Written for the 30th anniversary of the Ladies Probus Club of Numurkah (1990 - 2020) by local Marjorie Porter OAM, and dontated to the Historical Society for their records of local organsitations. Blue covered book with title: Ladies Probus Club of Numurkah 30th Anniversary printed in white / also a photo of a Probus badge (see photo)see photosnumurkah, ladies probus club, book, history

A transcript of a recording of the Nunawading Historical Society's 30th Anniversary Meeting with Foundation members, Valda Arrowsmith, Doris Mattingley, Shirley Jones, George Cox and Keith Patterson. The meeting was held on 14 October 1995 in Mitcham.non-fictionA transcript of a recording of the Whitehorse Historical Society's 30th Anniversary Meeting with Foundation members, Valda Arrowsmith, Doris Mattingley, Shirley Jones, George Cox and Keith Patterson. The meeting was held on 14 October 1995 in Mitcham.arrowsmith valda, jones shirley, mattingley doris, cox george, satchwell keith, schwerkolt cottage

Thousands of German migrants started a new life at Bonegilla, Victoria in the 1950s. Among them were five men who met each other in Wodonga, became friends and decided to form a German Austrian Club, where they could enjoy the company of likeminded individuals. They were Kurt Mueller, Willi Klimt, Toni Krischa and Erwin Klein from Germany and Manfred Teissl from Austria. On the 16th July 1960, after advertising in the Border Morning Mail the German Austrian Club in Wodonga was born. Office bearers were Paul Peters as President. Gerhard Ziermann as Secretary and Günter Schmehl as Treasurer. Their aim was "To promote the upkeep of the German language in written and spoken form and to promote good German fellowship, while enjoying functions of a cultural and entertaining nature". By 1963 the Club boasted 40 members, holding meetings at the RSL Clubrooms and other suitable locations before they found a house in Hovell Street, Wodonga. It was used for meetings, Skat meetings, film nights and Sonnabendschule” or Saturday school where children of members could continue to learn German. The Committee organised a wide range of activities and functions in their small rooms but dreamed of having a bigger home. This became reality in July 1979, when the Committee purchased land from the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation at 5 McFarland Road, Wodonga. The first brick was laid on the Club's land in May 1980, and the double-story brick building was completed within 12 months voluntarily by Club members. At the same time members supported other organisations and charities in the Wodonga and wider community. The first Oktoberfest in Wodonga was held in 1975, drawing 4,000 attendees. The event was organized to promote German culture, and the profits from the first year were donated to the Wodonga District Hospital, raising $20,000. In 2001 the German Austrian Club was presented with the Certificate of Meritorious Service by the Government of Victoria for Community Works in Wodonga and district. The Club raised $23,000 for the Wodonga Hospital, had numerous fundraisers to assist in bushfires and drought situations and was involved in the Red Cross Calling campaign for many years. After much fundraising, hard work and making their way through extensive government red tape, the Club moved to its new premises in McFarland Road on 1st August 1981. The members continued to make necessary internal adjustments and sought an alcohol licence. The building was officially opened in May 1983. The Club prospered and had 300 members, making it necessary for new applicants to be put on a waiting list to be accepted as members. Interest groups formed consisted of Competition Air Rifle Shooting Group, a Skat (German Card game) Group, Folk Dancing Group, Ladies Group, Table Tennis Group, Darts Group, Chess Group and the Billiard Group. In later years, as so many Australians became members, the Club’s name was changed to the German Austrian Australian Club. Over recent years patronage and interest in the Club and its activities changed. Children of the original members had become “real Aussies” and did not always want to carry on traditions. Aging membership and lack of volunteers forced the Club to disband in 2025. The Club building has been gifted to the Albury Wodonga Theatre Company.This item is significant because it is representative of an important cultural organisation which operated in Wodonga for over 60 years.A wooden plaque with metal insignia and a plate with text in German. This plaque was presented by the German Austrian Club of Geelong on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Wodonga Club and bears its insignia.Himmel Glanz und Sterne Ein Stuck Heimat in Der Fern Herzliche Gratulation Zu Eurem 30 Jahres Tag President and Vorstand Translation Sky, splendour and stars A piece of home away from home Congratulations On your 30th anniversary President and Board of Directorsgerman austrian australian club, german migrants wodonga

Coloured photo of Members of Nunawading Historical Society at 30th Anniversary.johnson, phyllis, mattingley, doris, jones, shirley, nunawading historical society

Yellow and Black Book titled 'Southwood Primary School 30th Birthday 1995'. Is a Visitors book containing the date, names, addresses, phone numbers, years attending t he school and a comments section. Used for the 30th birthday on 22nd July, 1995, and for a 'Back to Southwood' commemoration on 30th, November, 1997, celebrating the closure of the school

Coloured photo of Group at 30th Birthday of Nunawading & District Historical Society.nunawading and district historical society, mattingley, doris, satchwell, keith, atkinson, bruce, cox, george, cadman, kath

Coloured photo of Members and Guests of Nunawading Historical Society's 30th Anniversary.cox. george, mattingley, doris, cadman, kath, smith, helen, satchwell, keith, atkinson, bruce

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Framed photographFederal Woollen Mills Limited, 30th June 1953 .woollen mills - history woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, woollen mills - history, woollen mills, textile mills - staff

Coloured photo of Society Members at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.nunawading and district historical society, mattingley, grant, doris, barker, shirley

A4 School Magazine - 30th Anniversary Edition 1988. 36 pages (Black and White)rts, ringwood tech

Coloured photo of Society Members at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday Celebrations.nunawading and district historical society, rogalski, barbara, roczniok, joan

Coloured photo of Members gathering for the 30th Anniversary Meeting of the Nunawading & District Historical Society.nunawading and district historical society

AIF Statistics of Casualties Etc Compiled 30th June 1919aif statistics of casualties etc compiled 30th june 1919

Coloured photo of Beryl Grey & Harold Bakes at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.bakes, harold arthur

Coloured photo of Doris Mattingley addressing Meeting at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.nunawading and district historical society, mattingley, doris

Coloured photo of Shirley Jones addressing Meeting at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.nunawading and district historical society, jones, shirley

Booklet contains the finachal statments and balance sheets fo the Narracan Shire for the year ending 30th September 1963.

Large hard covered bookvictoria, history

Large hard covered bookvictoria, history

Large hard covered bookvictoria, history

Hard covered bookvictoria, history

Coloured photo of Valda Arrowsmith, President of Nunawading & District Historical Society addressing Meeting at Nunawading & District Historical Society's 30th Birthday.nunawading and district historical society, arrowsmith, valda, gardiner, barbara

A5 bookletmelbourne, batman, fawkner, yarra river, aborginal, aborrgines

Issued by the Ballarat Bridge Club for it's 30th anniversary in 1915.Nilballarat, cards, bridge club, clubs, social life