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Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation to the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth by His Royal Highness the Duke of York and Cornwall, Tom Carrington, 1901
The Correspondent for The Argus on 10 May 1901 described the opening on 9 May as: "The Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened yesterday by the Duke, of Cornwall and York, under a Commission signed by Queen Victoria and subsequently endorsed by King Edward VII. The ceremony was marked by the splendour and solemn impressiveness which befitted its historic importance. An immense assemblage of spectators, drawn mainly, of course, from this state, but in part also from each of the other federated states, and including representatives of other portions of the British Empire and of foreign powers, thronged the spacious, stately, and joyously decorated edifice. The picture was magnificent. It must have printed itself indelibly on the sensitive minds of the thousands of Australians who were privileged to behold it. We may assume that artists will reproduce it in worthy and imperishable forms, and that from generation to generation it will be familiar in the households of the Commonwealth. Our children's children, we may gladly say to-day, will not be ashamed of the function which inaugurated the self-governing rights of the southern British Nation. Nothing was omitted which could add to the grandeur and significance of the occasion. In a broad sense the proceedings were perfectly intelligible to the vast and sympathetic gathering, though the natural limits of a single human voice had to be accepted. The King's son, with his consort and the Governor-General and Lady Hopetoun by his side, and supported by the Governors of the states and other eminent personages, fulfilled his doubly-attested Commission with a simple dignity and a modest manliness altogether admirable. The ceremony was a brilliant spectacle, and, in its sentiment and suggestiveness, an inspiration to a loyal and patriotic people."The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew.A colour lithograph mounted on card which is an invitation to the Opening of the First Commonwealth Parliament of Australia, 9 May 1901. The invitation was sent to Mr J.M. & Mrs Campbell. John Longstaff and Norman Lindsay’s design for the invitation includes symbolic female figures and coats of arms of the British and Australian Commonwealth. The central figure represents Justice. At her feet a crown and sceptre are laid, ‘to denote that the monarch will always acquiesce in laws passed by Parliament, provided they are just.’ On the left appears a figure of Britannia, above the royal coat of arms and in front of the white cliffs of England; on the right is a female figure representing Australia, with one hand out-stretched and above the Australian Coat of Arms. Behind her is a pastoral scene; she stands beneath a gum tree. At the top is a border of waratahs; on the left is a border of oak. The six states are represented in shields at the bottom of the card.Front, printed. gold ink: "Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth By his Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall and York / The Government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of / Mr. J . M. and Mrs. Campbell (handwritten / At the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia."parliament of australia -- 1901, royal exhibition building -- melbourne (vic), james maitland campbell -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
Photos of an event for Legacy at Queen's Hall in the Victorian Parliament House. Exact event and date unknown but stored with items of the 50th Anniversary celebrations in 1973. The photos show President Geoff Handbury making a speech and his wife Helen (in black gloves), Dame Mary Herring and Sir Edmund Herring to the right hand side of the photo. Also views from a balcony down on the attendees. Photo came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451 to 00455, 00460 to 00464, 00391, 01418, 01419. A record of an event at Parliament house to mark the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 4 an event held at Parliament house for Legacy in 1973.All stamped "This Photograph is with the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink.golden jubilee, legatee event -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c.2000s
This is a photograph of two people (James Toole and Beryl Witkowski) amid celebrations for St Patrick's Day at the Burke Museum in an unknown year. St Patrick's Day is traditionally an Irish religious holiday, but has been adopted in countries such as Australia to celebrate an idea of Irish culture. These celebrations often include wearing green clothes, especially a shamrock hat, and drinking beer, all pictured here. This celebration appears to be taking place within the Burke Museum itself, with museum's iconic stained glass oval window in the background. The Museum, situated in Beechworth, holds a collection of over 30,000 individual objects - including this photograph. James Toole (left) was the 'face of the Beechworth Post Office' until his retirement in 2015, following a 45-year career in mail service. He is a Friend of the Burke Museum, volunteering on projects such as crafting the Burke Museum's float in the 2018 Beechworth Bakery and Beechworth Honey Grand Parade at the Golden Horseshoes Festival. He is known for his flamboyant character. Beryl Witkowski (right) was a historian and curator for the Burke Museum, retiring from her position in 2016. She was involved as a Friend of the Burke Museum from at least 2004.This photograph is significant to the Burke Museum and Beechworth as it depicts two prominent, contemporary members of the museum's paid and volunteer staff in the museum itself. It highlights both how the staff interacted with the museum through celebrations and how the museum itself was used in capacities other than object display. The photograph can also be used to interpret Australia's relationship to the St Patrick's Day holiday, especially given the presence of Irish immigrants to the Beechworth area in the nineteenth century.A colour, square photograph printed on rectangular photographic paper.First Card: WITKOWSKI, Beryl / TOOLE, James / BMM 3067 / Databased Second Card: Burke Museum / 3067 /burke museum, beechworth, museum staff, celebrations, st patrick's day, beer, australia, st patrick's day celebration -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Glass, Souvenir
A pair of wine glasses, perhaps sherry glasses. These were made for the 3rd anniversary celebrations of the opening of the new Frankston Returned & Services League of Australia club building held in 1979. The glasses feature an image of the new club building and details of the history of the club in gold leaf applied to the external surface of the glass. The glasses are made from clear glass and are gold lipped.These glasses are inscribed with the following in gold leaf: "FRANKSTON R.S.L. 3rd ANNIVERSARY 1979" beneath an image of the new club building and a brief précis of the major events in the club history. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Various newspaper articles of Cr RC Horman officiating as Mayor of Ringwood in 1960
Opening of Ringwood Bowling Green Ringwood Council Chaplain appointed Sir George Knox Memorial appeal launched at Ringwood Town Hall "New Theatre" group at St Paul's Hall. Official opening of Ringwood Ladies' Bowling club season Ringwood East CWA birthday celebration Maroondah Pre-School fundraiser with Gerry Gee and Ron Blaskett, and helicopter rides. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BELLS IN AND AROUND BENDIGO
Hand written notes titled 'Bells In and Around Bendigo from Alex. H. Stone. In 1951 the bell of H. M. A. S. Bendigo was presented to the City during Centenary celebrations. It was hung in the foyer of the Town (now City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder Duster', who was a market gardener in Retreat Road.document, bells in and around bendigo, alex h stone, corvette h. m. a. s. bendigo, empress of britain, hong kong shipping company, royal australian navy, bendigo advertiser, fedder duster, ah louey, mr curnow, technical school, joch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TICKET - ENTRÉE CARD COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS 1901, 11/05/1901
Two Entrée Cards for the Commonwealth Celebrations, Victoria. Ticket was for the State School Children’s' Fete. H. R. H. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were present. Fete was held on Saturday, 11th May, 1901. Thos. S. Watson, General Secretary. Card has faint beige Australian Coat of Arms and decorative border on the front. Cards are numbered 3950 & 3951.event, official, royal visit, ticket, entrée card commonwealth celebrations 1901 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE FOREST CITY, 1991
Soft covered book The Forest City containing 30 views of Sandhurst around 1891, souvenir of Sandhurst-Bendigo Centenary celebrations 8th May 1919, compiled and set up for printing by Ken Arnold, published by Crown Castleton , printed by D.G.Walker pty ltd. Signed by author inside front cover. 2 copies 5914.1 and 5914.2 kept in Box 13Ken Arnoldbook, bendigo, photographs, bendigo-history-buildings-photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COMBINED PENSIONERS' ASSOCIATION MINUTES BOOK 1959 - 1960, 1959 - 1960
Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book 1959 - 1960 contains details of first meeting 22/10/59 and first office bearers. Detailed and clearly handwritten minutes for general monthly meetings and committee meetings. Additions include accounts of State Council meetings attended, picnics and Christmas celebrations. Black covered exercise type book is well worn with damaged spine.bendigo, clubs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH
The postcard shows two views of buildings relating to the Golden Square Methodist Church. The first is a picture of the church with the dates 1852 - 1912 below it and the inscription 'Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, September 29th to October 11th, 1912. Rev. W.H. Hodge, Minister.' The second picture is of the Sunday school and lists the Superintendents, Secretaries, Treasurer and Musical Conductor. The back of the postcard has not been written on.churches, golden square, sunday school, golden square methodist sunday school, golden square methodist church, postcards -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Brochure: Collingwood History trail 1976
Six sided brochure in black and white prepared by the Collingwood History Committee providing notes and overview on forty-one buildings and sites of interest in Collingwood's history. Four brochures have on the cover: 'Prepared for the Centenary / Celebrations of the City of / Collingwood. / Feb. 14-22, 1976, by the / Collingwood History / Committee.' Two smaller versions of the brochure have 2nd edition 1978 on themcity of collingwood centenary, commingwood history committee -
Clunes Museum
Document - PHOTOGRAPH
THELMA ANNEAR WAS AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE CLUNES COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS. DURING HER LIFETIME SHE HAD BEEN PRESIDENT OF C.W.A, GOLF CLUB, CLUNES BOWLING CLUB, MOTHERS' CLUB, INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, R.S.L WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, CLUNES SHOW AUXILIARY. SHE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN MEALS ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP AND WAS FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF EWING HOUSE FOR DEAF CHILDREN IN BALLARAT..1 COPY OF A COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .2 COPY OF OBITUARY FROM THE BALLARAT COURIER PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 1996 FOR THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .3 COLOUR BROCHURE OF THE HEPBURN SHIRE CELEBRATION WOMEN'S DAY AND HEPBURN SHIRE WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL 7 MARCH 2006 THELMA ANNEAR APPEARS ON THE HEBPURN SHIRE WOMEN'S ROLL local history, photography, photograph -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Colour photo, Slovenian Association melbourne Hunters and Anglers section Perpetual Trophy
Colour photo of the celebration of winning the Perpetual trophy for air rifle shooting competiotion among the Slovenian Hunters group in Victoria. First Row: Stan Prosenak,Stefan Baligac, Tone Knap, Franc Arnus, unknown, Marijan Preloznik, Joze Golenko, Viktor Lampe, Martin Adamic Second row:Tilio Udovic, Valter Prosenak. On stage: Frank Fekonja, Slavko Licen. slovenian association melbourne, hunters and anglers, trophy -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, St Brigid's Crossley Centenary Celebrations, last weekend June 2014
Digital images of the celebration marking 100 years since the constrution of St Brigid's Church in Crossley. .1 Cutting cake are (L-R) Sr Sheila Gleeson, Brian Lane and Lorraine Dunne. .3) Greg Lenehan, Julian Lenahan, Kathleen Gervasoni (Carroll), Lisa Gervasoni .4 ) Mick and Dennis Bushell .5) Regina Lane at St Brigid's, Crossleyst brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, bushall, carroll, lenehan, cake, regina lane, dennis bushell, kathleen gervasoni -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1956c
Black and white photograph of Hoopers Maranui Guest House, showing a timber double storied building decorated with flags. Timber fence at front in herringbone design. Boat deck seat on veranda, man in doorway, man and boy at right of photo. Part of fibro cement picture theatre is visible at right of Maranui. Decorations were for Centenary celebrations. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, celebrations, architecture, cinema, fences -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bairnsdale Advertiser, 1974 c
Black and white photograph taken at farwell by Cr Frank Burns to people who attended Back to Bairnsdale celebration in 1974. In photograph Cr. Frank Burns first Mayor of Bairnsdale Town Council, later city, Mrs Alex McKay, Kelso, Mrs Eileen Potter nee Duncan of New Zealand, Mrs Jean Wilton or Walton nee Duncan of New Zealand74 5 03 5genealogy -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, Carolyn Dean, 26/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the BTPS 21st Anniversary celebrations which involved running a "all day" service and a cavalcade of trams.Bromide of a black and white photograph of the cavalcade of trams as part of the 21st celebrations of the closure of the Ballarat tramways on 26/9/1992. Photo appeared in the Sept. 1992 issue of Fares Please! Caption was "Tram No. 38 completes the cavalcade, not quite clear of Gardens Loop." Photo Carolyn Dean. Rod Atkins on right hand side of photograph. See September 1992 Fares Please!trams, tramways, btps, 21st anniversary, wendouree parade, gardens loop, cavalcade, tram 38 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Driver Len Gregson and Fireman Noel Strauss, 20 October 1988
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.The "Flying Scotsman's" first run in Victoria. This photo was taken at the crew changeover in Longwood after the run from Albury. The Flying Scotsman Pacific 4-6-2, perhaps one of the most iconic steam locomotives in the world, visited Australia in 1988-89 for a series of events associated with the country’s Bicentennial Celebrations. This included the AusSteam 88 Steam Locomotive exhibition in Melbourne. At the top edge of the locomotive "SCOTSMAN" and on the lower edge of the locomotive "4472"railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railwaymen, fireman noel strauss, driver len gregson, the flying scosman -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Celebrations Procession, Linton, 1939
Black and white image of a crowd of men, women and children plus a motor vehicle, motorcycle and bicycle outside buildings in Sussex Street, Linton. The car has been decorated with streamers. This photograph was taken during Linton's centenary celebrations in 1939. The double storey building on the left is Criterion House. The upper level of this building was used as a hospital. The Building on the right is Grenville Shire Offices.centenaries, centenary celebrations, hospitals, motorcycles, cars, bicycles -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative Object - Bottle of Port Wine, Mt Atken Estates, "Kew Tram Depot 75th Celebrations 1991", 1991
Bottle of Port Wine in a cream round ceramic vessel with a small handle and black seal over the cork. Commissioned by the staff at the Kew Tram Depot to celebrate the 75th Celebrations of the depot. Top part is coloured brown. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the logo of the Mt Aitken winery on side.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary, wine -
Orbost & District Historical Society
document, Snowy River Mail, Wednesday November 9 1994 (original)
The Orbost Fire brigade was formed in 1919. With the help of some large donated funds a fire station was built in 1920. the foundation leader of ther Brigade was Captain George Hudson with Mr Jack Healey as secretary. A street procession was held on Saturday November 12 as part of the celebrations.This item is associated with the Orbost Fire Brigade an integral part of community support in Orbost. The article is a useful research tool.A copy of a newspaper article from the Snowy River Mail. It is the history of the Orbost Fire Brigade which was celebrating 75 years of service.orbost-fire-brigade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Warrnambool the Ideal City
This badge commemorates the awarding to Warrnambool in 1928 of the title of Victoria's Ideal Town. This was an award sponsored by the Sun News-Pictorial Melbourne newspaper and 1927-8 was the first year of the award. Warrnambool celebrated the win with a week's celebrations in February 1928 of street processions and entertainments in the Botanic Gardens . The badge is of considerable interest as a memento of the year 1928 when Warrnambool won the title of Victoria's Ideal Town Circular metal concave badge featuring an image of Thunder Point surrounded by a royal blue border with text. It has a pin clip on the reverse .THUNDER POINT WARRNAMBOOL THE IDEAL CITY -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Harry Gilham addresses members celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society at Eltham Courthouse, 730 Main Road, Eltham, 14 July 2007, 14 Jul 2007
L-R (facing camera): Irene Gerard, - , David Essex, Faye Shepard, Peter Bassett-Smith, Harry Gilham. Wal Delaney on far right. 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the founding of Eltham District Historical Society (formerly Shire of Eltham Historical Society) in 1967Colour photo print 100 x 150mm40th anniversary, celebrations, david essex, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, fay shepherd, harry gilham, irene gerard, peter bassett-smith, wal delaney -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 65: Russell Yeoman's 30 Years Service Function, negatives, 2000
13 colour negatives taken on the occasion of Mr Russell Yeoman's 30 years service celebrations. Mr Yeoman worked in Shire Planning. Also on same film (included in this Series) are 12 colour negatives of rural Shire scenes, including a road running through bushland.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Harry Gilham addresses members celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Eltham District Historical Society at Eltham Courthouse, 730 Main Road, Eltham, 14 July 2007, 2007
L-R (facing camera): Irene Gerard, - , David Essex, Faye Shepard, Peter Bassett-Smith, Harry Gilham. Wal Delaney on far right. 40th Anniversary Celebrations of the founding of Eltham District Historical Society (formerly Shire of Eltham Historical Society) in 1967Colour photo print40th anniversary, celebrations, david essex, eltham courthouse, eltham district historical society, fay shepherd, harry gilham, irene gerard, peter bassett-smith, wal delaney -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coins, Victorian Local Government, 1970
These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage on the HM Endeavour and the first sighting of Australia at Point Hicks in 1770. These two coins were presented to Orbost Historical Society by the Orbost Branch of the Bank of New South Wales in 1970.These coins were made as part of the 200 year celebration of Captain James Cook's voyage in 1770 and reflect the importance of that historic event.Two silver coloured coins. On one face is the image of a sailing ship and the words HM BARK ENDEAVOUR OFF POINT HICKS and on the other face is a map of Australia with a head portrait of Capt. Cook in its centre, and the words CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1770-1970 VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT around the edge.as abovecoins celebratory-coins captain-cook australia-discovery -
Puffing Billy Railway
Locomotive Name Board - Peter
Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used in the Celebration of Special Children's train days Wooden Train Headboard - Peter - face used on special Children's trains hauled by former Gas Works locomotive Sir John Grice - alias Peter Peckett.Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Locomotive Head Board used in the Celebration of Special Children's train days Locomotive Head Board - Peter painted Wooden Train Headboard - Peter - facePeterpuffing billy, peter, special children's train day -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 3
Material donated by former internees. Recollection and records of former Dunera Internees held at Tatura including Lobert and Seefeld. "Jewish Conspiracy" by Weinmann. Telegram- Wagner, death in family. "150th. Celebrations- Templers", speech by Beilharz Frida Riboni's story. Obituary Aberle. Records Khuna.Black 4 ring folder.document, biography -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Mixed media - Folder, Rosella, 1995
History of Rosella from early newspaper articles of Richmond and Tatura factories. Photographs of employees. 100th Anniversary celebrations 1895-1995. Includes photographs of Rosella factory up to 1982. Information on opening of new factory 25 January 1995. Some copies already held.Black folder, metal clips. Title on spine. Contains plastic sleeves with Rosella history, photographs and newspaper articles collected.rosella factory, unilever, ciavarella bros, hooper l, tatura, rosella -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Public Art: Robert BAINES (b.1949, Melb, Aus), Robert Baines, Transaction (Location: entrance, Nillumbik Shire Council Offices, Civic Drive, Greensborough), 1994
The site specific sculpture is located at the entry to the office of Nillumbik Shire Council. It was commissioned in 1994 by the Shire of Diamond Valley for their 20 year celebration. Baines was chosen from a short list of three artists. He is an internationally renowned artist, particularly in the field of gold and silver smithing. 'Transaction' takes on the visual and aesthetic vocabulary of its surroundings. It is a statement of the geometry and idiosyncrasy of its immediate site. The series of arcs are reinterpreted into longitudinal curves in the sculpture. It is a transaction between the place and the anticipated entry to the building. The title also suggests the flow of civil and administrative procedures that take place daily within the Shire's offices. A large cascading form in stainless steel. Multiple rows of concave dishes set on long steel stems, which progressively increase in size as they rise in height. The work plays elaborately with perspective, and its repeated shapes are arranged in a orderly mathematical series. It faces a wheelchair ramp lined with polished steel rails, and is integrated with the architectural features of its forecourt setting, for which it was designed. The piece is sited in a small garden area and can be viewed from within the building's foyer. In bright sunlight, its dish-shapes cast elliptical shadows across walkways and lawns. N/Apublic art, transaction, ekphrasis2017, stainless steel, disks, poles, council