In December 1999, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Christmas party for its Telephone Information Service (TIS) volunteers at its headquarters in Elsternwick. Depicted in this photo are Pat Walker, Joyce Bundy, Julie Kelly and Arthritis Victoria CEO, Leigh Garwood.Colour medium close up photo of four people standing close together in a room. There is a large whiteboard affixed to the wall behind them.[Handwritten in black ink, in the top right corner] 13 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Telephone Information Service Christmas Party Pat Walker, Joyce Bundy Julie Kelly and Mr. Leigh Garwoodarthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, christmas party, pat walker, joyce bundy, julie kelly member volunteers, leigh garwood, ceo, 1999

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer member, Joan Cotton, poses for a photo at the Telephone Information Services (TIS) desk.Colour photo of a woman sitting at a desk in an office. On top of the desk, there are are shelves of brochures and folders against the wall. Behind her, there are brochures tucked into paper pockets taped onto the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, volunteer member, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer member, Joan Cotton, poses for a photo at the Telephone Information Services (TIS) desk.Colour photo of a woman sitting at a desk in an office. Behind her, there are information sheets on the wall, and brochures tucked into paper pockets taped onto the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, volunteer member, 2001

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Judy Pullar and Joan Cotton, are doing a shift in the Telephone Information Service (TIS) room.Colour photo of two women seated at two desks against the wall. One woman is wearing a telephone headset and the other woman is holding a wooden book rest on her lap. There are two large folders on the desk, and on top of the desks (against the wall), there are shelves containing brochures and folders. On another wall, there is a sign on the wall between two windows that says, "Self Management Courses".[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink - archivist's notes] TIS [underlined] (L) Judy Pullar (R) Joan Cotton Probably MAY to JUNE ["to JUNE" has been crossed out several times] 2000? ["?" has been crossed out]arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, judy pullar, volunteer members, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Joan Cotton and Judy Fullar pose for a photo in the Telephone Information Services (TIS) room.Colour photo of two women standing close together. Behind them, Behind them, there are shelves containing brochures, folders, and other miscellaneous items on one wall, and on the other wall, brochures tucked into paper pockets taped to the wall. There is also a poster and a cork display board on the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, judy pullar, volunteer members, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Joan Cotton and Judy Fullar pose for a photo in the Telephone Information Services (TIS) room.Colour photo of two women standing close together. Behind them, Behind them, there are shelves containing brochures, folders, and other miscellaneous items on one wall, and on the other wall, brochures tucked into paper pockets taped to the wall. There is also a poster and a cork display board on the wall.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pale blue ink] Joan on the left.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, judy pullar, volunteer members, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Joan Cotton and Judy Fullar look up some information in a book at the TIS desk. This photo appears on page 8 of the 2002 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on the Telephone Information Service.Colour photo of two women in an office. One woman is sitting down at a desk with an open book, while the other woman is standing behind her, leaning over her shoulder and pointing to something in the book. On top of the desk, there are bookshelves with brochures and folders. On the wall behind them, there are brochures tucked into paper pockets taped to the wall. There is also a poster and a cork display board on the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, telephone enquiries, joan cotton, judy pullar, volunteer members, 2000, annual report, 2002

This photo depicts member volunteers from the Telephone Information Service (TIS) team enjoying a Volunteers' Luncheon at the Elsternwick Hotel, circa late 1990s to early 2000s.Colour photo of a group of people dining at a hotel bistro. They are sitting at a long rectangular wooden table. In the background, there are other people dining and several framed pencil drawings hung on the walls.arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, volunteers luncheon, elsternwick hotel, c1990s, c2000s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer member, Linda, provides information and support to members relating to the management of arthritis.Colour medium close-up photo of a woman sitting at the desk in an office. On the desk, there is a multiple-line telephone system with a handset. On the wall behind her, there are information sheets and various brochures tucked into paper pockets taped to the wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, linda, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, c1990s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer member, Joan Cotton, takes calls in the TIS room at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick.Colour medium close up photo of a woman sitting at a desk in an office. She is wearing a telephone receiver headset. Behind her, there are shelves with brochures and folders on one wall, with some information posters and various brochures tucked into paper pockets taped to the other wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, joan cotton, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, 1998

In December 1999, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Christmas party for its Telephone Information Service (TIS) volunteers at its headquarters in Elsternwick. Depicted in this photo are Jean Copley, Joan Cotton, Ross McDonald and Glenda Schulman.Colour medium close up photo of four people sitting close together on some chairs in a room. Directly behind them, there is a large window with venetian blinds, with a view to some trees outside. Next to the window, there are some open bi-fold doors leading to an adjoining room with some tinsel hanging above a servery window.[Handwritten in black ink, in the top right corner] 17 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Jean Copley, Joan Cotton, Ross McDonald & Glenda Schulman [Handwritten in red/pink ink] Telephone Info n Service [Handwritten in blue ink] - Christmas break uparthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, christmas party, jean copley, joan cotton, ross mcdonald, glenda schulman, member volunteers, 1999

On the 2nd of April, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) held its 35th AGM. In this photo, board member, Heather Rose, presents the Margaret Strang Award to Joan Cotton from the Telephone Information Service (TIS) during the event.COL photo of two women standing at a lectern. One of the women is presenting a framed award to the other woman, who is holding a white envelope. A third woman is seated at a table beside them - she is holding a pen in one hand. On the wall behind them is a blue banner with gold fringing and tassles. On the banner is the text "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA" with a corresponding logo below, followed by the text "OSTEOPOROSIS VICTORIA" with a corresponding logo below that. At the bottom of the banner is the text "FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH". In the foreground, there is a (partially obscured) view of the back of the heads of two other people.[in blue ink on a yellow sticky note] Joan Cotton receiving Margaret Strang Award from Heather Rose at AGM 2/4/03arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, 35th agm, heather rose, board member, joan cotton, telephone information service, tis, 2003

On the 2nd of April, 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria) held its 35th AGM. This photo depicts Joan Cotton, from the Telephone Information Service (TIS), after receiving the Margaret Strang Award from board member, Heather Rose during the event.COL photo of a woman standing behind a lectern, on which sits a framed award and a white envelope. A second woman is standing beside her. She is looking down at a manila folder and some paperwork which she is holding in her hands. A third woman is seated at a table beside them. She is looking at the woman behind the lectern. On the wall behind them is a blue banner with gold fringing and tassles. On the banner is the text "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA" with a corresponding logo below, followed by the text "OSTEOPOROSIS VICTORIA" with a corresponding logo below that. At the bottom of the banner is the text "FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH". In the foreground, there is a (partially obscured) view of the back of the heads of two other people.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, 35th agm, heather rose, board member, joan cotton, telephone information service, tis, 2003

One of the telephone information services provided to Arthritis Victoria members was the Phone Link service for rural members. This photo depicts staff member, Jan Riley, on the phone at Arthritis Victoria. The photo was used to promote the Phone Link service to members. A black and white version of this photo appears on page 7 of the 1993 Annual Report with the caption: "Jan Riley, Foundation staff member co-ordinates Arthritis Phone Link."Colour photo of a woman sitting at a desk. She is on the telephone and holding a pen over a notebook. Behind her, there is a wooden shelf attached to the wall with brackets.[On a yellow sticky note, archivist's note handwritten in black ink] from unnamed suspension file (in back of box) PHONE LINK for RURAL Jan Rileyarthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, phone link, rural members, rural and regional, telephone information service, c1990s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Glenda Schulman and Noel Smith, take calls in the TIS room at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo appears as part of a photo collage on the rear cover of the 1998 Annual Report. A similar photo appears on page 10 of the 2000 Annual Report, accompanying a report on "Telephone Services education".Colour photo of two people sitting at two desks (with bookshelves on top) along a wall. The woman (facing the camera) is wearing a telephone receiver headset and the man (with his back to the camera) is using a telephone receiver handset. The bookshelves contain brochures, folders, and other printed materials (booklets, etc). There is a window on the other wall, and next to it, some brochures in paper pockets taped to the wall.[Handwritten in blue ink, in the top right corner] Pic 9 [On a white label, handwritten in black ink] The TIS Room Glenda uses The headset Noel uses the handset. [On a yellow sticky note, stuck on top of the white label, handwritten in blue ink] Glenda Schulman Noel Smitharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, glenda schulman, noel smith, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, c1997, c1998, annual report, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Advisory Service (TAS) (also known as the Telephone Information Service - TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, member volunteer, Thelma Kendall, answers the telephone at Arthritis Victoria's head office. A similar photo appears as part of a photo collage on the rear cover of the 1998 Annual Report and accompanying a report on "Telephone Services education" on page 10 of the 1999 Annual Report.Colour photo of a woman sitting on a chair next to a small square side table. On the table, there is a telephone, a potted plant, and a small book. The woman is on the telephone, and has a large notebook on her lap.[On the top right corner of the photo, handwritten in black ink] 27 [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Thelma Kendallarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone advisory service, tas, telephone information service, tis, thelma kendall, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, annual report, c1997, c1998, c1999

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Telephone Information Service (TIS) was staffed by volunteers, and provided information and referral services to members. In this photo, volunteer members, Glenda Schulman and Noel Smith, take calls in the TIS room at the AFV's headquarters in Elsternwick. This photo appears on page 9 of the Vol 13 Issue 03, Spring 2000 quarterly magazine of Arthritis Victoria (incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria). The photo accompanies an article titled "arthritis victoria's workplace". It is captioned: "The TIS Room Glenda uses the headset, Noel uses the handset."Colour photo of two people sitting at two desks (with bookshelves on top) along a wall. The woman (looking directly at the camera) is wearing a telephone receiver headset and the man (with his back to the camera) is using a telephone receiver handset. The bookshelves contain brochures, folders, and other printed materials (booklets, etc). There is a window on the other wall, and next to it, some brochures in paper pockets taped to the wall.[On a white label, handwritten in black ink] The TIS Room. Glenda uses the headset Noel uses the handset. [On the same label, handwritten in blue ink] 2 [circled] . 100%. [On a yellow sticky note, stuck on top of the white label, handwritten in blue ink] Glenda Schulman Noel Smitharthritis foundation of victoria, afv, telephone information service, tis, glenda schulman, noel smith, telephone enquiries, volunteer members, c1997, c1998, annual report, 2000

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) recognised the need to make its services accessible to a broad section of the community. As a telephone counsellor for the AFV, multi-lingual volunteers such as Patricia Papadopoulos made it possible for the Foundation to offer referral and information services in languages other than English. his photo appears on page 6 of the Vol 4 No 2, Winter 1991 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies an article on Patricia's personal journey with arthritis, titled "Losing and Winning". The photo is captioned: "Mrs. Patricia Papadopolous, volunteer telephone counsellor, on the job." The photo also appears on 11 of the 1991 Annual Report with the caption: "Mrs. Patricia Papadopoulos, volunteer telephone counsellor, is the recipient of this year's Margaret Strang Award for outstanding service to the Foundation."Black and white photo of a woman sitting at a desk with a telephone, a desk calender, and other miscellaneous items. She is holding open an information booklet while holding the telephone receiver to her ear. There are typed pieces of paper stuck on the wall next to and facing her, and various leaflets, brochures and other paperwork in some small pigeonholes on the wall. There is a large noticeboard on the wall, above the pigeonholes.[Handwritten in thick black pencil] 11/78% ["78%" has been circled] [On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Patricia Papadopolous Telephone Information Service Volunteer 1986arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, patricia papadopolous, telephone counsellor, referral services, information services, member services, multilingual, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, 1986, margaret strong award, 1991

White plastic with brown printing of logo and 'Nunawading Library and Information Service'. Telephone numbers and names of the three libraries within the system also given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative

This well indexed booklet was produced by the Warrnambool Standard with the assistance of the City of Warrnambool. It contains lists of local government council and councillors for the surrounding south western district. There are photographs of the Warrnambool City Council members and main officers. Information provided covers services for accommodation, animal welfare, Churches, community organisations, complaints, counselling, courts, education, employment, health, legal, material aid, public safety, recreation, recycling, community support, tourism and transport. The booklet contains advertisements for some local businesses. This service directory provides a snapshot of businesses and support services available in Warrnambool and the South Western District in 1991. It will be useful for researchers looking at this area in the late 20th century. The booklet also provides an insight into how community awareness of recycling improving our environment was undertaken in 1991.A 32 page booklet of yellow newsprint with black printing. The staples have been removed. The front cover has a green background with yellow printing on the top half. There is a black and white photograph of a man accepting bagged recycling from a woman and two children. The top left hand corner of the photograph has a small red rectangle and yellow writing. The bottom right hand corner of the front cover has a red triangle with yellow writing. The rear cover has black printing and a stylised cartoon of a man emptying a rubbish bin at the tip being tapped on the shoulder by a man holding a recycling bag.Front cover: 1991/92 South~West Information Guide The Standard Warrnambool; Keep with your telephone book for quick reference produced in conjunction with Warrnambool City Council Rear cover: Remember... If it can be recycled, It's not rubbish! Contact your local council about recycling.warrnambool city council, warrnambool service directory 1991, recycling, south western district service directory

This Directory of 1889 covers the location of Melbourne based trade and professional offices by street and in Alphabetical order. It covers all of Melbourne and its suburbs. It also covers government and official, ecclesiastic, legal, municipal and miscellaneous information. The directory details a cross section of a developing city with a splattering of advertisements opening up an in depth look of all aspects of living in the late 1800s. It is interesting to see that all the advertisements do not have any telecommunication numbers listed (personal shoppers or mail orders only). This was a period of high moral standing within the community and hotels advertised rooms " suites of rooms for families and single rooms for Ladies and Gentlemen" also "electric bells throughout the house. Telephone, night porter and hot and cold baths."This directory would be used by the majority of families and businesses working and living within the Kiewa Valley and the surrounding area. Melbourne was the only place where every aspect of living requirement was catered for. Although the delivery of services and goods were not at a high rate, certain items or transactions would require a visit to "the big smoke". Business information are listed both by suburb and alphabetically. There is also a section for British and Foreign Trade. This directory covered nearly everything to do with commerce, an example pay days for principle firms. Greater evolution of trade locations started to balloon out after the mid 1950's. Increased populations and greater levels of communication and safe fast transport facilities permitted greater devolution of commercial enterprises into rural communities, such as the Kiewa Valley.This directory has no front or back cover and is held together by its cloth spine. It contains over 1300 pages, however there may be some pages missing front and back of the directory which would have contained advertisements of some unknown shops. All the sides of this directory (except the spine) have advertisements and content information stamped on. The spine cover has been placed in the directory until further conservation work is carried out. It has gold coloured printing and in the central section, a gold coloured background with the words "Sands & McDougall's Melbourne Directory 1889." The spine has three adverts on the spine.On the spine in gold colour "South * British insurance Company Fire and Marine. Risks Lowest Current Rates No. 11 Queen Street, Arthur J Masters, Manager" and half way down " *Phoenix* Fire Office of London established over 100 years Annual Income exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "Losses Paid Over (pound sign) 16,000,000" underneath "Reserve Fund Exceeds (pound sign) 1,000,000" underneath "9 Market Buildings William Street, Melbourne " underneath " R. Manfield Taylor, Agent" and at the bottom section" Henry Scott Auctioneer and Estate Agent 49 Bridport St., Albert Park" stamped on the bottom side across the page endings "The Wonderful Wertheim Sewing Machines Swanston Street opposite Town Hall", stamped on the top side across the page endings " The Sweet Hapsburg Pianos & Organs Swanston Street Opposite Town Hall"state government listings, names and location of early melbourne population business names, 1889 members of the victorian executive council

This trophy was presented by the Country Women's Association (C.W.A) Kiewa Valley Branch circa 1950's and 1960s. This was in a period when the C.W.A. was the major women's organisation which had the greatest influence among rural women (especially in isolated areas). This was a period when broad based communications were mainly by radio,women orientated magazines and the telephone. The CWA was an organisation that catered exclusively to women's needs. The C.W.A. motto; "Honour our God, Loyalty to the throne, Service to the country, Through country women, For country women, By country women."The atmosphere was one of "sisterhood" and covered nearly all the needs of rural based women. This one organisation incorporated knowledge and learning targeting women who physically may be isolated but not mentally. This particular trophy was for the "most outstanding Item" in the years: 1956,1958, 1959, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1965.The Kiewa Valley Group of the C.W.A. was a focal point for women in this still relatively isolated rural region a place of refuge from the heavy domestic demands that family and business exerted. It provided for women needs of a time and space to gain all the mental relaxation and group bonding necessary to balance the sometimes harsh environment that rural life presented. It provided companionship and "self worth" avenues through competitions in various activities. Unlike the rural males retreat to the local pub for male bonding women's retreat to the CWA provided a greater facility to interact with other women, of like minds, which for the majority of time benefited their families as well.This item has been manufactured in the form of a "flower" vase. It is made from bronze and is silver plated. It resembles the ancient Olympic torch, with a wide rim at the top and narrowing to the base. The base is circular and has three wave like forms cascading from the base of the "stem" to the bottom of the base."HICKEN TROPHY 1956"mementos, acknowledgement, cwa awards, trophies, rural women's club

Combination of three movie films. Movie One (1950s): 00:00 – 13:14 Black and white footage of Diamond Creek firemen practising in Diamond Street in the 1950s for forthcoming demonstrations of abilities. Mentions of Gordon Brandy and Joe Hislop Running out hoses from old hose reels along Diamond Street, Diamond Creek Displays from various brigades running out and connecting hoses. Also scenes from the 1950s of Diamond Creek Fire Brigade competing in various locations around Victoria and Tasmania. Mentions of Brigade members Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett, Ron Kirkbride, Jack Marks, Graham Upton who are prominent in these events. Members of Kyneton Fire Brigade also present. Members competing in running out hose reels, connecting hoses togethers and to hydrants then climbing towers to direct water from hose or at a target hanging above the road. Diamond Creek members identified wearing a diamond on their chest and back. Includes scenes of Scottish pipe bands at the events and significant crowds of spectators. Footage of Mel Stone and Beryl Marks, Stan Redpath and Ron Kirkbride, then Ron Kirkbride and Eric Holt viewing flower displays. Film changes to colour at Diamond Creek oval for practice with fire engine entering oval. Members depicted include Bill May, Jack Sinclair, Jim Cox, Bob Beale, Dave Kidd, Bruce Hackett and Captain Clarrie Stone. Reverts to black and white in the 1950s where the Brigade joins forces with the Diamond Valley Community Hospital for a Gala Day on the Diamond Creek Oval. Changes to colour again, possibly same event and scenes of children on bikes and scooters or with prams and carts racing around the oval. Mention of young lad Brian Laurie who has his own fire truck. Dart throwing, pony rides. Scenes with Dr Don Cordner, Gus Lyons, Vic Cohn (?) and spinning wheel and Diamond Creek School children entertain a large crowd with Maypole dancing. Movie Two (1950s): 13:25 – 19:00 This black and white film was taken by a TV film crew in the 1950s depicts a typical call out for the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. In this case the careless action of a member of the public throwing a lighted match from a car, which can cause extensive damage. Footage features the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower at Kangaroo Ground before it was modified with a fire spotter’s cabin. Discusses fire spotting operations from the tower. Shows a fire spotter walking around the top of the tower. A fire is detected, and the information is relayed to the nearest fire station, in this case, Diamond Creek. The telephone call is received, and the alarm sounded. Captain Clarrie Stone and firemen May and Shaw leave their workplaces and prepare for action. Scenes of running across the Main Hurstbridge road showing the shops (Shell service station and Chemist prominent). Scenes entering the fire station which has a pictorial warning covering the entire door “Only you can prevent forest fires – If you’re careless – we’re homeless!” Eric Holt pinpoints the location of the fire while Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw take note. The advance vehicle (an FE Holden ute, rego GTE-696) leaves to assess the extent of the fire. Having assessed the fire, Fireman Shaw communicates with base showing radio with call sign VL3JZ. Eric Holt takes the call. In the meantime, Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw undertake some limited action to address the fire. Firemen Bill May, Jim Bates and Hugh Bar (?) man the tanker. A photo portrait of Queen Elizabeth is visible hanging on the wall. They are later joined by Firemen Jim Cox, Eric DeBuse (?) and Jack Marks. The tanker is seen departing the station and diverging off before the bridge. Captain Clarrie Stone and Fireman Shaw are seen pumping water on the flames with hand pumps when the tanker arrives. The hose is unreeled, and water turned on the flames. Jack Sinclair joins the action. Jim Cox directs water to the high stuff. The fire put out, Jack Marks and Eric DeBuse wind in the hoses and the team head back to town. It’s peaceful again at the memorial tower. Movie Three (1969-1987): 19:14 – 34:34 Colour film “Fired with Dedication”, Country Fire Authority Victoria, produced by I.L. Wadeson, Commentary by A.M. Hem. Credits with CFA Victoria emblem and then placed over a view of an old-style ladder engine. Opens with the scene of a fire engine outside the Diamond Creek Fire Station then various trophies reflecting the competition success of the brigade in various track and disciplined events. Two trophies shown of particular pride to the brigade were for first place in the Torchlight Procession at the State Championships in Mildura in 1986 and also at Swan Hill in 1981. Still photo scenes of ex Captain Clarrie Stone, Brigade Captain for 21 years; ex Captain Jack Marks, 10 years; ex Captain Ian Douglas, 10 years. Cuts to scene of radio control room, January 1969, and news of a fire on the northern side of the township of Diamond Creek. With scenes of flames in bush, the narration explains that until the early 1960s the area was an orchard district which protected the town against the savagery of bushfires. But due to competition from other areas more suitable for orcharding and easier transport to Melbourne the district could no longer remain competitive, and orchards were replaced by grassed areas, which together with the bush areas were a feeding ground for fire. On 8th January 1969, high temperatures and strong north winds, were, with the carelessness of some individual all that was necessary to produce the worst fire the district had seen. Cuts to scene of blackened fields and cattle - Hundreds of hectares of grass land were blackened, and cattle had to be transported to other areas for agistment. Scene of destroyed buildings in the township – 13 houses and the public hall in the town were destroyed as was the theatre equipment which was owned by the fire brigade. The Church of England Hall and bell tower were badly damaged. The whole town could have been burnt out but for the determination, skill, and courage of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Scenes of all that was left of the home on the hill on the west side of the Church of England. Also, the remains of the old Pisy (?) home on the top of the same hill near Lambert Street, and the ruined Crocker home. Cuts to a scene in the mid-1970s to mid-1980s of a house fire in Haley Street attended by the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade. Although the house was severely damaged, it was saved. Mentions that whilst assistance is appreciated, in some circumstances, those doing so are not properly dressed for fighting fires. Breathing apparatus is a must in structure fire attack. Next scene (either on Mangarook or Coventry oval) showing off four Diamond Creek Fire Brigade efficient and very expensive firefighting units. Features a forward control vehicle Toyota 4WD used for conveying task force personnel to the required areas; a Hino Model 3.2 tanker, diesel powered and carries 3,000 litres of water and has a 16 HP petrol driven pump which delivers 900 litres of water per minute; an International tanker (registration TCM-418) which carries 3,000 litres of water with pumping capacity of 600 litres per minute. The Ford diesel powered pumper (registration MXE-754) is a well-equipped vehicle with a water capacity of 1,000 litres and capable of pumping 1,900 litres of water per minute from the main pump, has many lockers which hose equipment such as breathing apparatus and various types of hose nozzles and foam making equipment. The vehicle carries 360m of 64mm diameter hose which can be laid out from the rear lockers and a portable lighting plant, an Oxy Viva resuscitator to revive smoke inhalation victims and forcible entry tools to gain access to structure fires. Views of the main pump and control panel on the vehicle. As well as the main pump, the vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary pump which allows the facility to pump whilst moving. Fire fighters must undergo constant training and hone their skills, Scenes of a training exercise using the pumper to pump from static water. First, the short lengths of suction hose are coupled, a strainer fitted to ensure debris does not foul the pump. Gauges must be constantly monitored to ensure manageable water pressures are maintained. Pressures are normally controlled to allow two fire fighters to work at each nozzle outlet. Two nozzles are tested, one adjustable jet fog type which is used on flammable gasses or within a structure fire to absorb heat. A straight jet nozzle to project water long distances to protect exposed surfaces close to a fire radiated heat. The pumper is quite a versatile vehicle in handling structure fires, but it also carries specialist equipment needed in containing hazardous chemical incidents. Cuts to scene of parade – the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade has with other neighbouring brigades participated in most town fairs and earns the respect of the watching public. It can be seen why this brigade has been so successful at disciplined contests. Views of Plenty Fire Brigade Road Rescue unit which is equipped with the “Jaws of Life” Scenes of athletic competitions – many neighbouring brigades indulge in friendly but keen competition at the Diamond Creek Town Fair. The young are also encouraged to participate in all aspects of Junior Fire Brigade activities and become tomorrow’s generation of volunteer fire fighters. Scene of the 1986 Diamond Creek Town Fair which was the last time veteran Captain Clarrie Stone BEM marched with the brigade. Clarrie was awarded the British Empire Medal for his service to the Country Fire Authority. Also, scenes of vehicles in the parade. Cuts to scene of brigade members in drill formation for inspection by Acting Chief Harry Rothsay (?) on the occasion of the opening of the new fire station extensions on August 29, 1987. Rudy Libel (?) Captain at the time. Scenes of crowds including many dignitaries of neighbouring brigades present including Lieutenant Gordon Grandy (who came down from Queensland for the occasion) and ex-Secretary David Kidd and wife Betty, also ex Captain Clarrie Stone and Mrs Nel Stone, a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary, the Reverend Jock Ryan, son of J.L Ryan, founder of the Diamond Creek Fire Brigade, Foundation Captain of the fire brigade, Keith Bradbury and Mrs Bradbury. Pauline Dick accepts a community service award for services to the CFA. Recognising over 47 and a half years of service, a presentation is made by Mr Neil Marshall, Acting Chairman of the CFA to ex Captain Clarrie Stone with response by Clarrie. Other members of the official party include Cr. Martin Wright, Shire President Wayne Phillips and local Member of Parliament, Mrs Pauline Toner. Ex foreman John Bennett is presented with a life member’s awards by Captain Rudy Libel. The camera also catches Gwen Cox, Jean Ryan and Bessie Layton (?) Provides historic footage of people, places and equipment and a record of the worst fires expoerienced in Diamond Creek in 1969BASF Standard Quality SQ E-180 VHS dubbing (poor quality) of three films Converted to MP4 file format 0:34:38, 1.85GBOn label: "Donation - August 2000 Diamond Creek Unit Old films made up from Fire Brigade shows at competitions - also Kangaroo Ground Tower being used"video recording, diamond creek fire brigade, 1986 diamond creek town fair, a.m. hem, acting chief harry rothsay, athletic competitions, beryl marks, bessie layton, betty kidd, bill may, bob beale, brian laurie, bruce hackett, captain clarrie stone, chemist, church of england hall, clarrie stone, clarrie stone bem, country fire authority victoria, coventry oval, cr. martin wright, crocker home, dart throwing, dave kidd, david kidd, diamond creek, diamond creek fire station, diamond creek oval, diamond creek school, diamond creek town fair, diamond street, diamond valley community hospital, dr don cordner, eric debuse, eric holt, fe holden ute, fire damage – buildings, fire spotter, fire spotter’s cabin, fire station extension, fired with dedication (film), firefighting units, fireman shaw, firemen jim cox, ford pumper, foundation captain, gala day, gordon brandy, gordon grandy, graham upton, gus lyons, gwen cox, haley street, hino model 3.2 tanker, house fire, i.l. wadeson, ian douglas, international tanker, j.l ryan, jack marks, jack sinclair, january 1969, jaws of life, jean ryan, jim bates and hugh bar, jim cox, joe hislop, john bennett, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground tower, keith bradbury, kyneton fire brigade, lambert street, main hurstbridge road, mangarook oval, maypole dancing, mel stone, mildura 1986, mrs bradbury, mxe754 vic registration, neil marshall, nel stone, orchard district, oxy viva resuscitator, pauline dick, pauline toner mp, pisy home, plenty fire brigade road rescue unit, pony rides, radio control room, reverend jock ryan, ron kirkbride, rudy libel, shell service station, shire of eltham war memorial, shire president wayne phillips, spinning wheel, stan redpath, state championships, swan hill 1981, tcm418 vic registration, torchlight procession, toyota 4wd, trophies, vic cohn, victorian bushfires - 1969, vl3jz

Blue Guide 1988 - booklet of Bendigo information with illustrations and map. Includes emergency contacts, bus and rail timetables, telephone directory, services listing, Justices of the Peace. Booklet sent 'To the Householder' 56 pages plus loose map of Bendigobendigo, hospital, bendigo, information booklet, blue guide.

Health Land is a health and wellness massage service, located at 3/83 Main Street GreensboroughPart of a collection relating to local businesses.Printed in green and orange on white card, on both sidesTelephone no., address and services informationhealth, main street greensborough

Information supplied with accommodation details Victorian Country Hotel, Guest and Boarding House Guide "Myrtle Bank" The Grampians Electric Light, Sewered, Hot and Cold Water Service, Asphalt, Tennis Court, Milk and Cream from our own farm, Motors meet all melbounre Trains, The Most Up-to-date house in the Grampians, Through Tickets issued by Govt. Tourist Bureau, Telephone : No. 1 Halls Gap Tariff: 12/ per day L 3/3/0 per week. Proprietress Mrs A. F WarrenGuest House and grounds with Tariff information and servicesQuality paper made in Germanyaccommodation, guesthouses, myrtlebank

10934.23a Square Receipt no. 3899 for City Gate Service Station - White Hills, Bendigo. Phone 522 Cash sale 24 May 1954 Bought of W. Brereton Petrol... Oils... Tyres... Accessories... paid £100 Paid with thanks made from thin paper, written in pencil. Printed in black ink 10934.23b Large rectangular receipt on pale cream, blue lined paper. Logos and information printed in black ink. Portrait image printed in black ink showing a tire. Market Square Telephone 345 Bendigo, February 1st 1925 Mr. RMS Abbott Bendigo to Bendigo Motor Tyre Hospital (James H. Tubb, proprietor) Receipt was written in black ink. There is also a black ink stamp with the signature of WJ Coaey in the lower third of the receipt. There is a small postage stamp stuck to the page with the signature of WJ Coaey 10934.23c Mitchell Street N. 11130 Phone 786 Bendigo 15/2/1934 Bendigo Motor Co. Vauxhall & Buick Cars. Bedford Trucks sold to Gills George Receipt is printed in blue ink on a rectangular shaped receipt of thin paper 10934.23d 27/6/50 Cash Sale Bought of City Gate Service Station White Hills Bendigo Phone 522 Receipt came from an Eclipse Check book Receipt written in pencilcity gate service station, bendigo motor tyre hospital, bendigo motor co.

Information booklet with a list of trunk call charges from Bendigo Exchange to Victorian and NSW towns. Telephone services in 1937. Coloured paper and printing. 32pp. Includes advertisements for local businesses.telephone exchange, trunk call charges

Community booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1981 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. CONTENTS: (page number) Beautification and Leisure Areas 24 Building — General Information 21 Commissioners for Taking Declarations and Affidavits 15 Council Finance 11 Council Meeting Dates 5 Council Representation on various organisations 8 Councillors 6 Elections for Council 10 Emergency Telephone Numbers 51 Health -30 Home Help Service 22 Immunisation Programme 31 Infant Welfare Centres 33 Items of Interest 16 Justices of the Peace 14 Let's Be Neighbourly 20 Library — General 18 Library — Service for our Senior Citizens 23 Major Works 12 Map of municipality 26 Mayor's Message - Cr. F.J. Corr 4 Meals on Wheels 28 Members of Parliament 50 Officers of the Council 9 Proposed Leisure Centre 14 Rate Assistance 11 Rate Payments 10 Recycling Depots 49 Ringwood Cultural Centre 2 Ringwood Festival activities for 1981 29 Standing Committees of Council 5 Swimming Centre 13 Welfare and Community Services 34 rinx

Community information booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1982 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. Cover photograph: A.C. Robertson Athletic Field. CONTENTS: (page no.) Beautification and Leisure Areas 16 Building — General Information 26 By-Laws 27 Circuit Bus — Ringwood City 54 Commissioners for taking Declarations and Affidavits 31 Council Meeting Dates 6 Council Representation 7 Councillors 4 Cultural Centre 32 Disabled Persons - Facilities 34 Elections for Council 10 Emergency Telephone Numbers 54 Festival 33 Finance — Council 12 Golf Course 30 Health Home Help Service 24 Immunisation Programme 20 Items of Interest 22 Justices of the Peace 30 Library — General 13 Library — Service for our Senior Citizens 26 Major Works Programme 14 Map of Municipality 28 Mayor's Message – Cr. N.J. Hamilton 2 Meals on Wheels 25 Members of Parliament 52 Officers of the Council 8 Property Records 10 Rates 11 Recycling Depots S3 Regulations 27 Roll — Municipal 10 Swimming Centre 21 Voting — Compulsory 10 Welfare and Community Services 35 rinx