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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, Walking tour of Camp 1 with Jenny Dumble who conducted an archaelogical survey thereof, 1990
Walking tour of camp 1 with Jenny Dumble who had just completed an archaeological survey of the camp remains. Members of T & D Historical Society accompanied.audio tape 90 minutesCamp 1 Jenny Dumblejenny dumble, archaeological survey, camp remains -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Cigarette Case
Cigerette case given by Dame Nellie Melba to John Charles Hughes. Mr Hughes was responsibile for maintaining and tuning her piano while on tour in the USA and AustraliaJohn Charles Hughes was born in 1882 of Scotish- Irish ancestry . He was a graduate of the New England Conservatory od Boston where he studied classical music and piano. In 1926 John Charles Hughes' wife died of cancer leaving a daughter Dorothy (who is the wife of the donor). He was unable to continue his work after the death of his wife and after a bout of alcoholism disappeared and was never seen again. Silver cigarette case with textured horizontal lines on outside surface and engraved monogram in centre. Hinged lid and clasp at one end. Interior has flat metal bar attached at one end to keep cigarettes in place, and 'From Nellie Melba 1913-1914' engraved across surface underneath bar.(Engraved) From Nellie Melba 1913 - 1914 dame nellie melba, cigarette case, john charles hughes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bonds Road, Lower Plenty, Autumn Excursion to Lower Plenty area, 18 April 1998, 18/04/1998
Eltham Heritage Study Tour; Russell Yeoman and society members on Bonds Road opposite Rosehill 1856(?) property. Includes people from the Friends of the Lower Plenty.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsKodak Gold 200-6activities, anne paul, blanche shallard, bonds road, lower plenty, opal smith, rosehill, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Plaque
Plaque was presented by the Australian Children's Choir, New Zealand Tour April 2001 to the Nunawading Arts Council and Mr Hodges, president per invitation to a return concertGold metal square set on solid wood frame. Black writing. Invitation to presentation concert to Mr and Mrs Hodges.Plaque of Appreciation presented by The Australian Children's Choircivic mementoes, plaques -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Ruth McLean, "Voices and Stories" From Many Lands: A century of change in Boroondara, 2001
Stories of the backgrounds of a cross-section of City of Boroondara residents focusing on how they came to live in Australia and in the City of Boroondara in particular. Many were based on oral histories. Foreword by Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav NossalCompilation of stories since Federation. Includes Black and white photographs and information about the contributorsnon-fictionStories of the backgrounds of a cross-section of City of Boroondara residents focusing on how they came to live in Australia and in the City of Boroondara in particular. Many were based on oral histories. Foreword by Professor Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossalimmigrants, oral history, boroondara -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell & Grampians Tourist Council, Stawell & Grampians Visitor Guide & Directory 1989, 1989
Blue cover Title above photo of colour photo of the Grampains, writing on photo in bottom left. White sticker with blue print bottom right. Rear cover contains a centered photo of a rocky outcrop and trees.Yellow Semi-cursive script. "Touring Guide." white Print "Grampians National Park" Bottom left of photo In Yellow script "Your Guide To" guide to underlined. Bottom right on white sticker in blue Print "OFFICE COPY"stawell tourism -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - Commerative Plate / Pope Plate, 1986
Papal visit to Australia in 1986Round, heavy metal plate, with 3cm raised rim, a gold Papal coat of arms is in the centre. 'On the Occasion of the Papal Tour of Australia by His Holiness' inscribed around the outside edge. 'John Paul 11, 1986' is inscribed above and below the coat of arms. Inscribed on the bottom are 6 symbols, and the number 090 is under those symbolspapal visit, souveniers, pope john paul 11 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Royal Tour, The Royal Tour of Australia in Pictures, early 1950s
This book was produced after the Royal tour of Australia and New Zealand 1954 . Many people went to see the Queen as there was a lot of interest in the occasion. This was the first time a reigning monarch had toured Australia and Queen Elizabeth being a new young Queen was very popular and attracted very large crowds where ever she went. Mt Beauty residents including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla Railway Station to see the Queen on the Royal Train. Historical: At the time there was a lot of interest in Royalty. Provenance: Clare Roper, a local lady from Tawonga visited the Queen at Buckingham palace as a representative of CWA and therefore was particularly interested in the Queen's visit. KVHS has the dress that Clare wore, in their collection. Local residents recall travelling in 1954 to Benalla Railway Station to see the Queen on the Royal Train.This book has a blue hard cover with its original shiny paper cover over it. This paper cover is the Australian flag with white writing of the title, some of the stars and the red part in the top left corner. The back of the paper cover is blue with the Southern Cross. On the inside of the hard cover is a full size picture of the Queen meeting a group of early Australians & settlers with a group of soldiers in line saluting and a ship in the background. This picture is repeated on the cover at the back .On cover page in blue ink 'Clare Roper' At back attached with sticky tape to last page - a note: Vanour(?) Books / Mrs C. Roper & Mrs G. Richardson clare roper. queen. royal visit., 1952-1953. cwa. tawonga., queen elizabeth -
National Wool Museum
Container - Glass Plate Box, Criterion Plates Papers Films Ltd, 1900 - 1940
This item is part of a collection of six black and white glass lantern slides previously housed in this box. The slides and this box are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Brown paper box with printed black text on a label adhered to top. Paper with hand written text is also stuck to top.top: [handwritten] DIAGRAMS OF WOOL / FOLLICLES + FIBRES. / CHART OF MERINO / FLEECE / + Micrographsnew south wales graziers association, travel, agriculture, j w allen, photography, glass lantern slide, sheep, breeding -
National Wool Museum
Container - Glass Plate Box, Kodak Limited, 1900 - 1940
This item is part of a collection of four black and white glass lantern slides previously housed in this box. The slides and this box are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Brown paper box with printed black and red text on top, and handwritten text on top. Labels with printed text are also on the sides and bottom on the box.Top: [handwritten] NICHOLS / LAMB [printed] OPEN IN PHOTOGRAPHIC DARKROOM / Kodak / PLATES / TROPICALLY HARDENED / MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN BY KODAK LIMITED LONDON / TRADE MARK PROTECTED THROUGHOUT THE WORLDnew south wales graziers association, travel, agriculture, j w allen, photography, glass lantern slide, sheep, breeding -
National Wool Museum
Container - Glass Plate Box, Ilford Ltd, 1900 - 1940
This item is part of a collection of seven black and white glass lantern slides previously housed in this box. The slides and this box are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Brown paper box with printed blue and black text on top. Stamped text is also shown on the side of the box.top: [printed] ILFORD / SPECIAL LANTERN PLATES / CONTRASTYnew south wales graziers association, travel, agriculture, j w allen, photography, glass lantern slide, sheep, breeding -
National Wool Museum
Container - Glass Plate Box, Criterion Plates Papers Films Ltd, 1900 - 1940
This item is part of a collection of six black and white glass lantern slides previously housed in this box. The slides and this box are part of a greater collection of around forty three black and white glass lantern slides, along with other photographs and photo albums related to this collection. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9. The slides were possibly used as supporting material in presentations made by J W Allen when on tour.Brown paper box with printed black text on a label adhered to top. Paper with hand written text is also stuck to top.top: [handwritten] GRAPHS OF / WOOL FIBRE THICKNESSnew south wales graziers association, travel, agriculture, j w allen, photography, glass lantern slide, sheep, breeding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FATHER SYDNEY MACEWAN - TENOR, 16 Aug, 1956
The Australian Broadcasting Commission has pleasure in presenting Father Sydney MacEwan (Tenor). Victorian Country Tour 8.15pm. Associate Artist: John Douglas Todd, Pianist. Albury, Regent Theatre, Wed., 25th July. Ballarat, Regent Theatre, Thurs., 2nd Aug. Bendigo, Princess Theatre, Thurs., 16th Aug. Programme One Shilling. Listing of records by Father Sydney MacEwan imported in from England and 2 Australian made records available in local music stores. Father Sydney MacEwan is on his third visit to Australia. The first in 1936 and second in 1948, when he was invited to attend the Centenary of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Melbourne. It was not long after the first trip to Australia, and tours of Canada, the USA and Europe that Sydney MacEwan decided to become a priest, and renounced tempting radio and concert contracts. During the war he was an officiating Chaplin to the RAF Father MacEwan's normal duties as a parish priest . . . John Douglas Todd Tasmanian born in Tasmaniabut lived most of his life in Sydney. As associate artist with father MacEwan, John Douglas Todd, Sydney pianist, is making his sixth tour for the ABC and his second tour with Father MacEwan. He previously toured for the ABC with violinist Jeanne Gautier and singers William Warfield, Lord Lurgan and John Dudley. . . Programme Notes. Australian Broadcasting Commission R J Boyer, E R Dawes, Sir John Medley, The Hon. Dame Enid Lyons, P W Nette, P Vanthoff, C W Anderson, Charles Moses, Conrad Charlton, Dorrie O'Neil. Alceo Galliera conducting the Victoria Symphony Orchestra, Soloist Mervyn Simpson, Trumpet. Coming concert dates Bendigo & Albury. Peter Dawson, Baritone with the Victorian Symphony Orchestra Concert Date. Advertisements for Georges of Collins St., Berlei, Wynvale Wines. Includes photographs of Father Sydney MacEwan & John Douglas Todd. 8 pages plus cover.program, theatre, father sydney macewan, the australian broadcasting commission pesenting father sydney macewan (tenor). victorian country tour associate artist: john douglas todd, pianist. bendigo, princess theatre, thurs., 16th aug. programme one shilling. records by father sydney macewan imported and 2 australian made records available music stores. 3rd visit to australia. 1st in 1936 & 2nd in 1948, centenary of the roman catholic diocese in melbourne. 1st trip to australia, and tours of canada, the usa and europe that sydney macewan decided to become a priest. during the war he was an officiating chaplin to the raf. john douglas todd tasmanian born lived life in sydney. associate artist with father macewan, john douglas todd, sydney pianist, 6th tour for the abc and 2nd tour with father macewan. he toured for the abc with violinist jeanne gautier and william warfield, lord lurgan and john dudley. programme notes. r j boyer, e r dawes, sir john medley, the hon. dame enid lyons, p w nette, p vanthoff, c w anderson, charles moses, conrad charlton, dorrie o'neil. alceo galliera conducting the victoria symphony orchestra, soloist mervyn simpson, trumpet.. peter dawson, baritone with the victorian symphony orchestra georges of collins st., berlei, wynvale wines. photographs of father sydney macewan & john douglas todd. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Mt Beauty and Surrounds, March 1960
Photos of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and townships as they were in March 1960Pictorial record of the Hydro Electric Scheme in the 1960's when it was operated by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV). With the privatisation of the SECV in the 1990's the scheme passed to Southern Hydro and was then acquired by ALG Energy in 2005.4 black and white photographs of the Kiewa Valley area taken on a tour of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in March 1960 1. Mt Beauty township taken from the Mt Beauty Chalet 2. Mt Bogong, taken from Tawonga Gap 3. McKay portal pipeline 4. Bogong townshipmt beauty, kiewa hydro electric scheme, bogong, secv -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1994
An Head 'Radical Tour' composite tennis racquet, featuring: oversized head; split shaft; Head 'Synthetic Gut' net strings; and, calfskin handle grip. Autograph by U.S. tennis player, Andre Agassi on left shaft on reverse. Materials: Composite Materials, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Ink, Painttennis -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate of appreciation, 24 NOV 1971
Bi fold sleeve with a photo of general Abrams and a certificate of appreciation. Certificate reads: Awarded to second LT Terry Walsh for outstanding performance while serving as an amenities officer, Australian force Vietnam, for concert parties that toured the command entertaining personnel of the Australian and US military assistance forces serving in the republic of Vietnam. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Royal Tour 1977", May. 1977
Timetable - 11 pages stapled within a manila coloured folder, titled "Royal Tour 1977", detailing the "Traffic Officers Special Working Arrangements", for resumption of services following the Royal Progress and the actions they need to take. Signed by N. C Elliot. Gives a list of extra trams, for various city streets and routes.trams, tramways, royal visit, timetables, special workings, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Anita Bagley, BTM - Bendigo - Bylands Tour - 6/12/1998, Dec. 1998
Paper ticket printed onto light yellow paper with decorative border for the Ballarat Tramway Museum social group tour to Bendigo and Bylands tramway museums on 6/12/1998. Has a sketch of No. 11, side on elevation. Gives date, fare, departure time. Has been punched or cancelled by the trolley pole.trams, tramways, ticket, ballarat, bylands, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO PERFORMANCE OF ''THE PEKING OPERA TROUPE OF CHINA''
Bendigo Performance of ''The Peking Opera Troupe of China'' in ''The Three Beatings of Tao Sanchun'' involving acting, acrobatics, music, martial arts, pantomime and dance. - two-paged Media Release (x2). With envelope containing three bromides (publicity material) and sheet with Victorian Tour performances. Held at J B Osborne Theatre. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1954 ROYAL TOUR - VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PASS
Small folding pass, on cover in red the letters V. R. Royal Tour 1954. Inside: Victorian Railways No 1209. Authority to be on Railway Premises (not available for travel). Date of issue: 25th February 1954 Name: L.B. Hogan Occupation: Examining Officer Period of Availability: 25/02-10/03/54event, official, royal tour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SELF GUIDED TOUR HISTORIC GRAVES WHITE HILLS CEMETERY DOCUMENT
Lemon coloured trifold document : Tour of Historic Graves at White Hills Cemetery. Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries. Map of White Hills Cemetery (1854 - 1993 ) showing marked grave sites with descriptions. E.g. Charles Merri Bux - 'Black Charlie' Indian hawker of Bendigo. History of White Cemetery on back page.Friends of Bendigo Cemeteriesbendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'HE HIRED A TRAM'
Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown), 'He Hired a Tram'. Mr Philip H. Goldman from Santa Barbara California, USA, toured Bendigo in the company of Supervisor Mr H. W. Watkins, and President of the Australian Electric Traction Association, Mr H. Prentice. A Birney 'Safety Car' was used.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: LETTER, 25 June 1998
Document. Letter to Helen Bruinier (Secretary FOBC) from Bruce Macumber, Bendigo Cemeteries Trust. Letter dated 25 June 1998. Two Pages. Letter demanding that tour brochures related by the FOBC be withdrawn immediately because of errors and misleading advice, and the brochures have not been approved by the Bendigo Cemeteries Trust.document, memo, letter to secretary of fobc -
Williamstown High School
Tons of money Tusmore program 1948
The item details the Williamstown High School Dramatic Group's 1948 performance of Tons of Money. The play toured South Australia, performing at Tusmore. (see 17.1 for main program). Printed black and white folded pamphlet on paper. 4 p. 2nd copy mounted on board in Historical Display Box 11.7 (2 items - program & stage shot). -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, English Cricketers outside of Craig's Royal Hotel, Ballarat 1929
The English cricketers played a trial match against the Ballarat Cricket Association on the 9th - 11th February in Ballarat. Included in the touring party were Harold Larwood and Douglas Jardine.craig's royal hotel, english cricket team, ashes 1928-29, building, vehicle, persons -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Booklet, J. W. H Publications, 7 Routes. Sightseeing in and around Bendigo, c 1950
A publication promoting visitation and automobile touring around Bendigo and surrounding districts. Suggests seven routes and contains extensive advertising for accommodation, businesses and services within Bendigo and Castlemaine.Thirty two page tourist fold out booklet containing maps and directions for half day and day routes in the district. Booklet also contains advertising promoting Bendigo and District businesses. city of greater bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo tourism, making a nation exhibition -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Programme, Primary School No. 1270 Buninyong Centenary Celebrations 1873 - 1973, 1973
Printed programme of events celebrating the school centenary including a Debutante Ball, Procession, School Roll Call, School Dinner, Concert, Church Service, Luncheon and Bus Tour. White single folded card with photograph of Buninyong Primary School, No. 1270 and the programme of activities from 31 August to 2 September, 1973buninyong state school, buninyong primary school, education, community, celebrations -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/11/1991 12:00:00 AM
Also a black and white photograph of Craig Elliot riding in the Tour from Adelaide to Toowomba leaving Lakes Entrance number 04033.1 size 25 x 17 cmBlack and white photograph of seven amputee cyclists riding from Adelaide to Toowomba tenth anniversary of Amputee Sport in Australia raising funds for Paralympics in Barcelona, Joseph Lachman Czech, Pat Garland Steven Smith Craig Elliot Aust, Francisco Trujilla Spanish Alain Renoux, Reno Mistral French taken on their stop in Lakes Entrance Victoriacaravan parks, charities, sports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: PHOTOGAPHS OF PAUL MERCURIO (AND PARTNER)
a. And b. Identical B&W photgraphs of Paul Mercurio and partner (different sizes) Both with typewritten annotation ''Paul Mercurio who will be touring Victoria with his own dance company is pictured with partner Jan Pinkerton. The Australian Choreographic Ensemble have already played a successful season in Sydney and will dance in Melbourne prior to the Victorian tour''. Picture of Mercurio (standing) holding a downwards facing partner in front of rock backdrop.c.: photo of ''the lively young and exuberant dance company formed by Strictly Ballroom star Paul Mercurio limber up before a rehearsal. Annotation - ''the company are preparing to dance their way around Victoria from March 15''. Photo is of eight performers in vibrant dance poses (mostly aerial). Two advertising brochures. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Alma, Will
This file contains seven items. Transcripts of paragraphs from various issues of THE LINKING RING from January 1928 to November 1977 concerning Will Alma. Transcripts of various articles in publications concerning Will Alma’s performances and tours in Victoria, Tasmania and Adelaide from 1932 to 1975. Transcripts of various articles about Will Alma published in THE HERALD, THE SUN and THE SPHINX from 1939 to 1977. Transcript of letter by Will Alma in MAGIC MAKERS, date unknown, about his tour of Korea and Japan in 1956, and of an article by Peter Strasser in MAGIC MAKERS, date unknown, concerning the tour. Transcripts of paragraphs in various issues of ABRACADABRA from 1956 to 1969 concerning Will Alma. Transcripts of extracts from various issues of MAGIC MAKERS from 1946 to 1970 concerning Will Alma. List of references to issues of ABRACADABRA from 1972 to 1974 which include parts of Will Alma’s AUSTRALIAN MAGIC REVIEW.alma will, magicians, entertainers, the linking ring, magic makers, entertainment, abracadabra