Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1981, bible street, plants, houses

An example of a wedding veil and headpiece dated around the 1920s to 1940s.This item is significant historically and socially as an example of a wedding veil and headpiece from the early 1900s.Full-length veil with a short train. A looped lace edging and lace trailing flower design is around the outside of the veil. The bridal wreath headband is composed of wax orange blossom flowers and pearl droplets attached to a wire base wrapped in cream ribbon.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, wedding veil, wax orange blossom headpiece, wax flower wreath, wax flower bridal wreath, orange blossom bridal wreath, lace wedding veil, wedding headpiece

Document. Typed notes and a poem about the Bendigo Wax Flower. The poem was written by a Bendigo resident. It tells of the popularity of bunches of wax flower with visitors.document, lucy hill collection - bendigo wax flowers, bendigo advertiser

Worn by Edna Emily Seehusen (1916-2005) when she married William Alexander McQuilten (1911-2010) in September 1947 at Brighton Congregational Church, Black Street, Brighton.Ivory satin dress with train overlaid with machine made lace. High, gathered neckline, leg-of-mutton sleeves, In-built padded hip rolls. Front of dress is decorated with wax flowers. Label, woven pink on cream silk, centre back neck: A / Dorothy Draper / Original / EXCLUSIVE TO / BALL & WELCH LTD. / MELBOURNEwedding dress, lace, ball and welch, edna emily seehusen, william alexander mcquilten, brighton congregational church, brighton

Black and white photo of SEC No. 23?(2nd) decorated with waxed flowers for the 1938 Centenary of the settlement in the Ballarat district. Has destination of "VIEW POINT". Tram is in unmodified form. Is a copy photograph, as in corners, photo holders are visible. Note original type of destination box, not built into roof of tram.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenary, decorated trams

Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed at night in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8886 for a daytime photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary

Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8885 for a night photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary

Two articles by Lucy Hill Pushes and Pants: The 'groups' of young people that formed in Bendigo, and wandered the streets determined to show their toughness; depending on where they lived. The groups included in their attire bell bottoms (bell-bots and peg tops. Specialty Wildflowers: Mainly about the collection and sale of the Bendigo Wax Flower by touristsdocument, lucy hill collection - compiled by 'joch' from the manuscript of the late lucy hill and published in the bendigo advertiser

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, then 69, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a postcard featuring the 1938 Floral Tram, coloured postcard at the Sturt St City stop, March 1938. Tram decorated with waxed flowers. For the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. No details of who made the postcard, has space for correspondence, address and a stamp. See image i2 for rear of photograph.In pencil on rear of the postcard - "Ballarat electric tramcar / Ballarat Centenary March 1938".trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, centenary, tram 69, tram 23

Wedding dress was made and worn by donor's mother, Jean Margaret Mathie, school teacher, who married John Caldwell Wells, farmer of Burwood N.S.W. On 17 December 1954, her daughter, Margaret Eleanor Wells, married Kevin William Mayes and wore the late mother's wedding outfit1929 Cream satin wedding dress; V-neckline, dropped waist, skirt cut on cross, draped long sleeves, long train at back. Headdress is a circle of waxed flowers and green leaves with green cloth ties on the end. See also NA3485.1.2 - Gloves; NA3488 - Framed photo of Bride; NA3487 - Photo of Daughter in bridal dress (1954 wedding)costume, female

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, then 69, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a tram No. 23 or Adelaide 69, decorated with waxed flowers for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938, floral tram at Redan. Has a number of people looking at the tramcar and a crew member standing on the rear step. Dated in Wal's album notes as 12-3-38, which could be indicative that he took the photograph. See image i2 for rear of photograph. Hi Res scan of the original negative added 13/1/2019 - see image btm5186i3.jpgtrams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, centenary, tram 69, tram 23

Letter, dated 4/10/1976 from Diana R. Collier, Hon. Secretary, The Bendigo Field Naturalists Club to The Minister for Lands, The Hon. W. A. Borthwick making an application to have a reserved area for the preservation of native flora and fauna near the Quarry Hill Golf Club. Features, fauna and flora are mentioned including an original Boundary Stone and the Fairy Waxflower (Eriostemon verrucosus) also known as the Bendigo Wax Flower. Included is a list of birds (including some that nest in the area sometimes) and plants.communication, postal, letters, peter ellis collection, the bendigo field naturalists club, proposed boyd st nature reserve, the hon w a borthwick, recreation reserve extension (rs 3458), cemetry reserve extension (rs 3777), rubbish depot (rs 5980), education purposes reserve, (rs 6402), j willis, bendigo city council, city boundary stone, regel, quarry hill golf club, canberra botanical gardens, stony ridge flora reserve sydney, kings park perth, maranoa gardens melbourne, kaweka sanctuary castlemaine, central and northern branch of the national trust, school sanctuary (quarry hill), education dept, society for growing australian plants - bendigo group, lawn cemetery, bendigo city council parks and recreation dept, bendigo trust afforestation committee, quality of life action group, ackhurst plan, winifred waddell estate, dept of crown lands and survey, ministry for conservation, mr g edwards, mr m goode, mr j chellacombe, diana r collier

Wedding dress and veil worn by Margaret Vyner at her wedding to Ian McKendrick on 11th January 1958The McKendrick family came to Mt Beauty very early in the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) days. Their son, Ian, worked in the Mt Beauty Post Office for 40+ years. The Vyner family were long time employees of the SECV working on the KHES and were residents of Mt Beauty. Margaret was a nurse at the Tawonga District Hospital at the Tawonga site and at the Mt Beauty site.Long soft white taffeta under-skirt. The outer is cut on the cross, made of nylon and with a train and has appliqued lace of a flower and is beaded. The sleeves are long and shear. The taffeta bodice is fitted with a featured V waistline. The sleeves are pointed (to cover over the hand) with a flower applique. There are 5 pearl buttons down the back and are fastened with loops. The side zip is metal and on the right hand side and at the top there is a hook and eye. The bridal veil - A large tulle circle edged with lace and formed into a 2 tiered veil held together with a green covered wire circlet decorated with wax flowers.vyner family, mckendrick family, wedding dress with veil

Ballarat No. 23 was decorated with waxed paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with a conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. A floral tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1362 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3813 which is a colour rendition of this photograph. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide No. 69 when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductorsBlack and white photo prints from a collected negative. tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23, tram 69

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. Geelong No. 23 was decorated for the Centenary of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". Would indicate a "launch" of the tramcar. See also Reg item 5863 for another photograph of the same decorated tramcar.and 8886 for a mounted versioin.Has the rear a stamp advising photo taken by E. Bonney of Geelong.trams, tramways, geelong, depot, decorated trams, tram 23

9063.1 Cream ribbon wound around horseshoe 9063.2 Cream ribbon with lace edging, pearls and wax orange blossom flowers 9063.3 Cream patterned ribbon with large sprig of orange blossom

Yields information about the shelter in Sturt at the intersection of Grenville St and its decorated in 1938 for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district.Hand coloured print of the Grenville and Sturt St shelter taken looking south, decorated with wax paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in Ballarat district in 1938. See also Reg Item 2917 for another photograph and newspaper details. Has the Spot Cafe, Britts Union Hotel Butlin's Cakes (?) and Thomas Jewellery which appears to have been decorated as well in background.On rear in ink "Tram Shelter Junction Sturt & Grenville Sts / Ballarat Centenary 1938"trams, tramways, grenville st, centenary, shelters, sturt st

Used for the marriage of Charlotte Edith (Tottie) Ryder (aunt of donor) to Alfred George Tooke (b 1898 England d 1998) held at Church of England, Thornbury on 13 March 1948.1. White satin horseshoe white loop cord silver foil leaves x2 3 cream coloured flowers with yellow centres Note attached All the best wished from Joy and Doug 2. White satin ruched ribbon loop and bow 3 tulle and ribbon flowers; sequins on each point4 sequins silver 2 on top 3. White satin and bronze metallic ribbon heart shape on white ribbon with ribbon bow and white ribbon on left 4. Pale blue ruched material horseshoe, pale blue ribbon loop -box 5. White ribbon loop with 4 tails each with silver painted wishbone attached One cream/yellowed wax flower at base of ribbon loop See also Knickers NA4921, Negligee Set NA4922, Wedding Dress NA4923 and Wedding Veil NA4925costume accessories, female

Photo features the 1939 Floral Tram, No. 29, photographed in Wendouree Parade, rendered in colour. March 1939. Has four ladies dressed in matching clothes standing outside the tram and four inside the doorways. See Item 7000 for a hand coloured image. with the ladies standing in the tram and 5188 for a digital image of the card. On the rear in pencil is "Ballarat No. 29, ex MMTB G class 152 former Fitzroy, Northcote and Preston Trust car. Car with waxed paper flowers and ran during the florale week March 1939. Car outside depot in Wendouree Parade. Colors are nearly approx to the real thing. Taylor & Taylor photo, Neg destroyed". Note written by Wal Jack and card sent to Ken Magor of Newcastle.Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity and demonstrates its colours of the flowers used.Postcard coloured, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 and notes for details of the handwritten note. tramways, trams, floral tram, tram 29, decorated trams

Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Worn by Jessie Allan for her marriage to William Thomas Kenny on 13 May 1945 at St Stephens Church, Richmond. They lived in 19 Baldwin Road, Blackburn from 1965. Jessie deceased 1.4.2010. Funeral at St Alfred's Anglican Church, Blackburn South.1945 Cream satin wedding dress with a rouched bodice to a centre panel, high neckline and pointed collar. Bead work on centre panel and edge of bodice, long sleeves to a pointed wrist and beading. Thirty covered buttons down centre back. Skirt cut on cross and three metre train at back.|.2|Champagne coloured Wedding Veil - (approx 6ft in length) - complete with orange blossom 3 1/4' headdress. Headdress is handmade, attached to a wire frame|.3|Cream satin slipper. Machine stitched half in rows. Bow with satin loop and spray of wax orange blossom attached.|.4|Horse shoe shaped wedding item to hang over bride's arm. Rouched satin with ornamental - artificial (wax) orange blossom and buds with 2 mm ribbon to hang over arm. Cream coloured to match wedding dress.|.5|Satin horse shoe, rouched, with satin ribbon handle.|.6|Cream braided horse shoe with gilded wishbone and wax orange spray attached. A bow with long loop to hang on the arm.|.7|Satin Horseshoe Good Luck charm with 'petal' flowers surrounding it, made of cut material - ribbon bow with pearls in centre.|.8|Doll in taxi - Rosy-cheeked, dark hair, blue eyes, dressed in bridal dress with veil, with pearls and 'flowers' decorating the doll. The doll stood across the back seat, under the window. Lavender in base of stand.|.9|Bridal Ring Box - 'Good Luck' horseshoe charm box - in the shape of a prayer book. Cream box with silver motifs printed on.|.10|Groom's Buttonhole of spray of wax orange blossom - 4 flowers and 3 leaves. Cream flowers with yellow stamens - green leaves. 10 Items in total..7 'Wishing you all The Best' 'Good Luckcostume, female ceremonial

Yields information through movie films of the 1960's of Ballarat trams operating in the streets of Ballarat and has a strong association with the maker - National Film and Sound Archives and Chris Long.Video cassette in a plastic case, titled "Living Ballarat - 1901 - 1941, National Film and Sound Archive (1990)". See Reg item 4519 for the DVD version. The DVD was made by Peter Winspur using this tape. Transferred to the Hard Drive 11/1/2010- AV Files - dB text/AV Files/Reg Item 4519/Video_TS (at 12/1/2010) Copyright provisions - National Film and Sound Archive - segments may not be used without their permission, viewing only. Synopsis: based on time - 0.00 - intro, 1901 film, Melbourne, first film in Ballarat, Royal visit to Ballarat, Boer War Monument, first feature length film in Ballarat. 2.50 - Bridge St and Sturt St scenes, filmed from a flat truck pushed by an electric tram, including No. 11 going to City Oval to Lydiard St. 5.00 - Sturt St Military parade, with trams in background and tram running alongside. 6.54 - scene of Alfred Hall and films. 7.32 - scene on Lake Wendouree and paddle steamer - Living Ballarat film - Pathe's Ballarat Gazette local film unit, football ground scene. a children's beauty competition, tree planting at Macarthur St state school, 1911 Ballarat Show, unveiling of the Boer War statue name plates, Lake Wendouree 1912. 13.22 - St Patricks David Pde with trams in the background. 14.24 - Ballarat Kennel club dog show. 15.50 - Royal visit in 1920, Arch of victory opening 17.48 - Day at Macarthur St state school and tree plantation 20.55 - Bakery Hill - Stones Corner with tram tracks, cars, little trams, Sturt St with a tram leaving Grenville St, ESCo 9 turning from Lydiard St to run down to Grenville St. 22.15 - Ballarat Show, Coliseum Hall, 1925, races, machinery shows, boxing troupe. 25.20 - Botanic Gardens Gates, Lake Wendouree area. 25.30 - Gem Picture travelling show - film 26.16 - Formal visit of English pressman to Ballarat, 1925, Botanic Gardens, Eureka Stockade, Avenue of Honor, Moorabool Reservoir. 29.15 - 1927 Fed Govt doco of Ballarat, Black Hill, 1927 Home to Ballarat Festival, Ballarat Commemorative song, Craigs Hotel, Ballarat Post Office, tram centre poles in Lydiard St, tram climbing Sturt St, Town Hall, tram at Lydiard St terminus coursing, 8, Sturt St, view of ESCo Sebastopol car leaving Grenville St, Selkirks Brickworks, the Welcome nugget, Peter Lalor statue, Eureka stockade, sewerage plant, modern housing, Sturt St west, water supply - golf club, the High School, the orphanage, fine homesteads around Ballarat, Lake Wendouree. 41.00 Opening of the Ballarat Aerodrome. 43.11 - Depression work and leading into radio broadcasting - 3BA open 1930, typewriters, radio transmission equipment, radio aerials, boys listening to crystal sets 47.50 - Bluebirds Children session tour to the Gardens, mentions the BTPS, trams 13, 3? and 14 carrying visitors arriving and getting off and picnic. 48.50 - expansion of 3BA transmitter capacity 51.30 - 1934 visit of the Duke of Gloucester - visit to the Lucas factory, views of the work floor and the factory history and then South St band competition at the Showgrounds. 55.10 - South St Music Festivals, Coliseum and fire. 56.25 - Ballarat Floral Festival March 1938 - Victorian Railways arch of welcome. 57.25 - segment in the shot of 12 and 19? in Sturt St 57.45 - colour segment of the festival, 58.39 - Grenville St tram shelter, Bridge St, Sturt St, arches, Main Road, Council Road Roller, Victoria St, Eureka Stockade Reserve, Botanic Gardens, setting up the flowers, wax papers. 1.01.48 - decorated tram, north side of Sturt St, details of the materials used, Crockers. 1.03.20 - Hospital Fund Raising Gala Day - March 1938, special trains arriving Ballarat Railway Station, fund raising procession, pageant at the Showgrounds, fly past. 1.07.35 - 1939 Summer, motor cycle races at Learmonth, City Oval fire brigade demonstrations, Ballarat (East) Fire Station decorated for the 1939 Floral Festival with tram in the background and No. 29, Floral Tram and others. 1.09.25 - July 1914 - Ballarat at War parade, troops. 1.10.10 - credits. Box has images of a tram and town hall on the front and details of the contents on the rear and who made it etc. See images for details. ballarat, 3ba, floral tram, royal visit, buildings, esco

Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland. Displayed at History House.Taffeta and velvet flowers attached to a cotton backing. Wax and wire stamens in centre of arrangement.