For a period of time the Ballarat Junior Technical School was co-educational. It catered for boys and girls to Form IV. Awards for Meritorious Work, Dux of Form, Athletics and Swimming and Magazine contributions were given. A strong musical programme was provided at the school and on show at Speech Night.Pink sheet of paper folded to allow 4 areas for printing. 1. Title page; 2. Programme for night; 3. Awards and recipients; 4. Continuation of awards and School Song. Title page includes names - The School of Mines & Industries; Ballarat Junior Technical School; Guest Speaker: Mr Colin Badger M.A.; Date, Time and Place of Speech Night.the ballarat junior technical school, co-educatioal, form iv, meritorious work, dux of form, athletics, swimming, musical, programme, speech night

Green, gold and grey enamel badge.ballarat north technical school, numismatics, badge, logo, stokes and sons

A distinctive event for the Junior Technical School in 1942 was the retirement of the founding Headmaster, Mr A.W. Steane. His replacement was Mr C.F. Jeffery from Wangaratta High School. He revived the Annual Speech Night with a gathering in the Masonic Hall on 8 December 1942. These events may have been stopped during the Depression years when the number of students attending school dropped. The Students' Association introduced the House system in 1919 - blue, yellow and green - the School colours. .1 item lists three Houses - blue, yellow and green Twenty-five years later, in 1944, a fourth House was created due to the increased school enrolment in the Post Depression years. .2 item lists four Houses - blue, yellow, green and red.1 Blue printed sheet folded. Outlines the programme for the night, Staff names, prize winners for form levels, sports awards and entertainment by the students at the Speech Night - 1943. .2 Pink printed sheet folded. Outlines the programme for the night, Staff names, prize winners for each form, sports awards and entertainment by the students at the Speech Night - 1944.ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, a a w steane, c f jeffery, speech night, masonic hall, depression, wangaratta high school, house system

This coin was found in the ground at Glenormiston, South West Victoria, in 1940. The medal was commissioned by Mayor W. J. Hickford and issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897 to commemorate the 60th jubilee of the reign of H.M. Queen Victoria. The medal is significant for recognising the 60th year of reign of Queen Victoria, after whom our State of Victoria was named. It also has significance in showing the early design of the City of Warrnambool's Coat of Arms, which includes the British Coat of Arms. Commemorative medal, HM Queen Victoria's Jubilee, issued by the Town of Warrnambool in 1897. A round, gilt metal disc with plain edges and a drilled hole in the top. The Obverse shows the Queen's profile, young and old, The Reverse has Warrnambool Town's coat of arms including a sailing ship, a sheave of wheat and a rising sun, with a motto below them. The medal has stamped inscriptions.Obverse "QUEEN VICTORIA'S 60TH YEAR OF REIGN" / 1837 TO 1897". Reverse " TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL / W J HICKFORD MAYOR" and the motto "BY THESE WE FLOURISH"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medal, medallion, numismatics, commemorative medal, jubilee medal, queen victoria, queen victoria’s 60th jubilee, 1837-1897, town of warrnambool, 60th jubilee, young queen victoria, older queen victoria, warrnambool coat of arms, warrnambool symbols, warrnambool mayor, mayor hickford, ad 1837-1897, 50 years reign, glenormiston, w j hickford, by these we flourish, city crest, city coat of arms

This medal commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth as monarchs on the British throne, to be held on May 12th, 1937. The medal is one of over 300,000 distributed to school children as a memento of the occasion. The obverse shows the busts of King George VI and Elizabeth facing left. The reverse shows Victoria's Coat of Arms, the official heraldic symbol, with the Southern Cross on a shield, above it is a kangaroo facing left and holding a crown. The supporting figure on the left holds an olive branch of 'peace' and the supporter on the right holds a cornucopia horn of 'plenty', together representing the text on the ribbon between them 'Peace & Planty' symbol of 'prosperity'. On May 7th, 1937 each school child in Victoria, Australia, received a medal commemorating the upcoming coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth, to be held on May 12th, 1937. medals totalling 318,200 were distributed to scholars in 2,781 Victorian schools. Each school received a letter from the Governor, Lord Humingfield, detailing the significance of the occasion. Lessons on the day focused on the meaning behind the medal, and children recited their Allegiance to the King, saluted the flag bearing the Union Jack and Southern Cross, and sang Australila's then National Anthem "God Save the King", which today is sung as the Royal Anthem. The medal is significant for connecting Victoria, and Australia, to the British Commonwealth and the sovereignty of the British throne, in Australia's post-Federation years. It shows the importance placed by the Government of Australia in educating the generation of students in 1937 about Australia's place in the Commonwealth and the history of Australia. The history of the medal is socially and politically significant, reflecting the evolution of changes in Australian society.Medal or medallion, bgilt rass, with claw and ring on top. The obverse has the bust of a female and male, co-joined, and the reverse has the Coat of arms of the State of Victoria, which includes a kangaroo above a shield and a supporting figure on either side of the shield. Inscriptions are on both sides of the medal. The medal commemorates the coronation of their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on May 12th 1937.Obverse, around the circle: "KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH" Reverse, around the circle: "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION / MAY 12TH 1937" Reverse, within the Coat of Arms: "VICTORIA" "PEACE & PROSPERITY" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medallion, medal, commemorative, king george vi and elizabeth, 1937, 12-05-1937, students in victoria, schools in victoria, 7-5-1937, victoria's coat of arms, peace & prosperity, british monarch, british throne, british commonwealth, numesmatics, coil, student, victorian student

Tertiary education at Ballarat began with the establishment of the School of Mines in 1870, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Classes began in surveying, mathematics, chemistry and a decade later they included metallurgy, assaying and geology. The technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying. In 1967, it was split into three separate institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. Then in 1976 the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education became Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School became the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB). In 1998, the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE merged with the University of Ballarat. The university merged with Monash University's Gippsland (Churchill) campus in 2013 and the merged schools are now the Federation University Australia. Gold coloured School of Mines Ballarat brass badges with blue and green enameling. Box of 72 (8 are loose in the box but 64 are in individual packets).On face - Ballarat School of Mines, Ingenio Effodere Opes Stamped into back - Stokes Melbballarat school of mines, badge, stokes and sons, numismatics

This badge was used by Hester Clara Darby, teacher at the Ballarat School of Mines. Hester joined the staff of SMB as an assistant to senior Commercial classes in April 1916. On 01 February 1921 she was appointed a lecturer in Commercial Correspondence and Office Routine. She taught the 'Touch' Method of typing, Commercial Correspondence, Shorthand and Office Routine. Tertiary education at Ballarat began with the establishment of the School of Mines in 1870, making it Australia's third oldest tertiary institution. Classes began in surveying, mathematics, chemistry and a decade later they included metallurgy, assaying and geology. The technical division provided such programs as wool classing, plumbing and bricklaying. In 1967, it was split into three separate institutions, Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School, and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. Then in 1976 the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education became into Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The Ballarat School of Industries and Ballarat Technical School became the School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat (SMB). In 1998, the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries and the Horsham-based Wimmera Institute of TAFE merged with the University of Ballarat. The university merged with Monash University's Gippsland (Churchill) campus in 2013 and the merged schools are now the Federation University AustralialBallarat School of Mines Badge made of gold coloured metal with blue and green enamel.On face - Ballarat School of Mines, Ingenio Effodere Opesballarat school of mines badge, badge, coat of arms, hester clara darby, hester darby

Brown hardcover book, 787 pagesnon-fictionf p treadwell, professor of analytical chemistry, zurich, william hall, translator, chemistry, quantitative analysis, munitions supply branch library

Mary Egan who died on April 4th, 1981, spent 23 years as a greatly-respected lecturer in English curriculum at the Ballarat Teachers College, State College of Victoria and Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Blue, black and white soft covered children's book using Pitman's Initial Teaching AlphabetBook Plate, University of Ballarat Library sticker inside front cover and barcode on front cover, shelving sticker on back cover. University of Ballarat Stamp on inside cover.mary egan, ballarat teachers college, state college of victoria, ballarat college of advanced education, education department victoria, e. stockbridge, h.e. southam, iezac pitman, john armstrong

A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very similar in shape to current R.S.L. Badge but twice the size, provision is made at the top of the badge for a crown clip (removable) with a date showing membership year. Blue, white and red enamel on brass.Sailors and Soldiers League Australiaaustralia, sailors, soldiers, inperial, league, badge

Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates. Gladys Reed was and accomplished dressmaker and was involved in local community activities like the Ormond Choral Society Craftwork, Crochet, Knitting and Sewing were all popular in post World War 11 Moorabbin as the new settlers established their homes on the previous market garden estates.A ball of silk thread and 2 steel crochet hooks, 1 completed cotton handkerchief, 2 squares of fine cotton and a small length of lacework 2 Crochet Hooks ; a) Made in England / 4 / CROSS FOX b) ARGOBY / 6 / ; packet MILWARD Silk Cotton ; J & P COATES / MERCER CROCHET / 80

Prior to the installation of gas and electric light pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset.6 candles, in original box, made by 'Electrine' Co. 2 candles broken when brush tailed possum entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners

This medal is one of the type issued by the Victorian Education Department, EVD, and sold on behalf of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society. The same medal was made in a variety of metals, including bronze, silvered bronze, (as with this one), silver and gold.Many Moorabbin Shire young men volunteered to serve in World War 1 and their families willingly gave financial support to Red Cross and similar aid agenciesA small silvered bronze medallion with a metal loop at the top.One side of the medallion has a flag embossed in the middle inscribed with the words, Gallipoli, France, Palestine. At the top of the medallion are the initials EVD. Around the lower edge is embossed ANZAC DAY 1918. On the reverse side fo the medallion is embossed an AIF soldiers bust, he is wearing his slouch hat. Around the edge of the medallion is embossed the words HONOR TO THE AIFarmy, badge, medallion, victorian education department, british red cross, australian red cross, world war 1918 gallipoli medal

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER is one of the major works of English Literature. Since its introduction in the sixteenth century, it has gone through many revisions, both in England and in the other countries of the Anglican Communion, but the original text is still comprehensible and relevant. A small, prayer book c1880THE BOOK OF / COMMON PRAYER/ and administration of the Sacrament and other / Rites and Ceremonies of The Church/ according to the use of / THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND / Together with / THE PSALTER OR PSALMS OF DAVID/ ‘I.H. Erskine’ written churches, anglican church, prayer book, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, early settlers, rites, erskine i h, naughton robina

A Bible used by Mr James Jones, an early settler in Moorabbin Shire, from 1880 - 1940James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989.A Bible of Mr James Jones 1874Front cover THE HOLY BIBLE inside page THE/ HOLY BIBLE/ CONTAINING THE / OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS/ APPOINTED TO BE READ IN CHURCHES/ herron john, jones james. early settlers, pioneers, collins william, printers, publishers, bibles, church of england, prayer books, moorabbin, brighton, melbourne, glasgow, scotland

Official street directory. Melbourne & suburbs. Morgan's official street directory of Melbourne & suburbsmelbourne, suburbs, street directory

Pocket size - 130 Reference mapsOfficial street directory. Melbourne & suburbs. Morgan's official street directory of Melbourne & suburbsmelbourne, suburbs, street directory

Unopened cream and brown jug commemorating Australian Vietnam Forces National MemorialAustralian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Remembrance Tawny Port. A project under the auspices of Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home 1987commemorative jug, welcome home

Round silver coloured medal commemorating the coronation of King George VI for the City of Port Melbourne. Medal has a small red, white and blue ribbon through ring at the top.Front - City of Port Melbourne Victoria Back - King George VI and Queen Elizabethlocal government - city of port melbourne, awards and presentations, king george vi, queen elizabeth

Produced for the Nov 1939 centenary celebrations.Pin from 1939 Liardet Centenary, gold enamelled in blue and red: "Liardet/Port Melb/Centenary/Nov 19 1939" with Liardet portrait. 5 copies a - e.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet

Produced for the Nov 1939 centenary celebrations.Buttonhole badge from 1939 Liardet Centenary, gold enamelled in blue and red: "Liardet/Port Melb/Centenary/Nov 19 1939" with Liardet portrait. 5 copies a - e. (see 70.1)celebrations fetes and exhibitions, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet