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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Cape Bridgewater, 1993
Monotone image of windswept bush. Costal landscape. Bush in the foreground is leaning to the right. Grasses in the foreground. The image is mounted on off white board and frame in a black frame.3/15 (Second State) / Cape Bridgewater / Carmel Wallace '93cape bridgewater, drypoint, etch, etching, carmel wallace, landscape, coastal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: QUAINT SOUTH AFRICAN HOMESTEADS
A small green booklet titled, ' Quaint South African Homesteads.' In postcard format. The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 1685, Cape Town.The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 1685, Cape Town. Printed in Great Britain.photograph, house, south africa, lydia chancellor, collection, photography, photograph, postcards, south africa, homes, homesteads, housing, tourism, travel, house, buildings -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Geo Wall's flashlight, Harry & Emily Leggett's fancy dress Cinderella Ball at St Kilda Town Hall, 26 June 1915
Harry and Emily Leggett second from right. Founders of Leggetts Ballroomblack and white photographMr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy dress Conderella. Town Hall St Kilda 23.6.15. Geo Wall's Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573. Harry and Emily Leggett Second from Right. Founders of Leggets Ballroom. -
Brighton Historical Society
Cape, Opera cape, circa late 1920s
This velvet opera cape was worn by Agnes Emmeline "Dot" McCowan (nee Iredell, 1887-1969) to a reception for English aviatrix Amy Johnson in her North Road home in the early 1930s. Amy Johnson achieved worldwide fame in 1930 when she became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Dot was the fourth child, and only surviving daughter, of Dr Charles Lesingham Maynard Iredell and Frances Keziah Iredell (née Hill), both formerly of Regents Park, London. Her parents had arrived in Australia in 1885 after Charles, a medical specialist, lost his money and house in the financial crash of 1880. In Melbourne, Charles established a reputation as an ear, nose and throat specialist and counted Dame Nellie Melba among his patients. Dot was schooled at Fairlight College in St Kilda. After falling from a tree at the age of twelve, she developed curvature of the spine. While recuperating, she took a correspondence course in theory and harmony of music with the Royal College of Music, London. She continued to pursue music after her recovery, ultimately winning an international scholarship to study piano and singing in Leipzig, Germany, but did not take up the offer due to her father's objections. She instead remained in Melbourne, where she put her skills to use as a music teacher. After her first fiancé disappeared at sea, Dot found happiness again with George Drummond. George owned a substantial property in Manjimup, Western Australia, and the couple planned to settle there after the wedding. It was not to be. Like many Australian men, George was killed in action on the Western Front during the First World War. It had become customary in George's wealthy family to give each son's bride a gift of one thousand pounds. Though Dot and George were never able to marry, the family nevertheless honoured the custom, and between their generous financial gift and her own teaching income, Dot was able to buy a well-appointed home at 9 North Road, Brighton for herself and her parents. The house remained in the family for many decades. In 1923, at the age of thirty-six, Dot met and fell in love with Alexander James McCowan. They were married on 28 February 1924; the reception was held in the North Road house.Salmon pink velvet opera cape with a padded collar and long fringe. Fastens at collar with a pair of circular metal clasps engraved with floral designs and accentuated with purple enamel. Silk lining.agnes emmeline iredell, agnes emmeline mccowan, opera cape, 1920s, 1930s, amy johnson -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Geo Wall's flashlight, Fancy Dress Dance at Town Hall, 23/06/2015
Mr and Mrs Leggett's Fancy Dress "Cinderella" Harry and Emily Leggett shown second from right, founders of Leggett's Ballroom. Information on back of photograph: dances were transferred from Prahran TH when it was burned down in 1914.black and white photograph (copy?) unmountedHarry and Emily Leggett Second from right, founders of Leggett's ballroom. Mr & Mrs Leggett's fancy dress "Cinderella", Town Hall St Kilda. 23/6/15. Geo Walls Flashlight. Phone Windsor 3573. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coloured photograph, December 1939
This was sent as a postcard / Xmas card from Cape Conran.Postcards and greeting cards formed a vital part of social and historical records for researchers. This photograph has been used as a Christmas greeting card. Christmas is the one time of the year people send cards all for the same purpose. It is a way of keeping in touch and of sharing holiday scenes.A small coloured photograph of the sea washing over rocks. The photograph is framed as a small greeting card and is tied with wool.on front - Cape Conran inside - To GS (OS?) from all at Kurrajong, Xmas 1939"cape-conran-postcard xmas-greetings -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Cape Nelson at Sunset, 1983-1984
CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of four seagulls on a blue, orange and yellow diamond-shaped grid. The seagulls are created through black outline and shading. Seagulls are in various poses, all with wings extended. The grid alternates from blue diamond shapes to those which fade from orange at the top to yellow at the bottom. The grid is surrounded by a blue and white cloud-like border.Front: 12/20 Cape Nelson at Sunset. Catherine Taylor Back: 43 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Town hall site after demolition, from railway bridge. Ringwood. ca 1971-73
Undated, but after town hall demolition (1970) and others in this SS358 series are 1971-73Written on back of photograph, "Town hall site from railway bridge." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood - View of Town Hall - Dec 1969 - 2 Photographs
Black and white photograph of street looking towards Midway Arcade and old town hall.Written on reverse of VC777-1 "Dec 1969 OLD TOWN HALL" -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Bituminous Coal, Unknown
Bituminous coal is the most common type of coal, abundantly found in ancient coal deposits which can be dated back millions of years. Often referred to as soft or black coal, this specimen exhibits a high carbon content, ranging from 76-86%. It also holds a relatively high energy density (27 MJ/kg) meaning that it releases significant amounts of energy when burned. Bituminous coal is most commonly used for electricity generation, as well as in the production of steel. This particular piece of coal was collected as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria in the nineteenth century. It originates from Cape Paterson, a seaside village located in South Gippsland, Victoria (located on Bunurong Country). The discovery of bituminous coal in this locality was first made in 1826 by explorer William Hovell. More discoveries were gradually made over the following decades and in 1859 the Victorian Coal Company commenced the first active coal mining operations in the state by sinking a number of shafts and bores near the area of Cape Paterson. Evidence of this coal-focused past can be found today at the State Coal Mine Museum in the nearby town of Wonthaggi. This specimen is significant as it was collected from the locality of Cape Paterson in Victoria, an area that has since become historically instrumental in the mining of coal and other substances in the state of Victoria. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A solid hand-sized piece of bituminous coal with a shiny black-grey surface and jagged edges.Existing Label: BITUMINOUS COAL / Locality: Cape / Patterson, VIC. burke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, state coal mine museum, wonthaggi coal mine, victorian coal company, bituminous coal, coal victoria, coal energy generation, william hovell, cape paterson, coal specimen -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robin Vanser & Lennie Holmes Four, Kew Town Hall, circa 1963, c.1963
Robin Kelly was born Robin Vandersluys in Mary Street, Kew. As a child, she sang in backyard concerts run with her brother, Leslie. The family moved to Deepdene in 1949 and Robin joined church and school choirs. Later she was to study classical singing with Stella Power, modern singing with Jack White, TV Presentation with Natalie Raine of Crawford Productions and acting/singing with Jessie Matthews. Following her victory in a talent quest at the Orama Ballroom, she was invited to join the Orama Big Band with singers Harry Cox and Arlene Forrest. She also sang with the Kerm Jones Jazz Band at Power House and with Frank Johnson's Jazz Band at Jazz Junction. Robin became resident band vocalist at the historic Federal Hotel in Collins Street with the Rudi Laquer Trio. She also sang at The Savoy Plaza with the George Cadman Trio. A year later she became resident vocalist at the Ress Oriental Hotel with the Lennie Holmes Trio. Later, Robin married pianist Peter Jones, singing under the name 'Robin Vanser' in clubs in Sydney and regional New South Wales. She was booked for a Vietnam War tour and also sang in Tahiti. Returning to Melbourne, her agent booked her to appear in shows in Tasmania including West Point Casino and Melbourne country venues. Another agent, John Bishop, booked her to do floor shows in Melbourne, including Xmas Seasons at the Hampton Hotel where she entertained audiences with her comedy and audience participation routines. In 1971, Robin Kelly retired to run her Robin Hood Antiques business in Canterbury, during which time she was married to tenor Glenn Kelly. Later she joined Sing Australia Camberwell Choir, performing as a soloist at their Melbourne Town Hall Concert.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Print copy of an original performance photograph of Robin Vanser (Vandersluys) in performance at the Kew Civic [Town] Hall with Lennie Holmes FourKew Town Hall c.1963 | Robin Vanser (Vandersluys) | Lennie Holms Fourperforming arts - australia - 1960s, robin vanser, kew civic hall - kew town hall -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photograph, Framed, Cape Wom 13 Sept 1945, 1995
Framed B & W photograph titled: "CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 13 SEPTEMBER 1945". Grey card window mount with title and text below the image. Image features the commander of the Japanese Army in New Guinea handing over his sword during a formal surrender ceremony held at Cape Wom Airstrip. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, A.F.B. Long, Ringwood Town Clerk(undated)
According to Ringwood Place of Many Eagles, Appendix II, Arthur Frederick Busbridge Long was Town Clerk from 1925-1950Typed below photograph, "A.F.B. Long, Town Clerk" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, St. Paul's Church of England, Ringwood Street, Ringwood, viewed from Town Hall in 1962, 1962
St. Paul's Church of England from Town Hall in 1962Written on back of photographs, "Town Hall roof 12/62. St. Paul's C. of E." -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Proposed Spring Street elevation, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Arthur Victor Heath, Town Clerk, 10 Dec 1907
Plan of proposal for a new Town hall; front elevation Spring Street; cross section; longitudinal section; side elevation; floor plan. Pen drawings tinted (possibly in water colour) dated 1907Stamped "Surveyor's Office, Town of Port Melbourne":Signed "A.V. Heath 10/12/07"port melbourne town hall, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Piece of concrete, City of Ringwood, Concrete from the facade of the old Ringwood Town Hall demolished in 1971, 1927
The two storey facade of the Ringwood Town Hall was built in 1927 at a cost of 6,000 pounds. Behind it the council worked out of the old mechanics institute. As the need for space grew, the first Ringwood fire station, the baby health centre and council's health department squeezed onto the site. A free library and cinema also operated from the town hall for many years.Two lumps of concrete from the facade of the old Ringwood Town Hall. Red at the centre, soot and dirt marked on the outside.; This was the first debris from the demolition of the old Ringwood Town Hall, knocked off the front western pillar by the mayor Cr Jack McRae at the invitation of the purchaser Hanover Holdings Ltd, on Thursday 22-Apr-1971. +Additional Keywords: McRae, Cr J.M. / Carter, RichardFirst debris from the demolition of the old Ringwood Town Hall, knocked off the front western pillar by the mayor Cr Jack McRae at the invitation of the purchaser Hanover Holdings Ltd, on Thursday 22-Apr-1971. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Card, 1955
Town of PortlandTwp-sided cream card. On front is title, town coat of arms and date (17th December 1955). On back are further details of event and a listing of mayors from 1856-1955. Souvenir of the Mayoral Chain to the Town of Portland on the occasion of the Centenary of Municipal Governmentsouvenir, mayoral chain, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Aerial view of Cape Grant, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.port of portland, cape grant quarry -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920's
This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers & Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. Pink granite outcrop on southern tip of Cape Woolamai.The Pinnacles - a granite outcrop on Cape WoolamaiRose Series P678. The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, cape woolamai, pink granite, earl of stradbroke -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Correspondence Precis, City of Port Melbourne, Town Clerk, Sydney Sims ANDERSON, Sydney Sims Anderson, Town Clerk, Jul 1924
Found in pages of item 588 (Town Clerk's Report)Town Clerk Syd ANDERSON's 3-page summary of correspondence and invoices received, July 1924One small correction in ink at no. 11 A few figures in pencil on backhealth - general health, fire and fire services, health - hospitals, utilities, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - princes pier, sandridge lagoon, sydney sims anderson, town clerks, j b steenicken, swallow & ariell ltd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ceramic - Ceramic Jug, Ringwood Town Hall commemorative jug, c.1950s
Ceramic jug, cream body with black handle and spout, with picture of Ringwood Town Hall on side.Town Hall, Ringwood, Victoria; Royal Stone China, Made in Czechoslovakia, RKG, 110 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, in Far East East Gippsland .Orbost locals have been camping and picnicking at Cape Conran since at least the early 20th century. This photograph was taken at a time before Cape Conran Coastal Park a 11,700 hectare area was declared a coastal park under the National Parks Act in 1997. A black / white photograph photograph showing the rocks and ocean at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. There are three people on a rock with their backs to the camera.Two women are sitting and a man is reclining.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir Card, VP Day Thanksgiving Service Ringwood Town Hall. Souvenir Card. 1945, 1945
Souvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.|United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.|On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.|FOR THE ENDING OF WARSouvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.; United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR'United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir - Small bowl, R K G, White china bowl, irregular shape with black edge around flutes with pen and ink drawing of the Ringwood Town Hall
Given by John J Johnson (763-9337), 18 Beckenham Drive, FTGWhite china bowl, irregular shape with black edge. Around flutes with pen and ink drawing of the old Ringwood town hall. +Additional Keywords: Johnson, John JTown Hall, Ringwood, Victoria.; On back: RKG - Made in CESHOSLOV -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920's
This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of the Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo of Cliffs at Cape Woolamai, Phillip IslandThe Cliffs at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island with Newhaven in background.Rose Series P683. The Cliffs, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, cape woolamai, newhaven, earl of stradbroke -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: '' THE OVERDUE MAIN'' MAGAZINE
A soft covered magazine titled ''The Overdue Main'' Magazine. ''Souvenir of the Voyage from England to Australia.'' 29-7-19 to - ''Printed at Cape Town by The Argus Printing and Publishing Company, Ltd. August 1919. Vol. 1. At Sea. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. 8 pgs.Printed at Cape Town by the Argus Printing and Publishing Company Ltd, August, 1919magazine, organization, australian commonwealth military fo, lydia chancellor, collection, australian commonwealth military forces, magazines, souvenirs, voyages, ships, shipping -
Orbost & District Historical Society
first half 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, East Gippsland. It appears to have been a postcard which was trimmed. Cameras in the early 20th century were not a common family possession and a postcard was a common souvenir and way of sending a short message.Early photographs are very interesting records of places gone, architecture gone and people gone, showing social history such as dress, or early automobiles. This scene is of a popular tourist destination in East Gippsland.A black / white photograph of a rough ocean over rocks at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. It looks as if the photograph has been trimmed.cape-conran -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Poster, Bendigo Premier Town, c. 1982
Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985. Two colour printed poster featuring the iconic poppet head logo. Text below image.Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo signs, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo commerce, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85 -
Brighton Historical Society
Cape, 1890s
Black silk satin cape with corded design. Black fur trim on collar, centrefront openings and hem. Lined with quilted black silk. Watch pocket on left proper interior. Wool interlining.cape, 1890s -
Clunes Museum
Book, NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA et al, CLUNES - A TOWNSCAPE STUDY OF A VICTORIAN COUNTRY TOWN
GENERALLY THIS SIDY IS AN ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL FABRIC OF THE TOWN AND GIVES SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE GROWTHBOOK - CLUNES - A TOWNSCAPE STUDY OF A VICTORIAN COUNTRY TOWN PRODUCED BY CENTRE FOR ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES. UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 1977GENERALLY THIS SIDY IS AN ANALYSIS OF THE VISUAL FABRIC OF THE TOWN AND GIVES SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR FUTURE GROWTHlocal history, town scape