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Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Kurnaji 1970 Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1970_
A permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1970 - includes photographs.Includes Roll Call section with names of all students.Depicts events and attitudes, primarily of students as they go through their adolescent years in the early 1970s48 Pages, Black & White cover, Title "Kurnaji" in White. Black and white photograph of two students and school banner. Headmaster / Principal – Mr. C.K. (Ken) Canty. 3 copies.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FONTAINEBLEAU
A white booklet titled, 'Fontainebleau.' It contains 48 Cartes Postales Detachables. Nouvelles Galleries, Bazar De L'Hotel De Ville 58, 60, 62 Rue Grande.Period 1919-1938 ?Nouvelles Galeries, Bazar De L'Hotel De Ville 58,60,62, Rue Grandephotograph, landscape, france, lydia chancellor, collection, france, castles, fontainebleau, photos, photography, travel, tourism, place, postcards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ERROL BOVAIRD COLLECTION: LETTER FROM SALVATION ARMY REGARDING IMMIGRATION OF RELATIVES, 1948
The John Bovaird Collection: letter to Mr Bovaird from Immigration Secretary, Salvation Army dated 8/4/48, regarding the immigration of relatives, Mr & Mrs Gillett and son Stanley. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: DRESSMAKING
Magazine: dressmaking by Lucille Rivers, supplement to the Australian Women's Weekly, not to be sold separately. On the cover a lady wearing a red cardigan sitting at a Singer sawing machine. The magazine has 48 pages.books, magazines, dressmaking -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Homes in the Hill; Norman Houghton, 2006
Homes in the Hills. Historic glimpses of Barongarook, Gellibrand, Banool and Carlisle River. Norman Houghton. Soft cover. iv, 48 p.; illus, map, diagram. Artwork and layout: Desktop Dymanics. otway ranges; norman houghton; barongarook; gellibrand; banool; carlisle river; agriculture; mining; sport; homes; hills; -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Framed badges, Specialty (sic) Days
Timber Frame - Containing various badges and tokens for: Rose Day, Wattle day, Jack's day, Merchant Navy day, Australia Day, Australian Air League and ribbons (numbering 48). -
Mont De Lancey
Adding machine
The firm of "Carlsen Brothers" from Gentoft in Denmark built two interesting and innovative lines of mechanical calculators under the "Contex" brand name.Contex Adding machine, In grey/blue/cream plastic with 48 digits and 9 results window. Comes in brown embossed vinyl wooden case with hinges, and lined with red felt. Leatherette.CONTEX Serial no. 411017021adding machines, calculators -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Norah Howard, 31 Mar 2008
Recording of the Oral History by Norah Howard discussing her life in Port Melbourne (3 separate recordings) Recorded by Graham and Margaret Bride on 31.03.2008. Recording duration 2:09:48families, domestic life, norah howard -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 11 November 1947
Allan Quinn travelled through the U.S.A in 1947, documenting everything he did and saw in letters he sent home to his mother, and photographs. This photograph is of the Cliff House restaurant, in San Francisco, which has a long history of it's own. Alan Quinn was fascinated with American life, and frequently visited tourist attractions as well as everyday places such as shops and cafes.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Cliff House restaurant in San Francisco. The photograph has been taken from a hill top opposite the restaurant, looking down to it and the ocean below. There are many cars parked outside the restaurant.On reverse: 11-11-47 handwritten in blue ink / K8 / A handwritten upside down in pencil below.photograph, 1947, allan charles quinn, usa, cliff house restaurant, san francisco -
Emerging Writers' Festival
2009 Emerging Writers' Festival Poster
The 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival was programmed by Director David Ryding, with highlights including the 48 Hour Play Generator and Speakers' Corner.A black, grey and white poster advertising the 2009 Emerging Writers' Festival.2009 emerging writers' festival, david ryding, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - Ian Darnton Watson, 1946
Ian Darnton Watson was a member of a prominent family of civic leaders in Wodonga. He was born on 6th July 1925 in Albury, the first son of Kenneth Darnton Watson and Phyllis Lenore Emily Austin. He completed his primary education at Albury Grammar School, and later became a boarder at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School. He enlisted for service at Albury on 25th January 1944 and commenced full time service on 8th February 1944 at Royal Park in Melbourne, Victoria and was allocated to the 2nd Medium Regiment. He embarked for overseas service in Borneo on 30th July 1945 and disembarked in Australia on 15 April 1947 after serving with the Australian occupation forces in Japan. Mr Watson was discharged on 22 April 1947 at which time he was a member of the Australian 2nd Medical Regiment. On discharge he returned home to help his father farm his property, De Kerilleau in Wodonga. De Kerilleau was classified by the National Trust in 1974. Ian described his father, Kenneth as a hardworking, practical man, who for two years from 1929 - 1931, had been the Wodonga Shire President. Cr K. D. Watson was again elected to the Council in 1943 and served until he died in October 1951. In March 1957, he married Miss Lesley Buttfield, of Sydney, NSW. They had three children, Fiona, John and Rowena. John was later to become a member of Wodonga Council and served as mayor. Ian was past President of the RSL branch at Wodonga, Captain of the Wodonga Rural Fire Brigade, and President of the West Wodonga Primary School Committee. He also served on Wodonga Council from 1974 until his death on 14 December 1981, aged 56.This certificate is significant because it acknowledges the War Service of a prominent member of the Wodonga communityA colour printed certificate presented to Ian Darnton Watson in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of Ian Watson from his Service Records and another photo in uniformOn Certificate: PRESENTED TO Ian Darnton Watson BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 26th day of February 1947watson family wodonga, ian darnton watson, de kerilleau -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
refugees press publication
this publication describes the general circumstances of her Polish refugees scattered throughout Europe in the post war period. It does not limit it sell to just those in Europe but also in other countries around the world. It attempts to quantify the numbers and goes into detail about the circuit stands is of their refugesthis is an extremely unique and rare item. It is one of the few remaining copies of this type surviving in the world56 page publication issued by the executive committee of the Polish union in Germany in 1947 editor Jerzy Grot Kwasniewski. The publication describes the situation of the Polish refugees throughout Europe their numbers, circumstances and conditionspaper whites with blue heading and black print -
Clunes Museum
Book - RECORDS AND BANK BOOK, SOLDIERS MEM FUND 1939-45
.1 RECORD BOOK SHOWING DONATION TO FUND 4/3/1947 TO 29/9/1959 INCLUDES INVOICES AND RECEIPTS .2 BANK BOOK S.S.B. CLUNES APR 1957 TO AUG 1961SOLDIERS MEMORIAL FUND 1939-45soldiers memorial fund 1939-1945, financial record -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Poster, POW and Internment Camps Across Australia, 2019
Poster depicts scenes of the various internment camps around Australia, including camp layouts and geographic information. Made as part of the project "Temporal Cities" led by Professor Anoma Pieris.1 laminated sheet of paper depicting POW and internment camps across Australia. 1939-1947. Is contained in a large white cylinder. Poster is in a thin black metal frame with black mat and glass.Labelled on back with copy of information in historical information.professor anoma pieris, university of melbourne, camp architecture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, C1851
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Shows number of Chinese in Victoria from 1851 to 1947. After 1861 numbers of Chinese gradually decreased. Markings: 15. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - MACHINERY AUCTION DEPOT
Auction with red card cover. Items are motorised machine tools held on 5 November, 1947 at the Machinery Auction Depot in Melbourne. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - machinery auction depot, j h curnow & son pty ltd, prahan telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Article - Bendigo Hotels
Collection of indexes relating to Bendigo Hotels; Earliest date 1867 and latest date 1947 Compiled by Carol Holsworth. Collection is in plastic pockets, contained in a teal colored, plastic fixed ring folder. bendigo hotels, hotel licensing -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Aerial Survey, 5/9/1947
This image is an Aerial Survey, Key Diagram of Beechworth and surrounding area. Issued by Department of Lands and Survey, Victoria in 1947. Photographed at an average height of 12300 feet above sea level, areas depicted are; Beechworth, Stanley, Bruarong, Baranduda, Muagegonga, Myrtleford, Everton, Wooragee North Tarrawinge, Dederang, Kergunyah North, Kergunyah, Yackandandah, El-Dorado, Barambogie, Murmungee, Barwidgee, Oxley, CarraragarmungeeBlack and white rectangular photograph. Image is printed on matt photographic paper and has a white un-printed border. Obverse: AERIAL SURVEY, KEY DIAGRAM OF PHOTOGRAPHS, APPROXIMATE SCALE OF MILES / DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY VICTORIA 5.9.1947. BEECHWORTH 792 ZONE 7. Reverse: BMM7010.1 (written in pencil) aerial survey, beechworth, burke museum, department of lands and survey, victoria, 1947 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping [copy], Greensborough farm 8500 [pounds], 23/12/1947
Corrabert Park was owned by Francis Flintoff, sold c. 1924 to Mr. E. Fullwood, who sold the property in December 1947 to Mr. W. M. Bamford for 8500 pounds. The land had frontage to the Plenty River and water from the MMBW aqueduct which passed through the property. There was a residence and two small rented cottages on the property. The area is currently known as Apollo Parkways.Copy of news clipping.Corrabert Park sold - newspapers.comcorrabert park, apollo parkways -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Work on paper - The Cough - Stone Dust, Noel Counihan
Australia - 1947LinocutSigned -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Work on paper - In the Narrow Seam, Noel Counihan
Australia - 1947LInocutSigned -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Work on paper - In the Shadow of Disaster - The Wife, Noel Counihan
Australia - 1947LinocutSigned -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Work on paper - Brace Boy, First Step to the Pits, Noel Counihan
Australia - 1947LinocutSigned -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham, February 1968, Feb 1968
Location and significance not yet identified for this structure which was part of the series of 48 photos taken along Main Road, Eltham in February 1968In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Portrait, George Alexander ROGERS, c. 1935
Mayor, City of Port Melbourne 1935/36 and 1944/45. Councillor 1934-48. (Son of Alexander ROGERS - Mayor 1908/09)Black and White portrait photo of George Alexander ROGERS.local government - city of port melbourne, george alexander rogers, mayors -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Aircraft Landing Research At ARL , By B.A.J Clark
Description: Author: Max C. Warren Publisher: Aeronautical Research Laboratory Pages: 48 Binding: Permanent/Soft Level of Importance: National. DSAPC (RAN) -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Aeronautical Reasearch Laboratory 1930-1989 50 Years Research & Development For Australia'S Defence
Description: Author: D. G. Hurley Publisher: Aeronautical Research Laboratory Pages: 48 Binding: Permanent/Soft Level of Importance: National. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 703/8, 24 July 1948
24/7/48. "The new building rises to displace the Old Pavilion which is soon to be demolished." "The new building is nearly finished." THKSequoia sempervirens.sequoia, e. m. gibson collection. trees -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklets - Footscray Techinical School 1942 & 1943, 'The Door of Opportunity' 'The Blue and Gold'
Footscray Technical School produced School Magazines in 1942 and 1943Ron White was educated at Footscray Technical School where he received a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering in 19461. Nov. 1942 Magazine No. 2. - Blue cardboard cover with 2 staples and 44 pages 2. Nov. 1943 Magazine No. 3 - Gold cardboard cover with 2 staples and 48 pagesron white, footscray technical school, school magazines -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, ORBOST HIGH SCHOOL 1912 -1987, 1987
This magazine was produced for the 75th anniversary of Orbost High School. 2238.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert. 2238.2 belonged to Ruth Legge.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. It is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a 48 pp magazine titled, "Orbost High School 1912-1987". It has a pink cover with two photos of Orbost High School - 1925 and 1987. In the centre is the school badge.magazine-orbost-high-school