Desmond (Bill) Thomas moved to Beechworth when he was one year old. He was born in 1923 and his family moved to Beechworth in 1924. His father was offered a job in Beechworth as a leather tanner. His first job was in the Tannery in Beechworth. However, in 1938 he was involved in a accident at the Tannery that resulted in him losing his arm. The Zwar Brothers acquired the Tannery in 1877 and it operated until 1961. His interests included bushwalking and nature. When he was younger he would often go ferreting instead of going to school. His favorite place to visit was near Stanley. This included Zwar's paddock and Eldorado. One of his first memories was when he went to Sunday School at the Methodist Church. He remembered Miss Peach as the Methodist Superintendent. He eventually had to leave that Sunday School because of his behavior. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Desmond (Bill) Thomas' oral history has important historical significance for the local Beechworth region. The Zwar Brother's Tannery was a large part of Beechworth and had a long history. Both Mr Thomas and his father has contributed to this history because they both worked there. Mr Thomas' both of the bush and nature demonstrates the history of ferreting and bushwalking in this region. Desmond (Bill) Thomas has made many contributions to his community but also the history of Beechworth. This life tells us many things about the struggles and joys of living in and around Beechworth. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Desmond (Bill) Thomasleather tanner, leather, beechworth tannery, tannery, tannery accident, bushwalking, bushland, nature, ferreting, school, sunday school, beechworth methodist church, church, baptist church, beechworth, oral history, recording, 1924, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, listen to what they say, jennifer williams, burke museum, zwar brother's beechworth tannery, zwar bros. tannery

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People - "Townsend, Cora; Thomas, Nancy; Thomas, Bill" Associated with - The Swiss Studios Melbourne (Photographer)

Lal Lal Coal Mine, 1923. Two black and white photographs of the Lal Lal Coal Mine. .1) A man, Bill Thomas of Talbot, stands high on a timber construction. .2) A mine site with poppet head and two chimneys..1) verso: Lal Lal Coal and [Iron?] Mine 1,000 ton hopper or brown coal Designed and Built by D. Mather 1923 [15?] miles of sapplings in the building [Ci?] called and drying [oval] 120' long 45' x 20' wide Bill Thomas shown in this photo, from Talbot.lal lal, lal lal coal mine, donald mather, mather, bill thomas, talbot, mining

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Black and white photograph of William Thomas Bill Farquhar, retired pioneer trawler fisherman of Lakes Entrance VictoriaPersonality Profile Bill Farquhar Lakes Post 19.7.1995 p3genealogy, fishing industry

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From the private collection of John WillatonEmail 26 March 2013 from Peter Deutschmann Information|Email 22 March 2013 toPeter Deutschmann Informationthomas william deutschmann

Rev. Dr. William Morley (1842-1926) was born in Notting-Hampshire, England, where he received early ministerial training. He was twenty when he arrived in New Zealand, where he was twice President of the Methodist Conference and then President of the General Conference. In 1902 he was called to Australia to take up the position of managing treasurer of the Supernumerary Minister's Fund. In 1891, Morley was a member of the second Methodist Ecumenical Conference at Washington and President of Queen's College Council 1909-1925. He died in Kew, Victoria. A black and white A4 copy of a notice to an afternoon with friends at Queen's College.An invitation to an afternoon with friends. William Morley, President of Queen's College Council, 1909-1925, by Bill Thomas, Sunday 361 October 2004 at 3.00p.m. in the junior Common Room at Queen's College.morley, w. d. d., wesleyan, new zealand, methodist conference, general conference, queen's college, supernumerary minister's fund

Black and white copy of a photo of the Long Gully Methodist Cricket Team approx 1946. Eleven of the men are wearing cricket whites and three are wearing suits. One man at the front is holding a shield and two others in the front row are holding cricket bats. Donated by Alan Crossley 1985. Names of people in photo, 11010.158a are; Back Row - Colin Neyland, Reg Tyrell, Ken Harding, Stan Meredith, George Thomas, Bill Rowe, Martin Nieman, George Ellis, Noel Evans. Front Row- Max Grenfell, Jack Werry, Kack Davey, Kieth Higman, (Tim)Harold Salter.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully methodist cricket team approx 1946, colin neyland, reg tyrrell, ken harding, stan meredith, george thomas, bill rowe, martin niemann, george ellis, noel evans, max grenfell, jack werry, jack davey, kieth higman, (tim) harold salter, alan crossley

Black and white photograph - December 1959. Four men at the entry to the Kentucky Café (now the Gillies Famous Pie Corner). Hand written Label on the back of the photograph lists L-R Bill Thomas (Office manager) Alan Gillies, Norm Gillies, Neil Gillies. Martin - Washington The Bendigo Photographersgillies, bakehouse, café

Copy of a black and white photo of the Long Gully Methodist Cricket Team approx. 1946. The team are wearing cricket whites. Three men are wearing dark suits. One man in the centre is holding a shield, and two others are holding a cricket bat. Written on the back - L - R Back Row. Colin Neyland, Reg Tyrrell, Ken Harding, Stan Meredith, George Thomas, Bill Rowe, Martin Niemann, George Ellis, Noel Evans. Front Row L - R. Max Grenfell, Jack Werry, Jack Davey, Kieth Higman, (Tim) Harold Salter. Long Gully Methodist Cricket Team approx. 1946. Donated by Alan Crossley 1985. The page with the photo and a page with the names are stapled together.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully methodist cricket team approx 1946, cloin neyland, reg tyrrell, ken harding, stan meredith, george thomas bill rowe, martin nieman, george ellis, noel evans, max grenfell, jack werry, jack davey, kieth higman, (tim) harold salter, alan crossley

Personal Prayer Books of Cpl "Kenneth Thomas Knight", S/N 13026 RAAF. Refer Cat 10003 for his details. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.1. Small red cover prayer book with black cross on over and "My Duty" as title. Some personal details on page 3 and various readings on the 64 pages inside. 2. Small blue covered booklet titled "The Gospel According to St. Mark" with an emblem for Australian Air Force on cover.1. On front "The Duty" - A Communicants Manual". 2. On front "The Gospel According to St. Mark" "Active Service Edition".prayer books, raaf, collection of william (bill) thomason, kenneth thomas knight

Articles in the annual report include: retirement of Graham Lawrence and appointment of Jon Isaacs, death of Dr Sandy Robertson, pilot Traineeship Access Course for school leavers was developed, library involved in organising IFLA Specialist section meeting, introduction of face to face proofreading for talking books, Dr Max Lang donated his personal collection of optometry books, Maths Braille Code revised with input from Betty Smith and RBS staffers, increase of braille produced through microbraille program, Paul Cullen Centre opened on October 28, 1987 with two levels of care via new Burgess Hostel and Roselands Nursing Home, closure of Lighthouse Hostel in Burwood and small cottage style hostels in Enfield and Strathfield, introduction of new lines in manufacturing (skirthanger, Miyata bicycle), Variety Club of Australia continue their support for a national children book collection, 3M Australia sponsored upgrade of studios and Talking Book of the Year award, Jillian Hallam won Sports Girl - for all Women in Sport award and Inge King's 'Awakening' won the Bicentennial RBS Sculpture award.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, annual report, graham lawrence, jon isaacs, dr sandy robertson, dr max lang, paul cullen centre, burgess hostel, roselands nursing home, lighthouse hostel, jillian hallam, inge king, valda lambert, mrs noel priestly, sue bates, graeme tucker, janett milligan, harry linsell, felicity purdy, bill byrne, denis thomas, doug walker, delphine swift, heather cormack, raymond weatherstone, peter wise, karen robertson, sophia zia popal, rob mcquillan, maria poulos, denise pellow, ken bruce, john reid, michael simpson, ross mcluckie, clifford burgess, lindsay burgess, leslie burgess

Articles in the annual report include: official opening of a new library building at Enfield by the Governor of NSW Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, over 1 million items circulated in the library, passing of Sir Robert Drew and Nola Dekyvere, first production of Talking La Fiamma il Globo was launched by Prime Minister Bob Hawke, launch of Bookline - a telephone ordering service for talking books, a cheque was received from the estate of beloved actor and talking book narrator Pat McDonald, the discontinuation of the Sports Girl award after this year's winner Krys Macready, and winning the first Australian Audio Book Award for Children's Books for The Clinker narrated by Bill Conn. 1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records, annual report, nola dekyvere, robert drew, bob hawke, gail martin, krystal keller, cec hopkins, freda booth, geoff green, paul shorter, john herman, john chatterton, max roberts, ivan cribb, frank billson, dick mason, will penfold, christopher cullen, frank martin, margaret sargent, len bleasel, barry chapman, des lean-fore, jon isaacs, bob oakeshott, june hings, harry linsell, denis thomas, bill byrne, joy barrett, sue bates, delphine swift, doug walker, colin rush, alison king, shirley martin, michael simpson, lee casey, naomi grubica, barbara fewtrell, peter sinclair, david powell, sir robert drew, judith northey, nick greiner, irene mcminn, ettore cipellone, nick opolski, pat mcdonald, allan stewart, krys macready, warren o'rourke, janine eyles, helen lloyd, brooke anderson, steve ingram, sam taylor

Group of employees. From left to right: Bill Dingfelder, Reg Thomas, Paul Bell, Marlo Tanaskovic, Graham Sheckelton, Harold Ennor, Les Whitford.business, retail, gas and fuel

Back Row - Ken Mastin, Kevin Silvey, Ken Parker, Jim White, Alan Crick, Peter ?, Des McGregor, Brian Titford, Ted Jepson, Brian McKay|Centre Row - Laurie Simpson, Eric Roberts, ? Kennedy, Frank Simpson, Les Hunter|Front Row - ?, Bill Thomas, Mick James, Bill James, Jock Cameron, Gordon ?, Stan Coxhill|Officals Back Row - ?, Jack Chigwidden|Officals Centre Row - Haordl Drayton, Percy Scottsunshine football club, football, team photograph

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People - "Thomas, Nancy; Thomas, Cora (Townsend); Thomas, Bill" Associated with - Margaret Paterson (Photographer)

CATHERINE SHEPHERD: PHOTO VAHLAND NZ DESCENDANTS Left to Right: Margaret Vahland, Barbara Thomson, Catherine Shepherd, Ben Vahland, Georgia Vahland, Megon Vahland, Bill Vahland, and Thomas Vahland (in front)person, individual, vahland family

FAWCETT'S "RHYTHM ACES" PLAYED FOR ALL THE BALLS AND DANCES DURING THE THIRTIES. L-R .STAN THOMAS, BILL FAWCETT, MADGE FAWCETT, THEO HARDENBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF RHYTHM ACES DANCE ORCHESTRA. CLUNES TOWN HALL BACKDROP IN THE BACKGROUND. .1 postcard photograph of Rhythm Aces. Names on back of photo. Theo Harden (on right) Madge Fawcettt, Stan Thomas, (? Fawcett? on left - no name on photo) .2 Postcard photograph of Rhythm Aces (no inscription) .3 Enlarged photo of orchestra .4 Photocopy of photo of orchestra .5 Photocopy of photo of orchestra .1 From the left 4th Theo Harden, 3rd, Madge Fawcett, 2nd Stan Thomaslocal history, document, postcard, bands, dance

Collection of 10 Victorian Municipal Directories Hard Covered Booksnon-fictionThe Victorian Municipal Directories were annual (or near‑annual) reference books published from the late 19th century through much of the 20th century that listed every municipality in Victoria, along with detailed information about councils, officers, rates, boundaries, services, infrastructure, and local institutions. They were the backbone of civic administration research before digitisation.directory, victoria, thomas william "bill" deutschmann, city of sunshine

Wally OBrien Remembers Deer Park Australain Explosive Factory and Federals Manures ICI.Leathercloth Deer Park Hotel Deer Park Cycling Club Swaggies Nobels Mrs Wilson Les Diggins Esmond Carrick Clarrie Govan Ralph Williams Mrs Simmons Mrs Dickson Bill Thomas Bob Barnett Jimmy OBrien Wonhams Newmans Opies Christies Harrisons Babbs OBriens Thompsons Browns Vincents Folys Burnsides OConnors Drinkwaters OShaunsay Faddies Roberts Greys Horners McIntyres Barries|Handwritten notes Wally OBrien Remembers Deer Park|Typed notes Wally O'Brien Remembers Deer Park|Handwritten notes Harold Maxwell O'Brien My diary and Newlatter of Deer Park History|Handwritten notes Harold O'Brien Vivid Recollections that befallwalter "wally" james o'brien, deer park, history

HERBERT THOMAS (BILL) HEWSTON No VX71132 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 6.1.1942 age 28 years 2 months. On discharge from the Army on 9.1.1946 he was a Pte in 106 Tank Attack Regiment. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2. .1) Certificate, colour illustrated on white paper, printed in black & red ink with coloured Coat of Arms of Commonwealth Countries. .2) Service records, black & white paper, photocopies 8 pages..1) “The Call to Arms, Shire of Korong Tribute Certificate”documents-certificates-records, military history - service records, shire

6 Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, June 5, 2004. Off and running: the Bendigo Fire Brigade's running team from the mid 1940s looked superbly fit when this photograph was taken. Back row: Ron Thomas, Bill Boxshall, Leo Rodda, Bill Margingo, Fred Gannaway and Ken Grose. Front row: Keith Hocking, Dave Harries, Ron McKerlie and Alf Grieson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Photo shows Ballarat tram 41 reversing in Sturt St at Grenville St while on the Easter 1958 AETA tour of the system on 5/4/1958. In the background is Thomas Jewellers, Bill Valpied, Ballarat Gas Co., Petersons, and the Ballarat Mechanics Institute with adverts for Robur tea and Davies Bread.Yields information about the lower end of Sturt St and the AETA tour using tram 41.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, tramcars, aeta tour, sturt st, grenville st, tram 41