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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Boy Scout and His Law, 1928
Written and illustrated to show the good qualities that scouts should live by according to Scout Oath.Green hard cover, black writing, imprint of red flame and scout head. On first page, sketch by A. Hampton, of eagle, logs and banner. Albert H Hampton, ASM lst Tatura Troop Tatura. 3 August 1929 Page 7, Inscription Albert H Hampton 3rd August, 1929the boy scout & his law, scouting -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Cards - Playing
Used by Internees at Camp 3, TaturaPack of 54 playing cards, numbered, illustrated (coloured picture cards, sets and nos in red or black) with blue pattern on backs. Contained in a tobacco tinKB (on lid) Union leader - smoking tobacco. Crest of eagle in centrecards - playing, tobacco tin, piatnk f & filssa, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, games -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Insignia - Africa Korps, 1940,s
German Afrika Corp insignia (Eagle over swastika) North Africa WW2. Mounted on cellophane onto a black paper backgroundnumismatics, badges -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Badges x2
... in the centre below and spread eagle. One has a black background... eagle. One has a black background the other red and black. ZONA ...Italian badges - ZONA CCNN known as the Blackshirts were fascist paramilitary squads in Italy during WW2.. Blackshirts were distinguished by their black uniform and loyality to Mussolini and were officially known as the Voluntary Militia for National Security.(MVSN)The Blackshirts (Italian language: camicie nere, CCNN) were fascist paramilitary armed squads in Italy during the period immediately following World War I and until the end of World War II. Blackshirts were officially known as the Voluntary Militia for National Security (MVSN) Two brass badges in the shape of a shield with a sword in the centre below and spread eagle. One has a black background the other red and black. ZONA CCNN XIII on one and XII on the otherZONA CCNN italian, fascist badges, mvsn, blackshirts, ww2 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal - WW1 British War Medal : PTE. A. E. Hollis, 1914-1918
WW1 Issue British War medal to all three services for overseas service throughout WW1 1914-1918. Medal belongs to Pte. A. E. Hollis, Chiltern Resident. WW1 1914-1918 The Great War. WW1 Campaign medal "British War Medal" cupro nickel plate. Silver in colour. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. Ribbon The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. pte. a. e. hollis aif, ww1 british medal, the great war 1914-1918 -
Clunes Museum
photograph
NO RECORD OF SHOP IN CLUNES. MAYBE IN COGHILLS CREEK ACCORDING TO C.H.F.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. J. RICE'S BUTCHER SHOP. 2 BUTCHER'S CARTS.- STANDING,- MR. JOSEPH RICE [WITH BEARD] MRS. MARGARET RICE, (NEE AIKMAN) - DAUGHTER, FRANCIS FANNY RICE, NOW MRS. BROWN (EAGLE HAWK)J. RICE BUTCHERlocal history, photography, photographs, shops, j. rice butcher shop., buildings -
Yackandandah & District Historical Society
Medal - British War Medal, Ben Boyd's British War Medal
Ben Boyd enlisted in the AIF in Melbourne, 13 December 1915, giving his age as 42 years and 11 months. At that time he gave Bathurst as parish of birth, and attested that his wife Emma, next of kin, resided in Fitzroy. He gave his occupation as 'cutter'. Boyd reported to Royal Park on 6 January 1916, attached to the 22nd Battalion 11th reinforcements. He embarked for the Middle East on 29 March, and it appears that he spent the rest of his service in Egypt, apart from some four months in Palestine from September 1917 to January 1918. During this time it appears that he was attached to the 11th Light Horse Regiment Provost Corps. There were various promotions to 'temporary Corporal' and 'Acting Sergeant'. Boyd disembarked in Australia on 25 August 1919. The first reference to Yackandandah in Boyd's war record came in his application for the British War Medal and Victory Medal, in a letter dated 10 February 1924. He received those medals on or about 3 March 1924. By that time he had been working in Yackandandah for several years, having been engaged as an 'up-tp-date cutter and tailor' by Mrs Haig in 1921. He continued working as a tailor until his passing in 1957. There is an anecdotal recollection of Boyd sitting up on what was the bank counter making garments and watching the world pass by on High Street, and also reference to him replying to the toast for The Diggers, at a smoke social convened by the Returned Services League to honour Sir Kenneth Beatty, at Martin's Hotel, 8 September 1927. The Yackandandah Museum is housed in what had been the Bank of Victoria and had become the business premises and residence of Haig Tailor. The building bore the title B. Boyd Tailor as late as the 1960's. Isabella Haig sold the building and residence to Yackandandah Historical Society in 1969. Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given, the British War Medal 1914-20, was also variously known as Squeak, or Mutt. Boyd was eligible for having entered a theatre of war during specified periods and having left places of residence and rendered approved service overseas. The medal is cupro-nickel (silver?) with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are shown on the outside edge of the reverse surface. A ribbon is attached per a top bar. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. (Refer Notes.) On the obverse, "GEORGIVS V BRITT. OMN: REX ET: IND: IMP" On the reverse "1914 1918" On the edge, stamped, "4378 A-SGT. B. BOYD. PROV. CPS. A.I.F."world war 1, great war 1914 - 1918, medals, british empire -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Public Art: Wayne ALFRED (b.1958 Alert Bay, British Columbia), Wayne Alfred C/- High Commision of Canada, Commonwealth Games Totem Pole, Location: Eltham Library Foyer, Panther Place, Eltham, 2006
Wayne Alfred is a member of the Namgis Tribe of the Kwakwaka'wakw people. As a master carver he has an extremely high level of carving skill and knowledge about his peoples cultural objects, customs, tribal stories and legends. The Totem Poles of the North Pacific Coast in British Columbia and Alaska are traditionally carved out of red or yellow cedar, which has a spiritual and practical purpose. The wood was known for its durability, its resistance to rotting and the inner bark was utilised in ropemaking, clothing, hats, baskets and so forth. The Kwakitul People consider the cedar tree to be among the most sacred of all things provided by the Creator. They believed the Cedar tree to be the axis of the world and a pathway to the upper world. The wood is shaped using implements such as adzes, axes, chisels, carving knives, and chainsaws. Misinterpreted as Gods and idols to be worshipped, totems usually serve six purposes, such as a house pillar for support, a memorial or mortuary pole to commemorate (and house) the deceased, a potlatch pole (used for important traditional indigenous celebrations), a ridicule pole used to shame and a heraldic or family crest pole. Characters and symbols on these totem poles usually display family crests, history, wealth, social rank, inheritance, and privilege, as well as animalistic imagery derived from native animals and mythological creatures. Their sequence are indicative of past family events, ancestors, myths, and heraldic crests, with the bottom figure usually being the most prominent. In this work the 'thunderbird' is symbolic of power, strength and of ancestory. The Commonwealth Games Totem Pole was presented to the people of Nillumbik on behalf of the Canadian Government in recognition of Melbourne as the hosts of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games Team in 2006. Carved in cedar wood, this totem pole incorporates bold cuts and colours (such as red and green) offset by strong black. A relative degree of realism is used to depict the alligator located on the bottom of the pole, a man and a 'thunderbird'/eagle located on the top. With protuding element. No inscriptions. Bold cuts used to outline the characters and symbols as well as decorative and stylised features all over the pole. public art, kwakwaka'wakw, namgis, alfred, north pacific coast, british columbia, canada, totem pole, carved, commonwealth games, melbourne festival, cedar -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Passenger list of 'Ocean Chief', 01/05/1861
Passenger list of 'Ocean Chief' May 1861 showing passengers from Liverpool to Australia.Passenger list of 'Ocean Chief' May 1861 showing passengers from Liverpool to Australia.Passenger list of 'Ocean Chief' May 1861 showing passengers from Liverpool to Australia.pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Afrika Korps Woven Cloth Badge, Circa 1940's
Piece of cloth cut from a DAK (Deutches Afrika Korps) field cap with insignia. The insignia are a German eagle with swastika above a red? stripe above a brown, black, white and red roundel. The red? stripe is faded and could denote either the General Staff, Panzers or Artillery. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - German Helmet, 19FEB2016
Black metal helmet with an adjustable leather inner which has perished a little and a leather chin strap with what appears to be an aluminium buckle and two aluminium studs. The helmet has been painted at some stage and has had what appears to be black electrical tape applied to it in a random pattern.The left hand side has the German eagle with swastika (Parteiadler) without the laurel leaves around the swastika. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1930 c
... View from Eagle Point. Black and white postcard S S Gippsland ...Black and white postcard S S Gippsland in Mitchell River, travelling towards Bairnsdale, silt jetties extending eastwards small farm, farm house and sheds on right. Jones bay in Middle distance beyond silt jetty, taken from Eagle Point Bluff. Bairnsdale VictoriaView from Eagle Point.jetties, transport, ships and shipping, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Edna Coutts, 1/01/1949 12:00:00 AM
Also the original 6 x 9 cm 04448.1Black and white photograph taken from the fishing boat Eagle Star shows crowd of people on the jetty and onshore during the New Years Day Regatta at Metung Victoriacelebrations, clubs, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, A W Burman Bairnsdale, 1912 c
... Signed Flora Floods Waterways Mitchell River Eagle Point ...Letter on back dated Dec 30 1912 to Mrs Brewer Signed FloraBlack and white postcard showing view of Mitchell River looking east towards Eagle Point bluff and the silt Jetties and Jones' Bay small farm and buildings, hop kiln on bank opposite bluff and hop paddock. Horse and jinker on gravel road Eagle Point VictoriaMitchell River Eagle Point Bairnsdalefloods, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1957
Photograph taken with olde Brownie Box camera January 1957.Black and white photograph of Mitchell River silt jetties taken from cliff at Eagle Point Victoriawaterways -
RMIT Design Archives
Photograph - Photographs
This photograph commemorates a visit by American Fashion Models to Prestige Textile Studio in July 1950. Melbourne’s Myer Emporium in conjunction with Neiman Marcus, Dallas, Texas presented the first American Fashion Parades in Australia in July 1950. Ruth Hancock, the leading model and buyer for Neiman Marcus, directed the Parades, and the eighteen year old modelling prodigy, Carmen dell’ Orefice, described by Cecil Beaton as ‘the world’s most beautiful woman’ was one of the stars of the runway. In a bid to encourage a market for Australian textiles in the United States, the models visited textile manufacturers and design studios in Melbourne, such as Yarra Falls Mills and Prestige Studios, one of Melbourne’s premier textile design studio. Ann Carew, 2020This photograph is historically significant for its association with Prestige Textile Studio, and it's association with the Australian Textile Industry. It highlights the role that Myer Melbourne played in promoting the Textile Design Industry and Australian Fashion to the United States of America.Black and white photograph of 8 models from the US, laying on the floor of the Prestige Studios. Names of the various models have been drawn on the floor from the foreground to the background of the photo, with eagles and stars in between each name.Models pictured include Ruth Hancock, Carmen Dell'Orefice, and Margaret Edwards.USA MODELS / VISITING AUSTRALIA carmen dell' orefice, prestige textile studio, ruth hancock, margaret edwards, fashion, rmit design archives, models, usa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Wurr, Jan. 1971
Black and White Photograph of Bendigo No. 2 at the Eagle Hawk terminus, Jan. 1971, night photograph. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Foodland Store, a Milk bar. The tram has arrived at the terminus, the trolley pole has been turned, but the headlights and dash canopy lights have yet to be turned. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear. In top left hand corner, in ink "71)" and "Bendigo (SEC) Tramways / 1.1971 / Eaglehawk Terminus"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, night photo, tram 2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Newspaper article titled 'Success on a firm base' mounted on black card and laminated. Article mentions former student Tom Potter, who started Eagle Boys Pizza.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, tom potter, eagle boys pizza, boys own annual, coles myer, defiance milling, dino's dial-a-pizza, john elliott, elders ixl, m b lemonade, bill potter, danny potter, harvard university, brian quinn, pizza hut, andrew terry, mcdonald's, kfc, ross palmer, john kozik, brian white, alana pelly, prd marketing, liberal party, nick way -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Black laminated card with three articles and two photos. The main photo and article is about Scott Johnson, who did all his Primary Schooling at Laurel St. The article mentions his cricket career. The second photo is Michael Armato with books he won in the Children's Book Week colouring competition. Also in the photo is Collins Booksellers manager Felicity Kingerlee and Laurel St school librarian Debbie Stagg.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, scott johnson, rod baker, david bicknell, ben irwin, chris pinniger, wayne walsh, denis rafferty, simon pearce, robert bakes, golden city eagles, bernie fitt excavations, greg o'brien, darren trickey, evan behrens, tim rodds, robert bakes, steven bakes, paul lund, steve newlan, john neylin, ray neville, childrens book week, amie ruedin, epsom primary school, michael armato, collins booksellers, felicity kingerlee, debbie stagg -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1918
A wooden tennis racquet with cloth tape, and parchment shoulder reinforcements (around underside), black string whipping, and a fine grooved handle. Inscription along throat on obverse: THE/WINNER. Inscription across throat, on reverse: F.J. BANCROFT/PAWTUCKET/R.I./... Accomapnying decal trademark comprises of an eagle grasping a tennis racquet, in front of the Globe, with motto: USED/THE WORLD OVER. Manufacturing details also feature along left side of shaft. Client details along the right. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Parchment, Cloth tape, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1926
A wooden tennis racquet with parchment supports, black and white string whipping, and a fine grooved handle. Partially legible inscription along throat on obverse: NEW/W[INNER]. Inscription across throat, on reverse: F.J. BANCROFT/PAWTUCKET/R.I./... Accomapnying decal trademark comprises of an eagle grasping a tennis racquet, in front of the Globe, with motto: USED/THE WORLD OVER. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, String, Cloth, Parchmenttennis -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, British War medal
HYAMS, Frederick 17892The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal.1914-1918 GEORGIVS BRITT OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: HYAMS, Frederick, Private 17982 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, cc 1920's
Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The British War Medal 1914-20 was awarded as follows: Navy: 28 days mobilised service in Australia, at sea or overseas during prescribed periods. Army: Entered theatres of war during specified periods or left places of residence and rendered approved service overseas. Mercantile Marine: Awarded to the men and women of the Mercantile Marine who served at least six months at sea between 4th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. Licensed Pilots, Fishermen and crews of Pilotage and Lighthouse Authorities' Vessels, and of Post Office Cable Ships were also eligible. Those eligible also included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period of service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal.GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: 2186 FRASER, Thomasbritish war medal, medal, first world war, world war one, ww1 -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Cloak, Dr Deanne Gilson, Bundjil the Eagle Creator Spirit Cloak, 2022
Standing proud, still here, the spirit of ten ancestral matriarchs adorned in contemporary ceremonial cloaks. Representing our women past, present and future, her Spirit, our culture, our Country (spelt with a capital for its importance and this is part of First Peoples protocols on acknowledging Country, our strength, our resilience and healing towards a sustainable future). Bunjil the eagle used to be a man called Karringalabil. As a man he created the first man and woman out of bark from the sacred manna gum tree and clay from the river bed. He created the plants, animals, mountains, waterways, sky and under Country. After which he turned himself into an eagle. He has two wives, Kunuwarra the black swan sisters. After he completed all of creation he flew up into the sky at Lal Lal Falls and he now watched over us as a star in the night sky and as an eagle by day.Brown, red and white tone feather motif with yellow eye design on outer clock, red and black diamond and circle design in lining. Solid black trimming. Cloak is machine sewn and handstitched with hand stitching on shoulder seam.deanne gilson, wadawurrung dja, first nations art, cloak -
City of Greater Geelong
Painting - Acrylic on Canvas, Billy-Jay O'Toole, Wadawurrung Country and Connection, 2019
The blue section of the paining represents our amazing ocean, bays, rivers, creeks and wetlands. The white creamy section represents our coastline with the footprints imbedded into the sand tells the story of our old people who have been so connected to this coastline for many thousands of years, the mountain represents the You Yangs which holds a special part of our history here on Wadawurrung country, the 7 gathering circles in the mountain represents the 7 family groups within Wadawurrung, WAA the crow he is our protector here on country and Bundjil is our creator which is why I have implemented these 2 birds into my painting, the u shape people symbols represents my family of 5 generations still living on Wadawurrung country, my great grandmother Joye Eccles my pop norm Eccles my mum Corrina Eccles myself and my beautiful daughter Alira, the eucalyptus leaves up the top is a part of cleansing I have incorporated therese leaves because this country is cleansed everyday by he family when conducting a smoking ceremony.Painting of Eagle and Crow with water and footprints below. Brown, orange, blue, green, black used.bundjil, you yangs, wadawurrung -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
U.S Airborne Patch
Black patch, Gold embroidery, white and gold eagle Airborne airborne, u.s, u.s uniform patch -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Hugh Anderson, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles - A Bicentennial History, 1988
From the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'A hardcover book with the title: Ringwood Place of Many Eagles, A Bicentennial History. The front cover has a photograph by Hugh McCall of the clock tower in Ringwood. The front and back endpapers depict the main street of Ringwood looking east and west. The contents of the book shows in-depth detailed history along with black and white photographs.There are four appendixes at the back as well as a Select Bibliography and Index. Pp 282.non-fictionFrom the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'history of ringwood, victorian history, local history -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - SEC hut - home to Skippy and Toni St. Elmo
Mavis Grace Lindsay born in 1917 and married Toni St. Elmo in Ballarat on 18 December 1944. She was known as “Skippy” from childhood. They moved from Melbourne in 1945 and spent the year living in Wallace’s Hut. Toni was employed by the State Electricity Commission to record weather-related data. They were to become responsible for early developments at the Falls Creek resort and for promoting a love of skiing. Toni taught Skippy to ski and she practised on the High Plains where she and her husband lived. Toni entering her in the first club championships held by the Bogong Ski Club at Rocky Valley, which he had established. Skippy St Elmo won many ski races during the 1950s and represented Australia in New Zealand. In 1947, the first ski lodge was built by six SEC employees including Toni St Elmo. The lodge was named “Skyline”. In 1957, Toni was involved in building the first rope tow at Falls Creek, called Nissen. He also established the Nissen Ski School. In 1949, Skippy won the Downhill and Combined State Championship held at Mt Buller. In 1950, Skippy was selected to compete in New Zealand with the Victorian team. Skippy trained with the men at the Bogong Ski Club which became a talking point in 1953 when the Albury Ski Club held an Open Championship and Skippy won in the Giant Slalom and Downhill. She went on to win many more races. In 1960, Skippy and Toni said farewell to Falls Creek. Skippy passed away in Queensland in July 2005 and Toni passed away in September of the same year. In November 2006 they were honoured at the Alpine Village at Falls Creek by the spreading of their ashes over Eagle Rock.A black and white photograph of Skippy and Toni St. Elmo standing in the doorway of their hut on the Bogong High Plains. A line of washing stretches behind the hut connected to the outside toilet.skippy st. elmo, toni st. elmo, sec hut skippy and toni st. elmo -
Mont De Lancey
Book, M.A. Goldsmith, Mammoth Mother Goose, late 1920's or 1930
A Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes for young children in various categories - Alphabet, Wild Animals, Countries, Animal Adventures, Christmas. Black and white illustrations are on every page. M.A. Goldsmith has written some of the categories of verses.Large thick vey worn Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes in various categories for young children. Front cover has a coloured illustration of Mother Goose flying towards elves and pixies outside a house in the clouds. A surprised eagle is pictured beneath her with Series 695 The Goldsmith Publishing Co Cleveland, Ohio Made in U.S.A. The damaged brown fabric spine has the title, No.695, Publisher and place of publisher in black lettering. Severe tanning and foxing seen all through.fictionA Mammoth Mother Goose collection of verses and rhymes for young children in various categories - Alphabet, Wild Animals, Countries, Animal Adventures, Christmas. Black and white illustrations are on every page. M.A. Goldsmith has written some of the categories of verses.nursery rhymes, rhymes, verses, mother goose