This is a paper back book of 128 pages with plastic binding. It has a red cover with black printing, ornate lettering and a sketch of a tent. The booklet includes printed material and photographs in colour.non-fictionA compilation of the first 11 years of the choral group, The Red Tent singers Warrnambool.red tent singers, warrnambool

This pattern of gaiter was worn by US troops during WW2. These particular gaiters were shortened by Australian troops and used in the New Guinea theatre of operations.US M1938 Canvas Gaiter (Right), khaki with leather laces and hoop and loop fastening. Webbing strap and brass buckle. Shortened for use by Australian troops in New GuineaLangdon Tent & Awning Co. 2 Rgaiters

This pattern of gaiter was worn by US troops during WW2. These particular gaiters were shortened by Australian troops and used in the New Guinea theatre of operations.US M1938 Canvas Gaiter (Left), khaki with leather laces and hoop and loop fastening. Webbing strap and brass buckle. Shortened for use by Australian troops in New GuineaLangdon Tent & Awning Co. 2 Rgaiters

Box contained financial and pledge records, plus handbooks of the Garibaldi Juvenile Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites beginning 1867 to 1920sHistorically significant due to the documents contained withinMetal lockable boxGaribaldi Tent I.O.R. Buninyongbuninyong, independent order of rechabites, garibaldi

Mrs Willy at Site of Tent Hospital doctors hill 1858stawell medical

Morning Star Tent was formed in Clunes 27 June 1865 and was still operating in August 1902. Tent No.28 was located at the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom and the secretary was Thos. Williams.1 Oval rubber stamp with tent emblem .2 A4 sheet with typed provenance by Catherine Jenkins.1 Morning Star Tent, No. 28 V.D. 82 8 U rechabite, morning star tent, 1865

An early photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush.An early sepia photograph of a miner and his family standing outside their tent in the Australian bush. This postcard was produced by George Symons as a souvenir of Marysville.AUSTRALIAN/ yesteryear/ CARDS P7 CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS IN THEIR SUNDAY BEST c. 1880 A miner's family dressed in their Sunday best/ outside their tent dwelling./ Despite the difficulties of tent life the woman/ has brought her touch to the camp and is still/ able to dress her family immaculately for their/ Sunday stroll down the track. Photographer Unknown A sepia tone facsimile of/ an early Australian photographmarysville, victoria, mining life, australia, george symons, postcard, souvenir

RECHABITES. The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: FGA Barnard, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century.A colour lithograph, following a standard Rechabite design recording that Sister Richardson (later the historian Dorothy Rogers) joined the Junior Section of the Star of Kew Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites on 17 February 1915. The certificate features biblical scenes and figures exhorting ‘Truth and Temperance’ and ‘Love and Purity’.independ, independent order of rechabites, dorothy (richardson) rogers, membership certificates, rogers collection, lily of kew tent, no. 20

Black and white photograph of the tent where Lawrence Houston and his brother lived. Location unknown.lawrence edward houston, lives in the bush

One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Soldiers, and some women, standing outside tents at encampment."12,914 A CITY OF TENTS. THE CAMP OF THE AUSTRALAIN EXPEDITIONARY / FORCE AT BROADMEADOWS."stereographs, australian expeditionary force

Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with the 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of six soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment posed in front 0f bell tent in desert." A tent and its occupants ' A ' details"

Small Painting by Will Rees. Tent in the bushstawell

Print Council of Australia Members' Print Commission, 1973Image of a purple enclosure - one continuous tent wall with an open back. No roof. Front entrance is indicated by a partition to one side of the tent, edged in brown, opening in an inverted 'v'. Inside the tent is a swing with a seat and chains aloft in swinging motion. A black rope lies on the ground. Five black poles hold up the tent walls, secured by green cords to black pegs in the ground/ Mounted in dark cream matt and in a wooden frame with glass glazing.Front: 30/60 (lower left) "Play in swing in carny tent" (centre) Sigi Gabrie 73 (lower right) (pencil) Back: Sigi Gabrie "Play - in wing in carny tent" (1973) Silk screen and Litho (top left) (Typed table)

Depicts the tents used when the first camp was being put together for the internees. Black and white photograph of two tents in foreground, two tents behind and in between the front two. Trees behind them and a bigger one behind the left front tent. internment camp tents, gustav pohlig

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. Two black and white photographs of a man standing outside a tent which is on an oval. The man is Frank WrightWritten on the back of the photo is "Frank Wright Judge outside tent Dunedin N.Z. Feb 1933"frank wright, judge, dunedin, new zealand

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Lithograph showing the Commissioner's tent at Forest Creek lower centre "Commissioner's Tent & Officers' Quarters, Forest Creek" lower left side "Drawn By D. Tulloch" lower right side "Engraved by Thomas Ham" art, artwork, ham, thomas ham, david tulloch, forest creek, government camp, goldfield commissioner, tents, gold mining, flag

1958, 42, city of heidelberg repertory group, heidelberg theatre company inc, directed by william (bill) cherrey, ballarat competition

A photo of Anzac Cove taken from a high vantage point. The white tents in the foreground appear to be medical aid tents. A small tent is labelled YMCA in black texta. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of medical tents, YMCA and landing pier at Anzac Cove.gallipoli, world war one, tents, tent hospital, ymca

Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1860; Lived and worked: France 1887-1932, England 1932-1940; Died: Brighton, Sussex, England 1940World War IGift of Mrs E.E. Ledger, 1987Drawing depicting a field hospital with tents and trees lining a snowy field and figures working at sunrise. Limed timber gallery frame with white window mountRecto: Signed, titled and dated 'ISO RAE / ETAPLES Jan 1918 – Tents no I Can. Hos. / fire buckets" in grey pencil in l.l.c of compositiondrawing, landscape, figures, trees, structures, tents, sunrise

Historical information - RECHABITES - The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: Barnard, FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century. A certificate awarded to W. H. Richardson (the father of the historian Dorothy Rogers) by the ‘Juvenile Tent No.157 in appreciation of his role as ‘Superintendent’. The certificate notes that 1887 was the fourth anniversary of the Juvenile Tent. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.star of kew tent no.260, independent order of rechabites, william h richardson, rogers collection, testimonials

The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first Independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street. Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity. Male ceremonial sashes. 8 silk ceremonial collars for the Independent Order of Rechabites, cream silk with red stripes. The number of stripes vary according to rank. Chief Rulers collar x1, Steward x 2, Secretary x 1, Levite x 1 & Supporter x 1 5 collars have a silver wire 7 sequin rosettes at base of "collar V", 3 have silver wire tassels.Some collars have stamped on reverse "Star of Bendigo Tent No 5"i.o.r. (rechabites), salford unity

The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street.Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity. Male ceremonial badges. A Stylized brass button with pin back, decorated with stamped design of maple leaf and palm fronds, cream satin ribbon with crest of Independent Order of Rechabites. Small pink (faded red) button at base B as per "A" above but button is clear with an orange circle.Some collars have stamped on reverse "Star of Bendigo Tent No 5"i.o.r. (rechabites), badge

A large number of people sit at tables inside a tent/marquee. The men are dressed in three piece suits with ties and the ladies have floor length dresses and most wear hats. Two men wear darkened glasses. Vines and flowers are strung around the two tent poles in the centre,, with one vine attaching both poles and holding a Christmas bell shape between them. On the tables sit cups and small plates, with larger empty plates possibly holding sandwiches or slices, suitable for a garden party event. No people have been identified, although in an associated letter, Phyl Matthews puts forth that that one man is not her grandfather.B/W photograph of group having tea inside a tentassociation for the advancement of the blind, phyllis matthews

Christmas card from the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital in 1942. Inside is a drawing entitled, 'The Tented Sanctuary'.Christmas card from the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital in 1942. Inside is a drawing entitled, 'The Tented Sanctuary'.world war ii, second world war, ww2, christmas cards, 2/2 australian general hospital, 2/2nd agh, christmas 1942

An invitation was sent to the Whitehorse Historical Society by the organisers of the Healesville freeway Community Day. An information tent was set up to answer enquiries.Coloured photograph of the Whitehorse Historical Society information tent at the Community Day in relation to the use of the Healesville Freeway Reserve.healesville freeway reservation community day. whitehorse historical society