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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES, 1983
Coloured photograph showing HRH Prince Charles and gent in brown suit shaking hands. HRH Princess Diana looks on. Adult female in near background. Adult males in background. History: Visit to Bendigo 1983 by the Prince and Princess of Wales, Charles and Diana. James Lerk 18.2.2000 'Prince Charles and Lady Diana visit to the Shamrock Hotel Bendigo 1983'person, family, husband and wife, see also 2001 060.01, 2001.062.01 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - THOMAS DOWSEY
Sepia photograph. Male wearing shorts and sports shirt, socks and riding shoes. Standing next to penny farthing bicycle. Inscriptions: on from bottom - 'Pall Mall Studio Sandhurst' On back - handwritten in ball point pen 'Mr Thomas Dowsey' Blue circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. History: Previous Acc. No. P673.Pall Mall Studiosperson, individual, portrait male -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, CALIFORNIA GULLY, c.1900
Black and white photograph of brick church with buttresses. Ornate pattern to Centre of wall at top. Two porches left and right. Wooden fretwork to gable on roof. Picket fence surround. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Bible Christian Church, Upper Road, Californian Cully, now St. Jude's Anglican Church'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001buildings, church, bible christian church, cal gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FOYER, FORTUNA VILLA
Black and white photograph of hallway decorated with many paintings, statures, chairs, etc. Decorated ceiling. History of object: James Lerk 2000 'Quartz King George Lansell's portrait hangs over the marble overmantle of the fire place in the foyer of 'Fortuna Villa'The bronze incense urns are now in the Bendigo Art Gallery collection'. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 11.1.2001W Ninnisbuildings, residential, fortuna villa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - A'BECKETT CHAMBERS, c.1969
Black and white photograph. Cream backing cardboard. Double storey building, with 'A'Beckett Chambers' on façade. Inscriptions: in image - 'A'Beckett Chambers', 'Dennys Lascelles Ltd', 'Queensland Insurance Company Ltd, Fire, Marine, Accident'. On back 'MP376', 'UI591', 'NT'. History: James Lerk 12/11/1999 'A'Beckett Chamber, Bull St., Bendigo 1969.buildings, commercial, a'beckett chambers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SHIRE OF MARONG 1864 - 1964, 1964
Shire of Marong 1864 - 1964. A history of the shire. Contains Two (2) maps of the area on the inside back and front covers. Another illustration shows the division of the Electoral Boundaries and the types of Flora in each riding. At the back is an illustration indicating the break-up of the area with the names of The First Settlers (?) in these area. Blue cover. 36 pages. With index. B&W photos.book, bendigo, marong shire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION', September 1965
Journal of Australian electric Traction Association. Volume XX, No. 9, September 1965, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'. Cover picture shows 400 class trams pass at Valley Jct. Brisbane, during the mid-day peak period on a Saturday. Questioned how much longer will Brisbane depend on its tramway system?Publisher: Australian Electric Traction Asscn. Printer: O'Loughlin Bros. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, NSWdocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION', July 1965
Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association. Volume XX, No. 7 July 1965, 16 pages. History of document: Part of 'Basil Miller Tramway Collection'. The cover picture shows R class car 1924 arrives at Cremorne Junction from Cremorne Wharf on Saturday, 28th April 1956, a few hours before operating the last trip.Pub: Australian Electric Traction Asscn. Printer: O'Loughlin Bros Pty. Ltd., Sydney NSWdocument -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - JOURNAL 'ELECTRIC TRACTION, December 1963
Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association. Volume XVII No. 12, December 1962. 16 pages. Cover picture of a bogie car 24 and two single truck trailers of the Eastern Goldfield Transport Board on a miner's special running between Kalgoorlie and Boulder, W.A. shortly before the system closed in 1952. History of document:Part of 'Basil Miller Collection'.Pub: Australian Electric Traction Asscn. Printer: O'Loughlin Bros. Pty Ltd., Sydney NSW.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Lydia chancellor collection: Royal Princess eighty first birthday souvenir programme
The Royal Princess Theatre, 73 View St., Bendigo, was designed by William Charles Vahland and opened on 31/8/1874. It had a capacity of 2000 and was lit by gas until 1898 when electricity became available. The original proprietors were John Croley (1827-1899) and William (Billy) Heffernan (1840-1899). It was Bendigo's first permanent picture house in 1910, with it's first showing being the silent film "The Desert Song". It closed in 1930 before reopening in 1936 after being rebuilt in the Art Deco style. The theatre was finally closed in May 1963 and was demolished.Eight pages souvenir programme. 1874-1955 Royal Princess, Bendigo. Eighty first birthday souvenir programme 31st August 1955. Manager: Don Vincent, price: sixpence, proceeds: cinematograph trade benevolent fund. There is a one-page history of the theatre by Don Vincent. The programme includes stage performances and the screening of "seven brides for seven brothers".royal princess theatre, souvenir programme, eighty first birthady, 1874-1955 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RESEARCHES INTO THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH DOG, FROM ANCIENT LAWS, CHARTERS AND HISTORICAL RECORDS
A green hard covered book titled '' Researches into the History of the British dog, from ancient laws, charters and Historical Records. With original anecdotes and illustrations of the nature and attributes of the dog. From the poets and prose writers of ancient, medieval and modern times.'' In two volumes. Vol. II. London: Robert Hardwicke, 192, Piccadilly. 1866. 424 pgs. (ill.)George R. Jessebooks, technical, dogs, book, books, dog, dogs, animal, animals, history, british dogs, pets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. January 1977 (Dec76/Jan77). Article on Cohn Brothers Limited - Magnus Cohn & a history of the company from 1856; brief mention of Fawns Brewery, Golden Square and London Brewery; article of J (James) Steward, Albion Brewery, Sailors Gully (from article written in mid 1890s). -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Terry Keenan, A Taste of Port, Apr 1999
Researched for years by the author, who has also researched the PMCC (for which he played and later was for some years President)(.01)'A Taste of Port - Personal Profiles, snapshots and statistical records drawn from the history of the Port Melbourne Football Club' by Terry KEENAN. Red and blue paperback 1999, signed by author. (.02) Letter to Martin FLANAGAN - writer for "The Age" - from Terry KEENAN regarding the Prahran Football Club. Letter is inside back cover of above book.Signed 'Terry Keenan' on title pagesport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, terry keenan, norm goss snr, norm goss jnr, denise goss, kevin goss, paul goss, michael goss, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, goss family, tommy lahiff, vic aanensen, frank johnson, george ogilvie, billy henneysee, billy fraser, jack hutchinson, john croft, george taylor, bob merrick, bill bedford, ron bedford, ted freyer, bob bonnett, alma football club, graeme anderson, ron barassi, william 'bill' barfoot, jack mcmurray, alexander harold james howlett, joe garbutt, billy mcgee, arthur knox, bob skilton jnr, bob skilton snr, port melbourne football club, pmfc, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, fred cook -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper, The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper, Victoria's 100th Anniversary, "The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper", 18 Oct 1934
"The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper" produced for Victoria's 100th anniversary in 1934. Large 72 page supplement. Full colour front and back covers plus 2 pages in text, one colour elsewhere including centre spread aerial photo "The Village, 1934". Contains comprehensive history dating from 1770, many ads. Lavishly illustratred.At top front page in ink "E.S McCallum, Graham St, Port Melbourne"arts and entertainment, religion, transport - shipping, transport - railways, industry, built environment, publishing, newspapers, the australasian, hrh prince henry, duke of gloucester, gold, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, e s mccallum, john batman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Photocopy, Letter, Nancy MATTHEWS to Philippa GAMLIN relating to Liardet family tree, 1700 - 2000
From red binder of family history of Caroline and Willbraham LIARDET consisting of photocopies of various photos and documents, family trees, etc.donated by Philippa GAMLIN, granddaughter of Leonora. .12 - Letters from Nancy MATTHEWS to Philippa in 1995 regarding family tree. Including an account from "The Argus" (December 13 1855) of Supreme Court action Liardet v FennellEach leaf is numberedliardet family, phillippa gamlin, nancy matthews nee liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Photocopy, Letters regarding Captain John Venebles, 1700 - 2000
From red binder of family history of Caroline and Willbraham Liardet consisting of photocopies of various photos and documents, family trees, etc.donated by Philippa Gamlin, granddaughter of Leonora. .21 - Letters regarding Captain John Venables . His ship the "Salsette" was berthed at Sandridge following crew desertion to the goldfields and was wrecked during a storm and broken up on Sandridge beachEach leaf is numberedliardet family, phillippa gamlin, ynys grecian -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photocopy, Shipping at north shore of Port of Melbourne (Liardet's Beach), 1700 - 2000
From red binder of family history of Caroline and Willbraham Liardet consisting of photocopies of various photos and documents, family trees, etc.donated by Philippa Gamlin, granddaughter of Leonora. .22 - Photocopy of picture showing shipping at North shore of Port of Melbourne (Liardet's Beach). Also copy of newspaper articles dated 02.02.2008 and 08.03.1997 from "The Age" Liardet pioneer family.Each leaf is numberedliardet family, phillippa gamlin, ynys grecian -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BOLTON FAMILY
A black and white article from the Bendigo 'Advertiser' titled 'From Bristol by sailing ship.' This is a history of the Bolton family and a very detailed description of their sailing from London to Melbourne in 1883. Mr. Benjamin Bolton continued on his English occupation of printing by setting up the printing business in Bendigo. There are photographs of the various Bolton men and their businesses. 10/9/1969.bendigo, history, bendigo businesses, lydia chancellor collection, collection, benjamin bolton, george bolton, william m. bolton, arthur bolton, bolton bros., bolton & sons, printing, business, trade, stationery, printers, bendigo, history, immigration, sailing, photo, photos, photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - EARLY MELBOURNE WITH SHORT HISTORY OF NO.1 MELBOURNE
A 6 pages booklet titled "Early Melbourne with short history of No. 1 Melbourne". On top left: "this will be the place for a village" extract from John Batman's diary and a drawing of John Batman. on bottom right a drawing of John Pascoe Fawkner. With the compliments of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty.Ltd. On the back cover in blue pen S. Brown, 27 Hammer Street.melbourne -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: CCOT 1982 Principal and College Council President
Black and white photograph of a group of men at a desk signing papers. According to Scott's history p. 86 they are identified as Collingwood College of TAFE Past President of College Council, Mr. A.J.Cuthbertson, signing contract for supply and maintenance of main frame computer, watched by Ian Scott (Principal) and two representatives of the suppliers, Prime Computers of Australia Ltd. 1982.collingwood college of tafe, administrative records, nmit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR GEORGE ELLIS
Letter dated 8 October, 2001 from Barry Secombe, Director Community Services to Mr George Ellis, Long Gully History Group acknowledging his application for funding under Council's Community Grants Program. It is anticipated that Council will consider the allocation of grants at its meeting to be held 3 December 2001 and will write again to advise if the application was successful.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - letter to mr george ellis, city of greater bendigo, long gully history group, barry secombe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: BOOK COVER AND CUTTINGS, (2) 1901, 1915
Document. Norman Penrose collection: (1) Dark green empty book cover. Revised Art Course Intermediate & Leaving & Honours. History and App. Of Art written on the front. (2) Register of Attendances during year 1901 in the Subject of - - . Lt bluish cover with brown binding containing newspaper cuttings, a picture of the 'The Two Philosopher's by Rembrandt and some drawings.education, bendigo, norm penrose collection, norman penrose collection, art notes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT ON FRIENDLY SOCIETIES
'Newspaper clipping 'BCV-8 FIRST -Television Station , Bendigo / D1839 / 'Advertiser ' Photograph showing arrival of the first of two crates containing television transmitter equipment - sign on crate says 'Bendigo makes history …Australian made Television Transmitter …Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia ) Ltd …'/ Article says this was is the first country television station to install technical equipmentvictoria, history, friendly society, friendly societies 1876 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CLIPPING 'BCV CHANEL 8: TELEVISION STATION , BENDIGO
Newspaper clipping 'BCV-8 FIRST -Television Station , Bendigo / D1839 / 'Advertiser ' Photograph showing arrival of the first of two crates containing television transmitter equipment - sign on crate says 'Bendigo makes history …Australian made Television Transmitter …Amalgamated Wireless (A'sia ) Ltd …'/ Article says this was is the first country television station to install technical equipmentbendigo, newspapers, bendigo advertiser, 'bcv-8 -television station , /…amalgamated wireless (a'sia ) ltd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (item) - CAC Marketing booklets - see Description
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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book with DVD, Western Australia Department of Education and Training, Ways of being, ways of talk, 2007
Part of original kit produced by a Primary and Senior Secondary School in Western Australia dealing with communication, language and Aboriginal History. Video 1. Moving Into Other Worlds Video 2. Two Way Learning and Two Kinds of Power Video 3. Now You See It, Now You Don?t Video 4. A Shared World of Communicationb&w illustrations, colour illustrations, b&w photographs, colour photographs, DVDaboriginal education, aboriginal english, cultural awareness, school curriculum, language and literacy, bilingualism, two way learning -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Museum of Victoria Education Service, Aboriginal perspectives, 1996
The kit is designed for the general public, teachers and students, to give an understanding of Australian Indigenous people and culture and to break down stereotypes that are common in the school system and the wider community. The information presented is about the cultural, spiritual, economic and religious aspects of pre-contact societies. The impact of invasion on traditional societies and the post-colonial history of Australian Indigenous people is explored.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, colour photographsculture, history, john batman, batman treaty, coranderrk mission, koorie culture, lake condah mission, kinship systems, aboriginal art, dreaming stories, kulin, gunai/kurnai, mara, wotjobaluk, wudjubaluk, koori -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Scottish Society Inc, 1987
A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955.A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955. First President Jim Watson. Soon after they incorporated a Pipe Band - The Pipe Band separated from the Society in the 1960's. This Band is now the Box Hill Pipe Band. Covering letter R.S. Hill. Includes list of office bearers: 1955 - 1988.A Brief History of the Mitcham Scottish Society which was founded 1 April, 1955. clubs and associations, mitcham scottish society inc., mitcham scottish society pipe band, watson, jim, box hill pipe band, hill, r.s. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Former Standard Brickworks, Box Hill, 2001
Documents relating to history, conservation and use of the former Standard Brickworks, Box Hill.Documents relating to history, conservation and use of the former Standard Brickworks, Box Hill. Conservation and Management Plan and Sort term Maintenance Plan prepared for Phileo Australia by Bryce Rawarth Pty Ltd, April 2001. Heritage Victoria Permit Application submitted on behalf of The Evangelical Community Church, by Adam Lovell & Associates Pty Ltd, December 2001.Documents relating to history, conservation and use of the former Standard Brickworks, Box Hill. standard brick company, allom lovell & associates, bryce rawarth pty ltd, phileo australia ltd, heritage victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, School 2923 Blackburn, 24/05/1978
Letter from Neville Drummond, Victorian Education Department, History Section to Mr C.H. Payne, 6 Morton Grove, Chelsea concerning information on Blackburn Primary School, No 2923, opened in Whitehorse Road, 1 May 1889, also Sagoe Common School, Cr Whitehorse & Middleborough Roads. Also lists schools Nos 1 - 6.victoria. education department. history section, blackburn primary school, no. 2923, sagoe common school, no. 463, primary schools