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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Foundation stone for Ringwood State School No. 2997, laid by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August, 1889
... by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August, 1889... No. 2997 was laid by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August, 1889..., "This foundation stone was laid by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August 1889... on 15th August 1889". Printed on plaque below stone, "No.2997 ...Photograph of Foundation stone for Ringwood State School No. 2997 was laid by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August, 1889, marking the opening of the school situated in Whitehorse Road at the corner of Ringwood Street (1889-1922). Mrs. Turnbull was the wife of the Ringwood Station Master. The stone was removed after the school closed in 1922 and re-laid in 1962 by the School Committee at this subsequent Greenwood Avenue school site and is pictured here being viewed near the entrance in 1973 by Mr. Ron Pullin, Archivist, Ringwood Historical Research Group".Sign below photograph reads, "Foundation stone of Ringwood State School (late Ringwood St.). Now in grounds of Greenwood Avenue Ringwood State School". Inscription on stone, "This foundation stone was laid by Mrs. J.K. Turnbull on 15th August 1889". Printed on plaque below stone, "No.2997 - Ringwood State School 1889-1922. Situated in Ringwood Street, East Side sixty yards north of Maroondah Highway. Foundation stone removed 19?? re-erected by the School Committee 1962". -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPrint - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 16, Bob Stone, 'Exposed for a whole week without shelter - clinging to the bulworks for very life....' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859, 2009
... bulworks for very life....' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859.......' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859 - hand written in black pen... Guardian, 15th August 1859 - hand written in black pen Linocut ...Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut print. Sixth in a suite of 16 in the Admella Rescue Series. Shows head and shoulders and right arm of man on Admella, holding the hand of someone in the sea. Two bands and forearms of another person in the the sea reaching up. Printed in black on white archival paper.Front: Front - Linocut, Bob Stone 'Exposed for a whole week without shelter - clinging to the bulworks for very life....' Portland Guardian, 15th August 1859 - hand written in black penadmella, shipwreck, portland lifeboat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Linocut - Admella Rescue Series No. 14, Bob Stone, on arrival at Lady Bird some 3 or 4 were in the last stage of existence 'Portland Guardian 15th August 1859', 2009
... stage of existence 'Portland Guardian 15th August 1859'... Guardian 15th August 1859' - hand written in black ink.... in the last stage of existence 'Portland Guardian 15th August 1859 ...Part of suite of 16 Linocuts created for an exhibition at the Portland Arts centre for the Admella 150th Festival.Linocut. Fourteenth in a suite of 16 in Admella Rescue Series. Printed in black on white archival paper Depicts a man with a rope around his chest and under his arm pits, being hauled up the side of the 'Lady Bird'. Two members of the Portland life boat also visible, watching procedure from lifeboat.Front: 'Linocut Bob Stone 2009 ... on arrival at Lady Bird some 3 or 4 were in the last stage of existance. Portland Guardian 15th August 1859' - hand written in black ink.admella, portland lifeboat, shipwreck -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Poster - Poster, Information Board, The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam, 15th August, 1950
... The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam, 15th August... republic flags. The National Order of the Republic of Vietnam, 15th ...Black framed glass display with yellow bordering. Features nine items - National Order Grand Cross 1st class with sash badge and star; National Order Star - Grand Officer 2nd class; National Order Commander 3rd class; Four small medals - Officer 4th class; Knight 5th class; Vetraus 5th class x two. Two small republic flags.national order, republic of vietnam -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - The Restored F. M. Claxton Monument, The Re-opening of a Significant Memorial, 15th August, 1997
... The Re-opening of a Significant Memorial, 15th August, 1997... of a Significant Memorial, 15th August, 1997 Work on paper The Restored F ...The Claxton Memorial consists of a white marble bust and pedestal set on a cement rendered base with pressed cement dolphins, the whole being set on a basalt plinth in a rendered brickwork pond surrounded by a wrought iron fence.The F.M. Claxton Memorial is a significant memorial structure and is of primary significance to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the relatively few sculptures which recognise the work and dedication of one of Ballarat's leading figures in the nineteenth century.A coloured gloss photograph of the F.M Claxton MonumentOn the back of the photograph in blue biro is written, "Claxton Monument and Fountain. Photo taken by R.M (R.Mosman, very likely) after extensive restoration work and reopening on 15.8.1997.john garner, doctor, frederick moses claxton, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, public subscription, restoration, jude schahinger, george seddon., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, The Sun News Pictorial Melbourne August 15th 1945
... The Sun News Pictorial Melbourne August 15th 1945...The Sun News Pictorial Melbourne August 15th 1945... Pictorial Melbourne August 15th 1945 The Sun News Pictorial ...The Sun News Pictorial Melbourne August 15th 1945 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Memorabilia - War Plate /Anniversary Plate, 1985
... 40th Anniversary Plate for Victory in the Pacific 15th... in centre 40th Anniversary of Pacific Victory, 15th August 1945... in the Pacific 15th August 1945 collectors plate ww11 in the pacific ...40th Anniversary Plate for Victory in the Pacific 15th August 1945Round, heavy metal plate, with 3cm raised rim, medal in centre 40th Anniversary of Pacific Victory, 15th August 1945Around the edge ' When you go home, Tell them of us, and say, For Your tomorrow We gave our Today. Around the bottom rim ' are two crossed poppies inside a laurel wreath. In the bowl of the plate ' THE PACIFIC ', 'SOUTH EAST ASIA' Are 3 lists of all the areas in the Pacific that saw conflict during WW11. On the bottom are 4 symbols engraved plus the number 1033. Perhaps a limited editioncollectors plate, ww11 in the pacific, lists of areas involved in the pacific war effort -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TOWN HALL BENDIGO, THE MUSIC ADVANCEMENT SOCIETY OF BENDIGO, c1955
... 15th August.... Nancy Weir, Piano. Monday, 15th August, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon.... Nancy Weir Piano. Monday 15th August 1955 8.15pm. Hon ...Town Hall Bendigo, The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo. a/ Recital Boris Stupel, Henri Penn, piano. Thursday, 24th Feb., 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertisements: Edgars', newsagents. Allan's, Microgroove Recordings Now Available. Frank J. Every & Sons, books. b/ Recital Ernest & Marie Friedlander. Town Hall, Bendigo. Saturday, 16th July, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Advertising: Edgars' Newsagents. Allan's, radio. Frank J. Every & Sons, Books. c/ & d/ Woodwind Trio. Jiri Tancibudek, Oboe. Thomas White, Clarinet. Thomas Wightman, Bassoon. Nancy Weir, Piano. Monday, 15th August, 1955, 8.15pm. Hon. Secretaries: Madge Edgar, Mary Stanistreet. Programme. Edgars', Newsagents. Allan's, Microwave Recordings, by Phillips. A. C. Hampton, Newsagent, Stationer, Ideal for Gifts. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo logo on all programsBolton Bros., Pty. Ltd., Printers. Bendigoprogram, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, town hall bendigo, the music advancement society of bendigo. a/ recital boris stupel, henri penn, piano. thursday, 24th feb., 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertisements: edgars', newsagents. frank j. every & sons, books. b/ recital ernest & marie friedlander. saturday, 16th july, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. advertising: edgars' newsagents. allan's, radio. c/ & d/ woodwind trio. jiri tancibudek, oboe. thomas white, clarinet. thomas wightman, bassoon. nancy weir, piano. monday, 15th august, 1955, 8.15pm. hon. secretaries: madge edgar, mary stanistreet. programme. edgars', newsagents. allan's, microwave recordings, by phillips. a. c. hampton, newsagent, stationer, ideal for gifts. the music advancement society of bendigo logo on all programs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, AUCKETT, Amelia, Glimpses of Len's war, March 3rd 1943-August 15th 1945, 2005
... Glimpses of Len's war, March 3rd 1943-August 15th 1945...Glimpses of Len's War March 3rd 1943- August 15th 1945...- August 15th 1945 by Amelia Auckett. a gift to The Phillip Island ...HistoricalA4 size spiral bound booklet with clear plastic cover. black and white portrait on front page.Glimpses of Len's War March 3rd 1943- August 15th 1945 by Amelia Auckett. a gift to The Phillip Island and District Historical Society from Amelia Auckett 25-02-06len bagley, naval and army officers wwii, military, navy, san remo, fishing -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchFramed photograph, Japanese Surrender
... Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General Douglas...Attached Plague - Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945... high-country Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General ...Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General Douglas McArthur & Tojo signing instrument of surrender.Brown timber frame containing photograph of soldiers watching signing of document.Attached Plague - Japanese Surrender 15th August 1945 General Douglas McArthur & Tojo Photo taken and donated by Alan Goodwininstrument of surrender, 15/8/1945, general douglas mcarthur, tojo -
Clunes Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WITH SEAL, 1928
... TO THE PARISH OF CLUNES, DATED 15TH AUGUST, 1928, WITH SEAL FROM...VICAR OF CLUNES REVEREND F. GIRDLER, AUGUST 15TH 1928 - 33... OF CLUNES REVEREND F. GIRDLER, AUGUST 15TH 1928 - 33 A CERTIFICATE ...REVEREND FRANK GIRDLER APPOINTED TO THE PARISH OF CLUNES, APPOINTED TO REPLACE PREVIOUS INCUMBENT BY RESIGNATION, WILLIAM AUGUSTE WILSON 15/8/1928A CERTIFICATE APPOINTING THE REV. FRANK GIRDLER TO THE PARISH OF CLUNES, DATED 15TH AUGUST, 1928, WITH SEAL FROM THE BISHOP OF BALLARAT ,PHILIP CHARLES THURLOWVICAR OF CLUNES REVEREND F. GIRDLER, AUGUST 15TH 1928 - 33local history, certificates, st-pauls anglican -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper, The Herald, 15th August 1945
... and distributed on 15th August 1945 announcing the news of the end...15th August 1945... and distributed on 15th August 1945 announcing the news of the end ...A victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.A broadsheet copy of The Herald newspaper printed and distributed in 1945. There are 16 pages containing recent news, photographs and advertisements.non-fictionA victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.newspaper, world war 2, japanese surrender -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionFlag - Merauke Flag
... Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th... of hostilities 15th AUGUST 1945 Flag Merauke Flag ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. Rare relic with both date and unit significance.Union Jack flag flown by 20th Pioneer Battalion ( Victorian Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th AUGUST 1945flag, 20th light horse, 20th motor regiment, merauke dutch new guinea -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionFlag - Merauke Flag
... 15th August 1945... Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th ...The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. Object with rare historical significance to both date and unit serving overseas.Australian blue ensign flown by 20th Motor Regiment ( Victorian Mounted Rifles ) at Merauke on cessation of hostilities 15th August 1945flag, 20th light horse, 20th motor regiment, merauke dutch new guinea -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Letter: from Llanelly Police Station, 15th August 1872
... Station on 15th August 1872. Concerns a man named Jacob Shied...15th August 1872... Station on 15th August 1872. Concerns a man named Jacob Shied ...Murray Comrie Collection. A letter written by Constable Whyte of Llanelly Police Station on 15th August 1872. Concerns a man named Jacob Shied / Struid / Sluid (?), a Frenchman who speaks English and who has previously been arrested for being 'of nuisance mind' and may have come from 'the asylum at Melbourne' He is described as a 'lunatic at large'. The man apparently escaped supervision and ran into the bush. Whyte is asking another constable Glusau for assistance as Glusau has had contact with the 'lunatic' previously. tarnagulla, llanelly, policing, whyte, constable, lunatic asylum, frenchman, jacob -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Souvenir Card, VP Day Thanksgiving Service Ringwood Town Hall. Souvenir Card. 1945, 1945
... of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.|On Wednesday, August 15th 1945... of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945....; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR'....|On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.|FOR THE ENDING OF WAR ...Souvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.|United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.|On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.|FOR THE ENDING OF WARSouvenir VP Day card with photo of King and Queen Elizabeth on the cover. The card has details of celebratory program on 15-Aug-1945 including words of hymns and anthems.; United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR'United service of thanksgiving in the Ringwood Town Hall.; On Wednesday, August 15th 1945 at 7.oo p.m.; FOR THE ENDING OF WAR' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 HANDWRITTEN NOTE
... 15th August 1895 addressed to E. V. Hastings re: signatures... notepaper handwritten note dated 15th August 1895 addressed to E. V ...Crabbe, Cohen and Kirby notepaper handwritten note dated 15th August 1895 addressed to E. V. Hastings re: signatures on documents signed Crabbe, Cohen & Kirby.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Plaque - VVAA Melton & District Plaque
... Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th... Fishcher Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th ...This item was collected because it commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972)Trapezoid-shaped wooden plaque with two engraved metal attachments commemorating the opening by Tim Fischer MP of the Melton Vietnam Veterans Memorial on 19 August 1998 Melton & District/ Vietnam Veterans Memorial/ Opened 15th August 1998/ by/ Tim Fischer MP/ Deputy Minister of Australia.vietnam veterans association, melton & district, vietnam 1962-1973, tim fishcher -
Linton and District Historical Society IncShare certificate, Rider and Mercer, Printers, Ballarat, Engineers Mining Company, 1898, 1898
... . Dated 15th August 1898 and signed Samuel Devy.... Mining Company. Dated 15th August 1898 and signed Samuel Devy ...Found in the loft of Bank of NSW, Linton, 1980s.Printed and handwritten certificate appears to have been detached from sheet or book. Certifies that John Garvey is proprietor of a one-third share in the Engineers Mining Company. Dated 15th August 1898 and signed Samuel Devy.Text: " Engineers' Mining Company / IN three SYNDICATE SHARES. "engineers mining company, samuel devy, john garvey, gold mining, mining leases, mining share certificates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th August... of sale by private contract dated 15th August, 1928 between R ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th August, 1928 between R. Strahan and A. Jacka for property at 32 Curnow Street Bendigo described in residence area certificate of registration No. 20368 together with 5-roomed weatherboard house for the price of 310 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Stand Easy, 1945
... Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945... by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945 ...Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945Green cover hard cover book. Paler green text. Very worn dust cover inside front cover.books, history, local -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood State School- Mrs J.K.Turnbull
... State School on 15th August, 1889.... the Foundation Stone of Ringwood State School on 15th August, 1889. Black ...Black and white photograph"Comments attached to photograph" Mrs J.K.Turnbull, wife of the Ringwood Station Master who laid the Foundation Stone of Ringwood State School on 15th August, 1889. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
... Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th. August... of sale by private contract dated 15th. August 1928 between T. E ...Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th. August 1928 between T. E. Appoo and A. Jacka for property at 18 McClure Street, Ironbark described in Crown Grant volume 2471 folio 494141 together with 5-roomed stone, wood and brick dwelling for the price of 85 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
... Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th... Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL ...Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Program WHFS 35th Ann, August 2015
... A 0056872B, 35th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday 15th August, 2015, Lady... 15th August, 2015, Lady Bay Resort, 6.30 for 7.00 p.m ...This is a program for the 35th anniversary dinner of the Warrnambool Family History Group. This group was established in Warrnambool in 1980 to research and promote family history for the benefit of members and other inquirers. Today it is part of the Historical Centre in Warrnambool called HeritageWorks. Here it is in partnership with the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. This item is of minor importance as a memento of the Warrnambool Family History Groups’ 35th anniversary celebrationsThis is a buff-coloured, A4 size sheet folded in two to make four pages of printed material. The material includes the menu for the dinner, the program for the celebration, some historical facts about the Warrnambool Family Historical Group and the logo of the group. Front cover: ‘The Warrnanbool Family History Group Inc A 0056872B, 35th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday 15th August, 2015, Lady Bay Resort, 6.30 for 7.00 p.m.’warrnambool family history group, program, 35 anniversary -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchShield, Plaque, c2005
... In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of VP Day. 15th... melbourne In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of VP Day. 15th ...Wooden plaque with plastic facing with two information panelsIn commemoration of the 60th anniversary of VP Day. 15th August 1945 Presented by the Ringwood RSL and Phil Baressi Federal Member for Deakin with smaller panel displaying the Ode below -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Speech 'Commemorating a tragedy: Celebrating Volunteerism, 2009
... shire logo top centre, First page. Foreshore event, 15th August... page. Foreshore event, 15th August 2009. Administrative record ... -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - HOBSONS INVESTMENT DIGEST, August 15th 1939
... August, 15th 1939....August 15th 1939... Zealand August, 15th 1939. Book HOBSONS INVESTMENT DIGEST ...Hobsons Investment Digest of Australia and New Zealand August, 15th 1939.book, magazine, investment -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Original Foundation Stone, Ringwood State School, Ringwood St, 1889
... 1973 "This Foundation Stone was laid by Mrs JK Turnbull on 15th... by Mrs JK Turnbull on 15th August 1889" Original Foundation Stone ...Written on back of photograph, "22nd July 1973. Original stone of Ringwood State School, Ringwood Street". Photographed 1973 "This Foundation Stone was laid by Mrs JK Turnbull on 15th August 1889" -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPapers - Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee, August 1984
... of Commerce / Sub Committee on General Booking Conditions.Dated 15th... of Commerce / Sub Committee on General Booking Conditions.Dated 15th ...Falls Creek is a ski resort in the north east of Victoria on the Bogong High Plains. Members of business's (accommodation & restaurants) formed the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce to promote tourism 'under' the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee. The Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee under the direction of the State Electric Commission of Victoria came into effect in 1959 and from then on building sites were leased and building and sewerage controls were applied. In 1979 the Victorian State Government had established the Ski Industry of Victoria working party with a brief report on its operation. These papers give an insight into the business of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce in 1984 eg. car parking, noise, closure of the resort due to heavy snow falls, the media and general development of the resort. Local business people are named as attending the meeting indicating many non English surnames. 4 yellowed papers typed on both sides of the first 3 pages. irst paper has 6 items listed re Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce / Sub Committee on General Booking Conditions.Dated 15th August 1984 Next 3 papers dated 13th August 1984 Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce / Minutes of General Meetingfalls creek, ski resort, bogong high plains, falls creek chamber of commerce, snow, ski lodges,
