3 copies of a soft cover book & 2 copies of a DVDAn overview of the ANZACS from the Keilor area who served in World War One.keilor, anzac, world war (1914 - 1918, susan jennison, dorothy minkoff

History of the Arundel Homestead in Keilor.Arundel Farm Estate. Susan Jennison OAM, Aaron Magro, Richard Whybrowarundel farm, arundel road, keilor, susan jennison, aaron magro, richard whybrow

An original painting of Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. In the background is Brendan Kincaide in full kit including weapons. In the foreground is a portrait of Brendan Kincaide in recent years wearing him medals.Brendan Kincaide OAM JP. national Service conscript. Served as a Rifleman with 3 RAR and 9 RARpainting, vietnam lest we forget, brendan kincaide oam, order of australia, 3 rar, 9 rar

Funeral Order of Service for Gary Cooper OAM.Funeral Order of Service for Gary Cooper OAM.cooper gary

Coloured Photograph of Colin McKirdy OAM, a resident of Blackburn. Involved with the Blackburn Deaf & Dumb Home. Was awarded the OAM for his work over many years with the community.mckirdy lindsay, blackburn deaf & dumb home, blackburn

Minus His Head and Hooves The Story of Sandy the only horse to return to Australia after the First War 1914 to 1918world war 1914 - 1918

Anne Payne was also and office bearer for the Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society.Ann Payne received an OAM in 2020 for her services to the environment for use by the Blackburn Community.payne anne, blackburn lake advisory committee, parkswide environmental education program, gardens for wildlife

An original portrait depicting two images of John Wells OAM (Order Of Australia) as a young soldier and recent image.painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia

A4 soft cover booklet with picture of ANZAC Cove on frontA list of names of people from the Keilor area who fought in the First World War. It includes a brief summary of the ages, heights and work experiences of those named on the Honour Roll.keilor, first world war 1914 - 1918, susan jennison, dorothy minkoff

This booklet celebrates the 150th year of local Government in Keilor.The 150th year of local government in Keilor marks the anniversary of Keilor’s first incorporation as a local governing body, a milestone that traces back to 3 March 1863, when Keilor was formally established as a Road District. Subsequent milestones: 22 December 1871 — Becomes the Shire of Keilor. 29 April 1961 — Proclaimed the City of Keilor. 15 December 1994 — City of Keilor abolished during statewide council amalgamations. So, the 150th anniversary in 2013 celebrated the beginning of Keilor’s civic identity, long before it became a shire, a city, or was later divided into Brimbank, Moonee Valley, and Hume City Councils.Keilor 150 years of local government. Curated by Susan Jennison OAM and Dorothy Minkoff.keilor, history

The life story of Lurline Knee written by her husband Arthur. Foolscap size soft covered book, white cover with a colour photograph of Lake Bartlett and book title and author in black.lurline knee, arthur knee, oam

The design, construction and historical significance of bridges crossing the Maribyrnong River in Keilor.Bridges of the Keilor Region. Curator Susan Jennison OAMkeilor, bridge, history, susan jennison

Patricia Agnes Penrose (nee Rattray) OAM Convenor Australian Women's Army Service, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for 'service to veterans and to the community'. She passed away at home on June 27, 2006. Colour photograph unmountedInvestiture of Patricia Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Richard E McGarvie, at Government House Melbourne, 7 May 1993. Photo taken at reception given afterwardspatricia agnes penrose oam, patricia penrose, australian women's army service, royal australian corps of signals

Article from Brooksy's Briefing noting the death of Allan Robinson OAM, retired Principal at Montmorency Secondary CollegeText and good colour imagealan robinson, montmorency secondary college, colin brooks

1993, htc general memorabilia, float parade, alice bugge oam, oam, opera

Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017.Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017howard john cornish

non-fictionDon Cheyne OAM died on 01/06/2023eastern suburbs and churches table tennis association, cheyne don oam, st ninian's unitingchurch blackburn south, mahoney's reserve

Spurr Noel OAM|Councillor from 1991 to 1995. Whitehorse Mayor 1994 - 1995|In December 1994 Nunawading Council dissolved and amalgamated with Box Hill Council to become City of WhitehorseColoured photograph - Noel Spurr. Wearing dark suit and burgundy tie with yellow dots. Brown hair and wearing glasses.spurr noel, nunawading & whitehorse councillor whitehorse council

A4 x 2non-fictionVale information about Valda Arrowsmith OAM given to Nick McGowan to be presented to the Victorian Parliament.arrowsmith valda, mcgowan nick, connelly vanessa, jones-evans vicki

Digitised video (3.68GB). Duration: 62 minutes. Recorded March, 2025 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)The Parish of Mooroolbark was surveyed in 1855, with a township originally called Brushy Creek standing where North Croydon is today. The name "Mooroolbark" was to be popularised with eventual European settlement in the late 19thy century. A rural hub developed around the train station, which opened in 1887 and offered rail access to Melbourne, with the Post Office opened shortly after in 1888. In this video presentation, Marion Stott, OAM, President and Founding Member of the Mooroolbark History Group, provides "Then and Now" details of all this and more. As well as activities in promoting local history, Marion is actively involved in local RSL, Traders group, and community events including Mooroolbark Red Earth Festival. For services to the community of Mooroolbark, Marion was awarded an OAM in 2020.

This piece is a sampler for a major work "Frog in a whirlpool". Annemieke Mein OAM - designer/maker. Completed June 1994.Small framed panel, depicting a frog in a whirlpool. Hand painted silk organza - 'Dual Everfast Fabric Paint' diluted to watercolour consistency with reducer and water. Machine embroidery including free sewing. Underlying fabric a) fluoro organza and synthetic Lurex fibres under the frog's jaw, right arm and leg. b) cotton canvas backing behind painted silk organza. Quilting and padding with dacron filler behind the throat and body of the frog. Shades of blue and green. Blue grey wooden frame and mount.AM (bottom right - design maker's signature)machine embroidery, creative embroidery, panel, 1980-2000, australia

John Kerr Barnes (Jack) Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch receiving his award of OAM Australia Day 1995, refer Cat No 8044 (Certificate). Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Sub Branch and his WW2 service.Photograph colour framed, frame is timber, photo backing is green, photo shows the award of an OAM. At the bottom is a small section attached with text."John Kerr Barnes: Order of Australia awarded by Honorable Richard McGarvie Government House Australia Day 1995".brsl, smirsl, oam

An Original painting of Dorothy Angel in the foreground of the painting. In the background there is a patient lying on a bed with five people nearby.Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal) was a young nursing sister who volunteered to serve on one of the Australian Civilian Surgical Teams sent to South Vietnam by the Australian Government from 1964 - 1972. These teams dealt with the Vietnamese casualities of the war itself, but their services were also albe to bolster a very depleted general health care system in the provincial hospitals. Dot served on an Alfrred Hospital team sent to Bien Hoa in 1967painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa

A Tribute to the varied lives of Women of Chelsea & District .Commitee Included. Margaret Diggerson, Val Hambridge, Margaret Jacobs, Dorothy Meadows OAM, Linda Meadows, Shirley Simpson, Leonie Taylor. Limited publication 2010.Only 500 published. Contains localised information about women of Chelsea.Blue & white Cover, Lower Right Corner creased. Several People paddling in Patterson River. 184 pages. 14. M X 210m.Women of Chelsea & Districtchelsea & district historical society inc., book, women, women of chelsea

Soft-covered A4 size book by Ringwood & District Historical Society subtitled Borough of Ringwood 1924-1960, City of Ringwood 1960-1994, City of Maroondah 1994-2024. Chapters include Early Ringwood, Buildup to Autonomy, Formation of the Borough, Ringwood Councillors, and Ringwood Symbols and Flags (vexillology and semiotics).RDHS kindly acknowledges the encouragement and donation by member Thomas Guest for this booklet. All images are from the Ringwood Community Archives, except flags and crests on pages 56 & 58 (Ralph Bartlett and Maroondah City Council).

Digitised video (1.97GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded August, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Helen Doxford Harris is a professional genealogist and historian of more than thirty years standing. Her interest in history was first developed when she commenced researching her family history. She has written many texts on various subjects relating to Victoria Police, the Indigenous and women’s fields of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box Hill Historical Society. In this presentation, Helen presents a great talk on Women in Politics, highlighting the difficulty in achieving equality in representation on the political stage.

Dr. Blair Widmer was the Medical Officer for Ringwood for many years. Among other things he supervised innoculations and vaccinations of babies and children.Buff coloured covers with with paper insert and photograph on front