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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Functional object - Printers Blocks in box, c. 1950 - c. 1990
These 11 printers blocks were used as formal identifiers on documentation for administrative, correspondence and publication, used especially mid 20th Century around the time of the Centenary in 1956/57. Some have inscriptions at the back (Coffey) or some pasted paper (one in Chinese). They come in a metal box.These printers blocks were used as formal identifiers on documentation. The various designs show the evolution of the Mission iconography and in particular the earlier designs of the Flying Angel logos featuring the angel of the Revelation. One block uses graphic design representing symbolic evolution of shipping from sail to container.Set of nine printers blocks of various sizes with Mission logo, centenary commemorative logo and flying angel logo.centenary, ink, stamps, printers-blocks, mission-to-seamen, flying-angel, logos, administration, reverend hubert william coffey (1915-2002) -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Plan, Centenary Dinner Seating Arrangements, 1964
The dinner was held as part of centenary celebrations for the Grenville Shire Council in 1964.Foolscap sheet of paper with typed names of people and where they will be seated for a centenary dinner. Guests who attended include Sir and Lady Delacombe, the Premier of Victoria at that time Sir Henry Bolte and his wife.shire of grenville centenary, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, henry bolte, mrs. h. e. bolte -
Melbourne Legacy
Uniform, Torchbearer Uniform, 2023
Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. This uniform was used by Legatee David Kelly on 12th and 13th October who donated it to the archive. Legatee Kelly is a Past President of Melbourne Legacy 2000, Past Chairman of Legacy Coordinating Council 2009/10. Legatee Kelly was the ML representative on the Board of Legacy Australia Inc in October 2019 when the initial decision was made to investigate the possibility of conducting a relay to commemorate Legacy’s centenary. Legatee Kelly together with the Hobart Legacy representative were Co-Chairman of the Centenary of Legacy Committee reporting to Legacy Australia Inc. On 12th October 2023 Legatee Kelly together with his wife Legatee Helen Kelly participated in the Torch Relay in the Melbourne Legacy leg of the relay. On Friday 13th October the Torch Relay was scheduled to conclude at the Shrine of Remembrance with the flame to be returned to the eternal flame at the Shrine. Legatee Kelly was selected to be the last Legacy torchbearer, he lead representatives from Legacy Clubs attending The 2023 National Conference up the Forecourt where the flame passed to the wife of the Governor General Mrs Linda Hurley. Mrs Hurley was accompanied by The Governor General to return the Centenary of Legacy Torch Relay flame to the eternal flame.An important part of Legacy's history was its centenary and this uniform was part of the commemorationWhite long sleeve top and white shorts with The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay emblem, white socks with red and blue band at the top.torch, relay, centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - coloured b/w photograph, 1938
Yields information about the shelter in Sturt at the intersection of Grenville St and its decorated in 1938 for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district.Hand coloured print of the Grenville and Sturt St shelter taken looking south, decorated with wax paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in Ballarat district in 1938. See also Reg Item 2917 for another photograph and newspaper details. Has the Spot Cafe, Britts Union Hotel Butlin's Cakes (?) and Thomas Jewellery which appears to have been decorated as well in background.On rear in ink "Tram Shelter Junction Sturt & Grenville Sts / Ballarat Centenary 1938"trams, tramways, grenville st, centenary, shelters, sturt st -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach, Portland Victoria, 19/11/1934
Portland Centenary Celebrations 19 November 1934.Black and white photo. Henty Beach Portland, Centenary 19 Nov 1934. Looking towards All Saints. Large crowds of people in viewing area on cliff top, and on beach. Flag pole and loudspeaker near viewing area. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Programme of events, Marysville Tourist & Progress Association, Marysville Tourist and Progress Association Diary, 1963
A programme of events taking place in January, 1963, published by the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association. 1963 was Marysville's centenary year. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. A programme of events taking place in January, 1963, published by the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association. 1963 was Marysville's centenary year.marysville, victoria, programme, marysville tourist and progress association, misslynn beauty salon, marysville garage, crossways cabaret, l.h. potter, marysville swimming pool, regal squab farm, bartons stores, fruit salad farm, percy postlethwaite, jock roofe taxi service, the marysville riding school, marysville hotel, marysville theatre, cumberland valley, steavenson falls, warburton, healesville, alexandra, mansfield, jamieson, wood's point, eildon weir, snob's creek, rubicon, beauty spot walk, red hill walk, wishing well, taggerty river, keppel's lookout, mount gordon -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, Phillips, John, 2012
This certificate was produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This certificate is representative of its history.A laminated copy of Orbost Higher Elementary School Certificate presented to Maurice Wilton in December 1938 for Honours Geography Pass English Arithmetic Algebra Geometry Science History Drawing It is signed by ? ? McFarlane Dip Ed (head teacher).On back : Produced by John Phillips for the Orbost Secondary College Centenary Celebrations on Saturday 28th April and Sunday 29th April 2012.certificate education orbost -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 510? in Collins St, The Age Newspaper, 16-10-1954
Black and white photograph showing possibly W2 class tram No. 510 (Kew Depot, route 47) east bound in Collins St at Exhibition St. Has the T&G building in the background. The photo appeared in The Age centenary supplement on page 22. Yields information about Collins St and tram 510.Photograph with hand written notes on rear.Page 22 in pencil and "Collins Street East 16-10-54, The Age Centenary paper"trams, tramways, tram 510, collins st, w2 class -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Newspaper - The Standard, Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue 1872-1972, 02/10/1972
The Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue, 1872 - 1972, summarises the local and world history highlights over 100 years. The pages in the images are a sample of the newspaper's contents. They show: - PAGE 1; sketches of two young women, one dressed in 1872 fashion, the other in 1972 fashion. PAGE 34; This page was dedicated to the Ponting Bros. The business celebrated its Centenary in 1972. There apr photographs of the original and the new building, and a photograph and names of the staff of 1972. PAGES 34-38: Lift out facsimile copy of the first edition of The Standard (no longer in 3096.01) PAGE 39; In January 1917 Mr Basil Watson flew the first aeroplane to visit the Warrnambool area. He entertained the crowds by performing aerobic acrobatics in the plane he'd built himself. Two months later he died in a plane accident. PAGE 70; In 1967 Australia's Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt, goes missing, presumed drowned. PAGE 71; In 1970 the mystery of four bodies were found in a car that crashed over the cliff at Loch Ard Gorge, near Port Campbel, made headlines in the Standard. PAGE 72; The back page features a photograph and greetings from Fletcher Jones and Staff. There are many staff members in front of the Fletcher Jones factory in Warrnambool, which was established around 1924.The centennial edition of the Standard newspaper includes local social, economic and historical aspects of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia and the World. It reflects the interests of the local community and the reactions to the events of the time.The Standard, Warrnambool, Centenary Issue 1872 – 1972 (Two copies).100 years of District Service. The issue includes World and Local History, Advertisements, Timeline, Facsimile of the First Issue, Shipwrecks, and Wars. The Centenary edition was printed on October 2, 1972, 72 pages. One copy (3096.02) includes the centre lift-out on pages 35 to 38 of a facsimile copy of the first edition published on October 1, 1872.Page 1: "The Standard Warrnambool" "Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue October 2 1972, 72 pages" On illustration of building "1872 / Warrnambool Standard" Page 34: "On this site ... since 1924" [Ponting Bros} "Staff of Ponting Bros. 1972" Page 39: "Aviation history-maker" "RECORD TRIP BY FIRST PLANE TO VISIT CITY" "Thrilling display of aerial acrobatics" Page 70: "PM HOLT IS PRESUMED DROWNED" "GAVE GOVT. IMAGE OF YOUTH" Page 71: "Where death car crashed on ledge" "PT CAMPBELL MYSTERY: FOUR BODIES FOUND IN CAR AT BOTTOM OF CLIFF" "POLICE SEARCH SWINGS BACK TO MELBOURNE" Page 72: "Greetings to the"Standard"" "Fletcher Jones" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ladies fashion 1872, ladies fashion 1972, ponting bros. centenary 1872-1972, ponting bros. staff, basil watson, basil watson 1917, harold holt 1967, car crash at loch ard gorge, fletcher jones and staff 1972, the standard centenary 1872-1972, warrnambool newspaper, warrnambool standard, centenary edition, the standard -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, ANZAC Centenary Eve Massed Fire Brigades Torch Light Procession, 2015, 24/04/2015
2015 marks the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli.A series of photographs of the torchlight procession which included around ten fire brigades from around Creswick, including Ballarat, Ballarat City, Creswick, Buninyong, and Daylesford fire brigades. The procession was held on the eve of the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. anzac centenary, gallipoli centenary, creswick, fire brigade, creswick fire brigade, daylesford fire brigade, ballarat fire brigade, ballarat city fire brigade, buninyong fire brigade, torchlight possession -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Medallion
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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Medallion
Centenary of Victoria/Centenary of Melbourneportland, centenary victoria, centenary melbourne, medallion -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Ballarat News?, "Celebrating our Centenary", c1990
... Centenaries ...Yields information about the Ballarat centennial celebrations in 1938.Newspaper Clipping about Ballarat's 1938 Centenary celebrations, with photo of decorated tram (No. 23 ). Provides notes on the centennial celebrations. On rear of photo is item regarding "HMAS Ballarat" and John Gorton, late PM of Australia. From the Ballarat News the Way we were supplement?trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, decorated trams -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Colac Herald Press, Beeac Football Club Centenary Souvenir: Hundred Years on, 1983
A centenary souvenir history of the Beeac Football and Netball Club, Victoria, in 1983, its premierships and the advent of the netball club in 1974.Beeac Football Club Centenary Souvenir: Hundred Years On. 1883-1983. Beeac June 11-12. Beeac (Vic); Herald Print; 1983. 64 p.; illus. Soft cover.beeac; football; netball; history; -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Johnsonville School, 1986
Five persons named as written on back Barry Murphy Member of Parliament, Jack Froud President Centenary Committee, Val Walton School Council President, Hon. Ian Cathie Minister Education, David Henshaw Headteacher.Black and white photograph of five named people standing behind plaque after the unveiling ceremony at the Centenary Celebrations at primary school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, celebrations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
... Centenaries ...Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat celebrations of the Victorian Centenary celebrations at night. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car by Night - Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.2 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Centenary Dinner Dance, Kew Civic Hall, 1960, 1960
Original photograph of the Kew Centenary Ball in the new Kew Civic Hall in 1960. The photograph formed part of the collection of WHS Dickinson and was presented to the Kew Historical Society by his daughter in 2018. Original black and white photograph of guests at the Centenary Dinner Dance in 1960. At right front is the Mayor of Kew, Cr. WHS Dickinson and the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson.centenary of kew (vic) - 1860-1960, cr whs dickinson - mayor of kew 1946-1947, civic events - kew (vic) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, The Centenary of the Church of Holy Trinity Stawell, 1972
A Short History of the Church of the Holy Trinity Stawell. compiled for the Centenary 1972White Card cover with blue print, photo in lower half.The Centenary of the church of the Holy Trinity Stawell May 26, 1872 -May 28, 1972 "O how amiable are Thy dwellings. Thou Lord of Hosts" Psalm 84stawell religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Centenary History of State Education in Victoria, Victorian Education Department, Centenary History, 1973
Selected pages of schools in the Nunawading area from "Vision and Realisation". A Centenary History of State Education in Victoria. N.B. State schools are now called Primary SchoolsA list and description of schools in Whitehorse from "Vision and Realisation"A4 photocopy of 58 selected pages from "Vision and Realisation": a "Centenary History of State Education in Victoria" by the Victorian Education Department. Volume 3 dealing with schools in the Nunawading areavictorian education department, burwood east state school no.454, nunawading (sagoe common school) (box hill) no.463, nunawading (boroondara) catholic school no.464, nunawading state school (canterbury road) no.469, vermont state school. no 1022, burwood east state school no 461, nunawading north state school no 2242, mitcham state school no.2904, blackburn state school no.2923, blackburn open air school no.3850, blackburn south state school no. 4035, nunawading state school no.4190, forest hill state school no.4251, nunawading migrant centre no.4706, blackburn north state school no.4715, tally ho training farm no.3588, winlaton girls youth training centre no.4794, blackburn east state school no.4800, nunawading south state school no.4808, antonio park state school no.4844, blackburn lake state school no.4860, laburnun state school no.4863, mitcham special school no.4871, blackburn high school, blackburn south high school, mitcham high school, nunawading high school, vermont high school, mitcham technical school, primary schools, secondary schools, blackburn technical school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Illuminated car - Centenary celebrations", 1934
Photo, an Official MMTB photograph, showing W4 673, decorated for the Victorian Centenary in 1934, at Preston Workshops. Tram was illuminated. Extensively decorated with the State Coat of Arms. See item 5242 for another photograph. Yields information about W4 673 decorated for the centenary of Victoria in 1934.Black and White photograph on plain paper. Two priints heldOn rear of second photograph in pencil - "illuminated car centenary celebrations, mask brickwork, background blank" and Suttcliffe Photographer stamp.tramways, w4 class, victoria, centenary, preston workshops, tram 673 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Commemorative Sandwich Plate - The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race, c. 1934
From Wikipedia: The MacRobertson Trophy Air Race (also known as the London to Melbourne Air Race) took place in October 1934 as part of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. The race was devised by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Harold Gengoult Smith,[1] and the prize money of £15,000 was provided by Sir Macpherson Robertson, a wealthy Australian confectionery manufacturer, on the conditions that the race be named after his MacRobertson confectionery company, and that it was organised to be as safe as possible.[2] A further condition was that a gold medal be awarded to each pilot who completed the course within 16 daysClear glass sandwich plate, commemorating the Air Race from UK to Australia. Map of UK and Australia, aeroplanes, etched into glass.Front: VICTORIAN AND MELBOURNE CENTENARY 1934-1935 - etched from beneathuk australia air race, macrobertson air race, 1934, melbourne centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
... Centenaries ...Yields information about the opening night of the Ballarat celebrations of the Centenary of Victoria with a decorated and illuminated tram provided by the SEC for the ceremony and those involved on the day. An original print of the photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tramcar Opening Night Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.3 and 2524 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, William. F. Scott, 1988
... Centenaries ...Framed photograph of three single truck trams at Gardens Loop, 27, 26 and 33 during December 1987 centenary by W. F. Scott. The same photograph used on page 2 of the BTM's "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet. A similar photograph appears in the BTM Postcard - Reg. Item No. 1657 for another photograph of the same scene. Frame is a screwed brass frame, with glass front, wooden back and picture wire for hanging. On rear is a sticker with printed caption "Ballarat Tramways Centenary December 1987 / William F. Scott" See Reg item 4352 for the print size of this photograph.trams, tramways, gardens loop, centenaries, wendouree parade, livery -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Commemorative Plate, 1907
In 1823 the membership of the Primitive Methodist church in the UK was 33,000. Forty years later, in 1863, membership had grown to half a million making it the third largest religious group after Anglican and Wesleyan Methodist. Primitive Methodism came to Australia in 1840. Source: https://www.movements.net/blog/2016/02/08/lessons-from-the-primitive-methodists-dave-price.htmlCH019.1 - Primitive Methodist white commemorative plate with grey, green, brown and gold illustrations and text. Images: Top: "First camp meeting, held at Mow Cop, May 31 1907". Right side: "Jubilee Chapel, Tunstall". Left side: "Memorial Chapel Mow Cop". Bottom:" Clowes Memorial Chapel, Burslem". Centre: "Hugh Bourne. Born April 3rd 1772. Died Oct 11th 1852" "William Cowes Born march 12th 1780 Died March 2nd 1858". The is text around the rim of the plate: "The little clouds increasing still which first arose upon Mow Hill" "The Centenary Camp Meeting was celebrated at Mow Cop on May 26th & 27th 1907". The back of the plate gives church statistics: "Truly What Hath God Wrought. Chapels & Preaching places 4,905. Ministers 1,153. Local Preachers 16,209. Church Members 210,173. Congregational ... 607,682. Sunday Schools 4,209. Teachers 61,275. Scholars 477,114. Value of Property 4,958,978 pounds. CH019.2 - Same as CH019.1 in white, blue and gold. CH019.3 - Same as CH019.1 with more gold and colour. The wording around the rim is the same but differently placed."1807 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CENTENARY 1907"primitive methodist, primitive methodist jubliee chapel tunstall, mow cop, bourne, hugh, clowes, william -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Ecklin South Primary School 1885-1985, 1985
This is a short history of the Ecklin South Primary School from 1885 to 1985. Ecklin South is 37 kilometres from Warrnambool and 25 kilometres from Port Campbell. The school was established on a five acre site in 1885 with the first teacher, Andrew Harkness. A new building was erected in 1937.This booklet is of interest because it gives the history of a school in Ecklin South, a district not far from Warrnambool. It will be useful for research. This is a soft cover booklet of 28 pages produced in-house by Ecklin South Primary School Centenary Committee members.. The cover is a buff colour with a black, grey and white sketch of the school on the front. The history of the school is type-written and there are several black and white photographs reproduced by photocopying. The booklet includes a poem, ‘Ecklin School’ by Iris Wormald and a list of the teachers from 1885 to 1985. The booklet has been stapled. Some of the pages are difficult to read. Front cover: ‘Ecklin South Primary School Centenary 1885-1985 A Brief History’ecklin south, ecklin south primary school, warrnambool -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Centenial Plaque on the outside of the Old Colonists' Hall, Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, 21/06/1987
Plaque commemoting the centenary of the Old COlonists' Hall in Lyduard Street North, Ballarat,Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat This plaque was unveiled by Cr. J.E. Reeves, Mayor of the City of Ballaarat, on 21st June, 1987, to comemorate the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone of the Old Colonists' Hall B.R. Drennan J.E. Crocker President Secretaryold colonists' hall, j.e. reeves, b.r. drennan, j.e. crocker, centenary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER - FRAMED, Aust Govt, Department of Veteran's Affairs, 2016
Acknowledgment of Centenary of ANZAC Day. "Almost 300.000 Australians served on the Western Front in France and Flanders, taking part in every major British offensive between 1916 and the Armistice in 1918. More than 46,000 lost their lives of whom some 18,000 have no known grave. Behind the front line they took every opportunity to rest and recover, including these three men of the 1st Division, photographed in Vignacourt, France.Poster - Sepia coloured. Cream coloured border, dark brown plastic material frame. Glass protection.“ANZAC DAY 25 April 2016” “Centenary of the Somme”, “Three Men of the 1 Division". poster, centenary of the somme -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Centenary Celebrations Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1958, 1958
Henley on the Lakes taken from Eastern Wharf during Centenary Celebrations Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1958 Colour photograph of decorated boats for Henley on the Lakes taken from Eastern Wharf during Centenary Celebrations Lakes Entrance Victoria. c1958. Similar colour photograph at Regatta 04274.1 . Plus 3 Black and white photos township, people, waterways, gippsland lakes, celebrations -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Association for the Blind Centenary: John O Wicking
To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.1 brown wooden shield with engraved gold and blue plate Association for the Blind Centenary. John Wicking. In appreciation of your outstanding contribution as Chairman of the Tilly Aston fund, part of the $7.5M Centennary appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, john wicking -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed Photograph, 6 Battalion, The Royal Melbourne Regiment Guard of Honour to H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester Melbourne Centenary 1935, 1935
8" x10" Black and White photograph of H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester inspecting the guard of honour from the 6th Bn The Royal Melbourne Regiment at the Melbourne Centenary in 1935. Framed in a Light timber and gold painted frame behind an off white backing board. 6 Battalion, The Royal Melbourne Regiment Guard of Honour to H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester Melbourne Centenary 1935 Guard Commander Captain W.C. Currie6th bn, royal melbourne regiment, duke of gloucester, wark vc club