SS Roma was laid down in 1942 at the Seattle-Tacoma SB Corporation plant and was launched as “Glacier” on September 7, 1942. Like quite a few ships, it was during her building as a C3 cargo ships that she was transferred under the “Lend Lease Agreement” to the Royal Navy and redesigned and built as the escort aircraft carrier HMS Atheling. After the war she was purchased by the Lauro Lines and rebuilt as the modern passenger liner Roma. She departed on her maiden voyage from Genoa bound for Australia in August 1951 arriving in Fremantle on October 1, continuing to Melbourne and arriving in Sydney on the 17th. She then went north to Brisbane before returning home. Mrs B SmythA framed oil painting of the migrant ship SS Roma.Romass roma, migrant ships

This book belonged to Roma Cameron. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smithin 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hossack). This book as an example of school work in the early 20th century. It reflects the the way reading was taught, to young children in Victoria. The Cameron family is prominent in the Orbost district. A small book with a grey cover, titled Victoria The Primer Illustrated. Print is black with the price 3d in the bottom right corner.On front cover : Roma Cameron 1927education school reader text-book

Roma Mirchell was an Australian lawyer, judge and the 31st state governor of South Australia. She was the first Australian woman judge, and the first woman to be a Queen's Counsel, a chancellor of an Australian university and the Governor of an Australian state. She was also considered to be a pioneer of the Australian women's rights movement. Photograph of a statue of Roma Mitchellroma mitchell, governor, adelaide

This book is an early reader which all Victorian students would have read during the 1930's. The book is made up of poems and stories. The Victorian Readers, one for each of the grades that then comprised the primary school, were first published by the Victorian Education Department between 1927 and 1930. Much of content of these readers was British in origin but there was an attempt to add the works of some Australian authors. This book was owned and used by Roma Cameron. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smith in 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hosack). This is historically significant showing what young children were reading during the 1920's and 30's in schools across Victoria. It is vastly different to readers used in schools today. The Victorian Readers provide an insight into the teaching of reading in Victoria and offer an overview of the values and behaviours that were taught and reinforced in schools in the first half of the 20th century.A small grey covered book of 98pp. It is titled "First Book of The Victorian Readers". A picture has been pasted over the original b/w drawing of a young boy reading,on front cover: Roma Cameroneducation reader cameron

This book belonged to Roma Cameron. In the 1920's most of children's school work was done in copy books. Drawing as a subject generally began in Year 2. Each day's work was carefully dated and checked by the teacher, always ready for an inspector's visit. Roma Cameron was the daughter of Harry Purchase Cameron and Lilian Gladys (nee Harding). Roma married Ronald Richard Smith in 1944 and is the mother of Lorraine (Mrs Peter Coulton) and Margaret Smith. Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) Ralston) and James (Jim) (m. Joan Hosack). This book is an example of school work in the early 20th century. The Cameron family are prominent members of the Orbost community. A small book with a grey cover. Inside are simple shapes to be copied.inside cover: Roma Cameron 1928education book-drawing cameron

Roma CAMERON was the daughter of Harry Purchase CAMERON and Lilian Gladys (nee HARDING). She was the youngest of three siblings: Jean (Mrs John Gavin (Jack) RALSTON) and James (Jim) (m. Joan HOSSACK). , Harry's father, James Cameron, came to Bellagoogan on Majors Creek in 1882. Bellagoogan was on Majors Creek near Orbost and was the site of the first race course. Like many others at the time, the Camerons bred race horses.Harry died in 1964 aged 75. Roma married Ronald Richard SMITH in 1944.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant role in the education of senior students in the district. It is the sole institution for secondary education. This item is representative of its history. The Cameron families were early settlers in the Orbost area.A school report on card/paper for Roma Cameron, Form F at Orbost Elementary High School. It is dated 1936. Typewritten with handwritten entries.education orbost-elementary-high-school school-report cameron-roma

In 1862 Garibaldi was wounded in the foot and leg and carried to Pisa on a stretcher. Colour photograph of a statue of Giuseppe Gervasoni at Garibaldi Square, Pisa, Italy. The statue is by Italian sculptor Ettore Ferrari (Roma 1845 - Roma 1929)giuseppe garibaldi, pisa, statue, ettore ferrari

Originally stored at Ringwood Council offices, then taken to PROV.Only source of ratepayers in the Borough of RingwoodDigital imagesBedford Road, Ringwood. For Osmond Wickham, Frances Howe, Jefferey & Roma Forbes-Ewan & Jefferey & Roma Forbes-Ewan (Colman Estate).

Newspaper Age 4th June 2011 A jolly good time in land of combine harvestersprince phillip, derrimut hotel, sun crescent, sunshine

Five bullet cartridges made of brass.On the end 12-50c-B.R.D-ROMA 12 (13 P D)bullet-casings

Black and white photograph of Ray and Eileen nee Duncan Potter of New Zealand with their three children Roma, Kathleen and David.genealogy, fashion

Silver, blue and green knitted lurex evening outfit comprising maxi dress (.1) and short blue lurex jacket (.2) with short sleeves. Sleeveless high-necked dress with bold seaweed design. Fastens centre back with long metal zip. Jacket and dress fully lined with dark blue lining.Label, woven black on white acetate centre back jacket: Tricó / ROMAevening outfit, 1970s, lurex

Also other photo, group of 4 peopleColour photograph of Eileen Potter on her 80th birthday with sister Jean Wilton nee Duncan and Eileen's daughter Roma Pearce.celebrations, genealogy

Blue-stained wooden trophy with a silver plastic embellishment with a sticker of two cameras in the centre2007 Goethe-Institut-AGTV German School Film Festival ROMA SCHULTZ AWARD

S. K Pearce owned shops in Mt Beauty and Tawonga. The postcard was used for tourism to attract visitors to the Mt Beauty township and the Kiewa Scheme on the Bogong High Plains. The postcard gives a brief history of the town and area both created by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.The photos are historically significant and include prominent places in the Kiewa Valley, Mt Beauty and the Bogong High Plains. S. K Pearce was a prominent shop owner in the area having shops in Tawonga and in Mt Beauty as seen in one of the photos. The postcards are of interest as they are an example of advertising for tourism in the 1960's.Fold out postcards including a panel on information on Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Scheme, 12 colored labelled photos, an address & letter written in black biro. Multiple copies.Letter from Roma to 'Dad and Chris'. Their address in Bayswater. Postage stamp from Mount Beautymt beauty, kiewa hydro electric scheme, s. k. pearce, tourism

This canvas pennant was produced by the Argentinian YCW and given to participants on the 'pilgrimage' to Rome in 1957, for the first gathering of the International Young Christian Workers. YCWs from various nations exchanged pennants in Rome, gathered as souvenirs of the event.This is a rare piece, collected by Bill Armstrong AO who was one of the young workers who visited Rome in 1957. When situated along side the pennants of other participating nations, it symbolises the internationalism of the YCW movement.Decorated pennant with black backgroundROMA AGOSTO 1957 - PARA FORJAR EN CRISTO UNA CLASE OBRERA NUEVA - ARGENTINAyouth movements, ycw, catholic action, formation, education

Wedding party photos given to Lew Howard by his cousin Lois - 12 siblings. All the names were written on the side of the tank at the family property. Essie Cracknell - Auntie Essie - Edith Ester Howard Roma Yates - Auntie Roma - Roma Vilma Dorothy HowardDigital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loanbob cracknell, david thompson, edith ester howard, essie cracknell, lew howard collection, lily thompson, roma vilma dorothy howard, roma yates, ver yates

A set of 12 photographs of immigrant and passenger ships of the 1960s berthed at Station and Princes Piers, including both copies of original and published photos, and black and white snapshots. Ship Roma.Details on back in ink/penciltransport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, piers and wharves - princes pier, ron laing, arcadia, mooltan, orontes, strathnaver, oriana, roma, patris, rip, tricolor, nottingham, ss iberia, ss guglielmo marconi

1. Territorial Forces Efficiency Medal awarded to WO, NCO's and enlisted personnel in Citizens Military Force of Australia and Territorial Armies of NZ & UK for 12 Years Service. 2. Awarded to members who complete 15 years service in British Red Cross Society on St Andrews Ambulance Corps to be worn only on ceremonial occasions. 3. Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct usually for services in the rank. Instituted in 1894 for 20 years Service and superceded in 1908 by Territorial Forces Efficiency Medal.Three medals with ribbons - unmounted. 1.Territorial Forces Efficiency Medal - oval shaped. 2. British Voluntary Medical Services Medal. 3. Volunteer Reserve Long Service Medal - Queen Victoria.1. Named to "879759 Gunner R. Roll, Royal Artillery" 2. Named to "Mrs Roma Harris". 3. Un-named.ron mills collection, medals, british

Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas celebrations 1992: Golden Girls. Photo 1: Roma Read as 'Dorothy', Pat Melville as' Blanche', Faye Lamb as 'Rose' and Peg Tully as 'Ma'. Photo 2: Pat Melville, Roma Read and Crystal Dunn.2 Colour photographs and captionsladies' golf, hgc women's golf, ladies' christmas dinner

Heidelberg Golf Club: Ladies' Christmas celebrations 1990s: Lambeth Walk. Photo 1: Margo Wilson, Elaine Morrison, Jo Kopp, Elizabeth Scanlon, Estelle Moran, Es Crampton, Faye Lamb, Roma Read, Liz Sanders, Gwyn Jones. Photo 2: Liz Sanders, Es Crampton, Gwyn Jones and Faye Lamb. Photo 3: Roma Read. Photo 4: Roma Read and Liz Sanders. Photo 5: Faye Lamb and Liz Sanders.5 Colour photographs and captionsladies' golf, hgc women's golf, ladies' christmas dinner

A 60th birthday at Heidelberg Golf Club: Roma Read and Lucy Rasing.Colour photograph and caption.hgc women's golf, ladies' golf, celebrations

Photograph of studio portrait taken of Jeanie Richardson, wife of John William (Willie) Richardson, who was the son of Jabez Richardson an early pioneer of the area. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke.Jeanie Richardson nee Green. Born 1871. Died 1916. Mother of Reuben, William, Jean. Copy of photo held by Reuben Richardson of Roma. richardson, jeanie richardson, reuben richardson, jabez richardson