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Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, Balwyn Empire Day Celebrations, Appeal for the Blind, May 21st 1921, 1921
... Balwyn Empire Day Celebrations, Appeal for the Blind, May...empire day...Empire Day had been initiated following the death of Queen...An Empire Day fundraising button from 1921. The white..."Balwyn Empire Day Celebrations, Appeal for the Blind, May... Fundraising Button Badge Balwyn Empire Day Celebrations, Appeal ...Empire Day had been initiated following the death of Queen Victoria and was held throughout the Empire from 1901-58. The main day of celebration was on 24 May, the date of Queen Victoria’s birthday. The Balwyn fundraising button was created for an appeal three days before the official date. Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930sPatriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.An Empire Day fundraising button from 1921. The white enamelled button depicts in the centre an image of the Balwyn War Memorial in Beckett Park surmounted by a red ensign."Balwyn Empire Day Celebrations, Appeal for the Blind, May 21st 1921"patriotic buttons, empire day, balwyn war memorial - beckett park -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Work on paper - Bookmarks, Empire Day bookmarks
... Empire Day bookmarks...Empire Day... was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901...Three Empire Day cardboard bookmarks each featuring... was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901 ...The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. It was celebrated throughout the British Empire, including in Australia. Ballarat schools marched in procession with a salute at the Town Hall before attending church services at their respective churches. By the late 1950s the celebration became Commonwealth Empire Day the reference to Empire being dropped by the 1960s.These form part of a large family collection of bookmarks and local & family history items at Hymettus Cottage, home to the same family for the past 125 years in 2024. They have a well documented provenance and a known owner forming part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. They contribute to our understanding of social and family life in twentieth century Ballarat and providing interpretative capacity for family, local, and social history themes.Three Empire Day cardboard bookmarks each featuring an illustrated crown, with crossed Australian and British flags, each bookmark trimmed in gold. The first is simply for Empire Day and two commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and the 1953 Royal Visit respectively.empire day, royal visit, bookmarks, empire day movement, melbourne, coronation year 1953 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Hamilton-Smith Empire Day Commemorative Bookmark c. early 1900s
... Hamilton-Smith Empire Day Commemorative Bookmark c. early...empire day... and bonfires in the evening. The last celebration of Empire Day...An Empire Day cardboard bookmark featuring an illustrated...-Smith Empire Day Commemorative Bookmark c. early 1900s ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. It was celebrated throughout the British Empire, including in Australia, with fireworks and bonfires in the evening. The last celebration of Empire Day in Australia took place in 1958, when the name of the celebration was changed to Commonwealth Day.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. An Empire Day cardboard bookmark featuring an illustrated crown, and Australian flag and Union Jack flag design. Gold trim lines the border of the bookmark. hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, ellwood, wodonga, empire day, british empire, commonwealth -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Speech, Empire Day 1933
... Empire Day 1933...empire day...This document is a speech titled "Empire Day 1933... fountain pen commemorating Empire Day....-and-the-dandenong-ranges Speech Document Empire Day 1933 Five sheets ...This document is a speech titled "Empire Day 1933. A message to the children at Olinda School from their member". It is signed G H Knox. It was written by Sir George Hodges Knox and read to the children at Olinda School as part of the Empire Day celebrations in 1933. Sir George Hodges Knox (1885-1960) was a veteran of WW1 and was elected to the Ferntree Gully Shire Council in 1922. He held this post until 1927.The City Of Knox is named after him. He won the Victorian Legislative Assembly seat for Upper Yarra in 1927 for the Nationalist Party. He became Speaker for the Victorian Parliament in 1942 and remained there until 1947. Between 1945 and his death in 1960 he held the seat of Scoresby. He was knighted in 1945. The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. Empire Day was observed in state schools from 1905 with a program of addresses, pageants and patriotic songs, with children swearing allegiance to King and Empire with a loyal declaration. The last celebration of Empire Day in Australia took place in 1958. Five sheets of unlined paper that appear to have been torn from a writing pad with a speech handwritten in thick, black fountain pen commemorating Empire Day.olinda school, sir george hodges knox, empire day, speech, city of knox, knox, olinda, school, celebration -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Canterbury in 1909, Empire Day celebrations, 1909
... Canterbury in 1909, Empire Day celebrations... Empire Day... with the Rotunda decorated for Empire Day 1909... melbourne Canterbury in 1909, Empire Day celebrations Photograph ...Black and white photograph of Canterbury Gardens with the Rotunda decorated for Empire Day 1909canterbury, canterbury road, canterbury gardens, canterbury station, signal boxes, maling road, empire day -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
School Photograph, T. Foxcroft, Empire Day Celebrations, 1915, May, 1915
... Empire Day Celebrations, 1915...Empire Day Myrtleford State School 955 Alice O'Donnell... State School 955 participated in honouring Empire Day each May... at Myrtleford State School 955 in 1915, celebrating Empire Day. Pupils... Myrtleford high-country School Photograph Empire Day Celebrations ...Early in 20th century, a small group of girls at Myrtleford State School 955 participated in honouring Empire Day each May by "dressing up" to represent Britannia. This select group of girls celebrates the might of Britannia in the first full year of World War 1. It reflects the type of celebrations schools were expected to participate in at that time and for some years to come. Alice O,Donnell, the tallest, centre pupil in the group, was to lose her life on the Australian Hospital Ship "Centaur" when it was sunk by a Japanese submarine off the Queensland coast in May, 1943.A monochrome photograph of a small group of pupils at Myrtleford State School 955 in 1915, celebrating Empire Day. Pupils include from left: Isobel Robertson, Linda Croucher, Rene Johnson, Alice O'Donnell, Agnes Collins, Dorrie Peters, Madge O'Donnell. Photograph is inscribed: "T. Foxcroft, photo"empire day myrtleford state school 955 alice o'donnell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Fred Lyons' taxi decorated for celebrations for Empire Day in 1930s, 1933-1938
... Fred Lyons' taxi decorated for celebrations for Empire Day...empire day, fred lyons, frederick adolphus lyons... mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. Empire Day... for Empire Day. The cab is parked in the street and is festooned... for celebrations for Empire Day in 1930s Black and white photo of Fred ...Lyons family history: From 1907 a cab service operated from near the railway gates in Union Road. It was established and maintained by Mr C Fraser until c1916. George Rea either took over then or set up in opposition. Fred Lyons initially worked for George until he set up his own business. In time he changed over to a motor vehicle and continued his service until 1960. Frederick Adolphus Lyons (1891-1980) was born in Surrey Hills, son of Thomas and Catherine Lyons. He married Elizabeth Ruby Hall in 1918. They lived just around the corner at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The Lyons’ home in Sunbury Crescent was called ‘Knopshambury’ - this was probably a misspelling of Knockshanbally in Co Kilkenny, the birth place of Fred’s father, Thomas Edmund Josias Lyons (1846-1915). Arthur Lyons was born in Surrey Hills on 12 Jun 1920. He became a motor mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911 and revitalised from 1933-1938 by the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Street parades featuring decorated business vehicles and bonfires were a feature. This is one of a series of photos donated by Arthur Lyons.The donation was made while he was in hospital. He died shortly afterwards (23 Sep 1990). Donation was finalised by a neighbour, Mrs Florence Ann Armitstead, wife of Glen Victor Armitstead. Glen was a local hairdresser. They moved to 11 Sunbury Crescent after their marriage in 1939. Arthur had no relatives to distribute the material to. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911 and revitalised by the Surrey Hills Progress Association from 1933-1938. The evening parade of floats, and vehicles both horse-drawn and motorised, proceeded along Union Road to the Surrey Gardens beneath festoons of candlelit lanterns, bunting and flags. The paper flowers used extensively on trade and business vehicles were the result of hours of work by families and friends. The Empire Day Celebrations were a great community event, in some years augmented by bonfires, including the ones in Beckett Park.Black and white photo of Fred Lyons' taxi decorated for Empire Day. The cab is parked in the street and is festooned with flowers and ribbons on the hood, bonnet radiator, running board and in the tyre spokes. Three women stand beside the cab. There are houses in the background. motor vehicles, festivals and celebrations, taxis, empire day, fred lyons, frederick adolphus lyons -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Empire Day Grand Picture Night, 1927, 20/05/1927
... Empire Day Grand Picture Night, 1927...Empire Day...Scan of a ticket for Gem Pictures Empire Day Grand Picture... Empire Day Grand Picture Night, 1927 Scan of a ticket for Gem ...Scan of a ticket for Gem Pictures Empire Day Grand Picture Night.theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, ticket, empire day, r. wall, h.j. christian -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Maypole dancing, Empire Day 1912, 1912
... Maypole dancing, Empire Day 1912...empire day...Lower LH corner: "MAYPOLE EMPIRE DAY 1912"... Surrey Hills melbourne Photograph Maypole dancing, Empire Day ...Black and white photo taken in the Canterbury Gardens of 15 girls from Surrey Hills State School taking part in maypole dancing. (Others are beyond the range of the photo.) The girls are not uniformly dressed but each holds a large ribbon. Part of the bandstand can be seen to the left of the photo. The Canterbury Library is the large building in the near background; further in the distance are some of the double-storey shops along Canterbury Road. Two of the girls are Elsie Wappet (nee Sherar) and Doris Turnball (nee Dixon). Lower LH corner: "MAYPOLE EMPIRE DAY 1912"empire day, surrey hills state school, surrey hills primary school, festivals and celebrations, maypole dancing, post card, doris turnball, doris dixon, elsie sherar, elsie wappet, canterbury gardens, rotunda, canterbury library -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Fred Lyons taxi decorated for Empire Day, 1930s
... Fred Lyons taxi decorated for Empire Day, 1930s...empire day celebrations... mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. Empire Day... for Empire Day celebrations in the 1930s with paper flowers. Beside... for Empire Day, 1930s Black and white photo of Fred Lyons taxi ...Lyons family history: From 1907 a cab service operated from near the railway gates in Union Road. It was established and maintained by Mr C Fraser until c1916. George Rea either took over then or set up in opposition. Fred Lyons initially worked for George until he set up his own business. In time he changed over to a motor vehicle and continued his service until 1960. Frederick Adolphus Lyons (1891-1980) was born in Surrey Hills, son of Thomas and Catherine Lyons. He married Elizabeth Ruby Hall in 1918. They lived just around the corner at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The Lyons’ home in Sunbury Crescent was called ‘Knopshambury’ - this was probably a misspelling of Knockshanbally in Co Kilkenny, the birth place of Fred’s father, Thomas Edmund Josias Lyons (1846-1915). Arthur Lyons was born in Surrey Hills on 12 Jun 1920. He became a motor mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911 and revitalised from 1933-1938 by the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Street parades featuring decorated business vehicles and bonfires were a feature. The children are identified as (L to R) Julian Ethinney, Geoff Ethinney - from Sydney, Joyce Harris, Ken Moritz, Scoppy (the dog), Keith Harris, Ivan Moritz. This is one of a series of photos donated by Arthur Lyons.The donation was made while he was in hospital. He died shortly afterwards (23 Sep 1990). Donation was finalised by a neighbour, Mrs Florence Ann Armitstead, wife of Glen Victor Armitstead. Glen was a local hairdresser. They moved to 11 Sunbury Crescent after their marriage in 1939. Arthur had no relatives to distribute the material to.Black and white photo of Fred Lyons taxi decorated for Empire Day celebrations in the 1930s with paper flowers. Beside it are 6 children - 5 boys and 1 girl with a dog. transport, empire day celebrations, children, fred lyons, (mr) frederick alphonsus lyons, julian ethinney, geoff ethinney, joyce harris, ken moritz, keith harris, ivan moritz -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Empire Day in Surrey Hills circa 1912
... Empire Day in Surrey Hills circa 1912...empire day celebrations...Empire Day celebrations were held from 1908-1912. Prior... Jack and other flags for Empire Day celebrations... Surrey Hills melbourne Photograph Empire Day in Surrey Hills ...Empire Day celebrations were held from 1908-1912. Prior to the opening of the railway in 1893 the only public transport to Surrey Hills was the Melbourne-Lilydale horse coach which travelled to Surrey Hills down Victoria Street and Mont Albert Road. The fare to Union Road was 9 pence. Photo 16-4a was the number given to the original print provided by the State Savings Bank. Ken Hall made a negative from it, and the reprint of this was given the number 1459. This number was chosen as the catalogue number to avoid confusion with SHP4a. Photo provided by Surrey Hills branch of State Savings Bank of Victoria in 1978 for launch of Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and was one of the first photos in the collection. The inscriptions on the reverse may indicate it was used in the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood News.Black and white photo of Union Road looking south towards Canterbury Road. The street is decorated with lanterns and the Union Jack and other flags for Empire Day celebrations. There is a young girl in the foreground looking towards the railway crossing where there is a horse drawn cab and a horse drawn cart. Business signage includes that for a butcher, Sneddon's Real Estate and Otto Preuss, Economic Undertaker.On rear: "113% "; "Enlarge to 172 mm" and 2 arrows, all in blue biro.union road, empire day celebrations, horse drawn vehicles, undertaker, sneddon real estate, businesses, union road shops, otto preuss -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
B/W Photograph, Empire Day 1930, 1930
... Empire Day 1930...empire day...The photo was taken on Empire Day 1930, which...Rear: very faint, under darker overwriting: "Empire Day... Empire Day 1930 B/W Photograph of a group of 17 schoolchildren ...The photo was taken on Empire Day 1930, which was then celebrated on 24 May. The assorted fancy dress probably represents the various countries belonging to the British Empire. One girl (wearing the stovepipe hat?) has the same surname as the donor, presumably the donor's daughter. The information regarding the identities of the other children is therefore trustworthy.The photograph shows how Empire Day was celebrated and by implication how it was understood. The rear of the photograph is highly informative about families resident in the district at the time. B/W Photograph of a group of 17 schoolchildren in various kinds of fancy dress. Includes: American Indians, "pilgrim father"(?), blackened faces. A girl in the centre is holding a Union Jack.Rear: very faint, under darker overwriting: "Empire Day Celebrations 1930" Darker: "G A'Vard Emerald Concert Preparations 1930" "Back ?J Fulford?? Moyra Sherriff Alma MacKeller F Kennedy Edith A'Vard Molly Young Elsie Scott Thelma Holloway "Front Vic Fyffe Ron Stuart George Hail Rory Nichols standing Les Cook Front Des Gleeson?" Stamped number "604" empire day, sherriff, a'vard -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Advertisement for Swallow & Ariell and Empire Day at Port Melbourne, 01: "illustrated Australian News", .02: "The Age", 1886 - 1908
... Advertisement for Swallow & Ariell and Empire Day at Port...Empire Day... & Ariell .02 - Page from "the Age" listing Empire Day celebrations... & Ariell and Empire Day at Port Melbourne Newspaper Newspaper pages ...Newspaper pages .01 - Double page from the "Illustrated Australian News". Central pages drawings/etchings of the late Hobart Pasha; the inauguration of Tragowel Pains irrigation scheme and sketches of the Yarra. Back page has advertisement for Swallow & Ariell .02 - Page from "the Age" listing Empire Day celebrations including Port Melbourne celebrations fetes and exhibitions, yarra river, illustrated australian news, the age, empire day -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, First "Empire Day" Celebration in the front of the Stawell Town Hall 1905?, 24/05/1905
... First "Empire Day" Celebration in the front of the Stawell...Empire Day (Town 1905?...On Reverse First Celebration of Empire Day 24th May 1905...Photograph First "Empire Day" Celebration in the front ...Empire Day (Town 1905?B/W Photo a large group of people in a square formation with soliders in the centre., Facing a dais draped with the Union Jack flag. with people upon dais.On Reverse First Celebration of Empire Day 24th May 1905stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Fred Lyons' taxi decorated for celebrations for Empire Day in 1930s, 1933-1938
... Fred Lyons' taxi decorated for celebrations for Empire Day...empire day... the material to. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from... decorated for Empire Day. The tourer car is parked in the street... for celebrations for Empire Day in 1930s Black and white photo of Mr Fred ...This is one of a series of photos donated by Arthur Lyons. From 1907 a cab service operated from near the railway gates in Union Road. It was established and maintained by Mr C Fraser until c1916. George Rea either took over then or set up in opposition. Fred Lyons initially worked for George until he set up his own business. In time he changed over to a motor vehicle and continued his service until 1960. Frederick Adolphus Lyons (1891-1980) was born in Surrey Hills, son of Thomas and Catherine Lyons. He married Elizabeth Ruby Hall in 1918. They lived just around the corner at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The Lyons’ home in Sunbury Crescent was called ‘Knopshambury’ - this was probably a misspelling of Knockshanbally in Co Kilkenny, the birth place of Fred’s father, Thomas Edmund Josias Lyons (1846-1915). Arthur Lyons was born in Surrey Hills on 12 Jun 1920. He became a motor mechanic / welder and lived at 55 Sunbury Crescent. The donation was made while he was in hospital. He died shortly afterwards (23 Sep 1990). Donation was finalised by a neighbour, Mrs Florence Ann Armitstead, wife of Glen Victor Armitstead. Glen was a local hairdresser. They moved to 11 Sunbury Crescent after their marriage in 1939. Arthur had no relatives to distribute the material to. Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills from 1906-1911; they were revived between 1933-1938 by the Surrey Hills Progress Association. They featured street parades with highly decorated vehicles provided by local businesses and bonfires, including the one in Beckett Park.Black and white photo of Mr Fred Lyons with his taxi decorated for Empire Day. The tourer car is parked in the street and is festooned with flowers and ribbons on the hood, bonnet radiator, running board and in the tyre spokes. Mr Lyons stands by the driver's side door. He is wearing a suit with a winged collar and tie. A small child is watching from the footpath on the left just behind a mature tree. There are houses in the background. empire day, motor vehicles, festivals and celebrations, taxis, fred lyons, frederick adolphus lyons -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Staff and students of Surrey Hills Primary School, Empire Day celebrations, 1911
... Staff and students of Surrey Hills Primary School, Empire...empire day celebrations...Date is approximate; early Empire Day celebrations were... and students assembled outside Surrey Hills Primary School for Empire... Primary School, Empire Day celebrations Black and white photo ...Date is approximate; early Empire Day celebrations were held in May each year between 1906 and 1911 to commemorate Queen Victoria's birthday. Headmaster, George Bennett was later headmaster at Balwyn State School, which his son Gordon (later General Gordon Bennett) attended. Miss Amy Wise was a teacher at Surrey Hills State School for her entire career. (There is information in filing cabinet re Amy Wise). Note (undated) from John Reaburn states that an issue of SHNN claimed Major General Bennett was a pupil at SHPS. He stated: "I very much doubt this, as he was 19 years of age when his father was headmaster in 1906. Before that the whole family attended Balwyn State School. The statement should be substantiated or corrected".Black and white photo copied from a postcard of staff and students assembled outside Surrey Hills Primary School for Empire Day celebrations. Some children carry Union Jack flags. The cadet corps of the school stands in line on the path against the picket fence of the school carrying drums and 'rifles'. The male students are assembled in line at the edge of the road and the female students are assembled in the middle of the road. There are a number of adults in the background, presumably teachers and parents; two are identified. Centre is headmaster, Mr George Bennett and at the right is teacher, Miss Amy Wise. The photo is taken in Beatrice Avenue looking towards Canterbury Road. An Edwardian or Victorian style house can be seen on the corner of Beatrice Avenue and Canterbury Road.Within the original image: State School, Surrey Hillssurrey hills primary school, empire day celebrations, education, primary education, schools, cadets, beatrice avenue, post card, mr george bennett, miss amy wise, mr john reaburn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Flags - Empire Day 1933, Flags - Empire Day 1934, Mar. 1933
... Flags - Empire Day 1933, Flags - Empire Day 1934...Flags - Empire Day 1933 Flags - Empire Day 1934 Memo... Trams tramways Instructions Events Flags Flags - Empire Day 1933 ...Flags - Empire Day 1933 Flags - Empire Day 1934 Memo to Depot Master informing that flags are to be flown on all cars for Empire Day.trams, tramways, instructions, events, flags -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Celebration of Empire Day, 1929
... Celebration of Empire Day...Empire Day... to celebrate Empire Day on 24 August 1929... to celebrate Empire Day on 24 August 1929 Empire Day Victory Theatre St ...Ticket to admit one child to the Victory Theatre to celebrate Empire Day on 24 August 1929Blue coloured card, printed in blue on one sideempire day, victory theatre, st kilda mayoral function -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Armitstead Woodyard truck decorated for Empire Day, mid-1930s, 1930
... Armitstead Woodyard truck decorated for Empire Day, mid...empire day... Day a success. From 1932-1938 large Empire Day celebrations... truck decorated for Empire Day, mid-1930s Black and white photo ...Date is approximate. Donor's connection with Armitstead's Woodyard was that Frank Foley was a long term employee. The Empire Day movement was instituted in England in 1904 and on 24 May 1906 a group of Surrey Hills residents pledged to make Empire Day a success. From 1932-1938 large Empire Day celebrations were held in Surrey Hills and business and commercial vehicles were decorated to take part in large processions held in May each year. These attracted large crowds from all over Melbourne. The truck is parked outside Nethercourt Hospital at 15 Barton Street. The Armitstead family had a business in Union Road which supplied wood in winter and ice in summer. Photos such as this one are evidence of the importance once attached to celebrating Empire Day, which was held on 24 May (Queen Victoria’s birthday). From 1905, a range of patriotic activities across Australia were performed on this day. There was a focus on schoolchildren, who were given a half-holiday, and the occasion was often highlighted with bonfires and fireworks in the evening - in this area at Beckett Park. The parade down Union Road was famous throughout Melbourne and attracted large crowds. Floats in the parade were often decked with British flags. The pro-Empire sentiment in the Surrey Hills area in part reflected the background and strong ties of many families.Black and white photo of a delivery truck with bunting and ferns over the cabin and back. The wheels have straws around the rims and more foliage is on the cabin roof and bonnet. The back of the tray is up and boxes, foliage and possibly a lion's head decorate the tray. Behind is a 2 storey (?) rendered building with an external timber staircase broken in 2 by a landing. The house sits behind a simple picket fence.On the cabin door of the truck: "S ARMITS ....[remainder in shadow] / Surrey Hills / phone 10X1816 / [undecipherable]" On back of the original in pencil in top centre left "446a" in Jocelyn Hall's handwriting; centre on a piece of paper stuck on with tape "Mrs D Foley / 39 Sunbury Cres., / Surrey Hills / Phone 8301163".empire day, festival and celebrations, woodyard, parades, processions, hospitals, nethercourt hospital, stephen godfrey armitstead, frank foley, mrs d foley, barton street -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills railway station on Empire Day in 1909
... Surrey Hills railway station on Empire Day in 1909...empire day... on Empire Day in 1909. Signal box and station are decorated... on Empire Day in 1909 Black and white photo of Surrey Hills railway ...Man in the signal box is believed to be Mr J Rasmussan and the assistant stationmaster, Mr Tom Keating. Published in book 'Surrey Hills in Celebration of its Centenary: 1883-1983', compiled by the History Nook and edited by William Chandler.Black and white photo of Surrey Hills railway station on Empire Day in 1909. Signal box and station are decorated with bunting and lanterns. Gates are closed and there is a man in the signal box. There are approximately 9 men on the platforms including the stationmaster, assistant stationmaster, Mr Tom Keating and other railway officials.transport, empire day, railways, surrey hills station, mr tom keating, mr j rasmussan -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Tennis club float for Empire Day celebrations, circa 1935, 1935
... Tennis club float for Empire Day celebrations, circa 1935...empire day... of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations in 1935 or 1936. The side... created on the tray of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations ...Jean Boucher was the daughter of Wally Ives and she was an early active member of the History Nook at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and the Surrey Hills Historical Society. The Ives family were associated with the Wyclif Church Tennis Club so this is possibly the Wyclif float.Black and white photo of a float created on the tray of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations in 1935 or 1936. The side of the truck and the cabin are decorated in palm leaves and 2 sets of crossed tennis racquets and the word 'tennis' appear on the side of the tray. The tray has been decorated with foliage, a table and seating, an umbrella and tennis balls. tennis, sports, empire day, parades and processions, wyclif church, (miss) jean ives, (mrs) jean boucher -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Tennis club float for Empire Day celebrations, circa 1935, c1935
... Tennis club float for Empire Day celebrations, circa 1935...empire day... of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations in 1935 or 1936. The side... created on the tray of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations ...The donor, Jean Boucher was the daughter of Wally Ives and she was an early active member of the History Nook at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and the Surrey Hills Historical Society. The Ives family were associated with the Wyclif Church Tennis Club, so this is possibly the Wyclif float.Black and white photo of a float created on the tray of a truck for the Empire Day celebrations in 1935 or 1936. The side of the truck and the cabin are decorated in palm leaves and 2 sets of crossed tennis racquets and the word 'tennis' appear on the side of the tray. On the tray there are 2 men and 3 women seated in a casual setting, some under an umbrella. tennis, sports, empire day, parades and processions, wyclif church, (miss) jean ives, (mrs) jean boucher -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Empire Day Certificate 1915
... Empire Day Certificate 1915...Empire Day Certificate 1915... Day Certificate 1915 Empire Day Certificate 1915 Ephemera ...Empire Day Certificate 1915ephemera -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Lloyd's butcher's truck decorated for Empire Day celebrations in Surrey Hills in 1930s
... Lloyd's butcher's truck decorated for Empire Day...empire day... vehicles for the Empire Day parades which drew crowds from all over... decorated for Empire Day celebrations in Surrey Hills in 1930s ...Lloyd family butchers established on the corner of Elgar & Whitehorse Roads (within the Surrey Hills postal area). Emma Atkinson and her husband has a fruit & vegetable business next door. Edward Lloyd also had a butcher shop at 112 Union Road from 1920-1950. Many Union Road businesses decorated carts and delivery vehicles for the Empire Day parades which drew crowds from all over Melbourne. A black and white photograph of a vehicle decorated with streamers.festivals and celebrations, empire day, land transport, 1936, elgar road, whitehorse road, mont albert, emma atkinson (mrs), butchers, delivery vehicle, lloyd's butchers -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Wally Ives delivery truck decorated for Empire Day, 1937
... Mr Wally Ives delivery truck decorated for Empire Day, 1937...empire day... Road, Surrey Hills on occasion of Empire Day celebrations... contrast. transport empire day parades and processions wally ives ...Frank Leslie Barkla was a keen amateur photographer and member of the Melbourne Camera Club. This is an almost identical shot to SH0379, however this is a better print with greater contrast.Black and white photo of a decorated vehicle owned by Mr Wally Ives outside his fruit and vegetable shop at 154 Union Road, Surrey Hills on occasion of Empire Day celebrations in 1937. The truck is decorated with the foliage of palm trees, ribbons, strings of round balls, which are also arranged in coronets, pumpkins and strings of carrots and Union Jack flags. The wheels of the vehicle are decorated with flowers. Wally Ives' name is on the side of the truck; THE EMPIRE is written on the door of the truck and in balls attached to its side.transport, empire day, parades and processions, wally ives, frank leslie barkla, greengrocers, fruiterer -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Wally Ives' car decorated for Empire Day, 1935
... Mr Wally Ives' car decorated for Empire Day, 1935...empire day... was an active participant in the Empire Day parades of the 1930s... for Empire Day, 1935 B&W photo of a decorated vehicle (Oakland car ...Wally Ives was a fruiterer who had a shop in Union Road. He was an active participant in the Empire Day parades of the 1930s. The donor Jean Boucher was the daughter of Wally Ives. She was an early active member of the History Nook at the Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre and member of the Surrey Hills Historical Society. The Oakland Motor Car Company was based in Pontiac, Michigan and was a division of General Motors. Although it was purchased by General Motors in 1909, the company continued to produce modestly priced automobiles until 1931 when the brand was dropped in favour of the division's Pontiac make. B&W photo of a decorated vehicle (Oakland car) parked in a street without kerbs or guttering. There is a Victorian-style house in the background.38. in black pen in top LH corner.(mr) wally ives, transport, croydon road, empire day, festivals and celebrations, oakland car, cars -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Empire Day Display, {1917]
... Empire Day Display...Hindson Buildings 221-233 Canterbury Road Empire Day... melbourne Empire Day Display Photograph Hindson Buildings 221-233 ...Hindson Buildings 221-233 Canterbury Road Empire Day display c1917.canterbury, hindson buildings, cox> c., es+a bank, hillier> mrs, wilson> f.g., huckerby> s., canterbury road, lucas> c. t. -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Empire Day Dress, Miss Mary Ryan, 1902
... Empire Day Dress ... to the Annual Empire Day Celebrations in Lilydale. Accompanying photo...Empire Day Dress; Cream silk, cotton lined, embroidered... yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Empire Day Dress Empire ...The dress was made by Miss Mary Ryan, a pupil at Lilydale Convent (now Mt Lilydale College) in 1902. It was worn to the Annual Empire Day Celebrations in Lilydale. Accompanying photo shows dress worn by Monica Ryan (no. 5089). The outfit also includes two hand made pockets for handkerchiefs and ties (nos. 735 & 736) Empire Day Dress; Cream silk, cotton lined, embroidered with kangaroos and emu holding shield, with Southern Cross stars above rising sun emblem. Banner below reads 'Advance Australia', embriodered with silk and cotton thread; also gold metalic braiding. Bodice of dress decorated with embroidered Australian and British flags, wattle branches and eucalyptus leaves, cotton, leather leaves(?); centre of dress and sleeve cuffs decorated with red, blue and white ribbons. Thin gold braiding around neckline. back of dress closes with hook and eye fasteners. 'Advance Australia' in gold metalic thread, bottom of dress. costume - childrens, costume - female ceremonial, lilydale -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - Empire Day, A.W. PATRICK, N. FITZROY JW 1470, n.d
... Badge - Empire Day...Badge, Empire Day, cardboard, plastic coated obverse, two... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Badge - Empire Day ...Badge, Empire Day, cardboard, plastic coated obverse, two crossed flags, Union Jack and Australian flag, red white and blue. Measures 2.5 cm in diameterBack: MAKER'S DETAILS IN RED PRINT -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
China, Cup & Saucer, 1930s to early 1940s
... empire day... as souvenirs of Empire Day in Victoria. As they were made by Royal...‘Empire Day, May 24th , Africa, Australasia, Canada, India’ ... the name of the distributor and the maker on the base. ‘Empire Day ...These items were made in the 1930s or 1940s for sale as souvenirs of Empire Day in Victoria. As they were made by Royal Doulton of England they were high-quality souvenirs. Empire Day was established in 1905 to commemorate the reign of Queen Victoria and to promote and celebrate the importance of the British Empire in Britain and in the associated British Empire countries. It was celebrated on 24th May, the date of Queen Victoria’s birthday. In Victoria the day was celebrated with a school holiday and half-day business holiday, street and shop decorations, bonfires, concerts, processions etc. In 1958 Empire Day became known as Commonwealth Day. These items have no known local provenance but they were typical of the souvenirs that sold in the first half of the 20th century in Warnambool and all other parts of Australia around the time of Empire Day, May 24th . It will be useful for display. This cup and this saucer are made of white china with coloured images of Britannia, the rising sun, British flags, scrolls and the names of British Empire countries on each item. The cup rim and the saucer edge originally had gold trim but the gold has almost disappeared. The cup and the saucer have the name of the distributor and the maker on the base. ‘Empire Day, May 24th , Africa, Australasia, Canada, India’ empire day, history of warrnambool, empire day cup and saucer