The origin of Moomba dates back to 1951, when Melbourne celebrated fifty years of Federation with a parade and the staging of the theatre production 'An Aboriginal Moomba: Out of the Dark'. The following year, the final Labour Day procession was held in Melbourne after running for almost a century. A parade through the streets of central Melbourne have been a key part of the Moomba festival since its beginning. The floats have an annual theme, usually an elaboration on 'Let's get together and have fun', the avowed mission and vision statement of Moomba. In the beginning the floats usually promoted a Commercial or Government organisation, but in later years, as business became more reluctant to spend money on elaborate floats, they tended to represent sporting clubs, ethnic groups and other community organisations (source Melbourne Museum).Mounted colour photograph with cover depicting the COGB Moomba Float. Taken on corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. Bendigo Easter Fair Guest Float.moomba, swanston street, labour day, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo events

Publication accompanying the project, The f Word: Contemporary feminist art in Australia. Curated by Caroline Phillips, this project included multiple components: A Dinner Party: Setting the table; the Regional Feminist Art Forum, the Technopia Tours Feminist Art Bus, and two exhibitions.feminism, feminist art, melbourne, the dinner party, australia, judy chicago, west space, latrobe visual art institute, bendigo, gippsland art gallery, sale, victoria, ararat regional art gallery, ararat, technopia tours, kim donaldson, catherine bell, penny byrne, filomena coppola, kate just, jill orr, clare rae, elvis richardson, kate beynon, karen buczynski-lee, destiny deacon, laurene dietrich, eliza-jane gilchrist, janice gobey, georgia macguire, robyn massey, caroline phillips, louise saxton, inez de vega, lyndal walker, justine makdessi, the great petition, natalie thomas, laura castagnini, lyndal jones, vicki kinai, dot ket, virginia fraser, juliette peers, louise burchill, carolyn barnes, melbourne social equity institute, ebony gulliver, kalinda vary, kate robertson, stephanie alexander, kate macneill, victoria duckett, hana assafiri, victoria bennett, anne marsh, catherine deveny, danni zuvela, jon dale, marcia jane, catherine evans

Warrnambool was officially made a Port of Entry in 1855 and by the 1870s had became the dominant port in the Western District. Sadly, due to an increasing problem with silting in the harbour, by the 1890s only small vessels could navigate the harbour. Men with the position of Pilot and Harbourmaster in Warrnambool were employed by the government to enforce government regulations and to help guide vessels safely into the port of Lady Bay, which was difficult to navigate. Some of the Pilots and Harbour Masters of Warrnambool were – - Captain Christopher Gwatkin, the first Harbourmaster for Warrnambool (1857 - his death in 1859). - Captain Helpman was Warrnambool’s second Harbourmaster 1859-1869 - James Nicol was Harbourmaster in Warrnambool for a time, including 1906 (b. 1840 – d. 1926) - Thomas Smith Drewett (1853 - 15-3-1905) past Captain of the Helen Nicoll, Pilot and Harbourmaster of Warrnambool. Warrnambool’s Tourist Guide of 1888 advises that “At the Port of Warrnambool there are two Leading Lighthouses. A licensed sea pilot, Captain Drewett, is stationed at the Port.” In 1915 plans for the Pilot’s Quarters were drawn up for the Department of Public Work. It was at that time, when personnel was short due to the First World War, that apparently the Pilot and Harbourmaster was also responsible for maintaining the light (lighthouse). The new Pilot and Harbourmaster’s house would be built on the site at 88 Merri Street, overlooking Lady Bay and right beside the Flagstaff and the Lady Bay Upper Lighthouse. Other Pilot and Harbourmasters were - - James Menzies was the Pilot and Harbourmaster at Warrnambool in 1929 . In 1932, he was appointed to the position of Acting Secretary to the Warrnambool Harbour Board. A hundred or so years later Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has fully renovated the former Harbourmaster’s quarters, changed the name to Lighthouse Lodge, and is now allowing guests to stay in the home, which is still neighbour to the operational Lady Bay Lighthouses, now over 150 years old. The association of the old Pilot and Harbourmaster’s Quarters (currently renamed as Lighthouse Lodge) with the Port of Warrnambool, and its maritime activities, is historically significant. The Pilot’s quarters are connected to a time when access to Warrnambool’s Port was important to the colonial settlers for income and supplies. Plan of Pilots Quarters, Warrnambool. Printed and handwritten plan shows house, garage, out buildings and maid's room. The plan's lower left corner has an official stamp and text beside the stamp. Department of Public Works, Melbourne, Victoria, March 11th, 1915. "PILOTS QUARTERS WARRNAMBOOL" "Department of Public works, Melbourne, Victoria I.P.K. , 11.3.15"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plan, pilot's quarters warrnambool, pilot and harbourmaster's quarters warrnambool, pilot and harbour master's quarters warrnambool, port of warrnambool, department of public works victoria, lady bay lighthouses, warrnambool ports and harbours

Gaiters worn by students. Given to Archives by Alice Tucker (née Glascodine) who graduated in 1933.Pair of brown leather gaiters worn by students at Burnley College. Makers name "Alex Morrison, Melbourne. W.E Melb" Stamped into leather at side. The top is fastened by buckle and strap. At bottom there is a hook fastening. Worn - top and bottom stitching and binding in need of repair.Makers name "Alex Morrison, Melbourne. W.E Melb" Stamped into leather at side.gaiters, students, alice tucker (née glascodine), 1933

Melbourne Airport was built at Tullamarine during the second half of the 1960s and was officially opened in 1970.A black and white photograph of the terminal at Melbourne Airport with two airliners on the tarmac. They are Qantas and Pan American Boeing 707s.melbourne airport, airports, qantas airlines, pan american airlines, commonwealth of australia, department of civil aviation: printing and publication centre, george evans collection

Records stories relating to the early Wesleyan church in Melbourne. Mentions pioneers such as John Batman and David Thomas Medhurst. Written by Ivy Medhurst (1896-1972)Records events of 24th April 1836 and other stories relating to the early Wesleyan church in Melbourne.Photocopy of a 4 page A4 manuscript with details of the 1st Wesleyan Church service held in Melbourne.Copy of handwritten manuscript.wesleyan church, john batman, david thomas medhurst, david medhurst, batmans hill, april 24th 1836

Produced by the Herald, Melbourne in 1945.Book - light paper cover, green patterned, green, red and cream coloured print, 96 pages.“Wartime Cookery by Sarah Dunne of The Herald, Melbourne 1/-“cookery book, ww2

Jim & Ruby Wharrie in Fancy Dress Entertaining at Melbourne's Austin Hospital with a young patient in 1982.Black & white newspaper print taken from "The Sun" (Melbourne) 9th June 1982. The image is of Jim & Ruby Wharrie with a young patient at Melbourne's Austin Hospital. Ruby has a vale on her head with flowers and a net over her face. Jim is dressed in a sailors outfit.stawell

A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. The photos show President Ray Ward presenting flowers to Elaine Ward, Gwen Gunn and another lady. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $15,500 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The RAAF Central Band was conducted by Sq. Ldr. Graham Lloyd, and Rozanne Dew also performed. A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. Often the performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Colour photo of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1996 and an article in the Answer.widows, concert, christmas, activities, answer

Panoramic photograph from the Melbourne to Bendigo railway line of the New Chum Railway Mine. Railway red white and blue, north red white and blue, new red white and blue consolidated. No. 3 red, white and blue, eureka extended and south bellevue? Mines. Inscriptions: in image - 'New Chum Railway Goldmine 4226 feet - deepest in the world'. 'Copyright R Scott Melb'. On back - '1 neg and 4 prints' (in ballpoint pen). 'MNG 27', 'A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo' (ballpoint), A Richar, 29 Harr, Ben' (dark blue ink), 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' (stamp seal)R Scott Melbournemine, gold, new chum railway, bendigo, new chum gold mine, mines and mining, place, bendigo mines, railway line, gold mine, place, mining

Regarding trotting history at Port Melbourne Speedway. Includes an extract from "Trove" of the "Record " Emerald Hill covering the opening of the speedway on 24th August 1918. MLA J L MURPHY (president of the club) opened the track in the presence of Port Melbourne Mayor J P CRICHTON and other dignitaries. The club was formed to encourage and support the breeding of trotters and enjoy the sport free from gambling.Four digital images relating to trotting in Port Melbourne. (.02) George GATH seated on trotting sulkyjames laurence murphy, james peter crichton, sport - trotting, pearl kelly, george gath, 'darkie' gath, will whitbourn, cumming smith and co, john peck, dick cullen

The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Prints were sold at the Town Hall. This print purchased and donated to society by Pat GRAINGER.Colour laserprint of approximately 280 Port Melbourne people in front of the Town Hall on sunday 26 June 1994, day of the wake held for the demise of the City of Port Melbourne. Positioned in mylar with 730.02 and a caption for display use.port melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne

This document records the legal status of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne' in 1952. Melbourne Legacy has had name changes over the years. In September 1952 Junior Legacy Melbourne was incorporated. Under the provisions of the Companies Act 1938, it was registered as a company with limited liability without the need for 'limited' in its' name (see page 1). Another copy of this document was stored in the 'History of Legacy' files as 'H17' (01490) when the original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong.A record of a former entity of Melbourne Legacy. The incorporation was under the companies act 1938. Booklet of white paper cover and 12 pages of black type which documents the offical incorporation of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne'.history, regulations

This document records the legal status of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne' in 1952. Melbourne Legacy has had name changes over the years. In September 1952 Junior Legacy Melbourne was incorporated. Under the provisions of the Companies Act 1938, it was registered as a company with limited liability without the need for 'limited' in its' name (see page 1). Two other copies are at 00317 and 00985. This is marked in red pen with 'H17' when the original archive project was undertaken by Legatees Frank Doolan and Brian Armstrong.A record of a former entity of Melbourne Legacy. The incorporation was under the companies act 1938. White paper booklet with black type x 12 pages which documents the offical incorporation of 'Junior Legacy, Melbourne'.Handwritten H17 in red pen.history, regulations

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This evening dress, by a Melbourne designer, is one of a number of items donated to the Fashion Collection by Rosemary-Vaughan Smith.Short sleeved and high waisted dusty pink silk dress with silk organza lining. The bodice is encrusted with pearls and beads.Label: Park Avenue Gowns, Melbournepark avenue gowns, costumes, women's clothing, evening dresses, rosemary vaughan-smith

Postcard - cartoon of a Melbourne tram, in The Met colour scheme, cut out in the shape of the tram. Produced by Nu-color-vue, late 1980s or early 1990s. Card number 11 ML342, NCV 7009Demonstrates a cartoonists view of a Melbourne tram.postcard - printed full colour divided back cut out in the form of a Melbourne tram,tramways, melbourne, postcards, cartoon, the met, nu-color-vue

Pale green booklet with dark blue printing and dark blue ribbon on the left titled Installation of M. W. Bro. His Excellency Colonel The Right Honorable The Earl of Stradbroke K.C.M.G., C.B., G.V.O., C.B.E. as Grand Master of The United Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria. Town Hall, Melbourne. 26th March, 1924. Title printed in dark blue with fancy gold border. Above the titled is a blue, white red and yellow emblem, divided into four, with five white stars between. In the top left is three lions, top right is the Southern Cross, below it is a rearing lion and the bottom left is a harp. Above the emblem is a symbol. Contents include Grand Officers 1924 - 25, Order of Procedure, Installation Ceremony, Board of General Purposes 1924 - 25 and the Board of Benebolence 1924 - 25. Printed by Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd., Printers, Melbourne.Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd,. Printers Melbourneclubs, social, installation and investiture of officers, masonic society events (various) - installation of m w bro his excellency colonel the right honorable the earl of stradbroke, frederick thomas hickford, william player bice, w kemp, w g pearse, canon f w wray, rev t b reed, d h mcdonald, w j byrne, k n trenery, j h terrill, w stewart, l evans, h g swindells, j g mcnicholl, e h collett, h d hirst, j n peters, f g h ritchie, a e ringwood, g a pethard, f j davies, a bennett, g c jury, j f sorensen, j a fraser, j a lording, a r hunt, j h pollard, j g gogoll, j t riley, m c nuttall, a j dean, c e murfett, r e lewis, a darroch, j a curtis, h abbott, j a mcmillan, l p lancashire, a l smith, a albert, j phillips, t brown, t hatton, l l williams, geo e emery

This photo of Albert Rands was taken during World War 1 and has a connection to the Patterson family from the Learmonth, Victoria area.A sepia photo mounted between cardboard with the photographer's name, Melba & Co, Melbourne. It measures 15 x 22 & 1/2 cms.Melba & Co, Melbourne on the front. On the back Albert Rands, mum's cousin. Mum was Ethel Patterson who married William Roache. Ethel was the daughter of James & Ethel Patterson.

Slovenian Club Melbourne were issuing the money boxes to collect extra donations and encouraging young people to save for the Slovenian cause - the Slovenski Dom, the first Slovenian Centre in MelbourneInviting Slovenians to donate and thanking them for their kindnessCard, flat box to be folded into the money box to use for the collection and saving of money to be donated to the Slovenian Club Melbourne for the Slovenski Dom in 1957Drawing of the traditional Slovenian window with the carnations and Slovenian proverbs and instructions for foldingslovenski dom, slovenian centre in melbourne, money box, slovenian proverbs

Colour print of a reproduction of an oil painting - Swanston Street from a point north of Little Bourke St looking south towards the Kings Domain. Reproduced by Kew Cottages and St Nicholas Parent's Association from a original print and lithographed by F Cogne, printed and published by Charles Troedel in his Melbourne Album 1863. Appears to have a number of horse drawn cabs parked in the centre of the street.Yields information about early Melbourne after the start of the gold rush.Reproduction of an oil painting - card - Swanston Street Melbourne 1863melbourne, horse drawn vehicles, swanston st

Part of Ron LAING's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.From a set of colour photographs of Sporting Clubs in Port Melbourne: Sandridge Trugo and Senior Citizens' Clubsport - trugo, societies clubs unions and other organisations, ron laing, sandridge trugo club