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Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Photograph, Old Castlemaine Schoolboys' First Re-union, 18/09/1912
Photograph attached to Card, photographed using flash photographyOld Castlemaine Schoolboys' First Reunion Flashlight Photo., Castlemaine Town Hall, Sept. 18th. 1912.reunion -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bathing boxes Port Fairy
Bathing boxes view from waterBlack and white Photograph of a group of people in a dingy in South Beach showing Bathing boxes to the rightBathing Port Fairy Return Port Fairy Gazette - Borough of Port Fairy Town Clerk 194beach, bathing boxes, south beach, sea, dingy, people, group, ocean -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to Brighton, 1920
In 1920 the Prince of Wales embarked on a journey to Australia on behalf of his father, King George V. While the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the Empire, the main objective was to offer thanks to the Australian men and women for the sacrifices and contributions that they had made during World War I. The Royal Tour began in April 1920 and covered 110 cities and towns across the country. The Prince spent eleven days in New South Wales, nine days in Victoria, four days in Tasmania, eleven days in Western Australia, six days in South Australia and eight days in Queensland. On Saturday 5 June 1920, following a morning at the races in Flemington, the Prince spent the afternoon at ANZAC Hostel in Brighton, where he chatted to wounded soldiers and, according to the newspaper reports at the time, "won the hearts of all present."prince of wales, his royal highness, hrh, royal tour, anzac hostel, brighton, mayor, cr. thomas wilson, j.h. taylor, town clerk, soldiers, diggers, crowd, north road, kamesborough, bayside -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Letter - Loch Ard Centenary Letter, Koroit Council, March 1978
The Loch Ard was an iron hulled clipper, built in Scotland in 1873 and wrecked on the southwest coast of Victoria in 1878 at what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge, near Port Campbell. Fifty two crew and passengers died and only Tom Pierce and Eva Carmichael survived. The Loch Ard was the last sailing ship to lose emigrants' lives when negotiating the entrance to Bass Strait. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The Victorian History Advisory Council decided 1978 was an appropriate year to mark, not only the centenary of the sinking of the Loch Ard in 1878, but also commemorate the large part played by sailing ships in immigration, and through this, the development of Australia. The Victorian Government authorised the commemoration and a "Loch Ard Centenary Committee" was formed. It was established to create public interest and awareness for the 100th anniversary of the tragic Loch Ard shipwreck. Activities and events included student essays, exhibitions, videos, publications, competitions and historical information. A booklet called "Settlers Under Sail" by Don Charlwood was commissioned to be made available to all school children. The anchor of the Loch Ard was raised from the wreck and displayed at Port Campbell, a memorial plaque (erected by The National Park) was unveiled at Loch Ard Gorge, a special "Loch Ard Shipwreck Centennial Port Campbell" postmark was issued by the Post Office and a model ship competition was held. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, together with other local towns and shires along the south-west coast participated in many of these commemorative activities. This letter is a significant reminder (and recognition) of the importance the Loch Ard (and other immigrant ships) played in the settling of Victoria and the dangers faced by the settlers who came to Australia in these ships. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best-known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history.Single page letter typed in blue ink, on behalf of Koroit Council, written on 14th March 1978 and addressed to the Chairman, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board, in recognition of the "Loch Ard Centenary Commemoration 1878 - 1978". It has the "Borough of Koroit" stamp at the top of the page and a red "Borough of Koroit" seal on the bottom right-hand corner of the page. It is signed by the Mayor (Allan R. Waterson), a councillor (J. W. Smith) and the Town Clerk (Jim Macdonald). The letter is in a plain buff manilla folder labelled in blue type.Top left corner - "Address correspondence to:/TOWN CLERK / P.O. BOX 5/KOROIT, 3282" Top Centre - blue circular ink stamp of "BOROUGH OF KOROIT 1870" with coat of arms in the center Top right - "TOWN HALL,KOROIT/ PHONE KOROIT (055) 658230/After Hours (055) 658490" The letter is addressed to - "CR. J. S. Lindsay, /Chairman,/ Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Advisory Board,/ WARRNAMBOOL. 3280" "LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION 1878 - 1978" (underlined) The letter begins - "It is with much pleasure that the Council of the Borough of Koroit, join with neighbouring municipalities, civic leaders and other organisations on this day, in commemorating the "Loch Ard" Shipwreck centenary. The "Loch Ard" operated as a cargo and passenger vessel for immigrants, for a period of five years, from 1873 to 1878. Its last voyage was from England to Melbourne, and the ship was sunk on the 1st June 1878, with only two survivors from passengers and crew of fifty-four. The celebrations being conducted throughout our district this day will help us all to remember and appreciate the determination and spirit shown by these people, for they had the faith to realise that their endeavours would be successful, even against great odds in comparison to present day standards and techniques, and their imprint on our history is record of this fact. This commemoration acknowledges the important role undertaken by sailing ships such as the "Loch Ard" and the vital role this ship played in the early settlement of the State of Victoria." The letter ends with -" the Common Seal of the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesses of the Borough of Koroit was hereunto affixed this 18th day of March, 1978." The letter is signed "Allan J. Waterson Mayor/J. W. Smith Councillor/ Jim Macdonald Town Clerk and a large red seal of the Borough of Koroit (with their coat of arms) is in the bottom right-hand corner. Front of manilla folder - "BOROUGH OF KOROIT / LOCH ARD CENTENARY COMMEMORATION/ 1878 - 1978" "4050" written in black ink top right-hand corner next to a scribbled out numberflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, loch ard, port cambell, shipwreck, commemorative committee, loch ard centenary, koroit council, commemorative letter, loch ard commemorative committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; INVITATION TO H.R.H. PRINCE OF WALES LUNCHEON
A cream invitation card with the words, 'In honor of the visit of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales to Bendigo. The Mayor of Bendigo, ( Cr. Curnow), and City Councillors, request the pleasure of company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, on Friday, 4th June, 1920, at 1 p.m. Kindly reply to Town Clerk before 1 p.m. on 31st May.civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs, invitation, person, individual, official -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TOWN HALL BENDIGO
Photo mounted on board, Town Hall Bendigo, two storey sandstone building, clock tower on LH side. Image taken from Bull Street. On bottom of card in gold ' With the compliments of the Season' On rear in handwriting, 'Town Hall Sandhurst Xmas 188 ( illegible ) G.H.B. Embossed on the bottom is 'With The Compliments of the Season'bendigo, buildings, town hall, sandhurst, town hall, bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TOWN LOT GRANT BY PURCHASE TO FREDERICK TAYLOR, 1854
Town Lot Grant by Purchase to Frederick Taylor. Enrolled in the office of the registrar of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in Register, Town Purchases Victoria Folio 27 No. 27 this twenty-fifth day of September 1854. Colony of Victoria crest/seal. Witness our trusty and well beloved Sir Charles Hothamorganization, lands and survey, town lot grant purchase -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TOWN HALL SANDHURST
Black and White Photo/Drawing of the Sandhurst Town Hall designed by Vahland and Gesch, Markings on photo read 'Town Hall, Sandhurst'. three flags flying from the roof of the building. Two horse drawn carriages on roadway. Adult men and women on road and footpath. Thjree established trees along footpath.buildings, town hall, sandhurst town hall, sandhurst town hall, town hall, sandhurst, vahland and gesch, vahland, gesch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pay-as-you-go rates might raise costs, 1967
Report on a debate on payment of rates in which the Nunawading Town Clerk, Mr J.H. Brown opposed the concept of paying rates in installments throughout the year as proposed by the Box Hill Town Clerk, Mr A.N. Walls.Report on a debate on payment of rates in which the Nunawading Town Clerk, Mr J.H. Brown opposed the concept of paying rates in installments throughout the year as proposed by the Box Hill Town Clerk, Mr A.N. Walls. Mr Brown agreed that raising loans would be easier if councils had government guarantees.Report on a debate on payment of rates in which the Nunawading Town Clerk, Mr J.H. Brown opposed the concept of paying rates in installments throughout the year as proposed by the Box Hill Town Clerk, Mr A.N. Walls. city of nunawading, brown, john h., walls, a.n., rates, loans -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, GRINTON COLLECTION, FRAMED, 2008 - 2009
Frame 3. Photo 1. Group Photo, mostly Sergeants. There are 3 medal winners in the group which appear to be military medals. There were 76 Military medal winners in the 38th plus 2 bars making 78. Jack Grinton is first on left in the top row. we are reasonably confident that we have identified several others. They are: Top row, 1st on the right No 262 CSM W.J. Durward (Bendigo). 2nd row, 2nd on left No 1612 Sgt J.E. Adams (Boinika) 3rd row, 1st on left No 446 CSM A. Clark (Abbotsford) 3rd row, 3rd from right No 1192 Sgt J. Coffey (Fitzroy) 3rd row, 2nd from right No 1194 Sgt J. Lockett (Mildura) Bottom row, 1st on left No 1048 Sgt F. Lehman MM (Horsham) Bottom row, 3rd on left No 1645 Sgt W. Hogan MID (Newport) These men would be a mixture of C and D Coy, 38th Batt. In Oct 1918 the 37th and 38th Batt's were so depleted that both were combined. A and B Coy 38th became C Coy and C and D Coy 38th became D Coy. The 37th Batt became A and B Coy, 38th Batt. Photo 2. Cartoon "Huttons the Best" with sign post either way. The Military Medal winner is unknown. Photo 3. War damaged town, the streets have bee cleared to allow traffic through. Photo 4. The war damaged town of Corbie. Corbie Cathedral is in the background. Refer Cat No. 5880P for exhibition details. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack GRINTON Service Records. Photographs - black and white on paper. 4 photographs Top to Bottom. 1. Group photograph. 2. Cartoon drawing on canvas. 3. War damaged street.. 4. War damaged town. Frame - timber, black colour paint with glass front. Mount black colour cardboard. Backing cardboard with handwritten notation.Backing cardboard - handwritten black felt tip pen "3."photographs - framed, grinton collection, ww1, 38th -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Churchill Service Memorial, 2015, 2015
In recognition of its fallen soldiers and Churchill's 50th birthday a service memorial was erected on a concrete plinth at the Churchill town plaza and used for the first time to mark the ANZAC centenary on Anzac Day 2015. Churchill never had a war memorial and received a grant from the Department of Veterans' Affairs six years ago to commission a sculpture with Latrobe City Council's support. It was decided the sculpture needed to recognise more than just the war effort, but service and volunteerism, considering Churchill was only founded in 1965. (http://www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/story/2816903/churchills-new-memorial/, accessed 01 may 2015) Sculptor Paul Jesse discussed the work in Churchill and District Community news, 18 December 2014: Some time ago CDCA commissioned a sculpture to be used as a Service Memorial to commemorate the fallen that have died in service of our community and country. Traditional memorials usually commemorate Armed Services personnel, but CDCA was of the opinion that a more inclusive view which included Emergency Services personnel, such as CFA, SES and Police, could be incorporated into the Churchill Memorial. Boolarra artist, Paul Jesse, who is accomplished in Ferro-Cement sculpture techniques, was commissioned to create a memorial that would cause people to reflect on the meaning of ‘service’ and ‘sacrifice’. The following is a description of the Churchill Service Memorial Sculpture written by the sculptor, Paul Jesse. “My sculpture is different from most War Memorial sculptures because it uses as its basis the reasons why people go into service or to war. One side of the sculpture is colourful and optimistic; its theme is home, family, community and the future. These themes are crafted by flow lines which are connected to the other side of the sculpture through the round hole and the Crosspiece. These lines can be seen as a multi-layered connection between the sides. On the “dark” side of the sculpture, the lines begin with a spiral of coloured mosaics. This spiral is representative of our service people. Its beginning can be seen on one level as their soul. The spiralling mosaics of them flow to the other side of the sculpture where they create the landscape and figures. These lines can also be seen as a range of connectors between the two sides, representing a flow of thoughts, love, fear, concern and dreams. They also represent physical communication such as letters and phone calls.” This ‘Service Memorial’ is located in the Churchill Plaza (adjacent to the Town Hall), along with four flagpoles, seating and garden beds. The Churchill Service Memorial has deliberately been designed as a thought-provoking public art work. It will complement the Art and Culture Pathway which links Switchback Gallery at the Federation University Campus to the Town Centre. We hope Churchill citizens will pause to view the Memorial, ponder its meaning, reflect on the service of others and commemorate the fallen. Colour photograph on an abstract Australia-shaped sculpture by Boolarra artist Paul Jesse. The abstract Australia-shaped sculpture is in stark contrast to the bronze-cast "fallen mate" or concrete cenotaph seen in many country towns. The photograph includes wreaths from the ANZAC centenary service on ANZAC Day 2015. churchill, churchill war memorial, paul jessie, anzac centenary, federation university, gippsland, art and culture pathway, world war -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine, PORTLAND 1983, c. 1983
Inaugural Town of Portland Municipal Magazine, published by Portland Town Council. Coloured glossy cover. Photo of harbour, looking towards entrance, 2 yachts in foreground, front cover - photo of Legal and General building, 2 Gawler St on back cover. White pages black print, black and white photos. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MARKET SQUARE 1861, 1861
First town hall - 2 storey building at left. Town Hall Hotel on left. Many single storey building with covered drays and cattle in foreground. Rectangular drain in foreground with gas lamp at corner. Copy of original and very indistinct. James Lerk 28.2.2000 ' Batchelder photo ( copy ) 1861 Market Square'batchelderplace, streetscape, market square -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, Another Draft Departs, C 1939
Items in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details Newspaper article reference a Civic Farewell at the Mildura Town Hall. Farewell for 35 members of the A.I.F. Newspaper printed in black ink.Newspaper “ Another Draft Departs Civic Farewell”newspaper, ww2, mildura town hall -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, RAAF, FRAMED, Possibly pre WW2
Varnished timber frame with glass. Black & white photo of four military aircraft in flight. Background is of countryside, trees & town buildings.On tail of one aircraft: “F 4341”photograpy - photographs - frame accessories, military history - air force -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Nun's Beach Harbour, n.d
Black and white photo taken from edge of cliff near lighthouse, looking south, Nun's Beach, harbour, town of PortlandBack: 'Portland from the Lighthouse' - handwritten in black ink. '10' in pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Badge - Portland New Hospital Appeal, n.d
Badge, round, 'Portland New Hospital Appeal - newest hospital for oldest town' in green print on white, metal pin on backappeal, portland hospital -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Negative - Portland, Victoria, Zilah Maschmedt, c. 1934
Negative for a black and white photograph. Image shows beach beyond Battery Point, looking back towards town Portland Victoria. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Cloth Patch - Portland Victoria, n.d
Cloth patch, Portland Victoria, shield shape with Town of Portland seal (red, white, blue, black) with gold thread edge, -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Photocopy - Newspaper Article 1864, n.d
Photocopy of an article from Portland 'Guardian' re opening of Town Hall, 26 May 1864. Article on two separate pages.town hall -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
Black and white photo. Portland from cliff edge of Whaler's Bluff. Town, harbour, people walking on Nuns' Beach, baths.Back: 'Portland from Whalers 'Bluff' - handwritten, black ink. '9' - pencilportland harbour, whalers bluff, public baths, portland baths -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Newspaper cutting, Visit by Army Band for Toora, 18/11/1987
A photocopy of an article in the 'Mirror' of 18/11/1987 about the Band of 4/19 PWLH taking part in the centenary celebrations of the town.band, toora -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork - print, 'Sturt-street, Ballarat', 1880, 1880
Framed, handcoloured print of Sturt Street Ballarat. The building with a tower and flag is the Ballarat Town Hall, and in front of that is the Burke and Wills Fountain.Handwritten verso: "Donated by College intake on '66, '68 (ITC, TPTC) after 21st reunion held here in August '86."ballarat, sturt street, sturt street gardens, ballarat town hall, burke and wills memorial, carriage, horse, ballarat teachers' college, reunion -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Ringwood Horticultural and Agricultural Society invitation to Cr. and Mrs. McCaskill
Mr. McCaskill was a Mayor of Ringwood, Victoria.Buff coloured card inviting Cr and Mrs. McCaskill to the Autumn Show at Ringwood Town Hall on Saturday April 1st. 1950. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOWN'S HEART
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Town's heart: the busy Guilford store, circa 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO: MARYBOROUGH
POSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO -Town hall , Post Office & Court House Maryborough / H. Harstedt , Maryborough . Printed in Germanypostcard, photograph, various themes, -town hall , post office & court house maryborough / h. harstedt , maryborough . printed in germany -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SWEENEY COLLECTION: INVITATION, 1926
Invitation to a ball at the Bendigo Town Hall 29/6/1926. Issued to Miss Smitth. Hosted by the Mayor Cr and Mrs. Ewing. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD WITH PHOTO OF THE INTERIOR OF TOWN HALL PRAHRAN, MELBOURNE, 1910
Postcard with photo of Prahran Town Hall. Rear addressed to Dear Ida, Dunraven Epsom Rd. Ascot Vale.Surname of recipient obliterated. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Back to Port exhibitions, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Ted Kobelt, 28 Feb 1999
Twenty black and white photographs covering the PMH&PS exhibitions held in the Town Hall as part of the Back to Port celebrations in 1999celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Town Hall, Bay Street, David Thompson, 1990s
A set of 13 colour photographs of the Port Melbourne Town Hall exterior in night time and early morning, and views from the towerbuilt environment - civic, port melbourne town hall