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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF PETER THE GREAT
A book titled 'The Life of Peter the Great Czar of Russia. The founder of a mighty power; a working king; sparing neither his country, his people, nor himself, in the effort to regenerate his empire.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 385 - 400 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, peter the great, lydia chancellor, collection, peter the great, the life of peter the great, person, individual, male, russian history, russia, czars, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JULIUS CAESAR
A book titled ' The Life of Julius Caesar the great Roman Emperor. The greatest genius of the Roman world ; warrior, statesman and ruler; conqueror of the most famous Roman General, and the founder of centuries of Imperial rule.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.417 - 432 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, julius caesar, roman history, italian history, rome, individual, person, male, penny books, biographical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements, biographies, the life of juliius caesar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE STEPHENSON
A book titled ' The Life of George Stephenson founder of the railway system. The poor colliery boy who became a famous man; constructor of the first passenger railway in England; an example of successful perseverance.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C., 449 - 464 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george stephenson, lydia chancellor, collection, george stephenson, the life of george stephenson, british railway system, railways, trains, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, passsenger trains, penny books, advertisements -
Kew Historical Society IncArchive (Series) - Subject File, DICKINSON, William Henry Schorey, 1958
Various partiesResearchSecondary valuesWHS Dickinson was twice mayor of Kew and the founder of the Society in 1958. The subject file includes a number of items written by Dickinson and eulogies given at his funeral service on 4 September 1974. The eulogies provide details of his history. The file also includes a folder compiled by Dickinson, which is a list of names of people who lived in Kew. It also includes a handwritten President’s report that he gave in 1973 to the Society.dickinson whs, mayors of kew, kew historical society - foundation members - presidentsdickinson whs, mayors of kew, kew historical society - foundation members - presidents -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBadge, The Mission to Seafarers, 21st Century
Identifies an MTS member and/or supporter. Worn by Captain Keith Dann a long standing member of MtS State Council, Victoria and subsequent founder of the Hastings branch of MTS. See brief obit Ship to Shore Autumn 2017 p. 7From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Small cast-metal pinned badge in the shape of a flying flag, with inlaid blue enamelling, which bears the flying angel motif and words 'The Mission to Seafarers' Fattorini 0121-236 1307badge, flying angel, pat dann, keith dann, hastings, mission to seafarers -
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Cheshire VC: A story of war and peace (Don Woodward Collection), Braddon, Russell, 1956
Biographical account of Leonard Cheshire who was a pilot in World War II and was highly decorated throughout his military career. He was also the founder of a disability charity fund that bears his name. The book is cited as being a realistic account.Military history - WWII. Biographical interest.Book; 256 pages. Cover: yellow background; gold lettering; author's name and title. Dustcover: one ripped piece available that describes the subject of the book. Remainder destroyed/lost.Illegible name in blue ink - inside cover.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, cheshire, leonard, world war ii -
Federation University Historical CollectionPrint - Artwork - Portrait, Sir Redmond Barry KCMG, 1881
The original of this portrait is held by Melbourne University Art Collection. Redmond Barry was the first President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Until 2020 this was exhibited at the Ballarat School of Mines Administratin building, outside Founders Room. Artist George Folingsby died in 1891.Framed reproduction of a painting of edmond Barry by George Folingsby.His HOnour Sir Redmond Barry K.C.M.G., M.A., LL.D 1813-1880 Foundation Presidet of the S.M.B., 1870-1876 Trustee of the S.M.B., 1870-1880 Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, 1853-1880redmond barry, george folingsby, available -
Melbourne LegacyBooklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An updated version re-printed for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary. Provides an account of the founding of Melbourne Legacy. The extract taken from chapter three with a lead in from chapter two of There Goes a Man, a biography of the founder of Melbourne Legacy, Sir Stanley Savige.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Black and white A4 photocopy x 30 pages of pages from the Legacy publication.biography, stanley savige, savige book -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Illuminated Address Gideon Nicol, 2014
Gideon Nicol (1836-1908) was a seaman who came to Warrnambool in 1858. In 1865 he selected land at Mount Warrnambool . He was one of the founders of the Farnham Cheese and Butter Factory and the Garvoc Cheese and Butter Factory and was a Shire Councillor from 1879 to 1906. These items will be useful to include in the Gideon Nicol file.These are scans of two pages from a book and an illuminated manuscript. One page is red with an ornate border and the other is blackish with an ornate border. The illuminated address is multi-coloured with an ornate border‘Gideon Nicol, July 16th 1906’; ‘G.N.’warrnambool, gideon nicol, illuminated address, warrnambool shire, garvoc butter and cheese company -
Vision AustraliaBadge - Object, Tilly Aston badge and tie pin, 1980-1999
A tie clasp and badge remembering Tilly Aston, the founder of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, was created. It has a cameo of Tilly Aston in gold, against a roughened gold background. A circle surrounds the head and above this "Tilly Aston" and below it, "Association for the Blind" in gold lettering. Metal tie clasp and metal pinTilly Aston Association for the Blindtilly aston, association for the blind, badges -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, Legacy - 73 Years of Constant Caring, 1996
A media release providing information about Legacy's first 73 years and to promote Legacy Week and the Badge Appeal. It mentions one of the founders of Legacy, L/ Stan Savige had a philosophy that 'life itself is worthless without some form of service to the community.' A record of a media release from February 1996, with an outline of the founding of Legacy, the role of Legatees and information about L/ Stan Savige. White A4 paper with black type x 2 pages of a media release about Legacy in 1996.legacy week, legacy promotion -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratWork on paper - Book, Belgium in a Picturesque Tour
A descriptive book of Belgium with steel engravings.non-fictionA descriptive book of Belgium with steel engravings.john pascoe fawkner, melbourne, belgium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CONFUCIUS
A pink book titled ' The Life of Confucius the great philosopher and moralist. The master and teacher of the Chinese people. The founder of their educational system. Their instructor in morals and philosophy, the inculcator of universal charity, impartial justice, rectitude of heart and pure sincerity.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 593 - 608 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, confucius, lydia chancellor, collection, confucius, male, person, person, individual, china, chinese history, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, philosophy, social justice, advertisements, penny books, biographical series. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, City of Ballarat and Friends of the Botanical Gardens, "The Prime Ministers Avenue at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 2014
Fold out pamphlet, 6 panels, titled btm6125i1.jpg, full colour with black and white images of each of the busts. Gives a short paragraph on the historical context of the era in which each Prime Minister was in office, short biography of each Prime Minister, history of the Avenue, the founder (Richard Armstrong Crouch) and Sculptors. Produced by the Friends of the Botanical Gardens and the City of Ballarat 2014. Prepared by to unveiling of the busts of Julia Gillard and Tony Abbot. trams, tramways, prime ministers avenue, ballarat botanical gardens, city of ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Artwork,other - ENGRAVING. M. ANGELO BOUNARROTI, 1935
Black & White engraving of M.Angelo Bounarroti. Signed by Arthur. T.Woodward. On back of photo. This picture is interesting in that it was presented and signed by Arthur.T.Woodward one of the founders of the art school in Bendigo, to John Walker the Bendigo Sculptor, whose work is represented in the city in St Pauls Churchyard and in Pall Mall near the Post Office. Gilt edges. D.G.Coope & Son. Picture Frame Manafactures. The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell street. Bendigo. Established 1871. Deframed 2022person, individual, portrait male -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing ArchiveBook - Illustrated book, Allan Mawdsley 1938, In ages past... 100 years of ST John Volunteer first aid in Victoria, 2010
A history of St John volunteer first aid service in Victoria. Includes information about the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John, and the founding of the St john Ambulance Association in England in 1877Illustrated book with white cover and brown print. Title and authors name are printed on the front cover along with a brown and white photograph of a white-haired man in uniform (Sir William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester, founder of St John Ambulance Association). Title and author's name are also printed on spine. A coloured photo of a man wearing glasses and the uniform of St John Ambulance (the author Allan Mawdsley) and information about the authornon-fictionA history of St John volunteer first aid service in Victoria. Includes information about the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John, and the founding of the St john Ambulance Association in England in 1877st john ambulance australia (victoria)-history, knights of malta, first aid, volunteer workers in ambulance service -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Obituary Gideon Nicol, 2014
Gideon Nicol (1836-1908) was a seaman who came to Warrnambool in 1858. In 1865 he selected land at Mount Warrnambool. He was one of the founders of the Farnham Cheese and Butter Factory and the Garvoc Cheese and Butter Factory and was a Warrnambool Shire Councillor from 1879 to 1906. This scan will be useful to include in the Gideon Nicol fileThis is an A4 sheet of paper (scan). The obituary is printed in black and white with an ornate border with some discoloration on the outer edges.In Loving Remembrance of Gideon Nicol who died March 20th 1908, R.I.P. (an extract from the Warrnambool Standard follows)gideon nicol, warrnambool, gideon nicol obituary -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 8; September 1980 to March 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 5 September 1980 to 12 March 1981. The opening of Founder's Hall was covered in March item. . Book with yellow cover, front. Image of two trotters. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, sir mark oliphant, educationkey to future, dr jim cairns, victoria chapter of ace, seminar on country tv, bcae survey to help portland, nukool limsettoe former smb student, bcae recreation study, non competitive running success, shadow of the mount marathon, bcae's computer harbor, facilities in schools inadequate, shortage of teachers predicted, bcae gets firemobile, teachers' college students reunion, innovative projects, music synthesiser, on whispering trail, concern at art teachers' future, bcae 10 years old, first aid awards for p e students, radio for fire brigade, sports medicine symposium, fine art degree course, missing girl, faye atkinson, coastal engineering, lack of funds, cutbacks in engineering courses, deakin stands firm on course status, vacation jobs for metallurgy students, up with world harbor trends, dr graham allen, hatchet man, future good for engineers, engineering courses cut, new look for education, survey into gold mining prospects, bcae steering a safe course, hostel charges hike, beaufort house, bcae allowed to award degree qualifications, windpower, integrating handicapped children, greenhill summit run, founder's hall opening, sir zelman cowen, scholarship winners, mark foord engineering, david condle metallurgy, research grantsawarded, swimming team -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat College of Advanced Education: Scrapbook of newspaper cutting, Book 9; March 1981 to September 1981
Newspaper cuttings relating to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. These are from various newspapers and include The Age, Ballarat Courier, The Australian, The Herald. The cuttings cover the period from 12 March 1981 to 1 September 1981. Many items are dedicated to the opening of Founder's Hall. . Book with grey cover, front. Image of draught horses. Spiral bound.employment advertisements, application for enrolment, outline of courses, wind power at bcae, cash outlook gloomy, concert to celebrate hall opening, grim look for teachers, opening of founder's hall, conferring of degrees at founder's hall, bhp chief at degree conferring, way to economic growth, education mission from china, library award to bcae student, helen hately, 50 years on, college enrolments climb, ronald potter winner of a e stohr medal of the institution of engineers, stop college cuts, political bias denied, protest at education cuts, graduate tom honeyman at bcae, college water supply, bcae field trip to western australia, lectures for industry, bill rofe, zig plavina, careers in sciences seminar, fitness for volunteers, study of walnuts a hit, siddons plan solar heating thrust, william charters inventor, jobs that go begging, shortage of engineers, careers seminar at bcae, morgan john retires, prints by students on show, pam dethridge, hard work pays off, labor pledge on education, unemployment in ballarat, bcae student dinner, advanced learning program for secondary students, first exhibition for eric collins, 30 escape bus crash, mining cadetship awarded to tom devries, bcae open day, technology week, getting the facts at bcae, memorial lecture, prof weston bate, tertiary education disadvantaged, goldrush miners relied on luck, more tafe funding 'not enough', equus ready for stage, mineral exports vital -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - Family history, William Gordon Volum, The Volum Family, 1992
An account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.Navy blue cover with gilded title. viii, 216 p., [30] p. of plates : ill., 2 maps, ports. Bibliography: p. 208-210.non-fictionAn account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.volum collection, geelong, peterhead, scotland, captain, seafaring, whaling, brewery, paper mill, mission to seafarers -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Colour, Vice Chancellor Professor David Battersby during the sitting of the Victorian Legislative Assembly at Ballarat, 06/09/2012
On 06 September 2012 members of Legislative Assembly sat in Founder Hall at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus. The sitting provided the local community and visitors a chance to see the Parliament in action. The public gallery was open from 9.30 am to approximately 5.00 pm. Colour photograph showing the Members of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria sitting at the University of Ballarat Mount Helen Campus. Professor David Battersby, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, addresses the Victorian Parliament. Premier Ted Ballieu and members of the Liberal Party sit on the left, and member of the opposition sit on the right.university of ballarat, parliament, legislative assembly, mount helen, david battersby, founders hall, caro convention centre, mt helen campus -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Colour, The Sitting of the Victorian Legislative Assembly at Mount Helen, 2012, 06/09/2012
On 06 September 2012 members of Legislative Assembly sat in Founder Hall at the University of Ballarat Mt Helen Campus. The sitting provided the local community and visitors a chance to see the Parliament in action. The public gallery was open from 9.30 am to approximately 5.00 pm. Colour photograph showing the Members of the Legislative Assembly, Victoria sitting at the University of Ballarat Mount Helen Campus. Premier Ted Ballieu and members of the Liberal Party sit on the left, and member of the opposition sits on the right.university of ballarat, parliament, legislative assembly, mount helen, david battersby, founders hall, caro convention centre, mt helen campus, ted ballieu -
Robin Boyd FoundationCard - Christmas Card, Kiyonori Kikutake, Kiyonori Kikutake to Patricia Boyd, 1975
Kiyonori Kikutake was a prominent Japanese architect known as one of the founders of the Japanese Metabolist group. Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - Kenzo Tange published by Braziller in 1962 and New Directions in Japanese Architecture published by Studio Vista in 1968.A long folded card in an envelope from Tokyo JapanIn red pen, handwritten "To Mrs Robin Boyd from K. Kikutake in 1975 -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Somers Camp, c1930
A black and white photo of Legatee Stanley Savige and four others in swimwear standing on a beach. In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. Legatee Savige was the key founder of Legacy in 1923. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers.Legatee Savige was an important figure in Legacy's history and his property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Legatee Savige with 4 others on a beach.Stamped 'Kodak print S 856' on back in grey ink.beach, swimwear, stan savige, legacy somers camp -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Heritage apple tree, 24 January 2008
This old apple tree situated beside the Plenty River Trail at Greensborough has been associated with Melbourne Founder John Batman. The concrete block is inscribed with the date 1841, when the tree was thought to have been planted. Known as Batman's Tree, this apple tree is on the bank of the Plenty River near Leischa Court, Greensborough. It is said that Melbourne Founder John Batman may have planted the tree and later signed his treaty here with the Aboriginal people. It still bears fruit and its recorded on the National Trust's Register of Significant Trees, as the oldest apple tree in Victoria. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, greensborough, john batman tree, plenty river trail -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPrinted etching, Undated c.1790
James Hamilton (1740-1827) joined the fledgling Methodist society and became a local preacher. He helped John Wesley to organise Methodism in Scotland. He became an influential member at Wesley's Chapel in City Road London. John Wesley 1703-1791 was the founder of Methodism.Printed etching mounted on timber. Depicts 3 men in profile view as they walk down the street.1. James Hamilton M.D. 2. Revd. John Wesley M.A. 3. Revd. Joseph Cole Drawn as they were seen walking in the Streetjames hamilton, rev john wesley, rev joseph cole, methodist -
Melbourne LegacyBooklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1983
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type.LEGACY. ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT (176 pages) An extract from THERE GOES A MAN. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Stavige, K.B.E., C.B, D.S.O., M.C.E.D. (First published by Longmans, 1959) Reprinted for Legacy's Diamond Jubilee, 1983stan savige, savige book, biography -
Melbourne LegacyBooklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.Printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998savige book, stan savige -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPostcard - Port Phillip Sea Pilots Postcards
PPSP operating licence was granted to founder George Tobin by Governor Gipps of New South Wales (pre Federation) on condition that “the appointment must not bring any expense on the Government”. The service is unique in that it is fully Australian- owned and operated by its pilots in keeping with the terms of the original appointment.A set of 7 postcards from the Port Phillip Sea Pilots showing Pilot Stations in Queenscliff and Westernport, 3 pilot launches; Hawk II, Petrel, Thorsen and launches welcoming square rigger 'Dar Mlodziezy' in 1988postcards, pilot station building, pilot launches -
Melbourne LegacyBooklet, Legacy. Its Origins and Early Development, 1998
An historical account of the beginnings of Legacy. The booklet describes the difficulties of taking an idea through to funding, raising awareness and attracting like minded people to the idea. The booklet is an extract, chapter three and a lead in from chapter two of the biography of Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Melbourne Legacy.Significant in that the booklet reminds the reader of the difficulties of establishing a charity and taking the idea from a thought, to funding and recruiting like minded people to develop the idea. Significant in that this publication has been printed three times.PDF of a printed paperback book with blue cover and white pages and black type and pdf of the contents.Front cover. LEGACY / ITS ORIGINS AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT An extract from There Goes A Man by W.B. Russell. The biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B.,D.S.O., M.C.E.D. First published by Longmans, 1959 Reprinted for Legacy’s Diamond Jubilee, 1983 Reprinted for Legacy’s 75th Anniversary, 1998savige book, stan savige
