Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a group of men dressed in a band uniform seated on a variety of wooden chairs, playing their instruments. They are seated in a grassed area with a stadium on the left and other large buildings in the background. The men are the St. Hilda's Band with Frank Wright as the conductor. The place is Cardiff, Wales.Written in pencil on the back - St Hilda's, Frank Wright Conductor, Cardiff (Wales), 9-6-34frank wright, st hilda's band, brass band, conductor, cardiff

After WWII there was a decline in the market gardens in the City of Moorabbin, as the value of the land was more profitable than the crops.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinPhotocopy of advertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleMarriott's Estate, Parkdale - Auction 19 April 1958 - 39 home sites - 9 shop sitesmarriott street, chandler st, ivy st, robert st, parkdale, real estate, auction

There has been a fair amount of confusion about this object as the paperwork states that a 'greenstone' gavel with a maori head carving and plaque mounted on green nephrite stone' was gifted when in fact the gavel is made of wood with a silver plaque. There has been no suggestion made as to what happened to the greenstone gavel. We can assume that it was lost or stolen and replaced with a plain wooden one that we now hold at ANZCA. From the attached plaque the Gavel was gifted to the Faculty of Anaesthetists by the New Zealand Fellows of the Faculty in 1965. Plain highly polished wooden pestle sits on a central walnut block on a flat wooden board, a silver plaque is attached on a piece of nephrite stone to one side of the board.[silver plaque] PRESENTED BY THE / NEW ZEALAND FELLOWS / 1965 [in black ink on back of stand] 1992/9aotearoa, new zealand, wood, nephrite, corporate gift

An original painting of Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. In the background is Brendan Kincaide in full kit including weapons. In the foreground is a portrait of Brendan Kincaide in recent years wearing him medals.Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RARpainting, vietnam lest we forget, brendan kincaide oam, order of australia, 3 rar, 9 rar

Bell UH1 Iroquois helicopter modified by the RAAF. It is known as the Bush Ranger. It was used in Vietnam from 1962-1975. Display aircraft AS-110 was used in Vietnam from Dec 1969 to 1971.9 Squadron badges on cockpit doors, RAAF & Kangaroo on tail boom, 110 & Bush Ranger on the nose.hueycobra (helicopter), iroquois helicopter, bush ranger

This fountain was created as the result of a bequest from Ballarat businessman Carsten Heinrich Petersen who was killed at the age of eighty-five years when crossing Sturt Street opposite the Base Hospital. On the other side of the street were three brick shops which he owned. The fountain has four bronze frog water spouts beneath four marble stork spouts. Above the top bowl is another stork in bronze with its wings spread and water issues from its outstretched beak. The Petersen Fountain has been restored many times, first in 1977 with funds provided by the Rotary Club of Ballarat South. In 1989 further restoration works were completed to replace bronze frogs and a brass and copper stork made by Ballarat craftsman Lloyd Lusk to replace the original bird which was stolen and never recovered. The second stork was also stolen on the 3rd of August 1983 and further repairs of the fountain were carried out in 1993. The artwork is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat. The Petersen Fountain is carved marble, features storks carved into its base and the faces of cherubs in the bowl. It has a copper crane perched at the top and bronze frogs surrounding that spray water. The fountain stands on a granite base. PRESENTED/ BY/ C.H. PETERSEN/ BORN IN DENMARK 2nd MARCH 1836/ DIED BALLAARAT 9 FEBRUARY 1922petersen fountain

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons / KNITTING / BOOK / NO. 198 / "ROSLYN" / See page 8 / "JENNY" / See page 9 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens jackets and cardigans.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 236 / "PAVEMENT" / See page 8 / "FLAGSTONE" / See page 9 / 7d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

Gold metal trophy with a brown plastic base with three gold metal plates and engraved text reading:Presented to WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL FOR Inter-house Competition BY WANGARATTA ATHLETIC CLUB 18/9/1935

Queensland State Manager of AMP, Brian Richards, presents a cheque for the purchase of two woodworking machines to John Puttick, Chairman of the Board for Vision Queensland.3 x colour photographs of cheque presentationLeft AMP presenter with (right) Board Chairman John Puttick 9/98 "Insights Nov. 1998"vision qld, john puttick, brian richards

Book of children's stories given to Flora McDonald by her brother. Donated to the Whitburgh Cottage museum c1982 by unknown person/s.Red cloth-bound hardcover book, colour illustration of four dancing children bordered by floral motif on front cover, worn with loss of colour. Back cover stained with faded areas. Spine torn & partially missing. Cover separated from front. Loose binding, some loose pages, several pages with ragged edges. Pages gilt edged. Colour plate opposite title page. Illustrated. 144 pp. Poor condition.Second flyleaf, 'Presented to/Flora McDonald/From her/Brother/Angus McDonald/5/9/04'.flora mcdonald, childrens literature, whitburgh cottage collection

Two photos of the statue at the Shrine of a man and a donkey. It was erected in commemoration of the valour and compassion of the Australian solider by the Red Cross Society. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and the plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of a statue at the Shrine.Colour photo x 2 of the 'Man with the Donkey' statue at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse '

Black and white group photograph of Diploma II Students 1974 seated on chairs and standing on the Lawn.On reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. 1974(99-7) to (99-9)."diploma ii, students, 1974, student id, diploma ii 1974 group

Photograph of the Tramway's Football Clubs interstate teams for the carnival in Adelaide in September 1932. Has over 80 players and team officials in the photograph.Yields information about the members of the 1932 Tramway Football Clubs interstate teams.Photograph mounted on heavy card within a printed and embossed bordersHandwritten information in white ink "Opening of the Interstate T Football Carnival Adelaide 5/9/32"tramways, sports, football, vftc, adelaide, carnival

non-fictionfrank clune, china, nathan spielvogel, travel, australian writers

This is a docket issued by the firm of Cramond and Dickson, probably to the Warrnambool Club. John Cramond and James Dickson established their general store in Warrnambool in 1855 and was a major business in Warrnambool (firstly in Timor Street and then in Liebig Street) until 1973. A branch of the business was opened in London about 1868. This docket is of interest as an example of the business dealings of the Liebig Street store of Cramond and Dickson, an important business in Warrnambool for over 100 years, This is a docket from a pad or book, sent by Cramond and Dickson to an unknown customer. It probably was duplicated using carbon paper. The paper is yellowing with black printed ruled lines, other red and black printing, a ‘paid’ stamp that is illegible and an image in red printing of the Cramond and Dickson store. The items sold and the cost have been written in pencil‘The city’s quality store, Telephone 32, P.O. Box 69, est. 1854, Cramond & Dickson, General Drapers and Importers, Warrnambool and London, M……. sold by 9, 11 swabs, 2/3, £1-4-9, Amount Tendered, 49’. cramond and dickson store, warrnambool

All cards are from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) - .4) Post cards, Field Service, light khaki colours, all print in black, all stamped “Field Post Office” with date on, three are addressed in black pencil, one in purple pencil, dated on rear.Hand written dates are, .1) ‘20/9/1917”, .2) “29/9/1917”, .3) “6/10/1917”, .4) 2/11/1917”. On front top LH corner all have, “A.F.A 2042 114/GEN 5248”post cards, field service, letters

Black and White photographs of re-building of Clocktower on New site, cnr Wantirna Rd and Maroondah Hwy. See Also VC 800 for image of dome being placed on new clocktower. 2397-1 (Was SS0199): Written on back of photograph, "Base of new clock tower". 2397-3 (Was SS0198): Written on back of photograph, "Clock tower, 1967. Bryan Dale, Photographer, 9 Farnham Road, Bayswater. Telephone Bayswater 9-1756".

The Harelands property in Kew, was used as a residence for Junior Legatees (Legacy Beneficaries) up to the age of 14 years. It operated during the 1960’s and 1970’s.Melbourne Legacy established residences to aid children of deceased servicemen complete their education, take further education and find employment.Black and white photo of Harelands, Willsmere Road, Kew. Handwritten 'Harelands 1963 Willsmere Road, Kew up to 14 year-olds Residence for Junior Legatees'. Stamped 'Property of Melbourne Legacy' in purple ink. Stamped with photographers details and order number (P2976/7) and date (9/9/63).harelands, residences, properties

Elizabeth Avis- Box 1835-1913 was born in Sussex, married William Box in 1854 and arrived in Melbourne in 1855. William’s parents George and Mary Box and his siblings sailed with them. William & Mary at first leased land in the area of the ‘Dendy Special Survey Brighton 1841’ and then purchased the property with the pioneer cottage 1868 & 1869. William & Elizabeth established a market garden and raised 13 children. 1888 they built a larger 2nd house in front of the original cottage. William died in 1902 and Mary sold 9 acres in 1908 to W. .Snowden Anderson – it later became Joyce Park where the reconstructed Box Cottage Museum now stands. After Elizabeth died her daughters Ada and Violet lived on the 1 acre property until 1917 when August Reitman, a potter and monumental mason, leased the house and land. He established his pottery business and purchased the property in 1935. The business moved in 1953 but continued to use the cottage as a workshop/ storeroom until it was sold to Lewis Timber P/L in 1970. Elizabeth & William Box settled in the pioneer Cottage in Jasper Road East Brighton 1868 and established a market garden whilst raising their 13 children. This Cottage was reconstructed in Joyce Park, Ormond 1984 and is the home of City of Moorabbin Historical Society. In 1960 many local residents responded to a call for the donation of historical artefacts and the Box Cottage Museum now preserves this eclectic collection for the community.The original Last Will & Testament of Elizabeth Avis Box September 1914In the Supreme Court / of Victoria / In the Probate Jurisdiction / In the Will of Elizabeth Box late of / Jasper Road Bentleigh in the State of / Victoria Widow deceased. Be it known ............. Given at Melbourne this ( 21st September 1914) Signed A Carter / Registrar top left corner 79637 / Snowball ( X232) Bottom left corner 10/9/...box elizabeth, box william, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, ormond, pioneers, market gardeners, box george, box mary cripps, reitman august, anderson w. snowden, joyce park ormond, box cottage museum dendy’s special survey brighton 1841,

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

Newspaper advertisement: Diamond Valley Leader, 9 May 2007, Sale of 111 Main Road.main road, eltham, property

Ballarat became a city in 1870. The special centenary meeting was held on Wednesday 9 September 1970Large white soft covered booklet including the notice programme for the centenary meeting of the City of Ballarat. It includes a City of Ballarat Logo, meeting agenda, and images of Sturt Street, central portion of the City, and the first survey of the Ballarat Township (1852).ballarat, council, centenary, james oddie, ballarat east, ballarat town hall, muncipal, kenneth webb, town clerks, urquhart's survey

6975-9 Stawell High School Form 1b 1966 Teacher Mr Van Rijswijk Students and Teacher Class Photo beside high School wingsStawell High School Form 1Beducation