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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 22 Elder Street, Blackburn, 2017
A Blackburn home at 22 Elder Street, believed to be the first constructed in the street, will be auctioned by Woodards. The block originally sold in 1927 on which the article states eight thousand five hundred pounds which would be a typo and should read eight hundred and fifty pounds.elder street, blackburn no. 22, woodards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ire over direction of Path Plan, 2016
The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible.The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible. Another option the Group would prefer is the lowering of the tracks and the station to create a plaza there.The Blackburn Village Residents' Group wants a bike and pedestrian path along the north side of the railway line instead of the south side as proposed by council but the Whitehorse Council states this is not sensible.city of whitehorse, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn village residents' group, morrison, david -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, USO Entertains
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph - This was possibly the only official United States Government sponsored USO show to visit the Australian troops in Vietnam. Here members of the Fred Thompson Show entertain Diggers at 1st Australian Task Force Base,, Nui Dat, Luscombe Bowlphotograph, entertainers, 1 atf, nui dat, luscombe bowl, gibbons collection catalogue, united states government, uso show, diggers, fred thompson show, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons -
Federation University Art Collection
Engraving, Creswick, 1888
William Crother FITLER (1857-1915) Born Philadelphia, United States of America Arrived Australia 1886 Died United States of America This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Hand colour engraving of Creswick, Central Victoria. art, artwork, w.c. fitler, fitler, william crothers fitler -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print of USS MISSOURI
USS Missouri (BB-63) is an Iowa-class battleship and was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named after the U.S. state of Missouri. Missouri was the last battleship commissioned by the United States and is best remembered as the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II.Missouri received a total of 11 battle stars for service in World War II, Korea, and the Persian Gulf, and was finally decommissioned on 31 March 1992 after serving a total of 17 years of active service, but remained on the Naval Vessel Register until her name was struck in January 1995. In 1998, she was donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association and became a museum ship at Pearl Harbor.Rectangular shaped glass covered framed print with gold border -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency
Inscription on the plaque : "A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy arms to pray." United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division This tree is to commemorate the friendship established between the United States marines and the citizens of Ballaarat during their sojourn here in early 1943.View of the gardens with the sculpture of Wallace and the statuary pavilion.ballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, plaque, memorial, united states, navy, marine corps, friendship, 1943, glove, anchor -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency
Inscription on the plaque : "A tree that looks at God all day and lifts her leafy arms to pray." United States Marine Corps 1st Marine Division This tree is to commemorate the friendship established between the United States marines and the citizens of Ballaarat during their sojourn here in early 1943.View of the gardens with the sculpture of Wallace and the statuary pavilion.ballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, plaque, memorial, united states, navy, marine corps, friendship, 1943, glove, anchor -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, REMEMBRANCE, Avanti Cards et al, Post 2000
Portcard, shows close up of a poppy with a field of poppies in background. Front: “Remembrance Day 11 November At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month We Will Remember Them Writing side states: Portage Paid Australia”postcard, remembrance, passchendaele barracks trust -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Julius Kokx, Letter to Lillie from Julius Kokx, 14 June 1926
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss Lillie Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from J. Kokx M.S.S. Medusa c/o PM San Francisco 5th Div Cal. in two parts: Part 0098.1 Envelope Part 0098.2 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and both sides of the letter. The letter begins with "Dear Miss Duncan. I am very..." and concludes with "I will answer your letter most promptly I swear I will, Lovingly Julius Kokx"The envelope is torn across the top for access to its contents. It has three 2 cent stamp with the text "United States Postage" across the top and "Washington" underneath.handwriting, correspondence, melbourne, lillie duncan, julius kokx, san pedro, california, uss medusa, lhlg -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Staff of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, 1973, 1973
Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education is a predecessotr institution of Federation University Australia .Black and white photograph showing five staffmembers of the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (later Federation University Mt Helen Campus). Left to right: Tom Norwood (Head of Mechanical Engineering); Robert P. (Bob) Martin (Head of Civil Engineering); Brian M. Lees (Head of Electrical Engineering Department); E.J. (Jack) Barker (Director, Ballarat Institute of Technolog); Derek Woolley (Head of Engineering).A handwritten note on the back (from Jack Barker) states that the photo marks the Engineering Degree Approval by the Victorian Institute of Colleges. The Engineering degree course started in 1974.e.j. barker, jack barker, engineering degree, ballarat institute of advanced education, engineering, tom norwood, bob martin, brian lees, derek woolley, mechanical engineering, civil and mining department, electrical engineering -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1963
This aircraft is one of 9 single seat ES 59 advanced club sailplanes manufactured by Edmund Schneider Pty Ltd in the 1960s. It was first flown in August 1963 and delivered to the Darling Downs Soaring Club at Toowoomba Queensland. At that Club it had 2603 flights and recorded a total airtime of 1475 hours. In addition to many local circuits and soaring and cross country flying, it was used at gliding competitions, including Nationals at Benalla in December 1964, State Championships at Oakey in April 1965, at Warwick in April 1966, and at (Inverell?) in March 1967. On at least 15 occasions flight times in excess of 5 hours duration were achieved. On 5 October 1970, the glider had a new life when it was relocated to Wollongong in New South Wales. It recorded 1927 flights with a total airtime of 1179 hours at the club between October 1970 and June 1988. Competition appearances included the State Championships held at Forbes in January 1972. Places away from Wollongong where the glider was launched include Cootamundra, Wagga, Temora, Marulon, Narromine, Leeton, Nowra, Goulburn, Horsham, Greenthorpe. On 15 June 1988 it was transferred to Ron Geake who transported it to Warrego in Northern Territory (flown once at Alice Springs), and then to Gympie in Queensland where it was flown about 20 times by the end of 1995. It was also flown on a small number of occasions at Forbes in New South Wales in 1996 and 1997. During 1998 and 1999 the glider was sparsely used (9 flights) at locations that have not been recorded. From May 1999 until transfer to the Australian Gliding Museum in May 2011 it apparently was not flown. Aggregate airtime hours for the glider stand at 2702 hours 53 minutes. It has been launched 4569 times. A good example of a Schneider ES59 sailplane from the 1960s. This type is of note because it was the first Australian designed and built sailplane to be used in a world gliding competition (Jack Iggulden in Argentina in 1963). This Schneider ES59 Arrow is a single seat wooden sailplane with one piece wing. The instruments are not present except for altimeter. Fin and rudder are of swept back design. Colour scheme is white with lemon yellow fuselage underbelly. The aircraft came to the museum on an open trailer that had been designed to carry the one piece wing. Plate in cockpit with details of manufacturer states; manufactured by E. Schneider Ltd, Adelaide SA; Type ES 59; Serial Number 62; Date August 1963.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, schneider, es59, arrow, darling downs soaring club, wollongong gliding club, ron geake -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.WW1
2772.15 Text on rear states, "Evans, McGrath, Burginton laying cable, Bruni" .1) - .14) Black & white photos, unknown. .15) Black & white photo, Bruni .16) - .18) Black & white photos, Baalbek, Syria. .19) - .34) Black & white photos, Palestine. .35) - .38) Black & white photos, Tripoli. .39) - .61) Black & white photos, Cairo.photography-photographs, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - LEGGINGS, LEATHER, c. 1915
Original display card states - "Gaiters. Lt Cedric Thomas. Served at Gallipoli.".1) .2) Pair of leather uniform leggings, at the top is an adjustable strapgaiters, uniform, leggings -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Pledge card, Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia
The card states that the aim of the PFA is "to unite youth in the fellowship and service of the Kingdom of God"White Presbyterian Fellowship of Australia card with blue PFA symbol and text.presbyterian fellowship australia, presbyterian church of australia -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, St John Ambulance Station, 1913 to 1919
inscription on back of photograph states '1913 to 1919 25/- per week' (wages?)Black and white photograph of a St John Ambulance Station with two cars in garage and two ambulance officers in front.ST JOHN AMBULANCE 3354 671 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Plans To Modify & Extend Chair Lift
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. 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. 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 died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee Falls Creek in relation to his application to modify his chairlift. It states that other people went to the effort of committing proposals to paper and that Bob Hymans should have done the same. The plan submitted by Falls Creek Ski Tows Pty. Ltd. had been accepted. This precluded any of Bob's proposals. It also states that the Committee was reluctant to deal with any further applications from Mr Hymans until he dealt with other outstanding matters. These included lodging a complete proposal for his restaurant and also storage of equipment within the boundaries of his licensed area.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift proposals, planning, bob hymans -
Plutarch Project
16mm Portable Optical & Magnetic Sound Projector, circa 1950's
One of the three projectors used in every trip was this 16mm Portable Projector, which was used taken to about 60 towns and cities around Australia, as Mr Yiannoudes states. This projector is in working condition serviced by Mr Yiannoudes himself regularly. It is an optical and magnetic sound projector, a rare one of its type.Primary historic significance as well as rarity significanceFrom January 1959 and until 1982, “Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures”, owned by Mr Peter Yannoudes (Παναγιώτης Γιαννούδης) and Mr Stathis Raftopoulos (Στάθης Ραφτόπουλος) travelled around Australia to entertain the Greek, Turkish, Indian and Yugoslav speaking population of Australia and provide a significant cinema culture. They travelled as far as Perth in WA, Adelaide in SA, Tasmania, Darwin in Nt, Canberra in ACT and Sydney and NSW. However they found themselves also in places like Berri and Renmark in NSW, where concentrations of migrants lived and thrived during the period. Initially they were travelling by train, carrying all their equipment by hand and placing them in boxes and suitcases. However after 1962 when they acquired their first automobile, travelling became less of a burden, nevertheless cumbersome and laborious. They carried with them initially two portable projectors (second one as a backup) and at times travelled with a third in order to ensure that technology will not be letting them down at the time of film projection. At times the films were projected onto a white sheet of cloth because there was no proper screen to project it on at the venue they were using. One of the three projectors used in every trip was this 16mm Portable Projector, which was used taken to about 60 towns and cities around Australia, as Mr Yiannoudes states. This projector is in working condition serviced by Mr Yiannoudes himself regularly. It is an optical and magnetic sound projector, a rare one of its type. Apart from this projector these items were taken on each trip. -a- 3 projectors in total -b- 2 tripod stands -c- 1 20 feet x 10 feet screen -d- 6 projector lamps and 2 exider lamps for sound -e- 2 extra lamps per film to be shown -f- 1 film rewinder (see rewinder in same collection)Siemensprojector, film, magnetic, sound, optical, language, greek, siemens, german, γιαννούδης, προβολέας, yiannoudes, plutarch -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Collection, Ringwood Technical School, Victoria. Trip to Central Australia 1990
Collection of photographs from school trip to Central Australia commencing 19th September 1990. Attached image of report ftom the school magazine states "...a group of 40 students headed off on a long journey by bus to Central Australia". (See image 22736-00 for report). -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Historical Records of Australia Series 3 Vol 5
"Historical Records of Australia Series 3 Vol 5 Tasmania, December, 1825- March, 1827 Northern territory, 1823- 1827 Western port, Victoria, 1826 - 1827" Despatches and Papers relating to the Settlement of the States Publisher: Library Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament Date: 1922Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute, historical records of australia series 3 vol 5 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Light green and red Immigrant Identification Card, United States Department of Labor with the name Richard Hartley Smith Abbott, born in Canada Jan. 12, 1885. Has a 5.6 x 4.6 photo with imprint of stamp at the lower end. Has a brown card cover.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, richard hartley smith abbott, united states department of labor, robert a rawcliffe -
Tennis Australia
Plaque, 1985
Commemorative plaque. Constructed from a disc of timber with a wood carving relief of a male tennis player playing a backhand. Label in gold states 'La Asociacion Paraguaya De Tenis...a la Federacion...Australiana de Tenis...COPA DAVIS 1985'. Materials: Wood, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Racquet Press, Circa 1975, Circa 1940
Wilson tennis racquet and screw press. Punched label on side of shaft states V.N. Siddall. Wooden racquet head press with four wingnut screws. Labelled "The Davis Press...E.A. Davis London" Materials: Wood, Synthetic Gut, Lacquer, Adhesive tape, Plastictennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
S&SL brand "The Demon" model tennis racquet. Fish tail shaped butt. Stamp on neck states 'Made for the Melbourne Sports Depot'. Stamped on handle: 'Made in England'. Paper tape wrapped around shoulders. Materials: Wood, Gut, Adhesive tape, Inktennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: GARDEN PARTY AT MRS. MONTGOMERY'S, 3/3/1917
Event, Invitation, Garden Party at Mrs. Montgomery's , Ligar St, Kennington in aid of Queen of Rosebuds at 3P.M. Tickets 1d. Sat. Mar 3rd 1917.The Bendigo Advertiser of February 1917 states that the Queen of Rosebuds were competitors selected from catholic schools in the district.event, charitable, queen of rosebuds -
Tennis Australia
Prize dish, 1932
Silver prize dish. Inscr: 'WRIGHT-RAINVILLE-MARTIN-NUNNS/MELDRUM-CAPTAIN/DAVIS CUP TIE/CANADA/VS/UNITED STATES/CHEVY CHASE CLUB/WASHINGTON/1932/PRENTICE-CAPTAIN/VINES-ALLISON-VAN RYN/SHIELDS'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Enameltennis -
Tennis Australia
Battledore, Paddle, Circa 1900
An F.H. Ayres vellum drum paddle, wood frame and handle. Gilt printing on throat states 'F.H. AYRES / LONDON'. Handwritten on vellum: ''LEWIS MURRAY - R'GLEN' and on reverse: 'LEWIS MURRAY/ COMMERAINE BANK HOUSE R'GLEN'. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Vellum, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Davis Cup Draw cards, 1983
Envelope containing two cards. On envelope is printed 'SWEDEN...DOUBLES PLAYERS...TO BE HANDED TO THE AUSTRALIAN CAPTAIN AT DRAW CEREMONY'. Inside is a card which states ANDERS JARRYD...HANS SIMONSSON'. Probably from 1983 Davis Cup Final played at Kooyong. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Requesting Permission To Construct New Access Road
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in May 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 Grande Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. 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 died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob’s endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This document is significant because it documents the Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations 1959.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee referring to his request to build a new access road to his Grand Coeur Chalet. It states that the request must be considered in context of the overall plans of the Falls Creek Tourist Area but progress is being made.bob hymans, falls creek tourist area management committee -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Richmond Horticultural Gardens and School, 1890
Copy of article in "The Leader" (Melbourne) 25 October 1890 p15. Correspondence from Pro Bono Publico, Keilor, 20th October. States that necessary teachers are already available for the new college. Various bonuses for agricultural production already in place and fees would cover costs.the leader, keilor, teachers, horticultural college, fees, costs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Maj Gen Vincent
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A coloured photograph of Maj Gen R.A. Hay, The Commander, Australian Force Vietnam, talking with the Officer Commanding, A Battery 2/35th United States Artillery, of 155mm mobile guns, attached to the 1st Australian Task Force, during a visit to a Forward Fire Support Basephotograph, maj gen hay, 1st atf base, nui dat, 2/35th us artillery, gibbons collection catalogue, fire support base, australian force vietnam, officer commanding, a battery, 1st australian task force, denis gibbons