The Warrnambool Historical vehicle club was started in the 1970’s and is still in operation today with around 300 members. The members share an enthusiasm for older vehicles, restoring and driving them to events held around the district.An object with social significance as it relates to an interest group within the district.Clear glass with handle and black logo and text on front. Eight indents in glass around bottom of glass.Warrnambool and District Historical vehicle club Ideal Easter rally 1977warrnambool historical vehicle club

Rotaract is a club with connections to Rotary International specifically for younger people. This glass relates to the local Warrnambool group.An item linked to a local group.Stemmed glass with gold rim and text. Club logo on side of glass.Rotaract club Warrnambool district 978 rotaract warrnambool, warrnambool

Trufood factory was established in 1911 at Glen Ormiston producing skim milk powder. Along with the Glenormiston Cheese and Butter factory the employed many people in the district.A link to an early manufacturing plant and the dairy industry in the region.Short based glass with gold lettering and gold rim. Trufood Skim milk Employees reunion 26th January 1986.glenormiston cheese and butter factory, trufood glenormiston

The Warrnambool hospital was commenced around 1850 with the establishment of a benevolent society but little is known of the early days. Over 150 years the hospital has been an imposing building and central part of the Warrnambool community. A common item with links to a major establishment in the city.Clear stemmed glass with white lettering on side in white.South West Health Care celebrating 150 years with logo above lettering.warrnambool base hospital, 150 years warrnambool hospital

In 1985 an association known as Community Radio Endeavour Warrnambool (CREW) was formed. Following many "test" broadcasts, a licence was granted in September 1990. 24 hour broadcasting commenced with over 100 volunteers. The station ID 3WAY (standing for Warrnambool And You) was adopted.A common object linked to a community organization.Clear stemmed glass with white lettering.3 Way FM 103.7 Great Ocean Radio.warrnambool community radio, 3way radio history

2 Souvenir glasses commemorating the Bendigo Post Office Centenary 1887 - 1987 tumbler style with gold rim and a depiction of the Post Office building on side in gold.organization, government, post office

A wide range of small china or glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This ashtray showcases a photo of High Street, Wodonga, VictoriaThis item has local historic and social significance as it depicts which features of the city the community valued in the past. It has artistic significance as an example of the kinds of souvenirs used widely across Australia to represent communities and the landscape.An oval shaped glass ashtray, incorporating a sepia print image of High Street, Wodonga, Victoriawodonga victoria, souvenir, high street wodonga, ash trays

The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. This Souvenir glass ashtray, used as a receptacle for ash from cigarettes, features a black and white photograph of The Maroondah Dam on the base, with text reading “Maroondah Dam, Healesville”. The ashtray is round in shape with three indents on the rim to place cigarettes. melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah, dam, healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, glass, ashtray

The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir item has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally.This Souvenir glass ashtray, used as a receptacle for ash from cigarettes, features a photograph of the Graceburn Weir on the base, with text reading “The Graceburn Weir, Healesville”. Rather small in size, this ashtray has a unique shape with four protruding glass points to place cigarettes. melbourne metropolitan board of works, mmbw, maroondah, dam, healesville, melbourne water, scenic view, souvenir, glass, ashtray, graceburnweir

In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and tourism. On July 2, 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members were transferred to the Dyson Group. Mylon were formed in 1906 providing transport service between Wodonga and Albury via horse-drawn cabs. This expanded to a modern fleet of more than 31 buses offering a range of regular bus routes and tours throughout the area and beyond. They were recognised for outstanding service and awards of excellence in the transport industry and tourism.Two schooner glasses produced to celebrate 100 years of operation in Wodonga. Logo includes the Mylon company logo featuring a red M and 3 gold bars. The word 100 years and 1906 have been added in gold lettering.In centre of logo " 1906/ 100 years"mylon, transport, wodonga, buslines

In 1906 Patrick Mylon started a passenger transport service in the Albury-Wodonga border area with horses and cabs. His son Jack went into business in the late 1920s, and his grandson Bernie joined the firm early in 1970. When Patrick started with the horses and cabs, each cab carried eight passengers and he always had two horses per cab. As the business expanded, Mylons used a range of buses and coaches including Reo, Chev and Bedford vehicles. During more than 100 years of service to the Wodonga region and beyond, Mylon Motorways received many awards for Excellence and tourism. On July 2, 2008 the company, including its 31 buses and 45 staff members were transferred to the Dyson Group.Mylon were formed in 1906 providing transport service between Wodonga and Albury via horse-drawn cabs. This expanded to a modern fleet of more than 31 buses offering a range of regular bus routes and tours throughout the area and beyond. They were recognised for outstanding service and awards of excellence in the transport industry and tourism.A wine glass produced to celebrate 100 years of operation in Wodonga. Logo includes the Mylon company logo featuring a red M and 3 gold bars. The word 100 years and 1906 have been added in gold lettering.In centre of logo " 1906/ 100 years"mylon, transport, wodonga, buslines

Owner and donor was daughter of Alan Richardson, sawmiller at Tabbara and holder of ticket for paddlesteamer Curlip.This item is a souvenir of a significant annual Melbourne event. The Richardson family played a significant role in the history of Orbost.Small ruby and clear glass mug. Souvenir from Melbourne Show.Front - Souvenir from Melbourne, Ruth 1909souvenir melbourne-show richardson-alan mug-glass

Square glass ashtray, souvenir of Bendigo showing photograph of Lake Weeroona.personal effects, smoking accessories, ash tray