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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Temperance Society Certificate, Sands & McDougall Limited Melbourne, c. 1904
... Temperance Society Certificate...Certificate issued by the Temperance Society, issued... by the Temperance Society, issued to Nellie Vivian. Buff cardboard, front ...Certificate issued by the Temperance Society, issued to Nellie Vivian. Buff cardboard, front illustrated with Australian native flora and fauna with a coloured Temperance Society logo. Plain section in centre of certificate for details of member, pledge etc, in dark brown print. Member's details in ink. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Band of Hope, Fryerstown Band of Hope certificate
... Temperance Societies... Street Malvern East melbourne Temperance Societies E2127.21.2 ...E2127.21.1 & E2127.21.2 : Cream card with black, green blue, yellow and pink print. The certificate shows an image of a woman with a "Temperance" shield holding a child's hand, a kangaroo, a praying child, an emu, a sheep and a woman holding a cross. E2127.21.2 : "August 78" "Mary Barry Wells" "Thomas Cocks"temperance societies -
City of Kingston
Book - Minute book
... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.The book contains the minutes, including naming office bearers, for the first meeting of the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division, which occurred on 30 September 1868. Minutes continue to be recorded in this volume until October 1873. Several pages at the rear of the book have been used to maintain a list or 'roll' of membership.Hard covered book, lined in green fabric with red leather corners and spine used as a minute book for the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division.temperance, friendly societies, cheltenham -
City of Kingston
Book - Minute book
... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.The book contains the minutes for the meetings of the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division, from 20 August 1903 to11 October 1917.Hard covered book, lined in green fabric with red leather corners and spine used as a minute book for the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division.temperance, friendly societies, cheltenham -
City of Kingston
Book - Minute book, 1917
... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.The book contains the minutes for the meetings of the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division, from October 1917 to February 1931. Blue hard cover book with red leather spine. A red sticker with black printed text and black border has been adhered to the front of the book, labelling it a 'minute book'.temperance, friendly societies, cheltenham, moorabbin -
City of Kingston
Book - Minute book
... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.The book contains the minutes for the meetings of the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division, from 6 July 1882 to 6 July 1903. Hard covered book, lined in blue fabric with red leather corners and spine used as a minute book for the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division.temperance, cheltenham, friendly societies -
City of Kingston
Book - Minute book
... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. While a distinct part of the temperance movement, the Sons of Temperance was also a 'friendly society'. Friendly societies were fraternal organisations established to assist members and their families cope with unemployment, sickness and death. No government unemployment or hospital benefits were available to individuals when the societies were initially formed. In each society, members contributed financially to a common fund which could be drawn upon in times of need. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.This minute book records the minutes of the meetings of the Star of Moorabbin Division of the Sons of Temperance. It also records the first office holders. Additional members and some financial information is also recorded.Hard covered book, lined in brown fabric with red leather corners and spine used as a minute book for the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division. Inside pages are unlined, although a red margin has been printed. Additionally, the fly sheet of the book has printed text, which has been completed in handwriting.Handwritten in blue ink on the inside of the front cover: J.W. Hall G.S. / Brighton Cottage / Freeman Street / North Carlton The fly sheet has printed text which has been crossed out with handwritten edits: Star of Moorabbin Division / No 29 / Instituted: September 30th 1868friendly societies, societies, temperance, cheltenham, moorabbin -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Certificate - Independent Order of Rechabites Certificate for Helen Blackman, 1949
... Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who... Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who... Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who ...Certificate issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who had passed the temperance physiology examination. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. The certificate was issued to Helen Marion Blackman in 1949. Helen was a resident in the City of Moorabbin.Certificate issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who had passed the temperance physiology examination. Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unityindependent order of rechabites, blackman, city of moorabbin, school children -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GILBERT RULE COLLECTION: Membership card Band of Hope, 1883
... Excelsior Band of Good Hope was a Temperance Society.... Excelsior Band of Good Hope was a Temperance Society. Gilbert Rule ...Excelsior Band of Good Hope was a Temperance Society.Member's Card for Excelsior Band of Hope. Bard certifies that Gilbert Rule has signed a pledge to abstain from intoxicating liquors. Signed on May 2nd 1887 by Gilbert S Rule. Secretary. Cream coloured card with red and gold border and logo .gilbert rule, temperance, band of good hope -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Juvenile Temperance Society: Band of Hope, Juvenile Temperance Society, 1860
... Juvenile Temperance Society: Band of Hope...juvenile temperance society -- victoria -- australia...Juvenile Temperance Society Kew ‘Band of Hope’ issued...Juvenile Temperance Society... juvenile temperance society -- victoria -- australia Juvenile ...An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Juvenile Temperance Society Kew ‘Band of Hope’ issued to Orlando Christian on 1 August 1860. The two- colour printed certificate advises the member to avoid the use of tobacco and snuff and commits the child to abstain from intoxicating drinks. The illuminated certificate has a prototype Australian coat of arms centred in the lower border. The Band of Hope movement originated in Leeds in 1847. In contrast to the Rechabites it was a children’s movement. The Band of Hope movement had Australian ‘chapters’ from the 1850s (sic).orlando henry beater christian, christian-washfold collection, juvenile temperance society -- victoria -- australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MEETING VENUE
... in View Street, Sandhurst. The Temperance Society was formed.... The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and the foundation stone ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Meeting venue: Temperance hall, View Street, circa 1900. For many years the temperance section of the community was housed in a small building in View Street, Sandhurst. The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and the foundation stone for a new building was laid in 1895. The new building was designed and erected under the supervision of Mr. J. Blair at a cost of 1,500 pounds. The large hall was used for meeting purposes and the offices were leased out. The free library attached to the hall was upstairs.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: THE OTHER FOUNTAIN, 2023
... The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and in 1862...The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and in 1862 ...The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and in 1862 the foundation stone was laid for a public drinking fountain and reading room in View Street, Bendigo. In 1864, building additions saw the inclusion of a free library. The fountain, made of Buckeye Creek granite, featured 4 or more taps with drinking cups attached by chain. In 1895 further extensions on the site resulted in the current façade, leaving no room for the fountain. In 1896 the fountain was moved to its current site in Rosalind Park between the sound shell and the school.Newspaper detailing the history of Bendigo's oldest fountains.fountains, temperance hall, malcolm fraser, d buchan -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equuipment, Teapot 20thC, 20thC
... , temperance society, billy tea,... with early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The Temperance Society built... in Moorabbin Shire. The Temperance Society built a Tea Palace ...Teaspoons of Loose Leaf Tea are placed in the china or earrthenware teapot then boiling water is added with the lid replaced an infusion occurs. Holding the handle the hot drink is poured from the spout through a strainer into a cup, mug or pannekin and milk, sugar or lemon may be added This drink was very popular with early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The Temperance Society built a Tea Palace in Mentone - now Kilbreda College. The tea leaf was imported from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and stored in tall silos in Melbourne where it was packaged and delivered to grocery stores.The early settlers in Moorabbin Shire enjoyed a well brewed pot of tea several times during the day.An opaque white china teapottea leaf, teapot, china crockery, earthenware, tea palaces, mentone, bentleigh, moorabbin shire, cheltenham, ceylon, temperance society, billy tea, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 14th Dec. 1927 Funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page JP Cheltenham, 14th Dec. 1927 Funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page JP Cheltenham, 14th December 1927
... order of the sons of temperance friendly society... are members of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance... are memebers of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance... of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society. Others ...14th December 1927. The funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page, leaving Cheltenham Church of Christ, Chesterville Road, for the old Cheltenham Cemetary. The undertakers were W.D. Rose & Son. Standing alongside the hearse is Mr Wally Rose. In front him is Mr Clarrie Judd, father of Mrs Clarice Whitehead. At the front of the procession are two Church of Christ Ministers. On the right is Mr Daniel Wakefield, who was minister at the time. On the left is Mr Mudge who was the previous minister. The man wearing collars are members of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society. Others are elders from the church. Some of the names are: Mr George Brough, Mr Horace Brough, George Roberts, Tom Tilley, and Frank Martin. The house in the photograph was the home of Mr and Mrs Fred. Judd. The picket fence was at the front of the Church and the Cypress hedge on the right, was the home of Mr Chas. Fairbank, now the Church Manse grounds.Frank T Le Page arrived in Cheltenham, ( Two Acre Village) aged 3 with his father Nicholas Le Page , a tailor from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Nicholas purchased one of Holloway's two-acre lots and established a market garden. Frank T Le Page worked on his father's market garden from age 14, then worked as a coachman and met Tommy Bent whilst employed at Brighton Grammar School. He bought land adjacent to his father's , built Daphne Cottage in 1876 and later established the Cheltenham Cream and Butter Factory. Frank T. Le Page was member of many community groups and was a Moorabbin Shire Councillor for 25 years serving a term as President. 'The Le Pages became one of the best known Moorabbin market gardening families, with a tradition of service to communal and civic affairs that is unmatched.' John Cribbin ' Moorabbin A Pictorial History 1862-1994 ' p3714th December 1927. The funeral of Cr. F.T. Le Page, leaving Cheltenham Church of Christ, Chesterville Road, for the old Cheltenham Cemetary. The undertakers were W.D. Rose & Son. Standing alongside the hearse is Mr Wally Rose. In front him is Mr Clarrie Judd, father of Mrs Clarice Whitehead. At the front of the procession are two Church of Christ Ministers. On the right is Mr Daniel Wakefield, who was minister at the time. On the left is Mr Mudge who was the previous minister. The man wearing collars are memebers of the Star of Moorabbin Order, of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society. Others are elders from the church. Some of the names are: Mr George Brough, Mr Horace Brough, George Roberts, Tom Tilley, and Frank Martin. The house in the photograph was the home of Mr and Mrs Fred. Judd. The picket fence was at the front of the Church and the Cypress hedge on the right, was the home of Mr Chas. Fairbank, now the Church Manse grounds.Written as above signed D. Maynard 2/4/86funeral, 14th december 1927, cr. f.t. le page, cheltenham cemetery, mr george brough, mr horace brough, george roberts, tom tilley, frank martin., cheltenham church of christ, early settlers, market gardeners, rellgious rites, justice of the peace, star of moorabbin order of the sons of temperance friendly society, daphne cottage cheltenham victoria, cheltenham cream and butter factory ltd, tommy bent, moorabbin shire, le page everest , le page frank w. , le page frank t,, two acre village, dendy's special survay 1841, holloway josiah morris, -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - Independent Order of Rechabites, Greta Thomas, c. 1909
... associated with the Canaanites. The IOR was a temperance friendly.... The IOR was a temperance friendly society named after this man ...The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. The Rechabites were a group named after Rechab, a leader from the old testament in the Bible. He instructed his followers not to drink. The Rechabites were a nomadic group of separatists who did not drink and abstained from other practices associated with the Canaanites. The IOR was a temperance friendly society named after this man.Certificate presented by IOR of Victoria, to Greta Thomas for signing the pledge committing to abstinence from intoxicating liquors. Dated 9 March 1909. White card, coloured coat of arms of Independent Order of Rechabites. Pledge Signing Crusade banner in blue, place for signatures. Reverse printed information about I.O.Rtemperance, rechabites, ior -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, Funeral procession of Francis Thomas Le Page, 1927
... of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society wearing broad collars. F.T... of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society wearing broad collars. F.T ...Funeral procession of Francis Thomas Le Page leaving Church of Christ, Chesterville Road, Cheltenham. Minister of church lead procession followed by members of the Star of Moorabbin Order of the Sons of Temperance Friendly Society wearing broad collars. F.T. Le Page was a councillor for 25 years and served as president of the Shire of Moorabbin in 1902/3. He died on 12 December 1927.Nicholas and Rachel (nee Addy) Le Page migrated from Geurnsey to Australia in 1852 with their young son Francis, who was less than a year old. They first lived in Prahran, setting up their own business and after about two years decided to move to Cheltenham and take up market gardening. The Le Page family has been associated with region ever since and have taken on many roles of prominence including local politics. Black and white image of a group of men, standing in two lines, all with hats off. They are standing in front of a line of cars. The first car in the line appears to have flowers on the roof which possibly indicates it is carrying the coffin in this funeral procession. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PRESENTATION TO BHS 7TH JULY 2000: ''CAMP RESERVE'', 7th July 2000
... of Petty Sessions; Police Barracks; Supreme Court; Gaol; Temperance...Bendigo Historical Society Inc. Bendigo Historical Society ...Presentation by James Lerk to BHS 7th July 2000: ''Camp Reserve -Rosalind Park, used and abused''. First line: ''This short paper has no pretension in giving a complete synopsis regarding a slice of land which cradles a great deal of the history of Bendigo''. References to Commissioner Gilbert; Bank of Victoria; Bendigo Bank; powder magazine; post office; Survey Office; Court of Petty Sessions; Police Barracks; Supreme Court; Gaol; Temperance Society; Robert Strickland residence; tenements on Reserve; Mac's Track; Orderly Room; Cascades; Corporate High School; Temperance Fire Brigade; Masonic Hall; Central School Camp Hill; Fernery; ''The Willows''; Conservatory; Parade Ground; Sandhurst Club; Police Station; Grandstand in Upper Reserve; High School; Soldiers Memorial Insitutute; Lookout (poppet head - Garden Gully United); Advance Bendigo and North League crèche; Sound Shell; Olympic Swimming Pool. Two printed copies.James Lerk.bendigo, streetscape, camp reserve, rosalind park, bendigo creek -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Archive (Collection) - A.A. Briggs collection of ledgers and personal papers, Arthur Briggs, 1893-1937
... and the Victorian Alliance (a Temperance Society). The folders include... and the Victorian Alliance (a Temperance Society). The folders include ...Administrative records of A. A. Briggs, Warrnambool accountant, real estate agent, insurance and commission agent donated to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society, source and date unknown byadministrative records of a Warrnambool businessmanNine ledgers and four folders of documents held in A3 archival boxesHandwritten administrative records and personal papers of nine ledgers and four foldersa.a. briggs warrnambool, victorian alliance, atlas assurance company, warrnambool hospital, warrnambool permanent building societya.a. briggs warrnambool, victorian alliance, atlas assurance company, warrnambool hospital, warrnambool permanent building society -
City of Kingston
Booklet - Sons of Temperance Friendly Society advertising brochure, c. 1930
... Sons of Temperance Friendly Society advertising brochure... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New... a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New ...The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.This advertising brochure includes information about the contributions required in order to ensure children are included in the health insurance coverage. This is a broadening of eligibility from, initially, men to later include women and then to include all members of the family. This coincides with social changes in the interwar years, leading into an economic depression.A4 size sheet of paper, folded in half to form four (4) faces. The front page has a picture of a young girl and boy sitting with their backs to each other. The remainder of the brochure is filled with information about Friendly Society membership benefits. Has been professionaly printed. -
City of Kingston
Pamphlet - Meeting protocol, c. 1918
... , and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society..., and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society ...This pamphlet appears to be the wording for the initiation ceremony of a new member of the Sons of Temperance. The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.Sitting in the back cover of the 1903 minute book of the Sons of Temperance, Star of Moorabbin Division, this pamphlet gives insight into the formal, ritualised manner of gatherings, particularly the initiation ceremony. The inclusion of 'Presiding Sister' in the script suggests this was created after 1918, when the movement officially accepted women into its ranks. However, it was placed within a minute that was discontinued in October 1917. Heavy card with black printed text, surrounded by border in a sort of chain link pattern. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Framed Poster, Borough of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia, after 30/06/1875
... , Temperance Hall &c. Companies & Societies. Steam Navigation Co..., Temperance Hall &c. Companies & Societies. Steam Navigation Co ...This document, also referred to as a word picture or Tablet, is framed in glass and timber with gilt trim, is handwritten with colour highlights. The penned letters rest on ruled guide lines, decorated where the lines intersect. The writing gives a description of the state of Borough of Warrnambool around 1875; its location, the area it covers, its population, Harbour and facilities, public buildings and institutions, imports and exports, financial worth, number of houses, connection with other areas of the Colony. A possible reason and origin for the document is found in an article ‘Link with US Exhibition’ from the Warrnambool Standard of December 19, 1981, written by local historian Bruce Morris. The writer mentions that the Warrnambool Borough Council met on 15th June 1875 and recorded a letter from G.C. Levey , secretary to the Melbourne group of commissioners representing the Colony, and Victoria in particular, for the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876. The letter asks Council to provide “statistics as to the population, social condition and commercial and industrial state of the district in and around Warrnambool.” A sub committee was formed for the project. The Mayor, Cr. Thomas King, wrote and signed a Report, presented to the council on July 14, 1875, in which “The Committee … begs to recommend that a Tablet be prepared setting for the particulars respecting the following matters relating to the Borough”. The matters included area, population, annual income, churches, schools, other public buildings, societies and companies, general description of houses erected, and returns of exports and imports for 1874. The minutes note that the Report was adopted. The article above also notes the opinion of Warrnambool printers who have examined the document; it is almost certainly to be an old lithograph, which means there could be several copies. It is possible that there may be a copy in Melbourne and another in Philadelphia. It is interesting to note that (1) the quoted location co-ordinates are for an “Unnamed Road, Packsaddle NSW 2880, Australia”, and that the DMS co-ordinates for Warrnambool’s Council Offices differ, being 38.23.9.12 South, 142.28.52.887. (2) the date for “Exports and Imports for the Year Ending 30th June 1875” is different to the period mentioned by Cr. King in the sub committee’s Report of recommendation “returns of exports and imports for 1874”. The information required to have the figures for the end of June 1875 would need to have been compiled very quickly for the Tablet to be ready for the opening of the Philadelphia Exhibition on 10 May 1876. The document/certificate shows the following – - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - “Victoria Australia, Borough of Warrnambool. Latitude, 30.24.50 South, Longitude 142.32 East The Principal Port in the Western District of the Colony and the Centre of its Choicest Agricultural Lands. Established a Municipality in 1855, and Created a Borough 1863. Population in 1875 4,500. Warrnambool is the nearest Port to Melbourne on the Western Seaboard, being about 160 miles distant. Coaches run to and from the Metropolis daily, in connexion [connection] with the Railway of Geelong and Steamers belonging to Local Companies sail between Melbourne, Warrnambool, Belfast [renamed Port Fairy], and Portland several times weekly. The Harbour is known as Lady Bay, and is partially protected by a reef of rocks stretching from the mouth of the Hopkins River. The formation of a Breakwater has been decided upon by the Government, to extend 600 yards, at an estimated cost of £100,000. There are two substantial Jetties, one of 800 and the other of 600 feet in length. The former is connected with the Town by means of a Tramroad, along which Goods, inwards & outwards, are conveyed, & the latter has been constructed solely for the purpose of facilitating the transit of material for the formation of the Breakwater. In addition to the trade of the Borough and District, the principal Townships up country receive their supplies from Melbourne and ship their exports through Warrnambool. Potatoes form the staple produce of the district, and the richness of the soil can be estimated by the fact that the Government Statistics for 1875 give as the average yield a return of Seven Tons to the acre. Several thousand acres between Warrnambool and Tower Hill are now being laid down in Potatoes by Tenants who have leased the lands at rates up to £5 per acre for the season 1875-6. Wool, Tallow, hides &c are also largely exported, while the shipments of all descriptions of Farm Produce are annually increasing. Area of Borough, 3362 Acres. Net Annual Value £27,000. Annual Revenue £5,500. Number of Houses in Borough 800. Public Buildings and Institutions Churches. Church of England, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Wesleyan, Congregational and Baptist. Schools. Three State Schools, average attendance nearly 1000. New Building in course of erection. Several private establishments. Banks. Bank of Australasia, Bank of Victoria, National Bank, Colonial Bank and Savings Bank. Public Buildings. Court house, Custom house, Post & Telegraph Offices, Survey & Land Offices, Shire £, Town Hall, Mechanics Institute, Volunteer Orderly Room, Odd Fellows Hall, Hospital & Benevolent Asylum, Temperance Hall &c. Companies & Societies. Steam Navigation Co, Woolen Mill Co, Gas Co, Racing Club, Amateur Turf Club, Agricultural Society, Farmers’ Club, Cricket Club, Anglers’ Society, Building Society, Freemasons Odd Fellows, Foresters, Druids, Hibernians. Protestant Alliance, Rechabites, Sons of Temperance, &c, Fire Brigade &c. --- Exports and Imports for the Year Ending 30th June 1875 –-- --Exports Total Tonnage 27,800 (Calculated at the Current Warrnambool Market Prices) Potatoes Wool Wheat Barley Hides Skins Fowls Butter Cheese Eggs Tallow Leather Ale Pigs Sheep Sundries --Imports 13,000 Tons Of the Estimated Value of £520,000 Total Tonnage of Exports and Imports 40m900 Tons, Value £806,627 Passenger Travels, to ad from Warrnambool during year, 10,000 persons Revenue from all sources paid through Warrnambool Sub Treasury From 1860 to June 1875 £1, 292, 300 Thomas King [signed] Mayor Henry T Read [signed] Town Clerk” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The document is of historical, social, economic and local significance in that it summarises activities, business, community, trade, travel and government at a point in time in Warrnambool’s history – 30th June 1875.Document, also referred to as a ‘word picture’ or ‘tablet’. Document is framed in glass and timber with gilt trim, handwritten with colour highlights. The penned letters rest on ruled guide lines, decorated where the lines intersect. Document outlines the establishment of Warrnambool as a Municipality in 1855 and Borough in 1863, with a population of 4,500 in 1875. It states geographic location, public buildings and institutions, harbor facilities and imports and exports for the year ending 30th June 1875. Two signatures "Thomas King" Mayor and "Henry T Read" Town Clerk. It shows the Coat of Arms of the Borough of Warrnambool.Signatures - "Thomas King" Mayor and "Henry T Read" Town Clerk. Warrnambool Coat of Arms; “British Coat of Arms, above sailing vessel and sheaf of wheat in sun, motto “By these we flourish” and around circumference “Borough of Warrnambool 1855”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, borough of warrnambool, municipality of warrnambool, document borough of warrnambool 1875, word picture of warrnambool 1875, tablet of borough of warrnambool 1875, statistics borough of warrnambool 1875, lithograph borough of warrnambool 1875, coat of arms warrnambool, warrnambool city motto – in these we flourish, establishment of warrnambool, warrnambool history, thomas king mayor of warrnambool, henry t read town clerk of warrnambool, warrnambool breakwater, warrnambool jetty, warrnambool imports and exports 1875, warrnambool agriculture 1875, warrnambool business 1875, warrnambool population 1875, centennial exhibition philadelphia 1876, framed certificate -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Dr Roy Phillips, 8th October 2000 (exact date unclear)
Roy Phillips was born in 1907 in Yackandandah and moved with his family to Beechworth when he was five years old. His father was involved in dredging operations at Lake Sambell but his parents also had other family living in Beechworth, with whom they lived. Dr Phillips tells vivid stories about life in Beechworth in the first half of the Twentieth Century, from the daily lives of young children of the time to the town's relationship to the local Chinese community. He discusses features of the landscape such as 'The Rock' at which community concerts were held and 'The Echo' (an echo-sounding point over a nearby gully) which he states are no longer used in the same way. He also discusses changing community attitudes to various issues, for example, 'not being coddled' as a child but living in a town with very strict rules about people of different religions mingling. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Dr Roy Phillips' account of his life in Beechworth in the early part of the 20th Century is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. He describes town life from a child's point of view during a time of transition to life after the Gold Rush era, including social tensions existing between cultural groups such as the Chinese community and European-heritage townspeople and between people of different religious groups in Beechworth. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Dr Roy Phillips /beechworth, yackandandah, wangaratta, mining, dredging, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, chinese community, typhoid, lake kerferd, reminiscences, memories, childhood, lake sambell, alcoholism, new year celebrations, transport, horses, foresters lodge, oddfellows lodge, funeral practices, child-rearing practices, star hotel, the rock, racism, chinese dragon, benevolent society, star lane coach building factory, outdoor concerts, gold, jimmy ingram, kelly gang, kelly family, churches, catholic, methodist, protestant, anglican, confuscionist, buddhism, women's christian temperance association, hotels, twentieth century, coronation of king george iv, echo point, the echo, tippany cat, marbles, children's games, cornish, cornwall, listen to what they say, oral history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Minute Book, Summit - Special Grade - Account Book, Independent Order of Rechabites Ringwood Tent 372 Minute Book - 18-Jul-1938 to 6-Dec-1993, 18-Jul-1938 to 6-Dec-1993
Used by the I.O.R. Tent 372 Ringwood to record minutes of meetings. Certificate of Appreciation for the many years of commitment to the temperance cause. Dated 28-Oct-1992 in the front of the book.Minute Book of 278 pages with black cardboard covers and brown suede corners and suede spine. Red square with 'Minute Book' printed on spine. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Poster, Ozone Hotel, 1896
This poster advertises the Ozone Hotel in Warrnambool. The poster can be dated to 1896 or thereabouts as it quotes the testimonials of the Governor of Victoria, Lord Brassey and Lady Brassey who stayed at the hotel twice in 1896. The Ozone Hotel, at the corner of Koroit and Kepler Streets, Warrnambool, was opened in 1890 as the Grand Ozone Coffee Palace, a temperance hotel. In 1891 it was granted a colonial wine licence and in 1895 it became known as the Ozone Hotel (a private hotel with superior accommodation). From 1894 to 1907 Thomas Randall was the proprietor. In 1923 the hotel, by then known as Hotel Mansions, became a fully licensed hotel. The building was burnt down in 1929. Although very tattered, this is a significant item. It is an original poster of the Ozone Hotel. The building (Grand Ozone Coffee Palace/Ozone Hotel/Hotel Mansions) was very important in Warrnambool’s history. It was the grandest building ever erected in Warrnambool and a memento of the days when temperance hotels were prevalent in Victoria and tourism was beginning to be important in Warrnambool. This is an advertising poster made of buff-coloured, heavyweight cardboard. It has a sepia-coloured photograph of the Ozone Hotel at the top and black printed material on the bottom half. The poster is completely torn in two with two edge sections also detached. Parts of the top left and bottom left corner are missing. There is evidence of adhesive tape having been used for mending purposes in the past and the whole poster is a little grubby. The paper is now very brittle. ‘The “Ozone” Warrnambool’ ‘This commodious and well-managed hotel containing nearly a hundred rooms, is replete with every comfort for the accommodation of visitors at a moderate tariff …..’ ozone hotel, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges x 8, Collection of various badges
These badges reflect various aspects of life in Australia and the many allegiance which people have to organisations from the Country Womans Association, to football clubs, with groups such as the Industries Protection league and Temperance groups such as the Band of Hope Union espousing interests and ideas in the early to mid 20th centurySocial significance001048.1 CWA badge Round metal badge with dark green rim surrounding monogrammed shield and gum leaf on either side. Victoria in bronze at top of shield. Stokes **** Melb on rear. 001048.2 British Red Cross. Round tin badge with Union Jack flag and red cross on left with text in banners below flag. 001048.3 Victorian Badge of Hope Union. Small button badge with cream background, brown text around edge with image of mother and child in blue tones in the centre 001048.4 St Kilda Football badge. Round tin plastic coated. White background with image of saint emblem on front on background of club colours. 001048.5 Coles Badge. Large button badge with bright blue background with image of lady in black and white in the centre. Text in black. 001048.6 Industries Protection League. Small cream plastic badge with outline of Australia inside a star. Brown boomerangs top and bottom. 001048.7 Junior safety Council. Oval metal badge. Black with brass text and artwork. 001048.8 S.S. Persis. Three dimensional with ship’s wheel at back in white and Australia and British flags in foreground with S.S. Persic on banner below flags. warrnambool history, industries protection league badge, band of hope union badge, s s persic badge -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Warrnambool Young Men's club, 1882
This item is the financial statement of the Warrnambool Young Men's Club In 1882. The Young Men's Club situated in Kepler Street was formerly the Warrnambool Club Hotel building which had opened in 1873 by John Amon Smith. In 1877 it was renamed The Union Club Hotel but it closed in 1879. The Young Men's Club took over the building and incorporated a temperance hotel which opened in 1879. In 1883 the Warrnambool Young Men's Club and Temperance Hotel Company building was sold because of financial loss. This item is of interest as a memento of the 19th century Warrnambool Young Men's Club. The temperance establishments were popular during this century.A sheet of with paper with black printing on both sides.It is slightly creased and torn.The Warrnambool Young Men's Club AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED BALANCE SHEET for the half year ending 31st December 1882.warrnambool young men's club, john amon smith -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Modern Print, Warrnambool, Souvenir of the Diamond Jubilee of Warrnambool Baptist Church, 1924
History of the first 60 years of the Warrnambool Baptist ChurchThis is booklet of 32 pages. It has a buff-coloured cover with some ornamental scroll patterns and blue and gold printing. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs. The pages have been bound with staples and tied with yellow cord but the staples have been removed.non-fictionHistory of the first 60 years of the Warrnambool Baptist Churchwarrnambool baptist church, baptist church 60 years warrnambool -
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Administrative record - Warrnambool Friendly Societies Park Trust Ledgers, Friendly Societies Park Trust administrative personnel, 1871 to 1947
These ledgers are administrative records of the Warrnambool Friendly Societies Park Trust. One contains Minutes of meetings from 1931 to 1947 and the other is an Accounts Book with records of payments for salaries, insurance, rentals, ground improvements etc. from 1908 to 1947. Some inserts in the ledgers date back to the early days of the Trust. In 1871 the Friendly Societies of Warrnambool (benefit societies which mainly offered members heath cover, including the Oddfellows, Foresters, Hibernians,, Rechabites, Sons of Temperance, Druids and Protestant Alliance) established a sports ground in Warrnambool. This included facilities for cricket, football and Athletics Carnivals and other public demonstrations and meetings and was administered by a Trust with members representing each of the Friendly Societies. Today the area is a major sports facility and still has the name Friendly Societies Park but it is now administered by the Warrnambool City Council. These items are of considerable historical interest as they contain much detail about the early history of the Friendly Societies Park Trust and give researchers valuable information on the work of benefit societies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Warrnambool and also on a major sports facility still existing in Warrnambool. .1 Ledger of 380 pages with a black cover and beige leather spine and corners. The edges of the pages are marbled and the pages have printed red and blue lines. The handwritten entries are in ink. There are some loose inserts in this ledger. .2 Ledger of 510 pages with a black cover and beige leather spine and corners. The pages have an alphabetical index at the front and have red and blue printed lines. The handwritten entries are in ink. friendly societies park warrnambool, friendly societies in warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, W&D United Friendly Benefit Quoits 1933, 1933
This is a trophy awarded by an association of Friendly Societies in Warrnambool in 1933. Friendly or Benefit Societies have operated in Warrnambool since 1860 when the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge was formed. Benefit societies such as this were set up mainly for social reasons and to assist members in times of sickness or to provide insurance in case of illness or hardship. Other societies had specific aims such as the promotion of temperance or allegiance to a particular church or country. The Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) the winner of this trophy was set up in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and it was an active society with regular meetings, discussion groups, lectures and campaigns for the social justice issues of the day. The A.N.A. in Australia was influential in promoting nationalism and campaigning for Federation. The A.N.A merged with the M.U.I.O.O.F some years ago and operates today as the benefit group, Australia Unity. The trophy won by A.N.A. in 1933 was for quoits, a popular indoor game in the 1930s and still played today, mainly on social occasions. This trophy is of interest as it dates from the 1930s and is connected with the Warrnambool Friendly Societies of the time and especially the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.)This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two side handles, a short stem and a round silver base. An inscription is on one side of the cup. The cup is much stained. ‘Warrnambool & District United Friendly Benefit Societies Association Quoits 1933 Won by A.N.A.’friendly societies warrnambool, australian natives association warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plate, Hotel Mansions, 1920s
This plate comes from the Hotel Mansions in Warrnambool. This building was opened in 1890 as the Grand Ozone Coffee Palace (a temperance hotel) and was at the corner of Koroit and Kepler Streets in Warrnambool. It was built by a company of local businessmen and leased out. In 1891 the Coffee Palace was granted a wine licence. In 1895 Thomas Randall was the proprietor of the building and it was re-named the Ozone Hotel. The building was closed in 1915 and re-opened in 1920 as the Hotel Mansions. In 1923 the Hotel Mansions became a fully-licensed hotel. In 1929 it was destroyed by fire and the present day Hotel Warrnambool was built on the site. This plate is of considerable significance because it is one of the few items we have from the Hotel Mansions in Warrnambool. The Grand Ozone Coffee Palace/Ozone Hotel/Hotel Mansions was the grandest building ever erected in Warrnambool. Its destruction by fire was a major loss to the city. This is a white plate made of vitrified china (bread and butter plate size). It has a charcoal-black rim around the outer edge and a black monogram and scroll on the outer edge of the plate. There are a couple of small stains on the upper part of the plate and on the base. There is information on the maker and supplier on the base as well as a crown symbol.‘H.M. Warrnambool’ Grindley Hotel Ware England Vitrified’ ‘Loftus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne’ grand ozone coffee palace, ozone hotel, hotel mansions warrnambool, temperance hotels in warrnambool, history of warrnambool