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Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Annual ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students, 1958 to 1964
A programme of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students", held each April. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The 4 pages outline the order of service of the ceremony, some background notes on the ANZAC Commemorations, a short history of the Shrine of Remembrance and a story of Legacy. These are from 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964. They vary slightly, but the order of service is very similar. 1958 doesn't have a photo. 1963 has a photo inside of the Queen dedicating the Forecourt in 1954.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students.Printed brochure x 5 with a black and white photo of the Shrine, single page folded in half. Years 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, Oct-86
The bullock team was part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. There was also a plaque unveiled in commemoration of the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows a crowd watching a bullock team hauling a dray with five children sitting in it down a road. The bullock driver is walking alongside holding a long handled whip over his shoulder. A wagon pulled by draught horses can be seen behind the bullock dray. Buildings can be seen to the right rear of the photo and trees line the left side of the street.events, parades -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, Oct-86
The bullock team was part of a parade held on the main street of Halls Gap in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit to the area. There was also a plaque unveiled in commemoration of the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo is taken from the rear of a bullock team pulling a dray down a road. Three children can be seen sitting in the dray and its back is out of shot. Two men are walking to the left of the team, the closest to the camera holding a long whip over his shoulder. To the far left people can be seen lining the street and in the right background a range of peaks can be seen.events, parades -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Southwood Primary School (Ringwood) 30th Birthday, 1995, Visitor's Book
Yellow and Black Book titled 'Southwood Primary School 30th Birthday 1995'. Is a Visitors book containing the date, names, addresses, phone numbers, years attending t he school and a comments section. Used for the 30th birthday on 22nd July, 1995, and for a 'Back to Southwood' commemoration on 30th, November, 1997, celebrating the closure of the school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, COMMEMORATIVE, Post 1945
.1) Badge, found, metal, white background with soldier centre in brown, ocean in background (around top is "Lest we Forget"). .2) Badge, metal, round with flag at top at bottom is an RSL badge. Centre depicts wounded soldier with native helper in brown (Around red outsides is "In commemoration of those who served and died"). badges, lest we forget, commemorative -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Public speech made by Mayor of Glenelg Shire Council Geoff White during Admella 150th Festival in Portland, 2009
Admella 150th Festival in Portland August 2009 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ODNOPOSOFF - VIOLINIST
The Australian Broadcasting Commission presents: ' Odnoposoff', Violinist, Associate Artist: Daniel Koletz, Pianist. Horsham, Town Hall 5th June, Ballarat, Brittania Theatre, Thurs 7th June, Geelong, Plaza Theatre, Thurs 28th June, Bendigo, Town Hall, Sat 30th June at 8.15 p. m. Commemoration Concert Season 1951.event, entertainment, music, odnoposoff - violinist, daniel koletz -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: HERALD SUN 90TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION APRIL 20, 2005, 20th April, 2005
Newspaper insert 24 pages 'The Gallipoli Diaries, 90th Anniversary Commemoration' The untold stories, with many pictures never seen before' On front page image of soldiers at Gallipoli, two pictures below of men in trench and three men behind red cross labelled box. 24 pages, Herald Sun, Wednesday , April 20, 2005.Herald Sunmilitary, world war 1, anzac 90th anniversary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN, 27th January, 2017
Silver and black biscuit tin, red poppies printed on tin. On bottom ' proudly supporting the RSL' On base 'the only ANZAC biscuit endorsed by the RSL' Biscuits produced by Modern Baking Pty ltd. 140 Northcorp BLVD, Broadmeadows, Victoria. 3047. Inside tin: booklet detailing tins produced for commemoration of World War 1.Modern Baking Pty Ltd., Broadmeadows.military, world war 1, anzac biscuit tin -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ephemera, Eureka Ambassador Pass, 2002
Blue flyer advertising the Eureka centre.Includes "Eureka belongs to all Australians. On the 3rd of December 2004, Australia will commence the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Uprising. As a Eureka Ambassador you can assist with the ongoing commemoration, celebration and promotion of the Eureka legacy.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka ambassador, eureka centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Ephemera, Norm D'Angri, Eureka Stockade Memorial Trust Eureka in June Menu, 05/1999
The guest speaker was Professor Weston Bate.1.) Eureka Stockade Memorial Trust Eureka in June Menu .2) Eureka Stockade Memorial Trust Eureka in June ticketIncludes "Eureka belongs to all Australians. On the 3rd of December 2004, Australia will commence the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Uprising. As a Eureka Ambassador you can assist with the ongoing commemoration, celebration and promotion of the Eureka legacy.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka stockade memorial trust, eureka in june, menu -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, A photographic record of events of Commemoration of Legacy Week 1985, 1985
Photos of a procession of widows and legatees to the Shrine in 1985 also of the church service in St Paul's before hand. The Legacy President Bannister is behind Legatee Geoff Swan holding the Legacy flag. The University of Melbourne choir is shown behind the Dean of St Paul's. The Melbourne Legacy Widow's Club president, Mrs Alma Sumner, spoke and also laid a wreath at the Shrine. One photo is of Pilgrimage Marshall Legatee Frank Burton. The pilgrimage was lead by a bag piper, Ian McKenzie and Standard bearer from Legacy Leadership Group (an older junior Legatee). Inside the Shrine the Shrine Trustee, Sir Alfred Kemsley stands with President Bannister and Widow President Mrs Alma Sumner and Legatees Conor MacGillycuddy and Alf Argent. Sometimes referred to as Widows' Sunday it is an annual event for Legacy widows, usually at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. These photos were in an album of photos from 1993. The album was not archive quality, with self adhesive pages, so photos have been transferred and album discarded.A record of the Widows' Sunday events for the Legacy Week in 1985.Colour photo album x 10 leaves of self adhesive cardboard with 17 photos of a pilgrimage to the Shrine in 1985.Caption on title page; 'A photographic record of events of Commemoration. From Sunday, 1st September - First day of Legacy Week, 1985. Commencing with the Morning Service at St. Paul's Cathedral, and then onto the Pilgrimage to the Shrine.'pilgrimage, wreath laying ceremony, widows' sunday -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; SOUVENIR PROGRAM
This program is in the form of a booklet with the Australian coat of arms and flag on the front cover and the words in blue ' Souvenir Program in Commemoration of the Visit to Australia of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G., P.C., G.M.M.G., G.M.B.E., M.C. Inside in blue ink is the programme dated from Wednesday, 26th. May in Melbourne through to Bendigo and District and concluding in Sydney on 19th. June. Sydney.1920event, official, prince of wales, lydia chancellor, collection, program, programme, the british royal family, royal tour, prince of wales, ephemeral, royal visit, souvenir, person -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion with original cardboard box, Unknown
WWI historic history.Bronze medallion presented to 2061 William Henry Elliott. Medallion is in commemoration of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of Australia. Medallion is round with a crown at the top.Cardboard box has typed address to Mrs L. Elliott, 59 Cleeland St, Dandenong from Central Army Records Office.W.H. Elliott. 1915 ANZAC. Simpson and his Donkey embossed at the back. Map of Australia and New Zealand with the stars of the Southern Cross embossed on the front. -
Tennis Australia
Cameo, 1933-1940
A cup trophy, a racquet, two framed photographs, a magazine, and a mounted and framed cameo - all featuring or related to Alice Marble - mounted onto a burgundy velvet-lined board, in commemoration of the achievements of Alice Marble. Materials: Fibreboard, Velvet, Wood, Paint, Metal, Paper, Ink, Lacquer, Nylon, Photographic emulsion, Leather, Adhesive tape, Glue, Stonetennis -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - SCHOOL ROLL OF HONOR, The Southland Press, C.1918
An ANZAC Day booklet Commemoration of Former Students who enlisted and or died in WW1 from the State School No. 307 from Queensberry St North, Melbourne and included a PATRICK FRAWLEY. Refer Cat No 7424.4 for his service details.Two page fold over card. On yellow cardboard with brown writing and picture of State School Queensberry St. in Top centre on page 1. Two poems below for "The Call & "ANZAC". Page 2 has a Roll of Honor. In the middle is a list of the Fallen within a Wreath and on either side is a list of those who had enlisted. “Issued by Head Teacher & Committee of State School 307 North Melbourne”ww1, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Commemorative Visit to Gallipoli 1990
The book is with the collection of George Henry Fullerton No.5072 & V17275, WWI & WWII. His details are on page 29 of this book. Refer to Cat. No.4069.2 for his service details. Also Cat. No. 1892 re uniform he wore to the commemoration.Small book, blue covers, dark blue binding, 104 pages. Book contains a black & white photo and description per page of those who went to the 75th Anzac Commemorative Serive, Gallipoli. Details re WWI Veterans, War Widows, Junior Legatees & carers.On cover: "Commemorative Visit to Gallipoli 1990 - Who's Who" -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program - religious service, Westminster Abbey Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Commemoration Service April 25th, 1916 (Being the First Anniversary of the Landing at Gallipoli), 1916
Commemoration in London of the first anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. On 25 April 1916, around 2,000 Australian and New Zealand soldiers marched through the streets of London to the Abbey. The service was held in the presence of King George V and Queen Mary.Two pages of paper, buff coloured with age, printed both sides, folded and stapled to make an 8 page document. The order of service is set out on pages 3-8.wwi, world war i, anzac, anzac day, gallipoli, aif -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Ceremonial object - Lewis, 1876
Used by the Port Fairy Masonic Lodge No 67 in James Street Port Fairy in their rituals"tool" for use in the rituals of freemasonary: Triangular wooden base with silver tripod lifting gear and marble blockPresented to the Port Fairy Lodge Belfast Victoria No. 1456 E.C. by Bro. Geo. Chas. Fricker PM in Commemoration of the initiation of his son Bro. Henry Chas. Fricker as the first lewis of this Lodge Sept. 1876local history, societies, freemasons, freemasonary, port fairy masonic lodge no67, fricker, geo. chas., henry chas. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BATTLEFIELDS, Kangaroo Press, Australian Battlefields of the Western Front 1916-1918
.1) Soft card cover with black & white photo of battlefield on front & back. Coloured photo of soldier carrying a wounded comrade over his shoulder. History of Author, John Laffin on back cover. 204 pages black & white with photos & maps. Complete history covering cemeteries, battlefields, commemorations, etc. .2) - .6) Tourist Information in Belgium, French & English.“3rd Edition on front cover”books - military history, battlefields -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Photograph - Long Tan, c2002
A commemoration ceremony at the Long Tan Cross, Vietnam with Australian soldiers reflecting on the battle and the cost therein; supported by two pipers. Includes the Heading for the text: The Pipers Lament to the dead of Long Tan by 6RAR/NZ Battalion. Photograph AWM Bel 69/556VN.The Long Tan Cross is a memorial which was erected by the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment on 18 August 1969 to mark the site of the Battle of Long Tan, which was fought three years earlier during the Vietnam War. While the cross was removed following the Communist victory in 1975 and used to commemorate a priest, it was recovered by the Đồng Nai Province Museum in 1984 and placed on display. A replica cross was also erected on the battlefield during the 1980s, and is frequently visited by Australian Vietnam War veterans. The original Long Tan Cross was gifted to Australia in 2017 and placed on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.Photograph in landscape format of Pipers Lament, with Guards, at Long Tan Cross, Vietnam, respecting the soldiers who died in the Battle of Long Tan, 1966; includes short text describing Battle of Long Tan.Text describing in brief the background of the Battle of Long Tan.vietnam, vietnam war, battle of long tan, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of boys attending the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students attending the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students inside the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students with flowers attending the service at the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students lined up to enter the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1945, 1945
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1945. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine run by Legacy for many years.Black and white of a group of students with wreaths lined up to enter the Shrine, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos.anzac commemoration, students, wreath laying ceremony -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Commemorative letter. Purpose unknown. The letterhead has the Australian Coat of Arms. The text of the letter is "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians" also has the note "With the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia" -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, St Pauls' Service and Pilgrimage to the Shrine 1985, 1985
Photos of a procession of widows and legatees to the Shrine in 1985 also of the church service in St Paul's before hand. The Legacy President Bannister is behind Legatee Geoff Swan holding the Legacy flag. The University of Melbourne choir is shown behind the Dean of St Paul's. The Melbourne Legacy Widow's Club president, Mrs Alma Sumner, spoke and also laid a wreath at the Shrine. One photo is of Pilgrimage Marshall Legatee Frank Burton. The pilgrimage was lead by a bag piper, Ian McKenzie and Standard bearer from Legacy Leadership Group (an older junior Legatee). Inside the Shrine the Shrine Trustee, Sir Alfred Kemsley stands with President Bannister and Widow President Mrs Alma Sumner and Legatees Conor MacGillycuddy and Alf Argent. Sometimes referred to as Widows' Sunday it is an annual event for Legacy widows, usually at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The church used for the service varies. These photos were in an album of photos from 1993. The album was not archive quality, with self adhesive pages, so photos have been transferred and album discarded.A record of the Widows' Sunday events for Legacy Week in 1985.Colour photo x 14 of a pilgrimage to the Shrine in 1985 and white paper labels.Title page is paper with black type, 'A photographic record of events of Commemoration. From Sunday 1st September - First day of Legacy Week, 1985. / Commencing with the Morning Service at St. Paul's Cathedral, and then onto the Pilgrimage to the Shrine.'pilgrimage, wreath laying ceremony, widows, widows' sunday, colin bannister, alf argent -
City of Whittlesea
Ceremonial object (item) - Council Awards, Anzac Day Commemoration Service
Presented to the City of Whittlesea in recognition of ongoing support. Inscription Anzac Day Commemoration Service 16 April 2000 To Mayor & Councillors of the City of Whittlesea In recognition of support and participation Presented by Epping RSL Sub Branch 1920-2000 Celebrating 80 Years of Serviceaward