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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, Eda P Beckmann, c1935
Mayday Hills Mental Hospital was originally constructed in 1864 under the name of the Beechworth Lunatic Asylum. It was built for locals in need of help who were kept in the local gaol. In its first decade, the residents of the hospital were used as menial labourers but over time, as mental healthcare progressed, were cared for in more nuanced ways. This site became a training hospital for nurses in the 1960's. Eventually, mental health patients were moved to other care facilities and Mayday Hills was operating as a geriatric care facility. It was closed in 1995, after which the buildings and their grounds were purchased to La Trobe University to be used as a campus. The university sold the site in 2011 to private ownership. This postcard depicts an interior room which is presumed to be a living or reception room. It is filled with period furnishings. Mayday Hills Mental Hospital is a historically significant site for many factors. It is representative of healthcare practice in nineteenth century Victoria. It contains rare examples of construction and architecture. It is also significant for aesthetic and technical reasons.Black and white postcard printed on matte cardReverse: 11.5.35/ Miss Peach/ Best wishes/ from/ P. Beckman mayday, mayday hills hospital, mayday hills, mayday hills mental asylum, mayday hills mental hospital, beechworth, beechworth asylum, beechworth hospital for the insane, beechworth lunatic asylum, lunatic asylum, healthcare, health, living in country towns, living room, furniture, interior -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Poem, June Roberts, Poem by June Roberts, 1960c
Freeform poem protesting loss of amenity of river frontage land in Greensborough, for inclusion in Greenhills Progress Association newsletter, by June Roberts1 p. typed letter, by June M. Robertspoulter reserve greensborough, pope place greensborough, june roberts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PORT GLASS COLLECTION, Milawa Bros Vineyard Victoria, C.1993
Items in the collection re John Eric Wiles, refer cat No 5410P for his service details..1) port bottle with handle brown colours, one side has “2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion” followed by a coat of arms 1939 - 45 then under “50th anniversary Battle of Wau 1943”, on other side two scrolls one with Battle honours in South west Pacific, the other Battle honours North Africa, Greece & Crete. .2) - .5) Glasses, all with gold band around rim, on each has an inscription “CEDE NULLIS”, Rising Sun then “2/7th AUST INF BN 1939 - 45”port, 2/7th bn, wiles, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard
Embossed card "A Happy Christmas"Made in Germany -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1935 c
Also two other black and white postcards showing launch and rowing boat on North Arm waterway Lakes Entrance 04325.1 and 04325.2, 9 x 14 cmBlack and white postcard showing a tourist launch on the calm waters of North Arm Lakes Entrance VictoriaView North Arm Lakes Entranceboats and boating, tourism -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy, 1911
zeehan school of mines & metallurgy, zeehan school of mines, letterhead, d.v. allen -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Collins Street East, Melbourne, c.1912
Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.The eastern part of Collins Street. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Collins Street East, Melbourne"postcards, collins street - melbourne, george and edith weir, weir collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
James Gordon Doherty enlisted in the 1st reinforcements to the 38th Batt AIF on 11.4.16. He was hospitalised at sea with Chill 5.8.16. Appointed Acting Sergeant 5.1.17. Hospital again with Trench Feet 13.10.17. WIA on 29.4.18 GSW's to face, arms and back, DOW's the same day. Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 re J.G Doherty. 1. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour, replica, not engraved. 2. Victory Medal, gold colour."1732 A. SGT JG Doherty 38 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ALICE ABSALOM: POSTCARD, 1908
Postcard featuring three kittens with the banner "Are we very much alike?" Hand tinted, published by Millar and Lang, Glasgow. Adressee Mrs H Hill, Maldon Street Kyneton. Correspondence date 11/5/08. Folder 87 stored in Box 752 Row 3 Bay 3 Shelf 3 -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Postcards of Egypt
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling either during World War 1, or just after, or while returning to Australia. These postcard scenes include the Sphinx, the Pyramids, Cairo, Alexandria, and Suez including mosques and marketplaces. The Suez Canal was used by troop ships, so this was often the first time soldiers from Australia saw Egyptians. Many troops in World War 1 were stationed first in Egypt (including near Cairo) to train before heading to Gallipoli, Turkey or on to the Western Front. These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. There was a large collection of postcards so he may have been collecting them as souvenirs (none of these have been written on or posted). He also had a vesta (match) case from Belfast, so it is likely he visited there. 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. His full war record is available from AWM. 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 Portsea in 1920.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1. These places in Egypt could have been visited by the first Legatees when they were soldiers in World War 1.Postcards x 16 with images from Cairo, Alexandria and Suez in Egypt and a purple card holder that once contained 12 views of Suez (only 3 here).01137.1 Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids 01137.2 Cairo - Arab Village near the Pyramids 01137.3 Cairo - The Citadel 01137.4 Cairo - General View of the Citadel 01137.5 Cairo - Sebil of Abbassia 01137.6 Cairo - Barrage Bridge 01137.7 Cairo - Native Woman 01137.8 Suez - Market Street 01137.9 Alexandria - San Stefano Casino 01137.10 Alexandria - Native Bazaar new Napoleon's Fort 01137.11 Alexandria - Mohamed Aly Place 01137.12 Alexandria - The Light House 01137.13 Alexandria - Column of Menasce 01137.14 Alexandria - Ramleh Boulevard 01137.15 Suez - The Port -Twefik Quay 01137.16 Suez - Railway Station Each one has the word POST CARD on the reverse with room for an address and an area for Correspondence. Different makers.souvenir, world war one -
Peninsula Grammar
Badge - Metal Hat Badge, Peninsula Grammar Cadet Unit Silver Metal Badge for Slouch Hat
These Silver Cadet Badges are worn on the front of slouch hats which are traditionally worn by senior cadets for all parades and by the whole unit for Final Parades and formal events (ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies). These badges are significant as most cadet units do not have a separate unit badge for their slouch hats and instead wear the similar Australian Army Cadets badge. However, a separate badge is often commonplace within school units as community units will usually display the other badge. 2 x Silver Metal Badge showcasing the Peninsula Grammar logo in a sphere of silver. Possibility for clasps on back and comes attached with two gold hat pins to do so. Peninsula Grammar Logo with engraved 'The Peninsula School Cadet Unit'cadets, cadet badge, peninsula grammar army cadet unit, silver badge, metal badge, australian army cadets, peninsula grammar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letters from E.J. Barker, Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 1973
.1) Letter of appreciation to Miss J. Hagger, Head of Department Librianship course .2) Letter to R.J. Croft, Acting Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College, relating to librianship training .3) Letter to B.M. Fairhall, lecturer in Librianshipe.j. barker, jack barker, j. hagger, n. rudikon, r.j. croft, d.m. fairham -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Badge - Plaque, Master Mariners of Australia
The Company of Master Mariners of Australia is an association established to promote the interests and status of the Merchant Navy generally and of Master Mariners in particular. The Company was founded in 1938 by Capt. A.N. Boulton, MBE, VRD, BCom, ExC and became an incorporated body in 1988. The Company of Master Mariners of Australia Limited is a not for profit professional association that is limited by guarantee. The Company has five Branches based in Fremantle, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.Captain John Noble is a former sea pilot and authorPlaque of the Company of Master Mariners of AustraliaCompany of Master Mariners of Australiaport phillip sea pilots, captain john noble, the company of master mariners -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 05/01/45
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne and meeting with his father.This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page letter (0309.A1-A2) written in 1945 on blank beige-white paper with blue ink with envelope (0309.B).Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W" written in blue ink across the middle. Seven postage stamps line the top right hand corner of the envelope.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, melbourne -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Letter from Dick Richards to John Tippett, 1958, 29/07/1958
Richard W. Richards was Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was Physicist with the Shackleton Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914-1917) . He was one of seven survivors of the Ross Sea Party who were stranded in Antarctical during Ernest Shackletyon's ill-fated 1914 expedition. xand Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines (1948-1958). Dick Richards died in 1985.Two handwritten pages on Ballarat School of Mines letterhead from Principal Richard Walter Richards to John Tippett. dick richards, richard w. richards, ballarat school of mines, antarctica, john tippett, e.j. tippett, letterhead -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, World War One Souvenir Christmas Postcard, c1916
Soldier Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria sent this postcard to his family while serving in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) in France. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Jane Dyer) White Postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery features green ivy leaves and red berries, and the words "Happy Christmas".Verso "All good wishes to all the dear ones at home for a happy Xmas and a bright New Year from Harry 11/11/16."chatham - holmes family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war one, world war i, france, christmas -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, GERMAN POW WW2, C.1947
The POW describes how he got home to Austria in Dec 1946 and the conditions there. With the letter was a small hand made model aeroplane, refer Cat No 5786. The letter was to Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details. The letter arrived after Allan had been killed in a car crash late 1947.Letter folded yellowed paper written in blue pen, two pages of writing and one with name and address, written by a former German POW in Eygpt in 1945 who worked in an Officers Club, "Lido Seneifa" as a barman."Smunden, 2 - IV - 1947 - Dear Sir"letters, pow, german, dfc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Drink Coaster, Melbourne Tram 328
Souvenir or functional object - drink coaster reproducing one of Melbourne's standard trams - the W2 class. Has heading "Melbourne Tram"Demonstrates the use of an image of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Drink coaster - printed in colour light weight cardboard - with an image of W2 328 on it.w2 class, tramways, tram 328, souvenir -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Hawthorn Road, 566, Caulfield
Three paged letter dated 18/08/1980 from Food Plus Stores to City of Caulfield giving support factors re proposed redevelopment for a Food Plus Store corner of Hawthorn Road and North Road, South Caulfield. Current address is 566 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield.hawthorn road, caulfield, food stores plus, city of caulfield, petrol stations, shops, employment, commercial establishments -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Hannan's Brown Hill Mine Kalgoorlie, 1898
hannan's brown hill mine kalgoorlie, kalgoorlie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, AIR OBSERVER, FRAMED, C. WW2
Volunteer Air Observers Corps Badge. Enamelled navy outer circle, white middle circle, red centre with gold eagle in flight superimposed in circles. Mounted on red velour in gold metal frame.numismatics-badges-military, passchendaele barracks trust, air observer -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Pinnacle in the Grampians -- 2 Photos -- Postcards --1 Coloured
The Pinnacle Grampiansstawell -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Flood, Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, 1921
An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Flood waters in Glenferrie Road. Shopkeeper and bystanders on pavement. Real photo postcard produced by Kodak, probably to a photo by Henry Christian. "Dec 1921 / Floods in Glenferrie Rd"glenferrie road -- hawthorn, floods -- hawthorn (vic.), christian-washfold collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, RIBBON, Post WW1
John Holley No 1311 enlisted on 11.3.16 in D Coy 39th Batt AIF aged 24 years. Embarked for England 27.5.16. Transferred to the 8th Batt 15.9.16. Hospital with PUO 14.12.16. Hospital on 20.4.17 with sore feet. KIA France 16.4.18. PUO (Pyrexia unknown origin) Refer 2132.2P. .2) One star on a ribbon represented one son/husband lost in the War. John Holley had a younger brother Arthur who enlisted in WW11. Refer 2134..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re J Holley. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Mothers and Widows Ribbon, black length of ribbon with Rising Sun centre, under is "For Australia", at the top is a polished metal piece with a floral emblem, at the bottom is same metal piece with one brass 7 pronged star. Rear of the top plate is engraved with a number. .3) Small brownish coloured box that housed .2). ..1) "1311 Pte J Holley 8 BN A.I.F" .2) "32962"medals, military, history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass - PMTT Employees, 1910s
Provided by the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust to its employees as a pass for free travel on its trams. See item 466 for other examples.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to PMTT Employees for free travel.Cast triangular brass badge with a single hole in the top, with words "Prahran Tramways Trust Malvern" and "Employees Pass" on one side and on reverse"the number "47" stamped in and the letter "O" engraved. Raised edges with flat sides. Manufacturer unknown. Fitted with a steel lug or ring at the top of the item. tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, pmtt, employees, passes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photograph, Ray Blight, c1916
Ray Blight from Ballarat, Victoria was an Australian soldier during World War One. John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. On 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. This photograph was with a number of other World War One photos relating to the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria.Black and white photographic portrait of Ray Blight a soldier of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). Verso "Sincerely Yours Ray Blight France 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, blight, ray blight, france -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Storm of 1923, Portland Harbour Victoria, c. 1923
Black and white photo postcard, taken during the storm of 1923. Man on Railway Pier, walking towards shore; big waves between Railway Pier and Fishermen's Breakwater, waves breaking over Fishermen's Breakwater -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne City Council, Parade of Trades Hall Council, 30/07/1943 12:00:00 AM
Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, to Assistant Manager, MMTB, informing of arrangements for procession of Trades Hall Council through the streets of Melbourne. Procession to be held Sunday 15 August 1943. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS, to Mr Bell, Asst Per Way Engineer.Several comments written in black pencil. "Insp Harry" top left corner, "1 of 2" top right corner. "Trades Hall Council Procession Sun 15th Aug 1943" top centre. "Haw Insps notified", "Hanna St Insps for attention", "Please return this memo" and initials & "9/8/43" written in lower half.trams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re D ELLERTON. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18, replica not engraved.1. 1413 D ELLERTON M Nmedals, merchant navy, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Spoon - Visit of Tall Ships to Portland, Victoria March 1988, STUART SILVERPLATED, c. 1988
Silver plated shovel-shaped sugar spoon, round enamel badge, image of sailing ship. 'March '88 Portland Vic' in white, round top edgeBack: 'Perfection Plate Made in Australia' on shank of spoon. 'STUART SILVER PLATED' on handle