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The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph - Lantern Slide, c1900
The glass slide captures the Beechworth Band performing down Ford Street, Beechworth circa 1900. In the slide three rows with five people in each row wearing the Beechworth Band uniform playing instruments as they walk through Ford Street. The slide was captured right as the Band was passing RTP Laycock Saddler. Marching bands, choirs, circus acts, theatrical performances, races, and seasonal activities were among the entertainments on offer in Beechworth. The location is also significant as Ford Street is, and was when this slide was taken, considered one of the two main streets of Beechworth. Today Ford Street is lined with updated shopfronts. This glass slide is socially and historically significant as it captures a moment of celebration for the Beechworth residents. The image is historically and socially significant for attesting to the enduring appeal of local musical associations, which were a popular means of entertainment that fostered social connections among settlers from diverse ethnic backgrounds.A thin translucent sheet of glass with a circular image printed on the front and framed in a black backing. It is held together by metals trips to secure the edges of the slide.burke museum, beechworth, lantern slide, slide, glass slide, plate, burke museum collection, photograph, monochrome -
Melbourne Tram MuseumSign, Yarra Trams, "Yarra Trams flying for the kids", c2005
Sign titled "Yarra Trams flying for the kids", featuring a C class tram with wings, supporting the Royal Childrens Hospital. Has the destination of RCH.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams image towards their support of the Royal Childrens Hospital appeal.Sign - adhesive back, printed in colour.trams, tramways, yarra trams, royal childrens hospital, appeal -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumPhotograph, Mural, c 1987
The photograph was published in the Broadmeadows Observer as part of an article highlighting community support initiatives. It features a mural located in the Banksia Gardens estate, which was painted by local residents. The project received funding from several sources, including the Ministry of Arts, the Community Arts Board, the Ministry of Housing, and Broadmeadows Health Services. This mural stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of the community and various organisations in fostering a supportive and vibrant neighbourhood. The mural featured in the photograph, published in the Broadmeadows Observer, held significant cultural and community value. Located in the Banksia Gardens estate, this artwork was created by local residents and symbolised the collective spirit and creativity of the community. The project was made possible through the generous support of the Ministry of Arts, the Community Arts Board, the Ministry of Housing, and Broadmeadows Health Services. This mural not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the area but also served as a lasting testament to the power of community collaboration and the positive impact of public art initiatives.Black and white photograph on glossy photographic paper.Reduce/to/66%/P6.3/OBS/28-10-87banksia gardens estate, broadmeadows, broadmeadows observer, 1987 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, The Great Swamp, 1980s
This book has been written by Vanda Savill and is about the settlers in the Wallacedale area in Western Victoria. Wallacedale is 28 kilometres south west of Hamilton and was created by the draining of the Condah Swamp. Vanda Savill (1913-2005) and her husband ran a dairy farm and the Bower Birds Nest Museum and History Centre at Heywood. Vanda Savill was passionate about keeping alive the personal histories of local people and for 20 years she wrote and published many books about the areas in which she lived. This book is of interest because it tells the stories of settlers in the Wallacedale area of Western Victoria. It also has appeal because of the warm, conversational style of the author.This is a soft cover book of 216 pages. The cover has a white background with a black and white image of a hand holding a pen and, on the front cover, five black and white photographs and, on the back cover, nine black and white photographs. The title of the book is in red cursive writing. The information in the book is printed from the original handwriting of the author (Vanda Savill). The book also has many black and white photographs. The book is bound with red tape.wallacedale, history of western victoria, vanda savill, warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 12, September 1981 to November 1981
Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 30 September 1981 to 25 November 1981.Book with white cover, front, spiral bound. courses available, teaching position advertised, lack of tradesmen cost jobs, daisy theme for tafe campaign, medal comes back, allan bernaldo artist, steamrail restoration, mt clear technical high school, gaol opens its doors to students, smb spreads out across the city, painting by a bernaldo presented to smb, opening of amenities building ., lindsay thompson opens mt clear tech high, skills in demand program begun, art gallery to get $40000, maurice cogger wins photographic contest, smb boating course, smb appeal target, earthworks serve two aims, florence nightingale's china to gold museum, china donated by miss darby former typing teacher at smb, sir arthur nicholson dies, japanese educators visit smb, indonesian school principals visit smb, replica bricks raise funds, contract signed for smb computer, rokewood's new fire truck built by students, local employers asked to boost apprenticeship intake, minister for employment and training, ballarat's education broker graham beanland, smb art and design show -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithaca Earthquake, 1953
In 1953 an major earthquake caused catastrophic damage across the islands of Ithaca and Cephalonia, which are part of Greece's Heptanesian group of islands located in the Ionian Sea. Many towns and villages were left uninhabitable and resulted in another wave of Ithacan migration to Australia. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society initiated an Earthquake Appeal which was generously supported by Melbourne's Ithacan community, all of whom were affected by the earthquakes in one way or another.A black and white photograph of damage caused by an earthquake. The buildings which were built along the edge of a harbour have been ruined. There are mountains in the background. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithaca earthquake, 1953
The photograph was taken after the massive earthquakes of 1953 which caused widespread destruction across Ithaca and other Ionian Islands. Many of the buildings destroyed in the earthquake could not be rebuilt and some parts of the villages became uninhabitable. This event brought about the largest mass migration from the island and a further wave of Ithacan migration to countries, such as Australia and South Africa, where relatives had already settled. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society established an Earthquake Appeal to assist their compatriots.A black and white photograph showing widespread damage done in the aftermath of an earthquake. Many houses are in ruins and there are two heaps of rubble comprising timber and metal and concrete in the foreground. Two men are walking along a track looking at the destruction in the village. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Spero Defteros, c1960s
A black and white photograph of the wrestler, Speros Defteros who represented Greece in the 1948 London and 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Although he had migrated to Melbourne in 1938 he was eligible to represent Greece as he was not naturalised. The IPS raised funds through an appeal to send Speros Defteros to the Olympic Games in London.A black and white photograph of an athletic male mounted on chip board.spiro -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Olympic blazer, 1948
The blazer was worn by Speros Defteros in 1948 Olympic Games in London and the Melbourne games in 1956. He was able to compete in the Greek wrestling team at both games because he was considered a Greek national although he was naturalised as an Australian. The IPS raised funds through an appeal to send Speros Defteros to the Olympic Games in London.A coloured photograph of a dark blue Olympic blazer hanging on a wooden coat hanger.
