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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer, 1910 c
Note on back to FC Gasson Esquire of Johnsonville detailing price of postcards from H BulmerBlack and white postcard of SS Dargo at the wharf with woman standing on wharf at Paynesville Victoriaschools -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 08/12/1950
The writer is replying to a letter from Allan and contains news of fellow seafarers.Quinn CollectionThree page letter written on three sheets of thin, unlined, buff-coloured paper (0853.1a-3a). It is headed Salinas and dated 08/12/50. The air-mail envelope (0853.b) is bordered with red and blue alternating diagonal stripes. It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston, Victoria, Australia. The return address, written in the top left hand corner, is Peer Rasmussen, 330 1/2 Central Avenue, Salinas, California, USA. The stamps and part of the post-mark have been torn from the envelope. Letter commences "Hello my friend, ....." and concludes ..."'your sincere friend, Peer."letters-from-abroad, peer rasmussen, salinas -
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: MR. BARNWELL WITH BIPLANE
Postcard: man standing in front of biplane. Man is dressed in 3 piece suit, with dustcoat on top. On bottom ' Mr. Barnwell'aviation, civilian, mr barnwell, basil watson, barnwell, biplane -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, UNIFORM, 1) C 1914 on. .2) c. WW2
Items in collection relating to the Jackson Family..1) Badge brass pressed metal, crown at top, centre has a depiction of a cannon, scroll underneath with raised lettering. .2) Badge silver plated pressed metal,, crown at top, wreath around outside, centre the letters "RAAF". Both have two lugs on rear for uniform attachment..1) "UBIQUE - QUO FAS - ET GLORI DUCANT" badges, artillery, raaf -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal - Commemorative, Edward William Cole, Coles Book Arcade, Federation of the World, 1885
The medal was issued by Cole's Book Arcade, with the proverb “Federation of the World, Be Good and Do Good”, circa 1885. This nickel-plated medal is one of a series of medals offering maxims and proverbs issued by E.W. Cole (Edward William Cole), owner of his Book Arcade. He called the medals 'little missionaries for the spread of educative knowledge' According to Sydney Endicott, an employee of Cole, customers were charged three pence for these medals (which he prefers to call tokens) which, when the Arcade was particularly busy, gave them admission to the second-hand books' gallery where the orchestra played. Each medal could be exchanged for thee pence worth of goods, but most were kept. The pierced ones were sometimes worn as pendants or on pocket watch chains. The medals served as perpetual advertisements of the Arcade (Victorian Historical Magazine, February 1962). George Dean suggests that the medals were also given in change at Christmas time, and could be used to operate amusement machines (presumably including the symphonion (clockwork instrument) and hens, although these only required one penny to operate). Cole had his first medal stuck in 1879 and his last one in 1903. The medals were variously gilded, silvered or bronzed, replicating the coinage and then circulating, or plated with nickel or white metal. The metal blanks were usually made of copper or brass, but some might have been bronze; aluminium was also sometimes used. In all, perhaps 300,000 medals were struck, in 97 different types or designs. Only 50 types are known to have circulated according to George Dean's 1988 book "A Handbook on E.W. Cole: His Book Arcade, Tokens and Medals'.The medal is significant for its association with Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne, established in the 1870s. The unique shop not only had new books, but secondhand books, and many curious and interesting objects and musical treats. Cole's Book Arcade, at the time, was known as one of the wonders of 'marvellous Melbourne. it closed in 1929.Nickle plated bronze medal or token, round, featuring a tree fern and a thought provoking maxim. The medal was issued by E W Cole, Book Arcade, in Melbourne. Obverse: "BE GOOD AND" "DO GOOD" "HINDOO MAXIM" "PURE THOUGHTS" "PURE WORDS" "PURE DEEDS" "PARSES MAXIM" Reverse: "PURE / THOUGHTS / PURE WORDS / PURE DEEDS / PARSEE MAXIM" and below rainbow in tiny letters; "FEDERATION OF THE / WORLD MEDALS / ISSUED / BY E.W. COLE / BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, maxims, coles arcade melbourne, federation of the world, advertising token, edward william cole, book arcade, e w cole, cole's book arcade -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Langdon Homes of Caulfield
This file contains 4 items about purchases of this book: 1/Photocopy of a typed letter dated 07/05/1986 from the National Library of Australia to Caulfield Historical Society acknowledging receipt of a copy of 'The Langdon Homes of Caulfield'. Also included in the typed receipt dated 06/05/1986 from the National Library acknowledging delivery of the copy of the book. 2/A a typed letter dated 30/04/1986 from the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Caulfield Historical Society thanking the society for sending a copy of the book to them. 3/Typed order dated 16/10/1987 from James Bennett Library Services to Caulfield Historical Society for a copy of the book. Handwritten unattributed annotation dated 30/10/1987 noting that as out of print reply was sent. 4/A typed purchase order request from the State Library of New South Wales, dated 22/10/198,7 to Caulfield Historical Society for the book. An unattributed handwritten annotation notes that an out of print reply was sent dated 06/11/1987. Also, a typed purchase order dated 19/10/1987 accompanying the requesting letter is included.caulfield historical society, neville street, glen huntly, the langdon homes of caulfield, anderson irene v., caulfield south, ballantyne r., glenhuntly, caulfield -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour tinted postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls, Marysville No.3, 1923-1963
An early colour tinted photograph of Steavenson (Steavenson's) Falls, Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of Steavenson (Steavenson's) Falls, Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.Valentine's/ POST/ CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS/ FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GT BRITAIN Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne. -THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH-steavenson falls, steavenson's falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, john steavenson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - View of site on 28th November 1919, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 3. View of site on 28th November 1919 when the first sod was turned by the Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, now Lord Hovar. The view is taken from the New South Wales end of the dam looking across the Murray to Victoria. The Murray flows from left to right.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume weir diagrams, hume plan details -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Gasworks, Stay-in Strike, 11 Aug 1937
One from a set of six postcards related to the Gasworks and produced from early images by the City of Port Phillip: Stay-in strike of 1937, men dancing while occupying the Gasworks, 11 August 1937Cards have three logos: Gasworks Arts, City of Port Phillip, Gas and Fuel Corporationindustry, utilities - gas, industrial disputes, south melbourne gasworks -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: BMM2640.2 / POST CARD / Write here for Inland Postage only / The Address to be written heremilitary album, wwi, world war i, australian army, australian imperial force, aif, uniform, postcard, portrait -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Disposal of VR Trams, David Frost, c1990
Letter written by David Frost to Rod Atkins, detailing the disposal of some of the Victorian Railways Trams - c1990. Includes the four wheel (2nd batch) and surviving bogie trams at the time. Refers to a book - "Preserved railway and tramway rolling stock in Australia" - Peter Charrett, 1977. Yields information about the disposal of VR trams.Letter - typed on quarto paper undatedtramcars, victorian railways, preserved trams, sale of trams, scrapped, scrapped trams, david frost -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: CLARENCE ST KINGSTON 219
black and white postcard, image shows streetscape, buildings with awnings, tramway on side of road. Written on bottom 'Clarence St Kingston 219' . Woman in long dress in distance, man in foreground.place, streetscape, clarence street, kingston, uk -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Re Balnarring Camp Property, c.1930
Referring to the legal history and transfer of land for the Junior Legacy Club Balnarring camp from Legatee Savige. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees - the children of deceased servicemen. It started with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also ran a camp in the area and the area became known as Somers. These documents record the transfer of the land to Legacy. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children.An important record of the history of the land owned by Stan Savige that was used for Legacy Camp, it adds to the other material available about Legacy Camp at Somers.White foolscap paper with black typed x 5 pages. Single sided. Black type with red corrections and some grey lead remarks. Addressed to ‘The chairman,/ Junior Legacy Club,/ 55 Market Street,/ Melbourne. C.1. From ‘Yrs Faithfully/ sgd/ J.H. Armstrong and W. A. Tregent. See also collection item 00253. somers camp, properties, land transfer -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Addie Mervyn Maureen Michael, c. 1942
Addie Sprence, Maureen Spence, Mervyn Spence, Michael Spence in backyard 124 Argyle St St Kildablack and white photograph (blury), unmounted, original, good conditionBackyard 124 Argyle St, 1942 Mervyn holding Maureen Addie nursing Michael -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Essington Lewis Correspondence
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Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge 2020 - $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 2020 as the date is on the badge. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style 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 teal Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of gold coloured metal with teal enamel around a torch and wreath, the word Legacy and the date 2020. 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 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1917c
Also sepia toned photographic print 10cmx15cm, good condition old cat No 310 or 318? (Club Hotel and Hummocks area cropped from top) also Black and white photographic print 12.5cmx18cm, good condition- 2 copies 'Original T-Beam bridge opened Sept 1917 on reverse P01151-3.Black and white photographic miniature postcard showing the concrete bridge over the North Arm, showing the extended abutments, and shortened bridge length compared to previous bridge, causing restriction of waterway. Two walkers and horse drawn vehicle, buggy, on bridge. Remaining piles of wooden bridge upstream of bridge, telegraph poles upstream of bridge and across mudflats. Bridge to Bullock Island from mudflat, Club Hotel, Cunninghame Arm, and sand hummocks in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, coast, transport, hotels -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Badge (Item) - Badge Air Raid Precautions Warden BB930
Victoria ARP BB930 Warden -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Murfett Publishers, W2 509 outbound in Wellington Parade Melbourne, early 1980's
Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of W2 509 outbound in Wellington Parade Melbourne. Two other trams are in the view. Tram has the destination of Kew Depot and route 29. In the background is a hoarding for the construction of the Melbourne Underground loop - indicates the photo taken late 1970's or early 1980's. Note the building on the corner of Spring and Flinders St, prior to the construction of Shell House mid 1980's. Note at this time Wellington Parade was only available for through motor traffic out of the city. published by National View by Murfett Publishers Australia. Has the details on the rear with place for stamp, address etc and logo.trams, tramways, wellington parade, kew depot, route 29, spring st, flinders st, tram 509 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1930s
Photo is of Augustus Knight, owner of Knight's tea-rooms. Gus was part German.Photo shows a seated man holding a pipe to his mouth. A sapling fence is behind him.people, knight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1894 POST OFFICE LETTERCARD
Post Office lettercard with Glenthompson P O receival hand stamp dated June 18th 1894 with 574 barred cancellation over One Penny stamp addressed to The Secretary Cohns Bros Victoria Brewing Co, 487 Collins Street, Melbourne. Reverse handwritten note from Miss H. FitzGerald 'Cherry Orchard' Glenthompson requesting that Cohns Bros send her dividend cheque.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - HAT BADGE, INSIGNIA
RAAF full size badge uniform Hat Cap beret. Worn on the cap to signify the branch of the services. Belongs to "Peter Stoklahsa". Enlisted 1966 refer Cat No. 7674P.Gold circular Insignia. Circle of Golden Wattle with a crown on top. The centre filled with the letters of "RAAF". On the back attached 2 metal pins and 2 metal studs to pin to hat.raaf, uniforms, peter stocklahsa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image depicts a street with shops and buildings lining the left hand side. A cart is standing outside the ironmonger's shop, people are standing or walking along the footpath and a tram is running along the tracks in the road. Horse drawn carts can be seen in the background. The words Chapel street Prahran are printed in red in the top right hand corner. Reverse is addressed to Miss White c/ Miss Dean Esmond Golden Square, with writing on one side and a one penny stamp affixed postmarked Melbourne The words Made in Germany 19 are printed along the right hand edge.Made In Germany 19postcard -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Album - Photograph, LERHS members, 2006
Photograph album containing photographs taken during Lakes Entrance Historical Society members visit to Campbells farm Lakes Entrance, Buchan and Beasleys home Lindenow Victoriacelebrations, township -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Victory Medal and Ribbon, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. Victory Medal awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598. 22nd Battalion
World War 1 military award for Australian PersonnelHighly SignificantRound bronze coloured medal with a multi coloured ribbon attached (Purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow and orange)Front:- Picture of an Angel Rear:- The Great War for Civilization 1914 -1919military awards -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
The Chapman Lorimer/Nichol and Wallace building is now the home of the Clunes Museum, within "the warehouse" 36 Fraser Street, Clunes. This postcard was printed with an invitation from Clunes Museum for sponsorship.Black and white postcard, image of the Chapman Lorimer/Nichol and Wallace building, 36 Fraser Street,Clunes, circa 1860 chapman lorimer/nichol and wallace, sponsorship, clunes museum -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1925 c
Black and white small format postcard showing SS Gippsland approaching Kalimna Jetty, Jemmys Point in background, small boat behind the Gippsland, one man fishing from rocks, a few people on jetty. Lakes Entrance VictoriaJemmys Point, Lakes Entrance (on back)ships and shipping, waterways, jetties -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Old Casterton Courthouse, Victoria, n.d
Photo/postcard of Old Casterton Courthouse, now used as Community Centre. Reverse has mailing details, brief description of Casterton Hotel (this is a mistake, obviously!) -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Badges from World War One
A variety of badges that once belonged to J B McLean some are souvenirs and a couple are from the A.I.F. The badges for those returned from active service could be worn by soldiers and nurses who returned to Australia from active service and were honourably discharged. From information found online: The badge from Ypres is known as a sweetheart badge. Often produced post war as a souvenir. It is the arms of the city of Ypres/Ieper. The crown over the shield is called a "mural crown" and is often seen as part of the arms of cities and towns. The phrase 'sweetheart brooch' is commonly used, but is misleading, as it was not only 'sweethearts' that wore them. These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).This is an example of badges held by an ex soldier.Seven assorted badges collected by J B McLean. Two returned from active service AIF badges. A kangaroo badge on a blue enamel circle with the word ANZAC. Badge with the arms of Ypres surmounted by a crown. A pin with a field canon and a motto in latin. A pin with the Australian coat of arms from HMAS Australia sailing in the Great Fleet in 1916. A medallion with the Australian naval flag and the Union Jack.01122.1 On the front 'Issued by Dept of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Australian Military Forces. A.I.F.'. On the reverse '188589 Stokes and Sons Melb' 01122.2 'ANZAC' written in silver, on the reverse 'AJC Sterling' 01122.3 'Ypres' 01122.4 A latin phrase: 'Ubique constru stabiles Australia'. It could translate as 'everywhere together and trust'. 01122.5 On the front 'Grand Fleet. H.M.A.S. Australia 1916' 01122.6 On the front 'Issued by Dept of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Australian Military Forces. A.I.F.' On the reverse '117083 ? Perth' 01122.7 on the reverse 'Imitation'.world war one, soldier