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Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine - Commemorative Magazine, State of Victoria, Victory in the Pacific, 15/08/2020
A magazine published by the Victorian State Government to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War 2.24p., illus., some col.victory in the pacific, vp day, world war 2 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Patrick Hearn, 2010
Rank: Superintendent – retired Stations: spent most of his Service with the Fingerprint Unit, O.I.C. Doncaster, Kew, Prahran, Supt: Essendon, Acting Chief Superintendent for District of Ivanhoe Service: From 5 August 1948 to 26 May 1987 = 40 years Service Served in Cyprus from May 1969 – May 1970 Awards: National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 Born: 25 May 1927 in U.K., Brackley, NorthantsSee also History - this commemorative plaque was installed by former colleagues marking the career and service of a highly regarded member of the Victoria Police force.Rectangular brass plaque mounted on wooden frame. UK AUS 26.8.27 5.5.07 Patrick Hearn UK 17.7.48 Merchant Navy 11.8.45 AUS 5.8.48 Victoria Police 26.5.87 May '68 U.N. Police in Cyprus May '75 His ashes scattered in the surf at his (indecipherable) Separation Creek Lovingly remembered by his family and friends.plaque, memorial, patrick, hearn, merchant navy, victoria police -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Prayer Book, Novello and Company, Limited, The New Cathedral Psalter Chants - For Village Church Use - St Peter's Seamen Church, Melbourne, 1909
Book of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric.Embossed red hardcover book of chants, gold titling, multiple pagesnon-fictionBook of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric. psalter, music, chants, choral music -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, The Military Mint LLC
A circular cloissonne medallion Multi coloured with illustrations and writing on one side and a symbol on the other 2nd battalion Fox, Echo, Golf, Hotel MCRD San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Californiathe military mint, military medal -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, Quartermasters sales and service inc
An irregular cloissonne medallion Yellow with gold illustrations and red and gold writing on one side and silver gun, bayonet and fist on a black background with red and silver writing Crucible Enter recruits 54 hours 48 miles 49 lbs of gear 36 stations 29 problem solving exercises 8 hrs sleep 3 MRE’s Exit Marines One mind any weapon the military mint, military medal -
Koroit & District Historical Society
CWA Commemorative Key, 1954
This cardboard key commemorated the 21st birthday of the Koroit CWA in 1954 and was signed by all members as well as members from neighbouring branches.This is the only artefact at the society that clearly states who the Koroit members were in 1954. Cardboard Key with signatures 1933-1954Title "1933-1954 / CWA / Koroit" followed by numerous signaturescwa, koroit, women's organisations, country women's association. -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Commemorative Medal Borough of Koroit, Front
borough, koroit, medal, 1870 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative Ribbon, 1969
Produced by Country Roads Board for the Opening of the second bridge on November 21 1969. Presented by Bill Papworth.Ribbon inscribed in gold commemorating the Opening of the second bridge and presented in conjunction with brochure described under registration no. 100-15local history, civic mementos, commemorative ribbons, civil engineering, bridges, history of the phillip island bridge, phillip island bridges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clippings
Newspaper cutting includes photograph of Plaque commemorating the landing of Bass at Westernport. The Plaque is at Bass and photograph also shows Hon. Roy Ward MLC who unveiled the Plaque.Plaque unveiled to commemorate landing of explorer Surgeon George Bass at Westernport January 5th 1798. Account of voyage from Sydney to Westernport includes summary of achievements of Bass and description of his whale boat.local history, documents, newspapers, george bass, newspaper, george bass, newspaper, commemorative plaque, phillip island historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Commemorative Coin, Royal Australian Mint, Victoria Cross, 2017_
Victoria Cross for Australia was introduced in 1991 for actions in Afghanistan. Corporal Cameron Baird was the 100th Australian to receive the award This coin is one of a series "Legends of ANZACS", uncirculated, with a value of 25 cents.Bronze coin featuring an Australian Victoria Cross, laminated, mounted on card printed in colour both sidesLogos of Westpac, 100 years of ANZAC, and Legacy, with photographs of Albert Jacka and Cameron Baird, VC recipients.victoria cross, coins, commemorative coins -
Greensborough Historical Society
Commemorative Plate, Wading Pool Greensborough glass dish, 1940s
Plates such as this were a souvenir of a trip or holiday. Greensborough was a popular picnic destination in the mid 20th Century and this style of souvenir would have been a popular purchase. The Greensborough pool in the Plenty River was opened in the 1930s, so the plate was manufactured after this.Photograph laid on glass dish, cut glass edge."Wading Pool Greensborough" overlaid on photograph. Price written on back "2/9"greensborough swimming pool, plenty river, wading pool greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - "Fifty years of the Commonwealth of Australia Commemorative Medallion", 1951
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: 1901 - 1951 (centre) Back: Obverse: Fifty years/Commonweatlh/of Australia (centre) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion - 5 million tonnes of production at Portland Aluminium Smelter, Alcoa Portland Aluminium, 2003-2004
Part of promotional package given to guests at community function 6 February 2004. See previous worksheetBlack clam case containing cast aluminium medallion commemorating 5 million tonnes of production at Portland. Medallion measures diameter 5cm x depth .5cmFront: Around edge - 5 million tonnes production August 2003 Centre - Logo, Portland Aluminium, partnering stronger communitites Back: Portland Aluminium plus logoportland aluminium smelter -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, 1863
Laid foundation stone of Portland Town Hall 1863Silver engraved trowel in velvet-lined case. Presented by the Municipal Council of Portland to William Learmonth esq. The chairman on the occasion of his laying of the foundation stone of the council chamber 21st Sept. 1863 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Commemorative Medallion of 551 L Harry Atkins, No makers mark, Mid 20th Century
This medallion has been awarded to 551 Pte L Harry Atkins who served with the AMF during WW1 with 'C' Company 22 Bn.This is the original Medallion awarded to Pte L Harry Atkins. The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion was awarded to personnel who served on Gallipoli.Round bronze medallion surmounted with King Edward Crown ANZAC printed round the bottom of the medallion, the reverse of the medallion has an impression of Australia and New Zealand and the Southern Cross.Inscribed on the back of the medallion L H Atkins.amf anzac commemorative medallion, ww1 551 pte l harry atkins -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Day 1918 Commemoratived Medal, 1918
These Medallions were made in 1918 to commemorate ANZAC Day. They were issued by the Education Department of Victoria to school children. The medal was also sold on behalf of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society. The medal was made in bronze, silvered bronze, silver and gold.This medal is an original.Round silver medallion. ?Silver Bronze. Red, white and blue ribbon.On the front of the medallion an engraved picture of a soldier, the words Honor to the AIF. One the back of the medallion ANZAC Dat 1918, Gallipoli, France, Palestine.anzac day 1918 commemorative medal, victorian education department -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Victoria Jubilee Commemorative Medallion, 1887
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse: Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (either side of portrait) (below 1887) Back: Obverse: Town of Portland W.T. Pile Esq. Mayor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - "Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Commemorative Medallion", 1953
Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes (base of portrait) Queen Elizabeth II (around edge) Back: Obverse: Coronation/2nd June 1953/Australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Wine Glass - Port of Portland 50 Years, c. 2002
Wine glass, Port of Portland 50 years 1952 - 2002, mauve text, blue and green curved lines.port of portland, 50 years celebration, celebration, 1952, 2002, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Scotch Glass, n.d
Clear glass, small scotch glass pictorial re-enactment First Fleet, coloured picture of sailing vessel on front. Gold rim.commemorative glass, first fleet, scotch glass, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Victoria Jubilee Commemorative Medallion, n.d
Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Victoria's Jubilee 1887 (either side of portrait) Below Portrait Back: Obverse: Town of Portland W.T. Pile Esq. Mayor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Medallion (Shire of Portland), 1953
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse - Queen Elizabeth II (round edge) Back: Obverse Coronation of Queen ElizabethII 2nd June 1953 (round edge) Shire of Portland (inside above) 1864 (below coat of arms -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Commemorative Medallion (Shire of Portland), 1953
Displayed at History HouseUnknownFront: Inverse - Amor (Base of Portrait) Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 2nd June 1953 (around edge) Back: Obverse - Presented by the Shire of Portalnd 1953 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Sandwich Plate - The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, c. 1934
From Wikipedia: The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race (also known as the London to Melbourne Air Race) took place in October 1934 as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. The race was devised by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Harold Gengoult Smith,[1] and the prize money of £15,000 was provided by Sir Macpherson Robertson, a wealthy Australian confectionery manufacturer, on the conditions that the race be named after his MacRobertson confectionery company, and that it was organised to be as safe as possible.[2] A further condition was that a gold medal be awarded to each pilot who completed the course within 16 daysClear glass sandwich plate, commemorating the Air Race from UK to Australia. Map of UK and Australia, aeroplanes, etched into glass.Front: VICTORIAN AND MELBOURNE CENTENARY 1934-1935 - etched from beneathuk australia air race, macrobertson air race, 1934, melbourne centenary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Glasses, Greensborough Secondary College glasses, 1990s
Presented to graduating students. A limited number of these glasses would have been presented. Pair of clear glass water glasses, with gold rim.Printed in blue with 'Greensborough Secondary College' and emblem of gum tree branch.greensborough secondary college, glasses, commemorative items -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stony Creek Trestle bridge, 1990, 1990
A trestle bridge in comparison to Eltham's Railway Trestle Bridge. Position on roll of film is immediately prior to unveiling of Walter Withers commemorative plaque in Walter Withers Reserve, Eltham. Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 1 stripFuji 100 Ntrestle bridge, stony creek -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Commemorative Envelope, Souvenir, 14 Feb 1975, 1975c
Issued in celebration of the official opening of the new Eltham Post Office on 14th February, 1975 by Mr. D.C. McKenzie, M.P.Envelopeeltham, post office -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
CD, 2011 Gallipoli and Villers-Bretonneux Services
CD 1 hour 51 minutescd, commemorative services -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool 150th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar, 1997, 1997
This calendar is a memento of the 150th anniversary of the settlement of Warrnambool. It has a range of photographs which depict buildings and streetscapes over that time.Gives a good coverage of history in Warrnambool from 1847 to 1997150th Anniversary Calendar. 20 pages with historic photos throughout, with detailed description of all. Black print, sepia photos warrnambool, warrnambool 150th anniversary, commemorative calendar, warrnambool photographs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card - Commemorative Stationery, Printeam, Ringwood Primary School 2997: cards and etching of 1921 school. 1989, 1989
Card printed for the centenary celebration of Ringwood Primary School 1889-1989. Original site in 1898 Ringwood Street. The school moved to Greenwood Avenue site in 1921.Four buff coloured cards and envelopes with etching in red ink of 1921 Ringwood School no. 2997.Graphic by Nerrelle Williamson