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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Talma and Co Photographers, c.1917 - 1918
ROBERT HOULISTON BARON No 3596 enlisted in the AIF in 10th reinforcements 57th Batt on 2.8.1917 age 18 years 5 months. Embarked for England 28.2.1918, promoted Acting L/Cpl 3.9.1918, embark for France 25.1.1919 and attached to Divisional HQ, embark for England 6.6.1919, discharged from the AIF 25.9.1919.Heavy timber frame, gold inset, white mount & glass front. Black & white rectangular portrait photo of WW1 Soldier."3596 ROBERT HOULISTON BARON" photography-photographs, military history - army, cooper collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - BRITISH WAR MEDAL WW1
Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal for his WW1 Service. He did not see action and was therefore ineligible for the Victory Medal. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No.1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal.Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F."robert h. baron, cooper collection, british war medal, medal ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, The Rhododendron Newsletter, 1992
Newsletter of the Australian Rhododendron SocietyNewsletter of the Australian Rhododendron Society who meet at Nunawading Horticultural Centre, featuring the Baron von Mueller Memorial Lecture series.Newsletter of the Australian Rhododendron Society horticulture, australian rhododendron society, von mueller, ferdinand -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, STOURTON, UK, c.WW1
Postcards sent to R.H. Baron's siblings Fred and Myrtle and future wife (?) Elsie. Notes on each card mention a three day journey playing with a band. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white photograph of a house partially covered with ivy. Garden in the foreground. 2. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower. Graveyard and cart in the foreground.1. The Convent, Stourton Gardens. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Elsie and Fred - no date." 2. Stourton Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Myrtle' - no date.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, stourton uk -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Art show Catalogue, Victorian Artists Society, Australian Landscape Paintings by Wykeham Perry, 1976
A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976. Wykeham Lindley Perry grew up near Marysville in Victoria and painted local scenes from a very early age. wykeham lindley perry, victorian artists society, marysville, victoria -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Lloyd of Hampstead, Dennis Lloyd Baron, Introduction to jurisprudence with selected texts, 1959
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithSecond editionjurisprudence -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - BROCHURE HEPBURN FEDERATION TRAIL, TERRY HOPE
HEPBURN FEDERATION TRAIL, BUILDING, COMMUNITIES, CREATING A NATION. A DRIVING TRAILTHOUGH THE SHORE, REVEALING STORIES ABOUT ITS PLACES, PEOPLE AND EVENTS. THE TRIAL EXPLORES THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE NATURAL FEATURES OF THE SHIRE AND ITS SETTLEMENT SINCE TJE DJA DJA WRUNG PEOPLE FIRST MADE IT THEIR HOMEhepburn federation trail, dja dja wrung -
Kilmore Historical Society
Book, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller et al, PLANTS INDIGENOUS TO THE COLONY OF VICTORIA, 1860
Frederick von Mueller's book of lithographs; plants indigenous to Victoria.Green clothbound hardcover, watermark patterned cloth, faded with some wear to extremities. Title on spine, gilt lettering. Plates XVIII - LXXI plus seven supplementary plates, descriptor pages opposite. Cover detached at front and rear hinges, all pages detached apart from the rear seven. Foxing throughout, some plates water stained. Some previous minor insect damage. Illustrated. Poor condition. non-fictionFrederick von Mueller's book of lithographs; plants indigenous to Victoria. botany, victoria -
Kilmore Historical Society
Book, Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, SYSTEMATIC CENSUS OF AUSTRALIAN PLANTS. Part 1. - Vasculares, 1882
Systematic Census of Australian Plants with Chronologic, Literary and Geographic Annotations.Paper cover, stained, foxing, insect damage to extremities. Cloth strip to spine, tearing at top and bottom. 152 pp. Binding generally intact, pp 51-54 detached. Sewn binding shows metallic/rust staining. Pages generally clean & unmarked throughout. Fair condition.non-fictionSystematic Census of Australian Plants with Chronologic, Literary and Geographic Annotations.botany, australia -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Pelham : or, adventures of a gentleman, [n.d] [between 1866-1878]
xxxii, 336 p. ; Frontispiece illustration. Embossed, decorative brown cover, gold embossing on spine.fictionfiction, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Pausanias, the Spartan ; an unfinished historical romance ; The haunted and the haunters : or, the house and the brain, [1875]
xxvii ; 416 p. ( Dedication p. v-xxvii : Pausanias p. 1-376 ; The haunted p. 379-416) Book has a plain dark green cover, title and author's name on spine. fictionlord lytton, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Eugene Aram : a tale [novel] ; includes 'Eugene Aram : a tragedy' [fragment of a drama], First published 1831? This reprint of a later edition, probably reissued in 1890s
A tale of events that led to the execution of Eugene Aram in 1759.320 p. (Eugene Aram - A tale p. 1; Eugene Aram - A tragedy p. 307-320). Bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements.fictionA tale of events that led to the execution of Eugene Aram in 1759.lord lytton, fiction, eugene aram, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Alice : or, the mysteries, [n.d.] [This reprint issued 1890's]
288 + p. (final pages missing) : bound in calico which is printed with product advertisementsfictionfiction, lord lytton, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), [What will he do with it? : Vol. II : Book VII], [n.d.]
303 p. [Title page missing. Information for catalogue record from first page and spine.] fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Leila, or the siege of Granada; Calderon, the courtier; The pilgrims of the Rhine, [n.d.] [1879?]
164 p. ; 172 p. ['Leila' p. 1-121; 'Calderon' p. 123-164; 'Pilgrims', numbers recommence: xii, 1-172.]fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), 'My novel' / by Pisistratus Caxton : or, Varieties in English life / by the Right Honorable Lord Lytton : in two volumes : Vol. I, [n.d.] [1874?]
396 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), The last of the barons : book the first : the adventures of Master Marmaduke Nevile, First published 1843. Numerous later editions - various publishers. This reprint of a Routledge edition 1890s
487 p. ; bound in calico which has advertisements printed on the cover. Title page missing. Information for catalogue record derived from half-title page and publisher's advertising at end of book.fictionhistorical fiction, edward iv king of england, warwick the kingmaker, lord lytton, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - discharging phosphate rock from the 'Baron Ardrossan', 1960s
Port of Portland Authority archives. The Baron Ardrossan was a geared bulk carrier completed by Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted, Haugesund (Yard No. 37) for H. Hogarth & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. Scottish Ship Management Ltd., Glasgow, managers. Decommissioned in 1986.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)baron ardrossan, bulk carrier, cargo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - WALCOURT, BELGIUM, c.WW1
Postcards sent whilst billeted in Walcourt, whilst attached to 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Five black and white postcard scenes of Walcourt, Belgium. Each has an anecdote on the back.1. & 2. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated Belgium 15/3/19. 3. Handwritten in blue ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother - no date. 4. & 5. Handwritten in blue ink on back: "3596 Pte R.H. Baron, 5 Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) Australian Imperial Forces Abroad.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, letters, ww1, walcourt belgium -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Silver lighter with inscription below and Snoopy cartoon, "Fuck you Red Baron". Vietnam 70-71.Front has a Snoopy cartoon image and text "Fuck you Red Baron" Vietnam 70-71. on back inscription "Yea though I walk through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil for I am the evilest son of a bitch in the valley"cigarette lighter, 1970-1971 vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - SALISBURY, UK, J Welch and Sons, c. WW1
Postcards sent by R.H. Baron to his mother, sisters and Elsie. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of the exterior of a gothic style cathedral with spire and two lantern towers. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a cathedral with spire from a river location. 3. Sepia toned photograph of the nave and choir of a gothic style cathedral.1. Salisbury Cathedral, West front. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters' - no date. 2. Salisbury Cathedral from the River. Handwritten in pencil and black ink: ' Letter to R. H. Baron's mother. Ink section indecipherable. - no date. 3. Salisbury Cathedral, choir and nave. Handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Elsie etc'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, salisbury uk, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - 14TH TRAINING BATTALION BAND, c1918 - 1919
Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.' 2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.' 3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother! 4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band. 5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.' 6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.' 7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.' 8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.' 9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.' 10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.' 11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).' 12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, 14th training battalion band, 57th battalion, ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Music Record x2, Tatura Male Choir & Ladies Chorus, 1986
These recordings were made when the choir presented the plays live in Shepparton, in 19 and 19 respectively33 1/3 RPM custom processed record of Tatura Male Choir and Ladies Chorus singing from their production of "The Gypsy Baron" (both sides) and "Die Fledermaus" (both sides). Both records have plastic sleeve and cardboard cover.W & G Custom processed record "The Gypsy Baron".|W & G Custom processed record "Die Fledermaus".tatura, musical, instruments, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD AIF CAMP, UK, c1918
Photograph of AIF Codford Camp No. 7. R.H. Baron was stationed here in 1918 during WW1. He later transferred to Herdcott Camp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Black and white photograph featuring three buildings fronting a gravel road. Two signs appear in the foreground. One is labelled 'No. 7 Camp', the other taller one is labelled 'Salvation Army Rest Hut'. A tree lined hill is in the background.On back, handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Mother, this is the entrance to our camp, the 3rd hut down on the outside is our hut, Robert H. Baron.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, codford aif camp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fresh light on Mitcham's history, 27/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle, believed to be the first settler in Mitcham and who assisted Baron Von Mueller in his capacity as a botanist.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.boyle, david, boyle, c.h., pioneers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, VARIOUS, cWW1
Each postcard features handwritten anecdotes and letters to various people in R.H. Baron's family. Baron was a band member. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Coloured drawing of a Stately house with motor car, people and a horse in foreground. 2. Coloured drawing of a couple walking through an avenue of trees. 3. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower. 4. Coloured photograph of a mill building and adjacent body of water. 5. Black and white photograph of a row of buildings fronting an unsealed road. 6. Sepia toned photograph of a large stately three storey house.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to Doris written by R.H. Baron - dated 14 July 1918'. Picturesque, Wiltshire, Charlton House, near Malmsbury. 2. Picturesque Wiltshire Avenue, Savernake Forest. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters and brothers.' 3. St. Mary's Church, Motcombe, Dorset. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'We played at a service at this church last Sunday night (1/12/18), Bob xxx' 4. Worplesdan, Rickford Mill, Handwritten in black ink on back: ' Letter to Alf from R.H. Baron.' 5. Crown Inn, etc. Hartley Row. Handwritten in black ink on back. 'Anecdote signed by Bob (R.H. Baron)'. 6. Longleat House. Handwritten in black ink on back; 'We were playing at a dance at this place a few weeks ago. We had a splendid time. It is near Bath, Bob'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD UK, YMCA, 1. 9 May 1918. 2. 13 July 1918. 3. 1 September 1918
Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SHIRE AWARD, Shire of East Loddon, c.1919-20
Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Gold coloured metal medallion. Obverse side features an Australian Coat of Arms in the middle. Above the Coat of Arms are two clasped hands. Encircling the Coat of Arms are two rifles and a floral chain. A small ring is attached at the top to hold a chain. Recipients' details are engraved on the back. Hallmark stamped on bottom of back.Engraved on reverse side: "Presented by the Shire of East Loddon to R.H. Baron in grateful appreciation of service rendered in A.I.F. in the Great War." Stamped on reverse side at bottom "Hallmark Symbols".robert h. baron, cooper collection, badge, shire badge.