Pomonal Apples at English Market being opened and displayed.Boxes of apples being opened and displayed at English market by four men. Note box at bottom left from Pomonal.Apples A. Cox and Sons Everley Pomonal Victoria Australiastawell

This is a photo of a display at the 1996 Wildflower Show. It was a replica of the Wildflower and Nature Show in 1937. Records # 455 & 457 show close-ups of the display. ** there are 3 originals of the photo (& no copies).This is a photo of a display of flowers, plants, photos and leaflets, laid out on a stage. Two landscape paintings and a framed wildflower painting can be seen on the wall behind the stage. Brown cloth covered by wooden trellis can be seen covering the front of a part of the display that extends beyond the stage. A sign in the centre reads "1937 Wildflower and Nature Show"."Wildflower Stage Replica of the 1937 Show" written in black ink on back of Copy 1.

Cherry McFee was secretary of the Historical Society and is standing in front of the Chicory Display in the MuseumPhoto of Cherry McFee holding a Wooden Chicory Scoop in front of the Chicory Display in the museum approx year 2015chicory scoop, chicory display

A newspaper article reflecting on the success of a display to promote Marysville and Lake Mountain. This display was the first of four displays over two weeks which was organised by Mrs. Connie Pannan from Nanda Binya Lodge in Marysville; Counselor Malcolm Reed from the Shire of Healesville and Marylyn Guest House in Marysville; Mrs. Val Cockerell from Blackwood Holiday Flats in Marysville; and Mr. Michael Cheshire from the Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority. The display saw the release of a new full colour tourist brochure on Marysville produced with the co-operation of the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association and Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority. It was deemed to be a most successful promotional event for Marysville and Lake Moutain.A newspaper article reflecting on the success of a display to promote Marysville and Lake Mountain. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. marysville, victoria, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, newspaper article

here children from Bulla Primary School were photographed looking at the floral display in the conservatory at Fitzroy Gardens when they were taken on an excursion to the gardens.A non-digital coloured photograph of three children looking at a floral display set out in a conservatory.fitzroy gardens, school excursions, bulla primary schooil, floral displays

A display at the 1983 wildflower show.A photo showing a display of various wildflowers and plants. The various items have white labels with green writing on them. A number of the flowers are orchids.events, wildflower show

Display was constructed by the Rutherglen Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Each poppy represents one soldier. Those who returned and are buried at the local cemetery are shown at the top. The remainder represent those from the district who died overseas during the War.Wire mesh panel with an arrangement of knitted and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district.At top of display: "ANZACs at Rest in Carlyle Cemetery" Below the third row of poppies: "They didn't Come Home"world war !, world war i, anzac, memorials, poppies

A photograph of Jessie Vasey reproduced on display board. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Photograph of Mrs Vasey reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg

Part of a display at the 1992 Wildflower Show. The historical description relates to Jack Watson, the convenor of the first Wildflower Show in 1933. For further information about Jack Watson see "Bridging the Gap", pp 88 & 91.The photo shows a framed historical description about Mr Jack Watson, including an oval photo and a blue "Wildflower Show" admission ticket. On the left of the photo, beside the frame, is a display of wildflowers in a vase and a dried display beneath it in a basket/bowl.events, wildflower show

'Try a Mystery today' display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.Photograph of 'Try a Mystery Today' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station

The modern kew Festival wa initiated in 1974. Initially held every two years, it soon became an annual festival. The Society was a founding participant in the festival, mounting regular displays and participating in marches. In 2001 they mounted a large display in the Phyllis Hore Room of the Kew Library.Photograph of historical items displayed by Kew Historical Society in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library during the 2001 Kew Festival.kew historical society - exhibitions, kew festival

The video shows Laurie LIght, a sleeper cutter for 42 years, using a swing saw. There is also a video of a lyre bird display. Laurie Light was born on May 12, 1938 to parents, Arthur Vernon Light and Nellie Hall. He started work with his father, a sleeper cutter for the Victorian Railways, at the age of 16. (More info. from newsletter LAURIE LIGHT, SLEEPER CUTTER - Heather Terrell)This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. It is also associated with the timber industry of East Gippsland.A D.V.D. of pictures and a video on Laurie Light, a sleeper cutter from 1950-1992. The disc is in a clear plastic case with a black insert. It is a copy of the original. this copy was probably made in 2016.On disc in red marker : "LAURIE LIGHT SLEEPER CUTTING with swing saw and lyre bird display"sleeper-cutting light-laurie timber-industry-orbost

CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY IN CLUNES MUSEUM IN 19COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES URBAN FIRE BRIGADE 125TH. ANNIVERSARY OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE OF CLUNES & DISTRICT. MR TONY BATLEY INSPECTING DISPLAY ?local history, photography, photographs, exhibitions, activities and current events in clunes museum.

Displays postcards of the time. Could be hand drawn but unsigned.Significant in that these advertise the Peterborough Hotel. Also that they are an example of humorous correspondence of the time. Two postcard sized drawings affixed to black card. Depicting activities in Peterborough and each displaying a sign for Peterborough Hotel. Postmarked 1935Stamp and postmark visible on each postcard.james irvine ii, peterborough hotel, peterborough historic postcards, historic postcard

During May through to July 1920 Prince Edward, later to become King Edward VIII of England toured Australia to thank the country for its support during World War One and to strengthen ties between Australia and the United Kingdom. He arrived in Victoria on the 26 May 1920 and on the 29 May attended a special agricultural show at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds at Flemington. Bacchus Marsh district was invited to contribute to a display of agricultural produce and products which was displayed in the Government Pavilion at the Showgrounds. The display according to a newspaper report in the Bacchus Marsh Express on 5 June 1920 included 33 trays of fresh fruit, preserved fruit, pickles, sauces, bacon and other small goods, vegetables, hay grasses, grain, turned wood, wines and other drinks', &c., aided by pot plants, flags, draping of maroon and gold (official Exhibit colors) made up a color scheme and general effect worthy of the occasion. The Prince inspected the exhibit and expressed his admiration of it, his only regret was that he could not give more time to its examination. There was also 'an improvised "pheasant" nestling in one corner, and what "amazing" eyes it had!'. The organiser of the display was F. C. Minns, and the decorator was T. Stewart. This photograph is notable for its size and high quality framing. This signifies the importance the local community placed upon being chosen to participate in a major royal event and the desire to record this in a grand and elaborate way for posterity. Very large framed photograph of the agricultural produce and products from the Bacchus Marsh district displayed as part of a special exhibition for Prince Edward, the heir to the British throne when he visited Melbourne in May 1920. The display comprised a wide variety of produce such as fresh and preserved fruit, meats, vegetables, hay, grasses, grain, turned wood, wines and other drinks. The image is divided in the middle into two different angles of the display.A caption in gold lettering at the foot of the image reads 'The Prince's Show May 1920 Bacchus Marsh District Exhibit Royal Agricultural Society Showgrounds'royal visits, shows and exhibitions

Photo taken of a BDHS display at the CHHA fair at the Ballarat Drill Hall, October 1995The photo is a historical record of the eventColour photo of a display stand of the war years, taken at the 1995 Central Highlands Historical Association fair, with Virginia Dyson on duty.CHHA 1995 History Fairfair, chha, display, bdhs

Science Fiction display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.Photograph of 'Science Fiction Fact or Fantasy' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station

Fire schools were an important pre-summer program for all Forests Commission staff and crews They were designed as refresher courses for existing staff and training of new staff on how to use pumps and hoses FCV Forest Divisions were made up of separate forest inter-district and competitions were held. The award was displayed prominently in either the winning district or kept in the divisional office Charles Watson was appointed as the Divisional Forester at Wangaratta in 1949, before retiring in 1960.Silver cup on stand in wooden display case with glass frontNames of winners 1954 - F Halloran & B Curren - Upper Ovens 1955 - L J Mitchell & J D Hallen - Ovens ? 1957 - K R O'Kane & R E Warren - Upper Murray 1958 - A P Davis & D G Craig - Delatite 1959 - K N Gibson & R W Handmer - Mansfield 1960 - L Reid & I F McLaughlin - Benalla 1962 - P Breen & G Treloar - Bright forests commission victoria (fcv)

Postcard - cable tram set No. 1, displayed in the glass case at Russell St at the then Science Museum of Victoria, c1980. Postcard by Leedon Printing, possibly for the Science Museum. Rear is a divided back with a caption, location of Leedon Printing, location for stamp and address and an image of the Science Museum and its address.trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, mto co, displays, tram 1

Used to collect coins from those listening to street musicians, particularly the barrel organ grinder. It was customary to rattle the coins in an attempt to attract further donations.This is a copper, oval-shaped dish with low (about 2cm) sides, part covered in brass, with brass handle and about 15cm in length. Cover displays barrel organ in relief.street musicians; copper

In 1964 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with wheeled Armoured Vehicles. Driver training was undertaken by the Regiment during weekend training so as to have trained crewmen ready for tactical training at Annual exercise.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of three Armoured vehicles open for inspection in town square. Vehicles are Ferret Scout Car, Saladin Armoured Car and Saracen Armoured Command Vehicle." Recruiting display, Dean Street Albury "

The children at Bulla Primary School had a craft project included in their curriculum and the photo was taken the end of the projects when the objects were displayed for the children and the local community to enjoy.A coloured photograph of two teachers along with their classes looking at hand made items displayed in a cabinet in a school room. bulla primary school, craft projects

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. Display sourced from the Society's and private collections, curated by Les Littlechild, illustrating historical aspects of children's health in Kew.kew historical society - exhibitions, children's health - kew (vic), kew library