'Richard Farrell': Pianist. Victorian Country Tour. Presented by The Australian Broadcasting Commission. Commemoration Concert Season, 1951. Programme 6d.event, entertainment, music, richard farrell, the australian broadcasting commission

The Loch Ard was an iron hulled clipper, built in Scotland in 1873 and wrecked on the southwest coast of Victoria in 1878 at what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge, near Port Campbell. Fifty two crew and passengers died and only Tom Pierce and Eva Carmichael survived. The Loch Ard was the last sailing ship to lose emigrants' lives when negotiating the entrance to Bass Strait. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The Victorian History Advisory Council decided 1978 was an appropriate year to mark, not only the centenary of the sinking of the Loch Ard in 1878, but also commemorate the large part played by sailing ships in immigration, and through this, the development of Australia. The Victorian Government authorised the commemoration and a "Loch Ard Centenary Committee" was formed. It was established to create public interest and awareness for the 100th anniversary of the tragic Loch Ard shipwreck. Activities and events included student essays, exhibitions, videos, publications, competitions and historical information. A booklet called "Settlers Under Sail" by Don Charlwood was commissioned to be made available to all school children. The anchor of the Loch Ard was raised from the wreck and displayed at Port Campbell, a memorial plaque (erected by The National Park) was unveiled at Loch Ard Gorge, a special "Loch Ard Shipwreck Centennial Port Campbell" postmark was issued by the Post Office and a model ship competition was held. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, together with other local towns and shires along the south-west coast participated in many of these commemorative activities. This letter is a significant reminder (and recognition) of the importance the Loch Ard (and other immigrant ships) played in the settling of Victoria and the dangers faced by the settlers who came to Australia in these ships. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best-known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history.Single page letter typed in blue ink, on behalf of Koroit Council, written on 14th March 1978 and addressed to the Chairman, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board, in recognition of the "Loch Ard Centenary Commemoration 1878 - 1978". It has the "Borough of Koroit" stamp at the top of the page and a red "Borough of Koroit" seal on the bottom right-hand corner of the page. It is signed by the Mayor (Allan R. Waterson), a councillor (J. W. Smith) and the Town Clerk (Jim Macdonald). The letter is in a plain buff manilla folder labelled in blue type.Top left corner - "Address correspondence to:/TOWN CLERK / P.O. BOX 5/KOROIT, 3282" Top Centre - blue circular ink stamp of "BOROUGH OF KOROIT 1870" with coat of arms in the center Top right - "TOWN HALL,KOROIT/ PHONE KOROIT (055) 658230/After Hours (055) 658490" The letter is addressed to - "CR. J. S. Lindsay, /Chairman,/ Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board,/ WARRNAMBOOL. 3280" "LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION 1878 - 1978" (underlined) The letter begins - "It is with much pleasure that the Council of the Borough of Koroit, join with neighbouring municipalities, civic leaders and other organisations on this day, in commemorating the "Loch Ard" Shipwreck centenary. The "Loch Ard" operated as a cargo and passenger vessel for immigrants, for a period of five years, from 1873 to 1878. Its last voyage was from England to Melbourne, and the ship was sunk on the 1st June 1878, with only two survivors from passengers and crew of fifty-four. The celebrations being conducted throughout our district this day will help us all to remember and appreciate the determination and spirit shown by these people, for they had the faith to realise that their endeavours would be successful, even against great odds in comparison to present day standards and techniques, and their imprint on our history is record of this fact. This commemoration acknowledges the important role undertaken by sailing ships such as the "Loch Ard" and the vital role this ship played in the early settlement of the State of Victoria." The letter ends with -" the Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of the Borough of Koroit was hereunto affixed this 18th day of March, 1978." The letter is signed "Allan J. Waterson Mayor/J. W. Smith Councillor/ Jim Macdonald Town Clerk and a large red seal of the Borough of Koroit (with their coat of arms) is in the bottom right-hand corner. Front of manilla folder - "BOROUGH OF KOROIT / LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION/ 1878 - 1978" "4050" written in black ink top right-hand corner next to a scribbled out numberflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, loch ard, port cambell, shipwreck, commemorative committee, loch ard centenary, koroit council, commemorative letter, loch ard commemorative committee

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.Showing Roy Longmore's 104th Birthdayphoto, roy longmore, 104th birthday, pukapunyal

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.

During World War II the Japanese attacked New Britain soon after the outbreak of hostilities in the Pacific Ocean. During January 1942, Japanese heavily bombed Rabaul. On 23 January, Japanese marines landed by the thousands, starting the Battle of Rabaul. The Japanese used Rabaul as a heavy base until 1944; it served as the key point for the failed invasion of Port Moresby (May to November, 1942) Note: these photos are incorrectly labelled as Nth. Britain Photograph of "OIRE LUNG " airfield is in fact "WUNUNG, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-28. A FULL PARADE OF 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION AND 29/46 INFANTRY BATTALION, BOTH OF 4 BRIGADE, WAS HELD ON WUNUNG AIRSTRIP. THIS PARADE WAS TO PREPARE TROOPS FOR A PARADE TO BE HELD ON 1945-09-03. SHOWN, 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION PRESENTING ARMS." Airstrip was maintained by 1 ACSPhoto Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.new britain, wwii, japanese surrender, pow, rms aquitania, ss nieuw amsterdam, rms mauritania, rabaul, wunung airfield, jaquinot bay, 1 acs

Photo Album 360 Pocket "Photo Safe" divided for cataloguing purposes into 4 sections. Section 1 Recent Colour Photos of RSL and commemoration services Section 2 Black and white photos of earlier commemoration services, Section 3 WWII photos mainly of New Britain 1945, Section 4 Early photos of Memorabilia display.

Commemoration Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home Parade '87. Map of Australia with flag superimposed and picture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the OperaHhouse.Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home Parade '87, Sydney October 3rd 1987, together then, together againbeer can, welcome home parade

Book published to highlight the involvement of Victorian servicemen and servicewomen in the Vietnam War (1964-1972)Hardback book titled "Victoria Remembers Vietnam: A Journey of Remembrance , Commemoration and Celebration" published on to mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.south vietnam, victoria, veterans, long tan

Postcard as part of a series produced by Shire of Nillumbik for a children's photo project "Nillumbik Naturally" developed by FOCUS FORCE cleebrating Children's Week 2000. Words and photo by Janelle Chambers (Age 13). The logo for the Nillumbik Tourism Assocation Inc is stamped on the front of the postcard. This seat was placed in Alistair Knox Park in commemoration of the end of the Shire of Eltham after Victorian Council amalgamations with the words "Shire of Eltham 1871-1994" included on the back wooden plate of the seat. A similiar seat was placed in the Montmorency Shopping Centre referencing the west riding of the Eltham Shire, which incuded Montmorency. Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes. Also physical postcard (used) alistair knox park, beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, janelle chambers, nillumbik tourism association, wattle, seat, children's week, commemoration

27 page typed document (copy) of listed member of the Australian Defence Force killed in Vietnam or who died as a result of service there and place of commemoration.520 names and detailsdeaths in vietnam, australian defence force

Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2006 at the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2006.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2006 at the commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2006. 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day

Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day

Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembly at The Shrine, Melbourne, in August 2016 at the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Historical record of some of the Vietnam Veteran Sub Branches in Victoria as at August 2016.Framed photo of VVAA (Vic) Sub Branches assembled at The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 at the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.Vietnam Veterans Day - 18th August 2016. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veteran sub branch, long tan day

Bronze coloured madallion in blue presentation case. Verso - "Nimi College in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of Nimi College Sep, 9, 2000nimi college, medallion, numismatics, india, education, anniversary

St Brigid's Crossley was built by the local community in 1914. In the early 2000s the Catholic Church decided to sell the Church. The community were forced to take out a large loan to keep the critical meeting place / focus point / heart of the community. The community celebrated the centenary with a weekend of activities including the launch of the history of the church and its community and the commemoration of a memorial / healing garden.Digital images of the centenary mass at St Brigid's Crossley.st brigid's crossley, st brigid's, catholic church, catholic, church, religion, centenary, celebrations, 100, anniversary, commemoration, congregation

50th Anniversary of the end of WWII certificate issued to J B REID. Son of J B REID, Bruce Reid signature as Federal Member in 1995.Commemoration Certificate to recognize 50 years since end of WWII. Paper certificate, gold / khaki border, cream background with black print & coloured emblem.In the centre, emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Bottom: “3 signatures”certificate, 50th, remembers

Donald Clark Collection. Card relating to commemoration of Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary in 1952. Inside is list of names, a roll of those who returned for reunion.tarnagulla, reunions, tarnagulla old boys' and girls' society, centenaries, anniversaries, busst, castleman, dyer, fitzgerald, fletcher, foers, harding, irons, monichan, mccorkelle, paris, pratt, radnell, smith, spencer, stagoll, tucker, zeigler

Murray Comrie Collection. Card relating to commemoration of Tarnagulla Old Boys' and Girls' Society Centenary Anniversary in 1952. Inside is list of names, a roll of those who returned for reunion.tarnagulla, reunions, tarnagulla old boys' and girls' society, centenaries, anniversaries, busst, castleman, dyer, fitzgerald, fletcher, foers, harding, irons, monichan, mccorkelle, paris, pratt, radnell, smith, spencer, stagoll, tucker, zeigler

This object was awardes to F. EdsallCircular bronze commemoration Medallion 60th Anniversary, of Armistice 1918.Front flame, trumpet and leaves. Back helmet at top and head of grain on left hand sideAround edge, SOQXANTIEME ANNIVERSAIRE DEL'ARMISTICE 11NOVEMBRE 1918/On back, aux/combattants/de toutes/lesguerres/lafrance/reconnaissanteworld war one, france, 1918, medallion, armistice anniversary

The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron. Typed quarto letter of Air Force Association letterhead. The letter highlights the Air Force Commemoration Week being observed by the Ballarat Branch Air Force Association.australian flying corps, royal australian air force association, air force association, dallso brooks, e.j. anderson, ballarat school of mines, ballarat, letterhead

Brass commemorative plaque. This Tree was planted in commemoration of 100 years of State Education and completion of the school oval 17th March 1973. Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum)As aboveschool, equipment

Outrage expressed by four ratepayers regarding the Whitehorse Council's budgeting of $200,000 for a book to be written about the 50 year commemoration with its sister city, Matsudo in Japan.Outrage expressed by four ratepayers regarding the Whitehorse Council's budgeting of $200,000 for a book to be written about the 50 year commemoration with its sister city, Matsudo in Japan.matsudo, books, city of whitehorse

Framed commemoration piece about Legatee Oriel John Grattan, born 19 September 1894 in West Melbourne. Served in 103rd Battery AIS in the Great War. Served as a Legatee from 10 March 1939. Awarded fifty-year certificate as a Legatee on 10 March 1989. Possibly made to commemorate Legatee Grattan's 50 years of service to Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Grattan was usually referred to as Grat. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the first property owned by Legacy after the bequest of a sizeable donation, see item at 00964.Significant historical record of the life and service of a LegateeFramed collage of documents, photographs, medals, letters and medallions commemorating the life and service of Legatee Oriel John Grattan to Melbourne Legacy. Contains: Birth notice Birth certificate Certificate of marriage Discharge certificate from the Great War dated 12 October 1919 Letter from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V thanking troops for their service to the 'Mother Country' 4 military medals with ribbons 2 commemorative $5 coins in plastic cases Medallion commemoration the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli Ville D'Amiens medallion Various photographs Melbourne Legacy 50-year service certificatemedallion, grattan

HewstonDouble page leaflet printed in black with illustration in purple / pink / green on front of sweet peas & label. Contains order of service for a Mother's Day Commemoration during WWII.Printed front cover top: “Mother's Day Service 13th General Hospital Chapel New Guinea” Bottom: “Mother's Day Greetings”documents - programmes, military history, chapel, mothers, new guinea