First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Title page of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines""AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES" BY JAMES DAWSON THE LANGUAGES AND CUSTOMS OF SEVERAL TRIBES OF ABORIGINES IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA BY JAMES DAWSON GEORGE ROBERTSON MELBOURNE, SYDNEY AND ADELAIDE MDCCCXXXIcdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson

First edition copy of James Dawson's book, "Australian Aborigines" (1881). Dawson's book draws on his daughter Isabella's ability to speak the local languages and attempts a balanced description of a culture he considered ill-used and under-appreciated by white settlers. This work remains one of the more valuable insights into the life of First Nations people at the point of first European contact.Cover of James Dawson's book "Australian Aborigines" (first edition)cdhs, cdhsfirstnations, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, isabella dawson

This Welsh Bible belonged to Ellen Hughes who was Welsh-speaking and the daughter of a farmer from Caernarfonshire, Wales. In 1874 she married William Jones of Warrnambool and became a stepmother to Robert Jones who was to become the owner of the property The Union, near Woolsthorpe. Robert’s daughters, Gwen and Edna Jones, gave this Bible to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. They were both members of the Society. This book is of great importance as a beautiful memento of the 19th century when the Welsh Calvinistic tradition was strong in the Warrnambool district and a Gaelic church was operating in Woodford and services in Gaelic services were held regularly in Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book with a brown leather cover with gold metal edging and a gold clasp. The cover has embossed patterns on the front back and spine. The pages have gilt edges. The text is in the Welsh language and is presented in two columns per page. There is one blue stamp of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society on the first page. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. ‘Presented to Miss Ellen Hughes by her wellwishers Hugh and Kate Pritchard, Llanfairfechan, July 14th 1871’ ellen hughes, gaelic church, woodford, history of warrnambool, the union

This cup came from the Warrnambool APEX Club . The first APEX Club was founded in Geelong in 1951 and Warrnambool APEX Club was the fifth Club founded in 1951. This was a community service organisation with members aged between 18 and 45. Warrnambool APEX Club closed in 2011. It is not clear what this trophy was awarded for but the local APEX Club was involved in debating and public speaking competitions.This cup is retained as an important memento of the Warrnambool APEX Club (now closed).This is a silver plated cup. It has a a half oval shaped cup on a stand. There are two large handles on either side. There is an inscription on one side.The cup is much stained and wornWarrnambool Apex Challenge Cupwarrnambool apex club, history of warrnambool

The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an interior view of groups of people enjoying refreshments. Photo 1 has(from left) Monte Vale speaking with Sir Rohan Delacombe and other unknown men; photo 2 shows Monte Vale far left; photo 3 shows Lady Delacombe in foreground.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, monte vale, sir rohan delacombe

Wreath laying ceremony for widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2001. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Photos show three widows with the order of service (L to R Gwen Gunn, Margaret Armstrong and Joan Miller), the crowd gathered around the Cenotaph, the Legacy President J.D. Grierson speaking and the wreath laying.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 2001.Colour photo x 7 of a ceremony at the Shrine for Widows' Sunday in 2001.Printing on the back "

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The day is referred to as Widows' Sunday or pilgrimage to the Shrine. The photos shows the Melbourne Legacy President Graham Riches speaking from a podium near the Eternal Flame and Cenotaph. Graham Riches was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1999.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 1999.Colour photo x 4.00550.1 printing on the back "15", which is the negative frame number and P2 in pencil. 00550.2 printing on the back "18". 00550.3 printing on the back "12A". 00550.4 printing on the back "14".widows, widows' sunday, wreath laying ceremony, pilgrimage

A legatee function in Legacy House with President David Ford. It is assumed to be 2003 as David Ford appears to be President. David Cull is on the far left, other names unknown. For many years Legatees would meet every Tuesday for a lunch and spend time together. Often there were guest speakers that would speak on a wide variety of subjects. There was a committee to organise and invite the speakers.A record of function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of a Legacy function.legatee event, comradeship, speakers

Newspaper article - The Mail, 15 December, 1992 Page 8 - about former mayors of Ringwood, Victoria, taking part in a forum to review Ringwood councillors' performance to date and carve a vision for the future of the city. Photograph - Greg Adkins, Jack McRae, Lillian Rosewarne, Pat Gotlib, Gerald Smart, Betty Milton, Lawrie Lawrenson, Alan Henderson, Frank Corr, John Caffyn, Bill Wilkins, Neil Hamilton, Robin Gardini, Max Williams.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eighteen pages of typed notes, undated. Found in the speech notes of mid 1951. In the format he used for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Traffic regulations, projected caravan site, Bendigo Centenary celebrations, the Bendigo Creek, trade waste especially from the Kia Ora factory, and social events.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen pages of typed notes headed Mayoral Report 18 July 1951. There is no page 11. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor speaks'. Topics include : garbage issues, traffic, Blanket Fund Appeal, Bendigo Centenary, Emergency Housekeeping Service, Parks and Garden, City Engineer, and social events.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo the mayor speaks. mayor of bendigo. bendigo centenary 1951.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen pages of typed notes dated 13 June 1951. In the format he used for his talk on the weekly 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Centenary, the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce, the Library Board, Sir Ralph Gibson, Mayor of Fremantle, weekend sport, King's Birthday football, and the night football match.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Thirteen typed pages dated 7 June 1951. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : taxis, Golden Square Bowling Club, the Garbage collector, the Showgrounds conveniences, the Bendigo Centenary, the Mayor's Blanket Appeal, the Mayoral Ball, the King's Birthday Honour List, Lands Reclamation.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo ' the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951.

Front L-R: Dr J. Acheson (Medical Sup), Sr Betty Wilson (Dep Matron), Mr I. McVilly (Manager), Miss M.S. Ogden (Matron), Sr Winsome Menadue (Asst Matron), Sr M. Ormsby (Clinical Sup), Sr Grace Cameron (Midwifery Sup). Taken on Front Steps, Eildon House, Drummond St, BallaratPhoto1973, medical, senior, junior, residents, nursing staff

Associated with the Stalker family of Surrey Hills. Betty Neil Smith (Stalker) was born in 1919 in Balwyn (Surrey Hills). She was one of 4 daughters of Alexander MacLaren Stalker (1885-1970/1973) and Charlotte Eleanor Hayward (1884-1953) who were married in 1911. Her sisters were Ruth McLaren Stalker (1913, Surrey Hills), Joan Winnock Stalker (1917, Surrey Hills) and Beatrice Mary Stalker(1919). Their mother Charlotte Hayward was a teacher prior to her marriage. Their father Alexander, an accountant, lived in Wattle Valley Road, Canterbury in 1910. From 1912-1931 they are listed at ‘Benwerrin’, (44) Wandsworth Road, Surrey Hills. This was later the home of Beatrice Mary and Howard Everard. Betty, Ruth and Joan later lived at 9/48 Wandsworth Road. it is assumed that the photo is of the Stalker girls and given their parents' later residence at Brighton, this may have been taken at Brighton beach. This photo documents part of the social history of a family with a long and strong association with Surrey Hills. The backdrop of the typical bathing boxes used for changing into swimsuits, for lunch and for storing sports and beach gear, documents beach recreation and culture of the 1930s. For many years in the late nineteenth century, Brighton was Melbourne's favourite seaside destination. The now iconic bathing boxes were a response to Victorian ideas of morality and sea bathing. There are 82 Brighton bathing boxes, which protected by a heritage overlay because of their uniform scale and proportion, building materials, sentry order alignment. All retain their classic Victorian architectural features with timber framing, weatherboards and corrugated iron roofs. They remain as they did over one hundred years ago, as licensed bathing boxes. Service amenities such as electricity or water were never connected.A black and white photograph of many people enjoying the beach. There are bathing boxes in the background and some ti-tree beyond that.uniforms, clothing and dress, bathing boxes, stalker family

The four Soldiers from left to right are, Hedley Sampson VX71343, Alan Ball VX85724, Richmond Ball VX71333, Dave King VX71340, all from Cohuna. Refer Cat No 5588 re Richmond Ball, on that item Hedley Sampson's name is also on re 5th Docks Operating Company. Refer Cat No 5589P for Alan Ball. Dave King married Betty Ball.Photograph, sepia tone showing four Soldiers standing side on in a row.photographs, 5th docks, ww2

R. Ching's grocery shop, Sussex Street, Linton, established in 1861, was sold by Alan Ching to Alf Nunn (father of Dulcie Morgan) in 1960 and was subsequently demolished. This photograph was originally believed to have been taken in the early 1900s. However in 2017, Betty Grigg identified the men in it as Alan Ching (lhs) and Eugene Grigg (rhs), and said the photograph was most likely taken around 1941.Black and white photograph of brick shop with two men in aprons standing in doorway.ching's store, richard ching, buildings, shops

On 28 March 1981 the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1870 Founders hall was opened. The hall was erected from the proceeds of the Centenary Appeal, held in 1975. It cost approximately $800,000. The hall commemorates the initiative of the founders of the original Ballarat School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat College of Advanced Education, as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall plans were to erect a building to accommodate 670 persons in a theatre type seating arrangement and to be used for multi-purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the hall commenced in 1978. It was opened approximately 110 years after the Ballarat School of Mines (26 October 1870) and 10 years after the opening of the Mt Helen Campus (31 October 1870)..1) Morgan B. John on left with Bill North right. .2) L to R:- Betty Barrell; W.J.North; John Vernon; A.C.Burrow; Mrs North; Dulcie Burrow; Mrs Webb; K.C.Webb; Geoffrey Barrell .3) L to R:- unidentified; E.J. Tippett; Bert Stohr .4) L to R:- Mrs Handford-Stevens; Mrs Nicholson; J Handford-Stevens; Sir A Nicholson, Mayor of Ballarat .5) L to R:- Bill North; unidentified; S Martin-Brown; unidentifiedPhotographer's stamp on back of each photograph. .1) In pencil: "at Centenary Appeal conclusion reception 1975"; "M.B.John, President of (BIAE crossed out) SMB Council; W.J.C.(Bill) North, appeal committee chairman"; 10 - 3. .2) 10 - 4 .3) 10 - 2 .4) 10 - 1 .5) 10 - 5 a.w. nicholson, e.j. tippett, m.b. john, morgan b. john, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat school of mines, ballarat college of advanced education, 1870 founders hall, centenary appeal, 1978, 1981

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, July 9, 2004. Championship: the women softballers were playing at the Upper Reserve in 1946-47-48. The championships were contested in Ballarat, Melbourne and Bendigo. Back row from left: Coral Petersen, Unknown, Marjorie Pollard, Dot Pell, Val Straugh, Unknown, Betty Pell, Lola Nuttal. Front row: Unknown, Unknown, Minnie Stewart, Norma Nuttal, Kath Fern, Unknown, Bev Roberts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

A black and white photograph of the staff at Bendigo Teachers' College in the early 1950's. The photo was taken in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park Bendigo. The staff are Mr. Ron Strauch, Mrs. F. Petrie, Mr. Sam Fry, one female staff unidentified, Mr. Bernoth, Mrs. Betty Cowling, Mr. Neil, Taylor, Mr. Tom McCabe, Ms. Jessie Burnett, Mr. L.J. Pryor (Principal), Ms. Dulcie Hollyoch and Mr. Monty Brown.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college staff, bendigo, education, mr. r. strauch, mrs. petri, mr. s. fry, mr. bernoth, ms. betty cowling, mr. n. taylor, mr. t. mccabe, ms. j. burnett, mr. l.j. pryor, ms. d. hollyoch, mr. m. brown, teacher training, tertiary education, photo, photographs, photograph, photography

A photograph of students from Menzies Creek State School in 1938. Includes: Mavis Hermon, Betty Martin, ?, June Hermon, Cynthia Walker, Dorothy Walker, Eunice Robertson, Lois Martin, June Worth, - Valerie Cook, Valerie Reid, ?, Myra Breen, Valerie Martin, Phyllis Hermon, Glenda Reid, - Donald Walker, Jack Breen, Cliff Reid, - Brian Madigan, Edgar Shaw, Ray Hermon, Lionel Reid, and Jeff Walker. The children are sitting and standing outdoors in a bush setting.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks: March 27 1965. Topics include : garden party at Government House, Capital Theatre concert in aid of the Masonic Hospital, visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury, painting of the Town Hall ceiling, Commonwealth Youth Sunday, importance of the Ordnance Factory to Bendigo, and the success of the Home Decorator course at the Town Hall.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. ordnance factory (bendigo).

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Twenty-one pages of typed notes with the date 11 Apr 1951 stamped in the left hand margin. There are two pages with the number 6. In the format of his weekly talks on 3BO 'The mayor speaks'. Topics include : letters received, the Library Board, the Sewerage Authority, the Ballet, the visit of Rev Semmens of the Methodist Church, the Anglican Mission Exhibition, and the Floral Festival.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo ' the mayor speaks'. mayor

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen typed pages of notes. Date, Nov 1950, written in pencil in ink in the left hand margin. In the format used for this weekly talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include: Bendigo Centenary, the Aerodrome, the Ambulance, Bendigo Creek, Bendigo Baths, Library Matters, Taxi fares, vandalism, the Australian Publicity Council, and the Fire Brigade Track.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951.