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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA COLLECTION: GERMAN MASKED COSTUME BALL
two yellow tickets: Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch ''German Masked Costume Ball'' (Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary Celebrations) City Hall Saturday, 4th September, 1982 7.30pm-1am Music: whipstick Country Band. Double $36.00 Single $18.00 BYO Admit one.entertainment, dance, rhsv bendigo victorian ball -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DEAN HENRY BACKHAUS CENTENARY COMMITTEE
Document, Dean Henry Backhaus Committee, Expenses in relation to Souvenir Envelope.1000 printed 2 colour envelopes $106.00 plus 20% sales tax $21.20 Total $127.20. Account payable to: Express Printers P.O.Box 670, Epsom 3551. On the reverse is the official letterhead of Dean Henry Backhaus Centenary.Express Printers, Epsombendigo, church, dean henry backhaus -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION:CITY OF BENDIGO 1851-1951 CENTENARY, 1851-1951
Object. Round gold coloured badge with banner along bottom edge. City of Bendigo- Coat of Arms in centre. Blue enamel across top of badge with gold lettering ''CITY OF BENDIGO''. Blue enamel banner underneath circular section with gold lettering ''CENTENARY 1851-1951''. Brooch pi on backOn the back ''89'' ''STOKES''numismatics, badges-civil, city of bendigo 1851-1951 centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Aileen and John Ellison collection: Accent on Axedale
Axedale is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on the McIvor Highway, in the City of Greater Bendigo, east of Bendigo. It was surveyed and proclaimed in 1861. (Wikipedia)A thirty-six pages book detailing the history of Axedale. Published by the centenary and back to Axedale committee. Chapters on early settlement, churches, education, police, municipal affairs, commerce, cemeteries, racecourse reserve, the railway, Eppalock weir, the hall, the wars, C.W.A. camp sites, C.F.A. sport. Many photographs throughout. L.J. Ellisonaxedale, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: METHODIST CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA SOUTH BENDIGO CIRCUIT GOLDEN SQUARE PASTORATE LETTER TO LYDIA CHANCELLOR, 1972
LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: Methodist Church of Australia South Bendigo Circuit Golden Square Pastorate Letter to Lydia Chancellor To Mrs L. Chanchellor, Panton Street Golden Square - invitation to the centenary celebrations 8th April 1972 from the Golden Square Methodist Church Property Board Secretary John ??bendigo, history, bendigo churches, lydia chancellor -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Grey Velvet Evening Dress, 1960
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Kew was declared a separate municipality in 1860. To commemorate this, a number of events were held in Kew, including a Centenary Dinner Dance in 1960 at which the speakers were Sir Robert Menzies and Cr WHS Dickinson. As the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson accompanied her husband, wearing this dress. Evening dress, made of unlined grey velvet, worn by the Mayoress, Mrs Doris Dickinson, (wife of Cr WHS Dickinson), to the Kew Centenary Dinner Dance in the Kew Civic Hall. The dress has matching cream kid gloves. The dress was donated by Mrs Judith Goodes, a daughter of Cr. and Mrs. Dickinson.cr whs dickinson, mrs doris dickinson, australian fashion - 1960s, women's clothing - 1960s, city of kew centenary - 1960, evening wear, evening dresses -
Queen's College
Mug, 1839
Mug with blue and white transfer print of John Wesley with text on two sides. It was made to commemorate the centenary of the Wesleyan Methodism, on October 28th 1839 and bears prints of John Wesley and the dates of his birth , death etc. It stands at 86 mm high and measures 115 mm in diameter including the handle . -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Provenance -The first years of Victorian Archives
BHS CollectionBrown cover booklet of 66 pages. 'Provenance - The First Years of the Victorian Archives.' Marking the Centenary of Public Archives in Victoria 1903-2003. By Professor EW (Bill) Russell Original archival research by Charlie Farrugia. First published 2003 by the Public Record Office Victoria. Illustrated with B&W photos. victorian archives, public records office victoria -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 12/03/1946 12:00:00 AM
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of U206, along with 19, 38, 35, and 37. C class trams No. 19 at the end of 2 road was painted at the time for the Centenary of Brunswick and Coburg (Ray Pearson) and is the second car to carry this number. Wal's album notes that the photo dated 12-3-1946trams, tramways, brunswick depot, freight tram, c class, tram 206, tram 19, tram 38, tram 35, tram 37, u class, e class -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir Mug, Warrnambool & District Pipes and Drums, Late 20th century
The Warrnambool Pipe band was started around 1906 under the tuition of Simon Fraser and his sons. It has operated in various forms for most of that time. A ladies band was formed in 1951 and the two bands amalgamated in 1974. They celebrated their centenary in 2007.A common object with links to a long established group in Warrnambool.Cream mug with handle with black logo on front. Ridge around top.Warrnambool & District Pipes & drums around logo. Stamp on bottom “Dynamo House The Original Australian Billy Mug .034270955warrnambool pipe band, simon fraser pipe band, centenary of warrnambool pipes and drums -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 76 January 1991
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Pat Vaughan, Environmental Officer, Shire of Eltham • February Meeting • Maroondah Aqueduct Centenary • Annual General Meeting • Eltham, England • ‘Watershed’ Jackson • Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade • Other News 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 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Spittle.S.G.& Councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President S.G.Spittle & Ballarat Shire Councilors 1934 - 1935, 1935 (exact)
This Collection of photos was taken during Victoria' centenary year,and depicts Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle,and Councilors C.T.Henderson, M,J,Ryan, D.Baird, J.A.Charles(J.P.), W.A.Rain (Secretary & Engineer), R,T.White, R.B.Walton, H.J.Wheeler, and W.R.Crosthwaite. Original Historic Photo Of Councilors for the 1934 - 1935 year.This is a composite collection of photos,Sepia in colour,on grey mount,with gold surounding middle photo,and framed in wide plain wooden frame.It is of Shire President Cr Samuel Gordon Spittle and Councilors For the year 1934 - 1935. PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT CR.S.G.SPITTLE TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1934-35.shire president samuel gordon spittle, ballarat shire council 1934 1935, victoria centenary year 1934 1935 -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Wax model, Sir Macfarlane Burnet, About 1999
Wax mould from which bronze bust of Sir Macfarlane Burnet was cast. The bronze bust is located on a plinth outside the Traralgon Court House in Franklin Street and was commissioned by Latrobe City to celebrate the centenary of Sir Macfarlane Burnet's birth.Mac Burnet attended Traralgon State School, and went on to become Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and share the Nobel Prize for Medicine with Peter Medawar of London University.Wax model by artist Glen Davies -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Back to Tatura 1923 and 1974
Souvenir edition of Tatura Guardian "Back to Tatura March 29, 1923" - 24 pages, "Back to Feature" 1974, Tatura Guardian, Tatura Centenary Back to Celebrations, Back to Tatura 1959. 4 Pages of the weekly 9 April 1932Black 2 piece folder, 3 rings to hold pages in book type folderback to tatura -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Claire Pitts, Burnley Gardens - an experimental success, 1990
Photocopy of article in Garden Journal. Advertisement for Centenary Celebrations at end. Claire Pitts, author, focuses on some of the very diverse areas within the gardens that tare the horticultural centre of Victoria and describes how they have been modified over time. Article by Claire Pitts, Australian Garden Journal, Vol.10, No. 2, Dec,1990/Jan.1991 - Another copy at B94.813claire pitts, australian garden journal, burnley centenary, burnley gardens centenary celebrations, burnley gardens 100 year anniversary, burnley gardens over time -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 23 decorated at depot, Rialto Ballarat, 1938
Mounted photograph of the Ballarat No. 23 decorated for the centenary of European settlement in Ballarat district, 1838-1938. Tram decorated with paper flowers dipped in wax. Tram was able to be illuminated at night. See items 3911, 1362 and 266 for associated images.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of European Settlement.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print embossed "Rialto Ballarat" in lower left hand corner.ballarat, ballarat centenary celebrations, celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Facing the future: Association for the Blind annual report 1995/96, 1996
The annual report outlines the achievements of the year, financial position and client stories. Other articles outline centenary celebrations and appeal, the launch of No Sight, Great Vision by John Wilson, the proposed National Information Centre and the changing needs of nursing homes.33 printed pages with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Work on paper - Ephemera - Williamstown Botanic Gardens - 1934 Reception Card, 1934
The card for the Civic Reception at Williamstown Town Hall for the ‘Back to Williamstown’ celebrations – the centenary from date of first settlement in 1834. It belonged to James and Kate Tyrrell, the paternal grandparents of the Donor. The donor is the third generation of her family to live in Williamstown. Having a photo of the Gardens in the reception card is evidence of the community pride of the Gardens. The photo is evidence of plantings in 1934 A folded sepia look card. The front has an embossed border, the City of Williamstown Shield, date in the right bottom corner and an inscription as described. The left fold inside demonstrates the reverse of the embossed border and details of the City of Williamstown and Councillors. The right side fold inside is a photo of people walking along ‘The Main Walk, Williamstown Gardens’. The back has space for ‘Autographs.’williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, city of williamstown, williamstown gardens, 1934, councillors, james taylor gray, henry johnston harvey, william gordon gray, walter stuart menzies, james adolphus nelson, evan charles owens, john robert bell, john anthony dennis, allan john deacon, oliver prettie chanter, william roberts, george alexander paine, james hocking, harold rose, norman hodgson -
Vision Australia
Document - Image, David Robertson
David Robertson (1855-1953) was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and president 1895-1899 and 1913. For centenary celebrations of the Association, portraits were painted of past presidents and photographs gathered in preparation of this. This image was collected, however the donor is unidentified.1 A4 page cut into two with image and notesDavid Robertson 1st President at AAB & Co-founder with Miss T Aston Held Presidency 5 times until Health gave way he carried out his Carried on his own Business until 59 yrs of age died at 96 yrs His sister Janet inaugurated the Visiting of the Blind & was treasurer for 8 yrs D.R. was responsible for getting the free pass & gave the AAB its name They both lost their sight in Gov homes as orphans Their Brother (William of New Zealand was champion Sculler of New Zealand for 20 yrs) (Hearn) called after step father Kindly acknowledge Warwick Studio, Albert Parkdavid robertson, association for the advancement of the blind -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Tom Marks and wife, 1900-1939
Tom Marks (1857-1939) was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and president in 1900 and 1935-1937. For centenary celebrations of the Association, portraits were painted of past presidents and photographs gathered in preparation of this. This image was collected, however the donor is unidentified.1 small photograph, taken in black and white and colouredMother & Daddy Printed by Harringtonstom marks, mary cecilia marks -
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - 100 Years of Municipal Life, Dec-55
Programme for church service for the commemoration of 100 years of municipal life and dedication of the Mayoral Chain, at St. Stephen's Church, Portland, December 18 1985. White card, royal blue printcentenary, municipal life, place of worship, dedication, mayor, mayoral chain -
Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Greeting Card, Ballarat School of Mines et al, Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, c1970s
Graham Hopwood was a student at the Ballarat Technical Art School when he completed the sketch of the gardens. He later became a renowned secondary art teacher writing the book 'A Handbook of Art'.Eight greeting cards featuring a drawing of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens by Graham Hopwood.ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, ballarat school of mines, graham hopwood, centenary, materia medica, alumni -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Centenary Decorated Bridge St shops
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. In 1938 Ballarat celebrated 100 years since white settlement with a city wide floral festival and parade. Businesses decorated their shops with elaborate displays. ballarat, centenary, decorated, bridge st, shops, floral festival -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Town Hall & Crowd 1938 Festival
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, town hall, crowd, 1938, centenary, floral festival -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Decorated Tram
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, decorated, tram, 1938, festival, centenary -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Grenville Street 1938 Floral Festival
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, grenville street, 1938, floral, festival, centenary -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Cnr Lydiard & Sturt Sts 1938
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, lydiard, sturt, 1938, centenary, floral festival -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Messer & Opie Decorated
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, messer & opie, decorated, centenary, 1938, bridge st -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Morsheads 1938
This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, morsheads, decorated, centenary, 1938, bridge st