These metal badges consist of silver writing (Association for the Advancement of the Blind) around the outside and the word 'Representative' between two lines in the middle, against a dark blue enamel background. It is the only identification badge held in the collection for the AAFB, which became the Association For the Blind in 1960. Metal badge with silver writingbadges, association for the advancement of the blind

Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for service history also 2034P. Photograph, framed. RHQ Sigs. 7th Div. AIF 1940 re Lt. Col. B.T.R CHADD. Timber frame mid brown colour. Black and white photograph. Group portrait of officers and men in uniform. In the background tin shed and gem trees. Sign at their feet states "RHQ SIGS 7 DIV AIF/1940" Dark green cardboard surround to photograph.On the back board - hard written in black felt pen "B.T.R. CHADD"photographs- photography, frame accessories, military history - army

MBA – Ward 6 – Cheltenham Dear Matty let you know this just that I am still alive and well considering my age and the cold weather we have had. I hope you are well and Fred is in work – is it still possible that they are grudging him work in Melton where he is much beloved and his Mother said that his Father was one of the best men in the world but the world is out if its mind I think but it will be allright when the war is over – have you heard from Arthur and Kath lately. I am longing to see them and the Page 1 dear little children. Please send me their address and I have also reverse taken a longing to see Eddie and Alick do you know if they are alive do try to find them and tell them that I am longing to see them before I die may God grant my desire – there are always some dieing and some coming but I have not seen one who does not want to get our of this place – come and see me and bring me some lollies and salts and I will give you 2/6 –my love to Fred and his Mother and the dear children and your dear self from Nana Watson do not forget to send me Arthur’s address Written in column Page 1 & do try to get my three sons to write to me – do write soon and tell them the news reverse side column I have not heard from Mrs Bartlette please send me the number of their houseLetter written from Robina Watson to her granddaughter Martha Mary Myers at Meltonlocal identities

Progress report from W.B. Russell to Mr Cooper (Chair of the Biography Committee) on the writing of 'There Goes a Man' dated 30/5/1957. This date could be a typographical error, as the report seems to follow on from the one submitted on 7/3/58 (Item 00918) and mentions that he expects to complete the manuscript in two monthsPart of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White paper with black type, a letter from WB RussellSigned 'W.B. Russell' in blue ink.savige book, committee

Numerous Badges from Victorian Technical Schoolsbadge, techncial school badges, daylesford technical school, stawell technical school, horsham technical school, glenroy technical school, warragul technical school, st paul's technical school, ballarat school of mines, numismatics

Illuminated Address given to John McIntyre Esquire for his time in the Bendigo City Council in the years 1859 - 1860 - 1862 and Mayor of the Borough of Sandhurst: 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868. Signed by Councillors, John Holmes, Robert Burrowes, George Aspinall, James Boyd. M.D., J. Holdsworth, D. Macdougal, Ed. Garsed, John Latham, Town Clerk, George Avery Fletcher. Coloured hand drawn artwork on outline of address.Crest Per Ardua. Crest 2 red phoenix on gold background, hand with dagger, ship with red flags on black background. On top of crest hand with dagger blue and white with gold and black ribbon underneath. Blue corporate seal. *Currently on Loan in the National Museum. Loan extended till 31 May 2018. Loan Number IL 2010/0074, File No. 09/1062. Updated April 2016 Returned from National Museum 29.6.2018 * on the certificate John McIntyre's name appears to be John McIntyrr Esqirrartwork, illuminated address, 364/1

Presented to Martin Balsarini on his return from WW1 from the residents of Chiltern ValleyMartin Balsarini was a resident of Chiltern Valley and fought in WW1 including the Battle of Beersheba.Round gold coloured metal. Separate ring surround with circular link.On the front: TPR. M. Balsarini A.I.F & an embossed soldier in the middle. On the reverse side: From residents of CHILTERN VALLEY on his return from the WORLD GREAT WAR Undecipherable markings at base of medalmartin balsarini, medal, ww1

Letter written by "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon, KIA HMAS SYDNEY. Refer Cat No. 2313P for his service details. HMAS SYDNEY was sunk 15 Nov 1941 by German Raider Kormoran. Letter sent to family, parents Edward and Muriel Townsend..1) Letter written on white paper. In black writing on one side blank on other. Stamp of circle and anchor and name of ship in blue. .2) Letter written on blue paper with handwriting in blue. Blank on one side and writing on other with stamp of circle and anchor plus ships name..1) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY and dated 5 April 1941. Top of page A - stamp of small circle with an anchor inside it. .2) Stamped HMAS SYDNEY - dated 7 Nov 1941. Top of page, a stamp of small circle with anchor inside it.hmas sydney, letters, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

This letter from Martin Elk, a fourth former at Peninsula Grammar School and questioning why Robin Boyd's design for the Fishbowl shop is not an example of ‘Featurism’ that Boyd objects to so vigorously.Handwritten, photocopy, 1 pagefeaturism, fishbowl

William Brunne enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 8.3.15. Hospital on Gallipoli with Cellulitis 25.10.15 then Diarrhoea 15.12.15 followed by Influenza. Embarked for France 25.3.16. WIA 5.5.16, GSW severe to Buttocks. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Brunne. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."319 Pte W Brunne 20 Bn AIF"numismatics, medals, military, history, campaigns,, metalcraft

Licorice showbags have been perennial favourites at the Show since the 1920s. This bag was produced by Glenrobyn Enterprises, Wangaratta.Licorice Showbag, no content: orange plastic bag with image of a cartoon character in a truck, text on black stripe above him, and red and yellow stripes in the upper sectionOn both sides: "Old Aussie Style Licorice", "Novelties in this bag may not be suitable for children under 7 years of age", "Glenrobyn enterprises (Vic.) Pty Ltd. 15 Newman Street, Wangaratta 3677 Phone (057) 21 4968".confectionery, licorice, showbag, commercial

Silver badge, iron cross shape with crown on top and circular centre with decorative edges. Metal ring at top.Front: "Bendigo Cadet Matches" Back: "1908 won by E Chamberlain"numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, cadets

Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.This patriotic fundraising button was produced in 1916 and released on 20 October on behalf of hospitals. The organisers intended to release a quarter of a million buttons at a cost of 1/ each. The badge has a red outer rim with the name of the appeal in white. The image at the centre of the button includes a nurse bending over a patient in a sick bed."Hospital Day/ for Charity"hospital day for charity, fundraising buttons, badges

1986 Grand Parade, 8 November. The Society's entry in the Eltham Community Festival parade included Ben Hall's Cobb and Co. coach and was awarded the major prize for the parade. This involves a perpetual trophy which the Society holds for one year. Individual shields attached to trophy inscribed with annual Grand Parade winners: 1979 - Cubs of the Eltham District 1980 - Montmorency South Primary School 1981 - Co Winner, Eltham Primary School Dalton Street 1981 - Co Winner, Our Lady Help of Christians 1982 - Cubs of the Eltham District 1983 - Research Primary School 1984 - Montmorency South Primary School 1985 - Montmorency Garden Club 1986 - Shire of Eltham Historical Society and one blank shield It appears the trophy was replaced in 1987 with a Best Display award which again was won by the Society, and again in 1988 Polished wooden trophy with gold plastic wreath, inscribed metal plaques and ten inscribed metal shields. Gold plastic ornament sitting on top (broken off)The Rotary Club of Eltham Perpetual Trophy Awarded to the Best Display In the Grand Parade Eltham Community Festivalaward, eltham community festival, eltham festival, trophy, shire of eltham historical society, eltham district historical society, victorian folk music club, rotary club of eltham, perpetual trophy, 1986, grand parade, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, cubs of the eltham district, eltham primary school, montmorency garden club, montmorency south primary school, our lady help of christians primary school, research primary school

Duplicated letter sent by Alan Spowers, Chairman of the Biography Committee, to those 'acquainted with Sir Stanley Savige' promoting the book, 'There Goes a Man'. He includes a number of positive newspaper reviews of the book, and suggests that it might appeal to boys in their late teens.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.White foolscap letter with black typesavige book, biography

Egg Cup with inscription Hotel Bellfield. Found in ruins of Hotel after fire.halls gap

Domestic Glassware Dishstawell

Round two handled trophy on a brown bakelite base.'KOOYONG RD CAULFIELD METHODIST EISTEDDFORD WINNERS CAULFIELD CIRCUIT YOUTH CHOIR 1950"caulfield methodist circuit youth choir, kooyong road caulfield methodist eisteddford

The original cup presented for the championships up to 1995 and which were then transcribed onto the Open Championship Honour Board. significant because this is an interesting record of the winner in 1927 (J McCully) and then a mysterious gap of 53 years before it became a regular event on the golf calendar.Silver cup Inscribed with the winners name in 1927, then records the names from 1980 to 1995.peterborough, peterborough golf club

1. & 2. These are slightly curved white woven material pair of badges. It is a white hem woven onto that badge. In blue cotton are the words "NAVAL RESERVE CADETS."navy cadets, uniform

.1) Frederick Gardner DAVEY centre of front row. .2) Frederick Gardner DAVEY 3rd from left front row. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) Black / white photo of a group of 7 men in RAAF uniform, Lancaster bomber in background. .2) Black / white photo of a group of 15 men in RAAF uniform, Lancaster bomber in background..1) Handwritten in blue ink on back: Fred (centre) and crewphotography, lancaster’s, crews