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Federation University Art Collection
multimedia, Phil Berry, 'Unclaimed Baggage' by Philip Berry, 2010
Phil Berry was undertaking a Master of Arts when he completed this artwork. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.This work reflects the life of refugees who were often fleeing conflict and persecution and spending their savings risking their life and that of their families."Their journey should remind us all of how lucky we Australians are, ... We need to understand conflict and its consequences, and help anyone affected by it. We need to think about the meaning of peace to us. We need to work for it, embrace it, and everyone who seeks it." Winner of the 2001 Lucato Peace Priceart, artwork, phil berry, lucato peace prize, berry, baggage -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Logo, Korumburra Shire Council, 10/9/1980
Two illustrations and a letter.prepared by the Australian Decal Manufacturing Co. Pty Ltd . Includes designs for a decal/logo for the Korumburra Shire Council in 1980. The first illustration features a B & W print of the logo/decal on glossy paper. The second features a coloured version showing a segment of the same decal/logo. The accompanying letter is printed on yellow paper dated 10 September 1980 is written by the designers seeking approval of the design from the shire. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, 1971
Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising the formation of the BTPS following the end of the SEC system and seeking support. Has a sketch of a bogie tram in the top right hand corner. References to Ballarat spelt with 'aa'. Has post office box number, but with box number in a different type face, almost handwritten. A large number printed but not used by the BTPS due to the spelling of the word "Ballarat". Were used in the depot for many years as scrap paper.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, advertisements -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The First Decade, 1981_
Early in the 1970s a number of people felt the need in the Greensborough community for an Arts Society, Prominent among them were were Ron Reynolds, Digby Watson, Murray Pulford, Roland and Maria Schultz. An article appeared in the Greenhills Community News seeking those interested in participating in such a society. A meeting was held in the home of Ron Reynolds on 15th July 1970 with approx. 20 people attending.Two tone light and dark brown cover with artists palette design on the front and sketch of Greensborough Primary School on rear coverOriginal owner written in pencil as June Hall arts society, ron reynolds, diamond valley art awards, digby watson, roland schultz, maria schultz, murray pulford, jan lowe, diamond valley arts society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Ballarat School of Mines Koorie Support Unit Officer, 1989
In discussions on August 22nd with representatives of the Ballarat Aboriginal Education Committee, the Acting Administrator of the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative and the ASsistant Director Arts and Community Studies, and the Aboriginal Studies Teacher Coordinator at the Ballarat School of Mines, it was agreed that attempts be made to seek funding for and Aboriginal Education Support Unit, to be staffed by Aboriginal persons and to be responsible for policy, Aboriginal liaison and student support services. On September Eleven pieces of correspondence relating to the appointment of a Ballarat School of Mines Koorie Support Unit Coordinator and Support Person. Note: Some aspects of this correspondence is closed to comply with the Privacy Act.koorie support unit, aboriginal education unit, tony lovett, ian pimblett, letterhead, ballarat and district aboriginal co-operative ltd, daryl vea vea, ballarat aboriginal education committee, aboriginal education support unit, peter shiells, kerrie cross, cordell kent, bev lovett, dianne nikkleson, wayne muir, victorian aboriginal education associaiton incorporated, lionel bamblett, aboriginal education centre -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", Jan. 1963
Set of three stencil cut duplicated foolscap documents setting out the "Syllabus of Training for Staff Signalman - Ticket Examiner - Relief Depot Staff", training schedule for Drivers seeking promotion to Officers. P. White of Footscray A Lane of Port Melbourne A McGrath of Camberwell R. Wearne of Malvern Training commenced 21 Jan 1963. Gives details of the various training locations, signal boxes, radio centre, tickets, rosters. Training took 6 weeks.trams, tramways, mmtb, training, inspectors, signals, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "More help wanted for tram preservation", 14/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday, 14/4/1972, titled "More help wanted for tram preservation". Report of a speech given by the BTPS President, Mr. Hal Caine to the Ballarat Rotary Club the previous day. The Society was seeking more assistance. The President reported on the progress to date, the proposals, the formation of the Co-operative and plans for the future One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, depot, museum formation, preservation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. CHINESE ON THE GOLDFEILD, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. Gold. Chinese on the goldfeild. Some Chinese came as independent gold seekers; but the emigration of many was due to the enterprise of Chinese merchants, who sent them out under contract to work on the goldfields for a certain time at a fixed wage. Those who came under these conditions were under the supervision of ''head men'', representing the Chinese speculators by whom the funds for the voyage were advanced. Markings: 9 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: LETTER TO MR WILLIAMS
Letter to Mr Williams from C K Beamish, Town Clerk acknowledging receipt of his letter dated 21/12/1978 advising that the Superintendent of the Saleyards, Mr Harris has been instructed to attend to the matters raised in the letter. The second letter dated 25/1/1979 to TH Williams from C K Beamish, Town Clerk advising that Council has resolved to seek further information on the matter before a decision is made.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - letter to mr williams, city of bendigo, federated municipal and shire council employees' union, mr harris, c k beamish, t h williams -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 18 September 1979
A reporter and photographer from the Border Morning Mail Albury, visited a troop of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment on a 116 day annual exercise in September 1979. An article entitled "Hide and seek in the bush" written by Tony Wright appeared in the newspaper on 18 September 1979 accompanied, by this photograph taken by Peter Batson. Sergeant Robin Ellison, a citizen soldier, had 20 years service with the regiment.Fine study of citizen soldier from the Albury region during training.Black and white photograph of soldier wearing beret, binoculars around neck and holding an F1 submachine gun. Soldier is Sergeant Robin Ellison, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles on exercise near Howlong, NSW, September 1979.ellison, wright, batson -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Spurway Nursing Home
This folder contains four items. 1) The agenda for the meeting held 15/07/1987, to set up the Spurway Nursing Home Fund Raising Committee. 2) Minutes of the City of Caulfield Nursing Home Appeal Committee held on Monday 26/10/1987. 3) City of Caulfield Nursing Home Appeal posters. 4) Handwritten draft letters to principals of Caulfield schools seeking student donation.fund raising events, spurway nursing home, spurway homes, appeal fund raising committee, mayor, cambell a j, committees of management, patience g s, green j m mrs, stephenson mrs l, shops, opportunity shop, campbell f mrs, green j n mrs, patience j mrs, brodie m mrs, young s mr, stephenson l mr, gilliard g mrs, robinson a mrs, arden a mrs, posters, city of caulfield, schools, principals, document, correspondence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Federation University, Indigenous Uni Games Polo Shirt, Approx 2019?
National Indigenous Tertiary Education Student Games (NITESG) began in 1996. Now referred to as Indigenous Nationals, the event is a week-long multisport competition for indigenous student-athletes. The annual event aims to bring together athletes from universities across Australia to compete in a variety of sports and ultimately crown one university team the champion of the games. Indigenous Nationals seeks to also acknowledge the heritage and history of the participating athletes. This new synthetic shirt (still with tags attached) has short sleeves, a collar and three white buttons set in a placket at the neckline. The colour ranges from mid blue at the top to a dark blue with spots at the bottom. On the front is printed the FedUni logo on the left breast and on the right side is printed Indigenous Uni Games and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait crossed flags at the breast and below is a design and a platypus. The same design is repeated on the left sleeve and on the right sleeve is a logo for the Central Highlands Local Aboriginal Network. The number 28 is printed on the back.Makers brand is stamped on the inside back neck.federation university, indigenous uni games, indigenous nationals, central highlands local aboriginal network, polo shirt -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Service of Intercession, 1915
This is a programme for a Service of Intercession in Relation to the War. It was held by the Methodist Church (Victoria and Tasmania Conference) in October 1915. The Wesleyan Methodist Conference at Birmingham, England requested that Sunday October 31st 1915 be set aside as a Day of Thanksgiving and Intercession throughout Britain and all other countries in the British Empire. The service was held to seek Divine intercession and aid for those on active military service in World War One and for the families of these men and women. This programme is of interest as the 1915 service would have been held in Methodist Churches throughout Victoria and Tasmania and this would have included the Warrnambool Methodist Church. World War One was a highly significant event in the history of Australia and Warrnambool, along with all other places in Australia, was affected deeply by the war with many young local people enlisting and many dying on active service.These are two sheets of paper folded in two to make eight pages. The pages contain a programme for the Methodist Church service in October 1915. The printing is in blue on a whitish/bluish background. The front cover is edged with blue lines. There is a blue stamp of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society on the front cover. The programme has been stapled but the staples have been removed. methodist church, world war one -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Flyer, Poster & newspaper article, Prediction Piece 8: Winter/Passion Lyndal Jones performed at the Athenaeum 2 commencing 15th July 1986
Transferred from original performance location in Fitzroy to Melbourne Athenaeum Theatre. The Elizabethan Trust production was performed after a season at the Sydney Biennale. The performance consisted of five, 20-minute variations on a fictional love story. The theatre review by Leonard Radic comments: This kind of performance theatre is an attempt to cross the boundaries between art and theatre. It is genuinely experimental in that it seeks to give new meaning to old situations. ... It dares to be different.Large flyer, 2 small flyers and newspaper articleprediction piece 8: winter/passion, lyndal jones, athenaeum theatre, the australian elizabethan trust, program -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Letter/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Form - BTPS Co-Op appeal, Feb. 1972
A letter or memo to members of the BTPS reminding them that the BTPS Co-Operative was seeking funds, refers to a previous application form sent out. Gives details of minimum share holdings, funding arrangements and where the application should be sent to. Printed on foolscap paper using a stencil, folded into four and has two punch holes on the left side. Has been dated with a green ink date hand stamp "18 Feb. 1972" in top right hand corner."18 FEB 1972" in top right hand corner - green ink from hand date stamp.trams, tramways, btps, btps co-operative, appeals, fund raising -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - Document: 9 Rules for Army Forces in Vietnam, 9 Rules for Australian Army Forces in Vietnam
Document printed on pink background outlining the rules for appropriate conduct of all members of the Australian Army serving in Vietnam. Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help; we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behavior be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."propaganda, rules -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, 9 Rules for Australian Army Forces in Vietnam, 1964
Document printed on pink background outlining nine rules for appropriate conduct of all members of Australian Army Forces serving in Vietnam." Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help;we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behaviour be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."rules, conduct, propaganda, aattv -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Advertising, Personal Papers and list of tram mileages, Wal Jack, "Simple Mathematics", 1950's
Yields information about the process of preparing lists Ballarat tramcar mileage records and their use in previous locations. Demonstrates the way the Victorian Railway Institute advertised for members.List of three Ballarat Tramcars mileages (19, 25 and 37) mileages in Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong written on the back of an advert for the Victorian Railways Institute seeking membership on the basis of discounts received at shops, uses a 10% discount on a suit against the cost of a VRI Discount card - titled "Simple Mathematics" Item was contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips - see btm5507-list.pdf for actual location.tramways, trams, vri, mileage, 19, 25, 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Letter to W.Jack from SEC Bendigo, Nov. 1942
128.1 - Letter on Bendigo Branch of Electricity Supply Department of SEC letterhead, dated 3.12.1942 to W.Jack re seeking copy of information supplied to him by Mr. McShane. Signed T.H.McNaught, Manager. 128.2 - Envelope, addressed to W.Jack, cancelled Bendigo 30 Nov. 42, 2 1/2d machine stamp in red ink. Letter on printed letterhead with watermark. Letter and envelope typed. Envelope "Invicta Registered", made in Australia with SEC return address, bottom left hand corner.Signed in ink by "T.H.McNaught"trams, tramways, bendigo, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Society's costly projects", 25/05/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/5/1982, titled "Tramway Society's costly projects" about the BTPS seeking state government support through Mr. Frank Sheehan MLA for a fire sprinkler system, rebuilding No. 12 (ESCo) and relaying the track in Wendouree Parade. Quotes City Engineer Mr. Nuttall about the roadworks. Has an Aust Press Cutting Agency label glued to the top of the cutting and dated 25 May 1982 with a hand stamp.btps, grants, road works -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Hand-Written Note In Pencil - Annexe Register As Boarding House
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A note, probably a draft of a letter, discussing plans by Bob Hymans to convert his annexe to be officially registered as a boarding house. The issue has been discussed with the Health Inspector at Bright. Necessary modifications before the start of the next season. He was seeking permission to have up to 5 lodgers stay during the current year, with further changes to be made for further expansion to satisfy Health Department requirements. Mr. Hymans was asking the Management Committee for support by putting this recommendation to the State Electricity Commission.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1856 PETITION OF CROWN LAND OCCUPANTS AT SANDHURST
Original petition from Sandhurst Crown Lands occupants to Major General Macarthur, Acting Governor of the colony of Victoria, seeking consideration for the improvements they had made on the lands they occupied under business licenses. Pages of document have been conserved, stored in individual pockets. 18 pages of parchment and paper containing signatures, addresses and occupation of 1,387 storekeepers, publicans, miners, professionals and persons in various types of employment. Cr. Alec Craig donated this item in 1959, to the Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, history, 1856 crown land occupants petition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LETTERS RE JOHN LYNCH
Documents (2) pinned together Messages dated .28.3.1892, 1.4.1892 and 31.3.1892 Memo to Const. Meager seeking information re John Lynch, late of Terrick Terrick, said to be a relative of the Lyhnches residing at Mitiamo. On rear of memo ' John Lynch brother to Matthew and Patt Lynch has notyet returned to this colony. He is supposed to be living in the dist of Dubbo N.S.W., signed C.F. Major, Const. 2908, Kerang' Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop response attached re information enclosed above.business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, john lynch, terrick terrick, mitiamo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JACKSON LETTER
Two folded blue coloured writing paper handwritten pages without date, signature, addresses or donor. Author's surname Jackson. Mary Jackson daughter listed. L Jackson, Elizabeth Jackson, author's brother William and a John Christopher names referred to. Author seeking information regarding his brother John who with his wife immigrated to Gippsons Vale [Gippsland ?] Australia. Probable date of letter late 20th Century. No connection with Bendigo apparent in letter, however circumstantially possible.bendigo, history, jackson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: BACKGROUND, HISTORY PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT
2 page document, photocopied. Document details Geo Mackay's development of Annals of Bendigo, referring to Bendigo as part of Ravenswood Run. Mentions, Captain Charles Hutton who occupied Wild Duck and the McIvor Creeks and the Campaspe as far as Barnadown. Charles Sherrard ( Mt. Alexander North) Coliban system, Hallas' band later Northcote band and gold seeking and production. First Easter Fair in 1871 is discussed. Unknown author and no date. On top of first page late 1940's in pencil.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, easter fair society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS AND MINERS. DIGGERS AND MINERS, c1850s
Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. All or the gold seekers at the first great rushes to Ballarat and Mount Alexander were diggers. During the succeeding years of the gold rush decade, many goldfields were discovered; each became the focus of a rush, and the scene of a diggings. The following maps show only the principal gold fields rushed between 1851 and 1961. (The dates do not necessarily indicate the first discovery of gold in the areas.) Markings: 10 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.haminounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, The Age, 30/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the formation of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, the people involved in the photograph and the closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Black and white photograph of a group of tram enthusiasts, standing in front of tram 36 photographed on May 30, 1971, used in "The Age "article on May 31 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. For the newspaper cutting see Reg. Item 1064. Photographed at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade. Tram has a banner advertising a meeting for the Lake Tramway Preservation meeting. Included in the catalogue worksheet is a letter seeking the permission to use the photo in the Museum's Fares Please! and the reply of The Age, seeking payment of $93.50. Was not published. Photograph purchased by the Museum from The Age, August 2002. 2487.1 - 2nd image of this scene, wider view and driver looking at the cameraman - has badge Number "41" Ex William F Scott. Reg Item 3626, image 3, gives No. 41 at the date of the list, unknown, as L. Bird. See also Reg Item 1064 for the newspaper clipping and btm 7033 for other photos of the event by Chris Phillips and tramcar notes. COPYRIGHT OF THE AGE NEWSPAPER - See paper with the worksheetsOn rear in blue ink "Copyright" stamp and details of the owners of the photograph "The Age" .2 - as above with date "1972" in pencil.tramways, trams, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment, btps, tram 36 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 4 black and white photographs. One of a wooden church and three of rural homes and farmland. Area not identified
Europeans arrived in the Kiewa and Ovens Valleys in the 1830's and 40's. Following the drought of 1838-44, seeking out the rich pastures in the fertile Valleys. It proved to be perfect conditions for dairy farming and the raising of cattle. Miners Cottages and other similar wooden structures were a common sight in the area as they were a modest form of accommodation for their period, were quick to erect and economical as they made use of locally available building materials such as local timbers.These photographs provide a snapshot into the early dwellings and architecture of the Kiewa and Ovens Valley regions, including buildings such as the church, which provided an important gathering place for social interaction, especially in these isolated areas.1-Wooden church building with no identification. Large tree in the foreground in front of church 2&3- Black and white photographs of farmland and assorted dwellings, mostly miners style cottages in a valley with mountains in the background. A bridge with wooden railings is visible over the river in the middle of the photograph, also a more modern dwelling is visible in the north east of the photograph close to the river. 4-Black and white photograph of residential homes and farmland with an unsealed road running through the middle. Foreground shows a field which has been semi cleared of trees (stumps remaining). In the background are larger farming properties with the road disappearing into the distant hills. This might be Old Tallangatta before the town was moved in 1956. 1-3 - No inscriptions 4- Signature written on back in lead pencil - Sandra Templebuildings; church; farmland -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress
This dress belonged to Brighton woman Mariam Issa, an author, public speaker and co-founder with Katharina Kons of the nonprofit organisation Resilient Aspiring Women (RAW). Born in Somalia, Mariam and her family arrived in Australia as refugees in 1998. Seeking to bring women together and foster connections, in 2012 Mariam opened her Brighton backyard to the community. The RAW community garden unites women from all cultures through gardening, food and storytelling.Long loose kaftan-style dress, turquoise cotton with black, brown and cream embroidery around neck and shoulders, depicting large brown flowers surrounded by swirling cream border. Round neck and short, loose sleeves.mariam issa, migration, somalia, resilient aspiring women -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 875 Main Road, Eltham
Letter Office of the Place Names Committee to Eltham Historical Society, 10 November 1980: Seeking Society's opinion of naming of Eltham Common and Alistair Knox Park. Letter Office of the Place Names Committee to Eltham Historical Society, 7 April 1981, seeking response to letter 10 November 1980 re naming proposal. Letter Shire of Eltham Historical Society to Place Names Committee, 30 April1981, No objection to name Eltham Common but considered Eltham Town Park more appropriate, providing a history of area. Letter Office of the Place Names Committee to Eltham Historical Society, 9 July 1981: Resolved to assign name Eltham Common. Letter Office of the Place Names Committee to Eltham Historical Society, 23 October 1981: No objections to Government Gazette notice re naming of Eltham Common. Newspaper article: Diamond Valley News, 12 November 1991, Correction, restaurant review of Shillinglaw Cottage in Diamond Valley News, 5 November 1991, said founder was Grant Phelan, correctly Martin Brown.main road, eltham, property, houses, businesses, j m hjolloway, alistair knox, john hicks petty, eltham common, shillinglaw cottage, grant phelan, martin brown