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Merbein District Historical Society
Clothing - Blazer
First visual record of blazer worn by committee member in the 1940's Black woolen blazer with magpie embroidery on front pocketInsigna: Merbeinmerbein, sports, football -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, COMMITTEE 1951, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, 21.6.1951
The letter to William John Turner relates to his resignation from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Committee and was accepted with reluctance and regret and that his health improves. Refer Cat No's 8029 and 8030 for his awards, volunteer and committee work with the sub branch and WW1 service details.Letter yellowed paper, top has the letter head of the "R.S.S.A.I.L.A" followed by the telephone No "95" and the RSL Logo, date then text typed in black, signed at the bottom."21 June 1951" "W.J. Turner Esq - 121 Barnard St Bendigo" "Yours sincerely - Vic Palmer - Honorary Secretary"brsl, smirsl, letter -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, report, Report of Forecasting Committee Legacy Residences, 1970
Confidential report dated 11th November 1970 by Forecasting Sub-Committee chaired by A.V. Dore. Itemises occupancy from 1961-71, annual cost of the residences, auxiliary accommodation costs and Legacy manpower needed, as well as the philosophy behind providing residential care. Consideration is given to the need for accommodation, equivalent care available elsewhere, and the projected decline in the number of children needing accommodation. The Forecasting Sub-Committee recommended that a further sub-committee be appointed by the Board to enquire further along the lines suggested in this report, and this became the Residences Review Sub-Committee in 1971. (See Cat.No. 01671) The table (01670(5)) compares statistics from 1961, 1971 and 1980 for Legatees, children, and gross spending, all of which showed an increase.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children.5 photocopied foolscap sheets, black on discoloured white. Two holes punched for filing. Adhesive tape has deteriorated and come off 01670(5), leaving it in two pieces. Page 1: Handwritten 'Arrange meeting', and annotations to the figures in the occupancy table. Page 4: 'L/tee J.E. Chancellor' handwritten at top Table: '£35 per week for 1 child in residences' under 1971, other handwritten annotations.residences, review -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Quote for labour and materials - Portland Free Library, 1911
Front: Purple stamp: 'Portland Free Library, Museum & Literary Institute'glenelg shire council archives, portland free library, quote -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CITY COUNCIL HERITAGE COMMITTEE - CALENDAR
A2 size 2010 calendar. Calendar was the result of a competition, organised by the City of Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee, designed to highlight Bendigo's built heritage. The competition looked specifically at 'doorways and openings'. Some of the places depicted are the Capitol Theatre; Town Hall; Catholic Cathedral and various entries to buildings.bendigo, council, heritage advisory committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: LETTER FROM CIVIL DEFENCE COMMITTEE
Aulsebrook Collection: Letter from Civil Defence Committee: Bendigo Victoria. Fools Gap size, paper. Typed. 2 pages. A basic letter addressed Dear Sir, refering to the need for citizens to be ready to be air raid wardens when called. Second page has a list of equipment to use. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - KINGOWER 2006
130 page soft cover booklet 'Kingower 2006' A history of the Kingower Township published by the 'Back to Kingower' Committee in 2006 Compiled by Dona Martin and her father Don Walker Edited by Christine Hancock Illustrated with B&W photos of people and places. Donated by Neil Talbot's family 2018Dona Martin & Don Walker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETHARD COLLECTION: VICTORIA PROMOTION COMMITTEE
GEORGE PETHARD COLLECTION INCLUDING REFERENCES TO TARAXALE BREWING COMPANY PTY LTD/ STAPLED FADED DOCUMENT relating to 'Victoria Promotion Committee , Promote Victoria Mission , on behalf of The Government of Victoria Detailed Itinerary - Melbourne to San Francisco' / front sheet has a newspaper clipping showing Mail Timesdocument, memo, george a pethard, george pethard/taraxale brewing company pty ltd/ 'victoria promotion committee , promote victoria mission , on behalf of the government of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DOCUMENT - OLD GIRTONIANS' ASSOCIATION CABARET BALL TICKET, 12/10/1951
White ticket from The Social Committee of the Old Girtonians' Association to Miss E. Goetze for a Cabaret Ball to be held at the Girton Hall, on October 12th, 1951. Ticket Secretaries were J. Pettit, S. Matthews, G. Enders, N. Cowling, N. Melrose,H. Guest and B. Tubb.clubs, social, the old girtonians association, document, old girtonians' association cabaret ball ticket, miss e goetze, j. pettit, s. matthews, g. enders, n. cowling, n. melrose, h. guest and b. tubb. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HANRO COLLECTION: BOOK
2 x Blue and cream cover with Hanro News, by the staff - for the staff written on the front cover. No dates. The booklet is filled with information to the staff including awards, new committee members, recipes, Social Club notes. Messages from the managers, picnic day, mannequin parade, annual meetings etc.Hanro Staffbusiness, retail, hanro staff -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: BENDIGO GOLD DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL - ADMISSION FORM
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Blank form. Recommendation for admission to the Bendigo Gold District General Hospital. A person recommending a patient for admission completes the form where the patient cannot pay the ordinary hospital fees and submits it to the Hospital Committee. Printed by T.Cambridge, Bendigo. Date of form - early 1900s.Bendigo Gold District General Hospitalbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, bendigo gold district general hospital, admission form. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 'Council not responsible', 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ''PREPARING A BRIEF FOR A THEATRE BUILIDNG''
''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' 18 page publication of the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre (London) - not dated but ca. 1970s? Sixteen consideration of 'How' and 'What' for local authorities contemplating a theatre or a hall with theatre use. Specific British thrust to these considerations - but with wider ramifications e.g. Bendigo? -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle, News of the Week, 1861
Copy of article in "The Victorian Farmers Journal and Gardeners Chronicle" 6 April, 1861. Meeting of the Committee of the Victorian Horticultural Society. Secretary instructed to advertise for plans for laying out the gardens. Moulds used for wax fruit exhibition at the World Fair in England in 1862 to be retained by HSV in a museum at the Horticultural Gardens.the victorian farmers journal and gardeners chronicle, victorian horticultural society, museum, wax moulds, plan of gardens, committee, world fair -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, Warren Doubleday, "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - minutes of meeting", Dec. 2015
Set of research notes of the Minute books of the Hawthorn Tramways Trust held in the Public Records Office of Victoria. Prepared by Warren Doubleday September to December 2015. Summarises the various meeting minutes in the two journals, hand written, inspection, finance and works committees of the HTT. Photocopied 33 A4 pages.trams, tramways, htt, hawthorn, public records office, minutes, meetings -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter - clipping, Letter to Town Clerk Ringwood 1939 from Ringwood East Primary re Footpath culvert
A letter dated 30 June 1939 to the Town Clerk Ringwood from E Thompson Ringwood East School Committee advising the Council that the culvert on footpath in Whitehorse Road is in a very bad state of repair. Also requesting that the footpatch be formed or continued along from the Burnt Bridge to the municipal boundary. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO ART GALLERY - ANNUAL REPORT 1990/91, 1990/91
Report - 20 page Annual Report of the Bendigo Art Gallery for 1990/91. Includes: Office bearers, committee and staff, President's report (John Higgs), Exhibition programme, acquisitions, list of members, financial statements. Insert - Addendum Gallery Guides. Printed by Richard Cambridge Printers P/LBendigo Art Gallerybendigo art gallery, annual report, art gallery staff and members, john higgs -
Vision Australia
Text, Association for the Blind George Vowell Branch Committee meeting minutes 8/2/1989-11/10/2000, 1989-2000
Minutes of the Mt Eliza branch committee (later known as the George Vowell branch committee) including centre activities, staffing changes, fund raising appointment and resignation of committee members and life governorships. Some highlights include: 9/5/1990 - the success of the 10th Anniversary Ball, which was greatly enjoyed. 10/3/1993 - a demonstration of the new Dial-in News Service that operated from Kooyong. 14/4/1999 - A time capsule was being prepared to be 'planted' in the courtyard during Volunteers Week.1 bookassociation for the blind -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, WOMENS AUXILIARY 1994, FRAMED, 1994
Refer Cat No 8021 for more details re Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary.Certificate of Appreciation from RSL National Executive to Bendigo RSL Women's Auxiliary 29.6.1994, RSL logo at the top followed by details of the certificate, a red seal is on the RH side bottom.Main points, “Awarded to Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary for outstanding service to the Welfare of psychiatrically disabled veterans and support to the Sub - Committee” “Digger James - National President” “June M Healy - National Secretary”brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, wabrsl -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Savoia Hotel, Hepburn Springs, 25/02/2021
Now known as the Savoia Hotel, the original Savoia House was present behind a new brick front until refurbishments in 2022.Colour photograph of Savoia Hotel, Main Road, Hepburn Springs. The hotel is an important site for the Swiss/Italian Community."A focal point for Italian speakers; in 1857 the site included Lorenzo's blackmsiht, Faustino's show shop, Sr Rosetti's Union Store and Giovanettina's Lemonade Store." Swiss & Italian Festa Committee 2012savoia hotel, spring creek hotel, hotels, hepburn springs -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Savoia Hotel, Hepburn Springs, 06/2023
Now known as the Savoia Hotel, the original Savoia House was present behind a new brick front until refurbishments in 2022.Colour photograph of Savoia Hotel, Main Road, Hepburn Springs. The hotel is an important site for the Swiss/Italian Community."A focal point for Italian speakers; in 1857 the site included Lorenzo's blackmsiht, Faustino's show shop, Sr Rosetti's Union Store and Giovanettina's Lemonade Store." Swiss & Italian Festa Committee 2012savoia hotel, spring creek hotel, hotels, hepburn springs -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Book, Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd, Our Secret Society by W. Dingwall Fordyce, c.1930
This book was presented to William Fry for a full year's attendance at the Garibaldi State School (No. 2013) in 1931. The head teacher was J. Gardiner. The book 'Our Secret Society' is written by W Dingwall Fordyce, a Scottish politician and author.Olive green cloth-bound hard cover black drawing of a boy with a dog, next to a window. Book presented as an Attendance Prize to William Fry at Garibaldi School, 1931.Bookplate inside cover reads: Attendance Prize, SS 2173 Garibaldi. Donated by School Committee, Awarded to William Fry. For full year's attendance 1931. Head Teacher, J I ? Gardinerschools, garibaldi, education -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Card - Invitation, Linton Maids and Matrons' Return Ball, 1929, 1929
Cream, gold embossed invitation card to Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball 1929. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie, daughters of Francis and Annie O'Beirne of Linton to the Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball held in Linton 11th September 1929.Text: ' Linton Maids' and Matrons' Return Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 11th Sept., 1929maids' and matrons' return ball, dances, entertainment -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Card - Invitation, Linton Maids' and Matrons' Annual Ball, 1930, 1930
Cream coloured, gold embossed invitation to the Linton Maids and Matrons Annual Ball 1930. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie - of Linton to the annual ball of the Linton Maids and Matrons to be held at Parish Hall Linton on 6th August 1930.Text: " Linton Maids' and Matrons' Annual Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure / of the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 6th Aug., 1930. "linton, maids' and matrons' annual ball, dances, entertainment -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor certificate : Neil Maxwell and Elizabeth Maxwell
Life Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Flyer, Eltham Hall Social Committee Dance, Friday, (date to be filled in), 1937-1941
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.Paper with ink printingarthur street, dance, eltham public hall, eltham public hall social committee, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Eltham Public Hall Social Committee Minute Book, 4 May 1944 to 11 December 1947, 1944-1947
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.The "Vana" Exercise Book, faint lined each page, approx. 70 pages; last approx 14 pages blank Minutes (incomplete) for 1947 meetings on loose pages torn out from a separate book and inserted loosely at endarthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, eltham public hall social committee, main road, minute book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Eltham Public Hall Ladies Committee Minutes, 16 March 1939 to 14 March 1940, 1937-1941
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.The Ajax Exercise Book, faint lined each page, 24 pages with handwriting in ink; last six pages blank"Eltham Hall" written in ink on top of pencil stating "Mrs Lyon"arthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, main road, maria street, minute book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Minute Book, Eltham Public Hall Ladies Committee Minutes, 14 March 1940 to 4 May 1944, 1940-1944
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.Note Book; hard black covers with red fabric spine, faint lined each page, 56 pagesarthur street, eltham public hall, eltham public hall ladies committee, main road, maria street, minute book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Invitation, Introductory Card, Gala Opening Ball, New Public Hall, Eltham, Friday 21st November, 1941, 1941
In September 1937, a group of ladies met to form a Ladies’ Committee to assist the General Committee in raising funds for a Public Hall. Those present were Mrs Allen, Mrs Bowman, Mrs Hickey, Mrs Rains, Mrs Boake and Mrs Lyon. As there were only six present, they elected to remain in the interim as a Social Committee to arrange catering, etc., for the two dances that had been arranged for September 29th and October 30th of that year. Both those dances proved a great success. Mrs McAdie joined the committee in October. The Ladies’ Committee was officially formed at a combined meeting of the General and Ladies’ committees held on April 6th, 1938. Mrs Boake agreed to be President, Mrs Lyon as Secretary and Mrs Rains as Assistant Secretary. Other members included Mrs Browne, Mrs Forde, Mrs Jarrold, Mrs Bradbury and Mrs Taylor. By 1941 their numbers had grown to include Matron Wilson, and Mesdames Andrew, Brinkkotter, Cloney, Walker, Parsons, Crick, Ballenger, Travena, Hurst, Shields and Le Brocq . A number of these ladies eventually became part of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Eltham War Memorial Trust. Councillor A. Brinkkotter, secretary of the Hall Committee, noted that Eltham had succeeded, after many long years of fighting, in erecting a new hall and civic centre which had been badly needed. “It took a long time to convince the Council of the necessity for a new hall and civic centre in Eltham.” “The councillors, in looking after the interests of all sections of the rate payers, could not see that such a move was necessary. But finally the Hall Committee proved that such a move was not only advisable, but would prove a financial asset to the Shire.” “This committee had to put down £1,500 in cash before the work on the hall began, and to enable the committee to do this, residents loaned them money free of interest for 12 months. In addition the committee has guaranteed to pay the Council £100 a year for the next ten years.” “The borrowed money has to be repaid to the lenders, and I hope that the public will realise this and support the functions which have been and will be arranged by the Hall Committee to enable them to return the money as soon, as possible.” At the opening gala for the Public Hall, Mr. G. L. Chandler, M.L.C. said “It speaks volumes for those people who have worked for many years for the hall. I know of no other place where the residents have handed over £1,500 for the erection of a hall and guaranteed the balance of the cost. You will always find the few who say ‘Time is not opportune.’ In these days you have to make your opportunities.” “Before any town can advance, a civic spirit must exist in the residents, and I hope the people will support the Hall Committee which has the interests of this district at heart.”Background workings for the funding of a Public Hall at Eltham. The funding was provided by public subscription and the money loaned to Council to build the hall. The hall was part of the new Eltham Shire offices located at the corner of Main Road and Arthur Street. A similar funding approach was used a few years later to provide for the Eltham War Memorial located on the opposite side of Main Road.Printed card 5 copies numbered 68, 176, 201, 216 and 217 10.5 x 15.7 cmarthur street, eltham public hall, gala opening ball, main road