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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Enid Denton, Rain Forest, 1972
Abstract scene of a rainforest. Image of trees in greens, browns, blues and yellows. Strong brush strokes and bold shapes give the impression of dense trees. It is darker towards the bottom and lighter at the top giving the impression of light falling through treetops from the sun. Mounted on cream matt in pale green frame, with glass glazing.Front: Enid Denton (lower right) (brown paint) Back: Rain Forest $600.00 Enid Denton, Smith Avenue, Croydon 3136cema, portland artists society, female artist, female, female artists, trees, abstract -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Enid Denton, Flinders Ranges, 1963
CEMA Art Collection Winner of 1963 Portland Art Society Art Prize for category Watercolour. Included in the 1999 "Salvage" exhibition at CEMA Arts Centre.The painting depicts mountain ranges from an elevated position looking down across the mountains. The mountains in the foreground are predominantly shades of green, yellow and brown. The mountains in the background are various shades of blue and extend into a pale blue sky. The work has a grey painted frame with a white cardboard mount and glass.Front: E Denton (lower right, black paint) Back: ENID DENTON "FLINDERS RANGES" (1963) Watercolour (typed label) 1963 (yellow sticker) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Major-General John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres - South Africa
French was born in Kent in 1852. He had a brief service in the Royal Navy before becoming a cavalry officer. He distinguished himself on the Gordon Relief Expedition and was rapidly promoted. French became a national hero during the Second Boer War. He won the Battle of Elandslaagte near Ladysmith, escaping on the last train as the siege began. He commanded the Cavalry Division, winning the Battle of Klip Drift during the march to relieve Kimberley. In Cape Colony he conducted Counter-insurgency operations. Attained the rank of Field Marshall. Awards he received: Knight of the Order of St Patrick, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Member of the Order of Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. French died in Kent in !925, aged 72. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.1st earl of ypres, john french, second boer war, gordon relief expedition, cavalry, battle of klip drift, battle of elandslaagte, cape colony, counter insurgency operations, field marshall, knight of the order of st patrick, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, order of merit, knight grand cross of the royal victorian order, knight commander of the order of st michael and st george -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Newspaper article, Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton and The 65-Storey Treehouse (book launch) held at the Athenaeum on 12 August 2015 by Readings
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Bowler hat
Black bowler hat, ribbon on brim and ribbon bound. Cream silk lining with leather band inside.'The Prince' English manufacture - Crown established 1872. Joseph Wilson and Son Ltd, London, Paris and New York. Factory Denton, England.costume, male headware -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Headwear - Top Hat, n.d
Grosgrain ribbon is a type of fabric that has a ridged appearance and is made from silk or synthetic materials. It is regularly used in sewing and crafts, as well as in fashion applications such as millinery and trimming. This type of ribbon is also frequently used to make bows.Denton Hat Mills was built in stages from 1888 until the 1940s. It was Australia's first steam powered hat factory and exported many hats. It remained at hat factory until 1971. Black felt top hat, sides of brim slightly rolled, edged with grosgrain ribbon. Grosgrain ribbon around base of crown. Brown leather headband inside, maker's stamp in leather. 'HENRY' in black texta either side. Set of small pin-holes either side of crown -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Denton, Frank James, 1894 -1904
Reverend Alexander Morton was the Presbyterian minister in Orbost between 1894 and 1904. Rev. Alexander Morton earned great respect from the Orbost community, during his ministry here between 1894-1904. He brought with him from the New Hebrides timber which was used for the pulpit. Affectionately known as “Sandy” Morton, he was very friendly and endeavoured to reach all his bush parishioners, often on horseback. He was known up the Gelantipy Valley as an itinerant Preacher with a difference, he often doubled as a dentist, who was quite adept at pulling teeth, often with a pair of pliers. ( information from Margaret Smith Newsletter August 2012)Reverend Alexander Morton was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th - early 20th centuries. He was associated with the Presbyterian Church in Orbost.A black / white portrait photograph on a dark grey buff card. It is a head and shoulders posed photograph of a bearded man in a suit.on back - Rev. Alex Morton, Presbyterian Minister at Orbost"morton-alexander presbyterian-church-orbost -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Kit Denton, Australians at War - or Queen and Commonwealth, 1987
Australia, Gold Rush to the Boer War. Hard cover book, 168 pages. Cover is black glossy cardboard, print is in white. Centre of cover is a black & white photo of a cannon & 8 gunners. Illustrated with photos, drawings & maps.Donated by Bendigo Y Mens Clubbooks, military, history -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kit Denton, The breaker, 1973
This novel covers the entire range of the Breakers activities, a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin and a popular balladist. It includes a selection of poems: Paddy Magee -- A bachelor's view -- Summer midnight -- Envoi -- His masterpiece -- Much - a little while -- Who's riding old Harlequin now? -- The good things that remain -- Kitty's broom -- Short shrift.p.281.fictionThis novel covers the entire range of the Breakers activities, a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin and a popular balladist. It includes a selection of poems: Paddy Magee -- A bachelor's view -- Summer midnight -- Envoi -- His masterpiece -- Much - a little while -- Who's riding old Harlequin now? -- The good things that remain -- Kitty's broom -- Short shrift. boer war, edward henry murrant (alias breaker morant) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gallipoli, one long grave
world war, 1914-1918 - campaigns - turkey - gallipoli peninsula -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, KIT DENTON et al, The Breaker (Breaker Morant), 1973
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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Kit Denton, Australians at War - Gallipoli - One Long Grave, 1987
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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, Gallipoli: One long grave, 1986
Australian involvement in the Gallipoli campaignIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.163.non-fictionAustralian involvement in the Gallipoli campaignworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life books, For Queen and Commonwealth, 1987
A study of Australian military involvement in the Sudan, China and South Africa. Includes illustrations.Index, Bibliography, ill, p.163non-fictionA study of Australian military involvement in the Sudan, China and South Africa. Includes illustrations.australia - history - military, south african war 1899-1901 - participation, boxer rebellion - australian participation -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1901
PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES IN MELBOURNE COMMITTEE 1901 A.E. KEMPSON, S. NIGHTINGALE, T. KENT, H. McDONALD, E.W. THOMPSON, C.P. WEICKHARDT, G. STEWART, AJ. HARVEY H. KING, O. BORSUM, J.J. DENTON, J.F. DEEGAN, J.H. TAYLOR, W. DENTON, P. KNUCKEY.1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES IN MELBOURNE COMMITTEE MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD, NAMES AT BOTTOM .2 PHOTOCOPY OF PHOTOGRAPH(BACK ROW) A E KEMPSON ESQ; S NIGHTINGALE ESQ; T KENT ESQ. (MIDDLE ROW) H MCDONALD ESQ; E W THOMPSON ESQ; C P WEICKHARDT ESQ; G STEWART ESQ; A J HARVEY ESQ;H KING ESQ. (FRONT ROW) O BORSUM ESQ; J J DENTON ESQ; J F DEEGAN ESQ (M L A & PRESIDENT) ; J H TAYLOR ESQ (VICE PRESIDENT); W DENTON ESQ; P KNUCKEY ESQ.local history, photography, photographs, clunes in melbourne club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: DENTON BROS ACCOUNT RENDERED
Account rendered issued by Denton Bros., Haters and Mercers, Bendigo to Mr. K. Guiney, Sternberg Street, Bendigo, for £14/15/6. Rectangle with blue infill with 'Suited by Denton Bros, the tailors, Mitchell St Bendigo' with man drawn wearing suit and top hat, in top LH of letterhead.bendigo, business, denton bros hatters and mercers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, Gallipoli: Brothers in Arms
Documentary on those that travel to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day Dawn ServiceDVD in caseEnough Rope Andrew Denton Gallipoli: Brothers in Armsgallipoli -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: INVOICE DENTON BROS, HATTERS AND MERCERS, BENDIGO
Buff coloured invoice issued by Denton Bros., Hatters and Mercers, Bendigo ( specialists in gents' and ladies' tailoring) to Mr. K. Guiney. Top LH corner of invoice has dark blue block, man wearing a suit, hat and bow-tie. 'Suited by Denton Bros., the tailors, Mitchell Street, Bendigo' written on logo.bendigo, business, denton bros, hatters and mercers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE, 1935/40
1. Contract of sale - Mrs L Kirby - South Frederick The Great 1935.2. Agreement Celia Jeffrey Kneebone Street Eaglehawk, North Hustlers. 3. Correspondence James Denton 50 Wills Street. 4. General correspondence. Various documents.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, goldl mine sale, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: REPORT LANSELL'S CONCORD MINE, 1934
1. Report on Lansell's Concord Mine, (Nell Gwynne Line of Reef), dated Bendigo 18/10/1934. 2. Un signed agreement dated 18/12/1934, between James Denton & John Jepson Stanistreet. (Copy & original). W. H. Cundy's report re lansell's Concord mine.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - AUSTRALIAN ARMY SLOUCH HAT, 1966
The slouch hat officially became part of the Australian Army uniform in 1903 and has been made by a variety of manufacturers. Fayrefield hats were at 48-60Nicholson Street, Abbotsford and the factory was formerly known as "Denton Hats". RAE is the Royal Australian Engineers and 1000 of their sappers served in Vietnam at the time of this hats production.Green felt Slouch hat with puggaree and gold & silver plated badge for Royal Australian Engineers, with Queens crown size 6 7/8 dated 1966 manufactured by Fayrefield Melbourne.Made by Fayrefield Melbourneorganization, military, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PROGRAMME FOR COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT FOR MISS JOYCE HOMER, 1936
Programme for Complimentary Concert for Miss Joyce Homer, Town Hall, Bendigo, August 29th, 1936. Boltons Print, Bendigo. List of Accompaniments - Mrs J Denton, Mrs E Granger, Mrs Homer, Miss Beryl Leggo, Miss Mabel McGauchie, Mrs A E Sayer. Thanks for 'donation to this appeal' on back of programme from Oscar Flight.person, individual, concert -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: SOCIAL EVENING TENDERED TO MR. JAMES DENTON, J.P, 21 January 1924
Event, Social Evening, tendered to Mr. James Denton J.P. on the eve of his departure for a trip abroad, at Favaloro's Café, Tuesday, 12th February 1924, at 8:15 p.m.His Worship the Mayor, Cr.M. G. Giugice, will preside. Invitation for Mr. Kev. Guiney. Ticket 7/6. 2 items inl, 1x Ticket & 1x letter.event, social, mr. james denton, j.p. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Alone in West Africa by Mary Gaunt, Printed 1912
“Alone in West Africa” is one of a number of works written by Mary Gaunt. Her other works include, A Woman in China, The End of the Earth, Kirkhams Find, The Moving Finger and Deadman’s. Mary was born at Indigo near Chiltern in 1862 and lived for many years in Ballarat where her father W.H. Gaunt was gold commissioner and later a judge. The original Gaunt family home was converted into St Patrick’s College. She married Dr Lindsay Miller and moved to Warrnambool and after his death in 1899 she embarked on her travels which took her to many parts of the world. She died in Cannes, France in January 1942. Mary Gaunt wrote over 25 novels, numerous travel books and many stories and articles. She had a strong link with Warrnambool and details of the district are included among her writings. She also wrote regularly in the early 1900’s for the Times in London on women issues. She was an independent thinker and worker. Apart from the text of “Alone in West Africa,” the work contains 97 black and white photographs which Mary had taken and developed herself. These photos are a significant view of aspects of life in Africa at that timeDark blue cover with gold text. Title, “Alone in West Africa” with sketch of two children in the centre, with Mary Gaunt underneath. The back cover has an embossed letter “L”. Inside the front cover is a rough sketch of the author’s route of the French Ivory Coast. It contains a number of black and white plates and index. 399 pages.T Werner Laurie on bottom of spine. Black and white photograph of author with autograph underneath. T Werner Laurie Clifford’s Inn London. Acknowledgements included in the dedication , Sir Charles Lucas, Sir George Denton, Elder Dempster and Co. Messrs. Swanzy and Co.,gaunt, mary gaunt, alone in west africa, french ivory coast 1912 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Hopetoun, Hopetoun Street, 2, Elsternwick
3 items related to this property: 1/One page of typed notes, undated and unattributed, from the Caulfield Rate Books 1891 suggesting that Charles Webb is likely to be the architect of Hopetoun. 2/One page of handwritten notes, undated and unattributed, detailing the architectural features of the Hopetoun Private Hospital. 3/One page of handwritten notes, undated, signed by R E Ballantyne providing a reference to a thesis 'Charles Webb Early Melbourne Architect' for the University of Melbourne's School of Architecture 1967, by John Denton and Barrie Marshall. Reference is for Photo 65 contained there which includes a may be a photograph of Hopetoun.hopetoun, webb charles, architects, hopetoun street, caulfield, architectural features, towers, verandahs, denton john, marshall barrie, private hospitals, elsternwick, hopetoun private hospital, hopetoun avenue, ballantyne r e, 'charles webb early melbourne architect', denton john, marshall barrie, school of architecture university of melbourne -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 40
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Robyn speaks with Di Haywood and her role as a recreation support worker and the services that are offered, Clare Bilton-Roos shares book reviews from the library. Valerie Thomas chats with Lyn Clarke and her varied roles around the organisation in different offices, and Robyn gets an update from Megan Denyer and the recent Andrew Denton episode which featured Vision Australia client Tony Perkins and his journey after losing his sight at the Bali bombings.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, di haywood, clare bilton-roos, lyn clarke, megan denyer, tony perkins -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Decorative object - Event memorabillia, The Return Ball, 1923
Hand sewn and printed blue and gold wall hanging inviting Mayor and Mayoress Giudice to the Return Ball. The text is printed on the blue central fabric panel which has a gold fringe and tassels. At the top of the fabric to enable it to hang on wall the fabric is sewn around a wooden rod with attached gold braid.The citizens of Bendigo present their compliments / to / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR (Cr. M. G. Giudice) / AND MAYORESS, (Mrs Giudice) / and request the pleasure of their company at / THE RETURN BALL / at the / Town Hall, on Tuesday, 17th July, 1923 / E.M. Vains, Chairman J. Denton, Hon, Treasurer / Bendigo, 27th June, 1923giudice, mayoress giudice, city of bendigo town hall, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item, city of bendigo mayoress, city of bendigo mayor, city of greater bendigo events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR'S NOTES 1964
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Five typed pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Corrections in pencil. Recent event and date mentioned is September 25th. Topics include: visitors from the National Trust, opening of Bendigo Bowling Club, visit of a Japanese trade mission to Bendigo (associated with the meat industry), Save the Children Fund activities, Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged Committee Annual Meeting and mention of present projects, death of Mr Que O Hoy and mention of James Denton, death of Mr Albert Bush, and the fluoridation of the water supply.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo bowling club. national trust of victoria. que o hoy. albert bush. james denton. -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Wedding quilt, 1910-1930
Made by Mrs Brown, Queenscliff Victoria c. 1920. Given to the Running Stitch Group by Cyril Brown. Mrs Brown worked as a mantle-maker in Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC. Her employer supplied fabric samples for the quilt which was her contribution to their home on her marriage. According to Mrs browns son, Cyril, who donated the quilt to the Running Stitch group, the colour was selected by her employer because of the new married name. "If she had married Mr Green it would have been different". Cyril also remembers using the quilt when he and his wife visited his parents at their home on the Bellarine Peninsula. This quilt is one of a collection of quilts known as 'The Running Stitch Collection' donated to the National Wool Museum in 1989 by the Running Stitch Group. (Barbara Macey, Lois Densham, Susan Denton and Jan Ross-Manley). Earliest Date: 1910 Latest Date: 1930Quilt of brown woollen patchwork on both sides. 1770 x 1750 mmquilting - history patchwork - history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, brown, mrs brown, mr cyril, quilting - history, patchwork - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEMORIES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, June 10, 2004. Memories: this photograph was taken at St Mary's College Bendigo, on July 24, 1942. Pictured are front row from left: Anne Denton, Clare Murphy,, Margaret Carringan,, Lena Hurley, Pat McEnroe and Pat Ryan. Second row: Mary Flynn, Margaret Esler, Joan Burgess, Margaret Owens, Margaret Reardon, Joan Barrett, Aileen Jeffrey. Third row: Norma ?, Mary Cooper, Ruth Betteridge, Miriam Edwards, Elaine Delaney, Susan Ricketts, Una Manning, Pat Black, Elizabeth Doherty. Fourth row: Valda ?, Betty Peters, Margarety Meade, Jean Esler, Betty Cowling, Pat Delaney and Margaret Fanthan.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were