Melton Uniting Church event held at Melton Central Pre-Schoolchurches

Goanna lizard enjoys roaming about in the hot sun, feeding, and resting. Its ability to hunt alone and survive as reptile places a strong vibration on the country it dwells. From the Lagoons, along the rivers and the open sand dunes, to the dried-up lakes and rocky hills. Its fearlessness makes it stand out in the wildJade Kennedy, 2020goanna and aboriginal markings

This is a sculpture made from bands of steel formed into tall “crown-like or inverted “v” shapes”. The work has panels of etched copper with text in different languages riveted onto areas of the steel that overlap. The design expresses and reflects Darebin’s cultural diversity and the history of the site.

Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Victorian Public Galleries Foundation Trust, 1998

Originally, May Day was a holiday of ancient tradition in England to celebrate the arrival of Spring. It was celebrated with joyous dancing around a garlanded pole , called a Maypole, from which streamers/ ribbons hung. Each dancer held the end of a streamer, and as they danced, the ribbons became entwined creating one of the several traditional and colourful patterns. In Australia, 19thC & early 20thC, Maypole dancing was incorporated in some School's curriculum. as it was deemed to be 'lady like' exercise for girls.The Maypole dance was spectacular when performed for special occasions. It required precision 'drilling' with many rehearsals to prevent any mistakes in the routine. ( H. Stanley 2007 CMHS )Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire enjoyed coming together to celebrate various events by organising a Maypole dancing display and this reminded them of their homeland customs.Black & White photograph of community Maypole dance c1890

A photograph of a crowded dance floor at the Presidential Ball held on the 11 May 1973.A black and white photograph of people dancing.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dances, shire of bulla, councillors, sorrighan, w.j, memorial hall, george evans collection

Banner used during square dancing at George Vowell centre. Made by Margaret Fox, who along with her husband Colin, volunteered to teach square dancing at the AFB. Her son remembers that his parents rarely ever drove to a dance together, as they would need both cars to ship down the food made by Margaret to the hall, or ferry dancers to and from dances.White satin banner with AFB logo in sequins and yellow dancing couple and writing in blueGeorge Vowell Squares & Roundsrecreation, association for the blind, margaret fox

These photos were saved with a label saying "Veterans Health week '96" which is an awareness campaign from the Department of Veterans Affairs. From an article in The Answer in December 1996, the motto of the week was "Enjoying Life" and over 80 events were held in Victoria. these photos are from "the annual Veterans' Health Week Afternoon Tea Dance. Three hundred people danced in style to the music of the Mellow Tones, filling the dance floor every dance. During a delicious afternoon tea, Melbourne Legacy Line Dancers demonstrated their fun style of dancing and encouraged everyone to join them."A record of an event for widows and a way of keeping them active and of the relationship with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.Colour photo x 2 of widows line dancing in Veterans Health Week.Handwritten on the back '2' in red pen.widows, activities, answer

The image shows us one of the many dances, or functions, held at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne, It shows the main hall in its original condition and the way it was used at the time. The dance shown here is an example of the work of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild, which held fundfraisers and social events at the Mission.This photograph is a reflection of the main hall, in original condition, and its use circa mid-1950s. The photograph is of historical significance as it is a documentation of one of many social events held by the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild at the Mission to SeafarersBlack and white photograph of a dance held in the Mission to Seafarers main hall. The foreground shows A man to the left and a woman to the right dancing together. There is another couple dancing behind them. The background shows two of the archways leading out of the main hall. The floors are the original hardwood floorboards.dance, lhlg, flying angel club, seamen, flinders street

The National Folk Festival was first held in Melbourne in 1967 and thereafter was held in various cities throughout Australia. In 1992 it became a permanent fixture in Canberra and is held each year over Easter. 1. Colin Silk was born in Geelong 31/1/1920 and developed his interest in Old Time Dancing in his early teens. He and his wife moved to Bendigo in 1946 where they both continued their love of dance, also becoming teachers. Colin was responsible for the building of the Lockwood Sth. Hall in 1966 and the Sutton Grange Hall. He and Harry Wiegard MC'd dances at Lockwood for 40 years. He died 10/8/2011. 2. Henry (Harry) Wiegard, (1918 - 8/10/2002) began dancing as a young man primarily at the St Killians Hall in Bendigo. He also travelled to Melbourne to undertake more advanced training in Old Time Dances. He MC'd and called dances throughout the district for over 20 years.A country music dance program from the Canberra Folk Festival in 1995. The program is printed on pale blue card with black text and features an illustration of a man and a woman dancing. on the reverse side is a list of dances. The Masters of Ceremonies were Colin Silk and Harry Wiegard and the band was the Gay Charmers from Northern Victoria.emu creek bush band, australian colonial dance, canberra folk festival, gay charmers band, colin silk, harry wiegard

E548 N31 Part of a 51-photo record of the development of the "Kubis" Estate, Ringwood North, including road works to Debbie Place, Kubis Drive, Werac Drive, Manuelo Drive, Iluka Place and Glenvale Road. From the Jack Lundy Clarke collection.

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fay bridge collection, caitlin's retreat, laughing waters, swimming pool

Article by William Jackson published in the Diamond Valley News. Melbourne Citymission has dropped plans to sell Judgebook village retirement centre. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services, Elthamjudge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, nursing home, aged care facility, chris white, william jackson, judgebook