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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, c.1918
The postcard shows how the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens Institute, looked early in its operation - probably circa 1920. It also documents the types of activities were offered to visitors, and how the visitors used the facilities.The postcard records the fittings and furnishings of the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens' Institute: tables, chairs but also the paintings which were often donated. The largest one on the main wall above the stage is "Start Point Light, Devonshire" (see item 0230), painted and donated by Miss Madeline R. Lewellin (1854-1944) in 1918. A sepia-toned postcard, of the main hall/club room of the "Seamens Institute" Mission to Seafarers. The image shows the arrangement of tables, pool table and bar in the club room, as well as the decorations and fitting of the room.On front: INTERIOR OF SEAMENS INSTITUTE, FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE VALENTINES SERIES M. 4968 printed in black. On reverse: VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES logo in the middle of the top of the postcard. Along the left-hand edge: PUBLISHED BY THE VALENTINE PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD / QUEEN ST., MELB. printed in black.postcard, seamens-institute, club-room, bar -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Horizon 2000: The magazine of Greensborough College Gr8750, 2000_
Each year, the college yearbook reports on the people (students and staff) and events and activities that took place that year. Note: In 1989, Watsonia High School was merged with Watsonia Technical School to become Greensborough Secondary College.A permanent record of who attended Greensborough College - both student and teachers, includes photographsAnnual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place in 2000. Includes black and white and colour photos and reports. 44 pages. Cover depicts students and the Olympic rings.In pen on front cover: "Donated by Rosie Bray"greensborough college, yearbook, horizon, school magazines, greensborough secondary college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Building of Greensborough Plaza, 1978_
Building of Greensborough Plaza was done in the late 1970's and opened in 1978. It occupied land previously used largely for residential and grazing purposes. This project saw the transformation of a sleepy outer suburb into the activity centre it now is. Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough plaza, building projects -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 130 January 2000
Contents: • Next meeting, Literary Evening • February Meeting • Annual General Meeting • Society Program 2000 • Hume and Hovell Update • Other Activities • Russian Cabbage Pie – Nina and Clem Christesen (Flavour of Eltham) The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as a 'Carriage Tour' featured on this ticket.Lilac card with black print. Sunday 14 November down left hand sidecelebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as sandcastle building featured on this ticket.Dark orange card with black print.Permit to build a sandcastle.celebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as sandcastle building featured on this ticket.Pale orange card with black print.Permit to build a sandcastle.celebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - Report of Proceedings, HMAS Brisbane ROP June 1971, 1971
Copy of once secret document recording the movements and daily activity of the HMAS Brisbane created in June 1971. Addressed to the Flag Officer Commanding, Her Majesty's Australian Fleet. Signed by Captain R G Loosli. Seventeen typed A4 pages, Report of Proceedings, pages stamped SECRET. (Copy)hmas brisbane, report of proceedings, navy, ran, 1971, royal australian navy, loosli, captain loosli -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
In 1988 the Grade 2 and 3 children from Bulla Primary School attended a camp at Red Rock, where they were engaged in a variety of activities. In this image a teacher is explaining the rules of a game that the children are about to play. School camps are an important part of students' outdoor activities and socialisation.A non-digital coloured photograph of a teacher in a room with eight of his students. They are holding poles in preparation to playing a game.bulla primary school, school camps, red rock school camp -
Vision Australia
Text, Life Governor certificate, 1950
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, R, Farrer was awarded a governorship in July 1950.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-President: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S. Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. F.F. Knight, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that R. Farrer Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Text, Life Governor certificate, 1932
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, S.J. Riches was awarded a governorship in July 1950.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of a man weaving a mat, children using a large tactile globe and people rowing boats)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind St Kilda Road, Melbourne President: J. Lewis Carnegie, Esq. JP Vice-Presidents: L.F. Miller, Esq. , James Angus, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: R.S Couche, Esq. Members: P. Warford Mein, Esq. Harold E. Brookes, Esq. W. Purves Smith, Esq. W.E. Cash, Esq., JP Dr. W.B. Vance Cr. Baron Marks, JP Industry, Education, Recreation This is to certify that S.J. Leslie Riches, Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. J. Lewis Carnegie President S. W. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryroyal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Audio (series), Around Vision Australia, 2005
Vision Australia, 454 Glenferrie Road, Kooyong, Victoria 3144To share information about the people, the news and events at Vision AustraliaWeekly radio show broadcast on the 3RPH networkInterviews with various clients and staff membersvision australia, radio showsvision australia, radio shows -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia 2006-2007 annual report, 2007
Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: the addition of the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland, opening of an office in Darwin, achieving the highest ever ratings for Carols by Candlelight and winning the National Employer of the Year award.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementscorporation records, vision australia, kevin murfitt, gerard menses, katerina skilros, robin sands, helen robbins, nastasia campanella, david eveleigh, ted thorburn, nick carter, brenda murray, chris edwards, joe hockey, delta goodrem, janine cullen, cathy pepper, graham dawson, stephen jolley, arthur chawner, caitlin mcmorrow, maureen davenport, jean weaver, shirley meyers, joshua green, ryan green, matthew green, carolyn moncrief, camille fong lim, dianne spalding, ron mccallum, deborah randich, michael simpson, christine harding, trish egan, greg hempenstall, tim evans, paul bunker, jennifer gibbons, owen van der wall, keith barton, paul gleeson, timothy griffiths, tony hanmer, renae johnston, jan lovie-kitchin, ross mccol, theresa smith-ruig, tony clarke -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Ballooning in Benalla, 2003
Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 4 of a balloon basket being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.1' to 'No.4' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Ballooning in Benalla, 2003
Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos show preparations for a balloon ride. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'Ballooning weekend at Benalla 2003'.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 2 of a balloon being prepared for take off in a field.Printed on the back 'No.20' to 'No.21' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, ballooning -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - First residence of George Longley and family in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, North Lodge, George Longley residence, 1863-1867, 1st Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, C 1863-1867
First curator's cottage, was built in the gardens early 1860's, later moved to 1414 Gregory St, now relocated back to the Northern Gardens and used by the "Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens" for meetings and Botanikids activities.The Cottage is important as an early structure in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the early works of the Ballarat pioneer architect, Cassini. Its removal from Gregory Street back to the Gardens is testament to the generosity and enthusiasm of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Its renovation was funded by the Ballarat City Council and the Friends of the Botanic Gardens as an important landmark from the past. It is now visited, used and enjoyed by the community. Many original features of the Cottage are intact with a modern extension.Blurred photograph in parts especially lower half of the photograph.Back of black and white photograph in biro, longhand print, "North Lodge - Geo.Longley First Curator- Residence. From 1863 to 1867 Gardens Cottage Built." Now located at 1414 Gregory Street. In faint print, THORNTON RICHARDjohn garner collection, garner, dr, george longley, longley, curator, curator house, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, north lodge, cassini, architect, northern gardens, longley family -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Concert, 199
Legacy House provides widows with a venue for many events, activities and social gatherings. For many years this included a monthly concert and singalong. One photo shows Legatee Eddie Jowett presenting the singer with a bouquet of flowers. A record of a prominent Australian being guest at a Widows' Club event.Photo x 3 of a monthly concert for widows at Legacy House.widows, concert, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 13, July 1980
Contents: • Local Plenty Monastery – inspection • Meeting venue • Society Office Bearers • Recent activities • Subscriptions • Information required • Library reference sources • Diamond Creek Basin Study • Donations to the Society • Committee meeting The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge Cotton, Warrnambool Table Tennis Association
The Warrnambool Table Tennis Association has been operating since 1958. The centre is located is in Cramer Street, Warrnambool in Albert Park. Many local churches have table tennis centres. It is a popular recreational activity. This badge is retained as memento of the Warrnambool Table Tennis Association. It is useful for display purposes.Cloth square most likely used for attaching to a uniform. The centre features a shield shaped white outline inside of which is text , two red table tennis bats and a white ball. Inside at the bottom of the shield is text enclosed in a further white outline. The background is blue. The above is printed on white cloth which surrounds the badge on all sides. WARRNAMBOOL T.T.A. table tennis -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor certificate: RVIB, 1950
Life Governor certificates were given to those who supported the RVIB either through certain levels of financial contribution or by activities undertaken to support the institute. In this example, William Hughes was awarded a governorship in March 1949.1 x cream coloured page with brown writing and images (front view of St Kilda Road building across top, and pictures of children playing with boat, male working on carpet, female weaving rug and a nurse holding two babies along left-hand edge)Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Babies, Children and Adults St Kilda Road, Melbourne Patron: His Excellency The Governor General of Victoria, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan, G.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O Patroness: Lady Dugan President: C.L. Kimpton, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Chas. W. Bennett, Esq. M.R.C.S. (Eng), F.R.A.C.S., R. Ramsay, Esq Hon. Treasurer: Percy W. Briggs, Esq. Members of Board: Harold E. Brookes, Esq, JP Mrs C.H. Tutton G.E. Newton, Esq G.H. Grimwade, Esq. W.H. Cowper, Esq Joseph Taylor, Esq E.V. Willis, Esq. Leighton Irwin, Esq. Superintendent & Secretary: Stannus W. Hedger, M.B.E. Recreation, Industry, Education, Nursery This is to certify that William Hughes Esq. has been appointed a Life Governor of the Institute. C.L. Kimpton President S. Hedger Superintendent & Secretaryawards, royal victorian institute for the blind, william hughes -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
Midwifery Windcheater - "Midwifery Team, BBH, We Deliver" - early to mid 1980's, plus Courier newspaper - new Director of Nursing, Lorraine Broad, 1995
Windcheater which the midwives in old E1 had made and were sold to staff to fund raise. Some proceeds were to assist midwives attend state conferences. Other fundraising activities were also undertaken at that time to modify the stark hospital environment of E1 to a more homely environment. Graphic artist and seamstress, Geraldine Roberts of Wendouree, made the windcheaters as well as screen printed the logo which the staff designed. Geraldine also did the graphics for an educational booklet the staff produced for expectant parents. These activities were initiated by the enthusiastic staff of E1 during the early to mid 1980s."Midwifery Team, BBH, We Deliver"midwifery, 1980s, windcheater, logo, courier, new, director of nursing, broad, 1995 -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 5 September 2004
This photograph was taken during a bus excursion to Tatong in North East Victoria, held by the Wooragee Landcare Group in September 2004. The purpose of the excursion was to look at land use on small farms. As part of this, the excursion included a visit to Samaria Farm, run by Sue and Don Matheson. In this photo, taken at Samaria Farm, Don Matheson is discussing the management of his commercial rose garden. Events like this meet Wooragee Landcare's organisational goals of promoting best land management practices, cooperating and engaging with landowners, and providing information on plant management and care. This object is significant as a record of Wooragee Landcare's activities and community involvement. Landscape colour photograph printed on gloss photographic material. Reverse: "WAN NA E0NA2N2 NNN+ 1 4240/ don matheson, sue matheson, matheson, tatong, excursion, bus trip, wooragee landcare, wooragee, landcare, wooragee landcare group, samaria farm, roses, commercial rose garden, rose growing, education, activity, 2004, rose, farm, small farms, land use -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Learning strategic framework 2015-2020, 2016_
Yarra Plenty Regional Library has identified Learning as one of the core activities of the library service. This Learning Strategic Framework follows on from the YPRL Strategic Plan 2013-17. Goals and priorities are laid out in this booklet.34p., colour illus.yarra plenty regional library, yprl, learning activities, education -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Coming of age for a great club: Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club, 2005c
The 50's Plus Club (previously the Active Plus Club) was formed to provide activities for community members over 50. Article from Watsonia's Whisper. The club is now known as Watsonia 50's Plus Club.Newspaper clipping mounted on red paper.active plus club, diamond valley 50's plus club, watsonia 50's plus club -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Ted, 27 April 1928
This is one letter in a series of eighteen letters written by various seafarers to Lillie Duncan. Lillie was a member of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild and, as a Guild member, was strongly involved with the social activities and events organised to entertain visiting seafarers. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild was an integral arm of the fundraising that enabled the building of the Mission to Seafarers. These letters provide insight into a woman who was a member of the Guild as well as offering a glimpse into the social activities and courting rituals of the time.Handwritten letter consisting of four parts including an envelope and three pages of writing on front and back.Postmark on envelope: [indecipherable]/28.5 28.5/PORT SAID Company identifier on reverse of envelope: ANCHOR-BROCKLEBANK LINE/OF CALCUTTA STEAMERSletters, handwriting, 1928, mission-to-seafarers, stamps, lillie-duncan, ladies-harbour-lights-guild, lhlg, lillie duncan, ted, ss mandasor, port said, egypt, suez canal -
Greensborough Historical Society
Calendar, Banyule City Council, Banyule Community Calendar 2016: Banyule's great outdoors, 2016_
This community calendar is distributed to residents of the City of Banyule each year. Each year it focusses on an aspect of the local community. The 2016 calendar contains photographs of local scenes and activities. Some council services are detailed in the back pages.The annual report is a record of the activities and services in the Banyule City Council area.28 pages. Colour illustrations. Illustrations of local scenes and landmarks.banyule city council, banyule community calendar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Cecil Jessop, 1914-1918
A short article about John Cecil Jessop and his service in World War 1. His community activities and chairmanship of the MMBW following his war service are outlined. Cecil Jessop lived in Greensborough post-war.Three pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john cecil jessop -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photo album, Eltham Christian School, Nyora Road, Eltham 1981-1984
One of several pages of a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.Page from photo albumeltham christian school, nyora road -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Teachers' College: Publications Committee for Student Magazine, 1960, 1960
Group photograph of the publications committee at Ballarat Teachers' College, 1960. Each year a magazine was produced outlining the various activities during the year plus student profiles. Seventeen students were on the committee plus a staff representative Large black and white photograph of students, mounted on cardpublications, ian george, mal wordsworth, david cohen, marilyn henshilwood, elizabeth lammin, jacqueline mcgilp, patricia fay, ian mcquie, geoff poynton, heather bell, dawn brown, carol mercer, jill mayo, judy krahe, dot clark, cliff bunn, john scarlett, mr ryan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as a Horse & Carriage Journey featured on this ticket.Red card with black print for a Horse and Carriage Journey. Sunday 14 November down left hand side.celebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board