Country Women's Association of Victoria Awardlocal significant groups

First trust of the QVWC: Janet England (Chair), Christine Haydon, Marion Lau, Gracia Baylor, Judith Walker, Gillian Welshe, Tania Price, Meryl Sexton, Sandra Bell, Esmai Manahan, Lecki Ord, Margaret Smith.One A4 white paper describing the announcement from the Office of the Minister for Women's Affairs of the first twelve women appointed to the QVWC Trust. committees of management, women professionals, historic buildings, building construction

Standard issue peaked cap for 1988.Peaked khaki cloth cap with brown 18mm leather chin strap with two 13mm AMF gilt buttons (crown and map only). Khaki cloth covered peak. Royal Aust. Signals cap badge. Brown leather sweat band. Plastic covered, grey cloth liner with black stamped manufacturer's, etc. details. Australian Government Clothing Factory and logo Size /|\ 56 VIC 1988 (Note - no personal markings) headgear, cap

Issued to Doris Pratt, Main Road, Doncaster East.|Ordinary Ration Card Number V A 843496|Special Clothing Coupon Issue No. V 50857|& coupons attached to card.Special clothing coupons issued by the Commonwealth of Australia in 1947. These were in addition to the ordinary ration coupons issued to people in general during and after the Second World War. They where issued for special purposes such as a serviceman on discharge or if people had lost clothing.Special Clothing Coupon Issue. Commonwealth of Australia 1947documents, cards

Twp pages from the Australian Women's Weekly relating to the Loreto Ballarat centenary.loreto mary's mount, loreto ballarat, centenary, elizabeth wolff-metternich, sister mildred, mother mary gonzaga barry, chatham-holmes family collection

The store was located in Bridge Street and was part of the Bucks Head Hotel. Shows V.N. Hodkinson & M. Urch Hodkinson (proprietor) was purportedly the only male salesman in Victoria selling direct to women. Shows window displaying millinery.bon marche, store, commerical, bridge street, v.n. hodkinson, m. urch hodkinson, building, persons

An item from an and diverse collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Colour print of the Pioneer Women's Memorial in the Domain, Melbournepioneer women's memorial (melbourne), christian-washfold collection

This exhibition was held in October 1907 and ran for 5 weeks. There were over 15000 contributors in the fields of needlework, cookery, Horticulture, fine and applied arts. There was a wide variety of activities, lectures and social events. There were approximately 250,000 people who attended.An important source of work and information relating to a major event in the State of Victoria and in the work of women.Eight sheets of microfilm enclosed in plastic sheet with title page, white with black text.State Library of Victoria Exhibition os Australian Women’s work 1907 6 microfiche. warrnambool, exhibition australian women’s work, 1907 women’s work exhibition

Lapel badge with pin and clip on back and a safety chain and fine gold pin. Blue and red enamel around edges, with white and blue RSL badge replica in centre. Badge in shape of shield.CENTRAL RSL VICTORIA, blue background. WOMENS AUXILIARY red background. Back: Stokes.

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Two small round badges. The NSW CWA badge has a light and dark blue design with orange. The Victorian badge has a yellow, green and gold design.On Victorian badge: "VICTORIA/CWA". On NSW Badge: "COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION N.S.W./CWA".hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, charity, volunteer, voluntering, cwa, country women's association, rural, women, women's history, domestic, cooking, food, community

Pocket book size with thick, buff, paper cover imprinted with red lettering and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge. Example of the Readings and Prayers book that is issued to Australian Army Women's Services personnel during World War 2 by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department. The book has 176 pages of suggested readings and prayers for a variety of different occasions. The book was produced ca 1944.The book front cover is printed with the following text in deep red: "Readings and Prayers for Members of ARMY WOMEN'S SERVICES", "Issued by the Australian Army Chaplains' Department". There is an Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge at the top of the page and an Australian Army Chaplains' badge at the bottom. The book has the reference number "A.A.B. 35".

Item issued to Margaret LAMBIE F3492 W.R.A.A.C. refer Cat No 5019.3. Margaret Married Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P for his service details.Beret green outer colour oval shape with stiff cardboard head band, inside is grey lined with sewn in label, badge on front is secured by two safety pins, badge consists of central diamond shape silver colour with stars of Aust Flag, outer gold wreath and plaque under.On the badge, “WRAAC”. On sewn in label, “Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory Melbourne”. Hand written, M LAMBIE”headwear, beret, wraac

30 page printed Bulletin with articles about women and art.joy hester, juliette peers, janda gooding, kathleen o'connor, m.e.mcguire, kirsty gorter, experimenta, barbie, the women's gallery, april-kaye ikinci, jane whelan, pat hillcoat, judith brooks, patricia piccinni

Front page of the 33rd Country Women's Association Finley Branchlocal significant groups

The TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO military pip relates to The Most Honourable Order of the Bath. Originally founded as a military order of chivalry, the star (or pip) is worn as army officers' rank insignia. The insignia is that of the Order of the Bath. The Order's motto is Tria juncta in uno (Latin for "Three joined in one"). This is a reference to either the union of England, Scotland and Ireland, or to the Holy Trinity.Green military coat with buttons, collar and two outer pockets. Front buttons have British royal insigna. Buttons on shoulders have TRIA JUNCTA INUNO, left shoulder has 3 and right shoulder has 2 (one is missing).Label: EVERCRAFT CLOTHING PTY. LTD. / N.S.W. / CLASS 8405 / ARMY No. 3800951 / NAME LLOYD L. P.british military, australian military, wool, coat, order of bath, tria juncta in uno, pip, star, army, officer, rank, insigna, uniform

The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. was formed on the 7th Feb. 1946. They had 45 members by the end of the year. A scrap book (KVHS 0750) exists with a list of names of members for each year up to 1988 and articles from the newspaper. The Tawonga branch often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve the health, welfare and education for women and children in the country.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having had an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.Small green cardboard covered book with yellow border and logo (in middle) and with black printing. It has 48 pages.Cover: "The Official Annual of the Country Women's Association of Victoria." Also their Motto and "Forty Third Annual Report / and Balance Sheet / for the Year ending 31st December 1970 / Published 1971 Handwritten on cover: "Tawonga 15 cents each" Inside on cover sheet: handwritten: "30 c to pay to Mrs Courtney"country women's association of victoria. c.w.a.. tawonga.

Book - 32 pages centre stapled titled "1978 Edition - The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (Victorian Branch) - Safety, First Aid, Hand tools and protective clothing and equipment". Provides information and guidance on Industrial safety, equipment and fire. Has adverts for The Druids, Holdens, ANSI, Hibernian Society, Thomas Warburton, Wonderpak Chemicals, Fairmark, Commonwealth Engineer, Raff Jeanery, Australian Thread, Regent Motors, Yarra Falls Ltd, Fabspec, Silverway Pharmacy, Consolidated Pneumatic, Sands and McDougall, McAdams of Essendon, the Irish National Foresters Catholic Benefit Society and Tramways Benefit Society.trams, tramways, unions, safety, medical, benefit society, workshops

This beret was worn by Marlene Austin, nee Trenberth in 1956 as part of the uniform of an official driver for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Marlene, who was living with her parents in Brighton at the time, took leave from her job as a stenographer to work as a driver at the Olympics. She drove officials and dignitaries from a variety of nations (including Thailand, Italy, Cuba and Sweden) to and from events, collecting a number of souvenirs, including a Venezuelan pennant and a pair of earrings gifted by the Thai delegation. Marlene's family have lived in Brighton since 1941, when her parents moved into a house at 15 Moffat Street. The house remained in the family for more than 75 years, before it was sold in 2018.Green wool beret featuring an oval-shaped white patch embroidered with the five Olympic rings. Grey lining.Label in lining, cream with yellow text: "COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT CLOTHING FACTORY / MELBOURNE" Stamped on top of this text in black: "7⅛"marlene pearl austin, marlene pearl trenberth, 1950s, 1956 olympic games, olympic games, beret

This coat was issued to Airman Bernard Farley in 1976 as an initial issue of uniform. Bernard was enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force in Warrnambool on 26th January 1976. This item is a Royal Australian Air Force uniform that was issued for the airman Bernard Farley. It has historic and social significance as an item of local military history. It is also in near perfect condition.RAAF Blue Gaberdine Greatcoat/Overcoat. Double Breasted. Belted at waist. Partly lined inside body; sleeves fully lined. Two vertical pocket openings at belt height give access to large inner pocket and to separate inner clothing. Double line of 5 Gold coloured plastic(?) buttons with Crown and Wingson on left and right front of coat. Single black plastic button on inside of coat immediately behind top left gold button. Epaulettes on shoulders are attached at outer end and have a small gold coloured button and button hole attachment at inner end; 'RAAF' sewn in lighter blue thread on outer end of each epaulette. Sleeves have 3 small gold buttons on cuffs.Attachment inside collar reads; A.G.C.F. (Australian Government Clothing Factory) Vic 1976. Broad Arrow Symbol. 8405.66.013.6603. Size 3L. No. NAME. Attachment inside lower left reads; handwritten, 17481, E746813, 3L,30560. 27.Blue Stamp - S broad arrow Nraaf, great coat, royal australian air force, r.a.a.f., air force, uniform, coat, bernard farley, farley, airman, warrnambool, warrnambool rsl

Australia : Women's Section, Liberal Party of Australia, Victorian Division, c1996 viii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. non-fictionliberal party of australia. victorial division. women's section -- history., women -- political activity -- victoria -- history.

MABEL nee ABRAHAM ROGERS 1920 - 2004 Publications: The First One Hundred Years 1870-1970 Melton State School No 430 Co Author with Edna Barrie The Mechanics [Melton] 1985 Mabel Abraham was daughter of Herbert G Abraham, Butcher of High Street Melton. She attended Melton State School from 1928 qualifying for her Merit certificate in December 1928 and continued her education at Melbourne Girls High School [soon after known as MacRobertson Girls High School] She studied piano and elocution as a school girl. Mabel was associated with many activities in the Melton community. She was a natural writer and interested in research and was committed to documenting and preserving Meltons History. Mabel produced, wrote and acted for the “ Melton Amateurs” theatrical group established in 1950. The group performed Revues, Pantomimes, one and three act plays, Musical Comedy and Melodramas. In 1960 it lapsed for a time and from 1967 onwards more shows were successfully produced by Mabel. A creative producer and writer, audiences at the Melton Mechanics Institute enjoyed the performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and excerpts from the many Musicals of the era. She skilfully wrote scripts interweaving with songs and topical local dialogue successfully drawing out the talents of all the cast members. Mabel was a member of the C.W.A. holding position of Secretary. She was a member of the Melton and District Historical Society at its inception in 1968 and was a Member of The Willows Committee of Management. She was supporter of the first historical display and the Mechanics Hall and the Historical Society Annual Art and Craft shows from 1974 until 1982. In 1961 she was involved with Melton Development Association and in 1969 with the establishment of the first “Carols by Candlelight” held in Melton. Mabel was a member Anglican Church and Committee. She was a member of the Melton Mechanics Institute and made a Trustee and Life Member in 1965. She was a member of Victoria 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee. She was Guide Leader, member of the Red Cross and School Committee. In November 1982 she was a recipient of the Annual Rotary Community Service Award for outstanding service to the Community of Melton over a prolonged time. Mabel married Eric Rogers in August 1944 the wedding reception was held at the Melton Mechanics Hall. Their are children John, Ron, Francis and Judy. The family lived in High Street Melton between the Mechanics Institute and earliest Shire Hall eastern end. Eric was grader operator on the district roads. In their latter years Mabel and Eric lived in Bacchus Marsh. Eric died in Bacchus Marsh in July 2007. Country Women's Association Melton Branch lyrics from Mabel Roger's handwritten noteslocal identities, local significant groups

Black and white photograph of Kensington Spanish Women's Group performing on back verandah of house