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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Anzac Day assistance [RSL fundraising], 06/04/2016
Local RSLs will raise funds to help veterans on this centenary of the foundation of the RSL movement in Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.returned services league, anzac day -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley Leader, 100 Years of News, 27/08/1997
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the first issue of the "Heidelberg News and Greensborough and Diamond Creek Chronicle".This edition features many historical photographs and advertisements as well as some from 1997.A 40 page commemorative edition of the Diamond Valley news in black and sepia print.Nilgreensborough, diamond creek, heidelberg, local newspapers, leader group newspapers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - letter - Letter from Governor of Victoria to His Worship, The Mayor, Borough of Portland, 1934
On display in frame with 1391.2 in History House. Portland Centenary Celebrations. Portland Town Council.Letter with gold crest top centre. Addressed to His Worship the Major. Framed -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Letter from Governor of Victoria to His Worship, The Mayor, Borough of Portland, 1934
On display in frame with 1391.1 in History House Portland Centenary Celebrations Portland Town CouncilLetter with gold crest top centre. Addressed to His Worship the Mayor. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Times, Sovereign Hill, Ruffians Attempted to Carry Off the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat, 1974, 1972
The book was published as part of the Ballarat Centenary Celebrations of State Education in Victoria, 1873-1973Yellow soft covered book.ballarat state education, education, ballarat junior technical school, ballarat north technical school, ballarat school of mines, ballarat teachers' college, ewing house, ballarat children's home, ballarat girls' high school, orphanage -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Looking To The River, 1991
Written to celebrate the centenary of Rio Vista, home of W B Chaffey, now a Museum.Green and pink cover, sketch looking out through front door of Rio Vista, Mildura, when fountain was there.chaffey families, rio vista mildura victoria, w b chaffey, mildura museum -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Photoboard, Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet by William Dargie, 1999
One of a number of photoboards commissioned by Latrobe City to celebrate the centenary of his 1899 birth. The Sir Macfarlane Burnet Library at Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon, was dedicated in 2001. Mac and his sisters Doris and Annie attended Traralgon State School, then located in Campbell Street. The school library holds the collection of photoboards celebrating the centenary of his birth.Reproduction of painting of Frank Macfarlane Burnet (1960-1961) by William Dargie; original held by National Portrail Gallery, Canberra, ACT. -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Loose photograph inside the photograph album - Geelong Made in Australia Centenary Exhibition 1938textile mills - history textile machinery, fairnie, mr edward john - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills - history, textile machinery -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Loose photograph inside the photograph album - Geelong Made in Australia Centenary Exhibition 1938textile mills - history textile machinery, fairnie, mr edward john - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills - history, textile machinery -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, 1930s
The people were gathered around the large cake to celebrate the centenary of European settlement in Sunbury.A black and white photograph with a cream border of a crowd of people standing in an outdoor area behind a 3 tier cake on a table, which has candles lit on it. Two men are standing directly behind the large cake. The photograph was processed at Lloyds Chemist in Sunbury. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour prints, David Aldous 1991 VCAH Burnley, 1991
David Aldous, Principal Lecturer. Probably taken at one of the events for the 1991 Centenary Celebrations.Collection of 12 photographs taken in front of the Administration Building: (1) Phil Kenyon (the tall one). Arboriculture lecturer. (2) Richard Green (beard) Admin. Officer, Phil Tulk (white suit) Gardens Manager, Michael Green (smiling) Lecturer. (3) David Aldous (bow tie) Principal Lecturer. (4) Geoff Olive white suit) Lecturer. Identified by Ala Shtrauser (former Asst. Librarian.)David Aldous 1991 VCAH Burnley, handwritten on reverse.david aldous, 1991, vcah, burnley, principal lecturer, centenary celebrations, phil kenyon, arboriculture lecturer, richard green, phil tulk, gardens manager, michael green, lecturers, geoff olive, ala shtrauser, assistant librarian -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Johnsonville School, 1986
This photograph was used on the front cover of the Johnsonville Primary School Centenary Book 1886 - 1986.Black and white photograph of the timber school room primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, buildings -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Carpenters Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1/06/1989 12:00:00 AM
barbeque at Carpenters Camp Park during the Entrance Centenary celebrations Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Margaret, Pam, Kerry Robyn Geoffs wife Gaye Pitt nee Carpenter Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, carpenter family -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Tony, Len and Grant Blackwell, Geoff Carpenter, 1/06/1989 12:00:00 AM
barbeque at Carpenter Camp Park during Entrance Centenary celebrations Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Tony, Len and Grant Blackwell, Geoff Carpenter, Una Carpenter busy with food Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, genealogy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australians: Our lives through time. Volume 1, 1988_
A history text published for Australia's bi-centenary in 1988. Looks at the social history of Australia.Shows the development of the Australian culture over 200 years.Soft cover. 256 pages, black and white illus., maps.Cover illustration of Charles Hill's "The Proclamation of South Australia"australia history, australia social conditions, libby tudball -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Centenary Tree Planting Lakes Entrance, 18.03.1994
Trees planted on the nature strip beside St Brendans School during Centenary CelebrationsBlack and White photograph of tree planting includes Pauline Rigby, Brian Hancock, Clyde Sykes, Mavis Warnevents, celebrations, trees -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Reflections - Ringwood State School 1889-1997
This book was created for the centenary celebration of the Ringwood State School No. 2997, located on Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, Victoria. Construction began on the new building in 1921. The building centenary celebration was held at that site, now Maroondah Federation Estate, on 12th November, 2022, a year later than expected due to the Covid epidemic.Collage of students' class photographs and Ringwood State School logo on front of yellow soft-cover book, containing multiple contributors' photographs and written memories.Acknowledgements: First and foremost, the people who provided personal stories are to be congratulated, having contributed intimate memories and photographs. This is their book. Contributors include: Russ Haines Thomas Guest Bill Adolphson Lindsay Adolphson Kerri Kirby (Mathieson) Glenda Oliver (Pottenger) Ian McCleave Dawn Rees (nee Riedel) Linda Cuthill Russ Read Marie Gribben Sir Ronald East Jennie Roe Coral Powell Liz Seaton Stan Mathieson Alan Rittman Denise (White) Wilson Ian Wilton Neville Burns Marion Tremlett (nee Hayward) Gavin Fry Lynette Broadway-Hill James Rogers Suzanne Strout (nee Rogers) Patricia Rogers Peter Fry Malcolm Hugh Powell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: CENTENARY GREETINGS 18 DEC 1957
Letter headed 1857-1957 Cohns Limited 18th December 1957, Centenary Greetings. Two stapled pages, headed Cohns Limited, Wine and spirit merchants, aerated water, cordial and sauce manufacturers, canned food processors. Wishes their patrons a Happy Christmas and states that, to mark the Centenary of their Company, they are making a donation to the hospitals in their trading area. £1,370 is the total sum. The second page is a list of the hospitals in the Bendigo and Swan Hill area and the exact amount each will receive.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohns limited. cohn bros. limited. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTION: BURKE AND WILLS CAIRN BARNADOWN
Colour photograph of bluestone fireplace erected at Barnadown to commemorate the camp site of the Burke and Wills expedition.The stone fireplace is a memorial to the Burke and Wills Expedition which camped near here. It was erected by the Waranga Shire Council to commemorate the centenary of the Victorian Exploring Expedition`s passage through the Barnadown district in 1860. A plaque on the structure reads: 'Burke and Wills Centenary. The party camped near this spot on 28th August 1860 on its outward journey. Erected by the Shire of Waranga 1960'.exploration, terrestrial, burke and wills -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Wine bottle label
Colour photograph of a fundraising wine bottle label promoting the centenary of the Menzies Creek State School. Label is off-white with red printing. 'GORDO RIESLING/An unusual blend/ of Gordo and Riesling grapes specially/ prepared, giving a Moselle style taste/with a pleasant Dry Riesling finish, and ready/to be enjoyed now./The grapes were grown and vintaged at/ Angove's Renmark vineyards.' The label features the (then) school logo, designed to mark the school's centenary, with artwork by Tanya Mayer and Konrad Matta. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Committee Minutes, Michele Matthews Collection
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 24.3.1994. Two typed pages. Items discussed Centenary of Federation Advisory Committee request for a submission re goals, strategies and involvement of interest groups in the in the Centenary of Federation in 2001. Secretary to prepare a submission. Request to local school to highlight Sir John Quick in school assignments as well as Sir Henry Parkes. Proposed lectureship at Bendigo University. Justice Michael Kirby to present the Inaugural Sir John Quick lecture on Friday 12.8.1994. sir john quick, annual lecture, bendigo university, justice michael kirby, centenary of federation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California Gully P.S. No 123 to Centenary 1983 July 1, 2 & 3
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - invitation from California Gully P.S. No 123 to Centenary 1983 July 1, 2 & 3; Belltopper Hill 1883. invitation has green print on beige card, folded with the activities over three days printed inside. Card invites Miss Perry. Five items have been ticked to attend over Sat. and Sun. Portion of card is missing probably a RSVP section to inform the committee of Miss Perry's intention to attend the \School's Centenary.Internal invitation is made to Miss Perry to attend. Five items have been ticked to attend.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. and Mrs. Dreverman welcoming Mr. Jack Truscott to Buffet Dinner, 7 Jul 1971
Cr. Geoff Dreverman and Mrs Dreverman greeting Mr Jack Truscott at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on the occasion of the Shire Centenary buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Shire Office staff Miss Dini Vreulink can be seen inside the door. 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, henry petrie community centre, centenary celebrations, buffet dinner, cr. g.c. dreverman, jack truscott, mrs. dreverman -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate (a), Appraisal Slip (b), c. 1934
(a) Buff cardboard certificate. Honourable mention awarded to Mrs. A. E. Osbourne, in the Women's Centenary council Empire knitting competition. (b) Appraisal slip of piece of knitting, giving score out of 100 (92)Front: (a) 'Mrs A.E. Osbourne Box 18 Portland Victoria' 'C' - hand written, blue ink (b) '49, 18, 12, 13 = 92' - hand written, black ink -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, 19/11/1934
Black and white photo, street parade in Portland for the Centenary celebrations 19 Nov 1934. Large float, decorated as a multi-tiered cake, beside military band, soldier on horseback other side of float. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Portland Victoria, 19/11/1934
Black and white photo. Henty Beach, Portland, Centenary celebrations, 19 Nov. 1934. Slab hut; numerous people walking on beach, lawns, in shallows; bullock team; harbour, piers, ships in background -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
Halls Gap Hall c2000. for further info see Rec.389. A stone faced building with a veranda in front. The supports are surrounded by rock piers. A sign appears over the door "Halls Gap Centenary Hall". A vehicle is parked in front of Building. Mt. William Range is in background.buildings, halls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOETZE COLLECTION: PRINCESS THEATRE LOAN DOCUMENT
Transfer Docket No 2511. Document with handwriting outlining costume items borrowed from Princess Theatre costume dept to Miss Goetze for the occasion of the Centenary Ball & Floral Pageant, Dated Oct 17th 1951.Princess Theatretheatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: LETTER, 1997
A typed letter addressed to 'Wal' (Dr McGregor) from the Shamrock Hotel written to accompany tickets purchased to the Centenary Dinner and Ball held in April 1997. Found tucked inside the event menu - 4732.25 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHAMROCK HOTEL COLLECTION: MENU, 1997
A menu from the Shamrock Hotel Centenary Ball held on 30 April 1997. Inside cover includes an outline of entertainment and acknowledgements. Back cover gives a brief history of the hotel from 1854-1997.