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Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 6 No 9, May 1955
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 7- Bob Hyman will have a new instructor, Henri Devouasseux from Chamonix, France working with him at Falls Creek this year. Page 10 -11 A detailed account of preparations being made in North East Victoria for the 1955 season. It discusses changes at Falls Creek having grown from two lodges to a community of 17 buildings and other changes in the ski industry in Victoria. The article is written by Marguerite Curtis, wife of Jim Curtis, a leading skier at Falls Creek. Page 13 - The Red Cross Ski Rescue Service was formed on 17th May 1955bob hymans, falls creek village, red cross ski rescue service -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 5 No 9, June 1954
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 3 - Myrtleford Ski Club has acquired a skiliner. It has seating for 20 passengers. Other clubs which own their own buses include Y.H.A,, Albury and Wangaratta. Page 7 - There seems to be a lack of interest in skiing anywhere at Falls Creek but the populated part of the Frying Pan Spur. There are other wonderful slopes on the west face of the Frying Pan, McKay, Ruined Castle and much further away at Spion Kopje and Timms. Bob Hymans and Toni St. Elmo are prepared to guide tour parties. Pages 14, 15 & 17 - A detailed article relating events of the opening weekend of the 1954 winter including activities at Falls Creek and Bob Hymans extensionsbob hymans, toni st. elmo, myrtleford ski club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 9; April 1974 to September 1974
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 29 April 1974 to 14 September 1974. Book with yellow cover, front. Spiral bound.ballarat institute of advanced education, biae, employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, election candidates for ballarat, anne freeman engineer, engineering interest for biae visitor, library open to residents of ballarat, biae in uni admission scheme, $500 scholarship to philip brumley, call to merge biae and teachers' college, alp 'for the people', biae graduates in geelong ceremony, cyclist, western district, colin smith, bachelor of applied science degrees, they favour biae men, peter storey wins apprentice award, campaign to recruit teachers, geology students, school plantations to be felled, mini-computer, chemistry students move to new building, carol yates wins r w richards medal, sister josepha caine, profile-jack barker, biae ceramics student lyn oliver, smb apprenticeship ball, college men at biae conference, higher degrees required for college posts, derek woolley, librarianship course approved, mrs rungkat, shortage of science personnel predicted -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Journal (Item) - Panorama in-flight with Ansett No.9 Sep/Oct 1982
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photocopy, Eltham Reminiscences by R. D. Taylor The early days, second instalment. Advertiser 9 September 1932, page 6
Subjects cover: . Bourke Street Melbourne Market . Wood carting . Kersosene lighting and Mr Barrett of Eltham . Royal Mail coaches, routes, horse changes . Cobb and Co blacksmith . Eltham Market . various road routes Extract of memories written by William John Taylor during a period of illness in bed, c.1920Photocopy. Top of the article missing.adamson, barrett, blackburn, blacksmith, bourke street market, christmas hills, cobb and co, dr martin, eltham hotel, eltham market, eltham road district, ferny hill, fountain hotel, jamieson, kangaroo ground, queenstown, kersone lamps, kingston, lamp lighters, lower plenty, matlock, mcphail bros, mergers, morris, panton hill, rolfe, royal mail coach, shire of eltham, st andrews, steer and sons, strettle and co, trail, w. tiggs, w.a. blake, watsons creek, williams, wood carting, woods point, yan yean picnic, yarra glen,, r.d. taylor, reminiscences -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Frank Pyke's apple orchard Ringwood. c1948/9
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- "Frank Pyke's apple orchard. See booklet 'Welcome to R/wood' 1948 or 1949. H. F. Pearson Mayor 1948 - 1949."agriculture -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Ski-Horizon Vol 4 No 9, May 1953
Ski-Horizon is the official journal of the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs which began publication in 1949. The were 26 original member clubs which included Albury Ski Club, Bogong Ski Club, Myrtleford Ski Club, Tallangatta and District Ski Club and Wangaratta Ski Club. Two pioneers of Falls Creek, Tom Mitchell, M.L.A., and Martin Romuld were Vice-Presidents of the Federation.This Journal is significant because it documents the early development of skiing in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 1:- Dawn Ski Club is formed by families with the aim of facilitating skiing for children. After the April meeting it took Dawn Daddies some time to round up many juniors aged from 2½ to 7½ years old. Page 3 - Fred Griffith was elected President of the Albury Ski Club; Toni and Skippy St. Elmo would be running a cafe at the Nissen Club's Tow House and would also be selling some groceries. Full postal services may also be available; Falls Creek was looking to have a successful season with Bob Hymans providing first class accommodation and instruction, the Bogong Ski Club offering accommodation to other clubs and the Nissen Ski Tow considerable improved and operating again. Page 23 - Arrangements which had been made by the SEC for access to Falls Creek were also clearly outlined. bogong ski club, toni st. elmo, skippy st. elmo, fred griffith, bob hymans, nissen ski tow -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. 5th October, 1977. Edition No. 9/77, 05/10/1977
Our New Shire President, Pauline Toner, says, "We can do it together", Cameo of Stella Garvey, Ten ways not to be cheated, Tribute to R.M. ("Monty") Vale, This and that, Hi-fi arithmetic, Private swimming pool action, Letter to the Editor, From the Council Chamber, Unemployment in Diamond Valley, Newsletter, 24 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 9; March 1981 to September 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 12 March 1981 to 1 September 1981. Many items are dedicated to the opening of Founder's Hall. . Book with grey cover, front. Image of draught horses. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, wind power at bcae, cash outlook gloomy, concert to celebrate hall opening, grim look for teachers, opening of founder's hall, conferring of degrees at founder's hall, bhp chief at degree conferring, way to economic growth, education mission from china, library award to bcae student, helen hately, 50 years on, college enrolments climb, ronald potter winner of a e stohr medal of the institution of engineers, stop college cuts, political bias denied, protest at education cuts, graduate tom honeyman at bcae, college water supply, bcae field trip to western australia, lectures for industry, bill rofe, zig plavina, careers in sciences seminar, fitness for volunteers, study of walnuts a hit, siddons plan solar heating thrust, william charters inventor, jobs that go begging, shortage of engineers, careers seminar at bcae, morgan john retires, prints by students on show, pam dethridge, hard work pays off, labor pledge on education, unemployment in ballarat, bcae student dinner, advanced learning program for secondary students, first exhibition for eric collins, 30 escape bus crash, mining cadetship awarded to tom devries, bcae open day, technology week, getting the facts at bcae, memorial lecture, prof weston bate, tertiary education disadvantaged, goldrush miners relied on luck, more tafe funding 'not enough', equus ready for stage, mineral exports vital -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Private Errol Noack 15/9/1988 (Copy 1)
1x30 sec video. B/w photos of Private Errol Noack & a loud message stating that there is no Vietnam National Memorial & that there should be one. Also mentions that AC Bob Hepe lost the use of both of his legs in Vietnam. The cassette is contained in its black plastic case with its label.noack, errol, noack collection -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Men's Probus Club's cruise trip around New Zealand in 9-22 January 2012
A collection of photographs recorded on DVD. These have been copied to "Master Images". One image has been selected for this entry.Donated by Laurie Allen and Clive Manly, members of the Probus Club, in May 2024. This item was part of a two large box collection given to RDHS to catalogue and store, after the Club closed. -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, The Association for the Blind, Blind Members' Council meeting minutes 24/2/1986 to 25/9/91, 1986-1991
These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups. Some highlights include: 27/10/1986 it was reported that tactile maps of the Melbourne Metropolitan Railway network are now available. 6/2/1987 as special meeting had been called to discuss in detail what action should be taken regarding the proposed $2 coin. John Cook advised that BMC had been invited to send a representative to Canberra to meet with other Blind consumers and representatives from the Mint and Treasury. The BMC agreed the coins needed further testing. 29/2/1988 The Treasury received further letters regarding the $2.00 coin. It was agreed this matter could not be pursued any further. 26/11/1990 it was reported that the commissioned by BMC of the Association's founder Miss Tilly Aston, was officially unveiled by Mrs Jean Ross and Mrs Diana Jones at the 95th Birthday Celebration Concert. The portrait was then hung in the foyer of the Vision Resource Centre. Suitably framed photographs of the founder's portrait to be circulated to all branches. The visits to primary schools by BMC members continued as part of the School's program as did the BMC radio program on 3RPH. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 9
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn chats with Glen Morrow, adaptive technology trainer, and the internet shopping program available at the College, Valerie interviews Natali Cutri and his work as a member of the Client Representative Council, and Robyn discusses Arts for Athletes (creating tactile art by education centre students to give to vision impaired athletes at the 2006 games) and a service developed with the Victorian Election Commission, whereby voters can access recordings about electoral candidates in upcoming council elections with Megan Denyer.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, glen morrow, natali cutri, robyn mckenzie, megan denyer -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Dunn, Ian, Byways of Steam 9, 1995
Details and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales.ill, maps, p.112.non-fictionDetails and photographs of railway operations on the railways of New South Wales.railroads - nsw - history, steam locomotives - nsw – pictorial -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Shop trading Reform: Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria,. 17/9/1996
Newspaper Clipping from The Mail, 17-09-1996, P6 - 24 hour TradingThe State Government's shop trading reforms are all about freedom of choice, according to Liberal MLA for Mooroolbark, Lorraine Elliot. " Local communities will also have their right to choose whether Sunday trading should occur in their local area", Ms Elliot said. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - MODERN CIVIL AIRCRAFT:9, IAN ALLAN LTD, 1991
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Douiglas DC9 technical overview, Western Airlines The Douglas DC-9 1 & 2
Basic, technical overview of Douglas DC-9 in 2 volumesnon-fictionBasic, technical overview of Douglas DC-9 in 2 volumes -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Checking Impact Area 9
A black and white photograph of Capt Tony Eaton, Kirribilli, NSW, The 1st ATF Artillery Intelligence Officer assisted by Sgt Paul Butcher, Doncaster, Vic. check an impact area of a NVA/VietCong 107mm rocket after an overnight attack by enemy gunners on the 1ATF Base Nui Dat. (29th March 1969)photograph, 1 atf base, capt tony eaton, artillery intelligence officer, sgt paul butcher, nva/vc, 107mm rocket, nui dat, luscombe airfield, gibbons collection catalogue -
Clunes Museum
Book, Charles Knight and Co, The Penny Cyclopedia of the Society of Useful Knowledge Vol 9 & Vol 10
REFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSESBook bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSESencyclopedia, 1833 -
Merri-bek City Council
Print, Noel Counihan, THE BROADSHEET: 6 A Time For Peace: For The Vietnam Moratorium 8-9-10 May 1970, 1970
From the estate of Jack Svendsen, a long time Moreland resident, dedicated volunteer and social activist. Donated by his family in keeping with his generous spirit. Administered through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - English Electric Canberra Maintenance Manuals, Smith's Waymouth Fuel Gauge System Maintenance Manual English Electric Canberra Mks. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Derailment of tram 121 at Riversdale Road level Crossing, Herald Sun, 8-9-1928
Newspaper Clipping - from the Melbourne Herald Sun Pictorial newspaper - 8/ 9/1928 about the derailment after running through the catch points of a maximum traction tramcar at the Riversdale Road level crossing the previous day 7/9/1928. The front bogie or truck has been torn from underneath the tramcar. On the rear is a report of a boxing match in Winnipeg the previous Friday, between NZ born Bert Brown and Vic Foley. A web search (boxrec.com/boxer/90347) accessed 1/11/2016 shows the match took place on 6/9/1928. A check with The Sun microfilm at the State Library shows the paper was published on 8/9/1928 Study of the photo, discussions with Norm Cross, particularly with regard to the positioning of the numbers; can see "12", the 2 being centred in the panel, indicates the other number could be a "1". Consultation with the record cards indicate it is most likely tram 121. See images i3. Released back in service 21/3/1929 after relatively expensive accident repairs. See Reg Item 6377 for other photographs.Yields information about the amount of damage to the tram following a derailment to a maximum traction tram at Riversdale Road in 1928.Newspaper clipping from The Melboune Herald Sun 8-9-1928 - not dated.tramways, tramcars, derailments, accidents, level crossings, riversdale road, tram 121, n class -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
DVD, Premier Speedway
The Warrnambool Hot Rod Club was formed in 1958 at the Warrnambool racecourse. In 1969 the Club transferred to a site on the Princes Highway. Today the Club is the Premier Speedway Club and the major annual event is the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. This DVD was produced to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Warrnambool Premier Speedway Club. It is retained as a souvenir of that anniversaryThis is a DVD with two discs contained in a plastic folder. The cover of the folder is multi coloured and contains photographs of speedway vehicles, an image of two chequered flags, a helmet and a laurel wreath.PREMIER SPEEDWAY WARRNAMBOOL 50 Years 1958-2008premier speedway warrnambool, car racing warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Derailment of MMTB N Class tram 121 at Riversdale Road level Crossing, Herald Sun, 8-9-1928
Newspaper photograph - from the Melbourne Herald Sun Pictorial newspaper - 8/ 9/1928 about the derailment after running through the catch points of a maximum traction tramcar at the Riversdale Road level crossing the previous day 7/9/1928. The front bogie or truck has been torn from underneath the tramcar. A check with The Sun microfilm at the State Library shows the paper was published on 8/9/1928. Refer Item 1781. Note that the catch point on the down track has opened which caused the tram heading east to derail. Catch points were installed at tram tracks at rail crossings to deliberately derail a runaway tram when a train is approaching or is on the crossing. Occasionally the catch point does not close after the train has passed. Yields information about the amount of damage to the tram following a derailment to a maximum traction tram at Riversdale Road in 1928.Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Herald Sun 8-9-1928 or another newspapertramways, tramcars, derailments, accidents, level crossings, riversdale road, tram 121, n class -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Digital photo, Alan Holt as an infant, c1914
Alan Judge Holt as an infant. He was born 16 June 1912, one of 3 sons of Edmund Holt and his wife Ruby Ellen Sutton. His brothers were Frederick Sutton Holt (1914-1992) and Raymond James Holt (1918-2000). The family home was 9 Beatrice Avenue, Surrey Hills and the family were active members of the Surrey Hills Methodist Church. Alan married Edna Jean Pallot in 1937 and they too had 3 sons - Barry, Neville and Max. Alan and Edna and family lived at 62 Broughton Road, Surrey Hills; later Alan and Edna lived at 2 Earle Street, Mont Albert and finally 13 Berry Street, Box Hill. Alan became Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department. He was passionate about local history and was responsible for much of the backbone research and records of the Surrey Hills local history collection. He died in 1993.A young Alan Judge Holt sitting on a box. Estimated age is 2 years.alan holt, alan judge holt, infants -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Love in war and peace, 2002
John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002. They were married in England in 1942 and migrated to Australia in 1958.John and Margaret Skey, residents of Mitcham, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 17 Dec 2002.skey, margaret, skey, john -
St Kilda Historical Society
Card - Membership card, Protestant Association of Victoria, The Constitution We Will Support, 1858
The Protestant Association of Victoria was established in 1858. It is distinct from the Victorian Protestant Association that was established in 1917 and was active during and after World War I.The card carries the signatures of the founding members of the Association, including John Pascoe Fawkner, who, after settling in Hobson's Bay in October 1835, amassed large land holdings, was a newspaper proprietor and served on the Legislative Council for 18 years. Cream coloured card certifying the membership of James Hinds of 61 Spring Street as Member no. 17 of the Protestant Association of Victoria on 5 March 1958. Printed in dark brown/purple. Handwriting in black ink. Rules printed on the back.James Hinds of 61 Spring Street was elected as Member of the Protestant Association of Victoria on Friday the 5th of March 1958. Dated this 12th day of July 1958. Signatures of John P Fawkner (President), William Hinds (Treasurer), William Robinson (Secretary). No. 17.1858, john pascoe fawkner, 19th century, protestant association of victoria, victoria - history -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - ELSTERNWICK CLASSIC CINEMA
This file contains 4 items relating to the Elsternwick Classic Cinema: 1/1 original black and white photograph of the Elsternwick Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon Street Elsternwick. Date and photographer unknown. 2/ 2 photocopied photos of the Elsternwick Classic Theatre in its various stages of operation. One photo is of it as the Dorchester Dance Hall between 1938 and 1946 and the other is of the Classic Cinema in 1994. Photographers unknown. 3/National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Classification Report on Elsternwick Theatre with attached cover letter addressed to the Manager of the Planning Section, City of Glen Eira Council, from Ian Pausacker from the National Trust dated 04/10/2000. The report includes a statement of significance, history, description, context and floor plans of the theatre. 4/1 newspaper article written by Alex Njoo from the Caulfield/Port Philip Leader, 31/01/2012, congratulating the Tamir family on their conservation of the Elsternwick Classic Cinema. Includes a colour photo of the Tamirs, photographer unknown.elsternwick classic cinema, gordon street, elsternwick, dorchester dance hall, national trust of australia, national trust register, elsternwick theatre, pausacker ian, classic cinema, entertainment, cinemas, theatres, victorian style, elsternwick public hall, skating rink company limited, selwyn street, victorian permanent building society, community centres, films, shows and exhibitions, film projectors, amalgamate picture company ltd., richardson frank g., architecture, stairs, associated theatres limited, ballantyne and hared, balconies, architectural features, entrances, depression 1929-1939, astor, dancehalls, esquire theatre, prentice george, plottel joseph, architects, cowper murphy and associates, sharon cinema, tamir eddie, readings, free classical style, plans, business people, njoo alex, tamir family -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1958
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the Isle of Wight Hotel. 1958Isle of Wight Hotellocal history, photography, isle of wight hotel, black & white photograph, hotels, cowes, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Blackburn South State School (No4035), 1958
Students identified. Greg McKibbin, Greg Amphlet, Robert Butterworth, John Champion, Ray Keane, Greg Leonard, Alan Waymond, P Vallieu, Glynis Carter, S Murphy, J McLeod, Keith Watson, Billy Thompson, R Gould, Alan Wearne, wes Hannaford.Class of 5B in 1958. 45 studentsblackburn south state school, grade 5b, 1958