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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 20LH vice-regal escort, July 1939
Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival at Melbourne 17 July 1939, to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. Escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers drawn from the Tocumwal Troop 20th Light Horse Regiment.Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from a Light Horse Regiment. It is well provenanced and in good condition. It is possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of three men on foot, two with plumed hats, one in bearskin, speaking with mounted officer in front of mounted escort armed with lances.governor of victoria, dugan winston sir, fyffe h g, thorburn c, pyle g -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Light Horse with lances, July 1939
Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival in Melbourne on 17 July 1939 to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. The escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers drawn from the Tocumwal Troop of the 20th Light Horse Regiment.Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from a Light Horse Regiment. Well provenanced and possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of mounted troops armed with lances in city street with open car carrying men in feathered hats, one wearing bearskin.dugan winston sir, fyffe h g, thorburn c, pyle g, governor of victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, Burnley Students Wilson's Prom 1947, 1947
Identification by E.B. Littlejohn, T.H. Kneen 17 June 1992 and F.Ted Tyrrell, April 1994: J.W. Newell seated with pipe, R.A. Grant seated 2nd from left, (both Staff), students 2nd from right Erica Ball (1949) (1946), bottom right-hand corner Mervyn Davis.Copy of b/w photograph, laminated. Group of Burnley students and staff on an excursion in Wilson's Prom 1947.On reverse, "Burnley Students Wilson's Prom 1947."excursion, wilsons promontory, 1947, jim newell, t.h. kneen, f.ted tyrrell, j.w. newell, r.a. grant, erica ball, mervyn davis, group staff and studdents -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Loch Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51 report to Mayor and Councillors, Document from C Merry, Building Surveyor Ringwood East Reserve
Building report Ringwood East Reserve from C Merry, Building Surveyor and Mr Lucas to the Mayor and Councillors Borough of Ringwood 17/7/51. Building can be jacked up and reblocked where necessary. 300' of flooring is necessary in the west section. Roof, spouting and downpipes require overhauling. Needs some repair work inside and outside. Estimated cost 220 pounds. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Waltzing Matilda, 2012
This book has written by a local Warrnambool resident Dennis O’Keeffe. He was a folk-singer and composer and collector of folk songs. In this book he documented for the first time the full details of the origins of the song, ‘Waltzing Matilda’, especially its connections with 19th century Warrnambool. It contains much original material. This book is significant because it was written by a well-known Warrnambool resident and tells the full story of the origins of the song, Waltzing Matilda, including its beginnings in Warrnambool in 1894. The book is signed by the author. This is a soft cover book of 294 pages. The front cover has yellow and white lettering with an image of a bushman camping in the bush with a smaller version of the same image on the back cover. Information on the book is on the back cover. The book has a preface, 17 chapters of text, a bibliography, notes and an index. There are several black and white photographs and illustrations in the book. The book is signed in black biro by the author, Dennis O’Keeffe. ‘D.O’Keeffe’ dennis o’keeffe, waltzing matilda, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, C.1918
.1) On rear: 10 days furlough to England. I left the trenches on the 22nd Dec and arrived in England on the 27th and left again on the 6th Jan for the Somme. I had a Bon Time. This fits in with James Archibald TODD No 2418 AIF. By his records this was 1917 - 1918 leave. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details. .2) On rear: France 2.6.18. Kindest Regards to all from Jim. .3) On rear: Le Mart France, Dear -- this is some of my mates, I am on this -- with love to all, Jim. The 3 photos all relate to James Archibald TODD No 2418 AIF. Refer Reg No 1217 for his brother Charles, KIA. .1) Photo postcard, sepia, showing 4 soldiers, 2 sitting & 2 standing. Handwriting on rear in purple pencil. .2) Photo postcard, sepia, showing a group of 17 soldiers dressed for entertainment. Handwriting on rear in blue ink. .3) Photo, sepia, showing a large group of uniformed men with trees in the background. 3 dogs are in the front row. Handwriting on rear in black pen..2) Printed in white underneath the photo: “ANZAC COVES - PIERROT TROUPE DIRECT FROM THE FIRING LINE”photographs, france, todd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, 1917
label : Shell holes on battlefeild in France, taken from observation aircraft in 1917 dontaed by W Truel Milroy No VX113297 2/7th Battphoto of battle field in France 1917 mounted in frame, showing shell holes marked in top right corner is oriental army title of the air photo marked as = 4B 405 28-24 AC, 30c, 21 -10-17 .10 Photo shows major roads, destroyed forests, trench lines, and huge amount of bomb craters. frame - gold with timber trim. photography - photographs, frame accessories, military history, craters, battlefield -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Souvenir - Menu Card, Australian National Line, The Australian National Line Menu, c. 1950
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers. Buff-coloured menu card. Front; 'The Australian National Line' printed in blue above the ANL insignia with 18 names and telephone numbers (17 pencilled, 1 in red ink) written in place of a menu. Back; this appears to be a typed internal directory with 4 names and telephone numbers added (3 in pencil, 1 in blue-green ink). Garlick is one of names in the typed directory.See media the australian national line, nicholas garlick, father brady, seafrers, seamen, sailors, ships, william hastie, nick garlick -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, F.E. Ferguson, Correspondence concerning Ruby H. Lonie and Miss Annie A. Jones of the Ballarat School of Mines, 1948
Annie Aurelia Jones was born on 22 November 1903 at Buninyong. She was appointed to the staff of the Ballarat School of Mines in 1921 as a Typist and retrenched on 31 December 1922. She was reappointed to the staff on 25 May 1923 as a junior clerk. She retired from the Ballarat School of Mines on 18 July 1962. Annie Jones died on 05 January 1984 at Melbourne, and is buried in Buninyong Cemetery. . Ruby Helen Lonie was born on 09 July 1895 at Ballarat, the daughter of Hugh Lonie of Rothesay, Scotland and Jan McLean from Ballarat. Ruby Lonie was employed on the administrative staff of the Ballarat School of Mines from 1914 to May 1960. She died on 23 December 1979 at Ballarat. The Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report 1935 reported: " I also desire to make special reference to the splendid work performed by Miss R.H. Lonie and Miss A.A. Jones in carrying on the work of the Office during the late Mr Robinson's illness and since his death. The highest praise is due to them for the excellent services they have rendered and I feel very strongly that every effort should be made to obtain a grant from the Department in recognition of the additional services they were called upon to perform."Four typed quarto pages relating to the salary of Miss Ruby Lonie and Miss Annie A. Smith of the Ballarat School of Mines. In 1948 Miss Lonie had been on the clerical staff for 34 years and Miss A.A. Jones for 26 years. .1) Dated 31/05/1948 .2) 17/06/1948 .3) 05/05/1948 .4) 11/05/1948ballarat school of mines, r.h. lonie, lonie, ruby lonie, kittson, j.f. kittson, ferguson, f.e. ferguson, a.a. jones, annie jones, university women -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER INVOICE
The Bendigo Advertiser Newspapers invoice to H.A. & S.R. Wilkinson dated 17/03/1956. The invoice has three entries ''sale account Bourke'' for a total of 8 pounds 2 shillings 7 penny. A receipt n. 16220 dated 21/03/1956 is stapled to the invoice recording the cash payment. A 2 penny stamp duty is attached to the receipt. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: FLOAT SEES 9% HERALD? 1958?
Newspaper cutting with the headline 'Cohn Bros. float sees 9%'. In blue ink across the top is written 'from Roy Ireland? 17-9-73. Herald 1957 1958?'. The article includes a photo of Mr F. M. W. Levy (Chairman and director of Cohns, and a director of Carlton & United Breweries). The article is about the floating of Cohn Bros. as a public company. Soft drink manufacturers.bendigo, industry, cohn bros., cohn bros. limited. cohns limited. carlton & united breweries. levy, frank m. w. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO POST OFFICE, 14/04/1995
Photographic display - The Bendigo Post Office 'A Landmark in the Landscape’ Dudley House - Bendigo. April 14 - 17, 1995. Also includes a Brief History of the Bendigo Post Office, Building Notes, Description, and the Post Office Clock has a small picture of the Post Office Clock on the front. From notes compiled by Mr. L. Bennetts. Bendigo Historical Society (Inc.) at the top of the front page.bendigo, institutions, bendigo post office, document, the bendigo post office, bendigo historical society (inc), dudley house bendigo, cenotaph, alexandra fountain, survey office, sandhurst trustees, post office savings bank, cohn family, temperance hall, telegraph office, railway station, 1882 directory, sub-treasury, sandhurst public offices, state government department offices, postal department, sir henry brougham lock, mr j nimmo, bendigo advertiser 25.9.1971, keen's cement, mr t gaunt melbourne, j w horwood's foundry castlemaine, w lowden, mr l bennetts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAM, CHARING CROSS, c.1965
Black and white photograph of tram at Charing Cross, Bendigo, Colonial Mutual Life Building in background, people (passengers) in foreground.Inscriptions: in photo. Various advertisements plus 'Colonial Mutual Life Building'.Notes of James Lerk: (17/12/1999). Maximum traction car No. 2 at Charing Cross, Bendigo. For details of this tram see 'Bendigo's Talking Trams' - Alan Doney, Photo c.1965Alan Doneyplace, streetscape, charing cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAM: THE TRUST PLAYERS 1959 SEASON
Program: Victorian season, Bendigo, Geelong, Ballarat. The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust presents 'The Trust Players' in 'Fire on the Wind' a drama by J. Anthony Coburn, Bendigo, Royal Princess Theatre, Sept 10, 11,12. Geelong Plaza Theatre Sept 14, 15, 16 . Ballarat Her Majesty's Sept. 17, 18, 19. Peerless Press Pty Ltd.,Sydney, Australia.Peerless Press Pty. Ltd., Sydney, Australiaprogram, theatre, the trust players 1959 season, trust players, fire on the wind, a. coburn, elizabethan theatre trust, bendigo, ballarat, geelong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPTS
5 x Receipts Connelly & Tatchell The fronts have a green one penny stamp: a. Neil, June 1 1889., b. Mrs. S. Watts June 17 1889, 7 pounds c. Thomas Amfield June 18 1889., d- Spencer Street Syndicate June 23 1888.,250 pounds e- H. Neill., 27 June 1889 14 poundsbusiness, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Captain Moxey of the Edina, Herald Feature Service/ Drier Collection Melbourne, 26 Sep 1938
COPYRIGHT HERALD FEATURE SERVICE Black and white photograph of Captain Moxey of the Edina (ca 1938 Trove) He commanded the Edina for 17 years and took her on her last voyage. "Mon 26th Sept 1938 in Sun News of Thurs 30 June 1938 No 2 pict" written on back of postcard. Also stamped Drier Collection and copyright Herald Feature Service melbourne.transport - shipping, ss edina, captain a moxey, bay steamer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALLSTARS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, May 23, 2005. Allstars: Bendigo's under 17 softball team from the 1950s. Back: Richie Lee (coach), Floss McCaw, Elva Wicks, Mrs Crapper (scorer), Rose Ashman, Margaret Burns and Stuart Grigg (coach). Front: Jacquie McGann, Dawn Simms, Heather Pain, Maureen Rowe and Shirley Hanson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF AUNTIE SHAPLAND
A small black and white photograph of Auntie Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. She is standing next to chair her hands resting on a cushion, she is wearing a patterned dress with white collar and a white cap. On the back in pen Auntie Shapland (your father's first cousin) and the logo of T. C. Turner, 10 Barnsbury Park and 17 Upper Street, Islington, London.person, individual, auntie shapland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WINNING WAYS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, October 7, 2004. Winning ways: the under 17 Carnival team from 1961. Back row: coach R. Lee, F. Hinton, G. Marshall, F. Lagoon, S. McGann, P. Lampard, M. Wilkinson. Front: H. Muller, V. Gill, R. Swift, P. Parr and P. Hogan.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON PARADE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, March 17, 2005. On parade: in the late 40s, early 50s, Eric Finch general carrier and wood merchant donated a truck each Easter to be used in Easter Fair activities. This float on the truck was Teddy Bear's Picnic, by members and workers at the Benevolent Home, now the Anne Caudie Centre. Eric Finch is standing by the truck.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NEL GWYNNE GM CO NL, REPORT AND STATEMENT, 1931 - 1941
McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne GM Co NL. 2 books, soft cover; contains Report & Statement of Accounts Period Ending 31st March 1941 No 17, and Period Ending March 31st 1939, No 13. 1 book Prospectus of the Victorian Gold Association No Liability, Australia 1931, based on report by Messrs H W Gepp and W Baragwanath.organization, mining, central nell gwynne gold mining co, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gold mining nl statement of accounts prospectus of the victorian gold association nl messrs h w gepp and w baragwanath -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Cash Book, North Eastern District Fruit Growers Association
Local families, orchards, expenditure includes rent paid by Stanley Athenaeum CommitteeCardboard ledger covered in a black moire pattern with red leather spine. Type written red label attached to front cover stating purpose of information therein - titled 'North Eastern District Fruit Growers Association, Cash book. Inside title page handwritten description of contents including start date - from 17/9/42. Final entry 8/12/76.north eastern district fruit growers association, stanley, myrtleford -
Williamstown High School
W.H.S. Scholars 1921
Newspaper cuttings from local papers announcing scholarship winners from Williamstown High School. Cuttings have been taken from 1921- 1925, 1930, 1932 - 1937, 1939 - 1941, 1944 & 1946. Also includes a clipping about the opening of the new school building in 1945. Folder with buff card cover and single sheets formed into a book with split pins. 17 pages.On cover: 4273/29 Indecipherable signature.scholarships, williamstown high school, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1930, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1946 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Commemorative Plaque
Octagonal cream china commemorative plaque with 6 labelled transfer print images and text on border and a central image of John Wesley. Border images: Wesley's teapot; He, being dead, yet speaketh; Wesley's chair; First head-quarters of Methodist; A brand from the burning; John Wesley. Born 17 June, 1703 Died, March 2, 1994.; "The world is my parish". wesley, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Helm Nunawading Estate, 1957
Brochure advertising auction of 63 villa sitesBrochure advertising auction of 63 villa sites ' Helm Nunawading Estate', North East of Cnr Springvale Road and Springfield Road in Mitcham 17 November 1957. Auctioneers Wm. White & Sons, Frank Fisher & Co. Allotments sold for 400 pounds on high side of street, 350 pounds on lower side according to attached note by Bob Hirschfield in 1985. Includes plan of subdivision.Brochure advertising auction of 63 villa sites auctions, helm nunawading estate, olwen street, nunawading, efron street, springvale road, hirschfield, bob, william white and son, frank fisher & co. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Ideas and ideals fuel an inventor with a mission, 1/05/1990 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol.Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol. It also does away with spark plus or a radiator. He claims to have been opposed by the oil companies. Photograph. Cutting from 'The Age' Thursday 17 May 1990.Newspaper cutting about John Wishart of Blackburn aged 90 who was designing a revolutionary car engine, the Wishart 'Vee-Four' engine which is lighter than a standard engine and will run on less refined petrol. wishart, john, wishart engine, cars -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - 1/ Attestation Paper of enlisted persons. 2/ Copy of Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Unknown
WWI historical significance.1/ Australian Imperial Force. Copy of Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, George William Cameron dated 17/7/1915. 2/ Copy of Certificate from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Ypres (Menin Gate) In Memory of George William Cameron 4172, 8th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. who died on 20th September 1917 Age 34.As above -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, mid to late 1940's
Yields information about the appearance of tram 17 mid to late 1940s.Set of three black and white photographs of Ballarat 17 in the depot yard, prior to it being painted into the basic green colour scheme 6/1950. Tram has destination of Gardens via Drummond North. .1 - Tram in the depot yard .2 - Front end of the tram with the depot buildings in the background. .3 - Front half of the tram with the cycle shed. Shows the strengthening around the windowstrams, tramways, depot, windows, tramcars, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of Ballarat No. 17 in bound to the City in Sturt St. just to the west of Lyons St during Winter 1971. Tram has rear destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth" and an SEC Roof ad "Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen". St Patricks Church in the background. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St." and in top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, sturt st., st patricks, tram 17