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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: GROUP OF PEOPLE
Photograph of a group of eight men and three women on the bank of a river. The women are all in dark skirts and white blouses and what appears to be bow ties or normal ties. All are wearing boater type hats. The gentlemen are in suits and one is wearing a bowler hat. The younger man on the right of the photo is holding a long spouted Tea pot?. The young lady at the rear left of the group is holding a kitchen knifeperson, group, picnic group, picnic -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
photograph, Fruit Packers, 1946
Apple packers were employed on piece work to pack fruit from the sizing graders into wooden boxes, following prescriptive packing charts that ensured a box of even sized fruit. Depicts women’s occupations in horticultural district. Photo depicting 12 women standing outside the Harcourt Fruit Growers Association packing shed on the loading dock. The registered office sign is on the wall behind Mrs I. Gibbons. There is other sign writing on the wall weather boards of the building. The weather boards to the left of the window appear to be second hand as the writing is partly covered up. It also appears to be warmer weather as all the women are in light clothing. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; SHIRIN FOZDAR - INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Two items related to the visit to Bendigo of international lecturer Shirin Fozdar. (i) A cream leaflet out lining the itinerary of Shirin Fozdar - 'Shirin Fozdar International Lecturer To Tour Commonwealth and New Zealand August 11 - October 20, 1952. Sponsored by National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New Zealand.' Lecture - Religion of the Future. Sunday. 3pm. 31st August Committee Rooms, Town Hall, Bendigo. (ii) A letter written by V. Hoehnke from the Base Hospital Ballarat dated 17/7/52 to the Mayor, Bendigo Mr. Pethard. In this letter the writer gives the Mayor a brief history of Shirin Fozdar and an outline of her achievements.person, individual, lecturers, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, women, programme, program, women -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Meeting for the Australian Association for the Advancement of Science, Hobart, 1892, 1892
Newspaper reports relating to the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science, Hobart, 1892. "Australasian Association for the advancement OF SCIENCE. Several members of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science arrived in the city yesterday by the inter colonial steamers, some of whom went direct to Hobart, while others remained in the city, but leave for the capital this afternoon. Amongst those who arrived were Baron Von Mueller, the dis tinguished scientist, who has taken some interest in this colony's re sources, Professor W. Baldwin Spencer, M.A., professor of biology at the Melbourne University, who was general secretary at the Melbourne meeting; the Rev. Lorimer Fison, an able worker in the South Sea mission fields; Dr. Robert Giffen, L.L.D., C.ll.; Captain Pascoe, R.N.; Mr Napier Bell, C.E.; Professors Hutton, Nerich, Smith, and Morris, and Mr Richard Teece, F.T.A., the well-known actuary of the A.M.P. Society. A large number of other distinguished members also arrived. Judge Dorkerwho also arrived, was con ducted over the Exhibition in the after noon, and expressed pleasure with what he saw. His Honor leaves by express train to-day for Hobart. The hon. Dr. Campbell was met by Mr Arthur Day, the official agent for Great Britain to the Exhibition, an old friend, who conducted him over the Exhibition. The doctor confined his attention principally to the dry ore concentrator, in which he takes a great interest. He will, however, visit the Exhibition again after the meetings in Hobart has been brought to a termination. What he has seen of the Exhibition has impressed him favourably. (Launceston Advertiser, 6 January 1892.) "TASMANIA. AUSTALASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. The fourth congress of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science was commenced in Hobart at 11. o'olock on Thursday by the general Council assembling at the Royal Society's rooms, at the Museum. There was a good attendance, including the Governor, Sir B. G. Hamilton. In the absence of the president, Sir James Hector, the chair was occupied by Baron Von Muellor. In the afternoon Lady Hamilton gave a garden party at Government House to 600 guests, including the members of the association, the Judges, the members of the Ministry, and leading citizens." (Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate, 9 January 1892.)Two sepia photographs mounted onto charcoal mount. A group of men in hats and coats, and women in hats and long dresses assemble in front of a double story building, thought to be Henry Dobson's of Ferntree near Hobart. In the background stumps of large trees are evident. The event was a garden party held in for members of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science who met in Hobart in 1892. .1 F.J. Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines is seated between two women in the right hand foreground. James Oddie, with white beard and top hat, is standing in the centre foreground between two women. .2) James Oddie is standing with cane in hand on the right of the bench in the foreground of the photo. australasian association for the advancement of science, hobart, oddie, james oddie, martell, von mueller, baldwin spencer, lorimer fison, robert giffen, napier bell, arthur day, dobson, henry dobson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 3BO WOMENS CLUB MAGAZINE 1939
Two copies of magazine. Aqua colour cover, dark blue print. On front ' 3 BO Women's Club magazine 1939. Amalgamated Wireless (A/SIA) Ltd. AWA.' Magazine contains details of personnel of 3BO Women's Club and branches, including Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca, Rochester, Dingee, Harcourt, Pyramid Hill and Inglewood. Photos of 3BO staff and members of the Women's Club feature: Bob Rudd, Dick Gaze, Amy Hustable, Miss Dora Roberton, Isabel Poulston, Reg Fox, Miriam Fitzgerald, Scott Griffiths, Elwyn Honeychurch and Ron Smith. Mrs Warner (Essex); Mrs Gilbert; and Mr Percy Reed are also pictured.3bo women's club, 3bo women's tennis club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Award, Triumph Trophies, Australian Universities Championships Triathlon 1999 Women's Champions, 1999
This award was won bu students at the time.Gold plaque on dark wooden backgroundAustralian Universities Championships Triathlon 1999 Women's Champions Hostde by RMIT UNION Sport and Recreation In conjunction with Triathlon Australia, Super Sprint Promotions and Australian University Sport. triathlon, australian universities championships, rmit union, triathlon australia, award, super sprint promotions, australian university sport, triumph trophies -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE & CASE, N McLean Coy Pty Ltd
These badges are WW1 and first released in 1917. Each bar signifies a son in the forces. .1) Hollow oval shaped blue enamel & silver badge. Silver crown on top, blue enamel banner below on outer edge. 2 silver bars suspended by rings underneath. Badge is affixed with the pin & loop on the rear. .2) The small case is cardboard covered in brown buckram. Inside is lined with blue silk & velvet. It has a brass button when pressed opens the lid. Below crown on a banner on outer edge: "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA FOR DUTY DONE " Pieces stamped: Badge: "25932" Top bar: "10098" Bottom bar: "10099"badges, women of australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Powers Big Red
Empty beer can. Powers Big Red Bitter ale Australian Vietnam Forces National MemorialFrom Anzac Cove to Nui Dat our fighting men and women upheld the Aust tradition of larrikinism in Vietnam with the symbol of the red kangaroo AKA the big red ratbeer can, australian vietnam forces national memorial -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Book, Susan Sherson, Being There: Nursing at "The Melbourne" Victoria's First Hospital, 2005
It follows the intertwined history of nursing and the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Significant events, people and places. 572 pages. Orange toned cover of nurses c.1934 with handwriting overlay. White pages with black and white images throughout. Added Index booklet 32 pages attached. inside the cover handwritten inscription from the author in blue ink reads "For the Queen Vic Women's Centre, Warmest good wishes, Susan Sherson 7/2/2008"women health professionals, historic buildings, hospitals -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Award Plaque, City of Melbourne Proud Capital City Award. 1997 City Pride Award, c.1997
Gold coloured metal with black inscription on Painted wooden board. 'Queen Victoria Women's Centre. In appreciation of your contribution to the City of Melbourne Proud Capital City Award. 1997 City Pride Award. Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria'awards -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Station entrance - Ringwood to Warrandyte coach 1920
Black and white photographs {2copies - 1 large, 1 small postcard}Typed below photograph, "Ringwood to Warrandyte coach outside Ringwood Station entrance - 1920". Horse and cart standing in front of building with two women standing beside horse. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
This is a scene of Cape Conran, in Far East East Gippsland .Orbost locals have been camping and picnicking at Cape Conran since at least the early 20th century. This photograph was taken at a time before Cape Conran Coastal Park a 11,700 hectare area was declared a coastal park under the National Parks Act in 1997. A black / white photograph photograph showing the rocks and ocean at Cape Conran in Far East Gippsland. There are three people on a rock with their backs to the camera.Two women are sitting and a man is reclining.cape-conran beach-east-gippsland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, RACV Poster relating to Albert Sutton
Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Coloured RACV Poster relating to Albert Sutton. Has image of two men, two women, a car and motorcycle. Motorcycle rider is from RACV assisting those in the car.henry sutton, albert sutton, racv, christmas 1926, r. wenban -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Womens Army Hat, WW11 Australian Womens Army Hat, 1945
Standard hat worn by WW11 Army Nursing Corp belonging to RM Ross -VF388714Regulation Uniform WW11 Australian Womens Army Service Brown felt hat with a crosgrain ribbon band and a small rising sun attached to band: Grosgrain inner rim to crown of hat print marking on inner rim band - N.121, 6 3/4,1945ww11 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Concert Ticket, Early 1900's
Donated by Edith ElmsTicket for admission to a Variety Concert at the San Remo Hall. Organised by the Country Women's Association of San Remo and Newhaven Branch. Helf on Saturday, October 27th, 8 p.m. As above.variety concert ticket, san remo - newhaven county women's association, phillip island, edith elms -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Glass Plate Negative - Cape Bridgewater, Victoria, 1890-1910
Glass plate negataive. Group of men and women on rocks at Cape Bridgewater. About half of the group have fishing poles. Dress late 19th, early 20th Century.cape bridgewater, fishing, recreation, glass plate negative -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Glass Plate Negative - Botanic Gardens Portland, c. 1890
Glass plate negative. Image shows a group of men and women with tennis racquets, posing on a bench in the Botanic Gardens. Dress estimated to be late 19th, early 20th Century. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, c 10930-40s
Group would have been typical of tourist parties of the day, Such groups stayed at and were catered by local guesthouses offering walking activities with guides.photo shows a group of people (5 women,1 girl,9 men) standing on rocky platform and lookout. A wire fence surrounds edge of lookout on three sides.people, tourists -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, July 1897
Snowy River Shipping Company formed in 1880. They were soon shipping produce (mainly vegetables) from the area to Melbourne. The Snowy River Shipping Company was formed by Mr Henry James during the 1880s, with Captain McNeil as master. Captain McNeil was an always cheerful Marlo identity and local children had many times sailing with him on the river. Captain McNeil with tug went out through the entrance and brought in the schooners.This photograph is associated with an early Marlo identity.A black / white photograph of five people, three men and two women, standing in front of a wooden cottage. The man on the left is wearing what appears to be a ship's captain's uniform.on back - "Capt. McNeil in front of house, Marlo, July 1897" -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Snowy River Mail, Croajingalong 1979, 1979
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-second edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. This 32nd issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful reference tool.A white 62 pp light card covered magazine. On the front cover in the middle is the title in green print. Around it are photographs of men and women - staff of Orbost High School.orbost-high-school magazine croajingalong -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1900s
A digital copy of a black and white photograph taken at the entrance to "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white photograph taken at the entrance to "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GIRLS FOOTY
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Thursday, March 4, 2004. Girls footy: could this be a women's football team circa 1940s-50s? The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB, 1969
Bendigo Business and Professional Women's Club 40th Birthday 1929 - 1969. Contains notes from meetings, member lists & club history. Compiled by June Parry. Softcover.June Parryclubs and associations, sport, bendigo women's clubs, bendigo business & professional women's club, bendigo - women. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT 1993
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Bendigo Branch Branch Annual Report 1993. Twentytwo pages booklet included are: President's Report, Treasure's report, Women's Committee Report.national trust, properties, annual report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Black & white photo of a band, 29 men and 2 women taken with their musical instruments. Photo is mounted on light brown cardboard with a 2 mm darker brown edge.Bartlett Bros., Bendigophotograph, portrait, group, foster & wilson collection, photograph, band -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - New double storey house, 231 Princes Street, Port Melbourne, Pat Grainger, 1989 - 1990s
These taken by neighbour Pat Grainger during the old seaman's lifetime (.01 and .02) and after his death, as the old (c 1900) shop was replaced by a 1990s house.From a series of colour photos of the changing property at 231 Princes Street. .07 - a new double storey house goes up in the site, with a team of women painters at workVarious numbers on back re some former use.built environment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON DUTY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, July 5, 2004. On duty: looking spic and span are these women from the 'Fortuna' L.H.Q. Cartogrphic Company in 1945.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUSY BEES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 11, 2005. Busy bees: women at Mathews Bros. make the first shirts for the Bendigo 1000 in 1946.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: STOCKROOM
Black and white photo of the Hanro Stockroom, a number of shelves holding various clothing items and 3 women, markings on rear of photo read 'Hanro-Stockroom', 'Win Perrin'organization, business, hanro, hanro -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: FACTORY
Black and White photo of the interior of the Hanro Factory, shown are 5 women folding clothing and packing them into boxes, markings on rear of photo read 'Hanro', 'Joan Lyon'organization, business, hanro, hanro