This photograph shows men working on cutting marble at South Buchan for Australia House in London. In the early 1900s black marble was being mined in the Bruthen district. Some was used for the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne and Australia House in London. 900 tonnes were shipped to London to be included in the construction of Australia House. DESCRIPTIONA paper covered booklet which is a pictorial souvenir Of Australia House in London. Pictures show Buchan marble features of the building.SIZE H-266mm W-192mm OBJECT REGISTRATION654KEYWORDSbuchan-marble australia-houseHISTORICAL INFORMATIONAustralia House is the oldest Australian diplomatic mission and it is the longest continuously occupied foreign mission in London. King George V laid the building’s first foundation stone in 1913 but it was not until August 1918 that he officially opened the completed building. The stringencies of World War I – principally shipping difficulties and labour shortages – had delayed construction considerably. Federation of the six Australian states formally took place on 1 January 1901 but it was not until 1906 that the Federal Government sent an Official Secretary to London to represent Australia. In the intervening years Australia was represented by State Agents-General, the first of whom was the Agent-General of Victoria. The building is significant for its unique design, Beaux Arts style and the materials used in its construction.Marble quarrying has been a significant part of the history of Buchan in East Gippsland. Its inclusion in Australia House in London and the shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne is noteworthy.A small black / white photograph of men in the background of a marble quarry. There is also a copy.on back - " Cutting Australian Home Marble at Sth Buchan"buchan-marble geology australia-house

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917,

Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france

Postcards from Charlie on active service to Lila (C) Rogan, Casey Street, Maryborough, dated 18.8.16 to 22.9.18. All postcards printed with verse or humorous messages..6) Handwriting on rear: “When the boys come home”.military history, communication - postal, passchendaele barracks trust, postcards

A colour photograph of Marie and Jill Wallace in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Marie and Jill Wallace in Marysville in Victoria. Jim Wallace was born in Dumfries in Scotland and emigrated to Australia with his family at age 6. He arrived and settled in Marysville in 1922 and ended up working for the Barton Brothers looking after their touring cars and their garage. He met Marj in 1928 and they married in 1930. Jim and another well-known local, Clarrie Smith, had spoken about showing the 'talkies' in the local hall and then subsequently had local builder, Harold Cuzens, build the Marysville Theatre in 1932. The Marysville Theatre was located on Murchison Street. The solid concrete building was used as a Theatre from 1932 to 1970. The building was then purchased by The Darmody Family and was used as an Arts and Crafts Centre for two years from 1975. The building was then purchased by Norman and Rosemary Fiske in 1977 and converted into a restaurant called The Pumpernickel. This building, along with most of the town, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The Wallaces departed Marysville in 1980 for a new life in Ringwood, Victoria.Marie + Jill Standing/ in front of our old home.marysville theatre, marysville, victoria, harold cuzens, jim wallace, darmody family, norman fiske, rosemary fiske, the pumpernickel, 2009 black saturday bushfires, marj wallace, marie wallace, jill wallace, barton brothers, clarrie smith

The dice were hand made from available materials and used as a gambling game by servicemen during WW2.These dice were made during WW2 from any available material and used as a gambling game by AIF servicemen. The dice are originals.Dice and dice shapes with letters marked on them, various colours and materials.Dots as on the dice and inscribed letters on home made dice.dice, home made, gambling game, ww2

At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of advertising flyer for sale of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleGlen Ormond Estate - For Private Sale - Home Sitesoakleigh road, ormond parade, kooringa road, leila road, huntly avenue, ormond, real estate

After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleWickham Road Estate, Highett 58 Home siteshillcrest ave, wickham road, spring road, grandview road, maroona road, highett, land sales, real estate

Eigen haard is goud waard. (There is no place like home)

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Combined Service of Thanksgiving for 70 years of guiding in Australia. Sunday 3rd August 1980 3.00pm IN ST PETER"S ANGLICIAN CHURCH EAGLHAWK - Schedule of ServiceMuriel Bush attended this service and walked home afterwardssgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

Black and white postcard taken from Bullock Island, showing the fishing boat Judith entering Cunninghame Arm from the entrance channel. Lakes Entrance VictoriaHeading for Home Fishing Trawler at the Entrance Lakes Entrancefishing industry, waterways, boats and boating

Bendigo 1950s. Bendigo Easter Fair 22/4/1957. Float is most probably the Home and Hospital for the Aged entry for the Bendigo Easter Fair Procession preparing to leave Home and Hospital for the Aged.Kodakevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. easter fair 22/4/1957. float home and hospital for the aged entry bendigo easter fair procession home and hospital for the aged.

Albert Thomas Holden was born in 1866 at Geelong, died in 1935 and is buried in Boroondara cemetery. From 1883-84 he taught in Kyneton and became a Methodist lay preacher. He graduated with a B.A. from Ormond College in 1888. He entered the Methodist ministry and worked in Burwood and at the Omeo Home Mission. During 1892 he toured Europe and the Middle East with Rev Bickford. In 1898 Holden was an army chaplain and served South Africa. He became Methodist Chaplain General in 1913. In 1904 Holden became Secretary of Methodist Home Missions and traveled throughout Australia. Holden was General Superintendent of the Methodist Church of Australasia from 1929 - 1932 and then President- General. Holden became a Freemason in 1898. [taken from the Australian Dictionary of Biography]Black and white head and shoulders studio portrait print of Albert T. Holden wearing his clerical collar, sourced from supplement to the Spectator 28/08/1936.REV. A. T. HOLDEN, C.B.E., V.D., B.A., D.D., Ex-President-General Methodist Church of Australasia, Born 21st August 1866, Called Home 20th August, 1935."rev albert thomas holden methodist minister, methodist home missions secretary, victorian fourth contingent (imperial bushmen), methodist chaplain general, general superintendent of the methodist church of australasia, grand master of the grand lodge of freemasons of victoria, australian imperial force

A black / white photograph of an early settler's home on a small clearing in bushland.on back - Boarding House at Sardine Creeksardine-creek

Photograph of Rippon Lea, home of Sir Frederick Sargood, date unknownelsternwick, hotham street, mansions, rippon lea, sargood, sir frederick

The Mason family offered their barn for the baking of bread for the 'Ladysmith' community during Mount William gold rush.Photo of the Mason Family outside their home (four adults and three children)people, mason, mining, ladysmith

20 cent coin from 2003. Anniversary of Troops coming homeephemera

VB Cans (X6) for the 1988 Melbourne Welcome Home for Vietnam Veteransmiscellaneous, vietnam, general

VB Cans (X6) for the 1988 Melbourne Welcome Home for Vietnam Veteransmiscellaneous, 1988, general

Postcard. Fortuna Villa, Lansell's Family Home, Bendigo C, 1910.

Guard House at the Home and Hospital for the Aged, Barnard Street, Bendigo. 1986.slide, bendigo, home and hospital for the aged, guard house at the home and hospital for the aged, bendgio

Port Melbourne Football Club time clock used at home games"The Cummins Sports timer Australian Rules Port Melbourne Football Club 1955"sport - australian rules football, technology, port melbourne football club, pmfc

A collection of five pages pertaining to Welcome Home Parade in a manilla foldermemorbilia, welcome home parade

Round Home to Stawell 1930 Diamond Jubilee (4) with pin attachedstawell

Red Enamel Home to Stawell Diamond Jubilee 1st to 6th Octoberstawell

Certificate - Welcome Home to Stawell c1946-47 war service recognitionstawell, ww2