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Clunes Museum
Award - MEDAL AND CASE, K G LUKE PTY LTD, MEDALLISTS, MELBOURNE
AWARDED TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951LARGE MEDAL AWARDED TO CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB MEMBERS AND CHAMPIONS 1951, IN RED LEATHERETTE CASE . RED VELVET LINEDlocal history, photography, photographs, sport, football -
Mont De Lancey
Lounge
Owned by Wandin SebireChaise longue covered in leatherette, with a wooden frame with metal castors on each leg. Has sloping end with low back.chaise longues -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TAPE RECORDER, 1960’s
The item was purchased at a PX store in South vietnam during the warSony Tape Recorder .1) Reel to reel tape recorder with two dismountable speakers attached with clips and open hinges in nickle plated metal. Two reels and tape on tape deck. Exterior of case covered in black leatherette. .2) .3) Speaker dismountable - exterior of speakers covered in black leatherette, with silver coloured plastic trim.Various sites on unit - "Sony Stereo Tapecorder"personal effects, communications, radio, tap recorder -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SPECTACLES & CASE
.1 ROUND SPECTACLES IN PLASTIC RIMS WITH WIRE FRAMES .2 HARD METAL CASE, NAVY BLUE LEATHERETTE COVERING & VELOUR LINING.local history, personal effects, seeing aids, seeing aid -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Gramophone, Columbia, Columbia Viva-tonal Grafonola, 1920c
This wind-up portable gramophone, for 78 rpm discs, was used for home entertainment. It did not require electric power. Includes one record.Wind-up portable gramophone, for 78 rpm discs, in black leatherette box, with needles and 10 inch (25 cm) 78 rpm acetate discColumbia Viva-tonal Grafonola Made in Australiagramophones, phonographs, audio equipment, gramophone records -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Camera
The Vest Pocket Kodak cameras were a best-selling folding camera series made by Eastman Kodak (Rochester), from 1912 to 1926. They were the first cameras to use the smaller 127 film reels.(http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Vest_Pocket_Kodak) One of the items collected by Roger Jones.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3, Snow sports equipment and other recreational items. (Pg 166 Historica)..1 Camera, small black metal with extendable leather sleeve with lens. Is covered in leatherette. .2 Camera case - brown leather with press stud closure."V.P AUTOGRAPHIC KODAK SPECIAL" -
Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Goggles, Flying, During Workd War 1
The flying goggles were used to protect the flying officers eyes durinf flights in open topped aircraft. World War 1 Flying goggles. Aluminium frame, yellow tinted glass, wire frame covered in fabric. Elastic strap attached to the sides. Leatherette sections in the sides. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
No 2 Cartridge Hawk-Eye Camera. Model B, Eastman Kodak, Estimated 1904-1907
This camera is a black leatherette covered card box with two reflecting finders on the front. This is a box roll film camera with meniscus lens and rotary shutter. Includes instruction manual.Back: Made in USA, Rochester NY. by Eastman Kodak Co. Use 120 film.camera, cartridge, hawk-eye, kodak -
Orbost & District Historical Society
account book, BETE BOLONG DRAINAGE AREA PAY SHEET, 1910 - 1913
This account book was used by the Orbost Shire council to record payments made for work done on the Bete Bolong Drainage Area between 1910 and 1913. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This item is a hand-written record of the accounts of the local government. The Orbost Shire Council no longer exists having been absorbed by the East Gippsland Shire Council.A brown leatherette, hard cover book. In gold lettering on the front is "BETE BOLONG DRAINAGE AREA PAY SHEET". It contains records of payments made for work done 1910-1913.In gold lettering on the front is "BETE BOLONG DRAINAGE AREA PAY SHEET".bete-bolong-drainage-area accounts orbost-shire -council -
Clunes Museum
Accessory - BOX OF BOW TIES
.1 BLACK BOX, BOX IS LEATHERETTE COVERED AND LINED WITH DARK BLUE FABRIC .2 .3 .4 THREE BLACK BOW TIES .5 .6. 7 WHITE BOW TIESWARRANTED SHEFFIELD MANUFACTURElocal history, costume, male ceremonial, costumes, accessories male -
Mont De Lancey
Adding machine
The firm of "Carlsen Brothers" from Gentoft in Denmark built two interesting and innovative lines of mechanical calculators under the "Contex" brand name.Contex Adding machine, In grey/blue/cream plastic with 48 digits and 9 results window. Comes in brown embossed vinyl wooden case with hinges, and lined with red felt. Leatherette.CONTEX Serial no. 411017021adding machines, calculators -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Brownie Flash 11 Camera and Case, Frank Carew & Co, Late 1950s
Box Brownie cameras were first produced early in the 20th century by the Eastman Kodak company in U.S.A. They were bought by amateur photographers and were very popular because they were easy to use and affordable for the average householder. The Brownie Flash 11 camera was produced by the Australian Kodak company in Melbourne from 1958 to 1963. 500,000 of these cameras were made during that time. This camera and case are retained as they are good examples of a box Brownie camera made in Australia in the late 1950s and early 1960s..1 This is a box camera with a metal body and a synthetic leatherette covering. It has a horizontally-striped front panel and two glass finders. It also has metal pin and screw flash contacts and a built-in close-up lens. It has a leatherette strap. .2 This is a light brown leather/latex case which is rectangular-shaped with a curved top, a metal catch and a shoulder strap with a metal buckle. The case contains a small booklet with information on how to use the camera. .1 Kodak Kodet lens Brownie Flash 11 Camera Kodak Australasia Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia Close Up .2 Made for Kodak (A/asia) Pty Ltd by Frank Carew & Co, Northcote, Vic Reprocessed leather/latex vintage cameras, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS GENERAL, 1) Brown, Prior, Anderson Pty Ltd et al, 1) 1.11.1940
.1) Property of Howard M DAY. .2) A digest of happenings in Australia 1940 - 1945, distributed by the Red Cross. Both items issued to Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282, 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details also 87, 88, 89, 90..1) Red leatherette covered book, 128 pages. Titled The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book. .2) Soft covered green book, 96 pages. Titled While You Were Away. books - military, diaries, documents - notebooks -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Shaving Mirror, Steel Shaving mirror and Case, (estimated); 1914
This is part of the F. W. Tickle Collection. Case and mirror has bullet damageStainless steel shaving mirror, bottom section damaged heavily on lower end.Case is canvas and leatherette, stitched om two sides, stitching going. Both mirror and case damaged from bullet.On Case: 'Gift from the /Australian/Comforts Fund'australian, ww1, lt, frank, tickle, william, collection, shaving, mirror, comforts, fund, stainless, steel -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - TYPEWRITER
.1 UNDERWOOD STANDARD PORTABLE TYPEWRITER PATENTED IN U.S.A. COMPLETE WITH RIBBON .2 BLACK LEATHERETTE COVERED WOODEN BOX WITH LEATHER CARRY HANDLE WHICH SITS OVER TYPEWRITER FORMING CASEON BAR AT FRONT: UNDERWOOD STANDARD PORTABLE TYPEWRITER BEHIND ROLLER: UNDERWOOD Made in USAlocal history, commerce, office equipment, typewriter -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scrap book, 1935
This album was a display item at the Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre).Scrapbooks are a reflection of an individual's interests and stories and are often meant to be passed down through generations. They can be a useful research tool as they reflect contemporary interests.A rectangular shaped album / scrapbook with a dark grey /brown cardboard cover and grey pages inside. The spine is black leatherette. It contains photographs, newspaper cuttings, magazine pictures which have been pasted in.on front cover -"SNAPSHOTS"album scrapbook -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Album - McGennan photograph album, Made in Japan
Warrnambool people and places. Small. medium and 1 large photographShow people and places in and around Warrnambool. WW11Maroon leatherette cover with linear embossing. 22 black thick paper pages laced and tied on front cover with two cords. Loose and photographs arranged on pages with photo corners. Some photographs removedEmbossed with gold printing and line decorationphotographs, album, photos, warrnambool photographs, warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera, c1916
Box No2A Brownie camera, model E. Exposure speed 1/30 second with time exposure. Has a carrying handle. Black leatherette covered jute board construction. Made by Eastman Kodak.Brownie No.2A Brownie Use Film No,116 Made in USA By Eastman Kodak Co. Rochester NY.photography, cameras -
Orbost & District Historical Society
musical instrument
Used by members of the Orbost Municipal Band from 1964.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A brass musical instrument - a tenor horn - in a blue felt-lined case. The leatherette is peeling off the cardboard case and it has been taped with black plastic tape. There is a music holder clip and a brass spare piece.Presented by Ladies Auxilliary June 1964 On centre valve 51454 Below bell ORPHEUSmusical-instrument orbost-municipal-band -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Instrument - Allbrit Planimeter, 20th Century
Adjustable Allbrit planimeter calibrated for imperial units. Assembled to use with the magnifier which can be rotated. There is a checking bar. One revolution = 10 sq inches. Accessory box covered in leatherette with blue velvet padding.Inside the box (insert): 'SCALE / VERNIER POSITION ON TRACER BAR / AREA OF ONE REVOLUTION OF THE MEASURING WHEEL SCALE / ACTUAL / CONSTANT / SCALEallbrit planimeter, mathematical instruments -
Orbost & District Historical Society
writing box, Early 1900's
This item belonged to Daisy Close, born 1899, at Murrangowar. She was the mother of Ethel Pike. Daisy Close married Ed Jensen who lived at Murrangowar. The Jensens were farmers. The wristing set was probably used at home rather than at school.This book, together with a book awarded to Daisy Close form part of the history of the Close family who were early settlers at Murrangowar in the late 19th century.A black rectangular box -probably cardboard covered with leatherette. The top folds out and inside the box lid are pockets. In the main section is a compartment for an inkwell. The inkwell has a an ink bottle. The box is lockable with a small metal key.There is a pencilled inscription which is unreadable.writing-set stationery close murrangowar -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Instrument - Ophthalmoscope and Otoscope Diagnostic Set, c.1940
The hinged, fitted case is covered in black leatherette and lined with blue velvet. Comprises of Body, which takes 2 x D size batteries, Ophthalmoscope Head, Otoscope Head, and 3 plastic earpieces, and spare bulb.'Keeler' London W1 Englandmedical instrument, medicine, keeler -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Gilbert, Mary, 1926
This book belonged to Mary Gilbert and was probably used by her whilst at Melbourne University as a student. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert was the first curator of the Orbost Museum, and a local teacher. She was a highly respected Orbost citizen.A black paged botany book with a leatherette cover. Inside are hand -drawn botanical specimens. On the front, in gold, is the Melbourne University insignia with its motto -"Postera crescam laude" ( "May I grow in the esteem of future generations").MARY I. GILBERT BOTANY 1 1926 No. 437gilbert-mary -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Brown case
Medium size brown suit case. Single brown leatherette handle. Double latch closures with 2 keys attached. Metal protectors on each corner of case. Interior lined with dark green fabric. Interior of lid with pocket section. -
Plutarch Project
35mm Projector, circa 1950's
This 35mm Westrex 14 projector was purchased from Waverley Theatre (Cnr Burke Road and Waverley Road in Malvern, in 1962) last used by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures" as follows: from 1962 to 1967 - National Theatre, Richmond. from 1967 to 1970 - in a small leatherette on Bridge Road, Richmond. from 1971 to 1985 - Galaxy Theatre Brunswick. After that it was stored at the back of Westgarth Theatre in Northcote. This projector has a primary historic significance as it covers the largest part of the history of film shows by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures", and cultural/social significance since it has been used to project a number of other language films (about 10 different languages) by the company. It also carries a secondary significance of rarity being the last used projector by the company at Galaxy Theatre.This metal (most probably steel) projector is part of a number of projectors owned by "Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures". It is in dark blue/grey colour and still operational to project 35mm films if needed. It has two inscriptions detailed below and was last used at Liberty/Galaxy Theatre in Brunswick in 1985 (for more details about the history of Galaxy Theatre follow this link http://technicolouryawn.com/?page_id=2988)INSCRIPTION 1 (red background) Westrex 14, High Intensity Arc Lamp, Serial Number A.5401018. Manufactured for Westrex (Australia) Pty. Limited by G.B.H. Electronic Laboratories - Made in N.S.W. Australia INSCRIPTION 2 (blue background) Westrex R4A Reproducer Made in Australia Western Electric Co. (Aust) Pty. Ltd.projector, film, culture, language, greek, entertainment, γιαννούδης, yiannoudes, προβολέας -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Cardboard Tube: CTC on side 1970s
Cardboard tubes with Red Leatherette-look on outside, with gold CTC insignia and the words COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL COLLEGE along side. Approx 300mm long. Possibly used for rolled up awards or qualifications. Would date around 1970s. Six held.tubes, collingwood technical college, nmit -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Education kit - Projector, 1930
Film strips put out by the Visual Centre of the victorian Education Department during the 1940's and 50's as an aid to the teaching of subjects such as Social Studies, English, History. Picturol Projector Model K/ U.S. Patent Nos 1277568- 14342/9 Mr Wilfred Murphy became headmaster of the Port Fairy Consolidated School in the 1950's and retired in the 70's. The projector was used by Mr Wilfred Murphy during the early days of his teaching career. small portable projector in leatherette case with leads to attach to 6 volt battery. seven (7) tins of film - 'The garden that Mary made'/'Our Earth'/ two (2) Copies of 'the Story of the Seed'/ 'Spiders-their Kin'/ 'Camouflage in Nature'/ 'the Story of a Tree'Each tin has a label='The garden that Mary made'/'Our Earth'/ two (2) Copies of 'the Story of the Seed'/ 'Spiders-their Kin'/ 'Camouflage in Nature'/ 'the Story of a Tree'photography, projectors, wilf murphy, education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL, BOXED, 1998
Medal issued by Polish Government to all forces who served in Tobruk, WW11, with Polish forces. This medal was issued to Frederick Lloyd CARLETON VX33476, 2/23rd Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 142 (medals) for his service history..1) Polish medal connected to Tobruk, has white eagle on front, four-pointed shape; on blue, black, green, white & red cloth ribbon, metal bar at top. .2) Red leatherette case lined with red velvet and white satin. In Polish, on rear of medal, "1939 Polskie Sily Zbrojne na. Zachoozie 1945" (Polish Armed Forces in the West) In relief on front of ribbon - "Tobruk" White eagle on front is national symbol of Polandnumismatics, medals, military, containers -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger, 1911-1914
This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost from 1911 - 1914. It was used to record fees paid for Dairy Registration, Dog Registration and Sheep dipping. At that time dairy farmers were required to register all milking cows. Dogs, too, were to be registered and there were strict laws on sheep dipping. Every sheep-owner was to dip all his sheep immediately after shearing and directly from the shearing-board in every year and also at the time of dipping his sheep dip all his lambs. In case the sheep couldn't be conveniently dipped directly from the shearing board they were to be placed and kept in a securely fenced paddock to be dipped within sixty days after shearing. Sheep-owner who neglected or failed to comply with any of these directives were liable to a penalty of not less than One pound nor more than Twenty pounds. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. This item is a record of local council accounting. The Shire of Orbost no longer exists as it was absorbed by the East Gippsland Shire Council.A dark blue, leatherette covered ledger cash book with tan spine, stitched marbled end covers. Records are handwritten in blue and red ink and blue pencil. It contains records of Dairy Registration fees, Dog Registration fees and Sheep Dipping fees.Inside the front cover is a list of contents.ledger orbost-shire-council sheep-dipping dairy-registration accounts -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Presbyterian Deaconess' badge
Hilda Elizabeth Foster (1890-1982) was commissioned as a Deaconess in 1914 giving a lifetime of service to the church particularly in the social care aspect of the Gospel. She was also a double certified nurse. Deaconess Hilda Foster began her work as a Deaconess in South Melbourne and then served for 13 years with the Presbyterian Sisterhood in North Fitzroy caring for unmarried mothers and their babies. In 1933 she was appointed Matron of the Presbyterian Girls' Home in Elsternwick where she worked for 15 years. She retired in 1948 when it was noted "In complete dedication matron has given herself to this care of souls". Deaconess Foster was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in the Queen's birthday honours in 1981. Deaconess Foster was one of the first qualified Mother Christmasses in Australia. [Minutes of the Sixth Synod, Oct 1982]CL051.1 and CL051.2 Round metal Presbyterian Deaconess' badges. The badges have writing around their blue edges and a white cross and bush in the centre. The badges each have a safety chain. The badges are in a maroon leatherette jewellery box which has a handwritten label on it."My Deaconess Badge" "Non ministrari sed ministrare"presbyterian deaconess, deaconess hilda elizabeth foster