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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Alex and Elizabeth Ligeti, 1/06/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Hungarians in Australia... to Australia from Hungary in 1957 and England in 1960 respectively... History Migration Program English in Australia Hungarians ...Interview with Alex and Elizabeth Ligeti, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1957 and England in 1960 respectively.Interview with Alex and Elizabeth Ligeti, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1957 and England in 1960 respectively. Interviewed by Barbara Gardiner 16 June 2006. Tape at NP3461Interview with Alex and Elizabeth Ligeti, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1957 and England in 1960 respectively.ligeti, alex, ligeti, elizabeth, emigration, oral history migration program, english in australia, hungarians in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Agnes Karlik, 1/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Hungarians in Australia...Interview with Agnes Karlik, who migrated to Australia from... Program Hungarians in Australia Anna Salen (Ship) Interview ...Interview with Agnes Karlik, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1950.Interview with Agnes Karlik, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1950. Interviewed by Melanie Farrow 10 October 2006. Tape at NP3469. With 'The Migration experience', by Agnes and Joseph Karlik.Interview with Agnes Karlik, who migrated to Australia from Hungary in 1950. karlik, agnes, emigration, oral history migration program, hungarians in australia, anna salen (ship) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Joseph Karlick
... Hungarians in Australia... Mitcham melbourne Emigration Karlik Joseph Hungarians in Australia ...CD - Interview with Joseph Karlick in October 2006 by Meladie Farr. Joseph came from Hungary because he didn't want to fit in with the Communists after the Second World War. He emigrated to Australia in 1949 on a 10 Pound sterling deal.emigration, karlik, joseph, hungarians in australia, oral history migration program -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, Between 1946 and 1961
Elgin Shoes Pty., Ltd., established a branch shoe factory in Beechworth in 1946. Managing director, Mr T Nagle Pitman, selected Beechworth as a suitable location for the factory due to the availability of labour in the town, particularly girls under sixteen years of age. At its peak, the shoe factory employed thirty six women and girls, which also included post-war migrants. After the Second World War, Australia admitted increasing numbers of immigrants in order to fulfil labour requirements for a rapidly inflating demand of consumer goods. These migrants were largely from European Countries in line with the ‘White Australia Policy’. In 1954 Beechworth had 170 migrants from the UK, 102 from Hungary, and 63 from Germany. The factory closed in 1961 as increased centralisation of both populations and industry in the larger nearby towns of Wangaratta and Wodonga lead to the closure of many factories in small towns in the 1960s and 1970s. This photograph is historically significant as it shows the working conditions in a factory primarily staffed by women at some point between the late 1940s and early 1960s. Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: 14 / AFGA / 6982 / pitman shoe factory, elgin shoe company, industry, shoe factory, shoemaking, working women, post-war migration, factory, white australia policy, mid-twentieth century women's working conditions, twentieth-century working conditions, pitman, elgin, shoe, sewing machine, leather, pittman -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge - Melbourne Olympic Souvenir 1956 Badges x 15, 1956
The Melbourne Olympic games were mainly conducted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and were one of the most successful in terms of medals for Australia. Among the medal winners were Shirley Strickland, Betty Cuthbert in Athletics and Dawn Fraser and Murray rose in swimming. The games commenced in November 1956. The games were noted for the 19 Hungarian athletes who applied for asylum with their home country undergoing upheaval at the time. The Melbourne games also enjoyed the advent of television with the technology having recently been introduced to the country. These badges note ten of the many athletes who competed for Australia in 1956. These items are of social significance and interest. Among the names listed, Dawn Fraser and Shirley Strickland were two of Australia’s best known athletes.001042.1 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.2 Dawn Fraser Swimming 001042.3Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.4Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.5Gary Chapman Swimming 001042.6Jim Bailey Athletics 001042.7 Winsome Cripps Athletics 001042.8 Lionel Cox cycling 001042.9 Hector Hogan Athletics 001042.10 Kevin O’Halloran Swimming 001042.11 Shirley Strickland Athletics 001042.12 Merv Wood Sculling 001042.13 Jon Henricks Swimming Items 001042.1-001042.13 are white background with green wreath , black text on yellow background and have B & W photo of Olympian in centre. 001042.14 Melbourne Olympics Souvenir dark blue text, pale green with wattle 001042.15 Melbourne Olympic Games 1956 with red text Straight pin at the back. Patrick Pty Ltd on edge.1956 olympics, melbourne olympics, souvenir badges, dawn fraser, gary chapman, jim bailey, winsome cripps, lionel cox, kevin o'halloran, hector hogan, shirley strickland, jon hendricks, merv woods, melbourne olympic games -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchSkoda 7.5 cm Model 15, The Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M15 mountain gun, 1911-1914
The Germans bought some guns during World War I, but used them as infantry guns in direct support of the infantry where their light weight would allow them to move with the infantry. They complained that the guns were too fragile and didn't have a high enough muzzle velocity to act as an anti-tank gun. Considering that the guns were designed to be disassembled it's not too surprising that they couldn't stand the abuse moving through the shell-pocketed front lines on the Western Front.This particular Gun was captured by Australian Soldiers at the Battle of ST Martins Wood near Ypres in the 3rd Battle for the Somme. The German crew were all killed as were a number of AustraliansThe Skoda 7.5 cm Gebirgskanone M. 15 was a mountain gun used by Austria-Hungary in World War I. In German service it was known as the 7.5 cm GebK 15. Its development was quite prolonged as the Austrians couldn't decide on the specifications that they wanted. Initially they wanted a gun that could be broken-down into no more than 5 pack-animal loads to replace the various 7 cm mountain guns in service, but prolonged trials proved that the 7.5 cm M. 12 prototype to be the best gun. The guns were delivered beginning in April 1915 instead of the planned date of April 1914. For transport, the gun could be dismantled into 6 parts, generally carried in 4 loads. In addition, there was a gun shield fitted on some (perhaps many) such guns. ypres st martins wood skoda gun -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, G.E.W. and Emily Maygar, 1903c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. This photo was taken at their Peak Hills Mine in Western Australia.Digital copy of black and white photograph.maygar family, g e w maygar, emily maygar -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Leslie Cecil Maygar and group of soldiers, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Leslie C Maygar and soldiers, 1900c
The Maygar family came to Greensborough circa 1841 from Somerset England. They were of Hungarian descent. They farmed along the Plenty River. Leslie Cecil Maygar VC, DSO, VD was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross. In 1901 Lieutenant Maygar was awarded the Victoria Cross for rescuing a fellow Victorian whose horse had been shot. He died at Beersheeba in Palestine in 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph.leslie cecil maygar, maygar family, victoria cross -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - The Autobiography of Ernest Forras, Earnest Escapades Seriously for fun only The autobiography of Ernest Forras with Jan Henderson
... . Ernest Forras Australian Ski Resorts from 1951 Hungary pre 1951 ...Ernest migrated from Hungary in January 1951 and helped bring commercial development to Australia's fledgling snowfields. He was keen to find Alpine employment, eventually importing ski and sports gear. This book covers his time in Hungary and his visits to the Alpine Ski Resorts - an insight into the early years of skiing in Australia.Ernest visited Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains in 1951 and describes the area on pages 66 to76 from the point of view of an Hungarian migrant. He visited Falls Creek because his brother had got work on Kiewa Hydro Electric Ssheme.Hard dark brown cover book with dust cover coloured in red, white and green with title in black and a photo of Ernest Forras below. It consists of 190 pages. After page 54 and between Part one and Two, there are 18 pages of photos on photographic paper.Written in shaky writing on inside first page "To Debbie / From Hungary With Love / Ernest Forras 2002 / Mt Beautyernest forras, australian ski resorts from 1951, hungary pre 1951 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, D.C. Davies et al, Metalliferous Minerals and Mining, 1892, 1892
Brown hard covered, illustrated book of 518 pages. It includes a bookplate of the Ballarat Ironworkers' and Polytechnical Association Library Rules. The book was bequethed to the Ironworkers' Association by the late James Oddie.mining, minerals, quartz, nova scotia, california, germany, ural mountains, gold deposits, virginia, new england, new brunswick, brazil, australia, new south wales, mount morgan, new zealand, africa, statistics, india, phillipines, aruba island, silver, russia, nevada, ruby hill, nevada, utah, emma mine, nevada, colarado, red mountain district, colorado, yankee girl mine, arizona, mexico, peru, bolivia, chili\copper, south africa, italy, austria, norway, swedan, france, cornwall, dolcoath mine, sandstone, parys mines of anglesea, carnarvonshire, cardiganshire, wicklow, ireland, mississippi valley, wisconsin, lake superior, wyoming, cuba, jamaica, venezuela, south australia, york peninsula, flinders ranges, japan, tin, banca, malaysia, bohemia, saxony, sweden, spain, cligga point, rin lodes of cornwall, andalusia, belgium, shropshire, isle of man, durham, westmoreland, limestone, flintshire, dengigshire, canada, lead, zinc, siberia, hungary, silesia, sardinia, algeria, ireland, new jersey, iron, lancashire, missouri, michigan, superstitions, equipment, cages, stopes, winzes, timbering, ventilation, fans, drilling, boring, dynamite, electricity, blasting, horse whims, water wheels, boilers, petterson's elephant ore stamp, stamper battery, jogs, linkenbach table, panning, cradle, quartz mining, hydraulic mining, alluvia; mining, altai mountains, north wales, neugluck mine, freiberg, christbescherung mine, drei prinzen lode, miask, woodville, virginia, gongo soco, brazil, sierra nevada, california, st john del rey mine, brazil, leydenberg gold field, south africa, banket reefs, transvaal, kongsberg, norway, santa rosa mine, peru, huelva, spain, dolcoath mine, cornwall, parys mine, anglesea, waterbury copper mine, lake superior, copiapo, chilli, altenberg, saxony, whea; uny, cornwall, wast wheel mine. redruth, cornwall, cligga point, cornwall, old hewas mine, cornwall, hartz, germany, snailbeach mine, shropshire, llangynog, north wales, van mine, mongomeryshire -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 29-9-93 P2 Australian all overAustralian citizenship was granted to 45 Ringwood residents on Monday night in a ceremony at Ringwood Convention centre. The 37 adults and eight children came from South Africa, Britain, Nigeria, New Zealand, Hungary, the Philipines and Tonga. Mayor, Cr Margaret Cheevers welcomed the new citizens.` -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE AUSTRALIAN BOY SCOUT DIARY 1933, 1933
The Australian Boy Scout Diary 1933. Inside front cover is an intimate picture of Chief & his family. With specially written notes and Sketches for Cubs, Scouts, Rovers and Scouters. Obtainable at all State Headquaters in Australia. Prepared and Published by the Victorian Section in conjuntion with the Federal Scout Council of Australia. Printed by Exchange Press Pty Ltd, 310 Spencer Street, Melbourne. Index: Boy Scouts. Bush Fires. Calendars 1933, 1934. 1934 Calendar. Conventional Signs and Maps. Fires. First Aid. Headquaters Address. Holidays. Knots, Bends and Hitches. List of Badges. Local Fixtures. Morse. Our Flag. Personal Memoranda. Pioneering. Plan of Camp. Rover Scouts. Scout Uniform. Scout Signs and Salutes. Sea Scouts. Sea Scouting - Notes on Boat Handling. Semaphore. South by the Stars. Swimming. Torch. Treatment of Snakebite. Troop Camps. Weights and Measures. Wolf Cubs. Wood Badge. Uses of Scout Staff. Inside rear cover is a sepia photo of the site of the 1933 Jamboree at Godollo, Hungary. Book is very detailed giving information on all aspects of Scout life, with sketches for knots, maps, etc. Inscriptions are on page 58: Troup or Pack - 1st Epsom Pack. Watch No. 4133033. Season Ticket No. Commonwealth acc 957. Savings No. 4729. Size in Hats: 7. Size of Boots: 5. Size of Collar 14 1/2. Size of Gloves 6 1/4. Iinscription on page 60: Books Read: In Search of Wales, Morton. Faraway, Priestly. Jock the Scot, Alice Grant Rosemary. Bernard Shaw, Frank Harris.Exchange Press Pty Ltd., Melbournebook, bendigo, scouts, the australian boy scout diary 1933. photo of chief & his family. notes and sketches for cubs, scouts, rovers and scouters. obtainable at all state headquarters in australia. published by the victorian section in conjunction with the federal scout council of australia. exchange press pty ltd, melbourne. index: boy scouts. bush fires. calendars 1933, 1934. 1934 calendar. conventional signs and maps. fires. first aid. headquarters address. holidays. knots, bends and hitches. list of badges. local fixtures. morse. our flag. personal memoranda. pioneering. plan of camp. rover scouts. scout uniform. scout signs and salutes. sea scouts. sea scouting - notes on boat handling. semaphore. south by the stars. swimming. torch. treatment of snakebite. troop camps. weights and measures. wolf cubs. wood badge. uses of scout staff. sepia photo of the site of the 1933 jamboree at godollo, hungary. information on all aspects of scout life, with sketches for knots, maps, etc. inscriptions page 58: troup or pack - 1st epsom pack. watch no. 4133033. season ticket no. commonwealth acc 957. savings no. 4729. size in hats: 7. size of boots: 5. size of collar 14 1/2. size of gloves 6 1/4. page 60: books read: in search of wales, morton. faraway, priestly. jock the scot, alice grant rosemary. bernard shaw, frank harris. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Sculpture - Porcelain figurine of an obstetrician holding a baby
George Zoltan Lefton, a Hungarian immigrant who came to the United States in 1939, was the driving force behind Lefton China. Although he began his career in clothing and sportswear, his porcelain collecting interest led to the formation of the Lefton Company in 1940. Headquartered in Chicago, the company was a wholesale and marketer of ceramic goods. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Lefton helped his friend Nunome, a Japanese American, board up his business to avoid looting. When the war ended, Nunome introduced Lefton to Japanese ceramic manufacturers during the Japanese occupation. Lefton was one of the first American businessmen to work with these manufacturers. (WorthPoint)Porcelain figurine of a doctor holding a baby. The doctor has black hair, is of male appearance, and is dressed in surgical attire, consisting of a short sleeved white surgical gown and cap, brown trousers and black and white shoes. There is a glove protruding from the pocket of the gown at the left hip. The doctor is holding a baby by its ankles in his left hand, and is holding his right hand against the baby's bottom. The baby is crying. The figure is seated on the edge of a stool, and standing on a brown coloured base. There is a copyright symbol (a c inside a circle) printed on the underside of the base of the statue, along with the text 'geo.z.Lefton/THE O.B.' Sticker attached to underside of base reads 'Lefton/TRADE MARK/EXCLUSIVES/JAPAN'.obstetrics -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Backyard of Mars
Written by E Barcs, a correspondent for a firm of Hungarian newspapers, expelled from Mussolini's Italy in 1938. Came to Australia. Was Interned after Pearl Harbour.Hard cover, navy blue, book gold gold on spine. Red dustcover, navy printing. Sketch of 2 army officers and 2 men on front cover. Copy of photo of a man on back of dust cover. 227 pages. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - small photo album
The artist of the sketches Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt - ex South African Mining Engineer served in the North Africa campaign. This album also includes photos of visitors to the Tatura Museum, Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 and visitors to Camps 1, 2, 4 and 13 Photos include Murchison R.S.L clubhouse,which was Murchison P.O.W Camp,13 Recreation Hall, Colonel Walter Tinsley D.S.O who was appointed Commandant camp 13 1946, Folk Dancers from Hungary,Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Spain, Holland, German waitress, African Mother and Child,, Asia, Australian swagman, Australian A.W.A.S, British Army W.O, British Naval Officer. Visitors to Memorial service German War Cemetery 1992 Photos show a collection of the art work painted on walls of Camp 13 Recreation hall Small, green coloured photo albumHans-Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W. painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the camp 13 Recreation Hall. The hall was transferred to Murchison after WW2 and was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L. as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.murchison pow recreation hall, german war cemetery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Backyard of Mars, 180
Written by E Barcs, a correspondent for a firm of Hungarian newspapers, expelled from Mussolini's Italy in 1938. Came to Australia. Was Interned after Pearl HarbourHard cover, navy blue, book gold gold on spine. Red dustcover, navy printing. Sketch of 2 army officers and 2 men on front cover. Copy of photo of a man on back of dust coverbarcs e, gohl e, camp 4, tatura, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, A Welsh librarian, c2004
An item in a series: 'Our octogenarians' published in the Mountview Uniting Church magazine.An item in a series: 'Our octogenarians' published in the Mountview Uniting Church magazine. Joyce Suto was born in Wales as one of a large family. After training as a Librarian she migrated to Australia in 1955 where she married a Hungarian migrant. She has worked in various libraries ending at Donvale High School. She now lives in Pinetrees Retirement Village, Donvale.An item in a series: 'Our octogenarians' published in the Mountview Uniting Church magazine. baker, joyce, suto, joyce, suto, louis, mountview uniting church, mitcham, jones, julie, bird, julie, libraries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, From regret to bliss, 2005
... is glad that she came to Australia. Hungarian migrant Margaret ...Hungarian migrant Margaret Kocsif is glad that she came to Australia.Hungarian migrant Margaret Kocsif is glad that she came to Australia.Hungarian migrant Margaret Kocsif is glad that she came to Australia.hungarian community, nunawading hungarian senior citizen's centre, kocsif, margaret -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HUNGARIAN MEMORIAL
... before the unveilling. The Australian and Hungarian flags.... The Australian and Hungarian flags in the background. Across the street ...Four pages of coloured photographs of the unveilling of the Hungarian Memorial. Two photos on each page. Page 1 has a man leaning on the memorial and being photographed with a crowd looking on. The second photo shows the crowd and the Memorial before the unveilling. The Australian and Hungarian flags in the background. Across the street is the Foundry Arms Hotel and Safeway Supermarket. Written on the back is: 2 November 2002 Photographed by James Lerk, (written on the back of the four pages). Bendigo Advertiser Photographer Bill Hawkings posing the Hungarian Ambassador. Page 2 shows a litle girl in national dress laying some flowers at the base of the Memorial and a little boy looking on. The second photo is the unveilling. Page 3 shows the plaque on the left and on the right is the Memorial and standing behind it are 6 men, Rod Fyffe is on the left. The two flags behind them. Page 4 shows some children, 2 in national dress, the flowers at the base of the memorial and the men and flags behind them. The second photo is a close up of the side of the Memorial and children in national dress, the flowers and some of the crowd. The inscription reads: On this site Hungarian Officers and Soldiers sought their luck as gold miners after the suppression of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution. In Memoriam. The Melbourne Hungarian Community Centre and the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dr Istvan Gyurk Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary. Beside the inscription is an emblem. Included is a page from the Memorials Australia website.hungarian memorial, james lerk, bendigo advertiser, bill hawkings -
Federation University Art CollectionCeramic - Artwork - Ceramics, Salt Glazed Pot by Janet Mansfield, 1984, 1984
Janet MANSFIELD (1934-2013 ) Born Sydney, New South Wales Janet Mansfield studied Ceramics at the National School of Art, East Sydney Technical College in 1964 to 1965. She received a Crafts Board Grants in 1974 to study in the United States of America; to research salt glaze technique in 1975; to exhibit in Japan in 1985; to travel to Hungary fir a symposium, and an Australia-Japan Foundation Grant in 1977 to study in Japan. She was a visiting lecturer to the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design in 1980 and a Spotkanie guest in 1984. Her work was fired to wood kilns and taken to stoneware temperatures. She used salt for shorter firings, or in the anagama kiln depended on the ash and flame for glaze effects. Janet Mansfield has been editor of 'Pottery in Australia' and 'Ceramics: Art and Perception'. In 1987 she was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal for services to art and ceramics. In 1980 Janet Mansfield was a visiting lecturer at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. She was a guest at Spotkanie in 1984.Wheel thrown wood fired and salt-glazed stoneware.jan feder memorial ceramics collection, ceramics, janet mansfield, gippsland campus, visiting lecturer, spotkanie -
Parks Victoria - Cape Nelson LightstationFurniture - Bookcase
Their polished wood finish appears to be original to their date of manufacture during the 1960s‐70s. They were located in the head keeper’s and assistant keepers’ quarters, where their use for office purposes also may have crossed over to a domestic function. In the post‐war years the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service (CLS) introduced modern, low‐cost furnishings to lightstations. Most notably, it commissioned a number of light, compact and functional items in bulk from émigré designer, Steven Kalmar (1909‐ 1989), who played a significant role in popularising modernist design concepts in Australia and drew his ideas from Scandinavian and American design trends. Born in Hungary, he trained as an architect and his contemporary affordable furnishings were especially suitable for the open‐plan houses being built in Australia’s new post‐war suburbs. It is not known whether the bookcases bear the Kalmar label, but the design, particularly the legs and bar bracing, is a signature style that is associated with his Sydney‐based firm, Kalmar Interiors. The CLS supplied the same bookshelves to a number of other lightstations, including Point Hicks, Cape Otway and Gabo Island, as well as other types of furnishings such as tables and cabinets. The bookcases have first level contributory significance as examples of the modernist furnishings that the Sydney‐based firm, Kalmar Interiors supplied to the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service in the post‐war years.The bookcases stand at about bench level and are almost square in dimension. They have two adjustable shelves as well as the base shelf and stand on legs supported by a single stretcher with a polished wood finish. -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island LightstationTables
Commonwealth government issue. This nest of tables are currently in use by the lighthouse staff.The set of three tables of descending size are designed in the same distinctive style as the bookcases and share the same wood type and finish (GILS 0012.2). Information on the underside of the tables indicates they were purchased by the Commonwealth through the Department of Transport for the CLS. The design bears the stylistic marks of the easily recognisable furnishings produced by the Kalmar firm, Sydney. Steven Kalmar (1909-1989), who migrated to Australia in 1939 and opened his own interiors business in 1949, played a significant role in popularising modernist design concepts in Australia drawing his ideas from Scandinavian and American trends. Born in Hungary, he trained as an architect and his contemporary affordable furnishings were especially suitable for the open-plan houses built in Australia’s new post-war suburbs. He closed the retail side of this in 1957 and concentrated on commissions, some for large-scale orders. One of these bulk orders came from the Commonwealth Government sometime between 1957 and the early 1970s, with several examples of light, compact and functional domestic furnishings supplied to lightstations in Victoria. Because the order was placed by the CLS, it is possible that Kalmar furnishings were also provided to lightstations in other states. Additional examples at Gabo Island include three bedside tables (GILS 0042.2 & 0076.10), chest of drawers (GILS 0077) and two bookcases (GILS 0012.2), with the backs of at least two of the furnishings bearing the Kalmar label. Kalmar furnishings in the other Victorian lightstations investigated by this study include bookcases at Cape Otway, Cape Nelson (3 examples) and Point Hicks (2 examples); two bedside tables at Cape Otway, and a long coffee table at Wilsons Promontory. The set of tables has first level contributory significance for their clear provenance, completeness and association with Steven Kalmar whose functional designs introduced modern, low cost furnishings to a number of Australia’s lightstations.Nest of three Scandinavian style tables, solid wood. Curved U shaped legs, one bar at base of table.Underside of GILS007.3:"C of A / D.O.T 1444248" (Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Transport.) •All tables have "16" on underside. -
Parks Victoria - Point Hicks LightstationBookcase (2)
The two identical bookcases probably date to the 1960s-70s period and retain their original light wood finish. They contain two adjustable shelves as well as the base shelf and stand on four legs braced by a stretcher extending across the front and around the sides. The bracing and the angled slightly curved front legs, which do not align with corners of the cabinet, produce the appearance of a box resting on a separate frame. These modern style bookshelves are examples of the low-cost furnishings that the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service (CLS) introduced to Australian lightstations in the post-war years. Most notably, it commissioned a number of light, compact and functional items in bulk from émigré designer, Steven Kalmar (1909-1989), who played a significant role in popularising modernist design concepts in Australia and drew his ideas from Scandinavian and American design trends. Born in Hungary, he trained as an architect and his contemporary affordable furnishings were especially suitable for the open-plan houses being built in Australia’s new post-war suburbs. It is not known whether the bookcases bear the Kalmar label, but the design, particularly the legs and bar bracing, is a signature style of his Sydney-based firm, Kalmar Interiors. The CLS supplied the same bookshelves to a number of other lightstations, including Cape Nelson (3 examples), Cape Otway and Gabo Island (2 examples), as well as other types of furnishings such as tables and nests of coffee tables, cabinets, drawers, bedside tables. The Point Hicks bookcases original function was more likely office-related rather than domestic. The bookcases have first level contributory significance for their provenance and historic value as examples of the modernist furnishings that the Sydney-based firm, Kalmar Interiors supplied to the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service in the post-war years.Two bookcases in the Scandinavian style. Each have 3 internal shelves and four legs, light coloured wood. -
Buda Historic Home & Garden CastlemainePhotograph, Ernest Leviny 1866, 1866
Ernest Leviny (1818-1905) was born in Georgenberg (Szepes-Szombat) Hungary. He went to Budapest as a youth to become an apprenticed silversmith, then travelled as a 'journeyman' across Europe living and working in Vienna and Paris between 1843-1846. He then set up business in London for six years before embarking on journey to the Australian goldfields arriving in 1853. With a lack of success mining for gold, Leviny established business as a jeweller and watchmaker in Castlemaine and between 1854 and 1862 found time to create major decorative works in gold and silver for which he is best remembered. After retiring from business in 1863 he purchased the house, Delhi Villa, married Bertha Hudson (English-born Tasmanian) in December 1864 and together they had ten children, later renaming the family home Buda (after Budapest). He died in 1905 purported to be the wealthiest gentleman in Castlemaine at that time. Two works made by Leviny are held in the collection at the National Gallery of Victoria: the Silver Standing Cup with Cover c1859 (or Saint Cup), and a Gold Bracelet with inset garnet and diamonds c1860.Albumen, sepia toned 'carte-de-visite' photograph of Ernest Leviny in 1866. Black and white, full length, studio portrait of a gentleman wearing a dark jacket with light coloured pants,with a moustache and mutton chop side burns, standing with his right hand on the back of a chair.Verso, photographer's details printed in the centre "Batchelder & O'Neill, 41 Collins Street, East. Melbourne" Handwritten in pencil: "Ernest Leviny 1866"ernest leviny, silversmith, castlemaine, buda historic home, 1866, portrait, photograph, batchelder & o'neill -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDocument, Otto von Drehnen
Otto von Drehnen was a prominent Adelaide citizen from the late 1800s, a successful businessman. He was elected President of the Deutsche Club & appointed the Consul General for Austro-Hungary. He was subsequently interned in Camp 1. Documents relating to Otto von Drehnen, previous Consul General of Austro-Hungary & prominent Adelaide businessman, interned in WWII. Black A3 folder containing newspaper articles, invitations, programmes, etc. from von Drehnen's term as Consul General & some biographical information. Also excerpts from Barbara Winter's book "The Most Dangerous Man in Australia?" in which he is mentioned.|Had to put broadsheet newspaper cartoon & two attached newspaper clippings in large plastic sleeve in map drawer. Wouldn't fit entirely in A3 folder.tatura, internment camps, german consul, documents, newspapers, invitations, programmes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - WILLIAM WARFIELD AND OTTO HERZ PROGRAMME
William Warfield, Town Hall, Bendigo. Monday, 11th August 1958, 8.15 pm. The Australian Broadcasting Commission has pleasure in presenting the Third Concert in the International Celebrity Concert Series. Programme One Shilling. Article including photograph 'William Warfield' William Warfield made a great impression when he first toured Australia in 1950 Immediately following a sensational New York debut. He has since . . . Article including photograph 'Otto Herz' Otto Herz is a Hungarian-American pianist, accompanist, coach, teacher, and music school executive. He has studied piano with Karel Hoffmeister, at Prague and with Alfred Hoehn at Frankfurt. Dr Herz was a Professor at the Fodor Music Conservatory in Budapest, 1933-1938. . . Programme. Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sir Richard Boyer, K.B.E., M.A., Chairman. E R Dawes, ESQ., C.M.G., Vice-Chairman. Sir John Medley, KT., D.C.L., M.A. The Hon. Dame Enid Lyons, G.B.E. Mrs. G.L. Blyth, O.B.E., B.A. A G Lowndes, M.Sc., H B Halvorsen, F.C.A. (Aust.) Charles Moses, C.B.E. General Manager, Ewart Chapple Manager for Victoria. Ray Humphrey Concert Manager for Victoria. Advertisements: Shell, Orlando (Wine, Barossa Valley), Phillips, Daniel Barenboim, concert at Bendigo Town Hall, 1 Oct 1958), William Warfield Coronet Records. Front cover has photo of Wiliam Warfield, full size of page.entertainment, concert, vocalists -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Ernest Forras “Earnest Escapades” autograph, 1994
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It accompanied a copy of Ernest Forras' autobiography "Earnest Escapades" given to George Shirling - two pioneers of the Australian Ski Industry. Ernest Forras died on Sunday 31st October 2010 at Mt Buller. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it links two pioneers of the Australian Ski Industry.A message from Ernest Forras to George Shirling in a wooden frame. An explanatory sign explains Ernie Forras' background. The autograph says: "To My dear Friend George Koki's Creator From Hungary with Love!! Ernie F." ITEM No.4 Ernest Forras "Earnest Escapades" The autobiography of a pioneer of the Australian snowfields First published in 1994. Ernest, later the owner of Kooroora, Mt. Buller, on his first visit to Falls Creek in June 1951 writes about the lodges at Falls Creek... Albury, Bogong, St. Arnauds, Wangaratta, Skyline (Ski Club of Victoria), and Myrtleford ski club, St. Elmo's hut, Bob Hyman's small chalet, and Tom Mitchell's (then, State Attorney General) private hut. When learning that the State Electricity Commission controlled Falls Creek in the early days, Ernest wondered why the Egg Board and the Potato Board had missed out! Ernest acknowledged the impressive development in the Australian snowfields but remained concerned about a "head in the snow" attitude which argued against privatisation of our snowfields, park entry fees, and the compulsory carrying of snow chains. Is anybody listening?george shirling, ernest forras, "earnest escapades"
