The gold and silver scissors were presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves after she used them to cut the ribbon signifying the connection of electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934. Electricity was connected to Mt Dandenong and Kalorama on 3 August 1934 in a community event at the CWA Hall (Farndon’s Hall) Farndon’s Rd Mt Dandenong.community event connection of electricity.A set of gold and silver scissors mounted behind glass in a recessed frame.The frame is painted gold and has a small, gold plaque attached with engraved information.Framed gold and silver scissors presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves to cut the ribbon to connect electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934“Mt Dandenong 3.8.34 Presented to Mrs E Jeeves” connection of electricity mt dandenong, eliza jeeves, farndon’s hall, cwa mt dandenong, electricity, scissors, kalorama, mt dandenong

In 1925 there was a group known as the White Flat Improvement Committee. The White Flat Sports Reserve was officially opened on 18 March 1925 at which time Sir Alexander Peacock said that 'a wonderful change had been brought about at White Flat , and those who had brought it about would have the gratification of knowing that they were providing inestimable pleasure for the children and young people.' In 1934 the grandstand was moved to White Flat from the defunct Buninyong Racing Club. Albert Edward (Sonny) Mark was a foundation member of the Golden Point Cricket Club in 1910/1911 and part of the first Premiership side. He was a prominent A grade player and committee member for many years, including being Treasurer of the Club from at least 1933/34 to 1938/39. He acted as Golden Point delegate to the Ballarat District Cricket Association from 1934 to 1938. Sonny served as a Member of the White Flat committee from 1932/1933 to 1948/1949. Every year from the year 1933 until the Club went into recess in 1942 he took the chair for the election of President at annual meetings, an honour now reserved for Life Members. The B.D.C.A. B Grade shield named in Sonny Mark's honour for his contribution to the Golden Point Cricket Club and also to Ballarat cricket . He was instrumental in having the Grandstand at White Flat constructed and it was named in his honour. (http://goldenpoint.cricketvictoria.com.au/lifemembers.html)Five digital photographs of the grandstand at the White Flat Oval, Ballarat. Known as the A.E. 'Sonny' Mark Stand, it was opened in May 1934. ballarat, white flat, white flat sports ground, hickman street, south street, armstong street, oval

The Centenary Royal Show in 1934 was held in honour of one hundred years since the city of Melbourne was established 1834. The Show was opened by HRH Prince Henry, pictured on the certificate. A landscape card with gold, blue, and light purple text and images printed, plus handwriting in ink.CENTENARY ROYAL SHOW 1934 / [in logo] SPEED THE PLOUGH / The Royal Agricultural Society / OF VICTORIA / Champion / Awarded to [handwriting] Henry Hodge. / Exhibit [handwriting] Border Leicester Ewe / Class No [handwriting] 2907 / Louis Monod, / Secretary. / H Hearne & Co. Pty. Ltd., Paragon Printers, 285-287 Latrobe Street, Melbourne. / [image caption] H.R.H. PRINCE HENRYmelbourne royal show, 1934 melbourne royal show, centenary melbourne show, centenary royal show, monarchy, hrh prince henry, hodge, henry hodge, border leicester, sheep, border leicester sheep, monod, louis monod, prize, winners

1939 - 1945 Star War Medal 1939 - 1945 Pacific Star Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945HARDIE, Ronald Waiter Australian Army NX 173949 (N461719) DOB 28.5.1925 DOE 17.7.1943 19 Australian Infantry Battalion

The Argus newspaper published in Melbourne Victoria 1848 - 1957. On occasions they ran competitions requesting articles to be sent in possibly on a specific topic.Margaret Reid won 1st prize for her story about a possum. Margaret lived in the Kiewa Valley at 'Willowdene', Tawonga Roadside via Wodonga. Black and white photocopy of article in the Argus newspaper dated Thursday 25 January 1934 page 4.margaret reid, tawonga

John Baulch Appointed Mayor of Port Fairy,1923,1929, 1934, 1939, 1940, 1946, 1953Black and white portrait photograph of John Baulch wearing Mayoral robesbelfast, mayor, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, john baulch

A5 Hardcover book, cover is grey patterned with a tan coloured part cover on the front with light brown writing & picture of bees on flowersRevised June, 1934 with handwritten by J S Eagland

Part of a collection relating to the Parkin family.Black and white photograph of a man standing beside a work vehicleOn back of photo: "1919 Buick" "1934 J. Parkin"parkin family, motor vehicles, buick

Arthur V Gregory b.1867, d.1957 worked from studio at 326 Albert Road South Melbourne established by his father G F Gregory in 1852. FALIE operated for many years as a cargo ship, largely around South Australia where it formed a strong regional association. During World War II, FALIE was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Navy for service, and was on patrol off Sydney Heads during the mini-submarine raid on Sydney Harbour in May 1942. After the war it returned to commercial service and was retired in 1982. It was then the last working ship representing the South Australian ketch fleet, and along with NELCEBEE ( HV000419) one of the last two working sail powered cargo vessels in South Australia.Water colour painting in painted gilt frameFalie off Cape Schank A.V. Gregory 1934falie, a.v. gregory, water colour, painting

Orchard in floodOn reverse, "Orchard Yarra River in flood Dec 1934."orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934

Orchard in flood. Seedlings planted in rows.On reverse, "Orchard Yarra River in flood Dec 1934."orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, seedlings

Orchard in floodOn reverse, "Orchard Yarra River in flood Dec 1934."orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934

Orchard in flood: shows fruit trees standing in water.On reverse, "Orchard Yarra River in flood Dec 1934."orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, fruit trees

WWII Historical significance1939-1945 Pacific Star, The 1939 -1945 Star, The Australian Service Medal 1939-1945 and 1939-1945 War Medal awarded to VX 69902 Horace William McDonald.VX69902 H.W. McDonald

The donors advised that it was purchased in England in 1934 by one of the parents (not advised) and then brought out to Australia when the immigrated. It was used by them in the eastern suburbs when the did not have electricity or gas. They later moved to the Dandenongs and again had to use it for cooking.Unit consists of a base with three large adjustable kerosene burners under a grid on which pots and pans were placed. At the right hand end is a round metal enclosure in which is enclosed a large glass bottle with a special top. Bottle is filled with kerosene (Royal Daylight Oil) and inverted. Kerosene then flows from container to burners. Flow is controlled by the adjustable needle jet for each burner.|OVEN is separate and has open frame of holes at bottom. It is placed over one of the burners. Heat of the oven is therefore controlled by adjusting the heat of the burner underneath.|There is a spare burner, trays etc and some spare parts in the oven. There are four parts to the stove.Oven - Valor No 112|Base - Valor No 603|Patent No 333107|Reg Design No 777773 - 1932|Patent No 405758 - 1934domestic items, cooking

Miniatures. 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45 Aust Defence Medal 1939/45.medals, ww2, general

Hobsons Investment Digest of Australia and New Zealand August, 15th 1939.book, magazine, investment

Hobsons Investment Digest of Australia and New Zealand August,1st 1939.book, magazine, investment

Hobsons Investment Digest of Australia and New Zealand June, 15th 1939.book, magazine, investment

HMAS Canberra & Australia at Port Melbourne Letter from AJ Loudoun-Chand, Commander, RAN, District Naval Officer, Victoria, to the Secretary, Tramways Board advising of the ships arrival at Port Melbourne on Friday 23 March 1934. Departure on Tuesday 3 April 1934."Mr Simpson, for your information" written in black ink, top left corner. "Run ordinary service all days. Open for Inspection. Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusions" written in black pencil across the bottom of the letter.trams, tramways, instructions, events

Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat Floral Festival of 1939 at night. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival - night photograph. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car. Ballarat Floral Festival. 1939". Photo glued to card. Photo early 1939. On rear of item is Reg Item 3911. In bottom left hand corner in ink "SEC photo"trams, tramways, secv, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 29

An Australia Service Medal 1939 - 1945, issued to Corporal Joan Cahill. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service.A army service medal featuring a silver pendant and a dark blue, white, and red striped ribbonFRONT: AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945 / BACK: G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP: GEORGIV S VI /burke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, army medal, ww2, wwii, world war two

1939 Norton Motorbike & sidecar at Sister Rocks c 1947 photo by Ken Withers owner of motorbike on road trip with future wife through area from Ballarat.Black & White photo of a motorbike in front of large Granite Boulders at Sister Rock's in c 19471939 Norton motorbike and side car at Sister Rocks in 1947 Photo donated by Ken Withers Ballarat 15.10.2009tourism