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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY COLLECTION: BANK STATEMENTS
COLLECTION OF RECORDS OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY / Manilla folder / writing note on front B.O.P.W.S.Salvation Army , St Lukes , St Vincents De Paul , Bendigo Uniting Church Outreach , Notice to Members / inside includes news clippings , Bank statements , passbook , letters / history of the society , mention of founder Ken Hesse , Annual Return , Rules , map of Golden Oaks Villagedocument, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - COTTON FAWN/CREAM COLOURED T-SHIRT, 1990's
Clothing. Pure cotton fawn/cream coloured, short sleeved T-shirt. Round crew neckline. The blue, yellow and black screen printed logo of the Emu Creek Bush Band is featured in a shield shape on the centre front of the T-shirt. Short sleeves. The T-shirt was worn by Peter Ellis, OAM, founder and leader of the celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band - circa 1990's.The Celebrated Emu Creek Bush Band (logo) Cotton tag with size XL. Another cotton tag at back neckline L8 L BAKER 054 417555 (possibly screen printer).costume, male, t-shirt -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Sands Hill Manufacturing Co, 12/04/1928 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the manufacture of brass overhead crossings and the complex ones ESCo were using compared to the MMTB.Letter dated 12/4/1928 from the Sands Hill Manufacturing Co, General Brass founders, Finishers Etc of 34 Queen St Melbourne to The Resident Engineer, ESCo, regarding the Overhead Crossing, Adjustable type for round Trolley Wire, forwarding three drawings of fixed type used by the MMTB in Melbourne and stamped steel pans. Typed on Mount Royal Bond Made in Canada paper.trams, tramways, overhead, points, trolley wire, esco -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Badge, The Missions to Seamen: Honorary Worker, 20th Century
Identifies a MTS member and/or supporter, and signifies recognition of exemplary effort. Worn by Captain Keith Dann founder and co-ordinator of Hastings branch of MtS. See brief obit Ship To Shore , Autumn 2017 p7.From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. See brief obit Ship to Shore Autumn 2017 p. 7Small circular cast-metal pinned badge with inset image of a flying flag. The flag bears the flying angel motif and words 'The Mission to Seafarers', while around the border of the outside circle reads 'Honorary Member'. Inlaid blue enamelling picks out the flag, motif and words. badge, flying angel, honorary, honorary worker -
Galen Catholic College
Staff versus Students Netball Match, 2015
As part of the celebrations for Galen's Founder Day in 2015, a one off netball match was played between the staff and the students on the netball court at Galen Catholic College. These photos capture some of the energy and light heartedness of that match. galen catholic college, galen college, teachers, students, sport, founder's day, netball, 2015 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Walter Harper and the Farmers
"Walter Harper and the Farmers" - John Sandford, 1955. History of the Westralian Farmers Co-operative Limited and its founder, Walter Harper. Westralian Farmers was founded in 1914 and merged with Dalgetys in 1993, becoming Wesfarmers-Dalgety.agriculture wool sales, westralian farmers co-operative limited, harper, mr walter, agriculture, wool sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Hazelmere Avenue, Mitcham, No 8
Max Grant was the founder of the Mitcham Repertory Group. He performed, directed and produced 100 plays over 70 years. In 1988 he was named Nunawading Citizen of the year. He died on 22nd September 2000.12 small black and white photographs (a-m) of the erection of Max Grant's house at 8, Hazelmere Avenue, Mitcham. Plans and Specifications at ND 2873hazelmere avenue mitcham no 8, grant max, houses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Portrait, Bro Edmund Gray, 1908
Mr Edward Gray An old Pioneer - Miner Born Aberdeen Scotland 1839 Died Stawell 21/9/1908 Accidently Drowned in Moonlight Dam One of the founders of M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge Grand Master of Masonic LodgeCopy of photograph of man in suit. Head and shoulders.In Memory of Bro E. Gray. P.S.W Died Sept 21 1908 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Fitchett Brothers Pty Ltd, 40 Years at the Methodist Ladies' College 1882-1921 / by W. H. Fitchett BA LLD, 1921
In his Forty Years at the M.L.C. … (1921) Fitchett gave his account of the school's founding and growth from an enrolment of 111 at the end of 1882.64 page illustrated history of MLC by Dr WH Fitchettnon-fictionIn his Forty Years at the M.L.C. … (1921) Fitchett gave his account of the school's founding and growth from an enrolment of 111 at the end of 1882.methodist ladies' college - history - kew (vic), william henry fitchett (1841–1928), schools - kew (vic) -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Souvenir - Bud vase, New Devon Pottery, c1950s
1 Rectory Street, Epworth, Doncaster DN9 IHX, Lincolnshire was home to the rector of Epworth from 1697 to 1735, the Reverend Samuel Wesley, his wife Susanna and their 19 children, one of whom, John Wesley was a founder of Methodism.Cream pottery gondola shaped bud vase with brown, green, grey, black and white decal on one side and black text on the other. "Epworth Old Rectory"new devon potter newton abbott devon, epworth old rectory -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Trophy, J.D. Skinner Tennis Trophy, c.1962
J.D. (Jack) Skinner of Chapple Vale was the founder of the Otway Tennis Association. He became President and was later awarded Life Membership of the Association. He recognised the need for an award for junior tennis and instituted this trophy to be awarded from 1962.J.D. Skinner Tennis Trophy, Otway Junior Association. Pitcher-shaped EPNS on top, bakelite bottom, seven shields inscribed with names of winning teams 1962-1988.1962-63 Wyelangta 1963-64 Ferguson 1964-65 Wyelangta 1965-66 Wyelangta 1971-72 Carlisle River 1972-73 Beech Forest 1973-74 Beech Forest 1974-75 Wyelangta 1975-76 Wyelangta 1976-77 Lavers Hill 1977-78 Carlisle River 1979-80 Lavers Hill 1980-81 Lavers Hill 1981-82 Carlisle River 1982-83 Wyelangta 1983-84 Ferguson 1984-85 Wyelangta 1985-86 Wyelangta 1986-87 Johanna White 1987-88 Fergusonj.d. skinner; tennis; trophy; otway junior association; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF PETER THE GREAT
A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 385 - 400 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, peter the great, lydia chancellor, collection, peter the great, the life of peter the great, person, individual, male, russian history, russia, czars, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JULIUS CAESAR
A book titled ' The Life of Julius Caesar the great Roman Emperor. The greatest genius of the Roman world ; warrior, statesman and ruler; conqueror of the most famous Roman General, and the founder of centuries of Imperial rule.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.417 - 432 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, julius caesar, roman history, italian history, rome, individual, person, male, penny books, biographical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, biographies, the life of juliius caesar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE STEPHENSON
A book titled ' The Life of George Stephenson founder of the railway system. The poor colliery boy who became a famous man; constructor of the first passenger railway in England; an example of successful perseverance.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C., 449 - 464 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george stephenson, lydia chancellor, collection, george stephenson, the life of george stephenson, british railway system, railways, trains, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, passsenger trains, penny books, advertisements -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, DICKINSON, William Henry Schorey, 1958
Various partiesResearchSecondary valuesWHS Dickinson was twice mayor of Kew and the founder of the Society in 1958. The subject file includes a number of items written by Dickinson and eulogies given at his funeral service on 4 September 1974. The eulogies provide details of his history. The file also includes a folder compiled by Dickinson, which is a list of names of people who lived in Kew. It also includes a handwritten President’s report that he gave in 1973 to the Society.dickinson whs, mayors of kew, kew historical society - foundation members - presidentsdickinson whs, mayors of kew, kew historical society - foundation members - presidents -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "From Nail Can to Knighthood" The Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson, KBE, FRGS - presented by David Thompson, Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Digitised video (4.46GB). Duration: 62 minutes. Recorded November, 2017. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter - David Thompson, RHSV Archivist and contributor as curator or assistant to the curator of successive exhibitions. David curated the RHSV's most successful exhibition "Nail Can to Knighthood: the Life of Sir Macpherson Robertson" in 2015, and presents this talk on the Australian philanthropist, entrepeneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery company, MacRobertson's. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Badge, The Mission to Seafarers, 21st Century
Identifies an MTS member and/or supporter. Worn by Captain Keith Dann a long standing member of MtS State Council, Victoria and subsequent founder of the Hastings branch of MTS. See brief obit Ship to Shore Autumn 2017 p. 7From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cast-metal pinned badge in the shape of a flying flag, with inlaid blue enamelling, which bears the flying angel motif and words 'The Mission to Seafarers' Fattorini 0121-236 1307badge, flying angel, pat dann, keith dann, hastings, mission to seafarers -
Unions Ballarat
Cheshire VC: A story of war and peace (Don Woodward Collection), Braddon, Russell, 1956
Biographical account of Leonard Cheshire who was a pilot in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military career. He was also the founder of a disability charity fund that bears his name. The book is cited as being a realistic account.Military history - WWII. Biographical interest.Book; 256 pages. Cover: yellow background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Dustcover: one ripped piece available that describes the subject of the book. Remainder destroyed/lost.Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cheshire, leonard, world war ii -
Federation University Historical Collection
Print - Artwork - Portrait, Sir Redmond Barry KCMG, 1881
The original of this portrait is held by Melbourne University Art Collection. Redmond Barry was the first President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Until 2020 this was exhibited at the Ballarat School of Mines Administratin building, outside Founders Room. Artist George Folingsby died in 1891.Framed reproduction of a painting of edmond Barry by George Folingsby.His HOnour Sir Redmond Barry K.C.M.G., M.A., LL.D 1813-1880 Foundation Presidet of the S.M.B., 1870-1876 Trustee of the S.M.B., 1870-1880 Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, 1853-1880redmond barry, george folingsby, available -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An updated version re-printed for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary. Provides an account of the founding of Melbourne Legacy. The extract taken from chapter three with a lead in from chapter two of There Goes a Man, a biography of the founder of Melbourne Legacy, Sir Stanley Savige.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Black and white A4 photocopy x 30 pages of pages from the Legacy publication.biography, stanley savige, savige book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CONFUCIUS
A pink book titled ' The Life of Confucius the great philosopher and moralist. The master and teacher of the Chinese people. The founder of their educational system. Their instructor in morals and philosophy, the inculcator of universal charity, impartial justice, rectitude of heart and pure sincerity.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 593 - 608 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, confucius, lydia chancellor, collection, confucius, male, person, person, individual, china, chinese history, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, philosophy, social justice, advertisements, penny books, biographical series. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballarat and Friends of the Botanical Gardens, "The Prime Ministers Avenue at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 2014
Fold out pamphlet, 6 panels, titled btm6125i1.jpg, full colour with black and white images of each of the busts. Gives a short paragraph on the historical context of the era in which each Prime Minister was in office, short biography of each Prime Minister, history of the Avenue, the founder (Richard Armstrong Crouch) and Sculptors. Produced by the Friends of the Botanical Gardens and the City of Ballarat 2014. Prepared by to unveiling of the busts of Julia Gillard and Tony Abbot. trams, tramways, prime ministers avenue, ballarat botanical gardens, city of ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Artwork,other - ENGRAVING. M. ANGELO BOUNARROTI, 1935
Black & White engraving of M.Angelo Bounarroti. Signed by Arthur. T.Woodward. On back of photo. This picture is interesting in that it was presented and signed by Arthur.T.Woodward one of the founders of the art school in Bendigo, to John Walker the Bendigo Sculptor, whose work is represented in the city in St Pauls Churchyard and in Pall Mall near the Post Office. Gilt edges. D.G.Coope & Son. Picture Frame Manafactures. The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell street. Bendigo. Established 1871. Deframed 2022person, individual, portrait male -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Illuminated Address Gideon Nicol, 2014
Gideon Nicol (1836-1908) was a seaman who came to Warrnambool in 1858. In 1865 he selected land at Mount Warrnambool . He was one of the founders of the Farnham Cheese and Butter Factory and the Garvoc Cheese and Butter Factory and was a Shire Councillor from 1879 to 1906. These items will be useful to include in the Gideon Nicol file.These are scans of two pages from a book and an illuminated manuscript. One page is red with an ornate border and the other is blackish with an ornate border. The illuminated address is multi-coloured with an ornate border‘Gideon Nicol, July 16th 1906’; ‘G.N.’warrnambool, gideon nicol, illuminated address, warrnambool shire, garvoc butter and cheese company -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Tilly Aston badge and tie pin, 1980-1999
A tie clasp and badge remembering Tilly Aston, the founder of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, was created. It has a cameo of Tilly Aston in gold, against a roughened gold background. A circle surrounds the head and above this "Tilly Aston" and below it, "Association for the Blind" in gold lettering. Metal tie clasp and metal pinTilly Aston Association for the Blindtilly aston, association for the blind, badges -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy - 73 Years of Constant Caring, 1996
A media release providing information about Legacy's first 73 years and to promote Legacy Week and the Badge Appeal. It mentions one of the founders of Legacy, L/ Stan Savige had a philosophy that 'life itself is worthless without some form of service to the community.' A record of a media release from February 1996, with an outline of the founding of Legacy, the role of Legatees and information about L/ Stan Savige. White A4 paper with black type x 2 pages of a media release about Legacy in 1996.legacy week, legacy promotion -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Obituary Gideon Nicol, 2014
Gideon Nicol (1836-1908) was a seaman who came to Warrnambool in 1858. In 1865 he selected land at Mount Warrnambool. He was one of the founders of the Farnham Cheese and Butter Factory and the Garvoc Cheese and Butter Factory and was a Warrnambool Shire Councillor from 1879 to 1906. This scan will be useful to include in the Gideon Nicol fileThis is an A4 sheet of paper (scan). The obituary is printed in black and white with an ornate border with some discoloration on the outer edges.In Loving Remembrance of Gideon Nicol who died March 20th 1908, R.I.P. (an extract from the Warrnambool Standard follows)gideon nicol, warrnambool, gideon nicol obituary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 8; September 1980 to March 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 5 September 1980 to 12 March 1981. The opening of Founder's Hall was covered in March item. . Book with yellow cover, front. Image of two trotters. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, sir mark oliphant, educationkey to future, dr jim cairns, victoria chapter of ace, seminar on country tv, bcae survey to help portland, nukool limsettoe former smb student, bcae recreation study, non competitive running success, shadow of the mount marathon, bcae's computer harbor, facilities in schools inadequate, shortage of teachers predicted, bcae gets firemobile, teachers' college students reunion, innovative projects, music synthesiser, on whispering trail, concern at art teachers' future, bcae 10 years old, first aid awards for p e students, radio for fire brigade, sports medicine symposium, fine art degree course, missing girl, faye atkinson, coastal engineering, lack of funds, cutbacks in engineering courses, deakin stands firm on course status, vacation jobs for metallurgy students, up with world harbor trends, dr graham allen, hatchet man, future good for engineers, engineering courses cut, new look for education, survey into gold mining prospects, bcae steering a safe course, hostel charges hike, beaufort house, bcae allowed to award degree qualifications, windpower, integrating handicapped children, greenhill summit run, founder's hall opening, sir zelman cowen, scholarship winners, mark foord engineering, david condle metallurgy, research grantsawarded, swimming team -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 9; March 1981 to September 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 12 March 1981 to 1 September 1981. Many items are dedicated to the opening of Founder's Hall. . Book with grey cover, front. Image of draught horses. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, wind power at bcae, cash outlook gloomy, concert to celebrate hall opening, grim look for teachers, opening of founder's hall, conferring of degrees at founder's hall, bhp chief at degree conferring, way to economic growth, education mission from china, library award to bcae student, helen hately, 50 years on, college enrolments climb, ronald potter winner of a e stohr medal of the institution of engineers, stop college cuts, political bias denied, protest at education cuts, graduate tom honeyman at bcae, college water supply, bcae field trip to western australia, lectures for industry, bill rofe, zig plavina, careers in sciences seminar, fitness for volunteers, study of walnuts a hit, siddons plan solar heating thrust, william charters inventor, jobs that go begging, shortage of engineers, careers seminar at bcae, morgan john retires, prints by students on show, pam dethridge, hard work pays off, labor pledge on education, unemployment in ballarat, bcae student dinner, advanced learning program for secondary students, first exhibition for eric collins, 30 escape bus crash, mining cadetship awarded to tom devries, bcae open day, technology week, getting the facts at bcae, memorial lecture, prof weston bate, tertiary education disadvantaged, goldrush miners relied on luck, more tafe funding 'not enough', equus ready for stage, mineral exports vital -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Family history, William Gordon Volum, The Volum Family, 1992
An account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.Navy blue cover with gilded title. viii, 216 p., [30] p. of plates : ill., 2 maps, ports. Bibliography: p. 208-210.non-fictionAn account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.volum collection, geelong, peterhead, scotland, captain, seafaring, whaling, brewery, paper mill, mission to seafarers