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Rutherglen Historical Society
Scotland Box, 1910
In 1910, a Union Jack flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag previously sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. It was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made this box to house the flag.Wooden box with brass plaque on lid.On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia by their School Mates in Rutherglen Scotland. June 1910"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school -
Port of Echuca
Colour Photograph, 1977
P. S. PEVENSEY: Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins. Tonnage:130 tons Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W. References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157 The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca. The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.Colour photograph of the P. S. Pevensey, moored at the Port of Echuca wharf . Photograph taken looking north along the river, from the river bank.On the front:PEVENSEY on the wheelhouse of the boat. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodak: Print made by Kodak: Dec.77-Mriverboats, p.s.pevensey, echuca, port of, paddle steamers, echuca wharf -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- c1920's. Excavation for new water main
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Digging trench for water main along Maroondah Highway." -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Photograph album, Allan Charles Quinn, Ports of call with M/S 'Mongabarra' on African trip 16th June - Dec 1950 ( Voyage starts and ends in Sweden), 1950
The item tells the story of Allan Quinn's voyage to Africa on a round trip departing returning to Gothenburg aboard the Merchant Ship Mongabarra.. The album preserves a 1950s perspective of a Merchant Seaman and his experience of the respective Ports at that time. The Collection is especially useful when viewed along with contemporary Quinn family correspondence.Album with metal spiral spine and beige fabric cover with gouache printed colour design featuring Gothenburg landmarks. Photograph album contains 25 pages of b/w photos . In Aqua coloured ink on the inside front cover is a handwritten itinerary / index of the 25 ports visited on the voyage on adhered sheet of paper. Inscription: Title (see above)/ follows with Header line: " Port Country Arrived Departed / 1. Gothenberg.../ 16. Bel Congo.../25. Gothenburg / Signed off in Gothenburg 12 December 1950" album, photos, mongabarra, 1950, ms mongbarra, gothenburg, sweden, seafaring life -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Notes and Manuscripts, Anderson, Hugh, Research Notes and Corrections for Ringwood book "Place of Many Eagles" c1980's, c. 1980s
These are research notes with corrections for the book 'Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles' by Hugh Anderson written for the City Council as a bicentennial project..Research notes with corrections for the book 'Ringwood - Place of Many Eagles' by Hugh Anderson written for the City Council as a bicentennial project.; 1. Vol 1 - Corrected Manuscript; 2. Vol 2 Maps; 3. Vol 3; 4. Vol 4 Doctors and Hospitals; 5. Vol 5 Wildflowers and Orchids; 6. Vol6 Mining +Additional Keywords: Anderson, Hugh -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Borough of Ringwood- Municipal Baths. Swimming Certificate c1950's
Swimming Certificate for the Borough of Ringwood Municipal Baths. Proficient in swimming in 66 yards, 200 yards, and 400 yards and 1 mile and Life Saving Tests. Two good B&W pictures of Town Hall and pool.Sample swimming certificate, cardboard, with two B&W pictures on it. At the top is a picture of the old Ringwood Town Hall, and at the bottom a picture of the Ringwood outdoor swimming pool and building. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Vega Press Pty Ltd, Peter McArthur For Ringwood - Report / Election brochure 1970's, Not known
Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pictures include Peter Falconer M.H.R. Casey, Gracia Baylor, Sir Billy Snedden and Dick Hamer. A Liberal Party brochure.Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pamphlet bifold with black and blue printing. Pictures and text on all 4 pages. +Additional Keywords: Falconer, Peter / Baylor, Gracia / Snedden, Billy / Hamer, Dick -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Crochet Work, Tray Cloth, Mat and Cuff off-cut all with crochet edging. Belonged to the Maggs Family Ringwood. Examples of crocheting and Hardanger work.c1940's, c. 1940s
Belonged to the Maggs Family. Examples of crocheting and Hardanger work.Three pieces of work with crochet edging:; 1. Tray Cloth with cotton diamond pattern edging.; 2. Mat with fan and shell cotton edging and Handanger drawn thread work.; 3. Diamond edging on cuff cut off a sleeve. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ladies Bloomers, Cream silk bloomers with buttoned waistband and pink machined embroidered flowers around legs. C1940's, c. 1940s
UnknownCream silk bloomers with buttoned waistband and pink machined embroidered flowers around legs. Pairs of eyelets for inserting ribbon (missing). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Swimming Pool (Baths). Brochure c1940's, c. 1940s
The Ringwood Baths were constructed in 1934 in Ringwood Street and donated by Captain E.T. Miles. Brochure sets out reasons for supporting the pool - free swimming tuition, hot and cold showers, and inclusion in championship carnivals put on by the swimming club.Borough of Ringwood - Ringwood Swimming Pool. Brochure with picture of swimming pool on front. Cream coloured bi-fold with black printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, E.T., Capt.Brochure shows information of Ringwood Municipal Baths- Opening hours, admission charges, history, etc. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, Ringwood East House letter and photos taken from end of Coolooli Court. Exact position unknown. C1930's, c.1930s
Typed letter with the photos gives some of the history of the house although the exact position is unknown. The photos were taken at the end of Coolooli Court. The house was later moved further down the hill with a long driveway from Cleland Street, Ringwood East.5 black and white photos of timber home set in large garden in Ringwood East; Covering letter from photographer -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Nightgown, White cotton christening gown with lace edging at sleeves and wrists. C early 1900's, c. early 1900s
Unknown - possibly Maggs familyWhite cotton christening gown with lace edging at sleeves and wrists. Inserted V with lace and lace band at front. Opening at neck back tied with tapes. Pin tucks under neck lace. Machine sewn. +Additional Keywords: Maggs Family -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Art Society; Aldred's Junction Store; Artists 1953-1970's
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and White, G. E. Hains, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) 2nd Row: Alice Astee, Joan Miles, ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and White, W. H. Whiter, Winnington Grammar School, Ringwood, Class Photo, c1930's
B&W Class photo in front of Winngton Grammar School, 35 Ringwood St, Ringwood.On separate handwritten note: (Left to Right) Top Row: ? , ? , ? , Joan Miles, Pat Austin, ? , ? , ? , Alice Astee Centre: ? , ? , ? , Edith Blood (Gluth) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, North Ringwood Tennis Club ladies, mid 1960's
North Ringwood Tennis Club, Warrandyte Rd North Ringwood. Group of ladies; social players circa mid-1960s. Sylvia Frazer 2nd from right.- -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Kevin Pratt and two Priests - Circa 1960's. Ringwood
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Fr Scarborough, Kevin Pratt, Fr O'Toole. Circa1960 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Show Committee. Circa 1920's
2 photographs- 1 black and white, 1 sepia."Attached to photograph" Names of Members: Top row - left to right. 1 A.Blood, 2 - 3 Thiele, 4 Thatcher, 5 -- ,6 --, 7 J.Hann Middle row - 1 Tortice, 2 Falconer, 3 --,4 --,5 --, 6 Wiggins, 7 Hembrow, 8 --,9 J B McAlpin Bottom row - 1 --, 2 --, 3 Graham, 4 Evans, 5 --, 6 --, 7 Eckelestein, Sitting on ground - Left 1 --, Right 1 --Parker. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Horticultural & Agricultural Society- Exhibit of Geraniums Ringwood Town Hall - Circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Mrs Colmans outstanding exhibit of Geraniums. Ringwood Town Hall- Circa 1960 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Declaration of poll in Ringwood - Circa 1950's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Declaration of poll at Ringwood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Timber & Trading Builders and Plumbers Supplies on Maroondah Hwy cnr New Street Ringwood.Circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Timber & Trading. Corner of New Street and Maroondah Highway, Loughnan Hill in background. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bill Patterson Motors -Ringwood- circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" Bill Patterson Motors - Maroondah Highway -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Norman Leslie (Les) Lade & wife Ethel, Ringwood Vic. - circa 1950's
Black and white photo showing Norman Lade & wife Ethel posing outdoors."On back of photo" Norman Leslie (Les) Lade of Ringwood & Ethel Lade, his wife. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood resident Norman Leslie Lade & milking cow circa 1950's
Black & white photograph Showing Norman Lade and one of his milking cows."On back of photo" N. L. Lade and one of his milking cows. Soprano 5th of Banyule. Sire Woohen Airman. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Clocktower - circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" Clock Tower - original site, middle of Maroondah Highway and Warrandyte Road intersection. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of Ringwood circa 1960's
Postcard size coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" View of Ringwood looking East from Heatherdale Road. Alan Coffey Motors on left of photograph in Nissan Hut. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The Ringwood Studio, Wedding of Miss P L Swifte of Boronia . circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" 21st May Wedding of Miss P L Swifte of Olive Grove Boronia to Mr Lilley of Victoria Street East Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Hall - Reid Weddiing -circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Hall - Reid Wedding -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ron Eade - Ringwood identity Circa 1970's
Black and white photographNil -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School - Class photograph Circa 1960's
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" List of student names