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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
A copy of an Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students, the year is unknown but it is presumably the address given by the President of Legacy. It seems to be one of the earlier ceremonies. It was stored with documents about the building of the Shrine and another speech from the 1939 service. The presenter had probably served in World War 1 so was very close to the events he was talking about. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by representatives from schools throughout the state and the Governor of Victoria. The text says: 'We have gathered here too commemorate the historic landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula of the Australian and New Zealand troops on the 25th of April 1915 - the day that has come to be universally known as Anzac Day. . . I expect most of you know how the word 'Anzac' came into being. How General Birdwood and his officers took the first letters of the words Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and formed them into the code word "Anzac". They did not expect it would become the famous name by which the men fighting under them would become known. But it did, and Anzac Day has become Australia's greatest national day because on that day Australia's manhood was put to its first great test. You see up to that that time, the world knew very little about us. We had not, thank God, ever had to fight for the existence of our Nationhood and everything we hold most dear. Everyone wondered how our men would compare with the men of other nations when a real crises arose. . . . You have been told there thrilling story of Anzac Day. Of the landing at dawn on that terrible coast: the hand to hand fighting that went on continuously all that day and through the days and nights that followed. How the Anzacs - outnumbered, exhausted and tortured by thirst held on, and how during the terrible nine months that ensued all the efforts of a brave enemy to dislodge them failed. Such was their gallantry that a British Officer described the Australian soldier as "The bravest thing God ever made". What a wonderful tribute that was; and how proud we should be of the men who earned it. . . . These men carried on all the traditions of the Anzacs and made a wonderful name for Australia and New Zealand in France, in Belgium, in Egypt and Palestine and in all the theatres of war in which they served. And this great Shrine was build by the people of Victoria, not in any boastful sense of Victory, not in any attempt to glorify war - which is a horrible, dreadful thing, but in memory of those thousands of Victorian sailors and soldiers who so loved their country that they laid down their lives in her service. . . All of them were brave, but do not think that a soldier who is brave need alway be a great warrior. I hope when you have passed through the Shrine you will go and see a little bronze statue near the road yonder. A statue of a man leading a donkey which carries a wounded comrade. You will see the soldier leading the donkey carries no weapons. Yet he was a hero indeed, for he saved the lives of scores of his comrades at Anzac by carrying wounded from the battle to safety and the hospital. And in the end he too gave his life for his friends. . . Let us all try to help each other in peace as they did in war. Instead of divisions, let us have unity. If we think of no one but ourselves we shall not achieve anything nor shall we deserve to. Let those of you who are strong help those who are not so strong - all through life - like John Simpson, the man with the donkey did. Be proud of your country and do nothing to dishonour it. If you get an order from one in authority, obey it, even if you do not understand it.A good solider always obeys his orders. If he did not, he may bring disaster and cause harm to his fellow soldiers. Remember that those thousands of men died so that we could still live here in freedom. A country is judged by its citizens. Let us be worthy of those great citizens who have left us the legacy of their fame and devotion to duty. And when you file through the Shrine and look down on the Rock of Remembrance, read the inscription on it, "Greater Love Hath No Man", remember those wonderful words written in the greatest book in the world nearly two thousand years ago, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend."A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. The text of the speech is significant in that it was written by a man who had served in World War 1 and knew first hand what it meant to be part of the first Anzacs. White quarto paper x 4 pages with black type of a speech at one of the Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students.Handwritten in blue pen 'Shrine, Children's Service'anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, speech -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 'THE GIRTONIAN' JOURNAL AND SPEECH NIGHT INSERTS, 1923 -1936
a. 'The Girtonian' -Journal and (b. - e.) speech night inserts. a: Vol 1, No. 8 of 'The Girtonian', Dec. 1936. 20 pages. Headmistress: Miss E. A. King Printer: Bolton Bros.; b.: Distribution of prizes, Dec. 14th 1923 (programme); c: Annual Speech Night, Dec. 14th 1936 (programme); d.: Annual Speech Night,as for c.; e. as for c; f.: same as a.organization, education, girton -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Growing up on phillip Island by Bob Grayden, 1998
Describes life on the Island in the 1930s, including farming, schooling , ww2, bridge, picture theatre, guesthouses and shops.Historical5 A4 typed sheets of notes on speech given by Bob Grayden to PIDHS in 1998Growing up on Phillip Islandbob grayden, farming, chicory, motor car racing, cowes state school, hector goodall, first phillip island bridge to san remo, picture theatre, davidson family, shops at cowes phillip island, thompson avenue cowes, the esplanade cowes, guesthouses, roadmaking, john grayden & sons, w f evans quarries ventnor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden, 14/08/1993
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden - Mayor making a speech, large crowd. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 12/08/1999
Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch: 'Malinche's Conquest', man making a speech.Front: '99 8 12' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 08/09/2000
Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library - Sydney 2000 Olympic display, man giving a speech.Front: '00 9 8' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 12/08/1999
Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Book launch: 'Malinche's Conquest' - woman making a speech.Front: '99 8 12' -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1962
This photo shows Bert May addressing a group of ladiers at the 1962 Golden Jubilee of the Orbost High School. Bert May served as the Member for Gippsland in the Legislative Council from 1957 until 1973. With earlier levels of schooling available at the Orbost State School or nearby schools of Newmerella and Jarrahmond School, it was not until April 1912, and after much campaigning from parents and other notable community members, that the Orbost Higher Elementary School was opened. Mr Richard Trembath was appointed the new Head teacher of Orbost Higher Elementary School and was assisted by Miss Olga Hirst. The senior class consisted of 26 pupils, and the junior class, 16 pupils. A limited curriculum was available which included lessons in Latin, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Geography, History, Drawing and advanced English. (ref. O.S.C. website)Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history and is a useful reference tool.A black / white photograph of a man giving a speech to a group of ladies in a classroom. all are standing.on back - Bert May, Orbost H.S. Jubilee 1962orbost-education orbost-high-school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour tug boat, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, kiama -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Clipping, The Mail, Ringwood, Victoria, 22 December, 1960
Education For Leisure Urged By Norwood High School Headmaster at Third Annual Speech Night. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: LETTER
Paper with hand written speech given on the day a restored tram was put back in service.tramways, history, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO MALE
Unknown Male on stage making a speech at a Gas and Fuel event - Date and Location Unknown.Fujiorganization, business, gas and fuel -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Companion Schools
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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legacy's 59th Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1990
A copy of the Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students in 1989 which was subsequently published in the Legacy Bulletin. Also a copy of the Media Release published by Legacy to promote the event. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by the Governor of Victoria, however, in 1990 the guest making the address was Commodore J.S. Dickson.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Text of a speech at the 59th Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students and the Media Release for the event.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Governor's Address at Melbourne Legacy's 60th Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students 1991, 1991
A copy of the Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students in 1990 which was subsequently published in the Legacy Bulletin. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by the Governor of Victoria, in 1991 it was Dr. Davis McCaughy..A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Text of a speech at the 60th Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students and the running order for the event.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
The Hon Marie Tehan delivering a speech, unknown male sitting at right. Date and location unknown.Kodakperson, group, marie tehan mp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE HIGH SCHOOL COLLECTION: GRAND OPENING
Black and white photograph of the grand opening. Man givin a speech with four others sitting behind.education, secondary, golden square -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Speech, Incoming City of Port Phillip Mayor, Janet Bolitho, Dec 2005
Transcript of the incoming City of Port Phillip Mayor's (Janet Bolitho) speech 8 December 2005local government - city of port phillip, politics, janet bolitho -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, An experience of war
Copy of a speech given by Major Geoff Jones to students at the Commanding officer school at Bandiana in 2004.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Schwerkolt Family, Schwerkolt Cottage and family, 2017
Inforfmation on the Schwerkolt family and family cottage.A transcript of a speech given by Rosalie Whalen regarding the family members who lived in Schwerkolt Cottage.non-fictionInforfmation on the Schwerkolt family and family cottage.schwerkolt family, schwerkolt cottage -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1985
One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The old Bank of Victoria is now (2017) the NAB.Colour photograph of a man giving a speech to a group of people, some of whom are wearing period costume.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | The Mayor addressing crowd after the unveiling of plaque on old Bank of Vic. 1985"nab, bank of victoria, historic plaque -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, 24th Battalion (Gallipoli). Address by Frank Doolan (H27), 1970
A copy of an address given to a Legacy luncheon by Legatee Frank Doolan. He speaks of the 24th Battalion and their role at Gallipoli and in France. The story of the withdrawal from Gallipoli is interesting. Legatees Savige and HC Brinsmead were two of the three last lieutenants on the peninsula. Both were foundation members as was John Anderson who was also mentioned. He digresses to relate a story of an evening when he was with a 'VC mate' (assumed to be L/ Donovan Joynt) and they decided to speak to the editor of the Argus, Allan Spowers, about the newspaper's stance against the building of the Shrine of Remembrance. He related the paper published an article two days later in favour of the Shrine project and shortly after so did 'The Age'. The address also relates the return to war in 1939 and the formation of the 2/24th and it fighting in Tobruk. It was absorbed into the 9th division and later a new 2/24th was formed to wear the 'Red and White Diamond'. 'This unit consisted of younger men who had served with the CNF between the wars and included several sons of Legatees and several Junior Legatees. Our President Don, was attached for a short time.' (referring to L/ Don Simonson who was president in 1970). It went on to fight in New Guinea. Legatee Doolan's aim had been to link the 24th battalion with Legacy and suggests the book about the history of the 24th Battalion by Bob Serle was worth reading. He then introduced two other speakers, Squadron Leader Hicks, Conductor of the Royal Australian Air Force Band and Mr John Anderson of AWA. From the speakers record this event was in June 1970. The notation H27 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Legatee Frank Doolan was part of the archive project around the 1970s.A significant account of the withdrawal from Gallipoli and other experiences of the 24th Battalion retold at a Legacy luncheon. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. White foolscap paper with black type x 5 pages of a speech by Legatee Frank Doolan.Handwritten H27 in red pen.history, battalion, speakers, speech, gallipoli, frank doolan, 24th battalion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Man making speech, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Blue photographers stamp 69/1663 in pencil Tarragal delivery Adelaide blue biroport of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 1949-1971
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Undated speech notes on the topic of Bendigo's riches. Two typed pages. In a pile of other speech notes of the 1949-51 period.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman j. oliver. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Heywood High School Speech Night 1966, 'Observer' Print, Portland, n.d
Programme, Heywood High School Speech Night 12 Dec 1966, 12 pages, cover missing -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Programme, Ringwood Technical School Speech Night Programme 12 December 1963
Buff document - 6th Annual Speech Night, Ringwood Town hall, Thursday 12th December, 1963rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Programme, Ringwood Technical School Speech Afternoon Programme 8 December 1964, 1964
Buff document - Sevent Annual Speech Afternoon, Ringwood Town hall, Tuesday 8th December, 1964rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Programme, Ringwood Technical School Speech Night Programme 8 December 1965
Buff document - 6th Annual Speech Night, Ringwood Town hall, Thursday 12th December, 1963rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme - Speech Night, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria, 1958
First Annual Speech Night Programme - Monday, 15th December, 1958, held at Ringwood Town Hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
The Hon Marie Tehan MP delivering a speech, unknown male sitting on the right. Date and location unknown.Kodakperson, group, marie tehan mp