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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, LJ Gervasoni, Scarsdale/Linton Milepost (or Milestone), 20-06/2009
Stone mileposts dating from the 1870s are found on the Glenelg Highway. Stone and iron mileposts are now a rarity, and have remanining markers have become a tourist attaction in many smaller towns with remnant markers. The stone mileposts on the Glenelg Highway are listed on the Victorian Heritage Reigister as being significant to the State of Victoria. Their primary purpose is to inform the travelling public of distances and directions to various destinations. The stone milepost in the current City of Ballarat are located on the Glenelg Highway (between Ballarat and Scarsdale), Smythes Creek and Delacombe, and have been registered by Heritage Victoria, (HO155) Other stone mileposts are located In Golden Plains Shire at Smythesdale (Victorian Heritage Register H1701) Metrication in Australia caused former mile markers to be gradually replaced with 10 km markers on highways and country roads, which are referred to as "kilometre plates".Colour photograph of a stone mile post on between Ballarat, Scarsdale and Lintonmilepost, mile post, scarsdale, linton, ballarat, mile marker, stone milepost, milestone -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Milestone", "Still the number one", 27/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the 125th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Ballarat Tramways by the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Newspaper clippings from The Courier, 27/12/2012 about the operation of the horse tram on Box Day, 2012, to celebrate 125 years since the opening of the tramways in Ballarat by the BTM. - Front page has the title "Tram Milestone", with a photograph of horse tram in Wendouree Parade, north end. Photo by Jeremy Bannister. Refers to the story on page 4. - Page 4 - title "Still the number one", with a photo by Jeremy Bannister, with horse master Bruce Hill with Clydesdales Katie and Hank at the pick up point and Mia May enjoying the experience. Story written by Fiona Henderson quotes Richard Gilbert, about the event.horse tram, btm, 125 years, wendouree parade -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Century milestone afoot, 24/06/2015
Mavis Clarke celebrated her 100th birthday with her family in June 2015. She recalls riding her horse to school in Lower Plenty.News clipping, black text, colour image.mavis clarke, lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Rod hits 300 game cricket milestone: Greensborough College 1999 Gr8750, 14/04/1999
A digital copy of a 1999 newspaper article about Greensborough College teacher Mr Rod Webster who played his 300th game for Rosanna Cricket Club. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1999 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black and white text and imagerosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college, rod webster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Horse riding reaches milestone : [Diamond Valley Special Development School DV5161], 02/11/2016
Diamond Valley Special Development School DV5161 celebrated 21 years of horse riding.News clipping, black text and colour image. diamond valley special development school -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary milestone badges, 1978-2000
To honour the commitment of its Auxiliary, badges were awarded to commemorate 10, 20 and 25 years of service. These consisted of a circle or oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue/green background and the words 'Auxiliary' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold' against a navy blue background, with the relevant number of years at the base of the badge or lighthouse.Metal pin with gold lighthouse and number of years servedroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Vision Australia Foundation milestone badges, 2000-2003
To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years service. These consisted of the Vision Australia Foundation symbol of an eye (flat surface for the iris and areas immediately below and above the eye, and roughened surface for the background of the iris), in gold. A number reflecting the years of service was attached by a loop below the badge in gold. Service was commemorated at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th and 40th year. Life Governor, Area Leader and Friend could also be attached to the badge. Metal pin of an eye with attachments1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, Life Governor, Area Leader, Friendvision australia foundation, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Church attains milestone, 12/09/2008 12:00:00 AM
St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007.St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007. Rev. Richard Temby is the present Vicar. Thomas McKeon was the first Vicar at Vermont (Photo).St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007. st lukes anglican church, vermont, temby, richard, rev., mckeon, thomas, rev. -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Milestone in Melton's history, 1990
Group of people standing in front of a church, photo featured in the Telegraph churches -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Milestone, Ashbourne, UK
Ashbourne is one of Derbyshire's fines and most vibrant market towns. It combines a wealth of historic buildings and shops. The Market Place is cobbles with hidden alleys and yards that lead to the carparks behind the main street. The wide and elegant Church Street is considered to be the finest street of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire. Tissington Hall and Village are in the nearby vicinity. Built by Francis Fitzherbert in 1609 Tissington Hall has been lived in by the Fitzherbert family ever since. The estate village has a number of micro businesses and a beautiful duck pond. Reference: Information from the Ashbourne Tourist pamphlet -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Another milestone in our history, 11/08/1971
Article on the 80th birthday of Mrs Rose Tainton,tainton, rose, crowe, rose, pioneers, haros avenue, nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Milestones of the past 80 years, 1984
Special dedication and celebration service at Blackburn Church of Christ.Special dedication and celebration service at Blackburn Church of Christ to celebrate the milestones of the past 80 years.Special dedication and celebration service at Blackburn Church of Christ.blackburn church of christ, blackburn, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Big Plan for Mitcham Centre, 1966
Big plans approved for the development of a parking area and supermarket.Big plans approved for the development of a parking area and supermarket - a milestone for an eight-year campaign by Mitcham Chamber for off-street parking.Big plans approved for the development of a parking area and supermarket.armstrong, raleigh, terry, w.g., mitcham chamber of commerce, education department, mitcham primary school no 2904 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Rework card for jet engine Ansett magazine CFM56-5 fanjet Engineering resources Ansett Milestones magazine, Folder 1 Ansett Brochures
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Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1960
This photo is a collection of objects that stood on the roads in the past and were collected by the former Bulla Shire and mounted in front of their offices in Macedon Street, Sunbury.A black and white photograph of two lamp posts, two milestones and a hitching poston back: "Relics of the past" "Regional" Frame Sizelamp posts, lights, street lighting, bulla shire, hitching posts, milestones, regional newspaper, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Pamphlet, Our church a challenge, 1/11/1969
Booklet containing messages, letters, financial report and milestones of St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Blackburn.st thomas the apostle catholic church, blackburn, ryan, paul, fr., brophy, brian fr. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Mulqueen Funeral, 2003
In 1853 Thomas Abell opened a carpentry and undertakers in Bridge St, Bendigo. In 1855 the business moved to a two story building on the corner of Bridge St and Cemetery St. In 1856 the business was bought by George Oakley. His son William operated the business in partnership with Peter Fizelle from 1886 but this partnership was dissolved, rather acrimoniously in 1895 with Oakley opening a rival business. In 1898 Peter's daughter Elizabeth Fizelle married Irishman Michael Mulqueen and from 1900 the business became known as Fizelle and Mulqueen. Peter Fizelle died in 1901 but the company retained his name until 1934 when it becam known as Mulqueen and Sons. Today the company is in the hands of the sixth generation of Mulqueens.Mulqueen Family Funeral Directors 150 years Anniversary A4 Booklet; contains history and milestones of the company.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, mulqueen family funeral directors -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Anniversary badge, 25th Anniversary of Slovenian Association melbourne badge 1979, 1979
Slovenian Association melbourne - 25th Anniversary badge from 1979. It was a great and important milestone, celebrated at the new premises in Research, MelbourneSlovenian Association Melbourne Silver Jubilee -S.D.M. 25 - Srebrni jubilej, 1954 - 1979badge, slovenian association melbourne, 25th anninversary -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet
ADVERTISEMENT FOR CLUNES ART GROUP AT THE WEAVERY 63 FRASER STREET CLUNES.CLUNES ART GROUP MILESTONES EXHIBITIONS...2011 LOCAL ARTISTS WORD IN WINTER EVENT KATE EDWARDS INAUGURAL AWARDlocal history, documents, pamphlet, local history - art exhibition -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper supplement, The Age - 100 Years of Parliament 2001
Supplement of The Age newspaper May9, 2001Four pages. Includes100 Great Moments - extraordinary events of federal parliamentary life over the past 100 years (Pages 2&3) and a century of electoral milestones (p4) -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Honour Board, SPALDING 25 Years Service Roll
The Spalding factory was located at the intersection of Ballarat Rd and McIntyre Rd in Sunshine (North East corner). The factory made sporting goods, and in 1972 Spalding acquired T. W. Sherrin Pty Ltd which was a major manufacturer of footballs used in Australian Rules football games. In the early 1990's the factory in Sunshine was demolished and replaced by the first Bunnings Hardware store to be erected in Victoria. In July 2003 Spalding was bought out by the Russell Corporation.The board is a historical record of the loyal employees who provided at least 25 years of service to Spalding or to T. W. Sherrin Pty Ltd.Brown stained wooden board with wave shaped top which is about 14 cm less wide than the base. The names of employees who have provided 25 years of loyal service are recorded on the board in gold coloured lettering. The board contains the names of 50 workers who had reached the 25 year service milestone at SPALDING, and also the names of 4 employees who did the same at T. W. SHERRIN Pty Ltd. The first people reached this milestone in 1950 and the last person is recorded as reaching this in 1981.honour board, spalding, t. w. sherrin pty ltd, 25 years service roll -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newsletter, Eastlink Ringwood Construction Update - August 2007
4-page A4 size colour brochure issued by Thiess John Holland as an update of some of the Eastlink milestones reached over the previous three months heading towards scheduled construction completion in 2008. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Container - Numurkah Lions Club Anniversay Port Bottles x 2, Monichinos Winery
Celebrating various milestones of the Numurkah Lions Club2 x 750ml port bottles with Lions Club labelling One with 50th Anniversary Tawny (2019) The other with International Convention, 14th District...….1991(see photo)numurkah lions club, port, anniversary -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Invitation to the opening of the Slovenian Club Melbourne 1960, Invitation to the opening and the program at the occasion of the opening of the Slovenian Club Melbourne in 1960, August 1960
The proud Slovenians in melbourne celebrated their important day, a milestone in the history of Slovenians in AustraliaSymbolic logo depicting Southern Cross and the second logo depicting Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, performing arts: literature, stage performances, music, dance, entwined with flowers above the boomerang. The invitation also includes a proverbAn official invitation to the members, special guests and friends to the official opening of the Slovenski Dom in Carlton, on 4th September1960 at 4pm.Symbolic logo depicting Southern Cross and the second logo depicting Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, performing arts: literature, stage performances, music, dance, entwined with flowers above the boomerang. The invitation also includes a proverbsymbolic slovenian logo, opening of slovenian centre, slovenski dom -
National Wool Museum
Book, Milestones: Coopers History
"Milestones: Coopers History" - written and illustrated by John Howcroft, 1985. Short history of the veterinary supplies firm of Coopers. Signed by author on the first page.John Howcroft / 1987.animal health, coopers animal health australia limited, veterinary supplies -
Carlton Football Club
Colour Magazine, CFC 1992 Annual Report and Balance Sheet, 1992
CFC 1992 ANNUAL REPORT & BALANCE SHEET Document. Documents club staff, players for 1992 season. Includes records of results, award winner, milestones etc.Foreword by John Elliot President -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Prospectus, Symex Holding Limted, An International Supplier of Oleo Products, Symex Holdings Ltd, Symex Holdings Limited. Prospectus An International Supplier of Oleo Products, 4 Jul 2000
"Symex Holdings Limited. Prospectus. An International Supplier of Oleo Products" 72 page prospectus for Symex Holdings Limited dated 4 July 2000. Prospectus includes current phoptgraphs of Port Melbourne site and products, plus black and white "key Milestones" from 1880 to 2000 (pages 9 to 25)industry - manufacturing, business and traders - soaps/candles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, symex holdings ltd -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document collection, Christine Burroughs, Greenhills Neighbourhood Centre 1983-2015, 1983-2015
A collection of documents prepared over several 'milestone' events such a 20 and 30 year anniversaries. Access given by Neighbourhood Centre Chris Burroughs in 2015. The centre was renamed Greenhills Neighbourhood House in 2016.8 pages, text and illustrations.greenhills neighbourhood house, greenhills neighbourhood centre -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Name Badge for Councillor Julie Cooper, 1979-1982
Julie Cooper, was the first female councillor elected for the City of Moorabbin Council in 1979. Julie went on to challenge the norms of local government and fulfilled another milestone when she was elected the city’s first female mayor in 1982. Julie Cooper was the first female Councillor elected for Moorabbin City Council in 1979 and became the first female Mayor in 1982 Rectangle gold name badge with "Councillor Julie Cooper JP" written on it. On the left side is the coat of arms for the City of Moorabbin.City of Moorabbin - Councillor Julie Cooper JPcity of moorabbin, mayor of moorabbin, julie cooper -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge, 1964 (exact)
This medallion was produced for the Ballarat College centenary celebrations held during 1964. The insciption on the back of the medallion is translated: 'as with our fathers, may God be with us'. As such is appropriately expresses the sentiment of the College council at this auspicious milestone in the College history and reflects the Christian heritge of the College.Gold-plated, oval-shaped medallion featuring Ballarat College crest and centenary inscription. The college crest is red and black enamel and the Minerva head, inscriptions and other marking are gold-plate. There is circular link attachment at the top. The following insciption is on back of the medallion: 'SICUT PATRIBUS SIT DEUS NOBIS'Inscribed around Minerva Head 'BALLARAT COLLEGE CENTENARY 1864-1964' Inscribed on back of medallion: 'SICUT / PATRIBUS / SIT DEUS / NOBIS'badge, centenary, medallion, ballarat college, ballarat college centenary, 1964