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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO WOMEN'S BOWLING CLUB FORMED
Newspaper article, un-dated, but probably mid 1960's. Article discusses the formation of a Women's Bowling Club which will 'occupy the area adjacent to the Bendigo Bowling Club. New greens will be laid on the old City Council tennis hardcourts. The new club will be called the Bendigo Ladies Bowling Club'. Media release for newspaper re formation of Bowling Club, which is one of only twelve bowling clubs in the state with an all female membership. President: Mrs Moira Hibberd. This article describes a photograph which is not with the document but probably published in the Bendigo Advertiser at the time (Mid 1960's)bendigo, clubs, ladies bowling club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR WODETZKI FROM A. RICHARDSON
Handwritten carbon copy of a letter from A Richardson to Mr Wodetzki and a few suggested spots for marking. He also mentions their geologist, Mr Eric Wilkinson may go over the area to determine what should be marked in regard to rock formations, etc.document, memo, victoria hill, victoria hill, letter to mr wodetzki from a richardson, mines dept, mr eric wilkinson, north old chum mine, ballerstedt's first open cut, lansell's big 180, ballerstedt's second open cut, ballerstedt jun'r, the crushing battery, the victoria quartz, rae's open cut, large cross spur or quartz vein, whip shaft, e j dunn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: MINUTES OF MEETINGS, Circa 1960
Set of Documents containing minutes of Directors Meetings and Executive Meetings of Cohn Bros. There is also a document headed Goulburn Valley Trading Group which led to the formation of Cohn Shepparton Pty Ltd. Document of a meeting of W.A. Thompson wholesale distributor. Sheppartonorganization, business, minutes of meetings, cohn brothers , goulburn valley trading group, w.a. thompson -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1969
A Tony Roche World Ace tennis racquet, with fibre cross laminations across throat and shoulders, and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Plastic, Fibre, Adhesive tape, Stringtennis -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Public Transport in Melbourne", c1960
Report - 2 foolscap sheets stapled in the top left hand corner titled "Public Transport in Melbourne" giving a brief history of Melbourne's tramways, cable tram opening dates, trusts, formation of the MMTB, the MMTB management c1960 and a note on Wattle Park.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, wattle park, management -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Ministry of Transport, "Transport Progress", Jul. 1983
Eight page newsprint Newspaper, titled "Transport Progress", issued by the Ministry of Transport, July 1983, Issue 2, about the formation of the new transport authorities, STA, Metropolitan Transport Authority, new trams and trains, extensions to Bundoora, railways, Ministry of Transport..trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, metropolitan transit authority, the met, state transport authority, sta -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Public Records Office Victoria et al, Yan Yean: a history of Melbourne's early water supply, by Tony Dingle and Helen Doyle, 2003_
Formation of Yan Yean Reservoir and its part in Melbourne's water supply system128 p. paperback, black and white and colour illus.yan yean reservoir, water supply -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club, by Rosie Bray, 08/09/2018
Account of the Diamond Valley 50s Plus Club's formation in 1981 and its activitiesPrinted in black on off-white paper, one-sided, with photograph of the Watsonia Community Hall, one of the club's venuesdiamond valley 50's plus club -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Kyabram Reform Movement of 1902, 1989
Presented by author to Tatura Historical Society. Formation of Kyabram Refore Movement CommitteeSoft cover yellow cardboard with brown printing. Kyabram Reform Movement on front cover. 14 pagesreform movement committee, books, history, local -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Fourth Battalion, 1898, 1898
The fourth Battalion appears to be made up of Castlemaine and Bendigo Residents.Four magazine photographs. .1) Kitchen of the Fourth Battalion .2) Cadet Display at the Exhibition Ground, Jubilee Week, 1887 .3) 4th Battalion in Quarter Formation. .4) A group of Fourth Battalion officers, 1898 VersO - Certificate of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasiaarmed services, fourth battalion, cadets, voluntary regiment, kitchen, exhibition grounds, militia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE
Handwritten notes on the Central Nell Gwynne Mine. Ref: Mining & Geol. Journal Jan. 1939. Mentioned are the size of the shaft as at 6 - 10 - 1938, sinking costs, enlarging shaft, ceasing works, formation of Coy and in 1938 shaft reached a depth of 1,147 feet.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, central nell gwynne mine, mining & geol journal jan 1939, central goldfields coy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, W. & A.K. Johnston, School atlas of physical geography: the elementary facts of geology; hydrography; meteorology and natural history by Alex Keith Johnston, 1871_
This atlas of physical geography has 20 plates illustrating maps and various rock formations.This volume illustrates a 19th century view of physical geography.51 pages, 20 plates, maps. Red hard cover with title in gold lettering.Inscribed on fly leaf with original owner's name (1890)physical geography, school books, atlases -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamphlet, University of Ballarat Australian Studies Centre, University of Ballarat Conference Pamphlet, 12/1999
A conference in memory of Kevin Livingston to celebrate the role the Irish in Ballarat played in the formation of the nation..1) Light green tri-folded A4 pamphlet .2) Program for the 'Through Irish Eyes' Conference, A conference held in memory of Associate Professor Kevin T. Livinsgston by the University of Ballarat Australian Studies Centre, 3-5 December 1999. Speakers were: * Anne Beggs Sunter - 'irish Republican Echoes at Eureka * Jill Blee - 'Portrait of a Ballarat Irishman/woman * Dianne (Leonard) Cahir - 'The Irishness of Dunnstown * Dianne Campbell - Sir Henry Cuthbert * Dermot Clancy - Colonial Clergy - All Hallows College and the Australian Mission in the 19th Century. * Anne Cunningham - Dom bernard Smith's Australian Mission * Mella Cusack - Relations between the Young Irelanders and the Catholic Clergy in Australia * John Daykin - He that is Not With Me is Against Me: The Role of the Irish in the Defeat of conscription, Ballarat 1916-1917 * Dr Frances Devlin Glass - '[T]ouches of nature that make the world kin: Furphy, Race and Anxiety' * Helen Kinloch - Bernard O'Dowd,, and dreams of a Golden age in Australia' * Associate Professor Rederic Lacey - 'Exploring Pathways Towards reconciliation Through Encountering Our Shared Histories' * Dymphna Lonergan - 'Sounds Irish' * Dr David Lucy - ' Remarks on the Decline of Irish Language' * Patrick McCormack - The Irish Factor in the Campaign for Federation in New South Wales * Siobhan McHugh - 'In Search of Soul: One Irishwoman's Journey in Australia' * Ken Mansell * Dr Val Noone - 'the Irish in collingwood 1860-1900: Family Tree Meets historical Record * Ambassador Richard Anthony O'Brien * Terrence O'neill-FitzSimons - "Francis Thomas Cusack-Russell' * Professor Bob Reece - 'The making of the Eureka Film' * Edward O'Reilly - 'John Boyle-O'Reilly: Journeys and Monuments * Dr Chris Watson - 'Around the Boree Log and the identity of Irish Australians' * Dorothy Wickham - 'Saints or Sinners?: The Influence on Ballarat's Female refuge by Irish Women' * Christine Wright - 'A Stately Landmark: Adam Loftus Lynn .3) newspaper article on the conference from The Courier, 06/12/1999 - 'Irish Celebrate Their Role in City'Black print on light green paperaustralian studies, university of ballarat, kevin livingston, mt helen campus, "through irish eyes", jill blee, david james, rod lacey, val noone, dianne campbell, christine wright, terence o'neill-fitzsimons, helen kinloch, diane cahir, dorothy wickham, edward reilly, mella cusack, anne beggs-sunter, patrick mccormack, anne cunningham, shane carmody, dermot clancy, francis devlin-glass, chris watson, david lucy, dymphna lonergan, richard o'brien, bob reece, peter kennedy, gough whitlam, australian studies, university of ballarat, kevin livingston, mt helen campus, "through irish eyes", jill blee, david james, rod lacey, val noone, dianne campbell, christine wright, terence o'neill-fitzsimons, helen kinloch, diane cahir, dorothy wickham, edward reilly, mella cusack, anne beggs-sunter, patrick mccormack, anne cunningham, shane carmody, dermot clancy, francis devlin-glass, chris watson, david lucy, dymphna lonergan, richard o'brien, bob reece, peter kennedy, gough whitlam, genealogy, family history, irish australians, irish -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - CAC Wirraway: Local Warplane Production, Wirraway No.1 Local Warplane Production, 01/05/1939
The magazine article features information about the formation of the CAC and early production of the Wirraway aircraft. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title and Maroondah Heritage Study, "Elouera", 59 Bemboka Road, Warranwood, Victoria, previously part of Crown Section 20, Parish of Warrandyte, County of Evelyn - 4th February, 1987
Property subsequently subdivided into residential allotments with formation of Aspen Court, Warranwood, circa 2010.A4 copies of Landata Victoria documents - Vol 9725 Fol 210 derived from Vol 9701 Vol 469, and 2-page Heritage Study report.Ian Vance Lloyd and June Josephine Lloyd are joint proprietors of an estate in fee simple - Lot 4 on Plan of Subdivision no.204137B shown on the map. Subdivision includes Bemboka Road. Encumbrance E-1 later extended through Lot 4 as Aspen Court. Transfer - Proprietor June Josephine Lloyd - 29 July, 1993. Documents include 2-page Heritage report for study conducted prior to subsequent Aspen Court residential development circa 2010. -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Oral History_Williamstown Botanic Gardens_Helen Page, 24/02/2104
The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic GardensA primary source of information on the lobbying that led to master planning for rejuvenation of the Gardens and the formation of the Friends of Williamstown Botanic Gardens. CD and transcript of interview with Helen Page and her memories and experiences in lobbying for the rejuvenation and long-term viability of the Gardens. Helen was a resident of Williamstown when she contacted local Councillor, Angela Altair, in May 1999 to express her concerns about the destruction of trees in Melbourne Road and the condition of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. The result of her communications with Councillor Altair and the Council was the formation of the Landscape Advisory Group and the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Advisory Group. Still an active member of the Williamstown Botanic Gardens Advisory Group, Helen talks of these experiences, how they led to the formation of the Friends Group and her hopes for the future of the Gardens.helen-page, angela altair, mary klestadt, mike hirst, shelley wood, andrew shannon, williamstown botanic gardens advisory group, master plan, sue murray, kim sawyer, anja lee, golden elm, advisory group, gates, pinetum, victorian heritage register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: DEATH OF MR JAMES FORRESTER SULLIVAN
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A handwritten tribute copied from 'Mackay's History of Bendigo P106 titled: Death of Mr James Forrester Sullivan. He arrived in Bendigo in 1853 and was very active in the formation of many of Bendigo's Institutions. He died 3/2/1876.person, individual, official, harry biggs collection, james forrester sullivan -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1965
An A.R.Co. Crown tennis racquet, with fibreglass and hide shoulder reinforcements, bamboo laminated shaft, and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, String, Fibre, Fibreglass, Bamboo, Hidetennis -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Plough, 1880's - 1890's
This plough was used by William Christians and John Holmes when they worked on the formation of Belmore Street, Yarrawonga The Single Furrow Plough - Hugh Lennon began making ploughs in Carlton from 1860's. Within 10 years the patented steel plough, suitable to Australian conditions, was outselling all imported cast iron, mouldboard ploughs. Early settlers (1870's) used this type of plough pulled by one horse to prepare ground for wheat sowing. Being a wheeled machine it allowed the ploughman to sit on the plough and saves miles of walking. -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Brass band, mountjoy023.tif
brass band, war, ww1, world war 1, australia, a.i.f, australian imperial forces, formation, camp, tents -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Jodie Menzies, Church celebrates 40th anniversary, 29/01/1997
Article on the formation of Watsonia Uniting Church, formerly Watsonia Methodist Church and Watsonia Macleod Uniting ChurchNewspaper clipping, text with illustrationwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Sticker, PORTLAND 150th, n.d
Portland celebrated the 150th anniversary of its formation as a town in 1984. A number of commemorative items were produced.Oblong-shaped promotional sticker, promoting Portland's 150th celebrations in 1984. Black text printed on white background, plus logo of whale in triangle with blue green wave designs.Front: Portland's 150th Anniversary 1934-1984 Victoria's First Permanent Settlement150th, 1984, 1934, sticker, commemorative, celebration -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, United Kingdom, UK War Office -Amphibious Warfare Handbook No.10a-The Organisation Employment and Training of Commandos 1951
A training publication used by training staff and cadre during the formation of the Australian post-war commando companies.AN A4 80 page Marked as "Confidential' and number 6078commandos, special operations, special forces, australian military -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Book, Minutes, Warrnambool and District Ambulance Service, 10 August 1949 to 18 June 1954, 1949
Minutes from formation Warrnambool and District Ambulance Service, 10 August 1949 to 18 June 1954Red hard bound minutes bookwarrnambool and district ambulance service -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board - Framed photographs, Hazel Marsh
Images of Wangaratta RSL Past Presidents 1928-1971 and newspaper article on the history of the formation of Wangaratta RSL.Carved timber frame containing 23 photo images and two newspaper articles on cream background23 names and dates of Wangaratta RSL Past Presidents 1928-1971wangaratta, rsl, presidents -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Tea Towels
Souvenir tea towels made for the 40th anniversary commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service which was formed on the 13th August 1941. These tea towels are linen and are screen printed in olive green on a plain background. The tea towels feature the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. These tea towels have the following screen printed in colour: The 'rising sun' badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with "A.W.A.S." uppermost and "40th ANNIVERSARY" above the badge and "AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE" below the badge. Beneath that "1941 - 1981" and the note "PURE LINEN" world war 2, ww2, awas, a.w.a.s., nurses, service, womens, women's, army, australia, -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, J T Picken & Sons, Combined Operations Beach Organisation & Maintenance 1945, 1945
Soft covered booklet originally issued as 1 Aust Corps Training Instruction No 2 of 17 Dec 1943, revised and amended in 1944. The pamphlet sets out the methods by which it is proposed to organise the beaches and beach maintenance area during the landing operations of Australian Army formations.No 1960 SECRET (GBD)world war 2, beach operations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WONDERS OF THE OUTBACK
A handkerchief box containing newspaper cuttings from 'The Sun-News Pictorial' dated 1938, 'Wonders Of The Outback' on the beauty of and life in the outback. A series numbered 1 to 83. these clips contain photos and descriptions of Aboriginal/Indigenous People, Flora, Fauna, Lizards, Insects, land formations etc.Wonders of the outback 1938. 25 + 26 missing. Up to 83sciences, general, flora and fauna, lydia chancellor, collection, australian outback, outback, australian wildlife, wildlife, australian aborigines, aborigines, australian birds, birds, australian rock carvings, rock carvings, australian deserts, deserts, aboriginal, place, sciences, region, australia, plants, flora, fauna -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph, 1951
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of three soldiers preparing a meal in field, wearing greatcoats with shoulder titles and formation patches. One has corporal's chevrons and is wearing goggles on head. Cloth berets.One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Cpl Leischke, -----, Tpr Keighran" -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", 5/02/1963 12:00:00 AM
Report - three foolscap sheets, clipped in top left hand corner titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" , dated 5/2/1963, outlining the history of transport in Melbourne from cable trams to the formation and operation of the board. notes the General Scheme, financial arrangements and buses.Has "D/ Snell" in red ink in top right hand corner, and on page 3, hand written notes regarding the cost of pneumatic fluid (buses) per seat per annum of buses operating near the CBD and outside it.trams, tramways, mmtb, history, cable trams, costs, buses