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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Eltham Cemetery, 5 Mar 2016
Heritage Excursion - finding out about the proposed art installation "Our Eltham: Artistic Recollections"; 31 panels to be created by artist Nerina Lascelles and ceramicist Linda Detoma featuring historical images and flora in a celebration of life in the Shire for over 150 years; a project designed and constructed by Leigh Wykes with Australian stone and ironwork by Neil Carter.Born Digitalactivities, art in public places, artists, eltham cemetery, eltham district historical society, geoff watt, heritage excursion, linda detoma, nerina lascelles, eltham cemetery trust -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
At the entrance to Killeavey; a great turnout from EDHS members and others.Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and Talk Cam from Parks Victoria and Jane Woollard, author of 'Laughing Waters Road:art, landscape and memory in Eltham' were our guides today through the Morrison's property, 'Killeavey'Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, jane woollard -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
These two Portuguese Oaks on the property are extremely rare and even on the Iberuan peninsular these trees are now rare and endangered. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
The Wurundjeri ceremonial circle at Killeavey which has been constructed on the site of the original homestead which was destroyed in the 1839 bushfires. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
This carving represents the eels and eel trap which was discovered by Cam in the Yarra below Killeavey and has been established to be ore European settlement. The Wurundjeri built the eel trap in an area where the eels gathered and has proven to still be highly effective today Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
This tree carving represents the ceremonial circle at the meeting place formed on the site of the original homestead. The replicating circles reflecting the life stories. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
Carvings by more recent Wurundjeri people on three trees. This tree represents the tree of knowledge. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
Cam pointing out the ravages on various trees from the 1939, 1967 and 1969 fires. This tree bares evidence from the 1939 bushfire which raged through the area. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri, black friday 1939 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
The beautiful Yarra river lies before us; the scar or 'toe hold' tree lies in front of Cam to the right Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
This scar or 'toe hold' tree fell over 50 yrs ago. It had died 50yrs before it fell and is estimated to be around 400 years old. It has a diameter of 1.3 m and is the only 'toe hold' tree in Nillumbik. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
'Toe hold' tree has 16 equally spaced cuttings Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Killeavey, Laughing Waters Road, Eltham 5 Nov 2016, 5 Nov 2016
Cam from Parks Victoria demonstrating how the Wurundjeri would have climbed the 'toe hold' tree Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri -
Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Inc.
Newsletter, 5 March 2018
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Unveiling and Dedication of the Vietnam War Caribou 231 Aircraft. NVVM 5 August 2017. Copy 1, 5/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Unveiling and Dedication of the Vietnam War Caribou 231 Aircraft. NVVM 5 August 2017. Copy 2, 5/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Mens Section, 1989-90. No 6 Side, Section winners, Division 12
Coloured photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club Mens Section- 1989-90. No 6 side. Section winners. Division 12. Back Row- L to R: J.Shandley, M.Milne, B.Anderson, B.Clark, R.Bailey, F.Beattie, D.Trengrove, A.Murtagh. Front Row- L to R: R.Hodgson, B.Robinson, S.Hall, E.Mathews, B.Quinn. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, October 1931
This is a photograph of the first committee and members of the Orbost Bowling Club in 1931. L-R: Rev. Montgomerie, Ab Trewin, Dave & Dick Pardew, Jack Cameron, Harry Cameron, Carl Dreverman, Lance Herbert, Rupert Mosley, J. McKeown, Sam Lynn, T. Bartold - Geo. Haymes. The first meeting was held on 23/3/1922, then the Orbost bowling Club was formed in 1929 when the funds for the construction of the green were issued by debentures of five pounds each. These were all taken up and a six rink green was laid down. Inaugural President, Sam Lynn and Secretary T. Bartold, the first Club Champion was M. Rothberg. It was not until 1951 that women were admitted as associates albeit restrictions.Associate members were not to exceed 25 and ladieswere to be of good character with preference to be given to wives of male members. Ladies had tot be off premises by 4pm. It was not until 1935/1936 that Orbost became a member of the Central Gippsland Bowling Association. Bowling clubs play a significant role in community recreation needs. The Orbost Bowling Club plays an important role in the Orbost community.A small black / white photograph of a group of men wearing lawn bowling uniforms. In front of them are two balls.on back - handwritten - "Opening Orbost BC Committee Oct 1931" -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Ledger Commercial, Ledger No 5, Commenced Jan 1st 1897, circa 1890's
Historically this ledger not only details the legible hand writing of this era but also the day to day commercial activity in this region. The neatness and the diligence of those who were required to pen the information was a requirement by all who were in commercial trade. Emphasis on neatness was ingrained in students at a young age. This era was well before general typewriters and computers. Generally all students of commerce required an accuracy in writing and arithmetic. Neatness and order were a selection requirement This item clearly identifies the Kiewa Valley as having a substantial financial hub to accommodate the various commercial enterprises within a rural environment Circa 1880's. Although Kiewa Valley had mining, agriculture, cattle and sheep it was also composed of a mixed society, encompassing all levels of society at that period. It identifies some family farming history in the specific year of 1897Leather reinforced corner covers and spine. Remaining book front and back covers are protected by blue weaved cloth. The covers are very thick cardboard, in layers. Missing front index pages C,E - 0,Q,T,U,V,XSpine of book marked in faded golden print "Ledger". First page in hand writing "Ledger No. 5" and underneath handwritten "Commenced Jan 1st !897" After the index pages each page (double sided) has a page number stamped in black and is 6mm highledger, early bookkeeping, local history, commerce circa 1890 -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Rosemary Badge - $5, 2020
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. Rosemary is one of the Legacy symbols. Text on the card explains: Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance and has particular significance for Australians as it grows wild on the slopes of Gallipoli. The ancients believed it strengthened the memory and on this account it became an emblem of mateship and a symbol of remembrance. It is worn on or around Anzac Day to honour the memory of the fallen and those who have served. It is in the collection to show the modern merchandise available in Badge Week and all year via the website. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with rosemary on a white background with the words 'Lest we forget'. It is made of silver coloured metal with coloured enamel. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has post and a butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, rosemary -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Prime Minister Robert Menzies addressing students at Eltham High School, Thursday November 5, 1953
Head Girl's Prefect Norma Pepper being presented to the Prime Minister Visit by Prime Minister Robert Menzies, Mrs Menzies and daughter Heather to Eltham High School, Thursday November 5, 1953 Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Thursday 5 November 1953, page 21 The PM gets bushed The Prime Minister, Mr Menzies, got lost this afternoon looking for Eltham High School - and ended up at the wrong school. After reversing several times, asking directions from two schoolboys and a truck driver, his party finally arrived over a dusty, bumpy road at the back gate of the high school. They waded through long grass up to the back of the school, while the welcoming party; and scores of local residents waited at the front gate. The Prime Minister, Mrs Menzies and their daughter Heather, were on a goodwill tour of the Deakln electorate with the Liberal Federal member, Mr F. J. Davis and Mrs Davis. FIRST SPEECH Mr Menzies told the 450 pupils, of the school about the first time he ever made a speech. "When I stood up, my mouth opened and shut and opened and shut and grew drier and drier and not a word came out," he said. "Of course, many, unkind people say I've more than made up for it since," he said. Digital file only Scanned from photographs on loaneltham high school, heather menzies, prime minister, robert gordon menzies, norma pepper -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Heather Menzies during a visit to Eltham High School, Thursday November 5, 1953
Head Girl's Prefect, Norma Pepper standing on right, the school's Headmaster, Mr Harry Moody on left. Visit by Prime Minister Robert Menzies, Mrs Menzies and daughter Heather to Eltham High School, Thursday November 5, 1953 Herald (Melbourne, Vic. : 1861 - 1954), Thursday 5 November 1953, page 21 The PM gets bushed The Prime Minister, Mr Menzies, got lost this afternoon looking for Eltham High School - and ended up at the wrong school. After reversing several times, asking directions from two schoolboys and a truck driver, his party finally arrived over a dusty, bumpy road at the back gate of the high school. They waded through long grass up to the back of the school, while the welcoming party; and scores of local residents waited at the front gate. The Prime Minister, Mrs Menzies and their daughter Heather, were on a goodwill tour of the Deakln electorate with the Liberal Federal member, Mr F. J. Davis and Mrs Davis. FIRST SPEECH Mr Menzies told the 450 pupils, of the school about the first time he ever made a speech. "When I stood up, my mouth opened and shut and opened and shut and grew drier and drier and not a word came out," he said. "Of course, many, unkind people say I've more than made up for it since," he said. Digital file only Scanned from photographs on loaneltham high school, heather menzies, prime minister, robert gordon menzies, norma pepper, harry moody