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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader et al, Bike crash heartbreak, 01/02/2017
The Diamond Valley community is rallying around an Eltham North expectant father, Josh Young, who may never walk again following a horrific bike accident.News article 1 page, black text.bike crash, josh young, eltham north -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Sewing machine, 1895 -1910
Donor, Connie Cruikshank was grand-daughter of Poppy Kerr whose father was the first doctor in Orbost. Machine belonged to her grandmother, Mrs Hilda Kerr(Temple).This item is significant for its use by an influential and well-known Orbost identity. It is also an example of a common domestic appliance of the late 19th-early 20th century.Hand-operated sewing machine. Black with gold designs, large metal turning wheel. All set on large polished block of wood.Wertheim Francfortsewing-machine kerr-dr temple-hilda cruikshank-connie wertheim -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Dinah Higham, "Dazzle Flash . the Account of an Exile", 1997
Dinah Higham, great-great-granddaughter of James, put this book together after much research by her father (in New Zealand where the family now lives)28 pages in newspaper format originally published Feb 1997. This book gives an account of the life of James Higham, his background and particularly his life in Australia after banishment from England, 1865 to 1875, as a reporter on local papers. .01 is in A4 sizefamilies, publishing, newspapers, james higham, the record, the sandridge reporter and hobsons bay advertiser, the telegraph and st kilda, prahran and south yarra guardian, borough of sandridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Dinah Higham, "Dazzle Flash . the Account of an Exile", 1997
Dinah Higham, great-great-granddaughter of James, put this book together after much research by her father (in New Zealand where the family now lives)28 pages in newspaper format originally published Feb 1997. This book gives an account of the life of James Higham, his background and particularly his life in Australia after banishment from England, 1865 to 1875, as a reporter on local papers. .02 is A3 sizefamilies, publishing, newspapers, james higham, the record, the sandridge reporter and hobsons bay advertiser, the telegraph and st kilda, prahran and south yarra guardian, borough of sandridge -
National Wool Museum
Waybill, 1940
Part of a collection of items donated by Mrs Robyn Adams. Mrs Adams' father, Victor Clyde, was a wool grower who owned and used all of the items donated.Light pale blue/green lined paper page. Top part of page has typed black ink describing instructions on how to fill in lined section below, beneath headings reading -GOLSBROUGH, MORT & COMPANY LTD, MELBOUNRE- and -OWNER'S OR CLASSER'S SPECIFICATION OF WOOL CLIP-. Lower two-thirds of page is bordered with pink lines and split into six coloumns under headings. Fields can be filled in with information about wool lip/size/wiehgt/quality/bale stencil number/etc. Reverse of page is the same. Page has one vertical fold line in the centre and three horizontal fold lines. There is a dark blue line on the front and matching larger stain on the back, most likely from a carbon copy paper.elder smith goldsbrough mort limited, waybill, wool sales, wool clip, mrs robyn adams -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Trucheon, not known
This truncheon was issued to Christopher Taylor who helped enforce law and order during the police strike of 1922 - 1923. Christopher Taylor was the father of the donor, Lorna Broad.Length of round wood tapered at one end with cord threaded through hole to form a loop to hang from arm.essential services, police -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cocktail Glasses, 1920s
Belonged to donor's father's catering business - Glyn Francis of Ford Catering Company. This company also catered for the opening of Schwerkolt Cottage, when Governor Delacombe attended.Three glasses - each with plain glass bowl with green twisted glass stems and plain green base.domestic items, food & drink consumption, glass technology, glassware -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, COOK FAMILY
William COOK self styled Cherry King of Nunawading & author of gold field letters 1896-97. Husband of Jane nee MAGGS & father of Amy COOK.Black & white photograph of six members of the Cook family. Two males & four females, posed in 'best clothes' in front of trees. William & Jane Cook are in the centre front row.orchardists, cook william., cook jane -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Document - "A Mount St Evins alphabet"
Written in 1930 by Father Henry Johnstone S.J. about nurses at Mount St Evin's where he was a patient. Given to Agnes McLean who nursed him. Footnote handwritten by Agnes McLean describing the circumstances. agnes mclean, mount st evin's private hospital melbourne -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Henry & Steven Smith, Jan Pigot, 1989
Henry & Steven Smith, a father and son hardware business started by Henry Smith in the mid 1950's. 209 Canterbury Road. Sepia photograph taken in 1989Sepia photographcanterbury, smith> henry, smith> steven, canterbury road -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SLR TOOL, C.1960’s
Item issued to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers.7.62 SLR Rifle tool, metal with 3 sections that swivel from a central point. Used for adjusting rifle sites & gas settings.arms - accessories, military history, slr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - MILITARY PLAQUES, Post 1970
Items belonged to Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586. Part of an extensive collection including his fathers..1) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Rising Sun badge mounted centre. The badge has been bent into a curved shape. .2) Wooden stained shield shaped plaque with a Royal Australian Engineer plaque centre. Under is a gold coloured scroll with 1 Field Squadron Group RAE SVN. At the top is a small brass plaque..2) Presented to SPR W FORBESmilitary history - army, plaques, rae -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clippings, Death of Albert John Tann of Mullum Road, Ringwood, Victoria - December, 1947
Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947, recently retired from his position as engineer to the Ringwood Cool Stores.Beloved hustand of Gertrude, dearly loved father of Jack, Clifford (deceased), Lloyd and Res, loved father-in-law of Joy. Aged 62 years. Outside his home and his work, his two great interests in life were his Lodge and bowls. He was one of the foundation members of the Ringwood Masonic Lodge, consecrated in 1925. He was Worshipful Master in 1929 and was appointed secretary in 1934. He took all the degrees in Masonry and was a member of the Grand Lodge. In the wporting world he took a keen interest in bowls and was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club. He was president of the Club in 1942, 43, 44 and 45. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Pickett Family
Black and white photograph of Pickett Family posing outdoors -Date unknown"Written on back of photo" Back row L to R: Hilda, Rita, Celia, Dorrie Next row L to R: Father-John, Bert (baby), Jack, Enos, Mother- Elizabeth Front row L to R: Alice, Henry, Nell, Olive. Frank not born yet. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet "Their service Our Heritage", Booklet produced by Department of Vetran's affairs, Canberra A.C.T. "Their service Our Heritage" -Australians at War, Circ 01/1998
Booklet produced by Department of Vetran's affairs, Canberra A.C.T. "Their service Our Heritage" -Australians at War.This small booklet , produced under Their Service - Our Heritage highlights how the course of Australia's military history is unextricably intertwwined with our development as a nation.Paper booklet A5 in size produced by Department of Vetran's affairs, Canberra A.C.T. "Their service Our Heritage" -Australians at War - key dates and data since 1901. Contains 60 pages covered by laminated cardboard cover. Included is a page from a note pad from HMAS Junee Association.Cover is made up with artistic impression of the Australian Flag and a symbolized father and Daughter standing at the war memorial. Booklet titled Their Service Our Heritage - Australians at War - Key Dates and Data Since 1901. Included is a page from a note pad from HMAS Junee Association.their service our heritage, produced by derartment of vetran affairs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - NEW TESTAMENT, James Moffatt, The New Testament - A new translation, 1913 - New Translation 1935
Pocket size book covered in dark blue buckram. The title was embossed in gold. It has 348 pages. The printing is in black ink.A page in from the front has written "To Cpl J L Brown - from White Hills, Baptist Church on the eve of departure for active service abroad. Commending you to our God & Heavenly Father and praying for your safe return, 2.3.41. 2.Timothy 2:3.bible, the new testament -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BOER WAR, R E King Limited, The Boer War 1899-1900, c.1900
Hard, cardboard cover, mustard & yellow buckram with black & gold print on front & spine. Illustrated in black silhouette soldiers with field gun. 344 pages, cut, plain, beige. Illustrated with black & white photos.Handwritten in grey lead pencil on front flyleaf: “This book belonged to Alexander Steele, Father of Maude Mary Hanson nee Steele, Maternal G.Grandfather to Kenneth John Hanson” Handwritten in black ink on top of flyleaf: “A Steele” Bottom of flyleaf: “Donated by Ken Hanson” “RSL stamp”book, boer war -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Catholic Church, Orbost
This photograph is of a group of Orbost children and a Catholic Priest, Fr. Spiteri, taken in association with a ceremony of confirmation at St Josephs Catholic Church, Orbost. The building in the background is the nunnery/priest's residence in Browning Street, Orbost. This building is still in existence (2023) though now privately owned. It is located adjacent to the Catholic Church. Indicated the continuing significance of the Catholic Church in Orbost. A b/w photograph of 12 children and one man. This group of people is posted in front of tree and a two-story building in the background. The man is dressed in black with a white collar and the children have white dresses and white shirts and black trousers. Many of the girls are wearing white veils over their hair.On back of photo: Back row L-R Cheryl Fourter, Tony Fourter, Sharon Barr, Father Spiteri, Fred Jonkers, Catherine Murphy, Tom Robinson. Front row L-R Josephine McMahon, Michael Young, Louise Shanahan, John Sanna, Geoffrey Fourterst josephs catholic church, orbost -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Headstone of Herbert and Emily Hulm in the Tower Hill Cemetery, 2019, 03/01/2019
Herbert (Bert) Hulm was gassed during World War One. He served with the 46 Battalion. His niece remembered he was always laboured in his breathing. Emily Lenehan married Bert HulmColour photograph of the headstone of Emily and Bert Hulm in the Tower Hill Cemetery.5110 Corporal H. Hulm 46 Battalion 4th December 1967 age 76 Beloved husband of Emily, Loved father of Chriss, Pauline and Bill Also his beloved wife Emily I. Hulm Died 12th Jan. 1970 aged 82 years R.I.P.tower hill cemetery, h. hulm, bert hulm, emily hulm, world war one, emily lenehan, headstone -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Sandon Cemetery, 2017, 16/07/2017
Mick Gervasoni was the son of George August Gervasoni and Anne Pedretti, and the grandson of Luigi Gervasoni and Augusta Ritzau.Grave of Michael Gervasoni.Michael Paul Gervasoni Born Yandoit Creek Died 26-11-2005 Aged 100 Loved Husband of Patricia Patricia Jessie (Nee Phillips) Born Melbourne Hill Lancefield Died 1-8-2009 aged 92 Adored father & mother of Veronica and Fayesandon, sandon cemetery, michael gervasoni, mick gervasoni, pat gervasoni, patricia gervasoni, yandoit creek, melbourne hill lancefield -
Wangaratta High School
Military Service Certificate, 1919
Many families at this time obtained and framed these military service certificates. This was part of the empire spirit of 1914. The prose at the top of the certificate is a quote from Act 5 scene 7 of William Shakespeare's "King John".Black and white certificate commemorating the war service of former WHS student Lt. Steel. A number of symbolic images including two men or horseback, a queen, a broken cart, a portrait surrounded by flags and lions and three rifles surround an photograph of Lt. Steel. Bordering the photograph is a modified Australian Government symbol, a laurel wreath, the Australian and British flags and two crossed rifles. Above the Portrait is a FOR KING AND EMPIRE banner and a quote from 'King John', and below is Lt. Steel's details.FOR KING & EMPIRE COME THE THREE FATHERS OF THE WORLD IN ARMS AND WE SHALL SHOCK THEM. NAUGHT SHALL MAKE US RUE IF AUSTRALIA TO ITSELF DO REST BUT TRUE NAME Liet' A. V. Steel REGIMENT 1st Battal'n COMPANY '10' RECORD OF SERVICE 1914 - 1919 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, House extension, 6 (Lot 7) Bird Street, Eltham, c.1963, 1963c
Three black and white photographs of 1960s house extension at 6 Bird Street, Eltham 1. West side extension added. Built by Allan Giles. Dug holes for stumps, inspected by Council prior to photograph. Allan had his own plumber and electrician - all Masons 2. Glen Giles 4 years being born 1959, additional room built by his father Allan Giles 1960s (c.1963) 3. West side extensionbird street, houses, bayles, gwen baker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: MASON FAMILY, March 5 1975
Correspondence to BHS re Moran family - Marcellus Motan (headmaster of Sandhurst Grammar School) and Matthew Moran (Bendigo councillor) from Miss Marjorie Moran March/April 1975. Mention of gift to BHS of the Rules of Sandhurst Grammar School (acknowledged by Society in reply to Miss Mason). Copy of Rules 2845.1 Father of donor (Marcellus Moran ) was headmaster of Sandhurst Grammar School. Her grandfather Matthew Moran was on the City Council 1870 - 1875/6. The printer Maurice Moran was no relation.Maurice Moranperson, individual, moran family, mathew morann, bendigo public baths, majorie morann. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA HUSTLERS WINDING MACHINE, 1910 ?
sepia photograph on cream board. Winding engine, written across of photo ' Fortuna Hustler's mine, near Bendigo Goods Sheds 2240 ft' 5 males standing near machine. Winding machine photographed from rear of machinery from an elevated position, a group of five men standing near the controls. (Photo belonged to Albert Richardson, whose father was an engine driver at the Fortuna Hustlers Mine. ( possibly ? ) ON BACK FORTUNA HUSTLERS B R S A RICHARDSONW.H. Robinsonorganization, business, fortuna hustlers winding machine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP PORTRAIT,1910 - 1920
B+W Group photo on cream board. 4 males + 4 females, perhaps a family group as there is a family facial resemblance. There are 2 generations . Older man + woman (mother + father?) seated in leather chairs with armrests. The younger 6 are standing behind with the youngest seated at centre of older ones. All in 'good' clothes, males in 3 piece suits + ties, women in 'Sunday best' dresses. Group centred on a large floral mat. Inscription: Bartlett Bros. BendigoBartlett bros. Bendigoperson, group, possibly, family group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HORATIO ST VINCENT BUSST
Sepia portrait of Horatio St Vincent Busst, born Bendigo 1866, died Kew 8/6/1940, educated at St Killians and Bendigo High School, in 1883 was appointed Mining Warden of Sandhurst and in 1889 was appointed Mining Registrar for the district of Sandhurst. Father Thomas Walter Busst native of Staffordshire England arrived in Bendigo 1856. Brother T.W.Busst Junior was an Australian Amateur Cycling Champion. Framed in a very ornate timber frame with raised carved decorative border.photograph, person, busst, bendigo & vicinty page 248 bendigo advertiser newspapers cuttings local identities page 34 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BUSINESS CARD, Pre 1891
Card containing an illustration of a little boy in a sailor suit. Above the illustration are the words: John A. Whitlam, painter and Decorator Sandhurst. Below the illustration is the phrase 'May Father Christmas banish every fear, save that of laughter from your eyes my dear' PTO.. On the back of the card John Alf Whitlam, House Painter and Paperhanger, Sign Writer and general Decorator, Mitchell St. Sandhurst. Latest designs in paperhanging's, panel decorations and dados. Your patronage respectfully solicitedpostcard, business card, john alf whitlam, mitchell st. sandhurst -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: QUEEN'S RESERVE BENDIGO
Black and white postcard, brown frame. Written on bottom 'Queen's Reserve, Bendigo' Image shows Town Hall clock in background, Hustler's Royal Reserve mine poppet head and chimney and statue of Queen Victoria front LH side. Written on back in black ink: 'Warragamba July 2nd. 1912. Dear Susan, Please accept out best wishes for a happy birthday, from Father, Mother, Mip, Cleave and Ruth.' Receipt number 355/16J.E Barker, Kew, Meyer's Seriesbendigo, business, carwardine soap and candle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Decision reserved on brothel
Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. Council had rejected the application. Council had received a petition signed by 1,112 people. Dr Joseph Santamaria told the tribunal that brothels increase the likelihood of AIDS in the community. Tribunal decision is still awaited. Leader in fight against the brothel, Father Kevin Dillon of St John's Catholic Church said community feeling on the brothel issue was running high.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. brothels, yarramalong valley pty ltd, harold, bruce, victoria. planning appeals tribunal, thornton crescent, mitcham, santamaria, joseph, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., st johns catholic church -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Advertiser, "A whole mile of tram car memories" - Adelaide tramway history & opening of AETM Track, 26/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from the Adelaide Advertiser dated 25/10/1972 in the Opinion section, written by Lance Campbell, of Father Graham Kaines providing a potted history of Adelaide's trams, the opening of the AETM's first section of tramway track and Fr. Graham's interest since a 14 year old in trams. Includes a photograph of three workers (unknown), trams No. 1, 282 (?) and Ballarat 21 on depot fan. Page 5 of newspaper. See also Other Information for personal note from cataloguer.In red biro on top of page "Nice Fite over car 29 at Bendigo 881"trams, tramways, aetm, tramway museums, adelaide, father graham kaines