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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1888
This Great Britain one shilling coin is dated 1888, which is during the reign of Queen Victoria. There were over 4 million of these coins minted. Queen Victoria succeeded King William IV to the British Throne in 1837 – she was only 18 years old at the time – and she ruled until 1901. This 1888 Great Britain shilling was struck as part of new coinage of gold and silver commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1837-1887. This design continued until 1893. The obverse image of Queen Victoria, called the ‘Junior Head’, was engraved by Joseph Edgar Boehm and adapted from his engraving for the Jubilee Medal. The design on the reverse is based on the design of the George IV shilling, 1823-1825. Inscription translations: - Obverse side: “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith”. - Reverse side "Evil to him who evil thinks”. British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This one shilling coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. There are three main groups of shillings produced during Queen Victoria’s reign:- - The Young Head; 1837-1887, in 8 different versions, on the obverse showing the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen Victoria had been reigning for 50 years. Her head was smaller on the coins minted 1887-1889 than on those shillings minted 1889-1892. - The Old Head; 1893-1901, shows the veiled head of Queen Victoria. AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 40,000 silver Spanish dollars, purchased by the English government, were delivered to Sydney to help resolve the currency problem reported by Governor Macquarie. The coins were converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. The holey dollars hold the place of being the first distinctively Australian coins. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. This silver shilling is also of significance to Australia as part one of the British Colonies ruled by Queen Victoria. It is part of the special silver and gold coins minted 1887-1893 to celebrate the 50 years Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign 1837-1887. Coin, Shilling, Great Britain, 1888. Silver coin, round. Obverse; Queen Victoria head, ‘Junior Head’, looking left. Reverse; crown on quartered shield within band of text, above year. Shield has 2 quarters with 3 lions on each, one quarter with a lion, one quarter with a harp. Inscriptions on both sides of coin.Obverse “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT REGINA F : D :” Reverse “HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE” and “1888” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, great britain shilling 1888, queen victoria currency, queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling, colonial australia currency, joseph edgar boehm, numismatics -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object - Realia, Woomera like object possibly Sacred Object Kulpidje
Believed to have come from Hopwood Property near Mt Egerton Near Gordon Western Plains Carved on front, with snaking pattern of groves. Small Hole on one end. Made of wood with curved back. Parallel groves on faceindigenous -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLET, RED CROSS, 8 June 1943
Refer to Cat 7028. Bendigo Fundraising & VAD.This is a small set of pages to do with Fund Raising by the Red Cross in WW2. Cover - Printed in Red and Black ink. Has an image of a toddler putting a coin in a square white box. The other pages are mainly printed in red ink. They have details of awards for collectors. Official voting stamps. The pages are fastened with a rusty pin.On the entry form page, the printed month of July has been crossed out, with August written by hand. On the candidate page, July 5th has been crossed out with August 5th inserted.red cross, fundraising, ww2, pow's -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet, The Legacy Club of Melbourne 1927-8 (H2), 1927
A brochure explaining 'A brief account of its history, membership, ideals and activities' The notation H2 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. The brochure lays out the history of the young organisation, it has 146 members in 1927, and clubs had started in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Sydney. Members were all men who had served in the forces of the British Empire during the war. 'The membership is selected and elected, only one representative being admitted from each occupation. An endeavour is always made to secure a prominent representative of each business, profession or trade, thus extending the influence of Legacy throughout the community.' Meetings were held in the Victoria Coffee Palace at 1pm on Tuesdays and included a half hour lecture. The policy and objectives were laid out including to preserve the memory of fallen comrades and to assist their dependents, particularly the children. Also to maintain a spirit of comradeship, and to safeguard the good standing and interests of ex-service men in the community and to assist the the to secure suitable employment. The brochure shows activities as: Employment Committee, Comradeship Committee, a pledge to assist the National War Memorial being established on the Domain site, and for the children the 'Deceased Soldiers' Children's Welfare Committee. A schedule of Boys' and Girls' Classes is included to show the options for the children. Also picnics, Christmas camp, cycle club, and rambles as arranged. There is help for vocational options for the children.This is one of the first documents that pertains to the Legacy Club, it was published in 1927 shortly after it's name change from Remembrance Club.Brochure describing the ideal and activities of the Legacy Club in 1927.Handwritten 'H2' in red pen and 'Page 3' in pencil.legacy promotion, history, founding legatee, remembrance club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Back to Nam Concert: The Times. 23 Feb 2019. Copy 2
Concert at the NVVM.national vietnam veterans museum - concert -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Carter Real Estate, Carter & Son Pty Ltd Real Estate - Client newsletter 1995, Sep-95
Newsletter to clients including article related to the "Australia Remembers" celebrations.|The single page has ads for C.E. Carter and A.T. Miles plus The Mocha Cafe.3 A4 pages headed Client Newsletter - Carter & Son Pty Ltd Real Estate; Single photocopied page with ads and map +Additional Keywords: Carter, Richard / Miles, A.T. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Film - PHOTOGRAPHS, 10.5 1945
Items relate to Reginald Charles ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF and the U Boat surrender. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service history.(.1 & .2) Black and white photos showing a German U Boat surrendering to the RAAF on 10.5.1945 just after the Armistice signed.“PD/02/10/May” “7149 PD 10 May 45/N461/FS U.B surrendering 414 ON 0820W 300’ “u boats, world war 2, raaf -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Fifty years of History - Whitehorse Historical Society 1965-2015, 2015
A Publication by Pat Richardson to record the Fifty years of history of the Whitehorse Historical Society Inc .A Publication by Pat Richardson to record the Fifty years of history of the Whitehorse Historical Society Inc (formerly Nunawading and District Historical Society)A Publication by Pat Richardson to record the Fifty years of history of the Whitehorse Historical Society Inc .whitehorse historical society, richardson, pat, schwerkolt cottage -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Help us to build a better service", 2001
Pamphlet - four fold DL - gloss paper, titled "Help us to build a better service", asking Yarra Trams (prior to amalgamation of M>Tram) passengers, survey, about the appearance of the new Yarra trams livery, inside and outside, security cameras, and information provided. Has a map of the Yarra tram routes, or network. Include contact number and logos. Dated 2001 and signed by Steve MacDonald as CEO of Yarra Trams.trams, tramways, yarra trams, livery, surveys, map -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Trams in Sturt St, Ballarat
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Filmballarat, ballaraat, trams, sturt st -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, Declaration by Defence Force personnel. 1968, 1968
Yellowed paper form with black print. Australian emblem featured on front page.australian dept. of customs & excise -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - SAFT Batteries application guide, SAFT Application Guide
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Document, Station Estate Tunstall, 1923
Land Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall.Land Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall. Original in Haughton Maps, Latrobe LibraryLand Plan for auction of estate at Tunstall. auctions, station estate tunstall, s. s. sergeant (agent) -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Film - Video recording, Video Burnley College, 1860-1969
Video copy of a film made in the 1960's probably, about 5 minutes long. Brief picture of Burnley at that time (College grounds, students and staff) and refers to its activities in the early days. Includes photographs which are held in the Archives from the 1860's on.video copy of a film made in the 1960's probably, about 5 minutes long. brief picture of burnley at that time (college grounds, students and staff) and refers to its activities in the early days. includes photographs which are held in the archives from the 1860's on. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Ceremonial object - Font and cover
The font was donated by Miss E. Davidson and is in memory of two young apprentices who died on the Galgorm Castle with 9 others crew members, after it was torpedoed by a U-49 on 27 February 1917. Fred Hyde was 16, a former pupil of Bury Grammar School. Nigel Hockly was 17. The font cover was donated by Mrs Amelia Shuter in memory of son-in-law, Charles Murray Puckle (husband of Caroline Amelia Shuter) and grand son, William Brian Mortimer (son of William Brook Mortimer and Enid Lucy Ann Mortimer nee Shuter)baptismal font, baptistry, heritage listed, gifts-1917, amelia shuter nee lord, nigel hockly, fred hyde, charles murray puckle, william brian mortimer, caroline amelia shuter, enid lucy ann mortimer nee shuter, galgorm castle, u-49, miss e. davidson -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - Postcode 3280, Hotel Warrnambool Newsletter Autumn 2013, 2013 Autumn
Advertising. Warrnambool May carnival. History snippetsHistory of May Races and timeline 1847 to 2012. People playing at the hotel. Debate between lobster & crayfish. History of Tommy Corrigan - Jockey and his riding at the Carnival. History of Galleywood 1986 Grand Annual win. Other highlights in Warrnambool 3rd March to 12 MayHeavy paper, 4 pages historical and advertising material, A4 Bright blocks of colour with photographs and or text super size imposedwarrnambool may carnival, may races, tommy corrigan, grand annual, warrnambool hotel -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Eltham Leisure Centre, 01/09/2001
Colour Pamphlet with Pictures and time table eltham leisure centre, ymca -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, London Bus Company, "City Circle Heritage Tour - Ballarat", c1998
Full colour pamphlet, advertising Ballarat "City Circle Heritage Tour" using a London style double deck bus, red, visiting various attractions. Gives fares, timetable and contact details etc. Operated by the London Bus Company See also Reg Item 901 for a mention of this service - dates it c1998.trams, tramways, visitors, ballarat, buses, tours -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Portland 150th Anniversary 1984 Medallion, Brim Medallions, Melbourne, 1984
Belonging to the Payne FamilyCopper - Schools issue. Plastic envelope. Diameter 3.2 cm x Height 2.00 mmFront: Victoria 150. Growing together. Reverse: Portland 150th Anniversary 1984. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Inaugural Election Springfield Ward, 1/03/1997
Notice to electors of Springfield Ward. Includes map of city with wards defined. List of polling places.Notice to electors of Springfield Ward. Includes map of city with wards defined. List of polling places. Photographs and statements by candidates. Eligibility of voters and conditions for voting, including index of streets, primary vote report, how to vote card..Notice to electors of Springfield Ward. Includes map of city with wards defined. List of polling places. city of whitehorse, local government elections, moore, nick, branagan, wendy, abbott, kevin, dunn, allan, peter, yao, colin -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), "The Melbourne W Class Tram", c1990
Pamphlet - titled "The Melbourne W Class Tram" - supporting the retention of W class trams. Notes the replacement by Light rail vehicles, sale of W2's to the USA, with numerous quotes about the W class trams. Issued at the time of Premier Joan Kirner (1990 to 1992). Printed and issued by the PTUA, City Heritage Watch, Tramways Union and the National Trust.Yields information about efforts to retain the W class trams in service.Pamphlet - 2 fold - printed in green ink on white paper.w class, heritage, tram disposal., national trust -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
Film - Photograph by Herb Richmond. ca 1971, Unknown monument
Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Plus X Pan Film.ballarat, ballaraat, monument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "More off-peak tram services", May. 2018
Pamphlet cut for use on a hanging rail inside a tram titled "More off-peak tram services", applicable from 20 May 2018. Has the Yarra Trams, PTV and "Transport for Victoria" logos on it.trams, tramways, public transport, timetables, yarra trams, ptv -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Film - OUR STORIES- GERMAN IMMIGRANTS IN BENDIGO, 2011
DVD. Our Stories. German Immigrants in Bendigo, THE SECOND CHAPTER. the German Friendship Society Bemdigo Inc., Produced & Directed by Jamie Roberts. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Hanging strip type notice, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Tram it to the track, 2022
Provides tram information for Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2022. Contains a link for further information.hanging strip type notice & pamphlet trams, special event services, tramways, route 12, route 96, grand prix -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, brochure, Legacy Appeal - for widows of ex-servicemen and their children, 1964
This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. Very similar to item at 01445 and 01446 in the things it lists. Headings included: Whom does Legacy help? What kind of help does Legacy provide? What is the composition of a Legacy Club or Group? How many dependants is Legacy actively helping in Victoria? What does Legacy spend in this State in its work? How are these funds provided? Why is Legacy work necessary when there is a generous Repatriation Act? What is Legacy's aim?An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in 1964.Black and white brochure x 4 pages to promote Legacy in 1964 with a mother and two children on the cover.legacy promotion, fundraising -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - The Pubs of Port 2001, Pat Grainger, Walks around Vintage Port No.6, 2001
Update and reprint of Pubs in Port Walk (No 7). Project Assisted by CoPP. The original Pubs in Port Walk was No 7 with No 6 reserved for Bend on the River: Westgate Park. The Westgate Park walk was not produced so on this updated version the Pub walk became No 6.Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society publication, "Walks around Vintage Port", "No.6 Pubs of Port" 2001 Edition.hotels, built environment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Heathmont Uniting Church, Term 3 2010
Pink covered12 page newsletter giving details of classes, community living centre courses and activities. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet - Hanging strip type notice, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), New Years Eve - Extra tram services, 2023
Provides tram information for New Years Eve 2022. Contains a link for further information. Reverse side has information about new timetables for specific routes. Yields information about tram service and timetable changes.hanging strip type notice for New Years Eve Service and timetable changestrams, special event services, tramways, new years eve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, Nunawading Tennis Club, 1976
History of the formation of Nunawading Tennis Club, situated Nicoll Park, Nunawading. Courts opened for play, June 1969.History of the formation of Nunawading Tennis Club, situated Nicoll Park, Nunawading. Courts opened for play, June 1969. Written by the secretary, Shirley Geraldene.History of the formation of Nunawading Tennis Club, situated Nicoll Park, Nunawading. Courts opened for play, June 1969. tennis, nunawading tennis club, geraldene, shirley