A badly damaged black miniature leatherette softcover book, Methodist free Church Hymns with School Hymns. On the front cover printed in gold lettering is the title. The spine is blank. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 312p. Following the first section are the School Hymns. On the front end papers there is a name handwritten in blue ink - D.H Gaudion Wandin Yallock May 24th 1896. There are pencil written arithmetic addition notes all over the end papers front and back. The back cover is broken away from the spine.non-fictionA miniature Methodist Free Church Hymns with School Hymns book. It is a new and enlarged edition of the hymn book which was used by the Uniting Methodist Free Churches since 1860. This was necessary because 'in recent years after the first publication, many hymns have been published, whose fervour and poetic power have won the approval and acceptance of nearly all sections of the Christian Church. Other reasons were, the imperfect classification of the hymns in the book hitherto in use, and the fact that a considerable number of them had become obsolete, owing to their want of adaptation for public worship'.religious books, hymn books, prayer books

In 1943 Westralia was converted into a Landing Ship, Infantry. In this role, Westralia had a capacity of 933 soldiers, and was used primarily to transport units of the United States Army and Marine Corps. The ship arrived at Manus on 7th April 1945 befoe reaching Morotai on the 19th. The 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion embarked for attack on Tarakan Island, Borneo. On 1 May – After preliminary bombardment by two cruisers and six destroyers ,troops of 26th Australian Infantry Brigade were landed. After the end of the war, Westralia was one of the ships at Ambon on 22 September 1945 for the surrender and occupation of the island where the 164 survivors of Gull Force prisoners had already been taken off on 10 September. She was later used for the repatriation of Australian troops, before being paid off in September 1946. The ship earned five battle honours for her wartime service: Silver frame containing black and white image of a ship at seaGold coloured plaque attached top right "HMAS Westralia" - 2/24th AUST INF BATT TARAKAN ISLAND BORNEO 1ST MAY, 1945hmas westralia, 2/24th aust inf battalion

William Tuckfield embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ballarat on 19th February 1917. The SS Ballarat was torpedoed by the German submarine UB.32, but no lives were lost. On board were members of the Victorian Scottish Regiment (see photograph).Photograph, SS Ballarat menu, and invitation card of William Tuckfield (7315 - 8th Battalion, 24th Reinforcement).photographs, ww1, 8 battalion, william aston tuckfield, victorian scottish regiment, ss ballarat

Handwritten extracts from the diary of George Baker. He gives an account of the 24th and the 25th of December. 1852document, christmas day on the forest creek diggings 1852, george baker, mr gordon glover

In a black frame is a Poster for 25th Anniversary Reunion held in FSPB - Townsville 16-24th August 1997framed poster, national reunion, vietnam veterans

Donald Clark Collection.Strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.Strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Colin and Vera Smith farmed at RhyllHistoricalLarge black and white photo of a man and woman behind a sheep with 4 lambs on it's backRhyll 24th July 1955. From Colin & Veracolin and vera smith, sheep, farming, rhyll

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917,

Obtained from grounds of former Temperance Hall, Nott and Liardet Streets. Found when renovations/extensions were being made by PMCC in 1990. The stone was laid on 24 May 1890 by James Munro MLA who was a leading temperance advocate.Two pieces of commemorative stone which was originally in wall of Temperance Hall.' This s.... was laid by ...... the Honora... James Munr... ...... May 24th ........'james munro, built environment - civic, port melbourne temperance hall

This official programme was issued to schools attending the Metropolitan High School' Sports Association inter school swimming sports. The event was held at Olympic Pool and competing schools were Coburg, Box Hill, Essendon, Geelong and Williamstown High School.Official programme of the inter school swimming sports of 24th March 1948. Consists of 4 pages of white paper/.williamstown high school, 1948, swimming carnival, programme, metropolitan high school' sports association

Documnent. Minutes of 172nd meeting of C.F.A. held at East Melbourne Monday 24th June 1957. 14 pages.

Hand written note dated Melbourne, 24th ?, 1892 from Connelly, Tatchell & Paling Solicitors to Mr. Schroeder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Light orange/tan Souvenir Programme titled R.S.L. Fight Night Bendigo v. Shepparton Friday, 24th Sept., 1948 at the Mollison Street Drill Hall, Bendigo. On the front is a drawing of boxers, the date and place. On the inside are the names of the Officials, the Contestants and local businesses: T.D.Cairns & Son, Hartleys (Bendigo), R. J. Conroy and Palma Dance. On the back are advertisements to join the Bendigo Branch of R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and the Bendigo Y.M.C.A. Printed by Cambridge Press Bendigo.Cambridge Press, Bendigoevent, sports, r.s.l., r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. fight night bendigo v. shepparton, mollison street drill hall bendigo, rules victorian amateur boxing and wrestling association, bendigo y.m.c.a. amateur boxing club, bendigo sub-branch r.s.s.a.i.l.a., t d cairns & son, leo forrest, carl ermel, lyn murdoch, lee mann, col wills, rex porter, ron davies, harvey cox, col. g v lansell m>l>c>, b carruthers, r batterham, y.m.c.a.-bendigo-spring gully-north bendigo-shepparton, h cahill, bendigo red cross emergency service, hartleys (bendigo), r j conroy, b davis, z hughes, r burns, l patullo, r santon, d hughes, l bennett, r forrest, s burns, n burns, j mason, p cork, g sutherland, t ritchie, g keely, a smith, k mcqueenie, j jones, k mannix, g ritchie, t clough, t o'connor, t marchingo, r allan, f allen, p grainger, palma dance, r.s.l. building fund, cambridge press bendigo

Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo and District Tourist Association Board Meeting minutes 24th February 1970 (a) and Commercial and Industrial Static Display Centre proposal (b) a) Bendigo and District Tourist Association Board Meeting Minutes, February 24th. 2 pages, typed. Correspondance, Finance, General buisness etc. b) Commercial and Industrial Static Display Centre Proposal. 2 pages, typed. -small note pinned to the front, notice for next meeting for the tourist association (March 24th 1970)

The soldier in the large photo is PRIVATE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Company, 24th Battalion 6th Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Ville-Sur-Ancre near Albert on 14-15 June 1918. The soldier in the smaller photo is PRIVATE H PRIME Reg No 5202 8th Battalion. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Lihons on 11 August 1918.Mounted & framed black & white poster featuring photos of two 1st AIF soldiers. Printed on the poster are portraits of the Kings & President of allied countries. Scenes depicting stages from enlistment to embarkation are included. The poster is topped with an image of Britannia surrounded by flags. Top of poster: Australia's Sons Answer the Call Handwritten under main photo of PTE PRIME: PTE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Coy, 24th Batt 6th Inf Bgde. Handwritten under small photo of PTE H PRIME: Enlisted July 1915photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, military medal

Attached to his R.S.L. Membership Card along with the funeral notice, is a subsequent newspaper article written at the time of Walter West's death, which reads: Death of Pioneer Settler/ A pioneer settler of/ the Red Cliffs irigation/ district and one of the/ last men to be evacuated/ from Gallipoli, died sud/denly on Saturday night/ aged 84./ In 1922 Mr. Watler Thomas/ West came to Red Cliffs/ where he established Block/ 86 in the irrigation district./ He lived there until his/ death on Saturday after playing bowls at the Red/ Cliffs rinks on Saturday/ afternoon./ Mr. West was born in Jeparit and served with the/ 24th Battalion in Egypt and/ Gallipoli./ He was awarded the Mili/tary Medal in France in/ 1917 and the Military Cross/ in 1918 when he captured/ single handed an enemy/ machine gun post./ He settled at Red Cliffs/ on his return when the/ area was placed under irri-/gation./ For 25 years he operated/ a unique partnership with/ the late Mr. Martin Nippe, his adjoining property/ owner. The pair pooled their/ horticultural equipment for/ joint use./ Mr. West joined Mildura/ Legacy in 1942 and was an/ active member until his/ death./ The funeral will be held at the United Church, Red/ Cliffs this morning at 10.30Type written obituary, presumably used when Walter West,MC,MM, died.Walter West MC,MM/ Red Cliffs residents were saddened to learn of the sudden passing on Saturday last/ of Walter Thomas West MC,MM., a Pioneer/settler and well respected citizen./ "Wal" as he was affectionately known, was/ born at Dandenong some 84years ago./ He served with distinction in World War 1/ with 24th Battalion. He was an original ANZAC, and also saw service in/ Egypt and France. He received two awards for gallantry in the field - The Military/ Medal in France 1917 and the Military Cross in France/ in 1918 when he was responsible for the/ single handed capture of an enemy gun and crew./ He was an original soldier settler and developed/ his fruit block in Red Cliffs which is still/ operated by his son Tom. In 1922 he/ became an original Trustie of the Methodist/Church and was the last surviving original/ Trustie. He served on the Board of/ directors of the Red Cliffs Co-Operative Co.Ltd/ from 1954 to 1967, and was Chairman of Directors/ in 1963 and 1964. He showed a keen interest/ in youth activities and some excellent cricketers/ were produced as a result of his coaching of/ the Methodist Junior Cricket Team. He was an/ active and keen member of Mildura Legacy/ for 34 years, serving as President in 1947 and 1948./ He was secretary of the Cemetary Trust for many years, served on the Hospital Committee/ was a member of Memorial Lodge, a member of Red Cliffs Senior Citizens Club and a /member of Red Cliffs Sub-Branch R.S.L. since / it's inception./ He was a keen member of the Red Cliffs/ Bowling Club and took part in a club event on/ the day of his passing./ It was the pioneer settler and men with ability/ and initiative of Walter West that brought/ out the Community Spirit which resulted in/ the Red Cliffs we know today.1918, 1917, ww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, 24th, battalion, aif, gallipoli, bullecourt

The Peterborough Sandcastle competition has run for at least 50 years and is a highlight of the summer holiday season. Residents and visitors children all take part and the prizes are traditionally presented by the a gentleman dressed as the Lady Mayoress, with attendants.Significant because it has been a feature of Peterborough for so long.Two pages from the Warrnambool Standard, Mon 24th Jan 2005 with story and photos regarding the Sandcastle Competition at Peterboroughsandcastle competition, peterborough, men's pool, andy wilson, richard beggs, iconic annual event

Donald Clark Collection.A strip of two dark grey 'Admit One' tickets used at the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Black and white photograph of the cliffs on the Tambo River at Tambo Upper Victoria. Also two colour photographs of same cliff taken 1999 visit of Monkhouse family 6th to 24th February 1924 on backwaterways

Empire Day (Town 1905?B/W Photo a large group of people in a square formation with soliders in the centre., Facing a dais draped with the Union Jack flag. with people upon dais.On Reverse First Celebration of Empire Day 24th May 1905stawell

Donald Clark Collection.A 'First Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'First Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.

Donald Clark Collection.A 'Second Prize' card used at Tarnagulla Flower Show, probably part of the 1966 Tarnagulla Fair, held on 24th September, 1966.