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Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. October 1978. Edition No. 9/78, 10/1978
The children of Greenhills Primary School celebrate "Children's Week" [p.3-16], Our school and our community, School news, From the Council Chamber, Little things mean a lot. A digitised copy of this newsletter is available at Greensborough Historical Society.Newsletter, 23 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Methodist Jubilee, 1910
The Linton Methodist Church held its Jubilee at Easter 1910. This was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the church in Linton. After a day of church services on Easter Sunday, a party "numbering about thirty" went on Easter Monday on an outing to Flagstaff Hill.Sepia photograph of a large group of well dressed men (mostly wearing suits and hats) and women with long gowns and hats posed in outdoor setting.On back, handwritten in pencil: " Mrs Hall / Jubilee of the / Methodist Church". "L.D.H.S" inscribed across top left corner.methodist church, events, jubilee -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - PTC, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "100 years of Melbourne Trams", 1985
Produced to celebrate 100 years of trams in Melbourne. Gives a brief history of Melbourne cable trams, horse trams, first electric trams, the MMTB, Rolling stock and the transition to the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Printed under the Public Transport Corporation logo.Yields information about the history of Melbourne's trams.Four page A4, folded A3 printed two colours, on gloss paper.melbourne, public transport, tramways, history, cable trams, mmtb, the met -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - PROGRAMME, BCOF
For Memorial Service held at Corowa Cenotaph of Thursday 22 March 2018 to Celebrate the Australian Contingent of BCOF in occupying Japan Post WW2. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards. Folded white paper, A5 size of programme for memorial service at Corowa Cenotaph NSW. Black writing on front and inside. Blue square in middle of front with British Forces Commonwealth Emblem. Emblem is "British Forces Commonwealth" written on a dark blue ribbon with a blue and red crown on top.Header - "British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (Japan) Australian Contingent. Bottom '(Memorial Service Corowa Cenotaph, NSW. Thursday 22 March 2018 at 10.30 pm).bcof, japanese occupational forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, LIGHT HORSE, Angus and Robertson, The Wells of Beersheba, Revised edition 1947, first printed 1933
The Wells of Beersheba”, An epic tale of the Australian Light Horse 1914/18. “The Mounted Soldier has vanished from the Services, Frank Davison celebrates the part played by the men and horses of the ANZAC Mounted Division in the last great Cavalry Campaign of modern warfare”Book, soft cover cardboard, black print on front and back, beige colour background with patterned red/brown colour, 65 pages plain beige colour, illustrated black line drawingsOn front fly leaf in blue ink,”Susan Davidson (phone No)”, in grey lead pencil, “2/6”, “Paton”, (Phone No)”beersheba, anzac, light horse -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Roamin' Round the Mount
A town no matter how small has stories to tell. This book celebrates some of the colourful, creative, successful, struggling, non- conforming and sometimes irreverent locals who have called Wycheproof and District"home' - some for a short time , others for a life- time.This is a slice of local culture and life.A Wycheproof and District 95 page book of local stories and poems. The coloured wrap-around cover photopraphs show early Mt Wycheproof with cows grazing on the mountain. On the back cover are photographs of the early Wycheproof Railway Station and a later day view taken on Mount Wycheproof . On the lower part of the cover: THE WYCHEPROOF AND DISTRICT hISTORICAL sOCIETY INChistory, poetry, wycheproof, local residents, mallee bush poetry, mallee, local history, farming, economy -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer, The Rogue Academy, Sea Shanty Singing Workshop, 2017
The flyer advertises a complimentary event to be held on the 23rd September 2017 in association with the Sounding Histories Exhibition at the Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne. One of several events held to celebrate the Mission to Seafarers 100 years of service at the Flinders Street building.One of the few physical records of the event. The event generated some gifts and donations.Small flyer predominantly blue wash with variable text advertising an event.See image for details. The printing advertises an event to be held under the general title of Sounding Histories. There is a small logo in the lower right hand corner.mtsv, sounding histories exhibition, 100 years of service, mission to seafarers, 100th anniversary, centenary, sounding histories, exhibition, performance, events, installation, sea shanties, concerts, music, songs, sailors, seamen, seafarers, flinders street, 2017, cultural events, the rogue academy, cameron bishop, anne wilson, maree clarke, artworks, deakin university, fiona lee, amanda shone, dinner, volunteers, michael needham, catherine bell, bishop and reis, michael graeve, anne scott wilson, community -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 144 May 2002
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Harry Gilham and Friends: Everything you need to know about the Centenary of the Eltham Railway • May Meeting • Celebrating the Railway Centenary • Alan Marshall Centenary • Office Bearers 2002 • Subscriptions 2002/2003 • Happenings The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 178 January 2008
Contents: • Next meeting, Slide Show: Eltham England Re-visited • Eltham England Re-visited • Nillumbik Citizen of the Year • Geoff Braithwaite 1913-2007 • Celebrating Nillumbik’s Women • Shillinglaw Family History • Other News • Annual General Meeting The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ticket, 1987
This ticket was for an entertainment at Brodribb for the celebration of the incoming bi-centennial year, 1988. The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. Many events were organised to celebrate the occasion.The Apex Club of Orbost was a volunteer service club which contributed to the Orbost community. A declining population has led to the demise of many social groups in the area. The Apex Club, like other groups in Orbost have organised social events for the local community for many years.A rectangular shaped cardboard ticket coloured white/cream. On the front in brown print is " APEX 'Up the Broddy' new Year's Eve - '87/88 WElcome in the Bi-Centennial Year BYO barbecue and drinks. 50/50 dancing - prizes and games. Light supper provided. Entertainment for all the family. $10 per family/couple". In red is 000052.celebration bicentennial-celebration-orbost -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, SMB: Book Launch: "A History of the School of Mines and Industries, 1870-1982", 1985
To celebrate the 112th year of The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, a book launch was held on 12th April 1985. The book to be launched was "A History of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat" written by Warren Perry MBE. Professor Geoffrey Blainey A O officially launched the book.Card - yellow and black outside with printed information insideballarat school of mines, book launch, 1985, history of the school of mines and industries, warren perry, geoffrey blainey -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Dedication of Main Hall, Carlton, 1940s, 1942
Members of the school community, dressed up to celebrate the opening of the Main Hall at Drummond Street, Carlton, c. 1940s. Statement on the photograph: "Dedication of Main Hall by Mr Maurice Cohen, President of the 1st College Appeal, in the name of Mr and Mrs J. Ryzman."drummond street carlton, kindergarten, bialik college hebrew school, elc, early learning centre, fundraising -
Bialik College
Exhibition Panel, 70th Anniversary: The Tyranny of Distance, 2012
Panel from the exhibition held to celebrate the College's 70th anniversary in 2012. Photo 1: Principal Meiri showing Moshe Dayan around the campus. Photo 2: Form 2, Wantirna, 1979. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.history, 2000s, wantirna -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Patria Jannides, Launch of Vision Australia in Queensland, 14/2/2007
Celebrating the amalgamation of Royal Blind Foundation Queensland with Vision Australia officially launched 14 February 2007. Guests included Sigrid Thornton, ambassador for Feelix, Andrew Parkinson, Bursary Award winners Caitlin McMorrow and Arthur Chawner and musician Lorin Nicholson.27 digital images of the launch of Vision Australia in Queenslandvision australia, gerard menses, kevin murfitt, gerard gosens, trish egan, karen knights, nick carter, caitlin mcmorrow, arthur chawner, eileen bedford, lorin nicholson, renee williamson, andrew parkinson -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Badge, medallion, Queen Elizabeth 11 Coronation 1953
This medal has been produced in 1953 in Australia to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11 of England in June 1953. Many commemorative medals such as these were distributed in 1953. Queen Elizabeth is still Queen of England today and Australia is a member country of the British Empire.This medal has no known local provenance and is only useful for display.This is a round bronze medal with an image of Queen Elizabeth on one side and the Australian Coat of Arms on the other. It is somewhat tarnished in parts.Side One: ‘Queen Elizabeth 11’ ‘Stokes’ Side Two: ‘Coronation 2nd June 1953 Australia’ queen elizabeth 11, coronation of queen elizabeth 11, history of england -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Jenny Gibson, A beautiful life : surprises every day for Mary, Monday, November 12, 2007
Article celebrating Mary Gibson from Nanneella who was a WWII nurse and was given a life membership to the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association and her story is featured in the book 'Caped crusaders' written by Footscray City College year 9 students.Newspaper clipping with colour heading and photo of an elderly woman holding a book titled 'Caped crusaders' with two columns of text.world war two, wwll, ww2, army nurse, royal australian army nursing corps association, caped crusaders, mary gibson, footscray city college -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Champagne celebration on recommendation of Missions to Seamen building to the Victorian Heritage Register, Port Melbourne, 3 Oct 1994
Photo of group of six celebrating with champagne in front of 1937 Missions to Seamen building 3 October 1994, on occasion of recommendation of building to State Heritage Register. Deposed Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson, Senator Olive Zakharov, City Heritage Advisor Trevor Westmore, and three members of National Trust of Victoria/Society Art Deco: Bridget, Ian, Patnames in pencil on backbuilt environment, missions to seamen, town planning, heritage, olive zakharov, politicians, senators, trevor westmore, pat grainger, liana thompson, mayors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FUN TIME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, August 21, 2004. Fun time: celebrating at Luna Park in 1946 after being released from the airforce after World War II, were Bob Greive, Arthur Hando and Reg Hansford, from Bendigo. Bob is known to many as the trainer of Schweppes open Handicap winner Fearless Sophie.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ENTERTAINERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, November 3, 2004. Entertainers: the Impalas, well known for their music, celebrate their 40th anniversary this year. Pictured in 1964 were Brian Sea, Frank Hovenden, Pam Jones, Garry Sea and Peter Robinson. The band presently consists of Geoff James, Mal Kent, Garry Sea, Rob Shedden and Peter Talbot.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Badge - MEDALS & BADGES
.1 - 3 METAL BADGES CELEBRATING CLUNES CENTENARY 1839-1939. .2 - 1 METAL STICK PIN YOUNG WORKERS PATRIOTIC GUILD. .3 - METAL STICK PIN CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE 1932. .4 - WENDOUREE ROWING CLUB BADGE FOUNDED 1883. .5 - GET TOGETHER SOCIAL CLUB CLUNES. .6 - THE VICTORY FOR TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICElocal history, numismatics, tokens, medals, badges, fire brigade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, Mar. 1938
Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations.Black and white Negative of a photograph of SEC Tram 23 decorated to celebrate the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938 at the Wendouree Parade depot. Photo shows the interior exterior of the tram along with the flowers including the track brakes and trolley pole base. See also Reg Item 1031 for a similar image. Image i2 - hi res scan version of the negative.trams, tramways, depot, centenary, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE FAMILY TRADITION CONTINUES: MULQUEEN FAMILY 160 YEARS
Dark red covered booklet titled ' the Family Tradition Continues - 5th Generation Family Owned and Operated Business.' Celebrating 160 Years Mulqueen Family Funeral Directors Since 1853. Contains a brief history of the Mulqueen Family Business. Also contains information about the funeral business, History, stories of different family members and advertisements. There are also a number of photographs in the book.business, funeral director, mulqueen family, the family tradition continues - mulqueen family 160 years, mark mulqueen, adele mulqueen, peter mulqueen, peter mulqueen jnr, paul mulqueen, daniel mulqueen, corey mulqueen, ruth mulqueen, john mulqueen, fran mulqueen, bern mulqueen, david mulqueen, australian funeral directors association, michael mcqueen, tracy guy, bendigo chamber of commerce, bendigo sportsmen's association, michael mulqueen, elizabeth mulqueen, fizelle & mulqueen, peter fizelle, elizabeth fizelle, chas p friley, s t gill, i'll be there, maude hurford, we remember, if i should go tomorrow, a time for everything, book of ecclesiastes 3, 1-13, sandhurst trustees, abell and oakley undertakers, thomas abell, phillip kennedy, sandhurst burial grounds, thomas oakley, william oakley, william oakley, bubs mahony -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Medal, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899
Commemorative medal. White Metal. Celebrating the centenary of the Church Missionary Society in 1899. Dyes by Allan Wyon. On the front of the medal is a low relief of a missionary preaching to diverse races. On the reverse is explanatory text including in the centre ‘Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899'. Around the edge of the reverse are the words ‘The Lord Hath Done Great Things for Us Whereof We Are Glad’. church missionary society - commemorations, commemorative medals -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Artwork, other - Quilt and accompanying book, South Gippsland Community Quilt, 2004
Local women made this quilt and book in 2004 over a period of four months. Meg Viney fibre artist and then director of Meeniyan Art Gallery initiated the project. Handmade and machine embroidered quilt with 16pp handmade book. The quilt celebrates the lives of local women in our rural environment. The quilt features cyanotype printed images of the women surrounded by blue floral-patterned fabric and gold/brown patterned trim. The book features handmade paper pages with images and stories on each of the women who were involved in the making of the quilt. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - Bottle of Port Wine, Mt Atken Estates, "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations 1991", 1991
Bottle of Port Wine in a cream round ceramic vessel with a small handle and black seal over the cork. Commissioned by the staff at the Kew Tram Depot to celebrate the 75th Celebrations of the depot. Top part is coloured brown. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the logo of the Mt Aitken winery on side.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary, wine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Laminated Photograph - Colour, Ballarat School of Mines World Skills Team
Associated with SMB and 'Prospects' restaurant. Part of the World Skills Australia competition that aims to promote and build a skills culture by inspiring young people, celebrating skills excellence and providing them with an opportunity to showcase their trade and skill talent through competitions every two years.22 members of the World Skills Team from the Ballarat School of Mines stand at the front of the restaurant 'Prospects', holding an Australian and Eureka flag. The man on the far right is Peter Morey, Apprenticeship Officerworld skills australia, world skills team, prospects restaurant, flag, trades -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as a 'Horse & Carriage Journey with a view of Sandrige and site of the famous Liardet Pier Hotel'. Blue card with black print. Saturday 13 November down left hand sidecelebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family -
City of Whittlesea
Ceremonial object (item) - Council Awards, Anzac Day Commemoration Service
Presented to the City of Whittlesea in recognition of ongoing support. Inscription Anzac Day Commemoration Service 16 April 2000 To Mayor & Councillors of the City of Whittlesea In recognition of support and participation Presented by Epping RSL Sub Branch 1920-2000 Celebrating 80 Years of Serviceaward -
Bialik College
Exhibition Panel, 70th Anniversary: A Merger On The Cards, 2012
Panel from the exhibition held to celebrate the College's 70th anniversary in 2012. Newspaper Cipping 1: "A School Speaks Out". Newspaper Clipping 2: "Bialik College One Million Dollar Appeal For Survival!" Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.fundraising, major donors, history, 2000s