Published by the Deaf Committee of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria'The Victorian Deaf News' Newsletter is a significant publication as an historical record giving and insight into the people, activities and events of the Deaf Community in Victoria.Vol. 2 No. 6 1937; Size24.5cmHx19cmW; 16 pagesjohn montgomery mclean, may clarke, mrs e. bryan, rev w. h. johnson, a. aird, alice cove, t. a. nelson, ellen whitlow, rose dow, rowe, james, edgar h. peacock, international congress of the deaf and dumb, basketball, lorrie ellis,george mcguinness, bernice cardwell, clarence r. jose, j. m. johnston, w. a. ross, alice c. graham, blackburn home, sllen adcock, hobson, white, ian anderson, rivers, norman may, muriel smith, james, jack reid, ray kemble, ambrose moloney, norma rawlins, j. boortz, taylor, ernest reynolds, e. sturcke, w. duncan, ian hinton, betty doyle, dick white, claude lyfield, alex collins, jack stewart, willie chapmanw. crush, harry puddy, d. scott, alice guest, cove, thomas alexander nelson, ellen whitlow,

Published by the Deaf Committee of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of VictoriaThe Victorian Deaf News' Newsletter is a significant publication as an historical record giving and insight into the people, activities and events of the Deaf Community in Victoria.Vol. 2 No. 7 (New Series), October November December 1937; Size 24.5cmHx19cmW; 12 pagesa. c muir, f. e. frewin, r. h. luff, m. g.g.b. mortimer, mrs crompton, bremner, hobson, james abraham, e. r. noble, j. m. johnston, h. puddy, burnie johnson, mrs j. e. muir, betty wilkinson, alex anderson, olive minton, robert hamilton, mona stevens, j. waters, james anderson, newbury, b. chaffey, a. stokes, james ashley, j. h. cross, h. r. gillett, j. o'gormanvictorian deaf and dumb institution, w. a. paterson, s. ferguson, len treffene, g. quantock, francis owen, ossie quinton, vincent buttacavoli, byron taylor, william allen, harold ahchow, a. w. sutherland, bill donnelly, z. bragg, m. cross, margy sandon, george oakley, w. utber, w. chapman, hopkins, frank williams

Published by the Deaf Committee of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of VictoriaThe Victorian Deaf News' Newsletter is a significant publication as an historical record giving and insight into the people, activities and events of the Deaf Community in Victoria.Vol 2 No. 8 April 1938; Size 24.5cmHx19cmW; 12 pagesfrances leila peters, ernest j. d. abraham, principal's garden party, christmas rally, foundation day picnic, george parker, foundation day picnic, women's guild, cricket, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, jack mclean, annual bay trip, mens guild, j. mclaurin, j. hunt, easter rally, william o'keeffe, t. newton, mrs m. briner, egbert pallott, james walters, mona stevens, phyllis johnstone, cliff ellwood, george boyce, monahan, ernest a. reynolds, sutherland, willie elwin, george mcguinness, f. kendall, gertie kinsella, joy tampion, evelyn lloyd, l. treffene, alice smith, paqualin, j. williams, andrew rankine, percy smith, h. williamson, len treffene, t. beard, w. hately, w. a. ross, norma rawlins, a. salmon, arthur hately,

Heidelberg Golf Club: Jan Balgowan in Ladies' committee roomColour photograph and captionladies' golf, hgc women's golf, ladies' committee room

Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Committee luncheon, venue unknown2 Colour photographs and captionladies' golf, pennant, ladies' committee

Mrs Coels was born in Warley Hospital and lived all her life in Ventnor.invitation Card to Switching on of electricity supply to Ventnor District, Friday 13th December 1963. Mrs Edith Coels performed the switch-on ceremony. Card in Presentation Box - Picture FrameCommittee of Ventnor No. 2 S.E.C. Extension Group Switching On Ceremony At Ventnor Hall on Friday, 13th December, 1963 at 8 pm McNabb's Orchestra Good Supper Ticket 7/6switching on ceremony ventnor, mrs coels, cefn & phillis price

The booklet gives an overview of the history of the schools which occupied the site as well as information from newspapers and lists of staff at various times over the years.A large number of Warrnambool students would have passed through this school and hence this program would have social and historical significance to them. 16 page booklet with white cover. Front cover has black and white photo of the school with the five logos/ badges relating to each of five schools which have occupied it over the 100 years. The back cover has the words to the Warrnambool High School song written in 1937.The centre pages have photographs of various student groups.Appreciations for SEAL Work for the Dole program, Glen Morgan, Russ Goodear, Angeleen & Marlene Fogarty, Ray Welsford, Pat Varley, Jim & Ros Thomson, Committee of Management and staff of SEAL.warrnambool agricultural high school, warrnambool high school, warrnambool technical school, warrnambool special school

Informs major stakeholders of the progress of the book up to 31 March 1959, a year after the author began work. Notes that the book will contain 250 pages, 36 photos, 11 maps and will cost 25/- per copy.Further details of the progress of the project to write a book about Stan Savige.Two typewritten/printed quarto sheets, one on plain paper and the other on blue letterhead, black on white.Draft: "Messrs Lyell-Owen Pty Ltd" handwritten in blue ink in #5. Letterhead: "Copies sent by Govan Cox to:- Main Committee Members, All Donors" pencilled in below the letterheading.savige book, biography

Folded, dark green cloth backed pass or authority with a typed sheet glued to the inside as a "XVIth Olympiad - 1956 Official Transport Authority" appointing the bearer (L. J. Denmead) as a Transport Official during the period of the 1956 Olympic Games. States that bearer not entitled to entrance to spectator areas, that the bearer will wear a "Red and White arm band" and that the person has authority to give directions on behalf of the Olympic Transport Committee. Signed by "O.C. Henshall, Secretary of the Committee in ink. The name of the bearer has been entered in blue ink. Stored flat. Would have been issued as Ballarat held the Olympic Rowing events at Lake Wendouree."L.J. Denmead"trams, tramways, authority, olympics, passes

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 the wide range of actions and responsibilities undertaken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A Circular from the Management Committee prior to the 1967 season. It includes a wide range of topics including; the growth of accommodation capacity at Falls Creek; slope improvements; parking and improved road access; Tows and Ski School; garbage collection and suitable containers; tender called for a new hotel; Medical Service arrangements for 1967; Sewerage System reminders; new arrangements for Oversnow Transport; composition of the Committee; a tobogganing franchise; the Ross Milne Memorial Ski Jump; careful use of the Water Supply; Finances and appointment of an Advisor from the SEC to plan for the future; Price Structure for 1967; a request for more involvement in publicity of the Resort and a tribute to R. T. (Bob) Scott.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, r.t. (bob) scott, ross milne memorial ski jump

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.Letter from Orest Frueauf to Bob Hymans regarding the upcoming Management Committee election. He requested Bob's support in Orest's quest to be elected as the representative for those with commercial interests in Falls Creek. Orest raised concerns related to the release of further subdivisions in the Village which would double its size and put pressure on sewerage, water supply and roads. Other ongoing issues he referred to included oversnow transport, new tows, fire protection, finance, internal roads, search and rescue, publicity and booking arrangements. Orest believed that those with commercial interests needed to have a common approach and reliable representation on the Management Committee.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans

Created in 1984 by a member of the Watsonia High School Staff (Maria Wozniac) as a permanent record for future safe keeping - 27 years on it has found the perfect permanent home at Greensborough Historical SocietyReflects through documentation of that time, how a Victorian Secondary School functioned during the 1980's. A good comparator for readers of George Orwell's prophecy book "1984" written in 1948.Black 2-ring binder, foolscap size, Contains: Weekly Newsletters Vol 84 No 1 thru 41; HSC Report; Various Committee Reports; Admin Folder and General Handbook; School Principal & Departmental Notices; 1984 School Magazine (Kurnaji); Special School Events notices.Compiled by Maria R. Wozniacwatsonia high school, staff notices, student notices, george orwell, 1984

"Historical Records of Australia Series 3 Vol 6 Tasmania, April - December, 1827 West Australia, March, 1826 - January, 1830 Northern territory, August, 1824 - December 1829" Despatches and Papers relating to the Settlement of the States Publisher: Library Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament Date: 1923 Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute, historical records of australia series 3 vol 6

Letter from John Wal (the rest has been eaten by a silverfish) dated 7 Nov 1876. Letter mentions Voucher for £10 Funeral Benefit late Wife Bro Cowan. Also inform Bro Murray and Nicholas when the first meeting for the Pic Nic Committee will be held.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, court king of the forest, bro cowan, bro murray, bro nicholas, foresters hall myers st

28 page soft cover booklet 'The 1985 Excursions Guide to Bendigo, the Golden Heart of Victoria'. A detailed listing of Bendigo's attractions and businesses suitable for student groups (as well as family visitors). Produced by John Price (Audio Visual Rescources Centre) on behalf of the Bendigo District Education CommitteeJohn Price

B&W photo of the Port Melbourne Football Club Ladies Committee in the 1960s. Seven ladies and little girl. Girl: Lisa McFARLANE. Ladies from L-R: Nell MURPHY; Gladys COGLIN; Lil GOSS; Dorrie BAKER; Lil JULIER; Ruby LETTS; Margaret ADDICOAT. sport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne football club, pmfc, nell murphy, gladys coghlan, lilian 'lil' goss nee johnson, dorrie baker, lil julier, ruby letts, margaret addicoat, lisa mcfarlane

Thick card black in colour with white writing and picture. Corrupt-a-ball Gangster picture. Friday August 10th. White Hills Technical School Hall 8.30pm.- 2.00am. Fancy Dress or Formal Gear B.Y.O.G. and Glasses. Rear reads: B.I.T. Students Social Committee. Table 5.person, individual, peter ellis oam

A soft cover booklet 'A Tram Service for Tourists' a submission to Bendigo City Council, August 1971. Prepared by a sub-committee of the BendigoTrust. Includes a history of the tram system and options for a tourist tram route. This came about because the SEC, then current owners, were going to close the tram system.Bendigo Trust

Researched by Ken James for the Surrey Hills Historical Society using material in our collection, files at PROV, Trove research and some material from Ancestry.com.au The various iterations of the Progress Association span the period 1889 to 2015 but not continuously and with slightly differing names.There have been eight Progress Associations in Surrey Hills since 1899. This includes details regarding committee members and issues of concern over this period. They included issues around economic, social and civic betterment. Cloth tape binding of 190 pages with illustrations with includes bibliographical references and an index. community organisations, surrey hills, citizen participation, associations, citizens' associations, community development, civic improvement, (mr) ken james, surrey hills progress association, surrey hills association

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 developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee outlining potential delays for the SEC in regard to programming and construction of extensions to the electricity supply over the summer. Early notification of plans for any extensions or new developments requiring additional supply were required by 31st October with full plans to be submitted by 15th December. falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations, double chairlift

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 reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to the Management Committee explaining his reasons for the delay in clearing SIte 3 by the set deadline. Parts for his tractor had not been available meaning the work could not be completed. He now feels the required cleanup can be finalised by the end of the month.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift site 3, bob hymans

5 copies of Near the Big One; Ni Ni East State School 3045 and District 1890-1946. Soft cream-colored cover, with a picture of the Ni Ni East State School on front. Written and published by the Ni Ni East Reunion Committee, in 1994; 89 pagesnon-fictionHistory of the Ni Ni East State School 3045 and the families of the districteducation, ni ni east state school, school - history, ni ni east - history, school days, australian history, nhill free press

Sepia photo. California Gully Mechanics Institute Committee, 1890. Front row: 2 men sitting on floor. Second row 5 men sitting on chairs. Back row: 5 men standing. All men dressed in suits. Markings/Inscriptions: A. G. Levy, Photographer, Eaglehawk.A G Levyeducation, mechanics institute, a g levy, california gully mechanics institute committee, eaglehawk