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Leaflet, Ansett Roadways Fare Schedule
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Fare schedule issued by Ansett Roadways for the run Hamilton - Ballarat - Hamilton, early in the history of Reg Ansett's business enterprises. The year this was printed is not known, but fares are in shillings and pence, so it was before 1966.
Rectangular orange-coloured fare schedule and timetable for Ansett Roadways.
Text: ANSETT ROADWAYS / Hamilton - Ballarat - Hamilton / MONDAY TO SATURDAY INCLUSIVE / FARE SCHEDULE.
Small, round metal tag from plug tobacco. Look Out brand, found at an old Chinese camp at Misery Creek, Berringa, Victoria.
tobacco, smoking, misery creek, berringa, chinese, miners
Round black and white badge depicting Edward, Duke of Windsor, in army uniform.
edward, duke of windsor, numismatics, badg, royal family
During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.
During World War II Linton residents used to be rostered voluntarily to meet at the Linton Court House and observe any aircraft which might fly over.
Circular badge of blue, white and red enameled concentric circles depicting an eagle. Serial number 15285 stamped on reverse.
Text, front: ' VOLUNTEER AIR OBSERVERS CORPS / OBSERVER. '
volunteer air observers corps, world war ii, volunteers
Badge showing pair of clasped hands surmounted by the letter "L". Beneath the hands is a dark blue boomerang shape. Badge made for the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the Old Lintonians Association which was held in 1939 (none being held in 1938).
Text: ' BACK TO LINTON / SILVER / JUBILEE / 1939. '
silver jubilee, celebrations, linton, reunions, old lintonians association
Orange, yellow and brown circular badge.
Text: ' FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT SEE, JUNE 1921. '
badges, fundraising, vision impaired
Black, red, yellow circular badge depicting a rescue dog in the centre.
Text: ' PLEASE HELP THE HOSPITALS. '
badges, appeals, hospitals, fundraising, dogs
Silver button hook with angel head ornamentation on handle. Used for doing up boots or shoes with buttons.
clothing accessories, footwear
Enameled blue and white badge with gold bell and tree in centre. of Happy Valley Old Scholars Association. Badge number 122.
Text: ' HAPPY VALLEY OLD SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION. '
happy vallet old scholars association, badges, gorman family
Badge was worn by civilians during World War I, 1914-1918.
Black and gold circular badge with map of Australian continent (no Tasmania), surrounded by stars of the Southern Cross. Badge was worn by civilians during World War I, 1914-1918.
Text: ' I WILL / HELP UNTIL / THE WAR / IS WON. '
world war i
Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.
Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.
Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.
Text: ' YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD LINTON. '
linton, young people's guild, world war ii, war effort
Patrol emblem for Linton guides embroidered by Dorothy Commons, patrol leader, and worn by Esther Cluff in the 1930s
Woven circular badge, black felt background with an embroidered floral emblem in green and red. Patrol emblem for Linton guides embroidered by Dorothy Commons, patrol leader, and worn by Esther Cluff in the 1930s.
girl guides, esther cluff, dorothy commons
Round, blue enamel rimmed gold-coloured badge, printing around edge, depiction of Flagstaff Hill lookout and birds in centre.
Text: ' OLD LINTONIANS ASSOCIATION 1914. '
old lintonians association, clubs, flagstaff hill
Small Christmas card. Unused. Front of card is a clear plastic type of material with gold, blue and green embossing. Faded light blue bow on left side. Gold bells along upper edge. Blue anchor with a light green wreath through centre of card. Gold horseshoe at lower edge.
Text: ' KIND / REMEMBRANCE / AND BEST WISHES. '
greeting cards, christmas
Small mottled green card folder with hand painted pink flowers and dark green leaves. Inside folder is a small printed notepad to be used for a shopping list.
Text, front: ' Greetings / from / Linton. '
souvenirs, shopping, linton
Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II. The billeting of children was compulsory.
Produced and distributed in 1942 to ensure the safety of young children during World War II.
Printed leaflet, note and envelope produced by the Government of Victoria State Evacuation Committee dated 10th September, 1942. The leaflet contains information under several headings: To Whom Does it Apply?, Information or Assistance, What the Householder is Required to Provide, Health Conditions of Evacuees, If an Evacuee Becomes Ill and Billeting Allowances. The note states that Mr. and Mrs. Suttie of Scarsdale must accept up to a maximum of 5 evacuees. Image of children holding belongings on front.
Text: ' GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA / STATE EVACUATION COMMITTEE / An Appeal and / An Explanation. '
government of victoria, state evacuation committee, world war ii, evacuations, children, billeting
Duck-egg blue paper, black printing. Sheet folded in three. Linton 150th celebrations programme of events. Acceptance for Dinner section. Sponsored by Hewitt & Whitty.
Text: ' LINTON / 150th CELEBRATIONS / SATURDAY & SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 4th & 5TH, 1989 / All persons connected with Linton / through sport, employment, residency, / etc., are most welcome to attend. '
lintonj 150th celebrations, sesquicentenary celebrations
Programme consists of a single sheet of cream-coloured paper, folded in two. Front of programme has a border of red lines and the blue and red logo for the Linton Centenary. The back of the programme has the words of two songs performed during the concert: "Linton's the Place for Me", and "The A.I.F. of 1939". Full concert programme printed inside fold. Concert held as part of Linton centenary celebrations on Saturday December 23, 1939, in the Linton Parish Hall (Church of England Hall).
Text,: ' Souvenir Programme / OF THE / Linton Centenary Concert / IN THE PARISH HALL / Saturday, December 23, 1939. / COMMENCING AT 8 P.M. '
centenary celebrations, centenaries, concerts, entertainment, linton
Red ticket, black printing. Ticket is for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 29th August 1952. Ticket price five shillings. "Laidler's full orchestra, novelty dances, excellent supper".
Text: ' Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 29th August, 1952 / Lidler's Full Orchestra Novelty Dances ' Excellent Supper. '
linton parish hall, linton annual catholic ball, social gatherings, balls
Gold-edged yellow ticket with gold lettering, ticket for a debutante ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton on Thursday 12th July, 1956. Debutantes to be presented to the President of the Western Plains League, Mr Elliott, and to Mrs Elliott.
Text: ' Linton Football Club Ladies' Committee / DEBUTANTE BALL / to be held at Parish Hall, Linton / on Thursday, 12th July, 1956 / Debutantes presented to the President of Western Plains / League, Mr. Elliott and Mrs. Elliott, at 9.30 p.m. / Merlin's Orchestra / MRS. W. RINGIN, PRESIDENT M. MOYNIHAN, HON. SECRETARY. '
linton football club ladies' committee, sports, social gatherings, debutante balls, debutantes, mrs. w. ringin, m. moynihan
Cream card with dark blue printed text. Original date crossed out with red ink and alternative date written.
Text: ' Linton Warriors' Football Club. / Grand Social / WILL BE HELD IN THE / Shire Hall, Linton, / Friday, May 22, '14 / GOOD MUSIC ENGAGED. EFFICIENT M.C. '
linton warriors' football club, socials, a.c. todd, r. cole, sports, football
Cream card ticket with green printed text.
Text: ' Linton Horticultural Society / President, Dr. J.B. DONALDSON / Member's Ticket ' FOR AUTUMN SHOW, 1916.
linton horticultural society, dr. j.b. donaldson, w. todd
White paper with red and blue printed text asking people to make a pledge to abstain from alcohol. 'Patriotic pledge leaflet no. 1', circulated by the Independent Order of Rechabites during WW1, encouraging temperance as a form of patriotism.
Text: ' THE WAR-TIME PLEDGE. '
abstinence, king george, world war i
Booklet with brown cover, black printing, and Victorian coat of arms. The white inner pages of the booklet set out the days, times and places to be visited by the royal party including routes taken and times of stopovers.
Text, front: ' PROGRAMME / VISIT TO VICTORIA / of / His Royal Highness / The Duke of Gloucester / 1934. '
royal visits, duke of gloucester
A4 sized printed leaflet folded into three. White background with pink rectangle on front. Black printed text throughout. Inside of leaflet is a map with places of interest circled and numbered in red ink.
Text, front: 'An / Historic / Guide / to / Grenville / Shire / 1988. / Hosted by: / Cape Clear Historical Society, / Linton Historical Society, / Woady Yaloak Historical Society. '
grenville shire, cape clear historical society, linton historical society, woady yaloak historical society, bicentennial celebrations, maps
Gold edged, aqua with black printing, ticket for Colonial Ball held as part of Bicentennial celebrations on 18 November 1988. Ball was organised by Bicentennial Committee of Shire of Grenville and held at the Mannibadar Hall.
bicentennial celebrations, social gatherings, dances, balls, celebrations, mannibadar
Light green card programme with black printed text for a reunion at Linton.
Text, front: ' LINTON / 6th REUNION / SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 13th, 1994 / All persons connected with Linton / through sport, employment, residency, / etc., are most welcome to attend. '
reunions, social gatherings, linton
Yellow tri-fold card with black printed text. Programme lists days, times and events.
Text, front: ' BACK TO LINTON / November / 1987 / SATURDAY & SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 7th AND 8th / 3rd REUNION / All persons connected with Linton / through sport, employment, / residency, etc., / are most welcome to attend. '
reunions, social gatherings
Small, grey, folded Programme of Matches 1935-36. Programme text printed in dark blue ink. Alternative name: Fixture.
Text: ' Linton-Scarsdale / TENNIS ASSOCIATION / SEASON 1935-36 / Programme of Matches / To be played on court of first-named / Club. '
tennis, sports, linton, scarsdale, programmes
Type-written, oblong, white card inviting residents to a Welcome Home Tea & Dance for returned members of the armed services Tuesday, 30th April, 1946.
Text: ' The Residents of Mannibadar / request the pleasure of the company of / Mr. & Mrs. Howell / at a / WELCOME HOME TEA and DANCE / to returned members of the Services / to be held at / MANNIBADAR HALL / on Tuesday, 30th. April, 1946 / at 6 p.m. '
mannibadar, mr. howell, mrs. howell, dances, social gatherings, returned soldiers, world war ii
Cream coloured card with gold embossed text. Invitation to Linton Bachelors' Club Ball held at Linton Parish Hall on June 12th 1929.
Text: ' Linton Bachelors' Club / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Mr. & Mrs. A McDonald / at a Bachelor's Ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 12th June, 1929. '
linton bachelors' club, dances, entertainment
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