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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richards & Co Ballarat, Inauguration of the new rolling stock, Sep. 1935
Black and white photograph, of a large group of gentlemen (Official Party) standing along No. 30 (see Reg. Item 3011 for launch photo) during the inauguration of the new rolling stock during 1935. Note the Mayor Cr. Martin standing in the front doorway of the tram wearing a cap and a conductor's bag. Has a caption "Inauguration New Rolling Stock (1935) - Official Party", which has been adhered to the bottom of the photograph. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg. Item 2965 for date of photo - 9/1935. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat ESCo trams and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne and in particular No. 30 and the official launch of the tram by the SEC with a large number of officials and invited guests.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, tram 30 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Photograph - Portrait, Framed, "Mrs. Gladys E. Machin O.B.E. J.P. Founder of the Club, President 1953-1974", 1953-1974
Gladys Machin was the first female Councillor for the City of Caulfield. She served between 1950-1965 and was Mayor in 1955-56 and 1959-60. Machin championed the opening of the Caulfield Elderly Citizens Club in 1952 (later renamed in her honour as the Gladys E Machin Senior Citizen's Club). Machin was also President between 1953-1974, as noted on the engraving. The club now forms part of the Caulfield Senior Citizen's Centre at 8 Cedar Street, Caulfield South. Caulfield was one of the first local councils to establish an elderly citizen's club. This photograph used to hang in the main hall at Caulfield Senior Citizen's Centre alongside a photo of the Queen.This object is considered of historic significance for its portrayal of Gladys Machin, first female Councillor for the City of Caulfield. Framed sepia toned and hand-painted photograph of Gladys E. Machin. Engraving on panel at bottom reads: 'Mrs Gladys E.Machin OBE J.P Founder of the Club, President 1953-1974'. gladys e machin, city of caulfield, councillor, mayor, gladys e wallace, glen eira, caulfield senior citizen's club -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills Wanderers football team, 1920
Date is approximate. Identified as: Front row (L to R): Frank Peirce, Mac Burns, ......., Charles Smith, Bert Butler, ....., ......, Bill Little. Back row (L to R): ...., Leo Armitstead, Jim Sneddon, .......................... - Burton. Frank Peirce transferred to Carnegie. Charles Smith was the son of the newsagent. Mac Burns lived in Russell Street. Bert Butler lived in Wandsworth Road. - Burton became Secretary of the Lord Mayor's Fund. The Surrey Hills Wanderers became the Surrey Hills Junior Football Club. This photo was copied for Geoff Armitstead in November 2002. Recorded on the mount in Jocelyn Hall's writing that there is also an original of this photo. ["107 Neg & print & original"]Black and white photo of a 1920s team of the Surrey Hills Wanderers football club. Eighteen players are dressed in white shorts and dark jumpers with a light V marking. The setting is outdoors, possibly in Surrey Park where the team played. surrey hills wanderers, football, sport, surrey hills junior football club, surrey park, geoff armitstead, frank pierce, charles smith, mac burns, bert butler, bill little, leo armitstead, jim sneddon, mr - burton, glen armitstead, alan sneddon -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ephemera - Council election advertising pamplets, Alec Craig, 1966
Alec Craig was elected to the Barkly Ward seat on the Bendigo City Council in March 1954 after the resignation of Cr J A Michelsen. He became Mayor in 1956 and served from 1956 -57, 1963 - 64 and 1973 -74. Councillor Craig first posited the idea of Hargreaves Street becoming a shopping mall but retired from council in 1976 before the idea was executed. Alec Craig was the foundation President of the Provincial cities and Town Association of Victoria and President of the Bendigo Base Hospital in 1973. He was awarded an O.B.E. in 1973 for outstanding public service. Grace Adeline Craig was a respected teacher at Bendigo Girl's School and Bendigo High School.0383.1 Three fold voting pamphlet with photo of Councillor Craig on front cover. Inside is a printed letter to Mr and Mrs Ratepayer promoting Councillor Craig's past achievements. 0383.2 How to vote flyer for Councillor Craig. Printed on pink paper. 0383.3 Vote 1 Craig poster. Two colour print on cream paper. Edges missing.mayor craig, mayoress craig, councillor alec craig, grace adeline craig -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Baby Health Centre in the Surrey Gardens, 1982
The Baby Health Centre opened in the Surrey Gardens in 1930 on the site previously occupied by the screen for outdoor pictures. Previously during the 1920s it had operated in the room underneath the rotunda in the Surrey Gardens. The room was also shared by other groups including the Surrey Hills Progress Association (SHPA). The SHPA raised 200 pounds to provide the materials for the building, which was built by voluntary labour under the leadership of Ralph Hayes, a local builder. The foundation stone was laid by Mrs A Latham, Mayoress of Camberwell on 31 March 1930. There is a bottle containing the names of the committee members sealed in the pillar behind the memorial stone. The centre was managed by a committee until 1975. Maternal health nurses associated with the centre included Sister D Thompson, Sister Newnham, Sister Kelsell, Sister Barker, Sister Sharp and Sister Bolton. Ref: Mrs D Lancashire - a long-serving member of the committee. The site of the Surrey Hills Maternal and Child Health Centre was moved to 18 Verdun Street, adjacent to the pre-school, in accord with Council policy to co-locate services and from a concern regarding solo staff working in relatively isolated locations. The building was included in the heritage overlay protecting the gardens and was refurbished by Council for community use. The cairn commemorates the work of Cr Albert Ernest Vine who was a Camberwell Councillor from 1926-1934 and 1937-1944; he was also Mayor on 1940-41. There is a photo of him in Mayoral robes in the City of Boroondara Library Service collection.Black and white photo of a timber building with a tiled roof and a brick veranda supported by brick and concrete pillars. In front of the baby health centre is a small cairn.surrey gardens, baby health centres, monuments and memorials, surrey hills progress association, cr albert ernest vine, sister d thompson, sister d. newnham, sister kelsell, sister barker, sister sharp and sister bolton, mrs a latham, ralph hayes, mrs d lancashire -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Early History of the Shrine of Remembrance, c1928
After the first world war there was a decision made to create a memorial. Legatees were involved in the process at various times and capacities. In particular Legatee Kemsley was vocal in idea of a structure over a utilitarian memorial (such as a hospital or a park) - see letter at 01182. These notes include the resolution that passed at the Melbourne Town Hall at a public meeting: "That this meeting of citizens confirm the launching of an appeal by the Lord Mayor to establish a National War Memorial by means of a monument and that an executive committee with the Lord Mayor as Chairman with power to add and point sub-committees be formed to carry out the project." Also that 20 sites were selected for consideration in 1921. Although the St Kilda Road site was favoured early on, by 1926 there was pressure to change to a "provision of square" and Cenotaph at the intersection of Spring and Bourke Streets. Legacy Clubs voiced their opposition to this proposal by passing a resolution "That the Melbourne Legacy Club, representative of the returned soldiers in business in this city, whilst welcoming the Anzac Square Scheme as a city improvement, cannot support it as a War Memorial scheme and affirms its support for the Shrine of Remembrance in the Domain as the only War Memorial worthy of Victoria's unparalleled efforts in the Great War." The document was in an envelope with a letter dated 30 April 1971 (01182) that also outlines the efforts Legacy (especially L/- Kemsley) went through to promote the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance over a proposed square. The envelope says 'The Origin of the Shinre of Remembrance p/p Legatees Kemsley and Joynt'. And the initial 'JMBA'?. It was in a file with other documents concerning the Shrine and it's history.A record of the events that led to the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance as noted by a Legatee at the time. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this an other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190)Five white foolscap pages of black type recording major events in the history of building the Shrine (covering the years from 1926 - 1928).memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood City Council et al, City of Ringwood - Invitation to Ball following Freedom of Entry to City Ceremony. Letter dated 11 March 1965 from B. J. Hubbard, Mayor, City of Ringwood, 1965
Buff coloured letter dated 11th March 1965, stating the Council has "decided that as a fitting climax to the ceremony of conferring upon the Unit (Royal Engineers 3 Division) the Freedom of Entry to Ringwood, a Ball be held at the Unit's depot in Dublin road, Ringwood east, on the night of the ceremony - that is, the 27th March next" Proceeds to the appeal for erection of the proposed Maroondah Cojmmunity Hospital. Invitation signed by B.J. Hubbard, Mayor - City of Ringwod Note: At the time of cataloguing (May 2024), no photos of the Ball have been found, nor any reference to the Ball in local newspapers. Ref A/1/9, Town Hall, Ringwood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR'S NOTES 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two incomplete pages of typed notes, the top section of one has been torn off. Topics include : estimates and council rates, Music for the People with Glenda Raymond and Hector Crawford to be held in Rosalind Park, Bendigo's industrial progress and the Victorian Promotion Committee, annual dinner of the Public Service Association, the 100th birthday of Mrs Clementine Rawlings, Bendigo Jockey Club, and the Catholic Men's Dinner Club.bendigo, council, report, councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ''CITY OF BENDIGO'': A DOCUMENT ''DISTRIBUTED FROM CIVIC OFFICES ON APPLICATION'' 1978
''City of Bendigo'' a document ''Distributed from Civic Offices on application'' 1978. two copies, a. and b. with different handwritten annotations. Contents - Historical Information 1840-1891; ''How Bendigo got its name''; ''Discovery of Gold''; ''Bendigo's Big Year, 1871; a history of Bendigo - in three pages; ''Education in Bendigo''; ''Information on mining in Bendigo''; Bendigo Council incl. elections, officers, revenue, ward boundaries, Mayoral Roll 1856 - 1977; Town Clerk Roll - 1856 - 1977; Town Hall details; 1891 Plebiscite; Coat of Arms details.bendigo, council, bendigo history, coat of arms, town clerk roll, mayoral roll, mining in bendigo, council elections. town hall details. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'CONVERSAZIONE,' Y.M.C.A., BENDIGO
A pale yellow programme, ' Town Hall, Tuesday, July 31st, 1917 at 8 p.m. Conversazione Address By the Right Hon. Wm. M. Hughes Prime Minister of the Commonwealth Induction of recently appointed General Secretary (Mr. Tru. Barber). In the presence of His Worship the Mayor Cr. W. Beebe. Admission One Shilling. It includes the programme and a form to fill out for membership of the Bendigo Y.M.C.A. Inside is also an insert which is the words to the hymn, 'Hymn to Our Soldiers and Sailors.' 'Conversazione' is the name of a concert which includes music, an address and refreshments.program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, y.m.c.a. bendigo, concert, music, singing, event, entertainment, program, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: STATE BANK BENDIGO OPENING INVITATION, 1978
Aulsebrook Collection: State Bank, Bendigo Opening Invitation Title: The Manager and Staff of Bendigo Branch of the State Bank cordially invite… to attend a function at the Bank: 337 Hargreaves Street, Wednesday, 22nd February 1978, Celebrating restoration of this historic building in its original style of 100years ago. Proceedings will begin at 4:30pm with arrival of Mayor and other members of the official party in horsedrawn coaches. -A4,5 white pages, typed -Detailed booklet of information regarding event, history of the bank, information about the restoration project, and photocopy of newspaper clipping relevant to Bank. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC replies to Lake Tram route proposal", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp). Image added 20/11/2013In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'trams, tramways, museum establishment, btps, depot, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram's fate unknown", 9/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 9/8/1999 about the return of trams to Ballarat. Article followed the item in the Melbourne Herald Sun, (Reg. Item 1624) on 6/8/1999 about the same subject and quoting Judy Verlin, the Mayor. Judy Verlin appears to duck the issue a bit in the local paper. Says has not seen the latest report. Also quotes Peter Hiscock of Sovereign Hill. Has photograph of Dave O' Neil putting up the pole on tram 40 at St. Aidans Drive."Page 4, The Courier, Ballarat Monday August 9, 1999" in blue ink along top edge.ballarat revival, st aidans drive, feasibility study -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Evans opens tramways extensions", 21/09/1981 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the opening of the depot extensions by the local member of state parliament and the BTPS work in celebrating the 10th year of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system.Newspaper clipping from the Courier dated 21/9/1981, mounted on a sheet of an A4 sheet of scrap paper from a the Forestry department titled "Evans opens tramways extensions". Article notes the official opening of the BTPS extensions to the tramway depot my Mr. Tom Evans MLA on the Saturday 19/9. Quotes Mr Evans, Ballarat Mayor Cr. A.E. Hancock and Richard Gilbert General Manger of the BTPS. Also includes a Free Ride Coupon. Features photo of Tom Evans wearing a SEC cap at the controls of a single trucker."21/9/81" in blue ink on the headline area.btps, depot, depot extensions, celebrations, opening -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph, City of Sandringham Jubilee Year 1923-83, 1983
Sandringham was originally part of the Shire of Moorabbin. On 28 February 1917, Sandringham was severed from Moorabbin and incorporated as the Borough of Sandringham. It was proclaimed a Town on 9 April 1919 and a City on 21 March 1923. This compilation marks the Jubilee year of the City of Sandringham.sandringham municipal office, councillor, mayor, portrait, municipal building, sandringham, bayside, cr. carmen watson, cr. lesley falloon, cr. paul gundry-white, cr. john merkus, cr. pauline reynolds, cr. laurence bottomly, cr. clem waters, cr. michael harwood, cr. jim bissett, jubilee year -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme - Official Olympic Souvenir, G. W. Green & Sons, XVIth Olympiad Melbourne Australia, 22 Nov.- 8 Dec. 1956, 1956
Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. This programme was originally enclosed with book 'Australia, Land of the Southern Cross' as is a visitors guide to Australian states and cities.Colour printed programme. 15, [1] pages. Illustrated. Colour printed front and back cover based on the Olympic ring colours. Inside pages printed in red and black. Contents include an official programme listing all the events, venues and dates; photograph and map of Olympic grounds and Village; a guide to facilities and services available to visitors during the Olympic Games and lists of Australian cities and towns with brief statistics and description for each listing. Includes an introduction by Frank Selleck, Lord Mayor of Melbourne ; Maurice A. Nathan, Chairman, Olympic Civic Committee.melbourne olympic games, olympic games 1956, city of bendigo tourism -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram study ready to go", "Sparkling reminder of a golden past", "Section torn from Skipton St", 15/06/2001 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the launch of the Gold Tram and the people involved on the day.Newspaper cutting, page 4, from The Courier, Ballarat, June 15, 2001, headed "TRAMS IN BALLARAT" featuring three different tram stories. Headed "STUDY" and titled "Tram study ready to go", about the consideration of tenders for the study to consider the return of trams to Ballarat, or other form of transport. Quotes Dianne Smith, Ballarat Tourism Executive Director. Headed "GOLD TRAM" and titled "Sparkling reminder of a golden past", about the launch of the Gold Tram 45, by the Mayor, David Vendy the previous day at the tram depot. Quotes Richard Gilbert as president and Cr. Vendy. Features a photograph of Cr. Liz Sheedy and the Mayor standing along side, breaking through the banner ( See Reg. Item 1777). See Reg item 3839 for a colour photograph of the photo of No. 45. Headed "TRACKS" and titled "Section torn from Skipton St" about the excavation of about 50m of track in Skipton St. Ballarat at the intersection with Drummond St. during the reconstruction of the intersection associated with installation of traffic lights and new traffic islands. Quotes Peter Winspur, Secretary. A number of calls were received about the work. See Reg. Item 1778 for photos on the day.ballarat city tramway, gold tram, skipton st, trackwork -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CAULFIELD CITY CHOIR
... Mayors ...This file contains 5 items: 1/4 Colour Photographs of the Caulfield City Choir and the farewell of its retiring conductor David Plummer, dating from May 1974 to 16/08/1978. 2/1 Black and white article taken from Southern Cross newspaper dated October 1975. The article relates the retirement of Caulfield City Choir’s foundation conductor David Plummer and the subsequent appointment of their new conductor Murray Brown. 3/1 black and white photograph of a choir taken by Sam Cylich for the Caulfield Contact newspaper regarding Ethnic Radio in Melbourne. 4/1 black and white photograph of the Caulfield City Choir dated September 1986 for the 40th anniversary concert taken at St Stephen’s Uniting Church Hall. 5/1 colour photograph of the Caulfield City Choir taken for their 40th anniversary concert on 07/09/1986 at St Stephen’s Church, Caulfield. Attached to the back is a letter to the Mayor, J. Campbell from Mrs Marj Sneddon dated 16/03/1987 as well as a list of the choir members photographed.plummer david, caulfield city choir, caulfield arts centre, lees ian, southern cross newspaper, brown murray, caulfield council, caulfield choir, franklin dorothy, hankin a, caulfield contact, cylich sam, balaclava road, mayors, celebrations, st stephen’s uniting church hall, anniversaries, campbell j, caulfield, heywood douglas, shewan joan, sneddon marj mrs, snowden avenue, caulfield city choir inc, caulfield historical society, heywood doug, lee ian, caulfield south, caulfield city council, ingram rene, ford del, musicians, conductors (music), uniting church, official buildings, singers, choirs, music, people associated with culture, jeffries carla, duncan dorothy, roberts christine, port maureen, stanley-low dorothy, nicholas norma, mealy melville, howells connie, glasson margaret, griffin betty, walshe gaye, holmes win, sneddon marj, kuca marie, fraser glad, rose ruth, provelsen marcia, copley marie, granger thea, dobbin leo, platt eric, campbell scott, franklin clyde, newbold ron, prebble ron, barnett margaret, alcock judy, davis-ward amanda, mcasey francine, mcalpine carol, cook doll, musical events and activities, clubs and associations, festivals and celebrations, religious structures and establishments, mcconchie christine, heywood joan, nutt tony, warden nelson, ingram bert, henderson vic, beeson barbara, eggington edna -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Minutes Book, Melbourne illustrated & Victoria described, c.1885
This book was given to Henry Huntingdon Smith in 1918 by a grateful sister of a soldier killed in World War One. Private Percy Palmer was listed as coming from the Warrnambool area even though his enlistment place was given as Bannockburn. H.H.Smith (1857-1941) is an important figure in Warrnambool’s history. He had a bakery business at the corner of Lava and Fairy Streets. He was a Warrnambool Councillor and Mayor, a Hospital Committee member for 39 years, a Methodist church office-bearer and an active worker for the welfare of local returned soldiers. It was said that he greeted every returning soldier at the Warrnambool Railway Station. Mrs Sharpe was one of those who benefited from his solicitude and kindness. This is book is of antiquarian interest but more importantly it is a lovely memento of Henry Smith’s untiring concern for local soldiers returning from World War One and for their family members. This is a hard cover book of 38 pages. The cover is blue with gold lettering and gold ornamentation on the front and back covers. There are two sepia-coloured photographs of Melbourne at the front of the book and two blue stamps of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society at the front and the back of the book. The pages of the book have become detached from the binding. The inscription at the front of the book is handwritten in purple ink. ‘Melbourne, Aug. 28, 1918, To Mr H. Smith as a small token for kindness shown on behalf of my dear late brother, Private Percy Palmer from N. Sharpe.’ private percy palmer, world war one and warrnambool, henry huntingdon smith, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Service of Thanksgiving, 1918
This is a programme of the Warrnambool City Council Civic & Thanksgiving Official Service on November 1918. The service was held in the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, conducted by the Ministers of the Churches in Warrnambool and led by the combined choirs of the churches. It was a public occasion held to offer thanksgiving for the end of World War One in November 1918. One of the hymns sung had the opening lines: ‘O God of Love, O King of Peace/Make wars throughout the world to cease’. The service was attended by the Mayor of Warrnambool and the City Councillors and Council employees. World War One was a signal event in the history of Warrnanmbool (as it was for all places in Australia) with so many young men volunteering for active service and so many dying overseas.This programme is of great interest as it records an important occasion in Warrnambool – the end of World War One and the official service of thanksgiving that commemorated this happening. This is a programme for the Warrnambool City Council Civic & Thanksgiving Official Service in November 1918. It is a sheet of buff-coloured paper folded in two to make four pages. There is blue printed material on three of the pages. The front page has the City of Warrnambool crest printed in blue with blue edging on the page and some ornamental patterns. The inside pages has a blue sketch of the flags of Australia and Britain. The programme is faded and creased and a little blotched.warrnambool city council, history of warrnambool, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Ledger, Leahy's Electrical Industries Committee, Circa mid 20th century
J. J. Leahy set up his retail electrical business in 1946 selling fridges, stoves and washers after commencing work wiring peoples’ homes in the late 1940’s. He developed the business into a large retail store and electrical contracting business which operated locally and Australia wide... He also ran Beattie and Phillips Funeral directors. The electrical business had several locations along Koroit Street before finally establishing on the south east corner of Fairy and Koroit Street. Jim died in November 26th 2008. The store is still run by his nephew Robert Askew. Jimmy Leahy was involved in the City council for a number of years and served as town mayor. The minutes contained in this book especially the information written in the Managing directors reports, provides an overview not just of a business but of business practice and the changes which occurred in life over the 40 year period. It contains events such as the introduction of television, refrigerated dairies and dates for tenders for major building programs such as WIAE, East Warrnambool School, Town Hall. Large dark blue fabric and leather bound ledger. The index pages are A –Z but contain no entries. Pages 1- 108 are handwritten minutes of Leahy’s Electrical Industries Committee. Pages 109-114 contain typed pages re AGM. Remaining pages are blank. Time period ranges from March 28th 1951 to December 1986. Signatures: J B Dwyer, W J Gleeson J J Leahy. Names included J.B. Dwyer, J.J. Leahy, M White, W.W. Croft, J.J. Walter, W Ross, J.J. Affleck, C.A. Richards, S J Wilson, J Croft, I.L. T Mahoney, P Conheady, J Meade.warrnambool, j.j. leahy, leahy’s, jimmy leahy, ledger, leahy’s electrical -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph: Mr Norm Borchers, 1988
Photograph: Norm Borchers Photo was taken near cannons and memorial stone at Eureka Stockade, Ballarat, on the day on an ALP barbeque (Marg Card campaign). Marg Card unsuccessfully contested the 1998 federal election for the seat of Ballarat. She served as a councillor and mayor at the Moorabool Shire. Norm Borchers passed away in 2008. Borchers was a Club President of the Sebastopol Lions Club (1975-76). He worked for the railways as an engineering employee and was long-term trade unionist (Amalgamated Engineering Union and the Australian Railways Union) and ALP member; he lived and worked in the Ballarat area. Norm was active in workplace disputes during the ALP split in 1955. He was a long time supporter of Ballarat Trades Hall. Photographbtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, borchers, norm, elections, alp, australian labor party, eureka stockade, card, margaret -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeImages of a building known as the Canadian Mission Rescue and Children's Home sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women, canadian rescue home, mission rescue -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Opening MIssion Rescue and Children's Home Canadian, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeBlack & white photograph of an advertisement for the opening of the Canadian Mission Rescue and Children's Home.canadian home'martin hosking, sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, ballarat, welfare, town and city mission, women, alexandra babies home, babt, orphanage -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Martin Hosking, 2000
The Mission Rescue and Children's Home Canadian opened on Friday November 22, 1907. The formal opening at 3pm was conducted by the Mayor of Ballarat City Councillor F. Brawn with Hon David Ham to preside. The Hon Alfred Deakin gave an address. The Town Mission was established in Ballarat East by a group of Wesleyans. "Australian Silverpen" wrote an historical sketch about the Town Missioner, Martin Hosking. From miner's tent to mission pulpit : Martin Hosking, Ballarat's town missionary : an in memoriam sketch / by The Australian Silverpen. See https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/223253590?q=town+mission+hall+ballarat&c=book&versionId=244807517 See also Dorothy Wickham's Beyond the Wall: Ballarat Female RefugeBlack and white photograph of Martin Hoskingmartin hosking, missionary, ballarat east -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Alan Sumner, Preparatory Drawing for 'The Four Seasons' Window, 1985
The gouache was presented to Cr Jill O'Brien, Mayor of Kew in 1983-4, who was instrumental in the purchase of the window. The same Kewriosity article, referred to in the physical description, states that the window was originally commissioned from the artist by a Kew timber merchant, and following ownership by successive owners found its way back to Kew. The framed photograph is part of the Jill O'Brien collection which was gifted to the Kew Historical Society following her death in July 2016. The collection includes important primary sources relating to a number of areas in which Jill O'Brien made a significant contribution including the establishment of the Villa Alba Museum, local government, the Kew Historical Society, the Yarra Bend Trust, and the arts.Framed gouache on paper of the design by the artist Alan Sumner for his window, The Four Seasons. The window, now in Kew Library was purchased to commemorate Kew's 125th Anniversary. An article in a contemporary issue of Kewriosity states: The window is approximately three metres in diameter and divided into one central and four outer panels. Clockwise from the top is Autumn with sinuous lines in yellow and brown, then winter in cool blues and mauves with lines and circles suggesting rain, snow and hail. Spring follows in the bottom left quadrant with organic ovaloid shapes richly coloured and lines evoking growth. Then to the top where summer explodes with the colours of fire and blue of the sky at the height of summer. The centre panel has a powerful image of sun, moon and stars which links the surrounding panels".jill o’brien, public art - kew (vic), stained glass - kew (vic), alan sumner - the four seasons, kew library, public art -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Evening Coat, 1920–1930
The donor, whose parents owned an antique shop believed that the evening coat was owned by the family of Cr Morris Nathan and his wife Margaret Frances, nee MacKay. Maurice Nathan was born in Kew in 1914 and died in East Melbourne in 1982. He was a student of Trinity Grammar School, Kew. He was Lord Mayor, and his wife Lady Mayoress, of the City of Melbourne for two terms between 1961 and 1963. The age of the coat, created in a design typical of the 1920s would suggest that it is of an earlier vintage, almost certainly dating from the 1920s, but perhaps earlier. The opulence of the sequinned and beaded embroidery have led to the supposition that it may be an opera coat inherited from an earlier generation.Three quarter length, red and cream silk, padded evening coat highlighted on the cuffs and hem with iridescent sequins, beading and pearls of different shapes and sizes. These decorative features are arranged in a formal design, particularly at centre back. Above the beaded sections are sunbursts outlined in gold beads.Trimmed rabbit fur at collar and cuffs. The sleeves are shaped above the embroidered sections while the hem features a zig-zag profile. MEASUREMENTS - Neck to hem front 93cm; Neck to hem back 100cm; Circumference 126cm; Shoulder to cuff 72cm; Shoulder width 36cm.Traditionally, pre acquisition, stored in brown suitcase embossed in gilt with the name R. NATHANevening jackets, opera coats, fashion -- 1920s -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bennet family home 51 Smith Street Stawell with cars parked in front c.1943
Bennet family home 51 Smith Street with two cars parked in front. First church of England is just visible in background. Lady on left is Jessica Bennett. Young lad leaning on mudguard Graeme Bennett born 1933 later mayor of Stawell. The lady at center is Margaret Bennett. and gentleman with hat is John Bennett Senior, original owner of North Western Woolem Mills. Photo taken outside john Bennetts home in smith street with no kerb or nature strip, looking towards Seaby Street. Note the canvas Water bags on front of one car to keep water cool. John Bennet Sen born in 1895 in Yorkshire. his wife Jessie Brown married in Warrnambool.Two 1940's cars parked with a group of people posing for photo.stawell industry -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Cuttings and letters, Australian Defence League - Ringwood branch, 1939-1945
Newspaper clippings and correspondence from Australian Defence League and Austraslian Military Forces to Cr. J.K. McCaskill, Borough of Ringwood, regarding speakers and attendance at inaugural local ADF branch, January, 1939. Photocopy of Cr. J.K. McCaskill's Certificate of Authority under War Damage Commission National Security Regulations. Newspaper clipping regarding Austerity War Loan Rally, Ringwood Town Hall, November, 1942. Photocopy of a souvenir - United Service of Thanksgiving (cover only) held in Ringwood Town Hall on 9th May 1945. Ladies are cordially invited to attend, and the formation of a Ladies' Emergency Section will be discussed. Speakers: W.J. Hutchinson, M.H.R., Mrs Weber, M.L.A., Capt. Brock, 24th Batt., Lt. Col. Knox, M.L.A., Mrs Colliver (Red Cross); Hon. N.J. Makin, Minister for Navy and Munitions; T.R.G. Williams, Mayor, Chairman, Ringwood War Loan Committee (1942). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Traders Association- Ringwood Carnival Committee, 1934. Newspaper cuttings 1958, 1934
Miscellaneous documents and newspaper cuttings.Packet includes: . Typed and hand written correspondence to Borough of Ringwood from Ringwood Traders Carnival Committee re Xmas Carnival, 1934. . Newspaper cuttings with images at Ringwood Lake Carnival with the Mayor Cr. Peter Vergers, 30/1/1958. . Newspaper cutting from the 'Mail' dated 27/3/1958 showing Leslie Caird, Queen of Cycling.