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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - re Captain George Gray, 1974
A letter regarding book titles ("Down the Bay") listing Capt George Gray captain of 'Hygeia' as being deceased when he is very much alive.transport - shipping, captain george henry (harry) gray, rigby publishers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BELGIUM MEDAL, C.1914
Commemorative medal issued to Armed Forces, Belgium 1914-18military, belgium, commemorative medal -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Stanley Quinn, 27/10/1949
Quinn CollectionSingle page, double sided letter written on unlined off-white paper (0827), headed Liddesdale Avenue, Frankston and dated 27/10/49. Matching envelope (0827.b) has a blue airmail sticker and a nine pence stamp on the front. The other stamp has been torn off. Only half the postmark remains.Letter begins "My dear Allan" and concludes "Your loving Father Stanley Quinn."letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, stanley quinn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Correspondence from Robert P. Holbery, 13/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach. Re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.Letter from Robert Holbery to Mrs Leach. Re his life and family in Nunawading from 1900. He and his brother first to enlist for World War I. His father was an original Cobb & Co driver.holbery, robert p., pioneers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET USA
.1) USA Medal Set of three - Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Navy Good Conduct Medal with three stars. .2) USA Medal Set of three (Miniature) - Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Navy Good Conduct Medal with three stars. medals military usa, achievement conduct commendation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Victorian Railways, "letter to TMSV", 4/10/1965 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Acting Controller of Stores, Victorian Railways to the Rolling Stock Supervisor, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, regarding patterns for castings used on railway tramcars. Letter dated 4 October 1965. Original letter and photocopy of letter.trams, tramways, rolling stock, vr trams, victorian railways, castings, tramway museums, tmsv -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, circa 1937
Item souveniered by H.J.B.Burrell BEM MM, VX59659 in 1945. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4. Japanese campaign medal China 1937 - 1943 17th Army. Round, brass with ribbon and attached brass bar. Medal depicts mountains on one side, reverse has a bird centre with flags each side. All writing is in Japanese.numismatics - medals, military, japan -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Sir Stanley Savige, c.1959
An example of the printed letter sent out to garner loans for the publication of the book being published about Stan Savige. A form was enclosed with the letters, but no examples have survived. The loans were to be repaid from sales of the book, and each lender of ten pounds or more would be entitled to purchase at the standard price a specially autographed copy.Part of the process of financing Savige's biography,Official letter head of the Committee for the Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige (blue), Black printing on white quarto paper. Printed signature in blue.In the margin related to the penultimate paragraph: "As sent to non subscribers to the Savige Trust"savige book, committee -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1945
Three letters in one envelope.Letter 1: Two page letter (0342.a1-a2) written in black ink on 05/02/45 from Melbourne on M.V. Goonawarra. Letter 2; Three page letter (0342.a3-a5) written in black ink on 08/03/45 from San Francisco on M.V. Goonawarra. Envelope (0342.b1). Letter 3; Two page letter (0342.a6-a7) written in blue ink on 18/07/45 from Reno, Nevada. Envelope (0342.b1).letter, envelope, 1945, melbourne, san francisco, m.v. goonawarra, quinn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Victorian Heritage Festival, 1996
Program for City of Whitehorse's Heritage Festival 14-28 April 1996.Program for City of Whitehorse's Heritage Festival 14-28 April 1996.Program for City of Whitehorse's Heritage Festival 14-28 April 1996.heritage festivals, city of whitehorse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW 11
Russell James Emond VX15562 enlisted on 1.3.40 in the 2/8th Infantry Batt 2/nd AIF. On discharge from the AIF he held the rank of L/Cpl on 12.10.45. Post War he served in the the 38th Batt Northern Victorian Regiment No 392288 attaining the rank of Captain.Medal set, court mounted, set of (8) Re R EMOND. .1) 1939 - 45 Star .2) Africa Star .3) Pacific Star .4) Defence Medal .5) War Medal 1939 - 45 .6) Australian Service Medal .7) Australian Defence Medal .8) Greek Campaign Medal.1) - .6) VX 15562 R J EMOND .7) 392288 R J EMONDmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Commemorative Medallion, Issues began 1967
Medallion awarded to surviving members of Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula during 25 April 1915 to January 1916. Recipient enlisted 07 June 1915 and was taken on strength of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment at ANZAC on 14 October 1915. He arrived at Alxandria on 27 December 1915. Subsequently served in France, and was discharged, in London, 24 January 1920. Returned to Australia, departing United Kingdom 06 May 1921. Cast bronze, approximately 75 mm high and 50mm wide. The obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, with '1915' . It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved on the reverse. The presentation box in black leatherette is lined with deep red velvet and deep red silk (lid)."W. R' Hawkins" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Inviting Mr McCaskill to Ringwood Bowling Club's meeting to inspect the premises and discuss opening date
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 from the Hon. Secretary of the Ringwood Bowling Club to Mr McCaskill requesting attendance at next general meeting. Dated 8th January 1930.city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 1954
Donated by Margaret ScarlettGilt Medal on gilt bar & pin. Medal is of the Royal Visit to Victoria in 1954 & was presented to the children by the Government.(MEDAL) Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh|E11R Royal Visit Victoria|(BAR) Presented to the Children by the Government of Victorianumismatics, medals - commemorative -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, post WWI
Charles James Todd No 2881 enlisted in the 9th reinforcements 14th Batt AIF on 20.7.15, embark for Eygpt 27.9.1915, transfers to the 46th Bn, embark for Marseilles 2.3.1916, WIA 14.8.1916, rejoin unit 17.8.1916, WIA 2nd occasion 31.8.1916 SW left Thigh serious, he never returned to France and died of Pnuemonia 18.7.1917.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re C. Todd. 1 1914-15 Star. 2 War medal 1914-19. 3 Victory Medal."2881 Pte C. Todd 14 Bn AIF"metalcraft, medals, history -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1911
MEDAL WAS ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARYMEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 1911local history, numismatic, medals, commemorative, medals & badges -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, 3 letters from relatives in England to Archie Harker and Ruby Wilson 1953, 1969 and 1978
Connected with the Wieland Family. Ruby's sister Thelma married Stan Wieland.Hand written letters from Harker relations in England. dated 28/12/1953, 25/11/1962, 15/10/1975 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter - Envelope, 22/10/1917
Found at the rubbish tip with other items from Percy Fullerton during WWI, sent to his future wife Fern Aitken.Rather tattered and stained envelope with a one penny stamp bearing a photograph of King George V. Envelope probably to go with card - record no. 1281.1Post mark: "Earls Court 5:45pm 22 Oct 1917" Address: "Miss F Aitken, 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia." percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES, Both 1918
One letter is to “Jim and all at home”, the other to “Dear Mother” The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Addressed envelope, “On Active service” with hand written address and Field post Mark. .2) Hand written letter in pencil dated 6.1.1918. .3) Addressed “On Active Service” Salvation Army envelope. .4) Hand written letter dated 25.5.1918.france, letters, envelopes, aif, ww1 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - Letter from Governor of Victoria to His Worship, The Mayor, Borough of Portland, 1934
On display in frame with 1391.1 in History House Portland Centenary Celebrations Portland Town CouncilLetter with gold crest top centre. Addressed to His Worship the Mayor. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Letter from former pupil at Nott Street to his teacher, Mrs N Jones, Ron BEDFORD Snr, 22 Jan 1997
A letter written by Ron BEDFORD to his former teacher, Nola JONES, recalling his school days at Nott Street Primary School.Two page handwritten letter in an envelope with two unfranked stamps.education - primary schools, nott street primary school, nola jones, ron bedford -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Framed letter, Princess Anne, Buckingham Palace, Letter from HRH Anne, the Princess Royal, 2007 - 2008
The author of the letter the Princess Royal is patron of the Mission to Seafarers in Australia. The letter marks the centenary in 2007 of the establishment of the Seafarers Service in Australia. Letter, signed, on Buckingham Palace letterhead mounted and housed in gilt painted frame, glazed . Fitted with single twist hanging wire, and 4 felt stoppers; Core flute backing with Brown paper tape to seal. Signature bottom right in Black ink "Anne" / Conservation Framer's label initials in black ink : "E LH 22/2/08"mission to seafarers, commemorations, princess anne, princess royal, letter, 2007, centenary, seafarers service -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Salute to the Cable Tram", Oct - Nov 1940
Series of letters between Frank Shennen, Managing Editor of the Transportation Magazine of Sydney and Lewis Russell regarding cable trams. This information may have formed the basis of an article, "Salute to the Cable Tram" that appeared in the July 1948 issue of Truck and Bus Transportation - see Reg Item 2578. Letters were held with a paper and consisted on the following documents: Letters are in reverse date order. image i1 - item 1, image i2 - letters, image ia - the rear of item 1. 1 - two sheets of paper with cable car numbers and values - written in pencil on sheets torn from old MMTB tender documents - see image htd3908a for the rear of these sheets. 2. - Letter - 2 quarto sheets to Frank Shennen from Lewis Russell dated 7/11/1940 - advising difficultly in getting hold of all the details re cars and details re the inventory of the trams. 3 - Letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Russell from Mr. Shennen, dated 4/11/1940 looking for records on car numbers in particular, notes Nicholson St shops. 4 - Letter - 1 foolscap sheet to Mr Shennen dated 18/10/1940 - draft of a letter regarding a Mr. Greig and MTT reports. 5 - Letter - 1 quarto sheet to Mr. Shennen from Mr Russell re a Mr Greig's history of the cable tram system, Chairman's reports of the MTT. 6 - letter - 1 quarto sheet to Mr. Russell, 16/10/1940 asking for a copy of Mr. Greig's report. 7 - letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Shennen dated 12/10/1940, advising that many of the records have been destroyed when the MMTB moved out of the old head office. Refers to a history by Mr. A. W. Greig of the Historical Society of Victoria some 20 years ago and MTT lines. 8 - letter - 2 quarto sheets to Mr. Russell, dated 8/10/1940. asking for information on cable trams, to be produced in the Railway Historical Society Bulletin, asking for records from Nicholson St workshops, in particular actual car numbers and re-numbering. Attaches a list of material sought. 9 - 2 quarto sheets - listing the information for powerhouses, routes, route signs, car numbers, has notes that some depots numbers were individually assigned - trailers.trams, tramways, cable trams, reports, records, history -
Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Award - Shield
The ''Lauriston Class Match Hockey'' trophy. One wooden, pentagonal shaped shield with engraved silver plates. 1918 to 1930. 183mm X 193mm. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - PAKISTAN MEDAL
Pakistan, Independence medal, Khushal Khan F.C. 755numismatics - medals, commemorative, pakistan -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal, medals
Metal medal -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 1949
Quinn CollectionSingle-sided letter written on six sheets of unlined blue airletter paper (0813.a1-6) headed M.S.Fenris, At Sea, and dated 23.06.49. The blue airmail envelope (0813.b) has a 4cm border of diagonal green and yellow stripes. There are two Argentinian stamps, one blue, one red. The postmark is incomplete. There are some figures on the back of the envelopeletters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, m s fenris -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Youngs Milk Bar, McNamara, Tom, 1996
Notes by Mr.McNamara on his memories of Young's Milk Bar after 1945canterbury, highfield road, prospect hill road, shops, youngs dairy and milk bar, mcnamara> tom -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER of SYMPATHY, 2 DEC 1941
Letter of Sympathy sent to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon on HMAS SYDNEY sunk 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P.Handwritten letter in black writing on a single white sheet of paper. Writing on one side. Typed in location and address of sender in top right corner of page, in blue,Head: "The Vestry" "All Saints Cathedral" "MacKenzie Street" 'Bendigo". Dated 2nd Dec 1941.hmas sydney, letter of sympathy, ww2, mervyn clive townsend -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion, 1935
3 - Home to Stawell 1935 Round with Gold Mining Motifstawell