This book has been compiled by the East Gippsland Community Leadership Program 2021 on behalf of East Gippsland Communities. It contains many individual stories of personal experiences from people and workers who lived through the huge conflagrations during late 2019 and early 2020. These fires were enormous, with huge impact for much of Victoria and nearly all of East Gippsland. Survival, recovery and hope are amongst the many themes. It is a book with many authors who contributed their stories and recollections. This book is significant because it records many personal memories of those who lived through the destructive 2019/20 Black Summer Fires in East Gippsland.A large format book titled Heartbreak to Hope. The front cover has a all-over coloured photograph of a sky, grassland paddock, and fence in the foreground. The back cover has an all-over photograph of green leaves overlaid with printing. Heartbreak to Hope Community reflections from the drought and 19/20 Black Summer Fires of East Gippsland.bushfire, drought, east gippsland, 2019/20 black summer fires

These are badges or pieces of insignia that would have been worn on the collar or cap of members of the Victorian Volunteer Corps. This organization was formed in Victoria in 1867 with the object of fostering in young men leadership, discipline, loyalty and initiative through training programs and community service. The Victorian Volunteer Corps was established in Warrnambool in 1868 and units were initially based at the Warrnambool State School and the Warrnambool Grammar School. Later groups were formed in other schools and competed against each other in rifle shooting competitions, marching and parade skills etc. The Warrnambool groups were trained and assisted by members of the local adult Volunteer Corps. Today cadet groups are sponsored by the Australian Army and there is revived interest in Warrnambool in school cadet groups. These insignia items have no known local provenance but are of historical interest as mementoes of the Volunteer Cadet Corps that operated in Warrnambool from the late 1860s through to the early 20th century. .1 This is a bronze-coloured metal badge with gold lettering, a crown on top, a cross with stars in the middle section and laurel leaves around the outer edges. The two clips at the back are for attachment of the badge to a collar or cap. .2 as above except that this badge has been damaged and somewhat flattened. Volunteer Cadet Corps Victoria Pro Deo et Patria volunteer cadet corps,, history of warrnambool

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) was founded in 1893 and provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector. With a focus on providing leadership and opportunities to minerals industry professionals, the AusIMM delivers an ongoing program of professional development services to ensure our members are supported throughout their careers, enabling them to provide high-quality professional input to industry and the community. in 2015 The AusIMM represents 14 000 members drawn from all sections of the industry and supported by a network of branches and societies in Australasia and internationally. (http://www.ausimm.com.au/content/default.aspx?ID=94, accessed 09 September 2015).1) Typed letter on letterhead from the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy to to the Ballarat School of Mines from B.E. Jacka, Secretary. The letter relates to the application for admission to the Institute from Robert Frederic Murrell who received a Diploma at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1962. .2) Carbon copy of a typed letter from Harold J. Trudinger, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. ausimm, australasian institute of mining and metallurgy, b.e. jacka, harold trudinger, robert f. murrell, ballarat school of mines, mining

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) was founded in 1893 and provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector. With a focus on providing leadership and opportunities to minerals industry professionals, the AusIMM delivers an ongoing program of professional development services to ensure our members are supported throughout their careers, enabling them to provide high-quality professional input to industry and the community. (http://www.ausimm.com.au/content/default.aspx?ID=94, Accessed 09 September 2015)Typed letter on the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy letterhead relating to the first Ordinary Meeting of the Institute. The letter is addressed to R.W. (Dick) Richards of the Ballarat School of Mines, and is signed by B.E. Jacka, Secretary of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.ausimm, australasian institute of mining and metallurgy, letterhead, r.w. richards, dick richards, b.e. jacka

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (The AusIMM) was founded in 1893 and provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector. With a focus on providing leadership and opportunities to minerals industry professionals, the AusIMM delivers an ongoing program of professional development services to ensure our members are supported throughout their careers, enabling them to provide high-quality professional input to industry and the community. (http://www.ausimm.com.au/content/default.aspx?ID=94, accessed 09/09/2015)Typed correspondence, on the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy letterhead, relating to a students' essay competition. The letter is signed by the institute Secretary B.E. Jacka.australasian institute of mining and metallurgy, ausimm, b.e. jacka

The current school, Albion Primary School, No 4265 opened in 1926. It was built on a site once owned by John Fitzgerald (1850s). The land was later acquired by H. V. McKay who had transferred his Sunshine Harvester Works to the area in 1905 - 7. In 1920, the Albion railway station was moved nearer Ballarat Road at the request of Mr McKay. More people came to live in the area including soldier settlers.Albion Primary School's mission is to 'Aim High' in all we do so that our students grow to be socially capable, reach their full academic potential and become caring, respectful community minded people. Albion Primary School is located in a residential area in Albion, a small pocket of the local government area of Brimbank, approximately 10 kilometres west of Melbourne and was established in 1926. Our current enrolment is 199 students. We have a rich cultural diversity amongst our school community. The school is set around a courtyard with spacious playing areas including a grassed oval, running track, games courts, an adventure playground, sand pit, jumping pits, shady courtyard and garden areas, a vegetable garden and fruit tree orchard. As well as classroom groups, we have our learning teams, student house groups (siblings are allocated to the same house) and a Junior School Council. The school has four main buildings. All classrooms have air conditioning and interactive screens. Block A houses classrooms, staff areas and the administration offices. Our newest building has classrooms and some small group/office spaces. Block B includes our library, canteen and a multi-purpose room used for indoor physical education, Perceptual Motor Program, drama, visiting performers, and community activities. Block C houses classrooms and specialist rooms. We expect and receive the best from our students in terms of their learning and behaviour. The school’s dedicated and effective staff is strongly committed to helping students achieve personal, behavioural, social and academic success. In terms of learning, the highest priority is placed on the work in English and Mathematics. We also have a range of specialist and extra-curricular programs that we provide. Our specialist teacher-librarian is involved in reading extension programs that support development in literacy. All children are able to develop their artistic abilities through visual arts and music program. Our music program is supported by the Australian Children's Music Foundation. A specialist Physical Education teacher provides lessons for all children as well as the opportunity for students to participate in organised lunch time sporting competitions between the house groups. Auslan is the additional language all students learn at Albion. All children participate in a student wellbeing program that focuses on developing strong connections and a sense of belonging within the school. Our school student leaders participate in programs that help develop their leadership skills. 5141.01 - Albion State School 1988 Community School 5141.01 - Albion State School 1988 Community School Names Back Row L2R Brett Russell Ece Mustala Rebecca Walker Joshua McConnell James Gowans Chris Gowans Daniel Haynes Amanda Walker Leigh Alderton Naomi Farrugia Second Row L2R Anthony Hilton Leigh Davis Kylie Laver Troy Billsborrow Suzi Taleski Belinda Cain Sotiria Foundoulis Brett Zahra Melissa Chatzidimitriou David Wyse Andrea Murray Third Row L2R Melissa Minor Kenn Pimental Andrew Parker Gia Tran Michael Thomson Ella McConnell Brendan Chugg Mark Ly Juliette Judge Erick Pimental Front Row L2R Matthew Wright Malcolm Caruana David Filipov Jason Cain April Keane Drew Russell Herve Tran Damien McKenzie Valentina Risteska Ricky Every Absent David Bajada Teachers Andrea Murray Anthony Hilton Principal Alan Jones 5141.02 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 1 2A 5141.02 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 1 2A Names Back Row L2R Kenneth Smith Rebecca Parker William Huynh Matthew Calvitto Belinda Sims Kirsty Makeham Richard Awad Second Row L2R Ben Walkeden Steve Taleski Zawat Souki Dewayne Brizzi Nicholas Formosa Wesley Allender Bradley Rego Hollie Brennan Front Row L2R Tugba Yuksel Ian Dos Santo Joanne Billsborrow Kelly McKenzie Mark Rogers Lance Harland Kelly Barham Absent Mark Thomas Martin Wilson Teacher Mrs Heather Anthony Principal Mr Alan Jones 5141.03 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 2 3L 5141.03 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 2 3L Names Back Row Philip Huynh Tanya Smith Christopher Huynh Clinton Ainsley Serdar Yuksel Karen Walkeden Zoran Majkic Second Row L2R Kemal Mustafa Rebecca Wilson William Wilson Daniel Canuti Steve Wrochna Henrietta Horvath Anthony Kitchen Joseph Tadros Front Row L2R Ana Marek Brendan Franksen Zulai Akbaba Belinda Giblin Amber Whitlow Dragan Milic Sonia Gauci Absent Stuart HIcks Teachers Miss Jan Laurie Mr Michael Griffith Principal Mr Alan Jones 5141.04 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 4A 5141.04 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 4A Names Back Row L2R Linda Souki Trevor Souter bonny Hemming Lloyd Duggan Boni McComb Raquel Quarrell Second Row L2R Lisa Stork Adrian Downing Aaron Wright Corey Freeman Chris Heidemann Nathan Reid Katreena Keane Front Row L2R Sasha Ivkovic Rebekah Makeham Natalie Adams Suzie Murley Kent Giblin Robert Ayala Michelle East Jacob Schuliga Tian Tasovac Teacher Mrs Deborah Anderson Principal Mr Alan Jones 5141.05 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 5 6C 5141.05 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 5 6C Names Back Row L2R Hayden Vandenberg Mark Reid Monika Hauk Irene Wajlerski Michael Canuti Daniella Jeraj Second Row L2R Ben Hearn Nicole Tranter Ben Sims Marisa Bonnici Rosetta Scalise Front Row L2R Andrew Popovic Brett Thomson Amy Harland Melanie Farrugia Rebecca Goring Anna Huynh Jodie Parker Tania Cipriani Absent Steven Whitehouse Samantha Durham Delwyn Hicks Teacher Mr GW Crosling Principal Mr Alan Jones 5141.06 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 5V 5141.06 - Albion State School 1988 Grade 5V Names Back Row L2R Nattalee Drake Michael Leonard Yvette Glazner Ulku Yuksel Antonio Viterale Second Row L2R Shonte Rogers Jennhy Huynh Bernadette Hauk Julie Duncan Bob Milic Kristal Hjorth Front Row L2R Nadia Wilson Szilvia Horvath Christopher Rogers Rohan Franksen Nancy Gonzalez Leonie Wyse Sharon McDonagh Melai Goring Tiep Tran Absent Karina Rooth Teacher Joanne Vicary Principal Mr Alan Jones 5141.07 - Albion State School 1988 Grade Prep 1T 5141.07 - Albion State School 1988 Grade Prep 1T Names Back Row L2R Okan Beyit Jason Witcombe Jimar Coulson Murrielle Ocon Xavier Bailey Brent Monthouse Ozan Beyit Second Row L2R Suzanne Svizdalo Maria Pimentel Dimitra Kolokotsas Dragana Milic Philip Laver Natasha Loft Tony Tevelein Nathan Downing Sherrie Skew Front Row L2R Eddie Huynh Jerson Corcuera Chelsea Hall Adam Souter Jillian Allender Christine Fisher Absent Timothy Meilak Teacher Mrs B Telford Principal Mr Alan Jonesalbion state school, albion primary school, adelaide street, albion

Over the years, Australia has issued numerous commemorative $2 coins, often featuring vibrant colors and themes honoring national events, heroes, and cultural milestones. This coin was issued in 2010 to celebrate the centenary of Girl Guides in Australia. Sunshine Girl Guides & Brownies are part of the global Girl Guides and Girl Scouts movement, offering programs that build confidence, leadership, and community engagement for girls aged 5–17. Activities include: - Outdoor adventures (camping, hiking) - Skill-building (crafts, cooking, STEM) - Community service and advocacy - International travel opportunities Australian One Dollar Coin. The obverse side features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse side features the international symbol for girl guides, the Trefoil of three leaves which represents the threefold promise made by all girl guides and brownies throughout the world.Obverse Side - Elizabeth II Australia 2010 Reverse Side - Centenary of Girl Guides 1910 - 2010 Girl Guides Australia One Dollargirl guides, guides

A stapled, card-covered, forty-eight-page book with loose card cover. Oil stain bottom right of page 11 and bottom left of p.12.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1975

A stapled, card-covered, forty-eight-page book with loose card cover.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1976

A stapled, card-covered, sixty-four-page book with loose card cover.non-fictionSchool yearbook, presenting details of the events and students of Salesian College, Rupertswood, Sunbury.salesian college, rupertswood, sunbury, yearbook, "certantes in vita", 1977

Jacana Primary School was established in 1959 during a period of rapid suburban expansion in Melbourne’s northern corridor. Located in the suburb of Jacana, the school was part of a broader post-war effort to provide accessible public education to growing communities shaped by migration, industrial development, and housing initiatives. Throughout its operation, Jacana Primary reflected the evolving social fabric of the area. By the 1990s, the school had become a microcosm of Melbourne’s increasing cultural diversity, welcoming students from a wide range of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. This diversity was not only embraced but actively celebrated through inclusive teaching practices, multicultural events, and student leadership programs such as the junior student council. The 1997 photograph captures a moment in this dynamic environment, showcasing both staff and students engaged in a shared educational mission. It represents a time when schools were not only places of learning but also key sites of community building, civic engagement, and social support. Jacana Primary closed in the early 2000s as part of broader changes in educational policy and demographic shifts. However, its legacy lives on through archival materials like this photograph, which offer valuable insights into the role of public schools in shaping community identity and fostering social cohesion during a transformative period in Melbourne’s suburban history. This 1997 photograph of staff and students at Jacana Primary School marks a poignant moment in the history of a community-centred educational institution that served Melbourne’s northern suburbs from 1959 until its closure in the early 2000s. More than a conventional group portrait, the image stands as a historical artifact that encapsulates the spirit and values of a school deeply embedded in its local community. Jacana Primary School was distinguished by its commitment to educational equity, inclusivity, and a strong sense of belonging—principles that were actively lived and practiced within its classrooms and broader school culture. The photograph offers insight into the educational ethos and staff dynamics of the time, while also reflecting the broader social and cultural shifts occurring in suburban Melbourne at the close of the 20th century. As part of the school’s visual archive, this image contributes to a richer understanding of how public education shaped community identity, supported diverse student populations, and left a lasting legacy in the lives of generations of children and families.A colour photograph mounted on white card with a black border, is laminated. Back: (Blue Label Top) (Right Corner): PH -2157, Front: (Bottom Left Corner): Fotek School Portraitsjacana primary school, education, photograph, group photograph, 1997

Y2K / the year 2000 / The millennium bug / was commonly used to refer to a widespread computer programming shortcut that was expected to cause extensive havoc as the year changed from 1999 to 2000. Instead of allowing four digits for the year, many computer programs only allowed two digits (e.g., 99 instead of 1999). As a result, there was immense panic that computers would be unable to operate at the turn of the millennium when the date descended from "99" to "00". The Bug presented a formidable challenge to the problem-solving skills of local government officials. Lacking a cure-all that will work for every municipality, local officials must develop their own solutions to meet their community's unique needs. At the same time, the Y2K bug provided a once-in-a-millennium leadership opportunity for local officials who understood that they are the key to preparing their communities for any issues.Hard drive mounted in an alaminium case with glass window front and back.Presented to Greater Bendigo City Council / by Hon, Roger Hallam. MLC / Minister for Finance / and / Hon, Robert Maclellan. MLA / Minister for Planning and Local Government / on 21 June. 1999 / In recognition of being the first Victorian Council / to be Y2k compliantmillennium bug