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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Nancy U'REN et al, A History of Port Melbourne, 1987
Commissioned by Port Melbourne Council during 1980's amalgamation battle; first published 1983. Dark green, hard cover with dark green jacket: 'A History of Port Melbourne' by Nancy U'REN and Noel TURNBULL. Second (1987) edition. Signed copy.Signed "With best wishes Nancy U'ren, Noel Turnbull, Fred Jackson, Perce White Mayor 19/10/1983"perce mcguire white, fred jackson, perce white, local government, industry, families, sandridge lagoon, fishermans bend, transport - railways, transport - shipping, piers and wharves, fire and fire services, amalgamation, built environment, noel turnbull, nancy u'ren nee morris, business and traders - hotels -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Rate Books (CD) Shires of Berwick (1875-1900) and Fern Tree Gully (1892-1934)
Rate books initially created between 1875 and 1934. Berwick Shire rate books digitally archived onto CD's by Casey Cardinia Library Corporation. Ferntree Gully Shire rate books digitally archived onto CD's on behalf of the Shire of Yarra Ranges.Red folder containing 4 CD's, including electronic records of rate books from Shire of Berwick Shire/Ferntree Gully. Includes: Berwick Shire Rate Books 1875 to 1900. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1892-1923. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1924-1929. Shire of Fern Tree Gully Rate Books 1930-1934.rate books, local government, ferntree gully shire, berwick shire. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - AUSTRALIAN MILITARY AWARDS
Displays Military awards that have been awarded to Australians since 1915 through to 2021. This includes awards from Foreign countries. The following group are all replica medals; Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951/1972, Australian Defence Medal 1945/open, Interfet Medal, Afghanistan Medal 2001-2021, Iraq Medal 2003, Australian Service medal with Cambodia and Sinai Clasps, Australian Operational Service Border Protection Medal, Reserve Forces Decoration Medal, Reserve Forces Medal, Companion of the Order of Australia (Military) Medal, Defence Long Service Medal, National Medal, Cadet Force Medal, Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal, Efficiency Medal, The following may not be replicas; Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) Belgium, Croix de Guerrero (Circa WW1) French, Saudi Arabian Medal for the liberation of Kuwait, Kuwait Liberation Medal. 1 set of 21 Australian Military Awards dating from 1915 through to 2021 placed on a display boeard titled Board Number 4. There is an attached list identifying these awards. Each of the awards has it's appropriate title placed underneath the award.There are no inscriptions on these medals as these are replica medals. Right hand corner of the display board identifies from the " Bob English Collection".medals, awards, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melton City Libraries
Document, Autograph by Hubert Opperman, 1994
Plains of Promise (Shire of Melton history) by Joan Starr (1985). Edna assisted with Historical Society materials and contributed her own research and photographs. Contacted and organised for Hubert Opperman to launch the book. Autograph was written in the inside cover of Plains of Promiselocal identities -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Newspaper - News articles from various newspapers re Queenscliffe, Queenscliff news articles - various from 1981, 3, 6 & 7, 1981, 83, 86 & 87
Queenscliffe's history.Queenscliffe history stories.(1) "Melbourne Sun", 12/09/1986 article re Queenscliffe, (2.1) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 1, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (2.2) "Royal Auto" July 1981, pg 2, Bellarine Military & Marine history, (3) "The Age" 28 Dec 1987, short Queenscliffe history, (4) "Geelong Advertiser" 27 Dec 1986 Queenscliffe thrives history. (5.1) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 1 of 2, (5.2) "Geelong Advertiser" 7 July 1987, Overview of Queenscliffe, Pg 2. of 2Reverse " NIL "historical stories re queenscliffe -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Rising Sun Badges
Collection of Rising Sun badges, 2 large and 3 small."AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES"rising sun, badge, rising sun badge, commonwealth military forces -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Folder of information, John Hanlon Knipe and his family history
John Hanlon Knipe is the person credited with first using the name 'Surrey Hills'. Not all of this material is of direct relevance to Surrey Hills, which in fact was but a small part of J H Knipe's business and land dealings. However it was decided that it was appropriate to keep the collection of material together. Philip Slobom was a member of Kew Historical Society. Blue folder of A4 size. The folder contains a comprehensive collection of material relating to the Knipe family, both in Australia and in Lancashire and London. This includes: . family tree of Knipe in Lancashire and London . birth, death and marriage certificates . family trees of members in Australia . story of Knipe's Castle in Bendigo (built by John Hanlon Knipe), also photos of the same, newspaper articles and correspondence regarding it . location of Knipe graves in Bendigo Cemetery . itinerary to places of interest re Knipe in Bendigo . record of J H Knipe in Prahran Council . John Crouch Knipe in South Australia (1873-1889) by Kevin Knipe . History of James Service, John Hanlon Knipe, their families and Roberta, Roderick & Muriel Knipe by Barbara Fraser . Barbara Fraser's comments at Philip Slobom's funeral (22/7/2015) . material regarding the Knipe Cup . photocopies of images (2) of J H Knipe . correspondence between Philip Slobom and various Knipe relatives . photocopies of various articles from The Telegraph (Prahran) concerning J H Knipe's time as a Prahran Councillor.knipe's castle, knipe cup, prahran council, john hanlon knipe, philip slobom -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Order of the Secret Monitor - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate and covering notice certifying that Bro. Arthur James Bromwich Aird was received into the Order of the Secret Monitor on the 14th October AL 5953 AD 1953 in the Amicitia Conclave No.96 meeting at Camberwell, Victoria and registered in the Books of the Grand Council. Both documents signed by the Grand Recorder and affixed with the Seal of the Grand Council of the Order at London on 31st May AL 5955 AD 1955. -
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Negative, Ellis Collection, c1950
Yields information about the appearance of the Gardens Crossing Loop and tram 19.Black and white photograph of tram 19 leaving Gardens Loop with the destination of Mt Pleasant. Note the tram stop pole behind the tram, fitted with timetable boards, stop sign and section sign. Item donated comprised negative 1144, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. See Reg Item 3376 for another print - noted that it was from the Ellis Collection. On the top edge of one of the prints "Wendouree Parade 1950 have print"trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 19 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque
This item is part of a collection of items owned by Athur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield bearing insignia of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and the Tobuk colour patch. 3 Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badges and metal badge engraved "AUSTRALIA"world war 11, tobruk, rats of tobruk, australian commonwealth military services -
Clunes Museum
Book, C. G. Röder, "The Christmas Welcome - A choice collection of Cornish Carols"
Music book with words and musicwesley college, cornish carols, grummett, c g roder, christmas 1894, l robertson -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Shadow of a Bulldozer" - Heathmont History Group
Digitised video (4.05GB). Duration: 40 minutes. Recorded June, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: Members of Heathmont History Group address a meeting of RDHS with a reading of a play telling of destruction of orchards in the 1950s/60s and the resistance of change to the landscape and family lifestyles with the onset of residential developments. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "A Brief History of Warranwood" - Russ Haines
Digitised video (1.05GB). Duration: 20 minutes. Recorded October, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through the history of the Warranwood area where he grew up, situated just north of Ringwood, Victoria. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, David Frost, "A Short History of the Black Rock Trams", 2001
Single sheet of A4 white paper, printed both sides and folded to A5 size titled, and a A3 version, folded to A4 "A Short History of the Black Rock Trams", written by David Frost, 1st Edition, 2001. Printed by photocopying process. Published by the Sandringham and District Historical Society, has photographs, drawings, map and history of the tram line. The line was operated by the Victorian Railways.trams, tramways, black rock, vr, sandringham, melbourne, beaumaris -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Robert W. Green, "The First Electric Road - a history of the Box Hill and Doncaster Tramway", 1989
Book - 84 pages + card covers, perfect bound, printed on semi gloss paper titled "The First Electric Road - a history of the Box Hill and Doncaster Tramway", written by Robert Green. Looks at the history of the development of the tramway, its finance, operations, problems, closure and reopening, the personalities. Includes a detailed list of appendices, references, bibliography, sources and an index. Published by John Mason Press - 1989.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, tramways -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Hugh Anderson, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles - A Bicentennial History, 1988
From the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'A hardcover book with the title: Ringwood Place of Many Eagles, A Bicentennial History. The front cover has a photograph by Hugh McCall of the clock tower in Ringwood. The front and back endpapers depict the main street of Ringwood looking east and west. The contents of the book shows in-depth detailed history along with black and white photographs.There are four appendixes at the back as well as a Select Bibliography and Index. Pp 282.non-fictionFrom the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'history of ringwood, victorian history, local history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Stereoscope photos, Collection of stereoscope cards, Late 19th century – early 20th century
The international cards depict a range of view of items such as nature shots of America to photos of abbeys and cathedrals in Europe and views in England Scotland and Ireland. The views in Australia are a similar eclectic mix from shots of the Melbourne cemetery to images of statues in the Ballarat gardens. By placing the card with two images of the same subject, in the stereoscope, it provided a three dimensional view of the photo.Provides a snapshot of general interest items and views of early Australia and Australians.A collection of 76 cards with various scenes and topics. Each card displays two photos of the same view or item on various coloured card backgrounds. There is a mixture of sepia Black and white and coloured photographs.A number of the cards with international scenes have typed on the reverse “Photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers Littleton N.H. Others depicting scenes in Australia are stamped Theodor Bloch. warrnambool, stereoscope, stereoscope photographs -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed Story, Lieut. Percival Edward Nuttall
Lieut Percival Edward Nuttal was born in Kyneton, 14 April 1885. He served in WW1, 50th BN AIF and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his service is part of a display which includes photographs and replicas of his medals.Framed A4 page of Percy Nuttall historyPercy Nuttall made a life member in 1938nuttal, military cross -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, Charles Meetsing, Pictorial History of Australia at War 1939-45, 1959
Books - green buckram cover, gold text on spine, black & white photos throughout. .1) Volume I - 256 pages .2) Volume II - 255 pages .3) Volume III - 256 pages .4) Volume IV - 256 pages .5) Volume V - 256 pagesbooks, miltary, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Eric P Blashki, History of Sydney Legacy. Vol 4 July 1956 to July 1966, 1971
Cardboard cover on stapled pages edition of Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1971.non-fictionhistory, sydney legacy, eric blashki -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Article, Reyner Banham, Stocktaking', 'The Science Side: Weapons Systems, Computers, Human Sciences, The Future of Universal Man', 'History under Revision' and 'History and Psychiatry', Masterpieces of the Modern Movement', and 'Propositions', 1960
A series of 1960 articles edited by Reyner Banham are contained here. (1) The first is written by Banham titled 'Stocktaking' takes stock of the impact of tradition and technology on architecture in 1960 (pp 93-100) (2) 'The Science Side:Weapons systems, Computers, Human Sciences' (pp 183-190) (3) The Future of Universal Man' (pp 253-260) (4) 'History under Revision' and 'History and Psychiatry' by Banham, "Masterpieces of the Modern Movement" (pp 325-327) (5) 'Propositions' (pp 381-388).Business card: With the editors' compliments The Architectural Review 9-13 Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, S.W.1architecture, banham, walsh st library -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Maroondah High School No 4180 - Early History, Staff Lists, Newsletters etc
Maroondah High School - Early history; Lists of staff - 1965-1989; Music room opening; Newsletters - 1978; "From Croydon West to Maroondah" 1965-1989 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, History of New South Wales From The Records Vol 1 1783-1789
History of New South Wales From The Records Vol 1 1783-1789 Author: G B Barton Publisher: Government Printer Sydney Date: 1889Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Inside the front loose endpaper these is handwritting in red ink that reads "Donation by the The Hon. The Premier of New South Wales. Recd. 5th July 1893"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, history of new south wales from the records vol 1, g b barton -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Alex McCullough's Autobiography, Kiewa Its History From A Human Point of View By Alex McCullough
Alex McCullough (1916 - 2011) was a prolific writer, an historian, a family man and resident of Mt Beauty, an employee (foreman) of the SECV, served in the war and was on the committee of many clubs (27 at one stage) and associations including the Bright/Alpine Shire (1961-1981).Alex McCullough gives an insight into the development of Mt Beauty township and its community. Due to his heavy involvement at committee level of so many clubs and associations he has been able to document the town's history during his life time enabling the reader to see the changes at all levels and to compare life during that time with that of today.Typed pages on A4 paper held by metal fastener. It includes the history of some Mt Beauty Clubs and Associations and the Autobiography of Alex McCullough and the groups he belonged to.alex mccullough's autobiography, mt beauty clubs and associations -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, James Bonwick, Discovery and settlement of Port Phillip : being a history of the country now called Victoria, up to the arrival of Mr. Superintendent Latrobe, in October, 1839, 1999
Contains a general history of the early Port Phillip district, including many references to Aboriginal peoples. Edited version of original 19th century notes by James Bonwick.Maps, b&w illustrationswilliam buckley, john batman, joseph gellibrand, john pascoe fawkner, victorian history, melbourne history, port phillip, religion, merri creek, james bonwick -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Guy Featherstone, A Bibliography of Victorian History 1850-1900, 1986
The aim of this work is to provide a guide to those reference works, bibliographies, encyclopedias, dictionaries and similar works which are likely to be useful to research workers in the field of Victorian historyvictorian history, local history, bibliographies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History notes supplied by Bert Mock, n.d
History of the Mock Family.History of the Mock Family who came to East Burwood in 1885 and took over one of the Fankhauser properties to plant orchards. Also gives details of life in the area.History of the Mock Family. mock family, pioneers, orchards, burwood east -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Journal, Australian Garden History, 2000
Journal of Australian Garden History Society. Refer to paper catalogue, Vol. 11, No. 6 - Vol. 28 here. Vol. 29 - Vol. 34 in Box 160australian garden history, gardens -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, History of the Nicholson Union Church 1890-1990, 1991
A short history of the Union Church at Nicholson Victoria. Names of the ministers-congregational, Methodist and Church of England, who led worship are listed, stories of the area and community are includedreligion, township