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Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Skippers Restaurant, 1999c
This building was the original home of the family of George Carpenter, son of John Carpenter, first contractor for construction of the man-made entrance to the lake system, the house was relocated to Hunters Lane, December 2002.Colour photograph of Skippers Restaurant, Esplanade. The photograph shows a weatherboard building, corrugated iron roof, gabled extension at left end, hipped extension at right. Historical evidence shows that the building consists of additions to original smaller residence. Lakes Entrance Victoriaarchitecture, township, restaurant -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, William Hurst Gray, 1900
William Hurst Gray (1898-?), age about three years, with pet dogs at his Grandfather Frederick George Hurst's home, Allwood, Hurstbridge. William was born in Jolimont, Vic. in 1898.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, william hurst gray, dogs, pets, allwood -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, Pre 1914 to Post 1918
Articles collected by George Ross Freeman and his Father during the war, prior and after. G.R. Freeman No 2485 57th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 3251P for Freeman's service details.Album, purple, hard cover with 24 pages of newspaper cuttings during the Great War and after.On Front cover “”Newspaper cuttings” Inside cover in black pen “G.H.Freeman Bendigo 1907”. In biro “Belongs to W Freeman Soliciter C/- Oakley Thomson & Co - Charlton 3525”album, newspaper, cuttings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wedding Horseshoes and heart, 1948
Used for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.1. White satin horseshoe white loop cord silver foil leaves x2 3 cream coloured flowers with yellow centres Note attached All the best wished from Joy and Doug 2. White satin ruched ribbon loop and bow 3 tulle and ribbon flowers; sequins on each point4 sequins silver 2 on top 3. White satin and bronze metallic ribbon heart shape on white ribbon with ribbon bow and white ribbon on left 4. Pale blue ruched material horseshoe, pale blue ribbon loop -box 5. White ribbon loop with 4 tails each with silver painted wishbone attached One cream/yellowed wax flower at base of ribbon loop See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923 and Wedding Veil NA4925costume accessories, female -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ENVELOPES, 1) 27.7.1916 .2) 10.5.1917
The envelopes all relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P..1) Grey envelope “On Active Service” with black print, PO stamp, handwritten in blue ink. .2) Yellow envelope “AIF War Chest Club” with black print and hand written in pencil. .3) Light greyish envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in blue pen, Rising sun in blue on the rear. .4) Yellow envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in black pen.All envelopes are to either; “Mr or Mrs J.W.Pierce of Sebastian via Bendigo”envelopes, military, accessories -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in pictures, 1954_
Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip to Australia and New Zealand was postponed until 1954. This book is a photographic story of their travels around Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.A pictorial record of the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954Hard cover, Illus. (some colour). Cover illustration of Australian flag with white writing over.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD and ENVELOPE, ATLAS PRESS Marlborough series, Both 1917
Items in the collection relating to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P..1) four page folding card, front cover has a map of Australia, crossed rifles, wreath, Corolla, inside has a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page a brief sympathy message with hand written entry in ink, a small black ribbon holds the pages together. .2) Yellowish envelope with two circular stamp marks, red 1 penny stamp and addressed in black pen. Envelope is stamped “20 NOV 2017.1) front cover,” A world of Sympathy”. Inside in ink from “Hilda C Stephens” .2) on front in black pen, “Mrs J Pierce Sebastian Post Office Via Bendigo”sympathy, cards, military -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - VR tram 39 at St Kilda Station
The photograph shows VR tram 39 waiting to depart St Kilda Railway Station with weather blinds up, showing destination Brighton Beach. The George Hotel can be seen in the background.Yields information about St Kilda Railway Station and VR 39Black and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "VR 30 at St Kilda Rly Stn"" vr tram, st kilda railway station, tram 39, brighton beach, george hotel, weather blinds -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazines, East Gippsland Victoria, 1978
The magazine is a travel book and is probably one of a series.A glossy magazine titled, East Gippsland - Victoria. It contains coloured photographs. This is a 24pp travel book containing coloured illustrations, maps and descriptions of East Gippsland. There are historical details/articles in the book. The photography is by George Hurdes and Ian Roberts. The cover which was designed by Bill Stockdale has a colour photo of a yacht with a predominantly blue background of water and sky. The text is by Barbara Glover.travel east-gippsland -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, Military Medal GV, Instituted 25th March 1916
Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross (MC) was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order. During the First World War, it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land. The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry on land in presence of the enemy was the Military Medal (MM) which had been instituted in 1916 and, similarly to the MC, later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground. This medal was awared to Pte H. S Holgate for bravery in the field in 1917. Pte Holgate was killed in action at Zonnebeke 11 October 1917. Historical and social significance for schoolSilver medal with a swivelling suspension. features King George the V, uncrowned, in Field Marshal's uniform on the obverse. The medal reverse depicts the crowned royal cypher over the words "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" all within a laurel wreath. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. The ribbon has a central stripe of thin red and white lines flanked by equally sized stripes of navy. Inscribed around obverse: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: O[M]N: REX ET IND: IMP:' Inscribed in centre of reverse below royal insignia : 'FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD' Impressed around OUTER edge of medal: '4303 PTE H. S. HOLGATE. 8/COY AUST. M.G.C.' Notation on original box A./Cpl H.S.Holgate 29Bn AIF 51531/Decd. 43031917, medals, military medal, world war i, w w 1, holgate, private h s holgate, zonnebeke, holgate medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY, VARIOUS, Governments of Ceylon, Turkey, Greece, 2) 1930, .3) feb 1942
Souvenired by W.O Albert Corrie VX47191, refer Cat No 4847 for service..1) Currency note, ten cents Ceylon, blue and black colours with King George depiction. .2) Currency note, 50 Elli Kurus, Turkish, various colours with depiction of a man in RH corner. .3) Currency note, Greek, 10 (unclear), various colours, depiction on LH corner re an Ancient Greek. All 3 have been laminated..2) In red, “SERI B22 223751” .3) In red/black, “A ? 7 434181”currency, notes, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, GREEK CAMPAIGN, 1947 - 1983
The Greek Commemorative War Medal was instituted by Royal Decree on 19.8.1947. It was awarded for service from the outbreak of war in Greece 1940 to the fall of Crete in 1941. It was also awarded to allied foreign troops who saw service as per the areas covered on the reverse of the medal. This medal was awarded to Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM, VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.The medal itself is gilded bronze. The front of the medal in the centre is a relief of King George II of Greece. Around the outside is a laurel wreath joined at the top by a crown. The ribbon is attached by a ring suspender.The ribbon has a centre light blue stripe with a dark blue stripe each side. on the edges of the ribbon is a thin light blue stripe. The rear of the ribbon has a pin clasp The rear of the medal has a thin raised edge on the outside of the medal. The inscription in the centre is raised. The wording is in Greek except for the date. The inscription reads. 1940 - 41, Epirus, Albania, Macedonia, Thrace, Crete.commemorative war medal greek, 1940 - 41, medals -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Gift Box, Princess Mary's Gift Box
A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. The gift was at the initiative of HRH The Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. This box is empty however the full story of the box and contents can be found at the following url < http://collections.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.994/setPaginate/No >The lid is embossed with the bust of HRH Princess Mary in a wreath with the letter "M" to either side and the following words "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and "CHRISTMAS 1914" and has the country names "FRANCE", "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", MONTENEGRO" and "SERVIA". box, ww1, brass, wwi, gift box, princess mary s gift box, present, christmas present -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Riding
Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Letter from M. Greaves of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Mr J.K. McCaskill outlining a small number of aspects of early settlement of Ringwood, 16-Jul-58
Letter from M. Greaves of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Mr J.K. McCaskill outlining a small number of aspects of early settlement of Ringwood. +Additional Keywords: Lindsay, James / Pett, Joseph / Quigley, James / Wiggin, George Thomas / Cobb & Co / Railway / Lilydale / Kaolin discovery in Victoria / Antimony / Wood's Point Run / White Horse Hotel at Box Hill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Returned Soldier Certificate for Rupert Henry Pottinger, 30/03/1919
R.H. Pottinger served with the Australian Imperial Force during World War One. Framed certificate of discharge made out to R.H. Pottinger, and signed by George R. J. Rupert was born in Sydney the son of Henry Pottenger of 'Ripley' 11 Cotham Road, Kew. Rupert Pottenger served with the 2nd Field Company Engineers. On 03 August 1818 he was awarded the Military Medal. Rupert Pottinger's service number was no. 29. He served in Galipolli and France. V4075r. pottenger, world war one, australian imperial force, rupert pottenger, kew, bernard partridge, beaments art gallery, rupert pottinger, rupert henry pottinger -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960
Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green Ringwood Council Chaplain appointed Sir George Knox Memorial appeal launched at Ringwood Town Hall "New Theatre" group at St Paul's Hall. Official opening of Ringwood Ladies' Bowling club season Ringwood East CWA birthday celebration Maroondah Pre-School fundraiser with Gerry Gee and Ron Blaskett, and helicopter rides. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract issued by George Pethard dated 10th August 1923 between Jane Elizabeth Neivandt (seller) and Kate Lawry (buyer) for land situate in Lilac Street Bendigo between Vertelhausen's and Bowan's residence areas land described in certificate of registration of residence area No. 20225, together with 7-roomed dwelling and all sundry. Price 350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th November, 1925 between L. McWhirter and F. C. Neivandt for land situate in Allingham Street Golden Square at present occupied by Mrs. Stanford as tenant described in residence area No. 13970, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling, for the price of 70 pounds. A receipt from George Pethard Auctioneer relating to this sale is included.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 5th December 1925 between F. C. Neivandt and R. Rigby for land situate in Allingham Street Golden Square at present occupied by Mrs. Stanford as tenant and described in Residence area No. 20958, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling for the price of 86 pounds. A receipt by George Pethard Auctioneer related to the sale in included.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRIS COLLECTION: USED (ADDRESSED) ENVELOPES, 1908
Used (addressed) envelopes: a. envelope addressed to Mr George Harris, farmer, Axedale. Postmarked Bendigo 3 09 08 Received Axedale - stamp on back 4 SE(P?); b. envelope addressed to ? Harris, Esq, Vigneron, Axedale, Shire of Strathfieldsaye. Back of envelope (sender) is William Ing (? Illegible) - Engravers, printers etc. 37-39 Flinders St., Melbourne.person, individual, axedale family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Painting - PAINTING BY GEORGE ROWE: FALCON INN, PEG LEG BENDIGO
Small watercolour painting by George Rowe in a golden wooden frame. Under a red sunset the tipical Australian bush and several tents. The main part of the painting shows the Falcon Inn pub in Peg Leg Eaglehawk, four men are standing at the entrance and two aborigines are walking on the dirt road away from the pub. It is believed to have been painted around 1857.artwork, water colour, landscape, from dudley house. stored at the bendigo art gallery from 2000. returned to bhs 03/02/2023 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN - OPENING & CENTENARY, 1881 & 1981
Photocopies of documents. Two photocopies of Council Meeting extracts. (a) Typed up extract from council minutes dated 1st and 2nd July 1881describing procedures for the opening of the Alexandra Fountain by Prince's Albert and George. (b) Town Clerk's report of Council Meeting minutes dated 4 May 1981, the centenary of the fountain opening. Includes a section on the history of the construction of the fountain.Bendigo Councildocument, official celebrations, alexandra fountain, construction, opening, prince albert & george, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 4 STEREO CARDS, ?
Four Stereographic Cards, sold and Published by George Rose , Melbourne , (a) 4705, Delhi Durbar, State entry into Delhi, the Elephant Procession , (b) 4697, Delhi Durbar, View at the Military Review , (c) 2900 Duke of York celebrations, Melbourne, The Chinese Arch, Swanston Street , (d) 2911, Duke of York celebrations Melbourne, The Duke inspecting the troops at the review, Flemington.photograph, stereo cards, george rose stereo cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ST. AIDAN'S CATHOLIC ORPHANAGE CHILDREN AND PEOPLE, 1940's
Photographs, St. Aidan's Orphanage Children and people. Mrs Esma Maxwell ( Mother of Donor)worked there in the 1940's and spoke fondly of the orphanage. The children and people in the photos unfortunately are nameless. Names on the back of some of the photos include Emma, John and George //Nurse Mclean (8952a) Bendigo , Joan //Rondy and Rene Allan //Dorothy //Bev. Jackie , Pauline , Win. ,David , Henry //photograph, person, male / female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHILDRENS BOOK COLLECTION
29 pages with illustrations book "Clay Modelling for Little Ones". "A graduated course for infant and junior classes ". Published London: George Philips & Son 32 fleet Street E. C. Liverpool: Philip, son and Nephew, 45 to 51 Souht castle St. Fourth edition. sixth thousand. All rights reserved [entered at stationers Hall. Price ninpence net].books, children's, clay modelling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GRADUATION DAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Graduation day: this photo was taken at a St Kilda police barracks graduation. Several names are known: D. Ross, K. Ellis, W. George, H Ayers, J. Willoughby, J. Dealey and L. Harrington are in the back row. F. McInnes and someone called Osborne are in the front row.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plan - MARKS COLLECTION: PLAN FOR FOUR LEVEL STAIRCASE TOWER TO GARDEN ELEVATION AT FORTUINA VILLA FOR GEO. LANSELL ESQ
Plan for four level staircase tower to the Garden Elevation of Fortuna Villa, Sandhurst for George Lansell Esq. Plan details: * Plan shows ground, First, second and third floor plans for the staircase construction * First and second floor house plans and location of staircase addition * Front and Garden elevations with staircase addition Plan coloured and damaged on LHS, also with water damage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK PUBLIC CEMETRY RECEIPTS, 22/6/1866 & 17/3/1870
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 blue receipts from Eaglehawk Cemetery, both for moneys from Mr Harris for the interment of George Harris. Receipt 1 - Dated 22/6/1866. No. of grave 40. The receipt is titled 'EagleHawk' Public Cemetery. Receipt 2 - Dated 17/3/1870 titled Eaglehawk Public Cemetery. Receipts all handwritten.organization, business, service industry, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk public cemetery receipts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: MARONG SHIRE COUNCILLORS, 1896
Photograph (proof 87), Marong Shire Councillors C. 1896. Back row - James Clarkson, Henry Palmer (maybe Nathaniel Hart), W. Bassett, Thomas J. Dellar and James Bailey. Front row - George Minto (engineer) Thomas S. Stewart (Secretary), David C. Sterry, Christian Vogele, Luke W, Twigg and Herman G. Wirthperson, group, shire councillors, marong shire councillors