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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Henderson Family Album Photograph c1880-1890 -- Studio Portrait
From the Chapman family photograph albumPhotograph on card backing Infant boy sitting in tartan dress with lace apron and white tied up booties. Bob -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Electricity Supply - S.E.C. Received No Application As Yet, 10.01.1961
Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents the procedures followed by the Management Committee to develop services in Falls Creek.A letter to Bob Hymans from the Management Committee dated the 9th February 1961. It is informing him that the SEC has not received an application from Mr Hymans for connection of electricity supply to his lodge or other installations at Falls Creek. It states that supply cannot be guaranteed for the winter if applications were not received before 13th March, 1961. The SEC had been assured that there would be adequate consumption of electricity to warrant extension of the service.falls creek tourist area management committee, sec supply to falls creek 1961. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1942
Identified - back row - Ernest W Bonnels (teacher), Bob Cornwall, Frank Rossin.Black and white photograph showing group of eight students at Nungurner State School approx 1942 with teacher (Ernest W Bounds). Nungurner Victoria. Students: Bob Cornwall, Frank Rossen, Lois and Audrey Vandersloop, Marie Rossen, Marion Hicks, Rosie Cornwall, Harold Poole holding the plaque schools -
Unions Ballarat
Goodbye Jerusalem : night thoughts of a Labor outsider, Ellis, Bob, 1997
Memoir by Bob Ellis (former ALP member of parliament) about politics from a Labor viewpoint. Autobiography and political analysis. The first edition of the book was pulped after a successful defamation action by MPs Tony Abbott and Peter Costello.Relevant to Australian politics. Autobiographical relevance - Bob Ellis.Paper; book. Front cover: sepia photo including Margaret & Gough Whitlam, Paul Keating, Ben Chifley, John Curtin, John Button, Bob Hawke, et al; red and white lettering.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, abbott, tony, costello, peter, liberal party australia, australian labor party, alp, ellis, bob, politics, government, parliament, memoir, autobiography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Retired Officers of the Royal Australian Survey Corp on Corps Day, School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla, 1991
This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. BRIG Don Macdonald AM served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st of January 1936 to 22nd of March 1967. He was the Director of the Survey Corps from January 1960 to March 1967. COL Macdonald was promoted to Brigadier before assuming the honorary position of Colonel Commandant of RA Svy from August 1967 to January 1973. LTCOL Bob Skitch served in the Australian Regular Army from 14th of February 1955 to 27th of February 1981. He was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1976 to 1980. LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID served in the Australian Regular Army from 1st January 1938 to 14th November 1945. He was the NSW Surveyor General from 1965 to 1978.This is a photograph of three retired officers from the Royal Australian Survey Corps taken on Corps Day, at the School of Military Survey, Latchford Barracks, Bonegilla in July 1991. The black and white photograph was printed on photographic paper and is part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photograph was scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1991, retired RA Svy officers – L to R: LT Leo Noel Fletcher MID, LTCOL Bob Skitch, BRIG Don Macdonald AM.Annotated on front of photo ‘RASvy Corps Day1991. Three of the Corps past members meet for the first time in many years. Lt Noel Fletcher (ex NSW Surveyor General), Lt Col Bob Skitch and Brig Don MacDonald.’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, school of military survey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bob Pratt Snr., and Jnr
Sepia photograph of Bob Pratt Snr (on right) with son, Bob Jnr., on the occasion of Bob Jnr's recruitment to South Melbourne under 18pratt, bob snr, bob jnr, mitcham football club, south melbourne football club, football clubs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Cricket Club, 1939
Arthur Henry Miers, pictured in the photograph played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Modern print copy of an original photograph of Kew Cricket Club team members in Sydney in 1939. The donor assumes that the photograph was taken by Bob Galley.DONOR NOTE: KEW CRICKET -- SYDNEY / BACK ROW - ??TILLEY; ???; FRANK LITTLEFIELD; JACK FOX / MIDDLE ROW - ARTHUR MIERS; JACK LAURIE; ???; ??? / FRONT ROW - ???; DAD RICHARDS; ???; BERES GALLEY; ???; JACK SIMONTON, BILL YOUNG / (I AM ASSUMING BOB GALLEY TOOK THE PHOTO.sports -- kew (vic.), kew cricket club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Apron, 1982
Apron sold prior to 1983 Federal Elections won by Labour Party. Bob Hawke became Prime Minister after taking over leadership of the Opposition from Bill Hayden just prior to the elections called by Malcolm Fraser. Worn by donorRed cotton BBQ apron, black binding around edges and waist ties. 'Bill's Boys' printed in black. Cartoon images of Neville Wran, Bill Hayden, Bob Hawke, Gough Whitlam and Al Grassby.domestic items, cooking, costume, male working -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Voters' Roll For Commercial Licensees' Representative, 01.09.1970
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A voters' roll listing all those eligible to vote for the Commercial Licensees Representative to the Falls Creek Area Management Committee. 35 Voters are listed on the roll. The information includes the Site number occupied, names and contact details, and in some cases the name of the person to cast the vote if there was more than one holder of the lease or licence. Bob Hymans is listed as the licensee for SIte 4 - Four Seasons Lodge and Site 4A - Southern Cross Flats. falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BIBLE, New Testament, Pre WW1
“To my dear Bro Bob” is to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA who carried the Bible. (from his sister Jess) Refer Cat No 1893.2P for his service history.Pocket Bible New Testament Black Leather Cover. On the inside back cover is a small inset photo of his sister Jess“To my dear Bro Bob wishing him good luck and safe return Sister Jess” “Mrs J Hendry 78 Ophir St Golden Square”books religion, testament -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, B. Prentice, 21/11/1970 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of Ballarat SEC No. 14 decorated for the 1970 Myers Christmas Tram. Photographed at the corner of Macarthur St and Drummond St. North by Bob Prentice, Saturday 21 November 1970. Tram painted white except for the "tiger stripes", decorated with standard Christmas decorations, a large advertisement board on side "Its Christmas at Myers" and roof advertisement "See Santa's Castle Win Fabulous prizes". Destination box has been covered with the words "To Myers". Photographed with blue stone shop on the south west corner and the cemetery gates in the background.On rear in black ink "Ballarat / Saturday 21st November 1970 / Bob Prentice Photo"trams, tramways, myers, decorated trams, depot, christmas trams, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, B. Prentice, 12/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of Bendigo Birney SEC No. ? decorated for the 1970 Myer's Christmas Tram. Photographed on the depot entry track by Bob Prentice, Sat. 12 December 1970. Tram decorated with standard Christmas decorations, two large boards on the sides "see Myer Toyland Second Floor" and "hey kids Meet Santa at Myer Bendigo" and on the front of the tram, the front panel has been painted with the words "Santa Special". The roof advertising panel has additional decorations. Photographed with the depot building in the background. See Reg Item 1895 for 1969 version.On rear in black ink " Bendigo / Saturday 12 December / 1970 / Bob Prentice Photo "trams, tramways, myers, decorated trams, santa tram, christmas trams -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bob Donovan, "A Rearing Stallion - Port Melbourne Colts - The History of the Port Melbourne Colts Football Club", 2015
Written from 2012-15 by "Leader" sports reporter Bob Donovan of Port Melbourne and launched 2015 at Port Melbourne Football Club."A Rearing Stallion - Port Melbourne Colts - The History of the Port Melbourne Colts Football Club" - by Bob DONOVAN. A lavishly produced 164 page paperback book with history and statistics, from 1946 to 2015, covering 57 years of competition. Red and blue cover with white stallion. Illustrated and full colour.Nonesport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, bob donovan, john may, jim penaluna, j l murphy reserve, lagoon reserve, port melbourne colts football club, phil rowlands -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Circular To All Licensees - Intention To Build During Any Particular Summer, 02.04.1963
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular from the Management Committee indicating changes made to the timeline for submission of plans for new building at Falls Creek. As all sites in the Tourist Area had virtually been allocated, it had been decided to bring forward the latest date for the submission of final working drawings end specifications to 30th June, 1983, for those wishing to build or alterations and additions during the summer of 1963-61. Someone had written a note on the circular drawing it to Bob Hymans' attention.falls creek tourist area management committee, hymans' hotel plans, falls creek development -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Voters' Roll For Commercial Licensees' Representative, 10.09.1968
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A voters' roll listing all those eligible to vote for the Commercial Licensees Representative to the Falls Creek Area Management Committee. The information includes the Site number occupied, names and contact details, and in some cases the name of the person to cast the vote if there was more than one holder of the lease or licence. Bob Hymans is listed as the licensee for SIte 4 - Four Seasons Lodge and Site 4A - Grand Coeur Flats. Orest Frueauf was listed at Site 71 - Motel Unitsfalls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Hand-Written Note In Pencil - Annexe Register As Boarding House
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A note, probably a draft of a letter, discussing plans by Bob Hymans to convert his annexe to be officially registered as a boarding house. The issue has been discussed with the Health Inspector at Bright. Necessary modifications before the start of the next season. He was seeking permission to have up to 5 lodgers stay during the current year, with further changes to be made for further expansion to satisfy Health Department requirements. Mr. Hymans was asking the Management Committee for support by putting this recommendation to the State Electricity Commission.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter to Allan Llewellyn, Eaglehawk, from the Mitchell Library, Sydney - reply concerning Henry Lawson 'Bob Brothers' and 'Send Round the Hat', 1957
At the lookout in Rosalind Park Bendigo. The sundial and garden court are erected as a memorial and tribute to Bob Brothers, a native of this City of Bendigo. His charity, kindness and comradeship, particularly at Bourke on the Darling River NSW, inspired Henry Lawson to characterise him in the story `Send around the Hat`. `And I wish that I could immortalise him`. Henry LawsonLetter to Allan Llewellyn, Eaglehawk, from the Mitchell Library, Sydney - reply concerning Henry Lawson 'Bob Brothers Memorial in Rosalind Park Bendigo' and 'Send Round the Hat'. Photocopy of Alan's research.history, bendigo, eaglehawk, henry lawson, bob brothers, send round the hat, bendigo rosalind park, allan llewellyn collection -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Driver's side interior of Studebaker. Keys are in the ignition and telecommunications equipment is visible. Circa 1965Bob Falconerpolice vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - DISCOVER VICTORIA, 1979
Discover Victoria, soft cover 104 pages with maps, black and white & colour illustrations, published by Decalon Pty Ltd Melbourne. This book, with the compliments of The Department of State Development, Decentralization and Tourism is designed to introduce you to the many tourist attractions in the twelve regions of Victoria, the garden state.Bob Moorsvictoria, history, people and places in victoria. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE VICTORIAN VOLUTEER FORCE ON THE CENTRAL VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS 1858-1883
The Victorian Volunteer Force on the central Victorian Goldfields 1858-1883, MA Thesis. Publisher: Latrobe University, Bendigo. Produced post 2003. Imperial and Colonial defence, Volunteers of Victoria's defences, British army's role, social structure, changing of the guard on the goldfields. Photographs, illustrations & graphs. 144 pages.Bob Marmiongold, goldfields, volunteer force, victoria, history victoria goldfields, victorian volunteer force, victorian defence forces, bendigo and district history -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton Brass Band - Mr. Trengrove and Bob Hansen, circa 1903
Black and white image of two gentlemen wearing the uniform of the Linton Brass Band. The gentleman seated on the left of the image is Mr. Trengrove who was the Drum Major of the band. His uniform is more elaborate than that of Mr. Hansen. He is wearing a light coloured helmet with a horse hair plume, sash and epaulettes. The uniform Bob Hansen is wearing is plain. Both uniforms have extensive frogging. There were various dates of the founding of the brass band. This image is possibly 1903.Text, reverse: POST CARD / FOR CORRESPONDENCE. FOR ADDRESS ONLY / DRUM MAJOR MR. TRENGROVE / & BOB HANSEN.brass bands, musicians, music, mr. trengrove, bob hansen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Cattlemen swing Vic by-election, 1985
A State government by-election heldA State government by-election held after tied votes for Rosemary Varty and Bob Ives enabled a small number of mountain cattlemen to turn the Nunawading by-election into a unique chance to hold political power and the future of their mountain grazing leases firmly in their grasp.A State government by-election heldelections, nunawading, ives, bob, varty, rosemary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Football Team, Ballarat School of Mines Football Team, 1947, 1947
This team included Bob Davis who became a great with Geelong in the Victorian Football League. In 1949 Bob Davis was captain of the School team.Black and white image of the Ballarat School of Mines Football Team. Ballarat School of Mines Football Team, 1947. Federation University Historical Collection Back row (left) A. Temby, B. Tantau. N. Rees, J. Rogers, J. Willis, Hans Fumberger, Dave Jelbart Centre row (left) L. Veale, J.McCoy, M. Heatherington, Mr Hillman, R. Rosser, Bob Davis, R. Kibby Front row (left) B. Murrel, C. Edmonds, J. Blainey, W. Brown. R. Cairns J. Morrish, K. Whiterballarat school of mines football team, b. tantau. n. rees, j. rogers, j. willis, hans fumberger, dave jelbart, j.mccoy, m. heatherington, mr hillman, r. rosser, bob davis, r. kibby, c. edmonds, j. blainey, w. brown. r. cairns j. morrish, k. whiter, a. temby, l. veale, b. murrel, football, afl, vfl, australian rules football -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, River Run Female Winner trophy
A race along the banks of the Yarra River (?) this trophy was awarded to the female winners from 1978-1987. A golden running figure sits atop a pedestal that rests on a bell located above two pedestals behind a golden laurel wreath. Two eagles, with wings outstretched as if just landing, are either side of the wreath and the inscription 'Rotary Club of Glenferrie - River Run - Female winner - Donated by Bob Bruner' is written on the plinth below them. On the base plinth are inscribed the names of the previous winners: 1978 Lynne Williams 1979 Lynne Williams 1980 Lynne Williams 1981 Dorothy Browne 1982 Dorothy Browne 1983 Michelle Baumgarten 1984 Laura Dess 1985 Mary Edwards 1986 Julie McKie 1987 Julie McKieGold running figure atop two levels of columns with a wreath and two eagles at the base, whereupon names are inscribedRotary Club of Glenferrie River Run Female Winner Donated by Bob Brunerassociation for the blind, awards -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Photo
Photo of Bob Clowphoto, army -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, Bob Powell's League & Association, Fags for Fighters Football Club 1940, 1940
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Back Row from left -Tom LAHIFF (Port), George BARNETT (Port), Jack WILLIAMS (South) , Ron REYNOLDS (Port), CHIEF LITTLE WOLF (American wrestler), Norm FLETCHER (Port), ?, ?, Roy KENT (Port official). Centre row from left - Ian JOHNSON ( Australian Cricket Captain), Austin ROBERTSON(South/Port), Laurie NASH ( South/Camberwell), Syd COVENTRY ( Collingwood), Bob POWELL (South official), Herbie MATTHEWS ( South/Oakleigh), Charlie RICHES (Port). Front row from left - unknown except for 2nd from left Hugh McLAUGHLIN (South).Black and white photocopy of Bob Powell's League & Association Fags for Fighters Football Club team 1940. Includes players from Port & South Melbourne, South/Camberwell, South Oakleigh & Collingwood. Bob Powell was a well know proprietor of the Railway Club Hotel in Ferrars Street, South Melbourne. Fags for Fighters was a fund raising organisation to provide funds for troops overseas.sport - australian rules football, fags for fighters football club, bob powell's league & association, george barnett, jack williams, ron reynolds, chief little wolf, norm fletcher, roy kent, ian johnson, austin robertson, laurie nash, syd coventry, bob powell, herbie matthews, charlie riches, hugh mclaughlin, tommy lahiff -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Kew Cricket Club trip to Sydney, 1930s
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Group portrait of a cricket club team in Sydney, standing in front of or sitting on the steps of a monument. The individuals in the photograph are posed in three rows. It is posited by the donor that the probable photographer is Bob Galley.Back Row - ? Tilley : ? : Frank Littlefield : Jack Fox Middle Row - Arthur Miers : Jack Lauries : ? : ? Front row - ? : 'Dad' Richards : ? : Beres Galley : ? : Jack Simonton : Bill Young I assume Bob Galley may have taken the photo - A trip to Sydney comes to mind - 1930s?kew cricket club, arthurv miers, frank littlefield, jack laurie, 'dad' richards, jack simonton, bob galley, beres galley -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harrington, The Storey Dance Orchestra, (estimated); 1937/38
The Storey Dance Orchestra was formed in the 1920s by Arthur Storey, playing voilin & banjo, sister Rita-saxaphone,Jean and brothers Bob and Ben. Later, their mother, also Jean, an accomplished pianist and supporter of the orchestra, filled the pianist role after Jean left home to further her career. The car in the photograph was paid for with orchestra earnings. Their music involvement enabled a large family to sustain the farm during the 1920s and 1930s. World-War-Two intervened, this saw the Storey Orchestra disperse, Bob joined Jean in Melbourne, where they continued their musical careers. Ben joined the war effort, leaving Arthur on the farm. Con Taylor played on with a local Dance Band.The photograph tells of the important part that music played in the social structure of families and the wider community, and provided another means of income in the depression years of the 1930s.B&W print of the Storey-Dance-Orchestra, 1937/38, Ben Storey-banjo, Jean Storey-piano, Bob Storey-saxaphone-clarinet, Con Taylor-saxaphone, Keith Baker-trumpet, Jack Proctor-drums. The car,a Ford Rego.No Vic 21695 Noneclothing, musical instruments, storey, men women, dance orchestra, 1937 38, motor vehicles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: BOB BALLANTYNE
Two coloured photos of Bob Ballantyne playing a black recorder. Bob Ballantyne written on the back of the photos.photo, individual, bob ballantyne, peter ellis collection, bob ballantyne -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Big reunion planned, 2005
Article on Nunawading High School reunion to celebrate the 50 years since the school was opened in 1955, to be held on 27 November 2005.Article on Nunawading High School reunion to celebrate the 50 years since the school was opened in 1955, to be held on 27 November 2005. Lists some well-known alumni. Photo of Jeff Penberthy, Noel Spurr, Keith Davidson, Ian Armstrong, Bob Scott, Col Barling, Jan Hindmarsh and Rod TurnerArticle on Nunawading High School reunion to celebrate the 50 years since the school was opened in 1955, to be held on 27 November 2005. penberthy, jeff, nunawading high school, spurr, noel, davidson, keith, armstrong, ian, scott, bob, barling, col, hindmarsh, jan, turner, rod