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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. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'A SOUVENIR OF THE GOLDEN CITY OF BENDIGO', 1901
A Souvenir of the Golden City of Bendigo. Written and illustrated by Bert. A. Levy of the 'Bendigo Advertiser and 'The Bendigonian'; includes black and white photographs An appreciation by Sir John Quick describes the book as an 'interesting historical sketch ' from the pages of the 'Bendigo Advertiser and 'The Bendigonian'. Light green cover. Damaged cover and page edges. Second copy is tied together with a black shoe lace.1901 written in pen on front cover. Illegible name written on front cover.bendigo, history, city history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT GOLD MINE COLLECTION: ARVI PARBO, WESTERN MINING CORPORATION
Letter addressed to Sir Arvi Parbo, Western Mining Corporation, Melbourne, from J.M. Lalor, Exploration Manager, Minerals WMC, regarding support sought by the Bendigo Trust to develop an underground tourist mine at Bendigo. J.H Lalor seeks the support of Western Mining,'either by contgributing money or equipment' to develop the Central Deborah Gold mine as a tourist destination.bendigo, gold mining, central deborah gold mine, bendigo, gold mining, tourism, central deborah gold mine, de-watering, western mining corporation., sir arvi parbo, j.m. lalor, daryl mcclure, bendigo trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WARNE COLLECTION: SHAMROCK HOTEL POSTCARD
Postcard with drawing of the Shamrock Hotel on the front. On the back to be filled Bendigo, date. Dear Sir, Madam (space for names) Reference your letter of ….. We wish to advise that your booking for: single room - Twin room - Double room - Family room from……….to…...has been confirmed. We acknowledge a deposit of……………… on this booking. Yours faithfully Shamrock Hotel.business, retail, shamrock hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SET OF COLOURED PHOTOGRAPHS: WESLEY CHURCH, FOREST STREET
Set of 11 coloured photographs with various notation - Wesley Church, Forest Street. Notes and photos relate to: the Church (today ie 1981); Triangular Memorial Window to Mrs Anderson; Memorial to Sir John Quick (with additional biographical notes); Rev W Hill Memorial; Donald Campbell Memorial; Wesleyan Chapel built 1854 (with detailed photos);church, history, wesleyan church, sir john quick. mrs anderson, forest street, rev w hill, wesleyan chapel. donald campbell. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir Norman Myer
Sir Norman Myer lifetime achievements Three pages of single-sided typed notes detailing the interests of Sir Norman Myer in the Myer Store, dated 17 December 1956. Includes copy of an address by Mr. B. Glowray to the A.C.A.M. convention on 22 August 1978 in Melbourne Notes are in portrait format single sided typing on foolscap pages and are stapled on upper left-hand corner.social history, sir norman myer, myer emporium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD, c1855
Diggers & Mining. Gold. The report of Commission of Inquiry into the Condition of the Goldfields (1855) recommended the restriction of the Chinese immigration. Report reads; REPORT from the COMMISSION APPIONTED TO ENQUIRE into the condition of the GOLD-FIELDS OF VICTORIA. To his Excellency SIR CHARLES HOTHAM, K.C.B. Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Victoria, ETC. MELBOURNE Markings: 16 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHANSON COLLECTION: GRANT BY PURCHASE TO H. SMITH
Legal document: On front Sale No 602, dated 2nd August 1862. 33 7/10 perches Sandhurst. Grant by Purchase to H. Smith. Inside folded document: Victoria Land Purchase. Details of land handwritten in printed document. Allotment ten of Section Eighty C Township of Sandhurst. Signed by Henry Barkly. ( Sir Henry Barkly)bendigo, land sales, allot 10, sec 80 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book - Visitors Book, Willsmere Hospital, Kew : Visitors Book, Centenary 1st October 1972, 1972
The book was preserved in the personal collection of Dr Fred Stamp. After his death in 2018, it was presented in October 2018 to the Kew HistoricaL Society by his family. This item is part of the Kew Historical Society's collection relating to the Kew Mental Hospital and its historyLeather bound and embossed 'Visitors Book" commemorating the centenary of the Kew [Mental] Hospital, inscribed on the first pages with the signatures of the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan and Lady Delacombe, and dated 1 October 1972. The book was used, ten years later, to record the Official Opening of the Visitors Room on 2nd September 1982, and includes 19 signatures from that occasion. kew mental hospital - centenary 1872-1982, sir rohan delacombe, dr fred stamp -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Certificate of Marriage, Henry de Castres Kellett & Joan Harrison, 1880, 09/11/1880
Sir Henry de Castres Kellett (1851-1924) the son of a hereditary baronet, was born at Mt Gambier, South Australia in 1851. His English title had been created in Ireland in 1801, but the family was originally Norman with the later branches living in England and Ireland. Sir Henry Kellett assumed the title in 1906. Henry Kellett was a prominent Kew retailer, continuing his father’s newspaper and stationery business in Bulleen Road (now High Street). At various stages, he also acted as an insurance, postal and real estate agent. He lived in Walpole Street and later at Lota Begg (now demolished) in Westbrook Street, East Kew. In 1884, Henry Kellett was elected to the Kew Borough Council and served for 40 years; a remarkable example of public service. He was elected Mayor for a single term in 1888-9. Sir Henry de Castres Kellett died in St George’s Hospital in 1924 following a tragic car accident in Cotham Road, Kew while on Council business. The vehicle, in which he was travelling with fellow councillors and the Town Clerk, collided with a tram. Sir Henry Kellett is commemorated in the naming of Kellett Reserve and Kellett Grove.Original Marriage Certificate of Henry de Castres Kellet and Joan Harrosn, in Richmond on 9 November 1880mayors of kew (vic), sir henry de castres kellett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Letter - Letter of Condolence, Lady Kellett, Lota Begg, Westbrook Street, Kew, 1924
Sir Henry de Castres Kellett (1851-1924) the son of a hereditary baronet, was born at Mt Gambier, South Australia in 1851. His English title had been created in Ireland in 1801, but the family was originally Norman with the later branches living in England and Ireland. Sir Henry Kellett assumed the title in 1906. Henry Kellett was a prominent Kew retailer, continuing his father’s newspaper and stationery business in Bulleen Road (now High Street). At various stages, he also acted as an insurance, postal and real estate agent. He lived in Walpole Street and later at Lota Begg (now demolished) in Westbrook Street, East Kew. In 1884, Henry Kellett was elected to the Kew Borough Council and served for 40 years; a remarkable example of public service. He was elected Mayor for a single term in 1888-9. Sir Henry de Castres Kellett died in St George’s Hospital in 1924 following a tragic car accident in Cotham Road, Kew while on Council business. The vehicle, in which he was travelling with fellow councillors and the Town Clerk, collided with a tram. Sir Henry Kellett is commemorated in the naming of Kellett Reserve and Kellett Grove.Original official document from a noted event in Kew's historyOne page undated, handwritten letter of condolence to Lady Kellett on her husband's accidental death in 1924 while serving as a Kew Councillor. The latter is signed by his fellow councillors, the Mayor and the Town Clerkmayors of kew (vic), sir henry de castres kellett -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Newspaper - Newspaper Article, Cr Henry Kellett, Mayor of Kew, 1888
Sir Henry de Castres Kellett (1851-1924) the son of a hereditary baronet, was born at Mt Gambier, South Australia in 1851. His English title had been created in Ireland in 1801, but the family was originally Norman with the later branches living in England and Ireland. Sir Henry Kellett assumed the title in 1906. Henry Kellett was a prominent Kew retailer, continuing his father’s newspaper and stationery business in Bulleen Road (now High Street). At various stages, he also acted as an insurance, postal and real estate agent. He lived in Walpole Street and later at Lota Begg (now demolished) in Westbrook Street, East Kew. In 1884, Henry Kellett was elected to the Kew Borough Council and served for 40 years; a remarkable example of public service. He was elected Mayor for a single term in 1888-9. Sir Henry de Castres Kellett died in St George’s Hospital in 1924 following a tragic car accident in Cotham Road, Kew while on Council business. The vehicle, in which he was travelling with fellow councillors and the Town Clerk, collided with a tram. Sir Henry Kellett is commemorated in the naming of Kellett Reserve and Kellett Grove.Illustrated newspaper article from 1888, describing the elevation to the position of mayor of Kew by Cr Henry KellettHERALD 29/8/88sir henry de castres kellett, mayors of kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Newspaper - Newspaper Article, Missed Death by Half a Second - Councillors in Car Smash, 1924, 1924
Sir Henry de Castres Kellett (1851-1924) the son of a hereditary baronet, was born at Mt Gambier, South Australia in 1851. His English title had been created in Ireland in 1801, but the family was originally Norman with the later branches living in England and Ireland. Sir Henry Kellett assumed the title in 1906. Henry Kellett was a prominent Kew retailer, continuing his father’s newspaper and stationery business in Bulleen Road (now High Street). At various stages, he also acted as an insurance, postal and real estate agent. He lived in Walpole Street and later at Lota Begg (now demolished) in Westbrook Street, East Kew. In 1884, Henry Kellett was elected to the Kew Borough Council and served for 40 years; a remarkable example of public service. He was elected Mayor for a single term in 1888-9. Sir Henry de Castres Kellett died in St George’s Hospital in 1924 following a tragic car accident in Cotham Road, Kew while on Council business. The vehicle, in which he was travelling with fellow councillors and the Town Clerk, collided with a tram. Sir Henry Kellett is commemorated in the naming of Kellett Reserve and Kellett Grove.Illustrated newspaper article from 1924, describing the death of Cr Henry Kellettsir henry de castres kellett -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph
James Mallett Bennett AFM and Bar MSM was born in St Kilda in 1894 and died in Weybridge, near London England, on 13 April 1922, in an aeroplane accident. Killed in the same accident was renowned aviator Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars. They were test-flying a Vikers Viking Amphibian aircraft which spun into the ground from 1000 feet (305 m), killing them both. Bennett was a long-serving crew member for Ross, as a mechanic, and had accompanied him on the first aeroplane flight from Egypt to India in December 1918, and from England to Australia in November-December 1919. He and Ross were mourned as national heroes and their bodies were brought back to Australia. Bennett was buried in St Kilda cemetery on 19 June 1922 after a lying-in-state at Queen's Hall, Parliament House. An obelisk in his honour was unveiled at St Kilda on 26 April 1927. The photograph was taken during a St Kilda Historical Society tour of St Kilda cemetery on 26 November 1978. Colour Polaroid photographBus trip 26/11/78 Bennetts Grave SKHS 00760. The inscription on the headstones reads: Erected by his parents in loving memory of Lieut James Mallett Bennett AFM and Bar MSM late Australian Flying Corp AIF. Born St Kilda 1894, passed to a higher life, 13th April 1922, at Weybridge England, result of an aeroplane accident, accompanied Late Capt Sir Ross Smith KBE on first aeroplane flight Egypt to India Dec 1918. Also first aeroplane flight England to Australia Nov-Dec 1919.st kilda, st kilda cemetery, lt james mallett bennett, aviators, graves -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir Program, Official Brochure: The Dedication to the Shire of Eltham War Memorial, Kangaroo Ground, 16 November 1951, 1951
Dedication of Tower and Cottage as a memorial to the memory of those who fell in two World Wars, by His Excellency the Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., K.St.J.8 pages incl. covers, parchment coloured with brown ink printing, double stapled Multiple copies held Copy marked '16/11/51' in red pencil on cover from personal papers of Stanley Simpson Addison M.B.E.governor of victoria, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham war memorial, sir dallas brooks, stanley s addison collection, war memorial tower -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men loading the cannon
Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph shows former Premier of Victoria, Sir Rupert Hamer, and was taken on his visit to Churchill Island.Black and white photograph of two men - one holding a cannon ball and the other loading another ball into the barrel of the cannon. Negative attachedCatalogue number written in pencil on reversecannon, churchill island, rupert hamer -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Tributes flow in for Robin Boyd, 18.10.1971
This article contains an announcement of Robin Boyd's death on Friday 16th October and gives a short summary his career, including tributes for many people, including Premier Sir Henry Bolte.Image/RVIA on top left in pencilwalsh st library -
National Wool Museum
Pen
Parker ball point pen inscribed with wording "Australian Wool Corporation". Part of a collection of Australian Wool Corporation promotional memorabilia believed to have used in the era of Sir William Gunn.Australian Wool Corporation PARKERwool marketing, australian wool corporation, gunn, sir william -
National Wool Museum
Cuff links
Pairs of gold plated promotional cuff links shaped as merino rams. 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
Cuff links
Pairs of gold plated promotional cuff links shaped as merino rams. 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
Cuff links
Pair of gold coloured metal cufflinks, shaped in 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
Cuff links
Pair of gold plated rectangular cuff links 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
Badge
Promotional metal badge with "WOOL. The natural choice" and 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. The natural choicewool marketing, australian wool corporation, gunn, sir william -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Business Card
Thomas Scott was a descendant of Sir. Walter Scott (uncle) and the grandfather of Chrissie Ottenback, mother of Mrs Ottenback the producer of tiles we have in the exhibition.|Victoria Road is now Rooks Road.White business card printed in black.Thomas Scott|Victoria Road, Mitcham.|Tinnner an Galvanizer and Manufacturer of Tinsmith's Mountings.|Meat Stands, Gridirons, and every description of light forge work.documents, cards -
Unions Ballarat
Afternoon light: Some memories of men and events (Don Woodward Collection), 1967
Reflections by Sir Robert Menzies (former Australian Prime Minister) upon past USA and UK prime ministers, White Australia Policy, Suez Canal, the monarchy, cricket, governance and more.Politics and government - world. Sport.Book; 384 pages. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.Inside pages: Don Woodward's name inscribed in blue ink.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, prime ministers - menzies, robert, liberal party australia, lpa, politics and government, politics and government - international, monarchy - united kingdom, white australia policy, suez canal, international relations -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 24 January 1988
Bicentenial celebrations at Corowa were attended by the Governor General Sir Ninian Stephen and Lady Stephen. Major Joshua Gay was Officer Commanding " A " Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.Collection of 4 colour photographs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles armoured vehicle display in Corowa Riverside Park following the Bicentenial Parade 24 January 1988. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, 26/11/1978
Sir Archie Michaelis was born on 9 December 1889 in St Kilda and died on 22 April 1975. He married Claire Esther Hart on 14 January 1920. They had 3 daughters. He represented the electorate of St Kilda in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1 May 1932 to 1 0ctober 1952. He was Speaker of the house from 1950 to 1952. Before entering politics he worked with the family firm Michaelis Hallenstein and Co., leather merchants, from 1909. He also served in the Royal Field Artillery 1914-1919, in Egypt, Aden and Salonika. Other roles included: president of the St. Kilda Hebrew Congregation, a leading Orthodox synagogue in Melbourne; President Vic. branch 1945 and Chairman Patriotic Funds Council 1947-1951; President Vic. Jewish Advisory Board 1939-1940; Vice-president Kipling Society, London, and President Vic. branch; member English Public Schools Association, Vic. Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen; Vice-president Alfred Hospital 1935-1972; Patron St Kilda Welfare Organisation, Claire Esther Michaelis was born on 20 Jan 1893 and died on 8 October 1973. The photograph was taken on a St Kilda Historical Society tour of St Kilda cemetery, 26 November 1978.Polaroid colour photographBus trip 26/11/78 Michaelis Grave. The headstones read: (At left) In Loving Memory of Sir Archie Michaelis, Beloved Husband of Claire, Loving Father of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 19.12.1889 - Died 22.4.1975. May his dear soul rest in peace. (At right) In Loving Memory of Claire Esther, Beloved Wife of Sire Archie Michaelis, Loving Mother of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 20.1.1893 - Died 8.10.1973. May her dear soul rest in peace. sir archie michaelis, claire esther michaelis, st kilda, victorian parliament, st kilda cemetery -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, c. 1906
Possibly a photograph of a damaged vessel. The inscription at the back: Monomeith is a Victorian mansion, located on the strand in Williamstown. Built in 1887 for Sir James Styles, the mansion is the campus of Westbourne Grammar School since 1956.Small monochrome photograph with a black border depicting a sailing ship berthed in docks.Disabled French Barque: Towing up the Yarra from Monomeith Gardens Newportship, melbourne., sailing ship, 1900's, french, barque, williamstown -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Peter McArthur For Ringwood - Report / Election brochure 1970's, Not known
Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pictures include Peter Falconer M.H.R. Casey, Gracia Baylor, Sir Billy Snedden and Dick Hamer. A Liberal Party brochure.Report by Peter McArthur encouraging support for him in an upcoming election. Pamphlet bifold with black and blue printing. Pictures and text on all 4 pages. +Additional Keywords: Falconer, Peter / Baylor, Gracia / Snedden, Billy / Hamer, Dick -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Helenslea, Shelford CEGGS
One page of undated and unattributed handwritten notes regarding the grant of Helenslea land to Sir George Stephen and providing assessment numbers and information on the number of rooms and occupants of Helenslea for the period 1860 to 1889.hood judge, stephen george sir, helenslea, land subdivision, caulfield north, hood crescent