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Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Framed photograph, The Krait on Sydney Harbour, Photo taken in 1964
Cdo Assoc Victoria presented it to Exmouth Heavy AA Assoc. This was because the Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore Harbour in 1943. Exmouth Heavy AAA has now disbanded and daughter of a foundation member donated it back to the (post-WW2) Vic Cdo Assoc in July 2012.The former Japanese fishing boat, as MV Krait left Exmouth on the successful Opn Jaywick raid on Japanese occupied Singapore harbour in 1943. The vessel was partly restored, and motored into Sydney harbour in 1964 with former Z Special members on board, including the Jaywick operatives Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Black wooden frame with gold-painted border. Photo has large white borders. Black and white photograph of the WW2 Krait of Operation Jaywick fame, on Sydney Harbour in 1964 with crew members and four former Jaywick operatives on board - Berryman, Carse, Jones and Young. Legend: October 1972 Presented to EXMOUTH HEAVY ANTI AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION by the VICTORIAN COMMANDO ASSOCIATION. Four original crew members standing at forward well deck 1964. L to R Moss Berryman, Horrie Young, Ted Carse & Joe Jones. Brass plate on frame: "KRAIT." On back: "Barilyn Images 59 85 4666."japanese fishing boat mv krait exmouth operation jaywick singapore harbour z special berryman carse jones young. -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 7th August, 1985 to 20th February, 1986 documenting events attended by Alec and Mollie Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and the album begins with Alec's election as Shire President and includes letters of congratulations and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlight of the first six months include attending a State Reception for the Prince and Princess of Wales (28th October, 1985). Front cover: Shire of Strathfieldsaye emblem. Throughout: Many letters are annotated as either accepted or declined. sandner collection, mayor alec sandner, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, city of greater bendigo administration item, president of strathfieldsaye shire, shire of strathfieldsaye -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Album - Collection of memorabilia from Alec Sandner's time as President of Strathfieldsaye Shire, Alec and Helen Sandner, 1986
Alec Sandner was a Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillor from 1982 -1987, Strathfieldsaye Shire President from 1985 – 86 and Mayor of Bendigo 2011 - 2012. This album provides at in depth understanding of the many responsibilities of a Shire President and partners. The newspaper articles, mostly collected from the Bendigo Advertiser, provides commentary on the key issues of the times. Fifty page photo album containing invitations, photographs, newspaper cuttings and event memorabilia dating from 6th March - 6th August 1986, documenting events attended by Alec and Helen Sandner during Alec's time as Strathfieldsaye Shire President. Contents are arranged chronologically and provides an extensive overview of the breadth of events and activities a role such as Shire President and Lady are involved in. Highlights include Invitation to Government House Melbourne to meet Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh ( 6th March, 1986) and initial plans to amalgamate Shire's across Victoria including Strathfieldsaye Shire with the City of Bendigo.sandner collection, helen sandner, eugene sandner, mollie sandner, shire of strathfieldsaye, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire council, city of greater bendigo events, city of greater bendigo community groups -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND, 38th Battalion Comforts Fund, C.1921
This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold paint renewed about 2012 - 15.Plaque marble, grey with streaks of white through, inscription is engraved with Gold paint. The plaque is attached via 2 screws to a backing board on a wall."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds for this building. Rene Neill Hon Sec"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Roster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Mileage and Order out of Depot", Mar. 1970
Gives information on the rostering of the tramcars themselves, how many miles per day , the number of trams required and the total week operation and a comparison to previous services.Typed sheet, carbon copy, titled "Mileage and Order out of Depot", dated 3-1970. Gives the run number order of the tramcars out of the depot, the time out and the number of miles for the day (would have other runs within it), for Weekdays, Saturday and Sundays. Also gives the total miles, the largest number of trams in traffic for each day and a comparison of the number of miles in the previous roster and the one of March 1970 - a 15.55% reduction. 2nd copy added 29/07/2012.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, tramcars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 59 NEALE STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
BHS CollectionBlack and white photographs (5) mounted on rectangular brown board. House, weatherboard on lower portion, top portion rendered, brick verandah columns and parapet, 2 chimneys, small rectangular panes in front windows, wooden slat fence. 59 Neale Street. On back of photos ' Geo Every £950' and 'Smith's, late Geo Every ( next Sheffields) Neale St .£950 (crossed out) £775, terms £300 deposit, sewered' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigot c watts and son, 59 neale street bendigo, george every -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Ticket Wallet, Metcard, Set of two ticket wallets, folders or documents issued by Metlink, c2012
Set of two ticket wallets, folders or documents issued by Metlink, the marketing body and umbrella brand for public train, tram and bus transport operators in Greater Melbourne. .1 - Wallet marked "My Metcard", blue with Metcard and Metlink logos, with a 5 Senior daily standard Metcard inside it - appears to have been used in 2012. .2 - Red and white wallet, marked "Get on Board with Heart" and Melbourne Heath (Foundation?) logo on the front and Metcard details on the rear.trams, tramways, metcard, metlink, tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Australia Post, "Capital City Transport", 1983
Book - 16 pages, perfect bound, titled "Capital City Transport", containing five sheets of four stamps and a short note about each city transport means - Sydney Ferries, Melbourne Trams, Sydney Trains, Perth Trains and Adelaide O'Bahn. Printed and published by Australia Post 2012, priced $12.95 on rear cover. The Melbourne stamps and photos feature W2 529, 266 and on the stamp - SW6? Image credits on the last page - mostly National Archives.Has "K. S 22-2-12" in ink on the top right hand corner of the first page.trams, tramways, buses, trams, ferries, melbourne, sydney, adelaide, perth, stamps, w2 class -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Plan Survey Perennial Border and environs and Spring Display, 1982-1990
(1) Tracing paper plan of bed. (2) Perennial Border Spring Display Planted 1982, plantings numbered but no names. (3) Pencil on paper, names of plants, some in pen. Area now known as the Grey Garden. Old Storage Shed cleared in 1979. (4) Tracing paper copy, VCAH Burnley Plan Survey: Perennial Border and Environs, dated 8.11.90. Scale 1:100. This might be where the Herbaceous Border is in 2012. (Also see 11.0615).gardens, vcah burnley, perennial border, spring flowers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 173 FOREST STREET, BENDIGO, 1930
BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, painted weatheroard. Deep cast ironlace, to verandah. Spouting supported by carboxes. 3 chimneys, corrugated iron roof, ornate finial to small front gable front and side entrances. Verandah posts with capitals, picket fence. Garden. Balustrade to verandah canvas blind. Standard roses in garden. Written on back of photo ' Dunstan Forest Street.' 2012 photo of house attached. See address : 173 Forest Street, Bendigo.business, t c watts & son, dunstan, forest street bendigo, 173 forest street bendigo -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - St. Anthony’s School, Glen Huntly
This file Contains three items from the Caulfield Leader. Two enrolment advertisements dated 08/03/2011 and 06/03/2012 for St. Anthony’s School Glenhuntly – includes facilities and programs. A newspaper cutting dated 29/03/2011 – includes photograph with caption from St. Anthony’s School re a vegetable garden project.st. anthony’s school glenhuntly, catholic school, primary school, advertisement, newspaper, teacher, community garden, rawson jordan, oakleigh south bunnings, little veggie patch, bendigo community bank caulfield -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Shoobra Road, 57, Elsternwick
Two articles on 57 Shoobra Road: 1/ Brief newspaper item dated 21/11/2003, on forthcoming auction of 60’s split-level home. Gives information on home features. 2/ Handwritten research on 57 Shoobra, dated 22/06/2012 by Claire Barton taken from Sands and MacDougalls edition 1960.elsternwick, davis jm, shoobra road, kelly juanita, kingston phillip, brick houses -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Balaclava Road, 345, Caulfield North
Two photographs of buildings on the south-east corner of Balaclava and Kambrook Road, Caulfield North. The earlier photograph (250mm x 200mm) is printed in black and white and is undated. The later photograph (130mm x 90mm) is colour, unattributed and is dated 11/1980. In 2012 this building has two addresses Balaclava Road, 345 and Kambrook Road 22.balaclava road, kambrook road, caulfield north, streetscapes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham RSL and Uniting Church, Main Road, Eltham, 1979c
Once a row of shops wase situated here and then the Eltham RSL sub branch occupied this site from the 1950s. The War Memorial obelisk was relocated here from it oriiginal site and situated in front of the building. After the branch amalgamated with Montmorency in 2012, the building was subsequently sold and demolished. The memorial was relocated. Units now occupy the site. Changing streetscapeRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsUnidentified; half-frame numberingmonuments, church, eltham rsl sub-branch, eltham uniting church, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Eltham RSL, Main Road, Eltham, 18 February 2011
This site once formed a row of shops forming part of the early ribbon of development along Main Road. The Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) is a support organisation for people who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force. Eltham RSL Sub Branch amalgamated with the Montmorency RSL in 2012 with this building subsequently sold and demolished. Born Digitaleltham, main road, eltham rsl, eltham rsl sub-branch -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Shire Hall built 1866, c 1949
Black & white photograph of Stawell Shire Hall, taken in July 1949 when Stawell had a heavy snow fall. The photo shows the Shire Hall to the left of trees, with a laneway beside. A telegraph pole stands on the right side of the lane. The lane called Millers Lane was named in 2012. The snow fall occurred on the 18th of July 1949.Black & white photograph of the Stawell Shire Hall and Millers Lane. The photograph was taken in 1949 when snow had fallen in Stawell. Millers Lane has a telegraph pole on the corner. Longfield road looks cleared of snow but thick on either side of the road. Two tree guards can be seen in the street verge either side of Millers Lane. stawell shire hall -
Federation University Art Collection
Mixed media, Philip Berry, "Don't Be Alarmed" by Philip Berry, 2011
Phil BERRY (1963 - ) Born Ballarat Completing a Master of Arts at the University of Ballarat (now Federation) in 2012, he workes as a sessional staff member for the Arts Academy. This item won the 2011 Lucato Peace Prize and is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. Winner of the 2011 Lucato Peace Prizeart, artwork, berry, phil berry, philip berry -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Nixon, Bruce
Walter Bruce Nixon (20.11.1934-8.9.2012) lived at Yarra Glen and was a bus line owner. He also ran a company, Tarcoola Press, which published books on the history of the Nillumbik and Yarra Valley area, and generously supported organisations such as the Andrew Ross Museum and the C J La Trobe Society. Contents Newspaper article: "Revealed: the stark beauty of an early settlement", The Age, 19 November 1999, Bruce Nixon underwrote publication of a book of C J La Trobe's drawings and paintings of Melbourne. Newsletter extract: "Bruce Nixon: a boyhood in Ivanhoe", Heidelberg Historian No.270 June 2012, Bruce Nixon's memories of growing up in Ivanhoe from the 1930s and on Mick Woiwod's books. Order of Service: Walter Bruce Nixon, 14 September 2012. Flier: "Recent works by Mick Woiwod", notes the support provided by Bruce Nixon.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcbruce nixon, charles joseph la trobe, tarcoola press, waterdale road ivanhoe, ivanhoe state school, knox church ivanhoe, ivanhoe swimming club, donaldson family of kangaroo ground, thomson family of kangaroo ground, james bruce donaldson, james thomas donaldson, john donaldson, wallace thomson, george donaldson, james williams bushranger, andrew ross, andrew ross museum, mick woiwod, wurundjeri people of kangaroo ground, coranderrk healesville, walter bruce nixon -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - DUNCAN MACKINNON RESERVE
This file contains five items: 1/Item one is a newspaper article describing the plans for the restoration and development of the new pavilion. It includes figures, benefits and potential uses of the pavilion. Dated August 2012. 2/ An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader describing the new pavilion. Dated 21/08/2012. 3/A report from the Caulfield Contact detailing the history of Duncan MacKinnon Reserve. It also includes funding and planning for the upgrade to a park status, with new facilities. Dated December 1991. 4/Report by Caulfield Historical Society, with the original typed copy, describing historical changes from 1874 to 1976, and its transformation from a swamp to sporting ground. Includes figures, grants, and its changing uses by the community. Undated. Three copies in file. 5/Two photographs, an original and a smaller copy of the original, of children playing at the reserve. Undated.duncan mackinnon reserve, glen eira, murrumbeena, caulfield, north road, crosbie road, murrumbeena road, caulfield historical society, caulfield council, caulfield contact, caulfield little athletics, judge mark, hyams jamie cr, glenhuntly athletics club, caulfield district netball association, stanish jane, biggs ed cr, dixon brian, taylor sam cr, crosbie thomas mahoney, mackinnon duncan cornelius, sports establishments, pavilion, sporting clubs, athletics, competitions, swamps, playgrounds, barbeques, warren reserve, councillors, paddy’s swamp, glen eira council, sports equipment, recreations equipment, victorian masters athletics, maccabi athletics club, washington park cricket club, sports grounds, ovals, playing fields, stadiums, duncan mackinnon park, caulfield’s east ward, victorian veterans cricket club, caulfield south, crosbie swamp, caulfield park, football clubs, cricket clubs, athletic clubs, caulfield/port phillip leader, mantric architecture, parks, reserves, martens veronika cr, caulfield historical society -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ormond Amateur Football Club
This file contains 7 items: 1/Two season 2013, 23 June and 28 April amateur football record books, some pages missing. 2/An article on Glen Eira City Council Recreation Services recent sports Sports Club Breakfast, 2011 May. 3/An article from Glen Eira News, April 2013, recapping the Season 2011 of the the Southern Football League, and Victorian Amateur Football Association. 4/ANZAC Day 2012 luncheon flyer. 5/11 articles on Season 2012 games including photographs. Article on decision for Ormond not to merge with Glen Eira Football Club. 6/Article on former clubman Matthew Robbins returning to Ormond. 7/Article on former Ormond senior coach, Mike McArthur-Allen, of the MCC Dinner on receiving his lifetime achievement award.straham rod, glen eira city council, recreation services, esakoff margaret, councillors, reilley geoff, doug quick memorial trophy, harold little/lloyd laver shield, twenty 20 battle of bentleigh, historians, sparrow adam, moorabbin saints junior football league, hyams jamie, bailey dwain, dureaw tom, metz shane, paterson thomas, rowe brett, robbins matt, maysom daniel, muzzell james, grace anthony, mason sam, geelong, western bulldogs, mcarthur-allen mike, australian rules football, afl, sporting clubs -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Shoobra Road, 2, Elsternwick
Photocopy of page from book From Jolimont to Yering: Yarra Wine – Two Centuries, about the Hebenstreit family who lived at 2 Shoobra Road. Includes two exterior photographs and photograph of family. One page of typed research notes dated 09/08/2012 by Claire Barton on the residents of 2 Shoobra Road from 1910 to 1960.hebenstreit ernest huldreich, hebenstreit hans, hebenstreit netta, henderson hans, leuba emma, henderson emma, shoo bra road, glenhuntly road, elsternwick, hohenzollern, caulfield union church, orrong road, curral street, le soir lingerie, gibson chas, foley patk. a., taylor kath, owen lnrd., meshakaw k., longworth jim, longworth linda, architectural styles, edwardian style, verandahs, butchers, butcher shops, brick houses -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - Stanlee Private Hospital, Hawthorn Road, 16, Caulfield North
Two documents about this address: 1/a photograph of refurbished hospice built in 1916, details of building, now three apartments, in advertisement for forthcoming auction. Dated 09/12/2009 in Melbourne Weekly Bayside. 2/Brief research notes by Claire Barton on 28/02/2012 from 1923 Sands and McDougalls for this property called Stanlee Private Hospital.hawthorn road, wanda road, hospitals, hornsey miss, johnson miss, moss miss, stanlee private hospital , caulfield north, flats, peer gary, estate agents -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Sue Ballantyne, Rosie Bray at NMIT archives opening, 2012_
Rosalie Bray was a guest at the opening of the NMIT Archives in 2012. In this photograph she stands in front of a display honouring her father; Tom Thrupp; who was a foundation member of staff at Preston. The display is based around the book written by Rosie 'Tom Thrupp's War' which recalls his service in World War 2 through his letters home.Colour photograph.rosalie bray, tom thrupp, nmit archives -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 198 May 2011
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Ross McDonald and Bruce Draper: The McDonalds and the Drapers; two significant Nillumbik families • May Meeting • Eltham Lower Park Walk • Eltham Railway Line • Eltham North Bridge • Room Names at Our Local History Centre • Nillumbik Heritage Strategy • Subscriptions • Office Bearers 2011-2012 • And Also The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Geelong Cycling Club
Wooden Shield, 1998
Shield prepared for the senior road aggregate races for the Geelong West Cycling Club which then became the Geelong Cycling Club. The 2005 winner - Leigh Howard, was a professional rider with Team Colombia in 2010 and is currently on the pro tour with Orica Green Edge (commencing 2012). He was the World Omnium Champion in 2009, and World Madison Champion 2010 and 2011.This shield records the cyclists who were high achievers in the Geelong region.A mahogany coloured wooden shield with brass plated plaques containing inscriptions of winners of the senior road aggregate of the Geelong West Cycling Club during the years 1998-2002. There is an emblem of a cyclist and a banner at the top centre of the shield."Geelong West Cycling Club/1998/Geoff Robertson/1999/Jason Sterling/2000/Geoff Robertson/2001/Geoff Robertson/2002/Geoff Robertson/2003/James Stewart/2004/Daryl Suter/2005/L. Howard/G.Mathieson"geelong west cycling club; geoff robertson; jason sterling; james stewart; daryl suter; l. howard; g. mathieson; -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1865–1869
For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.Sepia portrait photo of Mrs. Orton seated."Mrs Sarah Orton, wife of Joseph Orton who was the first minister of any denomination to preacher where Melbourne now stands. 1865–1869"orton, sarah jane, orton, joseph -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1999
For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.Sepia portrait photo of Mrs Orton seated. Enlarged version of F267-1."Mrs Sarah Orton"orton, sarah jane, orton, joseph -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Historic House, 1999
Built 1900c, cottage was made available for widow and children of Dougal Egan, lost when fishing boat Orme disappeared in 1909. After Mrs Egan married George South, cottage became known as the South House. Later resident Mrs Edith Rawlinson. Cottage restumped, refurbished 2011 / 2012.|Also Two colour photographs various viewsColour photograph of a timber cottage at 26 Church Street, with both hipped and gable iron roof. Triple sided bay window. Sash windows on west side, with window hoods. Western wall is on boundary of allotment. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Robert Hannaford, Presidential Portrait of Professor Kate Leslie, 2013
Professor Kate Leslie was ANZCA President from 2010 - 2012. The portrait was commissioned by ANZCA to mark the presidential term of Professor Kate Leslie and was unveiled at the ANZCA staff Christmas event on the 15 November 2013. The artist, Robert Hannaford, is from South Australia and was a political catoonist. He has a long history of painting portraits of politicians and distinguished professionals in the field. Oil on canvas portrait of Professor Kate Leslie wearing the Presidential medal without the Presidential gown. She has her arms casually crossed in front with legs crossed, and is seated in front of a plain brown background. The painting is set in a wide timber frame.[lower RHS] HANNAFORD '13painting, leslie, kate, anzca president, hannaford, robert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: PETER ELLIS ORDER OF AUSTRALIA RECIPIENT, 26th January, 2012
2 page article printer on A4 printer paper. Handwritten in greylead pencil across top of first page reads: Trad + Now Article written by John Williamson. Peter Ellis Order of Australia Recipient 2012 By John Williams. On 26th of January 2012 Peter Ellis was awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) for his services to the Arts through the collection and preservation of Australia's folk history. Peter has been a long time correspondent to this magazine and has provided the most detailed information on social dancing in Australia. There are many more things about Peter that readers should know. Peter has the largest collection of dance related material in the National Library Archives from over thirty years of collecting. His collecting trips have included Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania. The Western Australia trip was with John Meredith who was a long time mate of Peter's. Peter is a founder, charter member and life member of the Bush Dance and Music Club of Bendigo and received the Graham Squance award from the Folk Song and Dance Society of Victoria. He was also awarded a life membership of the Victorian Folk Music Club. Peter is founder of the Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band which has been performing for thirty years and has played at the opening of the Melbourne Museum, Victorian State Parliament and Centenaries of the Shamrock Hotel and Post Office in Bendigo among many other gigs. Peter has also produced twenty one CDs with Emu Creek in that time which cover quadrilles, couples dances and the History of the Bendigo over one hundred and fifty years. (Emu Creek are already booked for the Canberra Centenary Ball in 2013!) Peter has also played with the famous Wedderburn Old Timers for thirty years during which time that band has received two platinum and several gold recording awards. Peter has also found the time to write several books including his three well know volumes of dance music, 'Collectors Choice' and the definitive volume on social dance in Australia 'Merry Country Dance'. He has also co-authored 'Two Hundred Dancing Years' with Shirley Andrews and 'Music Makes Me Smile - The music of the Nariel Valley' with Harry Gardner. Peter has also contributed to books compiled by others such as Rob Willis, Graham Seal and Dave Di Santi. Peter has trained many young musicians and conducted continuing Ed classes and Deb sets. He is a gold medal standard ballroom dancer in his own right which many dancers say contributes to his understanding of the correct tempo for all the dances he plays for. Peter has also been instrumental in the Bendigo Field Naturalist's Club of which he is a life member. He has been heavily involved in campaigns that have led to the establishment of two flora reserves and extensions to the Greater Bendigo National Park when housing developments threatened native bushland. He has contributed text and photographs to the publication 'Wildflowers of Bendigo'. Peter's award was really well deserved as you can see. What is really fitting is that he received the award on Australia Day. How fitting for a man who has single handedly saved more of Australia's Social Dance music and history than any other person. Australian dancing, music and the environment really owes Peter a lot. Well done from all your Trad and Now readers.person, individual, peter ellis oam