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Katamatite Museum, operated by the Katamatite Historical Society
vase momento at proclamation of township of Katamatite
The 2 vases were a gift to the museum .An eucumenical church service was held to mark the centenary of the procla. ..mation as a township November 17th 1985..2 brass vases placed on timber stands-.stands have inscriptionbrass vases with engravings .On timber base is inscription date 17th November 1985. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Rations label, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This item is a rations label which would have been distributed with two 'Dog Biscuits' and a tin of bully beef to a serviceman. These were rations handed out during WWI. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack. He created a souvenir for a loved one using two biscuits, one including an inlaid photograph of himself and the other including an artificial flower decoration.Small, triangular shaped paper item with inscriptions.Inscriptions on the front read: "Dog Biscuits" / 1914 - 1918 / Rations: / 1 tin bully beef and two dog biscuits military rations, biscuit, dog biscuit, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Cap Liner, 1908
A cap liner is an item that helps to seal the contents in a container to avoid spoiling the contents. This cap liner was recovered from the Falls of Halladale shipwreck. The Falls of Halladale was an iron-hulled, four-masted barque, used as a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 bound for Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold was general cargo consisting of roofing tiles, barbed wire, stoves, oil, and benzene as well as many other manufactured items. After three months at sea and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland on the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members survived, but her cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson's navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The Falls of Halladale was built in1886 by Russell & Co., at Greenock shipyards on the River Clyde, Scotland for Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow. She was one of several designs of the Falls Line of ships named after waterfalls in Scotland. The company had been founded between 1870- 1873 as a partnership between Joseph Russell, Anderson Rodger, and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships during that time. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and was able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the 'windjammers' that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck in stormy conditions. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Glass cap liner, green opaque moulded disc with indented ring and two pontil marks. Inscription on the top (undecipherable). Recovered from Falls of Halladale wreck. Embossed inscription (indecipherable)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cap liner, falls of halladale, russell & co., glass liner, glass seal -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
William Henry Jackson married Elissa Leila Hannah Gerlach in 1925. Note: Gerlach, not 'Girlac' as in the inscription.Black and white photograph of a man in a hat and coat standing outside in an area with signs in the background and people walking along. Handwritten inscription on reverse by John Lundy-ClarkeBill Jackson. Husband of Elissa Girlac.elissa gerlach, elissa jackson, william jackson, bill jackson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Table, Johann A. Landmann, 1853
This decorative octagonal inlaid table was made by Johann Landmann as a wedding present to his wife and was donated to Flagstaff Hill by the wife of Landmann's great-grandson. Landmann (or Landman, also known as August Landmann) was born in 1826 in Ganhor, Silesia, Prussia. At the age of 20, he travelled through Europe, working from town to town as a cabinet maker. At 26 years old he returned to Germany, married Anna Rosina in Wahlstatt, Prussia, and on the same day sailed for Australia on the Wilhelmsburg in 1853, the year the ship was registered. The Wilhelmsburg was a three-masted, square-rigged sailing ship built at Reiherstieg, Hamburg, and registered in Hamburg on 27th April 1853. On her maiden voyage in 1853, the ship sailed from Hamburg, Germany, to Australia with 510 passengers on board, including emigrants under the Bounty Scheme. Johan Landmann was one of the passengers. The Wilhelmsburg arrived in Hobson’s Bay, Melbourne after sailing for 100 days. Johann spent a week in Melbourne then travelled to Warrnambool aboard the Merry Kitty, arriving fourteen days later. Johann had landed in Melbourne with only 16 shillings in his pocket and by the time he arrived in Warrnambool, he only had one shilling and sixpence left. He also had very limited ability to speak English. He settled in the Allansford area, near Warrnambool, together with other families from Germany and went on to play a significant role in the history of Warrnambool. Johann worked as a cabinet maker in Warrnambool, making the first coffin in the Warrnambool cemetery. He also worked as a general merchant. He built many of the earliest shops in Warrnambool, and the first paddle boat used on the local Hopkins River. He made models of Warrnambool’s Ozone Hotel and Presbyterian Church; the model of the Hotel is now in the Warrnambool Art Gallery, and the model of the Presbyterian Church has been in the care of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society since around 2017. One of Landmann's residences was a two-storey building in Henna Street Warrnambool where he, lived upstairs and operated his business downstairs. After he retired Landmann built a ‘handsome stone residence’ at 30 Mickle Street, Warrnambool, where he lived until his death in June 1920; he was aged ninety-five. “Landmann Street” in Warrnambool has been named after Johann and appears on a map in 1872. He has also been honoured on Warrnambool’s Pioneer Memorial Board which is displayed at the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. Landmann's son Adolph Fritz Landmann (Fritz Landmann) born in 1861, was a Councillor from 1905 to 1915, and Mayor of Warrnambool from 1912 to 1915. The Wilhelmsburg sailed from Hamburg in 1863 heading for Queensland, Australia, but in December the vessel was wrecked off the coast of Holland during storms, with the loss of 247 lives.The table is significant as an early Warrnambool historical artefact with a connection to the maiden voyage of the ship Wilhelmsburg a vessel that holds the record for the number of passengers carried in one journey on a small vessel. Johann Landmann is regarded as a significant and historical figure in the development of Warrnambool as one of the earliest pioneers, not only as a businessman but the civic duties he undertook. First as a councilman and later the mayor of Warrnambool.Table, wooden, inlaid octagonal, two tiered with eight pillar supports and seven turned legs (one leg missing). Two large cracks in table top. A handwritten inscription is beneath the table top.Inscription is indecipherable. shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwrecked artefact, warrnambool, table, octagonal table, inlaid woodwork, wilhelmsburg, johann landmann, augustus landmann, fritz landmann (warrnambool mayor), ozone hotel warrnambool, inlaid table -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Book - Culpeppers's, 1826 (Hungary)|1993 (England)
Culpeppers's Complete Herbal and English Physician. 'A 20th Guide to the Discoveries and Remedies of England's Greatest Herbalist.' Inscription on front. Hard cover; green with floral front cover. Pages 240. Some coloured illustrations.Inscription on frontbooks, medical -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Gold lighter with inscription and map of Vietnam in a circle.This man is going to Heaven for he has spent his time in Hell here/Vietnam CAM RANH 68-69 Helicopter inscription.zippo lighter, cam rahn -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Bloomers, c. 1900
This pair of bloomers was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, pulled thread embroidery and machine made lace inserts, lace trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900Illegible inscription on waistbandflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, ladies' underwear, underwear, ladies' fashion, victorian fashion, ladies' clothing -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE AGRICULTURAL TEACHER, The Agricultural Teachers Books I. II. Luplau, 1881
Brown leather cover with embossed pattern on covers Gold embossed inscription on the front cover 138 pages ; 19 cm ; IndexHandwritten inscription on front page 'M. Figgins'agriculture, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Cup
The Oakey Army Aviation Centre is a training facility formed in October 1943 at Oakey, Queensland. It was built with the purpose of providing a maintenance facility: the units would erect, repair and insect aircrafts and engines. At the end of the war in 1945, the depot was used to store surplus aircraft. In early 1946, the RAAF Station Oakey was disbanded and categorised ‘to be retained but not maintained’. Since then, the RAAF Station Oakey facilities have been used few times for some minor activities. Although there are no information relating to the owner or usage of the cup; it holds historic significance for its direct link with the Australian Army Aviation Centre in Oakey and its involvement in World War II; and more generally for its link to the Australian Army.Large white cup with a handle; decorated with a blue ink symbol (displaying a crown and below it, a bird handling two swords) and blue ink inscriptions (from the Army Aviation Centre Oakey). Inscription on top: 'Frank McNamara VC Club' Inscription at the bottom of the symbol: 'Vigilance' Inscription circling the symbol: 'Army Aviation Centre Oakey' -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Bottle, Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd, Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd - one imperial pint, 1930-1950
This bottle holds one imperial pint. The manufacturer Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd began production in Melbourne in 1930 and ended production in the 1970s. Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription.Inscription: "Milk. One Pint. This bottle is the property of Milk Bottles Recovery Ltd 18 Market St Melbourne. Can only be used by written permission and cannot be sold."milk bottles, milk, glass bottles, imperial pint -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Colour photograph, At Williamstown home of Gwen and Joan Batson, 1989
Standing: Barbara Hawdon (nee Taylor) Sitting left to right: Marjorie Duckett (nee McLellan) [sic. McLennan], Carol Busteed., (unknown) All were members of the Harbour Lights Guild in Williamstown with the hosts: Gwen and Joan BastonThe photograph provides the names of members of the Guild.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: nancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, gwen batson, joan baston, barbara hawdon, marjorie duckett nee maclennan, carol busteed -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Colour photograph, At Evelyn's Home, Williamstown, 31 May 1980
Reunion of former members of the Harbour Lights Guild in Williamstown in 1980. From left to high: Edna Malon, Marjorie Duckett (McLellan) [sic. McLennan], Evelyn Van Wyngaarden (Green), Gwen Batson, ? , Betsy Dingle, Margaret ? (Dyball)The photograph providis the names of members of the Guild.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: nancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, nelson place, hlg, harbour lights guild, edna malon, gwen batson, betsy dingle, marjorie duckett nee maclennan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Colour photograph, At Williamstown, Home of Evelyn, 31 May 1980
Reunion of members of the Harbour Lights Guild in Williamstown on 31 May 1980.The photograph providis the names of members of the Guild.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: nancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, nelson place, hlg, harbour lights guild, edna malon, marjorie duckett nee maclennan, gwen batson, betsy dingle -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Colour photograph, series, c. 2020
The furnishing of the St Nicholas the Mariner chapel in the Williamstown's mission was donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum. The donor of the photographs added a note to the list of gifts: the chaise and patin were given by Mr and Mrs Percy Taylor in memory of their son Norman. He was 3rd engineering on a ship Testbank which was bombed in Bari Harbor in Italy (2 September 1943) . His family thought he had died but he and another man had managed to jump into the sea, and walked back to England.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: nancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, flagstaff hill maritime museum, percy taylor, norman taylor, bari harbor, testbank -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Member's Personal Equipment Card, WWII, Australian Military Forces, 1944
Belonged to THOMPSON NORMAN VOISEY JAMES who served in WWII. His service Number - VX111547 : Date of birth - 17 Feb 1918 : Place of birth - WONTHAGGI VIC : Place of enlistment - IN THE FIELD WA : Next of Kin - THOMPSON A According to inscriptions within the book, Thompson was discharged on 27 December 1945. His home address was 10 Clarke St Prahran VIC. He was a fitter and turner and went on to work for EA Machin & Co 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne as a mechanical fitter after the war.Small brown rectangular bi-fold card from World War II. Within the card is a record of personal equipment issued to Army No VX111547 with typed and handwritten red and blue ink inscriptions from 21/12/44 to 21/1/46.Multiple inscriptions both typed and handwritten. Front cover: "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES / AAF F204 / INTRODUCED AUGUST 1944 / MEMBER'S PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CARD / THIS CARD TO BE CARRIED WITH AND UNDER SAME CONDITIONS AS A.A.B.83"equipment card, member's personal equipment card -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Defence Leave Ticket, Approximately 1942
This ticket is part of a three piece set. There is also an Army Uniform (jacket and trousers) which are associated with this item. The ticket was found within one of the front pocekts of the jacket. There are three chevrons on the sleeve of this jacket which signifies three years of service. The unit patches on the shoulders may denote that the wearer was part of the Army Serice Corps Divisional Unit one. The ticket shows that the serviceman was at some point travelling in uniform on defence leave in a first class carriage from Spencer Street to either Moreland, Newmarket, North Carlton, Northcote or Westgarth.As an historic train ticket with an association to Victoria and the Army Service Corps this item is of local historic and social significance.A rectangular light brown paper card with printed ink inscriptions on the front and back.Horizontal inscriptions on the front in black ink: SPENCER STREET / (1 [symbol of a cross] ) TO / MORELAND / NEWM’RK’T / Nth. CARLN. NORTHCOTE / or / WESTGARTH / FIRST CLASS / Not transferable to Another Person. / PENALTY £20. / (the numbers 6706 surrounded by black rectangular backgrounds) Vertical inscriptions on the front in black ink along the left edge: Single First Class Single Vertical inscriptions on the front in red ink along the left edge: TRAVELLING IN UNIFORM Veritcal inscriptions on the front in red ink along the right edge: DEFENCE LEAVE Horizontal inscriptions on the back in black ink (this inscripion is right side up along the top edge and also upside down along the bottom edge): 13F E441army, uniform, jacket, army service corps, asc, divisional unit one, division one, train ticket, train, ticket, defence leave, defnce leave ticket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE - WOUNDED IN ACTION
Silver War Badge issued where service personnel had been given an 'Honourable Discharge' due to wounds or sickness from Military Service in WW1.Silver War badge with GRI in middle and unique No on the back and inscription around the rim. Clip on the back for pin which is missing.Inscribed "For King and Empire". "Services Rendered" GRI inscription in middle.silver war badge, ww1, invalidity -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Programme - Wedding Breakfast Invitation & Menu for the Wedding of Grace Ellwood and John Hamilton-Smith c.1941
This item is the invitation to the wedding breakfast (reception) of Grace Hamilton-Smith (née Ellwood) and John Hamilton-Smith. Grace and John married on the 31st May 1941 at the Presbyterian St David's Church in Albury. The wedding breakfast that followed was held at the Albury Hotel in Kiewa Street.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner and represents the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A cream coloured invitation on card featuring a menu and a handwritten inscription addressed to the bride's mother, Mrs M. Ellwood. A handwritten pen inscription in the centre of the invitation addresses "Mrs M. Ellwood". wedding, marriage, dress, wedding dress, satin, 1940s, christianity, wodonga, albury, albury wodonga -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Colour photograph, series, c. 2020
The former ES&A Bank building was purchased to be used as the new premisces in Williamstown in 1943. The St Nicholas chapel usa added at the back. The place was furnished thanks to funds donated by the High Commissioner of Canada.The Nelson place building and the chapel are still standing and are heritage listed.3 colour photographs depicting the former mission in the ES&A Bank in Williamstown, the heritage plaque and the street with an inscription from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: nancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, nelson place -
St Patrick's College
Wooden plaque, Trophy House Pty Ltd, Palma Merenti, 1990
Representatives from all Edmund Rice Colleges across Australia come together each year at a different College. This plaque was presented to St Patrick's College from a fellow Edmund Rice school, Rostrevor College, Adelaide.A timber plaque with a brass shield, 'Palma Merenti', and below the shield is a brass engraved plate with inscription.Inscription reads: Rostrevor College Adelaide / Presented to / St Patrick's College / 26th April 1990. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Bible, Hammond Bible 1874 (1441A) and card (1441B)
Morocco Leather bound large Bible with gold edged pages and reinforced ridged spine. Pale blue calligraphic inscription on preliminary page date 1874Pencil inscription handwritten on recto of card: "Nellie Hammond"" -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Chinese Yuan, Thomas De La Rue & Company, 1941
This note has the names of British/Australian soldiers who served in WWII written in English on both sides. Five Yuan note from the Central Bank of China. On one side there are several Chinese inscriptions and the effigy of a man with a moustache. One the other, a central image of a tree-lined avenue and the number 5, as well as English text. There are also a number of handwritten inscriptions in English on both sides in black ink.Handwritten English inscriptions of the names and service numbers of British soldiers. Not all are legible. chinese yuan -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photographs, photocopies, c. 2020
Nancy Oakley was a member of the Harbour Lights Guild in Williamstown. The photographs she donated depict picnics with sailors between 1952 and 1954.2 A4 size paper of 13 black and white photographs photocopied of picnics with inscriptions from Nancy OakleyInscription handwritten in black ink in capital letters by Nancy Oakley: dates, locations and namesnancy oakley, mission to seamen, nancy dingle, williamstown, picnics, mount evelyn park, harbour lights guild, hlg, padre frank leslie oliver -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, In Memory of Lt Woolly, 1983 plaque made
Steel helmet with two bullet holes form Annual field exercise in 1983Trophy/ plaque made at the end of a field exercise to commemorate the event Steel helmet mounted to timber board with inscription plaque. Helmet has two bullet holes and one large exit hole. Inscription: 'In Memory Of Lt. Woolly Who Gave His Life So Others May Live A.F.E 835/6 rvr, helmet, plaque -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Saw
Saw, possibly Japanese or Chinese. Iron blade with teeth, backward pointing, along both sides of blade, and wooden handle with remnants of black paing. Inscription impressed into base of blade in Asian characters. Inscription on blade has not been translated.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, saw, two-edged saw, chinese saw, japanese saw -
Kilmore Historical Society
CASSELL'S MAGAZINE NEW SERIES - VOL 1, 1897-1912
Brown cloth loose covers with embossed pattern and inscription 'Cassell's Magazine Illustrated' Damaged spine vii ; 592 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription '129' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, McIlwraith & McEwan, Early 20th Century
The pencilled inscription at the back of the Mount indicateur the photograph was taken for a newspaper. Likely between 1920-1930, maybe for the Grain Race.An illustrative image demonstrating the effort involved in hauling ship's rigging and mast ropes. Also provides a snapshot of seamen's clothing from an early 20th C period. Mounted large black and white photographic print; the mount is friable ( see condition report) shows 2 seamen in working uniform hauling on main mast ropes and riggingPencil inscription on back of mount : McIlwraith & McEwan / measurements indecipherable/ Thursdayseamen, rigging, sailing ships, crews and ships, life on board, ropes, mcilwraith and mcewan, shipping companies -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Naval Ratings Drill Trousers
The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. They reflect traditions that can be traced back to the Royal Navy (England) and demonstrate the relationship between the two. These drill trousers are one of four parts to a Naval Ratings Uniform which was owned by J.M. Parsons.These trousers are one part of a naval ratings uniform which consists of four parts. The uniform is representative of the Royal Australian Navy uniform and can be traced to the Royal Navy (England). The complete uniform shows the connection between Australia and England since European settlement.Khaki long bell bottom trousers with seven quick release metallic buttons. Four of the buttons are lined up horizontally along the pelvis and another three fasten the trousers together in a liner pattern at the centre of the pelvis. There is a white square label sewn to the back/centre interior of the waistband with printed and written inscriptions. There is also a written inscription directly on the trouser fabric to the right of this label.Label on back of waistband interior has faded and inscription is no longer visible. Written inscription on interior waistband trouser fabric, left of label: “J.M.PARSONS” repeated right of label.navy, naval ratings uniform, naval ratings collar, j.m. parsons, ran, royal australian navy, j parsons, military uniform, drill trousers, trousers, parsons -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, The RSL 70th Anniversary Plaque, 1986
This plaque was commissioned by Sir William Keys, National President, RSL, in 1986, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned and Services League. The the plaque was exclusive to RSL Members and next of kin.This is an original plaque that was commissioned in 1986An oblong silver and black frame with an EPNS A1 silvereplate Australia Soldier. Within the frame there is the RSL Logo, the silverplate plaque and inscription box.The inscription is 'Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia, 1916-198670th anniversary, rsl, 1916-1986, william keys, dick evans