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St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Second Welcome and Presentations to St Kilda's (1914) ANZACS, 1919
The first civic welcome and ceremony of presentations was held on 4 December 1918. This second welcome and presentation, to a further group of returned soldiers of St. Kilda, was arranged to take place earlier than 14 May 1919 but had to be postponed because of restrictions on the holding of public meetings during the influenza epidemic. Cream coloured card, printed in red, blue and brown, folded. Paper insert, printed in brown and stapled to cover, contains details of the program for the evening and names of those presented. Back cover has 1914 sepia photograph of 14th Battalion. 14th battalion aif, wwi, citizens welcome to anzacs, st kilda patriotic committee -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Welcome and Presentations to St Kilda's (1914) Anzacs, 1918
For welcome and presentations to St Kilda's (1914) ANZACs on 4 December 1918. The event is described by John Butler Cooper in 'The History of St Kilda' (pp 263-264) as follows: 'On Wednesday evening, December 4, 1918, seventy Anzacs of St. Kilda who had returned were welcomed by the St. Kilda Patriotic Committee at the City Hall. The hall was decorated with an immense bouquet of red, white and blue flowers, depending from the centre of the ceiling, with floral and electric festoons leading therefrom. Anzacs shields in laurel wreaths and flags were displayed along the balcony of the hall. Over the stage the word "Anzacs," outlined by electric lights, was surmounted with the words "Patriotic Committee of St. Kilda heartily Welcomes You." As the returned soldiers marched into the hall, they were received with cheers, and an electric button being touched, the word "Welcome" flashed in light caught their eyes. The Mayor presented the 1914 soldiers with gold enamelled medals, bearing the arms of St. Kilda.' White paper, single sheet folded, printed on 3 pages in blue.wwi, world war i, st kilda patriotic committee, citizens welcome to anzacs -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
TAKEN IN THE SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB KITCHEN IN FRASER STREETONE BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH IN FRAME WITH SIVER EDGING 2 LADIES AND 2 MEN INSPECTING A KITCHEN COOKERsenior citizen club, clunes senior citizen club -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
FOR MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE TO CLUNES SENIOR CITIZEN CENTRECOLOURED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT PRESENTED TO ENID STEARTAON THE 2ND OF JULY 2013enid steart, clunes senior citizens -
Clunes Museum
Award - TROPHY
TIMBER AND GLASS CASE CONTAINING A GOLD COIN PLACED INTO A PIECE OF RED VELVET WHICH IS AFFICED TO A PIECE OF GREEN VELVETON TIMBER ABOVE GLASS CASE IN GOLD LETTERING: C.S.C.C. INDOOR CARPET BOWLS ON TIMBER BELOW GLASS CASE IN GOLD LETTERING: WINNING RINK: M RYAN, L LEASK, L KING, M FREEMAN ON GOLD COIN: VICTORIA 150 GROWING TOGETHER 1964-1965victoria 150, senior citizens, carpet bowls -
Clunes Museum
Plaque
WOODEN FRAME CONTAINING WORDS OF WISDOM, PRINTED ON PAPER; THE BONES OF CONTENTION IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT ANY ORGANISAZION IS MADE UP OF FOUR BONES. 1. THERE ARE THE WISH BONES, WHO WISH THAT SOMEBODY ELSE WOULD DO THE WORK 2. THE JAW BONES, WHO TALK AND DO LITTLE ELSE 3. THE KNUCKLE BONES, WHO KNOW EVERYTHING 4. AND FINALY THE BACKBONES WHO GET UNDER THE LOAD AND DO THE WORK DOES THIS RING A BELL WITH YOU?? ON THE BACK IS A PIECE OF STRING STABLED ONsenior citizen, plaque, words of contention -
Clunes Museum
Plaque
TIMBER PLAGUE WITH INSCRIPTION IN BLACK AND GOLD LETTERING, 2 METAL HOOKS ON THE BACK AND A PIECE OF WHITE PAPER GLUEDMTO BACKPRESENTED BY MR AND MRS CAMPBELL DEC 14 1975campbell, senior citizen -
Clunes Museum
Painting
Site of original Donald Cameron homestead (artist unknown)Sticker with 114 on backdonald cameron, early citizens, pioneers of clunes -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Sir Edgar Bertram MacKennal, Queen Victoria Memorial Statue by Bertam MacKennal, 1902
The Queen Victoria Monument by Australian Sculptor Sir Bertam MacKennal has a granite plinth with 4 bronze picture plates and granite bowl. The work was once a drinking fountain with decorative bronze spouts and taps set into the columned granite base. Queen Victoria died 22 January 1901, this work was commissioned and gifted to the City of Ballarat by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. This work marked the end of her long reign on the English throne and as Empress of the British Empire including Australia. This magnificent statue commemorates the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 - 1901), and is located in Sturt Street, Ballarat, just outside the Town Hall. Listed on the Victorian Heritage Database (B7272), the Queen Victoria Monument is significant to the people of Victoria. The Queen Victoria Monument, Ballarat, is a key component of Sturt Street in Ballarat, a notable streetscape of the late Victorian era. It represents a pivotal element in the extensive series of public art forms erected during the late nineteenth century in the heyday of Ballarat and added to during the twentieth century. The Queen Victoria Monument is an over life size statue mounted on a freestone pedestal containing four bronze relief interpretive plaques. It is situated in front of the Ballarat Town Hall, a prominent position on the wide notable picturesque boulevard of Sturt Street. The presence of the monument in the notable Sturt Street gardens precinct together with other significant statues is of importance. The Queen Victoria Monument at Ballarat is historically significant as a fine example of a tribute to the reigning monarch, initiated by citizens, on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee, prior to her death. It reflects the fervour of the citizens of the town that played an important role in the development of the State of Victoria during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The Monument is important for its aesthetic characteristics in that it displays a combination of excellent examples of the artistry and technical skills of the sculptor E.B. MacKennal. These elements are evident in design, carving, and in casting of relief modelling.Sicilian marble statue of Queen Victoria with hand outstretched holding the Sovereign's Orb with small gold angel figure. Includes granite plinth with 4 bronze elements and granite bowl. Victoria Dei Gratia Britt Regina Fid. Def. Ind. Imp. 1900. Incorporates four fine bronze scenes from her life; Accession to the Throne (1837), Coronation (1838), Diamond Jubilee (1897) and Signing of the Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth (1900).queen victoria -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Leo Baker Collection, 2001
Photographs taken by Leo Baker in 2001. Originals in his possession.leo baker collection, tatura buildings 2001, anglican church, catholic church, activity centre, swimming pool, clock tower, court house, senior citizens clubrooms, lake bartlett, hilltop clubhouse, old steel water tower, criterion hotel, bowling club, photograph, buildings -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Bert Dowell
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Methodist Order of Knights, The General Court of Australasia, Merit Badge Handbook
One of the aims of the Order of Knights is to provide for the training of boys in Christian Citizen. The Merit Badge Training Scheme is intended to assist in this direction.MOK251.1 & MOK251.2: Purple cardboard covered book with white text and image on the cover. 121 pages. B&W ink line drawings. The cover has the code G.C.22. on it.non-fictionOne of the aims of the Order of Knights is to provide for the training of boys in Christian Citizen. The Merit Badge Training Scheme is intended to assist in this direction.methodist order of knights -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Honour Board - PAST PRESIDENTS of the SUNSHINE and DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY
Friendly Societies originated in the industrial areas of the United Kingdom. The first society in Victoria was formed in 1839 and by 1913 more than half of the Victorian population was insured by Friendly Societies in some fashion. The societies were financed by Members' subscriptions and offered health benefits and other welfare services, before these services were provided by the government. Doctors were paid by the societies to treat members free of charge, and Dispensaries were established to provide members with subsidised quality medicines. The Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary was established on the 1st of March 1930 with a membership of 896, and it was located in Sun Crescent Sunshine. The membership grew to 1052 within 4.5 years, and the number of prescriptions dispensed in the 6 months prior to November 30,1935 totalled 10,535. The Dispenser was Mr. C. H. Semmens. Most Friendly Societies operated democratically with office bearers changed regularly to prevent power cliques. The Sunshine Dispensary appears to have operated in the same way as the societies that owned it. The Advocate of 10 July 1936 reports that the seven newly elected office bearers or delagates were from the Friendly Societies; A.N.A., M.U.I.O.O.F., P.A.F.S., and G.U.O.O.F. The names of all the seven people can be found on the Honour Board, indicating that they each have served at least one term as President of the Sunshine Dispensary. The health professions and the Labour Governments of the 1940's wanted to see the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care broken. The Commonwealth Free Medicine Plan appears to have been drawing customers away from Friendly Societies Dispensaries in general. The Sunshine Dispensary placed several advertisements in the Sunshine Advocate during late 1950 urging members to remain loyal to it. By the 1980's the increase in entrepreneurial clinics and the availability of take away medicine helped to vastly diminish the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care provision. The 1936 Sunshine Advocate refers to the Sunshine and District United Friendly Societies Dispensary, with the same office bearers as the Presidents on the Honour Board but on which the 'United' is missing from the name of the Dispensary. The 1950 advertisements were placed by Sunshine U.F.S. Dispensary of 23 Sun Crescent. It is thought that all three names refer to the same business, but the writer stands to be corrected. The above is a compilation of information sourced from Sunshine Advocates published in January and July 1936, and in September, October and November 1950. It also draws on an article written by Elizabeth Willis and published online by the the Department of History (University of Melbourne), and on an article written by Mr. Bill Kelly of the Australian Friendly Societies Pharmacies Association, and also on an article by Museum Victoria Australia. Corrections to what has been written are welcome from interested readers.The Honour Board provides a historical record of the Presidents that served 61 terms on the Board of the Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary. It also provides a reminder that when a government does not adequately look after the welfare needs of its citizens, the people can band together to find ways of helping each other. The Sunshine Dispensary no longer exists, and a more recently established Community Pharmacy which operated in Hampshire Road could not compete against the discount pharmacies that have taken over. These new pharmacies sell a wide range of profitable product lines, as well as dispensing traditional prescription medications.Brown stained wood particle board with picture frame type edging. The board has six straight sides however it is not typical hexagon shaped. The top is composed of three straight short edges to give an almost rounded edge to an otherwise oblong shaped bottom section. On the board in gold coloured lettering are the names of 'brothers' and 'sisters' who served a total of 61 terms as PRESIDENTS of the SUNSHINE AND DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY, which was established on the 1st of March 1930. Eight of the men served more than one term with BRO. I. MILLER serving four terms, and BRO. F. RICHER serving three. The three women SISTER. I. REWELL, SISTER. C. JOHNSON, and SISTER. M.S. ARMSTRONG served one term each. There is no indication of when each person served, but it is believed that the term length was around six months and that the list is in chronological order. This conclusion results from seeing that BRO. W. ROONEY is the 11th listed President, and that the Sunshine Advocate of 10 July 1936 states that he was elected as the new President.sunshine and district friendly societies dispensary, honour board, 1st march 1930, 1/3/1930, sunshine u.f.s. dispensary, semmens, rooney, miller, richer, armstrong, rewell, johnson -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Certificate (Photocopy), Certificate in Appreciation of services with the Australian Armed Forces, Photocopy made 29/09/2015, Original made in 1946
Corporal Hugh Terence O'Reilly VX108560 was born in Temora, NSW on 25 September 1916. He later lived in Hampshire Road, Sunshine, Victoria, and enlisted at Sunshine with the Australian Army on 29 July 1942. He served in New Guinea, and at the time of discharge on 8 November 1945 was posted with the 22 Australian Infantry Battalion. Additional service number recorded is V37790. In civilian life Hugh Terence O'Reilly was employed in the manufacture of fibrous plaster boards.The significance is that the Shire of Braybrook, and perhaps other councils, recognised their citizens who served in the Australian Armed Forces during World War 2, by presenting them with Certificates in appreciation of their military service.Yellowish background. Grey scale diagrammatic image of warships, tank, and aeroplanes at the top. Vertical posts with swords and wreaths along the sides. At the bottom a diagrammatic image containing in colour the Union Jack and the Australian flag, the Shire of Braybrook Coat of Arms, the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces insignia, and a red coloured circular seal.Presented to Hugh T. O'Reilly. The President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook desire you to accept this Certificate in appreciation of your services with the Australian Armed Forces, and extend to you the grateful thanks of this Municipality for your noble effort for King and Country. Given under the Seal of President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Braybrook, this second day of August, 1946. J. R. Parsons - President, 'illegible' - Shire Secretary -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph - Reproduction
These copies of five oil on gum leaf paintings by Alfred William Eustace (1820-1907) display the subjects and detail of his small gum leaf paintings. A.W. Eustace, a well-known Australian artist, was born in Berkshire, England, where he was an assistant gamekeeper to the Earl of Craven at Ashdown Park. He migrated to Australia with his wife and children in 1851 and worked on the Ullina and Eldorado Runs on the Black Dog Creek at Chiltern, which was in excess of 50,000 acres of grazing land. A.W. Eustace was employed as a shepherd by Jason Withers and while tending his flocks in the solitude of the bush, Eustace turned his attention to painting and music to while away the long and weary hours. He endeavoured to capture the spirit of the bush and painted on board, canvas or tin plate, but as these materials were not always readily available he then started painting on large round eucalyptus leaves from the White and Red Box trees that grew around about him. He became known as the "Bush Artist." About 1856 he painted a small picture of the famous Woolshed goldrush and during the next few years became well known in North-East Victoria. John Sadlier, a police officer stationed at Beechworth said that Eustace painted 'some really exquisite scenes. He was of an easy-going dreamy temperament, a student of nature only, despising the works of men. Unfortunately his drawings were on eucalyptus leaves, the largest and roundest he could find and not on canvas, and no doubt have all perished long ago.' In 1876 the Melbourne Age newspaper reported, 'Eustace’s celebrated paintings on gum leaves are again attracting attention,…Mr Eustace is an elegant artist…he seems without effort to catch the colour and spirit of Australian scenery…' In 1864 A.W. Eustace held an Art Union in Albury, and again in 1884 in Ballarat. He exhibited at the Victorian Academy of Arts in 1877 and also held an exhibition of gum leaf paintings at Stevens Gallery, Melbourne in 1893. By 1896 he was receiving orders from heads of states in Europe, with his works acknowledged by Queen Victoria, Emperor Frederick of Germany and the Czar of Russia, as well as the Governors of New South Wales and Victoria. His paintings reflected his ability to paint the sky in his realistic style which is still noted by art critics of the day. A.W. Eustace was also a skillful taxidermist. The collection of birds and animals that can be seen at the Beechworth Museum are examples of his taxidermy skill. When not doing his work, painting or taxidermy, he regularly contributed letters and verse to the Chiltern newspaper, The Federal Standard. A book of verse in his hand writing was presented to The Athenaeum Trust by the Boadle family. In the 1870’s he became interested in spiritualism often being involved in lively debate at lectures and séances. Alfred William Eustace died in 1907 and is buried in the Chiltern New Cemetery with his wife Sarah and one of his daughters, Elizabeth.Alfred William Eustace was a well-known self-taught Australian artist who was known worldwide for her unique oil on gum leaf paintings. He was also a prominent Chiltern citizen.Copies of five A.W.Eustace oil paintings on gum leaf, under glass, displayed on blue paper in a black metal frame.alfred eustace, gum leaf painting, chiltern -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
ELLEN PROCTOR WAS BORN IN CLUNES CIRCA 1858A PHOTOGRAPH OF ELLEN PROCTOR.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH DONATED BY MRS. BERNICE OXNAMFAMILY BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ELLEN PROCTOR BORN CIRCA 1858ELLEN PROCTOR BORN ABOUT 1858local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Prestige, Notable Australians: the pictorial Who's Who, 1978
A biographic and pictorial entry for Australian citizens who are noted and respected citizens. Also includes Overseas Diplomatic representation in Australia.1138 ppnon-fictionA biographic and pictorial entry for Australian citizens who are noted and respected citizens. Also includes Overseas Diplomatic representation in Australia.biographies, people -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
IN BACKGROUND IS A PUBLIC HOUSE IN CLUNES.PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. JOHN ELLIS, WITH HIS HORSE AND DRAY.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
WILLIAM BROWN - HUSBAND OF MARY ANN OF THORNTON STREET, CLUNES.COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF WILLIAM BROWN OF CLUNES - BEARDED, HEAD AND SHOULDERS PHOTOGRAPHlocal history, early citizens, william brown -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH DONATED BY W. GAYFORD, 20 WOLSLEY STREET, MONT ALBERTVERY FADED PHOTOGRAPH FAMILY IN GIG/HORSE DRAWN VEHICLElocal history, photograph, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH DONATED BY W. GAYFORD, 20 WOLSLEY STREET, MONT ALBERTSEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF FAMILY GROUP - PARENTS AND TWO CHILDRENlocal history, photography, photograph, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPH DONATED BY W. GAYFORD, 20 WOLSLEY STREET, MONT ALBERTFLYSPOTTED, FADED AND DAMAGED PHOTOGRAPH OF A ROOM OR HALL FULL OF UNIFORMED MENlocal history, photography, photograph, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH DONATED BY MR.&MRS. CRICK 36 BROWNS PARADE WENDOUREEVAL PHOTOGRAPH ON RECTANGULAR BACKING. DATED 6 - 6 - 1914local history, photography, photograph, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
OVAL PHOTOGRAPH ON RECTANGULAR BACKINGlocal history, photography, photograph, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH FRANCES FORD AND LAURA HOLMAN IN FRONT OF GROWING BAMBOO PLANTS.FRANCIS FORD LAURA HOLMANlocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH MRS HOLMANlocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF A BABYlocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, THE BURLINGTON STUDIOS MELBOURNE
BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG GIRLON BASE OF PHOTOGRAPH YOURS TRULY ELSIElocal history, photography, photographs, early citizens -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
FAMILY PHOTO OF MAN SITTING & THREE LADIES STANDING. PHOTO FOUND AT OLD PROCTORS HOME [COURT HOTEL] BAILEY STREET, CLUNES. 25/2/75 MUCH ILLEGIBLE WRITING ON BACK OF CARD.DONATED TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOUND AT OLD PROCTORS HOTELlocal history, photgraphy, photographs, early citizens, unidentified