Framed coloured lithograph of Government House, Melbourne. Donated through the Australian Gifts Programme by Katherine Littlewood.printmaking, available, kenneth jack, government house melbourne, melbourne buildings

Presentation by Field-Marshal Viscount Lord Kitchener of Banners presented by Her Excellency the Countess of Dudley to the Senior Cadet Battalions of the Commonwealth at Government House, Melbourne on 12th February 1910 at 3 p.m.world war 1914-1918, patriotic concerts -- melbourne -- victoria

Rose Series postcard P.10650, titled "Princes Bridge and Government House Melbourne", looking southeast from Flinders St Station clock tower. Has three W2 class trams, (One at Batman Ave terminus), two buses and some horse-drawn vehicles in the view.,Yields information about St Kilda Road, mid 1930s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.trams, st kilda road, princes bridge, government house, w2 class, st kilda rd, tramways, rose series

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the exterior of the tower."South Yarra Government House Tower J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, john t collins

Patricia Agnes Penrose (nee Rattray) OAM Convenor Australian Women's Army Service, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for 'service to veterans and to the community'. She passed away at home on June 27, 2006. Colour photograph unmountedInvestiture of Patricia Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Richard E McGarvie, at Government House Melbourne, 7 May 1993. Photo taken at reception given afterwardspatricia agnes penrose oam, patricia penrose, australian women's army service, royal australian corps of signals

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Drawing Room is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Ballroom, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the ceiling of the Drawing Room."South Yarra Government House Ceiling Drawing Room J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, john t collins, state drawing room (melbourne)

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The State Ballroom is part of the 'State Apartments' which also includes the State Hall, State Drawing Room, State Dining Room and the Billiard Room.The slide is significant as it represents the ceiling decoration of the State Drawing Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the throne in the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Throne J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration and furnishings of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the entrance to the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins

Government House, Melbourne was constructed between 1972 and 1876 to a design of William Wardell. The interiors including the ballroom were created soon after the building's opening. The Victorian Heritage Register citation notes that the extravagant single storey State Ballroom occupies the entire south wing. The slide is significant as it represents the decoration of the State Ball Room in 1979.One of six colour transparencies, purchased from John T Collins of interior and exterior views of Government House, Melbourne. This photograph (slide) is of the coffered ceiling of the State Ballroom."South Yarra Government House Ballroom J Collins 17-10-79"government house -- melbourne, victorian interiors, ballrooms -- melbourne (vic.), john t collins

Photographic postcard of Government House, Melbourne. The sepia coloured photo show the house in the background surrounded by trees at the front a lake. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. Dean "Esmona" Golden Square. There is a one penny stamp affixed.postcard, government house melbourne

Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House Melbourne 1954. Signed by Prince Philip.HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with officers / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House Melbourne / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Officers' Mess by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, armour, officer, government house

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. The queen was resident at Government House Melbourne for nine days and during the time guard duties were shared by 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, 3rd Division Royal Australian Artillery, 5th Infantry Battalion (Victorian Scottish), 6th Infantry Battalion (Royal Melbourne Regiment), 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Medium Regiment, 22nd Field Regiment and Melbourne University Rifles. Rare document relating to guard duty at Government House Melbourne mounted by a unit of the Citizen Military Forces from Victoria during a royal visit .Photocopy of a three page report prepared for period 1/2 March 1954 when 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment provided the guard at Government House Melbourne during the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The report lists the officer, 4 non commissioned officers and 20 other ranks comprising the guard together with timings and locations of the sentry posts. Also details of the guard duties, the general remarks at the conclusion of the guard period and the signatures of the Guard Commander, Captain LA Jackson 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and the Relieving Guard Commander Captain EJ King, 2nd Medium Regiment. queen elizabeth ii, royal visit 1954, government house, melbourne, guard, vmr

The invitation reflects official civic and vice‑regal ceremonial culture in Victoria during the mid‑20th century. Queen’s Birthday receptions at Government House were significant social and political events attended by local dignitaries and civic leaders.This item has historic and social significance as a tangible record of mid‑20th century vice‑regal ceremonial life in Victoria and reflects the formal conventions, design, and social networks of the period.Cream card invitation with black printed text and crown motif at top centre. Rectangular with rounded corners. Printed on one side (recto); verso blank except for later catalogue label.Recto (printed): “In Honour of the Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen / His Excellency The Governor and Lady Delacombe / request the pleasure of the company of / Councillor R. R. Evans & Miss K. Fletcher / at an Evening Reception / to be held on Friday, the 12th June, 1964, at 8.30 o’clock / Evening Dress or Uniform and Decorations / An answer is requested to the Aide‑de‑Camp in Waiting, Government House, Melbourne” Verso: “WI‑4292” (paper label, top right)queen’s birthday celebrations, government house, melbourne, vice‑regal ceremonies, civic leadership, social history of victoria, city of broadmeadows, k. fletcher

To celebrate 100 Years of operation, a Centenary Garden Party was held at Government House and volunteers were presented with tokens of appreciation for their involvement with the Association for the Blind. The Honorable Richard McGarvie, Governor of Victoria, and Lady McGarvie handed out pins to the many volunteers from around the state who have given service.1 photo album of colour photographsVolunteer Awards (100 years)association for the blind, john wicking, janet wicking

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. In this photo, Maureen Lyster MP, the Minister for Health, stands on the steps of Government House during the official proceedings.Black and white photo of a woman standing on the veranda of a house. There is a hand-painted and stained glass door behind her.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. In this photo, an unidentified  man demonstrates some bowling techniques to an unidentified woman.Black and white photo of a man and a woman. He is holding a bowling ball in his hands, and they are both looking down at it.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. In this photo, Minister for Health, Maureen Lyster MP, and an unidentified woman are joining in a game of bowls. There are some other people in the background, including Olympic swimmer, Toby Haenen.Black and white photo of two women, with a small group of people behind them. One woman has her hands up around her head, appearing surprised, while the other woman is looking ahead in the distance.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, toby haenen, australian olympic swimmer, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. This photo depicts Minister for Health, Maureen Lyster MP, crouching down as she bowls in her stockinged feet. This photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 5 No 2, Winter 1992 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It also appears on page 4 of the same issue, accompanying an article titled, "Arthritis Week success". The photo is captioned: "Victorian Health Minister, Maureen Lyster, launched National Arthritis Week by sending down the first bowl on the Parliament House bowling greens. In the background are Ron Anstee from ANZ Bank, Jan Dimmick, AFV volunteer, and swimmers Toby Haenen (1973-) and Hamish Cameron."Black and white photo of a woman crouching down as she bowls in her stockinged feet. There are four people standing behind her.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, ron anstee, anz bank, jan dimmick, volunteer member, toby haenen, australian olympic swimmer, hamish cameron, australian swimmer, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. In this photo, Minister for Health, Maureen Lyster MP, and an unidentified woman are watching the game of lawn bowls. There are several people behind them, including Australian swimmers, Toby Haenen and Hamish Cameron.Black and white photo of two women, with a small group of people behind them. One woman has her arm around the other woman's shoulder, and is pointin to something in the distance.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, toby haenen, australian olympic swimmer, hamish cameron, australian swimmer, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. This photo depicts Minister for Health, Maureen Lyster MP, and an unidentified man getting ready to bowl.Black and white photo of a man and a woman standing outdoors, each holding a small bowling ball.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, maureen lyster, mp, minister for health, 1992

On the 23rd of March, 1992, the Parliamentary Bowling Club was launched simultaneously with the launch of National Arthritis Week. The event was held at Government House, Victoria. This photo depicts Olympic swimmer, Toby Haenen, crouching down to bowl.Black and white photo of a man crouching down as he bowls. Behind him, there is a large tree, a rack of blazer jackets, and a house. In the distance, there is a multi-story building.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, parliamentary bowling club, lawn bowls, government house victoria, toby haenen, australian olympic swimmer, 1992

A document with yellow off white colour with rectangle borderInvestiture by her Majesty the Queen. Government House. Melbourneinvestiture, document

Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival in Melbourne to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. The Escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers all drawn from the Tocumwal Troop of the 20th Light Horse Regiment. Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from Light Horse Regiment. It is well provenanced, and in good condition. Possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of group of light horsemen in single rank with lances and pennants.Labelled "Vice Regal Escort at Government House Melbourne 17/7/1939"20th light horse regiment, governor of victoria, fyffe h g, pyle g, thorburn c, dugan winston sir

This and another photograph (Catalogue 3393) was taken at a gathering of Officers and NCOs of the 2nd Armoured Brigade (RAAC) to meet Prince Philip at Government House, Melbourne during the Royal Visit 1954. The two photographs were framed and hung on the wall of the Headquarter Building at Buna Barracks Albury till 1991 when they were relocated to the Regimental Collection.Rare record of an historic gathering during the Royal Visit to Victoria in1954.Framed black and white photograph of large gathering of soldiers in uniform standing on steps of Government House, Melbourne. The group is the officers of the 2nd Armoured Brigade, Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC). Lieutenant Colonel Tom Fogarty, Commanding Officer 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, is standing on HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh's right. Signed at lower centre of photograph "Philip 1954"2nd armoured brigade, prince philip duke of edinburgh, fogarty tom lieutenant colonel, martin arch warrent officer class 1, royal visit 1954

2 white souvenir china saucers showing scenes of Government House Melbourne and The Treasury Melbourne in black.domestic equipment, table setting, plate

Black and white photograph of officers of 2nd Armoured Brigade at Government House Melbourne with HRH Prince Philip, March 1954.military, philip, 2nd armoured brigade, melbourne, royal visit

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with NCOs of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House, Melbourne 1954HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with Sergeants / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Sergeants' Mess / by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, government, royal visit, vmr, fogarty, sergeant, mess