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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, SERGEANT
Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Four sets of rank insignia, each consisting of three white coloured chevrons on a khaki background.uniform, rank insignia, sergeant, kevin john herdman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of George Venables titled, Reflections of a conscript: my journey - the long road to Vietnam, 40 years too late?
An essay written by a Vietnam Veteran, George Herbert Venables, about his memories from the War and also his trip back to Vietnam 40 years later including photos.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia, 709 signal troop -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED, COMMISIONAIRES, Post WW2
Peak cap - White crown, plastic, black band webbing, thin black plastic strap, black plastic peak, Metal badge insignia. Plastic Inner lining.Metal Badge - Corps of Commissionairesuniform, commissionaires, hat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Cigarette card - Ballarat, WD HO Wills, 1920s
Cigarette cards were used as a stiffening when cigarettes were sold as separate or loose items. See reference. Sturt St - Victorian Railways photo - mid 1920s with two ESCo trams in the view. Both trams have been fitted with windscreens. The rear of the card gives details of Ballarat and is No. 43 in a series of 100 card of the Australian Scenic Series. Lake Wendouree - looking east with Mt Warrenheip in the view. No. 26 of the series, also a VR photo.Demonstrates the type of card that were made by cigarette companies as collector items and to assist their sales.Set of two WD HO Wills Cigarette photo cards using a light card.ballarat, lake wendouree, sturt street, victorian railways, cigarette cards, wd ho wills -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Small Torch in Tin, after 1990
Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, RAAF, Leather Gloves
A pair of brown Leather Gloves size largejohn downing, brown leather gloves -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge, 1981
Numismatic - 100th Stawell Easter Gift Stawell Athletic Club Badge 1981stawell -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, RAN, Huey Pilot
A model of a huey pilot who is in green uniform and sitting in a cabin that reproduce the controlling area of a helicopterHuey Pilot RAN Helicopter Flight Vietnam Lieutenant James C 'Jim' Buchanan, DFCroyal australian navy, royal australian navy helicopters, royal australian navy helicopter fight vietnam (ranhfv), model, huey helicopter -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, City Circle tram, SW6 909, eastbound in Flinders St, c1990
Postcard - full colour - of City Circle tram, SW6 909, eastbound in Flinders St with the Flinders St Station in the background. Card has the words "Melbourne Australia". Divided back, published by Nu-color-Vue - 11ML138 and NCV 4986trams, tramways, city circle, flinders st, flinders st station, tram 909 -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Postcard (Item), "Postcard Bridge At Malmsbury, Rose Series P4676", Malmsbury c1927
Associated with - Rose Series P4676 Buildings - Bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour painting of red poppies at bottom right with the words 'THE ETERNAL GOD IS THY REFUGE' Above is an attempt to handwrite the same words in pencil. Undated. On the back 'Ruby Grey, Crusoe Road, Big Hill, Sunday' written in black ink and blue pencil. postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1895 VICTORIA STATE POSTCARD ADDRESSED TO E.P. HASTINGS
Vic State Post Card stamped with Bendigo Duplex No 2/ 95 addressed to E.P. Hastings, 487 Collins Street, Melbourne. Reverse. Melbourne Post Office receival stamp. Date obscured . Handwritten, kindly send transfer forms signed with initials CPM ,LMS dated 1/11/95bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, John and Janet Wicking dedication, 1970-1990
The Wickings were key supporters of the Association for the Blind, with John Wicking becoming President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and his wife Janet taking a key role in supporting blind who are blind or have low vision. Personally involved in the development of low vision centres, this plaque recognises the work they undertook at Kooyong.Framed photograph with wording underneathThis centre is dedicated to the memory of John and Janet Wicking whose extraordinary generosity will continue to touch the lives of people who are blind or have low vision for many years to come.association for the blind, john wicking, janet wicking, nameplates -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Elizabeth Street Melbourne, mid 1930s
Rose Series postcard No. 52, Elizabeth Street Melbourne looking south from Lonsdale Street with a policeman on point duty and a W2 class tram heading south with Flinders Street Railway Station in the far background. Note the street lights on each corner. On one corner is Smiths watchmaker and pawnbroker and the Michael's Chemist store.Yields information about the intersection of Elizabeth and Londale Steets in second half of the 1930's.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.elizabeth st, lonsdale st, trams, mmtb, w2 class -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Nott Street School, 1890s
Postcard c1900 showing large group of children coming out of Nott Street School yard at rear of school, later known as 'girls' yard'. School shown in background. In lower left, 'State School Port Melbourne'. Message on back from son to mother in country after finding work at Swallow & AriellOn rear, handwritten letter to 'Dear Mum' and signed 'Percy'; in pencil $10built environment, education - primary schools, nott street state school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PALL MALL, BENDIGO
Postcard, sepia image of Pall Mall Bendigo, looking south. Post Office and Law Courts on RH side, poppet head behind, trees on side of road, shopfronts on LH side. Shamrock Hotel on corner of Williamson St. and Pall Mall. Building on opposite corner has ornate lacework on verandah facing Pall Mall. 3000,340 JV in small print on Rh side. On bottom of card: 'Pall Mall, Bendigo' On rear: The Valentine & Sons, Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbourne.bendigo, pall mall, post office -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - ANZAC Centenary medal, Herald Sun commemorative medallion 100 years Gallipoli landings
Commemorative medallion on cardThe ANZACS Lest we forget. The ANZACS April 25 1915 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Tram 442 - Restaurant tram, c1983
Postcard featuring the first Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 442, by The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. On the rear has the contact details and Reservations number and address. Possibly the first card produced by the Company as it gives a Brighton address. Operations commenced late 1982 or early 1983.Demonstrates the work of the Colonial Tramcar RestaurantPostcard - full colour, divided back.tramways, tramcars, colonial tramcar restaurant, tram 442, restaurant tram -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Horse Rug, Sumthingaboutmaori. Winning Rug. 2003 Australian Trotting Grand Prix, Moonee Valley
2003 Australian Trotting Grand Prix Horse RugHorse Rug won by Sumthingaboutmaori for winning the Australian Trotting Grand Prix at Moonee Valley in 2003White, Green & Gold background with Green & White writing, Gold fringing & edgingFront Top: Moonee Valley / Australian Trotting Grand Prix / Melbourne . Front Bottom: Australian Trotting Grand Prix / Moonee Valley / 2003.harness racing, rug, horse rug, moonee valley, australian grand prix, 2003, sumthingaboutmaori, r healy, ric healy, bryan healy, br healy, gavin lang, g lang, b healy, r mcd healy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Richmond Hotel, Portland, n.d
Black and white photograph of a building a verandah and striped awnings in front. A large sign above the steps leading onto the verandah reads "RICHMOND HOTEL". There is a garden with roses in front of the building.Front: THE ROSE SERIES. P. 1114/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) RICHMOND HOTEL, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre)portland bay hotel, richmond henty, postcard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - 35mm Colour slides, Power Trains, 1983
Collection of 150 slides labelled "Power Trains" "John Deere FCP 812015 April 1983" 1-150. Labelled "Power Trains" "John Deere FCP 812015 April 1983"power trains, john deere, 1983, machinery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Ball Ticket - Charity Ball, n.d
Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849. Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns.Variegated card (orange, yellow, green) ticket, gold edge, black print and text. Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund, on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospitalBack: '98' black pen -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Right Gater, c. early 20th century
Gaters leather dark tanetching into leather; 15military, australian army -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Bourke Street Melbourne", early 1940s
Rose Series postcard No. P 1083, titled "Bourke Street Melbourne", showing a busy scene outside Buckley & Nunn Limited store and the Myer Emporium. In the view are two double-decker buses, two single-decker buses in the wartime livery with white mudguards and white rear panels. one horse-drawn cart is on the opposite of the road. There is a gas producer pack on the back of the car parked on the left-hand side of the photograph. Also in the view are signs for London Stores.Yields information about Bourke St early 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, bourke st, buses, world war ii, td5c class, ts8c class, mmtb buses -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Glass
Clear glass beer mug with handle, blue dragon on shield with Vietnamese writingVietnamese writing. Dragon graphic.beer glass, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
uniform - SHORTS, ARMY, 1) 1966
Items issued in Malaya to Leonard John Young No 3793454. Refer Cat No 5611.2 for his service details..1) .2) Two pairs of green heavily starched shorts army issue both with slightly different in respect to waist adjustment..1) On waist label, "Shorts GD", Masterbilt MFG. Co NSW 1966"uniform, shorts malaya -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1940,s
Made by internee in Camp 1 TaturaHand carved wall plaque of local stone. Pinkish in colour head and shoulders of a female, with curly hair, a necklace and ornate collar. A scroll along the bottom has Lucrezia - Borgia written in cursive scriptTatura, Lucrezia Borgia engraved on the front in cursive scripttatura, ornaments, stone, plaque -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Memorabilia - Mine tape
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Ringbarked trees on hill in background and willows along river bankBlack and white postcard of bridge over the Tambo River at Bruthen Victoriaagriculture