Silver plate with "presented by WO1 Owen Williams Quartermaster 1996-1997"

Silver plate with "Presented by WO2 Shane Doyle RQMS 1995-1997"

Photocopy of page 22 of the National Trust of Victoria's news magazine, "Trust News August 1997" with the title "Trams in Hiding" advising that the depot would be open for inspection on Sunday 31st August 1997. Gives details of the Hawthorn Tram Depot and the heritage tram fleet. Says it was an initiative of the Friends of W class Tram Committee - gives contact details for bookings. Copied not the rear of Camberwell Depot Service Adjustment Report.trams, tramways, hawthorn tram depot, friends of the w class committee, national trust, open days

The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers These newspapers are useful reference tool as they contain contemporary records of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 36 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1991. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspaper snowy-river-mail

National Trust Central Victorian Branch"Local Focus" Issue 1 July 1991. Includes story about saving "37 Wills Street Bendigonational trust, properties, osmaston 37 wills street, national trust central victorian branch

Photographed at Tatura Museum of 50th anniversary of Templers return.Black and white photograph of the inside of the Museum. Dieter Ruff and Mrs Lilo Thaler standing inside the mock hut celebrating the 50th Anniversary, September 1991.tatura war cemetery, templer society, 50th anniversary templer internees, dieter ruff, mrs lilo thaler

In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and Commemorative Torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991 1-3 - John Konrads (1956 Olympic Swimmer) lighting the Commemorative Torch with the original torch used at the 1956 Olympics at the MCG in Melbourne. 4-13 – Official opening ceremony and torch lighting by Liberal representative for Indi Mr Lou Leibermann. MC’d by Mr Ken Bell, representing the Chamber of Commerce 14 – Parachute fly over by Mr Ross Schult 15-18 – Photographs of the Multi National flags displayed in the commemorative garden in front of the SECV administration buildings. Flags represent the countries participating in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Snow-capped Mt Bogong in the background. 19-21 – Commemorative torch, erected by SECV to commemorate the first official Kangaroo Hoppet held at Falls Creek. No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains; opening ceremony, mt beauty, parade

Order of Service for Beryl Gray's funeral service at Vermont uniting Church on Thursday 2 October 1997. Photographs. Also includes copies of notices from The Age and Herald-SunOrder of Service for Beryl Gray's funeral service. gray, beryl

Colour slide of the front of BTM owned tram bodies Nos 121 and 21 stored in a shed at Len Millar's house, Canrobert St., Newstead. Taken 15/6/1997.Niltramways, trams, newstead, btm, stored trams, tram 21, 121

Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.Place mat rectangular shape white background with central in brown colours, centre has "Rats of Tobruk Association" badge followed by drawing of a church surrounds and two soldiers walking, under is a scroll with text.Under drawing, " The Church of St Anthony Tobruk", on scroll, "1941 - 50th Anniversary seige of Tobruk - 1991"place mats, tobruk, souvenirs

Part of the Reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Australian Army felt slouch hat with seven fold khaki puggaree. A brass clip is on the left side to allow for the brim to be pinned up. No chin strap. Brown leather sweat band on the inside.Stamped on the leather sweat band in gold lettering: 'Bardsley hats, 1991 (upwards arrow), FURFELT, 57'slouch hat, headwear, major thomas b. williams

Medals commemorating the Centenary year of the College.9 unused medals in blue velvet presentation boxes. 5 unused wooden presentation stands.Inscription on reverse: VCAH The Horticultural College Centenary 1891-1991 Burnley Australia's First School of Horticulture.centenary, burnley college, 1991

The Warrnambool Co-operative had its beginnings as the Allansford Artificial Breeders Co-operative in the 1960's. In the 1970s they opened a retail store in Timor Street which had a strong rural and farming base which gradually expanded to become the largest trading department store in the district. By the late 1990's they had 8000 members and employed 84 full time and 120 casual staff. It met a sorry end in the 2000's.This plaque commemorates the opening of the Rural store which consolidated the large rural aspect of the business. It opened up the site from Merri Street at the back of the Timor Street building trading in all agricultural products, , chemicals and fuels.A link to one of Warrnambool's largest stores of the latter part of the 20th century and as such it has historical and social significance. Rectangular brass plaque with stamped black text with eight screws around the edge attaching it to a piece of heavy particle board , painted black.Warrnambool Co-Op rural Store officially opened by the Mayor of Warrnambool Cr. Gerald Shanley on Wednesday, 8th October 1997.warrnambool co-operative society limited, warrnambool co-operative rural store, warrnambool

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.Wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. Tom Dery. In appreciation of your support as Vice President of the successful $7.5M Centenary appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, nameplates