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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Child's white nylon dress & pink silk petticoat, c1960
This white Nylon sleeveless dress with the pattern of Deer machine embossed on the material was made by a local resident in City of Moorabbin for her child in the new popular synthetic material. A pink jap silk sleeveless petticoat with lace trim completes the set. Press studs fasten the dressWomen in City of Moorabbin were accomplished knitters, dressmakers and craft workers so they made clothes for their families using the popular new synthetic material. Nylon was easy care with embossed pretty patterns and required no ironing. A Child's white nylon sleeveless dress with machine embossed deer and a pink silk petticoat Fasteners are press studs clothing, baby, nylon, machine pressed designs, layette, knitting, craftwork, wool, early settlers, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40 sharp valma, -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
It is believed this photograph was taken in the early 1900s during World War I. Depicted is a 19 year old male soldier named Thomas "Tom" Lacey, who was a resident of Beechworth, Victoria. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform and posing inside a photographic portrait studio.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 9 November 1914, the Royal Australian Navy made a major contribution when HMAS Sydney destroyed the German raider SMS Emden. On 25 April 1915, members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This began a campaign that ended with an evacuation of allied troops beginning in December 1915. The next year, Australian forces fought campaigns on the Western Front and in the Middle East. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on paper.Reverse: 3417.1 /military album, wwi, world war i, thomas lacey, tom lacey, soldier, australian army, war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, David Weatherill, Search for a cemetery: Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, by David Weatherill, 2012-2018
Presentation on the work of the War Graves Working Group of the RSL and private historians investigating the possibilitiy of ex-servicemen who died while resident at the Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, closed in the late 1920s, being buried in the grounds currently occupied by La Trobe University27 p. black & white and col. photographs, tables. Powerpoint presentation.cemeteries, world war 1, mont park hospital, latrobe university -
Clunes Museum
Flag
FLAG - FIRST FLAG OF THE FIRST RESIDENT BISHOP OF AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. SHIELD - SOUTHERN CROSS [CENTRE] RED CROSS OF CRIST MITRE REPRESENTING THE KINGSHIP OF CRIST- GOLD SYMBOLISING THE KINGSHIP OF CRIST- WHITE PURITY OF FAITH- BLUE REPRESENTS OUR LADY AS MOTHER OF THE CHURH.YELLOW AND GREY BACKGROUND NYLON FLAG. WITH APPLIQUED SYMBOLS ON ONE HALF.local history, flag, religion, religious -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Honey Tank
This honey tank supplied honey to Beechworth residents for between 40 and 50 years. The beekeeper (William Robinson) would warm some honey, and pour it into this tank. This tank was then used to dispense the honey in other jars/ containers for customers. His wife, Amy, typically sold the honey.Creamish-coloured metal tank with lid. Pouring handle on front. Inside shows evidence of considerable use. Front handle is metal.Embossed on front handle; "Pender made in Maitland N.S.W"tank, pender, honey tank, beechworth honey -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, A.W.A.R.E. newsletters, 1981-1983
Newsletters published by the community action group: Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment (in Eltham Shire) with a "mandate.. to investigate and report on matters of public concern to the Shire electors and residents, and to provide a forum for discussion in depth. It will fulfil the need for relevant, unbiassed information, at present totally lacking" - No 1. Folder of material relating to the A.W.A.R.E. (Action for Welfare and Recreation and Environment) community group, mainly consisting of A4 newsletters No 1, December 1981 - No 13 June 1983.HG Booklet 3aware, action for welfare and recreation and environment, community, d. dick, eltham shire, harry gilham collection, j. smith, m. rennard, v. hamilton, activists, awareness action group, newsletter -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McGregor, Tom
Eltham resident, Tom McGregor was 100 years old on 28 January 2010. Contents Newspaper article: "Century milestone down to more than just luck" Diamond Valley Leader, 17 February 2010, Outlines life of Tom McGregor, 100 years old.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etctom mcgregor -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Mitchell, Nancy
At the funeral of Nancy Badger (also known as Mitchell) Eltham residents and others recalled her life and activities around Eltham. Contents Newspaper article: "If you knew Nancy...", Diamond Valley News, 30 April 1985. Remembers Nancy Badger (also known as Mitchel).Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcnancy badger, nancy mitchell, denise bertrand, e ware, st margaret's anglican church, denis o'brien and son pty ltd, martin o'brien, eltham football club, daphne baker, jim baker, father ron dowling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Great Pulteney Street is a grand thoroughfare that connects Bathwick on the east of the River Avon with the City of Bath, England via the Robert Adam designed Pulteney Bridge. Famous former residents of the street have included the novelist Jane Austen and the anti-slavery campaigner William Wilberforce.A black and white postcard showing Great Pulteney Street in Bath. The street is lined with triple storey building. A fountain and small shelter is located in the foreground.This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, bath, gret pulteney street, fountain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DIAMOND HILL RESIDENTS 1955 AND 1920'S
Typed 2 page document detailing the residents who lived at Diamond Hill in late 1920's, 1955 and 1981. Names include: Bush, James, market gardener Busyh, Mrs Elizabeth Day, Mrs Ellen Guild, Mrs Dorothy Holiday, James, Hocking, Mrs Rebecca Richards, David H Riley, James, Rower, Miss Sopghie Rushmeyer, Mrs Gertrude Weseloh, Mrs Augusta, Post Mistress Residents in 1920's Ändrews, Mary 9grandmother of Mrs Crawford, McIvor Road, Tweo sisters and their brother are Bill Rowe and ophy Rower. Le Clare, Miss Deason, Zephyr Mulqueen,Mrs Peter, Deason, Leaflet, Mulqueen, Mrs Ruityh Mrs and Miss Mabel Budgte Bidstrip Teasedale, Brookfield, Schrunck Andy Brookfield lived in the tent on the new road. Brookfield lived in the big storehouse on the east side of the road Dempster Bush Herbel, Miss Rose ( Mrs Luke Murphy) Dean, Herman Erwin, Andy Holidays ( 3 families) Wescloh, ( partly indecipherable) Augusta ( post mistress) Mrs Day Schilling, Roy Rushmeyer. (Ruschmeyer) 1981: Bush Rushmeyerbendigo, mining, diamond hill -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Wages Book, Weekly Wages Book
Wages book showing record of wages paid by Gembrook Nurseries (20/1/1939 - 31/8/1945). Found in shed (Packing shed) on former nursery site by Clem Worrel. Provides a record of names of residents who worked at the nursery, rates of pay and tasks performed.Of high significence in the Emerald area as the Nobelius Nurseries was the largest employer in the district and the largest Nursery in the Southern Hemisphere at the time.Green foolscap size hard cover with canvas binding.List of employees commencing 9th June 1939 to 31st August 1945nobelius nursery emerald wages book -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Wages Book, Twentieth Century
Wages book showing record of wages paid by Gembrook Nurseries (1/7/1955 - 21/7/1960). Found in shed (Packing shed) on former nursery site by Clem Worrel. Provides a record of names of residents who worked at the nursery, rates of pay and tasks performed. Of high significence in the Emerald area as the Nobelius Nurseries was the largest employer in the district and the largest Nursery in the Southern Hemisphere at the time. Green foolscap size hard cover with canvas binding. nobelius nursery emerald wages book -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Rape of Nareeb, 1965
Discusses the Estate of Nareeb, Kooyong Rd; 1888. The National Trust is disinterested, land denuded and house demolished, and there is needless destruction of natural and historic relics for redevelopment, particular destruction of trees exclusive to Australia. Boyd says it shows no consideration for future residents; innocence and undemanding passivity of consumers.Original manuscript of an article published as 'The Rape of Nareeb' in The Australian in 06.03.1965.Typewritten, quarto, 6 pagesnareeb, kooyong rd; national trust; destruction of natural historical environment; redevelopment, robin boyd, manuscript -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Association for the Blind of Victoria 'Kelaston' 25th Annual Report 1982, 1982
Annual report on activities and financial performance of Kelaston, including the success of the Reach Out Appeal to partially fund the establishment of a Low Vision Clinic, the continuing care of 33 residents, the increase of day centre clients and activities, replacement of bedroom furniture and the deficit experienced this year restricting improvements.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, Wedding dress, 1968
This wedding dress belonged to Barbara Stewart, nee Bellamy, who married Alexander Stewart at St Andrews Church in Brighton on 15 June 1968. The dress was made by 'Madam', a dress shop in Church Street. At the time of donation, Barbara had been a Brighton resident for 80 years.Cream mini-dress of net and wool lace with textured floral pattern. High round neck and long sleeves, with small frill at collar, cuffs and hem. Satin lined, with a zip at the back.barbara bellamy, barbara stewart, alexander stewart, st andrew's church brighton, 1960s, wedding dress -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham - Ex-Shire President A.F.C. Glover presenting Shire President's Gavel to Councillor J.O. White, 1972
Farewelling Eltham Shire Councillor and Ex-President Albert F.C. Glover presents the Shire President gavel to Councillor J. O. White, with Mrs Glover looking on. Cr Glover served residents of the Montmorency ward from 1967. Cr White was also on the Council from 1967.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, cr. a.f.c. glover, cr. j.o. white, mrs glover, shire president, shireof eltham, municipal government, local government, councillors -
Melbourne Legacy
Document
Two carbon copies of letters composed to send to 'Country Club' inviting them to nominate children to board at Holmbush, and to 'Albury Club' confirming the arrangements for John Ferguson from Albury to be the first resident. They make it clear that Legacy expects the children to be financially challenged, and that Legacy will help in these instances.Names the first resident of the new Legacy home and adds to the documentation recording the beginnings of Holmbush.Two carbon copy quarto sheets , 00283.1 'To Country Club 00283.2 'To Albury Club'residences, holmbush -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Panorama, Black and White, Back to Mernda Reunions held at Fitzroy Gardens c.1950's-1960's x 10 photographs
The Back to Mernda reunions were first held at the Mernda Mechanics Institute and later moved to the Fitzroy Gardens. These historical photographs are a record of the many residents past and present who lived in the district. The photographs were taken in the 1950's-1960's. This collection includes ten photographs.10 black and white photographs, panoramic view of a large group of men, women and children looking at the camera, attending a reunion in an outdoor setting, thought to be held at the Fitzroy Gardens, undated, c.1950s-1960s.B. Sheppard, Photographer, 3 Margaret St, Canterburymernda, yan yean south, yan yean, fitzroy gardens, reunions, 1950, 1960, fashion, panoramic photographs -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Four people walking near the recently completed Ian Clunies Ross Wing at International House, c. 1957
International House at the University of Melbourne was Australia's first 'international house'. Its first purpose-built accommodation wing opened to residents in 1957, with the official opening the following year. The building was later named the Ian Clunies Ross Wing in honour of the first chair of the International House Council. buildings -
Newman College, University of Melbourne
Photograph, Yallourn School No. 4085 8.2.23
This photograph was found in the archive of Newman College, a residential college at the University of Melbourne. It is not currently clear what the connection is between Newman College and the Yallourn School. Was one of the teachers at the school a former resident of Newman? Or did a student from the school come to Newman later in life, bringing this photograph? The town of Yallourn in the La Trobe Valley Victoria no longer exists except in photographs, records and memories. The town was established by the State Electricity Commission from the 1920s to the 1950s and was removed in the 1980s to make way for coal mining.Black and white photograph pasted onto brown mount board. The image shows children in four rows and their teachers in front of their weatherboard school building. Three rows of children are standing, the front row is seated and the middle child in the front row holds a sign saying Yallourn School No. 4085 23.2.23yallourn, yallourn school, newman college -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Magazine - Henshaw, Cyril H
This file contains one item. 1. A copy of the ‘Australian Railway Enthusiast Vol. 22, No. 3’, Train Watching pp.4-11. In this article Mr Henshaw refers in part to his early life as a resident in Ormond and describes the rail transport that served the Glen Eira area.caulfield, ormond, katandra road, ormond siding, railways, rosstown railway, bambra road, booran road, marara road, ormond park, ormond junction cricket club, ormond station, north road, glenhuntly, carnegie, cinemas, crystal palace cinema, railway stations, ormond railway station, bentleigh railway station, mckinnon railway station, glenhuntly railway station, trains, steam trains, railway carriages, caulfield council, councillors, councillor stick, railway crossing, north road railway crossing -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Edward Street, 7, Elsternwick
A one page copy of Brighton Historical Society’s report on the house at 7 Edward Street Elsternwick, dated 17/10/1989. The report includes a list of residents and gives a brief history of the house. The file also includes one page of unattributed and undated handwritten research notes.beriman john, darby edwin c, ashton josiah, bannister george w, parker alfred, overend edward, overend darren, sinclair hamish w, warby n, maddison william, baker albert j g, riordan cath, hunt edward, kaussman k, jacobs l, burchepp g, smith n b, horton stanley, bullock hillary, landells rosalind, terrace houses, edwardian style, architectural style, elsternwick, edward street -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Magazine - Where to go .. Who to know .. in City of Moorabbin, Metropolitan Business Directories, Bentleigh, Ormond, McKinnon, Cheltenham, Highett, Moorabbin and East Bentleigh, 1962
A booklet printed for the residents of the City of Moorabbin to acquaint them with the many amentities and services, as well as the employment opportunities, available close to their own homes. Booklet contains useful information about the City of Moorabbin, the services provided in the area, advertisements for local businesses, index of street names, Maps and more....Information booklet provided for the residents in the City of MoorabbinInformation booklet - 88 pagesbusiness, maps, city of moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, mckinnon, cheltenham, highett, moorabbin, east bentleigh -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Depicted is a handwritten note written by Thomas "Tom" Lacey. It is addressed to his sister, Maude. This letter accompanies a portrait of Tom dressed in an Australian army uniform (record number 3417.1). Tom was a resident of Beechworth, and was only nineteen years old when he fought in World War I.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when Britain and Germany went to war on 4 August 1914. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 9 November 1914, the Royal Australian Navy made a major contribution when HMAS Sydney destroyed the German raider SMS Emden. On 25 April 1915, members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This began a campaign that ended with an evacuation of allied troops beginning in December 1915. The next year, Australian forces fought campaigns on the Western Front and in the Middle East. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: My Dear Sister / I will / write / you / a long / letter / next / week / CARTE POSTALE / Just a line / in (?) to your letter / which I received two / days ago. I suppose you / used to wonder why I / never wrote but it is / pretty hard to get / writting paper at / (?). Well maud / I suppose you heard / about me getting around / I was shot through the / both legs but my poor / old mate got killed / straight out. I tell you / I do miss him. / I am glad you like / your new place. / Do you ever see Mary Y(?) / I had not had a letter / from her for 3 months / I have had a good / rest since I came out / of hospital I have been to / Cairo twice. Do you ever / get any letters from Dave / (?) him to drop me a / line some of these days / Well Maud I would like / to spend next XMAS with / you but that not my luck / this is all the new good by Tom /military album, beechworth, tom lacey, army, world war i, wwi, letter, thomas lacey -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clippings, Diamond Valley News, Loyola at risk 1994, 22/02/1994
These articles deal with the proposal, in 1994, to sell off the former Loyola Seminary building on Grimshaw Street Watsonia. There are articles on the history of the Jesuit order and seminary as well as an expression of interest from Loyola college (all written by Duska Sulicich) and a letter to the editor and petition by local resident J Schluter.Loyola is a landmark building on Grimshaw Street but it has, at times, been under threat of redevelopment.Photocopies of 4 news articles, with text and black and white images.loyola college, watsonia, jesuits, seminary, loyola, duska sulicich, schluter. -
Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, Warburton East, Primary School being demolished, 1988
Extract Local residents often had to provide their own school. These men with a little help from their offspring, are pulling down the Old East Warburton School to make way for a new one. Page 73, " The Upper Yarra An Illustrated History" by Brian Carroll, The Shire of Upper Yarra, 1988Warburton East, Primary School under construction Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi. Printed album presented to Upper Yarra Historical Society, compiled by R. Crowleyschool, east warburton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Protest on State centre, 1973_11c
The Institute of Social Welfare, Watsonia operated on the Loyola Seminary campus 1973-74, which was purchased by the Probation and Training Division to run certificate courses for social workers and others. There was a proposal to establish a periodic detention centre on the site in November 1973, against which there were protests by local residents.News article, text only. Word document with research notes on item.institute of social welfare, watsonia, loyola college -
Peterborough History Group
Book - Register of Depositors, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Savings Bank Department
Names of depositors who used the Commonwealth Bank service at the Peterborough Post Office, from 1928 - No 1 Aileen McKenzie to 1973 - No 276 Alan Radford, giving a good indication of residents, holidaymakers and visitors to the town. Entries include the persons name, signature, address marital status and occupation.Names of residents and visitors to Peterborough between 1928 to 1973Foolscap size book with handwritten entries from 1928 to 1973.All handwritten names and signatures of depositors.peterborough, peterborough post office, commonwealth bank of australia, register of depositors -
Brighton Historical Society
Swimsuit, Miss Jantzen, circa 1960s
This swimsuit belonged to Audrey May Ferguson (nee Fulton), a longtime Brighton resident. Jantzen was founded 1916 in Portland, Oregon. The brand's "Diving Girl" logo - featuring a woman in a red bathing one-piece and cap in mid-dive - became famous throughout the world in the early twentieth century.Navy cotton/nylon terrycloth one-piece swimsuit with inbuilt bra. V-neck, with oversized white plastic zip from neckline to navel.Label: "Miss Jantzen / 16 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA"swimwear, audrey may ferguson, audrey may fulton, jantzen, miss jantzen, 1960s -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Art Gallery Ballarat, 2015
This is the program for the exhibitions and activities conducted by the Art Gallery of Ballarat in the winter of 2015. It includes the exhibition of the works of James Meek, of particular interest to Warrnambool as Meek was resident there for a number of years in the 19th century. The Ballarat Art Gallery is the largest and oldest regional art gallery in Australia, being established in 1884. The booklet is of interest as it shows the depth and variety of exhibitions and activities held at a regional art gallery. It includes the exhibition of the works of James Meek, a 19th resident of Warrnambool where he was well-known as a fishing company operator, a punt operator, a fisherman, a writer and lecturer and a gold prospector in the Otway Ranges. His calligraphy works are of great interest, both artistically and historically and one of his works belonging to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society was loaned to Ballarat for this exhibition. This is a booklet of 32 pages containing the program of the Art Gallery of Ballarat for Winter 2015. It contains logos of sponsors, a floor plan of the gallery, black and white and colour photographs and sketches and printed material on each exhibition. The cover has a reproduction of an image from Norma Redpath’s ‘Flight From Jerusalem’ art work. Front Cover: ‘Art Gallery of Ballarat, Winter 2015’art gallery of ballarat