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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Eltham Memories, 2001
Written and transcribed by Peter Bassett-Smith. Extracts from letters to his mother 1934. Discusses his involement in a local play and other local observations in Eltham including recollections of the 1934 flood. 4 pagesHG Booklet 54harry gilham collection, peter bassett-smith, letters, floods -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, 1940
On the rear in black pen are listed 19 names signed by the individual with address & instrument played. Three other names have been listed by the one person who were obviously absent on the day.Photo, black & white, showing 19 members of a military band. In foreground a black dog, behind band an army hut. Photo is on cardbaord, grey colour with a black edging.On front: "38th BATT BAND MT MARTHA 1940" in ink under "=MT MARTHA="photographs, band, 38th, mt martha -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Manningham Concert Band 1974-2014: celebrating 40 years with the Music of War & the Centenary of WW1, 16/08/2014
Commemorative program includes historical information about the Band over its 40 years of existence as well as musical items played at "The Music of War" commemorative performance, Saturday 16 August 2014. 48 p. commemorative program, text and coloured and black & white photographs.Label "Mr Lewis C Tulk"manningham concert band, world war 1 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt collar; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942" -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Excelsior Mills Cricket Club, Premiers 1939-40
Photo depicts the Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team who were premiers of the Industrial Association in 1939-40. The photo was donated by Mr N.A. Ferguson who played with the club and appears in the photo.Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team, premiers of the Industrial Association, 1939-40.EXCELSIOR MILLS CRICKET CLUB. / INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION / PREMIERS 1939-40. / BACK ROW- H. Smith, N.A. Ferguson, G.W. Baker, H.G. Hirst (Chairman), G. Clarke, J.B. O'Neill, W.J. Carroll / CENTRE- Les Hirst (Hon. Sec.), S.N. Boseley, J.R. Southall (Capt.), Mr. Lewis Hirst (Pres.), J.C. Foord, L. Allen, J. McGregor (Scorer) / SITTING- R.E. Smith / ABSENT- G. Poyser (Vice-Capt.), R. Poyser, N. Hunter The / Lockwood / Studio. N. FERGUSONtextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, excelsior woollen and worsted mills, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams -
Bialik College
Booklet (item) - Page from a publication, including photographs of Succoth, c. 1963, c. 1963
Page from a publication, featuring photographs of students celebrating Succoth and the words 'At work -at play - at festival time - This is a happy school!', c. 1963. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.judaism, events, 1960s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Long Gully Church Bible Christian Sunday School Anniversary Program 1893, 12/02/1893
Bible Christian schools were Sunday schools that were operated primarily by the Methodist church but there is some evidence that the Salvation Army may also have played a part. A new schoolroom was built in 1884.A4 Sheet printed both sides of page, Bible Christian Sunday School Long Gully, Anniversary February, 12th, 13th, and 14th, 1893 - list the conductor Mr F Williams and the Organists Misses L M Vercoe and M Penreath. Morning, Afternoon and Evening Order of Prayers and Hyms. Printed by Bolton and Sons, Printers Bendigo.religion, lydia chancellor collection, history, church -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
The Port Fairy Historical Society Float on New Year's Eve 2009 depicting a court room scene to celebrate the 150th year of the courthouse. Robert Whitehead plays the prisoner and Victor Gillett the JudgeColoured photograph of Robert and Victor on float commemorating 150 years of Court house in New Years Eve paradeevents, social, new year's eve, procession, victor gillett, robert whitehead, moyneyana, courthouse, historical society, judge, prisoner -
Vision Australia
Image, Younger children at Burwood School
1, Two young children play with grains of rice in a container. 2. Five young children sit with two adult females, who assist two of the children by holding their hands, possibly chapping.2 digital imagesrvib burwood school -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Badge - Admission Badge, Braider Pty Ltd, Admission tag to Australian Open 2001, 2001
Admission tag to Australian Open 2002. Played at The Grand Golf Club, Queensland 22-25 Nov 2001. Bruce Harding was a rules official at this Australian Open at The Grand Golf Club, Queensland.Bruce Harding is a past HGC President and was involved with Victoria's junior teams, the Victorian Golf Association and was a rules official..Red enamel on metal with red strap. Keyring style.Obverse: “Holden Australian Open The Grand GC QLD” Reverse: “Admits to course and clubhouse. The Grand Golf Club 22-25 Nov 2001. Dress regulations apply”bruce harding, australian open (golf) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: HARRYS STORY, 1910
Charles Henry (Harry) McQueen (1910-1994) married Olive May Graham in 1935. He was a butcher by trade (McQueen's Butchers, Castlemaine). He was a pioneer of accordion dance music and was mentored by Billy McGlashan. He played by ear and his preferred instrument was a Mezon Grand Organ in the key of A. He played old time waltzes, bush dances and Scottish reels. He was well known for his double and triple right hand fingering. From 1940-1977 he led "McQueen's Old Time Band" and recorded their music.A biography written by Adrienne Losin about an old time musician and accordian player named Harry McQueen (1910-1994)harry mcqueen, old time dance music, accordian music -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Record books
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Ten betting record books of various sizes and one card holder that belonged to Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. All books have black leather covers. Seven have gold lettering on the front covers with variations - Arthur Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Sandhurst: A Allsop Victorian Club: Arthur Allsop Victorian Club: Sandhurst (Name section removed): Member Victorian Club and Bowes' Tattersalls Reg. VRC and VATC. Five books have gold clasps. The record books contain hand written details of betting records for horse races in Victoria and New South Wales. The records include dates, Race names, Horse names, punters; names and wagers. Records are dated from 1886 to 1891. Manufacturers include Weaklin & Flint's; Henry Penny.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, melbourne cup, sydney cup, australian cup, kelly and allsop, weaklin & flint, henry penny -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Letter books
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Three letter books used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Dark coloured covers with leather spines and corners. Alphabetical indexes at the front with the bulk of each book with flimsy tissue like pages with letters written in ink. two books filled and one book partially used.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Race record books
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Three record books used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Dark coloured leather covers. One has SANDHURST printed in gold lettering, one has A ALLSOP VICTORIAN CLUB and one has ARTHUR ALLSOP VICTORIAN CLUB. All books have ruled columns for record keeping. The three books cover the period January 1982 - December 1893, January 1892 - July 1894 and October 1888 to March 1889. The books contain handwritten records of races across Victoria including names of horses and betting records.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Day book
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Day book used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop as a ledger. The paper covering of the cover has been worn off on most of the book. Pages have ruled columns. The book contains handwritten records of races across Victoria including names of horses and betting records. Handwritten entries contain names and payment records.horse racing, bookmaker, arthur allsop, kelly and allsop -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Arthur Allsop Collection: Account book
Arthur Allsop went into the business office at Bendigo (Vic.) of the late Mr. Alfred Joseph. He later operated as an independent bookmaker. Arthur Allsop was a partner in the firm of Kelly and Allsop and was involved in mining and speculation in Bendigo. He was elected as a member of the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1906. He started his athletic career at picnic sports and was a fine athlete winning many foot races. For 15 years he acted as secretary of the Sandhurst City Fire Brigade, he was captain of the Bendigo lacrosse team. He was a fair cricketer, and played against the English and Australian Elevens. He played football, and acted as secretary to the Bendigo Football Club. In later years he played bowls and captained pennant teams. He was a Past District- Grandmaster in the M.U.I.O.O.F. Allsop eventually moved to Melbourne and then Sydney working as a bookmaker. He died in Sydney in 1921. His wife Belle died in Bendigo in 1914 and is buried in the Bendigo Cemetery.Bank account book used by Bookmaker Arthur Allsop. Cream coloured hard cover. Written on the front Messrs. Allsop & Coy. No 2 Account. Printed on the first page The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited Sandhurst Branch in Account Current with A Allsop and Coy Bookmaker. Pages have ruled columns. Records payments and withdrawals from the account. Dated from August 1889 to May 1891. Final balance £6039.9.4bookmaker, arthur allsop, bank account -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Banner, KEIO Hawks Football Club Pennant
The Keio University Hawks were one of the first two Aussie rules teams in Japan, along with the Waseda University Bombers. Those teams were formed to play a warm-up game at Yokohama baseball stadium before an exhibition match between VFL teams Essendon and Hawthorn. The first visit by the Keio Hawks to Australia was in September 1988, About 20 students from Keio and two or three from other universities made the trip. Their visit included training sessions at the Hawthorn and North Melbourne clubs. They then played Japan's first international match against the Sunbury Football Club's under-19 team.The following year they returned to Australia and during this visit played a match in Bacchus Marsh in September 1989. The Keio Hawks returned to Australia over subsequent years in the 1990s included some visits to Bacchus Marsh. During one of these visit a Keio Hawks pennant was presented to the Shire of Bacchus Marsh.Football club banner. Three vertical felt stripes in red and blue with the team name KEIO written in white felt block letters across the width of the banner. Along the top of the banner, a narrow strip of white felt with two metal eyelets to allow for display. Gold coloured textile fringe along the V-shaped bottom of the banner. In a whimsical reference to the university origin of the club, there are two gold felt crossed pen-nibs on the central red section. KEIOkeio university australian rules football club, australian rules football teams japan, australian rules football bacchus marsh -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Melbourne Harbour Trust, 1959
This photograph was published in the Port of Melbourne Quarterly (July-September 1959) held in the Mission's archives.Small black and white photograph depicting a band playing on stage in the Mission's hall: from left to right three male musicians sitting down: a drummer, a saxophonist and the pianist, behind the saxophonist is standing a female singer singing with a microphone on a stand. Behind the band the curtains are drawn, in front of them the stage is decorated with 3 vases of large flowers.orchestra, music, band, dance, drums, saxophone, microphone, flowers, female singer, singer, concert, entertainment, events, stage, curtains -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book of sheet music, Beethoven's Works, Solo Cornet B flat, Early 1900's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A four page book of sheet music with a dark red cover. In the style of the early twentieth century, it was a printed copy of hand written music. The arrangement was by A. Owen. This music was owned by Frank Wright and was possibly the music he played to win the gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years in 1919.Throughout the music there are pencil notations and on the inside front cover is written in pen, 'Frank Wright, Smeaton. 29/3/1919'.frank wright, sheet music, beethoven's works, solo cornet b flat music, a. owen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GRAND OLD DAME
Bendigo Advertiser from 2004. Grand old dame: a photograph of the Lyric Theatre, then known as Lyric Photo Plays Co. Ltd, taken by Vincent Kelly on February 1913, and published in the Bendigo Advertiser the following day, several days before the official opening. Under this photo there is a letter from James Lerk titled 'Save the Lyric façade'newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUTTER FACTORY : DISPLAY NOTES
Explanatory notes for a display of photographs of the Bendigo Butter Factory. Date given on the reverse of the title photograph is 1950-1955. In another photograph there is a calendar with the date March 1957. These notes, mounted on cardboard relate to the photograph 11011.23. The notes as written - Science plays its part. All stages of manufacture are scientifically checked to ensure purity and quality.bendigo, industry, bendigo butter factory. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
White single card with slightly round corners. Grey music lines on the card. A man wearing a white shirt and grey suit is playing a violin. Green/grey shadow behind him. A verse titled 'Then You'll Remember Me' is printed below in brown. The verse is by M. C. & printed in brown. 'A Merry Christmas' printed in gold at the top.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GRANT DAVIS COLLECTION: BLACK AND WHITE GROUP PHOTO INCLUDING FRANKLYN DAVIS
Grant Davis Collection black and white group photo with brown border including Franklyn Joseph Davis (centre middle ) .The photo appears to be of members of a play Three men and six women wearing Victorian era costumes on a stage with background scenery .There is a paper? Parasol with the words -The Geisha Tea house and function rooms next age officephotograph, portrait, 'the geisha tea house and function rooms next age office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY FOOTBALL TEAM 1909
Copy of a black and white photo of the Long Gully Football Team, 1909. Photo taken in front of a brick Grandstand. All the men in the back row are wearing suits and various types of hats. The others are wearing football attire. Label pasted on the photo - Long Gully Football Team, 1909. This team played in the major Bendigo competition.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully football team 1909 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Raising The Flag
A black and white photograph of Diggers of 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) raise the Aussie flag with the Battalion flag below on the summit of Nui May Tao Mountain following the capture, after very heavy fighting, of the NVA/VietCong K76A Hospital. The Piper was flown in from Nuit Dat and winched down to play. This was during Operation Marsdenphotograph, 6 rar/nz, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, k76a hospital, gibbons collection catalogue, nva/vc, digger -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Print - Woodblock print featuring Padmasambhava, Unknown
The print was created using a traditional woodblock technique. After ink is spread over a rectangular block carved with words and religious images, a thin piece of paper is placed atop the block and a roller is run over it. Then the paper is put aside to dry. Printed from a carved block of wood by a traditional method. Old Tibetan woodblock print featuring Padmasambhava. This woodblock print on hand-made paper depicts Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, revered in Tibet as the second Buddha. Widely recognised as a great Buddhist teacher, he played an important role in spreading Buddhism in Tibet. padmasambhava, tibetan buddhism, woodblock printing -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Burnley Horticultural College Basketball - 1974, 1960-1974
Note by T.H. Kneen 4 March 1992, "Students (facing camera) identified as Robert Allen (Left) and Bill Cox (Right)" and on 8 July 1992, "Probably 1961."Black and white photographs. (1) 4 copies, 1 an enlargement. 7 male students standing and seated with 2 Staff members in the Burnley Gardens, one student holding Premiers flag. See B96.618, Flag. (2) 2 copies, one a very similar enlargement, 3 students playing basketball in Burnley College grounds.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. 1974(99-19) to (99-21)." On reverse of enlargement, "Burnley Horticultural College Basketball-1974 Won 'D Grade' Premiership. Back L-r Ken James, Colin Nish, Peter Boyle, John Sorrel, Niel(sic) Jones, Jack Farrance. Front L-r Brian Simpson, Peter Leneghan, Paul Scannel." sports, premiers flag, burnley horticultural college, basketball, 1974, d grade, premiership, ken james, colin nish, peter boyle, john sorrel, niel jones, jack farrance, brian simpson, peter leneghan, paul scannel, students, robert allen, bill cox, green grows our garden, a. p. winzenried