Rotary International, W. L. BrownRed covered Jewellery box lined with satin & velvet. Badge - round wheel shaped with Rotary International & guest speaker also name holder with 'Dean'Box has 'W.L. Brown, Jewellers, Camberwell & Ringwood.w. l.brown, clibs, rotary international, jewellery

A few pages from a Legacy Newsletter that recounts the speech of Sir Robert Menzies, former Prime Minister at a Legacy luncheon. The notation H63/1 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied.White foolscap paper with black type part of a newsletter article about Robert Menzies being a guest speaker x 4 pages.history, speech, robert menzies

Sunshine and District Historical Society Annual General Meeting. Guest speaker James McKinnonS&DHS A.G.M. 20/8/2000 Chairman N. Carlton Speaker James McKinnonjames mckinnon, sunshine and district historical society

Digitised video (2.73GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded July, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Speaker, Peter Hanson grew up in Warrandyte surrounded by signs of gold mining activities including in his own back yard. In this presentation, Peter talks about the numerous diggings in the area, with images, maps and drawings of the mines, tunnels, shafts and structures above and below ground.

The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. Sunshine and District Historical Society annual Pioneer Dinner. Dr Janet McCalman, an Australian social historian, population researcher and author was the guest speaker at the dinner.Sunshine And District Pioneers Dinner 20/11/98 Continuation of Tape 1 Dr Janet McCalman Another poem by Wally O'Briendr janet mccalman, sunshine and district historical society, pioneers dinner, wally o'brien

Digitised video (2.50GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded May, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Speaker, Alli Parker, accomplished scriptwriter, talks about her Ringwood family and her book based on the incredible true story of her Grandparents, Gordon and Cherry - Australia's first Japanese war bride - spanning seven years and two countries reeling from the aftermath of WWII.

The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. Guest speaker Charles Fahey taught in the History Program at La Trobe University until his retirement in 2018. He has published widely on the history of the labour market, with particular reference to the Sunshine Harvester factory and the Harvester Judgement of 1907.Audio tapecharles fahey, sunshine harvester factory, harvester judgement 1907

In April 1990, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) held an Arthritis Seminar in Trafalgar. The guest speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Tim Woodruff.B&W close up photo of Dr Tim Woodruff. He is sitting at a slight angle on a row of chairs. Behind him, there are some vertical venetian blinds covering a window.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Dr Tim Woodruff Rheumatologist Guest speaker at Trafalgar Arthritis Seminar April '90arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, outreach, seminar, dr tim woodruff, guest speaker, trafalgar, 1990

The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. Wally O'Brien was a Deer Park resident and successful racing cyclist.Wally O'Brien recollections of early Deer Park. Recorded at SDHS Pioneers' Dinner 17/11/83pioneers dinner, sunshine and district historical society, wally o'brien, deer park

On Saturday, the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. This photo depicts guest speaker, Dr Delwyn Bartlett, during her presentation.COL photo of a woman standing behind a lectern with two small microphones affixed to it. She is wearing a long light coloured striped jacket over a white dress. Beside her is a small table covered with a red tablecloth. Behind her, there is a large black floor to ceiling curtain.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Dr DELWYN BARTLETT GUEST SPEAKER FMS INFORMATION DAYarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, dr delwyn bartlett, guest speaker, presentation, carlton crest hotel, 2002

The Sunshine and District Historical Society Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner is an annual event. It’s a commemorative gathering that honours the early settlers, people, community leaders of Sunshine and the surrounding district, events, achievements, etc. At the Pioneers’ Lunch / Dinner, a toast is a ritual and a dedicated moment to honour the original settlers and their contributions, and a guest speaker talks about an interesting subject. The speaker Mr Charlie Skidmore was a former City of Sunshine Councillor and long-term Sunshine district resident. Sunshine Historical Society Pioneers Dinner 26/11/92 Speaker Cr. Charlie Skidmorecharlie skidmore, pioneers dinner, city of sunshine

On the 2nd of November 2002, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), held a Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Information Day at the Carlton Crest Hotel. Titled 'The Way Forward', it was attended by around 550 people. In this photo, guest speaker Dr Geoffrey Littlejohn, Rheumatologist, addresses the attendees.COL photo of a man standing at a lectern. He is speaking into a microphone attached to a flexible arm, which is held by a short flexible arm attached to the lectern. Beside him is a small table covered with a red tablecloth, on which sits a laptop computer and a glass of water. Behind him, there is a large floor to ceiling black curtain. In the background, to one side, there is a green "EXIT" sign above a doorway.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] DR GEOFFREY LITTLEJOHN Rheumatologist Guest Speaker fms Information Dayarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, fibromyalgia syndrome, fms, the way forward, information day, education, pain management, dr geoffrey littlejohn, rheumatologist, guest speaker, presentation, carlton crest hotel, 2002

Digitised video (3.05GB). Duration: 58 minutes. Recorded September, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)This month's guest speaker, Peter Le Get, RDHS Secretary, has had a life full of studying and participating in many different sports. He has toured the world mostly competing in Masters athletics and counts as one of his favourite sporting hightlights - carrying the Olympic torch through Melbourne CBD as it neared the final leg in the opening ceremony of the 1956 Games at the MCG, where in later years he has also shown many visitors around as a tour guide.

April Meeting (Newsletter No. 227, Apr. 2016) At this meeting we are pleased to have as our guest speaker Jane Woollard, who has just published a book titled ‘Laughing Waters Road: Art, Landscape and Memory in Eltham.’ Jane was the local history officer at the Shire of Nillumbik so has a detailed knowledge of the history of our area. She has an extensive background as a writer, theatre director and teacher. As well as directing over 50 productions Jane has been a tutor and guest director at the Victorian College of the Arts and La Trobe University and was Artistic Director of the Union House Theatre at the University of Melbourne. Since 2001 more than eighty artists have been in residence at Laughing Waters in Birrarung House and Riverbend. In her book Jane has woven together their experiences and art making, together with Wurundjeri, European and family histories to create an evocative account of a very special place in Eltham.AGM 0:21:48 duration Digital MP3 File 29.9 MB Jane Woollard 0:47:13 duration Digital MP3 File 66 MB audio recording, birrarung house, eltham district historical society, jane woollard, laughing waters, riverbend, shire of nillumbik, society meeting, wurundjeri

The Ballarat Save TAFE campaign ran from 2012 to 2014. It was a Trades Hall and community campaign in partnership with the Australian Education Union and National Tertiary Education Union. The campaign was in response to significant financial cuts and closure of many courses by the Baillieu/Napthine governments. Availability of TAFE in Ballarat is particularly important in training future tradespersons and future provision of many services. Campaign President: Athan McCaw Campaign Vice-President: Brigid O'Carroll Walsh Campaign Secretary and Treasurer: Brett Edgington Mr Baillieu attended a Bisnet meeting on 2 October 2012. The Ballarat Save TAFE Group greeted Mr Baillieu as he arrived at the Alexandra Tea Rooms in Lydiard Street. He rapidly avoided engagement with the Save TAFE deputation. As above (see historical information).jpeg filebtlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, tafe, union campaigns, baillieu, edward (ted), napthine, denis, education and training, nteu - national tertiary education union, aeu - australian education union, ballarat save tafe group

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Speaker 1983 was Head of Central Plan Office at Silver Jubilee. Bob Spreadborough".

Digitised video (1.63GB). Duration: 36 minutes. Recorded August, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation, long time RDHS member and Treasurer, Peter Fry, provides this month's informative talk on a brief history of the neighbouring hamlet of Park Orchards, and the Barro Family's association with Ringwood and Pronto Concrete.

Digitised video (2.42GB). Duration: 55 minutes. Recorded March, 2024 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)This month's Guest Presenter - Greg Hill, is recognised as the leading authority on both Australian Colonial Pottery and Australian Art Pottery. His interest in Australian pottery goes back to the early 1960s. He has been an avid collector of Australian pottery for many decades and has researched many key producers, particularly in Victoria. Greg has also assisted RDHS to evaluate the ceramic tiles featured at the front of Ringwood's historic Blood Bros. Store.

Digitised video (1.82GB). Duration: 26minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Ringwood CWA was formed on 7th March in 1946 in the small town hall, with 65 Foundation members. Even in the first meeting, there was a competition for the best scones and tomatoes. The consensus was to meeting monthly on the first Thursday. In this presentation, Lorraine Zimmerman talks of the history and some of the activities of Ringwood's CWA branch.

Digitised video (1.63GB). Duration: 30 minutes. Recorded April, 2024. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Guest Presenter Dennis Johnston was named 2023 Maroondah Citizen of the Year for his long-standing involvement with and contribution to Biala, Ringwood. This organisation is dedicated to providing support and care for special needs children and their family.