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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Dinner - 4th November, 1939. SGS, 1939
Report of a dinner held just after the beginning of WWII to celebrate the work of Sir Stanley Savige in establishing Legacy. Legatee Russell (President) introduced their patron, Sir John Gellibrand, who proposed the toast to Sir Stanley Savige. In his response Sir Stanley Savige outlined the history of Legacy to that date and how he was able to bring together so many Legatees with a common purpose to look after the dependants of WWI veterans. He said that although this need would disappear due to natural causes by the 1950s, the present war would ensure that the work of Legacy would continue. He highlighted the opposition of the Board of Management to affording the same opportunities to girls as those given to boys, and how it was got past. He also noted that the average age of Legatees was about 48, and "in another ten years we will all be stymied."This is a lengthy speech by the founder of Legacy not only giving details of Legacy's history, but also revealing the personality of the speaker.White foolscap photocopied pages x 6 with black type of original typed report.On first sheet in blue ink 'S G S', 'File Legacy: History of' On reverse of last sheet in blue ink 'from Don S.'speech, history, stan savige, founding legatee -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, History of "Jewel in the Crown" Estate, East Ringwood, Victoria, 1884-1947
Carter Real Estate Agents sold some of the subdivision in 1946-47. This information was tied in with the early orcharding families.Collection of notes, titles and maps of "Jewel in the Crown" subdivision - Mount Dandenong Road (formerly Oxford Road), Velma Grove, Valda Avenue, Mirabel Avenue. Genealogical charts of Meyland and Wigley families. 4 page history of the area compiled in 2004 by Richard Carter, Real Estate Agent. Registered Proprietors, Vendors, Property Title Holders and Transferees include: Herbert Edward WATSON, John Richard SHARP, Myrtle Evelyn BIRRELL, Marie Mathieson MUNRO, William Alex McCLELLAN, George Andrew GOODMAN, Joseph Tasman PEDRAZZI, Alexander ANDERSON, John Charles PATERSON, Eric William PHILLIPS, T.E.A. Co. Ltd., Florence Lavinia WYNARD, William John HARRIS, Lindsay and Hazel ALLNUTT, Douglas John RITCHIE, Eliza A.M. BOURBAND, Henrietta Irene COOK, Eric Edward COOK, Harold Thomas NICHOLLS, Stewart and Mary HIRD, Grace ROBINSON, Helen Rutherford GOOD, Henry Wyatt FARRELL, Irene Ann SMITH, Leslie Neil DOW, Helen Anne DOW, Frederick Ronald HOLDING, John Frederick McINTYRE, Horton Wilcox EDGE, Herbert James HARDINGHAM, Donald James ALLEN, Cyril Frederick WILLIAMS, Florence Sarah MAGGS, Maud Margaret PEARSON, Warwick Scott Holroyd MATTHEWS, Alice Eliza McCLEAVE, Leslie Archibald Charles HARRIS, Enid Beth HARRIS, Roy Victor DRAEGER, Elizabeth Ann STANDLEY, Charles Walter WATSON, Mabel Dorothy CARTER, Alan Garnett KELLY, Michael Vincent HARRIS, William Thomas Sylvester PROUD, Florence Blanche IVES, Douglas George PEARSON, Harry Clifford CLEGG, Dorothy Ellen Mary WHITE, Frederick Nathaniel EVANS, Madge EVANS, Leonard DUNSTAN, Violet Florence CONNELL, Valerie Jean Schimmelbusch, John Sydney COOK, William Donald THOMPSON, Ralph E RAUNSLEY, Murray McRae OSBORN, Francis William CLARKE, Alfred Daniel WILLIAMS, Harry Clifford CLEGG, Bernard Francis GARRY, Richard McKENZIE, Mignor Leonie WESTON, Idonea Moncrieffe DAVIS, Helen Marsden Rutherford GOOD, George SMART, Clement Henry DAVIS, Peter FINLAYSON, Elenor Leah HARVIE, Charles MEYLAND. -
Kyneton Museum
Book, They’re Racing At Kyneton, 1974
A History of the Kyneton Racing Club 1866 - 1974Only known history of the Kyneton Racing ClubGreen covered paper back with spine stapled. Photographs included.A History of the Kyneton Racing Club 1866 - 1974 Author G. A. Bremnerkyneton -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Kenneth Macksey, To the Green Fields Beyond, 1965
A short history of the Royal Tank Regiment to 1965. Soft covered, 108 pageshistory, royal tank regiment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Andrew Henderson, Looking Back….at Burnley, 1993
54 pp. booklet of history and reminiscences compiled by Andrew Henderson and Jane Urquarthistory, burnley college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Burwood East Primary 150th Anniversary, 2011
150 Anniversary history of Burwood East primary School No. 454, 1861-2011.150 Anniversary history of Burwood East primary School No. 454, 1861-2011.150 Anniversary history of Burwood East primary School No. 454, 1861-2011.burwood east primary school no 454, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - History of the Eaglehawk Croquet Club 1909 to 2003
The Eaglehawk Croquet Club was founded in 1909, in premises vacated by the Eaglehawk Bowling Club. There are no records for the years 1910-1942, but the clubhouse was unlined with no electricity or water. During World War II memberships dropped to just 7 members, however between 1943/46 membership increased to 23. Electricity was connected to the Clubhouse in 1947. During the years 1955-58 the club rooms were rebuilt and enlarged. 1959/63 Life Memberships were presented and the club celebrated its 50th birthday with sister clubs and past members. Golf Croquet was introduced in 1975 and was played on Wednesdays (as is still the case today). The club celebrated its 90th birthday with the oldest member at that time - Nell Mitchell- cutting the cake and a stained glass window was also unveiled. We play Association, Golf Croquet and Golf Croquet Pennant and golf croquet membership is increasing.History of the Eaglehawk Croquet Club 1909 to 2003 - 51 pages of printed history. Includes office bearers, referees and officials, and extensive notes.history, bendigo, chinese, eaglehawk croquet club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MULWARRIE A TOWN ON THE RIVER A HISTORY OF BRIDGWATER-0N-LODDON TOWNSHIP AND DISTRICT 1836-1971, 1971
'Mulwarrie' (A Town on the River). A History of Bridgewater-on-Loddon Township and District 1836-1971. Publisher: Jim Lowden Printing, Kilmore 3601. 80 pages. Photographs & illustrations. Bridgewater-on -Loddon History. Inscriptions: Bendigo Historical Society.Back to Bridgewater Committee 1971history, bridgewater -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, The Maskell Family, 2008
Compiled to record the Maskell family history after a reunion, held in 2007, to celebrate 160 years of Maskell history in Australia and many links through marriage with Colliver familiesClear plastic cover, black plastic spine, white front cover. Black writing. Coat of Arms. A genealogical history of the ancestors and descendants of Isaac Maskell (1811-1892), EM Masavile (1818-1863)maskell families, colliver families, maskell r, tatura, maskell, colliver, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, The Maskell Family, 2008
Compiled to record the Maskell family history after a reunion, held in 2007, to celebrate 160 years of Maskell history in Australia and many links through marriage with Colliver familiesClear plastic cover, black plastic spine, white front cover. Black writing. Coat of Arms. A genealogical history of the ancestors and descendants of Isaac Maskell (1811-1892), EM Masavile (1818-1863)maskell families, colliver families, maskell r, tatura, maskell, colliver, books, history, local -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Framed Object, Vietnam War service, 2/2/2013
Service HistoryService history of Private Malcolm Robertson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BENDIGO HISTORY OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, 1974
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BENDIGO HISTORY OF STAINED GLASS WINDOWS 24 page booklet 1974 contains photos of the church windows and their history and meaning.bendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, RM Young author, Hutchinson Group Pty Ltd publisher, Whos Who in Australia 2002, 1982
Based on the authors years of research this book records history from a tiny outpost of British settlement to a thriving modern nationISBN 0091378508 new updated edition 1982history -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
History - 2/6 Independent Company, The Purple Devils, Syd Trigellis-Smith
The 2/6th Commando Squadron (Australia) was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during WW2. The 2/6th served in four major campaigns - Kokoda, Buna, Markham-Ramu and Borneo and was involved in the Battle of Kaiapit. Late in the WW2 hostilities 2/6th Commando Squadron was at Balikpapan and attached to 25th Brigade to provide support to the Brigade - reconnaissance patrols, fighting patrols, ambushes and humanitarian assistance to local inhabitants. The 2/6th Commando Squadron was disbanded in 1946. The Sword returned to Australia with a member of 2/6th Commando Squadron VX132826 W G H Burrell. The Book Purple Devils was written by Syd Trigellis Smith in his retirement, he had served during WW2 with 2/2 Field Regiment in New Guinea.VX132826 W G H Burrell served with the AIF during WW2 in New Guinea and posted to 2/6th Commando Squadron and was on Borneo and at Balikpapan. George Burrell was able to being back the sword at the end of hostilities. The Book the Purple Devils is the 2/6th Commando Squadron history as interpreted by Syd Trigellis Smith.Book Purple Devils by Syd Trigellis, Smith, a Japanise Sword - steel blade encased in a leather scabbard and the military history of VX132826 W G H Burrell who served with 2/6 th Commando Squadron.The Book - Purple Devils, a History of 2/6 Australian Commando Squadron, ISBN 064607125-4. vx132826 w g h burrell, ww2, new guinea, 2/6th commando sqn, gunto sword, purple devils -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'BOROUGH BATHS - SWIMMING POOLS OF EAGLEHAWK', 2001
Borough Baths - Swimming Pools of Eaglehawk. A History and Heritage of Eaglehawk.Noelene Wildeaglehawk, history, eaglehawk swimming pools -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Thomas H. Kneen, Burnley 1891 - 1966, 1976
Notes re history of Burnley College, mostly by T.H. Kneent.h. kneen, burnley college, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF ST ARNAUD 1926 -1976, 1998
A History of the Diocese of St Arnaud, 1926 - 1976.Keith Colechurch, history, diocese of st arnaud, church of england in austalia -
Clunes Museum
Document - HISTORY/WEICKHARDT
.1 FAMILY HISTORIES .2 MARRIAGE WEICKHARDTSHIP LIST OF THE SHIP BY WHICH CONRAD WEICKHARDT CAME FROM GERMANY TO AUSTRALIA IN 1854local history, document, history, weickhardt family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham High School, c1965
A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 195A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 1959.A brief history of Mitcham High School from its commencement on 4 Feb 195mitcham high school, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Blackburn Baptist Church Directory, c1983
Contains photos and contact addresses of church members as well as outline of church history and activities.Contains photos and contact addresses of church members as well as outline of church history and activities.Contains photos and contact addresses of church members as well as outline of church history and activities.blackburn baptist church, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Blackburn East Primary School No.4800, 1983
History of the Blackburn East Primary School No.4800.History of the Blackburn East Primary School No.4800 and Information Book 1992 Photos NP3867.History of the Blackburn East Primary School No.4800. blackburn east primary school no.4800, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Mark Lyons, Legacy the First Fifty Years, 1978
Navy blue book with a blue dust jacket, published about the history of Legacy, including photographs of activities and early members. Incudes a newspaper article stuck on the rear flyleafs about singer Dame Gracie Fields.non-fictionhistory, mark lyons, 50th anniversary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
History Essay, Morcom, Caroline, Antimony Mining in Ringwood, Sep-86
Local history project for an optional unit of H.S.C. Australian history 1986 including description of miner's cottage and names of people who lived in the cottage - Charles Sherburn and his family.26 typed pages of local history in manila folder - H.S.C. Australian History - Local history research essay by Caroline Morcom; Loose 1-page description of cottage +Additional Keywords: Morcom, Caroline / Sherburn, Charles / Dempsey, Mrs -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Museum Victoria Australia Article, Museum Victoria Australia, Aboriginal Land, Unknown
A brief history of the Kulin clan in Victoria.A brief history of the Kulin clan in Victoria.kulin clan, great dividing range, yarra river, goulburn river, tonne-be-wong, toole-be-wong, donne-be-wong, mount riddell, ben cairn, donna buang, port phillip settlement, john batman, james dredge, port phillip protectorate for aborigines, duang wurrung, king parrot creek, acheron river, mitchellstown, william le souef, murchison, woi wurrung, boon wurrung, warrandyte, mordialloc, little river, william thomas, acheron station, mohican run, john green, mohican station, badger creek, healesville, coranderrk, black's spur, christmas bush, prostanthera lasianothos, geringdah -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Research document, Judith Vimpani, MARYSVILLE CHALET, 2018
A document outlining the history of the Marysville Chalet.A document outlining the history of the Marysville Chalet.marysville, victoria, australia, the chalet, poontawan, steavenson hotel, albert harrison, margaret harrison, elise ackerman, ralph ackerman, john van ranglerooy, joe keithard, kathy keithard, louisa goding, accommodation, the marysville chalet -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Research document, Judith Vimpani, MARYSVILLE HOTEL, 2018
A document outlining the history of the Marysville Hotel.A document outlining the history of the Marysville Hotel.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville hotel, the falls, accommodation, john hall, charles ashbee, alfred hamea, george smith, elizabeth smith, archibald walker, henry olaf carlson, annie evelyn carlson, rubicon hotel, henry james austin, evelyn annie austin, duncan mcintyre -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Research document, Judith Vimpani, Marysville House, Unknown
A document outlining the history of Marysville House.A document outlining the history of Marysville House.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, A history of the 2nd Independent Company and 2/2nd Commando Squadron
The history of the No. 2 Independent Commando Company and 2/2 Commando Squadron during World War II – scarce as a 1st edition dated 1986. Having completed its training at Foster, on Wilson’s Promontory, Victoria, the 2nd Independent Company was raised and travelled north to Katherine, in the Northern Territory. However, following Japan’s entry into the war, as with the other independent companies that were sent to the islands off Australia, the 2nd was sent to Timor, where it joined the 2/40th Battalion and the rest of Sparrow Force. Sparrow Force divided itself between west Timor, part of the Netherlands East Indies, and east Timor, which belonged to Portugal. The 2/40th Battalion defended the capital of west Timor, Koepang, and the airfield at Penfui. Most of the independent company moved to the airfield at Dili, in east Timor, and the nearby mountains. Portugal was opposed to the stationing of a Dutch or Australian garrison in case this provoked the Japanese, but despite this opposition, on 17 December 1941, elements of the 2nd Independent Company and Dutch troops landed near Dili. On 20 February 1942 the Japanese invaded the island, attacking east and west Timor simultaneously. The 2/40th Battalion held out for three days, but were overrun and were killed or captured. Similarly, the 2nd could not hold the airfield and were also driven back. But they were not captured and instead retreated to the mountains where they conducted a very successful and pursued a guerrilla war against the Japanese which lasted for over a year. Following the capture of Timor, the 2nd occupation the company was listed as “missing”, the company’s signallers were able to build a wireless transmitter, nicknamed ‘Winnie the War Winner’, and on 18/19 April were able to contact Darwin. At the end of May RAN vessels began landing supplies for the Australians on the south coast of east Timor. These supply runs were very dangerous but they allowed the Australians on Timor to continue fighting. In September the guerillas were reinforced with the 2/4th Independent Company. However, this could not go on indefinitely. In August the Japanese lunched a major offensive against the guerrillas and Japanese reprisals against the civilian population of east Timor reduced their support for the Australians. The 2nd (now named the 2/2nd Independent Company) and 2/4th were withdrawn in December and January 1943 respectively. Although the 2/2nd Independent Company is best known for its time on Timor, it also saw extensive service in New Guinea and New Britain. The independent company reformed at the army’s training centre at Canungra, Queensland, where it was reinforced and reequipped. The company then moved to the Atherton Tableland, where it briefly became part of the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment. Due to this reorganisation, in October, the 2/2nd Independent Company was renamed the 2/2nd Cavalry (Commando) Squadron. This name was later simplified to just commando squadron. When this happened though, the 2/2nd was back in action. In June 1943 the 2/2nd sailed from Townsville for Port Moresby and was subsequently flown to Bena Bena, in the Bismark Range in New Guinea’s highlands. Here they supported the 2/7th Independent Company in patrolling the Ramu River area. In the second week of July the 2/2nd moved into position, with its headquarters at Bena Bena and with its platoons’ occupying neighbouring positions. By the end of the month their patrols were skirmishing with the Japanese. The 2/2nd remained in New Guinea until October 1944. After 90 days leave, the squadron reformed at Strathpine in Queensland before sailing to New Britain in April 1945. The 2/2nd landed at Jacquinot Bay on 17 April. The squadron then moved to Wide Bay, in order to support the 13th Brigade of the 5th Division, and was based at Lamarien. Following Japan’s surrender and the end of the war, the ranks of the squadron thinned quickly as men were discharged or transferred to other units. For those who were left, they returned to Australia and in early 1946 the 2/2nd Commando Squadron was disbanded. Includes Nominal Roll Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 270 pages -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Fifty Years On (H32), 1973
A document written in 1973 with a summary of the first fifty years of Legacy. The note from the Public Relations Committee mentions this document 'Fifty Years On' and 'In the beginning', both written by Legatee Armstrong were a fine contribution to the Annual Report in 1973, and were being sent to the printers. (In the beginning is at 01505). L/ Armstrong mentions the committees and the order they were created in. 1) Comradeship Committee: 'this is the driving force of Legacy. The spirit of Legacy is Service and the body of Legacy is Comradeship, - the comradeship of men who suffered privations and pain, faced death and disaster together, was the inspiration and source of Legacy'. 2) Policy and Programme: Legacy began as a Luncheon club and has remained so ever since. 3) Unemployment. 4) Public Affairs 5) Deceased Soldiers' Children's Welfare: It directed and controlled all the Club's work with and for the Children. The precursor of JLC. 6) Problem cases 7) Advisory 8) Girls Classes: with the success of the boys classes there was a demand for something for the girls. He mentions the fight to build the Shrine. Also the rooms in Market street were rented in 1932 after years of meeting at houses and in restaurants. In 1937 they hired Jack Barnes as Secretary and Employment officer (he had to resign as a legatee to be in a paid role). December 1949 Ivan Layton was appointed as Executive Director. The notation H32 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A summary of the first fifty years of Legacy written in its 50 anniversary year by Legatee Brian Armstrong.White foolscap paper with black type x 5 pages, a summary of Legacy's history written in 1973 and a response from the Public Relations Committee dated 2 February 1973.Handwritten H32 in red pen.history, golden jubilee -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Education Department of South Australia, The Ngarrindjeri people : Aboriginal people of the River Murray, Lakes and Coorong : an Aboriginal studies course for secondary students in Years 8-10, 1990
An Aboriginal studies course detailing the history, culture and life experiences of the original peoples of the areas along the River Murray, Lakes and Coorong. It is part of the 8-12 Aboriginal studies program developed to meet the needs of students, teachers and Aboriginal people.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, oral histories, suggested class activitiesngarrindjeri, river murray, coorong, aboriginal studies, secondary school education, oral history, curriculum development