Showing 94 items matching "the ashes"
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Hume City Civic CollectionContainer - Flagon - wine, Origins of the Ashes
... Origins of the Ashes...origin of the ashes committee ...The flagon of port was released for the commemorative cricket match Australia versus England to celebrate the "origin of the Ashes" at Rupertswood in Sunbury on the 18 January 1995. A cricket match took place at Rupertswood in 1882, a ball was burnt and the ashes placed in an urn (according to local legend). The flagon is number 56 of a limited edition of 2000.These flagons were produced for the re-enactment of the original social cricket match held at Rupertswood in 1882. The commemorative cricket match was held in January 1995 with Allan Border captain for Australia and David Gower captain for England A cream and green glazed flagon with sloping sides. The lower half of the flagon is cream with a red, green and yellow insignia to commemorate the "origin of the ashes" cricket match and a brief history of the game. The upper half and neck is green. There is a red seal over the cork although it has a crack across top is unbroken and the port is still in the flagon.(insignia) ORIGIN OF THE ASHES / SUNBURY AUSTRALIA /origin of the ashes committee, rupertswood, border, allan, gower, david, cricket, wines, bottles, george evans collection, flagons -
Hume City Civic CollectionTee Shirt
The tee shirts were manufactured for a game of cricket held on the sports oval at Rupertswood and called the "Origin of the Ashes" on 18 January 1995. The Australian team was captained by Allan Border with past and present players of the time. David Gower captained England with past and present players. The tee shirts were sold as souvenirs.White tee shirt with a large green, red and yellow "Origin of the Ashes" motif screen printed on the front.front "ORIGIN OF THE ASHES..."1990s, sunbury, rupertswood, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1/01/1994
... the ashes ...In January 1994 a cricket match was staged at RupertswoodOval between an Australian team and a visiting English team. The match took place to commemorate the staging of a cricket match which took place at Rupertswood in 1882 where a cricket bail was burnt.A coloured photograph of a poster which proclaimed the "Origin of The Ashes" legend.rupertswood, the ashes, birthplace of the ashes, george evans collection -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyNewspaper - Clipping, Book review “Around the Campfire Ashes” co-authored by Ringwood resident Keith Shepherd
... Book review “Around the Campfire Ashes” co-authored by ...Newspaper article (unnamed/undated) featuring the authors of “Around The Campfire Ashes - Tales of Old Gippsland” by Eddie Clements and Keith Shepherd. (First edition 1986). -
Orbost & District Historical Societybooks, Sifting Through The Ashes, 1994
... Sifting Through The Ashes ...The book was collated by Debbie Hall. Orbost Fire brigade was founded in 1919. The first captain was George Hodgson, assisted by Lieutenant Reg Macalister, Secretary J.F.McCoy and fifteen members. .As there was no fire station the ree l ( a cast off fro m the Bairnsdale Brigade ) w as kep t in the shed at the back of the Council Chambers until the present Station was built in 1922 in its present location in Gladstone Street, Orbost. This book is a written record of the first one hundred years of the Orbost Fire Brigade.Two copies of a paperback book with a white cover and red print. On the cover is a photo of a fire truck in a rectangular frame. The book was produced for the 75th Anniversary of Orbost Fire Brigade 1919-1994. The book contains black and white photographs of Fire brigade activities and extracts from the "Snowy River Mail".In blue pen - "Presented to the Orbost Historical Society from Orbost Fire Brigade - November 12th 1994"book orbost-fire-brigade -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBook, Anita Barker, From the Ashes Children at the Coach & Horses Hotel, 2008
... From the Ashes Children at the Coach & Horses Hotel ...Ringwood Early Beginnings, Ringwood in the 1890's, Childhood and the people at The Coach & Horses Hotel - Thesis submitted as part of the Final Honours Examination in the Archaeology Program La Trobe University 2008 +Additional Keywords: Anita Barker. Hard-bound copy 124 pages with digital addenda CD of Artefact Catalogue & Photograph Catalogue. (CD copied to RDHS Library Master Images - File Ref: 4424 Coach and Horses Hotel Addenda CD) -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook, Murrindindi Shire Council, Beyond Age-From the ashes: portraits of resilience, love and loss, 2011
... Beyond Age-From the ashes: portraits of resilience, love ...The devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.Front cover has a black and white photograph of a bearded man whose story is in the book. The back cover has a photograph of a man with his back to the camera and the blurb about the book.non-fictionThe devastating Victorian bushfires of February 2009 claimed the lives of 173 people. Since then, residents and property-owners throughout the Shire of Murrindindi have rallied together to reclaim their homes, their communities, their relationships and the landscapes they love. Many of them are senior citizens, who have demonstrated through their resilience, wisdom and sense of humour that age often means nothing more than numbers. From CFA volunteers to church-wardens, shearers to scone-makers, older members of the Shire of Murrindindi continue to play their parts in helping communities rise from the ashes. These are their portraits-and some of their stories.black saturday, bushfire, photographs, portraits, victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Keg Restaurant to 'Rise from the ashes', 1991
... Keg Restaurant to 'Rise from the ashes'. ...Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.keg restaurant, restaurants, springvale road, forest hill, sartori, john, tonks, barry -
Narre Warren and District Family History GroupBook, Ruth Hainsworth et al, Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre - From the Ashes 1983 - 2003, 2003
... Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre - From the Ashes 1983 ...History of the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre that began after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires in 1983.non-fictionHistory of the Upper Beaconsfield Community Centre that began after the Ash Wednesday Bushfires in 1983.ash wednesday bushfires 1983, upper beaconsfield (vic.), the village bell -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Folder, Savage, Elizabeth
... Documentary Rising from the Ashes ...Graeme and Elizabeth Savage's house was burnt in the 2009 Black Saturday fires, when Graeme was killed. Elizabeth featured in a documentary "Rising from the Ashes" made about survivors. Contents Newspaper article: "Survivor's courage in a traumatic tale", Diamond Valley Leader, 19 May 2010. Documentary "Rising from the Ashes" featured the story of Elizabeth Savage.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcelizabeth savage, graeme savage, black saturday fires 2009, panton hill, st andrews, documentary rising from the ashes, orsino images, john graham, diamond valley baptist church -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Clements, Eddie and Shepherd, Keith White, Lee, Around the Campfire Ashes. Tales of Old Gippsland, 1986
... Around the Campfire Ashes. Tales of Old Gippsland ...Stories of people and places of East Gippsland, as recalled by two men who spent schooldays at Bruthen, and many years camping in the bush and enjoying the company of local residents.Ruth Clarktownship -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 36 NO 12-APRIL 10 2009
... art from the ashes ...marysville, victoria, australia, plants that survived the bushfire, look after your soil, advertisements, alexandra cinema, anzac day 2009, marysville r.s.l., craft donations, malcolm & lucy turnbull, marysville community golf & bowls club, easter campers asked to be responsible, councillor comment, murrindindi shire council, waste/recycling services over easter, mayor's chair, creative triangle, commonwealth bank, church notices, volunteers required over easter weekend, for people rebuilding property house numbers, marysville & district historical society, crossways country inn, welcome back flags, council supports ceo, golden trout hotel/motel, celebrate thai new year, narbethong distribution shop open, gallipoli park committee, marysville community facility, the berry street story, david hall, bushfire case managers, triangle community sausage sizzle, marysville golf course, gvw for rainfall issues, building a better community, highwood's day spa program, help available, cfmeu skills training, art from the ashes, bruno, marysville golf club, taskforce pheonix, bushfire legal help, marysville community services hub, resound bushfire appeal, music council of australia, news update from matdg -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Weiner, Tim, Legacy of Ashes: The history of the CIA, 2007
... Legacy of Ashes: The history of the CIA. ...Tim Weiner has read widely and dug deeply to produce this marvelous and convincing history of the CIA across six decades. That every quote is also on the record is a testament to his skill and also, thankfully, to the transparency that endures in the American political system.Tim Weiner has read widely and dug deeply to produce this marvelous and convincing history of the CIA across six decades. That every quote is also on the record is a testament to his skill and also, thankfully, to the transparency that endures in the American political system.united states. central intelligence agency - history, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust. The Garden of Remembrance, Standard section was opened in 1984Photograph of Phillip Island Cemetery, Standard section"Garden of Remembrance, ashes only"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, phillip island cemetery, standard section, coloured photograph -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, n.d
Coloured photo. Portland Library. 'The Battle for the Ashes' exhibition display.portland library, council services, community, event -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Box Face Powder
Round box face powder - Ashes of Roses with red rose in vase on lid.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, John Cook, 1978 - 79
Old Chicory Kiln on Richardsons' Hill, Ventnor Beach Road, Ventor. Now used as a family home. The shed converted into extension of modern house.Brick Chicory Kiln with corrigated iron roof. Note the excavation beneath it for collecting the ashes.coloured photograph, chicory kiln, richardsons hill, john cook, ventnor, phillip island -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - AUSTRALIAN ASHES TEAM 1882
At the time this match was listed as a 1st grade match but was later seen as the first Ashes match although Australia had toured England twice before. Despite a 1st innings collapse, Australia eventually won by 7 runs, largely due to the efforts of Australian fast bowler Spofforth who finished the match with 14 for 90. Players:- Harry Boyle (Bendigo local)- Medium pace bowler Murdoch - RH batsman Chalmers - Rh batsman & medium bowler Blackham - wicket keeper Bonner - RH batsman, big hitter Garrett - fast medium bowler Giffen - middle order all-rounder Horan - middle order batsman Jones - fast medium bowler and all-rounder Massie - opening batsman. 55 runs in 57 minutes off 60 balls. McDonnell - opening batsman Palmer - off-break bowler Spofforth - fast bowlerCopy of a drawing published in an English newspaper. Australian Ashes Team, 1882, image shows group of men attired in cricket clothing, standing in front of tent. Original drawing has thirteen cricketers. This copy is missing two people on the RHS. Cricketers listed in Image Title.clubs, cricket, australian cricket team 1882, australian ashes team -
Melbourne Athenaeum ArchivesTheatre Company Brochure, Melbourne Theatre Company Season 24 1977
Paper program for Melbourne Theatre Company performing at the Athenaeum Theatre March to September 1977; coloured cover; 24 p. includes articles about the play and the actorsmelbourne theatre company, season 24, march to september 1977, athenaeum theatre, the school for scandal, juno and the paycock, the wild duck, the merchant of venice, the fall guy, the club, ashes, russell st theatre, rodney fisher, ray lawler, mick rodger, john sumner, university of melbourne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Clipping re scattering Senator Olive Zakharov's ashes at Station Pier, 20 MarJanSepSepMay
One of a group of items related to the death of Senator Olive Zakharov: Photocopy and original of article re scattering of Olive's ashes at Station Pier, March 1995 (Leader, 20.3.95)memorials, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, olive zakharov, politicians, senators -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Yacht Club events, 1995 - 1998
Photocopy sheets of PMYC events. First Ashes series 3.3.1995. Presentation night trophies. Opening day 28.02.1998. Early photos; Pile driving 1991, fire services, framing and steel worksport - yachting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser Supplement
BHS CollectionAn eight pages Bendigo Advertiser supplement from Saturday, February 16, 1963. Reconstruction supplement "The Advertiser" rises from its ashes, success crowns long odyssey. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.bendigo advertiser, reconstruction, 1963 -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate ActionBurnt cash box from FCV Macedon Office after 1983 Ash Wednesday Bushfires
Linked to the 1983 Ash Wednesday BushfiresSmall metal lockable cash box with handle and tray insert This item was burnt in the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires which destroyed the FCV Office and nursery It was recovered from ashes of the building It was in the office safe and contained charred bank notes and a chequebushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Article - Molten lead toothpaste tubes, 1940's
Leaden tooth paste tubes, melted by internees for making batteries for illegal radio. Found in ashes at Camp 1.Leaden tooth paste tubes melted into a solid grey white mass. Screw end of 1 tube at one end.toothpaste tubes, camp 1, battery making -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday, February 16, 1963
BHS Collection. See Item 8357.3A copy of a supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday, February 16, 1963. The supplement is dedicated to the reconstruction after a fire destroyed the premises of the old Advertiser. The front page article is titled: "The Advertiser" rises from its ashes, success crowns long odyssey.bendigo advertiser, 1963 -
Kew Historical Society IncDomestic object - Galvanised Metal Bucket, Twentieth Century
Galvanised zinc buckets are used for a range of purposes in a household. This could range from holding wet clothes to removing ashes from a fireplace. They are common items, typically following a standard form. Galvanised round metal bucket with wider top than base, two riveted metal loops on rim for swinging metal handle. household equipment, domestic items, buckets -
Kew Historical Society IncDomestic object - Galvanised Metal Bucket, 20th Century
Galvanised zinc buckets are used for a range of purposes in a household. This could range from holding wet clothes to removing ashes from a fireplace. They are common items, typically following a standard form.Galvanised round metal bucket with wider top than base, two riveted metal loops on rim for swinging metal handle. buckets, cleaning equipment, domestic objects -
Kew Historical Society IncDomestic object - Galvanised Metal Bucket, 20th Century
Galvanised zinc buckets are used for a range of purposes in a household. This could range from holding wet clothes to removing ashes from a fireplace. They are common items, typically following a standard form.Galvanised round metal bucket with wider top than base, two riveted metal loops on rim for swinging metal handle. household equipment, functional items, buckets -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Dish, wooden, 1900 circa (Approximate)
"Aboriginal bark dish - used to get ashes to rub on new born babies to harden their skin. Brought from McCrays Station, Murchison in Western Australia by my brother Joe, early this century 1904"Wooden dish, scoop shape, no design or colouring, rough rim.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, domestic implement, aboriginal bark dish -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Craft - Doll, Clown, 1980s
Doll belonged to donor's granddaughter. A teaching doll to show children how to use zips, buttons and press studs.Toy clown doll with plastic head and hands, vinyl feet and soft body. Orange wool hair. Open and close eyes with long ashes. Painted face with blue eye shadow and red nose and smiling white painted mouth. Yellow and red ruff around neck, and blue, red and yellow suit. A zip on left side with two pockets on right side.Copyright Red Box Toy Factory Hong Kong. Red Box325b 29m Av 5am Frantoys, dolls
