The Celebration Cup perpetual trophy was presented by Rod and David McKenna at the March Half Yearly General Meeting. Rod addressed the meeting, acknowledging that from its humble beginnings in 1875, the Royal Brighton Yacht Club has been a beacon of excellence in the yachting community. Over the past century and a half, it has grown not only in size and stature but also in the hearts and minds of countless individuals who have shared in the passion and spirit of sailing. The McKenna Family has over 232 years of total membership between them and have been involved in the Royal Brighton Yacht Club community since 1941 when Keith McKenna was first elected to the club membership and appointed Honorary Treasurer in 1950 for 10 Years. Keith’s wife Judith was elected to the club membership in 1981and acted as Treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary for 35 + Years, both contributing to its growth and success through their unwavering support and dedication. Each of Rod and David’s grandfathers were also members while Rod and David continue to support the club in Race Management duties. The Cup is first awarded for the 150th Anniversary Regatta held on the weekend of 29, 30 March 2025, with winners of each class and Division honoured with a plaque on the Cup. The Deed of Gift accompanying this trophy allows for future celebratory events to preserve the legacy of our club for future generations. More information about the trophy and the McKenna Family's history with RBYC by clicking on the photo and then the right arrows.

BACK TO AND CELEBRATIONS OF 150 YRS IN CLUNES - NOVEMBER 4,5,& 7TH, 1989TWO COPIES OF THE PROGRAMME FOR 150 YEAR CELEBRATION & BACK TO CLUNES MIMEOGRAPHED IMAGE OF THE TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE PRINTED ON THE FRONT OF THE LEAFLET. HELD 3,4,5,6 OF NOVEMBER 1989, INCLUDES OPENING OF ART EXHBITION, CONCERT, BACK TO SCHOOL, COMBINED CHURCH SERVICE AND FIRE BRIGADE REUNION.NILlocal history, programmes, back to clunes 1989

Victoria's 150 yr celebrations150th Anniversary programmeProtest letter re the provision of life saving services and several newspaper clippings about QMM & its displaysReverse - " N/A "historical references

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This calendar was produced to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade. The significance of this item lies in the fact that it is commemorating 150years of the Fire Brigade in Warrnambool and also that it also contains a selection of historic and recent photos including the original fire bell, different fire stations, engines and crews through the years. Cream coloured front and back covers with white, month to a page entries. Each month has either black and white or coloured photos. Front cover has gold coloured emblem of firemen with hose and bell. Text reads 150 years, 1863 Warrnambool, 2013, Urban Fire Brigade. Spiral bound.warrnambool fire brigade, 150 celebration, calendar, fire bell, fire station, pumper truck.

This commemorative framed print was a gift presented by Freemason, Worship Brother J. Wishart Junior, who also had the title of Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge from 1983-1954. This print was possibly presented by Wor. Bro. J. Wishart to the Masonic Lodge in Warrnambool the year following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, just after Wishart completed his term as the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. It is likely that the portrait was also part of the furnishings when one of Flagstaff Hill's village buildings was set up as a 19th century style Masonic Lodge, as shown in the map of the village in 1994 and was activated by a member of the Masonic Lodge. (Before this time the building was a Reference Library, and some time afterwards it was a Reading Library, and is now a Mechanics' Institute.) Australia is part of the British Commonwealth. Respect for the reigning monarchy of the colony of Australia has been shown here since colonisation and continued after Federation. Portraits of the reigning sovereignty have been displayed in public organisations, government departments and clubs over the years. Children in schools have been taught to 'Honour the flag, serve the Queen" (or King) etc. In February 1952 King George VI of England passed away. His daughter was proclaimed Queen, and crowned as H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd, 1953, at Westminster Abbey, London. It is interesting to note that on 12th April, 1997, Warrnambool's Masonic Centre in Kepler Street held a 150 years celebration of the settlement of Warrnambool and District. A time capsule was inserted in the 'foundation stone' and one of the items inside it was a Flagstaff Hill Heritage Centre leaflet. The portrait of the coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II and her continued reign of 70 years is significant, as it marks a very special occasion in the history of Britain and its Commonwealth. This portrait is similar to many other portraits of the Queen's coronation and is familiar to Australian citizens of the current generation and the ongoing link to Britain's colonasit6ion of Australia.Print, coloured, framed behind glass. Portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at her Coronation on June 2nd, 1953. The Queen is seated and wearing a white gown and white-trimmed blue cape. She is wearing a jewelled crown and holds the ceremonial Orb and Sceptre. In the background is Westminster Abbey. The decorative frame is cast composite or plaster. A card provided with the print advises that the print was presented by J. Wishart - it is attached to the reverse.Handwritten in ink on card "H.M.QUEEN ELIZABETH II / PRESENTED BY / WOR. BRO. J. WISHART JNR. / WOR. MASTER 1953-1954."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, 2-06-1953, westminster abbey, scepter, orb, royal crown, coronation, queen elizabeth ii, hm queen elizabeth ii, royal portrait, h.m. queen elizabeth ii, worshipful brother, worshipful master, time capsule, 19th century style masonic lodge, warrnambool 150 years celebration, coronation of queen elizabeth ii, freemasons, j. wishart, flagstaff hill masonic lodge building, portrait

Kirstall celebrated 150 years in 2011.Digital images of the 150th anniversary of Kirkstall, Victoria150, anniversary, celebration, people, crowd, community, kirkstall, victoria, dan tehan, member for wannon, kirkfest

The five Eureka Flags were collected at the Diggers march during the 2004 Eureka 150 celebrations. Small, blue, paper Eureka Flag on white plastic stick used during the Diggers' March in 2004.eureka, eureka stockade, eureka rebellion, eureka aniversary, eureka 150, diggers march, southern cross

Digital images of a priest during the 150th anniversary mass at St Peter's Dayelsford. The stunning altar decorations are visible in the photorgraphs.victoria, 150, anniversary, heritage, celebration, daylesford, people, crowd, community, swiss italian, catholic, church, st peter's, mass, interior, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, priest, celebrant, stencils, altar decorations

Digital images showing Bishop Paul Bird blessing the sesquicentenary cross at St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford,victoria, 150, anniversary, heritage, celebration, daylesford, people, crowd, community, swiss italian, catholic, church, st peter's, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, parishioners, tinetti, taffe, gervasoni, bisjop paul bird

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In the 1850s ten percent of the Daylesford community spoke Italian, and were most usually Catholic. Digital images of Swiss and Italian descendants at the 150th anniversary of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford.victoria, 150, anniversary, heritage, celebration, daylesford, people, crowd, community, swiss italian, catholic, church, st peter's, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, parishioners, descendents, swiss italian

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The old Bank of Victoria is now (2017) the NAB.Colour photograph of a man giving a speech to a group of people, some of whom are wearing period costume.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | The Mayor addressing crowd after the unveiling of plaque on old Bank of Vic. 1985"nab, bank of victoria, historic plaque

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The old Bank of Victoria is now (2017) the NAB.Colour photograph of a people applauding after the unveiling of a plaque. Some of the people are wearing period costume.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | Unveiling of plaque on the old Bank of Victoria. Victoria's 150th celebrations"nab, bank of victoria, historic plaque

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The Common School No. 522 is now the Common School Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of two men standing on the front steps of Rutherglen Common School No. 522On back of photo: "Rutherglen 1985 | Bryan Jasper & Jack Stanton on steps of old 'Common School'. Jack the oldest pupil (92)"common school, rutherglen common school, jack stanton, bryan jasper, school buildings

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The Common School No. 522 is now the Common School Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of a group of people near the front steps of Rutherglen Common School No. 522, during the unveiling of the historic plaque.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | Unveiling of plaque at the old 'Common School' 1985"common school, rutherglen common school, school buildings

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The Common School No. 522 is now the Common School Museum of the Rutherglen Historical Society.Colour photograph of a group of people near the front steps of Rutherglen Common School No. 522, one man standing on the steps near the historic plaque.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | Mayor addressing crowd after unveiling of plaque on the old Common School 1985"common school, rutherglen common school, school buildings, historic plaque

150 years celebration of the Anne Caudle CentreMichele Matthews collection - 12-page supplement - Anne Caudle Centre celebrates 150 years - Advertiser Saturday 13 October 2007 Colour supplement, with advertisements, has photographs and texts on the history of the centre from the Benevolent Home to Anne Caudle Centre

A woman wearing a hat and gloves removes an Australian flag to unveil a plaque in a rock commemorating the Pioneers of Ascot, Victoria from 1838. The plaque is in front of the Ascot District Community Hall. The woman is Mary Coghill Holmes, in 1988 she was the oldest living descendent of the district's pioneer Coghill FamiiyIn blue ballpoint pen verso: "Auntie Mary coghill - Holmes. Ascot 150 years Celebrations in from of Ascot Hall. chatham, chatham family collection, ascot, mary coghill, mary holmes, mary coghill-holmes