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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Mary Kent Hughes, "Matilda Waltzes on", 1954 First Edition
Hard cover with dust cover and plastic book cover. Hard cover - cardboard, orange colour buckram. Dust cover - paper, light orange background with red print on front and spine. Front and back illustration ered print in silhouette of women, plane and luggage. Plastic cover - clear plastic. 174 pages - cut, plain, off white paper illustrated - black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten names and owner's stamp.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink "Alison Lohmann/ Ballarat/ 1954 Donor's name - "Donated by Frank O'Connell" Front and back end papers - Owner's stamp - BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, military history, ww2, women -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham War Memorial Obelisk 1914-1918, cnr. Main Road and Bridge Street, c.1925
Located on what was referred to as Obelisk Corner, improvements have been been made since the unveiling in August 1919 with the provision of a stone retaining wall topped with a chain link and granite stone boundary, most likely in conjunction with improvements to the intersection into Main Road. Along with the use of the name Obelisk Corner, the Bridge Street bridge was also known as Obelisk Bridge. The Eltham Obelisk was originally located at the corner of Bridge and Main Roads in 1919. In 1943 (WW2) the local community commenced plans to establish the Eltham War Memorial, a living memorial to benefit the children as opposed to a one in stone as per the obelisk. The Eltham War Memorial Trust was established in 1945. In 1947 the Trust intended for the Obelisk to be relocated from Bridge Street and Main Road to the Garden of Remembrance which was planned as part of the Baby Health Centre which was to be the first of three buildings of the Eltham War Memorial to be built in 1951. In 1951 the Eltham RSL was invited to be represented on the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Around this time, with pending roadworks, the obelisk was relocated to the front garden of the Eltham RSL sub branch on Main Road for safe keeping. In 2007, a suggestion was proposed by Harry Gilham (President, EDHS) to John Cohen (ERSL) to claim a special site along with the historic Shillinglaw trees on the now vacant former Eltham Shire Office site adjacent to the Eltham War Memorial precinct for relocation of the obelisk. In 2010 following the financial collapse and sale of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch property and amalgamation with the Montmorency Eltham RSL sub-branch, the location of the obelisk was again in immediate jepoardy and in conjunction with Nillumbik Shire Council, the obelisk was relocated in front of the Eltham War Memorial buildings in preparation for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day 2012.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, eltham war memorial, bridge street, obelisk, obelisk corner -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham War Memorial 1914-1918. Cnr. Main Road and Bridge Street, 3 August 1919
Dated 1919, the Eltham Obelisk is decorated with wreaths, most likely for what was originally known as Armistice Day though now known as Remembrance Day, 11 November. The location of the Obelisk at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road became known as Obelisk Corner and the Bridge Street bridge was also referred to as Obelisk Bridge. The Eltham Obelisk was originally located at the corner of Bridge and Main Roads in 1919. In 1943 (WW2) the local community commenced plans to establish the Eltham War Memorial, a living memorial to benefit the children as opposed to a one in stone as per the obelisk. The Eltham War Memorial Trust was established in 1945. In 1947 the Trust intended for the Obelisk to be relocated from Bridge Street and Main Road to the Garden of Remembrance which was planned as part of the Baby Health Centre which was to be the first of three buildings of the Eltham War Memorial to be built in 1951. In 1951 the Eltham RSL was invited to be represented on the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Around this time, with pending roadworks, the obelisk was relocated to the front garden of the Eltham RSL sub branch on Main Road for safe keeping. In 2007, a suggestion was proposed by Harry Gilham (President, EDHS) to John Cohen (ERSL) to claim a special site along with the historic Shillinglaw trees on the now vacant former Eltham Shire Office site adjacent to the Eltham War Memorial precinct for relocation of the obelisk. In 2010 following the financial collapse and sale of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch property and amalgamation with the Montmorency Eltham RSL sub-branch, the location of the obelisk was again in immediate jepoardy and in conjunction with Nillumbik Shire Council, the obelisk was relocated in front of the Eltham War Memorial buildings in preparation for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day 2012.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, main road, bridge street, eltham war memorial, obelisk, obelisk corner, wreath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Newspaper article titled 'Radio in the New World' by R. K. Gerrand from the Melbourne, The Herald. Piece has been torn from the paper and the only date is Saturday, Dec. Sub-heading is: What developments can we expect in radio after the war? Items covered are: X-rays, Outback radio telephones, travel telephones, Portable trans-ceivers, Automatic weather reporting stations, Frequency modulations, Television, Electronic microscope, radio location, Battle of Britain, Battle of Australia, navigation and Pasteurisation,sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, the herald melbourne, r k gerrand, radio in the new world, f w clarke, electronic industries ltd, radio corporation, x-rays, outback radio telephones, travel telephones, portable trans-ceivers, automatic weather reporting statins, frequency modulations, television, electronic microscope, radio location, battle of britain, battle of australia, navigation, pasteurisation -
Deaf Children Australia
Folder, Reports 1964-1974, 1964, 1971, 1974
The Victorian School for Deaf Children continued an interest in the latest research and information on the education of deaf children. Various reports from the 1964 to 1974 relating to the education of deaf children. Black hardcover magazine binder containing 3 reports in plastic cover binders. 1. Powell report 1964 - Overseas tour by H.F.Powell, Superintendant Secretary. 2. Gorman/Murphy reports 1974 - Parts I & II - preliminary report to the Policy Investigation project sub-committee by Dr Pierre Gorman & Dr Kevin Murphy (Reading, England). 3. Cleary Report 1974, Lowe Report 1974 - PLC Canberra Visit 1974 - reports relaing to current education practices and discussions of the future role and location of VSDC Inside front cover "POWELL REPORT…1964/GORMAN / MURPHY REPORTS…1971/CLEARY REPORT…1974/LOWE REPORT…1974/P.L.C. CANBERRA VISIT…1974" deaf children australia, dca, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, deaf education, h.f.powell, dr. pierre gorman, dr kevin murphy, professor armin lowe -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bid to bring back city's tramway", 4/08/2014 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 4/8/2014 - with headline - "Bid to bring back city's tramway" and sub-heading "Potential to boost tourism". Item written by Melissa Cunningham, about the construction of a tourist based tramway in Ballarat following a suggestion by Residents following the announcement of a study in Bendigo. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Ron Edberg, Jeremy Johnson and Catherine King. Has a photo of a line up of BTM trams with Richard leaning from the first one. Refers to the study of 15 years ago. ballarat revival, sovereign hill, tourist trams, eureka -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 9, Peter Waugh, 12/06/2014 12:00:00 AM
Series of nine digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 6/2/2004 with the concrete being poured on 12/6/2014 by Peter Waugh. 6028.1 - setting up outside the depot. 6028.2 - Alan Snowball and Richard Gilbert at the ready. 6028.3 - loading one of the wheel barrows. 6028.4 - ditto 6028.5 - Roger Gosney and Alastair Reither discuss matters! 6028.6 - placing concrete. 6028.7 - ditto 6028.8 - Paul Mong and Richard Gilbert 6028.9 - Paul Mong spreading. Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: MINUTE BOOK
Black covered notebook with a blue and white label on the front with Golden Square Sub Branch R.S.L. Auxiliary, L. Chancellor, Hon Sec., written on the front. Contains the Minutes from 1946 to their final meeting in 1950. Photo and newspaper cutting pinned in the book. The photo has the president, Mrs O. Goddard and the Hon. Secretary and treasurer, Mrs J. W. Swatton. The newspaper cutting refers to the Auxiliary joining the Bendigo Auxiliary. Another newspaper cutting, dated 13/12/44 refers to Christmas parties.clubs, social, golden square r.s.l., r.s.l. bendigo collection - minute book golden square sub branch r.s.l. auxiliary, l chancellor, mrs o goddard, mrs j w swatton, joyce bull, mrs l j warner, mrs mcivor, e lute, m hollis, r ?, t deason, c rowe, j swatton, g com?er, e swatton, b perrin, h thompson, c jack, taraxville -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BOTTOMLEY, Pte. E.E, 1916-1918
John TorpeyReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderPte Eric E Bottomley wrote letters home from Egypt and France in the period 1916-1918. These letters were transcribed by John L Torpey in 2010, and a copy of the transcript given to the Society. Pte. E.E. Bottomley was later a member of the Kew RSL Sub-Branch. He lived at various times in Coley House, 177 Cotham Road (Kew) and 6 Holroyd Street (Kew). Peter Ryan donated the original letters to Kew RSL in 2009. The letters were addressed to family members who lived in Kew.world war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwiworld war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwi -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Trammies at South Melbourne Depot, "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One", early 1990's
Pamphlet - three fold A5 size, printed on green paper, titled "Conductor to Public Bulletin Number One" with a sub-title "produced to aid Commuters hungry for information, by Trammies from the South Melbourne Depot" Gives a part history of the W class Melbourne and why they fit Melbourne, notes on Melbourne's, gives a map of other Australian tramway systems, comparison with the San Francisco and Los Angeles. Has a note on the side of the rear page "Printed on Recycled scratch tickets". Printed early 1990's?trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, conductors, melbourne, public transport, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, G. F. A. Jones Solicitor, "Opinion", 7/10/1918 12:00:00 AM
Report or Legal Opinion dated 7/10/1918 from the Solicitor to the Hawthorn Tramways Trust HTT regarding questions put to him by the Board regarding actions of the Engineer Manager Mr. McCarty. Comprises 4 Foolscap sheets with a half quarto sheet pinned together on the letterhead of G. F. A. Jones Solicitor of 47 Queen St Melbourne. Reports of the re-use of sub-standard road materials (metal), instructions issued by the Engineer, relevant clauses of the specification, dispute resolution, any possibility of fraud or collusion.In pencil on the first sheet "Finance or Traffic Committee"trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, trackwork, construction, engineers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Brian Andrews, "By Birney to Golden Square", 1973
Book, 78 pages including card cover, printed on gloss paper, titled "By Birney to Golden Square", written by Brian Andrews, published by Southern Cross Traction, Kensington Park SA. Sub-titled "The last years of Bendigo's tramways", 1973. Features both black and white and colour photographs, including tickets, photos along each route, Charing Cross, depot, notes on the rolling stock with an aerial photograph of Bendigo with the tram routes marked in and a fold out detailed map of Bendigo and its track layout.trams, tramways, secv tramways, bendigo, maps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Road Construction Authority - RCA, "Report to the Minister by the Steering Committee on Options for St Georges Road, Northcote", Nov. 1984
Set of two comb bound, brown covers with a plan of the location on the cover, with a report for the reconstruction of St Georges Road, Merri Parade to Miller St, November 1984. First volume is titled "Report to the Minister by the Steering Committee on Options for St Georges Road, Northcote", looks at four different options with sub options. Has drawings for the various options. Second volume - "Steering Committee Recommendations" Prepared by the Road Construction Authority - RCA - Metropolitan Division. See Reg item 621 for the actual drawings.trams, tramways, st georges rd, thornbury, northcote, tramways, road works, construction -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - WWII Honour Roll, Rose and Crown Hotel, Port Melbourne, ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour, 1940s
Hung in the public bar of the Rose and Crown Hotel in Bay Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were carried out in aprrox 1986/7. It was then returned or donated to the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, but due to diminishing membership they soon donated it to the PMCC for safe keeping or display. It was kept in storage by the Council until 1994, when it was donated to PMH&PS by Council, just prior to its dissolution.Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown HotelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces - Port Melbourne Roll of Honour - Lest we forget - plus list of names, with those killed marked with an asterixsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, memorials, war - world war ii, e russell, t jacobs, f brill, r thompson, d fisher, l thompson, t mckenzie, a smith, c kerr, f gill, a nugent, f hart, l dobson, w davis, o v ward, a levier, w levier, d ferguson, b ferguson, h duggan, w smith, e miller, j hall, f bushell, s payne, g hall, j melia, f f cunningham, a g w beaumont, d mckenzie, b copeland, d j mcauley, j dunn, j j sullivan, r blacker, l r mcleavy, f dowling, business and traders - hotels -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Robert Neil BURT. He was born on 04/01/1926 in Colac, VIC. Robert Neil served in the Army (VX94063) enlisting on, 12/01/1944 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ 1 AUST BASE SUB AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 16/01/1947. Robert Neil BURT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Robert BURT.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Horse lines
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. Soldier thought to be J Bell of Wangaratta.Shows horse linesBlack and white photograph of soldier in horse lines.horse, 8th light horse -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 804 Main Road, Eltham
Letter Eltham District Historical Society to Major General David McLachlan, State President Returned Services League, 15 April 2010, re recent closure of Eltham Returned Services League Sub-Branch, expressing interest in future of memorial in front garden of property. Letter Major General David McLachlan, State President Returned Services League, to Eltham District Historical Society, 20 April 2010, acknowledging letter, matter will be looked into.main road, eltham, returned services league of australia, eltham war memorial -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Interstate Football Program, Renwick Pride, 1948
On 31 July 1948 a football match was played at the South Melbourne Cricket Ground between sides from Victoria and South Australia. The event was organized by the RSL Victorian Branch. The RSL Victorian Branch Football Association was originally formed in 1947 and was affiliated with the Victorian Football Union. The purpose of the Football Association was to provide organized football for Returned Servicemen. The were 14 teams and 650 players registered in the inaugural competition which was won by Williamstown Sub-Branch.The Program, Order of Weekend Events and Admit Ticket are originals from the weekend 30 July 1948 to 01 August 1948, the game was played on 31 July 1948.1 x Souvenir Program RSL Interstate Football - Victoria vs South Australia, 1 x Order of Weekend Events, 1 x Admit Bearer Entry Tag.Souvenir Program - RSL Interstate Football Victoria vs South Australia at South Melbourne Cricket Ground, 31 July 1948. Order of Program - Victorian Branch RSL 1948 South Australian Footballers' Visit to Victoria, forward by G W Holland, President 1948. Admit Bearer Entry Tag - RSS&AILA Victorian Branch, Victoria v Sth Aust, Football, Admit Bearer South Meld Ground 31 July 1948. Printed by Renwick Pride. rsl victorian branch, football, 1947, 1948, interstate football, victoria, south australia -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - McGeoch, Wilesmith, Attree, Grossman
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) was raised following World War One the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph mounted on card of four light horse officers: Lieutenant AH McGeoch 4 Troop A squadron (Wodonga), Lieutenant F. Attree, A Squadron, Lieutenant Wilesmith, 3 Troop A Squadron (Corryong) and seated Captain Grossman 2i/c C Squadron 8th Light Horse, c. 1938.wilesmith, attree, grossman, light horse, mcgeoch, wodonga, corryong, 8th -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Jack Bell was a Farrier/ Blacksmith in 8th Light Horse 1930s and WW2Shows Light Horsemen of late 1930sBlack and white photograph of mounted light horseman being Trooper Jack Bell, 8th Light Horse circa 19398th, light horse, bell -
Darebin Parklands Association
Bluestone weir, Rockbeare Park, February 1975, 1975
This bluestone weir is one of two in the same section of Darebin Creek and is a remanent from early farming days. A vineyard was established by Thomas Bear and produced award wining table wines in the 1860-70s. Orange trees were later grown on the slopes below Rockbeare Grove and mixed market gardening was established in this area as the land was progressively sub-divided and leased. The weirs were used to dam the creek and pumps used to pump water to the vineyards and orange grove.B&W photograph showing remains of bluestone weir across Darebin Creek This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WHEEL CHAIR MOBILITY AID, Webster Brothers, C.Post WW1
This mobility aid was housed under the old stage area of the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. When the renovations to the building began in late 2016 the Aid was removed and restored by the Bendigo District RSL Men in Sheds program and is now on display in the same building now called Bendigo Military Museum. The Soldiers Memorial was the HQ of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. It is not known the origin of the Aid but it was most likely used by disabled Bendigo RSL members post WW1.Three wheeled Mobility Aid. Front wheel is 41cm dia pneumatic, 32mm wide, rear wheel 68cm dia, width 52mm wide. The right wheel axle has a sprocket & chain assembly, the left is free wheeling, both have mud guards. Frame is tubular steel painted reddish colour, the seat and back rest are brown leather, seat sides are timber, there are two timber platforms in front, the top one is adjustable the bottom one is fixed. The chair is steered via a long metal handle fixed to the wheel frame. The right hand side has the sprocket and chain assembly and motion is controlled by turning the handle in a circular motion, only one speed.on the front wheel stem is a transfer. “Webster Brothers Cycle Manufacturers Mitchell Street Bendigo”mobility, aid, wheel chair, brsl, smirsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - MEMBERSHIP RECORDS, BENDIGO RSL, C.mid 1940's
Membership index Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch 1) This full tray of memberships date back to mid 1940's through to 1964 in alphabetical order. 2) This tray has membership dates back to 1944 to 1961/62. i.e. members deceased, moved on or become un financial members. There is no membership index pre these records. A new membership index type began after this one. The card shown in the photo's is Frederick Gardiner Davey DFC, refer Cat No 3536P for his collection.1) Membership Index tray, wood construction with slide out tray with metal pull out handle, the handle has a section for a card with details. The tray is full of membership cards, brownish in colour. Print is in black and the majority have typed entries in black. 2) Membership index tray, metal construction with metal slide out tray and pull out handle, the handle has a section for a card with details. The tray is approx 30/40% full of cards - same as item .1)1) On pull out tray handle in red pen "Financial from 1962 whose names have gone in folder ________ _________ _________ ________" 2) On pull out tray handle in red pen "Unfinancial (scribble)" then in blue "Not in Register".brsl, index, membership, smirsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo Benevolent Home, 14.10.1953
The certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. On the day the award was given Sir George Lansell acted on behalf of the President of the Benevolent Home Jtn Smalley. Another Life Govenorship was also give to Mr D.T. Langlands at the same time for the same work with the RSL. Refer Cat No 8029 for details re this award and other RSL work and fund raising. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his RSL Committee details and WW1 service history.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate edging, at the top “Bendigo Benevolent Home - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, all print in blue & black, signed and dated, a red seal is in the bottom RH corner.Main points: “We certify that Mr W.J. Turner was duly appointed Life Govenor of this Institution on 14th October 1953” “J. Smalley President” “H. Truscott Vice President” “ ................... Hon Treasurer” “ J.H. Perryman Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, StarPrinting Service Pty ltd, Soldiering On – Caramut and the Soldier Settler Movement, 2018
This book records the history of the post World War Two soldier settlement farms in the Caramut area. Number two in a series of books on Soldier Settlements in Western Victoria.This is a soft cover book of 315 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with black and white photographs and white printing on the front cover and black printing on the spine. The book includes printed material, black and white photographs, maps and plans. non-fiction This book records the history of the post World War Two soldier settlement farms in the Caramut area. Number two in a series of books on Soldier Settlements in Western Victoria.james affleck, peterborough, soldier settlement, caramut, history of warrnambool, soldier settlement, caramut -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - History of the Shire of Bright taking over Mt Beauty from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria
Mt Beauty township was built as a construction town by the SECV for their workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. In Oct. 1957 the Bright Shire agreed to take over the running of the town At the time it was thought that the section of 'North Mt Beauty ' would disappear. By 1961 and again in 1975, the Shire was still struggling with money for administration and maintenance of the town, including the 'sub-standard' homes in North Mt Beauty. The papers state the agreements made over the years from 1957 to 1975 in order to come to a new agreement.Correspondence between the SEC and the Bright Shire in 1975 confirms that the Shire was struggling to maintain the high standard with increased costs, set by the SEC during construction. "Mt Beauty provides less income to the Shire and offers a poor medium for the reception of grants and CRB assistance'. The papers state the agreements made over the years from 1957 to 1975 with negotiations for a new agreement. This still seems to be a problem in 2021 - a second rate town compared to Bright which makes more money and gets more facilities.A variety of foolscap size papers bound by a rusty fastener. Includes letters re Municipal Administration of Mt Beauty township since the A few pages are hand written.mt beauty township, bright shire, municipal administration of mt beauty, alex mccullough -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Wodonga section jumping
A feature of Agricultural Shows was military sports. Following World War One, the 8th (Indi) Light Horse was raised in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of section of four light horse jumping at Albury Show, 1938.Wodonga troop 8th Light Horseshow, military, sports, wodonga, martin, albury -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 20th LH trophy
Donated to the 8th/13th VMR Collection as part of a collection of regimental silver from the 20th Light Horse Regiment circa 1950. 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised following WWI as part of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade AMF. It had its HQ at Seymour and sub-units along the Goulburn Valley extending to Tocumwal in NSW. During WWII the regiment was motorised then served as infantry in Dutch New Guinea. It was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Is a representative example of a trophy from between the wars. The size, material and decoration show the relative affluence of the officers of a regiment from regional Victoria. The fact it carries no record of being awarded might indicate it dates from immediately prior to WWII when the regiment was mobilised and moved from its base area.Ornate silver cup with two handles intended for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse Regiment. There is no record of it being awarded."Field Firing Trophy / presented / by the Officers of the / 20th Australian Light Horse Regiment / Won by". Hallmarks on base and "8725 6PT"trophy, 20th light horse, cup -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941,the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded. The regimental association visited the 8/13th VMR Museum at Buna Barracks Albury on occasions. Well made plaque in fine condition commemorating a WWII Regiment.Stained wooden shield - shaped plaque with 8th Cavalry Regiment insignia and two engraved panels.Top panel " Presented to 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Museum Albury.". Lower Panel " From 8th Cavalry Regiment Victoria 1986."cavalry, 8th, world war two, wwii -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Cloak, c. 1880s
A cloak believed to have been worn by Captain George Ward Cole. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. A cream, green, brown and red striped cotton evening cloak with a brown silk velvet collar from the 1880s. The cloak features a double tiered velvet capelet with high standing collar that meets in the centre front, fastening with three hook and eye closures and finishing just below the shoulder line. At the centre front throat is an additional piece of lined cloak fabric which may have attached across the throat, purpose unknown. The lining of the throat and collar of the capelet appears to be a replacement with a darker red silk. The original red silk lining features through out the remainder of the garment. Inside the front left breast, the lining features two pockets; inside the right breast, the lining features a single pocket. The lining also features a waist tie to secure the cloak to the body. The cloak is approximately mid calf to ankle length. st ninians, george ward cole, brighton, 1880s