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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Raymond Henry Hunt
R54259 Chief Electrician Weapons Radio, Raymond Henry Hunt, Royal Australain Navy. Raymond Henry Hunt's unit: HMAS Hobart. His Vietnam Service was from 22nd March 1968 - 17th June 1968. His Date of Death was 17th June 1968, Vietnam waters* *Raymond Hunt was one of two sailors killed by 'friendly fire' when HMAS Hobart, while patrolling of North Vietnam, was hit by rockets fired from a United States aircraft.Five Replica Medals are placed horizontally on a single line of a blackboard that sits on a black stand. The first four medals are silver with four different ribbons. The last medal is gold and white with green and white alternate ribbon.hmas hobart, royal australian navy, raymond henry hunt, friendly fire, north vietnam -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - button hole, Treloar Sydney, "Australian Railways Union", c1940
Union badge that belonged to Victorian Railways tram motorman Norman Charles Boucher - see item 7056 for biography. VR Tram crews were members of the Australian Railways Union Tramway Division. The ARU was formed in 1920 and merging with other rail and public transport unions to form the RTBU in 1993. The manufacturer's name obscurred - possibly Treloar of Sydney.Demonstrates an ARU badge.badge - brass, pressed and formed for use in a button hole. Dark and light blue enamel with a silver surround. The centre of the badge forms an image of the front of a steam locomotive.Manufacturer's name stamped on rear.n c boucher, badges, unions, vr trams, aru -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Apron, 1982
Apron sold prior to 1983 Federal Elections won by Labour Party. Bob Hawke became Prime Minister after taking over leadership of the Opposition from Bill Hayden just prior to the elections called by Malcolm Fraser. Worn by donorRed cotton BBQ apron, black binding around edges and waist ties. 'Bill's Boys' printed in black. Cartoon images of Neville Wran, Bill Hayden, Bob Hawke, Gough Whitlam and Al Grassby.domestic items, cooking, costume, male working -
St Kilda Historical Society
Card - Memorial Card, The Memorial Card Co, Thomas Hill Nelson Memorial Card, c. 1915
Died from wounds received at the Dardanelles in 1915 aged 24Brown memorial card with gold lettering, unmounted, original, good conditionOn front: In loving memory of Our Dear Son Thomas Hill Nelson who died from wounds received at the Dardenelles, May 24 1915 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Card, Fenagh Cottage, c.1990s
Gold Rush, timber kit house, possibly from Singapore, c1853colour photograph, unmounted, original, good condition -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Warrnambool City Council Citizenship Award -Joyce Hayward, Mid 20th century
Joyce Hayward and her husband, Cyril came from England to Warrnambool in 1955. For 30 years she and her husband were dominant figures in the performing arts organizations in Warrnambool. Joyce was the Director of the Warrnambool Theatre Company from 1955 to 1985 and directed more than 80 plays and musicals. She founded the Warrnambool Calisthenics Club, helped develop the Holiday Actors Company and was a key figure in the revival of the Warrnambool Arts Council in the 1970s. She was a Life Member of the Theatre Group. Along with her husband she helped to develop and build the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre. She was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the arts in Warrnambool in 1981. Warrnambool City Council gives Citizenship Awards annually. This is a significant item as it was an important award received by Joyce Hayward, a prominent person in the Warrnambool arts scene for 30 years. This is a bronze-coloured medallion presented to Joyce Hayward as a citizenship award in 1970. It is circular in shape with the crest of the City of Warrnambool on one side and a laurel wreath with inscriptions on the other. It has a metal ring at the top for hanging the item. It is in a black leather box lined with red velvet and white silk and includes a small metal stand to display the medallion. Medallion – City of Warrnambool, Dieu et Mon Droit, By These We Flourish Citizenship Award, J.T.H.Hayward, 1970, Stokes Melb. joyce hayward, warrnambool city council -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Heidelberg Golf Club, Ball used at opening of Heidelberg Golf Club 1928, 23/06/1928
This golf ball was used by the Right Hon Prime Minister of Australia Stanley M. Bruce at the official opening of the Heidelberg Golf Club on June 23rd 1928 The trophy was donated by W.E.Hooper. Golf ball mounted on circular wooden baseFront plate: "This ball was used by the Right Hon Prime Minister of Australia S.M.Bruce Esq.PC.MC at the official opening of the HGC June 23rd 1928" Rear plate: "Donated by W.E.Hooper, Esq." heidelberg golf club, stanley bruce, hgc opening 1928, w. e. hooper, golf balls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WOODEN BOX KNOWN AS THE 'VIOLET BOX', BENDIGO SURVEY OFFICE MR. BLACK
Wooden box inlaid on top and front with hard white material (unknown) printed with sprays of violets. Box has metal decoration: images of violets surrounded by metal edging, ornate corner scrolls. Written on piece of paper stuck inside box: 'The Violet Box. This box is a relic of Bendigo Survey Office where the Pinniger family lived from 1878 to 1890. The box originally belonged to a Mr. Black, who with Grandfather (T.W. Pinniger) and the others, Messrs Allen and Turton, did the first geodetic survey of Victoria. To be given to Bendigo Historical Society' Newspaper article (Bendigo Advertiser July 16, 2009, by Jim Evans) included in enclosure relates to the 'Violet Box', and other early surveyors such as Richard Larritt.bendigo, sandhurst, geodetic, survey, pinniger, black -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Memorabilia of unknown Farrell
Contains a diary written by a soldier with the surname Farrell (presumably, as it's written in pencil on the front page)vietnam war, 1961-1975 - veterans - australia -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge, c1941
Non ministrari sed ministrare means not to be served, but to serve.Four round enamel Presbyterian Deaconess' badge. The dark blue edging has text and in the centre is a St Andrew's cross overlaid with a small Burning Bush detailed in red. 9.1 and 9.2 have names engraved on the back."NON MINISTRARI SED MINISTRARE" B072.1 - "J.C.Metherall" B072.2 - "J.M.H. from New Friends 8.12.41"presbyterian deaconess, metherall, jess c. -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Patch, Girl Guides Patrol Emblem, 1934
Patrol emblem for Linton guides embroidered by Dorothy Commons, patrol leader, and worn by Esther Cluff in the 1930sWoven circular badge, black felt background with an embroidered floral emblem in green and red. Patrol emblem for Linton guides embroidered by Dorothy Commons, patrol leader, and worn by Esther Cluff in the 1930s.girl guides, esther cluff, dorothy commons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, ARMY, Aust Army
See Cat 7003.2 Greenwood.1. & 2. Three Army cloth badges sewn onto a piece of Khaki polyester material. The badges top to bottom are; Rising Sun "Australian Army". Crossed Rifles Badge (Marksman). Royal Crown of QE2.aust army, cloth badges, category badges, greenwood -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Medallion, Catanach Jewellers, Presented to E Murphy Malvern Tramways, c1915
Gold Medallion 8 stars, with a shield in the centre which has been engraved "E M". On the rear engraved "Presented to E Murphy as a token of esteem from fellow employees at Malvern Tramways". On base stamped "Catanach" with three jewellers Hallmarks. Possibly c1915. Made for Catanach Jewellers of Melbourne, by based on the Hallmarks, by Willis & Sons of Melbourne, manufacturing jewellers.Demonstrates a gold medallion presentation by the Malvern Tramways (PMTT).Metal - 9ct gold - medallion engraved with the initials EM on the front and an engraving on the rear. Has an eyelet on the top.See imagemalvern, medallion, presentations, e murphy, catanach jewellers, willis & sons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, 1920 - 1940
The badge with two central figures is pre WW2 when there was no RAAF..1) Badge, RSL membership, metal. Top has crown, 2 figures centre, blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League" under red scroll is "Australia". Rear has 2 lugs and pin. Badge is number stamped on rear. .2) Badge, RSL membership metal top has crown 3 figures centre blue circle around figures with "Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmens". Under is scroll in red with "Imperial League Australia. Rear has 2 lugs, Badge is number stamped on rear..1) "V4715" .2) “Badge remains the property of the League 2566”badges, membership, rsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CUP, TROPHY, c.1938
Best and Fairest trophy won by Cyril Johnson of the South Bendigo Football Club in 1938. Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.2 Handled silver cup with built in solid silver base. Lip of cup has rough serrated edge.S.B.F.C LENTEN MEMORIAL CUP BEST & FAIREST 1938 C. JOHNSONfootball, trophy, australian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, GERMAN WW1, C. WW1 or pre
Item in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details.Badge large pressed brass, comprises an eagle with outstretched wings and claw holding a type of staff. Through the centre on a scroll are raised lettering, on the rear are two lugs. Item is curved to fit a German helmet.On the face, " MIT. GOTT. FUR. KOENIG. UND. VATERLAND", Central are letters "F R". English translation meaning, "With God for King and Fatherland".badges, german, fatherland -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1901
Invitation on Certificate - Commonwealth Celebrations Exhibition Building Melbourne 1901 Mrs & Mrs K Langsfordstawell -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Collar Rank Insignia (Corporal). Imperial Japanese Army 1938-1945, Unknown
WWII significanceCloth badge with metal rank insigniaNil -
Clunes Museum
Medal - WAR SERVICE MEDAL
MEDAL BELONGED TO S/NURSE D. COUNDON OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNESMEDAL, ROUND WITH BAR, HEAD OF GEORGE V ON FACE; HORSEMAN WITH SWORD, 1914-1918 ON REVERSE SIDE.SISTER D. COUNDON, A.I.F.local history, numismatic, medals, military, medals & badges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BMA MEDAL
Gold medal with depictions of a mine poppet head, chimney & buildings with wording Stewards BMA (Bendigo Miners Assoc) oval with shield shape on front and name J Bodilly etched on back, with accompanying donation letter.organization, mining, miners association -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Silver trophy, Mavis Direct, 1928 St Patrick's Day Cup, Northall Park, Hobart, Tasmania
Mavis Direct (Directway IMP P 2.23.0 - Thompsons Almont Mare (Almont)) Mare. Foaled 1921 (1st Foal) won the St Patrick's Day Cup off scratch over 1 3/4 miles worth £95 (Winner £70 plus silver cup) at Northall Park Tasmania on 17th March 1928, ridden by AJ Gregg defeating Bundaberg 2nd and Field Voyage 3rd. Winning Time 4.20.5 (Note: Result and story published in the Launceston Examiner on 19 Mar 1928 states that the owner at the time was M McLeod not T Allan as per trophy)1928 St Patrick's Day Cup won by Mavis Direct at Northall Park, Tasmania. Owner T Allan. Rider AJ GreggTwo Handled Cup Shaped TrophySt Patrick's Cup / Presented by / Co-op Brewery / Won by / Mavis Direct / Owner T Allan / Rider AJ Gregg / March 17 1928 At bottom underneath trophy: Epns "Lewbury"trophy, harness horse, mavis direct, 1928, co-op brewery, t allan, aj gregg, lewbury, st patrick's cup -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1990's
Model Replica of Pleasant Creek Court House Building. On Permanent Loan from Colin Byron Familystawell -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Badge (Item) - RAAF 36 Squadron Crest Patch
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - REED BROS ADVERTISING PLATE
Metal advertising round plate. Inscribed Reed Bros. Aerated Waters & Cordial Manufacturers, Bridge Street Bendigo Phone 471 Box 66. Try our soda squash.business, retail, reed bros -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BANNER WW2, c.1944-5
Brown felt square fabric with picture of palm tree, 2 butterflies, 2 birds sitting on tree branch in green, yellow, brown, pink, blue, red, orange fabric paint. “Greetings / from / Fighting Forces / in New Guinea 1944-5”, printed in yellow fabric paint.military history - souvenirs, manchester-fabric, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE & COVER, post WWI
The plaques are given to the next of kin of those who never returned home from the Great War. Charles Todd No 2881, 46th Batt AIF. Died of Disease 18. 7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details..1 Round brass Memmorial plaque re. Charles Todd. In centre is Britannia with lion and seals. A rectangular space is provided for individual names. .2 Cardboard packaging cover for .1. Brown, one side folds in 4..1 "He died for freedom and honour", "Charles Todd"metalcraft-brassware, civic mementoes-plaques, plaques, todd -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Badge - Button Badge, Our Charities Ballarat 1925
Pressed tin buttons were produced in large numbers between 1900 and the Second World War and being ephemeral have rarely survived. This button was produced for fundraising for local charities at Ballarat on Button Day in October 1925.Historically and socially significant artefact, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Button days were a popular way of fundraising and commemoration that developed through Wattle Days and the First World War retaining their popularity into the early 1950s. Small tin badge with stylised rising sun motif in red with forget-me-nots in blue beneath a banner and on beneath the nosegay the words forget not. in blue. ballarat, charities, fund raising, button day, 1925, badges -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Christmas Card
christmas, wishes, flying angel, holly wood, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, melbourne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Rectangular Based Seal Press Stawell Borough Councilstawell -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Secretary badge, 1970-1985
A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges