Prize certificate on card awarded to Mr. Alexander John Hamilton by the Maldon branch of Australian Natives Association for second prize in their Second Annual Musical and Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Humorous Recitation Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands and McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, competition

Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement., Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement.Copy of a Memorandum sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, 6/2/1962, requesting the preparation of statistics for the Transport Regulation Board planning of the Motor Omnibus Services. Has a long list of items. Similar letter to Bendigo. Also refers to Reg Item 7930 and 7932 for the response.trams, tramways, reports, passengers, employees, fares, tramcars, routes, revenue, finances, tickets

Correspondence In/Out; Bendigo Branch; Arts Council of Australia (labelled Dec 73/Jan 74 - though some letters dated outside this time-frame). Variety of correspondence but portion related to the establishment of a community arts facility. (e.g. letter for Darryl McClure MLA supporting application to Premier Hamer for grant of $5000).

Three Australian Red Cross Society Victorian Division - Bendigo Branch Donation Receipts. One dated 7/7/1961 in the name of Mrs Wirth and signed by Flora Mackay. Two are in the name of Mrs Cambridge and signed by Flora Mackay, one dated 7/7/1961 and the other 26/8/1963.essential services, red cross, receipt, john jones collection - australian red cross society donation receipts, mrs m cambridge, flora mackay, mrs wirth

The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 with the transfer of Star of Australia Felix Tent No. 4 of the Tasmania District (which was established in Melbourne on the 25th January 1847) and Mount Alexander Tent No. 9 of the Tasmania District (began in Castlemaine on the 26th January 1860).In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. Reference: Victoria RechabitesThis work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society. Illuminated certificate testifying that Brother William Richardson was enrolled as a member the Independent Order of Rechabites on the fourth day of September 1882. [William Richardson was the father of the historian, Dorothy Rogers]. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.rechabites, independent order of rechabites, star of australia felix tent no. 4, richardson family

This CYMS (Kew) certificate is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew.Certificate, mounted on board, presented to Mr A.I. Mason honouring his occupancy of the role of President of the Kew Branch of the Catholic Young Men’s Society of Victoria. The certificate marks the end of his tenure of the office on 30th November 1933. Mr Mason was the uncle of the three McArdle family members who are donating the item.cyms (kew), catholic young men's society, certificate, a.i. mason

Badge campaigning against the Victorian Liberal government's widespread privatisation of the public health service (and other public services) in the 1990s, which resulted in job cuts and site closures throughout the state. The Australian Nursing Federation, the union representing nurses in Victoria, was a strong opponent of these cuts and closures, that resulted in pressure applied on an already overstretched and poorly resourced group of workers. "In a context of high unemployment and an ideological commitment to small government, there were widespread job losses and people affixed stickers to their cars saying 'I've been Jeffed', i.e. made redundant. The cuts were not confined to government employees and many staff of private enterprises also lost their jobs. This was the era of the 'consulting poor' as professional staff struggled to make a living as independent consultants, rather than employees. They were well paid for short term contracts, but continuity of work was hard to find." (Sally Wilde, 'The History of Prahran 1990-1994', 2000)Circular blue, red and white plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'I've been 'Jeffed' and I'm paying the Penalty!' and 'ANF [Australian Nursing Federation] VIC. [Victorian] BRANCH'. 'Jeffed' refers to the then Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett (1992-1999).nursing, nurses, victoria, jeff kennett, 1990s, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, protest, rationalisation, australia, politics, privatisation, australian nursing federation

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Mick Seymour joined the Victoria Railways at Benalla on 6 September 1948. He transferred to Wodonga on 1 April 1949. He passed his driver qualifications at Wodonga on 22 April 1955. Mick was AFULE Branch Secretary for 11 years between 1957 and 1971. He retired on 17 April 1985.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, mick seymour

Four days after the declaration of WW1, the Kennington Red Cross was formed, the first in Australia.Softcover booklet with white cover and red border with four symbols of the Kennington Red Cross Society Branch at each corner. Contains 47 pages with index and contents describing the history of the Kennington Red Cross Society 1914-2014. Also contains coloured and black and white photographs of past members and office bearers.Judith McCarthy and Esma Turnerorganisation, women

Small brown timber display cabinet with bifold hinged doors, contains a document from the Executive Council of the High Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters London giving dispensation to hold meetings in district of Sandhurst by the Brothers of the Bendigo Branch. Names of P.C.R's printed in gold on bifold doors range from 1862 to 1901.organization, club/society, ancient order of foresters

Instruction - 3 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Running shed Pitman" Details duties of Pitmen at depots, in adjusting brakes, oiling bearings, training, responsibilities, training, driving of trams and other tram maintenance work. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, pitmen, instructions, procedures, brake rigging, training

List - Two A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner, titled "MMTB Engineering Department Bus Branch Bus allocation at depots as at 20.4.83", providing details of depots, type, class, make, and number of buses at Doncaster, Footscray and North Fitzroy. Also gives details of buses in storage and in use for training.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, depot allocation, lists, footscray, doncaster, north fitzroy, training

These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate

Mary Jane Rankin, daughter of Ewen Rankin and Head Teacher at Happy Valley School, married widower Edwin Drummond Hitchins in 1918. At the time he was manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton. In 1923, following Ed's retirement as bank manager, they bought Allotment 20 at Mannibadar (previously a soldier settler block) and named it 'Lonetree'.Digital image of a woman with white hair, standing with her left hand resting on a farm gate, over which is hanging the branch of a tree. She is wearing a mid-length print dress with a collar, and lace-up shoes. In the paddock behind her there is a parked utility truck, and in the far background a small cluster of trees.mary hitchins née rankin, 'lonetree' [property]

a. Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, Victorian Branch, 31st July, 1945, notice of annual general meeting on 29th. August, 1945. J.R. Fullarton, State Registrar. b. enclosed within notice of AGM, notice re revival of the activities of the Australian Chartered Accountant's Research Society and a profile on Brigadier E. Gorman..business, mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet

Carving of a small female head made by a patient of Mayday Hills Asylum. The sculpture as been roughly hewn from a tree limb with multiple branches.Mayday Hills Asylum was one of the three largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria, and played an important role in the treatment of mental health illnesses from its establishment in 1867 to its closure in 1995. As part of prescribed treatment, many patients participated in craft activities were they were able to create an array of objects. A limb of a tree roughly carved into the shape of a face, featuring a wide nose, protruding eyes, and flat mouth. On a limb section that extends above the head is a carving of a small totem-like face. Two small limb sections protruding from the back. Pen lines and figures on nose and ears.beechworth, burke museum, mayday hills asylum, sculpture, wood carving

This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) For details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Mobile search light portable Model: 4 - Type MX with 49.0 cm lens, mounted on a base with two tyres and towed. painted a greyish colour.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, search light, mobile

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) re its manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque black metal on a stand with white text with details of the item. .2) Scale replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Fighter Mark V111 with markings."Lest we Forget" - "CAL"brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, replica, spitfire

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with details re the item. .2) Centurion Main Battle Tank Model Mark 5/1, complete with motor, painted green colour, tracked vehicle.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, tank, centurion

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer Photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2). Leopard Tank Model AS1 painted in camouflage colours with markings, tracked vehicle.“34B” - “Choco”. - “27741 - 44” - “30”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, tank, leopard

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) re details of manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with details re the item. .2) Armoured Personnel Carrier M113A1 (APC) painted in camouflage colours with markings, tracked vehicle.“134233”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, apc, carrier

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Heavy Field Howitzer German 1902 (sFH02) painted green, on two timber/metal wheels, towed weapon .brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, howitzer, field

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Naval AN 40/60 Bofor Gun Mount Model MKV11 painted blueish colour, barrel black, sits on its traversing base.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, 40 mm, naval

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) German heavy Field Howitzer short barrelled, Model year 1913, painted green, on two timber/metal wheels towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, german, field howitzer

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use. .1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) 25 Pounder Quick Firing Gun Model Mark 11, painted green, on two wheels, towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, 25 pounder

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bushmaster BMI, Protected Mobility Vehicle (PMV) has multiple variation uses, painted brown on 4 rubber wheels.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, vehicle, bushmaster, mobility

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bren Gun Carrier or Carrier Universal Model MG No 2A, in camouflage colours, tracked vehicle.“3” - “3820”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, carrier, bren gun

This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. Refer Photo .1) for details of manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black with white text re details of the item. .2) General Service Wagon Model: Mark X*, wood metal construction on 4 wheels.brsl, smirsl, wagon, general service, bdrslinc

A short history of Watsonia Library from its beginnings in 1987 to the renovation and extension undertaken in2001-2002. Branch manager Lynne Fox in interviewed.News article in black and whiteyarra plenty regional library, yprl, watsonia library, lynne fox