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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET BOXED WW2, Post WW2
"Charles Thomas Biggs" No. 51893 RAAF. Enlisted 16/3/42 aged 31. Discharged 8/11/45 at rank of Sgt in HQ North Eastern Area. Born 1911. Died 1 Dec 1962, at Quarry Hill, Vic, aged 51. Buried at Bendigo Cemetery.1. War Medal 1939-1945. Round silver medal with lion on one side and King George 6th on other and a red, blue and white ribbon on top. 2. Australian Service Medal - Round silver medal with Commonwealth Emblem on one side and King George 6th on other side and dark blue, thin red, white and light blue stripes. 3. Instructions on Guidance of how medals are to be worn on civilian clothes. 4. White box bottom. 5. White medal box top.1. Inscribed with George VI and Lion over a fallen Eagle. 2. Inscribed Aust. Service Medal 1939-45 with Commonwealth Emblem and George VI on other side. 3. Stamped 1966 & RAAF medal Section, Vic Barracks, Melbourne.charles thomas biggs, raaf, ww2, australia service medal, war medal 1939-45 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Life's ambition realised, 24/08/1998 12:00:00 AM
Obituary of Andrew George, a keen sportsman and Mitcham resident who died 14 July 1998Obituary of Andrew George, a keen sportsman and Mitcham resident who died 14 July 1998Obituary of Andrew George, a keen sportsman and Mitcham resident who died 14 July 1998george, michael, janet, stephen, kevin, paul, heather, tim, kathy, professional engineers association, professional officers association -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1950
Rev. Alexander Somerville Houston (Jnr.) (1861-1971) was born in Glasgow. Later he was Senior Chaplain in the Victorian Army Light Horse and was Moderator of the Presbyterian Church 1949 to 1950. Dr. George Simpson was medical adviser to AIM.Gloss, black and white image of Dr. George Simpson and Rev. Alexander Somerville Houstonhouston, as (jnr.), presbyterian, light horse, simpson, g. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHERNIAVSKY CONCERT RECITALS, 1928
Theatre Program, Cherniavsky Concert Recitals: Australian Tour 1928 Jan,Pianist, Leo,Violinist, Michel, Vioncellist. Allan E.Martin Manager and Tuner. Price 6D. Program No.6. Peerless Press, 558a George Street Sydney. Under Direction of Mr. Edward Branscombe. Contralto: Madame Marie Hooton, Baritone: Mr. Percival Driver. Manager Nigel Brook, Touring Representatives: Mr. F.G.Robson & Mr. W.J.Smith. Concert Program: Leo, Jan & Mischel Cherniavski Recital.Peerless Press, 558a George Street,Sydney.program, theatre, cherniavsky concert, cherniavsky -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: copy of news image of George Minto, c. 1870s
Murray Comrie Collection. George Minto (b.1824 in Harwick, Scotland) was engineer at the Flour Mill in Tarnagulla, was Mayor of Tarnagulla Borough Council for a time and was engineer of the Shire of Marong for twenty years. For 13 years he occupied the position of surveyor to the Bendigo City Council. In his later life he lived in Kangaroo Flat. Whilst living there, on the 28th November 1914, he died, aged 90 and a half years. This photograph is a reasonable image created from a historic news source (unknown). Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1970s.Monochrome photograph, being copy of a news clipping with image of George Minto. Printed caption 'The Late Mr. George Minto, Jun. (Bartlett Bros, photo)'. tarnagulla, people -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Spr J R Brame, Various
These Medals, Badges and letters were presented to 3301 Spr J R Brame.The items are the original Medals, Badges and Letters of 3301 Spr J R Brame who served in the AIF during WW1 with 6/Field Engineering.3 x WW1 Medals no ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection).Three Medals all Inscribed 3301 Dvr J R Brame 6/Flf Eng AIF, one RSL Membership Badge No B455, one King George Badge - Inscribed For King and Empire Services Rendered.3301 spr j r brame, ww1, letters, badges -
Greensborough Historical Society
Clothing - Handkerchief, In Commemoration of Coronation, 1937_05
Commemorative handkerchief, originally owned by Mrs. Thrupp, mother of Rosie Bray. Issued for the coronation of King George VI in 1937.Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, floral emblems and Union Jack flags"In commemoration of coronation May 1937, God save our gracious King"handkerchief, king george vi, commemorative items -
Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph, circa 1920's
George V was the first king of the House of Windsor. George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert; 3 June 1865 – 20 January 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. He was the second son of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), and the grandson of the British monarch, Queen Victoria 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.A framed sepia head and shoulders photograph of King George V in military uniform and wearing medals. It is in a wooden frame with decorated edging and has a cardboard stand.monarchy royal-family george-v photograph -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Former JL and legatees, 1993
A photo and two hand written notes about a former Legacy Girls' Class attendant in 1993. It appears there was a visit by a legatee and a legatee's wife to a former junior legatee, showing that people kept in contact with Legacy for a long time. The photo shows Florence Moore (nee Moll) and her husband Bert being visited by Legatee George Standish and Jane Sullivan, who was the wife of Legatee John Sullivan (President in 1991). The note with the photo says it was for the archive in 1993. The handwritten letter from the Moores says: Dear George (Standish), . . . Enclosed is the photo I promised to send you we are Bert and Florence Moore (nee Moll). . . We enjoyed the day very much and it was sad news to learn that Flo Kennedy (one of the original Legacy girls) had passed away. Regards, Bert and Florence. In an article in the Bulletin 1979 after a reunion it is mentioned that Florence Moore (nee Moll) was the first girl to enrol in classes and senior champion in 1928.A record of a Junior Legatees being in contact with Legacy for a long time.Photo of Flo and Bert Moore with Jane Sullivan and George Standish.Handwritten on the notes on the back 'Florence Moll (Now Moore) knew Flo Kennedy. Jane Sullivan, Bert Moore, and Florence Moore' in red texta. Also 'August 1993. Florence Moll was an original Legacy Girls' Classes attendant' in black pen.girls' classes, jane sullivan, florence moore, george standish -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Newsletter, St. George's Monthly Centenary Edition, 1977
St George's Presbyterian Church is at 4 Chapel Street, St Kilda East. It is substantial red brick Gothic Revival building with distinctive 33.5-metre banded octagonal belltower and attractive contrasting cream brickwork and freestone dressings. The facade is dominated by a double entrance surmounted by a triangular rose window. It was designed by Albert Purchas. It opened on 1 October 1877 and the newsletter discusses the celebrations of the centenary in 1977. It is now St George's Uniting Church.Folded white paper printed in black on both sides, with a photograph of St George's Presbyterian Church, St KildaHandrwritten corrections to the typed text.st george's east st kilda uniting church, st george's presbyterian church st kilda, st george's monthly -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CORONATION MEDALLIONS, c1911 c1937
It is possible as they have an image of a Kangaroo and Victoria, they may have been produced in Australia.1.,2.,3. British Coronation medallions, copper colours, circular, two have section at top for small chain/other. Rear faces of all are the same with two figures and shield in centre. Image of Kangaroo over figures is quite small. Front face; 1. has image of King George V and Queen Mary. 2. Front face has King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.1. Front Face "King George V, Queen Mary"- rear has "To Commemorate their Majestic Coronation, June 22, 1911". "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity". 2. & 3. Front has "King George V1 Queen Elizabeth", rear has "To commemorate their Majestic Coronation, May 12th 1937/ "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity."coronation, medallions, 1911, 1937 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nomination Form, 1933
Nomination formNomination form - Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham, Blackburn Riding, for George William Sweetland, annual council elections, 24 Aug 1933.Nomination form politics and government, shire of blackburn and mitcham, sweetland, george william, local government elections -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, article, Legatee G H Cowan, President 1967
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee George Harry Cowan (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1967). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee George Cowan a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopied article with a photo of Legatee George Harry Cowan - President 1967past presidents, george cowan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham building sold for over $1 million, 1997
A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million.A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million. The property was owned by former pharmacists George Greenberg and Petere Scurrah.A commercial property in Mitcham Strip Shopping Centre has been sold for more than $1 million.shops, greenberg, george, scurrah, peter, maroondah apothecary, mitcham shopping centre -
Hume City Civic Collection
Esky
Said to have been used at Sunbury Pop Festivals between 1972 - 1975 held on George Duncan's propertyRed tartan steel portable cooler. Separate white lid with white handle on top and white metal carry handle. Bottle openers at each end. Willow brand each side. Drain plug at one end."WILLOW/"S"/..."sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Wallet
Believed to have been used at the Sunbury Pop Festival between 1972-1975 and held on George Duncan's property.Leather wallet with floral embossed design on outside mainly burgundy colour. Punched holes with press stud closure pocket, open divide and joined together with leather lacing.sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Souvenir Plate, Estimated 1937
Souvenir plate commemorating Coronation May 12, 1937 of King George 6th and Queen Elizabeth - crowned in Westminster Abbey. Cream china plate with British Coat of Arms. Names of King George 6th and Queen Elizabeth in red on gold background around edge with "Crowned May 12 1937'".Royal Crest - By appointment. A Perpetual Souvenir in Paragon China to commemorate the Coronation of their majesties King George 6th and Queen Elizabeth crowned in Westminster Abbey May 12 1937. Registered and copyright. Made in England.plate, coronation 1937 souvenir -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Arrival of George Bass at Westernport - History of John Cleeland and his farming & horse racing interests. Quarrying at Cape Woolamai. Loss of Ketch Kermandie.Article on arrival of George Bass at Westernport - early history of John Cleeland including his farming and horse racing interests.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, black & white newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, mrs cleeland, ketch kermandie, shenandoah, lt james waddell. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, City of Nunawading Citizenship Ceremony
A series of 6 black and white photographs on one sheet, of a City of Nunawading citizenship ceremony c1977, in the Willis Room at the Nunawading Council Chambers. The mayor is Cr. Albert Brown, with Cr. George Cox assistingcox, george, brown, albert, city of nunawading, citizenship ceremonies -
Clunes Museum
Award - Silver Cake Tray, 1925
Presented to George Nelson by Clunes in Melbourne Clunes 1926 as a token of esteemSilver Cake Tray with Handle, Inscription on inside of tray, design on inside of trayClunes in Melbourne Club 1926 To George Nelson, Secretary Back to Clunes 1925, as a token of Esteemgeorge nelson, clunes in melbourne club, 1926, back to clunes 1925, silver cake tray -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph - Photograph: George Foers at Tarnagulla, c. 1937
Williams Family Collection. George Foers was at one time Tarnagulla's policeman. In this photo, he is probably in Tarnagulla for a Back To Tarnagulla reunion. Monochrome photograph depicting George Foers standing in front of a sign with text 'Tarnagulla Please Slow Down'. Original photographic print. Handwritten on reverse: 'Geo. Foers'.tarnagulla -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Entrance to Richmond Hotel Centenary Celebrations Portland 1934, 1934
Photographs taken by Esther Winifred Hall (nee Smallpage) - great grand-daughter of Stephen George Henty. Taken in 1934 Centenary Celebrations in Portland.Back: "Original Home of Stephen George Henty. To E.... Hall from Marg...."centenary celebrations portland 1934 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - CARTOON POSTCARD, Inter Art- Co, 15.11.1916
The letter details how the writer GEORGE saw George yesterday and waved and yelled but he did not see him as they were marching past. It also describes how they just came out of the trenches with mud over their knees and higher. The George walking past is possibly George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4213P for more items.Cartoon coloured postcard depicting a boyish soldier surrounded by boys and girls. On the rear is a letter from France to a girl, the writing is in blue pen.On the rear “15/11/16 France, Dear Gaddis”. The letter ends “I remain yours sincerely George H..........postcards, military, cartoons -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Sun News-Pictorial, February 16 1952
The Sun News-Pictorial, also known as The Sun, was a morning daily tabloid newspaper in Melbourne, Australia, established in 1922 and closed in 1990. It was part of The Herald and Weekly Times stable of Melbourne newspapers. For more than fifty years it was the Australian newspaper with the largest circulation 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.Newspapers 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.A newspaper - middle pages missing, containing articles relating to the death of King George V1. It is dated Saturday February 1952..newspaper-sun-news-pictorial media-print george-v1 royal-family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Certificate of Proficiency in Carpentry, 21/03/1961
Graeme George Allen was born on 24 December 1940. At the time of his death, on 26 February 2016, he was living at Caboolture South, Queensland. Certificate on a brown cardboard folder with "Certificate of Proficiency" on the cover. The certificte is for Graeme George Allen who completed a Carpentry Certificate in 1961.graeme george allen, apprenticeship, certificate of proficiency, carpentry, apprenticeship commission of victoria -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Flyer - Koki advertising 1970
These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. This flyer was a major item in the marketing campaign for the winter season 1970. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is features George Shirling in marketing material for Koki Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek.A flyer outlining the Winter season tariffs for Koki Alpine Lodge. It features an image of George Shirling surrounded by icicles hanging from the eaves of Koki, as well as text.george shirling, koki lodge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, State Cabinet Meeting - City of Nunawading, 9/02/1981 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of attendees at the State Cabinet Meeting at the City of Nunawading on 9 February 1981. The Mayor, Cr. Will Renfrey The Premier, the Hon. R.J. Hamer, ED, MP Mr George Cox, MLA, Member for Mitchamrenfrey, will b., hamer, rupert j. sir, cox, george -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, R. Cuilleremot, Boespflug et Cie, 1914-1918
Soldier has been identified as PTE Alan George William Hooke (11513). Alan was a Baker by trade. His father was William Hugh Hooke and his mother was Margaret Holloway Hooke. Alan was born in Rutherglen in 1893 and died in Melbourne in 1978. He is the older brother of Norman Hooke who was KIA in France 1916. Alan belonged to 3rd Field Bakery Unit, AIF.Black and white portrait photograph, on a postcard, of Alan George Hooke in AIF uniformWritten on back: "Alan"world war 1, world war i, alan hooke -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
Property - Ford Street Beechworth - Section 1, Town Allotment 14 & 15 - 100' x 250' each Ownership details and history - 28 Oct 1853 - C. Williams - 11 Nov 1855 - H. Wyse 1-15&14 - 1861 - Fisher, John Duncan - publican, same. Land 66'x165' + 25'x130' (rear) Hotel 45'x21' 2 stories, deal front WB. sh. rf. Do 18'x12' 2 stories WB & Do. Kitchen 38'x13' slab + ir rf. Stable & Hayloft 54'x25' WB & sh. Store 50'x18' bark. Billiard room 35'x25' WB + sh. Oddfellows Lodge 26'x29' deal front WB + sh. rf. Open shed. 56'x17' sh. rf. Laundry 54'x12'. 1861 - Jecks A.G. barber, J.D. Fisher barbers shop 9'x8' 1-14 - 1861 - Melrose, John, unlisted J.D. Fisher shop 13'x25' WB + sh. 1-14 - 1861 - Ramsay, Peter Donald, unlisted, same, land 41'x165' store 18'x60' sawn slab boards sh. rf. store 32'x 16'6"deal WB Front Shed 38'6"x 22' ir rf. 1-15+14 - 1863/4 J.D. Fisher, Hotel as 1861 except store 50'x18' is detached and a shop above De Jecks & Kaliton of a 2 storey residence. 1863/4 - Jecks as above 1-14 - 1863/4 Ramsay - as 1866 1-14 - 1866 - Fisher J.D. - publican, same, "Commercial Hotel" 45'x21' 2 stories deal fr. WB+ corr. Iron roof..... store 50'x18' slabs + bark .... laundry 54'x12' WB + sh. rf. ..... prem. in yard 24'x15' 2 stories WB = sh. (after Oddfellows entry) 0/wise as 1861. £330 1-14 - Jecks A.G. barber, J.D. Fisher, barbers shop 9'x8' £28 1-14 - 1866 - Muirhead, George, Tailor, J.D.Fisher prem 13'x12' WB + Sh. £26 1-14 - 1866 - Ramsay P.D. Spirit dealer, same land 41'x165' front prem 23'x54' bk & ir. rf. Do in rear 32'x16'6" deal fr. WB + sh. rf. Do 8'x8' do---do. Stables + shed 51'x40' slabs, sh+ir. rf. (as1861) £35 1-15+14 1871 - Tanwell, Thomas, publican, same - Hotel as above except. Kitchen 40'x15' bk+iron roof as 1863/4 1861 1-14 - 1871 - Jecks, A.G., T. Tanswell, shop 11'x9' £15 1-14 - 1871 - Goodwin, George, watchmaker, T. Tanswell, sh. 12'x11' £19 [these two were actually entered before 1-14+15] 1-14 - 1871 - Scott, Robert, Wine & Spirit Merchant, P.D. Ramsay land 41'x165' deal fr. WB + sh. rf. Stable & shed 51'x40' slabs + iron roof. 1-15+14 - Tanswell, Thomas, publican, same, land 66'x135' + 25'x130' Hotel front buildings. 65'x35' brick, Back do. 42'x30' brick 2 stories iron roof. Kitchen 40'x15' bk. iron roof. Club room 26'x29' WB. sh. rf. Billiard room 35'x25' WB ir. rf. Prem in yard 24'x15' 2 stories WB sh. rf. Laundry 54'x12' WB sh. rf. Store 50'x18' slabs bark rf. Stables 54'x25' WB sh. rf. Shed 56'x17' £250 1-14 - 1876 - Jecks, A.G. barber T. Tanswell shop £15 1-14 - 1876 - Tanswell, T. publican, same, shop & room in rear £20 1-14 - 1876 - Crawford, Hiram Allen, Connelly, Michael, coach proprietors, Beechworth U.S. Council. Weighbridge £10 1-14 - 1876 - Crawford & Connolly, as above, T. Tanswell. prem as 1871. "23'x55'" & no deal fr. ou prem in rear £52 1-15+14 - 1884 - Tanswell E. Tanswell T. Hotel as above, hotel, billiard clubrooms etc. 1-14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. - Jackson P.W. - McCurdy W. coach props., B.U.S.C., Weighbridge 1-15+14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. coach props, T. Tanswell, Commercial stable (at rear) 1-14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. coach prop, same, office, store, cellar & prem. 1-15+14 - 1889 - Tanswell, Edward. Hotel keeper, T. Tanswell, Comm Hotel Billiard Club + sample rooms, prem + land £175 1-15+14 - 1889 - Crawford, H.A. - Connolly, Thomas - McCurdy, William, coach props, same, Stables, Coach sheds, prems + land £80 1-14 - 1889 - Crawford & Co Ltd., coach props, T. Tanswell, office, store, prem + land £50 1-14 - 1889 - As above. B.U.S.C. Weighbridge £10 1-15+14 - 1900 - Crawford & Co ltd. coach proprietors, excecutors of Tanswell's, stables, offices, coach sheds, factory, land £130 1-15+14 - 1906 - Tanswell, Jane, hotelkeeper, same, hotel, prem + land £150 1-15+14 - 1906 - Tanswell, Jane, Clubrooms, Comm. Hotel £20 1-15+14 - 1906 - Crawford & Co LTD. coach props, Jane Tanswell, stables offices, coach sheds, factory + land £85 Architectural Index Card - Brian Pump and Tony Dugan - Photographers beechworth, george tibbits -
Unions Ballarat
'A bit of a rebel' : the life and work of George Arnold Wood, Crawford, RM, 1975
George Arnold Wood (1865-1928) was an historian who founded the Australian Anti-War League in 1902 with W.A. Holman and others. He also co-founded the Teachers' Guild of NSW. Biographical. Significant to the history of the Boer War, Teachers' Guild of NSW and Wood's research into Australian history.Paper; book. Front cover: orange background; black and white caricature of George Arnold Wood on the front; black text.Front cover: author's name and title.george arnold wood, historians, australian anti-war league, w.a. holman, teachers' guild of nsw, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, boer war, australian history, crawford, raymond maxwell, crawford, rm