On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts an unidentified woman chatting to journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, during the event.Colour photo of two women sitting at a round table, chatting. There are drinks and plates of food on the table. In the background, there is a waiter carrying a tea and coffee pots, and a musician playing an electric keyboard.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Right Ita Buttrosearthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

On Friday the 4th of December, 1998, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held its annual Volunteers' Celebration at the Melbourne Town Hall. The event was an afternoon tea held in the Swanston Hall. This photo depicts AV CEO, Shirley Caulfield, and journalist, editor, and AV spokesperson, Ita Buttrose, chatting to an unidentified man during the event.Colour photo of three people standing close together and chatting. In the background, to the left of the frame, there is a white banner with blue text (partially obscured). The lower half of the wall is covered in dark wood panelling.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] middle Shirly Caulfeild [sic] right Its beuttrose [sic] [On the same sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Vol Celebration 1998arthritis victoria, av, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, afternoon tea, shirley caulfield, ceo, ita buttrose, journalist, editor, av spokesperson, swanston hall, melbourne town hall, 1998

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest MC. In this photo, Lou Richards is captured in a candid shot whilst seated at a table. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man sitting at a round table covered with a white tablecloth. On the table are cups and saucers, small plates with serviettes, and a plate of sandwiches. Behind him is a tall freestanding vertical banner. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth. On the wall behind the banner, there is a large framed black and white photo (partially obscured). The photo depicts some sports persons standing on podiums (partially obscured), with a large crowd of spectators sitting in the grandstand behind them.[Handwritten in blue ink] Lou Richardsarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria recognised several of its volunteer members with Long Service and Oustanding Service Awards. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, Lou Richards poses for a photo in front of the Arthritis Victoria "Move It Or Lose It" banner. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation.COL photo of a man standing beside a tall freestanding vertical banner. Behind him is a panelled wall. The banner is white with blue text and two logos. The title on the banner is "move it or lose it". Below the title are the text and logos for Arthritis Victoria and VicHealth.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, lou richards, special guest, 1997

On the 5th of December 1997, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), recognised several of its volunteer members with an Oustanding Service Award. The annual volunteers' celebration, which coincided with International Volunteers' Day, was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Lou Richards (1923-2017), former player and captain of the Collingwood football team, was the special guest. In this photo, award recipients pose for a group photo while holding their awards. The event is briefly mentioned on page 6 of the 1997 Annual Report in an article titled, 'Volunteer Co-Ordination'. A total of 50 volunteers were recognised for their contributions to the Foundation with Long Service and Outstanding Service Awards.COL photo of a large group of people of varying ages posing for a photo. Many of them are holding up a framed award. On the wall behind them (partially obscured) is a large black and white Photograph of an athletics running event. Also behind them, on the left, is a white and blue Move It Or Lose It banner. Beside them is a large round table with a white table cloth & crockery.[In black ink] Outstanding Service Award Recipients Vol Celebration MCG 5/12/97arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, outstanding service award, members, volunteers, volunteer service, international volunteers day, annual volunteers celebration, melbourne cricket ground, 1997

This photo depicts "Santa" making an appearance at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a man dressed in a Santa Claus costume, with a few people standing behind him. There is a large tree and a red brick building in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa claus, santa costume, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Shirley Caulfield (CEO) and Leigh Garwood handing out presents at the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman, wearing a Santa hat, reaching into a large red and white bag with the words, "Santa's Sack", in black lettering on the front. There is a man standing beside her. In the background, there is a large green rubbish bin and a large hessian recycling sack against a red brick building.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, christmas presents, santas sack, shirley caulfield, ceo, leigh garwood, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers and staff enjoying the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. In the foreground is long-time volunteer, Thelma Kendall, chatting to an unidentified woman. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a small group of people gathered on a grassy area, in the shade of a large tree. One person is dressed in a summer Santa suit, with a red Santa jacket, red Santa hat, and black shorts and boots. SEveral people are holding plastic drink cups in their hands. In the background, there is a house behind a wooden fence.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa suit, santa costume, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers and staff enjoying the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. In the foreground, sitting on Santa's knee, is one of our young adult member volunteers. Noel Smith (wearing a "Joint Action" t-shirt) is standing in the background, along with two others. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a young man sitting on Santa's knee, with a girl wearing a Santa hat sitting next to them. She is holding a wrapped gift in her hands. In the background, there are three people standing under a large tree, near a wooden fence. There is a large green rubbish bin against the fence, and a table with food and drinks on it nearby. Behind the fence, there is a two-storey house and a single-storey house.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa claus, santa costume, christmas presents, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers and staff enjoying the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. In the foreground, one of our adult member volunteers is sitting on Santa's knee, while a girl looks on. Noel Smith (wearing a "Joint Action" t-shirt) is standing in the background, along with one other. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman sitting on Santa's knee, with a girl (partially obscured) sitting next to them. The woman is holding a wrapped gift in her hands. In the background, there are two people standing under a large tree, near a wooden fence. There is a large green rubbish bin against the fence, and a table with food and drinks on it nearby. Behind the fence, there is a two-storey house and a single-storey house.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa claus, santa costume, christmas presents, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers and staff enjoying the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. In the foreground, one of our adult member volunteers is sitting on Santa's knee, while a girl looks on. Noel Smith (wearing a "Joint Action" t-shirt) is standing in the background, along with one other. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman sitting on Santa's knee, with a girl wearing a Santa hat sitting next to them. The woman is holding a plastic cup in her hands, while Santa is holding a wrapped gift. In the background, there are two people standing under a large tree, near a wooden fence. There is a large green rubbish bin against the fence, and a table with food and drinks on it nearby. Behind the fence, there is a two-storey house and a single-storey house.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa claus, santa costume, christmas presents, c1990s

This photo depicts Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers and staff enjoying the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. In the foreground, one of our adult member volunteers is sitting on Santa's knee, while a girl looks on. Noel Smith (wearing a "Joint Action" t-shirt) is standing in the background, along with three others. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman sitting on Santa's knee, with a girl wearing a Santa hat sitting next to them. Santa is holding a wrapped gift in his hand. There is an office chair in the foreground, to the left of the frame. In the background, there are four people standing under a large tree, near a wooden fence. There is a large green rubbish bin against the fence, and a table with food and drinks on it nearby. Behind the fence, there is a two-storey house and a single-storey house.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, santa claus, santa costume, christmas presents, c1990s

This photo depicts two Arthritis Foundation of Victoria volunteers enjoying themselves at the Volunteers' Christmas Party BBQ. The event was held on the grounds of AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of two women sitting on chairs outdoors. One woman is holding a plate of barbequed meat with a drink cup in one hand, and a serviette in the other. The other woman (partially obscured) is holding a cup of orange juice in her hand. Behind them, there is a big red and white bag on a chair, with "Santa's Sack" in black lettering on the front. In the background, there is a red brick building and some cars parked in an adjacent car park.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, family christmas barbeque, member volunteers, c1990s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Jenny Davidson addresses guests at the Volunteers' Christmas Party. The end of year celebration was held at the AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman standing in a large room, while several others are seated around the room. In the foreground, there are two hexagonal tables with white tablecloths, with food and crockery on top. On one of the tables, there is a red and white floral arrangement, and on the other table, there is a pine tree branch decorated with colourful tinsel and bows.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, jenny davidson, member volunteers, c1990s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Volunteers' Christmas Party. This photo depicts members enjoying the refreshments during the event. The end of year celebration was held at the AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a large group of people standing around a room, eating and drinking. Amongst the crowd, there is a table with various food platters on top. There are green and red balloons and streamers hanging from the ceiling.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, refreshments, member volunteers, c1990s

The Arthritis Foundation of Victoria held a Volunteers' Christmas Party. This photo depicts an unidentified woman cutting a chocolate yuletide log during the event. The end of year celebration was held at the AFV's Elsternwick headquarters, circa early 1990s.Colour photo of a woman holding a large knife poised over a chocolate yule log (a cake in the shape of a log). The yule log has been decorated with some plastic holly leaves and berries, and a Santa figurine. There is also a plate of party pies on the table. In the background, there another table with food platters on top and people standing around the room, eating and drinking.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, volunteers celebration, christmas party, member volunteers, yule tide log, c1990s

As part of bicentennial celebrations, volunteers were invited to Government House in Melbourne to attend a garden party where commemorative pins were given our to recognise the valuable work undertaken.1 x buff coloured paper with black writingPresented to Association for the Blind - Kooyong Day Centre to acknowledge your participation in Volunteer Recognition Day 88 held at Government House, Melbourne on Wednesday 30th November 1988 in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Davis McCaughey, A.C. the Governor of Victoria and Mrs. Jean McCaughey, A.O. This occasion was arranged to highlight the valuable contribution made by your volunteers to the Victorian Community.association for the blind, volunteers, awards

This ticket was for an entertainment at Brodribb for the celebration of the incoming bi-centennial year, 1988. The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. Many events were organised to celebrate the occasion.The Apex Club of Orbost was a volunteer service club which contributed to the Orbost community. A declining population has led to the demise of many social groups in the area. The Apex Club, like other groups in Orbost have organised social events for the local community for many years.A rectangular shaped cardboard ticket coloured white/cream. On the front in brown print is " APEX 'Up the Broddy' new Year's Eve - '87/88 WElcome in the Bi-Centennial Year BYO barbecue and drinks. 50/50 dancing - prizes and games. Light supper provided. Entertainment for all the family. $10 per family/couple". In red is 000052.celebration bicentennial-celebration-orbost

Orbost Lions Club was established in 1969. The first president was Don McKenzie. David Nixon was a director. In 1989 the president was Rom Konieczny. The club was formed to assist with local community fundraising for special causes. This program was produced to be used at the 20 Year Celebration held in 1989.The Lions Club of Orbost is a volunteer service club which contributes to the Orbost community. A program printed in black type on yellow paaper. It was used for the Orbost Lions Club 20 years celebration. It contains a program for the event, a list of 1969 and 1989 members as well as the Lions Charter.lions-orbost community

The spade is a memento of the planting of a tree by the responseible Commonealth Minister to recognise the contribution of ATCV and ATCV volunteers to repair of the Australian environment. At the time ATCV had been operating in Ballarat for six years. ATCV volunteers had planted 192,000 trees from April 1987- March 1988. Senator Richardson was then Minister for the Arts and the Environment in the Hawke ALP Government and on 17 November 1988 he planted a tree using this spade at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum (at which ATCV volunteers had planted trees which are (by 2010) fully grown and a significant feature of the site). Peter Hiscock was director of Sovereign Hill as well as President of ATCV and among the most significant leaders of ATCV (now CVA). The spade also symbolises the recovery of ATCV (then a small and struggling community group) from near closure owing to the effects of the 1987 recession. The Cyclone Sylvaspade concept was component project of the Australian Bicentennial celebrations aimed at recognising organisations which had contributed positively to conservation of Australia's environment. The concept was originated and driven by Dr Wilf Crane of the CSIRO Division of Forestry and a highly regarded forester and environmentalist and champion of the cause of rejuvenating Australia's degraded landscape with trees. At the naming of a road after him in Canberra he was described as a: "enthusiast, a man of conviction, action, humility and simplicity". Wilf conceived the project, developed the tree planting spade with Boral Cyclone and the Institute of Foresters of Australia and launched it with the then Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephens at the new Parliament House. Cyclone has been a brand name for a manufacturer of good quality hand tools for over a century. It is likely manufacturing was still done in Australia at the time of manufacture of the Sylvaspade. Much of it has now moved offshore, particuarly to China and Taiwan.This object is historically significant because it is a memento of a significant national event, the 200th anniversary of European settlement and the start of a process of environmental change which has had negative consequences and which demands a commitment to conserving the uniques Australian national environment. It recognised the achievement of ATCV in tree planting over six years. The Cyclone Sylvaspade is a practical memento and having the responsible Commonwealth Minister plant a tree with it was highly symbolic of ATCV's practical commitment to repair of our environment all over Australia. It was also used by the Victorian Premier, Hon John Brumby, to plant a tree at the reopening of the Boral Asphalt plant, Ballarat, in April 2010. The spade is No. 12 of a limited edition. This item is a functional tree planting spade called a "Cyclone Sylvaspade", mounted on a block of wood with a plaque. The handle of the spade is made of grey plastic, the haft is light, stained wood, and the blade is manufactured to resemble silver and has engravings. It was donated by the Boral company and presented to ATCV by the Minister of Arts and the Environment, Senator Graham Richardson after he had planted a tree to mark the occasion at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum, BallaratOn the stem of the spade here is a label showing the logo of the Boral company which reads "SYLVASPADE Tree Planting Spade - Made in Australia." On the blade is engraved "Cyclone - NUMBER 0012 - SYLVASPADE - 1788-1988" together with the logo of the Australian Bicentennial Authority. The spade is mounted on a sturdy polished wooden board on which there is a brass-coloured plate bearing the words: "PRESENTED BY SENATOR THE HON GRAHAM RICHARDSON TO AUSTRALIAN TRUST FOR CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENVIRONMENT 17TH NOVEMBER 1988 DONATED BY BORAL LIMITED"of, trust, ballarat, memento, australian, australia, environment, conservation, atcv, for, volunteers, cyclone, sylvaspade, senator graham richardson, 1788 1988 australian, bicentennial, boral, spade, sovereign hill, 17th november 1988, 1988, minister for arts and environment, tree planting, institute, foresters, dr, wilf, crane

The September 5, 1912 issue of Table Talk celebrated "Wattle Day" where new plantings are made of the national flower and featured images from both Melbourne as well as the first excursion to Hurstbridge. Those from Hurstbridge were photographed by notable WW1 photographer, J.E. Barnes. Also digitised and accessible via National Library of Australia Trove website - (1912, September 5). Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939), p. 23. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page17413107 See an article on reflections about Wattle Day on page 29 - SOME REFLECTIONS UPON WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 5). Table Talk (Melbourne, Vic. : 1885 - 1939), p. 29. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146180986 The inaugural Hurstbridge Wattle Day Festival was held Saturday, September 1, 1912 when a specially commissioned train brought 1,000 visitors to the district to enjoy the splendour of the wattle in bloom. “Melbourne’s first “Wattle Day” Campaign, the day when Australia’s national flower was to be all pervading in the streets of the metropolis, and sold in sprigs and bunches by hundred of lady volunteers, for purposes of charity, was not blessed with happy climatic conditions on Monday [2 Sep 1912]” - WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 7). Leader (Melbourne, Vic. : 1862 - 1918, 1935), p. 39. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article198116738 “In connection with Wattle Day celebrations a special train conveyed a thousand people to Hurst's-Bridge last Saturday afternoon [1 Sep 1912]. Lengthy reports of the excursion appeared in the daily papers last Monday. - WATTLE DAY. (1912, September 6). Evelyn Observer and Bourke East Record (Vic. : 1902 - 1917), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60656027 See a review of the excursion to Hurst’s-Bridge - HURST'S-BRIDGE EXCURSION. (1912, September 2). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 9. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196255907 The excursion to Hurst’s-Bridge was considered such a success that the Railway department arranged to run another special train to the station on Saturday, October 5, 1912 - HURST'S-BRIDGE EXCURSION. (1912, October 2). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 10. Retrieved July 28, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203325447Inaugural Hurstbridge Wattle Day Festival held 1 September 1912d3-class steam locomotive, hurstbridge wattle festival, special train, tait train, tourism, wattle day campaign, wattle day festival, david smyth collection

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 212, cr. robert marshall

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

The Shire of Eltham was formed in 1871. As a result of the Kennett Government drive for Council amlagamation, the Shire of Eltham ceased to exist on 15 December 1994 and the new Shire of Nillumbik was established. At a celebratory function was held in the Eltham Community Centre Walter Withers Room, for Councillors and Volunteers in acknowledgement of their service to the Shire and local community.celebrations, council amalgamation, eltham community centre, shire of eltham, 1994-10, batch 275

In 1924, the Methodist Church opened at the corner of River Ave and Yan Yean Road, Plenty. It was a simple weatherboard gabled building. The church developed a strong community life with celebrations as well as worships, Sundays Schools and social events. It closed in 1979. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p113 In 1924, the Methodist Church, (which closed in 1976), opened at the corner of River Avenue and Yan Yean Road. Church members including George Starling and Ernest Osmond, built the simple weatherboard gabled building.3 The church developed a strong community life, with celebrations as well as worship through Sunday School anniversaries, picnics, harvest festivals and youth groups. Many volunteers worked hard for the church - teaching Sunday School and ferrying young people to events, sometimes in the backs of trucks and furniture vans. Children from the Sutherland Homes were brought to church by their Matron – a ‘grim martinet’! Members included the Ashton, Reid, Harris, McLachlan, Hopkin, Rose and Stuchbery families. The first wedding was for Vida McLachlan and Ray Stuchbery.4This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, methodist church, plenty

This is a photograph of two people (James Toole and Beryl Witkowski) amid celebrations for St Patrick's Day at the Burke Museum in an unknown year. St Patrick's Day is traditionally an Irish religious holiday, but has been adopted in countries such as Australia to celebrate an idea of Irish culture. These celebrations often include wearing green clothes, especially a shamrock hat, and drinking beer, all pictured here. This celebration appears to be taking place within the Burke Museum itself, with museum's iconic stained glass oval window in the background. The Museum, situated in Beechworth, holds a collection of over 30,000 individual objects - including this photograph. James Toole (left) was the 'face of the Beechworth Post Office' until his retirement in 2015, following a 45-year career in mail service. He is a Friend of the Burke Museum, volunteering on projects such as crafting the Burke Museum's float in the 2018 Beechworth Bakery and Beechworth Honey Grand Parade at the Golden Horseshoes Festival. He is known for his flamboyant character. Beryl Witkowski (right) was a historian and curator for the Burke Museum, retiring from her position in 2016. She was involved as a Friend of the Burke Museum from at least 2004.This photograph is significant to the Burke Museum and Beechworth as it depicts two prominent, contemporary members of the museum's paid and volunteer staff in the museum itself. It highlights both how the staff interacted with the museum through celebrations and how the museum itself was used in capacities other than object display. The photograph can also be used to interpret Australia's relationship to the St Patrick's Day holiday, especially given the presence of Irish immigrants to the Beechworth area in the nineteenth century.A colour, square photograph printed on rectangular photographic paper.First Card: WITKOWSKI, Beryl / TOOLE, James / BMM 3067 / Databased Second Card: Burke Museum / 3067 /burke museum, beechworth, museum staff, celebrations, st patrick's day, beer, australia, st patrick's day celebration