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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: MANCHESTER ARMS HOTEL
A 5 page document detailing the history behind Long Gully's Manchester Arms Hotel founder Mr William Henry French and the United Pyrite Company located on Marong Road -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, 1900
These gloves belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A pair of very fine ivory doeskin evening gloves. The gloves feature full pique insert seams around the fingers and thumb with a slit on the inside arm from mid thumb to mid fore arm and three white shell buttons. The gloves extend high to high on the upper arms and feature a ribbon covered elastic to aid hold on the upper arm. A black ink stamp on the inside of the right glove over the wrist: 5 3/4, Made in France, Buckley and Nunn Limited, Melbourne. A black ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the wrist: Grand Prix Exposition, 1900, Medallere D'or, Merlier, Depose (? Very faint), Made in France. A blue ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the top side of the wrist: 797, 221'65, C51Cwoolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, clara miller, gloves, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, 1900s fashion, buckley and nunn -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Jim Kibble, 1992
On June 2, 1992 Tony Carr presented Elanora resident Jim Kibble with a plaque commemorating the anniversary of the battle. Also in attendance was Tony Thompson, a fellow Bullecourt veteran. A typed page providing an overview of both the battle and presentation is included. The plaque reads: Bullecourt 1917-1992 Sacred to the memory of the 10,000 members of the Australian Imperial Force who were killed and wounded in the two battles of Bullecourt, April - May 1917. And to the Australian dead and their comrades in arms who lie here forever in the soil of France. "Lest We Forget" (drawing of two flags and cairn memorial) "N'oublions Jamais Leur Sacrifice" This Monument was dedicated on Anzac Day, 25 April 1992 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Two Battles of Bullecourt April-May 19173 coloured photographs of Jim Kibble, Tony Thompson, Tony Carr and a plaque and 1 typed pageassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton), jim kibble, tony thompson, tony carr -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Ashtray, 1918/19
An ashtray made from a 85 mm artillery shell, inside the ashtray there is a small arms cartridge firmly embedded in the internal primer housing/ the shell has been cut to a height of 40 mm and the rim has been scalloped/ the base diameter is 85 mm/ the item does not sit flat because a small arm cartridge has been firmly wedged into the external primer housing and is not flush to the surface, it protrudes about 5mm out of the base.On the base in stamped or engraved "5 - DE - C (believed to be the lot number of the casing; F - R - E 99 16 X" around the external surface is engraved ''FRANCE - AUDRUICQ" and the side are further decorated with engraved flowers -
Mont De Lancey
Hat
Used in c1915 in Gallipoli, Egypt and France. Worn by Private Ebenezer Gray. SERN 766/24th Battalion.Brown Slouch Hat with plain puggaree (Hatband), plus metal Coat of arms.uniform hats -
The Celtic Club
Book, Evelyn M. Hood, The story of Scottish country dancing, 1980
The author has traced the origins and development of Scottish country dancing from the ritual of medieval days through the French influence of Mary Queen of Scots and the elegant assemblies of 18th century Edinburgh to the highly respected conservation work of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.Index, bib, p.123.non-fictionThe author has traced the origins and development of Scottish country dancing from the ritual of medieval days through the French influence of Mary Queen of Scots and the elegant assemblies of 18th century Edinburgh to the highly respected conservation work of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.scotland - country dancing, scotland - history -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Assorted UN and other medals
The United Nations Forces have been present and involved in many conflicts throughout the world. Conflicts include:- Unimil Liberia - Korea - Unamic Cambodia - Onuc Congo - Onusal El Salvador-Unikom Kuwait - Unomig Georgia - Unifil Lebanon - Unpredep Yugoslavia - Onuca Nicaragua & Guatemala Netherlands New Guinea.Circular medals with variously colored ribbons. Nigerian National Service Medal. Great Britain WW 2 India Service Medal 1939 - 1945. Canada WW 2 Service Medal 1939 - 1945.U N medals have stylised Map of the World on the obverse surrounded by laurel leaves and letters UN above. The reverse has the wording " In The Service Of Peace." Nigerian National Service Medal obverse shows map of Nigeria surrounded by wording "Nigeria National Service Medal 1966 - 1970."Reverse shows map of Nigeria in centre "eagle holding star" above -anchor on left - "eagle over laurel leaves on right" and an elephant below. India Service Medal obverse shows George the 6th. Reverse has map of India in centre, INDIA above map and the dates 1939 -45 below map. Canada Service Medal obverse has group of servicemen in centre " Voluntary Service 1939 Canada 1945" in English and French. Reverse shows Canadian Coat of Arms. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Plaque - Australian Olympic Team Albertville 1992
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It recognises his participation at the Winter Olympic Games in Albertville in 1992 where he was the team psychologist. 23 Australian athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track speed skating, and speed skating. Steven Lee and Adrian Costa from Falls Creek were included in this team. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” with Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and George later owned the Red Onion Chalet. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This is representative of George Shirling's involvement with the Australian Winter Olympic Team.A framed certificate acknowledging George Shirling's membership of the Australian Winter Olympic Team at Albertville, France in 1992. It features the Australian Coat of Arms and the Olympic Rings in green. The remaining text is a combination of red, black and blue ink. A Sydney Olympics badge has been attached. The Albertville 1992 logo is at the bottom. AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM George Shirling ALBERTVILLE 1992george shirling, australian winter olympics, albertville 1992, steve lee, adrian costa -
Merbein District Historical Society
Certificate - Proficiency Certificate
Proficiency certificate A4 certificate No 107909Front education department Victoria logo in oval with coat of arms and crown Proficiency certificate NO 107909 This is to certify that Penelope Treadwell has successfully completed the first three years of a course prescribed for post primary schools at a school approved for the purpose director of education Back the candidate has completed a course of study in the following subjects with results as indicated English pass, algebra pass, geometry pass, geography pass, general science pass agricultural science, French credit pass , German, Latin, history pass, social studies , musical appreciation, art credit pass, shorthand, home management including cookery, needle work credit pass, crafts, woodwork, metalwork, blacksmithing, mechanical drawing, physical education pass. education, penelope treadwell, proficiency certificate -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Document - Commemorative Scroll, R.J.C. Moore
Commemorative scroll sent to the next of kin of Private Rupert James Cavanagh MOORE 6852 attached to the 3rd Machine Gun Battalion and who made the ultimate sacrifice.- killed in action on 13/7/1918 in France. MOORE was born in Wangaratta, Victoria and a Printer when enlisted on 6/2/1917.In 1922 a Memorial Scroll was presented to the next of kin of those soldiers, sailors, and nurses who died while serving in the Australian Imperial Force or Royal Australian Navy during the First World War. Later they were presented with a Next of Kin Memorial Plaque. The Memorial Scroll bears the Royal Coat of Arms and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". Cream paper scroll with Coat of Arms above ten lines of black writing and two lines in red ink.Pte. Rupert James Cavanagh Moore 3rd M.G.Bn., A.I.F.pte rupert james cavanagh moore, kia, wangaratta, ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Ashtray, circa 1920
World War I ashtray made in Ypres, France'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre. rectangular, made in brass with cigarette holder grooves at each corner Coat of arms, vertical rectangle with small point as base, surmounted by open crown. Top third of shield features Cross of Lorraine on burgundy background, lower two thirds contains textured cross. ashtray, trench art, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Women of Queensland!: Send a man today to fight for you, c1914-1918
An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, AUSTRALIA MAP, C. 1918
Regarding P Sexton. There is a Patrick Sexton listed in the 59th Batt roll No 3243a. The trench art was in the collection of James Worland Mills No 3441 59th Batt AIF. Refer 169P, 166.3, 167.6. Map of Australia made from spent munitions brass; engraved with picture of soldier holding a banner.'59th Btn.' - written on Union Jack in corner of banner. 'Australia for Ever' written on 2nd banner. 'CD' written between soldier's feet. Other inscriptions: 'France 12.7.18', and 'P. Sexton Ville-Sur Ancre Somme.arms-ammunition, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - HONOURABLY DISCHARGED WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
ANTHONY NEWMAN No 3243 enlisted in the AIF on 28.10.1914 age 22 years 5 months in the 1st reinforcements 2nd FAB AIF as a Gunner. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 30.4.1915, transferred to 3rd FAB 6.9.1915. Hospitalised with Jaundice serious enough to be transferred to Malta then England, returned to unit 10.3.1916. Transferred to 12th FAB 26.3.1916 then to 4th Div AHQ 31.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, discharged from the AIF 10.5.1919 medically unfit.Timber frame, mid brown with glass front, dark green mount. Discharge Certificate for ANTHONY NEWMAN printed in black & red colour on cream coloured paper, features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns all in red ink. Illustrated in black is Britannia holding a Union Jack flag & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipients name written in black ink. Block print label mounted within dark green mount, centre lower edge. Within the red scroll border: “Anthony Newman Australian Imperial Force Served with honour & was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 10.5.1919 George R I” Label centre lower edge: ANTHONY NEWMAN Regt No 3243 2nd FAB Enlisted 23.10.194 Discharged 10.5.1919 medically unfit. Donated by R Fair. Stamped at the bottom: V22526 documents - certificates, newman, disabled