Port Fairy Show Day unsure of date as yet Black and white photograph of Crowds of people with cars and tent in background at Port Fairy Show Dayevents, civil, crowd, agricultural, show, pastoral, horticutural, ap&h

Set of 12 Posters - printed on paper with an adhesive backing for: .1 - Tram Diversions - Bourke St - Moomba Mile footrace 28/2/1986 .2 - Moomba Festival Float Parade - gives diversions and alterations - for 10/3/1986 .3 - Anzac Day - 25/4/1986 .4 - Royal Show Parade - 14/9/1986 .5 - North Altona to City Service - Show Day 25/9/1986 .6 - Eastern Freeway - ditto .7 - Doncaster Routes - ditto .8 - William St Shuttle - not operating on nominated days during the Christmas New Year period .9 - LaTrobe St services - ditto .10 - Eastern Freeway - ditto .11 - Doncaster Routes - ditto .12 - North Altona to City Service All issued by Metropolitan Transittrams, tramways, moomba, showgrounds, royal show, anzac day, operations, latrobe st, william st, doncaster, buses, north altona

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A beige printed booklet featuring lists of prizes for Wodonga Agricultural Show.On face of booklet handwritten in pen: "Donated by: Merrilyn Hamilton-Smith"hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, show, show day, 1940s, agricultural show, wodonga, recreation

Yields information about SEC practices of observing Melbourne Show and Cup Days in the district and the substitution of Ballarat Cup for Ballarat staff only., Yields information about SEC practices of observing Melbourne Show and Cup Days in the district and the substitution of Ballarat Cup for Ballarat staff only.Quarto duplicated instruction from I. Pellas as Manager of the Mid-Western electricity supply branch dated 19/5/1971 detailing the arrangements for Melbourne Cup and Show days for the Branch and the payment arrangements including apprentices required to attend school. Ballarat cup day for Ballarat based staff only.trams, tramways, instructions, personnel, sec

Set of 7 Posters - printed on paper with an adhesive backing for: .1 - Moomba Mile - 27/2/1987 .2 - Royal Show Parade - 13/9/1987 .3 - Moomba Festival Float Parade - 9/3/1987 .4 - LaTrobe St and William St - Show Day - 24/9/1987 .5 - North Altona - Show Day - 24/9/1987 .6 - Doncaster Routes - Show Day - 24/9/1987 .7 - Eastern Freeway - Show Day - 24/9/1987trams, tramways, showgrounds, royal show, operations, latrobe st, william st, doncaster, buses, moomba

Set of 4 Posters - printed on paper with an adhesive backing for: .1 - "Royal Show Parade" - 17/9/1984 .2 - LaTrobe and William St services - Show Day - 27/9/1984 .3 - Doncaster Routes - ditto .4 - North Altona to City - dittotrams, tramways, moomba, showgrounds, royal show, operations, latrobe st, william st, doncaster, north altona, buses

Set of 4 Posters - printed on paper with an adhesive backing for: .1 - "Anzac Day" - 25/4/1985 .2 - LaTrobe and William St services - Show Day - 26/9/1985 .3 - Doncaster Routes - ditto .4 - "Royal Show Parade" - 15/9/1984Have in ink in top right hand corner "Mgr Ops Control Spc Clerk" or "Chief Clerk Traff"trams, tramways, showgrounds, royal show, operations, latrobe st, william st, doncaster, buses, anzac day

Halls Gap Grampians Camping reserve on Flower Show Day in 1950. This is the main road looking towards the stores from Grampian House.The photo shows a road with trees growing on either side. There are cars parked on either side of the road and people standing and walking along the road. In the centre there are two cars driving along the road towards the camera.events, wildflower show

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012.Colour photograph of a gathering of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st October 2012" Caption on separate piece of paper: "Max Wright, Ian Stones, Max Turner, Bill Morris, Doug Stanton, Gary Grail, Ken Buscall | Bob Martin, Aileen Terrill, Ena (Buscall)___, Andree (Buscall)___, Rod Johnston | Kath Morris, Jean (Buscall) McDonald, Jean Stanton, Leonie (Nicholl) Martin" rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, eastern palace, star hotel, buscall family, max wright, ian stones, max turner, bill morris, doug stanton, gary grail, ken buscall, bob martin, aileen terrill, ena buscall, andree buscall, rod johnston, kath morris, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, jean stanton, leonie nicholl, leonie martin

Newspaper report of two deaths around the date of Ringwood Show, March 1917. Mr Thomas Thomas aged 66 - haemorrhage following coughing fit 22/3/1917, and Master Stan Milne aged 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Milne and grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hann of Ringwood - struck by merry-go-round part 25/3/1917.Mr Thomas leaves a wife and grown family. Corporal E. Thomas was a son of the deceased and was one of the heroes of war invited to a place of honor on Show Day. In his absence, Sergt. S. Chivers made feeling reference to the death of Mr. Thomas.

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. This photo features Ken Buscall.Colour photograph of one of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, ken buscall

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. From left to right these are Aileen Terrill, Jean Stanton and Doug Stanton.Colour photograph of three of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, aileen terrill, jean stanton, doug stanton

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. From left to right these are Ian Stones, Rod Johnston and Gary Grail.Colour photograph of three of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, ian stones, rod johnston, gary grail

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. From left to right are Jean (Buscall) McDonald, Bill Morris and Kath Morris.Colour photograph of three of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, bill morris, kath morris

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. At the back are Andree (Buscall) and Jean (Buscall) McDonald. In the front are Ena (Buscall) and Ken Buscall.Colour photograph of four of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st Oct 2012"buscall family, rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, andree buscall, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, ena buscall, ken buscall

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. At the back are Andree (Buscall) and Jean (Buscall) McDonald. In the front are Ena (Buscall) and Ken Buscall.Colour photograph of four of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.Written on back of photo: "21st Oct 2012 Star Hotel"buscall family, rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, andree buscall, jean buscall, jean mcdonald, ena buscall, ken buscall

Former students of Rutherglen Higher Elementary School meet on Rutherglen Show day. This gathering was in the Eastern Palace Chinese restaurant at the Star Hotel on 21st October 2012. On the left is Andree (Buscall), to the right is her nephew, Andrew McDonald youngest son of Jean (nee Buscall) and Reg McDonald (Boorahman)Colour photograph of two of the people gathered for a reunion of former Higher Elementary School students.rutherglen higher elementary school, rutherglen show, andree buscall

Set of 6 Posters - printed on paper with an adhesive backing for: .1 - Tram Diversions - Bourke St - Moomba Mile footrace 27/2/1981 .2 - Moomba Festival Float Parade - gives diversions and alterations - for 9/3/1981 .3 - Anzac Day - 25/4/1981 .4 - Latrobe and William St tram services - Show Day - 24/9/1981 .5 - Doncaster Routes - ditto .6 - Eastern Freeway - ditto All signed by R. C Drummond Traffic Mangertrams, tramways, moomba, showgrounds, anzac day, operations, latrobe st, william st, doncaster, buses

Victorian Railways "S" circular, number S2038/74 advising of a BTPS excursion from Ballarat to Maryborough on Thursday 26/9/1974 (Melbourne Show Day). Noted that about 20 passengers travelling on the 12.45pm goods from Ballarat to Maryborough and returning on the 4.15pm rail car, a passenger carriage was to be attached to the goods train at the rear, next to the brake van. Also, a bulk ticket would be issued by the Stationmaster at Ballarat and signed by M.W.B. Ronald as Chief Traffic Manager. Issued on 16/9/1974. Printed on quarto size paper.btps, tours, maryborough, special trains

Although opened by the Church of England in 1857, Huntly was not recognised as beginning until 1860 when it began to receive government funding. In 1862 it became known as a Common School. In the 1870's it was partly destroyed in a wind storm and a brick building was built to replace it. It became a State School between 1873 and 1878 and was renamed Huntly Primary School in 1970.Newspaper article dated Wednesday June 8, 1960, (Bendigo Advertiser). Headline reads: ' Huntly School is 100 on June 11' Image shows 'present day pupils of Huntly State School' standing in front of school building' Centenary celebrations were to be held on the following D.education, primary, huntly primary school

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph taken in the recreation building at the RAAF Base Vung Tau, Johnny O'Keefe and his rock and roll band perform a night show for RAAF Diggers. On most days the official concert parties woul performed up to three shows a day, morning, afternoon and night.photograph, raaf, vung tau, johnny o'keefe, gibbons collection catalogue, entertainers, raaf diggers, raaf base, denis gibbons

The bedspread and apron (NA2863) were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955)and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White cotton bedspread with a 18cm deep frill around edge and a 4cm deep insertion of lace on a shamrock design 48 cm from top of bedspread.manchester, bedding

The bedspread (NA2862) and apron were owned by Maria Austin (born 25 August 1867 Buried at Box Hill Cemetery 15 November 1955) and used when she worked as a 'Nanny' in England. Many of the children she cared for kept in touch with her after she came to Australia with her family in 1914. They arrived on Show Day, 1914 on the last ship to leave England before the First World War was declared. She lived at 26 Nelson Road Box Hill now the site of the Box Hill R.S.L. Maria was born 25 August in 18?? and died in 1952 and is buried in the Box Hill Cemetery. She was the Great Aunt of the donor.White bib front apron with ties to back of neck - wide waist band ties - 12 cm hem line - also three 2cm pin tucks above hem line - two 12cm pin tucks at top of bib front. Pocket on right hand side.M Austin. 1.2.1901|Laundry mark in red 59costume, female working

Circus day 2 July 1993,photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper July 1993.Black and white photograph of students of Swan Reach Primary School number 1631, on Circus Day, shows twenty eight students in fancy dress, including teacher Robyn Andrews. Swan Reach Victoriaschools, students

This is an original image of Edward "Ned" Kelly photographed the day before his execution.Black and white photograph of Edward "Ned" Kelly mounted onto dark green board. Photograph is oval in shape and shows Ned Kelly the day before his execution."318 (crossed through) 334" (blue ink on white sticker on front top right hand corner of photograph) "P318" (felt pen on reverse of photograph). "Ned Kelly" (handwritten in black ink). "Public Relations Division (stamped on reverse).ned kelly, kelly gang, execution, police murders