This item was produced as a souvenir for the opening of the Orbost High School Assembly hall. The ball was held on October 24, 1975. The school was established in 1912.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. Balls werefor many years a common community event in the Orbost district.A rectangular cardboard program for the "Grand Opening Ball Orbost High School Assembly Hall". It is a single card folded in half with black print on a white background.orbost-high-school dance-ball entertainment recreation

The Opening Ceremony Program from the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games collected by Doug Pleasance from working at the Olympics.The majority of the cover is used to depict an image of the stadium in rust red and tan brown colours. Within the arch of the stadium the logo for the Barcelona Olympics appears. Dominating the top of the page is the Olympic rings, the black, red and blue rings are cut off the top of the page. The same depiction appears on the back cover of the cook. Within the rings on the front cover appear the titles and inscriptions of the book.Programa de la Cerimonia D'Inauguracio Programme de la Ceremonie D'Overture Programa de la Ceremonia de Inauguracion Opening Ceremony Programme1992 barcelona olympics, sport, athletes, programme, booklet, ceremony

Rosebrook bridge opening - 1950PhotographOpening of Rosebrook Bridge Princes Highway, by the chairman of the C.R.B. Mr D.V. Davison? om thursday the 15th of June 1950 Bluestone abuttments of old bridge washed away by floods in 1946 in the foregroundnew rosebrook bridge - opening, 1950, bridge, opening

The book commemorates the opening of the Afsluitdijk in 1932. Shutting off the North Sea created the IJsselmeer and connected the provinces of North Holland and Friesland. It has remained an essential traffic artery every since.The book records the cultural, economic and social impact of the Afsluitdijk on the Netherlands. A 56page rectanguar book commemorating the opening of the Afsluitdijk. The cover is of thick card while within the pages of text are illustrated with black and white photographs.Originally owned and eventually deregistered by "De Utrechtse Openbare Bibliotheek" (Utrecht Public Library). Another stamp. "Filiaal Elinkwijk" shows it was used by the library branch in Elinkwijk. Full title is "Vijfentwintig Jaar Afsluitdijk". Authors and illustrators are B. Den Oudsten en P.Terpstra with an introduction by the Queen's representative in Friesland, Mr.H.P.Linthorst Homan. Publisher is Algmeen Publiciteit Kantoor, Oosterkade 20b, Leeuwarden.

Drill Hall, Bank Street, Port Fairy. This two-storied building was constructed in 1874 as livery stables and was later used for the garrison from c.1885. The structure is symmetrically arranged about a large arched opening and features include the plinth, quions and the parapet. Reconditioned c.2000 when the interior was renovated for functionsBlack and white photograph of the drill hall a two storied rendered building with double doors opening into the streetdefence, hall, drill hall, bank street

The First Word is the traditional opening night Emerging Writers' Festival event. The event offers a sample of what is to come during the festival. This flyer, advertising the 2009 First Word event, also lists the staff, Board and partners.A black and white A4 page folded into a flyer providing details of the First Word opening night Emerging Writers' Festival in 2009.emerging writers' festival, 2009, literary programming, the wheeler centre, the emerging writer, books, first word, david ryding

Set of five colour photographs taken by Michael Schrader possibly on the occasion of the 31-8-1997 National Trust event of the opening of Hawthorn Depot with heritage trams "Trams in Hiding". Date to be confirmed - possibly on the day of the launch of No. 8? .1 - Michael Schrader standing alongside HTT 8 at Camberwell Depot. .2 - No. 8 and V214 at Camberwell Depot .3 - HTT 8 with Greg Rogers standing near the tram and other depot staff with B2 2068 in the view. .4 - W1 431 in Swan St reversing at the crossover. .5 - W1 431, V214 and HTT 8 at Hawthorn Depot. Printed on Agfa Paper.5 has on rear in ink "Hawthorn Museum Opening" .3 - "Camberwell Depot"trams, tramways, camberwell depot, htt, w1 class, m class, v class, b class, hawthorn, swan st, hawthorn depot, tram 8, tram 214, tram 431, tram 2068

Note by T.H. Kneen, "The book being presented was the Dux Prize - (Most prizes at Burnley were presented in the form of books.)" Official opening of Student Amenities BuildingBlack and white photograph. Graduation Ceremony 1973, R.J. Hamer presenting award to Brian Ward, Dux of College, at the Official opening of the Student Amenities Building. On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. E.206 (6)."r.j. hamer, brian ward, dux of college, award, dux prize, graduation day, 1973, graduation 1973, opening of student amenities building

Repairing land-slip at Windy-Point, showing cables that secured the face of the cliff. These cables ends are cut off and a concrete slab placed over the plate. Working machine below on the G.O.R. and workman holding stop/go sign.land-slip 1971: windy-point; cable-locks. concrete securing blocks. maintenance equipment

An annual tactile art exhibition held by the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales encouraged artists to create artworks that were meant to be touched by admirers. In 1999, more than 230 artists submitted entries, with then 66 finalists showcasing their work at Customs House. This program provides information on each of the 66 works selected for exhibition, as well as an information and advertising leaflets from Robert Mac G Design, who created the three prizes for the winning artists. Most works were available for purchase, as indicated on the 'Opening bid for silent auction' sheet, with all proceeds going towards providing services to the 15,000 clients of RBS.1 v. unpaged with list of opening bid prices and three leaftletsroyal blind society of new south wales, fundraising

Mr.Rex H. Hollioake was Shire Secretary for the Ballarat Shire Council from 10th August 1958 till 10th February 1993. This photo forms part of a collection taken to commemorate the opening of the Wendouree Municiple Centre on 20th November 1959.Original Historic Photo of all Councilors for the year 1959.Mr Rex H. Hollioake,Shire Engineer. Sepia photo,(rectangular),on white mount,situated right hand side of middle row of composite photo of all councilors for the year 1959.Presented to Ballarat Shire Council by C.E.Brown,President 1959-1960.To commemorate opening of Wendouree Municiple Centre 20th November 1959. wendouree municiple centre opening 1959, ballarat shire council 1959, shire secretary, hollioake rex

The official opening of the Obost Theatre was held on 20th August, 1931, opened by Hon. T. Paterson M.H.R. Thomas Paterson was Minister for Markets and Migration from June 1926 to January 1928. He was elected as the Country Party Member for Gippsland in 1922 and held the seat until he retired in 1943. In January 1928 his portfolio was changed to Minister for Markets and in December of that year it was again changed to Minister for Markets and Transport. Nance Gilbert was the sister of Mary Gilbert, Orbost teacher and historian. Nance Jenning was a professional golfer, daughter of Jonathon Gilbert and Annie Cameron.This item is reflective of local community events in the first half of the 20th century.A white, rectangular paper program with blak ink. It is for the official opening of the "Orbost Theatre".On front - "Nance Gilbert - Aged 6 years"orbost-theatre-program paterson-thomas

Clothing. White fine linen fabric, trimmed at lower leg with a 2 cms wide cotton , brooierie insertion and a 12 cm wide frill of textured (?) fine linen or cotton lawn broiderie. The front waistband dips to a central 8 cm deep peak. Waistband at side seams, is 4.5 cm deep and back waistband is 10 cm deep at side seams, and the 11 cm deep at centre back. Two 1.4 cm covered buttons close the back waistband. The knickers have a gathered opening panel, called at the time a ''drop-seat'' or ''access hatch'' at the centre back. This panel has a 5 cm deep waistband, fastened at either side by a covered button, and a third button at the centre. These buttons are sewn to the back waistband, and the button holes are sewn, correspondingly on the gathered back. A drawstring tape is also threaded through the back waistband. A 6 cm wide gussett sewn from the crotch extends 23 cms long.Printed in fine black ink on back opening; D.S.R.F. No 11.costume, female underwear, victorian era knickers

Soft drink came in bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Bottles were re cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of ECKS Ltd..Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use. Aesthetic - Display showing embossing & shape especially if in good condition.Clear glass bottle with graphite stopper. Straight sides. Top third tapers sharply into a neck. One third from the top it is heavily embossed with the letters ECKS. It is heavily embossed, in capital letters, around the bottom of the sides and lightly embossed on the base and near the opening.Below the opening is embossed '28'. Side: 'ECKS'. Bottom of sides around circumference: 'The property of ECKS limited Melbourne and its use by others is illegal.' Base: 22bottle, lemonade, soft drink, ecks

All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to witness the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth on 9th May 1901. The card has a coloured illustration Kipling's Commonwealth Ode "The Young Queen", and includes the shields of the Australian and British flag.rippon lea

A newspaper cutting from 1934 showing the crowd at the opening ceremony of the Shrine of Remembrance. The Shrine was officially opened by the Duke of Gloucester. The caption says 'Marshalled at the Shrine in hundreds of thousands, troops of all arms and services returned soldiers of Australian, British and Dominion units, and a countless mass of citizens, yesterday witnessed the ceremony of dedication performed by the Duke of Gloucester. This aerial view of the vast crows was taken as the Duke and his escort arrived at the southern steps.Early legatees fought hard to have the Shrine of Remembrance accepted as the preferred form of commemoration of the first World War. Early legatees would have been at this ceremony and kept this clipping as a memento.Double page spread in The Sun News-pictorial newspaper on 12 November 1934 after the opening of the Shrine.shrine of remembrance, wreath laying ceremony

The commemorative booklet 'Our Invited Guests for the Opening of the First Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia : An open directory of the guests invited to Melbourne, May 9th 1901' lists invitees from each Australian State. Mr & Mrs. J. M. Campbell are on this list, and recoded as residing at "Ramornie" 40 Pakington Street, Kew.The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew.An invitation on card to Mr. & Mrs J. M. Campbell to attend an evening reception at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, on 9 May 1901, to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall as part of the celebrations of the opening of the first Federal Parliament. A figure of Britannia, in red dress and mailed vest holding a shield like the Union Jack, is on the left of the invitation; she reaches out her hand towards a younger female figure, representing Australia, who is dressed in blue and holds a shield which is white with a blue cross decorated with stars. The writing is on a scroll in the centre of the certificate, and there is a border of vines and vine leaves. The royal crest is at the base of the certificate.Printed on a banner across the top: 'IN CELEBRATION / OF THE / OPENING / PARLIAMENT of the COMMONWEALTH / OF AUSTRALIA' Printed below the banner: 'To meet Their Royal Highness / the DUKE and DUCHESS of CORNWALL & / YORK / His Majesty's / MINISTERS OF STATE FOR AUSTRALIA / have the honor to invite / [handwritten] Mr. & Mrs J. M. Campbell / to an Evening Reception at the / Exhibition Building MELBOURNE, / on the 9th of May 1901, at 8 o'clock'.federation -- australia -- 1901, parliament -- australia, invitations -- 1901

Letter re Aged Care Home - 1961; Correspondence re Charity Ball - 1961; Clubrooms opened 1964 Greenwood Park; Photograph of opening of Clubrooms; Ringwood East Clubrooms opened 1968; Newspaper clipping, Packet includes: . Letter from Council calling for Public Meeting to consider assistance to aged citizens. . Letters from Council re Ringwood Mayor's Charity Ball. . Programme for Official Opening of Elderly Citizens Cubrooms at Greenwood Park, 2nd May 1964. . Photograph of Opening of Elderly Citizens Clubrooms 1964. Article in "Mail" dated 14 May, 1964. Photograph shows Mayoress Mrs P Vergers and Mr F Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk. . Newspaper clippings re Elderly Citizens.

Travelling along Queens Way in open car after official opening, 12 Dec 1968black and white photograph, unmounted, originalHandwritten on back Sir Rowan Delacombe (left) and Mr A H Croxford (right) travelling along Queen's Way after the official opening [of the St Kilda Junction] Photo filed 12-12-1968.

1971. This was some of the machinery used in stabilsing the Great Ocean Road between the St George's River and the Sheok River. Holes were drilled in the rock and large cables inserted and concrete forced in around themGreat Ocean Road. This was some of the machinery used in stabilizing the G.O.R. at Windy Point, between the St George River and the Sheoak River. Holes were drilled in the rock and large cables inserted and concrete fixed around them. This took place in late 1971great ocean road. g.o.r. landslip. windy point. 1971

Removed from SMB campus when the TAFE Chemistry class closed.Glass vessel with hourglass shape, top opening, and 2 round side openings, side openings at different levels.chemistry apparatus, glass vessel, test tube, lecture demonstration equipment

Gideon Nicol (1836-1908) was a seaman who came to Warrnambool in 1858. In 1865 he selected land at Mount Warrnambool. He was one of the founders of the Farnham Cheese and Butter Factory and the Garvoc Cheese and Butter Factory and was a Warrnambool Shire Councillor from 1879 to 1906. He received to invitation to attend the opening of Australia’s first Parliament as the President of the Warrnambool Shire at the time. This scan will be useful to include in the Gideon Nicol file.This is a scan of an invitation to Gideon Nicol and Lady as President of the Shire of Warrnambool for the opening of the first Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. It is on an A4 sheet. Multi-coloured sketches of Britannia etc with invitation detailsfederation, gideon nicol, warrnambool, opening of parliament

The Municipality of Kew (1860-1863), the Borough of Kew (1863-1910), the Town of Kew (1910-1921) and the City of Kew (1921-1994) were local government instrumentalities in the State of Victoria. In 1994, the City of Kew was amalgamated, together with the former Cities of Camberwell and Hawthorn, into the new City of Boroondara (1994- ). Like other local government entities of the period, Kew was administered by town clerks. The two notable town clerks in Kew's history were H. H. (Henry Hirst) Harrison (1868-1955) and W. D. (William Dickie) Birrell (1899-1974). Harrison was appointed to the position in 1901 and retired in 1938 after 37 years. Birrell, appointed Acting Town Clerk in 1921, became Town Clerk in 1938, following Harrison's retirement. He continued in this role until his retirement in 1966.This card is part of an historically significant civic collection, containing hundreds of separate invitations, documents, greeting cards, programmes and tickets issued and/or collected by successive town clerks. Items in the collection illuminate the political, social and cultural history of the district. As a continuous record, ranging across most decades of the Twentieth Century, they reveal changing tastes in design, values and relationships in the history of local government in Victoria.THE CHAIRMEN AND COMMISSIONERS / OF THE MELBOURNE AND METROPOLITAN BOARD OF WORKS / REQUEST THE / PLEASURE OF THE COMPANY OF / Mr W D Birrell / AT THE / OPENING OF THE UPPER YARRA RESERVOIR / BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF VICTORIA / GENERAL SIR DALLAS BROOKS KCB KCMG KCVO DSO KStJ / ON TUESDAY, 26TH NOVEMBER, 1957, AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M. / RSVP TO THE SECRETARY, 110 SPENCER STREET, MELBOURNE, C1, BEFORE 8TH NOVEMBER, 1957civic invitations -- kew (vic), melbourne & metropolitan board of works, upper yarra reservoir

Spirits came in bottles sold at licensed premises either locally or in larger cities visited during shopping expeditions. The shape and colour of the bottles varied. An 'Imperial Pint' was the standard measurement at the time. The opening of bottles was hand made prior to 1915. History of Mitchell & Co. Belfast Ltd.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, embossing, manufacture Aesthetic: Display showing how made, embossing, shapeClear glass bottle with green tinge and heavy embossing. Used for Old Irish Whisky. The bottle has a longitudinal join on each side but the opening has been hand made without the joins. The bottle is an oval shape with long straight sides three quarters of the way up tapering to the neck which has a lip and then the opening. The base of the bottle is curved inwards.Front: top and curved around the bottle's shape: 'Old Irish Whisky'. Inside of which is a shield shape with a crown shape inside it. Either side of the shield horizontally 'Trade' (the shield) then 'Mark'. Same side off bottle at bottom are 2 lines in heavily embossed print also in capital letters 'Mitchell & Co / of Belfast Ltd.' Back: curved around the bottle's shape inside a 'ribbon' is "Imperial Pint"spirits, bottle, old irish whisky, mitchell & co. belfast ltd.