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Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 2010
Cairn was unveiled at the Back-to-Rutherglen centenary celebrations on Saturday 8th April 1939. It is in memory of John Lindsay Brown who was one of the first settlers of the Rutherglen region, settling on the Gooramadda Run in 1839.Colour photograph of a cairn erected to the memory of John Lindsay Brown. It is one of two photographs printed on a single A4 sheet.Written at the bottom of the sheet with the two photographs is the year the photographs were taken: "2010"lindsay brown, memorials, cairns, monuments, pioneers, gooramadda, runs -
Vision AustraliaDocument - Text, Invitation to attend the laying of the foundation stone at Kooyong
Invitation to attend the laying of the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 451 Glenferrie Road by Mr Don Argus AO, Patron of the Vision Australia Foundation and Chairman of the Centenary Appeal, on Monday 27th March 2000.A4 cream coloured page with black writingnon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia foundation -
Bialik CollegeDocument - Centenary of Federation multi-faith concert, 2001, Sense of Place
Letter, list of Bialik student performers, and brochure relating to 'A Sense of Place', Victoria's Multi-faith Religious Celebration to celebrate the Centenary of Federation, 2001. Please contact [email protected] for access to this record. -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Club Hotel, 1930c
Also a sepia toned enlargement 30 cm x 40 cm but fading. Also a black and white enlargement 13 cm x 18 cm in large frame red background, 'centenary'.Black and white photograph of the Club Hotel, showing a large single storied weatherboard building with corrugated iron roof, bluestone rock wall along the lake front. Hotel of 22 rooms opened 1885. Late 1920's sedan car parked at front of hotel. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, transport, architecture -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratPhotograph
Cobb & Co coach preparing for Ballarat Centenary parade photographed in Armstrong Street Ballarat near Market St with the market and sales yards behind. Part of the Franklin/Martin collection donated in 2012.Small black and white photograph poorly focussed on page of photo album with several similar from the Ballarat Centennial celebrations of 1938. -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Documents, Ascot, Red Cross, Carry On Club
On 17 and 18 September 1938 Ascot, Victoria celebrated the centenary. harry S. Holmes was the Honorary Secretary of the 'back to' celebrations. Elizabeth Chatham was the honorary Secretary of the Come back to Ascot event in 1988. Typed and hand written documents relating to Ascot, Victoriaascot centenary, ascot 150th celebration, ascot carry on club, recipe book, harry holmes, back to ascot, ascot district 150th anniversary committee, graeme spittle, frank mcgrath, graeme mccallum, reg kinnersley, marman grills, edgar grills, david seath, howard sabey, ivan thomas, judy kinnersley, colin loader, ian thomas, e. chatham, joan sobey, joan loader, elizabeth chatham -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, View of Tait Red Rattler at No. 1 Platform, Flinders Street Railway Station, Sep. 1954
Most likjely taken either arriving or departing from a visit of the display at Spencer Street Railway Station during the 1954 Victorian Railways Centenary Exhibition, 11-25 Sep. 1954 "V.R. Cavalcade" Centenary 1854-1954 Exhibition (11-25 Sep 1954) presented a model railway occupying about 1,400 square feet in the Lower Town Hall featuring a number of model railway working scale models. The exhibition also included a display of rolling stock, track, electrical and other railway equipment held at Spencer Street Railway Station.Digital TIFF file Scan of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, v.r. cavalcade, victorian railways centenary 1854-1954 exhibition, red rattler, tait train -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Two articles of civic events in Warrnambool, Kaye & Son, Warrnambool Printers, mid 20th century
The card relates to the Official Centenary Ball held in the Warrnambool Town Hall in March 1947 to celebrate the city's Centenary in 1947. Warrnambool was founded as a port settlement to service the farming interests in the area, with the first land sales held in Melbourne in July 1847. The leaflet is a programme of the Civic Memorial Service held in the Botanic Gardens in Warrnambool in February1952 on the occasion of the death of King George VI of England. Both items came from memorabilia held by the Bamford family of 8 Monash Avenue Warrnambool and it is presumed that one or more members of that family attended the events.These items are of social significance as mementos of events in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century..1 A white card with black printing and a logo .2 A sheet of white paper folded to make four pages with black printing and a photograph of King George VI of Englandwarrnambool memorabilia, warrnambool centenary, warrnambool centenary 1947, official centenary ball. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 1/01/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and prior to commencement of operation.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram being prepared for operation, in the depot 1-1-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Tram yet to have the years on the side, front dash lighting completed and the pick and shovel added. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 painted gold for "Gold Centenary 1851-1951" at depot 1 Jan. 1951" and the Wal Jack stamp in the bottom right hand corner with the number "T687" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, conversion, tram 23 -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBooklet - Leaflet, 1956
The re-drafting of the constitution set out by the British Mission to Seamen coincides with the centenary of establishment of the 1856 Mission in London. This pamphlet appears to have been received by someone who was offered a Life membership in 1957.6 pages of text pamphlet outlining a brief history and outcome of a Special meeting of members at Buckingham Palace gardens 16th May 1956, that is a redesigned Constitution of the Mission to Seamen. Designed to include non-British based Mission representatives. Blue print on white paper throughout with Mission flag at head of first page.in handwriting top edge in blue ink : " Rev'd with letter re Life Membership / May 1957constitutions, mission to seamen, london, the flying angel mission -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMagazine, Page Printing and Distributing Company, We dooks the dook, 1935c
Melbourne University Students' souvenir: an unofficial, un authentic and totally unreliable account of the visit of H. R. H. the Duke of Gloucester to Australia, and his official opening of the Victorian Centenary celebrations. [Satirical publication]An example of 1930s student humour, with many contemporary advertisements64 p., col. coverduke of gloucester, victoria centenary 1935, melbourne university students -
Greensborough Historical SocietyLetters, Rex Smith's donation of photographs to State Library of Victoria, 2003-2013
Letters confirming Rex Smith's donation of photographs to the State Library of Victoria's picture collection and one of the photographs on the cover of SLV News 52, to celebrate the centenary of the Dome. Rex's father worked on the dome in 1947.2 letters and cover of magazine.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - CERUTTY, CHARLES JOHN
This file contains one item: 1/A photocopy of a cartoon taken from a biography of Charles John Cerutty C.M.G., Auditor General For The Commonwealth, taken from the book: ‘500 Victorians, Centenary Edition 1934’.cerutty charles john, caulfield, sale, bonshaw, golf, auditor general, dandenong road, shooting, commonwealth -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaBooklet - Methodist Church of Australasia, The Book Depot 1859 - 1959
The Methodist Book Depot was inaugurated in 1857 but it was not until 1859 that authorisation was given to to import a stock of books from England. At the time of its centenary the Methodist Book Depot was at 265 Little Collins Street, Melbourne.Grey card covered booklet with gold text on the cover. There eight cream coloured pages with black type and four black and white images. The booklet is held together with two metal staples.methodist book depot melbourne, rev norman elliott, j p holyrood -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage CollectionNotice, Arbuckle Waddell Pty Ltd, "Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Caulfield City Council", c. 1957
Notice paper generated by council documenting the minutes of a special meeting of Caulfield City Council to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the proclamation and declaration of the "Caulfield Road District" and held as part of the 1957 Centenary of Caulfield Celebrations.Paper notice printed in black ink on cream colour paper, bound with red ribbon. 2x A3 sheets of paper folded to make a booklet including a cover and inside pages include an agenda; image of the Caulfield Town Hall; Council summons and a list of the Caulfield City Council. -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, Sharing our vision: Association for the Blind annual review 1996/97, 1997
The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline centenary appeal, the redevelopment of Brighton, the introduction of CDs in the library service and expansion of the Community Aged Care Program.3 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Linton and District Historical Society IncDiary, Diary, 1967
The diary has been used to briefly record daily events in the life of Nell Grigg, formerly of Linton, who was living in Melbourne at the time. It mentions attending the Linton State School centenary celebration in 1967.Dark green, miniature diary, produced by the Victorian branch of the RSL. RSL emblem and motto on front cover at top, with date '1967' in centre and 'Victorian Branch' beneath. Contains a guide to repatriation benefits and other social services available at that time to returned servicemen and their dependents.diaries, nell grigg -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: CENTENARY PROGRAM
Small Four folded page program of 1951 Bendigo Centenary Festival Year. Coloured illustration of a Miner in period clothes carrying a pick with hand on hat beside a woman with umbrella, basket of flowers, decorated hat also in Victorian period dress. Program of activities for each month of 1951 listed.bendigo, history, city history. the goldfields. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: CENTENARY OF ST. JOHN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOREST STREET, BENDIGO
A small blue soft covered book titled, 'Centenary of St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo 1872-1972.' This is an historical record of the establishment and development of the Presbyterian Church in Bendigo. Bendigo, 1972. 24pgs. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, organisation, history, st. john's church bendigo, presbyterian church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO GOLD CENTENARY PHILATELIC EXHIBITION, 2 July 1951
Event, Bendigo Gold Centenary Philatelic Exhibition, Memorial Hall, 2nd to 4th July, 1951, open from 10a.m. to 10p.m. Under the Auspices of the Bendigo Philatelic Society, Admission: Adults 1/-, Children 6d, Season's Ticket 2/6, Catalogue 6d.. Booklet contains 8 pages.Hocking & Sloan Print, Bendigo.event, philatelic exhibition -
Moorabbin Air MuseumSouvenir (item) - Sandwich Tray - Glass, London To Melbourne Air Race Souvenir " Victorian And Melbourne Centenary" 1934-1935
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Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Madden, Augustine Thomas
One item: reprinted article about Augustine Thomas Madden, page 97 from ‘500 Victorians – Centenary Edition 1934’. Article gives brief details of his schooling and business career, and address as Caulfield.madden augustine thomas, engineer, caulfield, lawyer -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Eggleston, Frederic William
Photocopied article about Frederic William Eggleston from the 1934 Centenary Edition of 500 Victorians. He was a leading barrister, solicitor and author who lived at 164 Orrong Road, Caulfield. Cartoon with photographic face.eggleston frederic william, swinbourne george, caulfield, orrong road, barrister, solicitor, wesley college -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Applications for positon of Dog Registration Officer, Port Melbourne Council, Documents - letters, 1919
May 2016 David THOMPSON compiled the attached alphabetical list, including names and addresses service in WWI status and blue number. Port Melbourne applicants have been added to the WWI Centenary Project website A file of mostly handwritten applications and references for position of Dog Registration Officer, Meter Reader and Assistant Collector, Port Melbourne Council 1919. Over 100 applications from all over Victoria, many from Returned Soldiers since the advert in the Standard newspaper for the position stated that they were to be given preference. Sydney R C CARNS from Evans Street, a Returned Soldier who has lost his right hand during the war, was the successsful applicant according to a report in the Standard. Others from Port Melbourne who applied were James Gilbert ADAIR, Leslie Warner CASEY, Thomas William CLELAND, John COOK, Robert Dunbar, Vincent EDWARDS, Clarence Rupbert FARMER, Walter GOTZ, J W HART, Sydney Hercules HOLMES, William Thomas HOWLETT, John KING, Thomas P LACEY, John LUMSDEN, George MA?, W WEST and J C WILMOT. 112 letters in 3 batches, applications have large blue numbers added.local government - town of port melbourne, war - world war i, workers, utilities - electricity, domestic life - pets and pests, james gilbert adair, sydney r c carns, leslie walter casey, thomas william cleland, john cook, robert dunbar, vincent 'ben' edwards, clarence rupert farmer, walter gotz, j w hart, sydney hercules holmes, william thomas howlett, john king, thomas p lacey, john lumsden, w west, l c wilmot, arthur victor heath, town clerks, dogs -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietySouvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as a 'Carriage Tour' featured on this ticket.Lilac card with black print. Sunday 14 November down left hand sidecelebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietySouvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as sandcastle building featured on this ticket.Dark orange card with black print.Permit to build a sandcastle.celebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietySouvenir, Pat Grainger, Souvenir Ticket Lee-Ar-Day Days 1999, November 1999
Wilbraham LIARDET & his family arrived on what was to be known as Sandridge Beach in November 1839. The Lee-Ar-Day Days festival was a weekend program of events celebrating this centenary with activities such as sandcastle building featured on this ticket.Pale orange card with black print.Permit to build a sandcastle.celebrations - centenaries, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, liardet family, city of port phillip cultural programs board -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewsletter, Newsletter, No. 14 September 1980
Contents: • Gold fever with Nicholas Pelling • Eltham Community Festival • “Landscape” • Donation to the Society • The Diamond Valley Story • Old cottage, Ely Street • Kinglake Primary School No. 2188, 1879-1979; A centenary history The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LUCY HILL
Lucy Hill (nee Bobotham) Photograph. This photo of a smiling suited lady sitting in armchair in a library is Lucy Hill journalist for the Advertiser. (photo is in this collection). Lucy Hill published childrens stories and poems under the pen-name of Aunt Evelyn. She won the competition for writing the words for The Centenary Song. As Lucy Bobotham she was presented the First Prize for the Gravel Hill State School Choir competition. Mr & Mrs Hill also published in the Advertiser under "In the Spot Light". Lucy Hill has written extensively for many metropolitan papers and magazines, short Stories, verse, series (An Unexpected Achievement), song lyrics (The Centenary Song) and children's pages. She was also noted as a Bendigo historian.person, individual, lucy hill, journalist, advertiser, aunt evelyn, the centenary song, gravel hill state school, in the spot light, an unexpected achievement, bendigo. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Sun News Pictorial Tuesday November 20 1934, The Sun News-Pictorial, n.d
Pages 1 and 2 and 13 - 16 of the Sun News-Pictorial, for Tuesday Nov. 20 1934. Headline on page 1: 'Portland turns back to its first page of history' above 3 photos and captions of scene at Portland at the reenactment of the Henty landing, the Duke of Gloucester coming ashore and depiction of Henty's hut. More photos and articles on pages 2, 14, 16newspaper, the sun, centenary, 1934, portland, celebrations
