Around four months after becoming President of the Old Colonists' Association the Covid19 pandemic hit, and by March 2020 Ballarat was in lockdown. Association Council meetings continued online, residents of the retirement village were kept informed of safety requirements during the pandemic, and 3 additional units were built at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. A Conservation Management Plan was also commissioned for the Old Colonists' Hall.Colour photographs of Jp Barber President of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc giving her inaugural speech As President. .The photograph was taken in the Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' hall, jo barber, president, covid19, pandemic

Around four months after becoming President of the Old Colonists' Association the Covid19 pandemic hit, and by March 2020 Ballarat was in lockdown. Association Council meetings continued online, residents of the retirement village were kept informed of safety requirements during the pandemic, and 3 additional units were built at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. A Conservation Management Plan was also commissioned for the Old Colonists' Hall.Colour photographs of Jo Barber President of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc giving her inaugural speech As President. .The photograph was taken in the Old Colonists' Hall.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' hall, jo barber, president, covid19, pandemic

Around four months after becoming President of the Old Colonists' Association the Covid19 pandemic hit, and by March 2020 Ballarat was in lockdown. Association Council meetings continued online, residents of the retirement village were kept informed of safety requirements during the pandemic, and 3 additional units were built at the Charles Anderson Grove Retirement Village. A Conservation Management Plan was also commissioned for the Old Colonists' Hall.Colour photographs of Jo Barber President of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc giving her inaugural speech As President. Andrew Robson (secretary) sits to her left and Steve Carter (Treasurer) sits to her right.The photograph was taken in the Old Colonists' Hall on the occasion of the Annual General Meeting.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' hall, jo barber, president, covid19, pandemic, president's collar, andrew robson, steve carter

Articles include future report on the feasibility of providing a talking book service, troubles experienced when letting the hall for dancing has meant that it can no longer be hired for this purpose, death of Eileen Durham - part of the Sewing Auxiliary that bound books - who had given 50 years of service, decision to create a Braille Proficiency Examination similar to that done by RNIB and increase of Hospitals and Charities Commission grant this year.25 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records

Volunteering has been an integral part in providing services. This award was presented to the Loddon Mallee (Bendigo and Swan Hill) offices for their active use of volunteers in providing recreational programs. It reads as follows: Volunteer Involvement Program - Sport and Recreation Victoria State Recognition Award 1996 Association for the Blind Loddon Mallee Region For outstanding achievement in the management and recognition of their volunteers Australian Sports Commission Sports and Recreation VictoriaDigital image of bronze inscribed plate on marbled surfaceassociation for the blind, awards

Grant FINCK Grant Finck graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1991. He started a professional career as a sculptor and ceramicist in the late 1970s, From 1993 Finck coordinated and was a design participant in a regionally based urban design program. From 1996 he has completed a substantial number of public sculpture commissions. In 1987 Grant Finck has a solo exhibition at the Switchback Gallery, Churchill.Earthernware dry glaze orb pot.ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, grant finck, churchill

Edward Gough Whitlam, became Australia’s 21st Prime Minister on 5 December 1972. Whitlam’s term abruptly ended when his government was dismissed by the Governor-General on 11 November 1975. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite plinthEdward Gough Whitlam Prime Minister 5 December 1972 - 11 November 1975prime minister

John McEwen, Australia's 18th Prime Minister (following the sudden death of Harold Holt) served 23 days as Prime Minister 19 December 1967 to 10 January 1968. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite and concrete plinth.John McEwen Prime Minister 19 December 1967 to 10 January 1968 prime minister, australian pm

Edmund 'Toby' Barton, Australian politician and judge, served as the first Prime Minister of Australia after the Commonwealth of Australia was proclaimed on 1 January 1901, in office from 1901 to 1903. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze bust cast on granite plinth Edmund Barton Prime Minister 1901-03 first prime minister, australian prime minister

Victoria once had well over one hundred fire lookouts and firetowers. Fire lookouts, or observation posts, were often just a clearing on a hill or a vantage point, whereas firetowers were definite structures. There are at least three categories of firetowers… (1) tree perches, (2) four-legged towers made of either wood or steel, as well as (3) hilltop cabins and observatories. Many were established by the Forests Commission Victoria (FCV) in the 1920s, but the network was expanded rapidly in response to recommendations of the Stretton Royal Commission after the 1939 Black Friday bushfires. The wooden towers were often built by bush craftsmen like legendary FCV overseer Clem Heather from Orbost. But advances in aerial reconnaissance and radio technology led to the gradual reduction in the number of fixed towers. FFMV now operates 72 firetowers. The CFA, Melbourne Water, Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP) also operate some, the Army has one at Puckapunyal overlooking the live-firing range. Only two remaining fire towers of this design remain in Victoria (Mt Little Dick and Big Tower in the Mullungdung State Forest). Mt Nowa Nowa and Stringers Knob burnt down in the 2019/20 bushfiresLarge model of an Reef Hills fire tower. Presumably used for instructional purposes. Traditional FCV four legged design with three landings and closed cabin.bushfire

The spraying units were manufactured in Australia by REGA Products. Ltd. in 1926. They established themselves as leaders in the production of agricultural and horticultural spraying machines, including smaller knapsacks. Knapsacks were quickly adapted to a range of applications and were widely used by the C.F.A (Country Fire Authority). They were also widely used for defence during World War II. REGA was later purchased by the Garrard family and still operate as part of Garrads Pty Ltd. This sprayer was one of the units used by the C.F. A. in Wodonga. The Country FIre Authority was established in 1945 following a Royal Commission into the 1939 Black Friday fires which recommended a single firefighting authority for country Victoria, bringing together the Bush Fire Brigades, Country Fire Brigades and Forest Commission. The first fire brigade, the Wodonga Urban Fire Brigade was formed in 1891 and registered in May 1893. Since that time its volunteers have provided ongoing support to the Wodonga and District communities through events such as urban fires, bushfires and other emergency situations. This item is representative of the Wodonga Country Fire Authority and its many volunteers.A knapsack sprayer designed to be used for spraying insects. The unit includes brass fittings, leather straps and a spray arm and nozzle attached. It was also adapted to be widely used by firefighters.On front: REGA / C.F.A. Around lid: REGA SPRAYERSrega sprayers, cfa region 24, cfa volunteers, cfa wodonga, wodonga urban fire brigade, fire fighting equipment

A photo of artist Clifton Pugh beside one of his paintings. The white paper label says: "Artist Clifton Pugh kindly allowed Legacy to display his Gallipoli paintings at then launch of Legacy Week. The paintings were commissioned expressly for the Australian War Memorial. It was the first time these paintings were on display in Melbourne." Clifton Pugh was appointed official war artist for the 75th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing at Anzac Cove in 1990. The photo featured in the 1990 President's Report that was published with the 1990 Annual report. The caption said: 'The late Clifton Pugh at the official launch luncheon of "Legacy Week". ' The article went on to say: 'Our official luncheon to launch "Legacy Week" was opened by the Lieutenant Governor Sir John Young and sponsored by the ANZ Bank. At the luncheon the late Clifton Pugh had generously displayed some of his Gallipoli paintings which had been commissioned expressly for the Australian War Memorial. it was the first time these paintings had been on display in Melbourne.' A record of a launch of Legacy Week in 1990 and the display of a prominent painter's work.Colour photo of Clifton Pugh and a painting. White paper label on the back with black type.legacy week, legacy appeal, painting

Additional text: "The participants: 1. Professor Ian Webster is Professor of Community Medicine at the University of NSW; 2. Dr Bob Webb is former Director of Health Education with the NSW Health Commission; 3. Roberta Perkins is a Sociologist majoring in transsexuality; 4. Bill Crews is Director of the Crisis Centre of the Wayside Chapel; 5. Dr. Ron Barr is a Psychiatrist with Prince Henry Hospital; 6. Bruce Miles is a Sydney solicitor who is well known for defending needy people."transexual, transgender

The Legacy Conference in Canberra in 1954 was opened by H.E. The Governor General Field Marshall Sir Wiiliam Slim demonstrating by His Excellencies presence the valuable contribution Legacy makes to families of deceased serving and ex service personnel. The Conference was held annually and in different cities around Australia and attended by delegates from different branches of Legacy.Significant due to the prescence of Sir William Slim, opening the conference, to discuss and and move forward various motions from around Australia in regard to Legacy.Black vinyl 12 inch disc in brown paper cover x 2 copies.Serial No, FSX.1495, Prx.3851. Speed 78 RPM? Side 1, Opening of Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) by H.E. The Governer General Field Marshall Sir William Slim. Serial No FSX.1496, PRX. 3851 Side 2. Dinner in Honour of Delegates to Legacy Conference (Canberra 1954) "The Toast Is Legacy" proposed by president of Sydney Legacy Legatess, D.J.Cartledge. Australian Broadcasting Commission. Processed by Columbia Graphophone (Aust) PTY. LTD. Homebush, N.S.W.conference, canberra, governor general

The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. The people and their families working on the scheme were encouraged by their employer the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to purchase and use electrical appliances. The iron was popular as it was quick and easy compared to those used previously. This iron belonged to Ron White who was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES.This iron was owned by Ron White who was appointed Area Operations Engineer Kiewa in June 1956. He was later appointed General Superintendent and then, in 1974, he was appointed Principal Hydro Engineer of the recently titled Hydro Division.Rectangular yellow and black cardboard box with 'complete' fitting lid. Red and black writing on all sides except the bottom. staples used to hold down the sides of the lid.Front of box - New Revolutionary / Dry/ It steam irons/ it damps as it irons!/ It dry irons too! Back of box - Hoover Steam or Dry Iron Side of box - New Revolutionary / Hoover/ Steam or dry/ Iron / Made By/ Hoover Industries Pty Ltd Meadowbank NSW Top of box has sketch of dial "Big Safety Set Dial" - with black backgroundelectric iron; steam iron; hoover industries; ron white; laundry; kiewa hydro electric scheme

This card is an invitation to attend a Night in the Gardens in March 2016 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The first site of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens was near the mouth of the Hopkins River but this site proved unsuitable and a new location ( the present location) was found in 1866 bounded by Cockman Street and Botanic Road. In 1877 William Guilfoyle was commissioned to provide a new plan for the Gardens. An important curator was Charles Scoborio ( 1872 to 1906 ) This card is of minor interest as a memento of the celebrations in 2016 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens A black rectangular card with white text.Night in The Gardens warrnambool botanic gardens, charles scoborio

This wrist band was issued to those attending a Night in the Gardens, an event held in 2016 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. These Gardens were first established near the mouth of the Hopkins River in the 1850s but this site proved unsuitable and they were moved to the present location ( Cockman Street/ Botanic Road) in 1866. In 1877 William Guilfoyle was commissioned to provide a plan of the Gardens. Charles Scoborio 1872 to 1906 was a prominent curator. A piece of paper with black printing and removable ends with adhesive on the back to form a temporary wrist band. Night in the Gardens 19th march 2016- 7 pm.william guilfoyle, charles scoborio

Document includes discussion of impetus, preamble, policy context, objectives of the Art in Public Places Program, What is Public Art, Identification of sites and opportunities, funding, initiation the commissioning of works, selection of artists, project management, consultation, conservation and maintenance, de-accession guidelines, ownership, documnetation, and list of 11 pieces of Public Art Pieces in the Nillumbik Art Collection. Separated from Folder 73 from Harry Gilham Collection 8 pagesnillumbik art collection, public art

This medal was presented to the children of Victorian Wing - Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officers Academy Soldier who have served on operational deployments. As these young children endured an operational deployment of a parent who spent many months away from home in a foreign country representing the Australian Army. Following operations include Bougainville, East Timor, Indian Ocean, Solomon Islands, Meddle East Area, Afghanistan and Sinai.Presented by the Government to children whose parents had served overseas Silver medal with pale green, yellow, orange and deeper green ribbon. It has a metal type container with a clear plastic front and also a black carry bag with Military Kid and print of medal on front. The design is based on the Australian Tri Service Logo. More detailed information can be found on Military Kids websiteOn reverse: "For perseverance on the home front during your parents deployment"; map of Australia (haut relief)military kid, military medal, kids medal

Launch of "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred years of Eltham and its Shire" by Alan Marshall. The history was commissioned by the Shire of Eltham and published as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Left to Right: Alan Marshall, Editor, Cr. G.C. Dreverman, Shire President, Cr. (Mrs.) Charis M. Pelling, Peter Stansfield, Ex Chief Librarian, Heidelberg Regional Library, Mr. Max B. Watson, Shire Secretary. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, pioneers and painters, book launch, heidelberg regional library, cr. g.c. dreverman, m.b. watson, max b. watson, peter stansfield, alan marshall, charris pelling

This is a portrait of Professor Michael Cousins in his role as Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine at ANZCA (1999 - 2002). The portrait was unveiled at a College ceremony/meeting on 30 July 2003. The portrait was commissioned by FPM to mark the Deanship of Prof Cousins. Gary Lee Gaston is an Australian visual artist who was born in 1938. He is a painter, teacher and sculptor. He has exhibited in Adelaide and is a fellow of the Royal South Australian Art Society.Professor Michael Cousins was instrumental in the establishment of the faculty of pain medicine and was its first Dean from 1999 - 2002.Oil on canvas painting of the Faculty of Pain Medicine Dean, Professor Michael Cousins set in a plain gold wooden frame.hand written on the reverse in black ink - 762 x 632 / VM24 OIL liNen •stamped on reverse in black ink: CENTRAL ARTISTS SUPPLIES / 45 Osmond Terrace / Norwood SA 5067 / Phone/Fax: 8364 2088 •hand written on reverse in black ink: GARY LEE-GASTON / O.A.M F.R.S.A.S.A. •hand written on reverse in balck ink: PROFESSOR COUSINS 2003 / A.M. MB BS MD (SYD.) FFPMANZCA. FANZCA. FRCA. •engraved onto brass plaque on front of frame: Professor Michael J. Cousins / Inaugural Dean / 1999 - 2002 •inscribed on lower right hand side of painting: artist's signatureprofessor michael cousins, faculty of pain medicine, gary lee gaston, royal south australian art society., commissioned portrait

Paul joined the R.S.L in 1948 and received his 50 year Service Award in 1998. Paul joined the British Army in Melbourne in 1944 and was posted to the Black Watch Regt. He served in the UK until 1946. He was commissioned into the Duke of Wellingtons Regt and served in Palestine with the 1st British Infantry Division until 1948. Paul was discharge at Royal Park in Melbourne in 1948. He was awarded Life Membership in 2001.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.PAUL KIRBY1991-2000paul kirby, palestine, life membership

Rev G F Brookes was ordained in 1968 in NSW, his first ministry was Bulli 1967-1968, followed by Cooma-Bombala 1969-1972, Kempsey- Gladstone 1973, OD Indonesia Kupang 1974-1977. He returned to NSW in 1978 when he went to Armidale where he stayed until 1985. He then joined the Commission for Mission from 1986 to October 1998, and Lakemba 11/1998.B&W head and shoulders photo of Rev. G.F. Brookes, wearing coat and tie.rev g f brookes, uca commission for mission

Boyd questions the public's and architect's architectural taste - especially developing a style that would define Australian Architecture. He addresses the lack of commissioning of Modern Architects while Modern Architecture became the main preference in architecture 30 years prior to the written text. Frustrations towards people selecting styles that are 'familiar' rather than trying to be 'avant-garde'. Otherwise, Boyd challenges architects looking towards American Architecture as precedents.This appears to be a unpublished lecture. It is marked up for presentation with slides (indicates LIGHTS) when delivering a speech.Handwritten (pencil), quarto, 15 (page numbers on centre top up to 16, page 10 missing) pagesSpots of coffee stainsaustralian school, architecture, american embassy in new delhi, walter richmond butler, robin boyd, manuscript

This is a design drawing for a McCraith House (Larrakeyeah), Dromana, also known as 'The Butterfly House' , which was commissioned by Gerald and Ellen 'Nell' McCraith, and designed in 1955 by architect David Chancellor, Chancellor & Patrick. It is one of the few modernist houses on the Victorian Heritage Register. The house and an archive relating to its design, construction and use by the McCraith family was gifted to RMIT University by the descendants of the its original owners, the Dixon-Ward family, in 2013.Sketchesarchitecture, domestic architecture, mid-century modern, beachhouses

This object relates to James William FINN. He was born on 29/07/1914 in Ballarat, VIC. James William served in the Army (VX87969) enlisting on, 05/08/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/2 AUST RWAY CONST COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 27/11/1945. James William FINN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is A FINN.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Ian Grant GRAHAM. He was born on 13/05/1912 in Ballarat, VIC. Ian Grant served in the Army (VX115742; V52949) enlisting on, 12/08/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 12/12/1945. Ian Grant GRAHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Gwen GRAHAM.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Lindsay Ross MANCER. He was born on 08/12/1923 in Tatura, VIC. Lindsay Ross served in the AIF (VX82219) enlisting on, 01/08/1942 in Tatura, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/43 AUS INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 22/07/1946. Lindsay Ross MANCER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Charles MANCER.With Rising Sun Emblem "VX82219 Private Lindsay Ross Mancer 2/43 Infantry Battalion Died 9th September 1982 Aged 60 Lest We Forget"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat