The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of souvenirs. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. Wooden lifebuoy with external cord attached by cotton tape.Souvenir of RMS China painted on lifebuoy along with the two flags RMS CHINA / Red Ensign at left / Red, blue, yellow and white flagg at rightrms china, travel souvenirs - ships - voyages

One of a number of 'real photo' and commercial postcards created by or owned by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. The postcards are part of a larger collection of photographs, postcards and publications donated to the collection in May 2021.Monochrome postcard of the spillway at Belgrave.The Rose Series P. 335postcards -- belgrave, christian-washfold collection

These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.Postcards of Chapel Street, Prahan and Union Road, Ascot Valepostcard, 1900s

Associated with - Rose Series P4671 Buildings - Gardens

Photo - see pdf file for further information. Number Date Brief Description Box 17 RT396 Nov. 99 A 239 arriving Batman Ave Route 70 RT397 Nov 99 W7 1012 running Special, Clarendon St RT398 Nov 99 A 300, Port Melbourne, Mont Albert route 109 RT399 Nov 99 A 286 Port Melbourne line, route 109 RT400 Nov 99 Z3 223 Carlisle St St Kilda, route 69 – with destination set for return Kew Cotham Road RT401 Nov 99 W7 1005 Swanston St route 8 with Christmas decorations – route 8 RT402 Nov 99 Z3 140 Swanston St route 8 with Christmas decorations – route 11 RT403 Nov 99 Z3 144 Swanston and Bourke with “Give way to passengers ”sign – route 1 RT404 Nov 99 Z3s 144 and 196 Swanston St – with sign “Tram stop ahead” RT405 Nov 99 W6 977 Swanston St – route 8 and Z1 72 RT406 Nov 99 11W and City Circle SW5 723 – Spencer and Collins Sts RT407 Nov 99 SW6 960 University terminus, route 16 RT408 Nov 99 SW6 960 University terminus with Z2 108 and other trams RT409 Nov. 99 A 234 Wattle Park terminus, route 70 RT410 Nov 99 New track docklands with old shipping shed in the view. RT411 Nov 99 Flinders St extension Docklands new track RT412 Nov 99 A 255 route 109 Port Melbourne terminus with former station building RT413 Nov 99 SW6 954 Route 16, Ackland St terminus with a Z3 behind. RT414 Nov 99 Restraurant tram 442, Esplanade. RT 415 Nov 2000 Z27 and Z1 Balaclava Junction RT416 Nov 2000 A 278 route 109 Port Melbourne terminus with former station building RT417 Nov 2001 B2 2010 in Yarra livery, Bourke St at Spencer St RT418 Nov 2001 B2 2108 turning from Bourke into Spencer St (route 96) followed by another B2 2048? RT 419 Nov 2001 Z 80 and another two Zs in Swanston St RT420 Nov 2001 Z137 and other Z’s in Swanston St RT421 Nov 2001 Z82 Swanston st RT422 Nov 2001 Z3 169 Wests Road, West Maribyrnong terminus with another Z arriving. Route 57 RT423 Nov 2001 West Maribyrnong terminus board with Swanston Trams signage RT424 Nov 2001 Z3 172 route 82, Wests Road RT425 Nov 2001 A class Flinders St extension route 48 in Yarra Trams livery RT426 Nov 2001 11W Bourke St with MTOCco building in the background. Demonstrates the work of Robert Thomson in photography, collection and/or production of slidesAssembled album in a black presentation folder of 31 colour slides, collected or produced by Robert Thomson. A list of all photographs with details has been compiled. All rights reserved for all photos., melbourne, tramways, trams, tram 239, route 70, batman ave, tram 1012, clarendon st, tram 300, port melbourne, route 109, tram 223, tram 69, tram 1005, route 8, swanston st, tram 140, tram 144, tram 196, tram 977, tram 72, tram 11w, tram 723, city circle, tram 960, tram 108, tram 234, wattle park, docklands, trackwork, flinders st, tram 255, tram 954, tram 442, tram 27, tram 1, tram 278, tram 2010, tram 2108, tram 80, tram 137, tram 82, tram 169, wests road, west maribyrnong, swanston trams, tram 172, route 82, route 48, bourke st, mtoco

The Wesleyan Methodist Church at Clunes is a distinctive bluestone building in the Gothic style and was designed by the Ballarat architect J.A. Doane. Construction began in 1864 and the church was further extended in 1871. The building consists of a broad nave and transepts with galleries, these having cast iron balustrades. The facade incorporates a slate-roofed octagonal turret and spire and a four-light perpendicular Gothic window. The interior includes windows with quarry glass panes and coloured borders; those on either side of the organ incorporate scrolled texts and may be by the Melbourne makers Ferguson & Urie. With declining congregations, the property was purchased by Wesley College in 1999 and now forms part of its Clunes campus. The church building has received a very extensive restoration, including structural strengthening, the opening out of the interior to its original dimensions and the installation of a new floor. Ref: https://www.ohta.org.au/organs/organs/ClunesUC.html B & W exterior view of the Clunes Methodist Church.clunes wesleyan methodist church, wesley college

Childs Spinning Top. Red White & Blue. stawell

Guides Camp Baston Park Notice Boardstawell

The Marine Parade has been formedBlack and white photograph of North Arm bridge Lakes Entrance VictoriaNorth Arm and Bridge Lakes Entrance, Vicwaterways, roads and streets, bridges

Court House Patrick Street .PostCard Court House Patrick Street Court House 15stawell building, court house

Colour patch and sweetheart badge mounted on foam core board.

Letter from Captain Bert Frank of 24 York St, St Kilda, applying for the manager position at the first Legacy Hostel, named Holmbush. It outlines his war service in WWI (with the 1st and 2nd A.I.F), civilian career running a Ford garage for 20 years and his interests. Also the education and experience of his wife, Clare Frank, and mentions their 10 year old son. It provides referees for both of them. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Capt Frank was the successful applicant for the position and this letter provides a lot of background of his life.White note paper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.residences, holmbush, staff, bert frank

Black and white photograph depicts wide shot of Lake Kerford, where an older man stands with a horse and small carriage. On top of the carriage sits a small child, and both face towards the camera to pose. Photograph does not state when it was captured, but possibly been taken c. 1920.The postcard holds Historic significance due to its connection to Beechworth and its Lake Kerford. It demonstrates the interactions between nature and current European residents, especially how the lake has somewhat been 'protected' with the man made fencing and road. It also presents information on the environmental development or degradation for the area, with possible changes to the environment that may have been caused by human physical forces, natural decay or Global Warming. The social significance is due to the connection between the postcard and the individuals in the photograph.Black and white oval photograph on rectangular postcard, printed on card.Obverse: Lake Kerford / Beechworth Reverse: POST CARD / Stamp Here / Printed in Australia / This space may be used for Correspondence within the Commonwealth without extra postage / THIS SPACE IS FOR NAME AND ADDRESS / 84 - 108 - 1 / BMM3000lakes, lake kerford, beechworth, postcard, horse drawn carriage

RAN white hat with black chin strap and edging.Mountcastle QLD 2004 RAN SMN LVNAN 8800503

Two certificates framed and mounted. victorian registration and qualifications authority certificates, university of ballarat

Charles "Tug" Wilson was born 20th December 1894 in Stonehouse, Devon. He served in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1919 on the HMS Vivid, HMS Europa, HMAS Platypus, HMS Apollo and HMAS Powerful. He continued to serve in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant commander before his retirement sometime after the Second World War.This document is significant as a tangible connection to Charles Wilson's service during WWI. A paper certificate detailing the service record from Charles "Tug" Wilson who served for the Royal Navy during World War 1. It includes the vessels he served on and dates.Variety of printed and hand written information (see photograph).charles wilson, charles tug wilson, wwi, hmas platypus, hms apollo, hms vivid, hmas powerful, hms europa

This file contains two items: 1/A group of eight letters, predominantly between Hon. Secretary of Caulfield Historical Society R. Ballantyne and members of the Caulfield City Council written between 1981 and 1983, regarding the installation of a plaque in commemoration of the centenary of the Rosstown Railway. The first two letters are handwritten from R. Ballantyne to G. Calder and Carol Camy, dated 01/06/1981 and 22/02/1982. The letter to G. Calder supports a suggestion in the May edition of the CAULFIELD CONTACT for the installation of a plaque in celebration of the centenary of the Rosstown Railway, suggesting a potential site for another plaque on Curraweena Road. The letter to Carol Harry discusses the costing of the plague and a possible contribution towards this cost from the Caulfield Historical Society. The letter appears to be incomplete, having no sign off from the author. Attached to the letter is what appears to be a suggestion for the inscription of the plaque. The letters addressed to R. Ballantyne are typed and dated 12/06/1981, 24/06/1981, 14/07/19891, 17/12/1981 and 08/09/1983, from A. Craig and D.B. Hogan on behalf of City Manager G.K. Calder and City Liason Officer Carol Harry. All letters concern the commemorative plaque, with these from Carol Harry including handwritten notes which appear to be in R. Ballantyne’s handwriting. The final letter is from Mayoral Secretary Norma Polglase to Miss B. Snowball, dated 23/08/1983, inviting her to attend the unveiling of the plaque. Also included in the item are Council Committee Meeting minutes, dated 16/05/1981, broaching the subject of installing the plaque in Koornang Road. 2/Four colour photographs and two black and white copies of one of the photographs, all dated 18/09/1983 and showing the opening of the commemorative plaque in Marrara Gardens. Two photographs picture Mayor Brian Rudski and City Manager Graham Calder with a crowd of unidentified people present. One photograph and both copies are of the inscription on the plaque, with the wording identical to that of the handwritten note by R. Ballantyne, in item one.caulfield, caulfield south, calder g.k., calder g., hawthorn road, glen eira road, ballantyne r., office workers, caulfield contact, norman peter, groups, glen huntly, koornang road, mills, sugar mills, caulfield historical society, caulfield city council, caulfield town hall, official buildings, glen huntly neville street fourteen, parliamentary representatives, rosstown, rosstown railway, rosstown railway centenary, festivals and celebrations, centenaries, historical markers, plaques, monuments and memorials, ross murray, railways, land transport, curraweena road, parts of buildings or structures, bluestone structures, construction materials, caulfield community liaison officer, harry carol, currency, finances, onley peter, elsternwick, oakleigh, council meetings, caulfield council chambers, caulfield municipal chambers, caulfield municipal offices, craig a., caulfield city manager, city of caulfield, caulfield physical environment committee, public meetings, meetings, ross james, hogan o.b., arrow engraving, campbell f., snowball miss., elsternwick gladstone parade nineteen, walters w.r., marara road gardens, marara road, marara gardens, narrawong road, ceremonies, caulfield mayors, polglase norma, mayoral secretaries, railways routes, documents, correspondence, rudski brian, calder graham, events and activities, official buildings, insignia, local government, local officials and employees, parks and reserves, buildings structures and establishments, official events, festivals and celebrations, occupations, political processes, local history, history, financial economics, local government finance

Medal commemorating Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897. Brass cross pattée fitted with a loop and with a separate pressed brass crown. Obverse: In the centre the head of Queen Victoria. On the arms of the cross (top) the cypher 'VRI' between flags (left) '1837' (right) '1897' (bottom) 'VICTORIA THE GOOD'. Reverse: Crown in centre with inscription on each arm of cross. Inscription (centre): '1897'. Arms: 'TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H . M . QUEEN VICTORIA'.Front: VIR : Victoria the Good : 1837-1897 Reverse: To Commemorate the 60th Year of the Reign of H.M. Queen Victoria : 1897queen victoria, queen victoria - commemorations - victoria, australian commemorative medals

Tickets and pamphlets used on the launch by the Ballarat Tramway Museum of Cuthberts 939 - the Museums function tram on 5/4/2016. .1 - orange ticket used at the time of the launch with some details of the event - two copies held. .2 - as for .1 - printed on blue card. .3 - DL 3 fold brochure or pamphlet full colour, giving details of the tram and contact and of Sir Henry Cuthberts. tickets prepared by Paul Mong, brochure by Peter Waugh.trams, tramways, cuthberts 939, sir henry cuthbert, btm, events, launch

Tie worn as part of the uniform of "Kormoran" crew member Heini Homann, from camp 13.Navy blue German WW2 naval raider crew tie insignia- Eagle at the top of yellow oval. Ship on top of a world sphere insidekormoran, german navy uniform, heini homann, camp 13 internee

Taken from 38th Battalion History by Eric Fairey 1922.Card - Cream coloured cardboard, purple and red colour patch, black print.Colour Patch. Dedicated to our fallen, who gave their all in the service of their country. Poem by Author Eric Fairey.memorial card, passchendaele barracks trust, 38th battalion

Item was used to show awards gained by the 38th Battalion AIFDistinguished Service Order 'DSO'. Replica not engraved.military history, numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust

Letter to the Trustees outlining the outcomes of a recent meeting, as the minute book was unable to be located. Below is a summary of the letter. The death of W.H. Paterson is mentioned and the recommendation to the Committee that the clubhouse by named in his honour was unanimously accepted, however requires the agreement of the Trustees. The remainder of the letter covers the past five years. The Victorian Association of Blind Cricketers are requesting the erection of a shelter shed and scoring boxes. Complaints have been received about horses using the park, which have been passed to Malvern Council who advise they have also received similar complaints from the general public. A fence is required but a lack of finance has delayed this action. The Clubhouse is being used for more activities including a dance class, indoor bowling club, pottery and craft work, therefore a new switchboard and rewiring were completed. In October 1955, the State Government offered funding through local councils, however despite a representation to the Minister, the Malvern Council were not willing to expend funds to the Association as they had committed to build an Elderly Citizens Club. A large signboard was repainted and a new signboard erected at the front entrance, along with a light controlled by a clock. The Clubhouse has also been used one night per month by the local branch of the RSL and occasional use by the Teachers College for inter College sports. There has been cooperation with the L.T.A.V. (Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria) during tennis championships, and although the Committee recognise the need to do more with the area, the impending homes been built at Ballarat and Bendigo have been a limited factor. Signed by J.W. Wilson3 pages of type letter on letterheadAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind, Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Victoria and Lady Brooks Founded 1895 (image of shining lantern) Incorporated 1944 10-12 Queen Street, Melbourne, C.1. Phone: MU 4189 MU 1955 Homes at: Brighton Beach Windsor Ballarat Bendigo On the left hand side of the page: President: Bruce Small, Esq. Vice President: Hubert Opperman, O.B.E. Treasurer: W.J.S. Horsfall, F.C.A. Secretary: J.W. Wilson Objects: To promote the welfare of the Blind intellectually, physically and socially. To grant financial assistance in cases of necessity. To provide Homes and Hostels of an undenominational character for the Blind. To visit the Blind. To care for the adult Blind, especially the aged and infirm. Donations will be subject to the concessional allowances provided by the Income Tax Act. At the base of the page: Homes and help for aged blindassociation for the advancement of the blind, john wilson, kooyong club house

A black and white postcard from Roseleigh guest house in Marysville.A black and white postcard from Roseleigh guest house in Marysville."Roseleigh"/ Marysvillemarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, postcard, souvenir

Central Hotel, showing a large single storey building, three chimneys with chimney pots, veranda across the front divided from side veranda by protruding gable. Iron roof, bull nosed veranda roof. Sash windows. Bluestone wall along edge of lake. Sign 'To Public Hall' on corner. Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white postcard of timber Central Hotel, showing a large single storey building, three chimneys with chimney pots, veranda across the front divided from side veranda by protruding gable. Iron roof, bull nosed veranda roof. Sash windows. Bluestone wall along edge of lake. Sign 'To Public Hall' on corner. Lakes Entrance Victoriahotels, architecture, accommodation

Red material vest: Four brass buttons with Australia and Crown Embossed on them. Lined with beige taffeta material. Black silky back. Two pockets in front of vest.dress uniform, vest