Death notice in local newspaper - Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947, recently retired from his position as engineer to the Ringwood Cool Stores.Beloved hustand of Gertrude, dearly loved father of Jack, Clifford (deceased), Lloyd and Res, loved father-in-law of Joy. Aged 62 years. Outside his home and his work, his two great interests in life were his Lodge and bowls. He was one of the foundation members of the Ringwood Masonic Lodge, consecrated in 1925. He was Worshipful Master in 1929 and was appointed secretary in 1934. He took all the degrees in Masonry and was a member of the Grand Lodge. In the wporting world he took a keen interest in bowls and was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club. He was president of the Club in 1942, 43, 44 and 45.

Object. Oval shaped silver medal with suspension ring. Obverse: 19th Century City of Bendigo -Coat of Arms. Reverse: Around edge ''COUNTY OF BENDIGO AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY''. Across the top: ''AWARDED TO''. Engraved below: ''2nd PRIZE POST & HEAD PRACTICE MILITARY TOURNAMENT 1885''. Ian Nunn received the medal from Miss Code when he was 12 years old, believing it belonged to her father Colonel Code who lived at Longlea. Miss Code lived on the family farm on the bankd of the Axe Creek.Ian used to collect the mail and newspaper for Miss Code, who paid him two shillings a week. She gave the medal to Ian as a thnk you. Ian believes that Miss Code's father was in charge of the military escorts between Bendigo and Heathcote. OBITUARY. DEATH OF MR. B. CODE. Article - Bendigonian (Bendigo, Vic. : 1914 - 1918)Tuesday 15 December 1914 - Page 20 Obituary. Article - The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 - 1918)Thursday 10 December 1914 - Page 2numismatics, badges-civil, 19th century city of bendigo

These forms were used by Henry's Timber Company in Newmerella. Hec Pow and his father sold the Newmerella mill to Henry Silverberg and Les Grace. The mill is currently owned by Mectec.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.Twenty-eight dark green hard-backed folders, with black spines and silver metal fastenings, containing wages sheets for employees of Henry's Timber Co Pty Ltd.All have labels with "Henry's Timber Co Pty Ltd" and dates of wages sheets included. They are hand-written.timber-industry-orbost henry's-timber-company

A personal recollection of the Avro Anson crash at Woorak by Mr Roy Schneider who was with his father on their farm near the crash site. Roy was a student of the near by Woorak State School.Roy was at the site immediate after the crash and wrote this recollection a short while before his passing in 2011Hand written by Roy Schneider on two sheets of writing paper

The Exceptional Melbourne Cup. Tuesday November 3rd 1942 - Tavoy Burma. A story of Australian Tradition, honour, resourcefulness and courage. Charles Lewis for his father, Warren Hastings Lewis.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front / back. Blue background, front illustrated, 3 colour photos the trophy cup. 33 cut, plain, white, pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos, maps, illustrations.book, burma, pow, cup, melbourne

This Album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of the Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of Lovers Walk Cowes, showing sandy track with trees and shrubs. The inscription on the card says "Newhaven"Sepia Postcard of Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. Has Newhaven on the photo.The Rose Series P. 687. The Lovers' Walk, Newhaven, Phillip Island, Victoriaphillip island, lovers' walk cowes, earl of stradbroke

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows John McLaughlin, father of Dorris and Myrtle. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, john mclaughlin

Trevor Partington and his father Alan at Trevor's graduation as a Police officer. Trevor then joined the mounted police and later became a detective. He retired from Victoria Police in 1985.Digital copy of colour photographtrevor partington, alan partington, victoria police

A short article about Robin Henry Davey and his service in World War 1. At the time of Robin Henry Davey's enlistment, he was working on his father's farm at Greensborough 2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robin henry davey

Vincenzo Galea was an Italian POW in Camp 13 Murchison. This portrait of Valma Paterson was painted from a photograph supplied by her father George Paterson, a Hygiene Officer with the Australian Army. Oil Portrait on canvas. Olive green background. A young lady with short dark brown hair. Gold highlights near centre part. Dark brown eyes and red lips. Wearing a light pink top with pleats on shoulders.V Galea 23/11/45camp 13, paterson, valma, george, murchison, vincenzo, galea, portrait

This is a tribute to Mr Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's father, on his death, written by a fellow artist J. S. Macdonald. Mr Penleigh Boyd died on 27 November 1923.walsh st library, tribute