O. Tusovsky, first leader of the Ukrainian scouts, stands in the middle, leaning on a stick.Postcard with a reproduced photograph of a group of scouts sitting around a camp fire. The image is bordered in light green, with a reproduction of the Ukrainian Scouts emblem in the upper left corner. Printed text in Ukrainian at the top of the photograph translates as, "100 years of the first scout troop". Below this and to the left in smaller font is, "Plast (Scout) mail Ukraine 2011". A caption at the bottom of the image, to the right translates as, "Scouts on a hike".first camp of the ukrainian scouts. lviv 1920

This image shows members of the International Wool Secretariat team, including Stuart Ascough, with Ukrainian soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine. Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Image depicting a group of men, most in military uniform, standing in front of a white building with green lattice.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, ukraine, textile industry, kyiv, soldiers

This image shows members of the International Wool Secretariat team, including Stuart Ascough, with Ukrainian soldiers in Kyiv, Ukraine. Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Image depicting a group of men, most in military uniform, standing in front of a white building with green lattice.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, ukraine, textile industry, kyiv, soldiers

This image shows the team from the topmaking section at the Chernihiv Worsted and Cloth Mill in the Ukraine. Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Image depicting four men and two women seated and standing around a table with coffee cups.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, ukraine, textile industry, chernihov

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This image shows members of the International Wool Secretariat, including Stuart Ascough, at the Chernihiv Worsted and Cloth Mill in the Ukraine. Part of a collection of books, manuals, photographs, letters and clothing relating to the working life of Stuart Ascough. Stuart's career in the wool industry spanned over 43 years from 1960 to 2003 in various roles including Topmaking Plant Manager at Courtaulds Ltd. in Spennymore, U.K., Operations Manager at Port Phillip Mills in Williamstown Victoria, Marketing Executive, Early Stage Wool Processing at the International Wool Secretariat Melbourne, Australia and General Manager of Victoria Wool Processors Pty. Ltd. in Laverton North, Victoria. Throughout his career Stuart travelled extensively, and in the 1990s worked at many topmaking mills in China on quality improvement projects. He also provided technical advice and training at mills in India, Ukraine, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Latvia, Byelorussia and other parts of Europe and Asia.Image depicting five men holding guitars in an indoor setting.stuart ascough, international wool secretariat, topmaking, career, wool industry, training, technical advice, mills, ukraine, textile industry, chernihov, guitars

Students and staff of Ivan Franko Ukrainian Saturday school Black & white photograph, with a border of traditional Ukrainian needlework patternstudents, teachers, ivan franko, ukrainian saturday school

Engraved eggs were donated by folk artists form the Hutsul region of Ukraine.The eggs have traditional Hutsul folk motifs depicted .Four wooden eggs with geometric engravings and coloured with traditional folk motifs and a surface laquerred finish.

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1989, feature Phillip Nelson standing outside the Ardeer Ukrainian Catholic Church, 2 Holmes Street, Ardeer.The Ardeer Ukrainian Catholic Church is significant for its role in supporting Ukrainian cultural continuity and spiritual life in Melbourne’s West. It offered a stable community anchor during decades of migration, providing pastoral care, social support, and a sense of belonging for families adapting to life in Australia. The church contributed to the multicultural fabric of Ardeer and Sunshine, reflecting broader patterns of Eastern European settlement in the region. Its presence highlights the importance of faith‑based institutions in maintaining heritage, language, and intergenerational cultural transmission among migrant communities.7481.01 - Ardeer Ukrainian Catholic Church 2 Holmes Street Ardeer 1989 Photographs (Advocate 858).JPG Phillip Nelson 7481.02 - Ardeer Ukrainian Catholic Church 2 Holmes Street Ardeer 1989 Photographs (Advocate 858).JPG Phillip Nelsonardeer ukrainian catholic church, holmes street, ardeer

Ukrainian Navy officers cap ( missile corp).(Ukraine/Soviet Socialist Republic) Manufactured in Odessaheadgear, 1990, general

Ukrainian children in traditional costume at the old hall in Langley Street, Ardeer, preparing to go carolling at Christmas time, They would visit the homes of all local Ukrainian families.

Top centre panel: In Ukrainian as follows. (Top line) Presidents of School Committees. (Next line) School Ivan Franko Sunshine. Left side panel contents. Names of presidents and their terms of office: 1953 Mikola Lipkevyh, 1954 Leon Tomyn, 1955-56 Basil Levinsky, 1957 Basil Chudiak, 1958 Peter Powachuk, 1959 Victor Tkacz, 1960-63 Joseph Potocznyj, 1964-67 Theodore Wowk, 1968 Ivan Hawryliuk, 1969 Ilko Masendycz, 1970 Julie Soltys, 1971-73 Bohdan Lech, 1974 Basil Levinsky, 1975 Peter Powarchuk, 1976 Valia Fedor, 1977-78 Mikola Fedor, 1979-82 Hryhrik Anolak, 1983-85 Volodymur Luciw, 1985 Roman Hawryliuk, Roman Cymbalak, Slavko Bokjczuk. Caption under photo. (Standing from left to right) Basil Levinsky, Peter Powarchuk, Ivan Hawryliuk, Basil Chugiak, Mikola Lipkevyh. (Sitting from left to right)Theodore Wowk, Ilko Masendycz, Bohdan Lech, Julie Soltys, Joseph Potocznyj, Leon Tomyn.Rectangular poster with tan coloured paper panels with Ukrainian writing, glued onto a white background. There is also tan and black diamond pattern cut outs, on both top corners. A black and white photo is glued on the right side of the poster.poster, ukrainian, committee, school, ivan franko

Children in Ukrainian traditional costumes take part in a concert at the ukrainina's first community hall in Langley Street, Ardeer, early 1950's

Cast of the Ukrainian drama group puts on a show, Retelling old stories in new setting at Ardeer's Ukrainian hall.black and white photodrama group, photo, sunshine, ardeer, ukrainian hall

This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. Odessa is a port city on the Black Sea in southern Ukraine. Wool bales marked ODESSA would have been transported to Ukraine by sea.Wool bale export stencil - ODESSAODESSAwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers

Nadia Kosodij and Michael Jaremijak cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Ukrainian hall in Suspension Street, Ardeer. march 1957. Mykola Dawydiuk, Secretary of the Ukrainian Association (left) and Leon Tomyn (right) both heavily involved with the project, take part in the opening ceremony.black and white photo

Cr. Joe Parsons, Mayor of the City of Sunshine, speaks at rthe opening of the new Ukrainian hall, 1957. among the guests were Crs Chaplin and Ainsworth, Father Glover, Roman Catholic priest (on left) and Father Mykola Iwanco, Ukrainian Catholic priest (on the right side).Black and white photo

copy of Certificate of land on which part of the present Ukrainian Hall stands today.

Mr. Stephen Lysenko was principal of Ukrainian Saturday School 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine during 1967.Black and white photo, with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with a light blue patterned border. photo has been laminated.stephen lysenko, principal, ukrainiansaturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

M/s Natalie Sakowskyj was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' during 1999.Coloured photo , with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with light blue patterned border. M/s Sakowskyj is wearing and orange top in the photo. Photo has been laminated. natalie sakowskyj, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko

The cross worn by Father Vasyl Kmetj, a priest of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, when performing religious activities.Metal cross on metal chain. body of Jesus Christ hanging on cross. a prayer on the back of the crosscross

Ukrainian Dance Group, Sonasnyj Promin performing at the concert in Ardeer hall during the opening ceremony 1957Black and white photoukrainian dance group, sonasnjy promin, concert, ardeer, 1957

Mr. Gregory Vyshnevij was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' in Sunshine from 1961 to 1962.Black and white photo, with dates typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing,is also framed with light blue patterned border. Photo has been laminated.gregory vyshnevij, principal, ukrainian, saturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

Mr. Ivan Brozntskyy was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine from 1965 to 1966.Black and white photo, with date typed under photo. photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with light blue patterned border. photo has been laminated.ivan brozntskyy, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

Mrs. Maria Kowshek was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine from 1968 to 1976.Black and white photo, with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with light blue patterned border. Photo has been laminated.maria kowshek, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

Mr. Vlodymir Muc was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine from 1977 to 1983.Black and white photo, with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with a light blue patterned border. Photo has been laminatedvlodymir muc, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

Mrs Olya Jursa was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school, 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine from 1984 to 1989.Coloured photo, with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with light blue patterned border. Mrs Jursa is wearing a red top and large framed black glasses.olya jursa, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko, sunshine

M/s Maria Tsikoya was principal of Ukrainian Saturday school 'Ivan Franko' Sunshine from 1990 to 1998Coloured photo , with date typed under photo. Photo is attached to cardboard backing, is also framed with light blue patterned border. M/s Tsikoya is wearing a light violet top and is standing in front of a green hedge.maria tsikoya, principal, ukrainian saturday school, ivan franko

Graduating students were the first to complete 7 grades of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes to Australia.Black and white photo on thick cardboard paper