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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, A History of Tancks Corner - Yarrambat State School no. 2054, written and compiled by Eileen Hooper, third printing, 1994
History of Yarrambat State School no. 2054 at Tancks CornerSoft cover, 108 pages[includes a loose 1998 Addendum: Pupil Enrolments 1978-1998]tancks corner victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Geoffrey A Sandy, A History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham (Volume Two) by Geoffrey A Sandy, 2017
History of Saint Margaret's Church Eltham 1889 to 1944xxi, 359 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.ISBN Gifted to the Eltham District Historical Society 9 September 2017saint margaret's anglican church eltham -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Picture RAN Fleet
Arrival of the first Royal Australian Navy Fleet in Farm Cove, NSW, 4th Oct 1913. HMAS Australia with HMAS Melbourne and Sydney.picture, ww1, ran -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bark tells of History, 1992
An award winning Bark Mural made by local women has been entrusted to the City of Nunawading - tells the story of bark painting in Australia. With photo.bark murals, victorian art in bark association, burke, belle, gray, gloria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Yan Yean water supply system: a history of Melbourne's early water supply system, 2010c
History of the Yan Yean water supply system - Melbourne's earliest. This is an early version of the history.Link: 6479:6482 24 p., colour illus., mapsyan yean reservoir, melbourne water -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - History and Field Guide, A History and Field Guide to the Grampians ( Gariwerd), 2021
Aboriginal History, European History, walking Trails, Wild Flowers, waterfalls, Bird Life.Soft Cover: Colour Photo on the front: Waterfall. on the rear RockartThis copy is signed by the author: Best Wishes David M Welch. See context -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - History of plus photos and drawings ROBOT WARRIORS THE TOP SECRET HISTORY OF THE PILOTLESS PLANE, HUGH McDAID & DAVID OLIVER, ROBOT WARRIORS THE TOP SECRET HISTORY OF THE PILOTLESS PLANE, 1997
History of plus photos and drawings ROBOT WARRIORS THE TOP SECRET HISTORY OF THE PILOTLESS PLANECover jacket showing colour photo of front end view of sleek aircraft on ground against black background with mist beneathnon-fictionHistory of plus photos and drawings ROBOT WARRIORS THE TOP SECRET HISTORY OF THE PILOTLESS PLANE -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000", 2000
Poster - full colour, printed on heavy card paper, titled "A History of Melbourne Trams - 1885 to 2000". Has a montage of Melbourne trams from the cable tram set to B class trams on the front. Prepared by Yarra Trams. On the rear has timeline photo and short history of the various trams: Cable Tram Set 1 V214 HTT 8 Y1 613 X2 676 W1 380 SW5 758 SW6 909 Z2 166 B2 ? B1 2001 A 241 Two copies held - A3 and A1 size.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, posters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "A history of Melbourne Trams", c2002
Printed colour posters - one each of A2 and A3 size, titled "A history of Melbourne Trams", featuring a cable car set, trams V214, HTT 8, W1 380, X2 676, Y613, W5 758, SW6 909, Z 166, A 241, B1 2001, C3005 and D 5001, with year and class and a short description and history. Has the Yarra Trams logo in the bottom right hand corner. 2nd A3 sized copy added 21/04/2017 from David Frost items received late 2016.trams, tramways, posters, melbourne, mmtb, yarra trams, tram 214, tram 8, tram 380, tram 676, tram 613, tram 758, tram 909, tram 166, tram 241, tram 2001, tram 3005, tram 5001 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Postcode Instruction Book, Australia Post, 1967
The use of postcodes was introduced in Australia on Saturday, 1 July 1967 by the Postmaster General's department. They are used to more efficiently sort and route mail within AUstralia. In July 1967, the first edition of the Postcode Booklet was distributed free by mail to every Australian household and business address. A total of 4.5 million booklets were distributed, as well as a postcard identifying the recipient’s own postcode. Originally the four digit postcodes were developed for electronic mail handling equipment at the former Redfern Mail Exchange in Sydney. This was extended to cover all locations in Australia and continues to grow as new residential areas are developed.A small booklet issued by the Australian Post Office to explain the use of post codes 1967. It outlines how to use a postcode, advice for businesses to ensure their correct use and a list of all the postcodes allocated throughout Australia at that time. Two other booklets are updated lists of postcodes.non-fictionThe use of postcodes was introduced in Australia on Saturday, 1 July 1967 by the Postmaster General's department. They are used to more efficiently sort and route mail within AUstralia. In July 1967, the first edition of the Postcode Booklet was distributed free by mail to every Australian household and business address. A total of 4.5 million booklets were distributed, as well as a postcard identifying the recipient’s own postcode. Originally the four digit postcodes were developed for electronic mail handling equipment at the former Redfern Mail Exchange in Sydney. This was extended to cover all locations in Australia and continues to grow as new residential areas are developed.australian mail services, australia post, postcodes -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Tilting at Dominoes Vietnam, 1987
Hard cover printed book with some photosAustralian and the Vietnam War -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Ashtray - Portland souvenir, Westminster, Australia, c. 1970
White fine china, Westminster ashtray. Decal, coloured images of K.S. Anderson wharf, historic cottage and obelisk. Square with rounded corners, gold rim and corners.Front: 'PORTLAND - VIC' Back: Makers stamp 'Fine China Westminster Australia' -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia
Wooden with crown over circular emblem of Vietnam Veterans Association featuring orange circle with map of Vietnam, Rising Sun, Navy Ensign and RAAF HerculesPresented to vietnam Veterans Museum by Sth Australian Brance of V.V.A. October 2007plaque, vietnam veterans association of australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Ministry for the Army, Internees Remaining in Australia If They So Desire, 28 June 1946
Interesting document presented to the Museum by former internee and assistant (later) Shire of Rodney Executive by Stefan Asboth.Clear plastic cover with red margin and red back cover. White printing on back back ground. Inscription top right hand corner.Re Internees Remaining in Australia If They So Desire. Presented to the museum by Stefan Asboth.stefan asboth, internees, tatura camps -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, Australia at Expo 70, 1970
Promotional Pamphlet(It includes a diagram of the Australian Expo 70 Pavilion, likely drawn by Robin Boyd)walsh st library -
National Wool Museum
Book, Type List Australia and New Zealand
Small navy blue hardback bookType List Australia and New Zealand Mitsui and co (aust) pty Ltd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Medal (Item) - Peace Medal - Triumph Of Liberty & Justice , Australia 1919
Obverse: Victory The Triumph Of Liberty And The Peace Of 1919. Reverse :Peace 1919 Australia -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Dudley McCarthy, Australia in the War 1939-1945/South-West Pacific Area First
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Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Imperial Australia League badge, Members badge for Imperial Australia League
Small metal members badge with claspImperial Australia League. returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen. Worn inscription on rear -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, The Maygar family in Australia, 1790o
Family history of the MaygarsMaygar family lived at Willis Vale circa 1840-5916 pages, printed double sided. Contains copies of articles and photographs of the Maygar family.Pencil markings on front page of some family contacts, pencil markings throughout giving further detailsmaygar family, grimshaw family, willis vale -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Magazine (draft), Southwood Primary School, Ringwood. Draft mock-up cover of school history publication, c.1997
Part of production incorporating the 1997 year book and the last grade six graduation on front.Draft mock-up cover of school history with photocopied school photograph inserts. A3 page folded to contain 4 black and white photocopied photos of classes at Southwood Primary School 1980 and 1988 - photo of school pasted on front. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: School 1451 (at Ringwood East) and Ringwood 2997. History of Schools in Ringwood. Mr Edward Cass first teacher
School no.1451 1874-1894; Cass, E.F.; School 1451 moved to SS3284 Dandenong in 1900; 4 acres of old site sold to C.Molloy; "A History of Schools in Ringwood" 4 pages +Additional Keywords: Cass, E.F. / Molloy, C. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, A History of Nunawading Arts Council 1964-1985, 1985
A History of Nunawading Arts CouncilA History of Nunawading Arts Council 1964-1985,as told by Max Grant. A year by year account is given of the Nunawading Festival and the various orginations involved. Planning and development of the Nunawading Arts and Entertainment Centre is included. There is a list of Office Bearers for the period.A History of Nunawading Arts Council art exhibitions, art festivals, nunawading festival, nunawading arts council, nunawading arts & exhibition centre -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Blocks of History for Sale", 3/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 3/2/1975, titled "Blocks of History for Sale", about the sale of blue stone pitchers from Ballarat gutters being made for sale on 8/2/1975 at Victoria Park by the City of Ballaarat.city of ballaarat, sales materials, victoria park -
Clunes Museum
Magazine, COMPRESS PRINTING LTD. CASTLEREAGH ST. SYDNEY, WOMENS WEEKLY, 17/9/1975
TYPICAL EXAMBPLE OF "WOMEN'S" MAGAZINES IN THE 1970'STHE AUSTRALIAN WOMENS WEEKLY 17. SEPTEMBER.1975 PRICE 40 CENTSnon-fictionTYPICAL EXAMBPLE OF "WOMEN'S" MAGAZINES IN THE 1970'Slocal history, book, magazine, hudson -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Single Men - enjoy a sunny life in a land of opportunity and Earn L23 a week in Australia as Conductors on Melbourne Buses and Trams", 1960's
Photocopy of an advertisement that would have appeared in UK newspapers, advertising for Single Men to come to Australia, titled "Single Men - enjoy a sunny life in a land of opportunity and Earn L23 a week in Australia as Conductors on Melbourne Buses and Trams". Has a lady sitting on a beach chair under an umbrella. Gives contact details for the Agent General in London at Victoria House. No dated - 1960's - based on the $ figure provided as well.trams, tramways, recruitment, conductors, advertisements, immigration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Plastic Drink Bottle - Hi Fert High Analysis Fertilizers, Bottle of Australia, n.d
Hi Fert High Analysis Fertilizers green plastic drink bottle, white lid. Hi Fert logo front and back. Measurements 25cm high x top 4.5cm x bottom 7cmFront: Sid: metric scale 100-400mls, embossed Back: Base: Bottles of Australia - logo) Made in Australia ) embossed -
Unions Ballarat
Australia: A social and political history, Greenwood, Prof Gordon, 1955
Single volume history of Australia: 1. The foundation years; 2. The pastoral ascendancy; 3. Colonial liberalism; 4. Nationalism, the labour movement and the Commonwealth; 5. National development and social experimentation; 6. Australia at war; 7. Development in the twenties; 8. Depression and war.Significant to Australia's national history. The book was written in 1955, so does not cover the entire twentieth century.Blue hardcover with dustjacket; book; 445 pages. Dustjacket: background is fawn and blue; illustrations in fawn and blue; white lettering. Front cover: title and editor's name. Back cover: title, authors' and editor's names. Inscribed in blue biro with the name Graham F Hall 1969.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - australia, war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Photograph, Norm Colvin, Hewitt - Joyce - Keys Family History, 2023
Family History, Hewitt-Joyce-Keys - a short history of the family connections with other Greensborough families.3 page article and photographhewitt family, keys family, joyce family, 122 main road lower plenty -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Halls Gap & Grampians Historical, Victoria’s Wonderland - A Grampians History, 2006
Covers the History of the Grampians. The Retention of the history of the Halls Gap and the Grampians as a response to the deterioration of historic Sites.Paper Back. Cover dusky pink & Sepia photograph of painting of romantic glen.The book is dedicated to those who protected people and property from bushfires.stawell, grampians