Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. This paper illustrates the rules for branch secretaries as well as the membership types at the bottom. This paper holds historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the Ladies' Harbour Lights' Guild organization and membership types that were essential to for the success of the charity. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers as well as attending social events.Cream colour document with typed text in blue ink about the rules for Branch secretaries and written inscriptionWritten in black ink 'Blue card' next to '1. Honorary Members' and 'White card' next to '2. Working Members' and 'Red card' next to '3. School Members'. missions to seamen institute, williamstown, port melbourne, ladies' harbour lights guild, lhlg, branches, rules, secretaries, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, flinders street, australian wharf, honorary members, working members, school members, knights of the guild

10th Light Horse was located in Gippsland 1903--- 1912. It was then renumbered as 13th Light Horse.Wooden plaque with badge and engraved plate attached. Presented to 10th Light Horse Regiment (VMR) in 1907.Presented to the 10th Aust light Horse / by The Hon William Pearson MLC / Honorary Colonel / For annual competition by teams of 1 Officer and 13 Men. / 17 Oct 1907light horse, military, trophy, pearson, 10th

A black and white pamphlet titled, 'Progressive Stewardship, 1963. Build for the Church of Tomorrow.' An added statement on the title page is 'The Church is People.' This programme provides guidelines for church stewards during the years 1963-1966. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, religions, organisation

Two copies of ' Decorative Arts from the Newson Collection.' Bendigo Art Gallery Publication 1981. Catalogue compiled and researched by Jean Newson, Honorary Curator of Decorative Arts.14 pgs. (ill.). Bottom left corner of front cover is sticker with the number 0137.1 NEW, 0137.2 NEW.artwork, newson collection, bendigo art gallery, artwork, art, decorative arts, silver, porcelain, furniture, antiques, collection, newson family. bottom left corner of front cover is a stcker with numbers 0137.1 new, 0137.2 new.

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Malthouse: The Albion Brewery (Steward Brothers), Eaglehawk, circa 1900. The brewery dates back to 1853. James Steward was born in 1830 at Bury-St-Edmonds, Suffolk, England, and was educated in the brewing of ale before he boarded the American ship, the James L. Logert, bound for Australia in 1852. He made his way to the Bendigo diggings where he soon won his share of the precious metal until 1857 when he purchased a brewery in Letherby's Rd, Sailors Gully. The brewery covered five acres, had a house opposite with creeper covered walls and was described as one of the most attractive in the area.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionTwo identical dance cards for the Plain and Fancy Dress Ball to celebrate the centenary of the Dandenong Town Hall on Monday September 3rd 1990. Each dance card consists of a small bifold card on pale blue card with a decorative gold and dark blue border. On the inside is a list of dances. On the rear is a list of the stewards.emu creek bush band, australian colonial dance, old time dance guide, dandenong town hall

In 1953 the Honorary Secretary was Beryl B. Leathan, and the President was E. Widdop. In 1956 the Honorary Secretary was R. Brokenshire and the President was E. Widdop. In 1958 the Honorary Secretary was R. Brokenshire and the President was G. Smith. The Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, and a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia..1) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Treasurer's Book (1944-1969) .2) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club MinuteBook (1953-1962) . Lists members and addresses. .3) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Minute Book (1963-1968) .4) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Financial Report, April 1958 .5) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Financial Report, 1968-1969 .6) Ballarat Junior Technical School Mothers' Club Financial Report, 1969-1970beryl b. leathan, e. widdop, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat junior technical school mothers' club, r. brokenshire, mary f. shearer, r.a. packham, k. waldron, j. lewis, mavis foy, ballarat junior technical school letterhead, n. blomely

6th Battalion was forerunner for the 5th/6th BattalionPresented to the city of melbourne regiment by its honorary Colonel and The chief of the General staffSilver bowl shaped trophy with ornate handles THE BRUCHE CUP FOR INTER PLATOON COMPETITION 6TH BATTALION (CITY OF MELBOURNE REGIMENT) Presented by MAJOR GENERAL J.H. Bruche, C.B, C.M.G Chief of General Staff Honorary Colonel of the Regiment 5/6 rvr, regimental property, trophy, 6th battalion, city of melbourne regiment, inter platoon competion

Returned Soldier's Ball held in Wangaratta on 9th August 1937 Captain Mulder and Jim Boyd were floor stewards. A special set of four couples in full regimental dress danced the Quadrilles and other set dances.First Military Ball held in Wangaratta and due to its success it was decided to make it an annual event. Black and white unframed photograph of large group of men and women in front of stage with flags in backgroundA momento of the Ret. Soldiers Ball Wangaratta 9.8.371937, wangaratta, returned soldier's ball

Returned Soldier's Ball held in Wangaratta on 9th August 1937 Captain Mulder and Jim Boyd were floor stewards. A special set of four couples in full regimental dress danced the Quadrilles and other set dances.First Military Ball held in Wangaratta and due to its success it was decided to make it an annual event. Black and white unframed photograph of large group of men and women in front of stage with flags in background mounted on brown cardboardA momento of the Ret. Soldiers Ball Wangaratta 9.8.371937, wangaratta, returned soldier's ball

This tunic and cap were worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer CBE DSO & Bar, ED when Honorary Colonel 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment 1959-1960 Hammer had pre-WWII service with 8th Battalion and 17th Light Horse (Machine Gun) Regiment. He served with the 6th Division in North Africa and Greece before becoming Commanding Officer of 2nd/48th Battalion. On return from the Middle East, Hammer commanded the 15th Brigade throughout two years of fighting in New Guinea and Bougainville. After the war, Hammer became Commissioner for Repatriation in Victoria and continued his military career in the Citizens Military Forces, commanding the 2nd Armoured Brigade and later 3rd Division. Open-neck officer's 'Blues' tunic with gold braided general's epaulettes and Major General's embroidered badges of rank; gilt general's buttons; red and gold braided aiguillette and white gloves. Uniform worn by Major General H H (Tack) Hammer when appointed as Honorary colonel of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Medals awarded to Major General Hammer are Commander of the British Empire (CBE), Distinguished Service Order (DSO), Mentioned in Despatches (MID), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal 1939-45, British War Medal, Australian Service Medal 39-45, Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal, Efficiency Decoration (ED). General's peak cap with gold bullion hat badge and double row of oak leaves on peak. Medals on display are replica.8/13 vmr, military, hammer, honorary, colonel, general, world war two, wwii, cmf

On 17 and 18 September 1938 Ascot, Victoria celebrated the centenary. harry S. Holmes was the Honorary Secretary of the 'back to' celebrations. Elizabeth Chatham was the honorary Secretary of the Come back to Ascot event in 1988. Typed and hand written documents relating to Ascot, Victoriaascot centenary, ascot 150th celebration, ascot carry on club, recipe book, harry holmes, back to ascot, ascot district 150th anniversary committee, graeme spittle, frank mcgrath, graeme mccallum, reg kinnersley, marman grills, edgar grills, david seath, howard sabey, ivan thomas, judy kinnersley, colin loader, ian thomas, e. chatham, joan sobey, joan loader, elizabeth chatham

This was a blue cardboard covered book. In the centre of the cover are the letters 'C of A' with a broad arrow underneath. The book is bound with two metal staples. Inside has ruled pages, 9 mm between lines, the owner has ruled up a few pages in red biro. Only pages 1 and 4 have any writing. P.1 'Duties of a Steward'.On top right of front cover written in blue biro is :- "3795952" Pte W. D. Patterson".vietnam war, training, steward duties

Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. January 1977 (Dec76/Jan77). Article on Cohn Brothers Limited - Magnus Cohn & a history of the company from 1856; brief mention of Fawns Brewery, Golden Square and London Brewery; article of J (James) Steward, Albion Brewery, Sailors Gully (from article written in mid 1890s).

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Councillors: Marong shire councillors at Lockwood, circa 1896 (left to right, rear) Jas. Clarkson, H. Palmer, William Bassett, Thos Dellar, Jas. Bailey. (front) W. Minto (engineer) T. Steward (secretary) D.C. Sterry, Christian Vogele, Luke Twigg and H.G. Wirth.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Seven page document, typed, detailing the symbolism behind Masonic regalia. Top of document 'Bro Will you please present to us some of the thoughts suggested by the contemplation of THE Collar's Some terms mentioned, Tyler, the stewards, inner guard, organist, choir master, junior and senior deacons, charity, ceremonies, secretary, treasurer, chaplain, junior warden, senior warden.bendigo, clubs, lodge, masonic lodge, bendigo, regalia

David Haymes was awarded a University of Ballarat Honorary Doctorate.Left to right: Fiona Caro, David Caro (Vice Chancellor), Dr David Haymes, Jenny Haymesfiona caro, david caro (vice chancellor), dr david haymes, jenny haymes

The red stripes on the epaulettes indicate the honorary rank of the person wearing.Cotton drill tubular shoulder Epaulettes khaki colour, two red stripes across each one, on the darker broader khaki end are the letters “YMCA Australia” sewn in.uniform, epaulettes, ymca, accessories

Letter typed on green paper to The Shop Steward and Members, dated 21/7/80 mentioning the take-over of the Union office by an estimated 600 members. A 24 hour state-wide stoppage was called for on the 31/7/1980. A petition was sent for members and if they agreed with it to sign and return it. Dick Coles, General Secretary; Paul Slape, Assistant Secretary and Ian Jones, Organiser.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - letter to the shop steward and members, municipal employees union, dick coles, paul slape, ian jones

Black and white photo attached to carboard of the Bendigo United Cricket Club Southern Eleven, Premiers 1907-08. Standing: J. Stevenson (umpire), J. Alexander, W. Gale, N. DeRavin, Ward (scorer), V. Anderson, T. Hall. Sitting: H. C. Boydell, J. Steward, G. Mackay, J. Reid, E. Keogh. In front: W. O'Dea, J. Mitchell.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club

The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Letter on blue paper headed: Echuca Lodge of Advancement Echuca 11th Feb. 1871. The letter is an invitation to the Installation Banquet, Masonic Hall, 2nd March. Signed M. Speed and Jos. Stubbs, stewards. On the opposite side is a written list.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers

A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister, The Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to the next of kin, parents of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle at Long Tan 18/08/1866. Maj I.T. Steward, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks onphotograph, 6 rar, john gorton, presidential unit citation, battle of long tan, maj i t stewart, gibbons collection catalogue

Copy of black and white photograph of East Shelbourne School No. 1012. Teacher: W. M. Ryan 1937-1941. Back row left to right: Steward Hamilton, Ivan Beck, Jack Hamilton. Middle row: Ian Beck, Clive Beck, Edith Hamilton, Gaynor Holden, Dorothy Harris. Front row: Betty Hamilton, Valma Holden, Dot Beck, Pat Beck.education, bendigo, shelbourne east