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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: OLD POLICE BARRACKS (9)
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter from an unknown person to Mr. F. G. Menzies, Crown Solicitor, Melbourne. It is in relation to a will of the late Amy M. J. M. Gwilym in which she left funds to a Trust. In the letter the writer undertakes to set a room aside at the Police Barracks & call it the 'Gwilym Room' & in it exhibit articles relating to Maryborough District. If funds from the will are made available to the Bendigo Historical Society.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, old police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (8), 10/7/1951, 11/7/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 - Letter to Mr Haywood from W. L. Galvin dated 10/7/51 stating he will make representation to the Minister of Public Works in support of the Society's obtaining the Police Barracks. 2 - A letter on Legislative Council Victoria letterhead dated 11/7/1951 from T. H. Grigg, Hornsby St., Maldon to C. N. Oliver, President Historical Society of Bendigo stating he has 'taken up the matter' with the Under Secretary who has promised support.W. L. Galvin., H. Grigg.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (7), 15/6/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. Black & white photo from Bendigo Advertiser dated June 15th 1951, of The Police Barracks in the grounds of Camp Hill School. Also photos of 2 prefabs to be used by High School students.Bendigo Advertiserorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (6), 9/7/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 letters from E. Hayward Hon. Sec. Bendigo Historical Society re the Police Barracks. Letter 1 - To Sir George Lansell asking for support in obtaining the Police Barracks. Letter 2 - To the Hon. L. W. Galvin also asking for support in obtaining the Police Barracks. Letter 3 - To the Hon. T. H. Grigg also asking if he would take the necessary steps to obtain the building for the Society. All letters dated July 9th, 1951.E. Hayward Secretary Bendigo Historical Societyorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (5), 18/5/1951, 22/6/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A blue copy of letter dated 18/5/1951 from E. Hayward Hon. Sec. Bendigo Historical Society to The Town Clerk Bendigo City Council re old Police Barracks. He is asking if the Council will renew its application for the Society's use of the premises now that the school is soon to be accommodated in a Prefab. A letter in reply from F. T. Amer Town Clerk dated 22/6/51 rejects their application & suggests they try to acquire the old YMCA premises.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (4), 18/5/1951, 19/5/51
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A letter on blue paper dated 18/5/1951 from E Hayward Hon. Sec. of Bendigo Historical Society to Sir George Lansell MLC 268 View St. Bendigo. Sir George is being asked to support the move and to send an enclosed letter to the Premier if he approves. In reply a small letter with a Legislative Council Victoria letterhead from G. V. Lansell to E. Hayward states he supports the move & has sent the enclosed letter to the Premier. Dated 19/5/51organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS, 18/5/51, 21/5/51
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 18/5/51 A blue letter from E. Hayward Hon. Sec. Bendigo Historical Society to The Hon. T. H. Grigg, MLC. A continuation of the Society's attempt to obtain the Police Barracks to assemble & classify the City's past history. A letter in reply dated 21/5/1951 from T. H. Grigg to Mr Hayward stating he would be pleased to 'take up the matter with the Education Depart.' And also asked when did the Society propose to open the display?organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS, 5/3/1951, 24/4/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 1- A pink copy of a typewritten letter from E. Hayward, Hon. Sec. of Bendigo Historical Society to Mr. E. C. Thompson, Principal of School of Mines, Bendigo. He is asking for a loan of glass cases formerly from the old museum now used by the school. 2- Letter from E. Thompson to E. Hayward agreeing to the loan of 5 glass cases from the old museum. He is also offering to the Society a framed picture of photographs of early presidents & secretaries of the Mechanics Institute.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (1), 4/12/1950 16/1/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. A copy of a letter from E. Hayward, Hon. Sec. Bendigo Historical Society to the Town Clerk, Town Hall Bendigo. It is requested that an application be made to the Education Department for the Bendigo Historical Society to occupy the Police Barracks as an Historical Museum. A letter in reply from F. T. Amer, Town Clerk advises that the Council have complied with the request.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1887, 1887
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 page booklet published. By the Bendigo Hospital Sunday Appeal 1887 which gives the names of the people on the committee. It also includes a report on the 2 institutions which are equal recipients of the Appeal - The Bendigo Gold District General Hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1887 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: A LETTER FROM H BIGGS TO EDITOR OF BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 29/4/1970
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. H. Biggs, 121 King St. Bendigo 29/4/70. Sent a letter to the Editor of the Bendigo Advertiser asking if he would publish 'the following' in the paper. In the article he congratulates the Bendigo Advertiser for a well balanced view presented in its leading article 'It's worth the effort'. Mr Biggs in the article is stressing the importance of time & money being spent on such projects as the Joss House, Police Barracks, Central Deborah Mine, Victoria Hill Project, Eaglehawk Logs, Museum & Chinese Project in Bridge Street.H. Biggsorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, a letter from h biggs to editor of bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK FIRE BRIGADE, c1900
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 4 photographs (3 copies) of Eaglehawk Fire Brigade. C1900. The 13 men are all dressed in suits & standing in front of a hose reel. In the background can be seen the Murdoch sign above their business.organization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk fire brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BRASS BAND, 1899
Sepia Photograph of Brass Band consisting of 31 members with musical instruments in uniform plus 2 others in suits with bow ties & a top hat. Possibly the Borough Band, Markings read 'H.J.G. Biggs Health Inspector' 'pencil marks 1899'organization, club/society, community, eaglehawk, brass band -
Bialik College
Article, 'New Bialik Wing', 21 March 1969, 1969
Newspaper article 'New Bialik Wing', published in unknown newspaper, 21 March 1969. " 'New Bialik Wing' Veteran Zionist leader Mr. Samuel Wynn will officially open the new, ultra modern block of classrooms and amenities at Bialik College, Hawthorn, this Sunday, March 23, at 11.00am. Daring in design by today's architectural standards for school buildings, the two storied unit contains four classrooms. Each room is constructed to receive the maximum of light from windows and special overhead skylights and is fully carpeted throughout to obviate noise.The classrooms are accommodating no more than thirty children in each room, to achieve the maximum individual attention for each child.The unit will open for inspection at 11.00 a.m. to be followed by the official opening and refreshments. There will be no appeal.donors, community, celebration, fundraising, buildings -
Bialik College
Newspaper Clipping, "The Remedy for National Jewry", 28 November 1969, 1969
"The Remedy for National Jewry", published in unknown newspaper, 28 November 1969. Newspaper Advertisement [published in Yiddish]: "Bialik College 1969. The remedy for national Jewry, Bialik, a secure school".shakespeare grove, hebrew school, judaism, zionist, community -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 1996 the year of elections, 27/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1900
The first picnic was held in association with the Market Gardeners and Fruit Growers’ Association on April 3, 1884 at Lilydale. Groups of market gardeners travelled by train with their families from Cheltenham, and stations further north, to Lilydale at a cost of three shillings and six pence for adults and two shillings for children under 15 years. On arrival a band played music to accompany dancing ‘on the green’, and foot races were held as well as other sporting events. This pattern of activities was followed for more than fifty years although the location of the picnic changed and the mode of transportation varied.Black and white image of men and women sitting and standing together around a picnic laid out on the ground in front of them. Handwritten in pencil: A25 - CHAP 3 Handwritten in red ink on a white square sticker: A25 / 71%market garden, picnic, celebration, seaside, community -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Programme, Primary School No. 1270 Buninyong Centenary Celebrations 1873 - 1973, 1973
Printed programme of events celebrating the school centenary including a Debutante Ball, Procession, School Roll Call, School Dinner, Concert, Church Service, Luncheon and Bus Tour. White single folded card with photograph of Buninyong Primary School, No. 1270 and the programme of activities from 31 August to 2 September, 1973buninyong state school, buninyong primary school, education, community, celebrations -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - Socks n' Jocks 2001
In June, 2001, senior students from Bialik College ran a fundraiser that gathered together 'socks and jocks' to donate to the homeless.Reverse shows developing stamp for 26/06/01fundraising, community, bialik college, jewish school, 2000s -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, 1988
The 4/19 PWLH Band supported the Corowa Festival for many yearsPlaque, rectangular, brass coloured sheet metal.Presented by Corowa's National Federation Festival 1988 Bi-Centenary to Colonel John Boyce CO 4th/19th PWLH In Recognition of Many Years of the Bands Magnificent Contribution to the Communityband, corowa -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from The Post, 3-7-96, P2. Home Care Funding PushMaroondah Council this week confirmed its ongoing commitment to push for State and Federal Government Home and Community Care (HACC) funding increases to bolster its home help program. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Good Luck Flag, ca 1940's
Japanese Good Luck Flag was given to a soldier and was signed by dignitaries,family and friends often with short messages wishing the soldier victory,safety and good luck. We understand that it was deliberately dyed blue as they had lost the war and surrendered. This flag may have belonged to -Mr Sueji KOMAGI or KOMAKI Silk Dark blue flag with Red sun in middle. Appears to have faded and may have been dyed blue at later stage. Has faded. Many Japanese markings, inscriptions on the front of the flag. See 'notes' regarding translation.Many Japanese hand written inscriptions on face of the flag.Red sun in middle of flag 45cm in diameter. Believe message from people (relatives/community ) To Mr Sueji Komagi or Komaki. world war two, second world war, ww2, japan, japanese flag, japanese good luck flag -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Booklet - Program, Burial service program, 2009
Gordon Dawe was a member of Maldon Historical Society and president of Central Highlands Historical Association (CCHA)for many years. Small booklet for memorial service for Gordon Dawe (President Central Highlands Historical Association) Contains photographs and text, black text on white card, coloured photos.A Celebration of the Life of Gordon Dawe 30 June 1923 (crossed out and 1928 inserted in pencil) - 26 May 2009 Meldon Community Hall Wednesday 3 June 2009gordon dawe, maldon historical society, central highlands historical society, chha -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Prefect Pledge
White paper with a black border with typed prefect pledge, and a foam-core mounted label reading Prefect pledgeWANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL I WILL UPHOLD THE HONOUR OF THE SCHOOL. IN THE EXERCISE OF MY AUTHORITY, AND IN MY CONDUCT I WILL EXEMPLIFY THE PRINCIPLES OF TRYE CITIZENSHIP BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Our City - Ringwood (1972), 1972
Community information brochure issued in 1972 by Ringwood Council outlining local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes names of Ward Councillors, and two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1973."Frontpiece: New bridge of pressure treated pine over Ringwood Lake." "Ringwood Must Grow, Not Go! With your money, Council provides these vital Services."rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, We Are Proud of Our City - Ringwood (1973), 1973
Community information brochure issued in 1973 by Ringwood Council outlining local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes names of Ward Councillors, and two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1974."Frontpiece: A quiet corner of the Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Jubilee Park." "The staff at the Civic Centre are at your service. Ring 8704311 for guidance on - Town Planning applications, Road and footpath construction, Building matters, Garbage clearance, Connection to sewer by end of 1973, Immunisation times and places, Home help, Rate payments and valuations, Booking of meeting rooms, Clearance of fire hazards, Stray dogs and all nuisance complaints."rinx -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - History of Mt Beauty Township, 1980's
'The Kiewa Story' by Graham Napier requested submissions by residents of Mt Beauty for inclusion in his book. The submissions give a lot of detail and cover many subjects.An in-depth history as remembered by people who lived and worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the 1940's onwards. Many lived locally in the construction towns of Mt Beauty and Bogong.A collection of papers in a white folder with submissions by locals as requested for the book "The Kiewa Story" by Graham Napier, Geoff Easdown in 1986. There is an Index and also included a note that' submissions tell the story of the community involvement in Mt Beauty's development.kiewa story; graham napier; mt beauty; kiewa hydro electric scheme; state electricity commission of victoria; communities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE (OFFICIAL), c: 1937
Correspondence relating to 'Bendigo and Northern District Contribution Fund for Medical Benefits' a: Regulation No. M2 - Surgical Fund. Letter to past contributors to the Bendigo Community Fund, 'Circular' from the Hospital Benefits Association of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.organization, club/society, health -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SHEEAN COLLECTION: FINAL REPORT TO VICTORIAN MINISTER FOR THE ARTS AND TO THE CITY OF BENDIGO, AND SURROUNDING MUNICPALITIES, 1986
SHEEAN FRAN COLLECTION: Final Report to Victorian Minister for the Arts and to the City of Bendigo,Borough of Eaglehawk and Shires of Huntly, Marong and Strathfieldsaye on proposals to establish a Community Arts Centre for the Bendigo sub-region (25 March 1986)bendigo, history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer - Port Melbourne Community Carnival, Port Melbourne Neighbourhood House, 2010
Coloured flyer for Port Melbourne Community Carnival 2010. Central image is of a clown with purple cloak. Radiating from this image are varied coloured segments highlighting the carnival activities. 27 February 2010. Sponsors listed at the bottom.advertising, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne community carnival, ray white, 33 world travel & cruise, westpac, kosdown printing, port melbourne neighbourhood house, city of port phillip