After the storming of the Eureka Stockade on 03 December 1854 a number of reward posters were posted for the capture of rebellion leaders. Frederick Vern was born in Hanover. A reward of 500 pounds was offered for his reward. This was the greatest of all the reward posters (ie a reward of 400 ounds was offered for Lalor and Black). It is not known why Vern was targeted with the high reward value, but it was probably something to do with the fear of the preceived foreigners at the time. The poster gives a description of Vern: "Tall, about 5 feet 10 1/2 inches, long light hair falling heavily on the side of his head, little whisker, a large flat face, eyes light grey or green and very wide asunder. Speaks with a strong foreign accent. A Hanoverian by birth, about 26 years of age."Printed copy of the post Eureka Stockade reward poster for the apprehension of Frederick Vern. The posters were reproduced in the 1887 edition of Withers 'History of Ballarat'.ballarat, eureka, eureka stockade, vern, frederick vern, robert rede, john foster

Vern Marven owner of Tatura Plant Nursey, c1990s.tatura, shops, marven v, locals, costume, male, domestic, items, gardening

Stawell Athletic Club President Vern Chapman 1977stawell sport gift

Black & white photo of Vern Osterlund outside family home near corner of Albert Street And Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. The home was next to the telephone exchange in 1945. This was were E.E,Walker & family lived in the early days.osterlund vern, albert street, mitcham, whitehorse road, walker.edgar edwardes., telephone exchange

According to the last page of this booklet, the resolution for passing this by-law was agreed to by Council on the 4th of July 1972, and confirmed on the 1st of August 1972. "City of Caulfield Provisions Governing Meetings Procedure; By-Law No. 151" stapled orange booklet, with two holes punched on the left hand side, and has the words "CR. G.S. Patience” inscribed in black ink on the cover. The outer back cover has the words “Vern Morgan Print” at the bottom. Inscribed with the handwritten words "CR. G.S. Patience' in black ink on the cover.

Stained timber frame, dark green matt board conatining photo of Justin having cup of water poured over head. Two Silver service medals with ribbons and service record in Vietnamd6n04, justin, tracker dogs, 7 rar, pte tom blackhurst, australian army training team

Dark timber framed, burgundy, matt board box display of VC winner WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley. Displays Warrant Officers' peaked cap, L & R sleeves with insignia & cloth badges of AATTV, AMF, rank, photograph & citation. eleven (replica) medals, four badges & a brass plaque.Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley, VC 29890. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Royal Australian Infantry.medals, vietnam., victoria cross, aattv, wo ka wheatley

Dark timber frame, burgundy, matt board box display of twelve replica medals, four badges, photo citation, officers' peaked cap; two sleeves with cloth badges & rank insignia of Major Peter John Badcoe.Brass plaque, "Major Peter John Badcoe VC 41400 Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, Royal Australian Infantry.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., major peter john badcoe

Dark timber frame, burgundy matt board box display of twenty medals & bars, four badges, beret, L & R sleeves with insignia, cloth bages, photo & citation of WO11 Rayene 'Ray' Stewart Simpson DCM.Brass plaque WO11 Rayene 'Ray' Simpson, VC DCM 217622 Royal Australian Infantry, Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., wo 2 ray simpson

Dark timber frame, burgundy matt board box display of twenty-four medals & bars, four badges, beret, L & R sleeves with insignia & cloth badges, photo & citation of WO11 Keith Payne.victoria cross, medals, vietnam., wo keith payne

A framed display of the Far East Strategic Reserve featuring RAN badges, four small flags and a row of medals. A description of the formation and history of the Far East Strategic Reserve is also included.ran, display, cerberus collection

Black and white photo of Victorian Transport Minister, Mr. Vern Wilcox, board tramcar 1041 probably at the time of the formal launch in about August 1973. Location to be determined.trams, tramways, mmtb, minister for transport, 1041, tram 1041

Displayed at History House.Black and white photograph of Portland Bay mounted on thick cardboard. Eyelet in top of mount. Families on beach. Lighters (wrecked) on beach. Copper in foreground. Children on swing. Pier in background.Back: Donated to History House 24/1/1992 by Vern McCallum.portland, beach scene, photography

Camera was used during 1943-1944 by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron.Camera used by Vern Roberts, RAAF 24 Squadron during 1943-1944.Soho Myna Model SK12a17

Photograph of Vern Robson planting a tree to mark the 125th anniversary of the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, trees, treeplanting, m.b. john

Colour photograph of Harold Newman and 3 sons , Vern, Geoff, and Lance Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, celebration

Ballarat School of Mines Principal, Ron Wild, fills the hole in which Ballarat Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson, had just planted. The tree was planted in the library courtyard of the Ballarat School of Mines. It did not survive. Ron Wild, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, plants the tree looked on by Vern Robson.vern robson, ron wile, anniversary, tree planting

Ballarat School of Mines Principal, Ron Wild, fills the hole in which Ballarat Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson, had just planted. The tree was planted in the library courtyard of the Ballarat School of Mines. It did not survive. Ron Wild, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, plants the tree looked on by Vern Robson.vern robson, ron wile, anniversary, tree planting

The University's mace was carried in procession for the first time during the Graduation ceremonies in May 1996. The mace was presented to the University by former Chief Commissioner of the Ballarat City Council, Vern Robson, at a ceremony on 02 February, following a national competition for its design, sponsored by the Council. (The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) Nineteen artists responded to the competition which called for a design that would embody a distinctive Australian image reflecting the heritage of the city and in relationship with gold, an Aboriginal element and the history of the University. The winning entry, dominated by a poppet head, was submitted by Central Victorian artist/sculptor Trefor Prest, a sessional lecturer in sculpture at the University.(The Flag, Issue 2, July 1996) The Herald Sun of 03 February 1996 reported 'the new mace shows importance elements of Ballarat's heritage as well as the university's focus on the future. The artist emphasises the egalitarian nature of Australia as embodied in Ballarat's famous slice of history - the Eureka uprising. ... The mace has a poppet head at the top of the shaft - an unusual element for a mace - but it represents Ballarat's mining history and the University's evolution from the Ballarat School of Mines. An opening egg at the top stands for the nurturing of development and learning. The mace's straight shaft is depicted as the tree of knowledge and, incorporating a bark canoe scar, Ballarat's Aboriginal heritage. At the end of the shaft is a surveying device, which represents precision and accuracy ads embodied in the university's academic pursuits.' Bob Morrell of the University organised the national competition to design the mace and said 'It is in keeping with the university's logo, 'proudly flying the flag', which incorporates the Southern Cross.' Trefor Prest lectured in Sculpture at the University of Ballarat from 1995-1996.Black and white photograph showing three men holding the new University of Ballarat (now Federation University) mace. From left to right they are Vern Robson (Chief Executive Officer City of Ballarat), Trefor Prest (Sculptor) and Professor David James (Vice Chancellor).university of ballarat, mace, trefor prest, vern robson

The Ballarat School of Mines opened to students in 1870, making it the first School of Mines in Australia. Ballarat School of Mines Council President, Bill Gribble, studied Art at Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. In 1956 he was working with Villiers Engineering, then Bendex Mintex in 1966. He retired from there in 1988 as Chairman and Managing Director. In 1989 Bill Gribble was appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. He served as President from 1992 until his retirement in 1996. In that year the Ballarat Technical Art School building was named the W.J. Gribble building. A colour photograph of Bill Gribble making a speech in the Library Courtyard at the Ballarat School of Mines. Vern Robson is on the left and Principal Ron Wild is in the centre.ballarat school of mines, gribble, bill gribble, ron wild, vern robson, robson, ballarat school of mines, gribble, bill gribble, ron wild, vern robson, robson

Witnessing the Japanese surrender and signing of Peace Document on Morotai 1945.During WWII Vern Roberts was an LAC Fitter 2A (airframe) in RAAF 24 Squadron. He was stationed on Morotai at the time of the Japanese surrender. All personnel on Morotai at the time were required to attend the parade to witness the signing of the Peace Document. Vern had with him the camera his mother had given him when he left Australia to serve in the RAAF. He carried that camera and used it throughout his war service in the Northern Territory and on Morotai. Vern took the pictures of the ceremony, now on display with his camera. General Sir Thomas Blamey signed the Surrender Document on behalf of the Allied Forces.a17.1