Trafalgar Day (21 October) was chosen to inaugurate the stone. The ceremony was performed by Lady Fraser who had generously organised a Fete in her property Norla to raise the funds for the dome. "Owing to the recent death of Simon Fraser (30 July 1919), the ceremony was as simple as possible." according to the Australian dating from the 25th October 1919.Probably due to humidity and the apparent lack of thickness, the stone has become brittle and is now completely lost. There is sadly no depiction of it.Photograph depicting the place where the foundation of the Norla Dome was laid on the 21 October 1919 (Trafalgar Day) by Lady Fraser. lady annie bertha fraser (1854-1933), norla dome, gymnasium, trafalgar day, norla, simon fraser (1832-1919), foundation stone

This vital fundraiser event was held at Lady Fraser's house, opened by Lady Forster and featured in respective issues of Punch and Table talk , October 12th 1922. Also reported in the Argus on Monday 9th of October 1922.The event raised important funds towards the costs of opening the Dome Gymnasium at the 717 Flinders St Mission to Seafarers. The building became known eventually as the 'Norla Dome Gymnasium". The Fraser's home, Norla was sold and demolished in 1934 for subdivision.A large whole page (p.34) clipping from Punch journal featuring a photo-essay of an event at a garden fete at Norla in 1922. The page is annotated in places with identifying names in handwritten ink;Some hand-inscribed annotations in blue ink some indecipherable: "Lady Lyle" and "Lady Miller", G. Hawkey, are clear.norla dome, gymnasium, lady fraser, gladys hawkey

"GYMNASIUM OF NOVEL DESIGN TO BE LIGHTED FROM DOME Trafalgar Day (October 21) was selected as a fittlng occasion for the laying of the foundation stone of the "Norla" gymnasium In connection with the Missions to Seamen new building in Flinders street extension. The ceremony was performed by Lady Fraser. The design of the gymnasium is an entirely novel one. The building is of reinforced concrete, with a dome having a span of 40 feet. The design is based on that of the Pantheon at Rome, and like the Pantheon has no windows. The entire lighting is from an opening In the centre of the dome. Through this aperture the light radiates equally throughout tho gymnasium; and the necessary ventilation is also secured. Between the gymnasium and the main building there is an ambulatory 12ft. wide, from which onlookers may watch the games and exercises. The floor Is to be laid with a fall to the centre for rlnking purposes. The gymnasium will complete the buildings connected with the Missions to Seamen In Melbourne, and the claim Is made that the society has not anywhere a flner or more complete set of buildings than the seamen are favored with here. The ladies who take an active interest in the Mission are inviting subscriptions to furnish the gymnasium with trapeze, punch balls, and other exercising apparatus. Messrs Walter and Richard Butler are the architects."norla dome, lady fraser, 1919, foundation stone, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), richard butler, gymnasium, trafalgar day, simon fraser (1832-1919), pantheon

SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE FOR THE VICTORIA MISSIONS TO SEAMEN In architectural style, the new Seamen's Institute for the Victorian Missions to Seamen, in Flinders street Extension which is to be opened early in September by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, the Governor-General, may be said to resemble the type adopted by the early settlers in California, and known in recent years by the name of Spanish Mission architecture. This character is particularly sympathetic with the object for which the building has been erected, and is exemplified in a marked degree in the unique chapel tower of oblong shape with its four pinnacles and open bell turret, with an almost rustic cross as terminal point: also in the arcaded Eastern Court cloisters, with simple round arch arcading, and in the chapel roof, which is framed of heavy rough-hewn hardwood timber work left as it came from the saw, and erected green from the forest. but so well framed and bolted that no harm can result from shrinkage. The foundations are constructed of reinforced concrete, and in some places are nine feet wide. The ground is very treacherous, and considering the irregular weights of the one story, two-story, and three-story parts of the building, the result achieved in sta bility is eminently satisfactory. The main hall has a vaulted ceiling of reinforced concrete construction, and, spanning 35f., is the widest span of any floor in Melbourne of similar construction. The chaplain's residence is built above the lecture hall, and consists of a most complete, up-to-date dwelling-house of eight rooms. It is fitted with every modern convenience and labor-saving device. The cupboard in the pantry, for instance, has two faces — one in the diningroom and the other in the pantry. Dishes are washed in the pantry, put into the cupboard, and taken out in the diningroom, ready for the next meal. Special rooms are designed for the many and various works carried out for the sailors by the industrious workers of the mission. One room is shelved and fitted for the reception, sorting, and distribution of books, periodicals, and other reading matter that is parcelled up by willing hands and given to sailors as ships leave port, to beguile the weary hours of leisure on the sea. Any old books or magazines, illustrated papers, and the like are always welcome at the insti tute. Reading matter of this kind can easily be saved and sent along in bundles. The gymnasium is not yet built. This is the only part of the building required to complete the block; and when its concrete dome, with open eye at summit like the Pantheon at Rome is erected, the whole effect of the groups of buildings will be most striking. In the entrance hall is a floor of marble mosaic, with a central feature of a mariner's compass seven foot in diameter, well executed by the Adamant Pavement Company, and the gift of Mr George Russell. The architect has designed a copper ship as a finial for the main gable of the building, and it, like the gymnasium, is awaiting the collection of more funds or the generosity of a special donor. The whole of the woodwork of the in terior of the building, including high dados round the walls of halls, stair cases, billiard and other rooms is car ried out in Tasmanian hardwood, fin ished in a dull beeswax polish, and the floors of the entire building, except the lavatories, which are tiled, are also executed in Tasmanian hardwood. Mr Walter R. Butler, F.R.I.B.A., was the architect, and the work was carried out by Mr A. B. Robertson, builder. PICTURESQUE BUILDING AMID SOMBRE SURROUNDINGSThe article gives a valuable description of the Mission at the end of its construction and before its opening.4 columns article with photograph of the front of the Missionlady fraser, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), architecture, spanish mission, california, reinforced concrete, tasmanian hardwood, gymnasium, norla dome, pantheon, adamant pavement company, george russell, compass, finail, weathervane, chaplain's residence, manse, chapel, courtyard, cloisters, main hall, spannig

From Record (Emerald Hill, Vic. : 1881 - 1954), Saturday 12 April 1930, page 3 "On Wednesday, at the 24th meeting of the Victorian Mission to Seamen. Archbishop Head welcomed a new chaplain, the Rev. F. L. Oliver, formerly of Newcastle. Mrs. Oliver was also welcomed. The old executive was re-elected except Messrs. Durham and Holmes, who declined the honor. Lady Fraser was elected president of the Harbour Lights Guild. The Rev. \V. M. Robertson of the Port Melbourne Mission, was among the speakers."First photograph of Padre Oliver and his family at the Mission in 1930.Written in black on verso: Dad (Padre Oliver) , Miss Tracy, Mum (Mrs Oliver), Phyllis Atkins (secretary), Beverleyfrank oliver, flinders street, garden, phyllis atkins, secretary, alice sibthrope tracy, moira bird oliver (nee good), archbishop head, beverley oliver, rev. w.m robertson

A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Spring 1986, and Summer, 1987. This was produced by Michael Cheshire as a free publication to promote tourism in Marysville and the surrounding district. It includes maps of the Big River Valley, Cumberland Valley, Lady Talbot Forest Drive, the Marysville area, and the township of Marysville. It was released in the spring of 1986. A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Spring 1986, and Summer 1987.Kilmore Historical Society *10/183 *MDL.1.marysville, victoria, australia, leisure guide, michael cheshire & associates pty ltd, marysville golf club, blackwood lodges, sir colin mackenzie fauna park, lake eildon, fraser national park, yarra valley wineries, marysville coach tours, kooringa, marylands guest house, lady talbot forest drive, wishing well, taggerty river recreation area, athols abbey, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches walking track, marylyn guest house, kufstein inn motel, the cumberland, marysville tourist & progress association, marysville newsagency & general store, crossways restaurant & motel, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track, marysville hotel motel, lake mountain ski hire, marysville recreation and fun park, mytanta horseback safaris, upper big river valley, the big culvert, marysville mountain view horse hire, maryton park, amber view holiday lodges, cathedral restaurant, the top shop, tower motel, menzes garage, beauty spot nursery, marysville ski hire, lake mountain ski school, faraway forest, scenic motel, buxton trout farm, marysville hardware, timbertop steakhouse, marysville trout farm, healesville sanctuary, buxton hotel motel, nanda binya lodge, buxton antique and furniture mart, the black spur inn hotel, alexandra, lake mountain, j l gould sawmills pty. ltd., geoffrey pope & associates, marysville crafts & gifts, olde yarra track shoppe, cumberland scenic reserve, tudor lodge road house, fruit salad farm, highwayman's retreat

A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Winter and Spring, 1987. This was produced by Michael Cheshire as a free publication to promote tourism in Marysville and the surrounding district. It includes maps of the Big River Valley, Cumberland Valley, Lady Talbot Forest Drive, the Marysville area, and the township of Marysville. It was released in the winter of 1987. A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Winter and Spring, 1987.marysville, victoria, australia, leisure guide, michael cheshire & associates pty ltd, marysville golf club, blackwood lodges, sir colin mackenzie fauna park, lake eildon, fraser national park, yarra valley wineries, marysville coach tours, kooringa, marylands guest house, lady talbot forest drive, wishing well, taggerty river recreation area, athols abbey, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches walking track, marylyn guest house, kufstein inn motel, the cumberland, marysville tourist & progress association, marysville newsagency & general store, crossways restaurant & motel, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track, marysville hotel motel, lake mountain ski hire, marysville recreation and fun park, mytanta horseback safaris, upper big river valley, the big culvert, marysville mountain view horse hire, maryton park, amber view holiday lodges, cathedral restaurant, the top shop, tower motel, menzes garage, marysville ski hire, lake mountain ski school, faraway forest, scenic motel, buxton trout farm, marysville hardware, timbertop steakhouse, marysville trout farm, healesville sanctuary, buxton hotel motel, nanda binya lodge, buxton antique and furniture mart, the black spur inn hotel, alexandra, lake mountain, j l gould sawmills pty. ltd., geoffrey pope & associates, marysville crafts & gifts, olde yarra track shoppe, cumberland scenic reserve, tudor lodge road house, fruit salad farm, highwayman's retreat, beauty spot display gardens & nursery, ski lake mountain cross country ski hire & kitchen, buxton store, valley view marysville, acheron way, mt donna buang road, snow gum woodlands, alpine ash forests, mountain ash forests, stringybark forests, messmate forests, manna gum forests

A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Autumn and Winter, 1986. This was produced by Michael Cheshire as a free publication to promote tourism in Marysville and the surrounding district. It includes maps of the Big River Valley, Cumberland Valley, Lady Talbot Forest Drive, the Marysville area, and the township of Marysville. It was released in the autumn of 1986 and was sponsored by the Marysville Tourist & Progress Association. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads, and walks to various attractions. A free leisure guide to Marysville and the surrounding district published for Autumn and Winter, 1986.marysville, victoria, australia, leisure guide, michael cheshire & associates pty ltd, marysville golf club, blackwood lodges, sir colin mackenzie fauna park, lake eildon, fraser national park, yarra valley wineries, marysville coach tours, kooringa, marylands guest house, lady talbot forest drive, wishing well, taggerty river recreation area, athols abbey, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches walking track, marylyn guest house, kufstein inn motel, the cumberland, marysville tourist & progress association, marysville newsagency & general store, crossways restaurant & motel, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track, marysville hotel motel, lake mountain ski hire, marysville recreation and fun park, mytanta horseback safaris, upper big river valley, the big culvert, marysville mountain view horse hire, maryton park, amber view holiday lodges, cathedral restaurant, the top shop, tower motel, menzes garage, beauty spot nursery, marysville ski hire, lake mountain ski school, faraway forest, scenic motel, buxton trout farm, marysville hardware, timbertop steakhouse, marysville trout farm, healesville sanctuary, buxton hotel motel, nanda binya lodge, buxton antique and furniture mart, the black spur inn hotel, alexandra, lake mountain, geoffrey pope & associates

Small book for Ceremonial Presentation of Colors of 38th Battalion Australian Imperial Force by His Excellency the Right Hon. Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, P > C. G. C M. G. On behalf of The Citizens of Bendigo on Sunday, 11th June, 1916 at 3 p. M. Printed by Bolton Bros, Bendigo. The program outlines Presentation of Colours Ceremonial, names of Regimental Staff, Duties, Companies and the names of Officers and the Consecration of Colours. On the front is the Rising Sun Badge with Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and two crossed flags. On the right is the Union Jack and on the left is the green 38th Battalion flag. The letter is from Allan Wilkie who has sent $10 to cover his subscription to the Historical Society and he enclosed the 38th Battalion AIF booklet on the Presentation of Colors. Two copies of this booklet.book, bendigo, 38th battalion aif, book, 38th battalion aif presentation of colors, allan wilkie, bendigo historical society, william henry wilkie, sir ronald munro ferguson, lady helen munro ferguson, c h davis, r o henderson, a fraser, j m mccusker, r m marks, w n gunson, p s spark, p j telfer, h w joseph, j j code, a runting, f e fairweather, j h moore, g v lansell, r e trebilcock, l lipshut, w j collins, c h peters, l l smith, e f moore, h dench, e w latchford, f c morrison, f r b martin, g hurry, j akeroyd, r d tyers, j l whitehead, w maxwell, h mccoll, a j a maudsley, h f selleck, w l bogle, w williams, a l reid, w h orchard, j b o'donnell, t e green

Typed notes on the beginnings and building of the Bendigo Hospital. Written by Mary Fry and dated Oct 1981. It also tells of the expansion and of vegetable growing in the grounds. Also included is a Report from the Australian Medical Journal (April, 1857) on Quacks, Board of Management 1853 and a bibliography.document, the bendigo gold district general hospital, mary fry, mrs clancy, james lawrence, dr wall, dr edward hunt, mr g f walter, first church of england, mr j h walker, dr childs, dr stuart, lands department, vahland and getzschmann, mr john o'shannassy, governor sir henry barkly, mr h trumble, policeman pat ryan, mrs a watson, benevolent asylum, easter fair society, mr j h abbott, lady bowen, george mackay, annals of bendigo, k m bowden, mr lazarus, f mcmahon, training school for nurses, nurses' home, bendigo and northern district base hospital, australian medical journal, rev dr backhaus, gregory, searle, raston, butler, drs mrcrea, tierney, e r jones, wall, roche, smith, barnett, messrs mclachlan, wilkinson, o'connor, emmett, fraser, wollaston, burrell, garsed, edhouse, snowdon, miss w stock, william howitt, w b kimberly, j n mackartney, frank cusack, william perry, geoffrey serle, james smith, the argus, bendigo advertiser, bendigo independent, mount alexander mail, the sandhurst bee, a lady's visit to the gold diggings of australia 1852 - 1853, hurst and blackett, land labour and gold, longman brown green and longmans, bendigo and vicinity, sandhurst as it was and as it is, barrows and co, mackay and co, a history of bendigo 1891, doctors and diggers on the mount alexander goldfields, hedges and bell pty ltd, bendigo, a history, william heinemann australia pty ltd, lister house the story of the northern district school of nursing, hawthorne press, tales of the whipstick, the golden age, melbourne university press, the cyclopedia of victoria, the cyclopedia company, c hurry, bendigo gold district general hospital 1853 - the bendigo and northern district base hospital 1953, cambridge press, w stock, health hazards and care relating to the central victorian goldfields particularly bendigo 1851 - 1871

An evening of entertainment provided to support the Queen's Fund, inaugurated by Lady Loch in Queen Victoria's 50th year of reign. This event was held 15 July 1887Cream coloured, blue printing, cardboard ticket to an evening of entertainment in support of the Queen's Fund queen's fund, lady loch

Black and white photograph of a young lady sitting on the balcony of the Club Hotel, Fraser Street, Clunes. Champions Boot Shop can be seen in the backgroundOn reverse: Jean Allen around 1930 (See image)jean allen, club hotel clunes

AN UNKNOWN LADY STANDING NEXT TO LAMP IN ALBERT STREETHAD A LETTER FROM ANNIE. MOTHER & ALL THE REST OF US WELL. 15.8.06local history, photography, photographs, shops and buildings

FOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF QUEENS PARK FOUNTAIN WITH A LADY SITTING ON THE FOUNTAIN EDGE FOUNTAIN AND TWO CHILDREN WALKING THE PATHQUEENS PARK CLUNESlocal history, queen's park garden

FOUNTAIN IN QUEEN'S PARK, CLUNES LADY SITTING ON GARDEN BENCH BESIDE PICKET FENCEBLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF FOUNTAIN IN QUEEN'S PARK, CLUNES. LADY SITTING ON BENCH.POSTCARD TO HELENA DAVIES, MARYFIELD 1909local history, photography, photographs, queen's park garden

THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS FOUND IN BERT ANDERSON HOME IN McDONALD STREETA PHOTOGRAPH, MOUNTED ON MATT BOARD WITH A BLACK FRAME, OF A LADY, IDENTITY UNKNOWNlocal history, photography, photograph,

IDENTITY UNKNOWNORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH , DARK HAIRED LADY STANDING BY HER PUSH BIKE. LADY WEARING LONG WHITE FROCK AND HAT.local history, photography, photographs, costumes, female

IDENTITY UNKNOWN - DARK HAIRED LADY DRESSED IN FULL LENGTH WHITE/CREAM EVENING FROCK. WITH FEATHER BOA.ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD OF LADY FORMALLY DRESSED IN FULL LENGTH GOWN AND FEATHER BOA.DEC 1908 VICTA STUDIO CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, costumes. female

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH LADY WEARING LARGE HAT, WITH ROSES AS DECORATION UNDER WIDE BRIM.local history, photography, photographs, unidentified photograph

CLUNES CATTLEMARKET HOTEL. BUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SMEATON ROAD BETWEEN DARLING AND BARKLEY STREETS..1.2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CATTLEMARKET HOTEL, LOCATED ON SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES, MAN AND LADY STANDING IN FRONT .DOG RESTING ON VERANDAH. WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH SHINGLE ROOF. ENLARGED PHOTOGRAPHS .3-..6 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLUNES CATTLE MARKET HOTEL..1 HANDWRITTEN ON BACKAUNTIE SIS AND UNCLE OWEN. MISS SYMONS AND BROTHER RELATED TO SPARKS . MAYOR - BUTCHER. CATTLE MARKET HOTELlocal history, photography, photographs, hotels - cattle market

BLACK AND WHITE OVAL SHAPED PHOTOGRAPH OF DARK HAIRED LADYPRESENTED..................UNREADABLE SINCERELY, LOVE NELL. DONATED TO HISTORICAL SOCIETYlocal history, photography, photograph, local personalities

GOLD PAINTED WOODEN FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED/DISPLAYED ON GLASS BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF MAN AND LADYlocal history, photography, photographs

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF UNKNOWN LADY.TO DEAR JANET. WISHING TOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR. FROM NELLIE. MISS J. BRANIGAN.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens