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National Wool Museum
Letter
One of three letters from Sir Joseph Banks to King George 111, copied from the originals in the Royal Archives, Windsor Castle. They give an insight into the early development of the merino breed in England. (ref also Supplementary file: Royal Visit, 1988).One of three letters from Sir Joseph Banks to King George 111, copied from the originals in the Royal Archives, Windsor Castle.6637sheep breeding - history merino sheep - history, banks, sir joseph, sheep breeding - history, merino sheep - history -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Diary, On patrol, nothing doing, very hot, 2018
The diaries and notebooks of 2678 Lance Corporal George Hall, Anzac Provost Corps were lodged with the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection in the 1990s. Only in 2018 were they transcribed by Albury social historian Jan Hunter and published with the ISBN 978-0-992496-96-8.Rare diaries & notebooks of a WWI military policeman.Diary and notebooks of 2678 Lance Corporal George A Hall, Anzac Provost Corps, AIF, World War One (1914-1918).diary, hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Commemoration Mug
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death on 6 February 1952. He was also the last Emperor of India from 1936 until the British Raj was dissolved in August 1947, and the first head of the Commonwealth following the London Declaration of 1949, He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, and they had two daughters, Elizabeth and Margaret. KEELE STREET POTTERY (K.S.P) CO. LTD 1915–1958 Earthenware manufacturer at Keele St, Tunstall (to c.1958) and then at Meir Airport, Longton, as part of the Staffordshire Potteries Group.Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth c.1937 Commemorative Ceramic Mug. Individual Photo of King George and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by yellow wreath. 2 Flags either side. Crown in center of photos and G and E either side of Crown. Gold embossing on lip of mug. Writing at bottom of transfer is missing.KSP C England on basecoronation 1936, king george vi -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Booklet, Lansell's Fortuna, c 1980
Originally designed in 1857 and extended to the further designs by Bendigo Architects Vahland and Getzschmann, Emil Mauermann and William Beebe the original two story house expanded over time as Lansell's fortune increased and the subsequent mansion was built adjacent to the New Chum Reef and mine from which most of his wealth was yielded. Fortuna remained in the Lansell family for twenty nine years after George died and was sold by auction for demolition in 1934 only to be saved to become a reception house. In 1942 the Army acquired a lease for wartime mapping and occupied the site until 2008. It is now in private hands with the surrounding land being divided for housing. George Lansell was commonly known as 'Australia's Quartz-King' and director of thirty-eight mines with some link with almost every mine in Bendigo.A4 size tour booklet outlining the history, use and architectural features of Fortuna Villa which was purchased by George Lansell in 1860. mayor william beebe, george lansell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper article, Daily Mirror, February 8 1952
The Daily Mirror is a British national daily tabloid newspaper founded in 1903 by Alfred Harmsworth. George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his deathNewspapers reflect contemporary society. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family.Cover of a Daily Mirror newspaper dated February 8 1952. At the top of the page is the headline, "THIS IS A VERY TRAGIC HOMECOMING" above a photograph of the Princess Elizabeth.The article relates to the death of her father, King George V1,newspaper-daily-mirror media-print george-v1 royal-family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, 262-266 Whitehorse Road, 1972
An auction document of an Office/Warehouse Building at 262-266 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.An auction document of an Office/Warehouse Building at 262-266 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading to be auctioned 6 Sep 1972 by auctioneers George G. Henderson Pty Ltd, 454 Collins St. Melb.An auction document of an Office/Warehouse Building at 262-266 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading. whitehorse road nunawading no. 262-266, george g. henderson pty ltd, commercial establishments -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, FRAMED, Vander Toorren
DOUGLAS GEORGE PHILLIPS enlisted No 3449 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Batt AIF on 14.7.1915 aged 18 years 2 months in Bendigo. He embarked for Eygpt on 18.12.1915. Promoted to Corporal 1.3.1916. Embarked for France 26.3.1916. Promoted to Sergeant 10.8.1916. Hospitalised with trench feet on 6.11.1916. Promoted 2nd Lieutenant 3.3.1917. Hospitalised with haemoptysis 20.7.1917. Promoted to Lieutenant 30.9.1917. WIA 4.10.1917 and remained on duty. Awarded the Military Cross for the same days actions. Discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. He enlisted again on 28.9.1939 as V80050. At discharge on 12.3.1945 he was a Captain serving in No 12 Australian Garrison Coy. Ornate wood frame with glass over a brownish background. Inset at top is a sepia tone photo of an Officer in uniform. Centre is a description of service and award of an "MC". At the bottom is a mounted medal set, group of (5) re Lt D.G.Phillips MC. At base of the frame is a brass plaque.Brass plaque "CAPTAIN Douglas George Phillips MC"medals, bravery, framing, photograhy -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Newletters, Home Front News, May 2018
The newsletters cover the period during the Second World War from August 1943 to February 1946 with 19 editions. These were produced every few months. They include some personal notices, church news, baptisms. There are a few biographies of those who enlisted, in the last edition. George Leslie Rayment (born 1894, Surrey Hills; died 1976, Blackburn) married Grace Lewis in Surrey Hills in 1918. They had 2 daughters - Norma Leslie (1923-1996) and Dr Dulcie Grace Rayment, a noted obstetrician & gynaecologist (died 2014). George Rayment was the donor's wife's grandfather.A spiral-bound copy of some of the editions of the 'Home Front News'. The editor was George Leslie Rayment and the newsletter was produced for the Surrey Hills Methodist Church's congregation.surrey hills methodist church, (mr) les rayment, (miss) effie craig, (dr) edna gault, (dr) edward gault, (mr) george leslie rayment, george leslie rayment -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sonya's Mob: the life and times of a Polish-Australian family
"Sonya's Mob: the life and times of a Polish-Australian family" - Lois and George Carrington, Canberra, 1996 (self published). Includes a seperately printed index and location guide to Sonya Carrington's khilims. Biography of Sonya Carrington-Zakrzewska, artist and weaver. Inludes information about her husband, Wlodek Zakrzewski who made and repaired spinning wheels.To the National Wool Museum / with our best wishes / Lois Carrington / George Carringtonweaving textile art, spinning, spinning wheels, carrington wheel, carrington-zakrzewska, mrs sonya zakrzewski, mr wlodzimierz, weaving, textile art -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 12-12-95. P 4 "Maroondah players"'. George ArundelBagpipe player George Arundel thinks there is something special about a man with a beard dressing up in a skirt and playing the pipes. "It's the theatrics of it all that I love", Mr Arundel, a member of the Ringwood Highland Pip[e Band, said. Mr Arundel began playing the bagpipesas a boy growing up in Glasgow in 1966, and has been playing them ever since. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1900
This photograph shows George Temple's store which began operating C1888 opposite the post office in the main street of Orbost. The store stocked other stores at Bendoc supplying the gold fields. The men with their pack horses are on their way to the survey camp. George Temple, born in Yorkshire on 26/2/1832 was one of the earliest Orbost storekeepers. Temple's Store was on the corner of Ruskin and Nicholson Streets opposite the post office. He packed stores to the Bendoc area goldfields. The store building eventually became part of Herbert's store when he died in 1917.This item is associated with the very early history of Orbost. George and Mary Temple were early shopkeepers who operated a store opposite the Post Office for many years. Their daughters were very talented women.A faded black / white photograph of men with pack horses standing outside George Temple's store, The Orbost Equitable, in the main street. It is on a cream coloured buff card.temple-george-orbost gold-fields-bendoc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MR & MRS J.B.WITTMANN PORTRAIT, cq. 1900
B+W photograph on front mount studio portrait (B+W) of lady seated on upholstered chair (carved wood), man standing behind occasional table. Man is dressed formally (Bow tie and stiff shirt); whiskered- beard & moustache. Inscription: Front: the crown studios Sydney - printed on board. Back: (P.T.O).Back: Handwritten: 'Mr & Mrs Wittmann in later years when/they had gone to live in Sydney. RHSV stamp (Royal Historical Society of Victoria/Bendigo Branch), '1128', Printed by Studio: 'George & Market Streets/Sydney', 'The Crown Bromide Enlargement Coy 'Trade Mark'','The/Crown/Studios','Mark Blow/General/Manager', 'Portrait enlarged/on Bromide,Platinotype/Carbon Opal, and Finished/ in crayon, indian in, partel/water colour or oils',' Telephone No 477','Cable Address 'Bromide'/Sydney',' Copies of this Photograph No__ maybe had at any time'.The Crown Studios, Sydney, George & Market Streetperson, family, wittmann portriat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, c 1940's
The item is First Edition of publication. Material reprinted from the Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Victoria; author, George Hyam, horticultural supervisor; publication issued by direction of the Minister of Agriculture, W.G. McKenzie M.L.A. The booklet belonged to Mrs J. Adams who lived on the corner of Whitehorse and Springvale Roads.Fifty-seven page booklet on gardening by George Hyam; entitled, 'Vegetable growing in the home garden', put out by the Department of Agriculture, VictoriaDepartment of Agriculture. Victoriadomestic items, gardening -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Ron Barassi at Legacy House, 2003
Photograph of Legatee George Woodward and a wooden spoon in the lounge at Legacy House. He appears to be singing and seems to be before a comradeship luncheon. Ron Barassi is standing in the background. Was with other photos of the event that show Ron Barassi with Legatee David Ford so it might have been 2003 when David Ford was president or 2004 as it was stored with other photos labelled as being 2004. Ron Barassi was a Legacy boy after his father, Ronald Barassi Snr died at Tobruk in 1941. He helped promote Legacy many times through the years.A record of a celebrity having a close relationship with Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of George Woodward and the wooden spoon in the lounge at Legacy House for a functionHandwritten note with a group of photos in the plastic sleeve, 'Ron Barassi 2004 awaiting new photo folder'.ron barassi, legatee function, george woodward -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILY LIFE
George Henry Tovey (1879-1925) married Florence Williams (1882-1962) in 1903 and their daughter Ivy was born in 1904, dating this photo to c. 1916. Florence was the daughter of John Williams and Elizabeth Jeffrey.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Family life: George Tovey, Florence Tovey (nee Williams) with daughter Ivy, 12. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1880 c
George Carpenter was manager of Lakes Navigation Company and other shipping businessesSepia toned photograph of George Carpenter showing slightly balding man with dark hair and moustache wearing white shirt with turned down collar, Ascot tie and single breasted jacket with welted breast pocket Melbourne Victoriareligion -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Mixed media - Private George Williams MM, WWI medals and photograph
This was kept by George's daughter Marjorie Williams, and donated to the Society by herself and granddaughter Valerie Morris. PMH&PS applied for information on the MM citation, which is item 813.02. Refer to this for George's records, plus a summary of his history. During storage one medal came loose and stuck to a photograph. In March 2011 the items were re-framed, with window mounting so they wouldn't come loose again.Mounted under glass, the WWI photograph of Private George Williams MM, flanked by his war medals. Five medals with ribbons, including the Miltary Medal 'For bravery in the field' Ref 813.02 for history.war - world war i, armed services - army, valerie williams morris, marjorie williams, george willaims -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Legacy Week 2004, Event at the Shrine, 2004
An event at the Shrine of Remembrance Visitor Centre, the guests include some youths and Ron Barassi. Afterwards they posed for a photo in the Garden Courtyard. The president is George McKenzie. Ron Barassi participated in several Legacy events over the years. Ron was a a junior legatee after his father Ron Snr was killed in action at Tobruk in World War II, aged 27. From the film numbers see also 00686 and 00687. The Visitor Centre was completed in 2003 and provides unimpeded access for the elderly and disabled to the Sanctuary, the Crypt and the Galleries of Remembrance as well as open space for exhibitions and events. The courtyard has an olive tree as a centrepiece. This is the olive tree of peace that was planted by Legacy in 1973 to mark their golden jubilee. It was relocated to the new courtyard in 2002 when the Shrine was being redeveloped.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for Legacy Week in 2004.Colour photo of the Legacy President George McKenzie with Ron Barassi and other dignitaries.Printed on the back "No.<10> Clarendon Photos 0556" which is the frame numbers and place of processing.legacy week, legacy promotion, george mckenzie -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1937 Coronation badge, Circa 1937
This is a commemorative medal cast to celebrate the coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937. As an item linked to the coronation of an English monarch, it has social and historical significance and is typical of its time to commemorate such events with items such as these medals which were cheaply manufactured and widely circulated. With the stamp of Cramond & Dickson on the reverse it is linked to a local business.Small round medal with hook at top. Image of king and queen, embossed in centre of front with writing around edge. The back has writing embossed as well.Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937, P J King on the back. King George V Queen Elizabeth coronation 1937 on the front.warrnambool, george v1 coronation, coronation medal, cramond & dickson,, king george vi, coronation medal, cramond and dickson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Flyer for Buglet 1890, History & Heritage Committee Auscycling Vic, 2023
This promotional flyer featuring the 1890 Buglet was produced by the History & Heritage Committee of Auscyling and promotes one of items in their collection. The Buglet was presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES on 24 June 1890.A half A4 card with photograph a 1890 Buglet.Presented to the Port Melbourne Bicycle Club by George GEDDES Singer Bicycle Depot 24 June 1890.buglet, sport - cycling, auscycling vic, george geddes, port melbourne bicycle club, singer bicycle depot -
Melbourne Legacy
Article - Speech, Foundation Day Address 2002, 2002
A foundation day speech in 2002 by Past President, Legatee George Woodward. Instead of looking at the history of Legacy from a timeline perspective he chose to look at old Bulletin articles and comment on aspects of what he read. He mentions they provided a sense of belonging, of fun, sadness, enthusiasm, and activity. It gave him a different view of the founding legatees, other than as ageing old men, they were young men full of energy and enthusiasm. There were notices of marriages and children, leave taken for honeymoons etc. 'I received a terrific sense of family in reading through these early Bulletins'.A speech given at a Legacy function to commemorate the day on which Legacy was founded that has information about the early years of Legacy.White A4 paper x 5 pages with black print of 2002 speech by George Woodwardfoundation day, george woodward -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Details of Title Changes - 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn
Details of title changes of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn.Details of title changes of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn. Original owner of land was John Woods in 1855. He resold to George Coppin who resold to Freehold & Investment Banking Co. of Australia.Details of title changes of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn. gordon crescent, blackburn, no. 2, woods, john, coppin, george seth, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, australian deposit and mortgage bank -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Wombeetch Puyunn (Camperdown George), Mr F.B.W. Stevenson, c1881
When he died at Camperdown in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) (c1820-1883), was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan of the Djargurd Wurrung, still living on Country.Black and white studio photograph of Wombeetch Puyunn (Camperdown George) in traditional dress wearing a headband, kangaroo tooth necklace and possum skin cloak, holding a boomerang and carved shield Back: WOMBEETCH PUUYUUN, CHIEF, AND LAST OF THE LOCAL TRIBEScdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programmes, Maroondah Masonic Centre, Ringwood - Lodge of Croydon No. 607 Installations, Leslie Harcourt, 1979, and Vincent Squires, 1988
White covered programme with blue printing and gold masonic logo with insert and another white covered programme with blue printing and gold logo. +Additional Keywords: Harcourt, Leslie William / Squires, Vincent GeorgeLodge of Croydon Installation 11-Jun-1979 for Leslie William Harcourt; Lodge of Croydon 13-Jun-1988 Installation for Vincent George Squires; Blue Lodge of Croydon - invitation to meeting (blank) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir glasses - St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor, c. 1985
The former St George Anglican Church, Dartmoor property is now privately owned. The first church building was constructed in 1864. The present building was erected in 1885 on private land. In 1952 the new owner, Mr James McIntyre donated the land to the Diocese of Ballarat.Set of 4 sherry or port glasses, celebrating the centenary of St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor. 1885 - 1985. Gold rim and printing and image of church.church, place of worship, st george anglican church, dartmoor, souvenir -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photograph, 1910 ?
George Nixon (1862-1941) selected land in Bete Bolong in the 1890's. He married Emily Warren in 1889 in Orbost. He was a shire councillor. He was a prominent breeder of Clydesdales and after a serious fall off a horse walked with a walking stick and special boot for the rest of his life. He was well-known for his interest in cars, horse-racing and politics. Mrs Nixon (Emily)was the first Red Cross president during WW1. They had ten children.both George and Emily are buried in the Orbost Cemetery. (ref:From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point by Hon Peter Nixon A.O.)George Nixon was the son of James and Alice Nixon. The Nixon families were among the earliest settlers on the Snowy River.A large black and white photograph which is glued on to a white paper frame and then on to brown cardboard. It is a photo of three children and a dog standing in a garden with a house in the background. The smallest child is sitting on a planter pedestal. The baby is Frederick Howard Nixon, the older girl is Essie Nixon.On back - George & Emily Nixon's family (Warren) Lexcine, Frederick, Esther In bottom RH corner - HDBphotograph family nixon-george -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rob's Cycles Shop, 4/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
George Robinson serving customers on the last day of business. George Cox is standing behind George Robinson (to the right), with dark coloured top on.robinson, george, rob's cycle and sports, blackburn road, blackburn, no.12, cox -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Campaign Stars & Medals, C 1945
This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which relates to a local soldier and World War 11.Round white metal medal with bar at top. Australian Coat of arms on front with image of George 6th on the reverse. Flat edge on medal with recipient's name and number engraved. it is housed in small cream card box with a small sheet of paper with summary of conditions of campaign stars and medals. The Australian Service medal 1939-1945. George VI G Br OMN Rex Et Indiae Imp VX88010 E H Swanwarrnambool, ernest henry swan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Diggers to get rate rebate, 2005
Articles on Whitehorse Council rebate for Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs gold card holders; with 'Discounts 'really appreciated'.Articles on Whitehorse Council rebate for Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs gold card holders; with 'Discounts 'really appreciated'. Photos of RSL members Reg Colenso and Ken Twiddy, with George Droutsas, and war widow Dawn Rolls.Articles on Whitehorse Council rebate for Commonwealth Department of Veterans Affairs gold card holders; with 'Discounts 'really appreciated'. rates, returned service people, colenso, reg, twiddy, ken, droutsas, george, rolls, dawn -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Craft exhibition 1994, 1994
Photos taken at the 13th Annual Widows' Art and Craft Exhibition held at Legacy House in 1994. The note with the photos says: "The quality and ingenuity of the arts and crafts entered were outstanding and quite a daunting task for the judge, Mrs Janice Bridges". Photos show President George Woodward speaking, other names are not known. This was an Annual Art and Craft Exhibition that was run by the widows club. The items could be sold at trading tables and at the table outside Legacy House during Badge Week in September to raise funds. There were craft afternoons throughout the year for widows to learn new skills and gather together at Legacy House. These regular meetings, fetes and workshops provided important opportunities for widows to meet, socialise and be activeA record of the type of activities the Legacy widows participated in. Craft days throughout the year provided times to gather together and socialise. The Art and Craft Exhibition gave them a chance to show off their talent. Items were sometimes sold in the stall outside Legacy House in Badge Week to raise money for Legacy.Colour photos x 10 of a widows craft exhibition and President George Woodward in 1994.widows, craft, activities, george woodward