Donations for structural improvements were often acknowledged via plaques. These plaques were on the walls of Kelaston then later the Vision Australia office in Ballarat until it closed in 2021. Anna Jane Bolte was a resident of Kelaston whose son, Sir Henry Bolte became the longest serving Victorian Premier. William Buckland Trust supported safe housing for vulnerable Australians, such as the residents of Kelaston. Other generous local donors who were also acknowledged are Thomas & Cora Turnbull and the work of Mrs C.M. (Edith) Nunn, who joined the Ballarat Auxiliary in 1949 as they sought development of a home for the blind.Digital images of cast bronze plaquesThe Anna Jane Bolte Room Named in memory of the late Anna Jane Bolte, a resident of Kelaston, in recognition of the service given by her son, the Honourable Sir Henry Bolte, G.C.M.G., as Chairman of the Guiding Light Appeal 1974. 20 April, 1979 In recognition & appreciation of the financial assistance received from the William Buckland Estate, 1979. This plaque acknowledges outstanding service to the blind people of the Ballarat district from 1948 until her death in 1975 by the late Mrs C.M. (Edna) Nunn, 1979. This room commemorates the generous support to Kelaston by Thomas & Cora Turnbull.nameplates, kelaston

Painted by Mary Edith (Edie) Thomas pre 1900. Mary was born in 1875 and died in the 1940's. The painting remined in her family home "Lanithe", Naring until about 2010, home of Charlie thomasOil Painting of the Numurkah Water Tower and original Wesleyan Church from east of the Broken Creekoil painting, water tower, mary edith thomas, naring

The Bostock, Manifold and Aitkin families were all pioneering families in the Western District of Victoria almost from the time of settlement. They leased and owned vast tracts of land and operated businesses around the district, often associated with the farming industry. This document is dated 5th July 1865 and is an assignment of stock by way of mortgage. Augustus Bostock is the mortgagor with James William Manifold Aitkin and Ernest Bostock as mortgagees. At various times they were involved in running businesses together, in particular the Aitkin and Bostock store and flour mill. Three of the Bostock men were married to three of the Aitkin sisters. The amount in question is £2157/3/2 and surety is 8000 sheep and their increase, presently running at Coomete. The penciled in details on the document refer to Robert Brand Paterson who was later in business with Aitkin This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. The document itself is indicative of its time and provides an insight into the details and terms of such documents at the time.Large grey coloured, lined hand written document over four pages. Folded in four with date and details on one section. Red wax seal on page 3. There are extra entries written in black lead pencil in areas relating to the money and surety of the agreement.Signed by the following George Barber Warrnambool, Thomas Sunderland Deputy Registrar General, and Augustus Bostock. Hingston & Co, Chancery Lane Melbourne hand written in top left hand corner. warrnambool, bostock,augustus bostock james william manifold aitkin,robert brand paterson, coomete,

Local farming familiesPhotos - 3 old photos of people A. Mr & Mrs Maddison B. Frederick Roper C. Jim Higginson? Geo Cooper?All have titles written on the back A. Coles Studio / Book Arcade Melbourne B. Barroni & Co. / 109 Elizabeth St. Melbourne Near Bour...? C. L.G. Thomas / Photographermaddison, frederick roper

Written on back of photograph, "'Mail' 15/10/1953 - Ringwood Soap Box Derby. Second prize, Bob Thomas is congratulated by his sponsor, Jack Gridley (Ringwood Dry Cleaners)".

Rev. Dr. William Morley (1842-1926) was born in Notting-Hampshire, England, where he received early ministerial training. He was twenty when he arrived in New Zealand, where he was twice President of the Methodist Conference and then President of the General Conference. In 1902 he was called to Australia to take up the position of managing treasurer of the Supernumerary Minister's Fund. In 1891, Morley was a member of the second Methodist Ecumenical Conference at Washington and President of Queen's College Council 1909-1925. He died in Kew, Victoria. A black and white A4 copy of a notice to an afternoon with friends at Queen's College.An invitation to an afternoon with friends. William Morley, President of Queen's College Council, 1909-1925, by Bill Thomas, Sunday 361 October 2004 at 3.00p.m. in the junior Common Room at Queen's College.morley, w. d. d., wesleyan, new zealand, methodist conference, general conference, queen's college, supernumerary minister's fund

Two photographs of Australian Rules Football Memorial at Moyston2 Photos of the Memorial to commemorate a Centenary of Australian Rules Football This Monument commemorates the Memory to Thomas William Wills (1835 - 1880) Picture of a man kicking a football black top white Shorts in oval frame Thomas Wills was the Founding father of Australian Rules football co-founder and Captain of the Melbourne Football Club (1859) He Was Involved in forming the Geelong Football club (1859) And Was Captain (1860) Playing As Estimated 172 games. He was captain of an early team from Richmond. He Lived at Lexington Station Moyston While playing as a child with Aboriginal Children in this Area He developed a game which he later utIlised in the Formation of Austrian Football. This Monument was unvieled by the Australian Football League Historian Colin N. Hutchinson on September 17 1988, And this tribute to the memory of Thomas Wills was made Possible by The generosity of Wsetpac Banking Corporation and Staff This Monument Commemorates the Memory of Thomas Wentworth Wils (1835 -1880) a Picture of a Man kicking a football, black long sleeve thomas wiils, afl, vfl, sport

VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Bi-fold cardboard dinner menu from the H.T. Queen Mary dated Thursday, December 26 1940. On the front cover there is a colour illustrated drawing of a cruise liner, the "Aquitania" and in the bottom right corner, the Cunard White Star emblem. On the inside cover, there are inscribed in ink the names and service numbers of all who attended the dinner. On the main page, the dinner menu is printed in black.See images for details.aquitania, ht queen mary, cruiseliner

VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Poem by unknown soldier on 2 pages of white paper. Text written using typewriter.See images for details.poem, raf, wwii, crete, isle of doom

VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Rectangular painted metal tin for holding emergency rations. Green paint with canvas tape along sides. Hinged lid. Silver inside.Lid: "MADE IN AUSTRALIA / EMERGENCY RATION / To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. / Instructions for use are printed INSIDE the lid. / KEEP PACK INTACT / D (ARROW) D" Inside lid: ' INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / FRUIT RATION & MILK TABLETS: / To be consumed as found. / MEAT & VEG. RATION: / 1. May be eaten as packed / 2. A more palatable meal results by cooking in orheating with four times its bulk of boiling water. / 3. Moistened with water it can be fried as a Rissole without added fat."ration tin, emergency rations, rissole, fruit ration, veg ration, milk tablets

A short article about Thomas Coventry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Thomas Coventry's enlistment, he was living at Diamond Creek. He and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas coventry

MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2.ARMY UNIFORM TROUSERS - KHAKI, POLYESTER, army uniform, trousers

MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2.1) JACKET- Khaki, wool, brown plastic buttons, embroidered rank ensignia on epaulettes, yellow metal R (returned officer) unit shoulder patch on each upper sleeve .2). TROUSERS- Khaki, wool Unit shoulder patch “Royal Australian Engineers”uniform army, battle dress

Major Thomas GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2..1) Jacket- khaki, wool, embroiled crown Major insignia on epaulettes. Unit insignia on both upper sleeves. .2) Trousers- khaki, wool, brown plastic buttons, adjustable cuffsEpaulettes- embroiled Major insignia, upper sleeves. Royal Australian Engineersbattle dress, uniform army

MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2.Great coat- Khaki colour, wool, yellow metal buttons, half belt at the back, metal "R" (retired) on each epaulettearmy uniform, great coat

Lorna Thomas (nee Knight) original owner.White, cardboard certificate printed on front. Dated 5.12.1941. Education Department Victoria coat of arms at top. Information regarding recipient in centre, signed by Minister, Director & Head Master. Female student figure bottom LHS, male student figure bottom RHS.Black print at top: “YOUNG WORKERS PATRIOTIC GUILD” “Certified to: LORNA KNIGHT. A pupil of: HAWKSBURN School No: 1467” certificate, young workers, patriotic

belonging to Sister Mary Thomas see QP18.01.19QVMH General Nursing BadgePro feminis a feminis

Photo each of Quinton & Thomas Dick, & Description.

B. & W. Photo of Thomas Flanagan & Description.

Portrait - William K. Thomas and Family 1898stawell

Cricketer - Thomas – David John (c 1901)stawell sport

People - "Higinbotham, Thomas" Associated with - Victoria Railways

Children names Thomas Mountafous and Farley Newman.Black and white photograph two children on play equipment at Heatherlea Grove Kindergarten, Lakes Entrance Victoriaeducation

Trooper Thomas Robertson, 4th Light Horse. 4th light horse, trooper thomas robertson, soldier, australia, ww1, world war 1

Grave at Stawell Cemetery Thomas & Mary Paicestawell

Portrait - Thomas & Mary Bevan c1890’sstawell

Cricketer - Thomas – David John (c 1901)stawell sport

Imported with Organ/Harmonium by Thomas Sebire in 1911Stool (with Organ/Harmonium) with carved shaped legs. Imported from Cornish Company Washington New Jersey USAmusic stools