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Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans and Mauritians in Victoria (C.H.A.R.M Vic)
DVD, Interviews, Associations and Club Activities, Filming & production 2004
... Immigration ...CHARM Committee members invited community members, associations and clubs to be involved in the Immigration Museum Project through sharing their personal stories and community activities on film. A number of community members, associations and clubs responded and agreed to do this.This DVD captures the personal stories of Mauritians and Rodriguans who migrated to Victoria Australia. The main aim: Research, share and preserve history through personal stories and community activitiesInterviews, filming and stories shared by community members in 2004 - Chapter 1 to Chapter 9 Running time - 87 minutesImmigration Museum Project - AV Produced by Lindsay Harris Interviews by Sabrina Lapierreimmigration, immigration museum project, migration, stories, activities, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, All Locked Up And Nowhere To Go, c.2000
Written as a thesis for a tertiary qualification.Black plastic multi ring folder with clear plastic front. A comparative study of children in wartime internment camps and present day immigration detention centres in Australia. 74 pages of double spaced tying. Story and photographs.All Locked up and Nowhere to Go A comparative study of children in wartime internment camps and present day immigration detention centres in Australia by Claire Thomasinternment of children, claire thomas, all locked up and nowhere to go -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Victorian Government Gazette 1, 1869. 1 January - 30 June, 1869
Dark green marbled cloth over stiff cardboard. Red leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Family history of Abraham Rooks, 2000
School project by Ross Hamilton on Abraham Rooks, 1824 - 1889.School project by Ross Hamilton on Abraham Rooks, 1824 - 1889, with immigration shipping record, Rooks family history summaries; search results from international genealogical index; history of Castle Camps (England), family place of origin.School project by Ross Hamilton on Abraham Rooks, 1824 - 1889.rooks, charles francis, rooks, abraham, 1788 - 1869, rooks, abraham, 1824 - 1889, castle camps, england, rooks family, forest hill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, There goes the neighbourhood!; Australia's migrant experience, 1984
... immigration ...This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Australian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics. Michael Dugan lived locally in Surrey Hills. This book was commissioned by/for: Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Austaralian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics.Surrey Hills History(mr) michael dugan, (mr) josef szwarc, immigration, social interaction, social life and customs, ethnic communties, multiculturalism, history - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Passport - Kenneth Desmond Pryde
Passport issued 27th October 1970 to K.D. Pryde. Valid only during period of service as member of Australian Military forcesDepartment Of Immigration Issue. Navy Blue plastic coverpassport, australian military forces -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Print, One of a set of prints, Emigrants Leaving the Ship
... immigration ...Image from a set of prints relating to immigration and ships. immigration, ships -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Bluestone House, Portland, 2016, 30/12/2016
Photograph of a bluestone house near the site of the former Immigration Depot.portland, heritage, bay, water, beach, bridgewater -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, The Good Neighbour, 1966
... Immigration ...The Good Neighbour - Issue no. 151, August 1966. Includes article on Schwerkolt Cottage, and on immigration to Australia.Issue no. 151, August 1966. Includes article on Schwerkolt Cottage, and on immigration to Australia.The Good Neighbour - Issue no. 151, August 1966. Includes article on Schwerkolt Cottage, and on immigration to Australia.schwerkolt cottage, immigration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - German Pioneers in Australia, 1935 Reprinted 1983
A book documenting a selection of former pioneer families in Australia from 1844Black bound book of 144 pages documenting 103 Germans who immigrated to Australia from 1844winter heindrick wilhelm, fankhauser david daniel, fankhauser george frederick, fankhauser george henry, fankhauser frederick william, tainton rose selina, fankhauser arthur albert, fankhauser alfred richard, fankhauser david ernest, fankhauser robert christian, shepherd esther ruby, fankhauser john butler maling, fankhauser stanley charles, fankhauser walter john, fankhauser john august -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1970
John Forbes was a resident of Sunbury.A passport photo of John Forbes torn from his passport issued on 17 June 1970 in Melbourne.Department of Immigration stamp / Melbourne / 1970 / R. BRITTAIN / Signed J. A. Forbes / (also photograph of bearer)portraits, forbes, john, george evans collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Immigration Museum, "Station Pier, Gateway to a New Life", Exhibition promotion, 2004
Station Pier - "Gateway to a New Life" Poster for exhibition from 4/10/2004 to 11/09/2005.at the Immigration Museum piers and wharves - station pier, immigration museum, heritage council victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - The Chinese in Bendigo - Notes on their immigration and life on the gold fields
The Chinese in Bendigo - Notes on their immigration and life on the gold fields. Five handwritten pages explaining the history of and the politics of life on the Bendigo goldfields.history, bendigo, chinese -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Paul Dillon, Edward Emmet Dillon, The Man who would not fall-in!, 2015
Family history and biography of Edward Emmet Dillon, the son of Edward Dillon, whose family immigrated to Australia in 1857 and lived in Camberwell.boroondara, camberwell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Station Pier - Gateway to a New Life, 2004
From opening of "Station Pier - Gateway to a New Life" at the Immigration Museum. Covers: invitation to opening, 2 brochures, booklet of 6 postcards, book.piers and wharves - station pier, museum victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Arthur Caldwell greeting immigrants, Fairfax media, 1950
... immigration ...Black and white photo of Arthur Calwell (Labor Politician - Minister for Immigration) bending down to greet a woman and two small boys. Ship gangway and luggage in backgroundimmigration, politics, arthur calwell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Immigration sculpture, Beacon Cove, Orchard Design Studio, Mark Weichart, 1998
... immigration ...Mirvac, Beacon Cove developers, commissioned this sculpture. Orchard contacted PMH&PS for 19th Century migrant ship names, to be handcarved into jarrah portion of sculpture, and for approval of 20th century ship names for the steel section. In return we requested a copy of these plans.Presentation plans (two sheets) for sculpture at Beacon Cove, designed by Orchard Design Studio of Pakenham. One in full colour, one a photocopy only. Subject: immigration.Photocopy signed by the artist, Mark Weichart.piers and wharves - station pier, immigration, transport - shipping, arts and entertainment - visual arts, mark weichart, orchard design studios, mirvac victoria, sculpture -
Camberwell Historical Society
Book, Paul Dillon, Edward Dillon: The Forgotten Boroondara Warrior of Bench, Bank and Borough, 2015
Family history and biography of Edward Dillon who immigrated to Australia with his wife and son in 1857 and lived in Camberwell. He was a Councillor for the City of Boroondara and the Shire of Boroondara.boroondara -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Fishermen's Bend migrant hostel, Vivienne Gunn, 23 Sep 2005
... Immigration ...Recording of the PMHPS meeting 23.09.2003 at Port Melbourne Bowling Club. Speaker was Vivienne Gunn on immigration, migrants and the migrant hostel at Fishermen's Bend . Recording duration 47:34immigration, vivienne gunn -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Beach Portland, c. 1970
Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows view of Henty Beach looking south, from near railway pier. Start of pier and sheds on left. Immigration Depot, background right.Front: 'Henty Beach' - green inck -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Passport (cancelled)
G 527592 Australian Passport issued to Ian Robert Wilson by Department of Immigration Sydney NSW and was Valid during the service as member of Royal Australian Navy. Navy blue cover with Australian Emblem on front.passport, document -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Family history, Ron Stranks, Glen Stuart, 28 Jun 1999
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 28.06.1999. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Ron Stranks on the immigration of his great great grandparents and the history of the family since. Recording duration 40:50migrants, ron stranks -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Textile - Tapestry, Portland Fibre Group, Tall Ships Tapestry, 1989-1992
Funding from Bicentenary Committee. Valerie Kirk assisted with cartoon, PFG did the rest. Presented to Cr. Bernard Wallace, 11 December 1992, and unveiled at Portland Library.Large tapestry with central image depicting people, animals, landmarks and activities on the foreshore of Portland harbour. Surrounded by a yellow border with symbols of history, industry and immigration on both sides. Hung by a wood panel across top.Back: VKIRK RT JH RS DA - - (tapestry letters in varied colours, lower right edge) PS GWEC ODME OK MS (Tapestry letters in varied colours, lower left edge)textile, tapestry, tall ships, bicentenary -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Posters, AUDIO-VISUAL CENTRE ED. DEPT. VIC, MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA DURING THE 19TH CENTURY, n.d
Reproduction from the Illustrated London News August 17, 1850 'Emigrant Ship, Between Decks' (6) Set of 8 posters with immigration theme for use in Victorian schools. Classroom Picture No. 94 (1) to (8) -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, Port at Hamburg, Germany, 2005, 27/02/2005
... immigration ...The port at Hamburg was an important immigration point. A large building with tower and domes built beside water at Hamburg, Germany, It is the port building. It is named Germany's "Gateway to the World" and is the largest port in Germany. hamburg, port, germany, sea, ships, immigration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Copy Of Photograph - First Jetty And Migration Depot, 1859
Vern Mc Callum CollectionDigital copy of a monochrome photo. Taken in Portland in 1859 looking south to Battry Point. Immigration depot on right. Wooden jetty with shed, centre of photo. Buildings on sand spit, mouth of wattle creek, back left. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Mixed media - Newspaper Clipping and Photograph, n.d
K.S. Anderson CollectionPhotocopy of newspaper clipping regarding a plaque being mounted on the site of what was the immigration depot. Coloured photograph of Mrs Edgar (one of the donors of the plaque) reading her address prior to unveiling. Identification numbers 6906a, b -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Document - Alien Seaman's Identification Card, 21 November 1919
... immigration ...Arthur Oswald Dixon was an Officer on the SS Durham when the ship arrived in the US.One fold printed paper document with glued ID photograph of Athrur Oswald Dixon, his left thumb fingerprint, some identification information (nationality, place of birth, age, description), stamped and signed by immigration inspector.arthur oswald dixon, seamanship, masters, officers, seamen, sailors, seafarers, crew, united states of america, usa, immigration, identification, 1919, ss durham, england, liverpool, british -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newpaper article "Physically Sound", Argus newspaper article "Mentally Bright nd Phyically Sound" dated 16th June 1923
Circ 1923 historical information on the immigration to Australia.Part of an article from the The Argus Newspaper dated 16th June 1923 relating to the arrival of SS Moreton Bay and the British sailors due to enlist in the Australian Navy.Written on the article is a comment " On the other side is an account of the storm which the Moreton Bay passed through".the argus, ss moreton bay -
Unions Ballarat
Among the barbarians, Sheehan, Paul, 1998
... immigration ...A critical appraisal of Australia's immigration policies and multiculturalism.Relevant to Australian culture and immigration. The book was written in 1998.Paper; book. Cover: White with red, black and white writing. Picture of a burning leaf. Round sticker: "The phenomenal no.1 bestseller".Front cover: author name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, immigration, social history, national culture