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Melbourne Legacy
Letter, re. Hostel, 1942
Confirming the details of the purchase of the Holmbush property.Official record of the negotiated price, fixtures and sewerage installation.Quarto copy paper, black and white, two hole punched for filing."M. Craig" hand written in faded blue inkholmbush initial negotiations, holmbush -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Flag - King's Colour, 5th Battalion AIF, 1919 (estimated)
King's Colour - 5th Battalion AIF. Silk material. Design is of 'Great Union' flag as commissioned by the UK military (from the College of Arms) specifically for use on colours. The saltires of St Andrew and St Patrick are of the same width (4.5 inches) with a fimbriation added as in the original of the 1801 pattern Union Flag. The St George cross is 9 inches wide. All fimbriations are 1/2 inch. ww1, military, world war 1, silk, colours, heraldry, 5 battalion, 5bn, king s colours, sir ronald munro fergusson, 2 5 battalion, board, 3 military district, laid up, union flag, st george, st andrew, st patrick, college of arms -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Cap Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, To Borough of Ringwood's Town Clerk from Ringwood Bowling Club re stray cattle
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Hand-written letter to To Borough of Ringwood's Town Clerk from Ringwood Bowling Club re stray cattle. Dated 18th January 1937.city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence, Banyule City Council, Viewbank Homestead Guided Tour Opportunity, 1998, 15/12/1998
Invitation from Banyule Cultural Services Officer to Jan Macdonald to participate in a guided tour and archaeological dig at Viewbank Homestead January, February and April 1999Comprises letter, with unbound information pamphlet and mapviewbank homestead, archaeological digs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, 1949
Life membership certificate for Charles HonybunFramed Certificate presented to Charles Honybun in recognition of his service to R SSALIA Mitcham and District 1947,1948,1949Certificate presented to Charles Honybun in recognition of his service to R SSALIA Mitcham and District 1947,1948,1949documents, certificates -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Letter, Invitation to Shire of Eltham Historical Society to participate in 1970 Eltham Festival, October 1969, 1969
Letter from Glenise Michaelson on behalf of the 1970 Eltham Festival inviting the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to participate, October 1969 Information that the 1970 Eltham Festival will be held in April with programs on the Friday and Saturday of each weekend. Next sub-committe meeting to be held at the home of Glenise Michaelson, 9 Margaret Ave, Montmorency on 23 October 1969Two pages hand written in blue ink on Eltham Festival letterhead1970, eltham festival, glenise michaelson, russell yeoman -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, The Military Mint LLC
A circular cloissonne medallion Multi coloured with illustrations and writing on one side and a symbol on the other 2nd battalion Fox, Echo, Golf, Hotel MCRD San Diego Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Californiathe military mint, military medal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Renovations to municipal chambers, 1932
Correspondence between Council and architects and electrical engineers re renovations to municipal offices.Correspondence between Council and architects and electrical engineers re renovations to municipal offices.Correspondence between Council and architects and electrical engineers re renovations to municipal offices.shire of blackburn and mitcham, municipal chambers, tunstall, whitehorse road, nunawading, no 360 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Card, Christmas Card
Black plastic framed three panel Christmas Card given to 8 FD Amb by the President of the Republic of Vietnam 1970. Greeting, artwork and note of appreciationMerry Christmas 1970, Viet nam cong hoa Tong Thongchristmas card -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Stubby Holder - Discovery Coast, n.d
Stubby holder, replica galvanized iron tank, lined, open at top, Discovery Coast logo and lettering in black.Front: 'PORTLAND DISCOVERY COAST VICTORIA'souvenir of portland, discovery coast, stubby holder, contemporary collecting -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: BRASS PLAQUE
Brass Plaque: plaque has black impressed writing "McColl Rankin and Stanistreet, First Floor".business, mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Plaque - Commemorative plaque: 50th anniversary of the first breeding of platypus, 1996
One of 2 identical wooden plaques created to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first breeding of a platypus in captivity. On the face of the plaque are 2 brass plates. The upper one is screwed to the wood and is slightly oval in shape and has a swimming platypus in the centre. The other plate, attached with 4 brass nails, describes the occasion and acknowledges the involvement of Australia Post. 1. AUSTRALIA / PLATYPUS 2 To commemorate the 50th Anniversay / of the first breeding of a PLATYPUS/ in captivity - February 26th 1944 / Healesville Sanctuary and Australia Post / Working Togetherplaque, platypus, breeding, first-time-breeding, healesville-sanctuary, anniversary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR BADGE, RISING SUN AND SOLDIER, c1939-1945
See Cat 5192THIS APPEARS TO BE A PRESSED TIN BADGE. ORIGINALLY CHROME OR SILVER, IT HAS THE SHAPE OF THE RISING SUN. IN THE CENTRE IS A STANDING SOLDIER WITH A RIFLE. THERE ARE TWO BANNERS AT THE BOTTOM WITH THE WORDS "AUSTRALIA - THE EMPIRE AND OUR ALLIES'. THE MOUNTING PIN ON THE REAR IS MISSING.ww2, aif service, souvenir -
Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Card - Advertising, ZILLES COLLECTION: Advertising Card promoting Mount Buninyong Winery
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Mount Buninyong has become one of Victoria's prestigious wine growing areas due to the soil and the climate. Double-sided light beige card with black print. Map showing location.zilles printers, ballarat, mount buninyong, winery, -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate - RSL Certificate of Achievement - increase in membership 20/7/1972, For good membership increase 1971
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Ministry of Transport, "Applications for tram car bodies 1956 - 1961", Mar. 1961
A series of letters and notes concerning "Applications for tram car bodies 1956 - 1961" comprising (from the top) 1 - a handwritten list listing the various applications from bodies and noting that there had been some 330 private applications. on ruled paper. 2 - copy of letter by R. J. Risson to Master Paul Day re a surplus body and referring to the letter from Sir Arthur Warner. dated 29/3/1961 - on blue paper carbon copy 3 - as for 3, but initialled by Risson 4 - Hand written draft of a letter on plain paper 5 - Letter on Minister of Transport letterhead, dated 24/3/1961 to Mr. Risson forwarding the letter from Paul Day and signed by the Minister Sir Arthur Warner 6 - Hand written letter from Paul Day of Essendon with a phone number asking for a tramcar.trams, tramways, mmtb, minister for transport, sale of trams, disposal, mmtb chairman -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Butter Dish, n.d
White, bone china, Royal Stafford butter dish, coloured decal 'The Harbour Portland'. Wavy edge, gold rim.Back: Makers stamp - Royal Staffordportland souvenir, souvenir of portland, portland harbour, domestic item, butter dish, royal stafford -
Clunes Museum
Souvenir - Butter Dish
Souvenir Souvenir - Round dish of moulded glass, ridged edges on outside. Coloured photograph transfer on the inside of the dishClunes clunes, souvenirs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Cloth Badge, Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd, n.d
Cloth badge, shield shaped, Casterton, dark teal background, ram's head in gold, gold lettering; gold embroidered border on badge; black backing. In clear cellophane packet, cardboard advertisement for cloth badges.Front: 'CASTERTON' -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, R.W Richards, Correspondence from Dick Richards, 1984, 20/05/1984
Typed letter from Richard W. (Dick) Richards to John Tippettt. Information given about Graeme Wheeler.dick richards, richard w. richards, e.j. tippett, anne tippett, christmas card -
Clunes Museum
Card, GURDIAN, DIARY OF A SOLDIER
NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS GLUED ON A PAGE OF A HANDWRITTEN PIECE PF PAPER ON FRONT:: NEWSPAPER CLIPPING WITH PHOTOGRAPH OF PRIVATE P J SHELTONAND A TEXT UNDER IT: PTE P J SHELTON WHO DIED OF WOUNDS IN FRANCEON 30TH AUGUST 1916, WAS THE SECOND ELDEST SON OF MR JOHN SHELTON OF BLOWHARD NEXT TO THE PHOTOGRAPH: AN INVITATION PRINTED IN RED: PUBLIC FAREWELL WILL BE TENDERED TO PRIVATES PERCY WADMAN-SMITH AND JOHN GRANT AT TOWN HALL CLUNES THIS EVENING MAY 15TH AT 8.30 O'CLOCK ALL WELCOME RICHARD LEAN,JP. MAYOR ON THE BACK ARE NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS GLUED ON: SPECIALLY PRAISED BY HAIG LOVED AND LOST - A POEM THE GIST OF INDIA - A POEM VERSES FOR SOLDIERS THE TIME OF WATTLELORD KITCHENERpte pj shelton, private john grant, private wadman smith -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, 1933-1934
(1) Spring Show 1933, Exhibit: Display of Spring Flowers, Highly Commended, Awarded to Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association. (2) Chrysanthemum Show 1934, Exhibit: Display ? Flowers and ? ?, Class: Non Competitive, Commended, Awarded to Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association. (3) Victorian Centenary Horticultural Council, the Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association Exhibited Alpine Garden and Wall Ornamentation at the Combined Centenary Horticultural Exhibition, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne 23rd to 27th October, 1934. (4) Malvern and District Horticultural Society, Commended, Awarded to Burnley Past Students , Display Autumn Show 1934.spring show, flowers, chrysanthemum, autumn show, display -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Limited Editions First Day Covers - Historic Shipwrecks - Admella 150 2009, 2009
Limited edition first day cover. Both coloured envelope, with map Southern Victoria. 50 cents Admella Stamp not cancelled. 'Admella 150th Logo, 'Historic Shipwrecks' on front. back, short history of shipwrecks, Admella Lock Ard, Dunbar. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR OF GAZA, C 1940-42
The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Pamphlet red ink. drawing of Gaza house (folded) back has description and history. mounted on cardboard. History reproduced and posted under souvenir pamphlet.illustrations - pen ink, middle east, dwellings, gaza, souvenirs -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Australian Army Rifle Association
shield shaped plaquemade of varnished timber with smaller green shield containing and SLR and SMLE crossed, behind a gold coloured Kangaroo over a down facing red boomeran with "AARA"australian army rifle assoc., plaque, wark vc club -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
Ornate round handmade flag which is made of hundreds of flowers. Yellow,blue,peach,red, white design. Green leaves decorated. All design on polystyrone covered with blue paper. Flag of Vietnamplaque, flag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card - Card - Greeting
Advertisement giving advice on war time rationing coupons.documents, cards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MEDALLION, BOER WAR, c.1900
Souvenir token issued to acknowledge the return of Australian troops from the South African (Boer) War in December 1900.Two sided circular copper coloured disc struck as a souvenir to welcome home troops from the South African War. The device has a profile of a woman's head surrounded by flags & a crown. Under the head are words: British Transvaal 1899-1900. The reverse has two hands joined. Surrounded by words. A hole has been drilled in the top to take a chain.Obverse side: “British Transvaal 1899-1900” Reverse side: “Return of troops from South Africa Dec 1900. Welcome home Australians”numismatics - medals - commemorative, metalcraft - copperware, souvenir, boer war -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Department of Supply Correspondence File No.1