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Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC (North American) CA-17 Mk 20 Mustang A68-71
Historical Details: . Description: Mustang A68-71was built by CAC in March 1946. It was delivered to 1 Air Depot RAAF ex CAC on 16/04/46 and then issued to 78 Sqn on 15/07/46. On 27/04/48 it was issued to 25 Sqn. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation (NAA) in respo. Level of Importance: -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Ballarat Botanical Gardens Statue, Sir William "Braveheart" Wallace, 1889-2011
The unveiling of the William Wallace Statue in 1889; biography of William Wallace; biography of sculptor, Percival Ball.The Unveiling of the William Wallace Statue demonstrates the importance and loyalty to Scottish heritage of Ballarat people in the nineteenth century. 01Small coloured photograph of the Wallace Statue. Ref: The National Trust for Scotland. Newspaper Articles: 02 Ballarat Courier 12/9/1997, "Celebration of Battle's Anniversary". 03 Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol.X., 1892, "Wallace, Sir William", 04 The Ballarat Courier, 24/5/1889, 05 The Ballarat Star,24/5/1889, 06 Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, 07 The Ballarat Star, 25/5/1889, "The Statue of Sir William Wallace" "Unveiling Ceremony" 08 "William Wallace", Wikipedia, 2011, 09 Percival Ball, Sculptor, Wikipedia, 2011. 010 Ball, Percival, Australian Dictionary of Biography,2006-2011.Ballarat Courier newspaper article, 12/9/1997 in blue biro, top left corner. Chambers Encyclopedia, Vol X, in black biro. Research by R. D. Mosman, April, 1997, FBBG logo. Courier Newspaper article, 24/5/1889 in black biro, research by R.D.Mosman, April, 1997. Photocopies taken by the Clark Centre 19/2/2002. Transcription of articles by John Garner. william wallace, percival ball, unveiling of wiliam wallace statue, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of a scottish hero, john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, statues, wallace -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFCATE, FRAMED, D.W. Paterson Co. Pty Ltd, c1920
Private David J.V. Jamieson, No.3875, 5th Battalion AIF, Killed in Action 25 July 1916.Certificate - sepia toned illustrated certificate with small inset sepia toned portrait photograph of a soldier in uniform from the Borough of Eaglehawk. Black print on paper. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative edge, glass front, backing paper and cardboard.Handwritten on certificate in black ink "No 3875 - Pte David J.V. Jamieson - 5th Batt A.I.F./Killed in Action 25 July 1916 - "Dated 20 August 1920". Adhesive label back of frame - "Courtesy: Aylene Kirkwood OAM/ 40 Napier Street, Eaglehawk/ 8-8-2022.framed items, certificate, ww1 -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Farrer Cottage at the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village, 2018, 07/12/2018
The Farrer Cottage was built in 1956.Colour photograph of the Farrier Cottage at the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat retirement village. charles anderson grove, ballarat, ballarat old colonists' club, farrer cottage, old colonists' association, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Tram 1029, 1956
A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. Fitted with sliding doors, Remote Control equipment. See webpage btm.org.au/trams/504.html Spent it appears all its life at Preston or North Fitzroy Depot. Transported to Newport Workshops during 1995. More to come here. Photo - Graeme Farrer - ex Mal Row via TDU of 21-10-2019 See Reg Items 7394 and 7396 for relevant newspaper cuttings and Destination Citytrams, w7 class, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Scholar's Concession Ticket", 1956
Red clothed backed paper ticket, printed as a MMTB "Scholar's Concession Ticket", for Junior First Term. Gives condition of use on the outside cover. Inside gives issue details - issued to Carol Lee of Sunshine High School, four section, issued 13/1/1956 for use to 11/5/1956, from Summerhill and Westmoreland Road Footscray to Essex St and Ballarat Road. Gives Carol's details. Ticket No. 2255. Ticket has been over written as "Cancelled" with a date which indicates that the ticket may not have been used or seen little use.trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, schools, schools tickets, scholar's tickets -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 12 Warwick Road Greensborough, 08/07/2016
12 Warwick Road Greensborough: 3 bedroom home, private sale, sold November 2012 for $590,000, and 08/07/2016 for $691,000Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sideswarwick road greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Alice Glew and William Glew, Greensborough Cemetery, 12/07/1933
Grave of Alice Glew (died 12/07/1933) and William Glew (died 20/04/1935) in Plot# A11 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.alice glew, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Frederick and Elizabeth Ely , Greensborough Cemetery, 15/07/1915
Grave of Frederick Ely (died 15/07/1915) and Elizabeth Ely (died 20/06/1916) in Plot# C11 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried thereDigital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.frederick ely, elizabeth ely, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Alice Glew and William Glew, Greensborough Cemetery, 12/07/1933
Grave of Alice Glew (died 12/07/1933) and William Glew (died 20/04/1935) in Plot# A11 Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.alice glew, william glew, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Stephen Cox and William James Cox, St Helena Cemetery, 30/07/1946
The Grave of Stephen Cox (died 30/07/1946) and William James Cox (died 18/02/1948), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, stephen cox, william james cox -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides tour the University of Ballarat Art Collection, 2008, 07/05/2008
Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides toured the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia) Art Collection on 07 May 2008. Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides stand near the Leonard French mural 'Tapestry' at the University of Ballarat Mount Helen Campus. Members of the group include Yvette Hiscock, Lorraine ? , Nicole, Gail Schuler and Univeristy of Ballarat Curator Clare Gervasoniart gallery of ballarat, art collection, gallery guides -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, High honours for community work, 07/05/2003
Newspaper article from Diamond Valley Leader 07/05/2003 regarding the 2001 Centenary of Federation medal winners for community workBlack text and black and white imagescentenary of federation medal, rosie bray, colin brooks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Floor pour 27th January, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-27 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, 26 Jan. 1956
Watsons Creek Floor pour 27th January, 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, eltham-yarra glen road, w.e. wolf, watsons creek, 1956-01-27 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham Swimming Pool, Nov. 1956
Eltham Swimming Pool Scum Gutter November 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, eltham swimming pool, 1956-11 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Eltham Swimming Pool, Nov. 1956
Eltham Swimming Pool Scum Gutter November 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, eltham swimming pool, 1956-11 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Tourist guide, 1956
The Ruskin All-About Bendigo Booklet produced for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Includes maps and facts, service organizations and businesses in Bendigo. Includes advertisements for Australian companies. TAA on the cover. Produced by Ruskin Publishing Pty Ltd 37 Swanston St. Melbourne.advertising, services, bendigo businesses, bendigo maps -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Mont Albert Central School Honour Certificate, 1956
Laurie Young was the daughter of Beryl Mair (1916-1976) and Ernest Lance Young (1915-1999). The family lived at 5 York Street and later 11 York Street, Mont Albert. Laurie was born on 18 August 1947.A cream honour certificate with printing in red, brown and black awarded to Laurie Young in 1956 for attaining 97.3% in Grade IV. Signed by the class teacher M W Daniel and the Head Master, E [?] Hall. It includes the school crest and motto - 'Fighting Through'.laurie young, laurie newton, mont albert central school, school, education, e hall, m w daniel, certificate -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Anzac Commemoration Service, 25 Apr 2015
Collected on ANZAC Day 25 April 2015.01 - folded 4 page pamphlet for the Order of ANZAC commemorative service 2015 .02 - Printed flyer sponsored by the Hon Michael DANBY MP with timeline of 2015 ANZAC day events in Port Phillipwar - world war i, returned services league, rsl, port melbourne primary school, anzac day, beach street memorial, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, bernadene voss, mike kelly, arnaud ng, les sutherland, perce mcguire white, perce white, michael danby -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Lenore Frost, Dating Family Photos 1850-1920, 1991
Includes information on types of photographs, dating by costume and conservation, photographs, bibliography and index. This book is a wealth of useful information with respect to dating photographs focusing on women's, men's and children's fashions by the decades. It also provides an explanation of the variuos types of photographic prints and postcards available by date with reference to various photographers and their operating time frames and locations. It is essentially a bible to assist in the dating of vintage photographs.fashion, photographer, photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Cartridge Belt, n.d
Leather cartridge belt with space for 25 shells. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, School at the crossing place : Lower Plenty Primary School no. 1295, 1874-1974 / W.F. Henderson, 1974c
23 pages including information on inside covers. Text with black and white illustrations and photographs and map. Contents: Crossing Place Need for a school Residence for the teacher Closure A View of Lower Plenty 1918 Moving day at the Village The Golf Club Depression 1931 Vandals Electricity Grass Fires Cows at School Mothers' Club Women's liberation 1950's Lower Plenty after 1945 Swimming Pool - drowned dreams Long Grass - snakes - meadow hay - Fire Brigade The Royal Visit 1954 School Band Community Centre Our School Hall Trees and Gardens The Library Education 1874-1974 A Teacher's View The Second generation - children of ex-pupils (photo with names) The Third generation - Grandchildren of ex-pupils (photo with names) Head Teachers (list with dates) The Staff 1974 (photo with names) The sketch on the cover shows the Lower Plenty Bridge, toll house and the Plenty Bridge hotel, both no longer there. The bridge is listed in the Banyule Heritage Study and has recently been restored by Banyule Council as a pedestrian bridge - NL 137 March 2001 Paperback; [24] p. : ill. ; 25 cm.lower plenty, state school no. 1295, lower plenty primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Memories and memorabilia : recognising and preserving Australia's war heritage / researched and written by Dr Richard Reid, Dr Gordon Forth, and Sophie Lewincamp, 2014
88 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.ISBN 9780642705228 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Graeme Davison, What makes a building historic? / Graeme Davison, 1986
Paperback; 12 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN 0730601366buildings -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Eltham's serious and their neighbours : a history and memoir : Eltham Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church, Eltham Montmorency Uniting Church 1850-2009 and of Nillumbik / Kenneth Eric Eckersall, 2010
EDHS Newsletter No. 191 March 2010 BOOK LAUNCH Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours (100 pages, B5, February 2010) This new book by Ken Eckersall follows from his publication of 2000, Eltham Inhabitants, with some stories retold and many new stories. Eltham 's Serious and Their Neighbours tells an Eltham narrative from 1850 to the present. The name 'Eltham's Serious' refers affectionately to Eltham/Wesleyan/Methodist/Uniting Church/Eltham Montmorency Uniting Church. Eltham's Serious and Their Neighbours presents a kaleidoscope of Nillumbik through stories, and the national and international historical context. Some stories are drawn from Eltham District Historical Society resources including R.D. Taylor 'Reminiscences' of 1931 and the Family History Project. The Book Launch will be at 2.00 pm on Sunday 18 April 2010 at Eltham Uniting Church, comer of Main Road and John Street. Opportunity will be provided to view church artifacts such as the stained glass windows, the World War I memorial and the bell. Paperback; iv, 92 p. ; 25 cm.[signed by author on title page]churches, eltham, eltham methodist church, eltham uniting church -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Geoffrey A Sandy, A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume One) by Geoffrey A Sandy, 2014
History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham beginnings to 1888367 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.ISBN 9780992357627 [written inside front cover] Donated to the Eltham and District Historical Society on the occasion of the launch of "A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham" - 23 February 2014, Geoffrey A Sandysaint margaret's anglican church eltham -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
Commemorative Medallion. The ANZACs April 25 1915medals -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Field Gun
25 lb Field Gun with ammo carriermodel, ww2 / korea, army -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Blake, Jim, Official history commemorating the centenary of the Stawell Athletic Club, Victoria, Australia, April 9th, 10th, 11th, 1977, 1977
Records the background to the Club and the Stwell Gift together with records from its inception to 1977.206 p.; ill.; tables; 25 cm.Records the background to the Club and the Stwell Gift together with records from its inception to 1977.stawell athletic club -- history. | athletics. organisations. victoria. stawell. stawell athletic club, to date | athletics -- victoria -- stawell -- history.