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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
wooden plaque, Australia Day Citizen Award, 1993
... volunteers ...Janet was a long standing volunteer in the local community, especially for Red Cross.Dark wooden plaque in shape of map of Australia. Has 2 metal plaques.Australia Day Citizen Award. Shire of Phillip Island Janet Crilly 1993janet crilly, red cross, volunteers, trophies & awards -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Badge Appeal form and Voluntary Helper Tag, 1960s
A copy of a blank order form for Badge Appeal that was used in the 1960s. It mentions that the badges could be provided on a sale or return basis. Probably issued to Legatees prior to badge day. There was a carbon copy panel that allowed the name and address to be duplicated as a record of what was issued. Also a Volunteer Tag that was worn when selling badges. They were compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White order form for the Badge Appeal and a tag that volunteers wore when selling badges, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.proformas, stationery, forms, badge day -
Federation University Historical Collection
Weapon - Object, Sword, 1877
In 1862, the units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps in Victoria were formed into a single regiment known as the Victorian Volunteer Light Horse. This title changed again in 1863, to the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse ( Hussars ). In 1870 a uniform was adopted that was based on the British 19th Hussars. Troops were based at various times at Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Dandenong, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. In 1885, most of the Cavalry were incorporated into a newly formed Victorian Mounted Rifles. (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL/18070.001) "It is notified in the Gazette that Lieutenant Laurence Whyte, Ballarat troop Prince of Wales Light Horse, has been appointed captain, seniority to date from January 31. " (The Argus, 17 February 1883) "An official inspection of the P.W.L.H. took place in the Royal Park last evening by the colonel-commandant, assisted by Colonel Rede; Captain Medealf in command of the, troop. After bring exercised in field movements, a sword competition took place, toe first prize bring awarded to Trooper L. Whyte ; the "second to Sergeant Blight; the third, to Trooper Jenkins; and the fourth, to Trooper Orr, of Creswick. Major Sleep officiated as timekeeper. The colonel commandant complimented Captain Med-calf upon the efficiency of the troop, and officers and men afterwards dined together at Craig's hotel. (Ballarat Courier, 09 March 1877.)Silver coloured sword and scabbard with leather hand grip within the hilt. The sword was awarded to Trooper Whyte of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1877.. Engraved into handle "Ballarat Troop P.W.V.V.L.H Officers Trophy FIRST PRIZE WON BY Trooper Whyte AT SWORD Competition 8th March 1877" volunteer forces, sword, trooper whyte, prince of wales victorian volunteer light horse (ballarat), l. whyte, laurence whyte -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Group Portrait, City of Greater Bendigo, 2011
This group portrait was taken at a City of Greater Bendigo function marking the 100,000th visitor entering the Grace Kelly: Style Icon exhibition.Colour photograph taken at the Bendigo Art Gallery of gallery staff and volunteers, Visitor Centre staff and volunteers, Mayor Sandner, CEO Craig Niemann and various other COGB staff.city of greater bendigo tourism, bendigo art gallery, mayor sandner -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Helpers find friendship through voluntary work, 1996
Blackburn resident Yvonne Smith has not let multiple sclerosis prevent her leading an active life.Blackburn resident Yvonne Smith has not let multiple sclerosis prevent her leading an active life. Volunteer Narelle Hosking has taught her to type so she could continue her work for the MS Society.Blackburn resident Yvonne Smith has not let multiple sclerosis prevent her leading an active life. voluntary workers, multiple sclerosis society, smith, yvonne, hosking, narelle -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 07/12/1999
Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library. Staff and volunteers Christmas party.Front: '99 12 7' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 07/12/1999
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Staff and volunteers Christmas partyFront: '99 12 7'portland library, staff, christmas, celebration, party, council services -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, J.R. TANNER - PHOTOGRAPHER, CLUNES
Sepia photograph of Clunes Volunteer Fire Brigade in gilt frameJ R Tanner 13th April 1868tanner, clunes fire brigade, 1868 -
Clunes Museum
Mixed media - COMPACT DISC
COMPACT DISC OF VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF EVENTS INVOLVING MUSEUM VOLUNTEERSlocal history, photography, photographs, cds, -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
VOLUNTEERS WORKING ON WALK WAY BETWEEN COLLINS PLACE AND MUSEUM.local history, photography, photographs, collins place -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Details supporting nomination of Dorothy Maxwell, 2004
Nomination details of Dorothy Maxwell for 2004 Volunteer Involvement Award.Nomination details of Dorothy Maxwell for 2004 Volunteer Involvement Award.Nomination details of Dorothy Maxwell for 2004 Volunteer Involvement Award.maxwell, dorothy, voluntary workers, bill sewart athletic track committee of management -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 2001, 2001
A photo of 2 badge sellers with badge trays and 3 others with President David Grierson at Parliament Station during Badge Week in September 2001. A record of fundraising.Colour photo of president and volunteers selling badges at Parliament Station.Printing on the back " -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of volunteer in costume, Unknown
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Black and White photograph of a volunteer in costume. Portrait orientation, close up on the head and shoulders of the volunteer. She is wearing a pinafore with scalloped edge with a spray of flowers pinned to it. Enlarged with a white borderCatalogue number in pencil on reversechurchill island, volunteer, costume, portrait -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 30 July 2000
... Volunteers ...This photograph depicts workers/volunteers participating in tree planting on the foreshore as part of National Tree Day. It is uncertain which beach is it.Colour photograph of a gropu of people on a beach foreshore with a building (presumably surf life saving club) in the background. In front of the group are a many freshly planted trees surrounded by ground steaks and green plastic sheeting.Handwritten in black ink: National Tree Day / 30 July 2000 / Bon Beach? / Edithvale?ocean, trees, environment, volunteers -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Top Opp recognition plaque
Part of the AFB network of fundraising involved the use of opportunity shops in various locations. The Top Opp was a large contributor and the work of those who volunteered is acknowledged in this plaque.Gold coloured metal plate with black writingAssociation for the Blind gratefully recognises the financial contribution made by the Top Opp at the Chadstone Shopping Centre through the efforts of its many volunteers August 1995association for the blind, fundraising -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia Traders Association, Nancy Fyfe: Volunteer extraordinaire, 2004
... volunteers ...An article on local volunteer Nancy Fyfe from Watsonia's Whisper, the newspaper of the Watsonia Traders Association. Article written by Rosie Bray.Clipping from Watsonia's Whisper, black text on white background, colour illus. Includes draft of article.nancy fyfe, fyfe family, volunteers, watsonia -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal
The medal was awarded to Trooper John Garbutt of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1880 for attaining fourth prize n the sword competition. In 1862, the units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps in Victoria were formed into a single regiment known as the Victorian Volunteer Light Horse. This title changed again in 1863, to the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse ( Hussars ). In 1870 a uniform was adopted that was based on the British 19th Hussars. Troops were based at various times at Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Dandenong, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. In 1885, most of the Cavalry were incorporated into a newly formed Victorian Mounted Rifles. (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL/18070.001) John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College 1877 - 1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. Fist class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne. Mein's 1964 History of Ballarat College states: 'To summarise, it may be fairly claimed that the College's War Record in 1914-1918 would have reflected great credit on a school with ten times its numbers...Some of the credit of the college war record must be attributed to the influence of Major John Garbutt, M.A. who was Principal of the College for 33 years...Nearly all the old Collegians who distinguished themselves in the war had been trained by him. Silver coloured maltese cross medal with decorative link attached to top and engraved on both sides. The medal was awarded to Trooper Whyte of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1877. Face: P.W.V.V.L.H. / BALLARAT TROOP / SWORD COMPETITION / 1880 Verso: 4th PRIZE / Trooper garbutt ballarat-college, principal-john-garbutt, prince of wales victorian volunteer light horse, medal, 1880, principal -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1993
Also 03738.1 volunteers putting up Christmas bannersBlack and white photo of Margaret Daly and Margo Kerby drawing the winning ticket for the ''shop locally'' campaign, a fund raiser for the Chamber of Commerce to obtain street banners for Christmas displays along the Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoria . Also 03738.1 volunteers putting up Christmas bannerscommerce, fundraising -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The good life in Nunawading, 1994
The City of Nunawading provides a wide range of amenities to cater for varied interests of its citizens.The City of Nunawading provides a wide range of amenities to cater for varied interests of its citizens, sporting facilities, arts and crafts, many facilities catering for Over 50s, including investment and community groups, NOVA Nunawading 50+ Volunteers Agency.The City of Nunawading provides a wide range of amenities to cater for varied interests of its citizens. retirement, city of nunawading, nunawading recreation centre, vermont south hostel, older persons action group, u3a nunawading, meals on wheels, nunawading 50+ volunteer agency, nunawading adult day care centre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: VOLUNTEERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Volunteers: this photo was provided by Bob Marmion. The photo relates to his research into the Bendigo Volunteer Rifles and the Bendigo Cavalry of the 1860s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Badge, Medically Unfit, c1915
History / Summary This badge was issued to people of military age who had volunteered for active service outside Australia since 1 July 1915, but had been certified by an authorised Medical Officer as medically unfit to do so.Circular badge with two loops on back. Pin missing.Around circumference of badge, Volunteer for active service , below coat of Arms, Medically Unfit. Next line , Issued by Department of Defence. Back, 58682ww1, badge -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Lara Volunteer Defense Corps
J. McIntyre (centre row left) Foundation member of Lara RSL.Black and White Photo of a Group of soldiersLara Volunteer Defense Corps With names listed underneath -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE VDC, 7/2/1946
Joseph Frederick Gunston enlisted in the VDC 15.5.42 and was discharged on 8.14.45. Refer Cat No’s 1640, 1641, 1643.4 for WW1 service.Volunteer Defence Corp discharge certificate No 32211 re J.F Gunston."V.365566 . CPL. GUNSTON J.F - 4 Bn. V.D.C. Vic"documents-certificates, military history-service records, vdc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BELGIUM MEDAL, C.1914
Croix De Guerre, Belgium 1914 - 1918 with Volunteer lion on the ribbon.numismatics - medals, military, belgium -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1930
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of volunteers on a Working Bee gathering firewood for the Hospital - about 1930local history, photography, firewood working bee, black & white photograph, warley hospital, working bee, firewood, john jenner, bryant west -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Volunteer Force in a paddock, c1910
Twelve members of a volunteer artillery pose with two guns on wheels in a paddock.volunteer artillery, volunteer forces, armed forced, military, artillery -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
White Hat
Repo white navy flat cap with taliband "RAN Volunteer Reserve"headgear, ran -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, 3rd Field Troop Royal Australian Engineers in Vietnam
History of 3rd Field Troop in Vietnam including 4 Aboriginal volunteersaustralia. army. royal australian engineers. field troop, 3, aboriginal australians - vietnam war -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS volunteers at rooms, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Pat Grainger, 2002
Photocopy photo of volunteers at rooms of Port Melbourne Historical Society, 2002societies clubs unions and other organisations, glen stuart, terry keenan, robyn clinch, loretta milazzo manger, glen cosham, david thompson, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
VOLUNTEER WORKMEN WORKING ON COLLINS PLACE. - BRICKLAYERS ECT. 1987/88local history, photography, photographs, collins place