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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger (undated)
Written on backing sheet, "Jack Hann, Ringwood's first ranger. Very active in local affairs". Printed at bottom of photograph, "Copied by - Borlington/Melb." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "School Corporal Punishment" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (909MB). Duration: 11 minutes. Recorded March, 2020In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief history of student punishment throughout Australia, with a focus on local references. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper clipping from "The Post", 16-8-95, P5 - Shortfall in roads fundingMaroondah Council has recorded an $80,000 Vicroads funding shortfall for the city's road and pavement maintenance, prompting concern for the future of the local road network. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 25 colour photographs of the street parade to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991, 1991
In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.PHYSICAL: Set of 22 colour photographs of the street parade to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991. Participants from a range of local community groups are traveling along Kiewa Cres. Photos are taken near the corner of Maddison St 1&2 – Horseman & accordion player leading the parade Sign reads ‘Falls Creek The Happy Mountain’ 3-4 Birkbeioner Nordic Ski Club with Chinese Nordic ski representatives 5 & 6- Girl Guides & Brownies 7, 8 & 9- Mt Beauty Primary School & Netball team 10 & 11- UKV Calisthenics Club 12- Lawn Bowls Club 13- Junior Football Club 14- Mt Beauty High School Band (on Wodonga Timber & Hardware truck) 15, 16 17 & 18- Mt Beauty Kindergarten 19,20, 21 & 22- Local Community Vehicles including Community Transport and Fire Brigade 23 & 24- Mt Beauty High School Band 25- Fiat 500 Topolino Vintage Car No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains, mt beauty, parade -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Proposition Book for Independent Order of Rechabites, Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 - 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927, 23-Apr-1900 to 3-May-1927
Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82|Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372|Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s.Black covered book - cardboard covered with cloth. Red leather corners and spine. Some blank pages in centre of book.; Used in Ringwood by the Victorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372; Gives names, occupations, residence, age, marital status, wife's name, age, proposer, seconder and date. The book contains many prominent local names of the early 1900s. +Additional Keywords: Miles / Pollard / ParkerVictorian District Independent Order of Rechabites No. 82; Proposition Book - Hope of Ringwood Tent No. 372 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Advertisement, Mullum Rise, Ringwood - 1970
Double sided leaflet with aerial view of part of Ringwood showing subdivision site, terms of sale, layout of streets and allotments, and summary of local features and services.Land auction, Saturday, 10th October (1970). 45 home sites. Subdivision includes Mullum Mullum Road, Hugh Street, Rollington Drive, Cassandra Court, and Jeffrey Drive. Surveyors - R.G. Lee Pty. Ltd., 6 Davis Street, Richmond. Agents - N.R. Reid & Co., 173 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, (Telephone) 560 0355 A.H. 560 0361 and Safeway Centre, Boronia Road, Boronia, (Telephone) 762 1022 A.G. 795 2887, also at East Malvern and Mount Waverley. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Norwood High School/Secondary College, Ringwood, Victoria - Rotoract Encouragement Award recipients, 1990
Photograph and local newspaper clipping from The Mail, November, 1990, Rotoract Outstanding Student Encouragement Award finalists, Gabrielle Quinlan (winner) and Melissa Pullen. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1945
In collection belonging to Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer 1911P for service history.B&W photo showing a group of captured Japanese soldiers with local people crowding around looking on. Crinollated edges around photo and writing on the rear. "Japs rounded up at Kuching, capital of Sarawak Borneo 1945"photography, photo, japanese, pow’s -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Auction Sale Brochure, Coolooli Estate, Ringwood East, Vic. - Third Release c.1971
Refer also to Reg. No.5117 for Coolooli Estate first release, Reg. No.5118 - second release, Reg. No.5120 - final release.Double sided folded page Coolooli Estate advertisement for subdivisional auction sale of third release allotments, location map, and summary of local facilities, services.Subdivision includes Isabel Avenue, Cleland Street, Coolooli Court, Walhalla Drive, and Landell Court . (Agents) C.E. Carter & Son, 126 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood - Tel. 870 6024, 870 6830, 870 2519, A.H. 723 3298, 870 6960. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Auction Sale Brochure, East Ringwood Estate, Vic. - 1923
Tri-folded double sided advertisement for subdivisional auction sale on Saturday, 1st December, 1923, including location map and summary of local facilities and services.Subdivision includes Patterson Street, Bona Street, Miller Grove, Fairview Avenue and Eastfield Road. Auctioneer - Phillips & Nicholson, 281 Collins Street, Melbourne. Tel. Central 10907. Agent - C.E. Carter, Main Street, Ringwood. Tel. Ringwood 24. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement, Olive Grove Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1926
Further development of 9 shop sites took place along Whitehorse Road (later street numbers 58 to 64 Whitehorse Road) between New Street and Olive Grove around 1950 - See Victorian Collections reference 5227.Single sided page with red and blue print advertising Olive Grove Estate business and residential allotments, including subdivision plan and summary of local services.Subdivision includes Whitehorse Road, New Street, and Olive Grove. Agent - F.V. Parker, Telephone 131, Ringwood. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Article, The Kew Floral, Industrial, & Art Society, Kew Floral, Art & Industrial Society, 1897
A newspaper article describing a Kew Floral Industrial & Arts Society event associated with the Congregational Church in Kew. Article describing this 1897 local exhibition of art and industry, opened by the Mayor of Kew, Job Smith, which includes notable attendees and the award winning contestants.kew floral industrial and art society, amy grigg, sunday school competitions - 19th century - kew (vic) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Tea Towel, Souvenirs Australia, Greetings from Tatura Vic
One of a number of souvenirs available from the Shire of Rodney before it ceased in 1993.Tea towel designed as souvenir of Tatura and Shire of Rodney, local primary industry pictures surround central Shire motif and four pictures of town buildings.Shire of Rodney; Band Rotunda and Gardens: Greetings from Tatura Victoria; Court House; Post Office.souveniers of tatura -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Back to Nhill and District 1964, souvenir booklet
Contains historical information about the progress of business and the people who helped make Nhill & District what it is. Back to Nhill and District 1964, souvenir booklet; 80 pages of local history. the stiff card cover is printed in pink/brown tones, with blue title.back to nhill, 1964, reunion, nhill & district - history -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Document - Local business dockets, invoices, reciepts (1950's)
Dockets, invoices, receipts from 1950s local businesses to M.F. McNamara (companies include: Brown & Corke; Bitcons; Heard Bros; Hydes; Picton Hopkins dockets, invoices, receipts, numurkah businesses, 1950's -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, 63 Wellington Street, Kew, c. 1978
Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of a two-storey Victorian-era residence located at 63 Wellington Street, Kew. Inscription: "63 Wellington Street, Kew." Signed lower right: "JStewart".joy stewart, wellington street (kew) -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School, November 1985
A coloured photograph of the students an teachers from Bulla Primary School assembled in the school yard. Everyone was dressed in colonial costume to celebrate an important local event.bulla primary school, bulla -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clipping, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria
October 1987 local newspaper report on students' Social Service Week fundraising of $750 towards the cost of a wheelchair for Lionsbrae Elderly Citizens Hostel in Ringwood.Photo caption: Norwood High students Kristan Renkema, Andrew Strachan, Sonja Simunkovic and David Mendoza present a wheelchair to Mrs Doris Anderson. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, J.N. Webster, Town Clerk, City of Ringwood News Sheet - February 1970, 1970
Newspaper-style 1970 community information newsletter for Ringwood residents covering local council news, activities, and outline of funds received and expended in 1968-69.rinx -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, Proclamation at Jerusalem during World War One, 1918
Black and white photograph showing a number of men in army uniform standing on a raised platform/ Locals wearing hats in the foreground The man in the centre is General Allenby. Verso: Reading the proclamation at Jerusalem. General Allenby in the centre. This photo mp doubt will be valuable some day. Palestine 1918.world war, world war one, allenby, general allenby, proclamaton, palestine, jerusalem, mmm -
Clunes Museum
Poster - CALENDAR 1953
ADVERTISING CALENDAR FOR ALEX N MACRAE, LOCAL MERCHANT. WHITE BACKGROUND, PRINTED WITH RED AND BLUE INK, SIX IMAGES OF DOGS PASTED TO THE REVERSE OF THE CALENDARNILalex n macrae, local business, clunes merchant -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Or councils to discuss link plans, 1972
Photocopy of an article about Ringwood's agreement to join in a regional conference of councils to discuss the future of local government.Photocopy of an article about Ringwood's agreement to join in a regional conference of councils to discuss the future of local government. Cr Stan Morris was appointed to the agenda committee.Photocopy of an article about Ringwood's agreement to join in a regional conference of councils to discuss the future of local government.city of nunawading, city of ringwood, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Medal for service, 2003
Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.arrowsmith, valda, awards, australia day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Help with history, 1985
The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical recordsThe Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical records.The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical recordscity of nunawading, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Women urged to run for Council, 2005
Kaele Way, National President of Australian Local Government Womens' Association and former Whitehorse Councillor, states that more women need to run for Council, with photoKaele Way, National President of Australian Local Government Womens' Association and former Whitehorse Councillor, states that more women need to run for Council, with photoKaele Way, National President of Australian Local Government Womens' Association and former Whitehorse Councillor, states that more women need to run for Council, with photocity of whitehorse, way, kaele, councillors, australian local government womens' association, municipal association of victoria, victorian electoral commission -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Arthur Haldane Scott, 1914 -1018
WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.scott, arthur haldane, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Network to help needy
Local families will benefit from the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network. Thirty-six welfare and community groups will store donations in a central warehouse in Mitcham. With photo.Local families will benefit from the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network. Thirty-six welfare and community groups will store donations in a central warehouse in Mitcham. With photo.Local families will benefit from the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network. Thirty-six welfare and community groups will store donations in a central warehouse in Mitcham. With photo.welfare services, fifer, dimity, rooney, keith, whitehorse emergency relief network -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Business network set up for growth, 1992
A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businessesA team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses chaired by Mr David Armitage of Central Spring Works.A team of Eastern Suburbs businessmen has set up EASTNET for linking resources of local businesses eastnet, central spring works, armitage, david -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre - Term 1 2019, 2018 - 2019
These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre advertising classes to be conducted during January to April 2019documents - flyers, port melbourne neighbourhood centre, social activities, education -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Tony Petroro and family on vegetable cart in Maling Road, Jan Pigot, 27/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of local fruiterer, Tony Petroro sitting on his vegetable cart in Maling Road. Tony and his family are dressed in Victorian clothes for the celebration.canterbury, maling road, shops, petroro family