An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.Important group family photograph, taken in Broken Hill, of the two Weir parents and their children. Another aspect of the photograph is that it is revealing about fashion and the tastes of the period.Studio portrait of George and Edith Weir and their five children, taken by a photographer of the Sykes Studio in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The members of the family are from left to right: Cecil Rigby Weir (1904-1983), Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) (1867-1948), Edith Rigby Weir (1899-1981), John Rigby Weir (1910-1971), George Weir (1866-1937), Horace Rigby Weir (1907-1988), and George Rigby Weir (1901-1927). [John Rigby Weir was the father of the donor]weir collection, george weir, horace rigby weir, george rigby weir, john rigby weir, edith rigby weir, edith mary weir (nee betteridge), sykes studio -- broken hill

North Wangaratta State School 2391 was opened in May 1881 and closed October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the site of the old school in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta. The Honour Board preserves the names of past students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. In 1965 after being stored in a woodshed for two years the Honour Board was put on display at The Eldorado Memorial Hall. The Eldorado Memorial Hall Committee became Trustees of the Honour Board and 1992 approved its transfer to the Vine Hotel Museum for public display. In 1996 at a meeting held on February 7, the Wangaratta North State School No 2391 Memorial Committee moved a motion that all memorabilia pertinent to the Wangaratta North State School be displayed at the Vine Hotel Museum under the guardianship of trustees appointed by the Wangaratta North State School Memorial Committee. In 2005 The North Wangaratta State School Trustees donated the Honour Board along with two photographs of WW1 soldiers to the Wangaratta RSL for safe keeping and display to the public. Students who enlisted include:- Private (Shoeing Smith) John BLAIKIE 2341 who was born at Wangaratta. He was a Blacksmith and at the age of 42 enlisted on May 28 1915. He embarked on August 10 1915 and served with the 14th Battalion. He returned to Australia in January 1918 and discharged medically unfit on April 10 1918. 5692 Private William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. 5347 Private Cyril BUCKLER, 14th Battalion. A postman from Wangaratta, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Pte Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and he is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial 3451A Private Sydney Spencer PLUM 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He was trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and he was discharged March 16th 1919. He died on July 25 1958. 483 Private Percy Albert TIPPETT served with the 6th Battalion AIF and was wounded on the 25/4/15 during the initial landing at Gallipoli and later died on 28/4/1915. 1981 Private Francis John VONARX Enlisted at Wangaratta on 15/6/1915 aged 33 years and embarked on 26/8/1915. Served with the 23rd Infantry Battalion and 2nd Machine Gun Battalion. Returned to Australia on 8/4/1919Honour Board listing the 52 names of North Wangaratta State School students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. Large solid timber Honour Board with two carved minature cannons on top and above side columns."North Wangaratta State School/Roll of Honour/The Great War 1914 to 1919" 52 names in gold paint.north wangaratta state school 2391, honour board ww1

There are two lapel badges for a uniform. This one remaining badge belonged to Archibald Clarkson Jones, 2672, 23rd Battalian AIF in the Great War 1914 - 1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals.Badge, rising sun blackened brass, crown centre over scroll.In the scroll, “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”numismatics - badges, military history- army, rising sun, lapel

The statue was unveiled on Monday December 7th, 1914 in the Catani Gardens, St Kilda, by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Arthur Stanley, watched on by Commonwealth and State dignataries and hundreds of St Kilda residents. black and white photocopy, unmounted, good conditionMemorial to Cpt. Cook (the gift of Andrew Stenhouse). Unveiled by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Arthur Stanley, in the Catani Gardens 7th. December, 1915.st kilda, catani gardens, statue, captain cook, 1914

THE PHOTO DEPICTS THE UNIFORM OF A LIGHT HORSEMAN IN THE 1914/18 GREAT WAR. FEATURED ARE THE RIFLE AND BAYONET, SHOULDER BANDOLIER, LEATHER LEGGINGS AND PLUMED HAT ALSO BAYONET SCABBARD AND LEATHER BELT.SEPIA ORIGINAL OF W. GILLESPIE.W. GILLESPIElocal history, photography, photographs, military

This is a Report of the Sub-Committee of the Peninsula Water Supply Conference on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme. It was prepared by A K T Sambell CE. The engineer's report was adopted by the sub-committee in 1914.Report on Proposed Water Supply Scheme. An Engineer's Report on the Mornington Peninsula Water Supply Scheme written by A K T Sambell CE. Burgundy coloured book.42 pp. with black and white photographs. Neville King CollectionThree pages at the back have been used for writing samples written in pencil.water supply, mornington peninsula, a k t sambell

Miniatures re: “Augustus PEGLER MM", No. 967 C. Coy 38th Bn, rank Sgt. Awarded MM 31/8/1918. See Cat No 7501P for his full service details.Medal set miniatures, metal plate mounted. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-18. 3. Victory Medal with clasp "MID” ww1, medals, augustus pegler

Both medals are British. .1) Medal, 1914-15 Star, courted mounted, blue felt on rear with pin. .2) Victory Medal, court mounted, blue felt on rear with pin..1) "K4087 R.E. Kemp Leading Stoker Royal Navy" .2) "69585 Pte J.S RODNEY MACHINE GUN COY"award, medals, british

Lancelot George Edward Cleaver No 33 enlisted in the 38th Batt HQ AIF on 23.2.1916 age 33 years 9 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospital at sea 11.7.1916 with Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Influenza, hospital 26.8.1918 with PUO, returned to Australia 4.12.1918 classed Asthmatic, discharged from the AIF on 22.2.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2 re L G E CLEAVER 1. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved 2. Victory Medal2. 33 PTE L G E CLEAVER 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history

The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell

Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free LibraryHistorical Records of Australia Series 1 Vol 1 1788 - 1796 Governors Despatches to and from England Publisher: Library Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament Date: 1914Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, book, historical records of australia series 1 vol 1

"Historical Records of Australia Series 1 Vol 2 1797 - 1800" Governors Despatches to and from England Publisher: Library Committee of the Commonwealth Parliament Date: 1914 Inside front cover has a sticker that reads Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, book, historical records of australia series 1 vol 2

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Aim: the Violet Street team participates in cadet matches at the Williamstown Rifle Range in 1914. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Of Historic Importance.Letter from King George. With returned from active Service Badge. British War Medal 1914 - 1920. Victory Medal WW 1 Service Medal.4221Pte H.C.Jukes 6AIF

1914-15 brass medal. Star shaped with crown on top with crossed swords Cv on bottom. Ribbon vertically striped red white and blue of cotton material.On Front of medal C with v in middle at bottom of badge. On rear of badge- 2595A Pte R.H. CHURCH. 22/BN. A.I.F.

White cover, yellow page stuck on front, blue spine. Book is copy of Pupil Register for State Elementary School at Golden Square No. 1189, 1914 - 1919.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school laurel st 1189:

Articles reprinted from 1914 plus names of those on the Lilydale War Memorial and two other articles commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Remembrance Day - November 1993.

Black and white photocopy of a photo of the Long Gully State School No 2120 Class 1st Year 1899. Two children are holding a small blackboard with S S 2120 Class ! written on it. A weatherboard building with a brick chimney is in the background. Printed under the photo is: Long Gully State School No 2120 Class 1st Year 1899 1st (Front) Row Les THOMAS 2nd from left. 2nd Row Vera DOWER 5th from left. 3rd Row Elva GROSE 3rd from left Jane SPRY 8th from left.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully state school no 2120 1st class 1899, les thomas, vera dower, elva grose, jane spry

The Jarrahmond State School No. 2745 near Orbost was one of the earliest in this district. It opened in 1886 at the same time as Orbost and shared a teacher (Campbell McKay who was shortly afterwards replaced by John Rowe who stayed in this position until 1908). The building was financed and built by local farmers on the Stapley property. After a large and damaging flood in the nearby Snowy River in 1893 , the building was shifted to a new location. In 1926, a new building was constructed by the Vic Ed Dept. where it remained until the school was closed in 1948 and children from the Jarrahmond area were then bused to Orbost. Historical significance as one of the earliest photos of Jarrahmond School students.A b/w photo of a group of children and one adult in front of a tree. Children in the front are sitting on the ground, others are standing behind. Photo is mounted onto brown cardboard. On back of photo: Jarrahmond School c.1914. Sally Cole, Angus Cole.education, jarrahmond school, orbost

Bronze medal mounted on purple,green,yellow,red ribbon with blue,white gold ribbon atached.1914/18 war medal insribed on edge 3202 PTE. G.WALTERS. K.D.Y.L.I.

ww1 cigarette case ,ANZAC Medal awwarded to W.H.Elliott for heroic deeds at Gallipoli 1915.stainless steel, highly polished. with insignia maltese cross insignia. 1813. on front. crown and dated 1914 inside lid.

World War 1 Military AwardSignificantRound medal. Silver colour. Multi coloured ribbon attachedFront:- Portrait of King George Rear:- Man on a Horse with 1914. 1918 on rimmedal awarded to australian personnel, 1st world war

Porcelain saucer issued to commemorate the destruction of the German Light Cruiser Emden by HMAS Sydney .Hmas Sydney destroyed the "Emden" at Keeling Cocos Island Nov 9. 1914

The Boer War Memorial was created by sculptor James White in honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in the South African War (1899-1902). White used the electrolytic copper deposit method to produce this large statue, which is sometimes mistaken for a cast bronze work. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). The sculpture was unveiled on the 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia and then Mayor of Ballarat, J. J. Brokenshire. Bravery and mateship are beautifully captured in depiction of a scene taken straight from the battlegrounds. Today the memorial is a much-photographed tribute and exploration of the friendships and struggles of men at war. A proud cavalry horse bears the weight of two men in the chaos of the battlefield. The Boer War in Africa was an early example of the Australian Colonies sacrificing men and equipment for Britain to defend it’s Empire against colonial insurgence. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat.Horse and figures, bronze mounted on bluestone base and granite plinth, plaques list the war dead. The artwork depicts two soldiers and a horse. A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. In honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in South Africa 1899-1902. Foundation stone laid 18th May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). Unveiled 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia. J. H. Barker Chairman. J. J. Brokenshire Mayorboer war, south africa monument

Running book of daily sales and labour, where applicable - Aug 18 1898 - Apr 21 1899. Individual prices and labour costs listed against large selection of customers. Presumably used in making up regular customer accounts.business, retail, plumber

Black and white photograph. Choir of McKenzie Street Methodist Church 1899. The photo was taken outside. Lillian Gray, future wife of Gordon Hanley in front row 3rd from right. This is a copy made by Jim Goodwin in March 1992religions, christian, methodist

Two handwritten pages of notes on the New Chum & Victoria, first worked in 1854. Notes give information on yields, where good yields were found, dividends and profits. Written at the top of page: A. M. S. 1/6/1899.document, gold, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum and victoria lines of reef, notes on new chum & victoria, hudson's claim, burrow's claim