Framed Certificate with CTS school logo on centre bottom of certificate. Text: 'Ex-Presdident's Certificate presented to / M.Richmond Esq as a token of esteem and regard for / the many services rendered by him / as a member of the School Council / 1932'. Signed by J. Eastman, President and A.Strang Secretary.collingwood technical school, presentation pieces, mathew richmond, staff, nmit

Framed Certificate with CTS school logo on centre bottom of certificate. Text: 'Ex-Presdident's Certificate presented to / M.Hannah Esq as a token of esteem and regard for / the many services rendered by him / as a member of the School Council / 1912 1913'. Signed by President and M Richmond Secretary. collingwood technical school, m hannah, presentation pieces, nmit

Buff coloured card certifying that the named student was a Foundation Student of Preston Technical School which was officially opened on 21st April, 1937. Lists the members of the School Council, the Teaching staff of 1937 and the Evening School staff. Also held are copy of Foundation Certificate for Foundation student Kenneth Fyffe who was at Preston Technical School from 1937 to 1939; Ken Fyffe's Junior School report; Ken's Merit Certificate dated 21 December 1937; Ken's Junior Technical Certificate dated 6 June 1939; and letter from the Principal regarding Timetable for Supplementary Examinations for Intermediate Certificate.preston technical school, students, certificates, awards, kenneth fyffe, nmit

Black and white photograph of the members of the School Council. The names of each member are listed on the smaller image with this record; Principal Barberis is in the second row, far left.collingwood technical school, school council, nmit

Black and white photographs. One of John Wilson, a teacher, operating a radio. On the wall there is a VK3BF banner and maps of Australia and of Victoria. The photo is undated but is referred to in Scott's history of Collingwood Technical School 'Coltech' and probably dates in the 1970s. The second photo is of members of the 1971 Amateur Radio Club of Collingwood Technical College Also Amateur Radio Club Membership Certificates for 1971 and 1981There is also a paragraph taken from Scott's history which records the development of the Club.collingwood technical school, radio station, vk3bf, nmit

Black and white photos of members of the Collingwood Technical College Brass Band of 1971. One is of Gary Cincotta Form 1E 1971 playing the Tenor Horn in Room 2C5 (from Scott p.66). One of three Trombone players in the Junior Brass Band 1971 named left to right, as Victor Germankis (1A), John Thomas (1A) and Stephen Boyd (2B). Last two are of Mr. Bill Shea conducting the band.collingwood technical college, students, brass bands, nmit

Mr. George Thomas' connection with Collingwood Technical School began as a junior technical student at Collingwood in 1913. He then became an apprentice in the electrical trades during which time he also undertook a Diploma course in Electrical Engineering. Mr Thomas was appointed as a teacher (part-time) of Electrical Wiring at Collingwood in 1922 having had previous experience teaching in Geelong at the Gordon Institute of Technology. In 1930 Mr Thomas became a full-time teacher in Electrical Trades, the year of the commencement of the Apprenticeship Commission in Victoria. In 1937 he was instrumental in introducing electroplating as a trade whereas it had previously only been taught as a section of the Electrical Trades. This was a period of severe economic constraints following the Great Depression and spending on education was limited. Needing the latest knowledge of industrial practices, Mr Thomas canvassed electroplating industries around Melbourne seeking employment opportunities and met with favourable responses. He approached Quinton’s electroplating firm in North Melbourne with the proposal to work for them on Saturday mornings without payment. In return for his labour, he asked to be taught the basics of the trade. During the week he was able to impart his knowledge to his students. Initially, he wanted to develop electroplating as an outlet for the Youth Employment Training Scheme. Once the class was firmly established, he submitted a proposal to the Education Department to establish an Electroplating Department, and this became the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. He gave up teaching in 1939 to become the Northcote City Electrical Engineer where he served for 26 years. During this time he was also a Consulting Electrical Engineer to Box Hill and Port Melbourne Councils. His association with Collingwood Technical School (and later, College) continued, first as an examiner on the State Electricity Commission (SEC) panel and from 1947 as a member of the School Council. He was president of the Council in 1961 and 1962. He also represented the College on the Northern Regional Council and participated in the selection of Electrical Trades teachers. For four years, 1967-1971, he represented the metropolitan Technical Schools and Colleges on the Council of the Monash University, in which capacity he gave outstanding service to technical education. George H. Thomas attended his first Council meeting on June 12, 1947 and remained on the Council until the secondary and post-secondary sections were separated in 1981 – a period in excess of 34 years. (See Scott p36).Black and white photographs of Mr. George Thomas who had a long association with Collingwood Technical School and Collingwood Technical College, spanning the years 1937-1972. He began his connection with the school as a teacher and went on to become a member of the School Council. He introduced Electroplating as a trade to be taught at Collingwood Technical School in 1937. (Scott p36) The photographs include one of Mr. George Thomas in Monash University regalia 1971. Another of Collingwood Technical School Council 1972 with Mr. Thomas. Images also include an excerpt from Mr. Scott's history.collingwood technical school, george h. thomas, electroplating course, nmit

Large black and white photograph in a timber frame of the Preston Technical School 1951 swimming team. The photograph has names of team members at bottom. It is in disrepair with no glass.preston technical school, students, swimming team 1951, nmit

Various items of memorabilia relating to the 18 October 1991 'Return to Collingwood' Reunion of past staff members of Collingwood Technical School, Collingwood Technical College and Collingwood College of TAFE. Includes Invitation, Guest Name tag, Notes of Meeting of Re-Union Committee, a Booking Register of Guests invited, a book for Guests to register, and 2 albums of photographs. Some photographs have names on the reverse. collingwood technical school, collingwood technical college, collingwood college of tafe, staff, nmit

Black and white photograph of Mr. A.L.Bayley being presented with a Council gift by Mr. L.J.Watts (Director of Technical Education) to mark his 25 years voluntary service as a member of the School Council of Collingwood Technical School through to its 1987 entity Collingwood College of Technical and Further Education. Mr. Bill Moore (Assistant Director of Technical Education) looks on. (See Scott's history pp103-106)collingwood technical school, collingwood technical college, collingwood college of tafe, school council, nmit

Black and white photograph of the Preston Technical College 1965 Football team which won the Metropolitan Technical Schools' Premiership Cup sent electronically by a past student, member of the team, Ian Sinclair. Also copy of a photo from the school magazine and an article about the team.preston technical school, students, football teams, nmit

Events, NDSN Graduates Association invite you to NDSN 50th Reunion on Saturday 20th April 2000 10a.m. - 4p.m. at the All Seasons Motor Inn McIvor Road, Bendigo.Guest Speaker: Helen Doherty Group Captain- Director of Nursing- Department of Defence. Display of Opening Memorial Service Canberra for the Nurses War Memorial.Morning tea, seated luncheon, afternoon tea and commemorative gift inclusive.Cost: Members $20.00-reunion; Non Members $25.00- reunion, Members $20.00- five year membership. R.S.V.P. 7th April 2000. Please return to : Maree Worme, 135 McIvor Road, Bendigo,3550., Kaye Walsh, Plante Court, Bendigo 3550. The number of the ticket is 1000.bendigo, hospital, northern district school of nursing

Faded red leather bound grey cardboard cover book with faded gold printed lettering 'Cash Book' on binding. White lined foolscap size pages. Handwritten calligraphic writing on inside page. Loyal Darling Lodge Juvenile Order of Odd Fellows. Opened at the Wesleyan School Room ,California Gully September 28th 1880. Birth dates of young members with names. Entry dates range from 1880- 92.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge

EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection. - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1966. Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, Applied Science. Speech time, with the men in suits is Ralph Birrell and Sir John Gorton. Members of the public are also in the background, and a white Holden off to the right. Speaker unknown, among the other men are Ralph Birrell and Sir John Gorton. Markings: in red, 18 66M8, in yellow, Made in AustraliaKodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection. - construction of latrobe uni. c1966. bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. speech, men in suits, ralf birrell and sir john gorton. members of public white holden. speaker unknown, among the other men are ralph birrell sir john gorton.

"Article compiled by Joan McEwan, great-granddaughter, researched by James Tibbett, great, great grandson." Richard Williams was born in St. Blazey, Cornwall in 1831 to James and Ann Williams. Married to Mary Thomas with whom he had 12 children: Eliza Ann "Lou" Thomas, Sarah Mary "Molly" Williams, Margaret "Peg" Williams (born 1858), Ellen Williams (1859-1860), George Williams (b. 1861), Richard Williams (b.1862), John Williams (1863-1866), Ellen Williams (b.1865), Stephen John Williams (b.1867), Albert James Williams (b. 1868), Michael Thomas Williams (b.1871) and Laura Williams (b.1872). Worked in the Cornish mines until he was 21 and sought work in America. Landed in Melbourne on 20 December 1857 in search of gold. Was given supervision of the work conducted in the 1864 Cinderella Claim belonging to Geroge Lansell, among others. Williams was later named manager of all of Lansell's mines. Williams later opposed Lansell in favour of better working conditions for miners. Williams was then in charge of the Johnson Reef Company until his retirement. He worked on the administrative council at the Bendigo School of Mines, was named Justice of the Peace and was a founding member of the California Hill Methodist Church. Williams died in Eaglehawk in 1903. Additional articles further narrate the history of Eaglehawk BoroughA3 colour photocopies of the 18 February 2005 edition of the Eaglehawk Times newspaper. Date of photocopy unknown. Location of original paper unknown. Page 12 contains the biography of Richard Williams, aka Cap'n Dick. The article was compiled by Williams' great-granddaughter, Joan McEwan, and 2 x Great Grandson, James Tibbett. The article shows significant discolouration, rips and tears, folds and cuts. Unknown page number contains articles written about the history of Eaglehawk borough.richard williams, cap'n dick, newspaper, eaglehawk times, lansell mines, biography, johnson reef company, eaglehawk heritage society, allan james, ian glanville, noelene wild, sailors gully mission hall

In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Amy Brown (Nee Osterfield). Amy was born in 1922. In 1942 she married Allan Stanley Brown. Her father, Charles Osterfield was a wood cutter before becoming unemployed. She never attended school. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 150 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only. Also included is Amy's memories of her childhood - Amy's Story. This is a 26 page document available here to read.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, amy brown

In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with sisters Doreen Domenica Favalora, and Josephine Monica Faveloro; cake and food shop owners. Daughters of Salvatore and Gina Favaloro. Doreen was born in 1915, and Josephine in 1920. Both attended school at St Mary's College, Doreen, c1920-1933, and Josephine, 1925-1938. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 120 minute interview can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only. The sisters lived at 137 Forest Street (not the one in the photo) Generations of the Favaloro family have attended Catherine McAuley College and its predecessor colleges St Mary's and Marist Brothers'. A book has been released documenting the progressive family migration from Salina, Italy to Bendigo. The family went on to run many much-loved businesses in Bendigo including cafes, fruit shops, theatre kiosks and caterers. A book has been written called 'The Favaloro Family of Bendigo: The Early Year 1895-1942' by Robert McWilliam. The photo and article are from the Bendigo Weekly Newspaper Friday April 7th 2006history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, doreen and josephine favaloro

Photocopy of coloured 'Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate'. Certifying that during the Second World War Shirley Lee, a pupil at Golden square school No 1189, qualified as an effective member by raising £1 for War Relief objectives. Dated 11th July, 1944.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

Two Golden Square, Laurel St Primary school staff photos laminated upon orange cardboard. From top, [a] Fourteen staff members with caption Golden Square Primary No 1189, Staff 1982. [b] Thirteen staff , Laurel Street, date excluded.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school

Letters from the office of Bob Cameron, Staste member for Bendigo West., congratulating Shane Rodda and Ron Payne and other organisers, on the success of the 125th. Anniversary celebrations and an acceptance to attend.bendigo, education, golden square primary school, bob cameron, payne, rodda