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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, A Special fanfare for Howard John Cornish OAM, by Rosie Bray, 14/04/2017
Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017.Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017howard john cornish -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Jessie Seymour, The Beaufort Bomber Crash between Gundowring and Eskdale
Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and would have been following the reports of the air crash which happened 'behind her home'.Jessie Seymour compiled this history for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society and, as a local, would have had the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge of the people involved including witnesses.Red plastic with clear front cover with 4 plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: A description by Jessie Seymour of the Beaufort Air Crash.jessie seymour; beaufort bomber. -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper, THE WEEKLY TIMES, 1927
CENTRE PAGES THE WEEKLY TIMES NOVEMBER 1927. BACK TO CLUNES PHOTOGRAPHS OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. AT AGRICULTURAL SHOW, PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL.COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT THE" BACK TO CLUNES " EVENT NOVEMBER 25TH 1909local history, document, newspaper, events and celebrations, back to clunes -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pleasant Creek -- Stawell Hospital with Dr R. Colquhoun as the first Resident Doctor & Mr Richard Codd as the first Civilian President -- Studio Portraits -- 2 Photos
Pleasant Creek. Stawell Hospital Portraits. Dr R. Colquhoun First Resident Doctor. Mr Richard Codd First Civilian President.stawell hospital medical -
Peterborough History Group
Book, J. M. MacKenzie, The Peacock From the Sea and The Mysteries of the Schomberg, c1970
Written by a Peterborough resident whose Grandfather salvaged the peacock from the Loch Ard wreck. Also includes information about the wreck of The Schomberg.Written by a Peterborough resident whose family were involved in the Loch Ard salvage, also whose family had memories of the wreck of The Schomberg.Paperback book including colour photosloch ard, loch ard peacock, schomberg, the schomberg, j m mckenzie, peterborough, schomberg rock, shipwrecks, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, bully forbes, the great circle route -
Vision Australia
Article - Text, Braille on the bill by Claudelle Shaw
Summary update of Centenary AppealNewspaper article about Neil Maxwell and the need for Yarra Valley Water to provide Braille water bills for residents who are vision impaired.1 article photocopied from a newspapernon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, yarra valley water, advocacy -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Scout group, 11 August 1920
The note on the back of the photograph, written on 11 August in 1920, was written by Sunbury resident Mrs. Gilchrist to a friend who was planning to go abroad.A black and white photograph with a cream border of a scout leader standing with a group of boys, which is made up of 8 boys in scout attire and the other younger boys 6 not in uniform. The group are standing in an open area in front of a railing fence. Handwritten on the back of the photo: GOODBYE DELAU & / GOOD LUCK. DON'T/FORGET TO LET ME KNOW /ABOUTR YOUR TRIP ABROAD/IF IT COMES OFF./MRS GILCHRIST/11/8/20scouts, gilchrist family -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Print - Photograph, Montsalvat, ca 1970
Images of buildings which are part of the Montsalvat Artist's colony. Buildings were designed and built by residents using materials from a variety of sources.Black and white printsmontsalvat -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Folder - Belgrave Library, 1992-1996
Material donated to the society by Elisabeth Drake, Shire of Sherbrooke Councillor and local resident, who was involved in the setting up of the library in both capacities.Correspondence, etc. pertaining to the discussion and establishment of the Belgrave branch of Eastern Regional Libraries. Includes plans of proposed and completed buildings.belgrave library, eastern regional library, shire of sherbrooke, shire of yarra ranges, councillor elisabeth drake -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Work on paper (Item) - Set of Questions, Wonga Park: 3318 28Apr 1975 Questions by R. Galloway and answers by Cr. Alan Smith
A typewritten set of questions, presumably to be asked at a Residents' Association meeting by R. Galloway with handwritten answers presumably supplied by Cr Alan Smith -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Fold-out sketch of Port Melbourne foreshore, Arthur 'Ted' Powell, 2014
Artist sketchbook of Arthur "Ted" Powell created when he was a resident artist at Gasworks Arts Park. He left in August 2019Small black concertina artists sketchbook of the Port Melbourne foreshore from Lagoon Pier to Station Pier showing Pacific Pearl, Pacific jewel, Carnival Spirit and the Spirit of Tasmaniainside front cover signed by artist, Station Pier 4th November 2014. Pacific Pearl; Pacific jewel; Carnival Spirit; Spirit of Tasmaniaarts and entertainment - visual arts, arts and entertainment - community arts, arthur 'ted' powell, gasworks arts park -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Lady's blouse,fitted, cutwork c1950, c1950
This fitted cotton blouse with cutwork was made and worn by Mrs Gladys Reed c 1950 whilst a resident of the City of Moorabbin c 1950Mrs Gladys Reed, a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950 and was an accomplished dressmaker and craftworker. Theatrical Societies were part of the community recreation for settlers in post World War 11 City of Moorabbin A white cotton fitted lady's blouse with short sleeves, cutwork bodice and flared waist.clothing, dressmaking, cutwork, needlework, ormond theatrical society, mckinnon, bentleigh, moorabbin, reed gladys, clark judy clothing, actors, early settlers, post world war 11 estates, knitting, crochetwork, -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspapers - Alpine Observer, 1976,1977 & 1980
The Alpine Observer is the local newspaper for residents living in the Alpine Shire. It covers the towns Myrtleford, Bright, Mt Beauty and several smaller ones.Newspapers are a valuable source of information for researchers. For example the Alpine Observer, dated Thursday 23rd October has a lengthy article on the Centenary of the Tawonga School. The articles give dates, description of events & issues and an indication of the thinking at the time.Bound selection of 'Alpine Observer' newspapers dated Jan 1976 - Dec 1977 plus 8 loose newspapers. Also, 4 loose 'Alpine Observers' dated October 1980 alpine observer. newspapers. mt beauty. tawonga school. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Drawing - Doolan, Francis J
Photocopied illustration with barest details of local resident, surveyor Francis J. Doolan taken from 500 Victorians – Centenary Edition 1934.doolan francis j., surveyors, council of victorian institute of surveyors, point nepean road, elsternwick, mirams bob, illustrations -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flyer - Leafllet, Kate Thwaites, Community update from Kate Thwaites, Federal Member for Jagajaga, April 2022, 2022 on
Irregular community update to residents containing information on a variety of topics from the federal member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites. Commencing in April 2022.Colour leaflet, printed both sidesjagajaga, kate thwaites, australia - politics and government -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Banyule City Council Services and Information [2000], 2000_
Banyule Council distributes this annual publication to all Banyule residents each year. It contains information on services and contacts within the Banyule area.40 pages, black text print on yellow backgroundbanyule, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, VicRoads to trial truck curfews, 19/08/2015
Vic Roads will trial a truck curfew from 10pm to 6am on some Banyule roads from August 2015. A letter to residents is included.News clipping, black text, colour image. Explanatory letter.vicroads, truck curfew -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Some early residents : Pa & Ma Powell, Race Mitchelson. Still occupied 2012.|Also One other colour photograph similar.Colour photograph of a timber residence with hipped roof situated at 30 Church Street. Front door has window lights beside and above door. Sash windows. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Map - Map. Bungal, Department of Lands and Survey, Bungal, County of Grant, 09/09/1926
A map of Bungal in the 1920's showing the allotments, and the size, with the names of the residents. It shows the roads and the Western and Eastern Moorarbool River, and the Whipstick State Forest.Cream coloured map of Bungal in the County of Grant, bounded by the the East Moorarbool River on the East, and the State Forest on the South. It is marked with the scale of chains and the number L.358. Lithographed at the Department of Lands and Survey. Melbourne by W. J. Butson on 9.9.1926. It shows the land allotments with names of owners.Coloured pen marks and circled numbers on various areas. Price 2 shillings marked on bottom right hand edge.bungal, kerrit bareet, egerton, lal lal, borhoneyghurk, bungeeltap, ballark, yaloak, gorong, moorarbool west -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History Collection, Bill Cecil, 23/06/2012
Bill Cecil is a member of GHS and a long time resident of Greensborough. Bill presented a lively talk to the June 2012 meeting of Greensborough Historical Society. Bill provided details of the family run store in Greensborough and his involvement with the Greensborough Football Club. Oral history transcript by Bill Cecil, audio recording of talk presented to GHS meeting, PowerPoint of photographs. bill cecil, cecil family, greensborough football club, greensborough historical society, oral history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Clifford Stanley Jacka, by Rosie Bray, 1923-2017
Includes Cliff Jacka's war service and career at Heidelberg City Council as an engineer. He was a Greensborough resident until his death in July 2017.3 p. text, col. photographs, with 6 p. scans of certificatesclifford albert jacka -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Receipt Books, Membership receipt books for the Australian Red Cross Society - Victorian Division - 1962-1975, 1962 - 1975
Used as receipt books for the Ringwood branch of the Australian Red Cross. Two receipt books are marked 'Branch Company, Youth Group'. Ringwood residents.Receipt books, 10 burnt orange covered membership receipt books for the Australian Red Cross Society. All used - but not totally.Australian Red Cross Society (Victorian Division) membership receipt books. Membership fee 2/- -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Elaine McNamara, Myrtleford, Circa 1950's/1960's (estimate only)
Pictorial record of early residents of Myrtleford before her marriage with information regarding her future husband. Provides a social history of the Myrtleford area.Pictorial record of early residents of Myrtleford before her marriage with information regarding her future husband.Black and white photograph of Elaine McNamaraHandwritten in black ink on back of photograph - Elaine McNamara Myrtleford - Later married Johnny Robertson. Stamped on the back of photograph - 6 280elaine mcnamara, myrtleford -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ice Skating Boots
Mt Beauty didn't have ice-skating but Mt Buffalo did. The skates may have been owned and /or used by a Mt Beauty resident.Black leather boots with ice skates attached. The boots are laced from toe to above the ankle. There is a buckle strap for tightening and supporting the ankle and a steel plate attached at the back of the heel from the bottom to half way up the top. This has an inscription. The ice skate is shiny steel and screwed on. C C M in the centre of an oval with writing around the outside and more on the inside. On the skate: An oval inscribed with 'Made in Canada' / by / C.C.M. towards the back and towards the front C.C.M. / Winter Clubice skating, mt buffalo -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Framed Photograph, Mary Langdon (nee Edwards) and Samuel Parker (Wilby), 1930
Mary and Samuel Parker were residents at Booahhnoomoonah and grandparents of Gwen Hagger. Samuel (1857-1932) Mary (1869-1954) was his second wife.Sepia portrait of man and lady in gold oval frame. Has handwritten family tree on backSee photos -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress and vest, Dress and tunic vest, circa late 1960s
This dress belonged to Nola Jennings, a long-time Brighton resident. Bindi of Melbourne was the youth label of Australian commercial fashion house Len Vogue.Long-sleeved crimplene dress (.1) with white bodice and short purple skirt. High collar, cuffs and waist have a purple and yellow checkerboard-patterned trim. Four self-covered buttons down the centre front of skirt. Zip at back. Long purple tunic vest (.2) worn over the top.Label in both dress and vest, white with black text: "Fashioned for / Bindi / of MELBOURNE" Two smaller labels at bottom: "SIZE 10 / TO FIT / BUST 32" / HIP 34"" and "CRIMP TERY. / C 145 4".nola jennings, 1960s, bindi of melbourne, len vogue -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mavis Mackinnon, 1930s
Mavis Mackinnon was a Kew resident who worked as dressmaker in business with Miss Tozer, a Milliner of High Street, East Kew, c1930-c.1939.Digital copy of a studio portrait of Mavis Mackinnon, dressmaker in business with Miss Tozer, Milliner of High Street, East Kew, c1930-c.1939.mavis mackinnon, dressmakers - kew (vic), miss tozer - milliner - high street - east kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mavis Mackinnon, 1930s
Mavis Mackinnon was a Kew resident who worked as dressmaker in business with Miss Tozer, a Milliner of High Street, East Kew, c1930-c.1939.Digital copy of a studio portrait of Mavis Mackinnon, dressmaker in business with Miss Tozer, Milliner of High Street, East Kew, c1930-c.1939.mavis mackinnon, dressmakers - kew (vic), miss tozer - milliner - high street - east kew (vic) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Banner, Betty Bennell, Janefield GFS (Girls' Friendly Society) banner, 1960s
Banner made by Betty Bennell, a former resident of Janefield Training Centre. Girls' Friendly Society was an activity at Janefield and Betty was a member for many years.Hand made banner, light blue and grey fabric, fringed bottom and timber hanger.betty bennell, janefield, girls friendly society, banners -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour photograph, Phillip Brady and Cr Gerry Petrie at the 1979 Kew Festival, 1979
In 1979 Cr Gerry Petrie was the President of the Kew Festival. Kew resident Philip Brady was the festival presenter. They stand in front of the Kew Civic Centre.Left to right: Cr Gerry Petrie and Phillip Brady at the Kew Festival. They stand in Petrie Square in front of the Kew Civic Centre.city of kew, kew festival, philip brady, gerry petrie, kew civic centre, marble