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Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The painters of Florence: from the thirteenth to tthe sixteenth century, 1914
Book prize awarded to Ralph Tanner (1921) for excellence in English in Form Vb; prize presented by Mrs R Crawford (possibly wife of Robert C Crawford, Dux of School 1881)The book plate notation that the prize was presented by Mrs R Crawford, presumably a member of the wider school community, has social significance. It gives evidence of the degree of social connectedness maintained by former students throughout their lifetime and that of their immediate family members. Red calf binding with gold embossing and borders to front and back covers; raised bands on spine with 6 compartments and gold title lettering and ornate decorations; marbled endpapers and page edges; book plate on front cover verso; school crest embossed on front cover; black and white illustrations and frontispiece;Book plate on front cover verso: Ballarat College and crest / Awarded to / R Tanner / Form Vb / Prize for English (?) / (Presented by Mrs R Crawford) / A S M Polson / Principal / Christmas 1918ralph-tanner, 1918, ballarat-college, r-crawford, book-prize, english, a-s-m-polson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE WW1, D.W. Paterson Co Pty Ltd Melbourne, C. 1921 - 21
The name Metcalf should have an (e) on the end. Refer Cat No 5371P for Richard Robert Metcalfe’s service history. The dated certificate is signed is 14th Sept 192? (Possibly 1920 or 21)Certificate from the Borough of Eaglehawk showing ornate configuration of Coat of Arms, soldier standing at Arms Rest with rifle, rising sun above details acknowledging the loss of a soldier from the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesse, an embossed red seal and signed by three Councillors and dated, oval shape inset for a photo which is B & W of the soldier.On front hand written, No 4853 Richard.R. Metcalf 5th Pnr Batt, killed in Action Bullecourt 10th May 1917”certificates, shires, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, 13th Aust Armoured Regt Sgt’s Mess, C.1942
Person sending is Robert James Rock Ball, VX103870, records show that he enlisted on 27.8.1942 age 32 years, discharged 16.4.1946 as a Cpl in No 42 Aust Landing Craft Coy.Christmas card, off white colour, front has Rising Sun badge at top, Xmas and New Year Greetings under, bottom left hand corner from”13th ARMD Regt Sgt’s mess Australia, all print in dark blue, rear has hand written details in blue ink.On rear,”To Miss Guiney, with best wishes for Xmas and New Year 1942, from Roc Ball, Sgt Ball VX103870 13th Australian ARMD Regt Australia”cards, christmas military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, estimated 1939-1945
Items issued to Robert George Bennetts No 119452 enlisted in the RAAF on 8.10.42 age 29 years. At discharge on 5.11.45 he was an LAC in 86 Sqd. He enlisted after in the RAAF No 36088.560.1) Identity disc, metal, round, polished, hole for attachment. 560.2) Identity disc, metal, 8 sided, polished, hole for attachment. 560.3) Chain, metal, small, 3 sections.119452 Bennetts RG. RAAF COFE 04personal effects-identity tags, metalcraft, raaf -
Greensborough Historical Society
Administrative record - Minute Book, Thomastown Golf Club Minute books - Committee Meetings 25/03/1976, 25/03/1976
Book used by Thomastown Golf Club to record minutes of Committee Meeting 25/03/1976. One entry only in this book. Maintained by Robert (Bob) Jones, Golf Club Secretary.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Minute book with one entry. Rest of book is blank.Handwritten minutes.thomastown golf club, bob jones, minute books, committee meetings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Administrative record - Record Book, Thomastown Golf Club. "Games books", 1985 and 1986, 1985-1986
Book used by Thomastown Golf Club to record games played by each member, players' scores, handicap etc. in 1985 and 1986. Maintained by Robert (Bob) Jones, Golf Club Secretary.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.2 Record books with red cover, register of games played.Handwritten record.thomastown golf club, bob jones, games records -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family
Isabella, fifth child of Robert and Margaret Anderson, seated in canvas deck chair, book in lap. Isabella dressed in white shirt and black skirt, broach at neck, large wrist watch.Isabella Andersonlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, isabella anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough jug, 1840c
Photograph of the "Whatmough Jug". Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Photo taken late 20th Century]The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneers. Descendants still live locally.Digital copy of colour photograph.whatmough jug, whatmough family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Memoirs History 1808 -1883 [extract], 1808-1883
These pages are an extract from "Memoirs History 1808-1883" pages 345-350. This is John Lindsay Beale's account of the formation of the Greensborough Roads Board and Robert William Whatmough's participation on that Board.The Whatmough and Beale families were pioneers in the Greensborough district. This primary source discusses the difficulties of finding a compromise between those living adjacent to the Plenty River and building and maintaining a roadway between Greensborough and Melbourne.4 pages of typed text. An extract from "Memoirs History 1808 -1883" pages 345 - 350.greensborough roads board, beale, whatmough -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder straps
Two canvas shoulder straps believed to be used during the assault and battle for Tarakan by ROBERT HENRY SLOAN : Service Number - VX94408 : Date of birth - 01 Dec 1925 at WANGARATTA VICTORIA Two long canvas straps with felt shoulder padding, metal buckle and canvas pocket ww2, robert henry sloan, army, australia, tarakan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
USB (memory stick), Life of Robert Mactier, 2013
relating to known life of Robert Mactier VC in power point presentation form as shown at the fundraising dinner and auction at the Victory Hall on 19 October 2013 (fundraiser towards erection of a statue).USBrobert mactier vc, vc receivers, life histories, vc statues -
Clunes Museum
Magazine, VICTORIAN ROSE NEWS, 2003
SEE PAGE 20 CLUNES ROSARIAN BARBARA KINLOCH AND HEPBURN COUNCILS' PARK AND GARDENS MANAGER ROBERT BEARD PLANTING VICTORIAN GOLD - PHOTO BY MARK GRIFFIN COURTESY OF THE WEEKLY TIMES.PLANTING OF ROSES TO COMMEMORATE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISCOVERY OF GOLDPERIODICAL MAGAZINE TITLED VICTORIAN ROSE NEWS ISSUE SPRING VOL.29 NO.3 PRINTED 2003 COST $2.20 A5 COLOURED MAGAZINE ISSUED QUARTERLY. PAGE 20 REFERS TO 'VICTORIA GOLD ON THE VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS'',' INITIATIVE INSTIGATED BY BARBARA KINLOCK OF CLUNES.local history, book, periodical -
Unions Ballarat
Afternoon light: Some memories of men and events (Don Woodward Collection), 1967
Reflections by Sir Robert Menzies (former Australian Prime Minister) upon past USA and UK prime ministers, White Australia Policy, Suez Canal, the monarchy, cricket, governance and more.Politics and government - world. Sport.Book; 384 pages. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.Inside pages: Don Woodward's name inscribed in blue ink.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, prime ministers - menzies, robert, liberal party australia, lpa, politics and government, politics and government - international, monarchy - united kingdom, white australia policy, suez canal, international relations -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Councillor A.R. Stone, Mayor of Brighton 1899, c. 1899
Alfred Robert Stone (1861-1936) entered Brighton Council as a representative of the East Ward and was Mayor 1889-1900. His father Charles Stone, an old colonist, was also a Councillor in Brighton.councillor, local government, municipality, mayor, portrait, mayoral robes, mayor of brighton, east ward, cr. a.r. stone, alfred robert stone, charles stone -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The history of England: from the accession of James the Second, 1889
Leila Jessie Webb entered Clarendon Ladies' College 1887. Parent/Guardian Edward Webb, Banker, L C Bank Lydiard Street, Ballarat. her sister Ilma Barclay Webb enrolled on the same day. Ilma became Mrs J Bailey of Sturt Street West. From the date of this prize we can infer that Leila attended CLC from 1887 to 1890 and possibly longer. Vol II of II. Popular edition published1889 (first edition 1864). Place/ Publisher- Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green, London. Book in English language. Marbled boards, with matching marbled page edges and marbled endpapers; leather spine and cover; Corners with contrasting colour spine label and gilt lettering. Book plate inside front cover.Book plate: Clarendon Ladies' College / BALLARAT / Second Prize / Botany Class I / AWARDED TO / Leila Jessie Webb / R Kennedy / Principal / December 1890leila-jessie-webb, clarendon-ladies-college, ilma-barclay-webb, 1890 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Register, Ballarat School of Mines Library Register of Books, 1870-1879, 26/10/1870 - 07/01/1889
This is probably the rough book for Cat. No. 00005, as there is one more column of notes. Brown hard covered book with library books of the Ballarat School of Mines from 1870 to 1889. The Ballarat School of Mines library included books donated bt Redmond Barry, Robert Brough Smyth. J.F. Usher. Cosmo Newbury, James Campbell, Ferdinand Von Mueller, James Oddie, Charles C. Shoppee and Rivett Henry Bland. Inside front "School of Mines Ballarat Catalogue of Library from Inauguration 26 October 1870 tolibrary, books, ballarat school of mines library, library register, establishment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Ballarat Junior Technical School - Investiture of Prefects - 1961, 07/04/1961
From the very beginnings of the Ballarat Junior Technical School a senior students have been Prefects. The photograph was taken on the occasion of the investiture of those to act as Prefects for 1961. Eight students in Ballarat Junior Technical School uniform on the entrance steps to the school - Prefects for 1961 Back row L to R: Barry PENHALL, Gerard O'KEEFE, Bruce McKINNON Middle row L to R: Ray BILNEY, Ian WEYBURY, Stewart RIDDIFORD Front row L to R: John DELLACA, Robert TITHERIDGE - Head PrefectIn pencil on back - "7th.4.61; See SMB cuttings book".ballarat junior technical school, prefects, 1961 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, University of Ballarat Council, 2009, 2007
University of Ballarat was a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Colour photographs of the 2007 University of Ballarat Council taken on the Ballarat School of Mines Campus in Founders Room (Building A). Back row left to right: ?, Shirley Fraser,?, ?, Dick De Fegeley, David Fiskin, ?, Todd Walker, ?, ?, Charlynn Miller, ?, ?, ? Front row left to right: Rowena Coutts, ?, ?, Chancellor Robert H.T. Smith, Vice Chancellor David Battersby, ? , ?university of ballarat council, council, shirley fraser, dick de fegeley, david fiskin, todd walker, charlynn miller, rowena coutts, robert h.t. smith, david battersby -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SELF GUIDED TOUR BENDIGO CEMETERY DOCUMENT
Yellow trifold document: Self Guided tour of the Bendigo Cemetery, 145 Years of History 1858 - 1993. Document contains a map of a section of the Bendigo Cemetery, 29 graves are numbered and described. E.g. J.C.T. Ballerstedt, Quartz Reefer, Robert Clark 8 hour day pioneer, Giuseppe Favaloro restaurateur. Hitching rail outside cemetery gates is noted.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery tour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTIONTOUGH TRIMMING
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Tough trimming: some of the girls from the cutting section of the Economic Factory in Wattle Street - earlier known as the ''Whiteworks''. Picture taken in 1937. Back row: Freda Buchanan, Winnie Roberts and Dorothy Lynch. Front row: Pat Hogan, Mary Dwyer and Violet Miller. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF BENDIGO SWIMMING TEAM COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 1970-EARLY 80S, 1970-1990
PHOTOGRAPH OF BENDIGO Swimming Team Country Championships 1970-Early 80s label on front: BGO Team Country Championships 197--early 80s Wendy Strauch, Val Campbell, Joanne Strauch, David Roberts, Desiy McDonald, Graeme Scott Below: Sandra Fyffe, Ruth David, Slee Buntin, raham Paul Buntin David Buntinrecreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RESEARCHES INTO THE HISTORY OF THE BRITISH DOG, FROM ANCIENT LAWS, CHARTERS AND HISTORICAL RECORDS
A green hard covered book titled '' Researches into the History of the British dog, from ancient laws, charters and Historical Records. With original anecdotes and illustrations of the nature and attributes of the dog. From the poets and prose writers of ancient, medieval and modern times.'' In two volumes. Vol. II. London: Robert Hardwicke, 192, Piccadilly. 1866. 424 pgs. (ill.)George R. Jessebooks, technical, dogs, book, books, dog, dogs, animal, animals, history, british dogs, pets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SNAP
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Snap: the former Bartlett Bros photographic studio in Williamson Street dominated photography in Bendigo for almost 50 years. Much of that time it was managed and owned by Robert Bugg, photographer and artist. The business was later acquired by Vincent Kelly, Reg Brock, Martin&Aulsebrook and more recently by the London Pharmacy.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - LABELS, JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & CO
.1 PHOTOGRAPH OF ROBERT NICHOL 1834-1900 AND ANN NICHOL 1830-1903 . .2 7 LEMON CORDIEAL LABELS EBERHARD & CO CLUNES .3 5 LIME JUICE CORDIAL LABELS EBERHARD & CO CLUNES .4 3 SARSAPARILLA LABELS EBERHARD & CO CLUNES .5 2 HOT PUNCH LABELS EBERHARD & CO CLUNESrobert and ann nichol, eberhard & son, labels -
Clunes Museum
Document - BOOKLET & POSTCARDS, "THE DAY THE KELLY GANG PUT EUROA ON THE MAP"
BOOKLET ISSUED BY THE EUROA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC..1 BOOKLET ON THE KELLY GANG HOLDING UP THE NATIONAL BANK AT EUROA - DECEMBER 10TH 1878. .2.3 TWO SEPIA POSTCARDS OF THE EUROA BANK WITH SEVERAL POLICE AND LOCALS STANDING ABOUT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING .4 POSTCARD DEPICTING SOUVENIRS THE SERVICE CARD OF ROBERT DAVID BOOTH DATED MAY 1877 WITH INSET IMAGES OF A LEAD BALL AND A DISFIGURED SIXPENCElocal history, books, history, local history., euroa museum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Brothel verdict soon
At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August. Council refused a permit last May. The Brothel Action Reform Group was represented by Chris Canavan (barrister), also the Council had legal representation. The final verdict is expected in one week.At the one day hearing before the Planning Appeals Board brothel owner, Bruce Roberts revealed the brothel had been open from March to August.brothels, victoria. planning appeals board, thornton crescent, mitcham, roberts, bruce, canavan, chris, brothel action reform group -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate, Jun. 1998
"Certificate of Appreciation" issued by the Ballarat and District Model Railway Club for the BTM's participation in the Model Railway Spectacular held during the Queens Birthday Weekend June 1998. Printed by laser printer onto an A4 size off white preprinted paper, with the clubs logo. Signed in blue ink by Club President (Ian Mitaxa) and Secretary (Peter Roberts).tramways, trams, model tramways, btm, displays -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, c1852
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. Storekeepers who sold illicit liquor received short shrift from the Commissioners. Their stores were burnt to the ground. Lord Robert Cecil records, in his diary of his visit to the diggings in 1852,the destruction of a sly grog shanty at Mount Alexander. Markings: 32 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Geographical dictionary
The Gazetteer presents an extensive a to z list of Victorian towns and villages, lakes, rivers and creeks, islands, bays, hills and mountains, runs and other localities and features. Entries include latitude and longitude, populations, proximity to other towns, local industries, coach and mail runs, hotels, churches and schools.Bailliere's Victorian Gazetteer and road guide containing the most recent and accurate information as to every place in the colony. Brown hardcover book, on the spine: Victorian Gazetteer with map 1865. The first and last pages are advertisements. The book has 442 pages listing every place in the colony. The map is not included. Compiled by Robert P. Whitworth. Published by Bailliere, Regent Street Unreadable name on first page and the name of F. Houston in blue pen on first page geographic dictionary, colony of victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Audio - The 1930s Depression Tapes - Jane Blanche Hillman, 2005
In 2005 Michele Matthews interviewed current and former residents of Bendigo for her thesis on the 1930s Depression as part of her PhD Research, with the University of Melbourne Faculty of Arts, History Department. Michele interviewed fifteen members of prominent Bendigonian families. The thesis was titled: "How Depressing?: The impact of the Great Depression on Bendigo and District 1925-1935". The Michele Matthews Collection contains fourteen audio cassette tape recordings and one written transcript. The tapes are each approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes duration. The questions presented to the interviewees explore everyday experiences they would have lived through at the time of the Depression. The questions covered sixteen relevant subjects: • Introduction and housing • Social activities, swimming, cinemas, school and games played with friends • Organizations such as the RSL, Relief Committees etc. and any effect they had on family life • The life of the single woman • Unemployment and Employment • Government Assistance • Charities Aid • Self-help • People Power, e.g. boycotts or protests • Politics • Trouble or crime • Family Health, Medical and Diet • Education • General memories of, and hardships encountered, during the DepressionAudio tape interview with Jane Hillman. Daughter of Robert James Hillman and Elizabeth Hebden. Jane was born in 1919. She attended school at Gravel Hill State School. The tape has been converted to a sound file. The 30 minute only interview (due to recording errors) can be listened to, and the notes viewed, at the Bendigo Historical Society. By appointment only.history, bendigo, michele matthews collection, the 1930s depression tapes, jane hillman