This Trust agreement declares the intention of the Trustees, namely Albert William Whiteside, Matilda "Tilly" Ann Aston, William Henry Paterson and Charles Monteath to utilise a gift of War Bonds to the value of 200 pounds to form the Jean Bickford Bequest. The income arising from the Bequest would be used to pay for Board, Lodging and Attention at the Associations Home for Adult Blind at Brighton Beach" of Victorian soldiers who were blinded as a result of the War. Dated 18th September, 1918. Signed by Albert William Whiteside, Matilda Ann Aston (after being read the document by Mary Lawson, signature also affixed), William Henry Paterson and Charles Monteath. 2 signed copies are held of this Trust Declaration, as well as one other copy with typed signatures. 3 typed pages establishing trustalbert whiteside, tilly aston, william paterson, charles monteath, jean bickford, fundraising

This mug was produced to commemorate the coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. On 26th April 1923 (as Duke of York) Prince Albert married in Westminster Abbey to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (later to become The Queen Mother). Prince Albert, Duke of York, was the second son of King George V and Queen Mary and was born on 14th December 1895 on the Sandringham estate. On the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in December 1936 he was proclaimed King and took one of his middle name, George, on succeeding to the throne. Born 14th December 1895 King George died on the 6th February, 1937. Cream coloured ceramic mug with printed text and images. Outside of mug; Coronation of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth / May 1937 base; Burleigh / Made / in / England / Official design / Made in Englandmaking a nation exhibition

The Briggs family lived in Tawonga. Thomas assisted building the Tawonga to Bright road and drove cattle to the Bogong High Plains before marrying in 1887 and raising 7 children, 2 of whom, Ernest and Albert enlisted in WW1 in 1916. Their letters from the war give an insight into its effects and the attitude of the time.The Briggs Bros. lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. Their letters give an insight into the war and an understanding of the times. Their parents lived and worked locally further enriching an understanding of the history of the Valley.30 pages of photocopies A4 size, of the Family Tree of the Briggs Family of Tawonga, including letters from two brothers from the trenches in WWI..briggs bros.. ww1. letters. tawonga. briggs family. droving. bright road. bogong high plains.

Edward John Barker, O.A.M, Ballarat School of Mines Principal 1964-1976, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1991 - Kenneth Joynson Flecknoe, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1981-1988 Albert Whitelock Steane, Ballarat Junior Technical School Foundation Headmaster 1913-1942Invitation and Programme for the Official Opening of the Flecknoe Building, Barker Building and Steane Building printed on buff card with maroon ink. The card includes the order of ceremony, and included introductory remarks by Bill Gribble; official opening and naming by the Honourable Joan Kirner, A.M., M.P., Premier of Victorian; and Peter Shiells, Director of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, ken flecknoe, flecknoe, albert w. steane, steane, flecknoe building, barker building, steane building, peter shiells, joan kirner, bill gribble

This contains a Boyd article titled ‘These Critical Times’ p.33-36. Prof Albert Bush-Brown from MIT is the Editor of this Journal. This issue appeared the year Boyd was Bemis Professor at MIT. The same issue also has articles by Walter Gropius ('History and the Student') and Sigfried Giedion ('History and the Architect').architecture, education, walsh st library

The Lodewyckx family made their home at 3 Beatty Street, Mont Albert coming to the area after staying for six months at 'Medlow', the home of Dr Bull and his family while the latter were overseas. Augustin was in charge of the German Department at Melbourne University starting during the rather difficult days of the 1920s. A black and white photograph of a streetscape. There is a fence in front of a hedge along the right hand side of the photograph. There is a van parked on the left hand side of the photograph. There are many trees in the background.beatty street, mont albert, 1940-1949, lodewyckx family

Shows a detailed street plan of South Melbourne, Albert Park, Prahran, South Yarra and parts of Melbourne in 1912. Used to mark the electoral boundaries of the Commonwealth Electoral Division of Fawkner. Shows all the then cable tram lines, rail lines and the electric line of the PMTT along with docks, gardens and significant buildings.Gives details of the Fawkner Electoral district in 1912.Folded sheet - Map - Commonwealth Electoral Division of Fawkner - two colours showing the subdivisions and polling placesmelbourne, fawkner, tram lines, cable trams, maps, electoral maps, south melbourne, albert park, prahran

Pugh was one of many artists who brought an Australian experience to attention. This work reveals the colour, textures, harshness and inhabitants of the natural bush, with the angular forms found on the ‘black birds’ dominating the composition with dramatic effect. Shanahan, Albert Tucker, Frank Werther and Fred Williams have at one time settled and or work there. Untitled (Black Birds) from the Bodford Terrace Suite 1978, created by Clifton Pugh - a celebrated Australian artist known for his landscapes and portraiture as well as (three-time) winner of Australia’s Archibald Prize. This piece plays a significant role within the Nillumbik Shire Collection due to Pugh’s strong connection to the local land where he settled in Cottle’s Bridge in 1951, purchasing 15 acres and named it Dunmoochin. Artists, potters and others settled at Dunmoochin and formed the Dunmoochin Artists Co-operative in order to collectively protect the land. Numerous renowned artists worked or resided at Dunmoochin including: Rick Amor, Fred Williams, Albert Tucker, Frank Hodgkinson, Mirka Mora, John Olsen, John Percival and John Howley amongst others. Upon his death in 1990 he left an art collection and extensive properties at Dunmoochin to be appreciated and utilised by artists for years to come lithographic print on French Arches paper. Dynamic and expressive depiction of black birds in flight on far left of composition, cropped elements of Australian landscape in blue and red in the background (trees, shrubs, rocks). Inscribed lower right 'Clifton'; 1:1; 179/300clifton pugh, bodford suite, dunmoochin

There are 2 copies: the original donated print and an enlargement. The original is mounted on card with photo mounts along with 897, 898, 899 and 900. It measures 13 cm x 9 cm. Norman Carter took many photos of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert in the 1920s; many associated with events and activities of the Church of England. Black and white photo inside the church hall with a stand set up with jams and other produce and another with a variety of handcrafts.churches, holy trinity church, anglican church, fetes, norman carter

Donor identifies the following: Parish priest - Dr W M Collins Queen - Molly Baker Attendants - Marg Wise, Lola Sans, Gertie Baker Flower girls - Madge Wise, Molly Brown, Rita O'Sullivan Probably taken in Our Holy Redeemer Hall, Mont Albert Road, Surrey Hills.This is one of only a few photos in our collection which are evidence of Queen Carnivals which originated as fundraising events. They were particularly popular in both Australian and New Zealand during the early 20th century. They were particularly common during and after World War I when they were used to raise funds for returned soldiers. It is currently the only photo in the collection of a social event connected to Our Holy Redeemer Church and the only one which includes Dr William M Collins who was the parish priest from 1933-1941. Dr Collins was a significant figure in the Catholic Church in Melbourne in the first half of the 20th century. REF: The Advocate: The first priest-editor by Fiona Power; Kairos Catholic Journal Volume 22, Issue 16. - 2 September 2011": Summary: Born in Kilmore in 1884, William Collins attended South Melbourne College and then the University of Melbourne, where he assisted in the formation of the Newman Society of Victoria. After graduating in arts in 1911, he worked at the Melbourne Public Library and the Education Department. In 1912, at the age of 28, he went to Rome, where he studied for the priesthood at Urban College. He obtained doctorates in philosophy and theology and was ordained on 3 June 1917. He returned to Melbourne and was appointed curate at St Mary’s, West Melbourne, and St Francis’, Lonsdale Street. In 1918, Dr Collins became editor of The Advocate. He remained in the role for seven years. Dr Collins was parish priest of Dandenong, Daylesford, East Malvern, Surrey Hills and Kew, and administrator at St Francis’. He died in 1959 and a Requiem Mass was held at Sacred Heart, Kew. Black and white photo of the participants in the Queen Carnival arranged on a stage in a tableaux of the coronation of the Queen. To the right are the parish priest and the archbishop and there is a man at the bottom of the stairs centre front of the stage. Guests are seated at a table to the right of the stairs and to the left of the stairs is a table with floral arrangements and other objects. "1938" hand-written on the original photo in upper LH corner.festivals and celebrations, queen carnivals, our holy redeemer church, dr w m collins, rev william m collins, (miss) molly baker, (miss) marg wise, (miss) lola sans, (miss) gertie baker, (miss) madge wise, (miss) molly brown, (miss) rita o'sullivan

Land sales advertising poster with map indicating specific lots of land for sale.A land sales map and advertisementimportant subdivisional sale of freehold land yaloak vale estate, land sales

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

Albert Ernest Vine Snr, was a City of Camberwell Councillor from 1926-1934 and 1937-1944. He was also Mayor of Camberwell in 1940/41. There is a sundial in the Surrey Gardens erected in his memory. Known as Ernest, he and his wife Edith (nee Sword) lived at 3 Norfolk Road from 1920-1945. Earlier addresses are on file in Alan Holt card index. He was active in Surrey Hills Progress Association. He was the son of William James Vine (1860-1920) and Sarah Elizabeth Gunner (1859-1941). W J Vine & Co Timber Yards were located at 587-593 Canterbury Road. Elizabeth Gunner's brother was Henry Gabez Gunner (1862-1940), a builder in the Surrey Hills area. Box Hill Reporter (6/6/19) records that Ernest applied to Camberwell City Council for permission to subdivide land in Norfolk Road with a frontage of 85' into 2 equal lots for a dwelling to be erected on each, one for himself and the other for his mother. Albert Ernest & Edith Vine had the following children: Albert Ernest Jnr (b 1904), Robert (b 1908), Edgar (b 1912), Inez (b 1915) and Beth (b 1918). Both No 1 & No 3 were demolished c1970.Black and white photo of a 1920s style single-storey weatherbaord home with leadlight windows, a tiled roof and a wide veranda supported by timber columns on stucco pillars. The veranda has a simple timber balastrade and a flight of timber stairs to it. There does not appear to be front fence. A simple sloped double carport on the RHS and proud of the house is of a later date.norfolk road, californian bungalows, w j vine & co timber yards, mr william james vine, mr albert ernest vine, mrs edith vine, miss edith sword

Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston

This is a Warrnambool High School badge . Warrnambool High School was established in 1907 and was housed in various locations around Warrnambool until 1961 when it moved into a purpose built building in Albert Park, Warrnambool . It merged with Warrnambool North Technical School to become Warrnambool College.in 1994..The badge is of superior quality and was probably given to visitors.This is retained as a memento of Warrnambool High School which was established over 100 years ago. A circular metal badge with gilt edging and the school emblem in black and gold on a green background.There is a stud clip at the back.and a a fob chain attached. WHS Nil Sine Labore Taiwan warrnambool high school, warrnambool, badge

In 1896 Albert Richardsonand his bride, Lettice, came to the mill at Tabbara. Their daughter, Mrs Mary Barclay, was born at Marlo in 1897. Her Scottish great-great grandmother who was born about 1800, kept silk worms. When she was about 12, she collected and spun the silk to later make this shawl.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.A handmade shawl of beige silk. Edge is fringed.shawl costume-female handcraft silk

The Ballarat School of Mines was the first of its type in Australia. The Albert Street frontage was the 'working end' of the campus with the mining laboratory, gauge tower and caretakers cottage. All the structures in the foreground have been demolished to make way for the Flecknoe Building and the M.B. John Building. The gauge tower is also depicted in the 1881 Annual Report.Original double mounted and framed architectural plan for the Ballarat School of Mines Gauge Tower. The plan includes sections and elecation. Some areas have been coloured, and the drawing is at a scale of four feet to one inch. Verso in ink "Gauge Tower School of Mines" Signed left "H.R. Caselli architect 4.11.80henry caselli, henry richards caselli, architectural plan, ballarat school of mines, gauge tower, buildings, architect

Jet Cameo. c1890. Jet jewellery originated from the English town of Whitby where it was mined. There were many Jet workrooms and thousands of jet pieces were worn by ladies copying Queen Victoria who made the Jet fashionable bt wearing it during her long years of mourning for her husband Albert.Square medallion with rope like edge and a female head embossed on it.costume accessories, female

On awards night for the combined repertory groups of Victoria, the Mitcham Repertory Group donated the Max Grant Perpetual Trophy for 'best actor in a comedy'. In 2002 a plaque was installed by the Nunawading Arts Council, acknowledging the contributions of Max Grant, Albert Brown,Hazel Mourney, Noel Browne and Joan Abbott as members of the Nunawading Arts Council.Black & white studio-type photograph of Max Grant in collar and tie. His name is adhered to right upper corner.mitcham repertory group, grant, max

Sawbridgeworth was built in 1887 by Arthur Wiseman. The house was named after the little English village in Hertfordshire where the Wisemans had lived for hundreds of years. Arthur's brother, Albert, built his mansion, called Ashleigh, which also fronted Widford Street. Wiseman House is located alongside St. Matthew's Anglican Church.Wiseman House is an important building in Glenroy's and St. Matthew's history.Black & white photograph of front facade of Sawbridgeworth House with people in a horse and buggy.Copied with permissionwiseman, st. matthew's

Alex Kennedy (Darkie) was manager of the Victory Mine. He first came to Linton in 1863, having previously worked for the Bridge Head Company at Brown's Diggings. He worked as engine driver at the Pioneer and Argyle Mines in Linton Park. He lived in Linton until his death in 1892. Albert Kennedy was his son.Sepia portrait of a young man wearing suit, high collar and bow tie.alex kennedy (darkie)

Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol to Lydiard St North. Tram has large reflective triangles on the front that were added during 1956. Note the large roadside trees and the appearance of the track. Received in an envelope dated 5-4-1958 from the Bob Lilburn collection.Yields information about tram 38 and Albert St Sebastopol.Colour print on plain paper.tramcars, tram 38, albert st, sebastopol

This aerial photograph was taken before the E.J. Tippett library on the Ballarat School of Mines campus was built. Aerial photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines block bounded by Albert Street Dana Street, Lydiard Street South and Grant Street. Buildings shown include the Uniting Church, Flecknoe Building, Corbould Hall, Old Chemistry Building, Former Wesleyan Church, Administration Building, former Ballarat Gaol Gates (gaol demolished), Amenities Building, Ballarat Brewery, St Johns'.ballarat uniting church, flecknoe, flecknoe building, corbould hall, old chemistry building, former ballarat wesleyan church, administration building, former ballarat gaol gates (gaol demolished), aerial, amenities building, ballarat brewery, st johns' cathedral, albert street, lydiard street south, grant street, dana street, white flat

Declaration of Ringwood as a City 1960. Officer, State Governor Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks (left-hand side). Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse 3rd from left. Mayoress Mrs. Lavis presenting bouquet to Lady Brooks. Mayor Albert Lavis wearing glasses, Mrs. Dwerryhouse. Two photographs, the same source but the second one is a cropped version of the other.Copyright notice from "The Age", 233 Collins St, Melbourne.

Photocopies of documents. Two photocopies of Council Meeting extracts. (a) Typed up extract from council minutes dated 1st and 2nd July 1881describing procedures for the opening of the Alexandra Fountain by Prince's Albert and George. (b) Town Clerk's report of Council Meeting minutes dated 4 May 1981, the centenary of the fountain opening. Includes a section on the history of the construction of the fountain.Bendigo Councildocument, official celebrations, alexandra fountain, construction, opening, prince albert & george, centenary

Studio black & white photograph of standing young male. Albert chain. Dark suit. Strong resemblance to Peter Temby or James Temby per Neville Davies. Printed on front, Foster & Martin, Melbourne. Printed on Reverse. 29 & 31 Collins St East Melbourne. Foster & Martin , Artists & Photographers. Fine print Haake & Albers Frankfurt [ photographic paper manufacturer ?]Foster & Martinphotograph, person, male