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Ballarat Fire Brigade
Demonstration Shield, Three Man Marshall Event Shield, Circa 1920
This shield is made from a silver. The shield is around plam size and has a classic shape. On the back of the shield there are three small hoops, two at the top (left and right), and one in the center at the bottom.Inscription on shield in the center. " C.F.B.B. / Geelong Demonstration / 1920 / Presented by / Chief Officer Marshall / 3 Men Marshall event/ -WON BY - / W.J. Gilbert. / Ballarat F.B / HAMMERTON / GEELONG"shield, geelong, 1920, w.j. gilbert, 3 men marshall event, demonstration shield, hammerton geelong, c.f.b.b, chief officer marshall, ballarat f.b -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8LH trophy
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse 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.Slim, tapered cup with handles engraved on side. Won by Wodonga Troop 8th Light Horse at Albury Agricultural Show, 1939.Albury Show Society / McCallum Cup / 1939 / Military events / Won by Wodonga Team / Sgt Martin / Cpl Coleman / L/Cpl Mitchell / Tpr Treadrea / Tpr Watsonmilitary, sports, light horse, albury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "MMTB - Data Regarding Essendon - Tramway Services", 1956
.1 - Set of 8 foolscap pages, carbon copy of "MMTB - Data Regarding Essendon - Tramway Services", from 1.10.1887 to 1.12.1955, giving a list of events, extracts from government papers, concerning the development of the Essendon Tramways. Prepared by H. McComb, dated 8-8-1956. .2 - Set of approx. 80 plain note paper half quarto sheets, giving hand written events for the above notes - gives date, event etc. Some have initials AR by the date. Sorted in date order. Items 2027 to 2030 and 1309 copy 2 contained within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "Historical Data regarding Essendon Tramways and their services to the City"trams, tramways, essendon, saltwater river, keilor rd, reports, essendon depot, nmetl, moonee ponds -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, The Met, Public Transport Corporation, "Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1995", "Express - News from The Met - Summer `1995/96" and Autumn 1996", March 1995 to Autumn 1996
.1 - Newsletter, large format, special size titled "Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1995", four pages. Has stories about the Cranbourne electrification, female traffic staff on the buses and trams, refurbishment of W class trams, METROL, punctuality, history dates, railways, CSE's and a list of Melbourne events. .2 - as above - Express - News from The Met - Summer `1995/96" - rail timetable changes, night rider buses, police, fares and a list of Melbourne events. .3 - as above - Express - News from The Met - Autumn 1996"- Grand Prix, Franklin St terminus replaced by Melbourne University Superstops, railway power supply and a list of Melbourne events.trams, tramways, the met, women, cse, customer service employees, railways, w class, buses, fares, police, security, franklin st, victoria st, melbourne university, grand prix -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Launch of Legacy Week - 3rd September 1991 - Speech by Sir Zelman Cowan, 1991
Photos of the launch of Legacy Week in 1991. The guest speaker was Sir Zelman Cowan, a former Governor General of Australia. The launch was in the Crest International Hotel in St Kilda on 3 September 1991. Sir Zelman spoke movingly on the work of Legacy and on the dramatic world events: the Gulf War; the reunification of Germany; the changes within the Soviet Union and his speech was warmly received by all who attended. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is guest speaker and another celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'. Was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991. An record of a prominent guest speaker launching Legacy Week in 1991.Colour photo x 4 of the launch of Legacy Week in 1991 including speech by Sir Zelman Cowan and a yellow paper label.Yellow paper label with black type 'Melbourne Legacy was privileged to have a former Governor-General of Australia, Sir Zelman Cowan, officially launch 'Legacy Week' at a luncheon held a the Crest International Hotel. Sir Zelman spoke movingly on the work of Legacy and on the dramatic world events: the Gulf War; the reunification of Germany; the changes within the Soviet Union and his speech was warmly received by all who attended.'legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, speech -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BMTA COLLECTION: SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER, 2001 - 2006
BMTA Music Lover Club Scholarship 2005 sample documents Green Hard plastic cover Plastic Sleeves White paper A4 Handful A5 programmes for scholarship event Typed and hand written Nelle Thompson String Award History from minutes 2003-3006 Stuart Anderson Scholarship History from minutes 2001-2006 Various correnspondance and flyers regarding 2005 scholarship event Registration sample for 2003 Scholarship -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, City of Ballarat, "my Ballarat - Spring 2016", Sep. 2016
Magazine - full colour, 40 pages, centre stapled, A4 finished size titled "my Ballarat - Spring 2016", published by the City of Ballarat, with items on the Archibald exhibition, Local Government elections, Eureka Stadium, events, Central Ballarat, events, Civic Hall. Pages 26 to 30 has an item on the Lake Wendouree Master Plan, including the proposed Tramway and Military Interpretative Centre, BTM in partnership with the Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch.trams, tramways, btm, city of ballarat, lake wendouree, masterplan, gardens, interpretative centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, MMTB Chairman standing on the roof of a tram, 1963
Digital scans of photograph provided by Kevin Tierney of the MMTB Chairman standing on the roof of a tram to demonstrate retrieving a pole. This event occurred after a driver fell of the roof and was killed. See also Reg Item regarding a second rope Tram has destination of Kew Depot. From a The Age photograph during 1963. See Reg Items 4353 for a photograph of an actual event and 3973 for a newspaper cutting that is related to the provision of an emergency rope.trams, tramways, safety, trolley poles, emergency, accidents, drivers, chairman -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, It Could Only Happen in Nowa Nowa, 1988
This magazine seems to be a single issue produced for use at the Nowa Nowa Back To in 1988.This magazine seems to be a single issue produced for use at the Nowa Nowa Back To in 1988 and records some of the history of Nowa Nowa.A magazine titled "It Could Only Happen In Nowa Nowa". It contains a program for the Back To Nowa Nowa event in 1988. It contains stories of times past. The sheets are stapled and are black print on white.magazine nowa-nowa -
Orbost & District Historical Society
program, Orbost Lions Club, 1989
Orbost Lions Club was established in 1969. The first president was Don McKenzie. David Nixon was a director. In 1989 the president was Rom Konieczny. The club was formed to assist with local community fundraising for special causes. This program was produced to be used at the 20 Year Celebration held in 1989.The Lions Club of Orbost is a volunteer service club which contributes to the Orbost community. A program printed in black type on yellow paaper. It was used for the Orbost Lions Club 20 years celebration. It contains a program for the event, a list of 1969 and 1989 members as well as the Lions Charter.lions-orbost community -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Kurnaji 1989. Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1989_
A permanent record of Who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1989 - includes photographs. Note: This was the last year of publication of Kurnaji as Watsonia High School was merged with Watsonia Technical School to become Greensborough Secondary College.Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Includes Roll Call section with names of all students. 3 copies50 Pages (approx), Black cover, Title "Kurnaji" in White ink.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Presentation notes for talk on Pictorial History of Park Orchards, 2007
Folded A4 page brochure outlining a presentation by Graeme Tamme - Park Orchards Community House September 2007, including a brief outline of early dates and events relating to Park Orchards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company Centennial Celebration, 1993
Laminated poster advertising events associated with the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company Limited Centennial Celebrations taking place from Friday 26th March to Monday 29th March 1993.mt lyell, mining, centennial, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BMTA COLLECTION: MINUTES, 1995 - 1998
Bendigo Music Teachers Association Minutes July 1995 - June 1998 Red plastic cover Plastic sleeves A4 paper Typed Minutes for meetings Calendar of events Financial Analysis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: LETTER FROM IAN JENKINS
Railways Collection Stapled A4 letter to John Kelly from Ian Jenkins re the event of 150 years of the Melbourne to Bendigo Railway and where to access information regarding the construction of the railway.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MYER CHRONOLOGY 1901 TO 1981
2 x copies of Myer Chronology 1901-1981- stapled White , quality ) pages x 7 beginning with Elcon Baevski Myer giving the history and surrounding events of Myer storesHistorian Jean S. Carter 1981document, myer stores / elcon baevski myer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - RALPH BIRRELL COLLECTION: EIG SCHOOL, c1967
EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1967. Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Gentlemen sitting in a Galaxy 500 after event is over.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection. - construction of latrobe uni. c1967. bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. gentlemen sitting galaxy 500 after event -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Port Melbourne Festival event, Pat Grainger, Feb 2001
Displayed to advertise the 1940s-1950s Postwar exhibition at the Freemasons Hall 24-25 March 2001.Poster for 2001 Port Melbourne Festival event: "Every time the Historical Society puts on a Back to Port exhibition, people complain." A3, black on pale violet, one-off only.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO MADISON 5000 MARCH 6-7, 1982
40 pages booklet for the Bendigo Madison 5000 ....try to walk away from it. March 6 and 7, 1982 Bendigo Sports Centre. inside list of the events and all the name of competitors.event, sports, bendigo madison 5000 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: READY, AIM, FIRE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, October 30, 2004. Ready, aim,fire: Charles Ashman takes aim at a target at the Bendigo Gun Club during an event.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, The Battle of Long Tan, Operation Vendetta, Operation Smithfield
Whiteboard describing chronological order of events of the Battle of Long Tan from 16/17th August, 1966, to 18th August, 1966. D Coy 6RAR emblem features on lower LHS.battle of long tan, operation, vendetta, smithfield -
Williamstown High School
Williamstown summer festival program 1994
The Finn Koren Collection.A4 booklet of light card. Program of the Williamstown Summer Festival which was held on 26th-30th January 1994. Williamstown High School soul band, The Wet Reeds, played at the event.williamstown high school, 1994, music, williamstown summer festival 1994, the wet reeds -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Combined Carnival and Sports Meeting, 1925
Foundation Day - Mitcham. Combined carnival and sports meeting, numerous and varied events listed finishing with a grand picture entertainment at night.Foundation Day - Mitcham. Combined carnival and sports meeting, numerous and varied events listed finishing with a grand picture entertainment at night. C.P. Porritt, organizing secretary, Fellowes Street, Mitcham.Foundation Day - Mitcham. Combined carnival and sports meeting, numerous and varied events listed finishing with a grand picture entertainment at night. sports carnivals, porritt, c.p. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn East Primary School, 1983
Charts used for display at 25th anniversary events.Charts used for display at 25th anniversary events: Short history; Head Teachers; School Committee Chairmen & School Council Presidents; Presidents of Parent's Clubs &/or Mothers' Clubs 1958-1983Charts used for display at 25th anniversary events.blackburn east primary school no. 4800, short history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1988 c
Colour photograph taken of Ivan Lister and bullock team taking children for a wagon ride at a fund raising event for Daniel Gunson Homes held at Ramsdells Mill Nowa Nowa Victoriacommunity facilities, volunteering -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1999
see Lakes Post 21 April 1999Colour photograph, Mike Goodluck from McDonalds, with Kenny Koala and Senior Sergeant Ivan New, at fund raising event Helping Hands for Kilmany Care at McDonalds. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, baby show -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
(number in album 03381.3)Colour photograph of Attrayoo, JJ and Zannie Driscoll-Plavins with Lewis the Lion, at fund raising event for Helping Hands for Kilmany Care Young Parents Program at McDonalds. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, community services, volunteering -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
see page 2 Lakes Post Newspaper 2 October 1991Colour photograph Jim Comber, after crossing finish line in Golf Links Road having competed in the Lions Club Ride for Sight event from Wonthaggi to Lakes Entrance. Victorialions club, libraries, volunteering -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 3, Carolyn Dean, 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with Neville Gower, one of the Museum founders, Richard Gilbert and a strong supporter, Bob Merchant.Colour print of Neville Gower speaking at the 21st anniversary celebrations of the BTM, 19 September 1992. Printed on Kodak paper. 4114.1 - Same event - Richard Gilbert 4114.2 - Bob Merchant21st anniversary, lake lodge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO PERFORMANCE OF ROMAN RUDNYTSKY
Bendigo Performance of Roman Rudnytsky (pianist) to celebrate the centenary of the Bendigo Art Gallery. Sunday July 5th 1987 - a ''Gala Piano Recital'' with light refreshments at conclusion. Correspondence re this event.