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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Francis H Boger and Fanny Boger, St Helena Cemetery, 17/11/1902
The Grave of Francis H Boger (died 17/11/1902) and Fannie Boger (died 09/05/1941), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, francis boger, fannie boger -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Symons, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, H.W.Symons.J.P, "Circa 1912"
Councilor H.W.Symons, J.P. was elected to council in1893 until 1914.He was appointed Shire President in 1898-99,1904-05 and 1910-11.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, oval in shape, of Councilor H.W. Symons.J.P.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.The photo is on the right side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors fo 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1893 1914, symons h w j p -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Greensborough Road, June 1956
Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Deck being stripped June 1956 View looking southeast from the western bank of the Diamond Creek close to the present-day Eltham Skatepark. On the far centre left can be seen the Eltham Methodist Church on the cirner of John Street and Main Road, now the Eltham-Montmorency Uniting ChurchRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, 1956-06, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, methodist church, presbyterian church, uniting church -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Pakington St West Geelong, Keith Kings, early 1956
The photo shows trams 40 & 17 passing on the loop in Pakington St at Clarence Sts in West Geelong. Has a "Fishorium" (fish shop), A E Bent Radio, a Grocery shop, Commercial bank, a butcher, and the State Savings Bank of Vic in the photo. Photo undated, Keith Kings late 1955 or early 1956, photo number Q(R)(8)Yields information about the West Geelong shoping centre and tramway operations.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.See rear image and context.trams, tramways, pakington st, geelong, west geelong, tram 40, tram 17 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page, single-sided letter on unlined paper (0354.a1, 0354.a2) written 'at sea' dated 01/05/47. The stamped, pale blue correo aereo envelope (0354.b) incorporates a horizontal dark blue stripe and a red stripe. letters from abroad, quinn, 1947, ship m.i.ariston -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JOE OUR DIAMOND HILL HERO, c2004
Joe Our Diamond Hill Hero. Publisher Thelma M Fear, Carlton Vic. ISBN: 09592974 05. Photographs & Illustrations. 124 pages. Inscription: Presented to The Bendigo Historical Society Inc. with many very best wishes. Signed by Thelma M Fear.Thelma M Fearbendigo, history, davies, joseph, thelma m fear -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Houses, Public Records Office Victoria (PROV), 1938
COPYRIGHT Public Records Office Victoria Black and white photos taken from DVD .02 - Single storey house .03 - two storey house (344 Howe Parade) .04 - houses with car in front (342 Howe Parade) .05 - series of housesfishermans bend, built environment - domestic, built environment - public housing, transport - motor vehicles, fisherman's bend housing estate -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS Bunnings sausage sizzle, Ann Gibson, 19 Sep 2015
PMHPS members at work at the Bunnings sausage sizzle 19 September 2015. .01 - Jack Bolt .02 - Jim Power .03 - Sue Leong .04 - Sue Leong and customer .05 - Suzy Milburn .06 - Anne Marie Richardson .07 - Fiona McConnellrecreation, social activities, bunnings, sue leong, suzy milburn, jack bolt, jim power -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DONALD CLARKE COLLECTION: STILWELL'S INVOICE
Invoice dated 13/05/1932 from Stilwell's, Importers of Hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets & Linoleums; for services and the sum of £ 2.19.06. Stilwell's, Importers of Hardware, Glassware, Crockery, Carpets & Linoleums; 281-285 Hargreavess Street, Bendigo. Ironmongers. Complete house furnishers. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Record of Service Book - AMF
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Demobilization Procedure Book - AMF
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Member's Presonal Equipment Card - AMF
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Army Driving Licence - AMF
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed (cardboard) with badges, dog tag & ribbon bar
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Ribbon Bar - Pacific Star & 1939-45 Star; Dog Tag - Sern. V103196; RSL Badge - Logo with three (3) figures '79 year clip; Returned from Active Service Badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.Written on back of photo - "Gunner Alf Madsen - Ben's old friend"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letters - Various
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.To Mrs J Milner, 5 Valentine St, BALLARAT WEST Vic From Fredindonesian confrontation, 1963�66, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Williamstown High School
1956 - Miss Boardman
Copy of a black and white photographs (x2) mounted on board. Accompanied by captions (2). NB; Original photographs are stored at Folder 65.9 and 65.10.On back of photo 1:Miss Beatrice Boardman conducting school orchestra in old Naval Drill Hall 1956. On back of photo 2: Miss B. Boardman with school orchestra 1956. Caption reads: Miss B. Boardman, an inspiring Senior Mistress, musician, hockey player and enthusiast led the orchestra in 1956. Caption 2 reads:The orchestra performed at School Assemblies in old Naval Drill Hall, a huge venue with open beams and lots of space.williamstown high school, 1956, orchestra, miss boardman, music -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1956, National HQ RSSAILA, C.1956
William John TURNER served on the Committee of the Bendigo Sub Branch from 1948 - 1951, 1953, 1955 - 1958, he was Jnr Vice President during the 1953 - 1958 years. His fund raising and other positions are well documented in Cat No 8029 re the submission for the Life Membership. William Turner had pre WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Certificate framed, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate has ornate edge, all print in blue and black with a red seal at the bottom RH corner. At the top is R.S.S.A.I.L.A followed by the RSL logo then the details of the person receiving and signed.Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded Life membership of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman’s Imperial League of Australia for services rendered as a member of Bendigo Sub Branch Vic” “Dated Canberra 21st Day of November 1956, ................Federal President J Neagle General Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Halley Park
This file contains three items. A letter to Ms Wendy A. Ross from Hazel Ford, secretary of the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 31/05/2002. A letter to Felicitie Camplbell from Wendy A. Ross dated 07/05/2002, along with three photographs which were enclosed with the letter, including two of Mayor of Moorabbin, Cr. R. J. Bob Flavell, opening the playground at Halley Park, and one of a plaque. Three photographs including two of Halley Park Opening Ceremony where the Mayor of Moorabbin opened the playground at Halley Park which was the winner of the COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR 1994 award, and one of the plaque commemorating the organisations that developed the park, photographs taken on 01/05/1994.ross wendy a., campbell felicitie, moorabbin, bentleigh, marquis road bentleigh, halley park, glen eira historical society, ford hazel, flavell r. j. cr., flavell bob cr., jasper road bentleigh, mortimore street bentleigh, playgrounds, parks, reserves, friends of halley park inc., community project of the year, apex club, playground equipment, children’s playgrounds, gardens, recreations establishments, healthy hearts local government state awards 1994, plaques -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .02 - Khaki Scout shirt with short sleeves. 1st Port Melbourne Scouts societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .03 - Triangular brown pennant with Clifford park Jamboree, Victoria 1955/56 societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .04 - brown Scout scarf with Clifford Park Jamboree badge societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .06 - plain blue scout scarf societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .07 - dark khaki scout scarf with blue binding and blue and black badge societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree. .01 - Navy Blue Scout shirt with short sleeves, many badges including the 1955/56 Pan Pacific Jamboree at Clifford park, and 1st Port Melbourne Scouts. societies clubs unions and other organisations, sport, geoffrey fletcher, melbourne olympic games, clifford park jamboree, 1st port melbourne scouts -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Still Image, 1956
Subject: Ballarat-Creswick Plantations Block A . 9 brown envelopes marked Run 3 No. 84 - 92 of c.76 prints total. 1 brown envelopes marked Run 4 No. 127-136 of 9 prints total. 1956. Marked up with red pen. Stored in a brown cardboard file box marked Ballarat-Cres.Plantation Block A. Run 3.Aerial Photographs -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Yarra Glen Auxiliary, 1956 - 1997
The Yarra Glen RVIB Auxiliary formed on March 19, 1956. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978 - 1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 1999. Newspaper articles -- letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate - Title Deed, Certificate of Title under the "Transfer of Land Act 1954", 1956
Junior Legacy Melbourne purchased 293 Swanston Street Melbourne in 1956 from the Commonwealth Government of Australia with money gifted to Legacy in memory of David Dureau. The title deed is in the name of Junior Legacy Melbourne, which was then working from 45 Market Street. Junior Legacy became Legacy Melbourne, and ultimately Melbourne Legacy, and as such is still using the three floors of the building.For over 60 years Melbourne Legacy has been able to conduct activities and fund raising for beneficiaries from this building; the facilities have been sufficiently extensive to enable complete flexibility in meeting the changing requirements.Double sided sheet of heavy white/cream paper, printed in black ink with plan drawn in red.01283.1 A216948 D.A. Tregent written in pencil 01383.2 3373, 571 and A216948 handwritten in blue/black inkproperties, dureau house -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Langdon Homes of Caulfield
Handwritten letter from Irene Anderson to Marie Langdon dated 05/12/1985 thanking Marie for the Photograph she had lent her.langdon road, caulfield north, anderson irene, anderson rene, langdon marie, rosecraddock, marcuse mrs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Hazel and Frederick Squire St Helena Cemetery, 28/09/1986
The Grave of Hazel Rose Squire (died 28/09/1986) and Frederick Vincent Squire (died 04/05/1996), St Helena Cemetery. St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)'Eltham Shire President and First Lady, settled in Briar Hill 1928, pioneers of commerce and in growth of Eltham Shire.'st helena cemetery, squire family, shire of eltham