58th/32nd Battalion (The Melbourne Rifles) 1948-1955 was an Infantry Battalion from Melbourne Australia. It became the 58th/32nd Battalion (The City of Essendon Regiment) 1955-1960 before becoming part of the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960 and today its customs and traditions are preserved by the 5th/6th Battalion, the Royal Victoria Regiment. Before 1948 it had been two separate regiments; the 58th Infantry Battalion (The Essendon Rifles) and the 32nd Infantry Battalion (The Footscray Regiment). Peaked Blues Cap from the 58th/32nd Battalion (The Melbourne Rifles) 1948-1955 fitted with the gilt brass badge of the regiment. Hat badge inscribed 'Melbourne Rifles', 'Australia'. 58th/32nd battalion, city of essendon regiment, melbourne rifles, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, royal victoria regiment, colour party, australian army, essendon rifles, blues, peaked cap

Steam locomotives operated regularly between Wodonga and Melbourne from the opening of the line in November 1873 until the mid-1950s, hauling both passenger and goods trains. They were critical in opening up the Wodonga district to further development and trade and contributed to the demise of the paddle steamers which plied the Murray River. For many years, the Victorian Railways were one of the key employers in the Wodonga area. Our Collection includes several photographs signed BONSEMA WODONGA or sometimes simply TBW. Thomas Peter John Bonsema was born in Wodonga in 1876 to Peter John Bonsema and Mary Ann nee Nash. His name first appears on the Electoral Roll for Wodonga in 1909 and on the Electoral Roll in 1912 he is listed as a photographer. His photographs capture many scenes and events around Wodonga and surrounding areas. Thomas Bonsema married Minna Louisa Jones in 1912. By 1914 he had moved to Chiltern, Victoria where he established Bonsema’s Photographic Studio. From this time onward many of his works bore the signature “BONSEMA CHILTERN”. As well as continuing to photograph landscapes and important buildings, Mr Bonsema was often the official photographer at school and community celebrations. He also sold many framed photographs and postcards from his premises at 68 -70 Conness Street, Chiltern. By 1943 Thomas John Bonsema had relocated to New South Wales and died in Beecroft, NSW on 14th July 1944. Some of his photographs are held in the Victorian State Library and Mitchell Library Sydney Collections.These images are significant because they are the work of a recognised photographer Thomas Bonsema who was born in Wodonga in 1876. Black and white images of the Melbourne Express locomotive departing Wodonga and passing through Chiltern.1. Melbourne train leaving Wodonga for Albury 2. Melbourne Express Chilternbonsema photography, thomas peter john bonsema, steam locomotives, railways victoria

Report book from 1877 - 1927 on the Port of Melbourne - Harbour Trust. Paper back style of book with some photos of the front covermelbourne harbour trust

Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The Centre had begun life in 1850 in Melbourne, as the Victoria Benevolent Asylum to "relieve the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute poor of all creeds and nations and to minister to them the comfort of religion" It outgrew its North Melbourne premises so was located to a new site at Warrigal Road, Cheltenham. The foundation stone was laid in 1909, and the main buildings were completed in 1911. In 1970 the benevolent Asylum was re-named Kingston Centre. The photograph is black and white. It's a photo depicting the excavation prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The photograph shows eleven workers at the excavation site. There are two horses with carriages and a large excavating machine to the right of the photograph. benevolent asylum, benevolent society, cheltenham, train, machinery, men, society, horses, kingston centre

The image shows the Drum Major of the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment between 1936-1960. He wears the uniform of the regiment which is similar to that of the Royal Fusiliers, with whom the 6th Battalion was affiliated. The Royal Melbourne Regiment was amalgamated into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960. RP5/6-00811-1 is the original coloured photograph printed on card (now fragile). RP5/6-00811-2 is a print of the digitally restored image what has been framed. Drum Major 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment c.1936-1960. drum major, 6th battalion, the royal melbourne regiment, australian army, australian army band, 5/6 rvr, 5th/6th battalion, rmr, royal victoria regiment, australian army full dress uniform

Joan Richard was a speaker at the Surrey Hills Historical Society meeting in November 2013. A watercolourist, she has been a long standing member of MSWPS, Past and Recent President in 2017 and a Life Member. The Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors was founded in 1902 by women who had been students at the Art School of the National Gallery of Victoria, to provide a forum for artistic discussion and an opportunity to view and comment on each other's work. Originally named the Students' Art Club, it became "Woomballana" (meaning either 'everlasting beauty' or 'search for beauty') Art Club, The Women's Art Club, the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and finally, in 1954, the present title was adopted. The history of the MSWPS and its members’ achievements, issues of the workplace, family and art commitments, the economic survival of artists, migrant artists and prejudice against women are also explored. Much of the information in “More Than Just Gumtrees” has not been available in previous publications; it includes hitherto unpublished sources - oral history interviews, minute books, reviews, letters, early photographs. There are includes biographies of over 300 artists, with individual exhibition lists, representation in public collections etc REF: MSWPS website. Artist Mabel Pye, who lived in Surrey Hills, is one of the featured artists.A history of the Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Sculptors and of the women who have belonged since 1902. Some of these women have become well-known to the art world, other have slipped by un-noticed. Incl. index, bibliography.To the Surrey Hills/Historical Society/Presented by/Joan Richard/19th November/2013melbourne society of women painters and sculptors, women painters, women sculptors, mabel pye, joan richard

Brown cloth-bound hardcover book with leather spine. Title in gold on spine with decorative borders top & bottom. Upper spine torn & detached. First page loose as is page 673, otherwise largely intact. Minor foxing throughout, mostly on front pages.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library.

Slovenian Club Melbourne participated many times at the Royal Melbourne Show with the musicians, dancers, folk dances, art and craft exhibitions. They were always warmly welcomed.The second Slovenian children of the first generations keeping up the traditionsColour photo of the large decorative heart with the Slovenian children in national costumes and boys playing piano accordions at the Royal Melbourne Show. The children are:Young generation of Slovenians, born in Australia, keeping the Slovenian traditionsslovenian traditions, slovenian national costume, slovenian music, slovenian polka

Report - printed onto a folded double folio sheet, titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Quarterly Report - to January 19th, 1918. Gives notes on Statistics, finances, contracts, shelter sheds, and the Engineer and Manager's Report of Mr S. Robertson. Dated 5/2/1918. Three Copies held.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, operations

Booknon-fictionHistory of the Society, founded in 1902, told through the stories of three generations of artists. Includes original research, unpublished primary sources and photographs and over 300 biographies of members. china painting, portraiture, self-portraiture, flower painting, sculpture, print making, art and craft

A reply to Boyd's letter acknowledging receipt of his letter of resignation from the Melbourne Beefsteak Club.

''The Construction of the Melbourne to Bendigo Railway' pages 1 and 2 (separate sheets) of a document (laminated) prepared by the Bendigo Historical Society and outlining the history of the construction of the line..Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, history, bendigo railway, construction of the melbourne to bendigo rail line. mr valintine, mr lysaght, dr backhaus, mr bissell, mr harney, dr hunt , mr mackay, cornish & bruce, malmsbury viaduct, taradale viaduct, coliban river, elphinstone tunnel, big hill tunnel, sir henry barkly, mr robert burrowes.

Photocopy of Report - 15 foolscap pages - titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Reports Statement of Accounts for Twelve months ending 30th September 1916" Outlines opening of the line, extensions, finances, operations, costs. Has reports from the Manager, Statistics, Balance sheet, Revenue, horse tramway accounts, charts showing traffic revenue and expenditure and passengers carried. Dated 1/10/1916. Audited by R. H. Schackell.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, horse trams

Photocopy of Report - 17 foolscap pages - titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Reports Statement of Accounts for Twelve months ending 30th September 1917" Outlines construction, rolling stock, power supply, finances, operations, costs. Has reports from the Manager, Statistics, Balance sheet, Revenue, charts showing traffic revenue and expenditure and passengers carried. Dated 1/10/1917. Audited by R. H. Schackell.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, operations

Photocopy of Report - 12 foolscap pages - titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Reports Statement of Accounts for Twelve months ending 30th September 1919" Outlines extensions, rolling stock, power supply, finances, operations, costs. Has reports from the Manager, Statistics, Balance sheet, Revenue, charts showing traffic revenue and expenditure and passengers carried. Dated 1/10/1919. Audited by R. H. Schackell.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, operations

Photocopy of Report - 15 foolscap pages - titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Reports Statement of Accounts for Twelve months ending 30th September 1918" Outlines extensions, rolling stock, power supply, finances, operations, costs. Has reports from the Manager, Statistics, Balance sheet, Revenue, charts showing traffic revenue and expenditure and passengers carried. Dated 1/10/1918. Resignation of Mr S. Robertson. Audited by R. H. Schackell.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, operations

'The Melbourne Chorale', directed by Val J. Pyers and assisted by Rodney Kendall, organ; Richard Ireland, harpsichord; Don Howley, cello; and an ensemble of professional string and brass players, presents a program of Sacred Music by Palestrina, Schutz, Monteverdi, Bruckner and Bax. City Hall Bendigo, Saturday Sept. 19, 8.15 pm. Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne: Saturday, September 26 8.15 pm. The Aldine Press 1970.event, entertainment, music, the melbourne chorale, val j pyers, rodney kendall, richard ireland, don howley, the aldine press

Report - printed onto a folded double folio sheet, titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Report to Constituent Councils for Period ended 30th September 1914". Outlines the setting up of the trust, the committee, survey, specifications being prepared, depot locations and alterations to services. Notes the estimated cost of construction and finance through debentures. Dated 13/11/1914. Rear page has the financial statement, including the operation of the horse tramway for six months. Audited by Strangward and Schackell. Four copies held.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, horse trams

Report - printed onto a folded double folio sheet, titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust - Report to Constituent Councils for Period ended 30th September 1915". Outlines the committee, survey, contracts for materials, tramcars, electrical equipment, depot equipment and construction and general progress. Notes the estimated cost of construction and finance through debentures. Dated 29/10/1915. Rear page has the financial statement, including the operation of the horse tramway for six months. Audited by Strangward and Schackell. Eight copies held.trams, tramways, mbctt, reports, construction, finances, horse trams

M. A. S. B. presents 'The Melbourne Trio' - Violin - Andre Hadges, Cello - John Kennedy, Piano - Donald Thornton. Bendigo City Hall, Friday September 19th 1975. In conjunction with Music Viva.event, entertainment, music, the melbourne trio, m. a. s. b., andre hadges, john kennedy, donald thornton, music viva

This letter is in response to Robin Boyd's announcement that he will resign from the Melbourne Beefsteak Club. A formal letter from Boyd is requested immediately, so another member can be elected. A copy of Victorian Children's Council Basic Book List and two leaflets were enclosed with this letter - not found in Boyd's papers.On the reverse side, Robin Boyd has drafted a reply to the sender (Frank) in pencil. This explains the reason for Boyd's resignation - competing work and family life pressure on friday evenings, making it impossible to attend monthly dinners consistently.

Annual report to share holders of "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd" - dated 30 June 1914, detailing the company's activities, finances, planning, routes, buses, passengers carried, maintenance, and staff. Signed by F Massy Burnside, with J W C Downs Chairman of Directors. Gives details of the Mr Burnside the Manager. Shows the company at the time was not profitable.Yields information about a bus competitor to the cable trams, its operations, routes, and the impact of the First World War.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.buses, competition, annual reports

The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, Australia’s oldest food society, was founded in May 1886. Members were from business, professional and academic circles. The Club had some arcane rituals, with Masters and Writers of the Records. This letter from The Recorder is addressed to Brother Boyd and includes a list of 26 members and lists of past Writers of the Records and Masters from 1964-1966, and list of Writers of the Records and Masters for the next two years 1967-1968. These roles change each month. Boyd was scheduled to be Writer in March 1968.Letter plus two pages with list of members and Writers of the Records and Masters.

The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo presents the third Concert 1962 Series The Melbourne Chamber Music Ensemble Leader 1st Violin: Leon La Gruta (Solo Violin), 2nd Violin: Agnes Wall, Viola: Stanley Gabrie, Cello: Valerie Awburn, Horns: Alex Grieve, Jack Raines. City Hall, Bendigo on Thursday, 5th July, 1962 at 8.15 pm. Programme One Shilling. Boltons Print, Bendigo.event, entertainment, music, the melbourne chamber music ensemble, the music advancement society of bendigo, leon la gruta, agnes wall, stanley gabrie, valerie awburn, alex grieve, jack raines, boltons print

A photo of the Royal Melbourne Regiment when it was on parade before WWI, its been displayed in a wooden frame

The Melbourne Chorale, City Hall, Bendigo, Saturday 17th September 1966, 8pm. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo Presents the Fourth Concert 1966 series. Director: Val J Pyers and The Fredrick Morgan Recorder Consort Present Musickle of Sundrie Kindes. President: E Beilharz. Joint Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Emily Bright. Programme Ten Cents. Annual meeting of meeting of members on 23rd September, Council Chambers, City Hall. Advertising: Hesse Bros. Electrical Sales Pty. Ltd. Edgars' Authorised Newsagency. Allan's Music.Boltons Print., Bendigoprogram, music, music advancement society bendigo, the melbourne chorale, city hall, bendigo, 17th september 1966, 8pm. the music advancement society of bendigo fourth concert 1966 series. director: val j pyers and fredrick morgan recorder consort present musickle of sundrie kindes. president: e beilharz. joint hon. secs. madge edgar, emily bright. programme ten cents. annual meeting of meeting of members 23rd september, council chambers, city hall. advertising: hesse bros. electrical sales pty. ltd. edgars' authorised newsagency. allan's music.

A book on the The Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 with text including many black & white and color photograpths of various events at the gamesolympic games, melbourne