The flagon of port was released for the commemorative cricket match Australia versus England to celebrate the "origin of the Ashes" at Rupertswood in Sunbury on the 18 January 1995. A cricket match took place at Rupertswood in 1882, a ball was burnt and the ashes placed in an urn (according to local legend). The flagon is number 56 of a limited edition of 2000.These flagons were produced for the re-enactment of the original social cricket match held at Rupertswood in 1882. The commemorative cricket match was held in January 1995 with Allan Border captain for Australia and David Gower captain for England A cream and green glazed flagon with sloping sides. The lower half of the flagon is cream with a red, green and yellow insignia to commemorate the "origin of the ashes" cricket match and a brief history of the game. The upper half and neck is green. There is a red seal over the cork although it has a crack across top is unbroken and the port is still in the flagon.(insignia) ORIGIN OF THE ASHES / SUNBURY AUSTRALIA /origin of the ashes committee, rupertswood, border, allan, gower, david, cricket, wines, bottles, george evans collection, flagons

The tee shirts were manufactured for a game of cricket held on the sports oval at Rupertswood and called the "Origin of the Ashes" on 18 January 1995. The Australian team was captained by Allan Border with past and present players of the time. David Gower captained England with past and present players. The tee shirts were sold as souvenirs.White tee shirt with a large green, red and yellow "Origin of the Ashes" motif screen printed on the front.front "ORIGIN OF THE ASHES..."1990s, sunbury, rupertswood, clothing and dress, george evans collection

Newspaper article (unnamed/undated) featuring the authors of “Around The Campfire Ashes - Tales of Old Gippsland” by Eddie Clements and Keith Shepherd. (First edition 1986).

The book was collated by Debbie Hall. Orbost Fire brigade was founded in 1919. The first captain was George Hodgson, assisted by Lieutenant Reg Macalister, Secretary J.F.McCoy and fifteen members. .As there was no fire station the ree l ( a cast off fro m the Bairnsdale Brigade ) w as kep t in the shed at the back of the Council Chambers until the present Station was built in 1922 in its present location in Gladstone Street, Orbost. This book is a written record of the first one hundred years of the Orbost Fire Brigade.Two copies of a paperback book with a white cover and red print. On the cover is a photo of a fire truck in a rectangular frame. The book was produced for the 75th Anniversary of Orbost Fire Brigade 1919-1994. The book contains black and white photographs of Fire brigade activities and extracts from the "Snowy River Mail".In blue pen - "Presented to the Orbost Historical Society from Orbost Fire Brigade - November 12th 1994"book orbost-fire-brigade

Ringwood Early Beginnings, Ringwood in the 1890's, Childhood and the people at The Coach & Horses Hotel - Thesis submitted as part of the Final Honours Examination in the Archaeology Program La Trobe University 2008 +Additional Keywords: Anita Barker. Hard-bound copy 124 pages with digital addenda CD of Artefact Catalogue & Photograph Catalogue. (CD copied to RDHS Library Master Images - File Ref: 4424 Coach and Horses Hotel Addenda CD)

Front cover has a black and white photograph of a bearded man whose story is in the book. The back cover has a photograph of a man with his back to the camera and the blurb about the book.non-fictionThe devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.black saturday, bushfire, photographs, portraits, victoria

Ill, maps, p.246Inverviews with over 100 veterans of the Vietnam War.vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia, vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement

Tim Weiner has read widely and dug deeply to produce this marvelous and convincing history of the CIA across six decades. That every quote is also on the record is a testament to his skill and also, thankfully, to the transparency that endures in the American political system.united states. central intelligence agency - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states

Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.keg restaurant, restaurants, springvale road, forest hill, sartori, john, tonks, barry

p.363.non-fictionA funny, bittersweet memoir of growing up in New York in the 30s and Ireland in the 40s. It is a story of extreme hardship and suffering told with distinctive humour and compassion. irish writers - biography, autobiography

p. 210.non-fictionThis book is a result of a journey of discovery between centuries and continents, across inner and outer landscapes. Jewish historical experience has become mainstream Australian literature.arnold zable, bialystok (poland) - social life and customs

The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian

The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian

The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian

The Australian soldier who went to Vietnam were young, committed and well trained. By the time their tour of duty ('364 days and a wakey') was over, they had experienced a conflict which challenged their reason and morality.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives - australian

124 p. : maps ; 21 cm.non-fictionThe town of Cockatoo was destroyed by fire in 1983. This book tells the story of the building up of the parish of St. Luke's Anglican Church and the building of the Church in the four years following the fires. It is written by Peter Crawford who became the vicar of the Emerald-Cockatoo parish on the outskirts of Melbourne. cockatoo (vic.), ash wednesday bushfires 1983

non-fictionHistory of the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre that began after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires in 1983.ash wednesday bushfires 1983, upper beaconsfield (vic.), the village bell

Ill, p.299.non-fictionAshes of Hiroshima is the record of a trip that Frank Clune made in 1949 to the Australian sector of BCOF which was located near Hiroshima . At the time, a scandal had broken out that the Aussies in Japan were contracting diseases from fraternizing with Japanese women. Clune thought he would go over and write a book about it - Hiroshima and the Australian Occupation force.hiroshima - atomic bombing, world war 1939-1945 - history

In January 1994 a cricket match was staged at RupertswoodOval between an Australian team and a visiting English team. The match took place to commemorate the staging of a cricket match which took place at Rupertswood in 1882 where a cricket bail was burnt.A coloured photograph of a poster which proclaimed the "Origin of The Ashes" legend.rupertswood, the ashes, birthplace of the ashes, george evans collection

Round box face powder - Ashes of Roses with red rose in vase on lid.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Old Chicory Kiln on Richardsons' Hill, Ventnor Beach Road, Ventor. Now used as a family home. The shed converted into extension of modern house.Brick Chicory Kiln with corrigated iron roof. Note the excavation beneath it for collecting the ashes.coloured photograph, chicory kiln, richardsons hill, john cook, ventnor, phillip island

At the time this match was listed as a 1st grade match but was later seen as the first Ashes match although Australia had toured England twice before. Despite a 1st innings collapse, Australia eventually won by 7 runs, largely due to the efforts of Australian fast bowler Spofforth who finished the match with 14 for 90. Players:- Harry Boyle (Bendigo local)- Medium pace bowler Murdoch - RH batsman Chalmers - Rh batsman & medium bowler Blackham - wicket keeper Bonner - RH batsman, big hitter Garrett - fast medium bowler Giffen - middle order all-rounder Horan - middle order batsman Jones - fast medium bowler and all-rounder Massie - opening batsman. 55 runs in 57 minutes off 60 balls. McDonnell - opening batsman Palmer - off-break bowler Spofforth - fast bowlerCopy of a drawing published in an English newspaper. Australian Ashes Team, 1882, image shows group of men attired in cricket clothing, standing in front of tent. Original drawing has thirteen cricketers. This copy is missing two people on the RHS. Cricketers listed in Image Title.clubs, cricket, australian cricket team 1882, australian ashes team