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.Brown envelope with photograph of Knott's Berry Farm Buena Park California, containing 42 cream pages with handwritten notes in blue and black ink and some pencil. It appears to be Frank Wright's diary of his trip from London to the United States, finishing with his landing at Essendon aerodrome in Melbourne, beginning on 29 September till 17 October 1949.Handwritten notes throughoutdiary, frank wright, knott's berry farm, california, ireland, essendon aerodrome, essendon, melbourne, new caledonia, arizona, mississippi, missouri

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.Three cream envelopes with a blue insignia on the top left hand corner . Three blank aerogramme sheets with a blue insignia on the top left hand corner and a blue printed stamp on the top right hand cornerOn the three cream envelopes in the top left hand corner is a blue rectangle insignia with "By Air Mail" in it and "Par Avion" underneath it. On the three blue aerogrammes, is a Blue rectangle insignia on the top left hand corner with" By air mail air letter" in it and underneath it is" Par Avion Aerogramme" and on the reverse side is written " Senders's name and address"and down the bottom "An air letter should not contain any enclosure; if it does it will be surcharged or sent by ordinary mail"frank wright

Hector Brickbill paid 100 guineas to the Ballarat School of mines to be admitted as a Student-Assistant as part of a course of instruction in Chemistry, Metallurgy, Geology, Mineralogy, Surveying and Electrical Science. The indenture was for a three year period and required the student-assistant to undertake 40 hours of diligent and faithful work at the Ballarat School of Mines. Not less than 24 hours per week was to be devoted to instruction such as lectures at The School, and not less than 20 hours was to be devoted to the service of The School upon duties in connection with the Laboratories and Museum under the direction of a Professor. Upon completion Hector Brickbill became an Associate of the Ballarat School of Mines, and could put the letters ASMB after his name. .1) Printed indenture document which has been folded in half. Hand written sections have been filled out on the printed document. The indenture is between Andrew Anderson, President of the Ballarat School of Mines, and Hector G. Brickhill of Launceston, Tasmania. .2) Blue Ballarat School of Mines envelopehector g. brickhill, alumni, andrew anderson, ballarat school of mines indenture, ballarat school of mines student-assistant undenture, associate

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. He died on 16 November 1970.1). Newspaper 'Death Notice' for Frank Wright 2). A 4 page plus card cover booklet - 'In Memoriam - Order of Service' for Frank Wright 3). A grey folded card with a typed list - 'Floral Tributes for the Late Frank Joseph Henry Wright' 4). Envelope addressed to J. Hosier Esq. containing the list of floral tributes 5). Small piece of paper containing a typed poem - 'In Memoriam, Frank Wright Esq., M.B.E., F.G.S.M., L.R.S.M., Master of the Worshipful Company of Musicians' by F. Bevendge4). Bottom right corner - F Bevendge, 2.12.70frank wright, in memoriam order of service, f bevendge

The model locomotive was made by apprentices of the Phoenix Foundry, Ballarat.Two documents .1) Memorandum agreement between S. Morgan. J. Brown and F. Davis and the Ballarat School of Mines. Includes a brown envelope. Signed and sealed. .2) Copies of correspondence re the model. The agreement includes that the model shal not at any time be put under steam. samuel john morgan, l.e. davis, james c. brown, frank h. davis, m.a. wishart, w. middleton, j.b. robinson, francis henry davis, james campbell brown, ballarat school of mines, phoenix locomotive model, model railway locomotive, steam

The vote was made online, so the paper vote papers were kept and donated. Letter from Australian Statistician David W. Kalisch regarding the Australian Marriage Survey, and a photograph of the ballot paper and envelope.australian marriage law, marriage equality, australian bureau of statistics, gay marriage, same sex marriage

This is a part of the A.J. Roddy Collection. The Family have glued a piece on the envelope which says, "Dad's Discharge Paper/ Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps./ 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921. Copy a the Discharge paper of Pte2 James Roddy, Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps RAF 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921 and CoverCover: Cover for Certificates/ and other Documents of a/ soldier on Demobilization or Transfer to the Reseve/ or Discharge.// Front of Paper: Top right: Form 2067/ Royal Air Force/ Serial No/ Character Certificate of No 133458/ Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ Royal Flying Corp (Regiment (crossed out))/ Born in the Parish of / near the Town of South in the / County of ......... on the / Date 11.7.1897/ Trade as stated by him on Enlistment Postman/ 2 parallel lines/ * Description on Leaving the Colours/ Heoght 5ft 6in. Identification Marks:-/ Complexion Fresh Scar above 1st Lumbar/ Eyes Grey. Vertibrae/ Hair Brown/ Signature of Soldier/ (was signed J. Roddy/ * To prevent impersonation/ In the event of any doubt arising as to the bona fidis of the/ bearer, the above description and signature should be carefully compared with present appearance and hand writing. (16:957) WT 3183C/1875 5m.17/18. P&P Ltd/ Photostat copy of Original Opening the paper inside: The character here given is based on continous records of the holder's conduct and / employment throughout his Military Career./ This is to Certify that No 133458 Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ has served with the colours in the Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps for 3 83/365 years. 1915-18/ Serving in the Royal Flying Corps as a Batman, and during/ the whole of this period carrying out his duites in a/ satisfactory manner/ There is no record of him having incurred any service/ entries on his conduct sheet during this period./ for service in the R.A.F. see form 280/ Signature ..... Squadron Leader/ Date December 1921 Commanding R.A.F. Records Ruislip/ If further particulars as to his character and record of service are required within three years of above date, apply to/ where he is registered for Civil Employment,/ afterwards to the Officer in Charge of Records./ * This space is intended to be filled in by any organisation which has registered the man's name and is prepared to/ supply further information.// Back of paper: Particulars of Service/ Date of Enlistement 7.1.15/ Preceeded on Furlough pending Transfer to the Army/ Reserve, or Discharge on... passed medically fit for the Army Reserve on/ Due for Final Discharge on../ Cause of Transfer or Discharge - Transferred to R.A.F. 1-4-18. under the provisions of the/ Air Force (Constitution) Act Oct. 1917./ Campaigns, Medals and Decorations/ France from 15.6.15 to 3.12.16/ 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory/ Medals. /Education and other Certificates and dates/corps, ww1, collection, royal, a j, roddy, flying, irish, rifles, pte2, james, 1915

First Day Cover Bendigo Gold Centenary. 1851 - 1951 on a cream envelope with a Poppet Head and Gold Mine printed in blue with the words Bendigo, Gold Centenary. Philatelic Exhibition, Official cover. In grey print is First Day Cover. On the right side in black ink is D1723 hand printed. Two small holes on the right and some staining. Box 625Wide Worldphilately, covers

First Day Cover Bendigo Gold Centenary. 1851 - 1951 depicting a Poppet Head and gold mine. Printed in blue ink on a cream envelope with the words Bendigo, Gold Centenary, Philatelic Exhibition, Official Cover. Also printed is First Day Cover. On the back in black ink hand written is MP376 and a line through it. A blue circular Royal Historical Society of Victoria stamp, Bendigo Branch. Two small holes on the right hand side and some small orange stains. Box 625Wide Worldphilately, covers

A brown envelope containing correspondence and various contributions pertaining to the history of Bendigo Teachers' College largely written by Miss J.C. Burnett. It includes a brief history of the college, staff profiles, reports on reunions and subject description. 1926 - 1972bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college history, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo teachers' college, teaching, history, students, bendigo teachers' college history, correspondence, bendigo, tertiary education, miss j. c. burnett

White Camerons Peel&Seal envelope with orange postcode squares and pale blue printed lining. Made in Australia. It has a map of Australia between the in and Australia. It contained the four photos and has George Ellis written on the front.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - envelope, georg ellis

Hanro Photo Proofs:- Brown envelope with red print. Print on top left hand is *The Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. A Division of The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers. Diagonally across the page is a red strip with *Your Photographs* At the bottom left is *If not delivered within 14days, return 'The Bendigo Advertiser,' Bendigo. On the front, hand written in blue ink is 'Proofs (Hanro)* Inside in a small wax paper pouch is 5 x photos 5.2x7.8cm of Hanro's factory floor showing the equipment and manufacture of fabric. Box 116AThe Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service.hanro, clothing, photo proofs, the bendigo advertiser. hanro.

A brown paper folder titled "Books and Assignments 9". From the files of Mr. L.J. Pryor. Former Principal of Bendigo Teachers' College. Donated to Education Resource Centre for archival use in 1992. A separate brown envelope sent to Mr. L.J. Pryor in 1945 contains a "Sample set of Assignments for a History Topic for Grades V-VI in the Rural School". The envelope also contains some hand made teaching cards containing lesson plans titled 'The New Learning. A separate envelope contains photos of historical figures to be used as teaching aids.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo teachers' college, education, history - study and teaching, history, mr. l.j. pryor, person, male, individual, teaching, curriculum, education resource centre

Envelope containing information & maps on Kamarooka area, includes Kamarooka & Whipstick State Parks, Elmore, Huntly.place, land, kamarooka, kamarooka-whipstick-state parks

Sundry epaulets, badges, colour patches etc. Incl letter signed by Robert Menzies. + info in envelope in store.documents, ww2, army

Three unused white envelopes with dark blue printed address on the front. They are addressed to: The General Secretary, Federated Municipal and Shire Council Employees' Union of Australia, Box 41, Trades Hall, Carlton South, Victoria, 3053.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - three envelopes, federated municipal and shire council employees' union of australia

3 pages of plans, drawn in black pen, for replica of John Robinson Duigan's Aircraft, 1919. Plans appear to be copies. A3 Manilla envelope addressed to Dr. L.K. Morgan, 57 McIvor Road, Bendigo contains plans. On rear of envelope: RL Lewis Brightwells Hill, Heathcote, 3523. Front view, side view and plan view written respectively on each plan. On bottom RH of 'Front view' plan is stamp from Civil Aviation Authority Australia , dated 9.12.91. On top RH corner is written ' these drawings are not be be reproduced by anyone other than the builder, Ronald Lloyd Lewis' Items in this collection were donated by Dr. Jan Sherringham, whose husband is a pilot. It can only be assumed that this document belonged to them as it postdates Violet's death.person, bendigo, john robinson duigan, duigan, john robinson, lewis, ronald lloyd, aeroplane, plan

Letter from Gavan Glen, Secretary (Bendigo Easter Fair committee?) to L.E. Edwards, Printers, Appleton St. Richmond. Letter sets out requirements for fire brigade lucky ticket printing. Mr. Peter Huthnance donor of prizes.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, lucky envelope tickets

Manilla envelope that was enclosed with negative and photo collection of Albert Richardson, contains directions for reproduction of certain negatives, amount of copies etc. Written on outside of envelope: Historical Society per A. Richardson, negative, photo also in this envelope AR., Hustler's Royal Reserve ( city) 1 copy wanted. Photos ordered.bendigo, mining, notes on negatives

Envelope to J badham 3.12.38. Small paper envelope stamp included showing logo of AFULE (Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen).document, memo, railway, envelope to j badham 3.12.38 showing logo of afule

Envelope to J Badham 4.6.42. Small paper front of envelope stamp removed - from Town Clerk , Town Hall Bendigo.document, memo, railway, envelope to j badham 4.6.42 /- from town clerk , town hall bendigo

Telegram envelope to J Badham, small paper front of envelope stamp removed.document, memo, railway, envelope to j badham

Envelope to J Badham Readers Book Club logo. Envelope has stamp removed. Hand written in blue ink is Annual Earnings. In pencil is the numbers 1325.145.document, memo, railway, j badham

Envelope to J Badham 15.9.48. Postage stamp removed. Torn with hand writing in ink and also1325.144 written in pencil. A stamp in black ink with Melbourne 3.15am 15 Sept 1948 and Victoria.document, memo, railway, j badham

Heavy white envelope with '(3) Menus & Invitations From Gordon Glover' written on the front.document, envelope, from gordon glover

with compliments slip from Bendigo Agricultural pastoral and Horticultural Society & free ticket to Bendigo Agricultural Show Society 25-27.10.1951 / small ticket and compliments slip - paper / ticket for miss E.A. Geotze / envelope from Bendigo Agricultural Show Society National Bank Chambers , Pall Mall , Bendigo dated 24.8.1951/ 3 pence stamporganization, society, community services, bendigo agricultural pastoral and horticultural society /bendigo agricultural show society e.a. geotze / national bank chambers , pall mall , bendigo / 3 pence stamp

Special paper with gold print folded into the form of an envelope with the inside containing the programme on yellow paper with red ink. The envelope contains the words 'June 1901. Austral Society. Mr. Luke Murphy President. Frederico King Hon. Sec. On the inside is the programme consisting of music and dialogue and ' Presentation of Prizes by Sir John & Lady Madden.' T. Cambridge, Print.program, music, astral society, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, event, entertainment, music, event, austral society

Pearce Collection: Printed note from The Mutual Life & Citizens' Assurance Co Ltd addressed to R an Eldridge Esq. Re payment of arrears. Return envelope included.document, certificate, life assurance