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Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme - Theatre Programme, The Arcadians / by Mark Ambient & A.M. Thompson, 1955
The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952. Its first production, held in the Kew Recreation Hall was Leslie Stuart's Florodora. In 1957, the Company was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period.Theatre programme for a production of The Arcadians in the Kew Recreation Hall by the Kew Light Opera Company. The 4-page programme includes a cast list and a synopsis. the arcadians, mark ambient, a.m. thompson, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - RSL' detail on Princes Street entrance, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of wrought iron 'RSL' on Princes Street entrance (background brick). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - RSL' detail on Princes Street entrance, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of wrought iron 'RSL' on Princes Street entrance (background door). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Leaflet, Thompson / Class "BG" Pumps
Single fold leaflet detailing capacities of single stage centrifugal pumps made by Thompsons (Castlemaine) Ltd.. Page numbering indicates it is part of a larger publication.documents, pamphlets, machinery, pumps, engineering -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Thompson Family, Concongella Great Western One Hundred Years 1866 – 1966, 1965
F H Thompson E V Thompsonstawell winery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Main Street, Cowes
Building on the right is Robb Brothers StoreCopy of a sepia photo of Main Street,[Thompson Ave] Cowes, showing dirt road with buildings on the right side.Looking south uphill along Thompson Ave. A man on a jinker on road talking to 2 women and another woman standing on right side of road.Main Street [Thompson Ave] Cowes. Robb Bros Storecowes, thompson avenue cowes, photographs, transport - jinker, robb brothers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - View from south, Excelsior Hall, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Jun 1998
On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: view from south, showing Station Hotel (redeveloped as residences) and caretaker's cottage at Dispensary (110 Station Street). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Thompson Avenue, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
This is from Jessie Smith's collection presented by Stan McFee. The vessel is HMS Australia. Avenue shows young Cypress trees planted in 1912 approx.Black & White Photograph of Thompson Avenue, looking north across Western Port Bay. Silhouetted ship in middle. Young Cypress in middle with lamp-post and pole at extreme right.HMS Australia 1920 Coweslocal history, photographs, mains street - streetscape - cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, jessie smith, main street cowes 1920, stan mcfee -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr W Thompson -- Mayor of Stawell 1886-1887 -- Studio Portrait
Portrait W. Thompson Mayor of Stawell 1886-1887stawell government -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Tilly Thompson nee Matilda Louise Clennell 1871-1959, A Short Biography, 26/2/2008
Tilly Thompson played a notable role in the Ballarat firm of E. Lucas and Co. The Tilly Thomson Garden is to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.Tilly Thompson was a pioneer who was awarded an MBE in 1941 and who contributed in many areas of Ballarat Life.2 pages, 1 and 1/4 of print with short paragraphs. The last line on p.2 is in Italics.None.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, guiding friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, tilly thomson, matilda louise clennell, e.lucas&co., tilly thomson garden, australia's first female commercial traveller, arch of victory, jubilee methodist church, tom toop curator, bill greville., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Charles Thomas Hume of Deep Lead and Mrs Thompson
Portrait Mr Charles Thomas Hume of Deep Lead and Mrs Thompsonstawell deep lead -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Holiday wishes from PMH&PS, 1993
Owned, collected and used by Liana and David Thompson and donated to the PMH&P societyHoliday wishes to David and Liana Thompson from PMH&PSlocal government - city of port melbourne, liana thompson, mayors -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Photo Bill Jones And Friend Ted Thompson, Malmsbury c1916
People - "Jones, Bill; Thompson, Ted" Buildings - "House, Motor Bike" Associated with - India Motor Bike Reg 26270 -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Pencil Drawing of Numurkah Railway Station & Walkbridge
Harry Thompson's grandfather worked on the Cobram to Numurkah rail line. Pencil Drawing of Numurkah Railway Station and Walkbridge.. Artist: Harry Thompson harry thompson, railway, numurkah, station, walkbridge, footbridge -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photographs, Maldon Australia Day 2017, 26/01/2017
Collection of photographs taken by Renee Thompsonaustralia day, maldon and district australia day committee, events -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia - Trowel, Trowel used for laying the Foundation Stone of the Ringwood State School - 1921, 1921
? Trowel used by Mrs J K Turnbull to lay stone of the Ringwood State School 1889? Then used by Alexander Peacock on 27-Oct-1921Bone handled trowel with Sheffield silver blade - ornamented with oval area in centre.; Inscription: Presented to The Hon. Sir Alexander Peacock K.C.M.G. Minister of Education on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone of the Ringwood State School 27-10-[19]21. Thompson & Chalmers, Builders. +Additional Keywords: Peacock, Alexander, Hon. Sir, K.C.M.G.Presented to The Hon. Sir Alexander Peacock K.C.M.G. Minister of Education on the occasion of his laying the Foundation Stone of the Ringwood State School 27-10-[19]21. Thompson & Chalmers, Builders. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Phillip Mayor, Liana Thompson, introducing guest Arnold Goetz, PMHPS AGM, Gina Kowalski, Aug 1996
One of ten standard colour photos taken during 1996 Annual General Meeting of the PMH&PS - Mayor Liana Thompson introducing guest Arnold Goetz; President Glen Cosham and Secretary Wendy Morris seated. South wall of Committee Room, Port Melbourne Town Hall, with display of former City's memorabilia, in backgroundsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, don taggart, noel turnbull, jenny turnbull, ingeborg mccullough, denys mccullough, anne callaghan -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Research and Talk by Roy D, Mosman, FBBG. 24/2/2000, The Life and Work of Tilly Thomson, 24/2/2000
Mrs Thompson was highly regarded and well-known for her work especially at E.Lucas and Co. and with Ballarat's Avenue of honour and the Arch of Victory.Mrs Thompson's contributions to the Ballarat community were significant in terms of her humanity and business acumen.4 typed pages headed "The Life and Work of Tilly Thompson".These 4 pages all have retyped written at the top of the page in black biro. This draft has been edited with some amendments throughout.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, e.lucas and co., avenue of honour, arch of victory, "the golden threads", matilda louise clennell, matilda louise thompson., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Robert Thompson, The Gardener's Assistant, 1902
Paula Stephenson, whose father, George Hermet, was given it by a gardener who had been apprenticed to a large estate in the UK, Mr Peopull.gardening, gardening advice, horticulture -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Charles Kenneth Thompson, Old Bob's Birds, 1950
This is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.There is no dust cover. Front cover shows the series name, the title of the book, the author's name and the publisher's name.fictionThis is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.australia, nature, birds, c.k. thompson, fiction, old bob -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photo of the Premier Football Team. The Thompson Shield, 1944
BHS Collection Photo of the Northern District Technical Schools Football Premiers Team 1944. Black and White Photo of The Thompson Shield. This was a school competition in the Northern District Technical School Association., 1944. Sixteen uniformed players sitting with a man in a suit (possibly the coach). The player in the middle front is holding a shield and in front of him is a football with Premiers 1944 inscribed on it. On the rear is written in ink, "North Bendigo Football Club 1944 Max Roberts Absent". Joan Filbey Collection:history, bendigo, north bendigo football premiers 1944, north bendigo, joan filbey collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - List of songs performed by Normie Rowe, premier voyage of the Spirit of Tasmania, 1993
Donated to the Society by Liana and David Thompson, who acquired the items as guests of TT Lines on the premier voyage, flying to Devonport and returning on the ship. Refer photos 1265 and 1270.One of several souvenirs from the premier voyage of the Spirit of Tasmania, Devonport to Port Melbourne November 1993, a trip made by Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson and her husband David: list of songs sung by Normie Rowe on the evening, compiled on back of a cab charge envelope by David Thompson and Chris Raeburntransport - ferries, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, arts and entertainment, liana thompson, mayors, david thompson, tt-line co pty ltd, spirit of tasmania, chris raeburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Correspondence, Application for aid - Non-Vested school, 16/10/1861
Application for aid - Non-Vested school dated 16 October 1861.Application for aid - Non-Vested school dated 16 October 1861 from John E. Thompson to the Commissioners of National education.Application for aid - Non-Vested school dated 16 October 1861.education, harkaway national school, national board of education, denominational schools board, thompson, john edward., non-vested schools -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - Video Recording - Digital, COPP THIS!, c.2005
Liana THOMPSON was the last Mayor of the City of Port Melbourne and the first mayor of the City of Port Phillip.One digital copy from the series COPP This! hosted by Tracey HARVEY. It featured the Hon John THWAITES and Liana Thompson. liana thompson, john thwaites, local government - city of port phillip -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1912 (Approximate)
All pictured were residents of Rutherglen; in 1885 only Nell Burch is alive. Ella Thompson was mother-in-law to Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society and Museum Cataloguing Committee.Black and white photograph of eight young people in stage costume in line under a small banner, mounted on stiff cardboard, unframedUnder photo, typewritten and on reverse hand written: "L to R, Billy Cottingham, Doris Judd, Syd Gregory, Elsie Scott, Cliff Thompson, Nell Burch, George Judd, Ella Thompson". On Banner in photo "Magpie".billy cottingham, doris judd, syd gregory, elsie scott, cliff thompson, nell burch, george judd, ella thompson, magpie -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - City of Port Melbourne wake, David Thompson, 26 Jun 1994
49 photos depicting the wake for the ending of the Port Melbourne Council. Includes photos of the Town Hall, items on display and plaques on wall and numerous local identities (see "öther information" on catalogue worksheet)local government - city of port melbourne, david thompson, liana thompson, anne callaghan, priscilla allport, eadie harris, nancy wilson, jessie edwards, mrs norton, valboothy, jim penaluna, brenda bedford, laura irving mcgill, bob bryce, brian chrimes, pat chrimes, chris raeburn, town clerks, dale dawson, david graham -
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. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DOCUMENTS, PHOTO, circa 1918
Harry Thompson was from Australia. He enlisted in New Zealand No 69437, 2nd Batt Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was WIA early September 1918 and admitted to hospital United Kingdom on 10th September with a GSW slight to the right leg. He served 1 year 110 days overseas and was discharged from the Army 25.6.19. Refer 1258, 2026.2, 2027..1) Photo, black and white copy of a New Zealand Soldier in uniform re H.Thompson. .2) New Zealand Military Forces Telegram dated 20th September to Mrs J.W Thompson of Sebastion, Bendigo, Victoria re the wounding of H.Thompson. .3) Certificate of Discharge from the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, form No 207, No 53263 re H Thompson. .2) "69437 Harry Thompson" .3) "69437 Pte, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, Harry Thompson, 25th June 1919"documents - certificates, communications - telegraphic, photography - photographs, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTO OF MABEL HOPKINSON & BILLIE THOMPSON, 1916 - 1918
Black & white photo of Billie Thompson in WW1 - AIF Uniform sitting on wooden crossed chair. Black & white photo of Mabel Hopkinson standing, dressed in long white wedding dress with long sleeves, dark hair with large white hat, necklace, holding bunch of flowers, white shoes. Glass in middle of photo with painting of little red robin bird, sitting on a tree branch of white flowers-blossom, with green leaves. Frame has green leaf branches with silver buds. Markings/Inscriptions: Picture frames & gold enamel enlargement & presentation frames a speciality. Picture Gallery. The Hall. Smith street. Collingwood. Near Stanley street. ( DU. RIEU & Co. TYP ) Deframed 2022.Made by L.H.Evans manufacturer of the celebrated lion brand.person, group, wedding portrait -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Demolition debris, Bayside site, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, 1991
One of four photos taken by David Thompson of demolition debris on the Bayside site: Port Melbourne Railway StationDescription in aqua ink on backdemolitions, transport - railways