficulty to gain new members in the country area the Auxiliary went into recess from 1962 and reformed in 1967 then disbanded in 2002.3 minute books -- various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Allan’s Ford Bridge 1852, 1852
This is an original Victorian Government document containing the printed version of 37 reports and letters regarding the building of the first Allansford bridge completed early in 1852. The correspondence dates from October 1850 to February 1852 and includes letters and reports from Melbourne Government employees such as Robert Hoddle, Chief Surveyor, David Lennox, Superintendent of Bridges and Lieutenant – Governor Charles La Trobe. The correspondence from local settlers included the names of William and John Allan, John Davidson and James Coulstock. The correspondence shows that some settlers in the Warrnambool/Port Fairy district wanted a portion of the Government allocated funds spent on the local roads and bridges in other locations. The 1852 Allansford bridge cost £480 and was replaced in 1870. This document has strong historical significance as it relates to one of the earliest State government works in the district and records the public imput into the decision.. It contains opinions and correspondence between a number of early settlers in the district at the time.Grey/blue paper document with black text. 21 pages plus 4 page index at back.allan's ford 1852, allansford bridge, allansford, history of allansford, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - SCRAPBOOK WW1, C.1914 - 1919
The album contains letters to and from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF of Terrick Terrick near Pyramid Hill. The contents are from 1914 - 1919. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Album, rectangular shape, black cover with black pages, contains post cards, letters, cuttings, souvenirs of Brussels.postcards, letters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee, Department of Defence, Melbourne, 1965
The folder about the Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee, contains a number of very informative letters dealing with the formation of the Army Survey Corps. There is also some history as to how the Australian Survey Corps came into being. One letter lists the current units of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.Foolscap size manila Folder containing a number of letters held together by an ARNOS fastener.No "91" Top right hand corner. "Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee" hand written on front coverroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Henry George Green, Henry George Green, May 1916 to March 1917
Letters to Green's family cover two main periods: from Geelong Camp early May 1916 until embarkation on board Orontes on 16 August 1916, and from France on 7 December 1916 until 31 March 1917. Green was killed at Bullecourt on 11 April 1917.Sixty WW1 letters of Henry George Green (2198 - 46th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement).ww1, bullecourt, letters, henry george green, 46 battalion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Letter Perfect, 2009
World Post Day, celebrating a reliable postal service, is held annually on 9 October .World Post Day, celebrating a reliable postal service, is held annually on 9 October . Photo of Vicki Jones-Evans with copies of early letters written by William Cook.World Post Day, celebrating a reliable postal service, is held annually on 9 October .world post day, cook, william, jones-evans, vicki -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1916
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. 1916 - Rolled bundle of various letters and accounts concerned with Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, tatchell, dunlop, smalley & balmer -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Proposed residential redevelopment Stokes/Farrell/Station Streets area, Port Melbourne, 1969
Six (6) documents (including letters) relating to "Proposal for residential redevelopment of Stokes/Farrell/Station streets area in 1969"town planning - proposals shelved, local government - city of port melbourne, nathan h beller, farrell street, stokes street, station street, andreas (andy) t aanensen, town clerks, russell kennedy and cook -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW MONUMENT GMC N/L - RECORDS, March 1955 to Oct 1966
Document. Light brown folder containing various records. Contains letters on leases and shareholders. List of shareholders and financial records.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, new monument hill consolidated, leases, shareholders, finance -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, A Soldier's Privilege - WW1 Diary of Frederick William Mawson
This is a transcription by Sandra Dexter of the original WW1 diary which was donated to ANZAC House by John Howden, F.W. Mawson's nephew. Sandra augmented the words in the diary with additional material including photos to give context to the people, places and events referred to in Frederick Mawson's words. Published with Surrey Hills Historical Society funds with permission of Anzac House librarian, Fred Pratt. Transcribed as a result of the loan of the original for the exhibition mounted as part of the 'Gallipoli and Beyond 2015' raft of events coordinated by City of Boroondara and the historical societies of Boroondara. Details re Fred Mawson (source AIF Project): Regimental number: 3073; Place of birth: Carlton, Victoria; School: Surrey Hills State School, Victoria; Religion: Presbyterian; Occupation: Carpenter; Address: Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills; Marital status: Single; Age at embarkation: 22; Next of kin: Father, Frederick Mawson, Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills; Enlistment date: 12 July 1915; Rank on enlistment: Sapper; Unit name: 5th Field Company Engineers; AWM Embarkation Roll number: 14/24/1; Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915; Rank from Nominal Roll: Lance Corporal; Fate Killed in Action 9 November 1917; Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll): *second given name is William; Place of death or wounding: Ypres, Belgium; Age at death: 24; Place of burial: Ramparts Cemetery (Row J, Grave No. 24), Ypres, Belgium; Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial: 24. Also listed on the honour roll of The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. A transcription (with footnotes and illustrations, including photographs) of a diary written in 1916 in F.W. Mawson during part of his period of service during WW1.(mrs) f w mawson, holmsdale, house names, bona vista avenue, surrey hills, world war 1, 1914 - 1918, diaries and journals, (mr) frederick william mawson, (mr) fred mawson,, (mr) frederick mawson (snr), surrey gardens memorial, sandra dexter -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, diary
A diary written by Legatee Frank Doolan as he sailed to Perth and then visited Legatee Ivan Davies and his wife Mercy. He mentions docking at King George Sound which was the harbour from which transport assembled to convoy to the Middle East for the first World War. He was greeted by a member of Perth Legacy, Keith Manwell. He mentions visiting Mt Clarence and The Anzac Desert Mounted Monument "which was destroyed by Nasser's Gyppos at Port Said, and of which the pieces were transported back to Australia, stone base and all complete. Where a new model was made by Ray Ewen at Frankston and was sent back to Italy to be melted down and recast. It is double life size and very striking, depicting an Anzac charging from a horse which has been shot down under shellfire, to a new charger - rearing to go." He leaves the SS Kangaroo for a few days to visit a "Legacy pal", Ivan Davies. They toured his farm 'Carngham'. His observation at the end shows the comradeship of Legatees. "time to depart after several glorious days of perfect hospitality. To be accepted spontaneously as one of the family is the test of true friendship, and we received the full treatment from Mercy and Ivan at 'Carngham'". The year is unknown but the trip was in March. It could have been before a Legacy Conference in Perth. Was with other memorabilia that has come from Frank Doolan from both his war service and his time with Legacy. Frank Doolan posted this copy of his diary to Ivan Davies in 1978. Not sure how it and the cover letter (01131) were returned to Legacy's collection. The diary shows that Legatees from different regions of Australia visited each other and had strong friendships over the years. A carbon copy of a diary x 11 pages, written by L/- Frank Doolan on a trip on the SS Kangaroo and a visit to L/- Ivan Davies.Dairy is handwritten. Pages are numbered 67 to 78 in printed numerals in top right of each page.comradeship, frank doolan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Folder of Documents, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, 1967-1970, 1967-1970
Folder of notes collected by Councillor Laurie Svendsen during the period 1967-1970. Contains letters, minutes of meetings, newsletters, mainly in relation to street construction in the Greenhills area of Greensborough.Manilla folder containing typed and handwritten documents.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, laurie svendsen, greenhills progress associatiion