Pale bluish booklet with gold printing on the front and dark blue printing inside. Booklet is for the installation of Bro. Thomas Richard Doble, S. W. and Investiture of Officers. Inside front cover has list of Past Masters for Zenith Lodge No 52, Bendigo for the years 1866 to 1933. The installation took place at the Masonic Temple, View Street, Bendigo on Saturday, June 23rd, 1934. Included in the booklet is Ceremonial, List of Officers 1934- 35, Toast List and Menu.book, masonic, investiture of officers, book, zenith lodge no 52 installation, bro thomas richard doble

Small white booklet with blue printing inside and gold and blue printing with gold border and the Masonic emblem at the top. 125th Anniversary of the Golden & Corinthian Lodge No. 7 Bendigo 1854 - 1979. Installation of Bro. Ronald Hammer S. W. and Investure of Officers. Masonic Temple Bendigo Tuesday, September 11th 1979. Inside the booklet is a Short History of The Golden and Corinthian Lodge No. 7 of Bendigo; Ceremonial; List of Officers 1979 - 80; List of Members; toasts and Harmony and a space for autographs.organisation, masonic lodge, investure of officers, installation of bro ronald hammer, golden & corinthian lodge no 7 bendigo, criterian hotel, freemasons hotel, view point hotel, pembroke house, black swan hotel, golden lodge of bendigo, corinthian lodge of sandhurst, vahland, getzschmann, zenith lodge, 'a history of freemasonry in the bendigo district diring the firt 50 years of its existence', a h stone, k r grabasch, r hammer, m j luxford, t c k secombe, a g mcarthur, c c maskell, f a turpie, c m phillips, t k griffiths, b marett, g f turpie, r j m berry, f j palmer, l s shepherd, g e adams, w h shay, w s clemens, s n gillam, g a fraser, s b webster, j g penberthy, a k rollinson, k j beale

A light green programme with gold print. On the front cover are the words 'Luncheon, Town Hall, Bendigo 9/12/'09. In honor of the first official visit of His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael. Bart. K.C.M.G., To The City of Bendigo. A. Harkness, Mayor. Surrounding this in gold print is the insignia of the City of Bendigo and illustrations of flowers. On the inside is the menu and on the back cover is the Toast List and Orchestral Selections 'under the Conductorship of Mr. A. Stewart.' Cambridge & Young, Printers, Bendigo.person, government, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, programme, program, luncheon, town hall bendigo, city of bendigo, civic mementoes, ephemeral, official, individual, person, sir thomas gibson-carmichael

Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun, dated 2 Feb. 1982, titled "A Place in the Sun", written by Wayne Gregson, riding Vintage trams during the 1982 Australia Day Festival. Notes the 1915 tram trucked from Ballarat and the 1910 "toast rack tram". Has a photo of the reporter at the controls of Ballarat 27. On the top of the cutting is the Australian Press Cuttings Agency note of the source of the cutting and date stamped on in purple ink. See also Reg. Item 1836.On the top of the cutting in black ink "We should appreciate the work of Alan Bradley that we were able to appear in the article."australia day, btps

Cream fold out card with brown printing; Menu and Toast list for the Associated Master Plumbers, Sanitary, Steam & Hot Water Engineers of Victoria Conference - Bendigo, April 4th and 5th, 1924 Official Dinner held in Favaloro's Café, Pall Mall on Saturday, April 5th, 1924. Picture of the Post Office and Law Courts on the front. President - Mr R Plumbe; Vice-Presidents Mr. W. Gray, Mr. H. W. Anderson and the Secretary - L. Burchell. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.document, invitations, official celebrations, menu, official dinner, associated master plumbers, sanitary, steam & hot water engineers of victoria conference, mr r plumbe, mr w gray, mr h w anderson, l burchell, mr d m campbell, mr a atherton, mr r stone, mr s gordon moore, mr w j campbell, mr b w speechley, mr g stone, mr w h middleton, mr j r v anderson, cr j h curnow, mr c n stannard

Agfa colour slide, blue and white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell possibly June 1971? of W7 1024 in all over advertising for Heinz Toast Toppers. Tram passing Flinders St station in Swanston St with the destination of Malvern Burke Road, route 3. In the view is an advertisement for Craven Filter cigarettes. Based on VicSig article on advertising trams - see http://vicsig.net/index.php?page=trams&article=adtrams accessed 9/9/2019, the date would be June 1971.trams, tramways, flinders st station, swanston st, advertising trams, malvern, route 3, tram 1024

Photos of the 50th Anniversary Dinner on 6 October 1973 held at Chaucers. (date to be verified). 00453.1 shows the President Geoff Handbury making a speech. 00453.2 shows John Flynn, the President of Colac branch making a speech. Chaucers was a reception and conference centre in Canterbury, Melbourne, before it was sold in 1999 after operating 28 years (Telegraph news article from the web). Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451,00452, 00391. A record of a dinner marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 2 of speeches at Legacy 50th anniversary dinner.Both stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink. 00453.1 Label on front says 'President'. On reverse 'Legacy Conference Jubilee Dinner at Chaucers 1973. Geoff Handbury and John Flynn (Colac)' in blue pen. 00453.2 Label on front says 'Toast to Legacy L/John Flynn, President Colac'.golden jubilee, 50th anniversary, geoff handbury

The photographs were taken at a Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual Dinner held in the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building Main Hall. The Bendigo Womens RSL Auxiliary catered for their Annual Dinners. .1) Photo left - right. Norm Smart thanking the Ladies for their efforts and Propose a Toast to the Ladies. Peter Dodd, Greta Balsillie, Jaqui Stevens, Christine Bates, Margaret Dodd, Margaret Andrea, Lyn Boulton, Dorothy Osgood. .2) Greta Balsillie, Lyn Boulton, Margaret Andrea. .3) Dorothy Osgood, Margaret Dodd. The date is possibly 1998. Norm Smart refer Cat No 8131.2P, Ladies Auxiliary Refer Cat No 8021, 8107.Three colour photographs relating to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual Dinners. .1) Shows a man in shirt and tie with microphone with another man and 7 Ladies outside a doorway. .2) Shows 3 of the ladies in the kitchen at SMI. .3) Shows 2 of the Ladies in the same place. Text in red pen on rear of .1)On rear of .1) is a list of the people in the photo.brsl, smirsl, anuual, dinner, auxiliary, wabrsl

Black and white photograph taken from the City Family Hotel Tower, looking along Pall Mall towards White Hills, Showing Alexandra fountain, toast rack tram, 1903 tram, Hustler's Royal Reserve Mine, Post Office, Law Courts behind, tram track, School of Mines tower, Shamrock Hotel and other businesses, The Beehive, Pikes Building and verandah of building in foreground. Inscriptions: 'Bendigo, looking East' in TLH corner. History: photographic copy in black and white of a colour tinted postcard, printed c1915. Copied c1970place, streetscape, pall mall, photograph, photography, bendigo, alexandra fountain, toast rack tram, bendigo law courts, bendigo post office, bendigo school of mines, beehive building, hustler's royal reserve mine

Pale lemon colour dinner menu, gold print (2 copies) On front: City of Bendigo coat or arms, Dinner to Hon Stanley M. Bruce, M.C., Prime Minister of Australia on the occasion of his First Official Visit to the City of Bendigo. Given by His Worship the Mayor of the City of Bendigo, (Cr. M.G. Giudice).. Favaloro's Cafe, Monday April 21st, 1924. Toast list inside: His Worship the Mayor, Hon. S.M. Bruce, Hon F.W. Eggleston, Col. Hurry, Dr. A. Dunstan, Cr. J.H. Curnow., Cr. R.J. Cooke.Cambridge Pressbendigo, council, dinner stanley bruce, favaloro's, bendigo council, prime minister, stanley bruce.

William (Bill) Holder was a resident at International House, studying law at the University, and was IH Student President in 1960. This album page comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.Inscribed: 'Bill Holder's 21st'students, social events, university colleges

While the first train arrived at Beech Forest on 17 February, 1902, as a special train for a race meeting at Beech Forest Turf Club, two special trains ran for the official opening of the railway by the State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, R.E., F.R.S., that took place on 27 February, 1902. After seeing round the area the guests attended a celebration of the opening at a banquet at Beech Forest. The menu included four impressive courses, coffee and cognac, and included a number of toasts - The King, the Governor, the Minister and the Parliament of the State, Success to the Beech Forest Railway, the Colac Shire Council and the Railway Trust, and the Railway Department, a total of 19 people speaking. The official guests then returned to Colac.B/W. Opening banquet for the Colac-Beech Forest railway line in 1902. The State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, the Premier of Victoria, Hon. A.J. Peacock, MLA, and a number of other important people seated at the top table, with other guests seated to the left and right.beech forest; railways; banquet; colac;

Modern iron cooking ‘ranges’ were being introduced from the late 18th century, however a vast number of people cooked in open fireplaces, well into the 1800s. Generally they were fitted with iron rods suspended above the fire or ‘cranes’ that could be swung in and out for easier and safer access to the pots that hung from them. These cooking systems may seem rudimentary, but a skilled cook knew how to manage pots, pans, cauldrons and pokers and expose them to the right type of heat by positioning them in various parts of the fireplace. They were also very versatile, enabling multiple cooking techniques – boiling, stewing, frying, roasting, toasting – all at the same time, using different types of vessels and utensils. https://blogs.sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/cook/hearth-fire-cookery/This type of item was used extensively over the centuries over open fires. It is still used in camping.Metal cooking pot with handle designed to hang the pot over an open fire.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, kitchenware, cooking, open hearth cookery

George Barraclough (1907-1981), a landholder from north of Licola, in the Victorian Great Divide, made a number of these spikes, as needed. As accounts were paid, receipts were pasted to the account, the account was impaled on the spike, and the spike was rehung on a nail on a wall stud. All transactions dealing with money were filed in this manner, as an orderly way of tracking items that were usually remotely ordered and delivered on the mail car. George Barraclough used No8 in a number of creative ways, and his durable and untilitarion toasting forks are still in family use today. After George died in 1981 the spikes with their accounts passed to his daughter Linda Barraclough, who archived the accounts and later made copies available for study. Those accounts form a record of the businesses of Heyfield for 1940s and 1950s.This bill hook is of historical significance as a survivor of bush ingenuity and bush filing systems. Commercially made bill spikes were in common use in offices, where they usually consisted of a heavy metal base with an upright pointed piece of wire. Number 8 fencing wire was an important and readily accessible repair commodity for rural dwellers, and achieved iconic status as the most generic method of repair for cars broken down (resort to nearest fence) and was even used to hold houses together. Referring to "No 8 fencing wire" became a type of Australian shorthand for bush ingenuity. It is no longer available, being replaced by 4mm high tensile wire. This item is important both as an example of inventive use of No8 wire, and also as an example of the bush filing methods in use in the 1940s and 1950s. No 8 fencing wire holds a similar position in New Zealand - see Wikipedia NZ at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_8_wire A section of number 8 fencing wire twisted to form a bill spike. It has a rounded.base made from several twists of wire in a flat platform, with the remaining wire rising from the centre to form a stem that terminates in a hook with a sharpened point.wire, bush ingenuity, barraclough, licola north

Report of a dinner held just after the beginning of WWII to celebrate the work of Sir Stanley Savige in establishing Legacy. Legatee Russell (President) introduced their patron, Sir John Gellibrand, who proposed the toast to Sir Stanley Savige. In his response Sir Stanley Savige outlined the history of Legacy to that date and how he was able to bring together so many Legatees with a common purpose to look after the dependants of WWI veterans. He said that although this need would disappear due to natural causes by the 1950s, the present war would ensure that the work of Legacy would continue. He highlighted the opposition of the Board of Management to affording the same opportunities to girls as those given to boys, and how it was got past. He also noted that the average age of Legatees was about 48, and "in another ten years we will all be stymied."This is a lengthy speech by the founder of Legacy not only giving details of Legacy's history, but also revealing the personality of the speaker.White foolscap photocopied pages x 6 with black type of original typed report.On first sheet in blue ink 'S G S', 'File Legacy: History of' On reverse of last sheet in blue ink 'from Don S.'speech, history, stan savige, founding legatee

The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang How Cheng, visited Australia at the request of the Chinese Emperor for the purpose of establishing Chinese consulates in the Commonwealth. He visited Ballarat at the request of Ballarat’s Chinese community. The newspaper reported that it was hoped the Commissioner would visit the Ballarat School of Mines “where the knowledge he would get would probably be of the utmost usefulness in the development of the great resources of China.” The Commissioner was accompanied by interpreter Ah Ket (Melbourne barrister and solicitor), and met by members of Ballarat’s Chinese community, including Dr Wong Chock Son. Apparently the Chinese Commissioner wanted to visit SMB because of its international fame relating to education in mining. From the SMB Letter book (Cat. No. 436) comes the following which suggests the Commissioner was based in Adelaide) '17th November 1906 His Excellency, Hwang How Cheng Chinese Commission Adelaide May it please your Excellency By this post I have the pleasure in forwarding for your Excellency's kind acceptance (and one for Mr. When) copies of the photograph taken of your recent visit to the School of Mines. I trust they will serve a pleasing memento of what, I hope, was a pleasant visit to our Golden City. Yours Faithfully Fredk Martell Director' The visit was reported in the Ballarat Star in 14 November 1906:- The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang Hon Cheng, who recently arrived in Victoria on behalf of the Chinese Government, paid a visit to Ballarat last evening, and was entertained by his fellow countrymen at a dinner at the Bow Leong rooms, Main street. The commissioner, who came up by the express, was accompanied by his secretary and Mr Ah Ket, the well-known Chinese barrister, of Melbourne; but some disappointment was expressed by the fact that he did not wear his official robes, being attired in the more sombre European dress. Mr W. D. M’Kee presided at the dinner, on the invitation of the Bow Leong Society, and in addition to representative Chinese residents, three were also present the mayor of the city (Cr. J. J. Brokenshire), Crs. R. Pearse, G. Crocker (City), J. R. Elsworth, A. Mackenzie, J. A. M’Neil, A. Levy, G. Bunting, F. Penhalluriack (Town), Col. Williams, Mr. J. Gent, Messrs. F. J. Martell (director of the School of Mines), A. W. Hager (president of the Orphan Asylum), A. Kenny (superintendent), R. G. Fitzgerald (clerk of courts at Ballarat East), J. Trethowan, A. A. Buley, Serg Dalton, and others. Apologies were received from the mayor of the town Revs. J. West Lau, Dr Cairns, Hon. J. Y. M’Donald, L. Lederman, C. C. Shoppee and others. The gathering was a very cordial one, and the hospitality of the Chinese was greatly appreciated. After the loyal toasts, “The King” and “The Emperor of China,” had been honoured, the chairman extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the society and others to the commissioner. Mr M’Kee said he was privileged to speak in behalf of the Chinese. There was a warm feeling of friendship between them and himself, and his services were always at their command. If he were in China he would desire that a similar compliment would be extended to him. They were all pleased the Emperor of China had sent the commissioner to establish consulates in Australia with a view of the empire understanding the feelings of Australasia better than they did at present. He hoped the commissioner would have opportunity of visiting some of their industries, as they desired him to gain all the scientific and practical knowledge of those industries that he could. The toast of “The Commissioner” was proposed by Col. Williams who expressed pleasure at the visit of a gentleman of education and attainments to look into the condition of the scions of China in Australia. He hoped the commissioner would carry away a correct impression. In Australia they had nothing to conceal; they hoped to be understood. (Applause.) No intelligent man had the temerity to condescend to patronise China, one of the richest countries in the world, with a civilisation dating back thousands of years. In the matter of population alone it was equal to one-third of the world. They heard a lot about the “awakening of China.” They hoped it would be humane, just, and considerate if it had power. He hoped the commissioner would be satisfied with what he saw. The law of filial relation to the children was strictly observed in China, and he did not know whether it would not be a good thing if they had a little more of that religion here. It would be a fair thing to tell the commissioner that while he might inquire into the labour laws, the basis of these laws was not a desire to oppress but to enable every man to obtain the same conditions they expected from their own people. If he gained that impression he felt they would be fairly treated. (Applause.) Mayor Brokenshire supported the toast. They had, he said, in the Chinese a most law-abiding people. Their behaviour was an example to the British citizens. They were quiet, inoffensive men, and they toiled hard, even on Sundays. (Laughter.) Mr Ah Ket; That is what the government does with the railway employees. (Laughter.) The Commissioner replied through Mr Ah Ket, who in a graceful speech acknowledged the toast. The commissioner had, he said been delighted with what he had seen of the country – he believed it to be one of the finest in the world – and he greatly appreciated the hospitality extended to him. (Applause.) The Chairman proposed the toast of “The health of Mr Ah Ket,” and paid a tribute to his ability. It was satisfactory to see that he had risen to such a position, and it might be that in the future he would be asked to occupy a position on the bench. (Applause.) Mr Ah Ket, in response, said he had not come prepared to make a speech. He had come to Ballarat to have a quiet evening with his friends, and as soon as he arrived he had been whirled away in a motor car to a place where he found an aggregation of East and West. He was pleased to see them commingled at the festive board. That suggested the idea that East and West could meet together without friction. Misunderstandings arose only because men were superficial. If they threw off outer garments they would know each other better. He looked forward to the time when nations would understand each other. It was by an interchange of visits that such things could be accomplished, and nations would then live at peace with each other. (Applause.) Other toasts were also honored. Twelve men pose for a photograph on the stairs of a building at the Ballarat School of Mines. Back row left to right: A.D. Gilchrist (Prof. of Engineering), B. Whittington (Mathematics, Physics), Thomas S. Hart (Prof. of Geology and Mining), J.M. Sutherland (Electrical Engineering) Front row left to right: Dr Wong Chock Son (Ballarat), Fred. J. Martell, Alfred Mica Smith, Ah Ket esq (Melbourne Barrister), His Excellency Hwang How Cheng (Chinese Commissioner), Wen Esq (Secretary), Alderman Grase (mayor of Brisbane), Grase Esq (Ballarat).ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, fred martell, j m sutherland, a d gilchrist, b whittington, thomas hart, wong chock son, ah ket, hwang how cheng, chinese, chinese commissioner, international, new classrooms, administration building, a building

These labels come from the Warrnambool Reeves Cordial Factory. John Reeves came to Warrnambool about 1900 and managed the cordial bottling plant in Banyan Street for Jim Kelly who traded under the name of the previous cordial manufacturer, J. S. Rowley. In 1931 John Reeves purchased the cordial factory in Koroit Street from the estate of John Fletcher. John Reeves’ son, Reg managed the cordial business in Koroit Street until 1946 when he took over from his father and carried on the business until his death in 1972. In 1977 Reeves’ son-in-law carried on the business under the trading name of Reeves. The building in Koroit Street that stands today was erected in 1957 when the original building was demolished. These labels are of interest because they are colourful and pleasing to the eye and because the Reeves Cordial Factory was a major business in Warrnambool for several decades in the 20th century..1 to .9 Piece of paper with curved edges with multi-coloured printing and coloured geometric decoration. .10 A piece of paper with yellow, red and white printing and images of a crown and a stage curtain. .1 Reeves’ Imitation Cordial Vanilla .2 Reeves’ Imitation Cordial Caramel .3 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Lime .4 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Chocolate .5 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Chillie .6 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Orange .7 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Orange & Lemon .8 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Fruit Cup .9 Reeves’ Flavoured Cordial Pineapple .10 Queen’s Toast Artificially Coloured Reeves Warrnambool reeves cordial factory, history of warrnambool

The Legacy Conference in Canberra in 1954 was opened by H.E. The Governor General Field Marshall Sir Wiiliam Slim demonstrating by His Excellencies presence the valuable contribution Legacy makes to families of deceased serving and ex service personnel. The Conference was held annually and in different cities around Australia and attended by delegates from different branches of Legacy.Significant due to the prescence of Sir William Slim, opening the conference, to discuss and and move forward various motions from around Australia in regard to Legacy.Black vinyl 12 inch disc in brown paper cover x 2 copies.Serial No, FSX.1495, Prx.3851. Speed 78 RPM? Side 1, Opening of Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) by H.E. The Governer General Field Marshall Sir William Slim. Serial No FSX.1496, PRX. 3851 Side 2. Dinner in Honour of Delegates to Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) "The Toast Is Legacy" proposed by president of Sydney Legacy Legatess, D.J.Cartledge. Australian Broadcasting Commission. Processed by Columbia Graphophone (Aust) PTY. LTD. Homebush, N.S.W.conference, canberra, governor general

White, four fold, John Brown Industries Limited Official Opening of New Mill by the Minister for Decentralisation The Hon. A. J. Fraser, M. C., M. L. A. on Tuesday, 4th September, 1956. On the inside is the Menu and Toasts and on the back is a green and black coloured aerial perspective of John Brown Industries - Bendigo. The Builders were John D. Booker Constructions Pty. Ltd and the Architects were Stephenson & Turner. Includes two round John Brown Industries Ltd name tags, two invitations to the Official Opening Dance on 4th September, 1956; a Souvenir Programme United Charities Cabaret Ball at John Brown Industries Ltd on 7th Sept., 1956 and a thank you card.document, invitations, john brown industries, john brown industries limited, official opening of new mill, the hon a j fraser m c mla, alec brown, maurice cohen, harry g tredinnick, norman de w robinson, neville s reid, walter j simpson, cr a s craig, cr r poulston, john d booker constructions pty ltd, stephenson & turner, welmar industries proprietary limited

The Portland Social Amusement Club was founded in 1897. Taken from Trove. Portland Guardian Monday May 26 1913: Portland Social Amusement Club. The members of the above Club celebrated the 16th anniversary of its foundation on Tuesday evening last, when the usual banquet. and social gathering was held. During the afternoon, a numerous band of the lady members attended at the, Free Library Hall and made the necessary arrangements, so that on arrival at the scene at 8 p.m. those attending were very pleasurably surprised to find most taste fully decorated tables actually groaning with the weight of all those good things which appeal so strongly, it is said, to the average man, and perhaps we may also add, woman also. At any rate, he would indeed be hard to please, who was not fully satisfied with all that was placed before him on that eventful evening. The attendance this year overtopped that of previous years, as over 80 ladies and gentlemen took part in what must be considered as one of the most successful of the many 'successful gatherings that have taken place. This 16th anniversary was the 431st ordinary gathering that had occurred, and, as the President (Mr. F. A.Row) justly said, it would appear that the Club, which many years ago was given but six months live, had proved the falsity of the attempted prophecy. After the principal business of the gathering had been transacted, the usual Club dinner speeches were made. The President gave "The King," which after being duly honored, was followed by the principal toast of the evening, "The day we celebrate." To Mr D. McDonald the toast of the Absent and Foundation members was entrusted, and as usual, that veteran discharged his duty well. II i cferred to the fact that of the 34 foundation members who started the Club in 1897,only five were present that evening. Mr W. T. Bennett, as one of the five referred to, responded, and hoped that in the glorious future that appeared before Portland, the Club, which had been started in the days of its adversity, would flourish in a like manner. Mr Grant proposed the toast of "Our Visitors." and in the name of the Club welcomed them to this the most important gathering of the year. Mr J. R. Woods responded in his usual happy way, and acknowledged that, until he had been the Club's guest during the years of his mayoralty of the town, he had no idea that it had enrolled among its members the number of ladies and gentlemen that it had or that its functions were upon the scale that he had since found to be the case. Mr G. H. .ennett upheld the claims of the ladies, especially those belonging to the Club. He evidently spoke with much feeling, and. waxed more than usually poetical in his eulogy of the graces and skill of the gentler sex. He rather upset the equilibrium of three of the younger portion of the gentlemen present by asking them to respond, but they all managed to "upstand" and make their acknowledgments. Mr T. F. Cruse was particularly happy in proposing the toast of. "The President and Members of Committee," who, he claimed, had done so much towards the success of the Club, and were deserving of the best that the members could give. Mr T. E. C. Henry, upon the invitation of the .President, responded,-end pointed out that [whilst it might appear that the work of the committee was light, it was not so in reality, as any member who desired a seat upon the Board would soon find out after.his or her election. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought this portion of the entertainment to a close. In the dance which followed, some opportunity to view the ladies' dresses was afforded, and it could then be easily seen that the anniversary gathering of the Club was considered by the lady members at least, if not .by others, to be important enough to demand special treatment in the matter of dress. Many elaborate and beautiful costumes graced the scene, and everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The function was kept going merrily until about 2 a.m.; when the break up occurred. During the gathering telegrams of con gratulation were received from Mr W. B. Shevill and also from Mr Jno. Homers, both old members, the former a foundation one. Mr O'Donnell apologised for his own and Mrs O'Donnell's absence.Photograph of Portland Social Amusement Club

A white programme with blue print. On the front are the words ' Do you want a Drawing Book? 'The Allies' Children's Drawing Book is issued Free by 'Nestles' in return for 100 wrappers of Nestles & Cailler's Chocolates. ANZAC MEMORIAL BAND (under the auspices of the R.S.A. 0f N.S.W.) 30 Performers : 30 ( All returned wounded men). TOWN HALL, MELBOURNE January 31st, - February 1st., and on Tour throughout Victoria. J. Edison Ikin. Representative. 'The Allies' Children's Drawing Book. Send your wrappers to NESTLE'S 588 Bourke Street, Melbourne.' On the inside is the poem 'How Anzac was Named,' an advertisement for Bellmaine Bros. printers Melbourne and the programme itself. On the back are the words for ' The Toast! For ANZAC Day by C.H. Souter. C. 1940s -50s.program, music, anzac day, lydia chancellor, collection, event, music, entertainment, concert, australian army, anzac memorial band, bands

This book was produced in a period of time when Australians, especially those in rural areas referred to Britain as "the mother" country. It was a time when the transition from a colonial dominion of Britain to the status of an individual State through the Australian Constitution was quite apparent, except for the affection and respect of the majority of the population towards "their" Queen. It was a time when the Governor General (Queen's representative) were British born and picked. Australia had grown from a colonial status to an individual state. The feeling towards the monarchy is aptly demonstrated by the words from the High Commissioner for Australia, Sir Thomas White K.B.E., proposal for Australia to adopt the royal title "Elizabeth the Second by the grace of God of the United Kingdom, Australia and her realms and territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, defender of the Faith" Here faith implies the christian (Church of England) religion. In rural Australia the respect and admiration for the Queen was very high and all public offices, clubs and halls displayed a well positioned, large photograph of the Queen. The respect for British royalty was quite pronounced by the royal toast, offered before "official" proceedings commenced, and in the military flying the royal "blessed" colours.This book was donated by one of the founding families residing in the Kiewa Valley and is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II. The rural slant towards any form of patriotism was along the lines of "Queen and Country", in that order. After World War II the social texture through multi-culturalism (especially in the Cities)moved away from this "motherland" bondage but it had taken a longer period to penetrate those rural sectors within the Kiewa valley and high plains areas. The great post World War II immigration of European refugees started a shift of numbers of Australian families whose parents were not born in Australia or had British family ties. The book represents a period in time where ties to Britain where a lot strong and entrenched in the social fabric of the Australian rural sector. The growing push for a republic is becoming stronger and stronger as the level of rural royalists deminishes.This item is a hard covered book of 200 pages including 8 pages in full colour and over 250 photographs covering the British royal family and in particular Queen Elizabeth II and her coronation. The external protective paper dust-jacket is in colour. Specific references to Australia appear on pages 9,36 to 41 and 97. The hard cover has a "off" white cloth textured (glued reinforced) cover over thick cardboard . The front and back pages depict the Royal investiture carriage with guards and footmen. Little cherubs are portrayed around the sheath holding the Royal Crown. Crowned lion and stallion sit at attention on either side of the carriage, with the Royal shield supporting their front legs.,The dust jacket is in full colour with the wording "The CORONATION BOOK of QUEEN ELIZABETH II" With a Pictorial Record of the Ceremony" The spin of the jacket (in gold print on a regal red background) "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II" on the bottom "ODHAMS" The cover has a pressed oval shaped double lined border enclosing a crown and the words Elizabeth R, below which is pressed 1953. The spine has the following words in gold coloured print "THE CORONATION BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II. The front, inside flap, of the dust jacket details the significance of what is contained within the book and the back inside flap has the contents and those personages who contributed. The back of the dust jacket has a brief review of three other books covering other aspects of British royalty and they are titled "THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH" ( a pictorial biography), "QUEEN MARY" (her life and times) and "ROYAL HOMES ILLUSTRATED" (with an essay on the royal palaces by A.L. Rowse.modern australian history, british royalty, queen elizabeth ii, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, australia's "mother country"

The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Modern postcard produced by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. The photo is of a replica tram in Victoria's Tramway Museum, and was presumably purchased for display purposes for an exhibition relating to transport in Kew, and in particular to the Kew horse-tram which operated from the Victoria Street Bridge to the Boroondara General Cemetery in Kew.This replica tram, constructed by members Alan Antcliff and Newton Williams in Mildura represents the open car used between Sydney Road and the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gradens until 1923. The open "toast rack" type was use extensively on other horse and early electric tram systems. Photo by William F Scott. Produced by The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd Box 4916, Mail Exchange, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001. Operator of Victoria's Tramway Museum, Union Lane, Bylands (55 km from Melbourne off the Northern Highway) Open Sundays 11a.m - 5p.m. CS2036kilmore horse tram, tramway museum society of victoria, tramways - victoria, postcards

The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Modern postcard produced by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. The photo is of a replica tram in Victoria's Tramway Museum, and was presumably purchased for display purposes for an exhibition relating to transport in Kew, and in particular to the Kew horse-tram which operated from the Victoria Street Bridge to the Boroondara General Cemetery in Kew.This replica tram, constructed by members Alan Antcliff and Newton Williams in Mildura represents the open car used between Sydney Road and the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gradens until 1923. The open "toast rack" type was use extensively on other horse and early electric tram systems. Photo by William F Scott. Produced by The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd Box 4916, Mail Exchange, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001. Operator of Victoria's Tramway Museum, Union Lane, Bylands (55 km from Melbourne off the Northern Highway) Open Sundays 11a.m - 5p.m. CS2036 kilmore horse tram, tramway museum society of victoria, tramways - victoria, postcards

The cairn commemorating the Kyeema aircraft disaster with the addition of a smaller plaque listing the names of those who perished in the accident. This additional plaque was suggested by relatives of the victims who had attended earlier commemorations of the accident at the site. Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society members observed a minute's silence and drank a toast of South Australian wine, produced by vineyards with which some of the victims were associated, in memory of all those who lost their lives. The plaque reads: KYEEMA VH-UYC CREW AND PASSENGERS CAPTAIN ALFRED WEBB JUNIOR CAPTAIN ALLAN STEEN AIR HOSTESS ALVA JONES CADET PILOT PHILIP PRING LEONARD ABRAHAMS K.C. ALFRED GAIN HANS GLOE STELLA GLOE GORDON GODDARD HUGO GRAMP THOMAS HARDY CHARLES HAWKER M.H.R. GEORGE LING JAMES MASSIE VAUGHAN PATE ELIZABETH SCHRADER LANCELOT SHIRLEY SIDNEY HILL SMITHkyeema, air crash, mt dandenong, cairn, plaque, captain alfred webb, allan steen, elva jones, philip pring, leonard abrahams, alfred gain, hans gloe, stella gloe, gordon goddard, hugo gramp, thomas hardy, george ling, charles hawker, james massie, vaughan pate, elizabeth schrader, lancelot shirley, sidney hill smith

Pages 7,8,9,and 10 of The Argus Saturday "Weekend Magazine" Supplement for December 28, 1940. Page 7. Articles-, "Carry On"- During the Air Raids (London -2 photos) "When St. Kilda Rickety Kate " come to town - St. Kilda & Brighton Tramway. Photo of " Toast Rack Tram & Tram and trammies." Photo of cows in transport and first train of coal from Korumburra. Page 8 - 1941 calendar with ware related sketches around - in colour. Page 9 -= Cartoons - The week in black and white, Donald Duck, Come on Steve, Believe if you want to, Our Australia - most in colour. Page 10 - "Postage Stamps may be the Cause of Ware and Strife". Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013. See http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/610289?zoomLevel=1- accessed 7/9/13 for imaged copies. trams, tramways, st kilda - brighton tramway, 1941 calendar, cartoons, postage stamps