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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''CHILDREN OF JOY'' BY ELSIE COLE
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 136 page hardcover book of poems by Elsie Cole. (pseudonym of Mrs A.H.Angel). Pasted on the flyleaf is a pink newspaper cutting of a review by C.H.Souter, 18-8-1927, entitled 'The Nature-poetry of Elsie Cole'. Published by the Lothian Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. In 1928. Catalogue sticker '2020 COL' on spine. Dust jacket has 3 reviews on front.Elsie Colebooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, elsie cole, mrs.a.h.angel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE POETICAL WORKS OF CHARLES HENRY THOMAS, 1927
1927 dated book titled 'The Poetical Works of Charles Henry Thomas'. Bolton Bros Bendigo Printers. Fragile edge faded cover containing 26 pages of poems. Many pertaining to Bendigo with WW1 references. Image of author inside page and this second edition dedicated to Mr F G Wilkinson. Donald Walker signature 1928 written on first page beside ink stamped D A Walker.Charles Henry Thomaspoetry, post ww1 bendigo poetry, bendigo poets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: SOUTH WATTLE GULLY CO. N/L - SOUTH WATTLE GULLY CO. N.L RULES, 31/8/1936
Document. Manilla Folder. 26 Foolscap pages typed on one side. 24 pages Rules signed Chairman J Michelson 31. 8. 1936. Certificate under Evidence Act 1928 Signed J Michelson & Manager J Stanistreet. Schedule of Shareholders: H Keck, J Michelson, J Phillips, H Thomson, R Bentley, J Stanistreet. Plus shares In Trust for Shareholders.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, south wattle gully co. n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, south wattle gully co. n/l, gold mining, south wattle gully co. n/l rules -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Grand Staircase, Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic (attrib), c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author. The Grand Staircase of Tara Hall, circa 1957. The central hallway and stairs of Tara Hall, (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed this Studley Park Road mansion, of which the hallway was a significant feature, for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. Tara Hall, one of the great houses in Kew was demolished in 1959-60. Possibly Marc Strizic, photographer (1928-2012). Typed inscription on reverse: "The Grand Staircase of Tara Hall (Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne).byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Gable, 'Tara Hall', Studley Park Road, Marc Strizic, c.1960
'Lost Glories: a memorial to forgotten Australian buildings' was published by David Latta in 1986. It tells the story of a number of significant Australian buildings that had previously been demolished. A chapter in the book was devoted to Goathland, later known as Tara Hall. To supplement the text, he sourced photographs from a range of suppliers, chiefly the Royal Women's Hospital which had once owned Tara Hall, but had sold it in 1960. This is one of the photographs donated to KHS by the author.A detailed photograph of the main gable on the front of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). The façade included detailed terra cotta mouldings. The Kew Historical Society was gifted a remnant of this façade (ie. ‘East or West’) in 2013. The use of applied terra cotta decoration by the architect Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, is typical of his style of the period. Mark Strizic (1928-2012), photographer. byram, goathland, tara hall, lowan, studley park (kew), george ramsden, sir malcolm mceacharn, edward george kilburn (architect), studley park road (kew) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, GFC Hall of Fame: The Partington family, 2016_
Account of service to the Greensborough Football Club of four members of the Partington Family, Trevor, Alan, Gary and Jack, who are members of the GFC Hall Of Fame. The Partington family have been associated with GFC since 1928.5 p., black text stapledgreensborough football club, partington family -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kinglake National Park, Tangle Creek
Bushwalkers and hikers pose for a photograph in the heavily forested area of Kinglake National Park near the little known Tangle Creek, circa 1925. The Kinglake National Park was established on 11,300 acres in the Shire of Eltham in 1928.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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, kinglake national park, tangle creek, walking, hiking, bushwalk, ferns -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: OFF TO WAR
Arthur Swale was born in 1887 at Wedderburn and became a draper in Inglewood. He served in France following the Armistice from June 1918-July 1919. He married Marion Synott in 1928. Arthur died in 1963.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 22, 2003. Off to war: November, 1918, and Arthur Swales, driving, of Inglewood, and two soldier companions take to the road in the early days of automobiles. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE WAY WE WAR
Arthur Swale was born in 1887 at Wedderburn and became a draper in Inglewood. He served in France following the Armistice from June 1918-July 1919. He married Marion Synott in 1928. Arthur died in 1963.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, December 23, 2003. The way we war: captured German guns in France, picture by Arthur Swale in 1918. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Work on paper - Book, The Parlement of Pratlers
A second edition of John Eliot's work of 1593 produced by expatriate Australian Jack Lindsay , London 1928.fictionA second edition of John Eliot's work of 1593 produced by expatriate Australian Jack Lindsay , London 1928.jack lindsay, fanfrolico press, expatriates, -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photograph, Mid 2000s
Framed photograph of the history of H.M.A.S Australia 1928 - 1954. H.M.A.S Australia was one of three County Class Heavy Cruisers that served with the R.A.N during World War 2.The other 2 being H.M.A.S Canberra and H.M.S Shropshire. Canberra was sunk on the 9th August 1942 at the battle of Savo. H.M.A.S Australia had a length of 192.13M - a beam of 20.8M - a draught of 6.5M. She had a top speed 0f 31 knots (57 km/h) or 36 mph. The British Government donated H.M.S Shropshire to replace Australia. Australia's Battle Honours include Atlantic 1940-41 Pacific 1941-43.Coral Sea 1942- Savo Island 1942- Guadalcanal 1942 - New Guinea 1942-44 - Leyte Gulf 1945 Lingayan Gulf 1945. H.M.A.S Australia was commissioned on 24/04/1928 and paid off on the 31/08/1954. She was broken up in Britain in1956.See description. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map/poster, Victorian Government Printer, 22.4.1926
The Department of Crown Lands and Survey was originally established in 1857 as part of the Board of Land and Works. In 1964 it ceased to be controlled by the Board. The Department functioned for almost twenty more years before being combined with other Ministries to form the Department of Conservation, Forests and Land. It was responsible for the management of the State's Crown land and pastoral estates. This map was used by Don Mehlert after 1928. The VERMIN AND NOXIOUS WEEDS ACT 1928 was an Act to consolidate the Law relating relating to Vermin and Noxious Weeds. E. J. E. G. Pemberton who published this poster was Superintendent of Field Staff, Dept. of Lands and Survey. This map and posters are significant records of early settlement history in Murrangower, between Cabbage Tree and Orbost,A paper map of Murrangower showing settlement subdivisions. This is glued onto the back of four overlapping cloth poster of "Notices of Vermin Destruction". All print is black."DON MEHLERT" in black pen. Pike's block shaded in blue. School site marked in blue pencil. on poster "MURRANGOWAR" along side.map-murrangower poster-vermin-and-noxious-weeds murrangower-settlement -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - St. Mary’s Church, Caulfield
Church Chronicles Caulfield for St. Mary’s and St. Margaret’s dated 17/02/1957, June 1973 and August 1928. Chronicles mention vicars, doings and events at St. Margaret’s. A brief article dated 1858-1928 on the parish history and the enlarging of St. Margaret’s on the acquiring of Helenslea in Hood Crescent for the establishing of Shelford girls school. St. Mary’s and St. Margaret’s Chronicle for 17/02/1957 gives annual report detailing each church group expenditures. June 1973 chronicle includes a letter from the vicar and summaries of events held by the clubs and guilds in the church.cooper e.f. canon, st. mary’s, manses, bade m.m., george miss, crellin john, paynter j., rowe mr., ethel f.g., russell i., church groups, langley h.t., allen leura, hart mrs., slaney family, seymour road, bambra road, glen eira road, st. margaret’s church, ripley grove, cumberland joseph k., balaclava road, opticians, f.a. arden, hawthorn road, caulfield, estate agents, leete’s pharmacies, carlisle street, inkerman road, caulfield north, pharmacies -
Greensborough Historical Society
Administrative record - Compact disc, South Australia: births, deaths, marriages: [1842-1937]
South Australian births, deaths and marriages (B.D.M.) Each disc contains records for South Australia: Disc 1 South Australia births 1907-1928; Disc 2 South Australia marriages 1917-1937; Disc 3 South Australia deaths 1842-1915; Disc 4 South Australia pre-reg deaths ; Disc 5 South Australia: pre-reg marriages; Disc 6: South Australia marriages 1842-1914; Disc 7 South Australia marriages 1842-1916; Disc 8 South Australia births 1907-1928.A database of vital records (births, deaths, marriages) from South Australia.8 x compact discs in plastic casesContents listed on each CDgenealogy resources, family history, registers of births deaths marriages, south australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Noel Judkins, Notes on Stan Judkins, by Noel Judkins, 2016_
Stan Judkins was a Brownlow Medal winner playing for Richmond 1928-1936, whose first club was Greensborough.This article on Stan's career was written by his son, Noel Judkins for the Greensborough Football Club Hall of Fame 2016.5 p. typescript, and 4 p. reprint from Wikipediastan judkins, greensborough football club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education Victoria - Intermediate Technical Certificate, 1927, 09/05/1927
Frank Tate was the first Director of Education for Victoria, 1902-1928. During this time World War I occurred and he enlisted. Due to his support for the French during this time he was awarded "Chevalier of the Legion of Honor". Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Signature of Director of Education: Frank Tate Certificate made out to Ed M Roberts Certificate number: 4 "Credit" hand written after statement of pass Red school stamp - Ballarat School of Mines -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Radio, Gilfillan Radio Corp, c1928
The radio was advertised in the J.C.Williamson & Dame Nellie Melba Season of Grand Opera programme (Matinee Saturday June 23 1928) p.58. All electric model with speaker and all accessories. 69 pounds 10 shillings.Gilfillan Neutrodyne Electric Radio - Gilfillan Radio Corp. Made from timber (walnut), metal and plasticGilfillan Radio Corp U.S.A. Trademarkdame nellie melba, radio, gilfillan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Esplanade Tramline Construction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.,1900-10
Shows construction of the North tramline in The Esplanade. The tracks already laid to the right are in Mercer St. (Now The Esplanade South). The photo looks SE towards the city. On the left is Corio Bay and in the distance is the power station's chimney. 1928Yields information re the building of early Geelong infrastructure.Black and white print on paper.Plate 3-3 Spare, written in ink on the back of the photograph.tramline construction, geelong esplanade, geelong mesco power station -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jimmy Lee Ching - "Jimmy the Chinaman", 1900?
Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 104. Jimmy was said to be the last Chinese miner to live in the Linton area. He died in 1928 and is buried in the Linton cemetery. Photograph shows Jimmy selling vegetables in Linton, c.1900.Black and white photograph of a man wearing long jacket, trousers and cap, balancing sacks on a pole across his shoulders."Jimmy the Chinaman".jimmy lee ching, "jimmy the chinaman", chinese settlers, old lintonian collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Sarah Wright and family, 1928?
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. As Sarah is in her dressing gown and slippers these photos could refer to a note on an envelope left by Frank which says 'Mother taken on the first day up out of bed - at Lauls on 13th May 1928'. .1) black and white photograph of a man and a woman sitting on a wicker chair which is on a tessellated floor of the front porch of a brick building. The woman is wearing a dressing gown and slippers. The man is Frank Wright and the woman is Sarah Wright, his mother. .2) black and white photograph of a woman sitting on a wicker armchair with a pillow behind her back. The chair is on a tessellated floor on the front porch of a brick building. The woman is Sarah Wright. .3) black and white photograph of a man, two women and a child sitting on a wicker chair which is on a tessellated floor on the front porch of a brick building. The man is Frank Wright and the older woman is his mother Sarah Wright. The younger woman is his sister Laura and her son, Frank Ritchie is sitting on Frank's lap.On the left hand side of the porch are ornate columns and on the right hand side is a potted plant.frank wright, sarah wright, laura wright, tessilated floor, wicker chair, ornate column, child -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORSHIP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Worship: on Tuesday, October 25, 1862, the day after the opening of the Melbourne to Bendigo railway, the foundation stone of St Peter's Church of England was laid by the state governor, Sir Henry Barkly. The opening of the church was on Tuesday, May 26, 1863. The cost of the building was 1000 Pounds and the bells were brought from Glasgow; photo circa 1928. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - Alan Mathews and family, 1919
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Certificate of Marriage 1919, Church District North Melbourne, Methodist James edward Mathews and Jessie Maude (born 05.03.1898) Birthdays and names of 4 children listed on the back of the Marriage Certificate; Jack 30 Jan 1921; Mavis May 3 May 1923; Joan 3 August 1925; Alan 7 July 1928religion, domestic life, alan mathews, james mathews -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Title, 1/11/1913
Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol 3739 Fol 747798, fifty-five acres fronting Mitcham Road, Vermont being part Crown Portion 121 at Mitcham, Parish of Nunawading, County of Bourke in the name of William George Kirkpatrick and Alfred Matthew Kirkpatrick, 1 November 1913. Transfer to Wunderlich Ltd 31 July 1928; Australian Industry Development Corporation 19 October 1983 and leased to Monier Ltd.kirkpatrick, william george, alfred matthew, wunderlich limited, monier limited, australian industry development corporation, mitcham road, vermont, land sales -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - LABELS, KAWANA HOTEL
Kawana Hotel established 1928 south of Tokyo and was set up as a resort and still exists as such. used by BCOF for rest. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.2 sheets Parallelogram shape with image of building, resort. Green in colour. Hotel name, orange and blue in colour. Some writing in top corner in Japanese. Includes picture of golf clubs and tennis racket.At bottom "120 Kawana Hotel Japan"kawana hotel, bcof, souvenirs -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Chemist Prescription Book, Apothecary Hall Prescription Book M J Ryan Pharmaceutical Chemist Warrnambool, Early 20th century
This ledger contains the prescriptions given by a Warrnambool chemist from 1928 to 1931. The entries include information on the clients names, the dates and the contents of the prescriptions. Much of the content of the prescriptions is not intelligible to the lay person today. Unfortunately the name of the chemist is not known.This ledger is of interest because of the names included and these provide information for researchers.This is a ledger with a hard cover with cloth covering and leather binding. The inside covers have a red mottled pattern. The pages contain an alphabetical index at the front, printed red lines and black headings with hand written entries in black ink The leather spine and cover are damaged.warrnambool chemists, prescription book, warrnambool, m j ryan chemist -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Caulfield Central Presbyterian Church
One item about the history of this Church: 1/One and a bit typed notes about the history of this Church from 02/04/1928 to 1980. Its name changed to St Giles in 1946. Notes are undated and author unknown.caulfield central presbyterian church, halls, bambra road, neerim road, caulfield, churches, caulfield town hall, leckie a.d. rev, roberstson j.k. rev, hardie a rev, foundation stones, gullet t.s. mhr, kindergartens, st giles, swan a. rev., yarnall f. rev., constable w rev., gibson c rev., hoad f rev. , moderator of the presbyterian church of victoria, schools, waverley school, manning mrs, cooper mrs, st giles presbyterian pre-school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB By-Laws, 1922
Set of 54 Printed documents - MMTB By-Law No. 6 - detailing Tolls, Fares and Charges and associated amendments - date given is that date shown as the application of the Common seal or approved by the Governor in Council. Printed on various sized sheets. Original documents or generally extracts from the Government Gazette. .1 - 16 page foolscap document - side stapled - 30-4-1926 - front page scanned. .2 - 1 page foolscap - 1-9-1926 - scanned .3 - small sheet - 13-10-1926 .4 - 9-12-1926 .5 - 11-1-1927 .6 - 25-1-1927 .7 - 4-5-1927 .8 - 27-7-1927 .9 - 21-9-1927 .10 - 2-2-1928 .11 - 17-4-1928 .12 - 1-5-1928 .13 - 6-6-1928 .14 - 4-7-1928 .15 - 12-2-1929 .16 - 8-4-1929 .17 - 11-6-1929 .18 - 3-7-1929 - includes tourist trips by Motor Omnibuses and the various route details. .19 - not allocated .20 - 12-8-1929 .21 - 7-10-1929 .22 - 11-12-1929 .23 - 28-4-1930 .24 - 24-6-1930 .25 - 27-8-1930 .26 - 8-10-1930 .27 - 5-11-1930 .28 - 12-11-1930 .29 - 1-9-1931 .30 - 1-12-1931 .31 - 15-12-1931 .32 - 1-3-1933 .33 - 15-8-1934 .34 - 22-7-1935 .35 - 9-9-1935 .36 - 24-12-1935 .37 - 7-4-1936 .38 - 13-5-1936 .39 - 19-5-1936 .40 - 9-6-1936 .41 - 19-10-1936 .42 - 21-10-1936 .43 - 2-12-1936 .44 - 12-1-1937 .45 - 8-2-1937 .46 - 26-7-1936 .47 - 29-9-1937 .48 - 7-11-1938 .49 - 23-11-1938 .50 - 22-12-1938 .51 - 18-4-1939 .52 - 14-8-1939 .53 - 13-11-1939 .54 - 9-12-1940 .55 - 7-1-1941 Second copy of the original document By-Law 6 - added 20/7/2019 - from the collection of Robert Green, see htd3096doc.pdf and in good condition.trams, tramways, mmtb, by laws, appeals, fares, tourist trips, tourist bus -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Lord Lytton, The Caxtons: A Family Picture
The Caxtons: A Family Picture is an 1849 Victorian novel that was popular in its time. The book was first serialised anonymously in Blackwood's Magazine from April 1848 to October 1849 and first published as a novel in 1849. Victorian novels were characterised by depictions of everyday people, hard lives and moral lessons. They were meant for more than just entertainment. Victorians were interested in the hero as well as folk art. Victorian novels often focused on these themes.A small red self patterned Collins Illustrated Pocket Classics novel The Caxtons: A Family Picture. It is very badly damaged with the spine coming away from the pages, loose pages and tears. Pages 3,4 and 5 are missing. The frontispiece opposite the title page is a black and white illustration of three well dressed men of the period standing talking in a sitting room. A few black and white illustrations are throughout the book. At the back are four pages of Collins' Illustrated Pocket Classics for further reading. Pp 632.fictionThe Caxtons: A Family Picture is an 1849 Victorian novel that was popular in its time. The book was first serialised anonymously in Blackwood's Magazine from April 1848 to October 1849 and first published as a novel in 1849. Victorian novels were characterised by depictions of everyday people, hard lives and moral lessons. They were meant for more than just entertainment. Victorians were interested in the hero as well as folk art. Victorian novels often focused on these themes.family life fiction, religious fiction, morals fiction -
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Biographical, Sir [Henry] Cecil Colville
Sir Cecil Colville was awarded a knighthood in 1962. He was previously known as Dr H.C. Colville and was a member of the School Council from approximately 1924-1938. His daughters Peg [Elaine Margaret] Colville and Anne Colville attended CGGS while the school was located at St Mark's Church and at the current day location of Torrington Street, Canterbury from 1928. Peg Colville enrolled in 1922 and her sister Anne enrolled in 1925. The family home "Arden" at 1045 Burke Road East Hawthorn [on the corner of Rathmines Road and Burke Road] was demolished in 2016 which included a garden designed by Edna Walling in 1928. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Harry Gilham, Grave of Bertram Barney Wainer, Eltham Cemetery, Victoria, 1 Aug 2007
Bertram Barney Wainer born: -Dcotland 30th December 1928 died: - Victoria 16th January 1987 Doctor, Soldier & Social Reformer sadly missed & deeply loved husband of Jo - father of Dirk, Rory, Felice, Sean & Zoe -eltham cemetery, gravestones, memorials, bertram barney wainer