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Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Colounces Tower, Vire, France, 10/2016
This is the sole remaining tower of the castle's curtain wall. The Coulonce's family had, in the Middle Ages, supplied several of the captains and governor's of Vire's fortified stronghold.A number of colour photographs of Colounces Tower, Vire, Francecolounces tower, vire, france, architecture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
June 2021
An A3 photocopy of an article about the new Nunawading Hubnon-fictionAn A3 photocopy of an article about the new Nunawading Hubnunawading community centre, nunawading community hub, springvale road nunawading, u3a nauawading, meals on wheels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Francesca Schwerkolt
Francesca (Cissie) Schwerkolt was the second daughter of Wilhelmina Both (nee Kruse) and Francis Both, both of Germany. Francis Both died aged 37.Sepia photograph of a woman dressed in dark colours - large hat, dress with smoking, necklace, one hand on a wooden fence post.schwerkolt francesca, germany, wilhelmina -
Unions Ballarat
The British Empire: Six lectures, Lucas, Sir Charles, 1915
Table of contents: Introduction; England in the making; The Seventeenth Century; The Eighteenth Century; The Age of Queen Victoria; The Empire of the Present Day; The Meaning and Use of the Empire.History - Britain.Book; 250 pages. Cover: red background; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, british empire, queen victoria, politcs and government, history - britain, great britain - colonies -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Rules and Objects Intermediate Legacy Club, Melbourne (Girls), July 1955, amended May 1964
The Intermediate Legacy Club (Girls) was comprised of ex-Junior Legacy Girls and were for girls who were older than 16 years of age.Sets out the aim of developing an organisation to be of service to Legacy beneficiaries and to maintain the links already established as Junior Legatees.2 typwritten foolscap documents, three pages each, printed both sides 00087.1 July 1955 00087.2 May 1964girls' club, junior legatee, objectives, rules -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Monument, c
The monument is on George Evan's grave. George Evans died on 26th August 1876, aged 92. He is buried in Melbourne Cemetery in 'Compartment H'.George Evans was one of the earliest of the European colonists to settle in Sunbury at Emu Bottom.A sepia photograph with a cream border taken in a cemetery of a grave with tall monument mounted at the top with a draped urn and surrounded with a decorative metal fence. There are trees in the background.emu bottom, cemeteries, graves -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Billing, Richard Annesley
Three documents about Richard Annesley Billing. 1. Photocopy of handwritten witnessed text of the will of Richard Annersley Billing, dated 22/05/1880 from unknown source. 2. Unknown, handwritten copy of an article in The Age of 22/06/1882 describing Judge Richard Billing’s grave state of health. 3. Photocopy of an article in The Age of 23/06/1882 concerning the death of Judge Billing, Includes a summary of his life and career.billing richard annesley, judges, lempriere dr, lawyer, sylliott hill, caulfield, mansions, death and dying, wills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Garrett Gerald TAAFE, c.1925
Garrett Gerald TAAFE (nicknamed 'Son'), trained, drove and rode Trotters and Pacers. The TAAFE family included his wife Martha TAAFE nee GILMORE, her sister, Ellen 'Nell' VALE, and Mary Genevieve VALE, Bridget BENNETT nee TAAFE, Aileen CAMPBELL nee TAAFE. Gerald died in 1935 aged 53 and his wife, Martha died in 1974 aged 92. They lived at 34 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne.Digital photograph of Garrett Gerald 'Son" TAAFE in his riding silks with a horse.mary genevieve vale, bridget bennett nee taafe, aileen campbell nee taafe, ellen 'nell' vale, mary taafe nee gilmore, garrett gerald taafe -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1950s
Horace Henry Gowty (1903 - 1981). Started preaching whilst a member of Christian Endeavour. Served as a local preacher at Meatian, in the Mallee. At the age of 47 became a Home Missionary in the Methodist Church, serving at Lalbert, Birchip, Fitzroy and Alice Springs. On returning to Victoria he went to Poowong. He was ordained in 1967 at the age of 63, and went to Deloraine in Tasmania. On retiring, he and his wife moved to Berriwillock. He died at Sea Lake in 1981.B & W photograph of the Rev. Horace Gowty standing with his wife Lilian May Gowty and daughter Margery.horace henrty gowty, lilian may gowty, margerty gowty, christian endeavour, meatian, home missionary, methodist, local preacher -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1950s
Horace Henry Gowty (1903 - 1981). Started preaching whilst a member of Christian Endeavour. Served as a local preacher at Meatian, in the Mallee. At the age of 47 became a Home Missionary in the Methodist Church, serving at Lalbert, Birchip, Fitzroy and Alice Springs. On returning to Victoria he went to Poowong. He was ordained in 1967 at the age of 63, and went to Deloraine in Tasmania. On retiring, he and his wife moved to Berriwillock. He died at Sea Lake in 1981.B & W photograph of the Rev. Horace Gowty shaking hands with an unidentified man.horace henrty gowty, lilian may gowty, margerty gowty, christian endeavour, meatian, home missionary, methodist, local preacher -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - Digital photograph, George L Coop, 692-694 Whitehorse Road Mont Albert, 1958, c1958
The donor George Lister Coop was about 21 years of age when he took this photo in 1958. This photo is of Annesley Home for the Aged at 692-694 Whitehorse Road. It was originally a Methodist, later a Uniting Church facility. The new section in the photo was part of an extension built in 1958. The Queen Anne / Edwardian brick attic home was built in c1908 for William Pilkington, a manufacturer and was called 'St Martins'. Ownership stayed in this family until c1950. A new brick veneer 2 storey building sits adjacent to a red brick Edwardian home. Elderly-looking people can be seen sitting behind the window of the new section.george l coop, whitehorse road, mont albert, annesley home for the aged, uniting church, st martins, pilkington family -
National Wool Museum
Letter - Letter of reference for Margaret Burn, 03/11/1939
Letter of Reference for Miss Margaret Burn detailing her work as a bookkeeper, machine operator, typist, and stenographer over seven years at Dennys Lascelles Limited. The letter details her leaving the company as she married in 1939. In the same year, Ms Burn returned to the office owing to the shortage of staff caused by various employees being called away for Military Training. Included in the staff called away for military training was her newlywed husband, Mr Jack Ganly. A fellow employee of Dennys, the Ganly name was well known within the company, with three generations of the Ganly family working at Dennys. Margaret worked at Dennys for 7 years during the 1930s. The Letter of Reference is accompanied with a story written by Margaret about her time working at the company. WORKING CONDITIONS & OFFICE WORK DUTIES. Written by Margaret Burn in 2021. Worked at Dennys Lascelles in the 1930s. In the 1930s coming out of the Depression, jobs were hard to come by and had to be clung to by efficiency and subserviency. There was no union to protect workers – bosses could be tough and rough. Dennys Lascelles revolved around fortnightly wool sales in the “season” – September to May. Sale day was always a day of suppressed excitement. Preparation from a clerical point of view was complete and we now awaited the aftermath of the actual wool auction. The building teemed with people. There were country people down to see their wool sold, buyers of many nationalities, or from the big cities, who were coming in and out of the building all day. Their role was to inspect the acres of wool bales displayed on the show floors; however, caterers were present to feed clients, and there was plenty of social interactions on top of business. The office staff did not go home but waited until the first figures came back from the wool sales and the machines went in to action, both human and mechanical, preparing the invoices for the buyers’ firms. This comprised of lists of lot numbers, weights, prices per lb., and the total prices paid. A lot of this was done by old-school typewriters, making this work a big, heavy, tiring job. Before the finished lists could be dispatched, they were collated on an “abstract”. The lists had to balance with the catalogue from which the invoices had been prepared. This never happened automatically. All the paperwork had to be split up amongst pairs of workers and checked until discrepancies were found. This would happen until midnight but occasionally went until 2 or 3 am. Once complete, the invoices could then be rushed off to the buyers’ firms usually in Melbourne, and hire cars took the staff home. It was back on the job the next morning, usually around 8.30. The office hours varied according to the size of the sale and work involved. Some days started as early as 8 and could finish around 5.30. The second phase of work began with the account sales to be prepared for the sellers of the wool. These detailed all the weights, descriptions of wool, brands, and prices. One Sales account could have multitudes of lot numbers, all needing to be individually described. Various charges needed to be deducted such as finance for woolpacks, extra stock, or farmers who were given a loan to live on during the season. Details of how payment was to be made was also noted, whether the seller was to be paid by cheque, to a bank, or credited to their account with the company (which often left the seller still in debt). For a couple of months in the winter, things were quieter when staff took holidays and were sometimes given afternoons off. But there were still weekly skin sales and stock sales around the state. The annual end of June figures to be prepared for a big company like Dennys with branches all around the state also kept the staff busy. In good years there was sometimes a bonus. On sale days there was a bar open for the clients and wool buyers. This added to the excitement for the young girls, who were strictly barred from using it, but somehow managed to sneak a gin and tonic. This is how I had my first ever, before the evening meal. There was also the romantic notion in some minds, with all the influx of males, that some of us might end up on a wealthy station, or be noticed by an exotic buyer. To my knowledge, this never happened at Dennys Lascelles Limited. Group staff photo at Dennys Lascelles Limited. Margaret Burn. Age 18 or 19. Jack Ganly (Margaret’s future husband). 22. Sheet of paper shorter in length than A4 size, creamed with age. Paper has a header for Dennys, Lascelles Limited’s Head Office at 32 Moorabool Street, Geelong. Body of paper is made up of 3 paragraphs in a typewritten message of black ink with subheadings highlighted with a red underline. The text is finished with a signature at the bottom of the paper. Paper is accompanied by its original envelope. Envelope has typewritten text in black ink with a red underline located at the centre. It also has return to sender instructions to Dennys, Lascelles Limited in the lower left-hand corner.Typewritten text, black and red ink. Multiple. See multimediadennys lascelles ltd, worker conditions 1930s, letter of reference -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
Certificate, For God, Empire, & Home, Rising Sun badge at top. Statue of soldier with reversed arms on LHS & photo of Alan STEPHENS at the bottom. Presented by the Borough Of Eaglehawk to Pte Alan STEPHENS, 14 Batt AIF, felled in action, Gallipoli 1915. Certificate mounted with green border & tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with silver wire hanging strap on rear.“Alan STEPHENS - enlisted 21 September 1914, Regiment No 1273, 14th Batt AIF aged 21 years. Embarked for overseas 22.12.1914 - KIA 25 - 30th April 1915. No known grave. His name is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial (Panel 43) Gallipoli”cerificate, borough, eaglehawk, 14th -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents - 2146 Pte L W England, Relating to the Plaque, there are no makers mark, Early 20 Century
2146 Pte L W England was a member of the AIF and served during WW1 with 'A' Coy, 5 Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade. He was Lilled in Action of 25 July 1916 at Posieres.The documents and the plaque relate to 2146 Pte L W England and provide information to his Service and being Killed in Action at Posieres.Seven white photocoped foolscap pages relating to 2146 Pte L W England - missing in action/killed in action on 25 July 1916 at Pozieres. A metal plaque.The pages are relating to enquiries from Pte England's family and the Military. There is also a plaque with the documents - In Loving Memory of our dear son and brother, Killed at Poziere July 1916 aged 19. 'A' Company 5th Battalion, AIF. Presented by Mr and Mrs G England and Family.ww1, posieres, killed in aciion, 2146 pte l w england, 5th battalion -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Tunnel Rats Vietnam
Tunnel Rats Storyboard. The previous Honour Roll & Banners have been altered to include the middle panel with 21 photos of various Tunnel Rats activities on a white backing.There is black writing at the top & 3 crests at the bottom.TThe original photos of the 38 men are on the lefthand side. The story of the Tunnel Rats in on the right hand side.Tunnel Rats; 3 Field troop RAE 1965; 2 Troop 1 Field Sqn RAE. 1 Troop; 1 Fld SQN RAE 1971; 3 Troop 1 Fld SQN RAE; 36 names, rank & age. Our Honour Roll.honour roll, tunnel rats 1965-1971 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Peter .E. Clements
Grey painted Wooden Cross with name and description of Service of deceased soldierPeter E. Clements. Joined April 1962 aged 17. Became Crew Commander with 3 Troop IAPC Squadron on August 18 1966 whilst relieving troops at Battle of Long Tan. Corporal Clements was fatally wounded - He died 9 days laterwooden cross, peter e clements, long tan -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes 28/3/1967, c.1967
hand written on back: Excavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes Photo filed 28.3.1967black and white matt photograph good condition unmountedExcavation work at St Kilda Junction during reconstruction of traffic lanes. Photo filed 28.3.1967. H71. L3290. Copyright. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editor of "The Age". 250 Spencer Street, Melbourne and 39/41 York st, Sydney. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Koala tea cosy, Early 1900's
This was probably used by the Powell family. Selena Powell came from Eden to Orbost at the age of 18. She met and married Henry James Powell in Orbost.This item is an excellent local example of the type of hand made tea cosies which were used in an Australian domestic setting during the 1920's through to the 1960's. Fawn coloured hand-knitted tea cosy. The wool has been brushed to resemble the fur. It has brown button eyes and the nose and mouth are sewn in black yarn. The feet are embroidered in black and it has a narrow green velvet ribbon around the neck.tea-cosy domestic-item tableware handcraft knitting powell-selena -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Girl's Dress, c. 1890
This is a dress for a young girl aged about twelve. It seems to date from the late 19th century and would have been worn at a wedding or a family celebration. This dress is a fine example of vintage clothing and is a valued display item.The dress is made of fine muslin. It has a round neck with lace edging, the gathered skirt has pin tucks with a spoke stitched wide hem. There is lace insertion at the waist and on each shoulder. On the three quarter sleeves there is lace edging at the cuffs. The bodice has machine made embroidery, spoke stitching and tucks. The back has press studs and hooks and eyes .vintage clothing, warrnambool and district historical society collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Map - EASTER NEW GUINEA NAVIGATION CHART, RAAF, Aug 1943
From the collection of "Maxwell Lennox Matheson" No.418447 RAAF. Enlisted 22/5/1942 Aged 19. Discharged 19/2/1948 - Rank FLTLT.This map is in colour. It is made of a stiff paper and has a map printed on both sides. Side1 - scale 1:2,315,000. 31.72 Nautical miles = 1 inch. It shows Eastern half of New Guinea. It also shows New Britain and New Ireland. Manus Island is at the top. Side 2 - Scale 1:1,000,000 - this shows Manus Island on right side, top of New Guinea at bottom edge (Wewak) and some other little islands. The map on side 1 has numerous navigation tracks and calculations in pencil. i.e. LAE, KOKODA, PORT MORESBY.ww2, raaf, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post 1918
Alfred Herbert BEGBIE No 1791 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Battalion on 13.7.1916 age 30 years. He was KIA on 31.8.1918 at St Quentin France.Commemorative Plaque, round, bronze showing Brittanica, a lion and seals with space for an individual name. The plaque is encased in a circular wooden frame, brown colour, the rear has a chain attached for hanging.“He died for Freedom and Honour - ALFRED HERBERT BEGBIE”memorabilia, plaque, memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CIGARETTE LIGHTER WW2, pre 1940
Robert JACKSON VX36296 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.7.1940 aged 39 years. Taken POW in Malaya. Discharged from the Army on 12.12.1945. Born in Eaglehawk.Cigarette lighter, metal, round, silver, has push knob on top to open, lighter at side to ignite.On rear: “VX36296 S R JACKSON POW BURMA”accessory, lighter, cigarette, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 2
Horace William Thompson No 53897 enlisted in the RAAF on 11.4.42 age 39 years. At discharge from the RAAF on 1.12.45 he was a Cpl in Security Gaurds Unit. Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re H.W. THOMPSON 1. Defence Medal 2. War Medal 3. Australian Service Medal "53897 H.W.THOMPSONmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS, c. 1939 - 1945
Gaiters issued to Osburn Percival Marett VX142527. Enlisted 17.7.1943 age 19 years, discharged with rank of Pte on 25.6.1946 in the 2/14 AIF Bn. .1) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles .2) Gaiter, webbing with leather straps and metal buckles. Both make a pair left foot & right foot.On both inside “VX142527 D.P.MARETT”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, footwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, 19.6.1946
Owen William HOSKING No V21675 enlisted on 15.3.1941 but was discharged on 29.2.1942 age 22 years. At discharge he was serving in 2 CAV Div Provost Corps.Certificate of Appreciation from Shire of Kerang to Trooper Owen W Hosking. Wooden frame with glass front. Certificate - white with blue printing and red seal with gold and blue decorative boarder. Mounted with white boarder. Signed by Shire President and Secretary.documents-certificates, frame accessories, kerang shire -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, C. 1939 -45
Edward Lane No 40676 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.5.41 age 34 years. At discharge on 20.8.46 he held the rank of Sergeant. Refer 209.2, 210, 212.3.B & W photo copy framed for display showing portrait of E Lane in RAAF uniform.photography - photographs, military raaf -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, David and Martha (Ruston) Medhurst, 1900c
David Medhurst (1855-1939) and wife Martha Ruston Medhurst (1860-1943). This studio portrait (date unknown) shows them as a middle aged couple.Pioneer family of Greensborough.Black and white studio portrait, man standing holding a small piece of paper, woman seated. Open book on small table at her right hand.On back: 'Mr and Mrs Medhurst who did much to help Greensborough. Mrs Medhurst born in Greensboro'. Also later additions of dates of birth and death and connections with descendants.medhurst family, partington family, martha medhurst, david medhurst -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Boy's plea start Plenty River tidy-up, 09/12/1980
Christopher Foster, age 11, was sick of not being able to find yabbies in the Plenty River. He wrote to a local Councillor and asked that the River be cleaned up.Digital copy of newspaper article, black text and black and white image.plenty river, chris foster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, The Herald, Convent cash crisis 1990, 05/10/1990
The Rosanna Convent of Mercy was built in 1929. Due to a fire prevention order, it was placed on the market in 1990. Today (2018) it is the Assisi Italian Aged Care Centre.News article, black and white text and image.sisters of mercy, rosanna convent, assisi centre -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Road, 1900s
An early photograph named as Greensborough Road, Eltham. This was later known as Bridge Street - first reference to same is in The Age 27 November 1906, page 12.Digital copy of black and white photographgreensborough road