This image shows six older Chinese men standing in a row with two younger non-Chinese men outside a small wooden business or official building in the Beechworth region, circa 1900. The two non-Chinese men are wearing clothes of the period that indicate relative prosperity (such as three piece suits, top hats, and a pocket handkerchief), whereas most of the Chinese men are wearing Western-style working clothes of the era. One Chinese man at the far right of the image is wearing similar garments to the non-Chinese men, including a bowler hat and longer, more tailored suit jacket. Chinese miners were a significant cultural group in Beechworth's gold rush period. Carole Woods' history of Beechworth, 'A Titan's Field', details that there were approximately 60 Chinese people in the area in 1855, more than 1000 in 1856 and 4700 (a quarter of the population) in 1857, despite the introduction in 1855 of official policies such as additional taxes formulated by the Victorian Government to limit access by Chinese immigrants. Most Chinese miners in the region came from southern China and had formerly worked as merchants, mechanics, farmers and shop-keepers. Chinese people were subjected to a 'protectorate' system, ostensibly to minimise the potential for conflict with other groups; this system required Chinese people to live in designated 'hygienic' camps with paid Chinese headmen who supervised the village and enforced the protectorate's rules. Chinese people were required to purchase an annual protection ticket to fund this system. The protectorate system was abolished in 1861, before this image was taken in approximately 1900, but it may still provide insight into social stratification or relationships between and within cultural groups in Beechworth resulting from such practices. Lantern slides, sometimes called 'magic lantern' slides, are glass plates on which an image has been secured for the purpose of projection. Glass slides were etched or hand-painted for this purpose from the Eighteenth Century but the process became more popular and accessible to the public with the development of photographic-emulsion slides used with a 'Magic Lantern' device in the mid-Nineteenth Century. Photographic lantern slides comprise a double-negative emulsion layer (forming a positive image) between thin glass plates that are bound together. A number of processes existed to form and bind the emulsion layer to the base plate, including the albumen, wet plate collodion, gelatine dry plate and Woodburytype techniques. Lantern slides and magic lantern technologies are seen as foundational precursors to the development of modern photography and film-making techniques.This glass slide is significant because it provides insight into Beechworth's cultural and social relationships in the early Twentieth Century, in particular the experiences of Chinese miners. It is also an example of an early photographic and film-making technology in use in regional Victoria in the time period.Thin translucent sheet of glass with a circular image printed on the front and framed in a black backing. It is held together by metals strips to secure the edges of the slide.burke museum, beechworth, lantern slide, slide, glass slide, plate, burke museum collection, photograph, monochrome, magic lantern, indigo shire, north-east victoria, nineteenth century, 1900s, twentieth century, emulsion slides, chinese, chinese miners, protectorate system, protection licence, immigration, racism, classism, social groups, cultural groups, taxes, hygiene camps

A cream programme with mauve print. On the front cover is a photo of Mr. W.C. Frazier A.R.C.O., Conductor and the words '' The Bendigo Choral Society.'' Season 1920-second concert. Thirteenth Grand Concert Town Hall, Tuesday, July 13th. 1920. Followed by a list of the main artists. Tickets 2/6 Reserved 1/6 Ordinary Including Tax. J. Hudspeth Hon. Secretary, 85 Wills St., Bendigo. On the inside is the programme. 4 pages.Cambridge Press Print.program, music, bendigo choral society, lydia chancellor, collection, ' the bendigo choral society, ' bendigo town hall, buildings, programme, amusements, entertainment, choir, singing, music, concert

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. The total donation value is $110. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 19 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Shows map of Victoria and part of South Australia and New South Wales. South Australia Act. Of 1857 repealed I 1861. New South Wales Act. Of 1861 repealed I 1867. Victoria Residence tax abolished in 1862. Act. Of 1855 repealed in 1865. The declining numbers of Chinese in the three colonies allowed all restrictions to be lifted in the 1860's. Markings: 2 2. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

The Liquidator Bendigo Amalgamated Goldfields Ltd to Miss G. Alice Jones. Re Federal Land Tax. Pink paper dated. 21, 22, 24, 26 1928 and June 1929. Account includes particulars of properties still held and those sold, going through titles and draft transfers and contracts noting particulars of lands sold and of lands still held. Cost £2.2.0. "R492 Posted 29/6/1929 by B.F?" written in the top left corner.the miss g. alice jones collection - account, bendigo amalgamated goldfields ltd, mr mcrobert

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. The badges are all stick pins. The total donation value is $110. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 19 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. Rosemary is one of the Legacy symbols. Text on the card explains: Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance and has particular significance for Australians as it grows wild on the slopes of Gallipoli. The ancients believed it strengthened the memory and on this account it became an emblem of mateship and a symbol of remembrance. It is worn on or around Anzac Day to honour the memory of the fallen and those who have served. It is in the collection to show the modern merchandise available in Badge Week and all year via the website. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with rosemary on a white background with the words 'Lest we forget'. It is made of silver coloured metal with coloured enamel. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has post and a butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, rosemary

Entry ticket to the Olympic Games in Melbourne in 1956. Row B, seat 27 for the 4th of December 1956. Tickets were printed in 15 - two colour combinations based on 4 basic colour backgrounds and seven overprints. Thus there was a colour for each day of the Games. The back of the ticket showed a plan of the particular stadium indicating the position of the seat.Front: Pictures of soccer players and Olympic Torch. MAIN STADIUM / MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND / XVI OLYMPIAD MELBOURNE / NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 8, 1956 / B27 / ROW SEAT B11 / DEC 4 1956 / DEC 4 - INC. TAX. Back: Sketch of stadium / 3rd elevation / Brunton Ave. / Score board / Finish / Main Stadium / Melbourne Cricket Ground.olympic games, melbourne 1956, ticket

Blank letterhead for documents sent out by the Victorian Blind Sports Association, during 1980's and possibly early 1990's. Logo consists of a large V, with an upside smaller v between to turn the middle into a diamond shape. Three circles overlap across the middle of the diamond/V.Blank A4 paper with Vic Blind Sports logo, address and list of sports covered at basenon-fictionVictorian Blind Sports Association All correspondence to: SECRETARY C/- 454 Glenferrie Road, KOOYONG, 3144 Telephone: 20-8876 Patron: Mr John Cain Premier of Victoria (At base of page:) Affiliated bodies - Cricket, Lawn Bowls, Olympic Sports, Square Dancing, Swish, Skiing, Indoor Bias Bowls and Goal Ball Donations of $2.00 and over are Tax Deductible.elizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, victorian blind sports association, office equipment and supplies

An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week in 2007. They are stick pins. The total donation value would $110 but one green $10 pin is missing. The wallet was given out to Legatees for them to sell and then bank the proceeds using the banking slip and returning the green form to Legacy House for reconciliation. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt, the different colours correspond to the different badge colours and values.Example of how Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. White cardboard badge wallet with 18 badges of various denominations with accompanying coloured receipts, plus a banking slip, green form and letter explaining the process.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week

Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Three copies of Schedule B of Land Tax Act of Victoria 1910. 'Return of Land and Monies Owing on Mortgage of Land.' Each form partly filled out by Arthur Allsop in pencil, ie 'Particulars of Land' section. He owns two houses in Wills St and a vacant block of land at Pyke/Brodie Streets. Instructions to taxpayers 'Every owner of land must furnish a return before 1st March 1911 of all lands owned on 31 Dec 1910.'Taxation Office of Victoriabusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, victoria land tax act 1910, schedule b

Listing approximately 350 trusts and foundations, The Australian Directory of Philanthropy 2008/?09 is an essential resource for not-for-profit organisations, charities and community groups. It features tips on how to apply for grants, write submissions and research potential funders, and also contains important tax information to help those seeking grants understand what needs to be supplied to foundations in any application for funding. Includes: charitable trusts and foundations; how to apply for donations from a charitable trust or foundation; the taxation of charitable institutions and trusts; recent developments; directory.document reproductionsphilanthropists, endowments, fund raising, directories

1. Press - daily seat ticket. Printed on blue paper and pasted to white card. Press pass to the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne. 2. Daily Staff Duty Pass. Printed on white (now yellow) paper pasted on card. Daily Staff Duty Pass with no seating allocated.Logo on left hand side: XVII OLYMPIAD / MELBOIURNE 1956 (Olympic Rings & Torch in middle.) 1. MAIN STADIUM - M.C.G. / PRESS / DAILY SEAT TICKET / DATE.............................. SEAT NO............................ / No. 1247 / £1-1-0 (Inc. Tax). 2. VENUE...Roof 1 Front. No. 26 / DAILY STAFF DUTY PASS / NO SEATING RIGHTS / THE BEARER IS ENTITLED TO / ADMISSION ON ..............(DATE) / FOR DUTIES AS ............................................... / Authorised by ...........................................melbourne olympics, 1956, press pass, daily staff duty pass

The Shire of Warrnambool operated toll gates from 1866 to 1869 as a means of revenue rai sing for road construction. There were three toll gate locations – on the main Belfast (Port Fairy) Road at Dennington Bridge, on the Woodford Road at Russells Creek and on the Geelong Road at the Allansford Bridge. The toll gates were unpopular and unprofitable for the lessees as travellers were able to avoid the tax by skirting around the gates. They had toll houses besides the gates. The printers of these tickets, Fairfax and Laurie were the lessees at the time of the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper. This paper, founded by Richard Osburne and John Wilkinson, and published with some gaps from 1851 to 1880, is a key source today of Warrnambool’s history at that time. These toll gates tickets are significant because:- 1. They date back to the 1860s and were only issued from 1866 to 1869. 2. They are the only artefacts we hold of the time when toll gates were operating in our local district 3. They are the best example of how the Shire of Warrnambool in its early history raised revenue for road building and maintenance This is a book of toll gate tickets for sale at the Main Belfast (Port Fairy) Road Toll Gate. The tickets (about 50) are yellow and in duplicate with provision to detach the outer ticket for the purchaser to keep. The tickets (two shillings and sixpence) are bound with an adhesive tape and the cover is mottled in pattern (brown and blue). There are also four loose tickets in blue (3 shillings). Back Cover: ‘136’ Tickets in book: ‘Shire of Warrnambool, Main Belfast Road, Toll Gate 2s 6d., Fairfax and Laurie, Printers’ Loose tickets: ‘Shire of Warrnambool, Main Belfast Road, Toll Gate, 3s.’ shire of warrnambool, toll gates

The Shire of Warrnambool operated toll gates from 1866 to 1869 as a means of raising revenue for road construction. There were three toll gate locations – on the main Belfast (Port Fairy) Road at Dennington Bridge, on the Woodford Road at Russells Creek and on the Geelong Road at the Allansford Bridge. The toll gates were unpopular and unprofitable for the lessees as travellers were able to avoid the tax by skirting around the gates. They had toll houses besides the tollgates. The printers of these tickets, William Fairfax and Henry Laurie, were the lessees at the time of the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper. This paper, founded by Richard Osburne and John Wilkinson, and published with some gaps from 1851 to 1880, is a key source today of Warrnambool’s history at the time. These toll gate tickets are significant because:- 1. They date back to the 1860s and were only issued from 1866 to 1869 2. They are the only artefacts we hold of the time when toll gates were operating in our local district 3. They are the best example of how the Shire of Warrnambool in its early history raised revenue for road building and maintenance. These are eleven toll gate tickets, ten for the Belfast (Port Fairy) Road toll gate and one for the Woodford Road toll gate. One is mounted on a Swintons store label (6 pence) and four are mounted on cardboard (2 shillings, sixpence, and two shillings and sixpence) and six are loose (three shillings, two shillings and sixpence and threepence). The Belfast Road tickets are yellow, green, blue and cream and the Woodford Road one is white. All have black printing. There is also an undated newspaper cutting with information on the toll gate tickets. Belfast Tickets: Shire of Warrnambool, Main Belfast Road, Toll Gate and the price Woodford Road: Shire of Warrnambool, Woodford Road, Toll Gate, 1s 6d Six of the eleven tickets also have ‘Fairfax and Laurie, Printers’ The sixpence ticket on card has the name R P Christian in ink written on the back of the card. shire of warrnambool, toll gates, r p christian, woodford road, main belfast road, swintons pty ltd

Historical information of soldiers from the Albury-Wodonga district who fought in the Boer War in South Africa 1899 - 1902. In 1996 the then curator for the 8/13 VMR Museum, the Hon Colonel John Neale, commissioned the author to research a group of returned servicemen and women from the Boer War and had lived within 100 km radius of the Albury/Wodonga townships.The Boer War was the second war in South Africa and was the result of heavy taxes and non voting rights of the local white Boer population. Colonial forces including the Australian Light Horse contingent where called upon by England to overthrow the rebellion. This War was the first engagement of Australian troops fighting on foreign soil.This Honour Roll details the pay rates, the battle highlights, weapons used and maps covering the first Australian contingent of soldiers who fought in the Transvaal (Boer War).. Listed are the names of those soldiers who lived within 100klms of Albury and Wodonga.The soldiers are listed by Location, Rank, Initial,Name and Unit. The significance of both the War and those who served in it is two fold. Firstly it demonstrates that the tie between the Colonial outreaches of England's Empire to "the Motherland" were extremely strong at this point in time. This union remained strong up until the middle of World War II when England could not help Australia to defend itself against possible invasion by Japan. The alliance between Australia and the United States of America replaced the British/Australian pact. Secondly the attitude of, and the high degree of horsemanship of those from the Albury and Wodonga area. The degree of adaptability, by these servicemen, to suit the environment in which they fought provided the first real insight into the Australian psyche "of those living and surviving on the harsh Australian outback"This book has a bright red soft cover and is bound with bright yellow tape. There is a drawing of two Australian soldiers on the front, one on horsebackAuthor's complimentary inscription "To Mount Beauty Museum with compliments" signed Ian R Docking history, boer war, ex-servicemen and women, albury and wodonga

This photograph was taken during the late 1800s at the Chinese camp at Beechworth, Victoria. It was in camps such as these that many would-be gold miners made their home after arriving in Australia from across Asia. After arriving in South Australia where there was no poll-tax required of migrants as was the norm in Victoria and New South Wales, those looking to settle on the gold fields walked en mass overland for hundreds of kilometres before arriving in destinations such as Beechworth. Due to widespread prejudice against Chinese gold diggers they were forced to live separate from the town and developed enclaves much like the one depicted in the photograph. As the years progressed the Chinese camp began to construct more permanent structures and included temples of worship, shops and separate burial grounds. This photograph demonstrates the early multi-cultural aspects of Australia and Victoria during the late 1800s. It also showcases pressures and prejudices specific to the Chinese migrant community and the measures taken to separate them from the rest of the predominantly white community. It also reflects the gold-rush period and one of the first draws to Australia due to its mineral wealth. Black and white rectangular photograph developed on paperObverse: None Reverse: From the/Chinese Camp/84-80-1/1997-3221chinese camp, beechworth, houses, immigrants, gold mining, gold rush, late 1800s, chinese, asia

The School of Mines Ballarat began in 1870. It's location was the south end of Lydiard Street. Ballarat Junior Technical School began in 1913 and was boys only until 1951 when girls were included. They were under the control of the School of Mines Council. In 1967 the were three divisions. Each was internally distinguished. Ballarat School of Industries, Ballarat Technical School and Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. In 1976 B.I.A.E. merged with State College of Victoria Ballarat - formerly Ballarat Teachers' College to become Ballarat College of Advanced Education, later to become Federation University. Income Tax Return for the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries for 1937. It is prepared and signed by The Registrar F Ferguson. Names of staff and position listed.Pink coloured form with blue printSignature of F Ferguson - Registrarschool of mines, ballarat, f ferguson, tax return, registrar, sidney chambers, hester darby, thomas gordon, harry goldsmith, augustus heseltine, principal, donald johnston, daniel mullins, hubert murphy, gertrude mcilvens, edgar mcconnon, mavis mctaggart, james pound, richard richards, herbert smith, john sutherland, thomas trengrove, james lochhead, harold yates, albert williams, f g procter, loyal finch, mabel grigg, william coates, victor greenhalgh, h brew, frank ponsonby, thomas gardiner, george cornell, a a jones, ruby lonie, fergus ferguson, h e hewitt, h l coburn, eleanor wright, angus henderson, hubert cochrane, james chandler, e g quilliam, annie jones, annie a. jones, gladstone procter, university women

A faded square grey coloured Silvan Fruit Processors Zions' Hours and Wages Record Book bound with red tape on the stapled spine. The cover has the title, the business who used it stamped at the top as well as a full list of other publications and place of printing and publishing details. At the top of the front cover is written in blue biro, the dates of records - from Dec 1960 to Jan 1963. Inside are full column listings of Names, Hours Worked Daily, Total Hours, Rate,Total earnings, Tax Deductions, Net Payment and a Signature or Other Particulars column.non-fictionAn Hours and Wages Record Book for the Silvan Fruit Processors business in the Wandin area, Victoria. wages books, business records, books, wages tables, wages calculators, wages

From 1851 the Victorian government required all men on Victorian Goldfields to carry a Gold License. The fee was one pound per month, and was payable in advance. There was agitation surrounding the gold license which was thought to be an excessive fee and did not give the bearer right to representation. On 03 December 1854 the gold diggers on the Eureka Lead fought a short battle against the army and police troopers. A few months later a new system of taxing gold diggers was introduced - the Miner's Right. The Gold License c allowed the bearer to 'dig, search for, and remove gold on and from any Crown Lands' within the district specified on the license. The license was not transferable, and had to be produced on demand. This has resulted in most surviving licenses showing evidence of having been folded and kept in a pocket.The Victorian Gold Licence was issued from 1851 until early 1855. Every man on a Victorian goldfield had to carry a valid gold license, so few survived the harsh treatment of being carried around a working goldfield. There was much dissatisfaction about what was thought to be an unfair mining tax (or gold license). On 29 November 1854 Ballarat miners burnt their licenses on Bakery Hill. On 3 December 1854 the Eureka Stockade Battle took place, resulting in the Goldfields Commission. The first Miner's Right was issued in late June 1855, and in July the first Local Courts were elected by miner's right holders. This gold license was issued around one year after the issue of the first Victorian gold license in August 1851, making it a rare early survivor. This fold lines on this Gold License are evidence of being carried around by the bearer. A original Victorian paper gold license glued onto on old card poster. The original colour of the paper was pale blue. The license has undergone conservation treatment and has been removed from the card.'231', '9 Nov 1852', [name illegible], 'Lod dist [Loddon District?], [Commissioner illegible - probably M. Cohn]gold license, gold licence, mining, cohn, eureka

Pink paper dated Mar 30, Apr 1, 1925, May 14, 1926, and 30/6/26. Central Red White & Blue gold Mining Co. N.L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Land Tax Return. Mar 30 Attending Mr. Jewell drafting return for 1924-25. Apr 1 Attending Mr. Jewell perusing return as typed and drawing letter to accompany. May 14, 1926, mine Drainage Board. Attending Mr. Stanistreet who stated position and suggesting negotiations. Cost £1 1 0. Pd written on the end. R414 delivered by V B? 1/7/26.the miss g.alice jones collection - account, central red white & blue gold mining co n l, mr jewell, mine drainage board, mr stanistreet

Documents: Beige Manilla Folder containing Sundry Papers including: Share Certificates, letters to shareholders, notice of transfer of shares, profit & loss account, workers insurance reminder of payment, notice of shareholders meetings, Mine managers fortnightly report (found a little gold), Commonwealth Bank receipts, list of shareholders 1942. Notice of 3 pence per share to be made, notice that shares will be sold on the Bendigo Stock Exchange if 3 pence is not paid, Receipt for Purchase of Shares, shares transfers National Security (enemy Property), Regulations (not an enemy), application by producer (not being a bona fide Prospector) for refund of gold tax, Markings read: Central Napoleon GM Comp NZ Sundry Papers.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Framed program advertising the 'The famous Royal Blind Entertainers from the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' held at the Mechanics Hall, Netherby on Wednesday 3rd May 1939. "Biggest variety show of 1939. See some of the speciality acts here! Night of Music and Laughter - Be Sure to Book Your Seat!!! Proceeds in aid of the Blind Babies, Children and Adults of Victoria. Advance Representative - Robert Reid. Concert Manager - Jack Stewart. Authorised Ticket Sellers - B. Redpath & H. Robinson. Popular prices - No Tax." Pictures of two blind children, the Royal Blind Entertainers, Harry Keegan of Radio Fame - Yodeller and Musical novelties, Gordon Girdwood - Musical entertainer and Jack Stewart - Famous comedy skits and Novelty entertainer. The program also mentions famous blind artists, Messrs Austin Anderson, Walter Heggarty, Norman Rees, George Wootton and Terry Scanlon - comedy and tap dancing. 4 page leaflet in wooden frame.royal victorian institute for the blind, fundraising

a13 month calendar featuring photos of Labrador puppies each month with the wording 'Did you know you can sponsor me or one of my friends? Simply call 1800 787 797'. Calendar has part of the monthly image reprinted on un-used days, and a monthly wall planner inserted in the middle of the calendar. On the back of the calendar, all images are featured as well as a final appeal from the organisation. "Love without the leash. 1800 Puppys - As irresistible as our puppies are, not everyone can care for one. That's why you can sponsor an adorable pup for as little as .50c a day. All contributions are tax deductible, so giving couldn't be easier. Simply call 1800Puppys (1800 787 797)". Common household items were often created to raise money for SEDA and to reinforce the work involved in training dogs from puppy to adult stage.Paper calendar with coloured photographsseeing eye dogs australia, fundraising