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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 30/11/2009
This is a collection of 12 coloured photographs of the Warley Hospital and Nursing home donated by Meg Davis. In 1923 the Warley Hospital was established in a house purchased by Mr Thompson. The new hospital was built in 1962 and the Nursing Home Annex was added in the mid 1970's. The Hospital was closed January 31st 2008.Colour Photograph 1 Cyprus Tree in grounds of the Warley Hospital with Plaque mounted on Granite plinth at base. Colour Photograph 2 Warley Avenue Cowes, Phillip Island with trees lining the street. Colour Photograph 3 Plaque mounted on Granite plinth stating "This tree was planted at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration 4-12-1983 by Mr Peter J Berwick, President Victorian Bush Nursing Association" Colour Photograph 4 Warley Avenue Street Sign mounted on concrete pole. Colour Photograph 5 Warley Hospital driveway alongside front entrance. Colour Photograph 6 Warley Hospital with "Expressions of Interest" Sign in foreground with SOLD across the sign. Colour Photograph 7 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 8 Warley Hospital front view with garage underneath. Colour Photograph 9 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 10 Warley Hospital front close up view of garage entrance and Nursing home to the right in the background. Colour Photograph 11 Warley Hospital Main Entrance. Colour Photograph 12 Warley Hospital original Medical Centre - now Consulting Rooms. warley hospital cowes phillip island, hospitals, warley nursing home cowes phillip island, warley avenue cowes phillip island, meg davis -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Manna Gum, Main Road, Eltham South, c.Apr. 1993
Estimated to date from 1870-180, this large Manna Gum (now deceased 2022) on the northern side of Main Road just south of the Main Road Bridge over the Diamond Creek, Eltham South, c.1993. Diamond Creek Trail can be see on opposite side of the road. 35mm colour positive transparency (1 of 22) Mount - Kodak EktachromeProcess Date "Apr M"eltham south, main road, significant tree, main road bridge, manna gum -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
internationaler führerschein (international license)
international license (internationaler führerschein) was issued on 16 June 1947 in Ingolstadt. It was issued according to international agreement from 24 April 1926; this document belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, migrant from Poland who came to Australia as a refugee after II World Warone of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysbrownish paper, 42 pages, back cover blank, page 37&38 folded page 2 contains list of countries where this license could be used page 4 - front cover: stamp and signature of authorised person page 3: stamp, photo of holder Marian Dabrowski and handwritten info about holder of license page 38; 2 stamps which identify the category of license (A&B), handwritten info about holderinternational license, migration, germany, document -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Louise Amy Breaks
Louise Amy Breaks, also known as Lulu, died on the 8 May 1943. An error on the plaque mentions 1945 which was likeky erected later. In her obituary published on the Williamstown Chronicle, Friday 14 May 1943, page 1: A well-known and very highly respected resident of this city, Miss Louise Amy (Lulu) Breaks, of 4 Jackson Court, Ferguson St., died on Saturday morning, after a brief Illness. Deceased was born .ocally and was the eldest daughter of the late Engineer Commander James L. Breaks, R.N., and Alice Breaks. Deceased was a very prominent member and worker of Holy Trinity Church and actively identified with every caritable movement in this City. She leaves a sister, Miss Maude Breaks, to mourn her loss. The funeral took place on Monday afternioon, leaving Holy Trinity Church after a service conducted by the Rev. J. H. Raverty, assisted by the Revs. S. P. H. Martin and Oliver. The large congregation in the Church, lengthy cortege, and very large number of floral tributes received testified to the esteem in which deceased was held. Ernest W. Jackson. had charge of the funeral arrangements, and the Rev. J. H: Raverty officiated at the cemetery.Louise Breaks and her family were active members of the Mission. Her father James Lennox Breaks, aged 22 years, sailed from England on the Cerberus on her maiden voyage, and was associated with the ship for 34 years until he retired. Commemorative Plaque for Louise Amy Breakswilliamstown, seamen's institute, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, nelson place, st nicholas chapel, james l. breaks, engineering commander, alice breaks, maude breaks, alice breaks nee jobson, hms cerberus, lhlg, lightkeepers' auxiliary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SOUTH NEW MOON MINE - PRODUCTION FROM THE SOUTH NEW MOON MINE
Handwritten notes on the South New Moon Mine. Notes include depth of shaft, years, Calls, Dividends, Ounces of Gold, Authority and Remarks. Names mentioned:- Beavis (Beavis & Co), Paul & Co (Pahl), Bassett's Claim, J. P. Graham, South New Moon Co, South New Moon Trib West Line, Hart's Moon Reef Trib, Ashman's Trib East Line, South New Moon and Protectin Co.document, gold, south new moon mine, south new moon mine, beavis (beavis & co), paul & co (pahl), bassett's claim, j p graham, south new moon co, south new moon trib west line, hart's moon reef trib, ashman's trib east line, south new moon, protection co, garden gully -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1961
A Spalding, "Doris Hart" Autograph Custom Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders, leather handle grip with perforations, and a burgundy leather butt cloth. Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat and along shaft. Heart symbol on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on lower shaft and butt cap. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leathertennis -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, vinyl record, Legacy Talks. Miss Saidie Parker, Possibly 2 Oct 1952
A vinyl record that hasn't been played. From the label it appears to be an interview with Miss Saide Parker. She may be a junior legatee and the recording is to promote Legacy's work with the children of the deceased ex-servicemen. The record has two tracks. One is 6 mins 16 secs and the other is 9 minutes.An audio recording about Legacy.A vinyl record in a brown paper cover which is torn, dog eared, brown coloured stains.Paper cover, Orhoacoustic, 5 points on the value of an orthacoustic recording. Instructions for protection of disc when not playing. Name and address of manufacturer. Disc, side 1 AW 19703A. Side 2 19703B Engraved on disc side1 AW 12/19703A, Legacy Talks. Engraved on disc side 2 AW12/19703B Legacy Talk. Chinagraph penciling, T_3 2/8/52, 3Piil Side 1 AW 19703 A. Legacy Talks Miss Saide Parker. Talk 1 6m. 16s. Talk 2 9m. 00s Legacy Talks Col. E.O. Milne D.S.O., O.B.E.,V.D. Talk 3. 5 m. 06s, Talk4. 9m. 07s. Label, Radiola.legacy promotion, junior legatee -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cruikshank Street residents and friends camping at Warburton, 1950s
Congues and Mowlam families Images of two families who lived in Cruikshank Street from the 1930s to 1950s. .12 - Cruikshank Street residents and friends camping at Warburton in the 1950s. Not all camped, some visited for a picnic. Tich (Albert) Mowlam at rear, Ray Congues, Bill Hegarty, Joyce (Laidlaw) Davis, Judith Cunningham, Vin Congues, Gus Congues, Carmel Mowlam, Jack Davis, Charlie Harrison, Queenie Cunningham, Ollie Congues, George Cunningham, Myrtle Congues, Maiise Congues Gavin Harrison, Leo Congues, Barbara hegarty, ??, Molly Congues, Ilena Burke, Alice Hegarty Walter Congues, ??, Marlene Hegarty, ??, Margaret and Lorna Conguesfamilies, congues family, mowlam family, carmel mowlam nee congues, william (bill) hegarty, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, marlene mcpherson nee hegarty, gus congues, albert 'tich' mowlam, walter congues, ray congues, ollie congues, vin congues, myrtle congues, maisie congues, molly congues, margaret congues, lorna congues, joyce laidlow davis, ilena burke, gavin harrison, george cunningham, queenie cunningham, judith cunningham -
Tennis Australia
Photograph Album, Circa 1930-1970
Album that once contained 17 black and white photographs of tennis players from the 1940s to 1970s. Sticker on front says 'Photos by D P Turnbull...Sundries'. Donald Paterson "Don" Turnbull (28 May 1909 - 30 January 1994) was a tennis player from Australia. He won the men's doubles title at the Australian Championships twice, in 1936 and 1937. Turnbull represented Australia in three Davis Cup ties, including the 1933 Europe Zone final against Great Britain. Photos include 1935 Davis Cup team. Album is now empty. Photographs have been catalgoued separately. Materials: Ink, Paper, Plastictennis -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of group of nine servicemen in variety of uniforms - Army, Navy and Air Force at Albury Drill Hall. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951.Anzac Day Colour Party Sentries, Bill Purcell, Ken Kothoff ( RAN ), John Larkin ( RAAF ), John Neale, Alan Cunningham, Ian McKay, Alan Veitch, Tom Giles, Maurie Davis. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GRAVE PHOTOGRAPH, Australian Graves Services, Post 1919
This card was one of four items given to every family of a deceased soldier of the British Commonwealth. Families received a memorial plaque, a message from the King, a memorial scroll and a "Where Australians Lie" card and grave photograph or a booklet if the deceased has no known grave. This "Where Australians Lie" card was sent to the brother of Pte W. Williams No. 1442, 2nd Battalion AIF, who was killed on Gallipoli on 29th August 1915, aged 24. Walter enlisted age 23 No 1442 on 27.11.1914 in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Bn AIF, embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915, hospital 9.6.1915 with twisted instep, rejoin unit Gallipoli 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer also for photo, medals, other Cat No’s 1859P & 1860Folded four page light purple coloured card. Front features an embossed Rising Sun Badge, a title (Australian Imperial Force) and a two line border, all in purple. Inside on the left hand side is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details. The right hand side features a black and white photograph of a grave marked with a cross with metal name plaques attached. Four crosses feature in the background. The photograph is bordered by a purple line. On the back page is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details.Handwritten in black ink on inside left page, "WILLIAMS W. 1442 Private 2nd Battalion Browns Dip Cemetery Plot 2. Row. C. Grave 2 Port Chanak Gallipoli 3 copies". HAndwritten in black ink on back, 'Brother Mr S. T. Williams Australia".memorabilia, grave photographs, memorial cards, service record -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1922
A Davis Hipoint tennis racquet, with whipping around the shoulders, and diagonally strung head. Partially obscured model name features along throat, on obverse. TAD trademark, within diamond device, features on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Leathertennis -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, HTT No. 20, in Swan St Richmond, undated
Laminated photograph of HTT No. 20, in Swan St Richmond, inbound. Has the Richmond Furnishing Company in the background (later Pattersons), Davis Bros, Inglis and Co. Butchers and Dimmeys building. Photo from the Richmond City Council Annual Report 1915-1916, p28 - as noted on the base of the item.trams, tramways, htt, swan st, richmond, maximum traction, tram 32 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Swimming and Life-Saving Return for Ballarat Inspectoral District, 1961
Information re Swimming and Life-Saving abilities of student at Ballarat Junior Technical School sent to Ballarat Inspectoral District. Nine areas of information required. Four Medallion Winner named - three obtained independently of the school. Boys were Robert Titheridge, Alexander Keating, Gerie Kessell, Peter Davis.1 page, typed.ballarat junior technical school, education department, 1961, ballarat inspectoral district, swimming, life-saving, medallion winners, robert titheridge, alexander keating, gerie kessell, peter davis -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Governor's Address at Melbourne Legacy's 60th Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students 1991, 1991
A copy of the Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students in 1990 which was subsequently published in the Legacy Bulletin. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by the Governor of Victoria, in 1991 it was Dr. Davis McCaughy..A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Text of a speech at the 60th Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students and the running order for the event.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, SERVICES RENDERED, Australian Army, 1914 - 1919
Issued to a returned service person who had been wounded, invalided or retired during WW1. The aim was to prevent harassment from the members of the public (ie White Feathers) This badge was for no 3529 D. W. Hart Round badge for wearing on coat. In the circumference are the words “ FOR KING AND EMPIRE. SERVICES RENDERED” In the centre is the Royal cipher and crown On the rear is stamped numbers 434087ww1, returned service people. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: STATEMENT OF MONIES ADVANCED TO SAMUEL CARR, 09/10/1893
Statement of Monies advanced to Samuel Carr by the Executors of Robert Carr deceased. Statement dated from 9 Oct. 1893 to 15 April 1897. Monies were for Cheque, W. Neill, I. A. Bruce, Robatham & Stevens, Rent, Insurance, Carr, Bussell Robson & Bussell, Present, M. P. Kelly. The total amount of Estate and 1/9 share are also mentioned.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - statement of monies advanced to samuel carr, cheque, w. neill, i. a. bruce, robatham & stevens, rent, insurance, ? carr, bussell robson & bussell, m. p. kelly -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, Burnley Students Wilson's Prom 1947, 1947
Identification by E.B. Littlejohn, T.H. Kneen 17 June 1992 and F.Ted Tyrrell, April 1994: J.W. Newell seated with pipe, R.A. Grant seated 2nd from left, (both Staff), students 2nd from right Erica Ball (1949) (1946), bottom right-hand corner Mervyn Davis.Copy of b/w photograph, laminated. Group of Burnley students and staff on an excursion in Wilson's Prom 1947.On reverse, "Burnley Students Wilson's Prom 1947."excursion, wilsons promontory, 1947, jim newell, t.h. kneen, f.ted tyrrell, j.w. newell, r.a. grant, erica ball, mervyn davis, group staff and studdents -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999 c
House has been modified. Metal framed windows replaced sash, dormer window added to landing at top of internal stairs. Yallourn houses were offered at very low cost when coal deposits under the town were to be accessed in the 1970s.Owner/residents Alister and Wendy Balfour. (Both deceased in 2014c.)Colour photograph of a dwelling at 29 Marlin Drive. A two storey timber home with dormer window through gable roof of simulated tiling. Six steps leading up to front door. A well maintained home relocated from the coal town of Yallourn. Lake Tyers Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
certificate, certificate of Polish Veterans Association - Ex-Soldiers Mutual Aid, No 545
certificate of Polish Veterans Association - Ex-soldiers Mutual Aid was issued on 1/05/1948 by Branch 601 - Ingolstadt (American Zone of Germany); this document belonged to deceased Marian Dabrowski, ex-soldier, Polish migrant who came to Australia as a refugee after II World War and settled down in Melbourneone of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysbrownish papercertificate number 545 cover: red stamp of Polish Veterans Association, Branch 601 inside: photo of holder and his signature, 2 green stamps of Polish Veterans Association, American Zone of Germany, signature of Chairman and signature of Branch Directorcertificate, migrant, polish veterans association, ex-soldiers mutual aid -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Death Certificate, 1871
Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth, death and burial records, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Further information about this individual (the deceased) is contained in THA-2019.0891. Transcript of document (partly printed, partly handwritten): TO THE REGISTRAR OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE UNDERMENTIONED DEATH TOOK PLACE I hereby certify that I attended Henry Douthell (Douthat?) aged ___onths last Birthday; that I last saw him on ------- 1871 [section missing Nov 27th at Jones Creek [section missing] of his death was Bronchitis Exhaustion, Duration 3 months. Signed: [indecipherable] Proff. Title: [indecipherable] Address: Tarnagulla Date: November 27th 1871 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: JACK ALLEN, JOE DAVIS
Photocopied photo of a male laying in a hospital bed and a second male in a suit and tie, sitting beside the bed. Another hospital bed is visible in the background. Over the patient in the bed are the following printed words: Jack Allen and Joe Davis the Goldfields Consolidated Hero .... (rest is unreadable). Taken at the Bendigo Hospitalperson, group, hospital patient, jack allen, joe davis, goldfields consolidated -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Arthur Davis on Tuppence
Arthur Davis on Tuppy at the old Stable, 1920. Note the hitching rail and post and wires on windows to deflect bees(?) - flying objects. Part of a set of 15 Black & White photographs from Lyle Caffin re her family at Winson Green Road, Canterbury. Copied by Jan Pigot, 1991.canterbury, winson green road, caffin family, davis> arthur, horses, stables -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Avoca Grove, 12, Caulfield North
Typewritten letter dated 18/04/1975 from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to Trevor Hart of Filbert St, 14, Caulfield, concerning the non-classification status of property at Avoca Grove, 12, Caulfield North.hart trevor, buildings, merton, caulfield north, avoca grove, structures and establishments -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Cambria
Three typed letters dated 26/03/1974, 02/04/1974 and 16/04/1974 between the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Mr Trevor Hart regarding classification of Cambria as a building of historical interest.cambria, caulfield racecourse, glenhuntly, presentation convent, neerim road, hart trevor, godby cecil t, filbert grove, roseberry grove, racehorse trainers, mansions, davis george, stables, caulfield, clerehan mr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1889 - 11895
Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. Legal papers. 1 - 1892 - Wishart D, Macorna. Re costs. 2 - 1892 - McKoene, deceased. Notes concerning. 3 - 1892 - Echuca Shire. Re costs. 4 - 1891 - Pierce & Perry. Re costs. 5 - 1891 - Hopkinson, deceased. Re costs. 6 - Irrigable Estates to Prior. Re costs. 7 - 1889 - 1891 - Shire of East Loddon. Re costs. 8 - 1910 - McNamara John, Mosquito Creek. Costs re Foy. 9 - 1895 - Letter to The Officer in Charge of Police, Raywood - Albert C Dungey? (? Const. 4008). Mentions G H Lezard. 10 - 1890 - Letter dated 15 Jul 1890 signed S?T?M? (surname unreadable - (?ath). 11 - 1894 - Letter dated 20 April 1894 written by Fordyce? Joseph acting for liquidator.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, wishart d, mckoene, echuca shire, pierce & perry, hopkinson, irrigable estates, prior, shire of east loddon, mcnamara john, foy, officer in charge of police raywood, dungey? a c, lezard g h, fordyce jos., prior m a mrs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object, The International Association of Lions Clubs, Brass Bell & Gavel, 1978
The official records of the Lioness Club of Kew, of which this object is a part, are held in trust by the Kew Historical Society.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.Brass Bell, with attached wooden gavel. The bell was used in meetings of the Kew Lioness Club from about 1978 to 1992. The wooden gavel was made by Ray Boothroyd. The bell is engraved with the names of past presidents of the Kew Lioness Club."Lioness Club of Kew / Past Presidents / Helen Joyce 1978-1979, 1979-1980 / Dorothy Cameron 1980-1981 / Valerie Newbegin 1981-1982 / Prue Molnar 1982-1983 / Edna Cartwright 1983-84 / Helen Joyce 1984-1985 / Kathleen Holgate 1985-1986 / Deborah Davis 1986-1987 / Lynette Bell 1987-1988 / Prue Molnar 1988-1989 / Judy Brown 1989-1990 / valerie Ayres 1990-1991 / Deborah Davis 1991-1992"lioness club of kew, women's groups - kew - (vic), bells -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Met Lines", 1989
Magazine, published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria "Met Lines" (Metlines) - A4, printed on white gloss paper, centre stapled with the MTA logo or symbol. Issued under the name of Kevin Shea as Chairman. Continues from Reg Item 1183 "Met Lines" - printed in an A4 version. Notes Editor as Judi Lalor and writer Sandra McLaren. Chris Astridge Major tram and bus items listed. Tramway names only listed, not railway. .1 - March 1989 - 20 pages - Track gangs, graffiti, signalling, making recruitment videos, body building at Preston Workshops. .2 - June 1989 - 16 pages - Flinders St station cover theme - 16 pages - modifications to Z class tram lights to improve visibility at stops, payroll, Wattle Park rejuvenation project, Essendon Depot Soccer team, Ian Barkla on Puffing Billy. .3 - September 1989 - 20 pages - Show grounds theme - Met Planning, Metplan, Met Plan, Jolimont Rail Yards, Mill Park Light rail extension, photo of 2004, The Met shop, 60th anniversary of Camberwell tram depot, apprentice awards, Melbourne Stamp show 1989, Wattle Park, New billiard table at Malvern, recycling of W2 trams in to mobile Tramburgers - Jim Johnstone and Greg Hart - was going to franchise 60 trams cut in half. (See also Reg Item 406 for other background - also see Jim Johnson) .4 - December 1989 - 20 pages - Christmas theme cover - "On the buses", the Met Bus workshop, details the bus maintenance, bundy clocks - where they were maintained, size of the bus fleet and major depots. Festoon lighting at Flinders St station and retirement of Howard Smith - see image i5. For next year 1990 - see Reg Item 1185.trams, tramways, the met, mta, preston workshops, tramcars, repairs, wattle park, essendon depot, metplan, camberwell depot, postage stamps, post office, malvern depot, scrapped trams, w2 class, flinders st station, bundy clock, buses, tram 2004 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award - Silver Plated Stem Cup: A.W. Dakin KHS 440 Yards Race, Kew High School, c.1902
Silver Trophy, awarded to ‘A.W. Dakin, K.H.S., 440 Yards Race, 1902’. Arthur Dakin, a resident of Kew was a student at Kew High School and Trinity Grammar School. He served as an engineer on troopships in WW1. In 1918 he was part of the Ross Sea Rescue Expedition under the command of Captain John King Davis.The trophy is an important piece of realia as it was won by A.W. Dakin while a pupil of Kew High School. Arthur Dakin is best remembered as a member of the Ross Sea Rescue Mission. Other items relating to Dakin are held by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and exhibited in a permanent exhibition - 'Islands to Ice'.Small silver-plated stem cup won by Arthur Dakin in 1902 while a student at the private Kew High School (1872-1908). The small cup stands on a circular base surmounted by a stem, leading to a petal-like base to the upper cup. Above this, the inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath.A.W. Dakin : K.H.S. : 440 Yards Race : 1902arthur dakin, trophy, foot running, sport, ross sea shore party, ross sea shore rescue expedition, antarctica, shackleton antarctic expedition -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Centenary of Armistice 2018, 2018
Participating in the ceremony were Harley Hall, 1st Battalion Charlie Company, Rohan Abtur, 6th Battalion and his daughter Emma. The address was given by Vicki Jones-Evans , Whitehorse Historical Society President. All local soldiers (surviving or deceased) were recognized. Each serviceman's name was attached to a poppy and placed in the field.24 coloured photographs of the Whitehorse Historical Society ceremony held to celebrate the Armistice centenary which was signed on November 11th 1918centenary of armistice 2018, world war 1914-1918