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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Port Melbourne Council, Queen Elizabeth II, coronation, 1953
One of three Port Melbourne council commemorative coronation medals: Queen Elizabeth II, with PMCC on back, gold colour with PMCC on back, presented to school students1953queen elizabeth ii, local government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Port Melbourne Council, Queen Elizabeth II, coronation, 1953
One of three Port Melbourne council commemorative coronation medals: Queen Elizabeth II, with PMCC on back, gold colour with PMCC on back, presented to school students1953.queen elizabeth ii, local government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - Commemorative Plaque, 1970s
Brass commemorative plaque. This Tree was planted in commemoration of 100 years of State Education and completion of the school oval 17th March 1973. Eucalyptus Maculata (Spotted Gum)As aboveschool, equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Final farewell for council, 1994
Fifty tears of Nunawading history came to an end when Nunawading Council met for a commemorative meeting last Monday which officially recognised the dissolution of the City of Nunawading.Fifty tears of Nunawading history came to an end when Nunawading Council met for a commemorative meeting last Monday which officially recognised the dissolution of the City of Nunawading.Fifty tears of Nunawading history came to an end when Nunawading Council met for a commemorative meeting last Monday which officially recognised the dissolution of the City of Nunawading.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Commemorative medal Tobruk, 1991
The Siege of Tobruk Medal was originally available to Australian, New Zealand, British, Indian and Polish troops who saw action during the Siege of Tobruk, between April and December 1941. The medal was commissioned and issued by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1977. The medal was available to 18 BDE, 24 BDE, 26 BDE, 2/1 PIONEER's and other miscellaneous units. Some RAAF, Free French Air Force and Canadian personnel attached to the Royal Navy were included.This is not an official medal. Commemorative medal issued on the 50th Anniversary of the Siege of Tobruk, in clear plastic presentation case. Surround. Siege of Tobruk. 1941 - 1991 50th Anniversary 1941 - 1991tobruk, rats of tobruk -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative plate, 2000
Two identical parts. Each is a gold commemorative medal in presentation card packagin for Sydney Olympic Games Tennis, Materials: Gold/Metal, Cardboard, Plastic, Inktennis -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - First Day issue postcard with 45c stamp, Korean War
Commemorative first day issue postcard with 45c stamp - Features: Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975, Korea Medal, Unite Nations Medal for KoreaKorean War 18 April 2000 Canberra -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Booklet: Back to Tarnagulla Centenary of State School No. 1023, Back to Tarnagulla Centenary of State School No. 1023, 1970
Murray Comrie Collection. A small printed booklet with title 'Back to Tarnagulla Centenary of State School No. 1023'. Contains schedule for commemorative celebrations held in Tarnagulla March 7-9, 1970.tarnagulla, school, centenary, back to tarnagulla, celebrations, commemorations, reunions, anniversaries -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DUGAL MACDOUGALL BIOGRAPHY
Dugal MacDougall was born in Scotland and came to Victoria in 1852. He was initially a farmer at Kyneton and in 1855 he purchased a produce store in Golden Square but in 1859 he turned to mining. In 1861 he married Mary Ann Brocklebank (1843-1891). In 1867 he was elected to the Sutton Ward of the Sandhurst Council but resigned from this position to become the Bendigo Town Clerk, a position he held until his death in 1879. Whilst a member of the council he served as the mayor 1871-1873.Two pages letter addressed to Kay MacGregor from Geoff Crossley re. Donation of commemorative spade. Also a six pages research on the family of Dugal MacDougall -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - FOLDER & PHOTOGRAPH WWI, c. post WWI
“Where the Australians Lie” This item came to a family / widow etc with The Commemorative plaque & Commemorative scroll as package. Leo Harris No 3132. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Small folder folds in 2, light brown colour. Front has Rising Sun at top under 'Australian Imperial Force'. Inside cover has details of the deceased person. Next to that is a cut out space for a photo of the grave of the deceased. Rear has name & address of person who received the folder. .2) Sepia colour photo of grave of the above .1).“In memory of HARRIS LEO No 3132 - Gunner - 25th Field Artillery Brigade - ANZAC Cemetery Sailly SUR LA LYS Plot 2 Row 3 - Armentieres, France”documents, military, remembrance. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Mixed media - Limited Edition 1st Day Cover - Historic Shipwrecks - Admella 150 years, c. 2009
Admella 150 years commemorative stamp -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Domestic object - Glass
Shows City of Broadmeadows commemorative glassesGlass probably produced in the 1990's City of Broadmeadows was incorporated into the city of Hume4 gold rimmed glasses with a transfer of the City of Broadmeadows seal.city of broadmeadows, city of hume, glass, commemorative stemmed glassware -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Uniform - Tie, Austico, VCAH The Horticultural College Centenary ties, 1991
Merchandise and commemorative tie for the Centenary 19912 men's ties in cellophane bags. Navy blue printed with the VCAH Logo in a lighter blue and "The Horticultural College Centenary" in lighter blue. At the wide end of the tie, "Burnley Since 1891" in lighter blue. All in a pattern.VCAH (logo), The Horticultural College Centenary, Burnley Since 1891uniform, vcah, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture, centenary, burnley campus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALLION, BOXES & LETTER
Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Letter, small, yellowish with Coat of Arms, writing in blue re Commemorative ANZAC Medallion 1915. .2) Commemorative ANZAC medallion, front has crown over Simpson & donkey, rear has map of Australia & stars. .3) Small box, black, folds open, felt lined in purple, holds .2). .4) Small cardboard box, brown colour, holds .2) & .3)..2) 1915 ANZAC, H E Hamblynumismatics - medals /military, documents - letters, containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TELEGRAM, SCROLL, FRAMED, C.1915, post WW1
Arthur Edward Symes No 1001 enlisted in the 7th Batt AIF on 24.8.14 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, WIA 8.5.15 GSW to arm, return to unit 20.6.15, WIA 1.9.15 GSW’s arm, back and leg, arm amputated, also states arm blown off. He DOW’s 4.9.15 at sea and was buried in Mudross East Cemetery Lemnos on 5.9.15. Refer 886.2, letter from W Darwin No 780 7th Batt AIF to Mrs Symes.Original Telegram & Commemorative Scroll re A E SYMES. 2 Tone gold plastic frame, glass front, brown paper backing. Mounted on dark grey background.On front: “PTE A.E SYMES No 1001 (C Coy) Died of Wounds at Sea 4/09/1915 Donated by Mrs D Johnston” Stamped on rear: “Bethany Gallery”documents, communications - telegraphic, memorial scrolls -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Container - Ceramic Bowl, Bowl, Unknown
This bowls was taken by Lance Corporal Livingstone at a commerative service in 1971. A latex ceramic bowl taken by soldier Lance Corporal Bernard Neil Livingston who was a ceramic teacher in civilian life. Taken in 1971 while attending a commemorative service. bowl, long tan, ceramic -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, Circa 1872
Commemorative engraved silver trowel in a black leather box with a blue silk and velvet lining. Trowel is decorated and has an inscription and hallmark on the front. It has plain bone handle. "Presented to Mrs S.G.King on the occasion on the laying of the memorial stone of the Hotham Hill Wesleyan Church Dec 16th 1872" -
Wangaratta High School
Commemorative Medals, 1971
5 golden official commemorative medals of the city of York's 1900th anniversary in a red felt and plastic case. This item is a part of ex-teacher Ian Marryatt's travel collection -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Don Clark and others at Back To Tarnagulla 1985, 1985
Donald Clark Collection. A colour photograph of Don Clark at a microphone, Councillor and Mrs Stroud at his left and children during planting of 150th Anniversary commemorative tree during 'Back To Tarnagulla' of 1985.tarnagulla, trees, back to tarnagulla, donald clark, stroud, children -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - VIETNAM BOOK, The Vietnam War Memorial and Commemorative garden committee, Remember Our Fallen Heroes, 2018
The story of the Vietnam War memorial and Commemorative gardenBook, cardboard hard cover semi gloss finish, yellow and white print front and back, front has B & W photograph of a soldier tending a small child, back cover has small colour illustrations of flags and emblems, 184 pages plain slightly glossy white, illustrated, colour, B & W and sepia tone photographs.vietnam war, commemorative garden -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Commemorative Medal, 1945
Commemorative badge produced for the proclamation of the City of NunawadingGold plated embossed medal with red , white and blue ribbon attachedFront: 'City of Nunawading' with Coat of Arms. Back: 'City of Nunawading Proclaimed 1945 ' with wreathnumismatics, medals - commemorative, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Match Box, c1980
Commemorative set of seven boxes complete with matches.Set of seven matchboxes, with matches included, issued to Commemorates the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Dianne at St Pauls' Cathedral in 1950s. Include Prince Charles, Princess Dianne, Queen Elizabeth. Prince Phillip, Earl Spencer and .............Redheads Contents 47 Matches|Made in Australia|Bryant & Mayspersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
The notepaper says: "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. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Delft commorative tile
Dutch commemorative tile from city of Enschede in DrenteSouvenir brought by Dutch migrants on migrating.Ceramic tile, brown and black two-line border around gold, green, red and white design. Laurel leaves with red berries around coat of arms, scroll banner. Coat of arms white background with three red horizontal bars with two crossed red bars.On back two holes for hanging.Scroll inscribed ENSCHEDE. On underside: Delft with makers' mark. Coat of arms white background with three red horizontal bars with two crossed red bars. -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Image, Ace Trophies, Queensland Foundation for Blind People opening, 1997
Commemorative plaque for the opening of the Kent Street building in 1997.Wooden board with nameplate attachedThis plaque was unveiled by Her Excellency The Governor of Queensland Leneen Forde, AC to mark the official opening of the new premises for the Queensland Foundation for Blind People Inc Kent St, Annersley on 1st July 1997nameplates, queensland foundation for blind people -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Plaque - Lest We Forget, 18/12/2015
Commemorative Plaque � 50th Anniversary, Long Tan Battle.A significant visual statement of the veterans creed to remember comrades-in-arms and comrades fallen. Rectangular shape, polished wood; gold lettering text, shield for each of three arms of the Defence Force that served in Vietnam: Army, Navy and TBA. Long Tan cross placed centrally on the plaque.Vietnam. To All Those Who Served and To Those Who Did Not Return. Lest We Forget.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, mackay vietnam veterans qld -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper, Portland Observer - First Fleet Commemorative Editions, 1988, n.d
Portland 'Observer', First Fleet Commemorative edition, March 18th 1988. Coloured front page, phot of tall ship 'Eye of the Wind'. First Fleet Reenactment Voyage logonewspaper, commemorative, first fleet, 1988, portland observer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News. 29 Sept. 1964 : Commemorative edition : Proclamation of the Shire of Diamond Valley, 29/09/1964
The Shire of Diamond Valley was formerly the north ward of the City of Heidelberg. In 1960 following inequitable rate increases, it was proposed that the 'north ward' sever itself from Heidelberg and form its own municipality. The Shire was abolished in 1994 and areas redistributed to Banyule, Nillumbik and Darebin councils.This newspaper reports on the history and politics of the new Shire of Diamond Valley. It includes news articles and advertising material from local businesses. 40 page commemorative edition. Yellowed newsprint. Front cover icludes "The Shire of Diamond Valley" on red outline map of shire and photos of the 12 inaugural councillors. 3 copies.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, diamond valley news -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Book-reference, All Press Printing, Balliang/100 years of Settlement, 2008
History of local community-BalliangReferenceBlack-board book cover. Gold lettering of title. Nothing on spine. Small amount of description and history. Mostly photos and index Accompanied by a commemorative DVD. (stored cassettebox 3)BALLIANG-100 Years of Settlementbook, balliang -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAREWELL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Farewell: a commemorative service for the death of Queen Victoria early in 1901. Photo courtesy of the Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were