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Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/12/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria...Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria...Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria...Black and white photograph of Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria Tourism Accommodation Black and white photograph of Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria Photograph Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoria Lakes Post Newspaper ...Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoriatourism, accommodation -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionAward, Premier Town Advancement Award, c 1982
... Premier Town Advancement Award...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. ...Two large gold coloured medals manufactured to promote the awarding of 'Premier Town' to Bendigo from 1982 - 1985. 0349a,b; Front face is has raised image of poppet head and text, reverse is blank. ...Front face; Premier Town Advancement Award / Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985...Premier Town Advancement Award Award ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985.Two large gold coloured medals manufactured to promote the awarding of 'Premier Town' to Bendigo from 1982 - 1985. 0349a,b; Front face is has raised image of poppet head and text, reverse is blank. Front face; Premier Town Advancement Award / Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of bendigo commerce, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo community groups, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85 -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Times
... Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Times...Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Times...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Times Stawell Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Times Photograph ...Town Planning award Stawell 1970 2 Pages of Weekly Timesstawell -
Clunes MuseumMixed media - NATIONAL TRUST AWARD, 2006
... ...town award...AND PRINTED AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST PROVINCIAL VICTORIA HISTORIC TOWNS AWARDS. CATEGORY 1: THE TOWN WITH THE MOST INTACT HERITAGE STREETSCAPE CHARACTER...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields SUBMISSION: CLUNES TOURIST & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PRODUCTION: CTDA MEMBERS TEXT: DR TESS BRADY PHOTOGRAPHY: NEIL NEWITT local history documents awards town award ctda FOLDER CONTAINING C.D. AND PRINTED AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST PROVINCIAL VICTORIA HISTORIC TOWNS AWARDS. ...SUBMISSION: CLUNES TOURIST & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION PRODUCTION: CTDA MEMBERS TEXT: DR TESS BRADY PHOTOGRAPHY: NEIL NEWITTFOLDER CONTAINING C.D. AND PRINTED AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST PROVINCIAL VICTORIA HISTORIC TOWNS AWARDS. CATEGORY 1: THE TOWN WITH THE MOST INTACT HERITAGE STREETSCAPE CHARACTERlocal history, documents, awards, town award, ctda -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCertificate - Certificate - Citizenship Award from Town of Portland to K.S. Anderson 1962, n.d
... Certificate - Citizenship Award from Town of Portland to K.S. Anderson 1962...Framed certificate - Citizenship Award from Town of Portland to K.S. Anderson, 1962. ...Town Clerk, and councillors. Glass cover, white wooden frame, brown paper backing. Certificate Certificate - Citizenship Award from Town of Portland to K.S. ...Framed certificate - Citizenship Award from Town of Portland to K.S. Anderson, 1962. Cream certificate, gold border, blue print, K.S. Anderson's name in black; Town of Portland coat of arms at top; red seal bottom left, signed by Mayor, Ian Murrell, plus E.N.T. Henry, Town Clerk, and councillors. Glass cover, white wooden frame, brown paper backing.k s anderson -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Garden club, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1998
... Colour photograph Jean and Bruce Hitchins accepting a Tidy Towns award on behalf of the Garden Club from a Tidy Towns representative. ...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland number in album 03550.01 Clubs Tidy town Awards Colour photograph Jean and Bruce Hitchins accepting a Tidy Towns award on behalf of the Garden Club from a Tidy Towns representative. ...number in album 03550.01Colour photograph Jean and Bruce Hitchins accepting a Tidy Towns award on behalf of the Garden Club from a Tidy Towns representative. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, tidy town, awards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, stickers, medal, Premier town items, 1982; 1991
... Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment. ...Premier Town 1979-82 brass plaque Sporting Award etched with name of Bruce Rogers, Hon. ...Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82, the 1979-82 Premier Town Sporting Award, Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director ...Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82, the 1979-82 Premier Town Sporting Award, Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director Three items- 1. ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and community group and individual efforts are taken into account in this regard, Warrnambool has won the award three times (1958, 1979-82 and 1988-1991). These items are of interest as examples of the souvenirs distributed to celebrate Warrnambool’s being awarded the title of Premier Town of Victoria in the 1970s and the late 1980s. Bruce Rogers, the recipient of the brass plaque and Director of the Premier Town Campaign in 1979-82 was a Warrnambool businessman, City Councillor (1965-9) and a Lawn bowls player of note. Three items- 1. Five Premier Town 1988-1991 paper stickers – circular with black printing and blue and green colouring in the Premier Town design 2. Premier Town 1979-82 shield-shaped cloth badge with black printing and blue and green stitching of Premier Town design (in plastic folder accompanied by paper backing with name of supplier) 3. Premier Town 1979-82 brass plaque Sporting Award etched with name of Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director 1. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1988-1991, Victoria 2. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82 Vic. 3. Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979-82, the 1979-82 Premier Town Sporting Award, Bruce Rogers, Hon. Director warrnambool, premier town awards -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionCertificate - Certificate- Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, n.d
... to Syd Cuffe, Certificate of Appreciation, 23 Victorian Tidy Towns Awards, not dated.... to Syd Cuffe, Certificate of Appreciation, 23 Victorian Tidy Towns Awards, not dated. Certificate Certificate- Syd Cuffe, Town Crier ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Framed certificate, under glass, vellum, Victorian Tidy Towns, Keep Australia Beautiful logos, black wooden frame, wire hanger on back, framer's stamp. Awarded to Syd Cuffe, Certificate of Appreciation, 23 Victorian Tidy Towns Awards, not dated.Back: stamp, black, framer's details -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAward - Trophy - Town Crier Competition, 1996 (Syd Cuffe), 1996
... ... award... town...The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield. Syd Cuffe award town crier competition 1996 Back: white sticker, maker details Trophy, wood base, gold plastic and wooden drum, flame and laurel wreath on top, gold plaque ' Clunes Gold Festival 1996, Town crier Competition' Award Trophy - Town Crier Competition, 1996 (Syd Cuffe) ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Trophy, wood base, gold plastic and wooden drum, flame and laurel wreath on top, gold plaque ' Clunes Gold Festival 1996, Town crier Competition'Back: white sticker, maker detailssyd cuffe, award, town crier competition, 1996 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.News Sheet, Standard, 1980
... Warrnambool won the Premier Town Award in 1988 for the third time. ...The fact that Warrnambool had won the Premier Town Award for the years 1979-1982 was an added reason for tourists to come to the region and this fact was used as an advertising tool. ...This Holiday Guide was produced by the Warrnambool Standard with several articles contributed to the supplement by Sally Clark, the Warrnambool Tourist Promotion Officer. Holiday Guides were produced each year to assist and promote tourism in the area. The fact that Warrnambool had won the Premier Town Award for the years 1979-1982 was an added reason for tourists to come to the region and this fact was used as an advertising tool. Warrnambool won the Premier Town Award in 1988 for the third time. This Holiday Guide is of some interest as it shows what was considered the best places for tourists to visit in the Warrnambool region in 1980. The advertisements are also of some value for recording the business life of the city in 1980. This is a 40 page Holiday Guide published by the Warrnambool Standard newspaper in 1980 featuring tourist spots of Warrnambool and district. It includes black and white photographs, maps and advertisements. ‘Warrnambool Premier Town,1979-1982, The Standard, Warrnambool, Holiday Guide 1980’premier town awards, victoria, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Household, Glass, 1980s
... The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. ...The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. ...This glass is a souvenir of the awarding to Warrnambool of the title of Victoria’s Premier Town for the period 1979-1982. The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. Warrnambool won the award in 1958, 1979-1982 and 1988-1991.This glass is retained as an example of the type of souvenir sold locally to celebrate the winning of Victoria’s Premier Town Award. It will be used in displays. This is a glass in the form of a goblet with a circular base, a thin stem and a top with gilt edging around the rim. On the side of the glass is a Warrnambool logo and lettering in gold print.‘Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82 Victoria Australia’ victorian premier town awards, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Glass, Warrnambool Premier Town, 1980s
... The Premier Town Awards were given by the State Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. ...The Premier Town Awards were given by the State Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. ...This glass is a souvenir of the awarding to Warrnambool of the title of Victoria’s Premier Town for the period 1979 to 1982. The Premier Town Awards were given by the State Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. Factors contributing to this included waste management, litter control and environmental improvements. Warrnambool won the award in 1958, 1979-82 and 1988-1991. This souvenir glass is kept as an example of the type of souvenir sold on the occasion of Warrnambool’s winning the Premier Town Award for 1979 to 1982. It will be useful for display. This is a drinking glass in the form of a goblet with a circular base, a thin stem and a top with gold edging around the rim. On the side of the glass there is a Warrnambool logo and wording in gold lettering. ‘Warrnambool Premier Town ‘ ‘1979-82’ ‘Victoria Australia’ premier town awards, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Sheet Music (2 copies), W H Glen & Co Pty Ltd, Music Sheet Ideal Town Song, 1928
... This was the first Ideal Town award, a competition sponsored by the The Sun newspaper with the finalists decided by votes sent in by The Sun readers. ...This was the first Ideal Town award, a competition sponsored by the The Sun newspaper with the finalists decided by votes sent in by The Sun readers. ...Both copies - This sheet music was composed by A.J.Bates in 1928 as part of the Warrnambool celebrations when the city won the Ideal Town competition that year. This was the first Ideal Town award, a competition sponsored by the The Sun newspaper with the finalists decided by votes sent in by The Sun readers. Warrnambool won in the large town category. Warrnambool Council and local businesses used the award as a tourist promotion tool. An original link to Warrnambool through music.Both copies -Cream paper with black text and black and white illustrations along the top and left hand side in banners.Six pages. Inside the front cover are the words to the song while the musical score is on pages 3-5. back cover is blank.Written and composed by A.J. Bates. Printed by McCarron Bird & Co 479 Collins Street Melbourne.warrnambool the ideal town, sheet music -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionPoster, Bendigo Premier Town, c. 1982
... Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985. Two colour printed poster featuring the iconic poppet head logo. Text below image.Bendigo / Premier Town / Victoria 1982 - 1985city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo signs, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo commerce, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85 -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic CollectionTextile - Wall hanging, Design a Rug, Bendigo Premier Town, 1985
... Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. ...Premier Town Awards are awarded by the Victorian State Government to regional communities that best protect and enhance their environment through innovative initiatives. The award recognizes success in litter prevention, waste management and environmental projects and is designed to encourage tourism. In 1982 - 1985 Bendigo was named Victoria's Premier Town and an official dinner was held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on October 5, 1985. Councilor Peter Mansell was the Mayor during this period (1983- 84) and commissioned this wall hanging to commemorate this achievement.Wall hanging featuring the blue and yellow poppet head logo with text. Fringing on lower edge. Loops and dowl on top edge for hanging.Label on reverse: This genuine hand woven Tibetan rug / was custom designed and fully imported. For ... Peter Mansell / Rug No ... 1715 / By M/s Design a Rug city of bendigo, city of greater bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo awards, city of greater bendigo commerce, city of bendigo premier town 1982-85, mayor peter mansell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Album, 1988-1991 Premier Town Volume 2, Circa 1988
... The Premier towns is an award given by the Victorian state Government. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road The Premier towns is an award given by the Victorian state Government. ...The Premier towns is an award given by the Victorian state Government. It recognises positive actions by regional communities to protect and enhance their local environment. It is based on criteria relating to litter prevention and waste management, environmental and heritage management as well as activities among community groups and leadership. The following is taken from Hansard at the announcement of the awards in 1988 That the Senate- (a) congratulates the Mayor, Councillors, the Premier Town Committee, and the people of the City of Warrnambool, Victoria, for their achievement, on Saturday, 20 November 1988, in taking out the Victorian `Premier Town Award' for an unprecedented third time; (b) congratulates the business people of Warrnambool for their efforts in helping the city to win the Victorian Industrial and Commercial Development Award, including a special award for coastline preservation and studies This album is significant in that it documents an important award to the City of Warrnambool. It is also a comprehensive pictorial record of Warrnambool as it was in 1988.Volume 2. Covers Warrnambool rivers, bridges, coastal features, places of learning, clubs and sporting facilities and historical and general interest all of which have played an important role in the development of and history of the city and lives of its people.Soft brown vinyl cover with plastic cover. Pages are dark cream cover paper. A sticker with the Warrnambool Premier Town logo is inside the front cover. The album consists of photographs of various buildings and streetscapes with relevant descriptive text.Sticker inside front cover, Mr J Gietz Po Box 1007 Warrnambool Vic 3280. warrnambool, ideal town 1988-1991, victoria’s bicentennial premier town premier town awards -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Stawell Technical School, Stawell Technical School Annual Speech Night and Presentation Awards 1961, 1961
... Stawell technical School Virtute Et Labore Stawell Technical School Annual Speach Night and Presentation of Awards Town Hall Stawell 7th December, 1961 at 8 p.m....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Technical School Speech Night Program stawell education Stawell technical School Virtute Et Labore Stawell Technical School Annual Speach Night and Presentation of Awards Town Hall Stawell 7th December, 1961 at 8 p.m. ...Stawell Technical School Speech Night ProgramPale Blue card with Blue printed border top and bottom. Stawell Technical School LogoStawell technical School Virtute Et Labore Stawell Technical School Annual Speach Night and Presentation of Awards Town Hall Stawell 7th December, 1961 at 8 p.m.stawell education -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Mixed media - Audios, Warrnambool, City by the Sea Warrnambool by the sea x 2, 1980
... These records of two songs sung by John and Mary Kopke, has been made as a souvenir of Warrnambool during the time it won the Premier Town Award 1979-1982. This award was given to a town or city that showed excellence in official environmental practice. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road These records of two songs sung by John and Mary Kopke, has been made as a souvenir of Warrnambool during the time it won the Premier Town Award 1979-1982. This award was given to a town or city that showed excellence in official environmental practice. ...These records of two songs sung by John and Mary Kopke, has been made as a souvenir of Warrnambool during the time it won the Premier Town Award 1979-1982. This award was given to a town or city that showed excellence in official environmental practice. The promotion song, ‘City By the Sea’ celebrates Warrnambool and mentions the May Racing Carnival with its Grand Annual Steeple Race, the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycle Race and Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. The other song is about the Mahogany Ship, a ship that was first found wrecked on the coast near Warrnambool in 1836. There were many sightings of the wreck until the 1890s when it disappeared. There has been speculation ever since about the ship’s origins – Spanish? Portuguese? Chinese? The search for the wreck continues. This record is an interesting one – a memento of the celebrations in Warrnambool during the time it won the Premier Town Award 1979-1982. These are two identical records. .1 This is a paper cover for a 45 R.P.M. record. It has black printing, the logo of Warrnambool Premier Town, a blue-coloured image of the harbour at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Warrnambool with an inset black and white photograph on one side and a blue-coloured image of the Mahogany Ship and black printing on the other side. .2 This is 45 R.P.M. record with recordings on both sides and inset with black printing on an aqua background. ‘Warrnambool City By the Sea’ ‘The Ship Mahogany’ ‘John and Mary Kopke’ warrnambool premier town 1979-82, mahogany ship, john and mary kopke -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Stawell Technical School, Stawell Technical School Annual Speech Night and Presentation Awards 1963, 1963
... Stawell Technical School Annual Speech Night and Presentation of Awards. Town Hall Stawell December 12, 1963 at 8 p.m....Stawell Technical School Annual Speech Night and Presentation of Awards. Town Hall Stawell December 12, 1963 at 8 p.m. ...Stawell Technical School Speech Night ProgramPale bule card Cover with top and bottom border blue printStawell Technical School Logo: Stawell Technical School Virtute Et Labore. Stawell Technical School Annual Speech Night and Presentation of Awards. Town Hall Stawell December 12, 1963 at 8 p.m.stawell education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAward - Plaque - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, c. 2001
... Black lettering beneath image 'Anacortes Town Criers Special Humanitarian Award presented to Syd Cuffe, August 2001...Black lettering beneath image 'Anacortes Town Criers Special Humanitarian Award presented to Syd Cuffe, August 2001 Award Plaque - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Wooden plaque, coloured image of Syd Cuffe on front, gold maker's sticker on back. Black lettering beneath image 'Anacortes Town Criers Special Humanitarian Award presented to Syd Cuffe, August 2001 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionMedal - Medal - Syd Cuffe, Town Crier, 2001
... Town Criers Championships Medal. Awarded to Sydney Cuffe. Round, gold, patterned raised border on front. ...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Syd Cuffe Australian Town Crier Championship crier Back: AUSTRALIAN TOWN CRIERS' CHAMPIONSHIPS 8 SEPTEMBER 2001 GOSFORD NSW SYDNEY CUFFE Town Criers Championships Medal. Awarded to Sydney Cuffe. Round, gold, patterned raised border on front. ...Town Criers Championships Medal. Awarded to Sydney Cuffe. Round, gold, patterned raised border on front. Clear perspex centre, coloured coat of arms. Ring at top for attaching to ribbon. In perspex box, black with clear top and black flock lined insertBack: AUSTRALIAN TOWN CRIERS' CHAMPIONSHIPS 8 SEPTEMBER 2001 GOSFORD NSW SYDNEY CUFFEsyd cuffe, australian town crier championship, crier -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, Warrnambool the Ideal City
... This badge commemorates the awarding to Warrnambool in 1928 of the title of Victoria's Ideal Town. This was an award sponsored by the Sun News-Pictorial Melbourne newspaper and 1927-8 was the first year of the award. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This badge commemorates the awarding to Warrnambool in 1928 of the title of Victoria's Ideal Town. This was an award sponsored by the Sun News-Pictorial Melbourne newspaper and 1927-8 was the first year of the award. ...This badge commemorates the awarding to Warrnambool in 1928 of the title of Victoria's Ideal Town. This was an award sponsored by the Sun News-Pictorial Melbourne newspaper and 1927-8 was the first year of the award. Warrnambool celebrated the win with a week's celebrations in February 1928 of street processions and entertainments in the Botanic Gardens . The badge is of considerable interest as a memento of the year 1928 when Warrnambool won the title of Victoria's Ideal Town Circular metal concave badge featuring an image of Thunder Point surrounded by a royal blue border with text. It has a pin clip on the reverse .THUNDER POINT WARRNAMBOOL THE IDEAL CITY -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomCertificate, Seventh War Loan. The Honor (sic) Flag, 14 Oct 1918
... The flag has a red border. It was awarded to towns and districts that subscribed twice their quota of funds. ...The flag has a red border. It was awarded to towns and districts that subscribed twice their quota of funds. ...The Honor Flag consists of the Australian national Flag in the canton, a white field, with a blue Federal Star and three vertical blue bars in the fly. The flag has a red border. It was awarded to towns and districts that subscribed twice their quota of funds. Flags for individuals did not have the Federal Star nor the vertical bars. A yellow paper certificate that was presented to individuals who contributed to the Seventh War Loan. It has the title and the honour flag is depicted across the centre of the certificate, and a certification that the recipient had subscribed and the signature of W H Watt, Commonwealth Treasurer. This certificate was issued to Mr Hedley Harper and is dated 14 Oct 1918war loans, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Streets of Hamilton, 2007 (revised and reprinted 2009)
... The town was gazetted in 1851 and named after a place in Scotland. Hamilton Victoria is the centre of a sheep-grazing and agricultural district. The book won an award...The town was gazetted in 1851 and named after a place in Scotland. Hamilton Victoria is the centre of a sheep-grazing and agricultural district. The book won an award ...This is a book providing information on the streets of Hamilton, Victoria and the origin of the names. Hamilton is a city in Western Victoria at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. European settlement began with the arrival of pastoralists following the 1836 explorations of Major Thomas Mitchell. The Wedge family in 1839 had the property ‘The Grange’ which covered the site of Hamilton today. The town was gazetted in 1851 and named after a place in Scotland. Hamilton Victoria is the centre of a sheep-grazing and agricultural district. The book won an award in the 2008 Victorian Community History Awards. This book is of interest as it gives information on the Hamilton streets and the origin of their names. The history of Hamilton is of particular interest to those also living in the Western District. The book will be a useful research tool. This is a soft cover book of 174 pages. The back cover has a white background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people. The front cover has a yellow and brown background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people, an outline of a map of Victoria and a photograph of a map of the Hamilton area with some artefacts placed on the map. The book contains an Introduction, a Preface, a Foreword, an Early Days Overview, a list of Contents, a list of the streets in alphabetical order with information on the origin of the names, two Appendices and an Index. The book has many black and white photographs and sketches. Front Cover: ‘2nd Edition’ ‘The Streets of Hamilton’ ‘Western Victoria Australia’ ‘By John McKay’ ‘A History of the People behind the Names’hamilton, victoria, john mckay, street names of hamilton, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medal, Warrnambool Bowling Club, C1900
... awarded by the Warrnambool Bowling Club to William Kucks in 1900. The Warrnambool Bowling Club was established in 1867 with a green near the Royal Hotel in Timor Street. The club still operates in Kelp Street. William Kucks was a long-time resident of Warrnambool, operating a boarding house in the town...awarded by the Warrnambool Bowling Club to William Kucks in 1900. The Warrnambool Bowling Club was established in 1867 with a green near the Royal Hotel in Timor Street. The club still operates in Kelp Street. William Kucks was a long-time resident of Warrnambool, operating a boarding house in the town ...This is a medal awarded by the Warrnambool Bowling Club to William Kucks in 1900. The Warrnambool Bowling Club was established in 1867 with a green near the Royal Hotel in Timor Street. The club still operates in Kelp Street. William Kucks was a long-time resident of Warrnambool, operating a boarding house in the town in Timor Street in the 1860s and then a bakery in the same street for many years.This medal is of considerable interest as a memento of the Warrnambool Bowls Club in the early 20th century and of a well-known 19th century and early 20th century Warrnambool resident, William Kucks.This silver gilt covered medallion is diamond shaped with the edge incised into four small triangles and four curved and pointed shapes. The latter have four adjacent leaf shapes in relief. The centralised text is surrounded by a horseshoe of graduated, rounded pentagons. It has a small ring attached at the top.There is a hinged pin and catch on the reverse.WARRNAMBOOL BOWLING CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 1899-1900 W KUCKS Runner up Hallmarkwarrnambool bowling club, william kucks, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Cloth badge, Swimming award
... town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This cloth badge is of interest, firstly as an example of the badge given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded ...This badge was awarded to Mirth Marfell for a swimming award (Medallion - Education Department of Victoria). The award was given to students in Victorian schools for advanced prowess in swimming and lifesaving. Mirth Marfell was a student at Warrnambool High School in 1935 when she received the cloth badge for attaching to a blazer or other item of clothing. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This cloth badge is of interest, firstly as an example of the badge given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Rectangular machine embroidered cloth badge.. The front features a gold colored scroll with text, a red and gold bordered shield, a diagonal red bordered slash with text bisecting an emerald green fish on a black background. MEDALLION E D V mirth marfell, warrnambool high school, agricultural high school, warrnamboool college, warrnambool north technical school, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Medallion, Education Department Victoria
... town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This medallion is of interest, firstly as an example of the medallion given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded ...This medallion was awarded to Mirth Marfell for swimming. The award was given to students in Victorian schools for advanced prowess in swimming and lifesaving. Mirth Marfell was a student at Warrnambool High School in 1935 when she received the medallion. Warrnambool High School was established as an Agricultural High School in 1907 and, after a merger with Warrnambool North Technical School, it is known today as Warrnamboool College. Mirth Marfell, the daughter of Henry and Helena Marfell, was born in Warrnambool in 1919. Her grandfather, John Marfell, a Warrnambool hay and corn dealer and miller connected to the Warrnambool Co-operative Milling Company, was prominent in community and civic affairs in the town. Mirth Marfell completed her nursing training at the Warrnambool Base Hospital and served in the Australian Army Nursing Service in World War Two for five years. She then became the first Australian nursing organizer for the Victorian Royal College of Nursing. This medallion is of interest, firstly as an example of the medallion given to students for swimming achievements in the 1930s in Victorian schools and secondly because it was awarded to Mirth Marfell, a Warrnambool person who had a distinguished nursing career.Circular metal medallion . Obverse features raised semi naked figure holding a cloth across the lower torso with one hand and a palm like branch in the other hand, an oval shield with text and decorative sprays of leaves. The reverse features the back of a naked female figure with long hair and a trident holding the hand of a child half immersed in the sea, another child"s head is raised above the sea. A lighthouse is featured on the distant shore. MIRTH MARFELL 1933. 34 on rim EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VICTORIA SWIMMING AND LIFE SAVINGmirth marfell, warrnambool co-operative milling company, australian army nursing service, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, Cricket, 1934
... awarded in 1934 to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.), a men’s group attached to the Congregational Church at that time. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street, Warrnambool in 1864 and a new church was opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this church was sold to the Salvation Army following the merging of the Congregational and Methodist Churches, re-forming as the Uniting Church. It is assumed that “W.C.A.’ refers to the Warrnambool Cricket Association. Cricket has been a dominant and popular sport in Warrnambool since the days of the first settlement of the town...awarded in 1934 to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.), a men’s group attached to the Congregational Church at that time. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street, Warrnambool in 1864 and a new church was opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this church was sold to the Salvation Army following the merging of the Congregational and Methodist Churches, re-forming as the Uniting Church. It is assumed that “W.C.A.’ refers to the Warrnambool Cricket Association. Cricket has been a dominant and popular sport in Warrnambool since the days of the first settlement of the town ...This trophy was awarded in 1934 to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.), a men’s group attached to the Congregational Church at that time. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street, Warrnambool in 1864 and a new church was opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this church was sold to the Salvation Army following the merging of the Congregational and Methodist Churches, re-forming as the Uniting Church. It is assumed that “W.C.A.’ refers to the Warrnambool Cricket Association. Cricket has been a dominant and popular sport in Warrnambool since the days of the first settlement of the town. Today the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association encompasses 13 clubs operating in three divisions. This cup is of interest, being one of the trophies won in the 1930s by the Congregational Men’s Institute, a leading men’s church group in Warrnambool at the time. This is a silver cup with a long thin stem attached to a silver and bakelite base. The cup has two handles. There is an inscription on one side of the base. The silver is in good condition with only slight tarnishing. ‘W.C.A. Premiers B Grade 1933-4 Won by C.M.I.’congregational men’s institute, warrnambool, warrnambool cricket association -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Trophy, ICISA Presidents Cup 1934, 1934
... awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) for the bowls competition. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The game of bowls has been popular in Warrnambool since its establishment in the town...awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) for the bowls competition. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The game of bowls has been popular in Warrnambool since its establishment in the town ...This trophy is one of several from the 1930s that were awarded as part of inter-church sporting activities organized in Warrnambool. One of the sponsors of this inter-church association was Fletcher Jones, the well-known clothing manufacturer. He had his head office and main factory in Warrnambool. This trophy was awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) for the bowls competition. A Congregational Church was opened in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and transferred to Henna Street in 1940. In 1979 this Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The game of bowls has been popular in Warrnambool since its establishment in the town in the 1890s. This cup is of interest as it is a trophy from sporting competitions held in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two side handles and a thin stem tapering down to a silver base. The cup is mounted on to a brown Bakelite stand. ‘President’s Cup I. C. I. S A. Won By C.M.I. Bowls Team 1934’ warrnambool inter-church indoor sports association, congregational church warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Label, Warrnambool Premier Town, 1979
... These labels or stickers were produced as part of the celebrations and promotional material to be used during the period 1979 to 1982 when Warrnambool was the official Premier Town in Victoria. The title was awarded by the Premier of Victoria with scores allocated for heritage and environment, community participation, industrial and commercial development, tourism, land use and public works and community facilities. ...These labels are of minor interest as reminders of one of the times when Warrnambool was awarded the title of Victoria’s Premier Town. Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-1982 History of Warrnambool Label Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82 These are eight green labels on a perforated sheet. ...These labels or stickers were produced as part of the celebrations and promotional material to be used during the period 1979 to 1982 when Warrnambool was the official Premier Town in Victoria. The title was awarded by the Premier of Victoria with scores allocated for heritage and environment, community participation, industrial and commercial development, tourism, land use and public works and community facilities. Warrnambool won the inaugural award in 1958, in 1979-82 and in 1988-91.These labels are of minor interest as reminders of one of the times when Warrnambool was awarded the title of Victoria’s Premier Town.These are eight green labels on a perforated sheet. They have black printing and an adhesive backing and are designed to be detached and used separately as stickers or labels.Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82warrnambool premier town 1979-1982, history of warrnambool, label
