HYAMS, Frederick 17892The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance. The medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal.1914-1918 GEORGIVS BRITT OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: HYAMS, Frederick, Private 17982

The Registration Act 1836 established the General Register Office and a new system of national registration of births, marriages and deaths to take effect from 1837. There was a need to set up a system to record births, to aid with the planning of services and to record deaths to enable further study on the causes of mortality. The accurate recording of births and deaths was to be a vital tool in improving population health and would later enable systematic interventions such as vaccination, as well as aiding research and data analysis. ('1836 Registration Act')Round silver medallion with presentation case. Front of medal features portraits of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in profile. Text encircling the portraits reads 'BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGES ACTS". Back of medal carries a lit torch design at centre, encircled by the text "BIRTH . MARRIAGE . DEATH". Presentation case is a square, green, leather box with cream satin and beige velvet lining. There is a central depression within the case in which the medallion sits. Text printed on upper surface of box lid reads "B.D. and M./CENTENARY/1837-1937". Royal Mint insignia stamped in gold inside lid.numismatics

Document. 47 paper bank slips, stored in 1989 Footrot Flats envelope. Royal Mint.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne reef gmc, gold mining, bank slips, royal mint

Document. Brown paper parcel bound with string containing Royal Mint Returns of ounces of gold, amount paid and expenses.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, new monument gmc n/l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, new monument gmc, royal mint melbourne, gold mining, mint returns

These medals are part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years. The British War Medal was a medal given to people who had fought in the First World War. The Victory Medal (also called the Inter-Allied Victory Medal) is a First World War campaign medal of Britain and her then colonies and dominions which included Australia.These personal documents, photographs, medals and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.Two medals in recognition of service during WW1. 1846.3 is a silver medal a WW1 1914-18 British War Medal. Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left; text around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation. Reverse: Naked figure of St. George on horseback advancing right trampling a shield bearing an eagle design and a skull and crossbone. It has a blue/white/orange striped ribbon attached. 1846.4 is a gold coloured medal. The obverse in the medal shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. It has a purple/blue/green/yellow and orange striped ribbon attached.medals ww1 lawless-family

Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service detailsCopper medallion struck to mark the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Front has the image of the Queen, rear has the Australian Coat of Arms.Embossed front and rear Front: "Queen Elizabeth II" Rear, dated "June 1953"medallion, coronation, queen elizabeth

Charles worked in the Merchant service. After enforced retirement due to injury he was active in Civil Defence. Donated by the estate of Mr Charles Page. Commemorative cast alloy/silver-coloured oval medal with attached ribbon and pin. One side of medal depicts profile of QEII, while the other side depicts three shields with acorns. The medal is housed in a small blue velvet lined case.On box: "Civil Defence Long Service Medal"charles page, medal, civil defence

George VI became King after his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. Threepence coins underwent significant changes during George VI's reign. From 1937, new 12-sided nickel-brass threepence coins were introduced, which were initially used alongside the silver threepence. This coin is an example of a coin no longer in use.A brass coin - threepence. It is 12 sided. The reverse shows a Thrift plant (armeria) with three flowering stems. The obverse has a George V1 profile facing left. Obverse: 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP Reverse: 1938, three flowering stems of thrift plant.

Circa 1711 Queen Anne silver shilling coin Round silver coin with bust of woman - ANNA DEI GRATIA - silver chain attached Reverse side - Crowned shields - with arms of England and Scotland impaled at top and bottom, Ireland at left and France at right, forming a cross shape with the badge of the Star of the Garter at the centre; around, MAG BRI FR ET HIB REG 1711, the date being divided by a crown.coin, queen anne

Medal struck on a shield-shaped flan with a crown and loop at the top. The coronation of Edward VII in 1902 prompted major celebrations in Australia. This medal probably issued to school children in Victoria. Over 40 different medals were produced in Victoria.Obverse: At centre, within line circle conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra; Around: EDWARD VII AND ALEXANDRA; Below: CROWNED 26 JUNE 1902. Reverse: Above: Small rising sun emblem, EDWARD VII / KING AND EMPEROR / ACCESSION 22.1.1901 / CORONATION 26 JUNE 1902. GOD SAVE THE KING / AUSTRALIAN. Around below: COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS.coronation 1902, commemorative medal, edward vii and alexandra

1886 British Half pennyHalf Penny 1886 on obverse Victoria Dei Gra. Brit Regina Fid Def Ind Imp (By the Grace of God Victoria Queen of the Britons, (trans. Defender of the Faith and Empress of India.) 1886, coin

Awarded to LAC GFM Donnellan 143814 RAAF WWII Star medal 1939-45 awarded to Leading Aircraftman G F M Donnellan 143814 RAAF WWII together with copy of service certificate143814 DONNELLAN G.F.M

The 1888 Centennial International Exhibition, celebrating a century of Australian settlement, surpassed even the grand scale of the1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. It attracted over two million people, but the Victorian government had to spend £250 000 on it, ten times the amount estimated. The exhibition had a distinctively imperial focus, and a greater emphasis on culture than in 1880, particularly on music and painting (1). (1. https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273830) S.D. Gadd was appointed Curator of Parks and Gardens in 1874 an lived in residence in Rosalind Park. He resigned in 1905 and moved to Melbourne where he died in 1917. Mr Gadd was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge. It is not clear why he was awarded this medal.The bronze medal of the Centennial International Exhibition awarded to S.G. Gadd. Obverse - Portrait: bust of Queen Victoria in left profile wearing a crown, veil and 3 medals. Reverse - Field: Victor's wreath consisting of leaves and acorns of British oak and the leaves and acorns of the wattle. The oak and wattle were tied together 'by a true-lover's knot, 'symbolizing the unity and affection between the mother country and the colony'. Southern Cross inside surrounded by a legend. (https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273822) Obverse - Motto: Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne Reverse - Legend: (Latin) Artibus Dignis Honor Insignis (To the deserving arts, distinguished honor) (Mint) left: Melbourne Mint. (Date) Lower Centre: MDCCCLXXXVIII. (Engraver) Right: Stokes & Martin S.C. Edge - Plain, impressed with S.G. Gadd ESQ.centennial international exhibition melbourne 1888, s.g. gadd, rosalind park, city of greater bendigo medals

In 1938 Jessie Clarey won first prize for the 'empire-wide' King's Police Gold Medal Essay Competition - the set topic for that year was 'Juvenile Crime - Its Causes and Treatment'.Gold medal in red presentation case given to police woman, Jessie Jemima Clarey for winning the King's Essay Writing Competition for police in all parts of the British Empire. Presentation case has inscription for George VI on outside and emblem of Royal Mint on inside.Obverse - "GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP" Reverse - "POLICE ESSAY COMPETITION"clarey, jessie jemima 8507, police women, writing, essay, empire, royal mint, george vi, police woman, policewomen, policewoman

Framed award with text and an angular block colour design Master Builders Australia Inc National Commercial-Refurbishment/Fit-out/Alterations Award- Under $5 Million Winner The Royal Mint Building Project Awarded to J.A.Doddawards, historic building, former royal mint

This medallion was produced at the Royal Australia Mint in Canberra in 1988 to commemorate the Bicentenary of European settlement in Australia. The obverse design was by Michael Meszaros and the Bicentenary logo was designed by Michael Tracy. This medallion was given to Elizabeth Douglas in 1988 in recognition of her work as Secretary of the Shire of Hampden Bicentennial Community Committee. At the time Miss Douglas was Principal of Derrinallum High School, a position she held from 1984 to 1991. In retirement Elizabeth O'Callaghan (nee Douglas) spent many years as an active member of the Warrnambool and District Historical SocietyThis item is of historic interest as an example of a Bicentennial medal awarded to a local individualThis is a medallion of circular shape and bronze colouring (gold-plated). On the obverse side it has a raised gold pattern representing masses of people with a flag and gold lettering. On the reverse side it has a stylised map of Australia with gold lettering and sprays of flowers. The medal rests on a round plastic container inserted into a rectangular green box with felt trimming. The box is contained in another green cardboard box Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 Celebration of a Nation Australia 1788-1988 The Official Bicentenary Commemorative Medallionaustralian bicentenary, bicentennial medallion, elizabeth douglas derrinallum

Eleven Centenary of Federation Medallions - For Primary School Students. The medallion is gold coloured with: Australia It's What We Make It and six people moving objects on one side and a rough sketch map of Australia 1901 - 2001 and 'One Hundred Years of Federation' on the other. The end of the line drawing of Australia has a star on it. The back of the card has a brief history and the front has a rainbow colour and the title and dates.Medallion designed by John Skillington and produced buy the Royal Australian Mint.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - centenary of federation medallion - for primary school students, john skillington, royal australian mint

5 pre-decimal coins: half penny (1949), penny (1952), sixpence (1958), one shilling, damaged (1959) and florin (2 shillings) (1952).In 1966, Australian currency changed from sterling (pounds, shillings and pence) to decimal (dollars and cents). 5 coins, in black folder with contents listed on cover.currency, coins, pre-decimal coins, australian coins

Legacy medallion issued to commemorate the centenary of World War I.Silver-coloured metal medallion encased in printed cardboardworld war 1, anzac centenary, legacy

Victoria Cross for Australia was introduced in 1991 for actions in Afghanistan. Corporal Cameron Baird was the 100th Australian to receive the award This coin is one of a series "Legends of ANZACS", uncirculated, with a value of 25 cents.Bronze coin featuring an Australian Victoria Cross, laminated, mounted on card printed in colour both sidesLogos of Westpac, 100 years of ANZAC, and Legacy, with photographs of Albert Jacka and Cameron Baird, VC recipients.victoria cross, coins, commemorative coins

Folder designed to hold a gold coin collection (folder only) commemorating the Medals of Honour awarded over the 100 years of Anzac. Includes examples of the recipients.Folder only. 6-fold heavy card folder with string tie, colour illustrations of medals of honour.anzac centenary, medals of honour

Gold medal, round, in black boxOn outside of box - "Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs" On inside of box- "60th anniversary of the end of World War II for service to Australia" On front of medal - "World War II Service to Australia" On back of medal - "World War II 60 years 1945 2005"

$5 uncirculated coin commemorating the Battle of Sunda Strait 28th February - 1st March, 1942 where both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk. The bell is from USS Houston and carries the date 1930 the year in which USS Houston was commissioned. USS Houston sleeve comprises of coin with cover. Obverse - Elizabeth II Australia 2002 Reverse - Battle of Sunda Strait 1942 USS Houston, HMAS Perth 2002, Five dollars

First day issue envelopeEnvelope stamped 21 January 2000 with 4 x 45c stamps featuring Walter Parker, Roy Longmore, Alec Campbell and the 1914-15 Star together with Australian Mint 1 x $1uncirculated aluminium bronze coin - an image of a proud soldier. the obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Aluminium bronze with letter 'C' struck into design denoting striking location as Canberra. In presentation packThe design 'Rising Sun' badge and words 'The Australian Army' appear on the coin with '1901-2001' underneath the crest and 'Centenary of the Army' above - in presentation pack.

"Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.auCoin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia

Commemorates the service of 50,000 Australians who served in the Vietnam conflict.$1 Aluminium bronze uncirculated coin in descriptive display sheet with cover Vietnam For Service - Vietnam Veterans 1962-1973

HMAS Sydney sank on 19 November 1941 with all crew members. The coin is issued as an acknowledgement of the 645 crew members who lost their lives.Uncirculated fine silver proof coin commemorating HMAS Sydney II. Coin is packaged in a presentation case. Focal point is a representation of Sydney II next to the words "HMAS Sydney".

Royal Australian Navy above the central RAN general badge with 1911 to its left and 2011 to its right with one dollar below the badge. (Two copies)