Two typed copies of notes titled 'Theatre on the Goldfields' by Mr. Frank Cusack. Notes mention the early theatres on the Goldfields, the actors, actresses and singers, owners and places where the theatres were. Also mentioned are some of the plays that were performed.entertainment, theatre, bendigo, theatre on the goldfields, mr frank cusack, john hawkins, bulwer lytton, 'lady of lyons', the theatre royal, gregg, yates, stark, carncross's royal exchange restaurant, the argus, the casion, charles thatcher, burton's theatre, c h rignold, george rignold, royal victoria theatre, the princess, the criterion, walsh and fawcett, george fawcett rowe, fawcett rowe, lola montez, henry coleman, madame carilly, the advertiser, victoria reef, william kelly, g v brooke, burralls assembly rooms, nicholls assembly rooms, royal hotel, shamrock concert hall, bendigo hotel, billy heffernan, john crowely, mrs hancock, miss urie, m langlaise, sarah flower, madame caradine, thatcher the inimitable, greville, joe small, fanny young, frank varley, hugh anderson, porter's stars of the australian stage and screen, abbott, lyceum theatre, mr & mrs robe, robert heir, g w daniels, bendigo histrionic club, carrick club, 'the old curiosity shop', benjamin farjeon or b l farjeon, louis quatorze, robert younge, woolridge's eagle saloon, fry's troupe, coleman's rotunda theatre, old house, rainer's ethipian serenaders, jacobs, mrs macgowan, the golden age, foos & fitzgerald, madame arnati, gibson, pearsons harmonic hall, london hotel, little joe and the comical wonder, pick and shovel, united states hotel, john hunter kerr, marsh troupe, lyster opera co, miss avonia jones, cobb & co, billy heffernan, shamrock hotel, st james hall, crowley, royal princess theatre, offenbach's duchess of gerolstein, james cassius williamson, maggie moore, hal porter, grattan riggs co, garner, musgrove, george rignold, bland holt, harry rickards, london gaiety co, alfred dampier, dan barry co, harold stephen, coghill brothers, paine, waterman & balfe, the australian bijou opera co, williamson & musgrove's royal opera co, nellie stewart, the alfred dampier co, ward lyons dramatic co, george darrell, william elton, charles arnold's co, masonic theatre, the capital), the bendigo dramatic society, the bendigo glee club, the bendigo amateur dramatic club, bendigo orchestra, bendigo liedertafel, alice crawford, wilson barrett co, ernest toy, emily dyason, gertrude alger, william murdoch, a c bartleman, madame benda, amy and eileen castles, erna mueller, madame bertha rossow, e a bindley, kate samuels, jan kubelik

WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Set to soldiers on the front by their family and loved ones. Used as a pocket wallet with photos or cards contained. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Memento to war sweetheart WW1. Brass wallet opens centrally with hinge and clasp to close it. Contains a card to sweetheart WW1. Contains a card with w red crown and 1914 annotated on it. Card annotates the wording : Front of Card has two silver hearts and a note saying Forget Me Not. Inside the card is annotated - "With Christmas Greetings and all Good wishes from Nellie to Joe". Smaller card with red crown and writing 1914 on it. ww1, the great war 1914-1918, brass pocket wallet for photos or sweetheart card., nellie to joe (joseph nott)

Small Joe's Bottle Has Dust or something on the inside and outsideDrink "Joe's" Soft drinks Ice could 250ml Manufactured by the royal show winner "Joe's" South Gippsland Cordial co Pty LTD Korumburra

'Theatre on the Goldfields'' - paper by Frank Cusack. Two versions of this paper - an incomplete version (foolscap) of 6 pages and full version (A4) with pencilled annotations (19 pp). (Incomplete version covers pages to p11). Reference to Theatre Royal; Yates (lessee); Gregg (lessee); Carcross's Royal Exchange Restaurant; Wright's tent theatre; Victorian saloon; Sydenham Gardens; Burton's Circus; C H Rignold; Royal Victoria Theatre; Princess Theatre; Criterion Hotel; Fawcett Rowe; Lola Montez; Criterion Theatre; Henry Coleman; G V Brooke; Burralls Assembly Rooms; Nicholls Assembly Rooms; Shamrock Concert Hall; Bendigo Hotel; Billy Heffernon; John Crowley; Thatcher; Greville; Joe Small; Fanny Young; Frank Varley; Lyceum Theatre; Haymarket; Bendigo Histrionic Club; Garrick Club; Sandhurst Philharmonic Society; Abbott; new Lyceum theatre; Richard Younge; opera house; St. James Hall; Royal Princess Theatre; Masonic Theatre; Bendigo Dramatic Society; Bendigo Glee Club; Bendigo Amateur Dramatic Club; Bendigo Orchestra; Bendigo Liedertafel; Alice Crawford; Conservatorium of Music; E A Bindley.Frank Cusackentertainment, theatre, history, frank cusack, royal theatre, wrights tent theatre, burtons circus, c. h. rignold, burralls assembley rooms, nicholls assembley rooms, shamrock concert hall, garrick club, st james hall, royal princess theatre, alice crawford, lyceum theatre. e a bindley.

Golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club to members who hit a "hole in one". Winners include: Nick Kaziro, 8th hole Whittlesea 27/01/1980; Mick Brasher, 16th hole Kilmore 07/09/1980; Joe Maletic, 8th hole Whittlesea 26/06/1983; Bruce Ryan, 16th hole Kilmore 26/02/1984; Sam Sia, 13th hole Bacchus Marsh 14/06/1987.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy in the shape of a timber number one with metal plaques."Thomastown Golf Club. C Grade Hole in One" engraved on plaque, winners' names on small plaques.thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, hole in one

Dust cover has the White family crest above the title. Under the title is a series of small black and white photographs of various activities involved with the malt industry.non-fictionAn updated history of Joe White Maltings which was first published in 1991.joe white, joe white maltings, history, ballarat, victoria

Small brown covered scrapbook with newsclipping written by William Robertson, and his handwritten corrections to the articles. Newsclips include poetry and articles on: Piggoreet, Captain Moonlight, Devil's Kitchen, Ballarat East Australian Natives' Association, A Total Eclipse, Ballarat Leads, Joe Mack Cricket, Trade Unionism, Jack Hewitt of Piggoreet, Astronomy, Golden Lake, Scientific Shearers, Eureka, Piggoreet Geological, Piggoreet Mining, Happy Valley, Exchequer Flat, Fairy's Fright, H.V. Mailboy, Shearers, Creswick, Geology of Smythesdale, Shearing in the 1890s, Piggoreet reunion, Scarsdale and Smythesdale, Scarsdale to Golden Lake, Derwent Jacks, Shanties Devil's Kitchen, Berringa Bushmen, Perseus, Kruger at Pitfield, Fires and Pitfield, Football Memories, Cambrian Hill, Theo Gribble, Jack Jones Pitfield, Risks at Pitfield, Superstition, Scarsdale, death notice for William Robertson's mother.On cover: "Wm Robertson 10 Young Street Ballarat East"andrew christie, mrs nimon, william christie, alec christie, grand trunk, cape clear, donald mclean's, alchemist co, john lynch, golden belt lead, paddy webb, annie rooney, kruger hanging, pitfield, boer war, napoleons, cambran hill, hiscocks, john winter, john jenkins, bonshaw, john bird, nintingbool, moppianum station, w.h. bird, david clarke, william hamilton, john clarke, benjamin j. scott, julius kleberger, m.a. weatherston, j.h. vaughan, a. reid, alfred william crow, p. young, george clarkson, a.w. crowe, william henderson, claud pender, a. garside, mount erip, alec crothers, communism, basalt, italian gully, john roberts, john browne, john crossthwaite, patrick mcgrath, newtown, john boyd, john bruce, william irwin, george hatfield, d. croswaite, grand trunk mine, golden horn, jubilee lode, woady yallock, springdallah, fairy glen lead, linton lead, south berry, banshee, wil-o-the wisps, forest creek, chewton, mount alexander, jim crow ranges, trawalla, j.g. roberts, carngham, german lead, scarsdale railway, great western, beaumont mine, north grenville, shearing, piggoreet reunion, scarsdale and smythesdale, scarsdale to golden lake, derwent jacks, shanties, devil's kitchen, berringa bushmen, perseus, kruger at pitfield, fires and pitfield, football memories, cambrian hill, theo gribble, jack jones pitfield, risks at pitfield, superstition, scarsdale, golden point lead outlet, frenchman's lead, trooper o'brogue, peroni, morelli, lucky woman's gully, william robertson, piggoreet, captain moonlight, devil's kitchen, ballarat east australian natives' association, total eclipse, ballarat leads, joe mack cricket, trade unionism, jack hewitt of piggoreet, astronomy, golden lake, scientific shearers, eureka, piggoreet geological, piggoreet mining, happy valley, exchequer flat, fairy's fright, h.v. mailboy, shearers, creswick, geology of smythesdale

This amphora or jug has a silhouette shaped like a woman with her hands on her hips, wearing a long, flared-out skirt. The design was used in ancient Greece for pottery storage jars, the neck being narrower than the body. According to reports, this amphora was discovered in 1934 by Joe O'Keeffe, in a sand blowout, or sand hummocks, west of Levy's Point, west of Warrnambool, while he was planting marram grass for Mr Duncan. An article in the Warrnambool Standard newspaper of December 21, 1985, states that the amphora may be linked to the wooden sailing ship called the Mahogany Ship (also called the Ancient Wreck). Thermoluminescence testing indicates the relic was made in the mid-to-late 19th century, and experts suggest it was of North African origin. The presence of the amphora in the dunes, and the amphora itself, is still a mystery. The amphora was donated to Flagstaff Hill on a long-term loan by the Duncan family and displayed to the public for the first time on December 21, 1985. The exhibition continued until February 2023, when the objects on display in the Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Cottage (Shipwreck Museum) were returned to storage to rest, and the redevelopment of the Cottage began. A search for members of the Duncan Family was undertaken by Flagstaff Hill and stakeholders to resolve the loan term, but the family at that time was unknown. As such, to properly care for the amphora, it has been registered until ownership can be determined. The amphora is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery, where members of the Duncan family recognised it and have since made contact with the museum. The amphora's presence in the hummocks remains an intriguing and tantalising mystery, yet to be solved!The amphora is significant for the mystery it holds. Its origin and connection with the local area have led to local speculation since it was discovered in 1934. Amphora or jug; earthenware, orange clay with areas of cream. The vessel has a wide mouth, a deep lip, two opposing handles between the neck and shoulder, and a bulbous body. The curved handles have a design of six bands between them. There are three rings of small dots encircling the body. The underside has concentric circles in the clay, an uneven edge and pinhole markings. The amphora is kindly on loan from the Duncan family.Pinhole patterns: [3 holes above 3 holes] opposite [3 holes above 3 holes], 1 hole] [ 1 hole above 2 holes] flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, amphora, jug, mahogany ship, ancient wreck, joe o'keefe, duncan, thermoluminescence, north africa, levy point, pottery, storage jar, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck artefact, relic, shipwreck museum, pottery jar, ancient jar, egyptian water pot, greek jar, ceramic jar, mystery, exotic jar, mystery antique, historic jug, 1934, joe o’keefe, marshall duncan, port fairy, 1935, 1985, marshall mckenzie duncan, mac duncan, duncan family, 1981, dan madden, scientific investigation, scientific analysis, scientific dating, north african origin, mid-late 19th century, marram grass, levy’s point

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 smaller)Written on rear of backing sheet: "Joe Archbold, father of Ringwood Bowling Club. Mr Bamford in centre. Gilbert Chandler, M.P. left. Later to become 'Sir'.

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage when Mr August Reitman, a sculptor, began leasing the property in 1917. August purchased the property c 1935, for 1200 Pounds approximately and resided there until 1953.. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. A charcoal drawing of the reconstructed 'Box Cottage', in a wooden frame with glass, by Joe Becker c 1985signed : Joe Beckerbox cottage reconstruction, moorabbin, ormond, box william, box elizabeth, brighton, pioneers, market gardeners

Summary - The article reports that Great Ryrie Primary School—created from the merger of Heathmont, Ringwood, and Southwood Primary Schools—is almost ready to open for term two. A photo shows Maroondah Mayor Joe Cossari and Bayswater MP Gordon Ashley inspecting the final stages of construction. It explains that earlier disputes over parking and funding have been resolved, with the Department of Education confirming $150,000 in funding and transferring a small parcel of land to allow for 60 parking spaces. Both Joe Cossari and Gordon Ashley emphasise that issues have been addressed and express confidence in the school’s smooth opening and positive future. (Co-Pilot 11/7/2026)Photo Caption: Maroondah Mayor Joe Cossari and Bayswater MP Gordon Ashley discuss works at Great Ryrie Primary School in Heathmont.

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Two small gold coloured buttons with RAAF insignia. Each has a loop on back for attachment. to a garment.uniform, raaf, buttons, ian a. 'joe' lyons

Flying instruments used by Flight Lieutenant Ian A. Lyons. Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Rectangular padded and sectioned wooden box containing seventeen brass, stainless steel and plastic air navigation instruments. The box is covered in black leatherette and hinged with small brass hinges. A silver coloured clasp secures the box closed. A metal plate is pinned to the middle of the lid.equipment, flying instruments, air navigation, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Small gold coloured metal lapel badge featuring a King's Crown and an eagle. Two pins and press fasteners on the back.badge, raaf, ian a. 'joe' lyons

See Cat 4799 for dataEmbroidered postcard. It has a white cardboard embossed frame. The embroidered pattern is of green leaves, white and red flowers. At the bottom is embroidered "To my Sister". That is in a silvery white. The flower arrangement is an actual flap, lifting that flap is a small card. On that card is a seated British soldier in war torn trench talking to a little angel. The transcription is "Tell her that I love her".The letter side is written in faint pencil. It is headed - France 12 /1/17. Dear Sister ............... It finishes up with "Love to all, Joe". A lot of the writing is hard to see.ww1, postcard

WW!, Tourist cards sent home by Joe Stuart.1. Sepia coloured photo of small house in Great Britain, located at Conway Quay, North Wales. The house is 6 feet wide. 2. Colourised picture of smallest house in Great Britain, Conway Quay. There is Lady in National dress, seated at the door doing knitting. 3. Colourised photo of kitchen of above. 4. Colourised photo of bedroom of above. The house size frontage 72 inches. Back to front 100 inches, Height 122 inches.1. On the rear Is addressed to "Dear Susie - Best love Joe". 2. 3. & 4. Nil on rear.wales, small housing

The largest gold mine in the area originated from a find in 1862. The mine was closed January 20, 1915 when a fire destroyed nearly all the above ground plant. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then /​ Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p75 Beneath Mine Hill, as locals call it, runs a network of tunnels once of central importance to the fledgling township of Diamond Creek. These are relics of gold mines, which transformed early Diamond Creek.1 The tiny settlement of about 20 families soared to more than 200 because of gold. For around 50 years, from 1862, gold mining was Diamond Creek’s major source of employment. On September 7, 1854 The Argus newspaper reported a find of a four pound (1.8kg) gold nugget in Nillumbik (an early name for Diamond Creek). Exactly where, is not known.2 The largest mine in the district, the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, apparently originated from a find in 1862. It is said Joe and Dave Wilson were visiting former tailor then cook, Charles Orme, at the southern end of Fraser Street. Sitting on a stump outside the front gate on land belonging to Dr A. E. Phipps the Wilsons found a vein of gold-bearing quartz, which led to the discovery of four quartz reefs varying in width to eight inches (20cm), running north and south. A reef found at the foot of the hill opposite Challenger Street became the Union Mine. This reef was traced south to Allendale Road where a small mine began operations.3 Other smaller mines later operated as well. Dr Phipps immediately began to mine and also built the Diamond Reef Hotel as a boarding house for miners. But Charles Orme, who owned the land alongside, leased his mine to Dr Phipps probably because of insufficient funds and business skills. By mid 1865 the mine had produced 2530 ounces of gold – a 100% profit on the original outlay. Of course there were problems. When the local dam dried up a Blake pump was installed to draw water from the creek. The Union Mine operated under the Diamond Creek Gold Mine management except when disputes sometimes resulted in separate management. However disagreements had to be resolved as the Union Mine depended on Diamond Creek Gold Mine pumps to remove underground water from common reefs. In 1912 the main shaft of about 380 yards (350m) employed 200 men recovering an average of 5000 ounces (141.7kg) of gold a year. But not everyone did well out of gold. Records of failed mining companies in the Victorian Public Record Office, reveal that owner Dr Phipps leased his Right to others. Companies came and went over the next 40 years, most sponsored by Melbourne businessmen who sold shares to gullible locals and then became insolvent. Although there were some good profits, financial returns were haphazard until 1905. Some local residents, who were share holders in short- term companies, became well-known names in modern Diamond Creek such as Scott, Haley, Butler, Alder, Ryan, Wadeson, Reeves, Alston, Paul and Edwards. Gold mining was brought to a disastrous end on January 20, 1915 at 3 pm, when fire destroyed nearly all the above-ground plant. Fortunately no lives were lost. But reopening the mine was almost impossible because of the increasing depth of water in the main shaft. The closed mine destroyed the livelihood of 200 families and the debris took many years to clear.4 In 1946 the Diamond Creek Gold Mine was reopened by the Golden Hind Mining Company, but money ran out before the 600 feet (182.8m) or so of water could be removed. Gold remains in the mine but enormous capital would be needed to buy the land, equipment and to remove the water. Today 12 known sealed shafts along the ridge of the hills on private property extend west for around one kilometre from the corner of Fraser and Haley Streets, crossing Norma and Fyffe to Dering Streets. As recently as 1987, heavy rains revealed a former Union Mine shaft in the Georgiadis family Fyffe Street back yard.5 Allendale Mine, south of Allendale Road, is still open and one of the Union Mine’s main drives (horizontal excavation) remains unsealed, on the Creek Reserve.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, diamond creek mine, fraser street, gold mining, james cook drive, mine hill

Index, bibliography, notes, ill, maps. p.483.non-fictionIn November 1965, some 450 men of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, under the command of Lt. Col. Hal Moore, were dropped by helicopter into a small clearing in the Ia Drang Valley. They were immediately surrounded by 2,000 North Vietnamese soldiers. Three days later, only two and half miles away, a sister battalion was chopped to pieces. Together, these actions at landing zones X-Ray and Albany constitute one of the most savage and significant battles of the Vietnam War. The Americans faced what seemed to be certain destruction. How these men persevered - sacrificed themselves for their comrades and never gave up - makes a vivid portrait of war at its most inspiring and devastating. General Moore and Joe Galloway, the only journalist on the ground throughout the fighting, have interviewed hundreds of men who fought there, including the North Vietnamese commanders. The result is a story of unparalleled human interest. We Were Soldiers Once... and Young also brings the war back home with unforgettable stories of those who lost family members to combat. This devastating account rises above the specific ordeal it chronicles to present a picture of men facing the ultimate challenge, dealing with it in ways they would have found unimaginable only a few hours earlier. It reveals to us, as rarely before, man's most heroic and horrendous endeavor. Collapse summary vietnam war 1961-1975 – us involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – ia drang valley

Photograph.The Patricia Coles (nee McLean) collection. Bendigo Easter Parade Queen Competition 1930. Copy of a black and white photograph. Four women and two small girls. The Easter Queen holds a large bouquet. The two small girls are identified. Joyce Jeffries, on the left, daughter of Mary & Joe Jeffries, Quarry Hill hoteliers. On the right, June McLean, daughter of Nellie & Tom McLean, United Kingdom Hotel, Golden Square.bendigo, entertainment, easter parade queen competition, bendigo easter fair. bendigo easter parade queen compettion. mclean family of golden square. united kingdom hotel.

Black and white photograph mounted on brown board. Ten males in front of mine shaft. One male in divers suit. Male second from L holding small dog. Cage and poppet legs in background. Mullock heap at back. Inscriptions: Hand written on BR corner of photo 'Percival Pinder, Photo, Bendigo' Hand written on board under photo 'Tambour Major GM Coy 846 ft'. On separate card glued to bottom of mount board, printed 'Diver inspecting flooded Tambour Major Mine at Specimen Hill in 1920'. Hand written in ball point pen on back 'Tambour Major' Mine Group photo taken at Tambour Major about 1920. Dad on extreme right, Joe Sheard, Mine Manager in diving suit. A Richardson, 29 Harrison Street' Hand printed in black ink on back 'Diver inspecting flooded Tambour Major Mine in 1920'. On back - circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'.Percival Pinder, Bendigomining, surface equipment, tambour major mine, bendigo, mines and mining, miners, mine, specimen hill, flooded mine, diver

Folder containing a table of contents and various newspaper clippings and other information pertaining to the Garfield area. The date the articles were published, and title of articles are listed below. 15 Nov 2006 Charlie’s 90 and still swinging – Charlie Rockliffe 02 May 2007 A man of local culture – Graeme Peggie obituary 21 May 2008 Minute book reveals golf club history 21 Apr 2004 The digger who couldn’t play – Len Everlyn 16 Apr 2008 Re Gen Emu Farm – Tina Carter & Tyson Hills 15 Sep 2021 Lenders a Leader of Men - Joe Lenders 26 May 2010 No School Like the Old School - Peter Heywood 15 Dec 2004 District Loses a Legend - Ewan Costain 14 Jan 2009 Couple on Track for 60 Years - Kenneth & Betty Woodbury 5 Oct 2016 Garfield Theatre Green-Light 27 May 2015 His Career Going Downhill, at Speed - Lachlan Fitzgerald 27 May 2009 22 Years Ago: A New Hall at Garfield 3 Nov 2021 Tom’s Clearly a Champion - Tom Cleary 17 Nov 2021 Save Garfield’s Heritage 27 July 2022 Elvis Has Left the Building 27 Apr 2022 Old Cargo Truck Inspires 27 July 2022 Small Town Connections 9 Mar 2022 Story has a Familiar Ring 6 Feb 2019 Seared into our Memories - Black Saturday 12 Sep 2024 True Gentleman Remembered - Alan Dessent 10 Apr 2024 Family Business Marks a Century - FJB Marsh and Son 5 Nov 2025 A Century of Optimism - Harry van den Broek 8 Oct 2025 National Title Awaits - Mary Cole 11 Dec 2024 A Rich History of Theatre 18 Feb 2026 Made of the Right Stuff - Marg Andrews 30 Oct 2019 Mateship that Lasts 29 Apr 2020 Frank Rouse Rememberednon-fictiongarfield (vic.)

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A Large jug with to small handles, on one of the handles there s a white tag that says "Donated by MR. A. M. MitchellJoe's Fruit Juice Cordial Citrus Blend Joe's Cordial South Gippsland Cordial Co. Pty. Ltd. Korumburra Phone 55

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Methodist Church (Uniting Church) 18 colour photographs of Plaque unveiling at church site.3238-3; - A Plaque to mark the site of the former Stawell Methodist Chruch, was unveiled by Mrs. win Schwartz and Mr Allan Coward, former Methodist Parishioners. The Last Minister of the Methodist Church was Rev. Max Spry, who was also Present. Teh Stone for the Plaque was donated by Waites-Robson, Oct 1999. 3238-3a: Crowd watching the Unveiling of the plaque. 3238-2b: Allan Coward & Mrs Winifred Schwartz in front of the plaque 3238-3c: Allan Coward 3238-3d: Dawn Scott holding the microphone for Mrs. Winifred Schwartz nee Langsford 3238-3e: Rev. Max Spry 3238-3f: Mrs Dorothy King (Historical Society) 3238-3g: Cr Brian Small 3238-3h: Alan Kingston 3238-3i: L to R, Max Spry, Win Schwartz, Allan Coward. 3228-3j: Crowd scene before the unveiling. 3238-3k: L To R, Albert & Marg Phillips, Edith Cox, Lil Wilson, Elsie Moulden 3238-3i: L to R, Betty Newson, Jean Mummery, Ann Williamson. 3238-3m, L to R, Geoff Harmer, Dawn Scott 3238-3n L/R Avis Grant, Phillys Milne, Jean Perry (Mrs Wal), Norma McPherson 3238-3o, L/R Margaret Edwards, Joyce Matheson, Gladys Holmes, Alvie Brehaut 3238-3p L/r Joe Edwards, Noel Clarke. Enjoying afternoon tea. 3238-3q L/R Rita Pyke, June Clarke. After the Methodist Church site Plaque unveiling.3238-3d Reverse: Max Sprystawell, church

Soft covered book with picture on the front cover of the "Images of St.Albans" mural.non-fictionThis book is about the history of St. Albans as told by its residents. From pioneer selectors of the 1800s to the depression years of the 1930s, the incoming settlers first established their sleepy little village within a small farming community on the Keilor Plains. Then from the 1950s there was an unprecedented population growth as the European immigrants came in their thousands and helped formed a thriving, cosmopolitan community.st. albans, antonia bruns, lorna cameron, edna cooper, maree williams, elfie haggblom, doug boyce, olwen ford, joan carstairs, mary smith, linda watkinson, bev smith, bev godfrey, garry cameron, jean cameron, louise byrne, sue lookwood, roy cameron, st albans oral history group

Many displaced people who migrated to Australia after World War 2 brought similar tubs with them as part of their luggage. The tubs were valued by the migrants because they were used for washing clothes and other laundry items, and for bathing children and even adults. The tub in our possession was brought out to Australia in 1950 by the Pierzak family who eventually settled in North Sunshine, Victoria. The following story about the Pierzak family has been provided by the daughter Halina Wlodarczyk (nee Pierzak). The father Stanislaw Pierzak was born on the 26th of July 1916 in Zbrza, and the mother Teodozja (Teodozia) Szalas on the 5th of March 1919 in Goleciny, both villages in the Kielce district of Poland. In 1940 they were both taken by the German Army to work as slave labour on farms in Germany. Stanislaw worked in the Saxonia area and Teodozja near Dillingen. The work was hard, and when Teodozja contracted pneumonia she was told that she would not be given any food if she did not work. After the war the displaced persons, as they were called, were settled in various barracks and camps organised by the United States Army. Stanislaw and Teodozja married in Gablingen, Bavaria, Germany, and Halina was born in the camp at Gablingen in 1949. The displaced people were given the choice of several countries if they wanted to migrate from war torn Germany, and so the Pierzak family chose Australia. The Pierzak family set sail from Naples, Italy aboard the ship General M. B. Stewart and arrived in Sydney on the 17th of April 1950. The men and women had to stay in separate quarters, and many passengers were so sick that they did not think they would survive the journey. In Australia they lived in migrant camps in NSW at Bathurst, Orange, Parkes and Cowra. To pay off their fares to Australia migrants were required to work under contract for 2 years. Stanislaw Pierzak worked in Broken Hill NSW returning to visit his family every 3 to 4 months. The son John was born in the Red Cross building at the Parkes camp in 1952. In 1953 the whole family moved to Melbourne and lived in a converted garage in Victor Street, North Sunshine. In 1954 the family bought a bungalow on a block of land in Compton Parade, North Sunshine, where eventually they built a house. Stanislaw Pierzak worked at Steelweld in Ashley Street, Braybrook travelling there on his bicycle, while Teodozja Pierzak found work at Smorgon in West Footscray. Stanislaw and Teodozja Pierzak lived in North Sunshine for the rest of their lives, and Mrs Pierzak always said that Sunshine was the best place in the world.Tubs like this which belonged to displaced people were highly valued possessions and are of historic significance. They were brought out to Australia after World War 2 by many migrating displaced families. The tubs were used for washing activities in the camps in Germany, and the migrant camps in Australia, and also when people lived in bungalows in Australia before they built houses with laundries and bathrooms.Oval shaped galvanised iron tub with two rigid handles, one at each end. The top of the tub is larger than the base. The galvanising is deteriorating in some parts which show a whitish appearance. There are some small dents, and a few chips in the galvanising where surface rust has appeared.The number 70 is stamped on both sides.washing tub, galvanised tub, laundry, bath, displaced persons, immigration, general m. b. stewart, galvanized tub, pierzak, galvanised wash tub, joseph 'joe' wlodarczyk

This passbook belonged to Stanislaw "Stan" Pierzak & Teodozja "Lottie" Pierzak (Nee Szalac), two Polish immigrants who settled in Compton Parade Sunshine North in the 1950's. They raised two children, Helina & Jon. This passport covers the period May 1958 to February 1990 including the important period when Australia converted to decimal currency. The donor Joseph 'Joe' Wlodarczyk married their daughter Helina.The passbook shows regular savings by the owners Stanislaw & Teodozja Pierzak, two married polish immigrants who came to Australia after World War 2. This passport covers the period May 1958 to February 1990 including the important period when Australia converted to decimal currency. The passbook also covers the period from hand entries to accounting machine-based entries.Small grey booklet with ledger pages inside with dates of deposits and bank stampsCover - Commonwealth Saving Bank of Australia Depositor's Pass Book Sunshine No 4949 Victoria Inside - Stanislaw Piezgak and Teodozjabank, sunshine, joseph 'joe' wlodarczyk