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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Student's exercise book, Exercise Book used for dictation
The Education of English in 1913 / 1914. Hand writing in 1913 / 1914. Historical: Education through the ages. Provenance: Olivia Fisher lived in the Kiewa River at Mongans Bridge. She was a prominent member of the KVHS and donated many significant items. Black blank cardboard cover. Used as an exercise book for composition, dictation in 1913 by Miss Fisher.Olivia Fisher Mongans Bridge on inside of cover. Pages neatly written in ink but with a water stain on early pages. Very neat writing with title eg. Composition, Dictation and dated June 1913 to May 1914education. english. olivia fisher. mongans bridge. composition. dictation. handwriting. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Medal, Service to Australia: 60th anniversary of WWII, 2005
Official issue in 2005 by the Australian Federal Government marking the 60th Anniversary of the ending of World War 2 in 1945. This medal marks Allan Charles Quinn's service in WW2.This Official medal complements the extensive holdings of memorabilia that comprises the Allan Charles Quinn Collection that extensively documents his life,the voyages, and career as a Merchant seaman in the immediate post world war 2 period and prior to the significant changes brought about by container shipping by the end of the 20th Century. Gold-coloured disc medallion in a magnetic black folding display box with plush display mount. Accompanying small brochure on 60th anniversary of WWII in 2005 and an official signed letter from the Australian GovernmentLetter signed by Prime Minister : John Howard and Veterans Affairs Minister De-Anne Kellymedal, gold, world war ii, wwii, world war 2, numismatics, allan charles quinn -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Mrs James Fawthrop to her son, Thomas Ward, 14/11/1852
Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16. It was his first voyage as an apprentice under Captain Cairncross, who was a friend of the family.Displayed in glass bottle in History House for __ years.Connection to Captain James FawthropHand-written letter in glass bottle. Letter written by Mrs Jane Fawthrop, Launceston, to her son Thomas Ward, prior to his departure to England at the age of 16.Front: - Back: -captain james fawthrop, mrs jane fawthrop, thomas ward, personal letters -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 07/03/1938
Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - PERSONNEL LETTER, 10.7.1918
The letter is from Alf Ferris to his family at home from France on 10th July 1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service detailsHand written letter on faintly ruled lined paper in pencil, written on both sides.letters, personnel, military -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, To Robert Bowring from Rob C. Allison, 2000
A file copy of a letter sent from Legatee Rob Allison to Robert Bowring (6th November 2000) in answer to a request regarding the origins of the first Dawn Service. Legatee Rob Allison signed himself as the Chairman, Advisory Tradition and History Committee. To research his response he consulted the AWM and summarised the content in the letter and enclosed four articles. Unfortunately the four articles sent to Robert Bowring are not included here. L/- Rob Allison makes reference to information obtained from Dr Richard Reid (historian at the Australian War Memorial and then the Commonwealth Branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs). Also Rob Allison makes reference to Lyn Witheridge (Australian War Memorial and later with the Centenary Federation Secretariat). He was addressing the rumour that there was a Dawn Service held in Albany WA in 1914 when the first convoy in WW1 from Australia was about to sail from Albany. The letter also makes reference to a gathering at Toowoomba QLD on Anzac morning 1919, however that rumour suggest that flowers were placed on returned soldiers graves, L/- Allison cast doubt about the placing of flowers on graves of returned service personnel, because only Major General Bridges and the Australian Unknown Soldier were the only two WW1 troops killed in action, to be returned to Australia.A record that members of the public approached Legacy with questions about military and post war history. Legatee Allison made an effort to research and base his reply on evidence.White paper with black type, a facsimile of a letterTelephone No 61395620309 top right.research, world war one -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Letter - The Bentleigh Soldier's Welcome & Comforts League 1918
A letter sent to the Secretary of the trustees of the Bentleigh Recreation Reserve, from Lucy Wood, for the Bentleigh Soldier's Comfort League requesting the use of the Burgess Pavilion for the Leagues meetings. The Bentleigh Soldier’s Comforts League is but one example of many other organisations that made use of the pavilion. After the League’s inaugural meeting a letter was sent to the Trustees of the Recreation Preserve Bentleigh requesting the use of the pavilion to hold their meetings. The objects of the Bentleigh Soldier’s Comforts League were: 1. To provide comforts for Bentleigh boys on active duty 2. To ensure a suitable public welcome upon their return 3. To visit the sick and wounded ones at the Military hospitals A committee of local ladies formed a committee, An amount of 2s was allotted to each worker who endeavored by personal effort to increase that sum. A Gymkhana, in association with the Equestrienne Club, was held to raise funds to help the return soldiers and to send Xmas boxes to the soldiers on active duty abroad. Lucy Wood (1872 - 1956) was the wife of William Howard Wood (1868 - 1947). William and Lucy lived in Jasper Road opposite the recreational reserve. William was a poultry breeder and a local accountant, auditor, real estate, insurance and general commission agent.The efforts made by the citizens of the Shire of Morrabbin to send comforts to the troups overseas during WWI, and to welcome home the soldiers.A hand written letter wwi, city of moorabbin, lucy wood, burgess pavilion, bentleigh recretional reserve, william burgess, fundraising, xmas boxes, bentleigh soldier’s comforts league, bentleigh, moorabbin -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER 1917, 8.7.1917
Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Con TALARICO to Cr Perce WHITE re formation of traders association for Bay Street, Aug 1982
This letter confirms that the initiative for formation of the Bay St Traders Association lay with Perce WHITELetter from Con TALARICO to Cr Perce WHITE concerning the formation of a traders association for Bay St, 1982business and traders, societies clubs unions and other organisations, con talarico, capace, bay street traders association, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Letter and draft re M class trams Footscray, Michael Norbury, "The Conundrum of the Footscray "M" class", 21-1-1990
Letter and draft to Keith Kings from Michael Norbury 21-1-1990 detailing his research and a draft article on the Footscray Tramways Trust tramcars that were purchased from the Hawthorn Tramways Trust and the circumstances of this purchase. Has Keith's hand written notes. Published in the May 1991 issue of Trolley Wire.Yields information about the tramcars built for the Hawthorn Tramways Trust and sold to the Footscray Tramways TrustLetter and draft - 6 A4 pages printed.tramcars, htt, ftt, hawthorn tramways trust, footscray tramways trust, sale of trams -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER
THIS LETTER DATED 26TH MAY 1950 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MINES, TREASURY GARDENS, MELBOURNE C.2 CONFIRMS THE FIRST UNOFFICIAL DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN VICTORIA BY DR. G. H. BRUHN. J W ESMOND WAS THE FIRST TO REPORT THE DISCOVERY OFFICIALLY ON JULY 1ST 1851PHOTOCOPIED LETTER IN BROWN WOODEN FRAME WITH GOLD ACCENTSeureka, gold, esmond, bruhn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Campbell Duncan, "Re Tram 32", 2/08/1976
Letter to Mr N. Rasmussen, Secretary of the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Committee regarding the future of tram 32, and that the BTPS is interested in acquiring the tram back for restoration. Signed by Campbell Duncan as Secretary. Dated 2/8/1976. The tram was not acquired for many further 10 years.Yields information about the early attempts by the BTPS to acquired No. 32 from Maryborough.Carbon copy of a letter on yellow quarto size paper.trams, tramways, maryborough, tram acquisition, tram 32 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 23/05/1951
Quinn CollectionThis two-page letter written on a single sheet of unlined buff-coloured paper (0871.a1), is headed The Meadows, Epsom and dated 23/05/51. The pale blue envelope (0871.b) is addressed to Kip Hayes Esq., 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The envelope bears two United Kingdom stamps, an air mail sticker and is post-marked Epsom, Surrey. The letter commences "Dear Edna and Kip..." and is signed "....Jim". letters-from-abroad, jim hayes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/01/1951
Allan writes that finding a job in London is difficult and work poorly paid. He had hoped to go to photography school in London but the earliest he could get in was November so he decided to return to Australia. August was the earliest booking he could obtain. In the meantime he is returning to Norway in the hope of finding work there. He asks his mother to send money from his account in Melbourne to his bank in London.Quinn CollectionA six-page letter written in green ink on three sheets of very thin, unlined, buff-coloured paper (0856.a1-6) headed London and dated 16/01/51. Each sheet of paper has been folded in book form. The air-mail envelope (0856.b) bordered by alternating yellow and blue stripes, is postmarked London. Two stamps, a three penny purple, and a one shilling brown, are placed in the top right-hand corner. On the back of the envelope is a return address written in green ink, and some penciled numbers. Enclosed is a separate letter on a smaller sheet of the same paper (0856.c).The letter (0856.a1-6) is from Allan to his mother. The smaller letter (0856.c) is from Allan to the Manager of The State Savings Bank of Victoria, Head Office, Melbourne giving permission for Allan's mother to draw on his account. On the bottom of this letter is a purple, oval imprint. Part of the writing around the imprint is illegible and part reads '...of Victoria * Elizabeth St. Melb. * ...' In the middle of the oval is printed '24 Jan 1951' and 'Manager's Clerk'. Across the lower left corner is written in black ink 'Signature verified' and a signature (illegible). Allan's full name and account number are written in pencil in the lower right hand corner.. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, london-uk, norway -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - watercolour, No 2 Internment Camp, 1945
This painting is for the Museum. It was a gift to me by an ex prisoner, whom I met when he came to Melbourne with Vic, Nicky and others. His name is Luigi Poggioli and he was a most distinguished gentleman, so distinct and well educated that I still remember him clearly (and I do not have a good memory). Perhaps I remember so well because of his kind words in verse on the painting which read :(Translation) "Ungrateful land with handsome race of Italian blood who with their hard work enriched you". Yes I believe I remember so well because of this verse. Extract from a letter from Mrs Tolaini now living in London. She is the Wife of Vittorio Tolaini who was on the Dunera and wrote of his experiences in "Voyage of an Alien" June 1991. Framed watercolour painting - 11 trees in foreground, one small hut facing towards bottom right hand corner, 4 large huts centre of painting, black writing in Italian left and right foreground. Painting by L Poggioli.Front bottom left side: "To Noemi Vendramini for her 21st birthday, January 19,1945. L Poggioli, LP44 No. 2 Internment Camp, Tatura Front bottom right side: 4 lines of Italian writing translated "Ungrateful land with handsome race of Italian blood who with their hard work enriched you"camp 2, mrs tolaini, noemi vendramini, luigi poggioli, dunera boy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black and White postcard of sailors on deck. Writing on front of card reads "Mystery ship H.M.S. Hyderabad Bomb Thrower Open" and on the right side of the card "No. 9" (a WWI ship). . (SH 123.1 Ships F - H).Writing on front of card reads "Mystery ship H.M.S. Hyderabad Bomb Thrower Open" and on the right side of the card "No. 9" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, h.m.s. hyderabad, mystery ship, bomber ship, world war 1, post card, postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 1) 3.7.1919, .3).4) 14.7.1919
Letters from Alfred Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) letter “YMCA” logo rectangular shape off white colour, all print in red & Black, ruled lines hand written in black pencil & dated. .2) Envelope “YMCA” Logo rectangular shape fawn colour, print in red & black, hand written in black pencil & dated, P.O stamp in black dated. .3).4) Letter “YMCA” logo rectangular shape off white colour, print in red & black, ruled lines hand written in black pencil and dated..1) Letter, “Park House Salisbury England, 3rd July 1919” .2) Envelope P.O stamp, “AIF Camp P.O JY 19, 19” (July 19th 1919) .3).4) Letter dated, “14.7.1919”envelopes, letters ymca, -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letter of Mrs Fagan, Sir William Birdwood, 25 August 1921
Birdwood's letter dated 25th August 1921 (Headquarters Northern Command, India), in reply to Mrs Fagan's previous request during WW1 relating to her son being underage.Signed letter by Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood sent to a Mrs Fagan.ww1, letters, mrs fagan, sir william birdwood -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondance, Phil, 21 October 1945
Handwritten letter of unknown merchant seaman called Phil to his mum in 1945. Phil was a seaman on the MT Bralanta.Rare letter of a seaman to his mother telling about his time and activities while on shore leave.2 pages letter handwritthen in pencil on a thin japanese paper with logo "A Souvenir/ MN / the Merchant Navy"mt bralanta, phil, merchant navy, mn, australia, sydney, newcastle, v.e. day, ww2, luna park, shore leave -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 10/09/1951
Allan's mother is very happy to hear of Allan and Alette's engagement.Quinn CollectionA two and a half-page letter written on two sheets of pale blue paper (0885.a1-2), headed 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda and dated 10/9/51. The stamps have been torn off the matching envelope (0885.b). The postmark is St. Kilda. ''17 Sep.' is stamped upside down in purple on the back on the back.Letter commences "Allan Dear" and concludes "...From Mum and Kip"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, mrs k hayes, jim hayes, alette andersen -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, circa 1895
Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island and much of the cargo has been salvaged. Some was washed up into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge following the shipwreck. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. The photograph is significant for its association with the wreck of the Loch Ard. This wreck has been protected as a Historic Shipwreck since 11 March 1982, under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976) Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from Loch Ard is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register. The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Loch Ard. The Loch Ard collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The Loch Ard collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the Loch Ard, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. The Loch Ard collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. Photograph of rocks of Loch Ard Gorge in background, a man is sitting on small rock in the foreground. Reverse has hand writing in pen and inkReverse hand writing “The Loch Ard Gorge / showing the rock / on which Miss Carmichael / was clinging when Pearce / first saw her” and “Mr J Swinton / Warrnambool / March 1895”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, photograph -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, My Darling Mum, 23rd April, 1945
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions the S.S 'Morgenster', the South African ship Allan was working on at the time, and also which he was signed off from because of South African law.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0152.1 Envelope Part 0152.2 Letter Page, 0152.3 Letter Page. Both the envelope and letter were white paper, which is now a yellow-white. The letter begins "My darling Mum, I hope that you have not worried..." and concludes with "Your loving son, Allan...". Printed across the top of 0152.2: SOUTH AFRICAN MARINE CORPORATION, and handwritten beneath: S.S 'Morgenster', 23rd April, Baltimore.Front of envelope: SENATOR HOTEL / 136 WEST SECOND STREET / RENO, NEVADA (printed) / MRS. S. QUINN, / "SANLORENZO", / 63 OCEAN BEACH, / MANLY, N.S.W., AUSTRALIA (handwritten in blue ink). In the top right hand corner are three U.S.A stamps, for the value of 5, 20 amd 50 cents.. In the middle of the top of the envelope is a stamped postmark: JUL 18 / 12 M / 1945 / NEV. Back of envelope: A. QUINN / MV. JOONAWARRA / 61 (indecipherable) STEAMSHIP SO. / SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. U.S.A (handwritten in blue ink).allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, south-africa -
Clunes Museum
Book, R. CLAY PRINTER, BREAD STREET, NILL, The Rose Bud
RELIGIOUS CONTENT AIMED AT YOUNG PEOPLEBLUE HARD COVERED GILT EDGE BOOK 250 PAGESnon-fictionRELIGIOUS CONTENT AIMED AT YOUNG PEOPLElocal history, book, hudson, laura -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Reference letter, The Adelaide Steamship Company Limited, 11 March 1921
The letter of reference from the Master, (indecipherable signature), certified that Arthur Oswald Dixon, served on the SS Baldina belonging to the Adelaide Steamship Company, from the 14/12/1920 to 09/03/1921. Mr Dixon was an excellent and very capable officer.Typewritten and signed letter in black ink on thin cream paper.Top left corner: Cable address " Steamship, Adelaide"/ Top right corner: The Adelaide Steamship Co Limited, Adelaide". Signed: CBL Tilmer? (signature of ship master)arthur oswald dixon, masters, seamanship, seamen, sailors, seafarers, officers, crew, adelaide steamship, ss baldina, 1921, merchant navy -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History for the Years 1932-1944 Part 1, "Legacy Develops", by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Letter for payment of account Mortlake Mill, March 7 1864
This letter was sent by a customer D. Menzies at Skipton to the Mortlake Mill, detailing an unusual payment method for the processing of his wheat into flour. David Menzies was a Scots farmer who lived in Skipton c. 1860's on a bend in the Mount Emu Creek. He helped establish the local school and a lane in the township bears his name. The letter illustrates the nature of commerce and the difficulties of communication and life generally in the country at the time. The bluestone Mortlake Mill built in 1856, has been a prominent landmark in Mortlake for over 150 years. It played a significant role in the commercial life of the town and was initially a wind-mill to process district grain for sale. The goldrush at Ararat 100 km. away led to a temporarily increased population and demand for foodstuffs. In 1857 the Mill was sold to Aikman, Hamilton and Geddes who converted it to steampower and later built the prominent chimney, which is on the Heritage Register as part of the National Estate. D. Menzies at Skipton lived at least 85 km away - his wheat which urgently needed milling, faced a slow and arduous journey by bullock dray. After the demise of the Ararat goldfields and the decline in population (as well as the district soils proving unsuitable for sustained wheat cultivation), the operation of the Mill declined too and the proprietors increased their involvement in other activities - supply of building materials, timber felling and sawmills. Despite the apparent difficulties of conducting business in the 1850's, it is notable that commerce thrived at that time in country districts, as an examination of Mill accounts and records show.Handwritten letter dated 1864 (water-stained)Skipton March 7 1864 [to] Messrs. Hamilton & Co. Mortlake. Dear Gentlemen, I was in hope of hearing from you before now that you had commenced working the Mill, & that I could have sent you the enclosed money [for a] load of wheat for Gristing. Please receive the enclosed 2 halves of 2 [two] 5 [pound sign] notes forwarded to your account. the other halves will be sent on receipt of your stating you having received those notes sent. As I am out of flour be so good as say how soon I may send a load of wheat. In haste I am Gentlemen Yours truly D. Menziesmortlake mill grain wheat hamilton geddes aikman laang dixie menzies skipton -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Ruby Ware
Part of Silver Wells, Gembrook collection.VEMU1629.1 Ruby Ware Jug. Ruby colour top and clear cut glass base. Broken handle. Gold writing 'Dear Mother from Lucy 1907'. VEMU 1629.2 Ruby Ware Small Dish/Bowl. Ruby colour top band and clear cut glass base. VEMU1629.3 Ruby Ware Vase. Ruby colour with entwined leaf pattern around side. Turned edge at top.VEMU 1629.1 Gold writing 'Dear Mother from Lucy 1907'.silver-wells; ruby-ware. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Advertising item, Warrnambool Museum 1883, 1889
This card was produced in 1889 to advertise the Warrnambool Museum which was shifted in April 1889 from its original site in the Mechanics Institute in Liebig Street to the old Warrnambool courthouse in Timor Street. ( This building no longer exists.) The Museum remained in Timor Street until 1912 when it went back to the Mechanics Institute until its closure in 1963. The Museum was founded in 1883 by the retired Police Inspector Joseph Archibald. The card shows that the museum was open three afternoons per week and was asking for donations. The pencil writing at the bottom of the card is Joseph Archibald's writing. This card is of considerable significance as it is an original document and an important memento of the old Warrnambool Museum, a much loved institution in Warrnambool for 80 years.A piece of light card with a decorative border and black lettering. It is torn on the edges and water stained. The base has been cut for its insertion into another folder. There is pencil writing at the bottom of the card, WARRNAMBOOL MUSEUM 1883 Edward Henty arrived at Portland in the " Thistle" schooner 68 tons 19th November 1834warrnambool museum, mechanics institute, warrnambool courthouse -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, 13 Nov 1894
Letter from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.Page folded in half, hand written. Stored in plastic pocket with handwritten transcription and photocopy of letter.J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea. Dated 13 Nov 1894.contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, (H1), 1923
A letter that was sent to potential members of a new club being formed in Melbourne in September 1923. The text of the letter includes; 'The inaugural luncheon of the proposed Remembrance Club will be held at Anzac House at 1pm on Tuesday next 25th inst. You are urged to be present and the promoters would appreciate the presence of any ex-AIF friend you care to bring with you.' The Remembrance Club in Melbourne later became Legacy. The notation H1 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Hence the notation of being forwarded from Legatee Kemsley to Anderson in 1969.This is one of the first documents that pertain to the Remembrance Club - later becoming Legacy. File copy of a letter about the inaugural meeting of the Remembrance Club in Melbourne.Handwritten H1 in red pen. Signed 'JP Hiller'(?) in black ink. Notation added later 'To L/ AN Kemsley, from LK Anderson 25/6/1969' from when it was added to archive.history, remembrance club