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Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Rosie Bray, Multicultural Arts Victoria: 'What happened at the pier?' reviewed by Rosie Bray, 21/05/2016
... Multicultural Arts Victoria: 'What happened at the pier?' ...multicultural arts victoria...held at Eltham Library 21 May 2016, sponsored by Multicultural Arts Victoria. ......Multicultural Arts Victoria...held at Eltham Library 21 May 2016, sponsored by Multicultural Arts Victoria. multicultural arts victoria 3p., black & white text, photographs Multicultural Arts Victoria: 'What happened at the pier?' ...Review of the Journeys of Migration Exhibition "What happened at the pier?" held at Eltham Library 21 May 2016, sponsored by Multicultural Arts Victoria. 3p., black & white text, photographs multicultural arts victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlets, What happened at the pier: Memory Keepers revisit the past, 2015_10
... ...multicultural arts victoria...The exhibition was curated by Lella Cariddi of Multicultural Arts Victoria....Multicultural Arts Victoria...The exhibition was curated by Lella Cariddi of Multicultural Arts Victoria. immigration multicultural arts victoria Exhibition booklets, program notes and photographs What happened at the pier: Memory Keepers revisit the past Pamphlets Multicultural Arts Victoria Diamond Valley Library ...Exhibition including artifacts, performances and accounts of migrant experiences of people who entered Australia via Princes and Station Piers Port Melbourne. The exhibition was initially displayed at Diamond Valley Library in October 2015 with a forum discussion follow up at Eltham Library in May 2016. The exhibition was curated by Lella Cariddi of Multicultural Arts Victoria.Exhibition booklets, program notes and photographs immigration, multicultural arts victoria -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaProgramme, Multicutural Arts Victoria, Mapping Melbourne 2018, 2018
... ...multicultural arts victoria...Please contact Multicultural Arts Victoria for ticketing options. Companion ticket will allow admission only. ...top right corner: Multicultural Arts Victoria lower left corner: MAPPING MELBOURNE/1-15 DECEMBER 2018...Please contact Multicultural Arts Victoria for ticketing options. Companion ticket will allow admission only. ...On 6 December 2018, a recurring event was organised at the Mission. From the Multicultural website: "Meeting at the Seafarer’s bridge on the Yarra, you will be welcomed into a little-known site nearby, a sanctuary for seafarers for the last 100 years and a symbol of old-world generosity amidst the rapidly shifting landscape of the Docklands. A journey through the quirky spaces at Mission to Seafarer’s site through a compelling contemporary ritual performance. The Echoes Projects artists evoke fragments of stories embedded in this site through mesmerising live soundscapes, movement and imagery. Ria Soemardjo, Janette Hoe and Pongjit (Jon) Saphakhun collaborate to create an ongoing exploration of contemporary rituals in response to urban sites in Australia. Based in Melbourne, their contemporary performance work draws deeply from their personal connections to Thai, Chinese and Indonesian ceremonial traditions. Featuring Intricate rhythmic compositions inspired by the rich heritage of Indonesian and Middle Eastern musical traditions, performed by Ron Reeves and Matt Stonehouse – two of Australia’s foremost world music percussionists. Note: 7 PM and 8 PM sessions include delicious vegetarian Indonesian food. 9 PM session includes Indonesian and Thai cakes and sweets. You are invited to stay and eat after the performance, drinks available for purchase at the venue. Performers: Janette Hoe – dance artist Pongjit (Jon) Sekhukhune – actor Ria Soemardjo – musician Ron Reeves – musician Matt Stonehouse – musician /instrument maker Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants Program Details: 6 Dec 2018 (Thursday) Sessions: 7 PM, 8 PM & 9 PM The Mission to Seafarers Audience Meeting point – next to the entrance of the Seafarer’s Bridge, Siddeley St, Docklands. Wheelchair accessible venue. Bookings essential. Tickets: $10 – $15 via Eventbrite. Ticket price is purely to pay for the food element. Companion Card ticketing available. Please contact Multicultural Arts Victoria for ticketing options. Companion ticket will allow admission only. The Seafarers Welcome is presented as part of Mapping Melbourne 2018."The Mission has always welcomed artistic events Colour programme of events with illustrationstop right corner: Multicultural Arts Victoria lower left corner: MAPPING MELBOURNE/1-15 DECEMBER 2018arts, events, multicultural arts victoria, the seafarer welcome, echoes project, 2018, cultural events, community -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, Victoria Australia: Innovation Events Energy
... ...Multicultural Victoria...Holden University of Ballarat Smorgon Steel Dennis Family Melbourne Water Tattersall's East Gippsland Institute of TAFE Gippsland Water Multicultural Victoria Murray Goulburn Co-operative Bendigo Mining NL McCain Foods Melbourne Docklands McCain Foods Melbourne Cricket Ground Olympic Park State Library of Victoria Great Ocean Road Lavendula Grampians gippsland BHP Billiton Blue hard covered book with dust jacket. ...Blue hard covered book with dust jacket.holden, university of ballarat, smorgon steel, dennis family, melbourne water, tattersall's, east gippsland institute of tafe, gippsland water, multicultural victoria, murray goulburn co-operative, bendigo mining nl, mccain foods, melbourne docklands, mccain foods, melbourne cricket ground, olympic park, state library of victoria, great ocean road, lavendula, grampians, gippsland, bhp billiton -
Brimbank City CouncilAward - Award certificate, framed, Certificate - Excellence In Multicultural Affairs, Circa 1999 - 2007
... ...multicultural victoria...State of Victoria and the Victorian Multicultural Commission ...brimbank beat project 2005 multicultural affairs multicultural victoria Certificate - Excellence In Multicultural Affairs Award Award certificate, framed State of Victoria and the Victorian Multicultural Commission ...brimbank beat project, 2005, multicultural affairs, multicultural victoria -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Family histories document tales of epic adventure, 21/10/2015
... ...multicultural arts victoria...Diamond Valley Library displayed stories and memorabilia from migrant families in the area. diamond valley library yarra plenty regional library multicultural arts victoria immigration News clipping, black text, colour image. ...Diamond Valley Library displayed stories and memorabilia from migrant families in the area.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley library, yarra plenty regional library, multicultural arts victoria, immigration -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs, 2003
... ...multicultural affairs...Victoria...Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. ...Russian Community multicultural affairs Victoria Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. ...This award was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on 10 December 2003This Award is recognition of the service the Society has provided to the Victorian community.This award is a compilation of a certificate (Item no. 00006A) and a medal (Item no. 00006B). The award has a gold coloured decorative frame with a navy blue background. The medal is bronze with a small descriptive plaque beneath it. It is mounted on a blue velvet background.Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Medal: "Government of Victoria Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Meritorious Service Award" Plaque: "Awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society December 10, 2003"russian community, multicultural affairs, victoria -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedEphemera - City of Sunshine Harness Racing Programmes, 1991; 1992;1994
... 659.01 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 14th September 1991 Moonee Valley|659.02 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 17th October 1992 Moonee Valley|659.03 - City of Sunshine "City of te Future" Community Meeting Saturday 5th March 1994 Moonee Valley...City of Sunshine Memorabilia 659.01 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 14th September 1991 Moonee Valley|659.02 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 17th October 1992 Moonee Valley|659.03 - City of Sunshine "City of te Future" Community Meeting Saturday 5th March 1994 Moonee Valley Three programmes for the City of Sunshine community meetings in 1991,1992 & 1994 held at Moonee Valley, harness racing track. ...659.01 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 14th September 1991 Moonee Valley|659.02 - Harness Racing Board City of Sunshine "Multicultural City of Victoria" Community Meeting Saturday 17th October 1992 Moonee Valley|659.03 - City of Sunshine "City of te Future" Community Meeting Saturday 5th March 1994 Moonee Valleycity of sunshine, memorabilia -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - City of Sunshine
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Typed Report General Information on the City of Sunshine 1987 to 1988|Newspaper Article 13 October 1993 The Age How rubish tips can be a big turn on|Envelope Town Clerk Sunshine City Council|Flyer City of Sunshine Community Day Festival 23 April 1994|Brochure City of Sunshine City of the Future Community Meeting 5 March 1994 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Community Meeting 14 September 1991 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon The First Try City of Sunshine Regional Cadet Unit on 16 May 1987|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon No 5 Flight Air Training Corps Tottenham 18 November 1989|Photograph and photocopies of building with handwritten notes 444 $136.89|Logo of City of Sunshine Victoria|Brochure Your share in Sunshine City of Sunshine A Progressive Municipality|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of the Freedom of the City of Sunshine upon 5th and 6th Battalion The Royal Victoria Regiment 12 February 1994|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 441 $32.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 256 $12.64|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 258 $17.233|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 250 $15.60|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 260 $19.72|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 255 $8.26|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 440 $6.19|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 387 $34.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 259 $12.49|Brochure City of Sunshine Development Update October 1988|Newsletter Grapewine City of Sunshine Staff Newsletter June 1992|Typed Letter City of Sunshine Community Bus Information Sheet 21 March 1979|Map Greening Sunshine Current Work in Progress 1992 to 1993|Newspaper Article A Place in the Sun Exotic plants along Railway lines|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 August 1974 Inflation Whats happening to Councils Money|Newspaper Article Footscray Advertiser 17 February 1917 Braybrook Council|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 April 1975 Leaping into Sunshine New World|Flyer Sunshine your city August 1961 Facts you should know Administration commended|Flyer Sunshines Gardens Parks and Streets 1991 to 1992|Invitation sent 28 June 1982 Government Reception to farewell Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia on 8 July 1982 Commissioner AG and Mrs Gillen at National Gallery of Victoria|City of Sunshine Crest Motto is By Industry|Flyer Sunshine City Burke and Wills Camel Cup 24 April 1994 on Massey Ferguson Harvester site|Booklet Sunshine Yearbook 1972 Suburban Services Directories and Yearbooks|Enrolment form City of Sunshine Holiday Programme 7 May to 18 May 1984|Christmas Wishes Card from Chief Secretary Victoria t0 GM Prendergast Christmas 1927|Typed Letter 1 January 1984 A Personal Invitation from the Mayor|Newspaper Article The Advocate 9 September 1992 Public to have say Brooklyn tug of war|Newspaper Article Local Government Focus Special Feature November 1986 The City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Message from the Mayor|Brochure City of Sunshine Municipal Profile|Brochure City of Sunshine Accommodating the Future A Strategy for Housing Needs|Brochure Sunshine City Centre Development|Photocopy Mayors City of Sunshine|Brochure Local Solutions to a Global Problem our gift to future generations GEC ALSTHOM Energy Park Hulett St Albion|Brochure Melbournes West on the Move Melbournes Western Region Profile|Brochure Sunshine District Centre Market Square Interchange Public Transport|Certificate of Speical Civic Service for the Municipality of Sunshine|Brochure New Municipal Offices City of Sunshine Victoria|Newspaper Article Sunshine Community 1972 Can you imagine what $800 Million dollars looks like|Brochure Shire of Braybrook Office Welcome Home tendered to Maidstone Returned Services Personnel 2nd August 1946|Brochure City of Sunshine Live work and recreate in Sunshine|Sunshine City Council No 7 Council Report|Section of Minutes 24 March 199 Sunshine Logo competition won by Mr Stephen Jones of Laverton|Photocopy of Mayoral Pendant presented to City of Sunshine by Cr AG Pennel JP to commemorate its proclamatonas a city 16 May 1951|Flyer City of Sunshine Corporation Logo 24 March 1992 The logo was chosen from 94 other logos submitted as part of a community competiiton to find a new corporate logo. ...City of Sunshine Typed Report General Information on the City of Sunshine 1987 to 1988|Newspaper Article 13 October 1993 The Age How rubish tips can be a big turn on|Envelope Town Clerk Sunshine City Council|Flyer City of Sunshine Community Day Festival 23 April 1994|Brochure City of Sunshine City of the Future Community Meeting 5 March 1994 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Community Meeting 14 September 1991 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon The First Try City of Sunshine Regional Cadet Unit on 16 May 1987|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon No 5 Flight Air Training Corps Tottenham 18 November 1989|Photograph and photocopies of building with handwritten notes 444 $136.89|Logo of City of Sunshine Victoria|Brochure Your share in Sunshine City of Sunshine A Progressive Municipality|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of the Freedom of the City of Sunshine upon 5th and 6th Battalion The Royal Victoria Regiment 12 February 1994|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 441 $32.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 256 $12.64|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 258 $17.233|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 250 $15.60|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 260 $19.72|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 255 $8.26|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 440 $6.19|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 387 $34.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 259 $12.49|Brochure City of Sunshine Development Update October 1988|Newsletter Grapewine City of Sunshine Staff Newsletter June 1992|Typed Letter City of Sunshine Community Bus Information Sheet 21 March 1979|Map Greening Sunshine Current Work in Progress 1992 to 1993|Newspaper Article A Place in the Sun Exotic plants along Railway lines|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 August 1974 Inflation Whats happening to Councils Money|Newspaper Article Footscray Advertiser 17 February 1917 Braybrook Council|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 April 1975 Leaping into Sunshine New World|Flyer Sunshine your city August 1961 Facts you should know Administration commended|Flyer Sunshines Gardens Parks and Streets 1991 to 1992|Invitation sent 28 June 1982 Government Reception to farewell Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia on 8 July 1982 Commissioner AG and Mrs Gillen at National Gallery of Victoria|City of Sunshine Crest Motto is By Industry|Flyer Sunshine City Burke and Wills Camel Cup 24 April 1994 on Massey Ferguson Harvester site|Booklet Sunshine Yearbook 1972 Suburban Services Directories and Yearbooks|Enrolment form City of Sunshine Holiday Programme 7 May to 18 May 1984|Christmas Wishes Card from Chief Secretary Victoria t0 GM Prendergast Christmas 1927|Typed Letter 1 January 1984 A Personal Invitation from the Mayor|Newspaper Article The Advocate 9 September 1992 Public to have say Brooklyn tug of war|Newspaper Article Local Government Focus Special Feature November 1986 The City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Message from the Mayor|Brochure City of Sunshine Municipal Profile|Brochure City of Sunshine Accommodating the Future A Strategy for Housing Needs|Brochure Sunshine City Centre Development|Photocopy Mayors City of Sunshine|Brochure Local Solutions to a Global Problem our gift to future generations GEC ALSTHOM Energy Park Hulett St Albion|Brochure Melbournes West on the Move Melbournes Western Region Profile|Brochure Sunshine District Centre Market Square Interchange Public Transport|Certificate of Speical Civic Service for the Municipality of Sunshine|Brochure New Municipal Offices City of Sunshine Victoria|Newspaper Article Sunshine Community 1972 Can you imagine what $800 Million dollars looks like|Brochure Shire of Braybrook Office Welcome Home tendered to Maidstone Returned Services Personnel 2nd August 1946|Brochure City of Sunshine Live work and recreate in Sunshine|Sunshine City Council No 7 Council Report|Section of Minutes 24 March 199 Sunshine Logo competition won by Mr Stephen Jones of Laverton|Photocopy of Mayoral Pendant presented to City of Sunshine by Cr AG Pennel JP to commemorate its proclamatonas a city 16 May 1951|Flyer City of Sunshine Corporation Logo 24 March 1992 The logo was chosen from 94 other logos submitted as part of a community competiiton to find a new corporate logo. ...Typed Report General Information on the City of Sunshine 1987 to 1988|Newspaper Article 13 October 1993 The Age How rubish tips can be a big turn on|Envelope Town Clerk Sunshine City Council|Flyer City of Sunshine Community Day Festival 23 April 1994|Brochure City of Sunshine City of the Future Community Meeting 5 March 1994 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Community Meeting 14 September 1991 Moonee Valley|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon The First Try City of Sunshine Regional Cadet Unit on 16 May 1987|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Sunshine Upon No 5 Flight Air Training Corps Tottenham 18 November 1989|Photograph and photocopies of building with handwritten notes 444 $136.89|Logo of City of Sunshine Victoria|Brochure Your share in Sunshine City of Sunshine A Progressive Municipality|Brochure City of Sunshine The Conferring of the Freedom of the City of Sunshine upon 5th and 6th Battalion The Royal Victoria Regiment 12 February 1994|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 441 $32.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 256 $12.64|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 258 $17.233|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 250 $15.60|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 260 $19.72|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 255 $8.26|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 440 $6.19|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 387 $34.09|Hand drawings with handwritten notes 259 $12.49|Brochure City of Sunshine Development Update October 1988|Newsletter Grapewine City of Sunshine Staff Newsletter June 1992|Typed Letter City of Sunshine Community Bus Information Sheet 21 March 1979|Map Greening Sunshine Current Work in Progress 1992 to 1993|Newspaper Article A Place in the Sun Exotic plants along Railway lines|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 August 1974 Inflation Whats happening to Councils Money|Newspaper Article Footscray Advertiser 17 February 1917 Braybrook Council|Flyer Sunshine City Council News Vol 1 No 1 April 1975 Leaping into Sunshine New World|Flyer Sunshine your city August 1961 Facts you should know Administration commended|Flyer Sunshines Gardens Parks and Streets 1991 to 1992|Invitation sent 28 June 1982 Government Reception to farewell Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia on 8 July 1982 Commissioner AG and Mrs Gillen at National Gallery of Victoria|City of Sunshine Crest Motto is By Industry|Flyer Sunshine City Burke and Wills Camel Cup 24 April 1994 on Massey Ferguson Harvester site|Booklet Sunshine Yearbook 1972 Suburban Services Directories and Yearbooks|Enrolment form City of Sunshine Holiday Programme 7 May to 18 May 1984|Christmas Wishes Card from Chief Secretary Victoria t0 GM Prendergast Christmas 1927|Typed Letter 1 January 1984 A Personal Invitation from the Mayor|Newspaper Article The Advocate 9 September 1992 Public to have say Brooklyn tug of war|Newspaper Article Local Government Focus Special Feature November 1986 The City of Sunshine Multicultural City of Victoria Message from the Mayor|Brochure City of Sunshine Municipal Profile|Brochure City of Sunshine Accommodating the Future A Strategy for Housing Needs|Brochure Sunshine City Centre Development|Photocopy Mayors City of Sunshine|Brochure Local Solutions to a Global Problem our gift to future generations GEC ALSTHOM Energy Park Hulett St Albion|Brochure Melbournes West on the Move Melbournes Western Region Profile|Brochure Sunshine District Centre Market Square Interchange Public Transport|Certificate of Speical Civic Service for the Municipality of Sunshine|Brochure New Municipal Offices City of Sunshine Victoria|Newspaper Article Sunshine Community 1972 Can you imagine what $800 Million dollars looks like|Brochure Shire of Braybrook Office Welcome Home tendered to Maidstone Returned Services Personnel 2nd August 1946|Brochure City of Sunshine Live work and recreate in Sunshine|Sunshine City Council No 7 Council Report|Section of Minutes 24 March 199 Sunshine Logo competition won by Mr Stephen Jones of Laverton|Photocopy of Mayoral Pendant presented to City of Sunshine by Cr AG Pennel JP to commemorate its proclamatonas a city 16 May 1951|Flyer City of Sunshine Corporation Logo 24 March 1992 The logo was chosen from 94 other logos submitted as part of a community competiiton to find a new corporate logo. Designer ws Mr Steve Jones of Laverton.|Sunshine District Centre Aerial Perspective Market Sqaure : Pollard Reserve : The Overpass and Railway Line sketchcity of sunshine -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, c1990
... The creation of the Street of Shops in 1979 was envisioned by Roy Harvey who was the curator at the time, with the intention of recreating an authentic feel to the environment while collecting from the community to accurately portray the multiculturalism that is ingrainded in many towns and communities of Victoria. ...The creation of the Street of Shops in 1979 was envisioned by Roy Harvey who was the curator at the time, with the intention of recreating an authentic feel to the environment while collecting from the community to accurately portray the multiculturalism that is ingrainded in many towns and communities of Victoria. ...Taken in the 1990's, this photograph depicts a row of shop fronts in the 'Street of Shops' exhibition in the Burke Museum in Beechworth. This exhibition was created and opened in 1979 and was intended to reflect and imitate a historic peirod in the town's past. The time period decpicted is that of the Gold Rush which swept through many Victorian towns from the 1850's onwards. For the town of Beechworth, the gold rush began in 1852, when gold was discovered in Spring Creek, drawing in many new residents seeking to make a fortune and transforming a once remote town into a bustling centre brimming with hope and opportunity. By 1857, the town contained over 200,000 residents and with this, the need for more amenities and intsitutions arose. Multiple churches, banks, schools, shops, hospitals and other essential buildings appearing over the years. The wealth acquired through the gold rush is largely responsible for the vast development of the town and many of its significant buildings which still remain to this day. This photograph also highlights the significance of this type of exhibition, providing a new mode of experiencing and learning about the past. The street depicts the many supporting trades and industries that arose from the mass migration during the gold rush. The creation of the Street of Shops in 1979 was envisioned by Roy Harvey who was the curator at the time, with the intention of recreating an authentic feel to the environment while collecting from the community to accurately portray the multiculturalism that is ingrainded in many towns and communities of Victoria. This photograph contains historical significance as it relates to and portrays an especially important period of time within Beechworth and Victoria's history. The gold rush phenomena ushered in a wave of hope and prosperity for citizens and immigrants alike. It provided many with the opportunity to strike it rich, while the town prospered and grew in many ways. This widespread development that accompanied the gold rush occured throughout Victoria and holds great historical importance when recording the social, economic and communal developments that occured throughout the time period which gave way to the beloved towns and communities we know today. Beechworth itself is acknowledged as Victoria's best-preserved gold mining town and deserves recognition of its significance. it also showcases the great significance of social develpment and globalization that occured throughout the state during this period. Coloured rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper and unmounted. Obverse: Dancing every night 8pm-6am [mirror] / Gold Diggers Arms Hotel façade / Star / Beechworth Gold / J. Davidson / Saloon Reverse: 3306 beechworth, burke museum, street of shops, gold rush, indigo shire gold rush, 1850s beechworth, burke museum exhibitions, saloon, gold buyer, hotel, historical streetscape, gold rush immigration -
Federation University Historical CollectionEphemera - Poster, Join in the 2009 Eureka Stockade!
... Eureka Stockade Spirit of Eureka Liberty Victoria Victorian Trades Hall Council "Unite under the Eureka Flag for a truly democratic, just and multicultural Australia" ... ...A double sided A4 sheet publicising an event in Melbourne to celebrate the anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The speaker swere Fr Bob Maguire, Rob Stary, David Spratt and others, and topics included Defence of civil rights and liberties, climate warming, democratic rights in the community, multicultural Australia and an independant foreign policy. "Unite under the Eureka Flag for a truly democratic, just and multicultural Australia" ... "The fight for justice, democratic rights and sovereinty started at teh Eureka Stockade more than 150 years ago is not over yet."eureka stockade, spirit of eureka, liberty victoria, victorian trades hall council -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Temporary volunteer 30 years later, 13/01/2016
... Multiculturalism Commission. D'Amico has been a volunteer for the Italian Pensioners Federation of Victoria, and affiliated social clubs for the last 30 years....Multiculturalism Commission. D'Amico has been a volunteer for the Italian Pensioners Federation of Victoria, and affiliated social clubs for the last 30 years. watsonia artist marcello damico victorian multiculturalism commission award News clipping, black text, colour image. ...Watsonia artist Marcello D'Amico's volunteer work was recognised with an award from the Victorian Multiculturalism Commission. D'Amico has been a volunteer for the Italian Pensioners Federation of Victoria, and affiliated social clubs for the last 30 years.News clipping, black text, colour image.watsonia artist, marcello damico, victorian multiculturalism commission award -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
... multiculturalism as anti-Austalian. Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 3-3-98 P 8 By Lynne Kinsey Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria,. ...``Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 3-3-98 P 8 By Lynne KinseyThe Ringwood branch of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has sent a letter to Maroondah Council, condemning the councillors' decision to support a policy of multiculturalism.One Nation branch committee member, Barry Rinaldo, described multiculturalism as anti-Austalian.` -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: CERTFICATES OF APPRECIATION
... Awards from International Year of Volunteers 2001; Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services; Bendigo RSL; Indigenous Literacy Foundation; jeans for Genes; Generals Basketball Club; Melbourne City Mission; Anti-Cancer Council; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; MS Readathon, State Schools Relief Committee; Clean up Australia; Family Support Services, Parents Victoria; Good Friday appeal; Victoria Police Historical Society; Jump rope for Heart; Safety House Committee; Starlight foundation; City of Greater Bendigo Olympic Torch Relay; Camp Quality; Zone Football Carnival, School's Garden Awards; Heart Foundation; Target; Scholastic Book Club; School Industry Partnership Project; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; McDonald Camp Quality Puppets; Neighbourhood Watch; Centenary of Federation medallion certificate; Derby Hill Camp....Awards from International Year of Volunteers 2001; Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services; Bendigo RSL; Indigenous Literacy Foundation; jeans for Genes; Generals Basketball Club; Melbourne City Mission; Anti-Cancer Council; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; MS Readathon, State Schools Relief Committee; Clean up Australia; Family Support Services, Parents Victoria; Good Friday appeal; Victoria Police Historical Society; Jump rope for Heart; Safety House Committee; Starlight foundation; City of Greater Bendigo Olympic Torch Relay; Camp Quality; Zone Football Carnival, School's Garden Awards; Heart Foundation; Target; Scholastic Book Club; School Industry Partnership Project; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; McDonald Camp Quality Puppets; Neighbourhood Watch; Centenary of Federation medallion certificate; Derby Hill Camp. ...42 Certificates of appreciation/participation awarded to Golden Square Primary School Parents' Club, students and teachers. Awards from International Year of Volunteers 2001; Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services; Bendigo RSL; Indigenous Literacy Foundation; jeans for Genes; Generals Basketball Club; Melbourne City Mission; Anti-Cancer Council; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; MS Readathon, State Schools Relief Committee; Clean up Australia; Family Support Services, Parents Victoria; Good Friday appeal; Victoria Police Historical Society; Jump rope for Heart; Safety House Committee; Starlight foundation; City of Greater Bendigo Olympic Torch Relay; Camp Quality; Zone Football Carnival, School's Garden Awards; Heart Foundation; Target; Scholastic Book Club; School Industry Partnership Project; Royal Flying Doctor Service; Juvenile Diabetes Foundation; McDonald Camp Quality Puppets; Neighbourhood Watch; Centenary of Federation medallion certificate; Derby Hill Camp.bendigo, education, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: VMC ANNUAL DINNER, 22nd October, 1998
... ENTERTAINMENT Music bush band Peter Ellis Collection Victorian Multicultural Commission Hon Jeff Kennett MLA John Williams Emu Creek Bush Band Melrose Receptions Victorian Multicultural Commission Invitation to John Williams & members of Emu Creek Bush Band to attend the Inaugural VMC Annual Dinner and Launch of the 1999 VMC Calendar with The Premier of Victoria Hon. ...Invitation to John Williams & members of Emu Creek Bush Band to attend the Inaugural VMC Annual Dinner and Launch of the 1999 VMC Calendar with The Premier of Victoria Hon. Jeff Kennett MLA. Held at Melrose Receptions, Tullamarine on Thursday, October 22nd, 1998.Victorian Multicultural Commissionentertainment, music, bush band, peter ellis collection, victorian multicultural commission, hon jeff kennett mla, john williams, emu creek bush band, melrose receptions -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Bursary awards, 1992
... In 2013 he was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his significant contribution to the multicultural community of Victoria. A coloured photograph of 8 people ( 5 men, 2 females and 1young girl) standing in a room. ...The photograph was taken at the 1992 IPS Bursary awards. Ioannis Coutsouvelis was a bursary recipient. He is photographed with his parents, George & Spyridoula and sisters Anastasia & Ioanna. Tony Drakopoulos, president of the IPS is in the photograph together with Anastasios Tamis (second from right) and George Papadopoulos (far right). Spyridoula became president of the IPS in 2000, the second woman to hold this position. In 1987 Panoyiannis Raftopoulos proposed to the IPS Executive the introduction of Tertiary Bursaries to recognise and encourage academic achievement amongst young people of Ithacan descent. Introduced in 1988, the highest achieving Year 12 students (male and female) received an award. The awards continue to this day and are now known as the 'Year 12 Awards' and all students who successfully complete 12 are recognised. George Papadopoulos, whose father was a founding member of the Society, was active in many areas of public life and a member of numerous community and welfare organisations, including Chair of the Victorian Ethnic Affairs Commission. In 2013 he was awarded the Order of Australia (AO) for his significant contribution to the multicultural community of Victoria.A coloured photograph of 8 people ( 5 men, 2 females and 1young girl) standing in a room. The youngest man is holding a large envelope in his hands. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedBook - Responding to the Serbs, Australian-Serbian Community Services Inc.0 646 28520 3, A Challenge to the Multicultural Ethos
... Victoria. Serbs Migrants de Vries Missen Responding to the Serbs - A Challenge to the Multicultural ETHOS - Serbian Confernece Papers July 1995 Soft cover bounded book A Challenge to the Multicultural Ethos Book Responding to the Serbs Australian-Serbian Community Services Inc.0 646 28520 3 ...Reflections on life in Serbia folowed by experiences living as a Serbian migrant in St Albans Victoria.Responding to the Serbs - A Challenge to the Multicultural ETHOS - Serbian Confernece Papers July 1995serbs, migrants, de vries, missen -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for LanguagesPeriodical, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Victorian historical journal : music, migration and multiculturalism, 2007
... b&w photographs, b&w illustrations, musical notations Victorian historical journal : music, migration and multiculturalism Periodical Royal Historical Society of Victoria ...b&w photographs, b&w illustrations, musical notations -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedMemorabilia - Sunshine Bowling Club Cooinda Bowls Championship Shield
... The event was part of the Cooinda Festival, which was a multicultural community celebration held in Sunshine, Victoria, during the 1970s, with strong ties to local Aboriginal and migrant communities. ...The event was part of the Cooinda Festival, which was a multicultural community celebration held in Sunshine, Victoria, during the 1970s, with strong ties to local Aboriginal and migrant communities. ...The Cooinda Bowls Championship was a notable regional event held across various clubs in Melbourne’s west, particularly involving Sunshine Bowling Club. The event was part of the Cooinda Festival, which was a multicultural community celebration held in Sunshine, Victoria, during the 1970s, with strong ties to local Aboriginal and migrant communities. The name Cooinda, an Aboriginal word meaning “happy place” or “meeting place” reflects the festival’s inclusive and celebratory spirit. The Sunshine Bowling club was founded around 1910, and is closely tied to the development of Sunshine as a company town under H.V. McKay, the industrialist behind the Sunshine Harvester Works. The club was located in the Sunshine Gardens, Andersons Road, Sunshine. In 2007, the club folded. Later the club rooms were demolished, and the former bowling rink was converted into a lawn area, and which is now part of the H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens. A wooden shield with inscription plaques attached. The shield comes apart into two sections, top & base. Sunshine Bowling Club Cooinda Bowls Championship Sunshine Bowling Club 1974 Sunshine Bowling Club 1975 Sunshine Bowling Club 1976 Rosamond Bowling Club 1977 Avenue Bowling Club 1978 Sunshine Bowling Club 1979 Rosamond Bowling Club 1980 Rosamond Bowling Club 1981 Rosamond Bowling Club 1982 Footscray Bowling Club 1983 Maribyrnong Park Bowling Club 1984 Sunshine Bowling Club 1985 Sunshine Bowling Club 1986 Yarraville Seddon Bowling Club 1987 Sunshine Bowling Club 1988 Sunshine Bowling Club 1989 Sunshine Bowling Club 1990 Sunshine Bowling Club 1991 Sunshine Bowling Club 1992 Sunshine Bowling Club 1993 Sunshine Bowling Club 1994 Sunshine Bowling Club 1995 Williamstown Bowling Club 1996 Sunshine VRI Bowling Club 1997 sunshine bowling club, rosamond bowling club, avenue bowling club, footscray bowling club, maribyrnong park bowling club, yarraville seddon bowling club, williamstown bowling club, sunshine vri bowling club, bowls, lawn bowls, rosamond bowls club -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - Sunshine College 2024 Annual Report, Victoria State Government Department of Education, 2025
... multicultural inclusion, and community stability. It is a major anchor institution shaping the region’s social and economic future. Sunshine College 2024 Annual Report to the School Community School Name: Sunshine College (8790) Digital PDF File Administrative record Sunshine College 2024 Annual Report Victoria State Government Department of Education ...In 2020, Sunshine College in the west of Melbourne was a four-facility multi-campus school, operating two facilities catering to students in years 7–10, a year 11 and 12 facility for senior students, and the Harvester Technical College (HTC), catering to a year 10–12 cohort. During 2020, the school was re-registered through the VRQA to operate in 2021 as two 7–12 campuses. In 2024, the school employed over eight tutors to work with students alongside classroom teachers to ensure their learning was supported. The Grattan Institute has published two reports on Sunshine College, highlighting it as a school that achieved exceptional 'value add' outcomes for students in mathematics and literacy, and detailing how we use data to impact learning.Sunshine College is the central public secondary school for Sunshine and surrounding suburbs, providing academic pathways, vocational training, multicultural inclusion, and community stability. It is a major anchor institution shaping the region’s social and economic future.2024 Annual Report to the School Community School Name: Sunshine College (8790)sunshine college -
Slovenian Association MelbourneGold plated metal trophy, Melbourne Moomba Festival trophy 1980, 1980
... Important Victorian Labour Day annual event in Melbourne and many floats form a lengthy parade - celebration in the streets of Melbourne, concluding at the Alexandra Gardens along River Yarra; it is a presentation of various communities, arts and cultural performances in the State of Victoria. Getting together, celebrating multicultural community and many facets of social life slovenian association melbourne moomba parade moomba festival melbourne moomba float Melbourne Moomba Festival Chairmans Trophy 1980 Best Float by First Time Entrant Gold plated trophy presented to Slovenian Association Melbourne in 1980 for the entry of a float at the Moomba parade. ...Important Victorian Labour Day annual event in Melbourne and many floats form a lengthy parade - celebration in the streets of Melbourne, concluding at the Alexandra Gardens along River Yarra; it is a presentation of various communities, arts and cultural performances in the State of Victoria.Getting together, celebrating multicultural community and many facets of social lifeGold plated trophy presented to Slovenian Association Melbourne in 1980 for the entry of a float at the Moomba parade.Melbourne Moomba Festival Chairmans Trophy 1980 Best Float by First Time Entrantslovenian association melbourne, moomba parade, moomba festival melbourne, moomba float -
Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans and Mauritians in Victoria (C.H.A.R.M Vic)Publication, Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Victoria, Beyond the Postcard Image...Mauritians & Rodriguans in Victoria - C.H.A.R.M Vic, 2006
... Beyond the postcard image community project Mauritians and Rodriguans in Victoria Immigration Museum Project - Sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and C.H.A.R.M. ...This publication was published as part of a community project coordinated by C.H.A.R.M in collaboration with the community, the Immigration Museum and proudly supported by the Scanlon Foundation and the Victorian Multicultural Commission. It was produced after much time and effort had been spent researching and collating information about people who migrated to Australia from the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues. particularly those in Victoria. Publication with faces of people from the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues and sunset picture on the coverImmigration Museum Project - Sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission and C.H.A.R.M. Vic.beyond the postcard image, community project, mauritians and rodriguans in victoria -
Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans and Mauritians in Victoria (C.H.A.R.M Vic)Publication, Beyond the Postcard Image.....Mauritians and Rodriguans in Victoria
... Sponsored by the Victorian Government, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Scanlon Foundation and C.H.A.R.M. Vic. Beyond the postcard image...Mauritians & Rodriguans in Victoria - Souvenir Brochure produced by the Immigration Museum for the Exhibition held at their Community Gallery from 4 Nov 2006 to 18 March 2007. ...Beyond the postcard image...Mauritians & Rodriguans in Victoria - Souvenir Brochure produced by the Immigration Museum for the Exhibition held at their Community Gallery from 4 Nov 2006 to 18 March 2007.Immigration Museum Project - Immigration Museum 2006. Sponsored by the Victorian Government, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Scanlon Foundation and C.H.A.R.M. Vic. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedFlyer - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer, Victoria Police, June 2026
... Victoria Police Force had also fallen to 55%. These forums directly engage with local residents and services. These sessions are designed to build trust between the police force and the local community, share local crime data, and allow the community to ask questions and voice safety concerns. 8 Crime rate = (Number of crimes ÷ Population) × 100,000. This produces a standardised rate, allowing fair comparison between places of different population sizes. The flyers for this forum were produced in five different languages; this reflects how multicultural ...The Victoria Police Neighbourhood Policing Forum welcomed local services and community members to talk with police about what issues are important in the local community. The Neighbourhood Policing Forum was run by a Victoria Police panel and questions were taken from the audience throughout the event. The forum explored topics including: Current crime trends and crime prevention Young people Family violence Road policing Drugs and drug related crime. At the time of this forum, Victoria's 2025 total incident crime rate was on the rise at 4.0% whereas Brimbank's 2025 total incident crime rate was 9.6%*. The confidence rating for the Victoria Police Force had also fallen to 55%. These forums directly engage with local residents and services. These sessions are designed to build trust between the police force and the local community, share local crime data, and allow the community to ask questions and voice safety concerns. 8 Crime rate = (Number of crimes ÷ Population) × 100,000. This produces a standardised rate, allowing fair comparison between places of different population sizes.The flyers for this forum were produced in five different languages; this reflects how multicultural the Brimbank community is.5888.01 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer English Version.jpg 5888.01 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer English Version.pdf 5888.02 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer Vietnamese Version.pdf 5888.03 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer Hindi Version.pdf 5888.04 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer Arabic Version.pdf 5888.05 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Flyer Simplified Chinese.pdf 5888.06 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Email Invitation To Sporting Club.docx 5888.06 - Victoria Police Brimbank Neighourhood Policing Forum Email Invitation To Sporting Club.pdfpolice -
City of BallaratArtwork, other - Public Artwork, Open Monument by John Young, 2015
... Open Monument is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of Ballarat open monument chinese chinese history ballarat goldfields china ballarat goldfields john young chinese mining multicultural immigration tong way goon joss house embroidery billy butterfly chinese market gardens red lion hotel ah soon mayor of main road chinese herbalist yee lee james hong cheok cheong hong john ah loo wathawurrung robe lowe kong meng louis ah mouy tongway gallipoli william lung Inscription on plaque: Open Monument 無極紀念碑 / Artist: John Young / Officially Launched by Mr Yumin Song / Chinese Consul-General to Victoria / 6th September 2015 / Open Monument unearths stories of the Chinese diaspora in Ballarat, a name which means/ “resting place” to the traditional custodians - the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people./ The monument comprises of two artworks: Transculture, a granite-panelled work, evoking stories of alternative worldviews, / modernity, leisure and toil. ...Open Monument is a contemporary artwork acknowledging the history of Chinese people in Ballarat. The Chinese diaspora was global and many Chinese people came to Ballarat and the Victorian Goldfields. The work details some of the personal Chinese family memories of Ballarat from the goldrush forward. The 33 marble laser-etched panels include found images and texts mounted on a modernist metal architectural feature holding back a grassed hill landscape. Within the side walkway of gravel and composite stone is an etched of local activities relating to the Chinese community achievements that can be added to by the community.Open Monument is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratArchitectural artwork consisting of large marble panels on a corten steel frame imbedded into a grassed mount.Inscription on plaque: Open Monument 無極紀念碑 / Artist: John Young / Officially Launched by Mr Yumin Song / Chinese Consul-General to Victoria / 6th September 2015 / Open Monument unearths stories of the Chinese diaspora in Ballarat, a name which means/ “resting place” to the traditional custodians - the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people./ The monument comprises of two artworks: Transculture, a granite-panelled work, evoking stories of alternative worldviews, / modernity, leisure and toil. Whilst Timeline traces the major contributions of the Chinese community in Ballarat, every decade / from the 1850s until the present. The timeline then folds out to 2170, anticipating imaginary future contributions. / The monument is open to future interpretations of this history. / I thank you for visiting and acknowledging the contributions and memories that meant so much to / those who have gone before us./ - John Young Zerunge / Patron: Mr Henry Thai OAM JP / President of Ballarat Chinese / Community Association Inc / The following generous donors to this project are acknowledged with gratitude/ City of Ballarat Sovereign Hill Museum Association Inc. Ballarat Chinese Community Association Inc. Mr Henry Thai OAM JP & Mrs Sandra Thai Mrs Shirley Doon & Family in memory of Harry Doon Chinese Masonic Association Inc. Mr Mean Te and Mrs Meng Khun Mr Jack Nguyen MA JP & Mrs My Tang Mr Tony and Mrs Elise Yu Mr Chang Zhen Zhen & Family Australian Lian Jiang Association The Federation of Chinese Associations Vic The Leesoon Family Mr Stephen K.F Ng OAM JP Dr Che Sam Lo MD phD JP OAM Elderly Chinese Home Inc. The Federation of Chinese Org from VN Cambodian and Lao Association of Vic. Inc. Bright Moon Buddhist Society Nam Pon Soon Club House See-Yup Society Mr Peter Chong Wai Lo Mr Qing Song Lin Mr Binh Quoc Mao & Mrs Thuy Cam Thai Mr Alexander Mao Mr Yuet Lung Kwok JP Mr Tai The Tran Mr Phillip K. L. Tran Mr William K. L. Tran Mr Quang Khon Tran JP Mr Kouy Taing Mrs Kieng Hor Lou Mr Bill Chang Piu Au Mr Maurice Kwok Leong Mrs Eunice J. Leong Mr Vi Minh Tran JP Mr Frank Cheng Mr David Cheng Mr William Thai Mr Lizhen Lin Mr Phillip Richard Thai Mr Hoan Ping Kow Mrs Xao Nhu Kow Mr Huy Thai Mr Yun Kuen Lo Mr Chiu Yip & Mrs Yuan Han Cho Mrs Jacqueline Louise Thai Greenwood Mr Joe Hap Chi Chao & Mrs Rosana Wei Ning Chao Charity & Multi Art Association of Victoria Inc. Mr Billy Cai Miss Nikki Cai Miss Su-Ling & Miss Lily Mays-Doon Mr Anthony Doon Mr H J Moy & Family Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat Inc open monument chinese, chinese history ballarat goldfields, china, ballarat, goldfields, john young, chinese, mining, multicultural, immigration, tong way, goon, joss house, embroidery, billy butterfly, chinese market gardens, red lion hotel, ah soon, mayor of main road, chinese herbalist, yee lee, james hong, cheok cheong hong, john ah loo, wathawurrung, robe, lowe kong meng, louis ah mouy, tongway, gallipoli, william lung -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Book - Community History, Elaine V Brogan OAM, Fifty years 1969-2019: History of the Western Metropolitan group of Historical Societies, 2019
... Victoria. This movement was part of a broader national trend in the post-war decades, as communities sought to document and protect their unique identities in the face of rapid urban development, industrial expansion, and social change. Melbourne’s western suburbs—historically shaped by waves of migration, industrial growth, and working-class resilience—offered a rich and diverse tapestry of stories. From early European settlement and Indigenous histories to the rise of manufacturing hubs and multicultural...Victoria. This movement was part of a broader national trend in the post-war decades, as communities sought to document and protect their unique identities in the face of rapid urban development, industrial expansion, and social change. Melbourne’s western suburbs—historically shaped by waves of migration, industrial growth, and working-class resilience—offered a rich and diverse tapestry of stories. From early European settlement and Indigenous histories to the rise of manufacturing hubs and multicultural ...Fifty Years of the WMGHS, from 196948-page white book with stapled card coversnon-fictionFifty Years of the WMGHS, from 1969western metropolitan group of historical societies, 1969, 2019, elaine v. brogan oam -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - Aerial Photograph
... Victoria, driven by population pressures, housing demand, and strategic planning initiatives. It provides insight into land use changes, transport connectivity (notably the Hume Highway and Craigieburn railway line), and the emergence of community hubs such as Craigieburn Central. From a cultural heritage perspective, the image contributes to understanding the lived environment of diverse communities who have settled in Craigieburn, including its role in accommodating Melbourne’s multicultural population. ...Craigieburn is a rapidly growing suburb located approximately 25 km north of Melbourne’s CBD. Historically, it was a rural area with agricultural roots, but since the late 20th century, it has undergone significant urban development. The transformation accelerated in the 1990s and 2000s, with large-scale residential subdivisions, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments reshaping the landscape. Key historical milestones include: Early Settlement: Originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. European Settlement: Began in the mid-1800s, primarily for farming and grazing. Urban Expansion: Post-1970s, Craigieburn saw increasing suburban development, especially after the extension of rail and road infrastructure. Recent Growth: From the 2000s onward, Craigieburn became one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs, with new estates, schools, and shopping centres.This large colour aerial photograph of Craigieburn holds significant value as a visual record of the suburb’s transformation from a semi-rural landscape to a dynamic urban centre in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Captured during a period of rapid development, the image documents the spatial evolution of Craigieburn, including residential expansion, infrastructure projects, and the integration of green spaces and commercial zones. The photograph is historically significant as it reflects the broader patterns of post-2000 suburban growth in Victoria, driven by population pressures, housing demand, and strategic planning initiatives. It provides insight into land use changes, transport connectivity (notably the Hume Highway and Craigieburn railway line), and the emergence of community hubs such as Craigieburn Central. From a cultural heritage perspective, the image contributes to understanding the lived environment of diverse communities who have settled in Craigieburn, including its role in accommodating Melbourne’s multicultural population. It also serves as a reference point for future urban planning, environmental monitoring, and historical comparison. The photograph is an important archival asset for researchers, planners, and local historians, offering a detailed snapshot of a pivotal moment in Craigieburn’s development trajectory.Colour aerial photograph of Craigieburnaerial photograph, craigieburn -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumPhotograph - Team Photograph, Jacana Primary School: Football Team 1983
... As part of Jacana Primary School’s visual archive, this image contributes to a broader understanding of how public education supported multicultural integration and community cohesion in late 20th-century Victoria. ...Jacana Primary School, founded in 1959 amid the rapid suburban expansion of Melbourne’s northern corridor, emerged during a time of significant public investment in education and infrastructure. Located near Broadmeadows, the school served a growing population of working-class families, many of whom were newly arrived migrants. This diverse community shaped the school’s inclusive and multicultural character. By the early 1980s, Jacana Primary had become more than just a place of learning—it was a central hub for community life. Team sports, particularly football, played a vital role in the daily rhythm of the school. Football’s growing popularity, especially among migrant communities, made it a natural fit for fostering teamwork, physical fitness, and social connection among students. The 1983 football team photograph captures this vibrant period in the school’s history. It reflects the importance of extracurricular activities in promoting school spirit, cultural exchange, and community engagement. The image also embodies the values of public education at the time: equity, participation, and the celebration of diversity. As part of Jacana Primary’s visual archive, it stands as a lasting record of how schools helped shape local identity and cohesion during a transformative era in Melbourne’s suburban development. This photograph of Jacana Primary School’s 1983 football team is a significant historical record that reflects the social and cultural dynamics of Melbourne’s northern suburbs during a period of rapid suburban growth and demographic change. Taken at a time when schools were central to community life, the image captures the role of sport, particularly football, fostering inclusion, teamwork, and school pride. The photograph is especially meaningful within the context of Jacana’s diverse student population, shaped by post-war migration and working-class settlement. Soccer, a sport embraced by many migrant communities, served as a unifying activity that transcended language and cultural barriers. It provided students with a sense of belonging and identity, while also promoting physical health and social development. As part of Jacana Primary School’s visual archive, this image contributes to a broader understanding of how public education supported multicultural integration and community cohesion in late 20th-century Victoria. It stands as a testament to the enduring value of extracurricular programs in shaping student experiences and strengthening the social fabric of local neighbourhoods. A colour photograph on matte finish photo paper.PH-5431(blue label) Top left Corner Manufactures mark; Fujicolor/ Paperjacana primary school, photograph, school photograph, education, 1983, football -
Queen Victoria Women's CentrePostcard Series, c.2004
... Woman Pathologist, 1890s to early 1900s Queen Victoria Hospital at the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets 1950's Multicultural Nurses 'Give Generously' Infants in the Queen Vic Hospital maternity ward A Van donated by auxiliaries, used to transport nurses and deliver supplies to nursing homes. ...Woman Pathologist, 1890s to early 1900s Queen Victoria Hospital at the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets 1950's Multicultural Nurses 'Give Generously' Infants in the Queen Vic Hospital maternity ward A Van donated by auxiliaries, used to transport nurses and deliver supplies to nursing homes. ...All photos used courtesy of Southern Health Monash Medical Centre Historical Collection. 10 postcards. Black and white photographs. standard A6 size. Woman Pathologist, 1890s to early 1900s Queen Victoria Hospital at the corner of Lonsdale and Swanston Streets 1950's Multicultural Nurses 'Give Generously' Infants in the Queen Vic Hospital maternity ward A Van donated by auxiliaries, used to transport nurses and deliver supplies to nursing homes. Around 1957. Queen Vic nurses in the 1900s Nurses in a recovery room, 1960s Matron with a blind patient and her guide dog in 1963 Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (Mint Place) ward on a verandah 1920shosptial, postcards, historic site, charitable organisations -
Brimbank City CouncilFramed Award Certificate, Victoria's Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs
... Framed Colour Photograph Victoria's Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs Framed Award Certificate ...Framed Colour Photograph
