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Clunes Museum
Photograph
THE FAMILY OF SIR JOHN LONGSTAFF MOVED TO CLUNES IN 1862. THE ORIGINAL HOME WAS NEXT DOOR TO ST-THOMAS ACQUININS CHURCH - CORNER OF BAILEY STREET AND TEMPLETON STREET, CLUNES.1 COPY PHOTOGRAPH LONGSTAFF HOME AND FAMILY .2 - .4 COPIES OF .1local history, photography, photographs, longstaff, sir john -
National Wool Museum
Report, Wool Industry Review: Progress Report Nov 1965
"Wool Industry Review: Progress Report Nov 1965" includes review of P A Management Report, (w7071), proposals by Sir Alan Westerman and Mr McKinnon of the Dept of Trade.wool marketing textile industry - history, wool textile manufacturers association alexander lau pty ltd, alexander lau pty ltd, wool marketing, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Stabilisation or the Equalisation or the Insurance of Wool Values
"The Stabilisation or the Equalisation or the Insurance of Wool Values" - Sir John Higgins, 1931. Paper read at the Empire Wool Conference, The Wool Exchange, Melbourne, Mon. 22 June, 1931.wool sales wool brokering wool marketing, australian woolgrowers' council british australian wool realisation association limited goldsbrough, mort and company limited winchcombe, carson limited c. of a. - central wool committee, higgins, sir john, wool sales, wool brokering, wool marketing -
National Wool Museum
Cuff links
Pair of gold plated cufflinks with wool mark logo. Part of a collection of Australian Wool Corporation promotional memorabilia believed to have used in the era of Sir William Gunn.wool marketing, australian wool corporation, gunn, sir william -
National Wool Museum
Earrings
Pair of small stud earrings with wool mark logo. Part of a collection of Australian Wool Corporation promotional memorabilia believed to have used in the era of Sir William Gunn.wool marketing, australian wool corporation, gunn, sir william -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 75th Anniversary of Legacy, 1998
A speech by Sir William Deane, Governor General of Australia, at the opening of the 1998 Conference. 1998 was the 75th Anniversary of Legacy. The speech was published in the Legacy Bulletin on 3rd December 1998.A record of what a prominent Australian thought about Legacy on its 75th anniversary.Photocopy of a Bulletin article of the speech given to open the conference in 1998.speech, sir william deane, governor general, 75th anniversary -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes cenotaph, 1920
Sepia photo of the cenotaph at Cowes in a light brown paper folder and photo cover with explanationSoldiers memorial at Cowes. Unveiled by Sir Harry Chauval in 1920. This memorial was the cause of much local bickering. The "Progressives' wished the money to be put into a Soldiers Club Room.[Hand written, probably by Mary Karney]cowes, photographs, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Alfred Deakin, 2009
Biography of Alfred Deakin.Hardcover in sleeve. Fawn coloured dust cover with Black and white photograph. Title in gold lettering . Author’s name in black text. Hard cover is navy blue. Inside front and back covers are printed with black and white and some sepia photographs. Text of the book is 660 pages followed with appendixes and index. 732 pages in total. non-fictionBiography of Alfred Deakin.warrnambool, alfred deakin, deakin university, j a la nauze 1974, prime minister deakin -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School foundation stone 1921 - photographed on 22/7/1973
Written on back of photograph, "22/7/73. State School, Greenwood Ave.". Inscription on Stone is "This stone was laid by The Hon Sir Alexander Peacock K.C.M.C. Minister of Public Instruction October 27th 1921." -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Trench Art, Shell- Somme 1918, 1916
Large 13 Pdr Shell casing- used as a gong for dinning in nights. Round fired at Somme in 1918presented to the officers mess the Royal Melbourne Regiment by Maj Gen Sir Julius Bruche Large 13 Pdr Shell casing- used as a gong for dinning in nights.. Wooden base and brass stand arm to hold case with wooden hammer.Case of 13 pdr shell fired on the somme france in 1918 presented to the officers mess the Royal Melbourne Regiment by Maj Gen Sir Julius Bruche KCB CMG Hon Col Dec 1952ww1, regimental property, 5/6rvr, rmr, royal melbourne regiment, trench art, gong -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from the Department of Mines and Water Supply, 1901, 28/02/1901
Foolscap handwritten letter with black edge marking mourning for Queen Victoria. Department of Mines & Water Supply Melbourne 28th Feb. 1901 Sir, I have the honor to forward herewith duplicate copies of conrtact forms re contract G.M. IV - one copy together with the specifications to be signed and returned to this office. The drawing underneat separate cove is also to be signed by the contractor and then sent back to me. I have the honor ro be, Sir, Your most obedt Servant. P. Cohen for Secretary for Mines and Water Supplydepartme of mines and water supply, p. cohen, contract, ballarat school of mines, mourning, letterhead, queen victoria mourning -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Opening of Shire of Diamond Valley offices 1972: Exterior view of building and seated officials, 26/02/1972
The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an exterior view of building and seated officials, with Sir Rohan Delacombe addressing the crowd.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, sir rohan delacombe -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ivanhoe: A Romance, 1898
This book is part of a collection of books, photos and memorabilia donated from the Chatham-Holmes family collection. Ivanhoe was written by Sir Walter Scott and this Victoria Edition was called the Australasian Issue.This red cloth covered book has a front cover imprinted with a Scottish thistle and leaf design and a crest. The spine is impressed with a design and Victoria Edition and is also has printed in gold 'Ivanhoe', 'Scott' and G.Robertson & Co.'. The book is 484 pages long.On inside cover in pen - To Edith from Hautric? West, Xmas 1917 On leaf in pen - To W.H.West Esq. You have Ivanhoe so haven't a notion? 1902 (There is a verse and a signiture which is difficult to read)chatham-holmes family collection, ivanhoe, sir walter scott, victoria edition australasian issue -
Geelong Cycling Club
Honour Boards
A chronicle of Life Members of the G.A.C.C. during the mid 20th century. Note that cyclists of international acclaim - notably Russell Mockridge, Sir Hubert Opperman and Don Wilson are included in this list.This honour board has an important place in the history of the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club and signifies the high esteem in which the community and the GACC held for the significant contribution many members made to the club. A mahogany coloured wooden board in a rectangular shape with a decorative top and gold lettering providing the names of the Life Members of the GACC at that time.“GACC/Life Members/Crowley G/Foster F/Ross HJ/Beaton A/Holliday RS/Henshole Mrs/Henshole LD/McPherson A/Butterworth A/ Long HA/Mullany S/McMurrich RP/O'Dwyer T/Ward HR/Mockridge RG/Jones S/Mumford J/Lockwood EJ/Coster B/Reed J/Finn CH/Hine RJ/Opperman H/McDermott P/Johnston RA/Lee J/Rodgers NA/Jordan R/Wilson D/Wood R/Neagle M/Robertson P/Clarke G/Buckwell R/Osborne H/Presented by/J Reed & J Hunt" gacc; life members; crowley g; foster f; ross hj; beaton a; holliday rs; henshole mrs; henshole ld; mcpherson a; butterworth a; long ha; mullany s; mcmurrich rp; o'dwyer t; ward hr; mockridge rg; jones s; mumford j; lockwood ej; coster b; reed j; finn ch; hine rj; opperman h; mcdermott p; johnston ra; lee j; rodgers na; jordan r; wilson d; wood r; neagle m; robertson p; clarke g; buckwell r; osborne h; j reed; j hunt" -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, 1964
Announcement that Sir Arthur Stephenson has been elected an honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects. He is the second Australian to be so honoured - Robin Boyd being the first in 1960.walsh st library -
National Wool Museum
Badge
Promotional metal badge, "WOOL GIVES ME THAT CERTAIN FEELING". Part of a collection of Australian Wool Corporation promotional memorabilia believed to have used in the era of Sir William Gunn.WOOL GIVES ME THAT CERTAIN FEELINGwool marketing, australian wool corporation, gunn, sir william -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Girls Air League, 1950's
The Australian Air League was formed in 1934, in an era when Australian Aviators such as Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Charles Ulm, Bert Hinkler, Sir Ross and Keith Smith and others were household names and heroes. The first Squadron was opened in Manly (NSW) and the Air League quickly spread throughout that state. In early 1939 the first Squadron was opened in Victoria and in 1944 the first Girls Section was formed. Today the Australian Air League is active in NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and is still expandingBlack & White photo copy of original. 18 girls of varying ages between 8 and 18.phillip island girls air league, laurie west -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Civic Anzac Commemoration Ceremonies, 1955
Invitation to two Anzac ceremonies at St Kilda in 1955: a talk by Lt Gen Sir Horace Robertson and the screening of two films ('The Queen's Colours' and 'Jungle Patrol') in St Kilda Town Hall on 24 April 1955; and a ceremony at the St Kilda Cenotaph on 25 April 1955. Lt Gen Sir Horace Robertson (29 October 1894 – 28 April 1960) had recently retired after a 43 year career in the Australian Army, during which he served in both World Wars and the Korean war.White card printed in black on one side, including City of St Kilda logoanzac day, lt gen sir horace robertson, film - the queen's colours, film - jungle patrol -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Trophy, F. D. Linacre Trophy
F. D. Linacre Trophy Donor: David Linacre Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally donated in 1971 for a Combined Division Winter Series. It was later changed to a mid-distance race on PHD handicap, sailed on the day following the start of the Lady Nelson and the Sir Thomas Lipton races which start on the Friday evening. In season 2009/10 it was once again changed and now starts with the Lady Nelson and Sir Thomas Lipton but continues to be a mid-distance race on PHD handicap. First Winner: Loki, David Linacre 1971 linacre, combined division, phd -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, menu card, Dinner given by The Rt.Hon. The Lord Mayor Councillor Edward W.Best, J.P
The dinner took place at the Town Hall, Melbourne, and was attended by the Governor, Sir Rohan Delacombe, the Hon. Don Chipp, M.P., the Premier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolt, and the Lord Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend F. Woods. The insert has information for guests and is indicative of traffic movement on Swanston Street at the time. The document was found with other papers of President D.J. Simonson who would have been one of the guests since it took place during his presidency. The signatures on the back have not been identified.Part of the social history of the early 1970s and an indication of the activities of Melbourne Legacy presidents.Cream coloured menu card, black and gold printing and insert paper black on white.Signed in blue pen by some of the people attending the dinner.legatee event, function -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Official Opening - Ringwood Cultural Centre (Karralika Theatre), 1980
Programme booklet - Official Opening of The Ringwood Cultural Centre by His Excellency, The Honourable Sir Henry Winneke, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., O.B.E., Q.C. Governor of Victoria - Saturday 19th April 1980. Includes Ringwood Arts Festival week of entertainment to be presented in the Ringwood Cultural Centre Karralika Theatre, Saturday 19th April 1980 to Sunday 27th April 1980.Mayor's Welcome Message - Cr. P. Gotlib. Sculpture: "Cassini" - Created by sculptor Charles O. Perry of Norwalk, Connecticutt, U.S.A.rinx -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLET, 38th BATT COLOURS, Bolton Bros, June 1916
The 38th Bn began recruiting on March 1st 1916 as part of the recruitment to raise a 3rd Division in Australia for overseas service, on the first day 201 men had enlisted.Pamphlet re the presentation of the 38th Battalion Colours on Sunday 11th June 1916, cover with 4 pages of internal, front cover has Rising Sun at top, the two Colours under then description of the timing by Sir Roland Munro Ferguson P.C, G.C.M.G on behalf of the Citizens of Bendigo, inside 4 pages re the presentation, all print in blue type.colours, 38th battalion aif, pamphlets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CITATIONS, Post 2000
Harold Jackson Bailey Burrell was known as (Harry). He served in the the 38th Batt pre WW11 (refer 297.2P). He then enlisted in the 2nd AIF No VX59659 on 30.7.41 age 20 years. He initially served in the 2/8th Armoured Regiment. They were disbanded and they moved to Royal Australian Engineers as part of Landing Craft Companies. Awarded the Military Medal over the period 9/10th June 1945 at Porton Bougainville. He was discharged from the AIF on 15.2.46. With the re introduction of CMF Training he re enlisted again No 3/92361 in 1948. Awarded the British Empire Medal in the Military Division on 1.1.1954. Refer also 290, 296.2P..1) Typed copy of award "B.E.M." to W.O. 2nd Class H. J. B. BURRELL, MM, No 3/92361, awarded 01/01/1954. .2) Cardboard backing for .1) .3) Typed copy of Award "MM" to Sapper H.J.B BURRELL VX59659, 9th & 10th June 1945 by Sir Winton DUGGAN .4) Cardboard backing for .3). citations, military, bem, mm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Programme, n.d
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Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Opening of the 1870 Founders Hall, 1981, 28/03/1981
On 28 March 1981 the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1870 Founders hall was opened. The hall was erected from the proceeds of the Centenary Appeal for a sum of approximately $800,000. The hall commemorates the initiative of the founders of the original Ballarat School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat College of Advanced Education, as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall was build to accommodate 670 persons in a theatre type seating and was intended for multiple purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the hall commenced in 1978. It was opened approximately 110 years after the Ballarat School of Mines (26 October 1870) and 10 years after the opening of the Mt Helen Campus (31 October 1870)..1) White card with blue and brown ink relating to the opening of the 1870 Founders Hall by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2) Souvenir Programme and Entree to inaugural concert in the 1870 Founders Hall. .3) Invitation card to the opening of Founders Hall made out to Mr and Mrs Z.A. Plavinaballarat college of advanced education, founders theatre, founders hall, theatre, zelman cowen, m.b. john, e.j. barker, w.j.c. north, ian gordon, zig plavina, invitation, 1870 founders hall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Exercise book, Geology
Brown hardcover exercise book, some handwriting in pencil and some in ink by Jean Mather. These writings describe geological conditions such as faults, goldfields, Reedy Creek (Broadford) and other Goldfields, Maldon Dykes, Bendigo Dykes, Wood's Point, Walhalla-Wood's Point Belt, Sir Donald Douglas Mather, The New Miner's Right (1977), ordivician, gabbro. jean mather, geology, trough faults, bendigo, ballarat, goldfields, dykes, minerolgy, reedy creek goldfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD ERA, c1850s
Diggers & mining. The gold era. Collins Street in 1851. From the Collection of Sir Russell Grimwade. Slide shows the 2 & 3 story buildings ling the sides of the wide road. Horses with carts and wagons and people for as far as the eye can see. Very busy part of Melbourne. Markings 47 994.031 GOL:5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; AUSTRAL SOCIETY MUSICAL PROGRAMME
Special paper with gold print folded into the form of an envelope with the inside containing the programme on yellow paper with red ink. The envelope contains the words 'June 1901. Austral Society. Mr. Luke Murphy President. Frederico King Hon. Sec. On the inside is the programme consisting of music and dialogue and ' Presentation of Prizes by Sir John & Lady Madden.' T. Cambridge, Print.program, music, astral society, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, event, entertainment, music, event, austral society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: INVITATION
Collection for the Shamrock Hotel, Pall Mall, Bendigo /small cardboard damaged dinner invitation. The Mayor of Bendigo Cr. J.R.Hoskins in honour of the visit of His Excellency Sir George Sydenham Clarke , requests the pleasure of Cr. J H Curnow's company to Supper at the Hotel Shamrock on Friday 30th May 1902, at 11pm, after the close of the Austral Competitions.ephemera, mementoes, cr. j h burnow / the mayor of bendigo cr. j.r.hoskins / the visit of his excellency sir george sydenham clarke friday 30th may the austral competitions .1902 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: PRE-PAID POSTCARD DATED 1896
Victorian State pre paid Postcard cancelled Melbourne 20H hand-stamp December 9th 1896 addressed to H Iser Bridge Street Bendigo. Received Bendigo PO same day and handwriting states Dear Sir, Please forward the interest upon my shares to 17 Powlett Street East Melbourne. Signed F Dobie.