Showing 211 items matching order of australia medal
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Order of Australia Medal, 18/06/1997
... Order of Australia Medal...order of australia medal... of the Order of Australia for her service to the community by improving... Mitcham melbourne Article Newspaper Order of Australia Medal ...Blackburn resident, Rosemary Webster who joined the Schizophrenia Fellowship of Victoria when one of her children was diagnosed with the condition 16 years ago. She was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the community by improving services for people with mental illness and their carers.webster, rosemary, schizophrenia fellowship of victoria, order of australia medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL, REPLICA
... ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL, REPLICA...Order of Australia Medal....Order of Australia Medal. Order of Australia Reproduction ...Order of Australia Medal.This is full scale replica of an OAM It has a circular blue enamel ring in the centre. The word "Australia" is in the blue ring. The large gold section has a large quantity of replica gems. The top of the gold medal is a crown set with red and white enamel. A ring is above the crown. Attached to the ring is a brass loop 30mm long. Through the loop is a small piece of blue ribbon with gold wattle flowers printed on it. The medal is pinned to a piece of green cardboard.order of australia reproduction, aust awards -
Inverloch Historical Society
000788 - Photograph - 1997 - Wonthaggi - Guest speaker Drew Ginn - Australia Day parade - Order of Australia medal announced in newspapers on this day - from Joan Ginn
... Ginn - Australia Day parade - Order of Australia medal... speaker Drew Ginn - Australia Day parade - Order of Australia ... -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Order of Australia medal : Member, 1981, 1995
... Order of Australia medal : Member... Object Medal Order of Australia medal : Member 1 illustrated ...In 1975 the Australian Honours System was established, with the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) created to recognise the contribution for Australian citizens for outstanding service or achievement. It consists of a round medallion with gold-plated silver insignia with the word 'Australia' inscribed and surrounded by two sprigs of mimosa. Above the medallion sits the red Crown of St Edward which hangs from a royal blue band, with gold mimosa blossoms running down the middle. The box contains spaces for the ribbon, medal, a epaulette bar, a pin and a smaller medallion.1 illustrated ribbon, medal, a epaulette bar, a pin and a smaller medallion.Rear of medal is inscribed with recipient's name: John Oswald WICKING HAROLD HUGH JEFFREYmedals, john wicking, hugh jeffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Citizen of the Year 2003, 26/01/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Order of Australia Medal... awarded Order of Australia Medal on 26 January, 2003.... Order of Australia Medal Rogalski Barbara Keene Barbara Gardiner ...Coloured photograph of Barbara Gardiner, Barbara Keene, Barbara Rogalski and Valda Arrowsmith at Barbara Rogalski's ceremony for Whitehorse Citizen of the year. Valda Arrowsmith awarded Order of Australia Medal on 26 January, 2003.whitehorse citizen of the year, order of australia medal, rogalski, barbara, keene, barbara, gardiner, barbara, arrowsmith, valda, citizens of the year. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recognition for a dedicated runner, 24/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her... being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions... being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions ...Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne being awarded an Order of Australia medal for her contributions to athletics.Article from Nunawading Post 24 Jun 1992 on Dot Browne. browne, dot, doncaster women's athletic club, heatherdale primary school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Jorgensen, Sigmund
... Order of Australia Medal (OAM)... - awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) 4. Newspaper article... - awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) 4. Newspaper article ...1. Newspaper article (photocopy): Montsalvat's fighter for artistic integrity, Diamond Valley News (n.d.); Story Linley Hartley, Photo: Ron Grant 2. Magazine article: The Steward: Meet the steward of Montsalvat, caretaker of his father's dream and the bohemian beacon that continues to shine for the arts, Yarra Valley & Ranges Country Life (n.d.), pp46-50 (Nadine Cresswell-Myatt, Photos Zack Davis) 3. Newspaper article: Born to serve artists; former director of Montsalvat awarded medal; Patrick Phillips (Photo Robert McKechnie), Diamond Valley Leader, January 30, 2013 - awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) 4. Newspaper article: Jorgensen bows out of Eltham landmark, Diamond Valley Leader, Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - former CEO of Montsalvat dropped as a director of the business 5. Newspaper article: Montsalvat, publication unknown (2006) - about Montsalvat being forced to sell off land in Christmas Hills, where Sebastain Jorgensen lived, to pay tax debt. 6. Funeral Service Booklet: Sigmund Jorgensen, 29.04.1940 - 21.07.2109Folder of information on SigmundJorgenseneltham cemetery trust, helen skipper, justus jorgensen, matcham skipper, montsalvat, sebastian jorgensen, sigmund jorgensen, order of australia medal (oam), morag fraser, bronwyn lewis, christmas hills festival, green wedge, montsalvat trust, funeral service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Rosemary Varty O.A.M, Victoria Magazine, Spring 2022
... Order of Australia Medal... of Australia Medal National Trust of Australia Victoria Magazine Issue ...Rosemary Varty served as a member for Nunawading Province from 1985 - 1992Rosemary Varty served as a member for Nunawading Province from 1985 - 1992varty rosemary, nunawading province, order of australia medal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of MInes: Scrapbook of Newspaper Cuttings, Book 23, January 1985 to June 1985
... order of australia medal to agnes tweedle and william north... available new tafe board head - glen ludbrook order of australia ...Collection of newspaper articles related to Ballarat School Of Mines.They cover activities and advertisements for staff. The papers concerned are The Courier, Ballarat, The Australian, The Age over the period of 15 January 1985 to 6 June 1985.Book with beige cover, front, spiral bound. teaching positions advertised, pre-employment courses, courses available, new tafe board head - glen ludbrook, order of australia medal to agnes tweedle and william north, more funds for retraining for older workers, ballarat regional association for community education, tafe catering course for unemployed, forestry seminar centre opened, victorian school of forestry and land management creswick, industrial sewing machining course, short course to more satisfying life, government spending $6 million at smb, stephen bracks, roger lowrey, evan walker, minister for public works, $790000 smb work extension launched, $95000 for smb arts centre, community employment program grant, ballarat's job board launched, jim simmonds, ballarat employment and training board, bill gribble, andrea lees, begonia queen, firm donates car to traffic safety school, bulldozed out of existence, smb extensions, silvana faulkner equal opportunity officer, the age nikon school photographic contest 1985, smb offering dance as a subject, history of the school of mines and industries ballarat book, our aladdin's cave of rowing trophies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Robert honored for his work, 6/02/1991 12:00:00 AM
... for migrants. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal... for migrants. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal... for migrants. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal ...Article about Robert Chong who migrated to Australia 30 years ago.Article about Robert Chong who migrated to Australia 30 years ago. He initiated a network of support groups and clubs for migrants. He was awarded an Order of Australia medal in the Australia Day honors list. He is chairman of the Chinese Community Social Service Centre.Article about Robert Chong who migrated to Australia 30 years ago. chong, robert, order of australia, chinese community social service centre, federation of chinese associations -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat University, Horsham Campus: Women of Note; Brigette Muir, Mountaineer and Adventurer, (1958 -)
... to top order of australia centenary medal mountaineering author ...Brigitte Muir was born in Belgium in 1958. As a teenager she discovered 'caving' and decided outdoor adventures were more fun than watching television. After immigrating to Australia, Muir settled in the Western Victorian town of Natimuk. From this base she studied art at the University of Ballarat, Horsham Campus. Since 1976, she has climbed and bushwalked all over the world. Brigitte completed the 'Seven Summits' in May 1997 when she became the first woman to scale Mt Everest. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2000 for her services to mountaineering. She was also awarded the Centenary Medal for mountaineering. Brigitte Muir's riveting autobiography The Wind in My Hair is a tale of true heroism, courage and an unconquerable determination.women of note, brigette muir, belgium, immigrated to australia, western victoria, natimuk, art, university of ballarat, horsham campus, seven summits, mount everest, first woman to top, order of australia, centenary medal, mountaineering, author, the wind in my hair -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat Girls' Technical School: Women of Note; Joan Kirner (1938 - 2015)
... of Education. Awarded Companion of the Order of Australia in 2012 ...Joan Kirner was born on the 20th June, 1938, the only child of John Keith Hood and Beryl Edith Cole, whose belief that girls could do anything holds importance in explaining Joan's commitment to improving the status of girls and women Joan graduated from Melbourne University in 1958, and was sent to Ballarat where she taught at the Ballarat Girls' Technical College. Like all women at the time, her marriage to her husband, Ron, a teacher at the Ballarat Junior Technical School in 1960, meant that she was precluded from permanency in the service, an injustice which fueled much of her activism as an education lobbyist and later, as Minister for Education. The birth of three children, and the move back to Melbourne, marked the beginning of Joan's career as a community activist. Joan Kirner's career in politics has two distinctive phases: twelve years in the Victorian Parliament (1982-1994), the remaining decades in community politics. In the Victorian parliament, Joan held the positions of Minister for Conservation, 1985, Minister for Education, 1988, Deputy Premier, 1989, and Victoria's first woman Premier, 1990 to 1992. She retired from parliament in May, 1994. She was a Co-founder of Emily's List which supports women wishing to enter Parliament. Joan Kirner introduced the Victorian Certificate of Education. Awarded Companion of the Order of Australia in 2012 and Centenary Medal in 2001.women of note, joan kirner, joan hood, melbourne university, ballarat girls' technical school, ballarat junior technical school, education lobbyist, minister for education, community activist, victorian parliament, 1982-1994, minister for conservation, deputy premier, first woman premier, emily's list, victorian certificate of education, companion of the order of australia, centenary medal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Lost battle with cancer, 25/08/1993
... Order of Australia medal from Governor Sir Richard McGarvie... of Australia medal from Governor Sir Richard McGarvie at Government ...Article in Nunawading Gazette re Graham Walsh receiving his Order of Australia medal from Governor Sir Richard McGarvie at Government House a few days before he lost his battle with cancer. He was a former Mayor of Nunawading.walsh, graham a, order of australia, nadrasca -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wilson and Mrs R Stacey look at his OAM, 1983
... John Wilson shows his Member of the Order of Australia... woman John Wilson shows his Member of the Order of Australia ...John Wilson shows his Member of the Order of Australia medal to R.J. Stacey (name on the cane that the woman is holding).B/W image of John Wilson showing to his medal to an elderly womanjohn wilson, association for the blind, awards -
Vision Australia
Image, 1987
... and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Australia medal for services... acknowledging and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Australia ...Mrs Ada Piper of Ballarat with her letter acknowledging and congratulating her on receiving the Order of Australia medal for services to the community.B/W photographada piper, ballarat office -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Patricia Agnes Penrose OAM, 7 May 1993
... of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria... Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his ...Patricia Agnes Penrose (nee Rattray) OAM Convenor Australian Women's Army Service, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for 'service to veterans and to the community'. She passed away at home on June 27, 2006. Colour photograph unmountedInvestiture of Patricia Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Richard E McGarvie, at Government House Melbourne, 7 May 1993. Photo taken at reception given afterwardspatricia agnes penrose oam, patricia penrose, australian women's army service, royal australian corps of signals -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wicking shaking hands after receiving Australia Day honours by the Governor of Victoria, 26/01/1981
... his Member of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor... of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor General of Victoria ...Association for the Blind President John Wicking receives his Member of the Order of Australia medal from the Governor General of Victoria, Sir Henry Winneke.B/W photograph of John Wicking receiving his award at Government House (Victoria)john wicking, sir henry winneke, association for the blind -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ben-David, Onn Dr
... -David, on receiving an Order of Australia Medal for service... of Australia Medal for service to vet science and animal welfare. Local ...Article in the Caulfield Leader, 15/6/10 on Dr Ann Ben-David, on receiving an Order of Australia Medal for service to vet science and animal welfare. Local veterinarian.ben-david onn dr, oam, rspca, animal welfare, veterinary clinic, animal live export, ormond, animal cruelty, horse racing, horses, veterinary science, caulfield leader -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Dot Browne, 1956
... of Australia medal in 1992 for her contribution to Athletics and for 11... of Australia medal in 1992 for her contribution to Athletics and for 11 ...Dot Browne is a veteran athlete who was awarded an Order of Australia medal in 1992 for her contribution to Athletics and for 11 years as President of the Doncaster Women's Athletic Club. She has represented Australia in a number of international veteran events with great success.Black and white photograph of the Camberwell High School athletics champions of 1956. Dot Green (as she was then) is second from the left in the middlebrowne, dot, athletics -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bolero, Amelia Frances Selwyn, 1920
... government councillor. Brenda was awarded the Order of Australia... councillor. Brenda was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM ...This article was handmade by Amelia Frances Selwyn probably in England after she married Lance Mallett in London. Amelia was the mother of Brenda Murray, dedicated community worker and local government councillor. Brenda was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community. Amelia Mallett was an early Croajingalong resident and she and Lance are buried in the Orbost Cemetery.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in thefirst half of the 20th century.A handmade black lacy bolero. It has beadwork along the edges and fastens with an ornate black clasp.bolero costume-women handcraft clothing -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
... and bypass. Mr Robertson received an Order of Australia medal (OAM... received an Order of Australia medal (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday ...Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 22 June 1993, Page 8, "Accident leads to award". Article written by Jodie HaythorneMany Ringwood landmarks are living testaments to the work of Alan Robertson.The former Ringwood Council chief executive officer was instrumental in developing the city's library, cultural and convention centre, aquatic centre, district centre and bypass. Mr Robertson received an Order of Australia medal (OAM) in the Queen's Birthday honors for service to local government and engineering. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day, 199?
... legatee has a Companion of the Order of Australia medal around his... of the Order of Australia medal around his neck. Other medals indicate ...Photo of legatees marching on Anzac Day in 1997. One legatee has a Companion of the Order of Australia medal around his neck. Other medals indicate he served in Korea and Vietnam. He is walking with George Logan (wearing a hat). Legatee Logan's medals show he served in the Vietnam War. Was found in an envelope marked "For Melbourne Legacy. Anzac Day Parade featuring Legacy Lads.'A record of Legatees marching on Anzac Day and that their medals show a history of distinguished service.Photo of 2 legatees marching on Anzac Day.Handwritten on reverse '25.4.97' in blue pen.anzac day, march -
Port of Echuca
A black and white rectangular photograph, 01/09/1975
... received an Order of Australia medal for his contribution... was also awarded an Order of Australia medal in 1990 for his work ...This photograph is significant because it shows one of the tasks involved with the restoration of the P.S. Pevensey which took place in 1974/75. Kevin Hutchinson had come to Echuca from Mildura when the City of Echuca bought the Pevensey. He was responsible for the task of restoring the paddle steamer. He continued to work at the Port of Echuca until his death in 2016. In 1990 he received an Order of Australia medal for his contribution to the Port of Echuca.This photograph is historically significant because the P.S Pevensey had come from Mildura to Echuca in the early 1970's to help develop Echuca's tourism industry. Kevin Hutchinson moved to Echuca with the paddle steamer , and was involved in the restoration. Kevin continued to work at the Port of Echuca until his death in 2016. He was also awarded an Order of Australia medal in 1990 for his work at the Port of Echuca.A black and white rectangular photograph of the new stem post being fitted to the P.S Pevensey, whilst resting on the Moama slipway. The stem post was only one task in the complete restoration of the P.S Pevensey which happened in September 1975. There is a piece of chain attached to a crane at the top of the stem post. On the side of the Pevensey is a plaque with many lines of writing on it. The heading on the plaque says P.S. Pevensey.On the front of the photograph can be seen a plaque with the heading P.S Pevensey. The plaque is covered with writing which cannot be read. On the back of the photograph, in black ink is written the following words, ' Pevensey restoration 1974/75. New stem post being fitted.'stem post restoration, p.s pevensey restoration, p.s pevensey, hutchinson, kevin. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Clarke, Rita May
... of Australia Medal, 1998. Computer printout, two pages from The Border... with details of Rita Clarke’s Order of Australia Medal, 1998. Computer ...Four items in this file. Email from Yarra Ranges Council re Rita Clarke, informing that they hold her scrapbook in their collection. Computer printout with details of Rita Clarke’s Order of Australia Medal, 1998. Computer printout, two pages from The Border Mail News outlining Rita’s biography and development of her career. Includes colour photo taken in her later years. Computer printout, three pages of Rita’s career, particularly her later work with local theatre and charity performances.clarke rita may, melba nellie dame, murray david, clarke harry, miley millicent, newstead judy, mcmahon helen, williams shirley, collins jack, warrener vincent, lyons john, buchanan nita, flegeltaub laurie, flegeltaub syd, watkins donald, alliston joy, podbury dudley, de wan enid, ward barry, bilsborough robert, gilson rita may, bentleigh, jasper road, centre road, roma street, st. paul’s roman catholic church bentleigh, higgins road, moorabbin hospital, parkglen community village keysborough, ormond, scrapbook, southern cross theatre company, charity performances, awards – oam 1998, theatre, radio, performance, southern cross light opera company, moorabbin centenary festival, moorabbin elderly citizen’s club, southern cross musical company -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Dr Dorothy Angel OAM
... Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal...Painting Vietnam Lest We Forget Order Of Australia Nurses ...An Original painting of Dorothy Angel in the foreground of the painting. In the background there is a patient lying on a bed with five people nearby.Dr Dorothy (Dot) Angel OAM (Order Of Australian Medal) was a young nursing sister who volunteered to serve on one of the Australian Civilian Surgical Teams sent to South Vietnam by the Australian Government from 1964 - 1972. These teams dealt with the Vietnamese casualities of the war itself, but their services were also albe to bolster a very depleted general health care system in the provincial hospitals. Dot served on an Alfrred Hospital team sent to Bien Hoa in 1967painting, vietnam lest we forget, order of australia, nurses - vietnam, bien hoa -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, McLure, Mary
... were awarded Order of Australia Medals in the Queen's Birthday... Spiller were awarded Order of Australia Medals in the Queen's ...Mary McLure, Roger Green, Arthur Wilson, and Kevin Spiller were awarded Order of Australia Medals in the Queen's Birthday honours list. Mary McLure, Brian Hill, was honoured for her service to the community through volunteer rolls including The Old Colonists' Association of Victoria in St Helena, Rosanna Primary School, and Diamond Creek Craft Group. Roger Green, Lower Plenty, was honoured for his support of war veterans. Arthur Wilson, Greensborough, was honoured for his service to Australian Rules football. Kevin Spiller, Montmorency, was honoured for services to local government. Contents Newspaper article: "Our best get just rewards" Diamond Valley Leader, 19 June 2019, Lists local people who received an OAM in Queen's Birthday honours list. Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcmary mclure, roger green, arthur wilson, kevin spiller, the old colonists' association of victoria st helena, rosanna primary school, diamond creek craft group -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - Artwork - Ceramics, Salt Glazed Pot by Janet Mansfield, 1984
... she was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal for services... Of Australia Medal for services to art and ceramics. In 1980 Janet ...Janet MANSFIELD (1934-2013 ) Born Sydney, New South Wales Janet Mansfield studied Ceramics at the National School of Art, East Sydney Technical College in 1964 to 1965. She received a Crafts Board Grants in 1974 to study in the United States of America; to research salt glaze technique in 1975; to exhibit in Japan in 1985; to travel to Hungary fir a symposium, and an Australia-Japan Foundation Grant in 1977 to study in Japan. She was a visiting lecturer to the Gippsland Centre for Art and Design in 1980 and a Spotkanie guest in 1984. Her work was fired to wood kilns and taken to stoneware temperatures. She used salt for shorter firings, or in the anagama kiln depended on the ash and flame for glaze effects. Janet Mansfield has been editor of 'Pottery in Australia' and 'Ceramics: Art and Perception'. In 1987 she was awarded an Order Of Australia Medal for services to art and ceramics. In 1980 Janet Mansfield was a visiting lecturer at the Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education. She was a guest at Spotkanie in 1984.Wheel thrown wood fired and salt-glazed stoneware.jan feder memorial ceramics collection, ceramics, janet mansfield, gippsland campus, visiting lecturer, spotkanie -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, National Service Honour Roll
... . Also, 6 medals: Australian Active Service Vietnam, Logistic..., rank, state, unit & date of death in date order. Also, 6 medals ...National Service Honour Roll, framed in black & gold frame. Contains names, rank, state, unit & date of death in date order. Also, 6 medals: Australian Active Service Vietnam, Logistic Support; Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary National Service South Vietnam Campaign, 2 badges - Australia & Army. Ode included.Presented by the National Servicemens' Assoc. of Australia, 14 Feb 2008.national service honour roll -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, 'Ceramic Bowl' by Gwyn Hanssen Piggot, 1990
... Hanson Piggott received the Order of Australia Medal in 2002... Hanson Piggott received the Order of Australia Medal in 2002 ...Gwyn HANSSEN PIGGOT (1935-11.07.2013) Born Ballarat Gwyn Hanssen Piggot completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Melbourne University in 1954. She spent three years apprenticed to Ivan McMeekin at Sturt Pottery, Mittagong, New South Wales. Between 1958 and 1965 Gwyn Hanssen Piggot worked at various potteries in the United Kingdom, including Winchcombe Pottery in Gloucestershire, Leach Pottery at St Ives, and Wenford Bridge Pottery and Aldermaston Pottery in Berkshire. In 1960 she established her own studio in London. The essence of her work is purity, simplicity and form. She worked with porcelain for strength and for its translucent nature, and fired with wood to add a dine ash bloom to glazes. In 1992 Gwyn Hanssen-Piggott visited the Ballarat School of Mines Ceramics students, under the direction if lecturers Neville French and Prue Venables In 1994 she was artist in residence at the Ballarat School of Mines for six months. Gwyn Hanson Piggott received the Order of Australia Medal in 2002. Born Gwynion Lawrie John at Ballarat on 01 January 1935, Gwyn Hanssen Pigott died in London on 11 July 2018 London where she was for a solo exhibition of her new work. This item was purchased by the Ballarat University College Acquisition Committee. It is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. A bowl by internationally renowned ceramicist Gwyn Hanssen-Piggott. Photograph: HStudioart, artwork, ceramics, bowl, ballarat, gwynn hanssen piggot -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress, 1975
... the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Order of Australia... the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Order of Australia ...Mary Owen OAM (1921-2017) purchased this dress in 1975 in Mexico while attending the first World Conference on Women and wore it to the reception there. A dedicated feminist, unionist and activist, she was a vocal campaigner for the empowerment of women, particularly in the fight for equal pay. Mary's involvement in activism began in 1966 when she joined the staff of the Association of Architects, Engineers & Draughtsmen (AAESDA), where she was responsible for advertising, layout and proofreading editorial for its journal 'Blueprint'. Her contact with the union awoke an interest in women's rights in the workplace, and in 1969 after she joined Dr Bertram Wainer's Progressive Reform Party, which advocated for legalised abortion. She joined the Women's Electoral Lobby in 1972 and remained an active member for over forty-three years, representing the WEL on many government committees. She was a founding co-coordinator of the Working Women's Centre Melbourne from 1975 until 1986, a founding member of EMILY's List Australia, an early member of the Melbourne Press Club and an early supporter of the Australian Women's Archives Project. An annual Mary Owen Dinner was held in her honour for twenty years from 1986 until 2007, which brought together hundreds of women each year. Mary was awarded the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977 and the Order of Australia Medal in 1984. She was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2001.Red, white and black cotton halter neck dress with rows of pin tucking on the bodice and applied horizontal strips of red and black cotton and black lace to the skirt. Label, woven black on white acetate, centre back: Disenado con carino por / GEORGIA CHARUHAS / HECHO / EN MEXICO Label, woven black on white acetate, centre back: Gerorgia's / BOUTIQUE LAS MARIPOSAS / Designer: / Georgia Charuhas / MERIDA YUCATAN, MEXICOmexico, international women's conference, 1970s fashion, georgia charuhas, feminism, mary owen