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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, c. 2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children, sitting on the floor, listening to woman who is standing at front of group -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of people doing activities around a table. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 23/01/2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of small children and adults standing around tablesFront: '01 1 23' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, n.d
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group engaged in an activity at the library.portland library, community facility -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, c. 2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library - group of six children and three adults sitting on floor, taking part in an activity. Another woman, standing, watching them. A string of CFA bunting across room.portland library, community facility, event -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 16/01/2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library, group of children and adults around a table engaging in craft activities.Front: '01 1 16'portland library, craft, community facility -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, n.d
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children being read to in the library.portland library, community facility, childrens events -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Man and woman posing with group of children -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 23/01/2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same group as 9596, now facing camera, lady from 9596 plus another, showing children a bookFront: '01 1 23' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Children sitting on floor, lady on chair at front of group. Sea creature netting from an exhibition is visible overhead.portland library, library exhibition, community facility -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of people listening to woman sitting at front of room, displaying a book. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, c. 2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library. A group of children sitting on floor, being addressed by Hilary Endicott.portland library, childrens events, author event -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library a group of 3 adults and several small children, around table, engaging in craft activities. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, c. 2001
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children around table colouring in. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, May-02
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Man addressing a group of children sitting at a table. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 08/09/1998
Coloured photo. Large group of primary school students (several schools) sitting on floor of library, watching a group at the front.Front: '98 9 81'portland library, photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Portland Victoria, 08/09/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Group of children sitting on floor, watching and older group doing a performance.Front: '98 9 8' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 13/01/2000
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Large group of children sitting on the floorFront: '00 1 13'portland library, council services, library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 25/08/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library; group of All Saint's students in corner of library, 2 teachers, lady on chair addressing groupFront: '98 8 25'portland library, council services, primary school, community event -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter CMHS October 2013 pdf, October 2013
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned.5 x A4 paper with Colour photos Jim Dale recounts the Commemoration of Harry Hawker and Harry Kauper’s landing at Loughshinny, County Fingal Ireland in August 1913. At our August Open Day Elizabeth Miller MP for Bentleigh and Jamie Hyams, CMHS member and Mayor of Glen Eria welcomed the Hawker Family on their visit and display on their relative Harry George Hawker. On the same day and we watched the days event in Loughshinny when Project Hawker 2013 with Jeff Boying and his crew in their Catalina came to the end. A spark plug which was retrieved from Hawker's aircraft at Loughshinney in 1913 will be forwarded to CMHS However,an item that was to be of National importance could not be safely stored at the Box Cottage Museum. On 5th September, the Director of RAAF Museum Point Cook, Victoria, Mr David Gardener received the 'Spark Plug ' from Jim and Chris Hawker Notices for members re AGM in October. Jim has compiled a 'History of The Cheltenham Scouts' 1911 (1909) - current.City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter October 2013.city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, scouting australia, cheltenham scout group, hawker harry, aeroplanes, moorabbin airport, world war 1, baden-powell sir robert -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter CMHS February 2014 pdf, February 2014
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned.5 x A4 paper pages printed on one side with colour photograph, Jim Dale, President, welcomes members to the February 23rd Meeting at Box Cottage and acknowledges Anne Caprackas as Secretary and Dr Bill Richardson is now Treasurer. Jim will have a Stall at the Moorabbin Primary School Fete in March. Jim went to a meeting to discus plans for 2015 Commemoration of the Great War in Glen Eira. Members Bill, David, Daryl Carol, Joan collected and installed a large Display Cabinet in the Dairy on December 19th and Dennis fitted castors to it in January. Jim was present on February 3rd when members of the Harry Hawker family presented a memento to the Victorian Governor, His Excellency Alex Churnov The next Meeting will be March 30th Jim Dale attached the Final Part of his report 'The Allynson's of East Bentleigh' about 'The Petrov Affair 1954'City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter February 2014ity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, vladimir mickalovick petrov, evodika petrov, michael thwaites, maria allynson, sven allynson, kgb, mvd, asio, ‘petrov affair’, darwin airport, mascot airport, col. charles spry, cold war 1950 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter CMHS August 2013 pdf, August 2013
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. Jim Dale continued to produce the Newsletter in 2013 after Helen resigned3 x A4 paper pages printed on one side. CMHS members, Jim, Frank, Daniella, Andre and Joan attended the MAV Awards night, Box Cottage was acknowledged as being in the top 5 out of 150 for Cataloguing artefacts by Volunteers. Bill and Joan visited Mentone Park Primary School on July 12th. Bill prepared a Power-point Display and Joan handed interesting items to the children - flat iron, stereoscope, butter churn etc. Notices for the Open Day August 25th celebrating Harry Hawker. Local Dignitaries and the Hawker family are expected. September 29th Open Day . Jim has attached a history of Harry Hawker's War City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter August 2013ty of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, dale jim, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, east bentleigh, city of kingston, harry hawker, world war 1914-1918, aeroplanes -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - VX5104 L/Col Victor J Schofield MBE, early 20 Century
These are original items of VX5104 L/Col VJ Schofield MBE who served with 23rd Battalion (The City of Geelong Regiment). In 1929 this Battalion was amalgamated with the 21st Battalion to become 23rd/21st Battalion and adopted the territorial designation of 'The City of Geelong Regiment/The Victorian Rangers'. The Battalion went to the Northern Territory during WW2 before being disbanded, however VX5104 VJ Schofield became redeployed and served in New Guinea during WW2. He was awarded an MBE for his service. (Reference The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Friday 20 July 1945. (Awards for Service in Papua-New Guinea). The original plaques were located at the Geelong Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Airman Woollen Mill (commonly referred to as the RS&S Mill). Schofields Father was responsible for the raising of the Mill, with Federal Funding, he was the CEO. It is not known if Victor John Schofield worked at this Mill but the plaques were found there and donated to the Geelong RSL Sub Branch by Roger Burt CEO of Godfrey Hirst Group during the Hirst takerover of the RS&S Mill.Two Plaques - one the Rising Sun, one the Maxwell Family Crest which is related to L/Col Schofield MBE. Timber materials used in the manufacture of both items.None on the Rising Sun. One The Maxwell Family Crest 'Rebiresco' Maxwell.ww2, vx5104 jc schofield mbe, papua-new guinea, city of geelong regiment, 23rd/21st battalion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Ro Ro vessel at Alcoa berth, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour group of men on ship, 1982
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Stan Groves - - - Mick Krisik, Ron Waters, Ian Baird Maiden voyage ? ick Wing '82 - blue biroport of portland archives, stan groves, mick krisik, ron waters, ian baird -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, tc jarrett -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Commissioning of the tug " Tarragal", n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Professional Photographer's Blue Stamp 69/1632 in pencil.port of portland archives, commissioning tarragal tug -
Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History Group
Telegraph Key
... Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History ...Lismore Post Office was opened in the year 1864. In the year 1883 a telegraph system was introduced to Lismore, this service carried on until 1888. In 1914 the Lismore Post Office was opened as an Official Post Office and the Morse system was reintroduced. This service functioned until the closure of the system in Victoria on Saturday June 30 1962. This key sent the last Morse Telegraph message in Victoria.Wooden "T" frame supporting a square bakelite shape. Mounted on this are two metal keys. The larger lever has a rounded handle, to operate the lever, controlled by a spring. The smaller lever communication, morse key, telegraph key, morsecode key, morse telegraph key -
Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History Group
Boot, c.1870
... Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History ...This boot was found hidden in an alcove in a chimney in one of the first houses built in Lismore Victoria during the mid 1860's. The house belonged to scottish born George Ireland Skene who settled in Lismore in mid 1857 with his wife Elizabeth (nee Nelson) and two young children. November 1857 George had built the first blacksmith shop in Grey Street Lismore and then built his house behind the smithy's. Hiding boots in chimneys is well doucumented in folklore. Old brown leather left foot childs boot. In poor condition the leather has dried out and the front centre of the boot along the eyelets has curled into the inside of boot. The holes are in tact but the laces are missing so is the tounge. The leather is stained with a white powder mildrew. The sole and heel has perished and there is a hole in the toe area.boot, shoe, leather, folklore, concealed, chimneys, hidden, magic -
Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History Group
Trophy, 1955
... Derrinallum and Lismore Community Association - History ...Silver Trophy won by Lismore Telephonists in a quiz competition for Colac and district in 1955 and 1956 Presented by W.J. Madden District Telephone OfficerTwo handled inscribed pedestal Silver Cup mounted on bakerlite stand .Two inscribed shields on stand won by Lismore Telephonistts Inscription on front of cup. "Telephonists Quiz Competion/Colac District Annual/Premier Team/Presented by MrW.J.Madden/District Telephone Officer" Inscibed on left hand shield "1955/Lismore" Inscribed on right hand shield " 1956/Lismore"trophy, silver cup, telephonists, quiz compertition, lismore victoria