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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Large Hook with link
Part of collection of various maritime artifacts donated by Bill LibbyLarge metal hook with chain or rope link attached.hook, ship equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 1941-1946
Made in Camp 3, handcrafts by various internees.Colour photograph of various handmade artifacts including top left, wooden jewel box with elongated paler pieces of wood with the letter HB; an opened book signed Gerda: serviettes, carved brooches heart shaped, 2 kangaroos, map of Australia. Some of the 24 items made.Herta Blaich below jewel box; Ramerabe Hillo on what could be a wallet, bottom left.camp 3, hand made objects, camp 3 hand crafts, templer society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - How Bendigo got its Name, 2008
16-page booklet 'The Wager of Ivy's Rump' or How Bendigo got its Name. A short story by O. Spaniel Murray Illustrated with B&W photos and sketches. Hand-aged artifact in limited edition - Copy No. 47 Author's real name is Dr R Blackhurst of BendigoSignature 'O. Spaniel Murray' written in ink inside front cover.naming of bendigo, william thompson -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
sheep shears
Amongst Kurth Kiln Cultral Heritage Artifacts assumed left after the Foresty Commission moved from Kurth Kiln to Kalista LowManufactured rusty metal cutting blades attached to metal handle No physical markingsshears -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Decorative object - Frame Picture Wooden
A collection of souvenirs and artifacts collected by Benjamin Andrew Bristow brought home from World War I by 5848 Pte B.A.BristowWooden picture frame in shape of a house with ornate design with embossed diamond and rectangles. The word "FRANCE" on one frame and "AUDRUICQ" on the matching frameThe word "FRANCE and AUDRUICQ" is embossed on the gabled top front of the picture frame -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - ABORIGINAL NULLA NULLA: HUNTING STICK
Nulla Nulla - Aboriginal Hunting Stick This is a piece of very heavy timber that appears to be an aboriginal artifact. It is a carved rod approximately 700mm long with a diameter of 27mm. And natural longitudinal ruts. The ends of the rod are smoothly shaped but one end is slightly pointed. The handle end has a carved inscription with the letters 'M G'M C -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Approx 1942
Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Arthur Knee, 1989
Camp 13 artifact (photographed) red gum globe of world on carved stand made by POW. Purchased by Guard George Campbell. As at 1989 in Campbell's WW2 army collection.Camp 13, Camp Road, Murchison, Victoria. Red gum globe of the world on carved standcamp 13,, murchison victoria, globe of world, wood work, pow, camp internees, carved wood, george campbell -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Tool - axe head
Aboriginal artifact (possibly found in garden in Bank Street Port Fairy By Chris Sharpells) 2 entries in green book under different numbers namely 792 and 814 state thisStone axe smoothed at long end to make cutting edgelocal history, ethnographic material, hunting, fishing, axe, gathering, stone, aboriginal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTO OF BHS MEMBER WITH VARIOUS COLLECTION ITEMS
Black and white photo. Gentleman in suit holding a gun, appears to be a legacy badge on his lapel. He is believed to be a member of the Bendigo Historical Society, possibly a former President. To the left is a display cabinet displaying guns and relating artifacts, bottle and photos. In the front is a pram with hood. In the rear is another display cabinet with books and gold nuggets (probably imitation). Display is possibly in Dudley House. Markings/Inscriptions: on rear; FH77 (underlined) in pencilorganization, club/society, bendigo historical society -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Realia, Woomera
Came into family about 80 years ago (1930's). Believed gifted to Dorothy's father who was born in Stawell. Both sets of Grandparents were local residents (Schneider & Hunter. Also one set of Great Grandparents (Grey). It is highly Likely that these artifacts originated during their time 1870's.Wooden Hardwood with tooth embeded at one endaboriginal -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Tool - Realia, Digging Stick
Came into the family about 80 years ago (1930's). Believed Gifted to Dorothy's Father who was born in Stawell. Both sets of grandparents were local residents (Schnider & Hunter's). Also one set of Great granparnst (Grey). It is highly likely that these artifacts originated during the time 1870'sWooden Stick carved from hardwoodaboriginal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Horton's Auction Rooms, 1950
Monty Gray, the auctioneer was a member of the State Legislative Assembly, and uncle to photo donor, Phyl Johnson. Mrs Rene Bawden and daughter Shirley Jones were early members of the Nunawading Historical Society and often attended auctions and frequented second shops looking for early 1900's artifacts for Schwerkolt Cottage and MuseumCopy of 1950's photo of Horton's Auction Rooms, Station Street, Box Hill with the auctioneer, Monty Gray. Mrs Rene Bawden and her daughter, Shirley Jones are third and fourth from the lefthorton's auction rooms, gray, monty, bawden, rene, jones, shirley -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1970
The Beechworth Historic Courthouse is a living history museum in Victoria, Australia. Built in 1858, it has been in continuous service for 131 years and is currently home to a unique collection of artifacts, including its original furniture and fittings. The Courthouse Law Library is also recognised as being of outstanding national significance with many rare books held in the collection. The courthouse was built in 1858 and is located in the centre of the Beechworth Historic Precinct. It was built from granite with a double height gabled courtroom with the entrance via a central projecting porch. The building was classified in 1959 as part of Group Classification (B2615)with Forests Office, Lands Office, Police Lock-up & Police Station. The Courthouse is a significant site in Australia’s legal history because it was the location of more than 40 trials and hearings for the Kelly Gang and their sympathisers.This a rectangular, black and white photograph, unmounted.Reverse Ministry of Tourism, Melbourne1850s beechworth, beechworth courthouse, ned kelly, 1800s beechworth, kelly gang, beechworth historic courthouse, 1858, kelly trials, daniel kelly, dan kelly, edward kelly, ellen kelly, elizabeth scott, the first woman hanged in victoria, colony of victoria, 1863, domestic violence related murder -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlets, What happened at the pier: Memory Keepers revisit the past, 2015_10
Exhibition including artifacts, performances and accounts of migrant experiences of people who entered Australia via Princes and Station Piers Port Melbourne. The exhibition was initially displayed at Diamond Valley Library in October 2015 with a forum discussion follow up at Eltham Library in May 2016. The exhibition was curated by Lella Cariddi of Multicultural Arts Victoria.Exhibition booklets, program notes and photographs immigration, multicultural arts victoria -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Paper Licence Document, Motor Spirit Consumer's Licence, 11/3/49 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973.The document demonstrates Harry Jenkins involvement in the farm and provides information on farm life in the era.Paper Motor Spirit Consumer's Licence for Primary Producer Truck issued by Commonwealth of Australia Liquid Fuel Control Board (Vic) to Edward H. Jenkins (Jnr) Churchill Island, Newhaven, for vehicle make D.K.W., Utility, Registration No. 8676. Date of Issue 11/3/49[signed] Edward H. Jenkins [bottom left hand, front] [stamped] LFCB CANCELLED VICTORIA; SAN REMO VIC 26 MR49; SAN REMO VIC 28MR49; SAN REMO VIC -2MY49; SAN REMO VIC -6JE49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC 14NO49; SAN REMO VIC -6FE50 [REAR] motor spirit consumer's licence, harry jenkins, jenkins, churchill island, primary, producer, truck, license -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Motor Spirit Consumer's Special LIcence, 15/11/1949 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973.The document demonstrates his interest in the farm and provides information on farming in the era.Paper Motor Spirit Consumer's Special LIcence issued by Commonwealth of Australia Liquid Fuel Control Board (Vic) to Edward H. Jenkins, Churchill Island via Newhaven, for International Tractor B. & P. Lighting Plant, Special Licence No. SP/33298, period 15/11/49 to 31/5/50[stamped] RELIEF NO4; SAN REMO VIC 6FE50; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA: LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; LFOB CANCELLED VICTORIA; Ration Tickets may be drawn only at San Remo 9Post Office) [initialed] Authorising Officer 6-12-49 (Date) [front]motor spirit consumer's special licence, harry jenkins, jenkins, churchill island, cars, license, car -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Solicitor's letter, 11 May 1939 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973.The letter provides information regarding the purchase of Churchill Island.Typed solicitor's letter from Henderson & Ball Solicitors & Co, to Mr. E.H. Jenkins, 33 Collins St, Melbourne, regarding purchase from G.R. Buckley and Other, and enclosing sketch plan (catalogue item no. 0108.2), dated 11th May 1939, titled "You from G.R. Buckley and Others"[signed] Henderson & Ball "at 4 1/2 %" [inserted last line, fourth paragraph], "(Purchase Price 2000 pounds)" [end fourth paragraph], "HenB" [bottom first page], "Henderson Ball" [second page}harry jenkins, churchill island, purchase, solicitor, letter, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Map - Hand drawn map of Churchill Island, May 1939 (approx.)
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. This document is an example of a hand drawn map of the era, measured in links.Hand drawn map in pencil on paper of situation and measurements of land contained in Vendor's Title. Attached to solicitor's letter catalogue item No. 0108.1[signed] Hen B [bottom right hand corner]churchill island, purchase, harry jenkins, jenkins, margaret campbell, sister campbell, real estate, solicitor -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Journal - Bridge Notebook, 1959 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. This item demonstrates Harry Jenkins thorough and detailed approach to the maintenance of Churchill Island Farm and construction in the era.Small lined notebook, with navy blue plastic removable cover with press stud fasteners. Contains notes regarding 1959 bridge construction written by Harry Jenkins. bridge, 1959, harry jenkins, churchill island, farm, roadwork, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Carbon Copy of Memo with Bordesan title page, BORDESAN, 1938 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. The document demonstrates farming and fungicide methods of the era.Paper document report, carbon copy, foolscap, on 'Bordesan', a colloidal suspension of a highly fungicial copper preparation, written by J.D. Riedal-E. de Haen A.G., Chemical Works, Berlin-Britz, Germany, and a memo from S.W. Peterson & Co. Ltd, Sydney Office to Mr. Sutcliffe, Melbourne. 15 pagesBordesan, J.D. Riedel-E. de Haen A.G., Churchill Island, S.W. Peterson & Co Ltdbordesan, j.d. riedel-e. de haen a.g., churchill island, s.w. peterson & co ltd, chemical -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Receipt from Warley Bush Hospital, 1962 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. Demonstrates involvement with local communityDonation receipt from Warley Bush Nursing Hospital Cowes, Phillip Island, No. 3522, received from Churchill Island Family in sum of 50 pounds for a bed, dated 21.5.196221.5.196, Churchill Island Family, fifthy [pounds], Donation - Bed, 50, [signed] M.J. Beatonwarley bush nursing hospital, cowes, phillip island, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Final Statement re Estate of late Mrs Anna Hannah Gahan, April 1936 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. This item demonstrates values and costs of era.Paper document, Final Statement re Estate of late Mrs. Anna Hannah Gahan, relative of the wife of Harry Jenkins, Alice (nee Gahan), itemizing receipts and disbursements, dated 24/4/1936. Original typed.mrs. anna hannah gahan, alice gahan, alice jenkins, harry jenkins, churchill island, gahan, jenkins, statement -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Carbon Copy of Estate of Mrs Anna Hannah Gahan, c. 24/04/1936
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. This carbon copy of the estate of Mrs Anna Hannah Gahan shows the price and value of Churchill Island at the time of her death.Carbon copy of the Final Statement of the Estate of Mrs Anna Hannah Gahan, relative of the wife of Harry Jenkins, Alice. Document is typed in two columns with an itemised list of the complete estatemrs. anna hannah gahan, alice gahan, alice jenkins, harry jenkins, churchill island, jenkins, farm, gahan, statement, deceased estate, 1973, auction, arthur evans -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Newspaper - The Australian Farm & Home, VOL. LI No. 4, April, 1942 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. Demonstrates Harry Jenkins interest and involvement in farming and cattle.Paper periodical publication 'The Australian Farm & Home', Journal of The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, VOL. LI-No.4, April 30, 1942, containing an article 'The Churchill Stud' by Capt. E.W. Dixon'Mrs. Jenkins' [front page, left hand side], 'Printed Matter Only. Mr. Ted Jenkins, Churchill Island via Newhaven', [back cover, left hand side]the australian farm & home, journal of the royal agricultural society of victoria, the churchill stud, dairy shorthorn, capt. e.w. dixon, harry jenkins, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - letter, 2 pages headed 'You from G.R. Buckley and Others', May 1939 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. Typed solicitor's letter on letterhead of Henderson & Ball, addressed to Mr. E.H. Jenkins regarding purchase of land from G.R. Buckley and Others. Letter dated 11 May, 1939"at 4 1/2 %" [inserted last line, fourth paragraph], "(Purchase Price 2000 pounds)" [end fourth paragraph], "HenB" [bottom first page], "Henderson Ball" [second page}henderson & ball, mr e.h. jenkins, g.r. buckley, harry jenkins, churchill island, 1939 -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Letter - Letter from Department of Agriculture to H. Jenkins, 1941 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973. The document demonstrates Harry Jenkins interest and committment to farming and provides information on farming of the era.Typed letter on Department of Agriculture, Victoria letterhead, addressed to Mr. E.H. Jenkins, regarding improvement of pasture land at Churchill Island, signed 'R.L. Twentyman,' Agrostologist, dated 9th April, 1941R.L. Twentyman [bottom right hand corner]department of agriculture, mr. e.h. jenkins, harry jenkins, churchill island, farm -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Report on visit to property owned by Mr H Jenkins, April 1942 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973The report demonstrates Harry Jenkins interest and committment to farming and provides information on farming in the era.Report on visit to property owned by Mr. H. Jenkins, Churchill Island, regarding stock, pastures, crops, and recommendations, written by A.C.T. Hewitt on his visit to Churchill Island on 17.4.1942. Report enclosed with letter dated 1st May 1942 [Item Registration No. 0230]"under present conditions' [end 7th paragraph, 2nd page]churchill island, farm, harry jenkins, farm management -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Letter - Typed letter from the Live Stock Science Officer, May 1942 approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973This letter demonstrates Harry Jenkins committment to farming at Churchill Island.Typed paper letter on Department of Agriculture letterhead, to Mr. H. Jenkins, dated 1st May, 1942, enclosing report with recommendations on visit to Churchill Island. Signed A.C.T. Heweitt, Live Stock Science OfficerA.C.T. Hewitt [bottom right hand corner]department of agriculture, live stock division, a.c.t. hewitt, mr h. jenkins, harry jenkins, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Handwritten notes on paper, 1940s approx
Dr Harry Jenkins owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed it to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. The item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when she sold the island, approximately 1973This document provides information regarding Churchill Island ownership.Pencil notes regarding Churchill Island ownership from 1879 to 1937. Author unknownTULLIS BOND MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN [watermark - bottom of page, rear]churchill island ownership, chruchill island, amess, jenkins, farm, notes, handwritten