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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Card - Invitation to the opening of The Artery, 2014
The Artery is an artists’ workshop and gallery building housed in the old Guyetts Funeral Parlour in Timor Street. The opening of the gallery was on 28th February 2014 with a smoking ceremony and music by Jackson McLaren.This card is of minor importance only. It gives us the date of the opening of the site of a Warrnambool artists’ organization.This is a small card with black printing on a white background with a blue-toned image of The Artery building. The Artery and other wording regarding the opening of the artists’ workshop and gallerywarrnambool, art -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Gripman Badge, Stokes & Sons, Jul 1916 - Nov. 1919
This cable tram Gripman’s badge, or driver’s badge, was part of a tram driver’s uniform. The inscriptions on the front of the badge identify it as belonging to Gripman number 14, at the South Melbourne Car House depot of the Tramways Board. The Gripman Badge would be re-issued whenever another Gripman takes over the position. Cable trams were invented in America in 1873. In Melbourne, cable trams were in use from 1885 until 1940, with a network of up to 1200 cable cars or 'dummies' and trailers travelling at around 9.5 miles (15km) per hour along 46 miles (74km) of double tracks. The Gripman drove the dummy car, operating the heavy levers to connect the gripping gears to the cable installed in a slot in the road. To turn at intersections he would skilfully disconnect, freewheel around the corner and carefully reconnect to the continuously operating steel cable. Large winding gears in an Engine House along the line pulled the cable along, powered by steam engines and later electric engines. The gripping gears were in the centre of the car's floor with seating all around the sides, a dangerous place for curious children. , whose worried parents would guide them into the tram that was towed behind the dummy car. The Melbourne Tramways Board operated the cable trams between July 1916 and November 1919 after taking over from the privately operated Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company. In 1919, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) took over the Tramways Board. Stokes & Sons: - The maker of the badge, Thomas Stokes, migrated to Melbourne from Birmingham in 1854 and set up business in Mincer Lane as a die-sinker, producing medals, tokens, buttons and silverware, and an engraving service. He moved to Flinders Lane in 1856. After a time, in 1894, the business became Stokes & Sons Pty: Ltd, electroplates and badge makers at Post Office Place in Melbourne. The maker's mark 'Stokes & Sons' was made on badges until 1962. LOCAL CONNECTION: -t was common practice to recycle the used cables from the tramway. For example, the Wollaston Bridge in Warrnambool, Victoria, is suspended by recycled cable tram Melbourne. (Other recycled cables were used for fencing wire.) -Portland's cable tram is an example of the cable trams used in Melbourne from 1885 to 1940.This badge was used to identify a Gripman who operated a cable car tram's dummy car for the Tramways Board in Melbourne between 1916 and 1919. It represents the need for people to be able to identify workers in the service industry, a need still addressed today by staff ID badges and digital identification. The badge also represents the period in Melbourne's history when cable cars were used for public transport for over four decades, gradually changing from steam to electric power. Trams still have an important role in Melbourne's public transport. Badge, round hollow metal dome with two open metal guides on the back. A cable tram Gripman (driver) badge with embossed inscriptions on the front and stamped on the back. There is a logo of entwined letters T and B on the front. It identifies Gripman number 14, South Melbourne, Tramway Board. It was made by Stokes & Sons of Melbourne. Impressed into the front: "S / 14 / M" "GRIPMAN" Logo intertwined "T" and "B" Embossed on reverse "STOKES &o SONS"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, badge, gripman, stokes & sons, numesmatics, tramway, tram, tram driver, uniform, cable tram, identification, cable car driver, tramway board, south melbourne, melbourne tramways board, tb, mtb, mmtb, melbourne and metropolitan tramways board, tramway button, gripman button, id, identification badg, staff badge, name badge, employee, grip car, dummy car -
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 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - RANK INSIGNIA, STAFF SERGEANT
Part of the Cooper Collection.Two sets of rank insignia consisting of three gold coloured chevrons below a gold coloured Queen's Crown. Background is black fabric.cooper collection, rank insignia, staff sergeant -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, The Rose Series, 1955c
Black and white postcard of portion of Esplanade, showing petrol bowser, Newsagency, National Bank, a cafe advertising Sennitts Ice Cream, Central Hotel in distance. Also cars on roadway. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, Victownship, retail trade -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900 c
Terminus Hotel built 1889 soon after railway came to Bairnsdale built for Con NevilleSepia toned postcard of Terminus Hotel showing mail coach and four horses and ladies in floor length gowns across from Railway Station Bairnsdale Victoriabusinesses, accommodation -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Botanical Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne, c.1906
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.Botanical Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne. Coloured postcard. Weir collection."Botanical Gardens and Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, botanical gardens - melbourne, alexandra avenue - melbourne, weir collection -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, Sturt Street from Lydiard St Ballarat, c1912
Printed colour postcard of the intersection of Sturt St. looking west from the southeast corner of Lydiard St. In the bottom left-hand corner is the number "300479" and the initials "JV"? within a circle. In the view are Crockers and the Art Gallery Association buildings. The later became the SEC Ballarat city offices. Image possibly taken c1912 as the trams appear to have driver's windows. Car featured in photo is No. 17. Note on the position of the rear lifeguard area of the tram is the word "Summerscales". Titled "Sturt St from Lydiard St Ballarat" centrally along the top of the card. The printer/publisher of the card is "The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney". In the stamp area is the number "20-2". Two copies held. Yields information about Ballarat and Sturt St in c1912Postcard - coloured, divided back, Valentine & SonsOn rear in ink "No. 17 old type, about 1912", Ken Magor stamp and letters "WJ" underneath.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, lydiard st, tram 17 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Mackey's Peak in the Grampians -- Postcard
Mackey's Peak No 30 The Grampianshalls gap grampians -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SERVICE DRESS, SUMMER, RAAF, 1943
See cat 5678.3 for service details.1. Dress coat - khaki colour cotton twill. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shankMakers label - black colour embroidery on cotton fabric "V241 MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/1943/SIZE"uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, Rose Stereograph, The Billiard room, Mission To Seamen, Port Melbourne, Vic, c. 1937
Postcard of two full size billiard tables george v memorial institute, port melbourne, seamen's mission, harry norris, billiard room -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Trousers, Service Dress RAAF, RAAF Service Dress Trousers, 1985
These trousers are a part of a uniform on loan from Squadron Leader John Haines.Squadron Leader's Blue uniform trousers. (two side pockets, two back pockets; seven belt tabs around the waist band; metal fastener at the waist)john haines, squadron leader, raaf -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, 'Coliseum Theatre, Ballarat Fire
Black & white postcard of the Coliseum Hall soon after catching fire - 24/3/1936. In stamp area of card, has 'Kodak Australia', printed on it. In ink has written 'Coliseum Theatre, Ballarat (seating 6000). Taken 10.35am , 24 March 1936, 5 minutes after it was first observed' If card held face up to reflect light, can see imprint of cancellation stamp and cancellation machine - the wavy marks.trams, tramways, ballarat, ballarat coliseum, fire, theatres, tram 34 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, ACTIVE SERVICE WW1, Post WW1
All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Charlie Chuckles Club Pin, 1941-1954
Charlie Chuckles, who, in the early 1940s, presented weekly radio dramatisations of Sunday Telegraph comic strips. It was a great favourite with youngsters throughout the land. Charlie Chuckle commenced in 1941 and ran through until 1954. It was a 30 minute program. Silver pin with the head of a kookaburra and a red banner underneath with the words "Charlie Chuckles Club".Charlie Chuckles Clubcharlie chuckles, sunday telegraph, children's show, radio -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $20
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $20. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with green enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is a decorative oval shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $20'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BADGES, Post 1939
Items issued to Reginald Charles Allardice No 418577 RAAF. Refer cat No 3627.5 for his service details..1) & .2) Kings crown badges mounted on a circular brown fibre backing with metal clips holding together. .3) & .4) Kings crown badges mounted on an oval metal shaped backing with metal clip holding together.badges, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, League of Soldiers Friends, Victoria
1. This card was printed by the "League of soldiers friends - C of E Organisation in Victoria. To help the A.I.F." It has been stamped by the AIF camp PO 19 April 19. 2. Nothing specific.1. Black and white view of ships in a harbour. In the foreground are some tree tops. A big city is in the background. This card has a pre-printed message from Southhampton. 2, Boats in a river/canal. Black and white photo. The water way is in a deep valley.1. Addressed to Miss S. Stuart, Serpentine via Inglewood, Vic, Australia. It is signed by J. Stuart. 18 April 1919. 2. Addressed to Dear Susie, 10 lines text - signed your loving brother Joe.postcards, ww1 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Jacket, Service Dress WW2, WW2 Service Jacket, 1942
Owned by William Albert HARRISON (Service Number VX41478; above Link ["WW2 Record"] indicates that Rank on Discharge was Cpl, but other AIF documents, from National Archives Australia [including Proceedings of Discharge - see pdf Media File above], indicate that he was Sergeant, which is consistent with the rank on this jacket). Name not written on item but known to be part of set which includes slouch hat, which does contain the name, and other related items which include Service Number, verifying identity. See further service details in "Links" above. Soldier's name known. Items donated (date unknown) by brother-in-law who was living in Montmorency and was a committee member of MERSL when item donated.Khaki jacket; long sleeve 4 front buttons (attached with continuous leather strip) 4 pockets (buttons sewn on) Shoulder straps (buttons sewn on) Cuff buttons (sewn on) Badges on lapels & on shoulder straps Unit Patches on upper sleeves (Part of set with Slouch Hat, 0030.2)Inside label: V300; 1942; Size (2 - 'faint', may be other numbers indicating size details) Brass badges: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces (both lapels); Australia (both shoulder straps) Badge of rank (Sergeant) - 3 chevrons (R upper sleeve) Colour patches on both sleeves for 2/5 Battalion, 6th Division Second AIF Years of Service insignia - 3 chevrons, indicating 3 years O/S service (R lower sleeve) Unit patches - rectangle black over red (2/5 Battalion, WW2) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Cape Bridgewater, n.d
Black and white photo postcard, white border. View of the Blow Hole at Cape Bridgewater, showing wage crashing against cliff. 'THE ROSE SERIES P 1118 COPYRIGHT' and 'THE BLOW-HOLE, CPAE BRIDGEWATER, NEAR PORTLAND, VIC' black print, lower borderBack: Maker's details -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Belt
Green material suspenders issued as individual equipment.Suspenders, individual, equipment belt LC-1. DSA 100-74-C-0325, 8465-00-001-6471. Rebmar Incvietnam war, army equipment, suspenders, uniform, belt, webbing -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Lynch's restaurant
UnusedLynch's Restaurant 133 Domain Rd South Yarra -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Boots
Shin high, tan leather boots with nylon laces and rubber soles.Label attached inside both boots reads RUB SIZE TAN FITTING OLIVER FINAL INSPECTIONboots, final inspection, tan, rubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - A Class Tram Badge, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1980's
Demonstrates a sales item produced by the museum.Metal lapel badge - image of The Met A class tram No. 233 - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted green, yellow, grey and black paint infilling the detail. Possible made for the TMSV, not thought to be a BTM produced badge - mid 1980's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, the met, a class trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. KILKUNDA BEACH
Postcard. Kilkunda beach. Good number of people on the beach. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard, c.1916
Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of large number of Australian Soldiers, 4 rows seated & standing. There is a large galvanised shed behind them. Front: Has a fine engraved number, E.8234 Rear: B Coy No 5 Platoon - B Coy 38th taken Larkhill 1916 Englandphotography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history - army -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station, Nucolorvue Publishing, Bustling Flinders St Station, Early 1970's
One of a series of postcards produced by Nu-color-vue. Shows W2 327 in Swanston St crossing Flinders St. The station building has the area above the clocks promoting Flinders Gate, a future project that occupied the former Princes Bridge station site. As well adverts for Mitchells Brushes, the Arts Centre fund raising, a five day east coast tour and Astoria Rent-a-carYields information about the appearance of Flinders Station building in the early 1970's and shows a busy or bustling intersection prior to the construction of the City Rail Loop.Postcard - Nu-color-Vue - Flinders St Station early 1970's - serrated edges of Flinders and Swanston St. ML 138swantson st, flinders st, w2 class, tram 327, nucolorvue, postcard, souvenir, trams, tramways -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Membership Albury S.S & A, Perfection Badges, 1980 - 1981
The Albury Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Club traces its origins back to the Albury and District War Services Hall Appeal Committee. This group of the World War I diggers, service groups and parents of men serving in World War II set out to raise 14,000 pounds for a Services Memorial Hall. After the war ended, the Memorial Hall Fund was far short of its target. Also, different attitudes prevailed when the boys came home. Instead of a memorial hall, the idea of a licensed club gained favour. This was to be not merely for RSL men who had served overseas, but for many ex-servicemen who had not left Australia. Using the Memorial Hall Fund, the RSL bought the old Commercial Club buildings at 611 Dean Street, which had been a Service Rest Room throughout the war and up to February 1946. The SS&A Club was formally opened in October 1946 and was registered under the Liquor Act in 1947. The foundation stone of the new building in Olive Street was laid by Lt General Sir John Northcott, May 2, 1959. The building was opened July 15,1960 by Governor of NSW, Sir Eric Woodward. It has since undergone many extensions and developments to become a modern facility but still continues to honour its origins with the inclusion of its War MemorialThis badge is representative of the role played by licensed clubs in the local community.Enamelled membership badges for the S.S & A. Club in Albury. Many people from both Albury and Wodonga hold membership the club which provides employment and social activities for people from both sides of the Murray RIver.Red Badge, around the centre image of the Albury War Memorial: "ALBURY S.S.& A CLUB LTD/ 1981-82" On reverse: "MEMBER/NOT TRANSFERABLE/2302/PERFECTION BADGES/SYDNEY/770775" Yellow Badge, around the centre image of the Albury War Memorial: "ALBURY S.S.& A CLUB LTD/ 1980-81"albury s.s & a club, social clubs, licensed clubs albury -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CHARING CROSS, VALENTINE POSTCARD,1910
B+W photo of Charing cross from a 'Valentine' postcard photograph c1910 (details J. Lerk) streetscape from elevated position looking from Charing Cross down Pall Mall towards White Hills. Depicts: Alexandra fountain; electric tram; horse drawn wagon, dray, vehicles; Hustlers Royal reserve No2 mine, poppet heads, chimney; post office; tram power poles; buildings fronting Pall Mall; Pedestrians; trees; Queen Victoria statue; Colonial bank. Inscription: Lower right '53464 JV'.place, bendigo, view over alexandra fountain -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - CROSSED RIFLES, INFANTRY MARKSMAN
Crossed Rifles badge issued to marksmen of the Infantry.Circular brass disc with crossed rifles attached. Rifles have two loops attached which protrude through holes in disc for pins to be attached.cooper collection, crossed rifles, marksmen