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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
Frank Cheetham enlisted in the 25th Batt AIF on 6.3.15 aged 38 years 3 months. Overseas suffering from Jaundice and Rhuematism he returned to Australia on 27.7.17 and discharged on 26.10.17 aged 40 years. He had previous service of 10 years in the British Army in India. Army records have his name down mostly as "Chetham".Medals, Court mounted, set of (3) re F. Cheetham 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. (replica not engraved) 3. Victory Medal. (replica not engraved)"598 Pte. F. Cheetham 25 BN A.I.F"numismatic - medals - military, metalcraft, replicas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Nunawading Memorial Swimming Swimming Pool, c1973
Coloured photograph of the Nunawading Memorial Swimming Pool, c1973 in Jolimont Road Forest Hill. It shows the pool before it was covered . Shown are the main pool, the wading & junior pool and the toddlers pool.|The card is endorsed ' Exclusive to the Forest Hill Newsagency, 55 Mahoney's Road Forest Hill|Inscription - 'Greetings from Forest Hillnunawading memorial swimming pool, jolimont road nunawading -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - PIPS, CLOTH
Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Collection of six army officer's cloth pips. Each pip has four white and brown embroidered points. Background of each is navy blue in colour.uniform, pips, kevin john herdman -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Uniform - Tunic, 1899-1903
This original tunic or jacket is part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery regiment. Its owner had the rank of Sergeant, as indicated by the three inverted chevrons. The Artillery design of the badges and buttons indicate the date of the tunic to be from 1893 to 1903. However the maker of the tunic, W. Moncton, began manufacture in Melbourne in 1899, so this the tunic can be dated between 1899 and 1903. The donor's grandfather was given this tunic but not the name of the original owner. It has since been suggested to the family that the tunic was worn by a local Western District Light Horse member. This could very well have been the case because mounted troops were officially referred to as the Light Horse in the late 19th to early 20th century. Several local men were involved in the Light Horse during the First World War. The donor's grandfather wore this tunic in the local district when riding a penny farthing bicycle. The donor's father also wore the tunic when dressed as a 'Captain' hosting a local disco dance. BRIEF MILITARY HISTORY- The Crimean War began In 1854 and many people in colonial Australia were afraid of a Russian attack. Volunteer forces were established to strengthen the British Imperial troops posted here. A battery of artillery was raised in Victoria as well as in other Australian states. In 1870 Australia became responsible for its own naval and military defence. The Volunteer Corps and Victorian Navy shared the responsibility of defending the existing forts, assisted by volunteer coastal and mobile field batteries. The Permanent Victorian Artillery force was established. It was disbanded in 1880 then re-formed in 1882 as the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps. In 1895 the Geelong, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland Batteries became part of the Western District Garrison Artillery. Many of the volunteers who served in the Artillery were from rural areas. They belonged to rifle clubs and were experience horsemen as well. Australia's defence at this time relied on these mounted troops, or Light Horse men. In 1899 the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps amalgamated with the New South Wales and Queensland Permanent Artillery to become the Victorian Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). Then prior to Federation, the RAA and the Permanent Artillery of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania all combined, becoming the Royal Australian Artillery Regiment with two Batteries of Field Artillery; Battery A from Sydney and Battery B from Melbourne.This original uniform tunic of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery is significant for its association with Australia's military defence and the fortifications of our district, state and country. The tunic is also significant, representing part of the history and evolution of uniforms in the Australian military forces. The tunic is also significant in its representation of Australia's independence in forming its own defences. The tunic has local significance in its connection with local social events.Tunic or jacket, part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery operating from 1893 to 1903. Original, single-breasted tunic of dark blue wool, red piping trim, black cotton lining in body. Sleeves lined with blue striped, white cotton. Front closure has eight brass buttons. Red band-style collar with hook-and-eye closure has gold bullion braid trim and a brass badge pinned each side at the front. Upper right sleeve has three inverted chevrons on red fabric with gold bullion braid trim (rank of Sergeant). Both sleeves have gold bullion braid 'Austrian knot' emblems stitched onto lower arm, with ends finishing on the inner sleeve. Shoulder epaulettes have red piping and smaller brass buttons. Closed back vent has vertical scalloped design with six brass buttons, in two columns of three, and red piping trim. Brass belt hook is attached to the left back waist, close to the seam (right side has a mark indicating a previous similar clip). Inside left breast is a concealed pocket. Tunic has both machine and hand stitching. All brass shank-style buttons have matching Artillery emblems with inscriptions on the back. The two brass collar badges have additional artillery emblems of exploding grenade and star as well as an inscription. Buttons were made for W. Moncton, of Melbourne and marked with his name. He traded from 1899, dating the tunic to between 1899 and 1903.Button front: Artillery emblem on front (field cannon facing left, in front of a muzzle-loading ram rod). Button back: engraved "W. MONCTON . MELBOURNE ." Collar badges: Artillery emblem (field cannon facing right | stars | exploding grenade | "AUSTRALIA")flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, uniform jacket, uniform tunic, garrison volunteer uniform, fortifications in victoria, victorian permanent artillery, pre-federation military uniform, sergeant's uniform, jacket, militia, victoria, victorian volunteer forces, victorian regiment, royal australian artillery, raa, field gun, sergeant, w. moncton, garrison, dress uniform, tunic, scarlet collar, red collar, scarlet piping, red piping, gold bullion, artillery emblem, light horse, artillery, mounted troops, victorian garrison artillery corps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Postcard [copy], T. L. Fuller, Salisbury Plain, 27/08/1916
Postcard to Vear and Hazel Roy from France: Pte Dan Donahoo, 18/21 Battalion, 6th Infantry Brigade, AIF.Copy of postcard.Personal note written on back.dan donahoo, aif, correspondence, first world war, wwi, the great war, world war one -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Award - Wodonga Bowling Club Life Member's Badge, 1955
John Richard “Jack’ Stevenson John Richard Stevenson was born in Bendigo in 1886 and moved to Albury as a child. He later moved to Wodonga where he established a carrier’s business in the 1920s. As a young man he was involved in bands in Albury and Wodonga. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wodonga for over 40 years. John was also made a life member of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. In his later years, John’s main interest was lawn bowls. He was a foundation member of the Wodonga Bowling Club. In 1956 John was recognised as the Club’s first Life Member. He was for some time the greenkeeper and a trustee of the club but retired from that position in 1956. As a member of the Club, John served as secretary for 11 consecutive years from 1937 to 1948 and was club champion for 4 years in 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1943. John passed away in Wodonga on 24th September 1964.This Badge was presented to member of the Wodonga community who was a businessman and active member of several organisations.A badge issued to their first life member by the Wodonga Bowling Club. The badge is coated in enamel in white, blue and gold. It is attached by a short chain to a bar and pin to allow it to be attached to a lapel.On front: PRESENTED TO/ 1955/ LIFE MEMBER." Around the lower edge: "WODONGA BOWLING CLUB" On reverse " JACK STEPHENSON/FIRST/LIFE MEMBER"wodonga bowling club, john richard stevenson, sport and recreation wodonga -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Medal
Brass band instrumental music competitions were enthusiastically followed in Australia in the early twentieth century. Ballarat was a leading centre for these musical competitions and Michael Taffe played cornet and flugelhorn with several local brass bands. He was Australian Junior Cornet solo Champion in 1920 and won the open section of the instrumentals at the VRI competitions held in the ballroom at Flinders Street Station in 1924. michael taffe, victorian railways institute, cornet solo, flinders street station ballroom -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
A GREEN CARD WITH PINK PANSIES AND THE WORDS JUST A FEW WORDS FROMCOROWAlocal history, document, postcards, postcards -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no. 0060 explain details.The importance of Return Servicemen League are integral establishments for returning service men and women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.House in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and green.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Certificate, Kyneton High School Sports Blue, 1960
Kyneton High School Certificate Sports Blue 1960 for Wayne Phillipson for Football and CricketKyneton High School Sports Blue certificatekyneton high school, certificate, sports, wayne phillipson, football, cricket -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Commemorative Trophy : Kew Bowling Club Season 1885-86, 1968
Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Nixon NV 1980, The History of the Kew Bowling Club 1880-1980. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Trophy commemorating the Kew Bowling Club's season 1885-86. The trophy includes a Lignum Vitae Bowl used in the 1885-6 season. It was presented to the Acting President in 1968. [The item is part of the large historic Kew Bowling Club collection (1880-1988) gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].[Metal plaque] KEW BOWLING CLUB SEASON 1885-86 / PRESENTED BY WM MCLEAN ESQ / WON BY JOHN BRAIM / THE LIGNUM VITAE BOWL IS ONE OF A / PRESENTATION SET OF FOUR DONATED BY / MR KEVIN LEE - FLEMINGTON B C / TO THE ACTING PRESIDENT MR G O S GREER / ON 25TH FEB 1968kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic), clubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), lawn bowls - trophies -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Richard J. Young's Ballarat School of Mines Associateship Certificate, 10/12/1926
Framed Ballarat School of Mines Electrical Engineering Certificate awarded to Richard James Young The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Ballaarat Victoria No 166 This is to certify that Richard James Young has obtained the Diploma in Electrical Engineering and has been admitted as an Associate of the School of Mines Ballaarat Dated this 10th day of December 1926 J.B. Robinson W.H. Middleton Registrar President of Council F. Maxwell Vice President ballarat school of mines, electrical engineering, certificate, associate, j.b. robinson, w.h. middleton, f. maxwell, r.j. young, r.j. young scholarship, richard james young, seal, associateship -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP BDSC 1986, Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club, C.1986
Roy Leslie Thurlow, refer Cat No 8072 for his complete details re The Servicemen's Club and the Bendigo RSL. Signatures on Certificate, W.R. Barnes was President for the years 1981 - 84, made a Life Member 1985. A.R. Thomson was President for the years 1985 - 87, made a Life Member 1986. Certificate framed black plastic, certificate is cream background all text in blue, signed in blue pen, all set inside a gold ornate outline, the top has "Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club" followed by signed at the bottom, "President A.R. Thomson, Vice President W.R. Barnes""Life membership has been awarded to R.L Thurlow in appreciation of services rendered as a Foundation Member of the Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club - dated Thursday 17th day of September 1986"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, life membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - SOUVENIR POSTCARD, Photochrom Co Ltd
The photo features a flight of four Stirling Bombers taken c WW2 and passed by the press and censorship Bureau in the U.K. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Postcard, rectangular shape featuring a sepia tone photograph of 4 Aeroplanes in flight, photo has a white border with captions top and bottom in black print, rear has details of the photograph printed in black type with space allocated for correspondence and a stamp.postcards, bombers, ww2, aircraft -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Possible Metallurgy Laboratory, School of Mines
school of mines, ballarat, education, mining -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Ron Scholten, Ballarat 18 and 21 in Lydiard St
Colour photograph, printed on a postcard back format of Ballarat No. 18, showing "special" and No. 21 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. Nth. Has Post Office, Commonwealth bank in the background. No. 21 has an auxiliary board advertising a Fete - see also Reg. Item 2020 and 3192 for 18 with the same sign.On the rear in pencil "Ball 18 & 21 / Ron Scholten Collection for BTM archives".trams, tramways, post office, sturt st, lydiard st nth, tram 671 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Uniform - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Receiving Ray sash
Sash was worn at all meetings except where the program made it in impractical.MGC001.1 and MGC001.2 Royal blue cotton sashes with white two white bars worn in the centre, and a rosette in royal blue, white and gold. methodist girls' comradship rays section, methodist girls' comradeship albert street ballarat, wesley rays ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, c.1914-1918
Postcards from Charlie on active service to Lila (C) Rogan, Casey Street, Maryborough, dated 18.8.16 to 22.9.18. All postcards printed with verse or humorous messages..6) Handwriting on rear: “When the boys come home”.military history, communication - postal, passchendaele barracks trust, postcards -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Certificate - Morrow certificate
Max Morrow was the son of Mr Thomas Morrow who was health inspector of Albury Council. He was killed in action in New Guinea.Framed photograph of appreciation presented by Municipality of Albury to VX94893 Private Max Morrow.military, world war two, wwii, morrow -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Australia Map and Portland, Victoria, n.d
Coloured postcard. Map of Australia, which lifts up to reveal a strip of black and white views of Portland. Each view 4.9 x 3 cm. Representation of two 'cowboys' on horseback, with whips, to the left of map of Australia.Front: 'MAP OF AUSTRALIA FROM PORTLAND' -printed in redportland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Coloured postcard with fold out black and white images of Portland, front of card has flowers, horseshoe and ribbonsFront: 'With Best Wishes from PORTLAND' - black print Back: Maker details, Hand written message, blue biro -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
PHOTOGRAPH OF GONG GONG RESERVOIR5.2.25.10.08local history, document, cards, greeting card -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
BIRTHDAY CARD (SEE IMAGE ON WORKSHEET)HELLO! HELLO! HELLO! IT'S A DIFFEERENT GIRL AGAINlocal history, document, card, greeting card -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1930s
The picture is of Boronia Cafe and Store, which was situated one kilometre south of Halls Gap township.The postcard shows a building with a sign reading "Boronia Cafe & Store". The building has a picket fence at the front and a canvas awning on part of its verandah. There is a petrol pump at the front of the building and wooded hills behind.buildings, shops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Sturt St. from top of the Nichol and Allen Building in Grenville St, c1910
Printed colour postcard of the east end of Sturt St. from top of the Nichol and Allen Building in Grenville St looking west. Titled "Sturt St Ballarat" in the top left-hand corner. Has three ESCo trams in the image, at the east end of Sturt St. In the bottom left-hand corner is the number "300477" and the initials "JV" within a circle. A 2d Australian stamp, cancelled with the postmark "Burnie Tas 21Ap 34" is in the top centre of the postcard. Image taken early in the days of the Ballarat electric trams, with no windows and no rooftop destinations. Appears to be the same tram possibly three times - looking at the number on the tram in detail. On the rear of the postcard is the address to a "Mme Helen Ferrando, Sori, Genova Italy" in black handwritten ink, while in the left-hand half of the postcard, typed in light purple ink is "Arthur H. Rubock, 23 Wilmot St., Burnie, Tasmania USCE 23897" (could be US Corps of Engineers) and the postmark of "Sori Genova. / 28.5.34". The printer of the card is "The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney" 2433.1 - Digital image of the same postcard from the Wal Jack album of Ballarat Photos - 5100-7-C, scanned as images .3 and .4 and high-resolution scans. On the rear in ink "Ballarat about 1912" and "Old type trams" 2433.2 - Card from Wal Jack to Ken Magor - see image 6 for a scan of the rear. Wal notes that the front of the cars have been outlined incorrectly. Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene at the intersection from Grenville and Sturt Sts looking west with three trams.Postcard - divided back, used with postage stamp on front. Two copies held along with a digital image. On the second copy, has Ken Magor's stamp and a note from Wal Jack to Ken.See images.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, grenville st -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Queen Mary, ocean liner, 1936 - 1948
Collected by Alison Kelly when she was caretaking the Missions to Seamen Building 1987-90.One of two postcards of ships. Handcoloured - Cunard's Queen Marytransport - shipping -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, McDonald Gates & Pergola, Ballarat Botanic Gardens circa 1950
Rose Stereograph Co. series P 12179mcdonald gates, ballarat botanic gardens, gardens, public -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - Nelse and Arundel Lodges
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, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A postcard showing Nelse and Arundel Lodges. Nelse Lodge was established in Falls Creek c1958 probably by Des Crosser. It was later purchased by Bob Scott (Scotty). He was killed during a tragic accident during the construction of the Sun Valley T-bar. In 1973, Bob's widow sold Nelse Lodge to Jack and Elva Smith. Julian Newton-Brown arrived at Falls Creek in 1957. He had studied Pharmacy at Melbourne University. After developing a love for the mountains, Julian moved to Mt. Beauty and then Falls Creek. He worked for the SEC in the test laboratory at Rocky Valley reading weather instruments. In 1959 Julian built a small lodge of 10 beds named “Arundel”, located at 18 Slalom Street, Falls Creek, now the “Elk at Falls”. Arundel prospered and Julian extended it to include 32 beds and changed its name to ‘Julian’s” in 1961. When alcohol restrictions were eased in Falls Creek, Julian built a night club which he called “Big Julian’s” and later “THE MAN”. An active community man, Julian was a member of the Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce, a member of the SES, a stakeholder, an author and a documentary maker. Julian Newton-Brown died in March 2020.astra falls creek, falls creek accommodation, falls creek businesses -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAAF Service Dress Tunic, Service Tailoring Co. Ltd
RAAF Blue serge Warrant Officers winter dress tunicEmbroidered Blue and white Pilots Wings over left pocket. warrant Officer insignia on each sleeve -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - advertising John De Lacy's business Portland, c. 1909
Postcard, black and white, advertising John De Lacy's business, which included upholstery manufacture and import of carriage materials, and his stand at the Royal Agricultural Show between August 31 and September 4 1909. Photo of stall, description of business either side of photo.Back: 'Mr. Vivian Saddler, Glenthompson' - handwritten in black ink. Postmarked Melbourne Aug. 24 09. Also rifle club scores in pencil