A beige coloured beauty case used by Gertrude Perry. The top four corners are dark brown as is part of the handle. the lining inside is in a square pattern of different brown colours. The bottom has a plastic cover and there are four pockets on the sides as one bigger pocket on the inside cover.cottage, miners, gertrude perry collection, photographs & memorabilia gertrude perry

Used by rider to sit on horse while ridingManufactured and retailed by Holden and Frost Ca1900English shape, square shape skirt, straight head with twist. Leather saddleMetal plate under knee pad inscribed - Holden and Frost Manufactures Grenfell Adelaidesaddle, equine

Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th century by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Brass half buckle used in the manufacture of Military and civilian equine piecesequine military, civilian ca1900, buckle

The comb is part of a vanity set owned by a woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The set was possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, Caroline Edwards, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods' along with her husband Thomas Myers Edwards. The Edwards owned Staffordshire House a business in Timor St (and later Liebig St) from 1876. The comb is an example of a valued possession of women at the time and could signify social standing. It was also a functional accessory used on a daily basis.The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to and used by women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Liebig St Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. A ladies hair comb which features an ornate flower design on the pewter (or possibly silver-plated) edge. The comb teeth are most likely made of celluloid.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, vanity set, pewter, silver plate, toilet set, harbours master's house, staffordshire house, celluloid, comb

From the first Japanese aircraft shot down over Port Moresby. Souvenired by Capt Ernest King NEWMAN V X100091. Refer Cat No 317 for his service history.Two different sized coiled lengths of parachute cord.military, cord parachute

Rounded, rectangular enamelled badge with City of Kew and coat of arms on a black background and a stick pin attached to the reverseCity of Kew crest of citycity of kew - memorabilia

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of Anne Barry, the donorOblong gilt case with pink enamel on lid. Lady in crinoline against green background.Strattenpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

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

Used on horse tackle during 19th and early 20th century and Imported by Holden and frostImported, used and sold by Holden and FrostBrass whole buckle as used in horse gear Ca1900military, civilian, agriculture c1900, buckle

Object. Dark metal hat badge, 38th Battalion Coat of Arms with a shield in the centre flanked by two rearing horses, topped by a crown. Banner above reads, ''BENDIGO REGIMENT''. Banner below, ''HONOREM CUSTODITE'' two pin loops on the back. This badge was issued between 1927 and 1936. It relates to the 38th Battalion (The Bendigo Regiment). The 38th Battalion was disbanded in April 1919, but reformed in several ways between then and 1936, when it was reraised as a separate unit.numismatics, badges - military, hat badge 38th battalion ( bendigo reg.)

from the Till collection NA4003.THE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Ladies silver watch. Round pearl face with silver case which has leaf design around the edge. Watch has 'Citizen' presentation box made of cream cardboard.Swiss made watch. Citizen make box.costume accessories, female

Object. Oval shaped gold locket on fine gold chain. Inside locket are two locks of hair. Accompanying note states- "22ct Gold c1900 unsure - could be older". One side of locket has embossed flower. Other side has map of Australia. Accompanying note "Gold locket belonged to Emily Lawry (nee Hunkin), grand-daughter of William and Emblen Hosking. Hair in locket is unknown. Emily Lawry born at Nerring near Eaglehawk. Betty Knight is grand-daughter of Emily Lawry. By the time she received the locket her grandmother had died.costume accessories, jewellery, gold locket

This evening bag is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin.A lady's cream silk lined evening bag. 'Dilly Bag' with cream hand-crocheted outer cover with drawstring and 4 crocheted balls at baseclothing, handbags, purses, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, dressmaking, craftwork, crochet-work, pioneers, market gardeners, evening wear, formal wear, silk, satin

Items issued to either R.G Bennetts No’s 119452, 36088 RAAF, R.R Bennetts No A312177 RAAF..1) Badge cloth epaulette light green with Dark Blue RAAF .2) Badge cloth epaulette light green with Dark Blue RAAF .3) Badge cloth epaulette Khaki with Red RAAF .4) Badge cloth epaulette Khaki with Red RAAF .5) Badge cloth epaulette Khaki with Red RAAF .6) Badge cloth epaulette Khaki with Red RAAF .3) & .4) Marked in ink A312177 on rear.raaf, epaulettes, badges

Red Cross pin badge, circular brass with dark blue outer ring with wording Australian Red Cross Society Victorian Division around a white centre with a red cross.organization, society, red cross

Many goods were in short supply during WWII & could not be purchased without using Ration Stamps - each person being allocated a quota. Items in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Four intact cards of Ration Coupons for clothing. Yellow card printed in red, unused. .1) & .2) Issued to J LEDEUX .3) Issued to J LEDEUX .4) Issued to J LEDEUX .5) & .6) Set of 4 & 1 single Motor Spirit Ration Stamps printed in blue, each for 2 gallons.documents - cards, rationing, clothing

Two Pair Gloves. One Gold shade short fabric (Suede Like). A longer glove same shading with a very deep fringe around top. McClure familystawell clothing material

Air to ground container WWI.Pouch, khaki, containing a lead weight inside. Two brass press studs, strong cotton bunting material plain dyed with white stitching. Attached are two long ribbons composed of three segments coloured green then white & red. Pouch: “HCR LO 1918, a broad arrow with No. 422” Handwritten on one of the white panels: “No. 7”containers-military, metalcraft- brassware, military equipment

Purchased from Pamamull's Indian Silk Store, Melbourne, during 1940Brass match box cover with enamelled filigree pattern in blue, pink, red and green.personal effects, smoking accessories

The French Collection was donated to the Society in 2022. This collection includes documents, artworks, books, costumes and artefacts belonging to two families. A number belonged to, or were made by the grandparents of the donor: Vida May Wing and her husband Hubert Charles McDonald. [Other items belonging to Vida and Hubert are in the collections of the Australian Performing Arts Museum and Museum Victoria.] A second significant group of objects were gifts made to the donor's family by Lucy (Jean) Hornby of Queen Street, Kew whose family had been early settlers in the district. Vida May Wing was born in Richmond in 1882. A noted teacher of plain, fancy and step dancing, during the first two decades of the twentieth century she held annual fancy dancing and floral balls, where her pupils were the performers. In 1916, she married Hubert Charles McDonald. She died in 1959.Round box of Guerlaine [established 1828] face powder. The name of the manufacturer is embossed on the base. The navy blue and gold cardboard container is filled with the original powder by Guerlain Shalimar, 'Ocre Doree'. It belonged to to Vida May McDonald.Reverse: "Guerlaine"guerlaine, vida may wing, cosmetics, face powder

Robert Raymond Quin No VX123691 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 12.3.1943 age 36 years. On discharge on 13.12.1944 he held the rank of Gunner in N Troop Lt A.Identity discs re R.R.Quin. .1) Compressed round fibre ID disc. .2) Compressed octagonal shape fibre ID disc. .3) Leather cord to suit..1) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2” .2) “VX123691 RR QUIN RC A2”identity, disc’s, quinn