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Slovenian Association MelbourneNewsletter telling members of the upcoming Cultural Evening with a drama play, First Slovenian Cultural Evening with a Drama group performance, 1957
... Newsletter telling members of the upcoming Cultural Evening with a drama play...First Slovenian Cultural Evening with a Drama group performance...A newsletter to the Slovenian Club members inviting them to the First Slovenian Cultural Evening with the performance of the Slovenian Drama group in 1957...Hand illustrated newsletter typed on an old typewriter owned by the Slovenian Club Melbourne Names of actors and the director clearly presented A newsletter to the Slovenian Club members inviting them to the First Slovenian Cultural Evening with the performance of the Slovenian Drama group in 1957 First Slovenian Cultural Evening with a Drama group performance Newsletter telling members of the upcoming Cultural Evening with a drama play ...Slovenians enjoyed cultural items and performances by the drama group. The Slovenian drama group was formed in 1957 with the director Srečko Košir. They performed at the Kensington Town Hall on November 22nd 1957 at 8pm. The program was of 3 hours duration. The play was entitled Županova Micka - The Mayer's Mary.Hand illustrated newsletter typed on an old typewriter owned by the Slovenian Club MelbourneA newsletter to the Slovenian Club members inviting them to the First Slovenian Cultural Evening with the performance of the Slovenian Drama group in 1957Names of actors and the director clearly presented -
Slovenian Association MelbournePhoto of cultural group, Participants of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958
... Participants of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958...Slovenian cultural evening...Photo depicting the participants and organisers of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958 with the musician...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Slovenians organised many cultural evenings for the members and wider Slovenian community in Melbourne in 1958 The values and pride - being a Slovenian Slovenian cultural evening participants organisers musician Photo depicting the participants and organisers of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958 with the musician Participants of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958 Photo of cultural group ...Slovenians organised many cultural evenings for the members and wider Slovenian community in Melbourne in 1958The values and pride - being a SlovenianPhoto depicting the participants and organisers of the Slovenian Cultural Evening in 1958 with the musicianslovenian cultural evening, participants, organisers, musician -
Slovenian Association MelbournePhoto of an orchestra with no instruments, Pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening
... Pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening...Cultural evening...Black and white photograph of a pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening in late 50s...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Cultural evening orchestra Black and white photograph of a pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening in late 50s Pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening Photo of an orchestra with no instruments ...Black and white photograph of a pretend orchestra performing at the Cultural evening in late 50scultural evening, orchestra -
Slovenian Association MelbourneCultural evening, photo, Cultural evening, 1963
... Cultural evening, photo...Cultural evening...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Slovenians Performing at a concert in 1962/63 at St Brigit"s Hall in Fitzroy north "VESELI VECER" Slovenian function in 1962/63 slovenians in melbourne slovenian association melbourne Black and white photo of Slovenians in Melbourne performint at a concert VESELI VECER 1962 or 1963 at St Brigits Hall, Fitzroy Cultural evening Cultural evening, photo ...Slovenians Performing at a concert in 1962/63 at St Brigit"s Hall in Fitzroy north "VESELI VECER"Slovenian function in 1962/63Black and white photo of Slovenians in Melbourne performint at a concert VESELI VECER 1962 or 1963 at St Brigits Hall, Fitzroyslovenians in melbourne, slovenian association melbourne -
Slovenian Association MelbourneInvitation to a cultural evening, Invitation to the premiere of the happy cultural program 1961, 1961
... Invitation to a cultural evening...Hand written and drawn invitation to a humorous cultural evening - 150 minutes - with the ensemble LIPA, including Slovenian music and songs, on Saturday, 29th July 1961 at pm at St Bridgit's Hall, Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy....Invitation to the premiere of the happy cultural program 1961 Invitation to a cultural evening ...Hand written and drawn invitation to a humorous cultural evening - 150 minutes - with the ensemble LIPA, including Slovenian music and songs, on Saturday, 29th July 1961 at pm at St Bridgit's Hall, Nicholson Street, North Fitzroy.Hand written and hand drawn invitation with the details of the eventinvitiation, cultural program, 1961 -
Slovenian Association MelbournePhoto, Cultural evening - Veseli večer 1956, 1956
... Cultural evening - Veseli večer 1956...Held at St Bridget's hall North Fitzroy. Cultural evening - Veseli večer 1956 Photo ...Audiences enjoyed all the cultural performances of the Slovenian Club Melbourne and attendance was always very wellBlack and white photograph Some members in audience include: Viktor Lauko senior, Frank Fekonja senior, Zladko Verbic, Mici Hartman. Held at St Bridget's hall North Fitzroy.audience at cultural evenings, slovenian club melbourne, enjoying -
Slovenian Association MelbournePhoto, Happy audience at the Slovenian cultural performance, 1955
... Slovenian cultural evening...Slovenians of the Slovenian Club Melbourne loved to organise cultural evening with songs, poetry, dances and drama. ...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Slovenians of the Slovenian Club Melbourne loved to organise cultural evening with songs, poetry, dances and drama. ...Slovenians of the Slovenian Club Melbourne loved to organise cultural evening with songs, poetry, dances and drama. The audience enjoyed every performance.Preservation of the Slovenian culture, language and traditionsBlack and white photograph Some members in the audience include: Fr Bazili Valentin, Leopold Jalikslovenian cultural evening, slovenian poetry, slovenian songs, slovenian drama, slovenian music -
Slovenian Association MelbourneGuests at a wedding 1958
... Black and white photograph of the participants and organisers of yet another Slovenian cultural evening of music, poems and dances...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Wedding Black and white photograph of the participants and organisers of yet another Slovenian cultural evening of music, poems and dances Guests at a wedding 1958 Guests at a wedding 1958 ...Black and white photograph of the participants and organisers of yet another Slovenian cultural evening of music, poems and danceswedding -
Conservation VolunteersKey Document: First Green Corps National Conference, Canberra, 21-24 February 1998, Conference Organisers David Clark and Mark Purcell, Proceedings of First Green Corps National Conference, Canberra, 21-24 February 1998
... evening of 20 August 1996. The Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, announced in his first Budget Speech that: - “the Government will provide $42 million over the next 3 years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. ...evening of 20 August 1996. The Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, announced in his first Budget Speech that: - “the Government will provide $42 million over the next 3 years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. ...In March 1995 ATCV had circulated a proposal for an ‘Australia Corps’. The proposal emerged over time from ATCV board and staff through debate and experience. ATCV Board member Alan Wright had written earlier: “There is in our society a terrible vacuum for adolescents to give expression to their independence and idealism in a constructive way, a chance to try themselves out independent of their parents/teachers in adult roles.” ATCV’s Brisbane office manager Phil Harrison had first been involved with ATCV as a volunteer from UK, drew together ideas about an ‘Australia Corps’, that had been discussed with Alan Wright, John Fenton and others at the ATCV staff/board planning workshop at Sorrento in December 1993 and “…based upon our experience and participation in the LEAP program and observations of Conservation Corps around the world”. The concept of a six-month program for young people with a training wage and accredited training which encouraged both competencies and personal development emerged, with a standard format of ten participants working fopr six months under the direction of a supervisor. The ‘Australia Corps’ proposal was widely distributed to Federal, State and Territory parliamentarians and received positive feedback. The Liberal Party, then in Opposition, included the idea of a “Green Army” in their environmental policy, placing more emphasis on environmental outcomes and less on job creation than the Keating ALP Government had. A young and up-and-coming parliamentarian, Tony Abbott MP, was enthusiastic and was to visit several ATCV projects (both before and after Green Corps started) to learn about their workings direct from volunteers and CVA staff. Several times he visited projects with Ian Smith project and Ian recalls being impressed by the efforts he made to talk at length with all participants. Tony Abbott took a personal interest in the progress of Green Corps. Colin Jackson and Phil Harrison were guests of Abbott in Parliament House, Canberra, on the evening of 20 August 1996. The Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, announced in his first Budget Speech that: - “the Government will provide $42 million over the next 3 years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. The projects will also contribute to their career and employment prospects through training, skills development, work experience and personal development.” ATCV’s chief executive officer Colin Jackson worked with senior staff Madeline Townsend, Garry Snowden, Phil Harrison, and John Fenton to fine-tune the ATCV proposal. On the strength of unique national coverage and credible record ATCV went on to win the tender to administer and manage the day-to-day operations of the Green Corps program for five years (1997-2002). Winning a $36 million contract was a big breakthrough for ATCV. Fourteen years before, a small non-profit group had started in Ballarat in country Australia with a vision – but little else. Its key people had shaped opinion and won political support for a concept. There was about to be transformation from hand-to-mouth existence into a nation-wide business with resources to build for the long term. This documents records many positive comments about Green Corps and ATCV's implementation of it.24pp illustrated booklet printed in green and some gold.atcv green corps australia-corps tony abbott mp phil-harrison -
Conservation VolunteersPhotograph: Prime Minister John Howard visits ATCV head office in Ballarat in 1997 after ATCV wins Green Corps contract, Prime Minister John Howard visits ATCV head office in Ballarat in 1997 after ATCV wins Green Corps contract, 1997
... Colin Jackson, Phil Harrison and Garry Snowden were in Parliament House, Canberra, on the evening of 20 August 1996, to hear the Budget Speech by the new Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello MP, who announced: “…the Government will provide $42 million over the next three years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. ...Conservation Volunteers 728 Barkly Street Mount Helen goldfields Colin Jackson, Phil Harrison and Garry Snowden were in Parliament House, Canberra, on the evening of 20 August 1996, to hear the Budget Speech by the new Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello MP, who announced: “…the Government will provide $42 million over the next three years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. ...Colin Jackson, Phil Harrison and Garry Snowden were in Parliament House, Canberra, on the evening of 20 August 1996, to hear the Budget Speech by the new Federal Treasurer, Peter Costello MP, who announced: “…the Government will provide $42 million over the next three years to establish the Green Corps. The Green Corps will be open to young Australians aged 17 to 20 to demonstrate their commitment to the environment by working on projects to preserve and restore Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage. The projects will also contribute to their career and employment prospects through training, skills development, work experience and personal development.” Soon after, the Commonwealth advertised a tender for a manger for the new program. Phil Harrison orchestrated a flurry of faxes between Brisbane and Ballarat, as Colin Jackson, Madeline Townsend, Garry Snowden and John Fenton fine-tuned the document. National reach and credible record won ATCV the job to administer and manage Green Corps for the whole of Australia for five years (1997-2002) was won in November and the contract was signed on the eve of Christmas, 1996. At the national launch of Green Corps – Youth for the Environment held in sweltering Adelaide on 12 January 1997, Colin Jackson assure the responsible Minister, Senator Amanda Vanstone, that thirty six projects were already in place and that recruiting was going well. Those who were there recall with awe the remarkable celebration that was the National Green Corps Conference on 21-24 February 1998 in Canberra. One hundred and one participants representing 71 past and current teams from around Australia, Treasurer Peter Costello, three other Commonwealth Ministers, and several “captains of industry” were on hand. Board member Sue Campbell remembers feeling “deeply moved” when Travis Schicchitano explained to the audience how much joining Green Corps had meant to him. Travis said: “Green Corps was an amazing hands-on practical experience, which has enabled me to learn and to fulfil my passion, the Australian environment.” Black and white group portrait photograph.“It’s not every day that you get the Prime Minister walking in off the street, and one of my favourite moments was in 1997 when the Hon. John Howard made his visit to Head Office in Ballarat” – Colin Jackson atcv cva green corps young australians for the environment commonwealth government prime minister john howard tony abbott mp michael ronaldson mhr senator amanda vanstone -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyEphemera - CAULFIELD YOUTH COUNCIL
... evening. Caulfield Youth Cabaret Caulfield Council Auditorium Caulfield Secondary College Sefra Bursten School of Dance Hosking David Teenagers Elitzer Youth Fusion Caulfield Festival Caulfield Arts Centre Caulfield Town Hall Hawthorn Road Glen Eira Road Gelberg Vicki Caulfield Caulfield Youth Council Theatre Restaurants Young Adults Cultural Structures and Establishments Festivals and Celebrations Dance Studios Schools Entertainers Theatrical Productions Drama Colleges Singers Secondary Schools Poetry Ephemera CAULFIELD YOUTH COUNCIL ...This file contains two items: 1/A poster for the Caulfield Youth Council’s Caulfield Youth Cabaret at the Caulfield Town Hall 2/A program for Caulfield Youth Council’s presentation of the Caulfield Youth Cabaret on 27/11/1988 at the Caulfield Council Auditorium. It lists the acts for the evening.caulfield youth cabaret, caulfield council auditorium, caulfield secondary college, sefra bursten school of dance, hosking david, teenagers, elitzer, youth, fusion, caulfield festival, caulfield arts centre, caulfield town hall, hawthorn road, glen eira road, gelberg vicki, caulfield, caulfield youth council, theatre restaurants, young adults, cultural structures and establishments, festivals and celebrations, dance studios, schools, entertainers, theatrical productions, drama, colleges, singers, secondary schools, poetry -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAnimal specimen - Brown Quail, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-80
... evening, on the ground, mainly on seeds and green shoots, but also on insects. In some area, quails will readily cross roads and may be seen feeding along roadsides. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally ...This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. Like many species of quail, the Brown Quail is often difficult to see, as it inhabits rank, overgrown grassy areas, often in damp, low-lying patches beside wetlands. They are difficult to flush from this cover, preferring to squat among the grass or run quickly off through the vegetation rather than fly off. As is the case with many species that inhabit dense habitats, the Brown Quail may be heard more often than it is seen, with its characteristically mournful two-note call whistle often heard at dawn and dusk. The Brown Quail is found across northern and eastern Australia, from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania, as well as in south-western Australia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and has been introduced to New Zealand. The Brown Quail feeds in the early morning or evening, on the ground, mainly on seeds and green shoots, but also on insects. In some area, quails will readily cross roads and may be seen feeding along roadsides.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Brown Quail is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird. It is variable in colour, ranging from red brown to grey brown with fine white streaks and black barring above, and chestnut brown below. The eye is red to yellow, the bill black and the legs and feet orange-yellow. In Tasmania, this species is called the Swamp Quail and tends to be larger and darker than mainland birds, with a pale yellow eye. Female Brown Quails are larger and may be more heavily marked with black and paler below than males. Young birds are like adult females, with less distinct markings and a dark brown eye.Label: 33. / Swamp Quail / See Catalogue, page 30 / Mount: 09/taxidermy, quail, brown quail, taxidermy bird, burke museum taxidermy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Evening Outfit, before April 1874
... The evening outfit and its accompanying mannequin serve as notable examples of female fashion from the mid to late 1900s. These items reflect the styles and trends that were prevalent during this period, offering insight into the clothing choices and cultural influences that shaped women's attire. ...This amber satin evening outfit was worn by Mrs Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell, 1840 – 1929) at the wedding of her brother Alexander (c.1846–1938) and Eliza (nee Moore, c.1854–1939). The jacket and skirt attach at the waist by joining the metal rings around the base of the jacket, and the metal hooks on the waistband of the skirt. The outfit was donated with its own mannequin and fits it perfectly. In the colonial days, outer clothing was rarely, if ever, washed, due to the expense of fabrics and the difficulty in careful laundering. Clever methods were employed to reduce the occurrence of soiling. The mannequin included with the donation would also help keep the outfit in good shape and ensure a flattering fit. FAMILIES’ HISTORY The families connected with this wedding, where the outfit was worn, are from Warrnambool’s colonial days. Isabella and Alexander’s parents, Robert Russell and Elizabeth (nee Mitchell), were born in 1808 and married about 1830. They were from farming families in Northern Ireland, where they raised their seven children before migrating to Australia in the early colonial days, around 1857. Their graves are in the Tower Hill Cemetery. Alexander’s wife, Eliza (nee Moore, born in 1854), was also from Northern Ireland and migrated to Australia in 1858 with her parents, Thomas and Nancy Moore, in the last voyage of the sailing ship “Chance”. Isabella (Bella) talked with her granddaughter Ruby Akers about her memories of Alexander and Eliza’s wedding and other events in her life. Ruby recorded these memories in a letter. She says, “They were married in the Warrnambool Congregational Church by a pioneer minister, the Reverend Uriah Coombs. The bride wore a pale blue silk wedding gown, which she made herself. Bella was Matron of Honora, and Ian McCasker was best man. In those days, the transport to the church was usually a carriage – similar to a cab – and a pair of white ponies. They would have the reception at home, go for a drive afterwards, and at night there would be a dance. They did all the catering themselves … Eliza carried on farming in the Dennington, Yarpturk and Purnim districts until they moved to Camperdown around 1905…” Ruby’s letter later mentions “[Isabella] could recall seeing a blackfellows’ corroboree being performed near where the Dennington Bridge now stands. It was rather a terrifying experience; they seemed to be in a warlike mood, and one never knew what they would do next. One lubra came running to Granny, crying, Hide me, bad man kill me. She was bleeding from a wound in the head: probably the result of a blow from a waddy. My mother [Margaret Jane McLaughlan nee Mitchell], coming home from school in the 1800s, often met blackfellows walking ahead with spears and boomerang, the two lubras – they usually had two – following in the rear, carrying the children or any burdens they had.“ Margaret was probably in primary school at the time she saw these things. Alexander and Eliza had ten children. One of their daughters, Margaret Jane, was born in Warrnambool in 1879. She married William McCullagh, and they had eleven children. Margaret made headlines in the Warrnambool newspapers for celebrating her 100th birthday. She had lived in the district for 60 years before moving to Melbourne. Alexander passed away at the age of 92, and Eliza passed away six months later, aged 85. Their graves are in the Colac cemetery. Isabella married Ralph Mitchell, and their daughter Margaret Jane married John McLauchlan in 1891. Margaret and John’s daughter, Ruby Elizabeth Jane, married Fredrick Akers in 1938. Fredrick, born in England, was a Boer War veteran and served in the British Army. He migrated to Queensland, Australia, in 1913, and joined the Australian Army to fight in World War I. In 1935, he moved to Warrnambool, where he served in the Volunteer Defence Corps from 1938 to 1945. Both Ruby and Fredrick are buried in the Tower Hill Cemetery.The evening outfit and its accompanying mannequin serve as notable examples of female fashion from the mid to late 1900s. These items reflect the styles and trends that were prevalent during this period, offering insight into the clothing choices and cultural influences that shaped women's attire. Beyond their representation of period fashion, the outfit and mannequin are significant due to their association with colonial pioneer families from Australia, specifically Victoria and Warrnambool. These families played an important role in the development and history of the region, and the items are linked to their legacy. The evening outfit and mannequin are also notable for their connection to a wedding that united two colonial families originating from Northern Ireland. These families immigrated to Australia in the mid-1850s and became influential figures within the Warrnambool district. The wedding marked a significant event, symbolising the merging of two prominent family lineages. Furthermore, the significance of the evening outfit and mannequin extends to their connection with the colonial families’ contact with the indigenous culture of the district. These items represent a period of interaction between the native and European peoples, highlighting the cultural exchanges that occurred within the region. This lady’s evening outfit is made from amber coloured satin fabric. It comprises a short-waisted, long-sleeved jacket and a long skirt, and it has its own neck-to-floor wooden mannequin on a pedestal. The outfit was worn by Mrs Isabella Mitchell (nee Russell) as the Matron of Honour at the wedding of her brother Alexander Russell and his fiancée Eliza Moore in Warrnambool, 29th April 1874.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, evening outfit, wedding outfit, bridesmaid’ outfit, matron of honour outfit, clothing female, clothing late 19th century, clothing wedding late 19th century, clothing bridesmaid late 19th century, clothing antique, clothing ladies, women’s clothing, women’s fashion, alexander russell, eliza russell, eliza moore, isabella mitchell, bella mitchell, bella russell, isabella russell, ralph russell, ian mccusker, ruby akers, fredrick william akers, ruby mclauchlan, margaret jane mclaughlan nee mitchell, margaret jane mclaughlan centenarian, william mclaughlan, robert russell, elizabeth russell nee mitchell, irish immigrants, warrnambool volunteer defence corps 1938-1945, antique satin outfit, warrnambool wedding 1874, congregational church warrnambool, reverend uriah coombs, dennington farmer, yarpturk farmer, purnim district farmer, camperdown resident 1905, dennington bridge, indigenous corroboree in dennington, corroboree in warrnambool, 1880s corroboree in warrnambool, lubra and baby, indigenous corroboree in warrnambool, mccullagh family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Queen of the Murray Beauty Contest 1949, n.d
... Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Back: 'J. Moore' - red biro. 'Queen of the Murray 1949 Miss M. Bridey'' 'Queen of the South 1949 Miss V McLaren ' - pencil Black and white photo. Two women, standing, in evening ...Black and white photo. Two women, standing, in evening dress and sashes. Queen of the Murray 1949, and Queen of the South 1949, who is also wearing a Miss Warrnambool 1949 sashBack: 'J. Moore' - red biro. 'Queen of the Murray 1949 Miss M. Bridey'' 'Queen of the South 1949 Miss V McLaren ' - pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionLetter - Letter - Invitation to Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, c. 1953
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas to an evening reception at Government House to honour the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, 2 June 1953 Letter Letter - Invitation to Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II ...Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas to an evening reception at Government House to honour the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, 2 June 1953 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionLetter - Invitation - Queen Elizabeth II Birthday at Government House, c. 1952
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas to an evening reception at Government House to honour the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 5th June 1952. ...Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas to an evening reception at Government House to honour the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 5th June 1952. Cream card, gold crown, black script, hand written -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Beauty Contest Portland, Heywood, Coleraine, Hamilton Casterton, c. 1952
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Back: 'J. Moore' - red biro, '1952' - black pencil Black and white photo. Beauty Contest 1952. Seven women in evening ...Black and white photo. Beauty Contest 1952. Seven women in evening wear with sashes, one seated who appears to be Queen 1951. Sash wearers inclue: Miss Portland, Miss Heywood, Miss Coleraine, Miss Port Fairy, Miss Hamilton and Miss CastertonBack: 'J. Moore' - red biro, '1952' - black pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionDocument - Document - Tenancy Agreement, 25/02/1925
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Tenancy Agreement with attached Living conditions between the Committee of the Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institue and Mr. W.T. Osbourne and others to allow the showing of movies each Satureday evening ...Tenancy Agreement with attached Living conditions between the Committee of the Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institue and Mr. W.T. Osbourne and others to allow the showing of movies each Satureday evening at the cost of 4 pounds per evening. Purple type, 3 pages, hiring conditions grey card, printed. Red duty stamps -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - "Star of the Sea" Contestants 1953, 1953-2007
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Black & white reproduction photograph showing seven women in evening dresses in a garden. ...Black & white reproduction photograph showing seven women in evening dresses in a garden. The photograph shows the contestants from the 1953 Portland "Star of the Sea" contest in their evening gowns in preparation for the evening event of the contest. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Portland Social Amusement Club, n.d
... Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road The Portland Social Amusement Club was founded in 1897. Taken from Trove. Portland Guardian Monday May 26 1913: Portland Social Amusement Club. The members of the above Club celebrated the 16th anniversary of its foundation on Tuesday evening ...The Portland Social Amusement Club was founded in 1897. Taken from Trove. Portland Guardian Monday May 26 1913: Portland Social Amusement Club. The members of the above Club celebrated the 16th anniversary of its foundation on Tuesday evening last, when the usual banquet. and social gathering was held. During the afternoon, a numerous band of the lady members attended at the, Free Library Hall and made the necessary arrangements, so that on arrival at the scene at 8 p.m. those attending were very pleasurably surprised to find most taste fully decorated tables actually groaning with the weight of all those good things which appeal so strongly, it is said, to the average man, and perhaps we may also add, woman also. At any rate, he would indeed be hard to please, who was not fully satisfied with all that was placed before him on that eventful evening. The attendance this year overtopped that of previous years, as over 80 ladies and gentlemen took part in what must be considered as one of the most successful of the many 'successful gatherings that have taken place. This 16th anniversary was the 431st ordinary gathering that had occurred, and, as the President (Mr. F. A.Row) justly said, it would appear that the Club, which many years ago was given but six months live, had proved the falsity of the attempted prophecy. After the principal business of the gathering had been transacted, the usual Club dinner speeches were made. The President gave "The King," which after being duly honored, was followed by the principal toast of the evening, "The day we celebrate." To Mr D. McDonald the toast of the Absent and Foundation members was entrusted, and as usual, that veteran discharged his duty well. II i cferred to the fact that of the 34 foundation members who started the Club in 1897,only five were present that evening. Mr W. T. Bennett, as one of the five referred to, responded, and hoped that in the glorious future that appeared before Portland, the Club, which had been started in the days of its adversity, would flourish in a like manner. Mr Grant proposed the toast of "Our Visitors." and in the name of the Club welcomed them to this the most important gathering of the year. Mr J. R. Woods responded in his usual happy way, and acknowledged that, until he had been the Club's guest during the years of his mayoralty of the town, he had no idea that it had enrolled among its members the number of ladies and gentlemen that it had or that its functions were upon the scale that he had since found to be the case. Mr G. H. .ennett upheld the claims of the ladies, especially those belonging to the Club. He evidently spoke with much feeling, and. waxed more than usually poetical in his eulogy of the graces and skill of the gentler sex. He rather upset the equilibrium of three of the younger portion of the gentlemen present by asking them to respond, but they all managed to "upstand" and make their acknowledgments. Mr T. F. Cruse was particularly happy in proposing the toast of. "The President and Members of Committee," who, he claimed, had done so much towards the success of the Club, and were deserving of the best that the members could give. Mr T. E. C. Henry, upon the invitation of the .President, responded,-end pointed out that [whilst it might appear that the work of the committee was light, it was not so in reality, as any member who desired a seat upon the Board would soon find out after.his or her election. The singing of Auld Lang Syne brought this portion of the entertainment to a close. In the dance which followed, some opportunity to view the ladies' dresses was afforded, and it could then be easily seen that the anniversary gathering of the Club was considered by the lady members at least, if not .by others, to be important enough to demand special treatment in the matter of dress. Many elaborate and beautiful costumes graced the scene, and everyone appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The function was kept going merrily until about 2 a.m.; when the break up occurred. During the gathering telegrams of con gratulation were received from Mr W. B. Shevill and also from Mr Jno. Homers, both old members, the former a foundation one. Mr O'Donnell apologised for his own and Mrs O'Donnell's absence.Photograph of Portland Social Amusement Club -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionClothing - Evening Gown, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. clothing womens clothing costume evening wear GRaham collection Brown lace evening gown (possibly belonging to Miss Crosbie). ...Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Brown lace evening gown (possibly belonging to Miss Crosbie). Sleeveless, buttoned opening at back. Long skirt with numerous darts for fullness. Matching bolero jacket (3794.2) and likely to have been worn with brown satin heels (3800.1 and 3800.2).clothing, womens clothing, costume, evening wear, graham collection -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - "S.S. Pan", n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Con Kroker Private Collection Front: Pencil- A.P.R Competition July Open class senior. Idle Rigging. Weak evening ...Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & White photograph of the bow sprit of the S.S. Pan, mounted on grey card.Front: Pencil- A.P.R Competition July Open class senior. Idle Rigging. Weak evening sunlight S.S. Pan with x 1 filter. C.O. Kroker "Kia Ora" P.B. Horsham Vic -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - "S. S. Pan", n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Con Kroker Private Collection Front: Pencil- A.P.R Competition July Open class senior "Bow Sprit" Taken in evening sunlight on S.S. ...Con Kroker Private CollectionBlack & White photograph of the bow sprit of the S.S. Pan, mounted on grey gard.Front: Pencil- A.P.R Competition July Open class senior "Bow Sprit" Taken in evening sunlight on S.S. Pan with x filter. C.O. Kroker "Kia Ora P.B. Horsham -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
... Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield. Identification numbers 9059 a,b a)Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia, standing under a tree with a woman in a red evening ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Identification numbers 9059 a,b a)Coloured photo. Syd Cuffe in Town Crier's regalia, standing under a tree with a woman in a red evening dress, who is holding Syd's bell. b) Two $1 Australian stamps with image of koala joined together by a hyphenated strip with the same image as a) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPoster - Poster - Boots and Saddle at the Crown Pictures, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Front: 'Afternoon & Evening Crown Pictures SAT. ...Full colour poster, advertising showing of the movie 'Boots and Saddle' at the Crown Pictures, presented by the Co-operative Film exchange Ltd. Depiction of a young woman and a mountie. Printed on butcher's paperFront: 'Afternoon & Evening Crown Pictures SAT. OCT 20th' - handwritten, black crayon Back: Portland rifle club statistics, handwritten, pencil -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCostume - Costume - Cape, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Hand-made long black velvet evening cape with collar, smocking around shoulder region and diamante clasp at neckline, 3 press stud closures at neckline, lined with black taffeta. ...Hand-made long black velvet evening cape with collar, smocking around shoulder region and diamante clasp at neckline, 3 press stud closures at neckline, lined with black taffeta. -
Brighton Historical SocietyClothing - Dress, Evening dress, c. 1909
... Brighton Historical Society First Floor Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre (Old Brighton Town Hall) Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets Brighton melbourne This evening dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). ...This evening dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A yellow and lime green silk and net evening dress from c.1909. The bodice is constructed of a golden silk satin with an over bodice of a very soft gold net with soft gold and lime green embroidery decorated with flower and bow motif's. The neckline is bateau like in shape with the edge following the flowers of the lace design. The bodice is sleeveless with a loose detached cap that hangs down over the top of the arm with a lace covering. The under fabric of the bodice is shaped and lightly boned but the over lace is looser, nipping in at the waist where it joins the skirt. At the back, the bodice neckline scoops lower than the front with the lace overlay creating a v shape at the centre back. The bodice is secured with hooks and eyes and waist tapes. The skirt is flat fronted and floor length consisting of the same golden yellow silk with soft gold and lime green embroidered net over skirt. The lace net over skirt features larger motifs and greater embellishment towards the bottom of the skirt. The lace over lay also has an edge that follows the design of the lace rather than a straight edge. At the back the underskirt is flat and shaped but the over skirt is lightly gathered and loose hanging. The skirt finishes in a full skirt and a rounded, small train.woolbrook, septimus miller, cantala, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, clara miller, 1900s fashion, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical SocietyJacket, Evening jacket, 1920s-1930s
... Brighton Historical Society First Floor Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre (Old Brighton Town Hall) Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets Brighton melbourne jacket art deco metallic fabric evening wear 1920s 1930s Evening jacket made of gold metallic fabric. ...Evening jacket made of gold metallic fabric. Deep cross-over front with curved peplum and flared cuffs. Peplum and cuffs feature 7 rows of pale blue stiching. Lined with pale blue silk.jacket, art deco, metallic fabric, evening wear, 1920s, 1930s -
Brighton Historical SocietyDress, Evening dress, 1974
... Brighton Historical Society First Floor Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre (Old Brighton Town Hall) Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets Brighton melbourne The dress is an excellent example of mid-1970s evening wear and comes with its original box and dockets. ...The dress is an excellent example of mid-1970s evening wear and comes with its original box and dockets. It was purchased from a local op shop by a Brighton Historical Society volunteer, who subsequently donated it to BHS in 2017. The receipts tell us that the dress was originally purchased from Georges department store on Collins Street by Mrs Eunice Amelia Hill (b. 1917) of 6 Webb Street, Brighton. Eunice placed the dress on lay-by and paid for alterations in December 1974; it was delivered to her home in January 1975.Full-length knit dress of blue, green and silver patterned lurex with Georges box and receipts. High neck with metal zip centre back. .1 - dress .2 a-b - Georges box with lid .3 a-c - envelope & 3 layby & alteration receipts stapled together & separate delivery invoice .4 - Receipt for dress alteration & delivery chargeLabel, woven black on white acetate, centre back: PRINTED BY HAND / Pelilla / MADE IN ITALY Label, printed black on white acetate, centre back: 65% RAYON / 35% POLYESTER / MADE IN ITALYevening dress, maxi dress, 1970s, brighton, eunice amelia hill, georges of collins street, pelilla -
Brighton Historical SocietyJacket, Bridge jacket, 1930
... Brighton Historical Society First Floor Bayside Arts and Cultural Centre (Old Brighton Town Hall) Corner Carpenter and Wilson Streets Brighton melbourne This jacket was bought in England for Elsie Law (nee Russell) by her husband James Lindsay Gordon "Lin" Law in 1930. Elsie used it as a bridge jacket. Lin was born in Ballarat 1881, the eighth child of Scottish migrants James Nicol Law and Margaret Law (nee Bartholomew). BHS holds an evening ...This jacket was bought in England for Elsie Law (nee Russell) by her husband James Lindsay Gordon "Lin" Law in 1930. Elsie used it as a bridge jacket. Lin was born in Ballarat 1881, the eighth child of Scottish migrants James Nicol Law and Margaret Law (nee Bartholomew). BHS holds an evening dress belonging to Margaret Law in its collection (see T0006.1). After leaving school at the age of 11, Lin began working as a salesman. In 1906, he and business partner James Kerr Pearson (also a Brighton local, who lived at 12 Moule Avenue) established the shirt manufacturing company Pelaco. In 1922 the company established its factory at 23 Goodwood Street on the top of Richmond Hill; the 4.3 metre high neon 'Pelaco' sign, erected in 1939, is today heritage listed. The company was known for its innovative approach to efficiency and labour relations, discontinuing Saturday morning work in 1908 and appointing an industrial relations officer in 1928. Lin married Elsie Russell on 12 January 1915 at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Sydney and they lived most of their life in Brighton. In 1920 they moved into 'Blairgowrie', 306 St Kilda Street, The eldest their four children, Pauline Margaret Law (born 15 December 1915) ultimately purchased the house with her husband Hugh McLean in 1956 and lived there until 1965 when the house was demolished.Cream silk jacket block-printed with art deco style pattern in red, blue, black and mustard colours. Lined with soft apricot-coloured satin. Wide stand collar. Front fastens low on hip with four silk covered buttons. Label, woven brown on cream silk, centre back: Eileen / Mulholland / Ltd. / 43, Wigmore St., / LONDON. W1.elsie russell, james lindsay gordon law, brighton, pelaco, bridge jacket, 1930s fashion, eileen mulholland, art deco
