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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Blacknose Quarry, 29/08/1952
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: BLACKNOSE QUARRY ACCESS ROAD 29/8/52 - printed in bottom frame Back: Purple PHT stampport of portland archives, blacknose quarry -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater construction, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authorityport of portland archives, main breakwater, construction, portland harbour, harbour development -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, reports from two local newspapers on Mayor for a Day school project - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria. July, 1961
Third form students from Norwood High School drew up their own agenda and resolutions after attending a Ringwood City Council meeting. Young council officials included Martin Brennan (Junior Mayor), Donald Hare. Peter Silver, Peter Marjason, John Jeavons, Ann Fletcher, Judy Brown, Sue Malcolm, Robert Bryant, Andrew Peters, Ted Jennings, Martin Toone, Jennifer Hall, Jim Badger, Janet Brown, Bill Barton, Lynette Woodhouse, and Robert Dewar. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PILED UP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Piled up: wheat stacks near Shelbourne in pre-silo days. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BAILING UP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Bailing up: D. Coghill and Sons' threshing machine. Circa 1930s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: JUDO
Black and white photograph, close-up of boy holding a medallion, Jamey Lobb, Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Taekwondo medallist (silver)recreations, sports, judo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - UNKNOWN FAMILY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH, Circa. 1900
Photograph, sepia. Portrait of a young woman, chest up. Hair tired back, but you can see that her hair was a tight curl/frize.A.S.King, Pall Mall, Bendigo.person, individual, female portrait, photograph. portrait of a young woman. unknown family collection. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, 1st Australian Field Hospital: Vung Tau, Republic of South Vietnam, 1968-1971
B/w footage of Australian soldiers setting up camp; under fire; getting wounded & being flown to Vung Tau hospital etc.1st australian field hospital -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Progress' mural (close up), GMH Social Centre, Fishermen's Bend, 1997
Murals: Eileen Robertson, a GMH employee, was asked to do the murals in 1948 for the launching of the Holden. Her brief was to 'do something to do with transport'. In the event, they were covered anyway. She did not even view them again until 1992, around the time the murals were cleaned and restored. The left mural shows pioneer transport and on the right is the future. David Thompson photographed the Social Centre in 1997 by arrangement with member Wendy Morris archivist for GMH.From a series of black and white photos of GMH Social Centre by David Thompson: Southwest corner of hall and 'Progress' mural, close up, angledindustry - manufacturing, built environment, david thompson, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Demolition debris, Bayside site, Port Melbourne, 1991
One of four photos taken by David Thompson of demolition debris on the Bayside site: View to Melbourne, close up, with debris from Centenary BridgeDescription in aqua ink on backdemolitions -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumLeather gloves
Elbow length ladies leather gloves, with 2 gold buttons at wrists. Pinkish. A pattern in the shape of a plant stem with leaves goes up the arms. Inside gloves is 'Olympic'' at base of makers logo. 6 3/4 . 3502. -
Churchill Island Heritage FarmPhotograph - Black and white photograph of a ferry docked on the shoreline, c.1941
Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a punt docked up onto Churchill Island. Usually used between San Remo and Newhaven, it was repurposed by Harry Jenkins.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1941. THE OLD PUNT USED TO TAKE CARS AND TRUCKS ACCROSS[sic] FROM SAN REMO TO NEWHAVEN. BORROWED BY HARRY JENKINS TO BRING THE TRACTOR AND OTHER ITEMS ACCROSS FROM PHILLIP ISLAND'churchill island, punt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Headwear, Slouch Hat, 1970
Khaki sloch hat size 6 7/8 with light khaki puggaree, metal clip to hold up hat rim. Leather bandwhite sticker BR 33slouch hat, clothing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Ground Sheet
Khaki coloured nylon material ground sheet. Envelope styled reinforced. Blow up bladder inside outer envelope. Waterproof base for bedding.ground sheet -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDrawing
Drawing by Sgt Stewart Allan Chambers VX77754 Born 23/7/1902 at Toongabbie Enlisted 11/3/1942 at Caulfield at the age of 39 years 7 months He served in the AIF from 11/3/1942 to when he was discharged on 14/2/1946 He was attached to the 2nd Ambulance Car Coy and 3rd Australian Air Maintenance Coy. Sgt Chambers was posted to Wangaratta prior to embarking on 14/8/1942 for New Guinea during World War Two.Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper with drawing by hand in pencil of soldier looking up at plane and parachutes attached to boxes falling to ground with palm trees and hills in backgroundChristmas Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year To Mrs McDonald From Stewart Drawing - verse on box Rear - VX77754 S A Chambers 3rd Aust Air Maint Coy Australia stewart a chambers, vx 77754, ww2 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Beaconsfield Gold, 1947
A 1944 edition of a 1935 book written for students of Australian history. Covers various subjects up to World War II. Some illustrations. Indexed.Stamp - Shelford C.E.G.G.S. Caulfieldhistory, settlement, law -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Lace Blouse, 1930's to 1950's
White machine made guipure lace blouse. Extended short sleeves, opening down front with five pearl buttons. Stand up collar.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Spring under the Wisteria, 2001
Nunawading and District Historical Society's annual Wisteria Garden party in Schwerkolt Cottage garden. Theme this year ' come in your favourite dress-up'.Nunawading and District Historical Society's annual Wisteria Garden party in Schwerkolt Cottage garden. Theme this year ' come in your favourite dress-up'.Nunawading and District Historical Society's annual Wisteria Garden party in Schwerkolt Cottage garden. Theme this year ' come in your favourite dress-up'.schwerkolt cottage, nunawading and district historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Origins of Blackburn Baptist Church
Document of information on the origins of Blackburn Baptist Church, beginning in 1949 and now one of the largest Baptist churches in Victoria. Information given up to 1969.blackburn baptist church, blackburn south, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Couple that helped build a community, 2009
Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.Betty and Keith Rooney are retiring after setting up the Eastern Emergency Relief Network, and helping with various community works over a long period.rooney, keith, rooney, betty, eastern emergency relief network, jamieson, james, mayors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Recollections of K.A. Patterson, c1980
Recollections of K.A. Patterson, his childhood in the Mallee, growing up in Box Hill, activity in Baptist churches and foundation of the Box Hill Chamber of Commerce.patterson, keith arthur, baptist churches, box hill chamber of commerce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Would be M.P, 16/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
ould be M.P. up a creek with policies to peddleWould be M.P. up a creek with policies to peddle : article by Paul Heinrichs on Simone Alesich, Democrat candidate for Victorian Upper House seat of Koonung.ould be M.P. up a creek with policies to peddlealesich, simone, eastern freeway extension, mullum mullum creek, scott despoja, natasha (senator) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - Letter Card
Air Mail Letter Card Cream Paper 14cm x 9cm.Opens up to 20cm square for letter writing, as used in the 1940s BY AIR MAILdocuments, envelopes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Developer gold on market, 2017
A massive Vermont South site of 25,830 sq. m. at 500 Burwood Highway will be up for sale due to the relocation of the Australian Road Research Board.australian road research board, burwood highway, vermont south no. 500 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Black Panties, Knickers, 1970
Dark brown lace trimmed french knickers with 40cm wide leg and 6cm deep lace trim on hem line and up side seam..St Michael Made in Englandcostume, female underwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Domestic object - Cot Quilt
Cream cotton quilt made up in 56 sections each gathered to form centre flower shape. Fringing around edges. Lines in cottonhandcrafts, needlework, manchester, bedding -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyImage, 1900 (Approximate)
Photograph, mounted on cardboard, of Salvation Army band members with instruments. Group made up of 15 men, 6 women and 1 small boy.Written on back: "Jim Pascoe, High St." "Salvation Army Band"salvation army, brass band -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchUniform, Yowie Suit, 1989
Appears to be made from Tank Crew overalls with cloth and fabric added. Sometime called a Ghillies Suit. Has metal zip up front.ADI Pty Ltd on inside tag. -
Unions Ballarat
Australian Prime Ministers, 2000
A biography of Australian prime ministers (Barton-Howard) and political analysis. Essays by a variety of authors.Relevance to the history of politics in Australia, particularly the federal government and prime ministers. Biographical interest.Paperback book. Front cover: black background; sepia portrait photographs of all prime ministers up to John Howard; gold and white lettering.Front cover: editor's name and book title. Back cover: description; editor's biography; list of contributors.btlc, ballarat regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, prime ministers - australia - edmund barton, prime ministers - australia - alfred deakin, prime ministers - australia - chris watson, prime ministers - australia - george reid, prime ministers - australia - andrew fisher, prime ministers - australia - joseph cook, prime ministers - australia - william morris hughes, prime ministers - australia - stanley melbourne bruce, prime ministers - australia - james scullin, prime ministers - australia - joseph lyons, prime ministers - australia - earle page, prime ministers - australia - robert menzies, prime ministers - australia - arthur fadden, prime ministers - australia - john curtin, prime ministers - australia - francis forde, prime ministers - australia - ben chifley, prime ministers - australia - harold holt, prime ministers - australia - john mcewan, prime ministers - australia - john gorton, prime ministers - australia - william mcmahon, prime ministers - australia - gough whitlam, prime ministers - australia - malcolm fraser, prime ministers - australia - robert hawke, prime ministers - australia - paul keating, prime ministers - australia - john howard, politics, politicians, house of representatives, parliament, biography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, 2000
Date made July 2000Colour photograph close up view of a rusty steam winch sitting in a paddock with weeds around it, from the dredge Paynseville. Lakes Entrance Victoriajetties, dredging
