Orange card titled R.S.L. 1960 Football Chart. On the front is how it works. Donation 2/-. Melbourne Sun Results. Printed by Arthur Hocking Print. On the other side is the list of the teams and the dates from 16/4/60 to 20/8/60. The Football clubs are: Melbourne, Sunshine, Geelong, Preston, Fitzroy, Box Hill, Richmond, Yarraville, South Melbourne, Oakleigh, St. Kilda, Brunswick, Hawthorn, Sandringham, Collingwood, Brighton, Footscray, Northcote, Moorabbin, Essendon, Coburg, North Melbourne, Camberwell, Carlton, Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Dandenong and Mordialloc.Arthyr Hocking Print.clubs and associations, football, football chart, r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. 1960 football chart, melbourne sun, arthur hocking print, melbourne, sunshine, geelong, preston, fitzroy, box hill, richmond, yarraville, south melbourne, oakleigh, st. kilda, brunswick, hawthorn, sandringham, collingwood, brighton, footscray, northcote, moorabbin, essendon, coburg, north melbourne, camberwell, carlton, williamstown, port melbourne, dandenong, mordialloc

.1 - Pamphlet - two colour folded A3, titled - "Transport Friendly Society - Vimy House Private Hospital" detailing the services of the private hospital in Studley Avenue Kew, the Society, its historical origins of the Society, hospital cover, rates, insurance and financial advisor. .2 - Letter from Rebekah Blackwolf-Mitchell 24/10/2018, donating the pamphlet and the details of her father Ray Mitchell, ex Victorian Railways and the background to the donation. Hand written on a sheet of wire bound ruled notebook paper. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, vimy house, benefit society, tfs, medical

Comic book - 32 pages + card covers titled "Tram Fury", with the subtitle "when the slowest driver on eight wheels meets the fastest dragster of the age - there can only be one outcome ...." Written and illustrated by Geoff Cook 1976, published by Falcon Comics. Colour cover with green back cover. Publication details on rear cover. Based on a story about Melbourne W2 tramcar drivers racing each other. 2nd copy added 27--1-2019 from Donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection.trams, tramways, melbourne, comics

Wrist, electronic, watch, issued for the celebration of 100 years of electric trams in Melbourne, stainless steel case / plastic watch front, leather wrist strap within a plastic envelope with a paper information slip - two year warranty. Watch returns to City Life Aust. Pty Ltd, service centre, PO Box 515 Milton, Qld 4064. Has time only function. Made in China. 2nd copy added 16-6-2018 - completed with original packing and warranty dockets - from donation of Evan Cochrane.trams, tramways, 100 years of electric trams, yarra trams, souvenirs

Set of 17 "The Connies" performance group - Collectable cards with various images on the cards related to Melbourne tram events, people and relationship with Calcutta trams and in particular Roberto D'Andrea. Set of four images, i2 is the reverse of i1, i4, reverse of i3. additional card "tracking the Journey" added 5-8-2016 and additional copies of other cards as well from donation of Kevin Tierney November. 2010. additional card "Tom's Tram" - a Fitzroy farm dog, added 27-8-16 - found in the depot front office.trams, tramways, tickets, the connies, collectables

Collection of personal effects that belonged to Private SIdney Spencer Plum, 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion. SIdney was born on 3/1/1894 at Dockers Plains via Wangaratta. He attended both North Wangaratta and Dockers Plains schools. He was a Blacksmith aged 21 years when he enlisted on 12/6/1915 and embarked on 11/10/1915 on board HMAT Nestor. He was wounded three times and was discharged from the AIF on 16/3/1919. Items include oval photo of Sidney Plum in the centre surrounded by four post cards, one embroidered post card of a dove with an envelope in it's beak with the Union Jack and French flag, a Greetings From The Front" booklet, "The Armour of Light" bible, "A Form of Prayer for open air services" book, Soldier's Pay Book, a "To my dear Mother" card, a black leather pouch, a rising sun badge, round gold medallion. A framed montage of personal items belonging to Private Sydney Spencer PLUM compiled by his family to honour his memory and service. In addition to general military issue the remaining items were most likely purchased whilst on leave in France and England during the first world war. Postcards particularly embroidered postcards were sent home to loved ones and friends.Framed Collection of personal effects - Private Sidney Spencer Plum, 1st Pioneer Battalion. Includes oval photo of Sidney Plum in the centre surrounded by four post cards, one embroidered post card of a dove with an envelope in it's beak with the Union Jack and French flag, a Greetings From The Front" booklet, "The Armour of Light" bible, "A Form of Prayer for open air services" book, Soldier's Pay Book, a "To my dear Mother" card, a black leather pouch, a risen sun badge, round gold coloured medalion. Frame has a donation plaque.Front: Pte Sidney Spencer Plum, 1st Pioneer Battalion. Donated by Max & Hilary (Plum) Ryan and Sylvia Reed (Plum) of Wangarattaa Back: Wangaratta Picture Framers 9 Oct 2003. Also has messages from front postcards; Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am alright hoping that you and all the rest is well too. We have had three fogs over here and it is very cold at night. I was picked in Cairo and they had some Turkey Officers an a German spy in gaol there. I wrote to Aunt Nelline. I got two letters from Alf. Maude Saxby hasnt wrote to me since I was up there on final leave. I get the letters quicker. I got Alf photos all right. I will be having Christmas in London. Well I think this is all this. I remain you son Sid. Tell Alf to send me over the Age so I can see how the war is going. I suppose Dad and the rest is busy harvesting now. Glad to hear that you got the photos all right. I think this is all this time from Sid same address as before. Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am keeping well hoping that you and every body is the same. We have some great fogs over here, it rained all one night. We had a very good Christmas we got a billy issued to us and it had every thing in it. The Captain of our company gave me a Christmas pudding. All the same I wished I were back in Australia again. I think this is all this time. Yours truely son Sid, 25/12/15plum, sidney, world war 1, postcards, embroidered postcard, soldier's pay book, leather pouch, bible, prayer book, sydney

The School of Mines Ballaarat. Annual Report 1883. Statement of Receipts and expenditure, general balance sheet, and list of subscriptions donations 1882. Sketch of School of Mines. Sketch Section from Lal Lal to the Moorabool (looking north) Geological map of Lal Lal. In the County of Grant. Annual Report, Balance Sheet, Certificates granted by the Council, Examination Papers - Elementary Science Classes (Appendix), Extracts from Visitors' Book, Fees, Form of Bequest, Honorary Correspondents. Life Governors, Museum - open to visitors, Notes on the Geology of Lal Lal (with Geological Plan & Sections), Obituary, Office Bearers, Paper of Particulars, Rules of the Ballaarat Field Club and Science Society (Appendix), Report of the Curator of the Museum and Library, Report of the Superintendent of Laboratories, Report of the Lecturer in Mathematics, Report of the Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, Report of the Lecturer in Telegraphy, Report of the Lecturer in Materia Medica, Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1882, Subjects and Lectures, Subjects and Examiners, Subscriptions and Donations, from 1st January to 31st December 1882.Ballaarat School of Mines annual Report. Hard cover red book of 101 pages. Includes plans on Lal Lal and surrounds. ballarat school of mines, annual report, balance sheet, certificates granted by the council, examination papers, extracts from the visitors' book, fees, form of bequest, honorary correspondents, life governors, museum, notes on the geology of lal lal, obituary: charles william thomas. one of the examiners in mining and surveying, office bearers, paper of particulars, rules of the ballaarat field club and science society, report of the curator of the museum and library, report of the superintendent of laboratories, report of the lecturer in mathematics, report of the lecturer in mechanical engineering, report of the lecturer in telegraphy, report of the lecturer in materia medica, statement of receipts and expenditure for the year 1882, subjects and lectures, subjects and examiners, subcriptions and donations, from 1st january to 31st december 1882, alf. mica smith, professor of chemistry, alf. mica smith, metallurgy, f. m. krause - professor of geology, mineralogy, scientific mining, t. h. thompson, practical mining, w. h. shaw mechanical engineering, h. reid, mechanical enginnering, phoenix foundry company (limited), a. a. buley, mathematics, f. m. krause, land, mining and engineering surveying, w. d. campbell, telegraphy, james oddie, vice-president, alf. mica smith, natural philosophy (elementary mechanics and hydrostatics, magnetism and electricty, sound, light and heat), j. f. usher, materia medica, pharmacy and physiology, examiner, professor h. m. andrew, m. a., examiner, h. d. de la poer wall, m. a, c. e., examiner, thomas mann, b. a., examiner, p. c. fitzpatrick, c. s., examiner, h. rosale, j.p., f.g.s, m.e. and m, examiner, john lewis, examiner, w. c. kernot, m.a., c.e., examiner, professor mccoy, examiner, j. cosmo newbery, c.m.g., b. sc., examiner, baron von mueller, k.c.m.g., m. et ph. d., f. r.s., examiner, sam. w. macgowan, examiner, w. p. bechervaise, examiner, r. l. j. ellery, f.r.s. govt. astronomer, examiner, f. m. krause, c.e., examiner, j. m. bickett, examiner, n. kent, examiner, a. martin, examiner, r. s. mitchell, examiner, w. h. keast, examiner, p. matthews, examiner, d. milliken, examiner, j. t. richards, examiner, jonathan robinson, examiner, t. h. thompson, examiner, h. brookes allen, m.d., examiner, joseph bosisto, examiner, c. r. blackett, m.l.a., examiner, wm. johnson, analyst to the government of victoria, ferdinand krause, ballarat field naturalists club, ferdinand von mueller, thomas mann, a.a. buley, ferrdinand krause, alfred mica smith, james oddie, william johnson, jonathan robinson, james bickett, r.l.j. ellery, cosmo newbery, ballarat field naturalists

An example of a badge issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $100. It is possibly a modern issue. This style recreates high donation value badges from the 1960s. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The pin was donated back to Legacy from the family of Marjorie and Jacobina (Jackie) Bristol, sisters who were both junior legatees in the 1930s and 1940s after their father passed away, he was a World War 1 veteran. Jacobina later became Jackie Wood and passed away in April 2020. Marjorie became Marjorie Bachmann and passed away in 1986. Also donated were a photo of the girls at calisthenics classes, a green tunic uniform, a junior legatee certificate, a souvenir handkerchief from the 90th anniversary celebrations and a $100 Legacy badge. These are catalogued separately at 01948 to 01952.An example of Legacy badges that were sold to raise money for Legacy's work.Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath. It is a small rectangular shape. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.Embossed '$100' on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Illustrated book with dust jacket. Book has a light green cover with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo embossed in gilt on the spine. Dust jacket has a photograph of a woman (Elizabeth Burchill) and baby as background to the front, with title and author's name printed in white. Spine and back of dust jacket are olive green in colour with title, author's name, publisher's name and logo printed in white on the spine.non-fictionElizabeth Burchill offers a personal account of her experiences working as a nurse in Papua New Guinea during the 1960's. The book provides insights into the medical challenges, cultural differences and daily life of nurses serving a population with unique health needs and beliefs, including encounters with traditional practices and the establishment of medical facilities in remote areas.elizabeth burchill 1904-2003, nursing-papua new guinea, missions, medical-papua new-guinea

Illustrated book with white cover and blue and black print. Front cover has title, author's name and book synopsis along with a coloured illustration of a nurse between two wheelchairs. Title and author's name are also printed on the spine. The back cover has information about the author.non-fictionA humorous insight into the chaos, confusion, hilarity and hazards of living with a disability. Also a guide to community services, resources and facilities available to improve the daily living of the visually impaired and help them to become able disabled.people with visual disabilities-services for-victoria, glaucoma-anecdotes, people with visual disabilities-anecdotes

Illustrated hardcover book with dustjacket. Book has a black cover with title and editor's name embossed in gold on the spine. Front of dust jacket has a grey, white and pale green photograph of a group of nurses (the sisters of the 21st AGH back in Australia following their long journey home from the Middle East, September 1942) Title and editor's name are printed in black ink on the front also. The spine has title editor's and publisher's names printed in white on a black background. The army badge is printed in yellow at the top of the spine, and publisher's logo in multicolour at the base. The back cover has a photograph of a group of army personnel with a truck marked with a red cross and draped with an Australian flag (members from the 2nd Health Support Battalion (Brisbane) made up the new Health Supplementation Team, East Timor August 2022. A summary of the book is printed on the back cover.non-fictionWillingly into the fray comprises the stories of sixty-five individual nurses, their voices preserved and their words, often fraught with emotion and mixed in distress at what they have seen, heard endured and railed against, carefully retained. Many of these stories are told for the first time, particularly those of the recent campaigns, peace keeping operations, disaster relief and humanitarian missions.australian army nursing service, military nursing-australia, nurse

Illustrated book. Front cover is multicolour (olive green, dark and light brown), there is a black and white print of Nurse Madoline Chambers [ca.1919] and coloured print of the Royal Brisbane Hospital Badge. Title and authors' names are printed on front cover and spine. On the back cover is a black and white photograph of the final nurse graduation ceremony 31 May 1993.non-fictionHistory of the 105 years of nurse training at the Royal Brisbane hospital, during which time more than 9,300 certificates were awarded. Includes the names of all nurses who graduated from the Royal Brisbane Hospital.royal brisbane hospital-history, nurse training - history

Made by students and staff at the School of Mines Ballarat in 1983 and donated to the then fledgling ATCV. Photo attached shows staff Robert Brouwers and Gayle Spicer accepting the donation.........The boxes have been in the safe keeping of Terry Peacock at the Adelaide CVA office.....terry recalls that the only injury treated using the box he recalls was when the box slammed forward when the bus stopped abruptly and hit his head...Basic safety was important from the very first projects. ATCV/CVA later developed a formidable safety culture.Wooden boxes for storage and transport of First Aid materials on ATCV/CVA tasks/projects.Grey cross in white circle on sideof, school, ballarat, peacock, mines, safety, first, aid, terry

Reunion outing of former Harbour Lights Guild members. Image names this image are from left to right Unidentified lady, Jesse, Betty, Marjorie Duckett, 2nd from right. The Duckett family had a long term involvement in and Marjorie's commitment to the Mission, was reflected in helping run the Altona Op Shop and later with a substantial donation to the Mission (see other entries for Duckett this database); Sheila Richardson at far right. Post WW2 the word ladies seems to have been eventually dropped and the term Harbour Lights Guild used instead. Colour photograph of small group of women in the 1970s on Kodak paper.Written in blue ink on verso: Joan / Marjorie / Betty / Betty/ Jesse/ Sheila Richardson. ( NB not necessarily in correct order) see also item 1982. harbour lights members, marjorie duckett, opportunity shops

Invitation/ticket and program for a screening of Sound Films made available by the Department of Information, held at St Kilda Town Hall on 12 November 1941. The films were of events in Tobruk, Bardia, Greece, Syria and Britain. Also during the evening, musical performances were provided by Amelia Scarce, J Alexander Browne, and City Organist Arnold Colman. Admission was free but donations were sought for the St Kilda Patriotic Society.Grey coloured card, folded and perforated at the fold and printed in bluecity of st kilda, wwii fund-raising, st kilda patriotic society, amelia scarce, j alexander browne, arnold colman

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $10. The badge was for sale in 2022. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Circular Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with sky blue enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2022. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value of $10. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

From front cover: "GLIMPSES OF SIR ALBERT COATES/ MASTER SURGEON, SOLDIER, TEACHER, HUMANITARIAN" From donation sheet: "Booklet published in conjunction of/ the erection of Albert Coates/ Statue in Ballarat in recognition of/ the Master Surgeon who was mainly/ private after the war/ My father attended the original/ meeting in Ballarat to plan the project". Original owner of item: "Frederick James BARNSTABLE" 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion, VX55245.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, orange colour background with black ink print on front and back. Illustrated on front - black and white photograph of a statue of Sir Albert Coates. Biography. No page numbers. Cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten information.Handwritten information - black ink pen. "TO LYN & GLENDA/ THIS FOR TO TREASURE/ & TO KEEP/ DAD"book, biography, memorials, sir albert coates, ww2, frederick james barnstable

This is an example of posters with a patriotic theme the purpose of which was to raise money for goods for service personal overseas, during WW2. "Tin-hat" badges were sold for 1 and 2 shillings and 1pound. The 'tin-hat' appeal was conducted from 4 Sept - 17 Sept in 1943. Organised by the Returned Soldiers League. A poster is superimposed on a hidden print. The poster which is on top of a hidden print has these words written on it: "Don’t Let the Boys down, Help the tin hat appeal for the Australian Comforts Fund, Friday 1 Aug buy a tin hat or send your donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal Office – Town Hall Melbourne"australian comfort funds, ww2, tin hat appeal

Book with orange cloth cover and black print. On the front is an oval crest: a bird with outstretched wings holding a lantern in its claws. This image is bordered by the words Emily McPherson College and the motto 'Ut domum ita patriam' (As the home so the country) At lower right of front cover are printed the words 'Invalid Cookery'non-fictionTextbook for student nurses about invalid cookery and nutrition with notes and recipesinvalid cookery, nutrition, nursing-education

Illustrated book with dustjacket and covered with clear protective film. Dust jacket is light blue in colour, with a black and white photo of rear view of two caped figures walking down a lane way. Title and author's name are printed in blue and white ink on this photo. Title and authors name are also printed in white ink on the spine. On the back cover is an illustration of a lamp.non-fictionThis book is a tribute to Lucy Osburn and five Nightingale Sisters (including Haldane Turriff) who arrived in Sydney on March 5, 1868, to improve nurse training, working conditions, recognition and status in the community. The book also draws attention to ongoing the plight of nurses wanting similar improvement.nursing-australia-history, lucy osburn, nursing-nsw-history