Coloured Photograph of Colin McKirdy OAM, a resident of Blackburn. Involved with the Blackburn Deaf & Dumb Home. Was awarded the OAM for his work over many years with the community.mckirdy lindsay, blackburn deaf & dumb home, blackburn

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.A black and white photograph of a gentleman in a suit holding a hat in a park like setting. The man is Frank WrightAt King's Park, Perth W.A. Feb 1940frank wright, brass band, conductor, king's park western australia

Mont Park: Central Block Reception. One of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site.Digital copy of colour photographmont park hospital

Mont Park: Central Block - exterior. Part of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 3 colour photographsmont park hospital

Photos of the launch of Legacy Week in 1990. The guest speaker was Sir John Young. A media release and details of the events of Legacy Week are at 01521. Sir John Young was a Chief Justice of Victoria and the launch was in the ANZ Pavilion at the Victorian Arts Centre. Another special guest was Mrs Winifred Fotheringham, who at 101 years of age was Legacy's oldest widow and was the personality of the year for Legacy in 1990. She participated in several promotional events. (see 01553 and 01554). Other Legacy Week events included an exhibition of Aviation Art at Legacy House. Paintings were by Frank Harding of Renmark, South Australia. See newspaper article at 01522 and photos at 01523 and 01524. In 1990 the slogan was "Lest YOU forget" with an image of the statue of Simpson and his donkey rather than a personality, see items at 01250, 01520. The slogan "Lest YOU forget" was used with an image of the statue of Simpson and his donkey rather than a personality. The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is a celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'. Was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991. The photos were taken by Legatee Melican.An record of a guest speaker launching Legacy Week in 1990.Colour photo x 13 of the launch of Legacy Week in 1990 including speech by Sir John Young.legacy promotion, badge appeal, legacy week, speech

Mont Park: Central Block from the rear. One of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 3 colour photographsmont park hospital

Mont Park: Central Block - detail of door. One of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 2 colour photographsmont park hospital

Mont Park: Central Block - room interiors. Part of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 5 colour photographsmont park hospital

42 p.; 21 cmnon-fictionA history of Akoonah Park in Berwickakoonah park, berwick (vic.)

People - "Mackenzie, George; Mclure, Mary Ann" Buildings - House Associated with - Wedding

Mont Park: Central Block - tiled verandah / walkway. Part of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of colour photographmont park hospital

Mont Park: Central Block - buildings in their garden setting. Part of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. Digital copy of 2 colour photographsmont park hospital

Colin and father Ken Hyslop - Campbells Bridgestawell

2 Coloured photos of D Class Steam Rail Locomotive and one Black & White of same engine at Cato Park. c 1974. The engine was subject to vandalism and removed in 1988. The black & white photo of D3 608 was copies from a railway magazine. Two coloured photos & one black & white photo of "D" class 608 Steam rail Locomotive taken at Cato Park. "D" 608. Inscription on the back of both colour photos, "Vec 74. D Class Loco at Cato Park". On the black & white photo " D3 608 one of the numerous and popular D3 class, preserved in a park in Stawell, 2nd April 1978".railways.

Canoeing on the River Yarra at Melbourne was an important and widespread recreational pursuit for Melbournians, especially in the first half of the twentieth century. The Victorian Canoe Club was formed in 1912 at a meeting in Melbourne and its first committee elected in the same year. Records indicate that the Club continued into at least the 1950s .The album has historic and social significance as a record of recreational activities (as well as canoe making) in the early years of the twentieth century. It has local significance as the site of the headquarters of the Club was in Studley park. A number of photographs in the album provide vistas of Kew on the Yarra that are otherwise unavailable.One of 24 labelled photos in part album, originating from the Victorian Canoe Club, which had its headquarters in Studley Park, Kew. The album includes a photographic record of canoe construction and also locations in Studley Park and Kew where the canoes were used. The subject of this photograph is identified as 'V.C.C. Studley Park' with its single storey weatherboard club house on the banks of the Yarra River."V.C.C. Studley Park"victorian canoe club, river yarra, studley park, boat houses, canoe clubs

A photo of two members of the RAAF. John Forbes is on the left and Colin J Newell on the rightA sepia photo of two members of the Royal Australian Air Force identified as John Forbes on the left and Colin J Newell on the right.on back written in pencil: Colin J. Newell & John Forbesroyal australian air force, armed forces, defence force, raaf, clothing and dress, uniforms, newell, colin j., forbes, john, george evans collection

Mont Park: Ernest Jones Hall. One of a collection of photographs of the original buildings at the Mont Park Hospital site. This was a combined chapel and entertainment hall, built between 1927-1930.Digital copy of 2 colour photographsmont park hospital, ernest jones hall

The photo is part of a set provided by Robin Harris of his early life (1953-1962) in 'The Shack' at Antonio Park. See ND5241 for his story 'When Antonio Park was home'.)Black & white photograph of Doris Harris (1900-1975) with her grandson, and Robin Harris's nephew, Mark Coleclough. Photo was taken from the eastern side of the shack looking toward Deep Creek Road and showing part of the overgrown fruit orchard in the background. See ND5241 for history.antonio park mitcham, harris. dorothy, coleclough. mark, the shack, whitehorse road, mitcham, no.627, harris. robin, bushfire - 1962

The photo is part of a set provided by Robin Harris of his early life (1953-1962) in 'The Shack' at Antonio Park. See ND5241 for his story 'When Antonio Park was home'.)Black & white photograph of of Robin Harris, nephew Mark Coleclough and sister Margaret Julie Harris. See ND5241 for history.antonio park mitcham, coleclough. mark, the shack, whitehorse road, mitcham, no. 627, harris. robin, harris. margaret julie, bushfire - 1962

People - "Mackenzie, Grace, Thomas, Kenneth, George" Buildings - "House Gentle Rise, Pudding Bag Lane"

Letter of support for application of Greensborough Historical Society for a Public Record Office Local History Grant in 20191 p. letter on Colin Brooks MP letterheadgreensborough historical society, colin brooks, letters of supporrt

Colin Ian and their father Ken Hyslop- C Campbells Bridgestawell

Black and white photograph of the crowd at the Mitcham Football Club rock concert held in 1998 at Walker Park. Approximately 3,000 young people attended. Photograph has advertising for 'Rocking the East' 1999.rockin'' in the east, rock concert, walker park, mitcham football club

A Kew Patriotic Carnival was held in Victoria Park in 1941. The event was promoted in the Argus newspaper as: "KEW CARNIVAL - A carnival, at which more than 25 local organisations will co-operate in raising funds for Kew Patriotic Society, will be opened at Victoria Park. Kew this afternoon. The carnival will begin at 2 p.m. to-day and will continue to-morrow. There will be afternoon and evening sessions each day. Arrangements have been made for open-air dances, bicycle races, athletic events, tennis tournaments, folk dancing, miniature golf, and a shooting gallery. Flowers, sweets, cakes, and re-freshments will be sold at stalls conducted by auxiliaries, and lucky envelopes, darts competitions, spinning-wheels, and games will be among the attractions." The Argus (Melbourne) Friday 28 March 1941, Page 6.Rare example of Second World War local Kew memorabiliaPatriotic button. Kew Patriotic Carnival March 28-29 1941. Victoria Park. Numbered 2427. The design incorporates the British and Australian flags.Title: "Kew Patriotic Carnival, Victoria Park, March 28-29 1941". Number "2427"kew patriotic carnival, patriotic buttons, ww2

Salvation Army conductor Colin Woods during a Carols by Candlelight performance. Col. photograph of Salvation Army band leader.carols by candlelight, colin woods