Individual portraits are captioned with names - Left to Right from top: R. Roberts, J.B. Collins, W.R. Harry, A. Martin, H. Gilmour, J. Pitcher, J. Ashton, N. Evans, G. Evans, L. Jackson, T. Wilkinson, F.H. Greenwade - Secretary, W.H. Houston - N.G., W.Rees - P.E. Secretary, F. Garnham, F. Hiskins, A. Trevellian, A. Deas, G. Ashton, D. McAliece, O. Devers, H. Devers - Captain, E. Evans. Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of Friendly Society Football Trophy, showing a central oval portrait of a man in Friendly Society regalia, with a rectangular photograph of a football team, above and below. The three central photographs are surrounded by 22 individual oval portraits of the players.Photographs of football teams are captioned: "M.U.I.O.O.F." and "St Patrick's Branch H.A.C.B.S." At bottom of the group of photos is: "Donated by the Residents of Rutherglen" and "Won by Loyal Pomona Lodge M.U.I.O.O.F." At bottom right corner of photo: "Hugen & Bennett, Photo, Rutherglen" Embossed at bottom right of mount: "Chiltern and Rutherglen" Written on back of mount: "My Father, William Richard Harry. Member of M.U.I.O.O.F. for over 50 years"football teams, australian rules football, afl, loyal pomona lodge, muioof, st patricks branch, hacbs, hibernian australian catholic benefit society, r. roberts, j.b. collins, w.r. harry, a. martin, h. gilmour, j. pitcher, j. ashton, n. evans, g. evans, l. jackson, t. wilkinson, f.h. greenwade - secretary, w.h. houston - n.g., w.rees - p.e. secretary, f. garnham, f. hiskins, a. trevellian, a. deas, g. ashton, d. mcaliece, o. devers, h. devers - captain, e. evans., william richard harry, r roberts, j b collins, a martin, h gilmour, j pitcher, j ashton, n evans, g evans, l jackson, t wilkinson, f h greenwade, w h houston, w rees, f garnham, f hiskins, a trevellian, a deas, g ashton, d mcaliece, o devers, h devers, e evans

Small rock/stone from Hellfire Pass Kanchanaburi, Thailand. (appears sedimentary rock) Cream coloured.No inscriptions on the Rock.. A typed note with the rock reads-: Rock from Hellfire Pass, Kanchanaburi,Thailand, manyAustralian and Allied soldiers died here in WWII working continuously around the clock under forced labour on the "death railway" to cut a passage through the solid rock in horrendous conditions and receiving little or no rations from their Japanese captors. Obtained by Mr M Evans in November 2002 whilst visiting the site,and presented to the Dandenong RSL Club.

Colonel Mess Uniform, tailormade. 00055.1 Waistcoat. Felt front with polyester back and lining marked ‘Evans’. 00055.2 Jacket. 00055.3 Trousers. Tailor made.Tag inside front right waistcoat ‘Evans’.

Banner carried by marching girls in competitions.Cloth banner from Ringwood RSL Marching GirlsThe word RINGWOOD with RSL badge. Banner supported by timber on top.

Double funeral motorcade conducted by H. Evans & Sons Undertakers. The Myer building can be seen in the background.ballarat, armstrong street north, sturt street, funeral, vehicles, myer building, h.evans

Henry Evans can be seen wearing the top hat. The building on Main Road was originally the London Chartered Bank built in circa 1875. The original facade is believed to be behind new brickwork.henry evans, undertakers, main road, london chartered bank, ballarat, vehicles, funeral, building, h. evans & son

The procession passes the south west corner of Mair and Armstong Street North. This was a double funeral for two boys who drowned in Sebastopol. Funeral Director Hugh Evans Snr walks before the hearses. Businesses in the background include Robert Ritches Grocer, the Plough & Harrow Hotel and an advertisement for Beaurepaire Mobilo.h. evans & son, hugh evans snr, funeral procession, advertising, building, mair street, armstrong street north, robert ritches grocer, plough & harrow hotel, beaurepaire mobilo, commerical, vehicle, ballarat, sebastopol

Donated by founder, Mother Gonzaga Barry's, brother, John Barry, to Loreto's Ballarat school, Mary's Mount, in 1887. Brought back by Mother Gonzaga on her return from Europe in 1887. Maintained by Captain Henry Evans Baker, Superintendent of the Oddie Observatory, Mount Pleasant Ballarat, who subsequently made the students a telescope. Used in the curriculum for the study of astronomy.Connection with founder of Loreto in Australia and her family. Evidence of early curriculum. Rare artefact.A clockwork scientific instrument modelling the solar system.Paterson & Son Maker Liverpoolorrery, astronomy, science

1912 – J. L. Thompson 1913 – G. E. Emery 1914 – S.M. Cornish 1915 – 1916 – I. Evans 1917 – J. W. B. Field 1918 – A. E. Laver 1919 – J. Anderson 1920 – T. Holmes 1921 – J. Tolstrup 1922 – A. Callaway 1923 – W. H. Seddon 1924 – J. W. McCay 1925 – H.S.W. Lawson 1926 – C. Courtney 1927 – G. Leaney 1928 – F. Tate 1929 – J.G. Yandell 1930 – C.H. Zercho 1931 – W.P. Ireland 1932 – R.A. MacGibbon 1933 – J. Daniels 1934 – A.T. Hasler 1935 – E. Hattam 1936 – J. Chenoweth 1937 – George D. McLean 1938 – J. Gilchrist 1939 – W.G. Thompson 1940 – W.H.C. Burnham 1941 – R. J. Coakley 1942 – 1943 – 1944 – Les Armstrong 1945 – Alec McGibbon 1946 – F. Tolstrup 1947 – S. Leech 1948 – J. Sheehan 1949 – J.H. Ely 1950 – E. McDougall 1951 – Murd McLean 1952 – Ern. Wait 1953 – Jim Shiel 1954 – Sam Hobson 1955 – A Mussett 1956 – Tom Veal 1957 – A. Anderson 1958 – Bert Baldwin 1959 – Jim Armstrong 1960 – Dave Crawford 1961 – Newlyn Hocking 1962 – Jack Caldwell 1963 – Ern. Franklin 1964 – Jim Webber 1965 – Jim Treasure 1966 – Jack Robertson 1967 – Lovell Langslow 1968 – Rex G. Peile 1969 – George Hogarth 1970 – J. Torrens-Witherow 1971 – Howard Ebbott 1972 – Jack Taylor 1973 – Samuel Leech 1974 – Edwin Rees 1975 – William Webb B.E.M. 1976 – Jim Ottery Q.P.M. 1977 – Frank Edwards 1978 – Geoff. Armstrong 1979 – George Archer M.B.E 1980 – Donald Ireland 1981 – Ken Martin 1982 – Bill Blume 1983 – Jack Connell 1984 – Ian Franklin 1985 – Bob Welch 1986 – Kelvin McMeekin 1987 – Edwin J Thompson 1988 – Don. L. Gamble 1989 – V.J. Pollard 1990 – B.N. Priest 1991 – R.A. Phillips 1992 – T. Williamson 1993 – George Ralph 1994 – Edgar Cue 1995 – A. L. Hassell 1996 – J.K. Cue 1997 – Richard P. Desmond 1998 – Cec. Kuhle 1999 – Trevor Cue 2000 – David A. Bailie 2001 – R.A. Morrow 2002 – Gregory J. Hughes 2003 – Ron. N. White 2004 – Terry Robinson 2005 – Peter J. Thompson 2006 – M. J. Murphy 2007 – Alan Paull 2008 – D. W. Burgess 2009 – K. F. McShanag 2010 – Steven Norris 2011 – Len Weston 2012 – Jim Chaplin 2013 – Dennis Green 2014 – Neville Cooper 2015 – Peter Cole 2016 – William Sikora

This is a works diary used in 1916 for jobs to be carried out by the Shire of Bulla.Green cloth bound book with gold lettering."Works Diary/1916"1910s, shire of bulla, jobs, george evans collection

This tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Blue painted wooden Dunlop brand tennis racquet press with metal lever and springs.on front top - "Dunlop" ..."recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection

Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Metal tennis racquet press with two wing nut screws and springs at each end."B with an A & G inside" "Made in Australia"recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection

Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Brown wooden tennis racquet press with metal screws in each corner, three screws have a spring on them."Sondico" on frontrecreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection

Certificate presented by Australian Red Cross Society to the Citizens of the Shire of Bulla acknowledging the amount of $1794.97 raised during the Red Cross March Appeal in 1976.White certificate with black and red writing from Australian Red Cross Society. Two signatures in blue biro."Presented by the/Australian..."1970s, red cross, shire of bulla, george evans collection

Part of VicRail uniform and worn by employee at Sunbury Railway Station.Vee neck navy cardigan with centre front zipper closure and long sleeves.Neck tag "Clubknit,Vic..."1990s, vic rail, uniforms, george evans collection

The metal knapsack would be filled with water to enable a member of the Country Fire Authority to carry it on their back to help fight fires. Holds three gallons of water.Red painted metal knapsack with webbed shoulder straps. Carry handle and lidded opening on top with shain and metal handle. Grey shoulder straps attached to back."Rega/C.F.A./Sunbury"country fire authority, sunbury, fire fighters, fire fighting equipment, george evans collection

This book is a history of Radio Station 3KZ and its substantial role in broadcasting in Australia.A hardback cover of the history of Radio Station 3KZ with loose cover."Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story..."radio, 1980s, george evans collection

This is a flag to commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary 1984-84 used by the Shire of Bulla.A large green, white and blue flag with black print."Victoria 150"1980s, sunbury, shire of bulla, shire of bulla council offices, events, flags, george evans collection

The tee shirts were manufactured for a game of cricket held on the sports oval at Rupertswood and called the "Origin of the Ashes" on 18 January 1995. The Australian team was captained by Allan Border with past and present players of the time. David Gower captained England with past and present players. The tee shirts were sold as souvenirs.White tee shirt with a large green, red and yellow "Origin of the Ashes" motif screen printed on the front.front "ORIGIN OF THE ASHES..."1990s, sunbury, rupertswood, clothing and dress, george evans collection

This crystal goblet was presented to Mrs. T. O'Brien (Margaret O'Brien nee Leyden) on 26 January 1915 when the Starkie Memorial was unvieled by the then Shire President Cr. O'Brien. The memorial was erected in recognition of Cr. Joseph David Starkie's efforts in bringing the water supply to Sunbury.Engraved crystal goblet with diamond cut decoration on bowl of goblet. Stem and base plain. A black round wood base with three white clips for holding goblet. A clear glass dome shaped cover that is used to enclose the goblet on wood base.around rim - "PRESENTED TO MRS. T.O'BRIEN..."o'brien, margaret, 1910s, sunbury, starkie memorial fountain, starkie, joseph david, george evans collection

This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection

This President's chair was used by the Shire of Bulla Presidents/Mayors to sit in at Council meetings pre 1963 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall and possibly at the old Shire of Bulla Council offices in Bulla.Large brown upholstered wood frame President's chair. Small front turned legs. Small padded arm rests. High back padded with seven (7) buttons.A design carved into sides of front arm rests.sunbury, shire of bulla, shire presidents, memorial hall, george evans collection

This half broken brick comes from the brickworks owned by Robinson Allison. The brickworks operated approximately between the years 1859 - 1883 on crown land near Watson's Road, Sunbury. This brick may have come from a ruin near the Organ Pipes.Approximately half a brick brown/red colour smooth at one end uneven sides.on top - "ALLISONS'1860s, 1880s, sunbury, brick, shire of bulla, dunn, trevor, margaret, allison, robinson, george evans collection

These chamber pots were used in houses prior to sewerage connections which then allowed toilets to be built closer to houses and eventually inside houses. The chamber pots were usually placed under the beds or sometimes in a special chair which was called a comode chair.A cream colour ceramic chamber pot with handle.underneath - "SWINNERTONS..."houses, chamber pots, domestic items, george evans collection

This tin contained waterproof wax vestas, a short match with a wax shaft. On the bottom of the tin there is a rough surface which was struck to light the match.A small brown with dark blue and aqua stripes on the front of a rectangular tin. Three lines of print on the front hinged lid.BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAShouston, william, houston, joan, george evans collection, commercial packaging

This sash was presented to Miss Flora Lloyd along with a trophy as the winner of the Belle of the Ball at the annual Diggers' Ball held on the 3rd July 1953 in the Sunbury Memorial Hall. She was partnered by Mr. Chris Hall.A pale blue sash with a gold tassel and R.S.L. insignia at one end."Sunbury R.S.L./BELLE of the BALL/Coronation Year Ball 1953"1950s, sunbury, sunbury memorial hall, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, sunbury news, george evans collection

This blue ribbon and rosette was presented to Flora Lloyd at the 1956 Sunbury RSL Ball for the title of Princess of the Ball.A royal blue ribbon and rosette."Sunbury RSL Ball 1956/Princess of the Ball"1950s, sunbury, sunbury r.s.l, lloyd, flora, deverall, dances, george evans collection