The Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria, now known as Vicdeaf, (the Victorian Deaf Society), was founded in 1884 as the Victorian Society for Promoting the Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of the Adult Deaf and Dumb. The provisional committee being Mr W Bates, Mr J M Bruce, Mr J D Gowan, Mr Edwin Newbiggin, Mr C M Officer, M. L, A., and the Rev. W. Moss. The Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission's objects were: 1. To provide the means for religious worship and instruction for the adult deaf and dumb of Victoria 2. To visit the deaf and dumb in their homes, especially when sick or in distress 3. To assist the deaf and dumb of good character in obtaining suitable employment 4. To provide technical and other education for the adult and dumb 5. To give pecuniary assistance to adult deaf and dumb who are in needThe Annual Reports of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society are historically significant providing insight into the history of the evolving Deaf Community in Victoria. They are a annual 'snapshot' of the year with references not only to the progress of the Society but also to the significant people and events within the Deaf Community.Cream Cover, Size 21.5Hx13.5W, 96 pagesarthur stanley, w. h. felstead, e. r. peacock, r. j. oehr, h. l. walters, m. l. miller, john higgins, h. w. h. adeney, george brown, a. macaulay caldwell, w. a. dickins, f. e. frewin, r. h. luff, h. sumner martin, g. g. mercy, m. l. miller, j. e. muir, hugh munro, f. tudor, ernest j. d. abraham, mrs e. j. d. abraham, mrs j. boortz, r. dow, e. empson, a. graham, mrs samuel luke, mrs j. e. muir, mrs h. sumner martin, m. potter, mrs a. williamson, mrs a. wilson. w. j. craig, john cronin, john m. paul, alex williamson, adam c. muir, s. moss, m. g. b mortimer, blackburn, f. j. rose, rev f. v. pratt, deaf workers club, ramblers club, j. johnston, m. maloney, lacrosse, cricket,

Raheen is a 120 year old Victorian house owned by Richard and Jeanne Pratt. Mrs Jeanne Pratt commissioned the book and this copy was presented to Sue Barnett on a visit by members of the Boroondara Historical Societies. The visit was organised by local member Mr Josh Frydenburg. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years. 92p. ill. bibliog., Raheen was a grand two-storey red brick house in the Italianate Style, with a prominent tower and an arcaded loggia on two levels. This book explores its history, restoration and further development over many years.Endpaper: Surrey Hills Historical Society / Jeanne Pratt / 27/7/2013(mr) ian allen oam, (mr) william lawrence bailieu, ehud barak, (dr) james broadbent, (mr) robert bruce, (mr) george h w bush, (mrs) barbara pierce bush, (mr) arthur calwell, (ms) jane dennithorne, (mr) eamon de valera, (sir) james augustine gobbo, (mr) lloyd hill, (mr) william morris hughes, (lord) (mr) immanuel jakobovits, (mr) philip johnson, (cardinal) (mr) walter kaspar, moshe katsav, (mr) james robert knox, (mr) terence lane, (mr) edward latham, (mr) michael lehany, (dr) (mr) miles lewis, (mr) sam lipski am, (sir) (mr) thomas francis little, (mr) peter lovell, (mr) egidio lunardon, (mr) (cardinal) jean-marie lustiger, (mr) daniel patrick mannix, (sir) (mr) robert gordon menzies, (mr) henry miller, (mr) glen murcutt ao, (mr) benjamin netanyahu, (mr) ngo dinh diem, (mr) phillip nikolitsis, i (eoh) m(eng) pei, (mr) shimon peres, (mr) joseph reed, (mr) yves st laurent, (mr) william salway, (mr) james henry scullin, jessie serle, (mr) justin david simonds, (mrs) heliose waislitz, (miss) heliose pratt, (mr) john wren, (sir) (mr) henry john wrixon, (mr) richard pratt, (mrs) jeanne pratt, raheen, historical buildings, kew, victoria, italianate style, house names

The 62nd annual report produced by Kadimah42 pagesmr s. burstin, mr c. borenstein, mr s. goldstein, mr b. wajsman, mrs h. rosenbaum, mr j. orbach, mr j. sher

The 63rd annual report produced by Kadimah34 pagesmr s. goldstein, mr s. burstin, mr c. borenstein, mr j. orbach, mr b. wajsman, mrs h. rosenbaum, mr p. ringelblum, mr j. sher

The 63rd annual report produced by Kadimah36 pagesmr s. goldstein, mr s. burstin, mr j. orbach, mr j. m. lewin, mr p. krystal, mrs h. rosenbaum, mr p. ringelblum, mr j. sher

The 65th annual report produced by Kadimah38 pagesmr s. goldstein, mr s. burstin, mr j. orbach, mr j. m. lewin, mr p. krystal, mrs h. rosenbaum, mr p. ringelblum, mr j. sher, mr m ajzenbud, mr w. jablonski

The 66th annual report produced by Kadimah42 pagesmr s. goldstein, mr s. burstin, mr j. orbach, mr j. m. lewin, mr p. krystal, mrs h. rosenbaum, mr p. ringelblum, mr j. sher, mr m ajzenbud, mr w. jablonski

The 67th annual report produced by Kadimah40 pagesmr. b. wiener, mr. s. goldstein, mr. j. orbach, mr. i. m. lewin, mr. p. ringelblum, mr. p. krystal, mrs. h. rosenbaum, mr. j. sher, mr. m. ajzenbud, mr. w. jablonski, mr. h. brown

The reunion was held during Easter 1936, from 10th to 13th April. Its highlight was a visit by the Moorabbin City Band, which performed at various events including a Grand Concert on Easter Saturday. A photograph of the band is on page 4 of the programme.Four-page, fawn document with brown printing headed Old Lintonians' Association 23rd Annual Reunion. Three copies.Text, front cover: " EASTER 1936 / 10th to the 13th April / Old Lintonians' Association / 23rd Annual Re-union / at LINTON. "old lintonians association, n. g. wishart, j. l. c. white, h. p. bennett, mrs g. e. hall, events, reunions

Foolscap sheet of paper with typed names of people and where they will be seated for a centenary dinner. Guests who attended include Sir and Lady Delacombe, the Premier of Victoria at that time Sir Henry Bolte and his wife.shire of grenville centenary, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, henry bolte, mrs. h. e. bolte

Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields Ltd., in account with Fred. Douglas Jones. Pink paper dated June 6 to Aug 7, 1924. Statement contains details of costs for sale of properties by auction on 27/6/24.the miss g. alice jones collection - statement, bendigo amalgamated goldfields ltd, mrs mcgibbony, t e thomson, t c watts & son, h e jones, mrs cramer, geo pethard, h e bruns, bank of australasia bendigo, fred douglas jones, mr bishop, collman & tacchi, mines department, koch's, great northern, city of bendigo, mr enticknap, garden gully mill, nicholsons, mrs bernau, miss hesse

Mrs. H. Ledent.Green velvet ribbon hat on mesh base with pink velvet drops.hat, cocktail hats

This trophy was won by Mrs H. Powell (Selina Jane) for the highest number of points in Classes I and J (Cooking) at the Orbost Agricultural Show, August 1927. Selena Powell came from Eden to Orbost at the age of 18. She met and married Henry James Powell in Orbost.This ornate silver plated jug has aesthetic significance as well as being representative of trophies awarded at an early Orbost Show.A tapered electro-plated silver jug / coffee pot with a hinged lid. It has an ornate handle. Engraved in a shield on the front is : "Presidents Trophy Won by Mrs H. Powell Class I. & J. Orbost Agricultural Show., August 1927." On the other side is a smaller shield with entwined initials - possibly S J P.On the back: Thomas Otley & Sons R131 Sheffieldtrophy electro-plated otley-thomas orbost-show powell

Image taken of the Geelong Lawn Tennis Association - A4 Grade Premiers for Season 1973.1 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding: P. McKee, A. Smythe (Capt.), R. Davies Seated: Miss P. Dickins, Mrs M. Jinks, Mrs H. Davies, Mrs D. Hartkopfleopold tennis club, geelong lawn tennis association, p mckee, a smythe, r davies, p dickens, m jinks, helen davies, d hartkopf

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFPlaque presented to Wilhelm H. Bakker and Mrs Anne Bakker by RAAF Association, Victorian Division.AFA - Presented to Wilhelm H. Bakker, Past President - RAAF Association, Victorian Division and Mrs. Anne Bakker on the occasion of their visit to Florida, USAF Association (Florida State) August 1985.a23.05

Rev. Howard H. Kettle, L.Th. Ordained into the Methodist Church in 1931. Served at St. Mary's Inland Mission Camooweal, Kerang, Ararat, Horsham, Burwood, Brighton. N.M.A.F.C. 1940 - 1946. Hospital Chaplain 1946 - 1949. Chairman of District 1950 - 1954 and 1958 - 1962. Retired 1968. B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. Howard H. Kettle and Mrs Eileen Kettlerev. howard kettle, methodist, minister, methodist inland mission, hospital chaplain, mrs eileen kettle

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Three red second prize award certificates, and one cream coloured first prize award certificate.All inscribed with: "Awarded to: Mrs. H. Ellwood". hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, ellwood, show, industrial show, award, prize, flower show, flowers, wodonga, social history

Belonged to Mrs. H. N. LordA large padded tea cosy to enclose a teapot. It is made of pale green satin with a white diamond pattern, and pink roses. It has two silver metal handles with a metal clip and a green satin lining.A crown with olive leaves is on clip.tea-cosies, household textiles, domestic equipment

Belonged to Mrs. H. N. Lord.One pair elbow-lengthed, pale grey, diamond-patterned, nylon evening gloves with gathered side seams.clothing accessories., evening gloves, gloves

Gift to Mrs. H. N. LordSmall Japanese cloisonne handbag mirror with blue background and small coloured flowers and gold frame. On gold metal stand.hand mirrors

Worn by Mrs. H. N. LordPair of full length - fine nylon gloves with black pearl buttons.gloves,, evening gloves

Used by Mrs. H. N. LordClear plastic Spanish style fan, edged with pink plastic and pink ribbon trim.fans, folding fans

Used by Mrs. H. N. LordWooden Spanish style fan with flower painted detailing on ends and pink tassel.fans, folding fans

From Mrs. H. N. LordPink chiffon pot pourri sachet with pink ribbon and artificial flowers.pot pourri

Used by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. LordSet of three silver teaspoons, with decorative handles finished with a purple Scottish thistle.teaspoons, spoons, tea accessories

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in 1970.Small Chinese Cloisonne egg in multicoloured floral design on black wooded stand.eggs, decorated eggs

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Naples.Gold Italian porcelain basket of flowers in blue, pink, purple and cream with gold handle.china, ornaments