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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Administrative Record, Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute books
Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minutes August 1985- April 1994minute book -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Financial record, Lakes Entrance Red Cross Accounts books
Lakes Entrance Red Cross financial details 1.7.1983- 29.6.2000accounts book -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A History of the Kiewa Valley, Esther Temple et al, 1989
This book briefly covers the period from the indigenous tribes who lived in the valley well before English settlers arrived. It documents the transformation of the area from a pristine valley environment to one that has been gradually over 200 years to a more commercial rural/industrial landscaped valley. The book details the first pioneers and their descendants, along with the changes to their environment.This book briefly covers the period from the indigenous tribes who lived in the valley well before English settlers arrived. It documents the transformation of the area from a pristine valley environment to one that has been gradually over 200 years to a more commercial rural/industrial landscaped valley. The book details the first pioneers and their descendants, along with the changes to their environment.kiewa river valley, pioneers victoria, kiewa valley social life and cusstoms -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, History (H33) By Frank Meldrum, 1976
A document written in 1976 by Legatee Frank Meldrum containing his account of the start of Legacy. He was responding to a request for information about the history of Legacy that the archive committee was collating. He mentions several key members by name and what they achieved. As with other similar accounts he mentions the original objective was to see diggers placed in employment. When two years later the focus changed to the families 'thanks to Frank Doolan Legacy found its SOUL'. Many other accounts have also used the term 'soul' when referring to Frank's suggestion. It seems many Legatees had been quietly helping families of their comrades; Frank 'said he was helping a widow with two children of an old army mate. It was discovered that several of the Board were doing the same. Stan Savige had taken over the care of his widowed sister and her two boys, whose father had died at Passchendale. I had a widow with two little ones whose father was one of my best mates at Anzac. He died of flu virus after returning to Australia. I think eleven members of the Board or Committees were already giving similar service. Frank's proposal caught on immediately. Legacy had found its Soul!' 'Harold Peters started his Lit and Debating Class and I was asked by Stan to find a PT instructor', Frank Meldrum asked for the 'Billy' Williams to helped, and a cobber from Anzac, Louis Vavjanezki, to take on boxing and wrestling classes. 'All committees carried their own expenses amongst themselves - nothing was charged to JLC. Hugh Brain started the Education Committee and was given a donation, I think of $1000 (a heck of a lot in those days) by the Ballieu Bros.' He also mentions 'For the first 5-10 years practically all administrative costs were borne by the members.' 'Stan Savige was, of course a tremendous driving force in all the work for the Juniors. He put on a Christmas Camp at Balnarring on his own property and was Camp Commandant and Camp Cook.' Legatee Keith Mitchell helped Frank Meldrum in doing a dental examination of all children in the classes and then Frank did the necessary treatments in his rooms. When it was known they were treating over 400 children and their mums, Syd Birrell then got the board to co-opt two more dentists into the Club and form a Dental Clinic. Syd Birrell also started a Legal Committee to provide free legal advice. 'Committees quietly vied with each other to give better services to the Juniors and their mums. It was an atmosphere that was unbelievably happy - SERVCE WITHOUT SELF'. He mentions picnics, including one at Grimwade house - photos are at 01382 - where legatees were dressed up. The first demonstration was held in the 'Playhouse, just over Princes Bridge and was a great success.' Aaron Beattie and Mrs Gilles were mentioned. The notation H33 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A summary of the first fifty years of Legacy written by a key founding member.White foolscap paper with black type x 6 pages of Frank Meldrum's account of Legacy's history dated 6 March 1976.Handwritten H33 in red pen and 'from Meldrum' in blue pen on first page. Stamped 'COPY ONLY' in purple ink.history, founding legatee, frank meldrum -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Certificate of Discharge
Certificate of Discharge issued to VX117810 Frederick Charles Perry by the 2/47th Australian Transport Platoon, Australian Military Forces. Dated 3rd April, 1946. Certificate number 503474. F C Perry served as a Driver, he was enlisted in the Citizen Military Forces from the 5th November, 1941 to the 10 August, 1942 and then transferred to the Australian Military Forces from 11th August, 1942 to the 3rd April, 1946. He was on Active Service in Australia for 1157 days and Overseas for 394 days.Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Early History of the Shrine of Remembrance, c1928
After the first world war there was a decision made to create a memorial. Legatees were involved in the process at various times and capacities. In particular Legatee Kemsley was vocal in idea of a structure over a utilitarian memorial (such as a hospital or a park) - see letter at 01182. These notes include the resolution that passed at the Melbourne Town Hall at a public meeting: "That this meeting of citizens confirm the launching of an appeal by the Lord Mayor to establish a National War Memorial by means of a monument and that an executive committee with the Lord Mayor as Chairman with power to add and point sub-committees be formed to carry out the project." Also that 20 sites were selected for consideration in 1921. Although the St Kilda Road site was favoured early on, by 1926 there was pressure to change to a "provision of square" and Cenotaph at the intersection of Spring and Bourke Streets. Legacy Clubs voiced their opposition to this proposal by passing a resolution "That the Melbourne Legacy Club, representative of the returned soldiers in business in this city, whilst welcoming the Anzac Square Scheme as a city improvement, cannot support it as a War Memorial scheme and affirms its support for the Shrine of Remembrance in the Domain as the only War Memorial worthy of Victoria's unparalleled efforts in the Great War." The document was in an envelope with a letter dated 30 April 1971 (01182) that also outlines the efforts Legacy (especially L/- Kemsley) went through to promote the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance over a proposed square. The envelope says 'The Origin of the Shinre of Remembrance p/p Legatees Kemsley and Joynt'. And the initial 'JMBA'?. It was in a file with other documents concerning the Shrine and it's history.A record of the events that led to the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance as noted by a Legatee at the time. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this an other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190)Five white foolscap pages of black type recording major events in the history of building the Shrine (covering the years from 1926 - 1928).memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The History of Warrnambool, 1887
This is an original copy of Richard Osburne’s book on the history of Warrnambool from 1847 to 1886. It is a hard cover blue-coloured book of 284 pages with additional Melbourne and Warrnambool advertisements at the end of the book. There is one fold-up insert (four of the original are missing). There are a Preface and Notes From the Author (‘To the public in general’ and ‘To my personal friends in the Warrnambool district’). richard osburne, history of warrnambool, warrnambool history, warrnambool 1886 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The History of Warrnambool by Richard Osburne, 1887
Richard Osburne (1825-1895) came to Warrnambool in 1847, a pioneer resident in the new settlement. In 1851, with John Wilkinson, he founded Warrnambool’s first newspaper, the Warrnambool Examiner, and issued it weekly for some months until he left the town for the goldfields. Returning in 1853 he resumed publication of the Examiner and continued it, intermittently in its last few years, until 1880. He was acknowledged in his day as the Father of the Warrnambool Press and was a dominant figure in Warrnambool’s early history. In 1882 he went to live in Melbourne, returning to publish his ‘History of Warrnambool’ in 1887.This book is highly significant as it is an original copy of one of the most important books written on Warrnambool’s history by one of Warrnambool’s most important early settlers (published 1887). Original copies are extremely rare now. The book was given to D.B. Sellars by his first cousin, John Murray, who was Warrnambool’s Parliamentary representative for over 30 years and Premier of Victoria from 1909 to 1912. John Murray’s signature is in the book and this is an important addition. The provenance therefore is of the highest significance. No details are available on the recipient of the book or the donor of the book to the Historical Society. This is an original copy of Richard Osburne’s book on the history of Warrnambool from 1847 to 1886. It is a hard cover buff-coloured book of 284 pages with additional Melbourne and Warrnambool advertisements at the book. There is one fold-up insert (four of the original missing) There are a Preface and Notes from the Author ('To the public in general’ and ‘To my personal friends in the Warrnambool district’)Inside front cover: Mr D.B. Sellars from John Murray (in pencil – Premier of Victoria 1909-1912, 1st cousin of D.B.Sellars, Uncle David) Donated to the Historical Society of Warrnambool in memory of Miss Clemintine MacDonald of Maffra, who died April 1979, aged 91 years. Given by Mrs M.Allen (niece) 72 Grange Road, Sandringham, 3191, 22-7-80 john murray, richard osburne, history of warrnambool -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Folder - CTS, Collingwood Technical College. College History. Part 2, 1960s
Part 2 Includes list of principals 1912-1970, correspondence re name change CTS to CTC. Lists/spreadsheets of staff(?) 1912-1985 at what appears to be staff meetings.A broad collection of information regarding the early years of CTS and CTC.Red plastic folder with plastic inserts.Cover title: "Collingwood Technical College / College History. Part 2". A variety of documents, media releases, correspondence, etc relating to the history of CTC and Collingwood Technical SchoolEach document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, ctc, history, nmit, -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch - Notes on its History 1966-91, 1991
This document provides an insight into the formation and activities of the Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch of Melbourne Legacy from 1966 to 1991.An attempt to record the history of the Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch of Legacy.Melbourne Legacy, Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch - Notes on its History 1966-91. Seven foolscap pages printed on both sides provides a potted history of the Branch formation and the activities over 25 years. history, branch, written histories, sandringham, mordialloc -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A brief history of Warrnambool & District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014, 2014
The Warrnambool Baptist Church in Koroit Street celebrated 150 years of formal worship in 2014. This book gives a brief overview of those years from 1964 to 2014 as the first 100 years have been recorded elsewhere. The book gives details on resident ministers, women’s and men’s fellowship societies, missionary work, local church activities and Sunday School classes. The book is of some importance as it gives us a good picture of the Baptist Church in Warrnambool over the past 50 years. It will be useful for researchers and for others interested in the Church’s activities. The author is well-known in Warrnambool as a former pharmacist and a volunteer worker in historical and cultural spheres (Flagstaff Hill, Mahogany Ship Committee, Portuguese Festival etc)This is a paper back book of 52 pages. It has a red cover with a colour photograph of the interior of the Warrnambool Baptist Church. The pages are glued together. The book contains printed material, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Front Cover: ‘Loving God, Loving people’ – A Brief History of Warrnambool and District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014 warrnambool, warrnambool baptist church -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. Ken Horne, Latrobe Librarian, launching the history of Ringwood at the Civic Centre, 1974
Backing sheet reads, 'Mr. Ken Horne, Latrobe Librarian, launching the history of Ringwood at the Civic Centre. 22.10.74.' -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Gary Presland, For god?s sake send the trackers : a history of Queensland trackers and Victoria police, 1998
A history of Aboriginal trackers in Victoria, detailing a program of using trackers from Queensland in the period 1880-1968. Includes a list of known trackers with some photographs, and numerous histories of instances of trackers working with Victoria police.B&w photographs -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Campbell Kenneth W, 100 Years of Saints and Sinners The Centenary History of the Anglican Parish of Bruthen in East Gippsland, 1992
A centenary history of St Matthews Anglican Parish of Bruthen,Victoria which includes history and development of the region, establishment of the Church, priests and lay readers, and the other communities served, ie Sarsfield, Wiseleigh, Mossiface, Tamboreligion, township -
Clunes Museum
Book, NSW ROADS AND TRAFFIC AUTHORITY, ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM - A VITAL LINK THE EUSTON TO ROBINVALE MURRAY RIVER CROSSING, 2007
AN ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ABOUT A VITAL LINK BETWEEN EUSTON AND ROBINVALESPIRAL BOUND WITH IMAGES OF AN OLD IRON BRIDGE AND A NEW CONCRETE BRIDGE ON THE FRONT COVER DETAILING AN ORAL HISTORY PROJECT WITHIN THE TITLE OF THE BOOK. 81 PAGES AND AN ORAL HISTORY CD IS ATTACHED TO THE BACK PAGEnon-fictionAN ORAL HISTORY PROJECT ABOUT A VITAL LINK BETWEEN EUSTON AND ROBINVALEeuston to robinvale, river crossing, oral history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, History of development of the Ringwood Courthouse. (undated)
History of development of the Ringwood Courthouse. Includes a light-hearted paragraph. 1 Page. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, History of Ringwood East Primary School 4180 1924-1990, 1990
Yellow soft covered booklet detailing the history of the school from 1924 to 1990. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Material re Various kindergartens including "Ware", "Warrawong" history; Ringwood Pre-School; Biala
Various kindergartens including "Ware"; "Warrawond" history; Ringwood Pre-School; Biala -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Transport History, Bus Service, Clippings 1947-1991
Introducing bus service; History of transport in the area; Newspaper cuttings 1947-1991 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Park Orchards - A Short History
Park Orchards - A Short History +Additional Keywords: Green, I / Beavis, B -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History, Scout Association, 1990s/2000s
Typed reports for 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History, Scout Association, 1990s/2000s
Typed reports for 2nd Ringwood Scout Group - Various Documents on its History -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Booklets, Ringwood Croquet Club, The Incomplete History of the Ringwood Croquet Club 1931-2021
The Incomplete History of the Ringwood Croquet Club 1931-2021 By Lindsay Crawford 2022 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, History of Cessna 180 - 161 War Bird
Black Framed document. Documented History of 161 Recce Flt Cessna 180framed document, cessna 180, 161 reconnaissance flight -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Poster - Poster framed, History of the Oven at Tatura Hot Bread
A framed poster telling the story of the oven which is located at Tatura Hot Bread in Tatura Victoria. Framed poster "History of the Oven at Tatura Hot Bread". Frame is a light coloured.tatura hot bread, bread ovens, glenda alexander -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Kerrie Kelly et al, An introduction to recent Aboriginal &? Torres Strait Islander history in Queensland, 1997
An introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history during the process of colonisation in Queensland.maps, b&w photographs, b&w illustrationsqueensland history, frontier conflict, racial segregation, assimilation policies, integration policies, racial legislation, self determination, phrenology, social darwinism, commonwealth policy -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, David Horton, The Encyclopaedia of Aboriginal Australia : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, society and culture ; volume 2 M-Z, 1994
Comprehensive edition including all aspects of Aboriginal history, culture, heritage and environment.maps, colour illustrations, b&w illustrations, colour photographs, tables -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Synan, Peter, Units of the Royal Australian Air Force. A concise History Volume 7 - Maintenance Units, 1994
A history of the town of Sale, Victoria, Australia from 1839 to 1993. Includes index.With every best wish Peter Synantownship, government -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Blackburn Technical School, 1/06/1969 12:00:00 AM
A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.A brief history of Blackburn Technical School from its commencement in 1959 to 1967.blackburn technical school, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of state school No 4865 - Laburnum, 1969
A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.A brief history of Laburnum State school to 1986, with an additional note by the 1969 Principal.laburnum primary school no.4863, history