The 1888 Centennial International Exhibition, celebrating a century of Australian settlement, surpassed even the grand scale of the1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. It attracted over two million people, but the Victorian government had to spend £250 000 on it, ten times the amount estimated. The exhibition had a distinctively imperial focus, and a greater emphasis on culture than in 1880, particularly on music and painting (1). (1. https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273830) S.D. Gadd was appointed Curator of Parks and Gardens in 1874 an lived in residence in Rosalind Park. He resigned in 1905 and moved to Melbourne where he died in 1917. Mr Gadd was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge. It is not clear why he was awarded this medal.The bronze medal of the Centennial International Exhibition awarded to S.G. Gadd. Obverse - Portrait: bust of Queen Victoria in left profile wearing a crown, veil and 3 medals. Reverse - Field: Victor's wreath consisting of leaves and acorns of British oak and the leaves and acorns of the wattle. The oak and wattle were tied together 'by a true-lover's knot, 'symbolizing the unity and affection between the mother country and the colony'. Southern Cross inside surrounded by a legend. (https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273822) Obverse - Motto: Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne Reverse - Legend: (Latin) Artibus Dignis Honor Insignis (To the deserving arts, distinguished honor) (Mint) left: Melbourne Mint. (Date) Lower Centre: MDCCCLXXXVIII. (Engraver) Right: Stokes & Martin S.C. Edge - Plain, impressed with S.G. Gadd ESQ.centennial international exhibition melbourne 1888, s.g. gadd, rosalind park, city of greater bendigo medals

A short article about William James Stock and his service in World War 1. William Stock is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william james stock

A short article about Charles Henry Swanwick and his service in World War 1. Charles Swanwick is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, charles henry swanwick

Mackay collection - Bronze medal Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne 1885 awarded to T H Henderson Esq with relief depiction of Queen Victoria & wreath around wording Artieus Dignis Honor Insignis. Name engraved on rim T H Henderson Esq.civic mementoes, presentations, centenial exhibition

Book, spiral bound with black plastic, cover, clear plastic over title page, rear is black cardboard, title page at front is black print with illustrated colour photograph of the Roll of HONOR board, 81 pages plain white with illustrated B & W photographs.honor rolls, churches

World War One - Scrap Book. Exercise book image of lion on cover, with newspaper cuttings about Australians in WWI. Australians landed at Gallipoli, sketch of landing sight. Dardanelles, Australian Imperial Force. Come On Australians! Pictures including picture of Bendigo's Honor Roll.document, newspaper, wwi, wwi world war one newspaper clippings australian's new zealanders british france gallipoli picture of where australians landed at gallipoli dardanelles australian imperial force come on australians! pictures including picture of bendigo's honor rol

Staughton Vale State School Honor Roll circa 1920 Staughton Vale is located on the South Eastern side ofn the You Yangs. Staughton Vale High School was opened on the 5th of November 1875 The first head teacher was Thomas Scott. It had a chequered history, operating only part-time for some periods, closing in 1949, but reopening in 1957, and finally closing for good on the 30th of September 1968. The Honor Roll was donated to the Lara RSL when the school closed for the last timeHonor Roll donated to Lara RSL in 1968Staughtonvale SS Honour Roll made of Varnished WoodList of Staughton Vale residents involved in the First World War Gold Lettering Blue union Jackstaughton vale honor roll 1914 1919 state school

A short article about Arthur William Dineen and his service in World War 1. Arthur William Dineen is commemorated on the Greensborough District Honor Board at the Greensborough RSL.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur william dineen

A short article about Geoffrey Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. Geoffrey Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, geoffrey granville evans

A short article about John Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. John Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john granville evans

A short article about Tyrrell Granville Evans and his service in World War 1. Tyrrell Evans and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, tyrrell granville evans

Sir Dallas Brooks cutting the ribbon to open the new drive named in his honor 13/4/1950. Manager of Seppelts Mr. Colin Preece is the man with the glasses.wineries, wine

These Medallions were made in 1918 to commemorate ANZAC Day. They were issued by the Education Department of Victoria to school children. The medal was also sold on behalf of the Australian Branch of the British Red Cross Society. The medal was made in bronze, silvered bronze, silver and gold.This medal is an original.Round silver medallion. ?Silver Bronze. Red, white and blue ribbon.On the front of the medallion an engraved picture of a soldier, the words Honor to the AIF. One the back of the medallion ANZAC Dat 1918, Gallipoli, France, Palestine.anzac day 1918 commemorative medal, victorian education department

Post primary education in Wodonga began in 1923 when the existing primary school, which opened in 1857, became the Wodonga Central School. It extended students for a further 2 years of secondary schooling. In 1938 the school was declared a higher elementary school with 90 students in the secondary classesThese items represent a school which operated in Wodonga from 1923 until 1938. It was an important stage in the pathway to establishing secondary education in Wodonga.3 Badges made of enamelled metal. The larger one is oval shaped above a scroll bearing an inscription. It has 3 maroon reeds in the centre. The other 2 are in the form of a metal scroll with gold lettering.Around Oval badge: WODONGA CENTRAL SCHOOL On Scroll below oval; FOR HONOR Above Oval: CAPTAIN On smaller badges: GRADE CAPTAINwodonga schools, wodonga central school, education wodonga

The Autograph page is signed by the Flower Girl, Page Girl and all the 12 Debutante's.Card, folds out, front is in gold colours with the heading "Bendigo Sub Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A" followed by the RSL Logo with "Victory Ball". Inside has 3 columns, the first 2 are the "Dance Program" 1 - 28, 3rd is space for Autographs. On the rear are 2 columns, the 1st has "Debutantes names and Chaperones" 2nd column has "Partners names with RSL President, Chairman Ball Committee and Secretaries names"On front, "Guests of Honor Lt Gen S.F. Rowell C.B, C.B.E and Mrs Rowell - Town Hall Bendigo, August 16th 1949"brsl, smirsl, ball, victory

Chelsea State School was built on Argyle Avenue and officially opened on 27 January 1915.Black and white photo of a plaque that honours soldiers from Chelsea State School. The plaque has a Soldier standing at attention and a scroll with the names.CHELSEA STATE SCHOOL No3729 HONOURS W. S. ROGERS L. BALL G. H. McINTOSH 1914 - ANZAC191 HONOR THE BRAVEchelsea, education, chelsea primary school, school, chelsea state school, honour board, world war one, ww1

An invitation on damaged card with the words, ' In Honor and in the Presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, K.G., P.C., G.M.M.G., G.C.V.O., G.M.B.E., M.C. The Government of Victoria Requests the honor of the Company of The Worshipful the Mayor of Bendigo & Mrs. Curnow at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Monday, 31st May, 1920 at a Demonstration of Physical Culture to be given by Children of the Metropolitan State Schools. Admit two only. Guests are requested to be in their places at 1.40 p.m. Please present this Card at the Members' Entrance. The Lower Tier of Seats in the Grey-Smith Stand, is on the West Side of the Members' Pavilion, is Reserved for Government Guests to the extent of its seating capacity. Entrance near the Bowling Green.'civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, royal family, melbourne cricket ground, m.c.g., official invitation, invitation, royal tour, the prince of wales

Black and White photograph taken of the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum. The museum is named in honor of explorer and former Beechworth Superintendent Robert O'Hara Burke following his death in 1861.This item is significant because it shows the historic Burke Museum in a historic context, which can be used to document the changes in the building and the surroundings which have occurred over time.Copy of a black and white landscape photograph on photographic paper.burke museum, robert o'hara burke, robert o'hara burke museum

This issue contains various articles on the opening of the Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, including an article on the back page on "The Honor Roll Rutherglen Town Hall". This article includes the names of all those on the roll.2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper for Friday 15/7/1927. rutherglen sun, rutherglen memorial hall, newspapers, opening ceremonies, honour boards, world war 1, world war i, ww1

See link above. Widely distributed by sale to school children and general public in 1918.Circular medal with an eyelet (4 mm OD) to carry a loop for a ribbon (loop and ribbon not present). Obverse ... Bust of uniformed soldier (facing left) wearing slouch hat Reverse ... Scroll, on olive branch, with stamped inscription (see below) The reverse image of a bust of an Australian soldier was adapted from a drawing by H.Harvey, an assistant in the Victorian Education Department.Obverse ... around circumference: HONOR TO THE A.I.F. Reverse ... On scroll ... GALLIPOLI FRANCE PALESTINE At top ... EVD Around bottom circumference ... ANZAC DAY 1918

Handmade brown wooden honour board, retangular with octagon-style corners, white painted names of those who served and small Australian and UK flags. Lists the following names: W. Gale, B. Withers, A. Charles, J.B. Dixon, H. Eggleston, M. Harrison *, R. Thompson, W.J. Tanner, W. G. Rail, Wm. Gale, A. W. Ellis, A.P. Smith*, N. Clarke*, T. Fraser*, J. A.McLean, H. Withers*, R. Daglish, A. E. Ellis*, R. B. Dixon, C. Withers, J. Thompson*, J. ClarkeAbove the names listed reads: 19 LILLIPUT 17 / Methodist Church / Honor Roll / Attendants of this Church who / fought for the Empire in the Great Warhonour boards, wwi, the great war, first world war, lilliput

Deep yellow in colour with black print. Six flags (USA, Australia, Thailand, Korea, New Zealand and Philippines) on either side of South Vietnamese flag. All other pages are B&W except the last page which has a river scene and pink flower.GIAY THONG-HANH "Safe conduct pass to be honored by all Vietnamese Government Agencies and Allied Forces" / Back signed by Nguyen Van Thienpermissive orders, pass, safe conduct, julian peter mcnamara, mcnamara, australian army, 3794332, trooper, royal australian armoured corps, national service, b squadron, a squadron, 1st armoured regiment

Anzac Day school children’s medal, issued in 1918 issued by the Victorian Education Department (EVD). The medal was distributed to every Victorian school child that year to commemorate Anzac Day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. This medal was given to Australian school children 1918 to commemorate the tragic ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli in 1915One side has the image of the bust of an Australian soldier was adapted from a drawing by H. Harvey, an at assistant in the Victorian Education Department and the words HONOR TO THE A.I.F.. The reverse has a scroll which rests on olive branch, inscripted with GALLIPOLI / FRANCE / PALESTINE; above EVD ; below, ANZAC DAY 1918.anzac day, school children, victorian education dept. evd, gallipoli

A short article about George Frederick Moore and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Eltham. George Moore is commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george frederick moore

A cream invitation card with the words, 'In honor of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Bendigo. The Mayor of Bendigo, ( Cr. Curnow), and City Councillors, request the pleasure of company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, on Friday, 4th June, 1920, at 1 p.m. Kindly reply to Town Clerk before 1 p.m. on 31st May.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, person, individual, official

The WW1 roll has 11 names with 1 x MC and 1 x DCM award. The WW2 roll has 15 names. The entire structure is in 16 pieces that all fit together.Eaglehawk Lodge No 55 Honour Roll, all marble, all text in gold, the main centre piece is WW1 with Lodge insignia at the top with year dates followed by 2 columns with text and list of names following, at the bottom the Lodge name. Two sections one each side is for WW2 with names on.Centre section, “1914 - 1919 HONOR Roll - The Great War - Eaglehawk - Lodge No 55 VC” Side sections, “World War 11 - 1939 - 1945”memoroabilia, honor, roll, lodge, eaglehawk

This is a badge belonged to a member of the Freemasons Friendly Society. In Warrnambool the Lodge of St. John was founded in 1861. and the Masonic Temple in Kepler Street ( the building still extant) was opened in 1870.This badge is of some interest as it may have local provenance. .1 Brass badge attached by a hook to three brass pieces of varying shapes through which is threaded a cream ribbon. The badge has as its centre the star of David with fine text. Attached to the points of the star is a narrow circle with text. Outside the circle are nine protruding points ending in three clover shapes. At the base is an inverted horseshoe shaped appendage with a T and H interlocked. There is a pin attached to the top piece at the end of the ribbon.. .2 Composite hinged box lined with white and royal blue satin and text..1PEACE WISDOM TRUTH BEAUTY CONCORD STRENGTH DEO REGI FRATRIBUS HONOR FIDELITAS BENEVOLENTIA .2 (Stamp) CHAS R MARTIN The rest is faded

A short article about Thomas Coventry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Thomas Coventry's enlistment, he was living at Diamond Creek. He and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas coventry

Frank Tate was the first Director of Education for Victoria, 1902-1928. During this time World War I occurred and he enlisted. Due to his support for the French during this time he was awarded "Chevalier of the Legion of Honor". Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Signature of Director of Education: Frank Tate Certificate made out to Ed M Roberts Certificate number: 4 "Credit" hand written after statement of pass Red school stamp - Ballarat School of Mines