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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Container - Lidded sugar bowl
... Melbourne Chamber of Commerce.... of Victoria Brooks Robinson Pty Ltd Melbourne Chamber of Commerce ...Robert Cochrane, 1843 - 1935, regarded as the "father" of Congregationalism in Victoria was chairman of directors of Brooks Ttnhinsnn Ptv.. Ltd.. and one of the leading personalities of the Congregational Union of Victoria. After having spent two years in Victoria as a member of Brooks Robinson Pty., Ltd., Mr. Cochrane returned to England in 1869. In 1883, he returned to Melbourne. On His return to Victoria he became interested in the work of the Congregational Church, and joined the Augustine Church, at Hawthorn in 1886; he was senior deacon when he died. For many years Mr. Cochrane was a senior member of the committee of the Congregational College of Victoria, and he took a leading part in the development of Congregationalism in this Victoria. Many benefited by his generosity and philanthropy, and his interest in the work of the church was combined with a generous assistance to child welfare organisations, including the Sunday School Union, the Kindergarten Union and the Boys Brigade. [Source: The Argus 4 Mar 1935, pg 8.]Silver plated brass double handle, lidded art nouveau-style sugar bowl with engraving on the front of the bowl."To Mr and Mrs Robert Cochrane A token of high esteem on the occasion of their Golden Wedding 1871 January 31st 1921 From the Firm of Henry Brooks & Company, with whom are associated two senior members from the London Staff Henry Aldridge and Walter Wiles"congregational union of victoria, brooks robinson pty ltd, melbourne chamber of commerce., robert cochrane 1843-1935 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Ringwood East Giant Community Fair in 1961
Giant Community Fair organised by the Ringwood East Chamber of Commerce to be held in the Drill Hall Grounds Dublin Road Ringwood East on Saturday December 2nd 1961. All proceeds to aid Local Charities which include: Ringwood East Red Cross Company, Ringwood East Pre-school, Warrawong Holiday Kindergarten, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Maroondah Pre-School Centre, Eastwood Mothers Club, Ringwood East Mothers Club, St. Francis School Mothers Club, Ringwood East Tennis Club, Legacy, Yarra Valley, Police & Citizens Youth Club, Ladies Guilds of District Churches. Events include Dog Competition, Marching Girls, Boxing and Judo Display, Police Exhibition, Cake Stalls and a visit from Father Christmas. Advertising including Spences Foodland, Harry Wiltshire's East Ringwood Hardware, Whytes, Buchanan's Newsagency, Ian E Russell, Barry Hall Chemist, Orleans' Florist - Pet Shop, Sunrise Secretarial Service, Eastwood Cycle & Sports Store, Jenny & John Gift Shop, J.W.F. Sloan Butcher, Bill Patterson Motors, Shir-Vonne Beauty Salon, Eastwood Cake Shop, H.E. & M.D. Burridge, Kellettskornor and Joan's Handy Bar. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, W'bool Past & Present Edward Vidler, 1907
This book was written and produced by Edward Vidler, Born in England, Edward Vider, a writer, publisher, journalist and editor, was in Geelong in the 1880s where he produce a commemorative volume of that city. In Warrnambool in the early 1900s Vidler was Secretary of the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Manufactures and of the Warrnambool and District Progress League. In 1907 he produced ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’ to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of Warrnambool. In 1907 he also organized the project that produced the Warrnambool Pioneer Honour Board. Later Vidler lived in Melbourne where he edited magazines and published his own and other writings. He was interested in the promotion of the arts and was a keen naturalist. He was a foundation member of the group that established the Maranoa Native Gardens in Balwyn.These books are of the utmost significance as ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’ is a seminal work in the history of the Warrnambool – second only in importance to Richard Osburne’s History of Warrnambool published in 1887. ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’ is noted for the accuracy of Vidler’s research, its complementary value to Osborne’s history and its presentation of historically valuable material that might otherwise be lost. The photographs in the book are of excellent quality and of great historical value and continue to be scanned and copied today. Intact original copies of this book are very rare today.These are five copies of ‘Warrnambool Past and Present – 88 pages, text by Edward Vidler, 120 black and white photographs and illustrations, local advertisements, original soft cover is missing in all copies. .1 Full original text with letter insert from donor and blue cardboard cover with plastic overlay and black binding .2 Full original copy with added index and soft cover with plastic overlay and red binding .3 Original text to page 76 with added photocopied pages and blue cardboard cover .4 Original text to page 72 and added photocopied pages and no cover with staple binding and some adhesive tape, tattered first and last pages .5 Original text to page 80, added photocopied pages and no cover and no binding .1 Letter from Margaret Wright, Queenscliffe Historical Society .3. ‘S. Wickham’ history of warrnambool, edward vidler, pioneer honour board -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Advertising, Tourist Map of Warrnambool (framed x 2), 1950s
These framed tourist maps came from the Lane Foundation so it is presumed that they were from the office of Lane’s Travel Service which operated from 205 Raglan Parade Warrnambool with the known dates, the 1950s and 1960s. The proprietor, Alan Lane, was a successful Warrnambool businessman who operated a Warrnambool and district bus service as well as his travel business. He was heavily involved in local community affairs being a Warrnambool Councillor for 18 years from 1952 to 1970 and President of the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce for six years. He was a major donor to the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre, the Warrnambool Art Gallery and the St. John of God Hospital and left the bulk of his estate to the Alan Lane Foundation which has contributed millions of dollars to local organizations and programs. Alan Lane died in 1995. These framed maps are of some interest as examples of the tourism maps used to promote the city and district in the 1950s and 60s. This is a tourist map of the Warrnambool C.B.D. and adjoining streets produced as an advertisement for Olympic Tyres. It is multi-coloured and has cartoon sketches of the main tourist attractions and pointers to attractions outside of the main city area. It includes an inset black and white photograph of the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens and an advertisement for Olympic Tyres. It is printed on a white background and is enclosed behind glass in a wooden frame of a light brown colour. It has a wire at the back for attachment to a wall. ‘Warrnambool – 163 miles from Melbourne – a popular tourist resort offering many holiday attractions – an ideal surfing beach with all modern facilities is avalable’ ‘Fit Olympic Tyres, Champions of the Road’ alan lane foundation, warrnambool tourism -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs – Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and commemorative torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991, 1991
In 1977 a group of Mount Beauty cross country skiers formed the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club. In 1979, a version of the famous Birkebeiner race, the first Australian Birkebeiner was held at Falls Creek. In June 1990 representatives from Australia put their case for a southern hemisphere race in the series. Following a trial event in 1990. Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet in the winter of 1991, with the first Kangaroo Hoppet. In 1991 a parade and commemorative torch lighting ceremony were organised in Mt Beauty as part of the celebrations to mark the first official Kangaroo Hoppett with participation from local community groups and commercial organisations, the Chamber of Commerce, local government representatives and individuals.Kangaroo Hoppet caters to diverse interests by offering a 42km and 21km event. It also offers a 7km event that attracts skiers, ranging from elite juniors to parents, grandparents, babies and first time skiers. It is recognised on the world cross country ski race calendar. It brings large numbers of participants and spectators to the area which support tourism, local businesses and employment. The 2018 event will be the 28th Kangaroo Hoppet, with cross country skiers travelling from across the country and overseas to compete.Set of 21 colour photographs of the Opening Ceremony and Commemorative Torch lighting to celebrate the first Official Hoppet race run at Falls Creek in 1991 1-3 - John Konrads (1956 Olympic Swimmer) lighting the Commemorative Torch with the original torch used at the 1956 Olympics at the MCG in Melbourne. 4-13 – Official opening ceremony and torch lighting by Liberal representative for Indi Mr Lou Leibermann. MC’d by Mr Ken Bell, representing the Chamber of Commerce 14 – Parachute fly over by Mr Ross Schult 15-18 – Photographs of the Multi National flags displayed in the commemorative garden in front of the SECV administration buildings. Flags represent the countries participating in the Kangaroo Hoppet. Snow-capped Mt Bogong in the background. 19-21 – Commemorative torch, erected by SECV to commemorate the first official Kangaroo Hoppet held at Falls Creek. No markingskangaroo hoppet; cross country skiing; ski race; bogong high plains; opening ceremony, mt beauty, parade -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, Negatives Pioneers of Warrnambool & District board, 1975
The following extract written by Karen Tyers Warrnambool Family history group explains the journey and background of the Warrnambool Pioneer Board. Warrnambool is fortunate to have a photographic record of some of its pioneers. They are commemorated on the Pioneers’ Board. The Pioneers’ Board with its elaborate frame measures approximately 2 metres by 3 metres and holds 204 photographs of Warrnambool’s early pioneers. In 1907 Edward Vidler, secretary of the Warrnambool & District Progress League and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, invited descendants of those who arrived in Warrnambool before 1860 to send photographs of their pioneer ancestors to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Warrnambool’s foundation in 1847. A charge of £1 for each photograph was set. Lillian Foyle of Foyle’s photographic studio, was engaged to colour the photographs and undertake the associated artwork. By December 1907 the honour board was on exhibition in Bernard’s Gallery, Melbourne. Unfortunately Vidler left Warrnambool in 1907 with the honour board expenses unpaid. The Progress League refused to take responsibility for the debt and the honour board remained with Foyle’s Studio for 17 years. In 1922 subscriptions were called for and £43 16s 6d was acknowledged. After a final determined effort was made in 1924, the £100 debt was collected and Charles Foyle, Lillian’s brother, accepted settlement of the debt. On 2 May 1924 the honour board was moved from Foyle’s Studio to the Art Gallery. For many years the honour board was in the entrance passage to the public library. After the library was demolished in 1975 the pictures were removed to the Art Gallery where it was restored by the Director of the Art Gallery, Jack Welsh. The board was later stored in an empty front room at Murweh and the dismantled frame stored in an outbuilding. By 1982 the honour board was in the foyer of the City Council offices. During the renovations of the interior of the council offices in 1997 the honour board was moved to the library where it remained until moved to HeritageWorks in March 2014. For a full list of names go to http://www.warrnamboolhistory.org.au/warrnambool-history/pioneers-board/ The Warrnambool pioneer Board is one of those rare items which can claim significance on most if not all of the primary and comparative significance criteria. As a collection of early pioneers in the district it provides a valuable resource for historians and researchers. It gives light to a social scene in the district much of which can be verified from diaries and other items held by the historical society and also available on websites such as Trove. It has relevance to this day with many family historians enquiring of people included on the board. The collation of the board is a story of great interest in itself. While there are images of 204 men on the board the only reference to a woman is Lillian Foyle the artist who was responsible for much of the artistic work on the board. It compares well in size and quality with a number of montages, and collations of images from around the state of Victoria. It is by no means a complete list of pioneers of the district but there are many well- known ones included. They come from a wide range of backgrounds and as such presents a cross section of our earliest settlers in the district from 1840's to 1860’s.Cardboard folder with black and grey mottled cover with 3 metal studs along spine and white paper label with the word negative printed in black on front cover. Inside is a printed index of pioneers with reference relating to board number and negative number. There are three loose strips of negatives and 20 pages with pockets to hold strips of negatives. Up to page 13 have negatives strips inserted. There are 15 large and one small print of some of the pioneers from the board.This negative album was prepared by John A Welsh MBE JP Dip M Eng Director Warrnambool Art Gallery 1/7/1975 to 11/12/1977.There are a number of grey lead notations possibly corrections against some of the names in the index.warrnambool, warrnambool pioneer board, jack welsh, warrnambool art gallery, pioneers of warrnambool, foyles photography, lillian foyle, bernard framers, w mcaree, -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 1045 Main Road, Eltham
Businesses, Eltham, Eltham Physiotherapy & Sports Injuries, Main Roadmain road, eltham, property, shops, businesses, russell yeoman, jim connor, eltham district historical society, plenty river, old eltham road, kangaroo ground, nillumbik council, barry rochford, main road eltham, luck street eltham, aladdin antiques montmorency, main road eltham roundabout, steven white, geoff glynn, michael murray, harold herd, enver camdal, helen bodycomb, rhonda noble, jeph neale, chris marks, john brumby, andrew haermeyer, sherryl garbutt, eltham shopping centre, eltham chamber of commerce and industry, norman williams, pat power, john graves, wattletree road eltham, bolton street eltham -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - CARNEGIE
... Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4... Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4 ...Four items about unconnected events in Carnegie dating from 1924 to 2011: 1/Photocopied flyers about forthcoming FINE VIEW ESTATE subdivision held on 29/03/1924, includes photocopied photos. 2/Cardboard flyer advertising Carnegie’s community singing at the Progress Hall, Truganini Road. 3/Newspaper article dated 19/03/1980 from the CHADSTONE PROGRESS on Robert Temminghoff, the new president of the Carnegie Chamber of Commerce. 4/MELBOURNE WEEKLY BAYSIDE 06/04/2011, an article on Carnegie, beginnings and other relevant facts.fine view estate', sub divisions, ormond, carnegie station, houses, housing estates, trams, glen huntly tram, shops, crystal palace theatre, caulfield, state school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Eltham Town Community News, Issue 8, Spring into Summer 2009, 2009
... melbourne Contents include: . Eltham Chamber of Commerce & Industry ...Contents include: . Eltham Chamber of Commerce & Industry with Chris Chapple . Eltham Town Development . Commercial Place still has lots to offer! . Welcome Bags for new residents . In Town with Lucy Anderson . Eltham Chamber oif Commerce Customer Service Awards 2009 . It pays to notice good customer service! . The Tree project by Andrew Lemon . The Festive Reason by Mal Harrop (history of Eltham Festival) . Rotary Eltham Town Festival Sat 7 - Sun 8 November 2009 . What is fellowship? (about Rotary International) . Some of oiur projects... (Rotary Club of Eltham) . World Lacrosse Spectacular Features Eltham 'ALL STARS' by Mal Harrop . Market Update (Ian reid & Staff) Living in Eltham with special guest Colin and Lorraine Burton . The boy Adams and his understanding friend by Phillip Adams . Keeping yourself and your family fit and healthy during tough times at the Eltham Leisure Centre!A4 glossy page journal, 24 pages2009, alistair knox, apex club, australian blacksmiths association, barry maddock, black saturday, bushfire, colin burton, cooper's settlement, eltham chamber of commerce, eltham festival, eltham leisure centre, eltham town community news, eltham town jazz and blues heritage festival, lorraine burton, rotary club of eltham, the tree project -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newspaper clipping, Festival big success, Letters, Diamond Valley Leader, 29 November 2006, 2006
Newsprintadvance fireworks australia, bunnings hardware, eltham chamber of commerce, eltham festival, greg johnson, leader newspapers, max lee, rotary club of eltham -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Rail Slice
... melbourne Australian Thai chamber of commerce Slice of rail line ...Slice of rail line. from Thai Burma Railway built by Allied POW's captured at the fall of Singapore Silver detail plate on one side.Australian Thai chamber of commerce -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Ballast Thai Burma Railway
Hand crushed ballast made by Australian POW's for the Japanese during WWIIGreyish type of granite rock. Silver engraved plate on front.Australian - Thai chamber of commercepow, railway, ballast -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Vessels - Sail and Steam, c. 1972-1975
Andy Clapham owned and operated a boat yard on the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, Victoria. The river runs into Port Phillip Bay (sometimes known as Hobson’s bay) at Williamstown, an area with a history of trades associated with the shipping and construction industry. Andy Clapham’s photographs include those of the Reginald M and one of Polly Woodside, another vessel restored and used as a maritime exhibition. Andy Clapham’s letter of 1972 was posted in a and envelope with an early Australian decimal currency stamp showing the profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and valued at 7 cent. Andy offered invaluable advice to the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board regarding the purchase a vessel suitable for use as an exhibit once Flagstaff Hill was opened. The Planning Board was set up by the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and approved by the City Council and State Government. Flagstaff Hill was investigating vessels in Adelaide and Tasmania as well as Melbourne. Andy looked at several vessels in 1972-1973. He also serviced the Reginald M among other vessels belonging to Captain Julian Dyson of Yarra Ferries, who had casually offered the vessel to Flagstaff Hill as a price that was unattainable at the time. Flagstaff Hill later requested photographs of the hull to discern the dimensions and also the condition of the timbers as well as wanting advice on its seafaring capability. In 1972 the Flagstaff Hill Historic Park Planning Board – Chairman J. (John) S. Lindsay (1972-1980), Secretary J. (James) Mark – wrote a letter of appreciation to Mr A. (Andy) Clapham of 3 Charles Street Footscray ... “Dear Mr. Clapham, The Board has asked me to write to you to express our appreciation for the assistance you have offered us through our Chairman John Lindsay. The information you have already given us has been invaluable, in that is shows us that we have not been setting out to do something that is impossible. We look forward to receiving further information from you as it becomes available and we appreciate that you must be busy enough without our problems. Members of our Board hope to call and see you on a trip to Melbourne in the near future. The Board is optimistic about the future of Flagstaff Hill as a Maritime Museum and look forward to you visiting Warrnambool to examine what we believe will be an ideal site. Yours faithfully, James Mark.” ABOUT the vessel “Reginald M” The vessel “Reginald M” was a two-masted, timber coastal vessel built by John Henry Murch in Birkenhead, Port of Adelaide, South Australia. It was named after Reginald Murch. (It was occasionally referred to as the Reginald “Emm”). Its construction took approximately 6 months using many materials and fittings from salvage yards. It is believed that the keep was hewn from two telegraph poles! Reginald M was launched at Largs Bay in 1922. Reginald M was approximately 30 metres long and was fore-to-aft ketch rigged with an ‘auxiliary’ motor to support any loss of sail power. The Reginald M was built to service the coastal ports of South Australia to Port Victoria on the York Peninsular, Spencer Gulf. It freighted cargo from port to port cheaply and efficiently. It had a very shallow draft and a flat bottom, enabling it to come close to shore and sit high and dry at low tide, or to be beached on the sand. It could easily skim over reefs due to its flat bottom. Wagons could be loaded and unloaded directly from the side of the vessel. Over the years her cargo included guano, barley, wool, horses, cattle, timber, explosives, potatoes, shell grit and gypsum. The Murch brothers from Port Adelaide were owners of the Reginald M and Richard Murch as the Captain. On April 9, 1931, Reginald M weathered a large storm in St. Vincents Gulf, SA, suffering much damage; the mast snapped and the crew laboured for four hours to free it up by severing the mast and rigging. The crew patched it up and slowly returned to Port Adelaide with only a portion of the insured cargo being damaged. The crew members at that time were owner Mr John Henry Murch of Wells Street Largs Bay, Skipper Mr R Murch – John’s brother, Murray – son of Captain Murch and Seaman John Smith. At some stage it seems that the Reginald M was used as a Customs vessel “H.M.C. No. 3, Pt Adelaide” as shown in a photograph in Flagstaff Hill’s collection. In 1969 Reginald M’s last freight trip left Marion Bay, carrying grain, wool and explosives. In late 1970 it was sold to the Mount Lyall Mining and Railway Clompany and used as a barge to carry explosives. In 1972 The Navy League of Strahan, Tasmania, purchased the vessel for use by the Strahan Sea Cadet Unit at Macquarie Harbour; it was renamed “T.S. Macquarie”. (This plan did not come to pass.) In 1974 Mr Andrew Rennie of East Brighton, Melbourne, brought Reginald M for shipping purposes, He sailed it from Strahan to Melbourne, planning to use it for pleasure sailing. The Reginald M was later sold at auction to Captain Julian Dyson, owner of Yarra Passenger Ferries in Melbourne. Later in 1975 funds became available to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village to purchase the Reginald M. It was then restored and used as an exhibit here for many hears. Flagstaff Hill’s collection also includes various objects related to the Reginald M: - Photographs of Reginald M over the years in various aspects of its use - a life buoy with the inscription of “Pt. Adelaide” - helm section that was removed and replaced during restoration - a bullet found in pieces of timber during the 1979 restoration ABOUT THE POLLY WOODSIDE On the bow in the Polly Woodside's photograph is the word "RONA". the Polly Woodside was built at Belfast in 1885. In 1904 the vessel was sold to A.H. Turnbull of New Zealand and renamed "RONA". The letter and photographs are significant for their association with the Reginald M, an Australian built coastal trader now on the Australian Register of Historic Vessels (number HV000562). The letter and photographs are also significant as part of both the history of Flagstaff Hill and the history of the vessel “Reginald M” that has been on display in the lake for many years. Objects retained from this boat are included in Flagstaff Hill’s collection of maritime history.Packet with photographs and negatives in a KODAK envelope. The photographs are of two sail and steam vessels; twelve (12) black and white photographs of the 'Reginald M', and one (1) colour photograph of the Polly Woodside, plus six (6) negative strips. Included int he packet is a letter in stamped and postmarked envelope addressed to Mr A Clapham of Footscray. The envelope postmarked 9 Dec 1972, with the Warrnambool postcode 3280, A 7c Australian postage stamp in attached to the envelope. They are associated with Flagstaff Hill’s acquisition of the vessel “Reginald M”. Envelope "9 DEC 1972 / 3280" Postage stamp "7c" "Australia" Inscriptions on one Reginald M;; "REGINALD M" and "Pt ADELAIDE H.M.C. No. 3" Inscriptions of the Polly Woodside; "RONA / MSC" "MHI / NO. 1" Ball point ink, reverse of photograph "POLLY WOODSIDE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, vessel reginald m, reginald emm, t. s. macquarie, h.m.c. no. 3, pt adelaide, australian register of historic vessels (number hv000562), boat building trade, jack murch, john henry murch, birkenhead, port adelaide sa, largs bay sa, coastal trader south australia, 1920 ketch reginald m, marion bay produce, mount lyall mining and railway company, navy league of strahan, tasmania, melbourne ferry company, flagstaff hill historic park planning board, john lindsay, james mark, andy clapham of footscray, andy clapham boat builder, kodak photograph packet envelope, kodak super-size prints, kodak australia pty ltd, australian postage stamp 1972 - 7c -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flyer - Leaflet, Greensborough Networking Breakfast 2020, 25/03/2020
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The Greensborough Chamber ...The Greensborough Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast was held at the Greensborough Hotel Bistro on Wednesday 25th March 2020 with guest speaker Noel Withers of GHS speaking about the historic plaques in the town centre.Single page, printed in colour on one side.greensborough chamber of commerce, noel withers, main street plaques project -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Our own birds of Australia
This book was written by Edward Vidler (1863-1942), a printer, publisher and author. Born in England, Vidler was in Geelong in the 1880s and produced there a commemorative volume on that city. He came to Warrnambool in the early years of the 20th century and was Secretary of the Warrnambool and District Progress League and the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Industry. While in Warrnambool he produced an important 1907 publication, ‘Warrnambool Past and Present – Sixty Years of Progress’ and also organized the production of the Pioneer Honour Board featuring portraits of 204 Warrnambool and district pioneer men. After he left Warrnambool he lived in Melbourne where he edited magazines and published his own and other writings. He was a foundation member of the group that established the Maranoa Native Gardens in Balwyn and promoted Australian flora and fauna. This book is of great interest s it was written by Edward Vidler, a resident of Warrnambool in the early 1900s and an important and influential figure in our history. He left behind in Warrnambool two most important legacies – the Pioneer Honour Board and the book ‘Warrnambool Past and Present’, a history of Warrnambool that has proved invaluable to researchers today. No information has been found on the original owner of the book, William Ewers. This is a 1931 soft cover book of 96 pages. The cover has a grey-coloured background and a sepia-coloured photograph of two kookaburras on a tree branch on the front cover and an advertisement for a publication called ‘Songs of the Bush’ on the back cover. The book is dedicated to the Gould League of Bird Lovers. It has a Contents page, a Foreword, a Preface, pages on Australian birds and an Index. It has many black and white photographs of Australian birds. It is glued and bound with blue tape.Signature on front cover and inside first page: ‘Wm. D. Ewers’edward vidler, history of warrnambool, warrnambool pioneer honour board, 1907 warrnambool history book, ‘warrnambool past and present’. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Australian Debate, Early 20th century
This book has been written by Edward Vidler (1863-1942), a publisher, editor, writer and journalist. He was born in England and was in Geelong in the 1880s where he produced a commemorative volume on that city. He was living in Warrnambool in the early years of the 20th century and was the Secretary of the Warrnambool and District Progress League and the Warrnambool Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He later lived in Melbourne where he edited magazines and published his own and other writings. He was especially interested in the promotion of the arts and was a keen naturalist. He was a foundation member of the group that established the Maranoa Native Gardens in Balwyn, Melbourne. The writer of this book, Edward Vidler, was important in the history of Warrnambool for two main reasons:- 1. In 1907 he initiated and organized the establishment of the Warrnambool Pioneer Honour Board featuring portraits of 204 pioneer men. This board still exists. 2. In 1907 he produced a publication called ‘Warrnambool Past and Present – Sixty Years of Progress’. It celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of Warrnambool and contained 88 pages, 120 illustrations and photographs and many advertisements. The publication is noted for its historical accuracy, the way it complements and adds to Richard Osburne’s 1887 history of Warrnambool and its presentation of historical material that may otherwise have been lost. Both of Vidler’s initiatives described above are of the utmost importance in Warrnambool’s history. This is a soft cover book of 270 pages. The cover is green with black printed material on the covers and the spine. The book has a Preface, 24 chapters of text and a Bibliography. There are advertisements for other books on the last page and the back cover. The cover is stained and faded and partly torn in places and some of the inside pages are stained. The Australian Debateredward vidler, history of warrnambool -
Victoria Police Museum
Flyer, Waterwheel Press Print, 1965
Printed cardboard flyer/invitation to the reenactment of the Euroa Bank robbery. Image shows a woman in 1960s attire being grabbed by Ned Kelly. Wanted! Witnesses to the Bank Robbery at Euroa, 1.30pm, Dec. 11, 1965. A Euroa Chamber of Commerce Promotionkeith holden, kelly gang, edward kelly, ned kelly, euroa -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Invitation card, Ringwood Historical Research Group AGM Invitation card 1967, 26-Jul-67
Invitation from President of RHRG, E.V. Pullin & secretary B.M. Jamieson to Mr. K. Ward, Chamber of Commerce, to be present at the 1967 AGM. Speaker was Mr. H.S. McComb on "Development of Region East from Melbourne 1837-1860 According to Government Surveys".Buff coloured card marked Ringwood Historical Research Group inviting person to annual meeting on Wed 26-Jul-1967 in Lower Town Hall, Ringwood, at 8pm +Additional Keywords: Pullin, E.V. / Jamieson, B.M. / Ward, K. / McComb, H.S. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, Whitehorse Traders, Clippings; Decimal Currency material, Advertising
Miscellaneous printed matter- Ringwood Chamber of Commerce; Whitehorse Traders; Sundry newspapersPacket includes: . 3807a,c,e- Sales posters and advertising material for various Ringwood traders. . 3807d- Change to decimal currency publications, 1966. . 3807b- Newspaper cutting- Ringwood Chamber of Commerce pledging their support for the area's homeless youth. 'Mail' 26/10/1994. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Cartons stored off-site, Carton Awaiting cataloguing: labelled 1 Rotary Club of Ringwood, Ringwood Field Naturalists Club etc
Carton labelled 1 Rotary Club of Ringwood Inc - newsletter. RHSV Journals. Ringwood Field Naturalists Club - circulated to members. "Footprints" quarterly journal of the Melbourne Historical Commission. Ringwood Croydon & District Junior Chamber of Commerce, annual reports and balance sheets. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Chamber of Commerce & Whitehorse Traders - Early correspondence (1930's) and Clippings etc. 1950s-1990s
Miscellaneous documents relating to the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce and Whitehorse Traders.Packet includes: . Correspondence to Council re Ringwood Xmas Carnivals in the 1930's. . Hand written minutes of meetings of Ringwood Traders- c1930's. . Miiscellaneous newspaper clippings relating to Ringwood Traders- 1909 to 1990's. . Plan of proposed 'Fat Boiling Down Room' for Mr G. Pratt, butcher in Junction Rd Ringwood. c1937. . Description and rough sketch of proposed building for "My Ease (Vict.) Pty. Ltd." as factory for Manufacturing Worcestershire Sauce. c1929. . Price list for H. J. Bently, Timber Merchant, Ringwood, dated June 1917. . Literature compiled by the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce advertising Ringwood as a business centre. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Ringwood Jaycees - Art Show Programmes 1975; Development Project 1962-1963; Junior Jaycees Art Show 1972; Survey 1967
Packet includes the following: . Ringwood Junior Chamber of Commerce- Community Development Project, 1962-63. . 1967 Ringwood Community Survey- conducted by the Ringwood Jaycees. . Maroondah Art Show 1972. . Maroondah Art Show 1969. . Programme- Junior Chamber International Senate Award for Stan Morris, March 20th, 1969. . Maroondah Art Show 1975. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce- float, Coronation procession at Ringwood,1953
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph, '"Mail" 11/6/53. Coronation procession at Ringwood. Ringwood Chamber of Commerce float'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, 1956
Black and white photograph.Back of photograph reads, 'Manager of Coles giving checks (cheques) back to Mayor of Ringwood as gift to playground appeal. Mail 26/1/56'. Stamped on back of photograph, 'Photograph by The Ringwood Studio....'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce, 1956
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph- 'Presenting cheque to manager of Coles'. 26/1/56. Stamped on back of photograph, 'Photograph by The Ringwood Studio'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce- President K. C. Ward, (undated)
Black and white photograph.Written on back of photograph, "K. C. Ward, President, Chamber of Commerce". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce- Secretary, B. Whitaker, (Undated)
Black and white photograph.Written on back of photograph, "B. Whitaker, Secretary, Chamber of Commerce". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Chamber of Commerce- Election of Mr Carter as President, 1956
Black and white photograph.Written on back of photograph, "President Mr. Carter, being congratulated by Past President Mr. Peck. 'Mail' 1/8/1956. Mr. Carter elected President for 1956. Photo by Peter Payens of Ringwood Studio". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Croydon District Junior Chamber of Commerce Welcome table
3 men at table with banner "WelcomeRingwood,Croydon and District Junior Chamber of Commerce"No other information as to occasion or date. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
... Ingleby June Elsternwick Chamber of Commerce Moore H. R. Melbourne ...Ten documents concerning the redevelopment of 543-555 Glenhuntly Rd., Elsternwick in the early 1980s by B. P. Food Plus to create a 24 hour drive-in convenience store. Includes newspaper articles and correspondence from local residents, small business and community groups stating their objections and concerns. Also a report by the MMBW, 1982, on the development of guidelines for such shops.town planning appeals tribunal, de silva m., de silva m. a., b. p. australia ltd., city of caulfield, riley john, buckner john, wright h. mcm., cook r., burleigh brian, caulfield progress association, wilson lawrence john, murphy barry oliver, messrs. whiting and byrne solicitors, messers t. j. mulvaney co., mckimm russell, robinson g. a., watt h. w., kinder alan, commercial development, white o. a., van hoon joan, van hoon john, smith p., ben s. g., lee g. b., gibbs les, brennan h. p., pretty f. w., rasmussen l., orchard a. r., lopek m., carpenter mrs., pearce mrs., mcgrowan e., owens p., brawn j. e., harron g., brittingham w. c., lindsey m., de silva s., horton mary, james m., walker e., bennett h. l., riley s., b. p. food plus, coltex, glen huntly rd., hopetoun gardens, pickerd c. w., doolan g. n. (cr), the retail confectionary and mixed business association, town planning, land values, peak susan, white ted, ingleby june, elsternwick chamber of commerce, moore h. r., melbourne metropolitan board of works, ‘convenience premises and convenience shops report and guidelines’, legal documents, hawthorn road, petitions, north road, petrol stations, hopetoun hospital, foster street, winton hall (special accommodation home), caulfield council, resident action, murray street, councils