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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting - Re-enactment of confrontation between landing party 1929, 21/11/1929
Black and white photo with inscription beneath, from newspaper dated 19 NOV 1929. Re-enactment of confrontation between landing party, led by Edward Henty, and a group of local aborigines (played by boy scouts). Stuck to white cardboard -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Map - print, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, Interim development order: Brighton, Moorabbin and Sandringham, 1959
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (now Melbourne Water) was established in 1891. From that time, as part of their work laying water and sewerage connections, they created detailed plans of houses and other buildings in the Melbourne metropolitan area. In 1956 it acquired powers to construct and maintain highways and bridges, protect and improve the foreshores and create and maintain parks within the metropolitan region. This Interim development order comprises part of the municipalities of Brighton, Moorabbin and Sandringham and was made on 20 October 1959.brighton, moorabbin, sandringham, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, town planning, cartographic material, interim development order, bayside -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Counterfeit Documents
A black and white photograph of plain clothes Military Police with the aid of two female Vietnamese interpreters study confiscated and captured documents. Counterfeit military documents, such as leave cards and PX cards were much sought after by the local population.photograph, military police, counterfeit documents, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese interpreters -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Food Packages
A black and white photograph of 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, during a civil affairs visit to Xuyen Moc, explains to a local female villager through an interpreter, the type and use of the food packages being distributed at that time.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, xuyen moc, 5 rar, 2lt mike meehan, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Photograpic Collage, Meeting The Locals
A Photographic collage of Royal Australian Army Nurses meeting the local children at Hoa Long Village. There is one black and white photograph and three coloured Photograph. Under the Photograph there is a description about each photograph. Photograph taken by Dennis Gibbonscollage, photograph, royal australian army nursing corps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Journal - Document, Pat Faggeter, 2002
Transcription of talk by Rachel Faggetter about her mother, Pat Faggetter, life in Vermont and Pat's involvement in the Schwerkolt Cottage garden, the Mitcham Opportunity Shop, the Historical Society and other local activities.Transcription of talk by Rachel Faggetter about her mother, Pat Faggetter, life in Vermont and Pat's involvement in the Schwerkolt Cottage garden, the Mitcham Opportunity Shop, the Historical Society and other local activities. Note: For Audio version see NP2879.Transcription of talk by Rachel Faggetter about her mother, Pat Faggetter, life in Vermont and Pat's involvement in the Schwerkolt Cottage garden, the Mitcham Opportunity Shop, the Historical Society and other local activities. faggetter, pat, schwerkolt cottage, glenburnie road, vermont, mitcham opportunity shop, vermont church and community aid group, vermont elderly peoples homes, nunawading historical society -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Matlock Cemetery Records Burials 1864 - 1946 & Transcriptions, Rogers, J. G, 1999
A detailed history of the town of Matlock and stories of many of the people buried in the town's Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death.A book containing information about the history of Matlock, Victoria. Detailed information about citizens of Matlock buried at the local cemetery. Maps of the area are included as well as official government communications related to the establishment of the cemetery. A bibliography and index are also provided.non-fictionA detailed history of the town of Matlock and stories of many of the people buried in the town's Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. matlock cemetery, matlock, small cemeteries victoria -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Fletcher Meredith, Gippsland Heritage Journal, 2006
Issue 30 of a series of journals and containing articles of relevant aspects of local Gippsland history, past and up to present date. This issue child Welfare, Sister Anne Dreyer, Wonthaggi and Sale picture theatres, Briagolong family, a grevillea growersnatural history, welfare services, cinema -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Beach, Nott to Dow,South of Graham - date unknownbusiness and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Princes, Graham to Liardet (portion thereof; i.e. of 671.18)business and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family, thomas libbis -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Annotated and handcoloured by Peter Libbis to indicate his research into Libbis family residences and hotels on copy of a section of an MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, c. 1980s
Peter LIBBIS obtained these copies from the MMBW when he researched his family history in the 1980s. He has annotated them, colour in hotels etc. Donated to Society in 1997.One of a group of 19 photocopies of various 20th century MMBW plans, annotated/coloured in to indicate residences of Libbis family and local hotels, by Peter LIBBIS in family and hotel research - Railway, Montague to Ingles Street (South Melbourne mostly)business and traders - hotels, built environment - domestic, transport - railways, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, libbis family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: PROGRAM FOR 1984 (VICTORIAN ARTS COUNCIL (LOCAL BRANCH)
Program for 1984 (Victorian Arts Council (Local Branch) ''Program for 1984, as Established by 25th Jan 1984'' - activities and performances from Feb to Nov 1984 (3 copies); Sheet announcing major functions for 1984 with subscription form to AB. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO DISTRICT BOWLS ASSOCIATION - 1989/1990 BOOKLET
Booklet. 1989/1990 programme fixture for the Bendigo District Bowls Association Inc. Includes list of officials, club officials, umpires, previous winners back to 1967/68 and competition rules. Local businesses advertised in this 68 page booklet.organization, club / society, sport, bendigo district bowls association -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Discussion Paper for a meeting with Hon. J.L. Simmonds, MP, 1985
Soft page booklet Ballarat prepared for a meeting with J.L. Simmonds, M.P. - Minister of Employment and Training and Representatives of Major Local Industries. Topics include corporate goal, priorities, I.S.O. COde of Practice, planned capital expenditure, programs and new initiatives. ballarat school of mines, smb campus, lydiard street, capital works, j.l. simmonds, lydiard st campus, corbould hall, motor mechanics, ballarat junior technical school building refurbishment, horticulture complex, grant st pedestrian overpass, court house refurbishment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - 1 COMMANDO ASSOC. REGISTER 1977, 1977
This booklet lists ex members of 1Commando, spouses and contact details.This is a "local" made booklet. Hard white cardboard cover with Badge of Commando's on front "STRIKE SWIFTLY" . Word are in black ink - "1 COMMANDO ASSOCIATION REGISTER 1977" . Inside are 41 glossy pages with black printing. The booklet is bound with two staples.cmf, commandos, sydney -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Cutting, Secret Love Lives On, 6-Apr-98
Nabuko (Cherry) Parker was the first Japanese Immigrant to become an Australian citizen.Article on the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Gordon Parker and Nobuko Sakuramoto, local Ringwood residents. Article in Herald Sun Mon April 6, 1998 with photograph. +Additional Keywords: Parker, Gordon / Parker, Nabuko (Cherry) / Sakuramoto, Nobuko / Cherry Parker -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Sale Brochure, Pine Lodge, Ringwood North, Victoria - 3rd Release 1978
Refer also to Reg. No. 5171 for Pine Lodge Land Auction previous release, 1977.Green tri-fold advertisement for auction of home sites, with map of subdivision, photographs, and summary of local features and services for Pine Lodge, Kalinda Road, Ringwood North - 3rd release - Auction date, Saturday, 18th November, 1978, at 2:30pm.Subdivision plan includes Mundara Drive, Bidston Court, Parkgate Drive, Frodsham Road, and Bebington Close. (Agent) N.R. Reid & Co. Pty. Ltd., 10A Hewish Road, Croydon (Phone) 725 0999, 450 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (Phone) 67 1746, and 207 Stud Road, Wantirna South (Phone) 221 2222. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - Woodlands Estate, North Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1970
Double sided single-page advertisement for land sale with locality map and layout of Woodlands Estate subdivision in North Ringwood, with summary of local features and services. No indication of date of flyer other than post-Eastland Shopping Centre opening in 1967.Subdivision includes Oban Road, Terrigal Close, Dorelaw Drive (later Melview Drive), Naroo Court, and Barook Court. Agent's rubber stamp imprint - H.C. Walton & Son, 264 Doncaster Road, North Balwyn. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Auction Advertisement, Paris Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1959
Double sided single page black and yellow printed advertisement for auction of home sites at Paris Estate, Wonga Road, Ringwood, Vic., on Saturday, 14th March, 1959, with terms of sale, locality map, subdivision features and summary of local services.Subdivision includes Mullum Mullum Road, Hendra Grove, Sunhill Road, and Wonga Road. Agents in conjunction: Charles Somers & Co., South Yarra and Melbourne, and Eric Weber & Co., Melbourne and East Melbourne. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Demolition of Eltham Shire Offices, 17 Aug 1996, 17/8/96
Three colour photographs of the Shire of Eltham Council Offices, Main Road, Eltham being demolished. 17 August, 1996. This followed Victorian Local Government re-amalgamations in 1994. This was a multi-story building which also included the Eltham Library.shire of eltham, demolition, buildings -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Bands, 1992
Various partiesReferenceKHS OrderThere have been a number of Bands in Kew’s history. The subject file contains three newspaper articles/files on the Kew Citizen’s Band, the Kew Youth Band (1989-) and the Kew Band. Other references to bands and their histories are included in published local histories. kew historical society - archives, performing arts - kew (vic), kew band, music - bands - kew (vic), kew youth band (1989-), kew citizen’s bandkew historical society - archives, performing arts - kew (vic), kew band, music - bands - kew (vic), kew youth band (1989-), kew citizen’s band -
Old School House Museum
Photograph, 1940-1945
During WWII the local boys formed a salvage band, they would go around town collecting papers and bottles and would return them for a deposit that would then be donated to the war fund that helped families in need who had people serving in the war -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, Heaven and Charing Cross / by Audrey Danvers-Walker, 1957
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s.The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of Heaven and Charing Cross by Audrey Danvers-Walker. The performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in March 1957. The 4-page programme includes a cast list, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.heaven and charing cross, audrey danvers-walker, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, They Came to a City / by J.B. Priestley, 1960
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of They Came to a City by J.B. Priestley. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in July 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.they came to a city, j.b. priestley, kew repertory players, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, city of kew, theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, The House by the Lake / by Hugh Mills, 1960
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of The House by the Lake by Hugh Mills. Performances took place in the Kew City Hall in November 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew city hall -- cotham road -- kew (vic.), theatre memorabilia -- kew (vic.), kew repertory players -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newsletter, Marlo News, May 1984
In small rural communities a community newsletter is an important tools for facilitating communication. It may also boost the local economy – both through advertising or news coverage.A newsletter, titled Marlo News. It contains articles, children's work, puzzles, events, a calendar, reports and black / white photographs. There are local advertisements. On the front cover is a sketch of an old school (Marlo?) below the heading MARLO NEWS and the cost -20 cents.On front cover - stamp of Orbost Historical Societymarlo-newsletter -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, The Printing Place, Football Country Style
A football history of the teams surrounding Colac, Victoria, and Alvie Football Club in particular.Football country style. A history of football in the Colac District from 1900 - 1974, illustrated with many photographs of local interest. Bill Doran. 1st ed. Alvie (Vic); Alvie Football Club; nd. 120 p.; illus. Soft cover.football; history; colac; alvie;, football; history; colac; alvie; -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Notes, June Kirby, Ä Walk Around Port Melbourne, 1980s
June Kirby, Port Melbourne history librarian, retired before the City was amalgamated. Pat Grainger took over her role as conductor of heritage tours in Port, but used notes of her own, and these went to the society.Stack of typewritten note cards used in the 1980s by Port Melbourne history librarian June Kirby when leading local heritage walks. Grouped in six sets according to subject and individually numbered in sequence of tour. 10.9 x 8.2 cmarts and entertainment - heritage tours, june kirby -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Conservation Strategy Steering Committee, Protecting Port - A Conservation Strategy for our Bayside Municipality, Sep 1994
Report prepared by a local committee which consulted widely with the community during the last year of the Port Melbourne Council. Printed by the City of Port Phillip in order to provide a conservation strategy for the town. It covers both natural and built environments and contains recommendations.natural environment - conservation, built environment, environmental issues, peter maganov, friends of port melbournes foreshore -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Demolition of Eltham Shire Offices, 17 Aug 1996, 17/8/96
Three colour photographs of the Shire of Eltham Council Offices, Main Road, Eltham being demolished. 17 August, 1996. This followed Victorian Local Government re-amalgamations in 1994. This was a multi-story building which also included the Eltham Library.shire of eltham, demolition, buildings