Entree card issued to Miss Hewitt of the National Council of Women, Victoria to attend a morning tea at St Kilda Town Hall on 3 March 1958 during the 1958 visit by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The Queen Mother was in Australia over the period 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra and visit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, and various provincial and country areas.White coloured circular card, discoloured with age, printed in blue on both sides and with blue ribbon attached. The reverse side has been annotated in handwriting, in blue ink, with the name of the invitee.Miss HEWITT National Council of Women, Victoriaroyal visits, queen elizabeth the queen mother, queen mother, national council of women of victoria

Typed booklet titled The National Council of Women Victoria Inc Bendigo Branch 50th Annual Report 1999. List of Office Bearers 1998 on page 2. Items mentioned are: Objectives, Office Bearers, President's Report, Secretary's Report, Organisations, Associates and 1998 Balance Sheet. On the back is an advertisement for Strathdale Word Processing.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women victoria inc bendigo branch 50th annual report 1999, gwen harvey, marie l lock, strathdale word processing, jill bruinier

Typed booklet titled National Council of Women of Victoria Bendigo Branch 40th Annual Report and Highlights of History 1948-1988. List of Office Bearers on page 1.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch 40th annual report and highlights of history 1948-1988

Olympic brand, Striped yellow, orange, brown and white A4 Lecture Pad containing the Minutes for Committee Meetings and Executive Meetings for the National Council of Women of Victoria, Bendigo Branch from 18/2/86 to 16/3/1994.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection - minute book 1986-1993

Red Invicta Series 80 Account Book used for a Minute Book for National Council of Women of Victoria Bendigo Branch. Minutes were from 25 March 1986 to 28 May 1991. Included in the book are several newspaper cuttings and a May Newsletter.organisation, women's, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection - minute book

Collins 3880 Series Minute Book with mottled red cover containing the Minutes of National Council of Women of Victoria Bendigo Branch from November 25, 1980 to 25 March 1986. The book also contains a number of newspaper cuttings relating to National Council of Women.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, minute book ncw

Invitation issued to Miss Hewitt of the National Council of Women, Victoria to attend a morning tea at St Kilda Town Hall on 3 March 1958 during the 1958 visit by Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The event was hosted by the Government of Victoria in association with the Women's Organizations of Victoria. The Queen Mother was in Australia over the period 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra and visit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, and various provincial and country areas. White coloured card, discoloured with age, printed and edged in gold, with a blue Victorian Coat of Arms. Annotated in handwriting, in blue ink, with the name of the invitee.Miss Hewittroyal visits, queen elizabeth the queen mother, queen mother, national council of women of victoria

Scrapbook with a coloured front and back, It has an illustration of a child holding a patched umbrella. She is wearing a mauve dress with spots and patches with yellow shoes and black bodice. An echidna holding a yellow daisy is at her feet. Attached to the front cover is a piece of card with: N.C. W. Bendigo Newspaper Cuttings 1986 - 1991. Cuttings cover many Bendigo topics . Also stuck to the front with sticky tape is: National Council of Women of Victoria Incorporated.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncwv scrap book

Program of a reception for the Duchess of York by the National Council of Women of Victoria on 26 April 1927 at the St Kilda Town Hall. Music by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. In 1927, the Duke and Duchess of York, (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother) came to Australia to officiate the opening of the new Parliament House in Canberra on 9 May. They arrived in Sydney on 26 March and departed from Fremantle on 23 May. They were in Victoria on 21 - 29 April. Folded sheet of white paper, discoloured with age, printed in blue.royal visits, national council of women of victoria, duchess of york, melbourne symphony orchestra, mso

Worn by Dame Marie Breen DBE OBE, Federal Senator for Victoria and Brighton resident. A passionate member (and founder) of many community organisations and charities, Marie Freda Breen (nee Chamberlin, 1902-1993) had her first experience of public life when her husband Robert became Mayor of Brighton in 1940. She became involved in the fledgeling Liberal Party, and Robert encouraged her to run for office. Marie because Victoria's first female Federal Senator in 1962. In Parliament, she was a vocal advocate for women and families and supported building a stronger relationship between Australia and Asia. In 1965 she became the first woman to chair a Senate committee. Marie retired from politics in 1968, after Robert was badly injured in a car accident. He died shortly after and she re-dedicated herself to community service, raising funds for UNICEF and serving on the Victorian Consultative Committee on Social Development and the Australian Advisory Council of Elders. In 1959 she was appointed an Officer of the British Empire for her work in the role of State President of the National Council of Women (Victoria) and in 1979 she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Marie and Robert had three daughters, one of whom, Jeannette Patrick, was the Liberal Member for Brighton (1976-1985) and Parliamentary Secretary of the Liberal Party, (1979-82).Sleeveless black cotton voile dress printed with large cream and apricot coloured roses. Dropped waist; bias-cut triangular draping applied to back neck; two horizontal bands of black voile inserted into skirt.dame marie breen, 1920s, liberal party of australia, australian senate, politics, robert breen

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Flag Raising Celebration in February 1985.These 3 photographs taken at the 'Reconstructed Box Cottage' on Sunday 24th February 1985 show the Presentation of the Australian Flag and the Victorian State Flag by Mr Geoff Connard MLC to CMHS President and Moorabbin City Council Cr. Max Fox and CMHS members. Mrs Kinsey, President, Country Womens' Association Bentleigh presented a hand made Quilt, that is a copy of the one exhibited at Como House, South Yarra, to CMHS President Cr. Max Fox . Mr Geoff Lawson MLC and CMHS member was also present.. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984 and this Celebration in 1985. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 2 x colour photographs of the Australian Flag and the Victorian State Flag presentation at Box Cottage in Joyce Park February 24th 1985 1 x colour photograph of the presentation of a Quilt by the Country Womens' Association Bentleigh at Box Cottage in Joyce Park February 24th 1985 Written on back of photo a) Flag presentation / Cr. Fox Mr Connard / Mrs Fox Mr Lawson / 24th Feb 1985 b) Mrs Kinsey Pres. CWA Bentleigh / Presenting our Pres. Cr. Fox / with hand made quilt / copy of one now in Como / 24th Feb. Sunday 1985 c) Presentation of Vic. State Flag by / Mr G Connard MLC to our Pres. / Cr Fox / with Mr Lawson MLCbrighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., fox max , lewis laurie, moorabbin city council, national trust, connard geoff mlc, lawson geoff mlc, kinsey mrs cwa, country womens association, como house south yarra,

Black book with bright red spine and red triangles with decoration along the inner side on the corners containing Minutes of Meetings from April 23, 1997 to May 27, 2003. Also in the book are two letters dated 3 June 2003 and 6 June 2003 in reference to the Bendigo Branch NCWV going into recess.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, minute book ncw

Red Universal Account Book Minute Series 200 containing the minutes of the National Council of Women, Bendigo Branch May 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. First entry May 28, 1991 and the last March 25, 1997. Book also contains a number of newspaper cuttings and Annual Report.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, minute book ncw

White folder containing a map of the Distribution of EGMs and Venues in City of Greater Bendigo, a News Release 23/2/1995, Third Survey - Community Gambling Patterns 2/2/1996, Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority announces a New Program of Gambling Research 6/6/1996, Release of Research Report-Positive and Negative Perceptions of Gambling 3/9/1996, Media Release 13/9/1996 and a Research Program.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, victorian casino and gaming authority, city of greater bendigo

A number of letters pinned together in a buff folder. Letters date from 10 June 1992 to 14 September 1992. Topics include a visit by the State Coroner, Hal Hallenstein, meetings and an apology for being unable to go to a meeting.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, state coroner, ann hartigan, hal hallenstein

Agenda for Regional Branch Day 8 October 1996, Regional Reports from Ballarat, Central Gippsland, Geelong Branch, Murray Valley and Bendigo Branch. Also a Regional Branch Day Report.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch regional branch day, mavis carne, gwen harvey, may price

Black covered book with an advertisement for stationary pasted on the front and a handwritten label stuck over the top. N.C.W. Bendigo First Minute Book 1948-1956 written on the label. Lists of Receipts and Expenditure written in the back of the book. First Meeting 29 July 1948 and the last Meeting in the book was 27 September 1956. Audit entry 13/10/56.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncw bendigo first minute book 1948-1956

Booklet titled 'The 51% Minority' A Summary of Government Programs and Policies for Women. Cover is coloured white and shades of pink and purple. Booklet dated November 1984. Forward by John Cain, Premier.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, the 51% minority, john cain

Cream paper 'To the Memory of Dorothy Steel 1901-1977'. Mentioned are her school years, Teaching Career and interest. On the back is a list of Donors.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, dorothy steel, bendigo city library, mr alex craig obe ba dip ed dpa jp.

Typed N.C.W. Bendigo Branch Annual Report June 2003. Mentioned are some issues that have been dealt with, appreciation to, functions attended, Speakers and a Mayoral reception. May Price, Sec.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncw bendigo branch annual report june 2003, may price

Photocopied handwritten booklet titled National Council of Women Bendigo 1948-1998 Summary of 50 Years. Listed at the front is the names of Past Presidents. Mentioned in the book are the highlights and achievements of the NCW over this time.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women bendigo summary of 50 years 1948-1998

Two documents one titled Summary of Current By Laws and Local Laws and City of Bendigo Repeals Local Laws.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, summary of current by laws and local laws, repeals local law, city of bendigo

Bright yellow covered book with black plastic binder titled Towards Modern Laws for Today's Bendigo. It contains a proposed new set of Local Laws for the City of Bendigo. Released for public comment June 1992.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, towards modern laws for today's bendigo, city of bendigo

Light brown book with plastic binder titled 'The Space Ahead' by the Bendigo City Council, April 1989. Front cover has a picture of shoppers unloading their shopping trolley and the back cover has a picture of a parking inspector. 'the Space Ahead' is an Investigation & Report upon Carparking within the Central Business Area of Bendigo.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, the space ahead, bendigo city council

Light brown book with dark brown printing on the front. Titled Borough of Eaglehawk Mayor's Report 1990 - 1991. Contains a number of photos of Council employees. Also contains a brief history of Eaglehawk on page 1.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, borough of eaglehawk mayor's report 1990-1991, bendigo modern press, sticky fingers graffix, bendigo a history by frank cusack

Bright yellow covered book with a black tape spine and dark red printing on the front. Book contains information on different womens organisations, e.g. Returned Nurses Club of Victoria Girl and Guides Association, Victoria. Printed by Y.W.C.A. Melbourne 1987.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, from vision to reality-histories of the affiliates of the national council of women of victoria, y.w.c.a. melbourne

Letter of request to become a member of the National Council of Women, dated 1 May 1986, President, Mrs. T. Dingle, Hon. Secretary, Mrs. E. Smith. Unsigned at the end (Mrs.) Mavis Carne.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, mrs t dingle, mrs e smith, st andrews meeting room, mrs mavis carne