Prize certificates on card awarded to Golden City Choral Society Bendigo, for second prize in their second annual Musical, Literary and Elocutionary Competition for Choir Competition, Printed in gold on off white card, bordered with butterflies, flowers and vines. Markings - Sands & McDougall Ltd. Printers Melbourne.performing arts, elocution, choral society

Prize Certificates from the Bendigo Show awarded to Cohn Bros. 1. 1923 , second prize for red wine, full bodied, Dry Burgundy Type) 2 years old or older.. 2. 1925, second prize for red wine, full bodied, dry burgundy), 2 years old or over(3 bottles)--- 3 Certificates. 3., 1926 First prize for white wine, light , dry Hock 2 years old or over(3 bottles). 4,. 1926 First prize for red wine, light , dry , Claret, 2 years old or older (3 bottles). 6 Certificates in totalBendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society.organization, business, cohn brothers, cohn brothers, bendigo show, red wine, white wine

Ruby Harker was Amy Thelma Wielands sister. The Certificates are in an envelope addressed to Mre. J.A. Harker 16, B, Churchill street , Mont Albert. Ruby's sister also lived in Churchill Street at one time after their house in Heathmont burnt down..2 buff coloured Cards with blue printing and the Box hill Horicultural Society crest at top. In a brown envelope with he address 16 B Churchill Street , Mont Albert. E 10. No post mark.

The exact dates in which the Kew Floral, Industrial and Arts Society flourished is unclear. We do know however that it was part of a more widespread series of competitions involving 'juveniles' from church Sunday schools in the 1880s and 1890s. The newspaper article which is part of this collection of documents, while undated, states that the exhibition grew out of the activities of the Congregational Church Sunday School in Walpole Street, Kew (Vic)The items in the Amy Grigg collection, including awards, items of appliqué and embroideries etc reveal much about the artistic and social activities in a suburb like Kew in the late 1880s.Five certificates awarded to Amy Grigg of Pakington Street Kew in competition for prizes awarded by the Society. The certificates are stored in the 'Kew Floral, Indutrial & Art Society' archive file with other items relating to Amy Watson (née Grigg) the mother of Joy Ivory. A supporting document, a newspaper article from 1889, accompanies the documents.Variousamy grigg, mrs albert watson, joy ivory

HAMILTON COLLECTION: Certificate awarded to Alexander John Hamilton by the Maryborough Branch of A.N.A. for first prize in Patriotic Song, at their 1901 Musical and Elocutionary Competitions. Printed on card in gold lettering with depiction of cherubs, flowers, maidens with bugle & Maryborough Civic Buildings. Markings - H. Thacker Lith. Geelong.person, individual, alexander john hamilton

Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Three Fuchsias (Assorted in Pots)Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light green with black printing. "Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

The photocopy shows the second prize certificate in Class A, Section 14,of the Halls Gap (Grampians) Wildflower Show, September 1933, awarded to E. (Ellen) Knight. The certificate is awarded by H. Goodwin Taylor, Hon. Sec.Photocopy of a "Second Prize" certificate from the Halls Gap (Grampians) Wildflower Show.people, knight, events, wildflower show

A First Prize Certificate for the Best Arranged Vase in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to:- Lesley Meagher. Note that record 508, a Second Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A blue "First Prize" certificate for the Best Arranged Vase in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

A Second Prize Certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. Awarded to: Lesley Meagher. Note that record 507, a First Prize Certificate, has a different flower stem sketch and writing style.A pink "Second Prize" certificate for the Best Ladies' Spray and Matching Buttonhole in the Halls Gap Wildflower & Nature Show. A sketch of a flower stem has been drawn on the left hand side. Certificate appears to have been hand drawn for printing.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show

Second prize awarded to Miss Ethel Bersey on March 26th, 1896, for Bouquet by children under 14 years. Date awarded March 26, 1896. C. Stratton, Sec.Cream and red card awarded as prize certificate.Text: " LINTON / HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. / SECOND PRIZE / for Bouquet by children under 14 years / Awarded to Miss Ethel Bersey. "linton horticultural society, ethel bersey, c. stratton

All three certificates won by J G Scott. 32.4 First Prize - Three Head of Lettuce, Blue.Prize certificate for 1921, Rutherglen Agricultural Society. Blue certificate with black printing, decorative printed edging. First Prize certificate won by J.G. Scott, for Three Head of Lettuce.On front of card: "1921 / Rutherglen Agricultural Society / Thirty Eighth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, October 19th, 1921"rutherglen show, rutherglen agricultural society, j g scott

Mrs McCarthy, who was awarded the certificates, was formerly Kathleen O'Beirne. Three cards - two blue "First Prize" cards - awarded for 'Prettiest Jug' and 'Article not costing more than 2/6'; one white "Second Prize' card, awarded for 'Prettiest Cub and Saucer'.Blue rectangular card with dark blue printing. Awarded to Mrs. McCarthy for Article not costing more than 2/6.Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / FIRST PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. V. McCarthy / FOR Article not costing more than 2/6 / Nov 29th. 1952. "presbyterian church linton. grand annual show, events, prize certificates, mrs v. mccarthy, kathleen o'beirne

Mrs McCarthy, who was awarded the certificates, was formerly Kathleen O'Beirne. Three cards - two blue "First Prize" cards - awarded for 'Prettiest Jug' and 'Article not costing more than 2/6'; one white "Second Prize' card, awarded for 'Prettiest Cub and Saucer'.Cream rectangular card with dark blue printing. Awarded to Mrs. McCarthy for Prettiest Cup and Saucer.Text: " Presbyterian Church, Linton / GRAND ANNUAL SHOW / SECOND PRIZE / AWARDED TO Mrs. V. McCarthy / FOR Prettiest Cup and Saucer / Nov 29th. 1952. "presbyterian church linton. grand annual show, events, prize certificates, mrs v. mccarthy, kathleen o'beirne

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.6 First Prize - Hanging Basket, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Hanging Basket."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.7 First Prize - Three Foliage Plants, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Three Foliage Plants."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.8 First Prize - Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties), Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties),"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.10 Second Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, Light green.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.A blue "First Prize" certificate (uncompleted) from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show, 1937, First Prize, Name .........., Section ............., Schedule No ............, W. E. Warren, Org. Sec.events, wildflower show

Prize cards won by J G Scott of Chiltern (refer to no. 31, medal & 31.3-31.19)Prize certificate, printed in black on green card, for April 25, 1906, Rutherglen Flower ShowOn front of card: "Rutherglen Flower Show / Second Exhibition / Wednesday April 25, 1906 / Second Prize / Class J, Section 2 / For 3 Pots in Bloom / Mr J.G. Scott / John Vivian Cock, Hon. Sec. / T. Drenen, Printer, Rutherglen"rutherglen show, flower show, j g scott

Prize cards won by J G Scott of Chiltern (refer to no. 31, medal & 31.3-31.19)Prize certificate, printed in black on green card, for April 25, 1906, Rutherglen Flower ShowOn front of card: "Rutherglen Flower Show / Second Exhibition / Wednesday April 25, 1906 / Second Prize / Class_.Section 12 / For 3 Foliage Begonias / Mr J.G. Scott / John Vivian Cock, Hon. Se.c / T. Drenen, Printer, Rutherglen"rutherglen show, flower show, j g scott

Presentation Convent Daylesford was later the Convent Gallery.Image of a 1st prize certificate made out to John Hogan Gervasoni of Presentation Convent Daylesford. john hogan gervasoni, presentation convent daylesford, deportment, award, carre school of deportment

Donald Clark Collection.A prize certificate for the 1939 Bendigo Agricultural Show, won by Llanelly State School for an educational display.

Blue cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Awarded to Maree Grigg for an addressed envelope.Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / FIRST PRIZE / For Addressed Envelope / Awarded to Maree Grigg. "linton presbyterian church, maree grigg, shows

Pink cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Awarded to Maree Grigg for a balance sheet.Text, printed: " Linton Presbyterian Church / SPRING SHOW, DECEMBER 7th, 1935. / SECOND PRIZE / For Balance Sheet / Awarded to Maree Grigg. "linton presbyterian church, maree grigg, shows

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Three red second prize award certificates, and one cream coloured first prize award certificate.All inscribed with: "Awarded to: Mrs. H. Ellwood". hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, ellwood, show, industrial show, award, prize, flower show, flowers, wodonga, social history

Awarded to Ethel Bersey.Rectangular, cream-coloured cardboard. Linton Horticultural Society first prize certificate, April 23rd, 1896.Text: " LINTON / HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FIRST PRIZE / for Bouquet by Children under 14 years / Awarded to Miss Ethel Bersey / April 23rd 1896.linton horticultural society, flower shows, events, awards, ethel bersey

The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.The photo is of a "First Prize" certificate for the Best Collection of Orchids from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show. Amy Johnson, 1937, First Prize, Section Best Collection of Orchids, Schedule No 15, G. W. Greenwood, Hon. Sec.events, wildflower show