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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection (Probably Vol 4 No 5 ca. May 1979 - not referred to on cover). Short article on business of Paulsen & Stanton (Castlemaine/Campbells Creek), manufacturers of aerated waters, ginger beer and cordial ca, 1850s - early 1870s.; small article as a ''Book Preview'' on planned publication - July 1979 - of book on the Bendigo Pottery (written after 9 years of research) - no title for book given. Said to be published by Jim Lowden (Kilmore); short article on extract from future book on Castlemaine and district bottles refers to some details of Fitzgeralds Brewery & Distillery (also known as Fitzgerald & Newman) with some detail of house built on hill looking down on the brewery. There are pictures of Dutch Tiles another page shows unusual bottles and figurines including one inscribed -William Ivth's Reform cordial. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: COMMUNITY GARDENS IN LONG GULLY
An invitation to a Community gathering - walk around the grounds of the House and future family park (Chum Reserve) & look at ideas and plans people have for starting a basic food producing, interesting gardens at the Long Gully Community House. Community people have been meeting over a few meetings to look at ideas to start a community garden in Long Gully. Some ideas are mentioned. Over the page is An Information Day & Evening at Shared Action re assisting and working alongside young secondary school students building the adventure playground and surrounding areas. Central Victorian Group Training (Industry Skills Center) will provide training and overall supervision of students and community leaders. A 2 day Induction Training Course and be able to work voluntarily for between 2 to 10 days on the job site with a small work group is required.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - community gardens in long gully, chum reserve, long gully community house, central victorian group training (industry skills center) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH COLLECTION: ARTICLES RELATING TO THE CORNISH CHOIR
Document. Various articles relating to the Cornish Choir: a. copy of 1913 (according to handwritten addition of date) newspaper article re the formation of a Cornish Association in Bendigo with inaugural social with a lecture by Sir John Quick planned plus details of formation of a Cornish choir (meeting and rehearsal) with hopes expressed for the future of the choir (print article completed with handwritten attachment); b. Article reproduced from paper (no date) re ''Cornish Choir's Entertainment'' - Christmas carols and biograph in Upper Reserve. Mention of conductor - Mr R T Trembath.; c. copy from newspaper headed in handwriting ''Bendigo Cornish Association 1913'' - report on the inaugural social, the letter from Sir George Smith, the lecture by Sir John Quick (details of the content of his lecture on Cornwall), and performance of the Cornish male choir (with details of songs and performers).bendigo, history, cornish, bendigo cornish association. choir. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Trades Hall Council and Melbourne, "Summary of Victorian Workers' Compensation Act", "Workers' Compensation Act", 1965, 1947
Thirty Two page book printed on white paper contained within a light card cover, titled "Summary of Victorian Workers' Compensation Act" and dated 1965. Published by Melbourne Trades Hall Council, M.C.C. Jordan, Secretary. Has Trades Hall logo on the top of the cover and on the title page. Has foreword, index, gives details compensation details, definitions, dependants, employment, injuries, assistance, payment, travel, procedures, Has three pages for future amendments. Has been marked "Industrial Officer" in the top left hand corner. .1 - Thirty Two page book printed on white paper "Workers' Compensation Act" and dated 1 July 1947. Similar content as to above. Written by James Wilkinson, Workers' Representative Workers' Compensation Board. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019.In top left hand corner "Industrial Officer"trams, tramways, crews, employment, accidents, unions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 8, late 1978, early 1978
Yields information the construction of the depot fan and access track to Wendouree Parade and has a strong association with the workers in the photograph.Set of eight Black and white photographs of the extensions to the tram depot and commencement of the trackwork to lay the King points, late 1978, early 1979. .1 - View from south of the level crossing showing the depot front - note the road numbers and sign at the front have been taken down. The steelwork for the depot extension has been erected. .2 - site for the King points with the track materials lay roughly out alongside . .3 - No. 27 in front of 40 on 3 road. .4 - sleepers interlaced for the King Points .5 - all the future materials laid out on the avenue - was like this for a long time .6 - King point materials looking with the mound of earth in the background. .7 - close up of the site of the King point, with the trolley in the background. .8 - rear view of the depot showing the steelwork that had erected. trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations, trackwork, tram 27 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Urban Land, Minster for Transport, Shirley Ramsay, "Hawthorn Tram Depot", Aug. 1998
Set of three documents concerning the redevelopment of the Hawthorn Tram Depot. .1 - Pamphlet - 3 fold DL, printed on fawn colour recycled paper, titled "Hawthorn Tram Depot" giving an outline of the project, a map and details of a public meeting. Has the City of Boroondara and Urban Land logos on it. Two copies held. .2 - Press Release - 5 A4 pages, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Heritage Future for Hawthorn Tram Depot", advising an announcement by the Minister for Transport Robin Cooper become a heritage tram depot. Gives information about the proposal. Has a historical background document attached. Dated 12/8/1998. .3 - Handwritten notes of the meeting by the donor, 3 ruled pages, stapled in the top left hand corner, dated 26/8/1998. Gives details of the project and discussions.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, htt, tenders, heritage buildings -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham Cenotaph upgrade and heritage protection, 2013-2014, 2013-2014
Contents: Council seeks to protect cenotaph, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, p5 Council defers RSL war memorial upgrade to seek consultation, Diamond Valley Leader, September 14, 2014 Future safe for war memorial, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, November 13, 2013, p5 Plan to expand memorial; growth in ANZAC Day services inspires RSL proposal by Megan Bailey, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Residents say no to memorial upgrade; Mayor says feedback will be considerd at next meeting by Megan Bailey, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Memorial to be extended; expected to be finished before ANZAC Day ceremony by Megan Bailey, Diamond Valley Leader, December 17, 2014Six newspaper clippingseltham cenotaph, eltham war memorial, montmorency-eltham rsl sub-branch, war memorial garden -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Boards Beds and Buildings: The history and development of the Diamond Valley Community Hospital Greensborough; a community project / Donald Cordner
CONTENTS FOREWORD By Sir Henry Bolte ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Chapter 1 - The Beginning Chapter 2 - The James Charitable Trust Chapter 3 - The Forming of a Corporation Chapter 4 - Preparation Chapter 5 - The Opening Chapter 6 - The Early Years 1942 - 1950 Chapter 7 - The New Hospital 1950 - 1956 Chapter 8 - Expansion 1956 - 1966 Chapter 9 - Completion 1966 - 1971 Chapter 10 - The Staff Chapter 11 - The Board Chapter 12 - The Medical Profession Chapter 13 - Amenities and Equipment Chapter 14 - The Auxiliaries and Other Contributors Chapter 15 - Patients and Their Treatment Chapter 16 - The Future Appendix I - Board Members 1942- 1971 Appendix II - Hospital Staff 30th June 1971 Appendix III - Office Bearers Of Auxiliaries Digital file only (71 pages and covers) Physical copy held by Yarra plenty Regional Library, Diamond Valley Branch, Civic Drive, Greensborough, Local History Sectiondiamond valley community hospital, greensborough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Premier Joan Kirner visits the Ballarat School of Mines, 1991, 08/1991
In 1991 Premier of Victoria Joan Kirner visited her former workplace (Ballarat Girls' Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines), to officially open and name four new facilities, marking stage 2 of the school's State Works and Services Development Project. Honoured in the naming ceremony was the late Albert Steane, the late Kenneth Flecknoe and Mr Jack Barker, President of the Ballarat School of Mines. The fourth facility was the recently opened carpentry and joinery complex. Mrs Kirner said naming the building in honour of the three men would act as a continual reminder of their contribution to education in Australia and what they have passed on to future generations. She said the Government and the State Training Board saw the college as not only one that was most important to Victoria but also nationally and internationally. Black and white photograph of a group of people in the Ballarat School of Mines E.J. Tippett Library. Bill Gribble is speaking behind a lecturn, with six people seated behind. They are (from left to right) Frank Sheehan (M.L.A. for Ballarat South; Peter Shiells (Director of the Ballarat School of Mines), Premier Joan Kirner; E.J. (Jack) Barker; Eric Steane. and David Flecknoe. joan kirner, frank sheehan, bill gribble, peter shiells, jack barker, david flecknoe, ken flecknoe, flecknoe, eric steane, albert steane, steane, kenneth flecknoe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Frank A. Hill and Co. 100 years, 1953
L. McPherson Sternberg and Co. was a large public company set up in Bendigo in the year 1853 especially to cater for the New South Wales consignments of cattle and horses which came regularly to Bendigo in those days to feed the thousands of hungry miners who had congregated from the four comcri:; of the earth in search of gold. The cattle were sold in the Municipal Cattle Yards ,and the horses in the Bazaar at Charing Cross. The founders of the business must have had tremendous faith in the future of Bendigo to have built such a large and solid structure as the Bazaar, including ample space for the administrative offices which, though reconstructed, are still basically as they were in the far-off fifties. When L. McPherson Sternberg & Co. retired from business in or about the year 1892, the business was acquired by Mr. Frank A. Hill. Frank A. Hill and Co. - a 14 page pamphlet outlining the history of the company and its 100 year development. Black and white, contains texts and photos.history, bendigo, frank a hill and co -
Yarra City Council
Artwork, other - Mural, Fiona McMonagle, The Park, 2022
'The first panel celebrates the long history of runners that use the park. Richmond Harriers Athletics Club was established in 1913 and is the oldest athletics club in Victoria. The central panel depicts young female footballers and recognises female athletes and the popularity of women and girls' teams in contemporary sports. The final panel depicts a children’s cricket match. The young players are represented through the depiction of a game that is part of our national psyche and firmly entrenched in Australian culture.'Inner-city parks like Citizens Park have many diverse uses. They provide places to play, to exercise and to relax. They are spaces for community and are often subject to competing values and interests. The re-development of the Jack Dyer Pavilion at Citizens Park allows for the growth of the local community’s diverse interests and values and enables participation and interaction. 'The Park' focuses on the recreational uses of Citizens Park and its role as a community space in an area that is changing rapidly. The mural consists of three panels that address inclusivity and access to sport. Three core sporting groups who each utilize the pavilion and park as a public recreational space are represented: children, sport teams and runners. In fostering the representation of these groups, the panels also attest to the past, present, and future of this important space.Three sporting groups are represented: athletics/runners, women footballers in line formation and young cricketers in action/play. Accompanying plaquesport, women, community, richmond, parks -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Letter dated 16/9/1944 from M C Langslow Secretary, Department of Air, Commonwealth of Australia to Mr H H Wilkinson advising of citation received from the Air Ministry in respect of award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to his son Pilot Officer J H WILKINSON and future announcement in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Citation attached signed by H R Winneke, Group Captain. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Original letter in black type. Two page with embossed crest letterhead. Stamped envelope.Letter - Commonwealth of Australia - Department of Air Envelope addressed to - Mr HH Wilkinson, Mount Ophir, Rutherglen.pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Certificate, Post 1960
This certificate, drawn in a very elegant hand, contains the biographical information of Wilfred Busse. It is assumed to be a funeral or memorial card. Born in Chiltern in 1898, Wilfred Clarence Busse was educted at Wesley College and then the University of Melbourne. He became a barrister and through his time at the University of Melbourne studied with future Chief Justice and Governor of Victoria Sir Henry Arthur Winneke (1908–1985), as well as spending time in the chanbers of Sir Leo Finn Bernard Cussen (1859-1933), who was a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria. Busse also wrote two novels, 'The Blue Beyond' and 'The Golden Plague'. In 1931, 'The Golden Plague' was awarded the T. E. Rofe gold medal by the Henry Lawson Literary Society for its ''its vivid scenes of the Ovens River [gold] rushes, in the early [eighteen] fifties".Ivory rectangular certificate with rounded corners made of thick paper with inked writing and two small photographs mountedObverse: Wilfred Clarence Busse/ 1898 – 1960 / Barrister and Author / Born in Chiltern. Educated at Melbourne / University. Studied Law with former Governor / of Victoria Sir Henry Winneke. In 1928 / published his first novel, “The Blue Beyond”. / In 1930 published “The Golden Plague” for / Which he was awarded the Henry Lawson / Literary Society’s Gold Medal. / Wilfred Busse was a member of the Chiltern / Athenaeum. He valued the historical works / In the library. / wilfred busse, wilfred clarence busse, wilfred c. busse, busse, w.c. busse, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties.", "the blue beyond, henry lawson society, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, chiltern athenaeum museum, sir henry arthur winneke, sir leo finn bernard cussen, funeral card, memorial card -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Cabinet Card, Mrs Merritt
The photographic firm of Morrison & Co., were active at 81 Bourke Street East during the 1880s. Like numerous other photographers in Melbourne, their business must have been severely curtailed by the Depression of the 1890s. The sitter’s identity has been established as a Mrs. Merritt. While we know that she is not the Mrs Merritt who was to be the wife of the future Mayor of Kew, there were two Mrs Merritts who were shopkeepers in High Street, Kew. Mrs Lucy Merritt operated a bootmaker’s shop, and subsequently a “boot warehouse” from 1888 until the 1920s. Miss Laura Merritt established a dressmaker’s shop in High Street in 1910. Her business also lasted until the 1920s, albeit changed to that of a bookseller and stationer. Both portraits are of the same woman.Cabinet Card by Morrison & Co. Silver albumen studio portrait of a woman later identified as Mrs Merritt of Kew. The sitter wears a dark, figured silk two-piece outfit with matching bonnet and a fur muff. Mrs Merritt, Kewmrs merritt, morrison & co -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1960-1961, 1960-1961
Articles in annual report include: List of RVIB president, office bearers of the institute and officers of the institute, Programme and achievements - future programme is in your hands, Activities, Programme maintained - ninety six years of service, Recent years, Resident nursery and school, Other children's activities, Deaf blind children, Higher education, Employment, Finance, Rehabilitation, Recreation and social activities, Talking book library, Public appeal - Aug 1962, Appreciation, 3KZ Christmas day appeal, Concerts, Board of management, 35th annual report of council of auxiliary. Events that occurred in 1961 : School started a scented garden, library now has been consolidated and a new physical education block opened with an indoor heated pool, fully equipped gym, showers and dressing room.1 volumeroyal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Grand Coeur Lodge, 1961
Bob Hymans was a pioneer of Falls Creek. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Grand Coeur was never rebuilt, but Bob modified his annexe to be used as accommodation and later also operated Southern Cross and the Four Seasons. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007.These items are significant because they document the building of Bob Hymans' Grand Coeur Chalet and its destruction by fire in 1961.A collection of images and a newspaper article about the fire which destroyed Grand Coeur Lodge in August 1961.Label for newspaper photo Three of the refugees from the fire: From left, Mrs. C. O'Connell, Five- dock, N.S.W.; Miss N. Pollock, Taringa, Queensland; and Miss N. Taylor, Earlwood, N.S.W... who have been going to Falls Creek for eight years. Each estimated that they had lost more than £100 worth of equipment in the fire.bob hymans, grand coeur chalet, grand coeur fire -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Bottle
This dark brown bottle with lip, collar, neck and gently sloping shoulder, was made by the Bottle Co. of Victoria P/L for Melbourne Bitter. The Parks Victoria inventory indicates that the bottle dates to 1925. Still brewed today, Melbourne Bitter has been made since 1904, when the Melbourne Cooperative Brewery in Abbotsford was formed by well known pub owners that included Henry Young of Young & Jacksons, and future Lord Mayor Sir Stephen Morrell. They made four beers – Abbotsford Stout (which became Abbotsford Invalid Stout in 1909), Abbots Lager, Melbourne Bitter and Abbotsford Sparkling Ale. Of those, Melbourne Bitter and the Invalid Stout remain largely unchanged and both are now brewed by the South African owned CUB. The bottle was found in the sea or on the island.Whatever their provenance, they have an association with an event or activity on Gabo Island and for this reason have second level contributory significance for their potential to yield information relating to the cultural history of the lightstation.Dark brown glass bottle, tall with gradual tapering to a narrow opening. Slightly misshapen. White coating on one side.Within a club motif, "M.B.C.V" "The property of the manufacturers. / Bottle co of Victoria Pty Ltd" "6 1925" -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, report, Report on Legacy Residences, 1972
An unattributed report dated 18/04/1972 to be read in conjunction with Cat. No. 01670. The report gives details of the situation at that date and projected changes to the functions of the residences, occupancy rates, costs and likely trends in accommodation needs. It explores at length auxiliary and alternate accommodation such as the Salvation Army, YMCA, YWCA and church hostels, before offering future options: (i) to carry on using Harelands, Stanhope and Blamey House without change, (ii) move working girls and boys to YWCA/church hostel or YMCA/church hostel, converting Stanhope to a co-ed residence for over 14s attending school, maintaining Harelands as a co-ed residence for under 14s, and releasing Blamey House. These changes to take place when the number of residents over the age of 14 falls below 34 in two consecutive years.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.White foolscap paper x 6 pages, with black type. Two holes punched for filing, and 2 add-ins. Page 1: Handwritten in pencil: 'Discussed with J. Chancellor 18/4/72', 'DRAFT 18/4/72 see later Draft 19/4', under Occupancy '74' is circled and '72' written next to it. Handwritten in blue biro: '(This report has been updated under the heading of Occupancy to include 1971 figures)', '(a) Junior Legatees' added under 3. Page 2: Handwritten in blue biro: '(b) Costs of Maintaining Residences added under #3, 'ER' added in pencil to 'high' near bottom of page. Page 3: Handwritten in pencil: 'should' changed to 'could' on line 4, lines 5-8 annotated 're other organisations', 'gratified' changed to 'qualified' in blue biro half way down the page. Page 4: figures for apprentices and total pencilled into table and two pencilled lines have been added to para 4. Page 5: 'There being approximately 15 under 18 years' in blue biro inserted in Line 13. Page 6: 'Insert 7' pencilled in front of '7.', which is changed to '8'. Page 7: '8' changed to 9 in pencil, 'problem cases' written at the end, and '(over the age of 14)' inserted in blue biro on the penultimate line. 01672(8): in blue ink: 'members' changed to 'numbers', and 'fill' changed to 'fell'.residences, review, blamey house, harelands, stanhope -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Sarah Canham, #Fliporflop 1, 2 & 3, 2021
'Home' is a symbol of hopes, dreams, comfort, love, family and future. It is both a place and an idea, nor does it remain in time and space. It can also represent a time of sadness , fear and loss. Through the roller-coaster of the past year, I have used a series of homes belonging to family and friends. Each artwork of home tells a different story about its occupants, their story, and what home mean to them. Sarah CANHAM Sarah has had a life-long love of creative arts and a passion for nature she has pursued in her career. She has a Bachelor Applied Science degree from Charles Sturt University, a Masters of Environment from University of Melbourne, and works in natural resource management and conservation. Studying part time Sarah Canham completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts at Federation University Arts Academy in 2021. Her art is an expression of the awe she has for the natural world, and concerns for the future, including for our indigenous culture, and native flora and fauna in Australia. She also reflects on the current and past women and mother artists who have experienced the challenge of juggling art, career and motherhood, and have been under-represented in the arts community for millennia.Three handbuilt, slab construction, stoneware formsceramics, sarah canham, dvc art award, alumni -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Map - Survey Map, F.F. McGovern, Yangery - County of Villiers, 1884
A surveyor was employed to measure the land designated as Yangery, County of Villiers, in the Borough of Warrnambool. The area on the map is similar to the earlier Farnham Survey undertaken by William Rutledge in the 1850's. Warrnambool was a Borough between 1863-1883. Coutours, waterways, sea and other significant points are shown. The distances are accurately measured. This survey map was used for planning future land sales, recreation areas and roads. WILLIAM RUTLEDGE (1806-1876) William Rutledge surveyed the land known as Farnham in southwest Victoria in 1843. His tenants made him a profitable business from working the land there. In 1863 Rutledge moved from nearby Port Fairy to Farnham and became very successful in breeding sheep, which he imported from J.R. Kirkham of Lincolnshire, England. He also bred horses on his land. The survey map of Yangery is important for its connection with renowned surveyor William Rutledge. The map shows the growth of landholders in the district when compared to the original Rutledge survey of the 1850's.Survey map of Yangery, titled "Yangery - County of Villiers". Printed on white paper, mounted on brown paper. c. 1863-1876. Comments printed on the Map include; Special Survey by William Rutledge, Photo-lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by W.J. Burson, Price 1/- [one shilling]. Scale is in Chains. Map has boundaries of Koroit Borough, Meerai, Purnim, Wangoom, Borough of Warrnambool, Mentions the Proposal of Tower HIll for Public Recreation. The map names the owners of the land at that time. Hand written pencil marks and figures and "Sauls fence" drawn on map. Hand written pencil markes and figures and "Sauls fence" drawn onto map. "For Department Use only". "Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, county of villiers map, yangery district, w.j. burson, borough of warrnambool, koroit, purnim, meerai, wangoom, proposal of tower hill for public recreation, special survey by william rutledge, william rutledge, farnham, lincolnshire sheep, clydesdale -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Valentine Publishing Co. Ltd, State School Rutherglen, 1951
Black and white postcard photograph of the front of the Rutherglen State School No. 522At bottom of photo: "Valentine Series No. 986" and "State School, Rutherglen" Written on back of card: " 'Tarrangower' | Carinish Road | Clayton Vic | 6/1/51 | Dear Mr & Mrs Lay. Just a card to with you both all the happiness and good luck for the year 1951. We have now been here about a month & just about settled down. Hope to have the pleasure of visiting you both in the near future. Trusting this will find you and the children enjoying the best of health. Kindest regards to all of you from Mrs R. and [illeg.] Yours sincerely T.F. Rollason"school buildings, rutherglen state school, lay family, rollason family -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Melbourne Tramways Trust, Framed Testimonial to Alderman Thomas O'Grady J.P. from the Melbourne Tramways Trust, 5 February 1886
The recipient of the testimonial, Thomas O’Grady (1824-90) had migrated to Melbourne in 1854, practising the trades of building and contracting. The Australian Dictionary of Biography records that he became a Councillor of the City of Melbourne in 1868. It lists one of his major achievements as the construction ‘with Leggett & Noonan [of] the fifty-six-mile (90 km) railway from Essendon to Seymour’. He was chairman of the Tramways Trust from its formation in 1884. His obituary in the Melbourne Herald (29 Apr 1890) reported: "DEATH OF ALDERMAN THOMAS O'GRADY. Today we have the sad duty of recording the death of two old colonists, who for many years, havo occupied very, prominent positions in building, commercial and municipal circles. The first of these is Alderman Thomas O'Grady, who died last night at his residence in Carlton. Mr O'Grady has been ill for some time, and at one period his death was expected any moment. Then he rallied, and strong hopes of his recovery were entertained; but he had a relapse, and expired as stated. The deceased gentleman was one of the oldest members of the City Council, in which he has held the various positions of Councillor, Alderman and Mayor. At the time of his death he sat as alderman for Victoria Ward. Mr O'Grady also at one time represented the City Council on the Harbor Trust, and was chairman of that body. He has been the council's representative on the Tramway Trust and was chairman of that body for some considerable time." As late as 1951, the Advocate (11 Oct 1951) stated that: "To Alderman Thomas O'Grady, Lord Mayor of Melbourne in 1872-3, is due the credit of the successful inauguration of Hospital Sunday. Alderman O'Grady was the first Catholic Lord Mayor of the city. He was elected a councillor for Smith Ward in 1868, and an alderman in 1869. In private life he was an extensive contractor, being a member of the firm of O'Grady, Leggett and Noonan, the contractors for the first section of the Northeastern Railways (between Melbourne and Seymour)."This is a unique civic document, illustrating the life and contribution of Thomas O’Grady (1824-90), Melbourne City Councillor and first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust. It is historically significant in its recording of the development of Melbourne's public transport system. The design of the certificate and particularly the ebonised frame are artistically and aesthetically significant.An illustrated testimonial presented to the first Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust in 1886. The Testimonial is encased in an ebonized frame of the period. It includes the coat-of-arms of 12 cities, corporations, boroughs and towns, including that of Kew. At the head of the testimonial the engines used to drive the cable systems are illustrated. At the foot of the testimonial there is a picture of two cable trams.The testimonial reads: ‘At the meeting of the Melbourne Tramways Trust held on the Fifth Day of February 1886, the following resolution was unanimously carried. That the thanks of the Melbourne Tramways Trust are due and are hereby accorded to Alderman Thomas O’Grady Hon. JP, the first Chairman of the Trust for the ability, courtesy and impartiality with which he has discharged his duties during the past two years, and the Trust heartily congratulates him on the successful opening during his term of office of the Richmond Tramway (the first Cable line constructed in Australia) and tenders him its earnest wishes for his future prosperity and welfare.’ melbourne tramways trust, thomas o’grady (1824-90), cable trams, lord mayors of melbourne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, Newspaper Supplement in the Stawell Times News 1990 featuring the Stawell Athletic Club
Stawell Athletic Club, Stawell Times Tourism News Supplement 1990 - Page 11.Large laminated news paper in draw 23. The page has 7 photos of people and buildings.At Easter it all comes alive. The Stawell Git Hall of Fame entrance of Lower Main Street. Stawell Athletic Club Secretary - Mr. Hugh Peucker Inside the Stawell Athletic Club's Stawell Gift Hall of Fame housing memorabilia from the Stawell Gift dating back to the inaugural Gift in 1878. Central Park Gates - A new look for Easter 1990. The Call of the Card on Good Friday night. The historic No 1 Grandstand at Central Park - A Restoration Fund is being set up to have the building restored to its original condition assuring its future as part of Stawell.stawell sport -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Posters – Set of 3 A4 posters depicting the early days and people in the Kiewa Valley
In the 1830’s, European pastoralists started moving south from NSW into the Alps. In 1836, cattle grazing began around Omeo and the runs spread out into the foothills. The higher country was used for summer grazing and huts were built for shelter and storage during stock mustering. The lure of gold brought many people to the Alps from around 1850 to 1900. Bushfires destroyed the forests around Melbourne in 1939 and the boom in house-building after World War II ked to increased demand for timber from the Alps. This resulted in the building of a network of roads which helped open up access to the Alps. The early 1940’s brought the first of many workers to the Alps for the planning and construction of the Hydro-Electric Scheme. These were the pioneers and early settlers of the Kiewa Valley and provided a wealth of characters and a tapestry of stories and adventures to be handed down to future generations.These 3 posters, which were most likely produced for promotional purposes provide a glimpse into the early lives of the pioneer families of the Kiewa Valley through pictures and verse. They show their lifestyle and outline the hardships they had to endure in living and working in the Alpine region. They also highlight the early arguments regarding grazing in the high country which would ultimately lead to the end of the long traditions of the high country cattle men. Set of 3 A4 size posters with black and white photographs and text and colour background depicting various parts of the history of the Kiewa Valley. 1. Titled - ‘Life wasn’t meant to be easy’ Describes early life for Kiewa Hydro workers. 2. Titled - ‘Cattlemen of the High Plains’ Describes a brief history of life of the cattlemen of the high plains 3. Titled – ‘There are Places I’ll remember’ Depicts early photographs of residents of the Kiewa Valley, also includes the words from a John Lennon song as per poster title. Printed on each poster – Poster designed by Dyanne Photography - Wodonga 1. Printed at bottom of poster – Sources: G Napier and G Easdown “The Kiewa Story” 1993. Southern Hydro Archives, N Hetherington and R Hollands. G Gardner “The Kiewa Kids” 1998. 2. Printed at bottom of poster – Sources: D Purland. Handwritten at top of poster- Poster 4 3. Printed at bottom of poster – Sources: B Roper, W Davies, D Higginson, H Ryder. Handwritten at top of poster- Poster 3 kiewa valley; tourism; lifestyles -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Peter Doughtery, ArtStreams: Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Nillumbik, Whittlesea & Yarra; Vol. 7, No. 2, May-Jun 2002, 2002
Vol. 7, No. 2, May-Jun 2002 CONTENTS Comment The Future of the Arts 2 Conversation with Lex de Man, Mayor of Nillumbik 3 Short Story Traces of Life by Sharyn Munroe 5 Art Brut and the Aesthetic Impulse Pam Dougherty 9 Book Review: The Boyds Louise Poland 12 Record of on Individual Soul Elizabeth Cross on Peter Wegner' s portraiture 15 Theatre Review: Paradise at La Mama Christine Crowle 17 Book Review: Forests of Ash Graham Petersen 20 Australian Classical Music Elizabeth Scarlet 21 CD Reviews 22 Allister Hullet, Dili Allstors, CoCo's Lunch 22 Stripperomo at Heide 24 Poetry News and Reviews John Jenkins 25 Artin’ about 26 Wining & Dining 30 Poetry Armana Lee 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/06) art streams, st andrews hotel, lex de man, cultural heritage, willy wonka's ice cream gourmet food, sharyn munro, fleur de feliss florist, eltham fullife pharmacy, chris pittard, mary lou pittard, bulleen art & garden centre, pam dougherty, arts project, bibby's bahnhof cafe, montsalvat, winter in banyule, eltham wiregrass gallery, arts on burgundy, la mama theatre, folkart warrandyte, thompsons pharmacy, recherche, bundoora homestead, dynamic vegies, armana lee, heide museum of modern art, metro 5 gallery -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Flyer - Coloured, C 1938
Annual wildflower shows took over the Hall's Gap Hall during spring and, in the 1930's, transformed it into a veritable wonderland. So popular were these displays that they have continued through until present times, the format has altered but the display of flowers remains the same. Ladies' Committees were formed to sell art and crafts during shows, and much of the revenue from these events went towards a future new building. In 1938, the Wildflower Show was to be held on 30 September and 1 October, and was to be opened by A. McDonald, Esq., MLA. Admission in that year was 1/- (one shilling), with children being half price (a comparison with record 388 shows that this was the same as the 1933 price). Afternoon tea or supper were also 1/- and an entry fee of 3d (three pennies) was charged per exhibit. In that year the organising secretary was H. Williamson (whose phone no. was 26!).A flyer for the "Grand Wildflower and Nature Show" to be held at the Hall's Gap Hall on 30/09/1938 and 01/10/1938.media, flyers, events, wildflower show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Duke and Duchess of York outside Port Melbourne Town Hall, 11 May 1927
The Duke and Duchess of York (future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later Queen Mother) visited Australia in April/May 1927 for the official opening of Parliament House in Canberra. Before leaving Australia they passed through South Melbourne and Port Melbourne on 11 May 1927 stopping for brief civic receptions outside both town halls. The royal couple stood in their open car during both receptions. This photograph shows the royal couple standing in the car with Port Melbourne citizens and dignitaries in front of the town hall. The tall man to the left of the chauffeur is Syd ANDERSON, Town Clerk, Cr William HOWE, Mayor is to the right of the chauffeur with presumably Mrs HOWE next to him. Mrs HOWE presented the Duchess with a bouquet of flowers tied with white ribbons inscribed "Bon Voyage" saying the flowers were a "token of love and loyalty of the citizens of Port Melbourne".Photo of Duke and Duchess of York in open car at a civic reception outside Port Melbourne Town Hall - 11 May 1927. royal visits and occasions, social activities - celebrations, william howe, sydney sims anderson, mrs w howe -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Painting: Adriane Strampp (b.1960 Wisconsin, USA), Adriane Strampp, Into the Night, 1987
Strampp lived and worked at Clifton Pugh's artist colony Dunmoochin from 1980 to 1985. 'Into the Night' is Strampps' "own marriage painting". The wedding dress and horse, "a symbol of virility and passion" represents Strampp and the background landscape was inspired by her stay in Somerset, England. The cliff edge on the left symbolises "an audacious step into the future." The painting "is of a bride, passionate yet absent, about to embark upon a new journey in life, and of the voyage ahead. It is about acknowledging the past, and having the courage to move forward. To take risks". Strampp was largely influenced by both the new German Neo-Expressionists of the time and by English artist John Walker, which is evident in this painting. Her work took on popular stylistic trends and themes of the time, which included a painterly aesthetic and an energetic application of the medium, which transferred to an emotional and or personal connection to subject matter that was communicated symbolically. Strampp is an artist of national significance. This work encompasses themes and a style of painting (Neo - Expressionism) that was prevalent during the time of its making in the eighties. This work represents a transition from Strampp's highly regarded early paintings of heroic horses in the mid to late 1980’s to her highly regarded paintings of contemporary wedding and/or armour-like bodices dresses of the 1990s. Both the 'horse' and 'dress' were often set in empty backgrounds or dreamy/foreboding landscapes. Painted in oil on linen (x2) in a 'Neo-Expressionist' style, 'Into the Night' depicts a ghostly white horse to the right of the painting looking away from a ghostly white wedding dress to the left of the painting. The dress has sprouted white wings and is adorned with bows on the bottom edge of the dress and roses on the sleeves. The dress seems full bodied although there is no figure. The dress and horse are placed in the foreground on a stage like platform with a white curtain framing the picture to the right, and a black ladder and brown cliff edge framing the picture to the left. The background depicts a foreboding and dark cloudy sky and seascape with a firery red landscape burning on the horizon. Signed low right (1988.7b VA) with brush in purple (light) 'Adriane Strampp 87'. into the night, neo expressionism, wedding dress, horse, symbolism, painting, seascape, dramatic, emotional, poetic, strampp -
Bialik College
Newspaper article, 'Why Another College?', The Herald, 1962, 1962
"Why Another College?", The Herald, 28 November 1962. "With the opening of Bialik College Appeal this week it may be appropriate to ask why the appeal is being made to the community and what the college expects to contribute to the community in the future. After all Melbourne already has Mount Scopus College taking children from all over Melbourne and four or five other Jewish day schools in a system which is already one if not the best for a community of its size in the world. One of the most important answers to the question is that none of the existing primary schools, not even Mount Scopus, really serves the Jewish educational needs of primary school children in the northern and eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Even children in these suburbs attending Mount Scopus College spend several hours a day travelling and are thus deprived of valuable time for study, play or other extra curricular activities...."israel, zionist, hebrew school, shakespeare grove, fundraising -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd, The Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book : Containing useful information for Australian soldiers, 1940
Booklet produced in 1940 for members of the 2nd AIF by the Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division. The 128-page pocket-sized book could be carried everywhere and provided Australian soldiers with a wide range of useful information about the requirements of war service and many other important details such as: The Laws and Customs of War - including Geneva Convention guidelines, notes on spies and insignia of rank; Things a Soldier should Know - including over 60 points; Signaling - including flags, morse code, shipboard bell times and time zone; Decorations Awarded to Australians in the Great War; Arabic and Japanese words; First Aid for gas injuries etc.; Australian Historical Events, facts and figures etc.; and Conduct Overseas - including expectations of behaviour when representing Australia. non-fictionaustralian comforts fund (victoria), second world war 1939-1945, hugh george ferguson