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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Scallop Dish, Westminster, Australia, n.d
White fine china Westminster scallop dish with gold rim and coloured decal of Gardens Cottage, Portland.Front: 'GARDENERS COTTAGE EARLY 1800 PORTLAND - VIC' Back: Makers stamp 'Fine china WESTMINSTER AUSTRALIA' -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI, Stokes & Sons
The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.metal badge with two pins on back for attachment to clothing"The rising sun and A.I.F." in centre of badge. "issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service" On back : "262896"sandy, malachy, a.i.f. badge, ww1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee Savige to Legatee Roy, 1950
A note from Legatee Savige to Roy, presumably a Legatee. It appears to be a reply to a letter congratulating him on his knighthood in 1950. Part of the note says: "an earlier reply to the nice letters received from fellow legatees, among which I appreciated yours greatly in your good wishes on the occasion of the recent award. Thanks a lot, Roy. With every good wish, Yours sincerely, Stan Savige."A record of a note between Legatees.Cream note dated 1 December 1950 from Stan Savige to Roy - presumably a Legatee.Note card is printed with Stan Savige's address in blue gothic font '9 Goldthorns Avenue, East Kew, Melbourne.stan savige, knighthood -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1/11/46
Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother depicting his time spent on board American ships.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, double sided letter (0334.A1-A2) written in black ink. Dated 01/11/46 while at sea and envelope (0334.B).Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Top right hand corner of letter: "M. J. Ariston/At Sea/1-11-46" Letter: "My Dear mum, Have now made one round trip..."allan quinn, 1926, america, mission to seafarers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondance, Julius Kokx, Letter to Lillie Duncan from Julius Kokx, 20 August 1925
The "letters to Lillie" show the international nature of the Mission to Seafarers. They are an important display of the handwriting style of the time, revealing courting attempts and give us an insight into life in 1925.Lillie Duncan was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild and this letter forms part of a collection of letters sent to her by different seafarers.Letter addressed to Miss Lillie Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Julius Kokx, U.S.S. Medusa, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, 5th Div Calif. consisting of eleven parts: Part 0070.1 Envelope Part 0070.2 Medusa Mechanic Newsletter Parts 0070.3 - 0070.11 Handwritten letter The envelope is cream in colour with darker edges from aging whilst the pages are a lighter cream colour. Page 1 of the letter begins with the salutation "Dear Miss Duncan: I recieved both...".Page 2 of the letter begins with "girls in Melbourne. you are the only one...". Page 3 begins with "it but found out it...". Page 4 begins with "a girl like you...". Page 5 begins with "married. So what's a...". Page 6 begins with "and as goof as we...". Page 7 begins with "in and you must...". Page 8 begins with "Have a place to sit..." Page 9 begins with "it will be a long..." and ends with the salutation "The kind sailor as you call him x. Julius Knox." All pages of the letter are only written on one side except for page 9, on which Julius Knox has written his address in the States and in New Zealand.The envelope is torn across the back vertically towards the right of the flap but the flap is mostly in tact. It has three stamps. The first is a circular one in black ink towards the top centre of the envelope reading "AUCKLAND 21 AUG 3PM 1925 N.Z.". The second stamp is a large rectangular one in black ink in the top right of the envelope reading "ASK FOR AND BUY NEW ZEALAND MADE GOODS". The third stamp is slightly obscured by the the second ink stamp. It is a red and white stamp positioned at the top rigt of the envelope reading "Dominion of New Zealand Universal Postage One Penny".lillie duncan, letter, lhlg, julius kokx, uss medusa, auckland, new zealand, san francisco, california, lillian duncan -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street
A one page typed letter, dated 18/02/1974, from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the owner of the building at 2 Selwyn Street Elsternwick, the former Metropolitan Fire Brigade building, stating that the National Trust has recorded the building.joseph j webster pty ltd, fire stations, brick, architectural features, metropolitan fire brigade, selwyn street, elsternwick, companies, national trust of australia (victoria) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir glasses - St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor, c. 1985
The former St George Anglican Church, Dartmoor property is now privately owned. The first church building was constructed in 1864. The present building was erected in 1885 on private land. In 1952 the new owner, Mr James McIntyre donated the land to the Diocese of Ballarat.Set of 4 sherry or port glasses, celebrating the centenary of St. George Anglican Church, Dartmoor. 1885 - 1985. Gold rim and printing and image of church.church, place of worship, st george anglican church, dartmoor, souvenir -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, City of Melbourne, Band March, 18/10/1943 12:00:00 AM
Band March - Hospital Sunday 24/10/43 Letter from H Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, to MMTB advising of band march to be held on Sunday 24 October 1943."Mr Harry" written in black in on top left corner. Several comments written in blue pencil. "Band March Hospital Sunday 24/10/43" written across top. "1st Insps advised. Swanston St routes. Block 'up' at City Rd. Block 'Down' at Flinders St as required".trams, tramways, instructions, events, bands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED SERVICEMEN
Style of badge worn by returned soldiers and sailors from WW1. Started 1919 to early Ww2 by the organisation, "The Imperial League".Shield shaped badge with small crown on top. White background with blue circle and images of standing soldier and sailor in the middle.Engraved Ïmperial League" Returned sailors and soldiers". On back engraved P9043 to enable tracking of individual.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, returned service league, badge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Badge - Badges, Collection of Wattle Day and War Chest Day badges, c. 1918
Each badge made in a different year for Wattle Day fund raising and War Chest day fund raising.Box of 12 badges 10 wattle day League 1 War Chest Day 1 metal shield M on K No. 29811 on back. Various sizes each with fastening pin for lapel All in Plastic box -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - STUBBY HOLDER, Rats of Tobruk Association
See Cat 4575PThis is a souvenir flat stubby holder. It is yellow colour with a yellow binding on the edge. A black ink logo of Rats of Tobruk Assocation is printed on it. The inside has a silver lining. It has velcro tabs at each end for keeping it closed.Rats of Tobruk Assn badge.stubby, holder -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Sandridge United Friendly Societies Dispensary to Mr Sanderson, 22 Sep 1908
Was left at 63 Station Street after Mrs Sanderson's death (daughter in law?)Framed letter 1908 from the Sandridge United Friendly Societies' Dispensary to Mr Sanderson of 63 Station Street, in appreciation of his services as Chairman. Handwritten and signed by William Stocker, Sec.Headed 'Sandridge United Friendly Societies'Dispensary. Watermark on left hand side: 'Cottonpole'societies clubs unions and other organisations, sandridge united friendly societies' dispensary, sanderson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Dish, Royal Stafford, England, n.d
White, Royal Stafford china scallop shaped dish. Black and white decal 'The Harbour Portland'.Back: Makers stamp - Royal Stafford -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Badge - Badge, cloth - emu, Healesville Sanctuary
Circular sew-on cloth badge. Teal background with gold embroidered emu and the words: HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY VICTORIA AUSTRALIA around the outer edge. Red stitched border; grey backing. emu, embroidered patch -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir - Cartridge, Memorial, 3 April 1996
Australian munitions is the largest supplier of explosive munitions to the Australian Defence Force. Australian Munitions can trace its ammunition heritage back to the late 19th century, through the establishment of the Colonial Ammunition Company in Victoria. Manufacturing is based at two main regional sites – Benalla in Victoria and Mulwala in New South Wales. The Benalla site produces ammunition, explosive ordnance and other munitions.This cartridge represents the first ammunition delivery from the site upon its opening in 1996.Single 5.56mm cartridge, encased in resin. Text and images on resin."INERT ROUND" "First Ammunition Deliveries from" "ADI'S Benalla Facility" "3 April 1996"cartridge, ammunition, round, adi, australian munitions, bullet -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, n.d
Spoon, boxed, plain metal, silver coloured, round enamelled badge, 'tree with sky behind'.Back: 'OPAL DESIGN AUSTRALIA' - impressed -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Claude Blatchford to Legatee Stan Savige in 1932, 1932
A letter from Claude Blatchford to Legatee Stan Savige about the writing of the book about the history of Melbourne Legacy. It discusses the cost of printing and holds up that might mean the book was not published. He says: "Naturally I should be greatly disappointed if it fails to see the light of day. It cost me a great deal of effort at a time when effort with me was not easy, and, quite frankly, I should never have attempted it if I thought for a moment that my hard work would not result in the book being printed."A record of a past staff member praising Savige and the legatees.White paper letter on Junior Legacy Club letterhead from Blatchford to Stan Saviage about his biography.Handwritten in blue pen 'Blatchford 1932' and signed in black ink 'Yours Blatch', and noted in red pen 'Claude Blatchford (Editor of the History)'.claude blatchford, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Correspondence from the Secretary of the Ballarat School of MInes Council, 03/1969
Four lettersballarat school of mines, e.a. bald, ballarat school of mines council, e. condon, registrar -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Plate - Portland souvenir, Royal Stafford, England, n.d
White china octagonal plate, gold rim. Colour decal of Whaler's Point, Portland.Front: 'WHALER'S POINT, PORTLAND Back: Makers stamp 'Royal Stafford English Bone China MADE IN ENGLAND' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Badge - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
Silver metal badge, 'A.O.F' in gold on gold background. Forester holding shield and bow, trees in background -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Sherry Glass - Shire of Portland, c. 1988
Clear glass, sherry glass with gold rim, gold printed Shire of Portland logo. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Red Cross, WWI, 1917
Round WWI Red Cross badge featuring the flags of the Allies and the Red Cross logo from September 1917war - world war i, charities and appeals, flags, red cross -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Badge - Royal Melbourne Regiment Collar Badge, The collar badge and shoulder label
The Royal Melbourne Regiment collar badge, its in red and gold colour -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1969
Small round white coloured badge with red printing: 110 Fair, March 29th 69; Burwood Heights State School.110 Fair, March 29th 69, Burwood Heights State Schoolnumismatics, badges -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Ballarat School of Mines from A.A. Reid
Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter on lined papermr f. martell, a.a. reid, samples, ballarat school of mines -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Wackett (Personal) File No.4 W.1d
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
Started as the Methodist Order of St Stephen which required at least 12 months sacrificial service for the church.Ten round The Uniting Church Order of St Stephen cream and red badges. There is a Latin cross in the centre of the badge with text around the edge. 5 badges have straight pins and 5 have brooch style pins."THE UNITING CHURCH ORDER OF ST STEPHEN"the uniting church order of st stephen -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 20 LH badge
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, superceding 15th Light Horse, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.Metal hat badge with red cloth backing of the 20th Light Horse Regiment (VMR).goulburn, vmr, 20th, light horse -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Orrong Road, 168, Caulfield North
A typed document evaluating the house at 168 Orrong Road dated 13/06/1961, produced by W.V. Scott. Includes handwritten notes on the same subject.caulfield north, orrong road, architectural features, wheelwright mr., scott w.v., land values -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badge on Banner, c.1985
See Ref NA4362Green felt pennant with a badge of 'Friends of the Lake' attached. The pennant also has a ribbon pinned under the lake badge, Supporting Nunawading Parks and Recreation Department. The writing and insignia on the ribbon is gold on green ribbon. The pennant has gold cord to hang and gold fringe stitched to the base.civic mementoes, souvenirs, trophies & awards, education