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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - SOROPTIMIST COLLECTION: CHAIN OF OFFICE
Rectangular silver frame with cream mount. Within the frame is a silver chain from which are suspeded 31 circular medallions. Each medallion is engraved with the names of a member of the Bendigo Soroptomist Club. A large, ornate oval floral medallion is suspended from the bottom of the chain. Around the oval is engraved on a silver surround ' Soroptomist International of Bendigo' Frame is wrapped in cellophane. On back of frame 'Truscott Art and Framing'. A grey jewellery poucn is enclosed in the cellophane wrapping, presumably it held the engraved medallions prior to the chain being made.organisation, community, soroptomist international -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Calls, 1/09/2015 12:00:00 AM
A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1. Collected by Julie Jones, Heritage Officer, Whitehorse City Council in 2015 for a display of Art Space, Box Hill Town Hall to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC spirit including card files of the City of Whitehorse used by the consulting historians of 'Way Back When' in collaboration with the local Australia Calls working party to chronicle the experience of our local community.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 17 local men who enlisted for WW1. world war 1914-1918, documents -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of group of people
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. This series shows different community groups that were associated with Churchill Island throughout the decades.Photograph of eleven people arranged in two rows in a garden with planters and pots in the backgroundCHURCHILL ISLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN GROUP/BACK ROW L-R)/BILL NOLAN, SUE NOLAN, BART ZATTERESE,/JOHN BLACKNEY, ELIZABETH TOPLIFF, AILEEN BIRRELL/FRONT: HARVEY LOWENSTEIN, DOUG CARSON, ZENA ARCHIBALD/+ MITCHELL. JUDY ELLEID(?)[handwritten in blue pen] M POTS [handwritten in blue pen] 125% [handwritten in black pen] A10b[handwritten in black pen] 180 140 10.5[handwritten in blue pen]churchill island, photograph, churchill island community garden group -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Mann Collection Album - High Street West from Lawrence Street, C. 1940s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.This image is reproduced from a set of coloured slides. Peard & Sons Plumbing on the corner of Lawrence and High, Roy Benson's store and Woolworths Food-Fair. Peards were located here in the 1940s. By November 1966 to C. 1973 this building was occupied by Tower Tyre Service, followed by Repco Auto Parts until 1985. It is now Lee Corner Chinese restaurant. Roy Benson was listed as a Grocer in the telephone directory, but he apparently had a few tables and chairs and was also a milk bar/café. He was heavily involved in the community including committee roles in Wodonga Dramatic Club, Wodonga & District Progress Association, Wodonga Carpet Bowls Association, Wodonga Chamber of Commerce and Wodonga Shire Council. He was President of the RSL for 25 years from the early 1920s.wodonga businesses, high street wodonga, woolworths food fair, peard plumbing, roy benson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Granite Quarry, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, 1913
Granite Quarry opened at Cape Woolamai in 1891 by Chambers & Clutten of Melbourne, to supply stone for the facing of equitable buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne. Trolleys on rails brought stones to ship's side at low tide where a jib crane lifted them into the ship's hold. With high tide the ship was refloated.Granite Quarries Cape Woolamai on waters edge. A Cape Woolamai ancient crane in action. Very rocky point. Quarry attracted a community of 300 people.Granite Quarries Woolamailocal history, photographs, granite quarries, phillip island industries, sepia photograph, betty kus collection, granite quarry, cape woolamai, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Primitive Civilizations Vol 1
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Primitive Civilizations Vol 1 or Outlines of the History of Ownership In Archaic Communities Author: E J Simcox Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein & Co Date: 1894 Label on spine with typed text PAT 901 SIM warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, primitive civilizations vol 1, e j simcox -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Primitive Civilizations Vol 2
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Primitive Civilizations Vol 2 or Outlines of the History of Ownership in Archaic Communities Author: E J Simcox Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein & Co Date: 1894Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 913.03 SIM Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, primitive civilizations vol 2, e j simcox -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Scrap Book, Ringwood Apex Club Scrap Book 1986/87 to 19, 1986-1988
Off-white coloured hard covered binder containing photographs, clippings and pamphlets relating to Apex Club of Ringwood community activities between 1986 and 1988. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
DVD, Hidden Valley Town Camp et al, Us mob real lives, real stories. How it ends it up to you, 2005
Interactive multi-ending Indigenous drama series set in Hidden Valley; inspired by requests from elders and youth of the Arrernte community in Mbarnte Alice Springs.DVDarrernte, central desert, mbarntwe, alice springs, drama -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Forty years takes the cake, 30/04/2008 12:00:00 AM
Strathdon Community, built on land donated by Mary Matheson, celebrated 40 years on the site.Strathdon Community, built on land donated by Mary Matheson, celebrated 40 years on the site. A cake was cut by Marny Miller, Mrs Matheson's daughter (Photo)Strathdon Community, built on land donated by Mary Matheson, celebrated 40 years on the site. strathdon community, matheson, mary, miller, marny, batten, robyn, edmiston, june -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historic gaps to be filled, 2005
Following a grant from the Department of Victorian Communities, the Whitehorse Historical Society needs volunteers to record orally stories from post-war migrants (photo).Following a grant from the Department of Victorian Communities, the Whitehorse Historical Society needs volunteers to record orally stories from post-war migrants (photo).Following a grant from the Department of Victorian Communities, the Whitehorse Historical Society needs volunteers to record orally stories from post-war migrants (photo).whitehorse historical society inc, arrowsmith, valda, simmenauer, peter, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, oral history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, J.N. Webster, Town Clerk, City of Ringwood News Sheet - February 1970, 1970
Newspaper-style 1970 community information newsletter for Ringwood residents covering local council news, activities, and outline of funds received and expended in 1968-69.rinx -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Community Service Planning, Beris Campbell Collection, 1974 - 1993
Collection of files from Beris Campbell; Port's first Social Worker. Includes local newspapers, flyers and reports .01 - Community Service Planning 1992local government - city of port melbourne, health - general health, politics, public action campaigns, beris campbell, port melbourne citizens action group, port melbourne social welfare centre, city of south melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Port Melbourne Community Festival, At Home in Port, Marie Menzel, Feb 2002
Program promotes the two day festival organised under the auspices of the Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House. Rosalie Kent (Stranks) 1st from left.Souvenier Program for the 2002 Port Melbourne Community Festival. Artwork depicts the theme 'At home in Port' showing a house with the city in the background, A3, 3 foldcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne neighbourhood house, maree menzel, pat grainger, rosalie stranks nee kent -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Mayor, Frederick Robert WINDUSS opening Port Melbourne Festival, 20 Feb 1977
From the files of Beris CAMPBELL, Council social worker 1970s to 1990sColour photograph of official opening of the first community driven Port Melbourne Festival by the Mayor Frederick Robert WINDUSS, 20 February 1977, Murphy's Reserve'20th Feb. '77' on reversecelebrations fetes and exhibitions, frederick robert winduss, noni winduss, port melbourne festival, j l murphy reserve -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Issue 2, Bayside Bulletin, 1987
Bayside Bulletin, a set of newsletters issued by the City of Port Melbourne to keep residents informed about the Bayside development: second in a series of community bulletins (no date)town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, local government - city of port melbourne, environmental issues, sandridge city development co pty ltd, scdc, evan walker, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Newsletter, Issue 3, Bayside Bulletin, 1987
Bayside Bulletin, a set of newsletters issued by the City of Port Melbourne to keep residents informed about the Bayside development: third in a series of community bulletins (no date)town planning - proposals shelved - bayside -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Good times and bad, 1993
It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.It is ironic that as Strathdon Community celebrates its 25th birthday, it faces the closure of one of its most important services - its Strathdon Lodge Dementia Centre.strathdon community, aged people, cerina, di, money, doug, best, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Medal for service, 2003
Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.Article with photograph on Valda Arrowsmith who was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community of Nunawading and to Local Government in the Australia Day honours for 2003.arrowsmith, valda, awards, australia day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Help with history, 1985
The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical recordsThe Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical records.The Nunawading Council has received a $16014 grant under the community employment program to employ two people for 26 weeks to index local historical recordscity of nunawading, nunawading historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shirley Ramsay
Black and white photograph of Shirley Ramsay, the first Social Worker employed by the City of Nunawading and later the Community Services Manager See ND 1869 & ND2016city of nunawading, social workers, ramsay, shirley -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Bid to move School, 1990
The original Vermont Primary School building, now empty, could be used for school community activities. The 100 year old building could be re-located.primary schools, mitcham road, vermont, vermont primary school no. 1022, canterbury road, vermont -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Canterbury, 19 Canterbury Road. A quality retirement community, 2009
Real estate advertisement for the sale of apartments in the Hedley Sutton retirement community at 19 Canterbury Road Canterbury. Includes a coloured photograph of the buildings and the mansion "Linda"canterbury, canterbury road, hedley sutton, retirement homes and villages, linda -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Thematic Environmental History, draft, Built Heritage, 1/07/2011 12:00:00 AM
Draft copy of Thematic Environmental History prepared for City of Boroondara by Built Heritage for community consultation. Includes a timeline of key dates from 1803-1994boroondara, canterbury, transport, migrants, agriculture, mines and mining, communication, industry, historic sites, medical services and health, law and order, cultural structures and establishments, building structures and establishments -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Certificate
Framed certificate awarded to Mardan Community 21 May 2001 from scouts. Signed by the scouts District Commissioner. brown wood frame with gold edging. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Old Casterton Courthouse, Victoria, n.d
Photo/postcard of Old Casterton Courthouse, now used as Community Centre. Reverse has mailing details, brief description of Casterton Hotel (this is a mistake, obviously!) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre - Term 1 2019, 2018 - 2019
These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. Flyer - Port Melbourne Neighbourhood Centre advertising classes to be conducted during January to April 2019documents - flyers, port melbourne neighbourhood centre, social activities, education -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Tsaklazis Nancy, Roger Darryl, Victorian Tales, 2003c
Compilation of extracts from entries received for the Victorian Community History Awards 2003 and 2004. Lists services of information Victoria and Royal Historical society of Victoriareference material -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1991
Black and White photograph of members of Community Centre Auxilary showing Eric Hales president of board of management with six named members Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SANDHURST BOYS CENTRE COLLECTION: BUSINESS PLAN
Community Living Support Service Program (CLSS) November 1989. Aims & objectives, care alternatives, programs, co-operation with other service providers, education.bendigo, institutions, sandhurst boys centre, independent living plan; vocational training; employment; accommodation; sandhurst boys centre business plan 1989;