Photograph shows staff of 'Love and Lewis' (a Collingwood Store) in front of Greensborough Hotel, celebrating the inauguration of the Saturday half-day holiday on May 8th 1909. Later 'Love and Lewis' became 'Love and Pollard'.This photograph celebrates the introduction of a Saturday half-day holiday and is an example of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination.Copy of black and white photograph.Caption hand written in white ink on front of photograph: 'Inauguration of Saturday 1/2 holiday. Mess Love and Lewis Ist Annual Picnic. Greensborough May 9th 1909."love and lewis, picnics, greensborough hotel, saturday half holiday

Grieve embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Persic on 3rd June 1916, and returned to Australia on 8th April 1918. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Messines on 7th June 1917.Collection of photographs, letters and newspaper articles of Robert Cuthbert Grieve (37th Battalion, A Company)photographs, ww1, letters, victoria cross, robert cuthbert grieve, 37 battalion, messines

8th Signals Regiment (8 Sig Regt) is an Army Reserve Signal Regiment of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs) and is a direct command unit of the 2nd Division, Randwick Barracks in Sydney, NSW.Shield-shaped wooden plaque with white rectangular moulded metal attachment, bearing number 8 and a flash shape in green and blue.8 Signal Regiment8 signal regiment, plaque, signal

Photograph of Arthur Place born in Chiltern, Occupation of grocer. Joined the 8th Btn 1st AIE in Chiltern on 22/4/1918. Served in Galipoli & France. Service No 2408. Born in 1896, dec'd in 1941World War I. Photograph of Arthur Place in suit and Tie (with his wife Agnes) Black and White Photograph of Arthur Place not in uniform (together with his wife Agnes) chiltern shire honor roll, chiltern, ww1

Morak Golf Course opened to the public on Sat. 8th May, 1976. Comprising a 9-hole course it was sited north of Burwood Road (now Burwood Highway) and between Morak Road and the Dandenong Creek.Black and white photograph of the Morak Public Golf Course, Vermont South. Large sign on left and two golfers heading out on right. 1994morack golf course

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Metal and enamel badge depicting the colour patch of the 8th ALH Regiment. The badge is rectangular in shape with a dividing line running from the top left-hand corner to the bottom right-hand corner. A triangle of light blue enamel is above the dividing line with a triangle of yellow enamel below. A metal pin and fastening hook are soldered on to the back of the badge.souvenir, badge, 8th alh regiment, leo reoch cohn

Final copy of the Footplate Magazine 8th September 1938. The Official Organ of the Victorian Division of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen Vol 21 Number 8. A picture on the front depicts a steam locomotive and electric train. The paper is aged in colour but has clear print. Printed by, Printers Pty Ltd, 27 Little Bourke St Melbourne.document, memo, railway, the footplate magazine 8th -september 1938 - the official organ of the victorian division of the australian federated union of locomotive enginemen - vol 21 . no. 8 / official union picture on the front / / printers pty ltd 27 little bourke st melbourne

Documents. No. 10 Albert & Alexander, White Hills, Established May 28th 1863. Amalgated with Star of Bendigo, Tent No. 5 1864. Pride of the Hills White hills established July 6th 1906, registered March 9th, 1908. George Dower, John Brown, Fred P. Morris. The Rechabite, July 8th , 1911. Temperance Halls on Crown land.

Letter from James Madely,dated 13th Jany 1864 mentioning that a Special Levy of 6 pence on each Member of the Court, Financial at the end of last quarter, was payable on r before the 8th Feby next. He also requests the appointment of two Delegates to represent the Court, at a Committee to be held on 15th Feby. Preparations for the Celebration of the Anniversary of the District.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, cou;rt king of the forest, james madely

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Allan Elvish with his daughters. Allan started with Victoria Railways cleaning at Benalla on 3 December 1937. He passed his Driver qualification at Wodonga in 1948. He retired on 8th October 1971. Allan was AFULE Branch Secretary from 1951 until 1971. He was stationed at Katherine, Northern Territory as a Fireman from 1943 to 1944.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, allan elvish

Jessie Partington was born at Willis Vale in 1911 and worked around the farm at Willis Vale. Here she is formally dressed for a function, possibly taken on 8th March 1954 in acceptance of invitation to meet Queen Elizabeth.Digital copy of black and white photograph.jessie may partington

In 1964 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled armoured vehicles. Driver training was undertaken by Regiment during weekend training so as to have trained crewmen ready for tactical training at Annual exercise.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of column of five armoured vehicles about to depart Buna Barracks, Albury on a driver training exercise. Two Ferret Scout Cars and 3 White Scout Cars.Crews of Ferrets named " Crew Commander Cpl Redman, and Driver Tpr Madjeric, and second vehicle " Crew Commander Tpr Mildren,and Driver Tpr Tehaar. "

In 1964 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled Armoured Vehicles. Driver training was undertaken by the Regiment during weekend training so as to have trained crewmen ready for tactical training at Annual exercise.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of three Armoured vehicles open for inspection in town square. Vehicles are Ferret Scout Car, Saladin Armoured Car and Saracen Armoured Command Vehicle." Recruiting display, Dean Street Albury "

A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 men in uniform standing beside WW11 Jeep with machine gun mounted on pedestal. Photo is taken at Buna Barracks, Albury. Both soldiers are wearing WW11 webbing; one has steel helmet, the other is wearing 8/13 VMR beret.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 Ferret Mk 2 Scout Cars in front of 3 M113 Armoured Personnel Carriers. Photographed at Buna Barracks, Albury.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Soldiers are Trooper Harding and Trooper Gratt, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M 113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Soldiers are Sergeant R. Hodge and Trooper Melton of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of two soldiers standing beside M 113 Armoured Command Vehicle. Soldiers are Lance Corporal Vander Velde and Corporal Onken 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing behind M 113 Armoured Fitters Vehicle. Soldiers are trooper J. French and Corporal P. Ziebarth, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M113 Armoured personnel carrier. Soldiers are Corporal I. Marshal and Corporal Anton Florent of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 2 soldiers standing beside M 113 Armoured Personnel Carrier. Soldiers are Corporal H. Burvill and Lieutenant R. J. Marshall of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.

A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of line of vehicles with WW11 Jeep leading, preparing to move to Wodonga for the Bicentenial Parade 2 January 1988.

‘A’ Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles took part in Bicentennial Parade at Wodonga 2 January 1988. Parade included Light Horse Heritage Troop, Historical Vehicle Club and current armoured vehicles.Colour photograph of 3 soldiers standing beside WW11 truck. Corporal Anton Florent 8/13 VMR in centre.florent, vmr, bicentennial, wodonga

Piece of paper inserted before title page "Two (2) letters wri... Two letters sent to parents, sisters and brothers by Noel Edwards of the AIF, June 22nd 1915. Killed in action 8th August 1915."Soft cover. Front cove has photo of lighthouse with ocean background. Back cover has picture of author.On title page "To Bendigo RSL 1987 with heartiest good wishes of the author Harold RG Edwards"books, military history

In 1965, 8th/`3th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled armoured vehicles and undertook its own driver instruction training. Weekend training so as to have trained crewmen available for tactical training at Annual Exercises.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Coloured photograph of three Ferret Scout Cars on bush road. Vehicles have " L " plates displayed." Ferret Driving Course around Granya ( Victoria ) area. Cpl. Halliday in overcoat. "

Presented as part of a collection of memorabilia from the former 13th Light Horse Regiment to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles when it was raised in May 1948 as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments.Well provenanced link to an historic Victorian mounted regimentWhite oval shaped ceramic serving dish with lid. Both dish and lid carry a red monogram incorporating the regimental badge denoting the object was made specially for 13th Light Horse Officers' Mess. The red on white is the colour patch of the regiment."13th (Gippsland) LH Regt" above regimental badge, and "Officers' Mess" below badge. Marked on base of dish " 'Duraline' Supervitrifies Grindley Hotelware Co England" and "Loftus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne"13th light horse, tureen

Documents the minutes of the Victorian Seamen's Mission from Thursday 8th of October 1925 to the 4th of July 1934. The minutes are a record of all members of the Victorian Seafarers' Mission during this time, as well as a record of the decisions and accounts of the committee.This is a formal record of proceedings within the Victorian Seafarers' Mission between 1925 to 1934. Entries in the book make reference to events which took place at the Mission, individual members and other parties, such as the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild.book, minutes, 1925-1934, victoria, mission-to-seafarers, victorian seamen's mission, minutes books

Black & White Photograph of Geelong No. 1 with destination "Chilwell", taken at night, on last day of operation of the Chilwell and East - West line of Geelong Trams, 8/1/1956. Tram has "PAY AS YOU ENTER" board on front entry of tram. See also Reg Item 5898i6 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019Stamped on rear, btm rh corner "Geoff Grant 8 Jan. 1956 Victoria" .1 - in ink in bottom left hand corner "Last day of operation of Chilwell line 8th Jan 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure , tram 1