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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Postcards
Paper postcards WW1 -
Bialik College
Album (sub-series) - Bialik College in the Press, 2013
2010s2010s -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Junior Legacy Melbourne Badge
Examples of a Junior Legacy Melbourne Badge. These were worn by junior legatees. The age of the pins are not known. One has a safety device to protect wearers from the sharp point of the pin. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them.A record of the badge given to junior legatees when they joined Legacy.Gold lapel stick pin x 12 of the Legacy torch with blue enamel containing the words Junior Legacy Melbourne.Imprinted 'Stokes' on reverse.junior legatee, membership -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1920's-1930's
One Domestic Iron with black Bakelite Handle (Tilley)stawell -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - The Kiewa River at Tawonga
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, Victoria.This collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful businessman in Falls Creek, Victoria.A colour image of the Kiewa River at Tawonga with mountains in the background. S. K Pearce had a business in Tawonga and established other stores at Mount Beauty and Falls Creek.falls creek, falls creek chairlifts, poma lift falls creek -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, Patrick Badges, Rail Transport and Bus Union, 1998
The Public Transport Union was formed in 1993 from the various Australian Public Transport Unions, see reference. It was renamed as the Rail Transport and Bus Union in 1998 to reflect the impact of privatisation. See 4201 and 7089 for the earlier badge of the same layout. Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the RTBUBadge - Rail Transport and Bus Union. The badge is made on a brass backing with the words "Rail Transport and Bus Union" on the outer edge of the badge with a black enamel background. In centre of badge are images of the modes of transport the union covers - trams, rail, and buses on a yellow background within a map of Australia. On the rear is a spring pin clip and the name of the manufacturer - Pratick Sydney and a telephone number. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, ptu, rtbu -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, John William Lindt, "The Hermitage on the Blacks Spur" via Healesville, Victoria, Australia: A Perfect Pleasure Resort, 1900s
A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.A digital copy of an early black and white postcard of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city."She couldnt be called/ plain, however."/ The affair at the Inn./ IS/ p 1 hh.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt, collotype -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1950's
Domestic Pale Blue Glassware - Ornament (Jug)stawell -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1915c
ED McRae relative of Betty Carpenter nee McRaeBlack and white postcard of the grave of Cpl ED McRae 3872 5th Btn in Ypres Military Cemetery Ypres Francecemeteries, world war 1914-1918 aif, memorials -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1860's-1880's
White Clay Pipe Bowl found in Black Rangestawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Gripman - 13 - Clifton Hill, Tramway Board, c1916
Use to identify a tramway employee - Clifton Hill car house or depot. Would have allowed free travel when in uniform to and from work. Used possibly from mid 1910's when the Tramway Board was formed until it was replaced by the MMTB in 1921 or when a different identification system was implemented. Most likely made by Stokes and Sons - possible imprint covered by the leather part.Demonstrates the method of identifying cable tram employees. Round pressed brass badge with the words "Gripman" pressed into the centre of the badge around the top portion of the badge, the letters "C13H. Has a nickel-plated finish with the Tramways Board logo on the lower part of the badge. On the rear of the badge, two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge and a two-piece leather strap with a buttonhole cut into it to enable it to be worn on a uniform. See item 7339 for a Conductor badge. badges, tramways, trams, employee pass, tramway board, clifton hill depot -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Blackburn District Girl Guides Association, 1/11/1987 12:00:00 AM
Letters and notes sent to Keith Rooney about local Girl Guides Groups for use in Nunawading Bicentennial celebrations.Letters and notes sent to Keith Rooney about local Girl Guides Groups for use in Nunawading Bicentennial celebrations.Letters and notes sent to Keith Rooney about local Girl Guides Groups for use in Nunawading Bicentennial celebrations.blackburn district girl guides association, laburnum district girl guides, blackburn south girl guides district local association, croydon west girl guides local association, cathcart, heather, faulkner, elizabeth a, hopkins, p, bennett, jean, rooney, keith -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card
Christmas card in the form of a book. Scalloped edge with black cat embossed with gold bow and good luck written in gold and awaiting somebody, May it be you - Gold pattern around edge held together with green cord.Sincere Greetings.|It needs few words, This wish to say that none can wish to say, that none can wish you greater happiness this Christmas Day.documents, cards -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Membership ticket - Heywood Football Club 1959, 'Guardian' Print Portland, c. 1959
Membership ticket for Heywood Football Club, season 1959. Green cardboard, darker green border, gold print. Folded, inside office bearers and draw for 1954. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - Badge Hat
This hat badge was typically threaded through the puggaree of a slouch hat Stainless steel round hat badge, featuring the English Crown above two crossed rifles with a kangaroo in the foreground, framed by oakley leaves and a boomerang with an engraving. On the back features two round eyelets Engraved: DUTY FIRST / Boomerang Engraved: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT / hat badge, puggaree -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BIPLANE IN FRONT OF SHEDS
Postcard: sepia coloured card - biplane in front of aviation sheds.F. Rowe, stationer & Photographer, Shorehan, Sussexaviation, civilian, biplane, basil watson -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 16/03/1952
Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0896.a1) headed 8 Glousester [sic] Walk, London W 8 and dated 16/03/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. The print is uneven and difficult to read. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked Kensington but is barely legible. The return address is Allan Quinn, 8 Glousester [sic] Walk, London W8. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, barry hannon -
Bendigo Military Museum
postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Photograph of Alfred Charles JURY VX 66822 2nd A.I.F Refer Cat no 2080 for service details Black and white photograph of an Australian soldier in uniform. Photograph on the front and blank postcard format on the back On the back written “ Alfred Charles JURY VX 66822 “ in black ink. “JURY” written in pencil on the backww2, postcard, photograph -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge 2018 - $10
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $10. The badge was for sale in 2018 as the date is on the badge. 2018 was the 100th anniversary of the end of the first World War. It is in the collection to show the modern range of badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Circular red Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with red enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2018. It is circular shape and was made especially for 2018. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has a post and a separate butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1920's
Domestic - Butter Churn stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - KANGAROO FLAT MINE SITE COLLECTION: WESTERN MINING LETTERS RE EXPLORATION
Letter from Western Mining Corporation to Mr Ken Harris of 85 Lowndes Street, Bendigo, 4th December 1974, concerning the exploration of the area south of Central Deborah Gold Mine. Ken Harris sent briefing notes on Bendigo mining to Mr. A.H Parbo, the Chairman and Managing Director of Western Mining Corporation, which were then passed onto D.R. Quick of WMC, the author of this letter.bendigo, gold mining, exploration, bendigo, western mining corporation, gold mining, central deborah, a.h. parbo, ken harris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : RAVELSBERG AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, FARMHOUSE AT GA5 SCHOOL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of a farmhouse at GA5 school near Ravelsberg, after a German offensive. Ruins surrounded by defoliated trees. Copy Y36postcard, postcard, ww1, france, ravelsberg, german offensive, ruins -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The VSM.Series, No.351. River Yarra, Studley Park, Kew, Vic, c.1905
This is a colour postcard of the River Yarra at Studley Park, circa 1905. The postcard, which has handwritten notes on the reverse. It was printed in Prussia as part of the Victoria Stamp Market (VSM) Series. Coloured postcard of the Yarra River looking north from Galatea Point, near the Johnson Street Bridge.Donated by Miss B. Challen. ?Taken from bend above Galatea Point, looking north. Identified by Darcy Dugan, Yarra Bend Parks.river yarra, victoria stamp market (vsm) series, postcards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Frank Gordon & Co. Estate Agents Business Card, c.1990
In business for more than 50 years, Greg GHALAINI's business card advertises Frank Gordon & Co. estate agents.White business card with black & green horizontal stripe for Frank Gordon & Co.business & traders - estate agents, frank gordon & co, greg ghalaini, 232 bay street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1980s
Used by Councillors and Mayors of City of Nunawading as giftsSmall circular yellow badge on gold bar. 'City Of Nunawading' and coat of arms on badge.numismatics, badges -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Proposed railway along Howe Parade to Webb Dock, 1973 - 1983
Correspondence relating to proposed railway along Howe Road to Webb Dock Photocopy of letter from V Doube to E R Meagherfrederick charles jackson, town clerks, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - webb dock, state government victoria, v j doube, e r meagher, gordon edwards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Material Patch shaped like a Shield
Material Patch in shield design. Black background. Yellow embroidered writing . Skeleton in white with service badge on left (green yellow red) POW MIA in white. 1959-1975 in green. Two yellow stars over writing. HELL in red. Skull and crossbones on ribbon at base with VIETNAM embroidered plus two flowers.patch, shield -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Horses carting logs to Benbow's Mill, c. 1985
Black and white postcard, hand drawn by Vanda Savill. Image of Bill Aldridge's team of 8 horses carting logs to Benbow's Mill, 1921. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Postcard - Photo of man with medals
Black & White photo of a middle-aged man from waist up, medals on show (R G Gordon?) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Stamped, Valentines Real Photo Series, Seamen's Mission Showing the Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1921
The postcard addressed to Norman Fleming, was written on the 19th of April 1926This rare postcard is the earliest image showing the newly built gymnasium.Sepia tone postcard written at the back with green one penny stamp depicting King George VWritten in black ink: Address: Mister N. Fleming / 24. Norlington Rd / Leytonstone E 11 / Essex / England SS P. Auckland / Melbourne / 19.4.1926 / Dear Norman / gymnasium, norla dome, flinders street, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), king george v