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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Painting, C V Wright, RMS Queen Mary, 1971
... for the Cunard Line (known as Cunard-White Star Line when the vessel... for the Cunard Line (known as Cunard-White Star Line when the vessel ...RMS Queen Mary a retired ocean liner by 1971 that sailed primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line (known as Cunard-White Star Line when the vessel entered service ( Wikipedia) Maritime ArtLong framed unglazed landscape format painting predominantly depicting in foreground an ocean liner painted black hull and white superstructure with three funnel stacks painted red with black trim, under full sail against a blue sky. The back of the painting is covered with brown paper in places damaged. Hangs on a cotton cord threaded between two screw in eyelet hooks. Brown paper backingat lower right corner single uc word in white paint : "CV WRIGHT (artist symbol of crossed anchors) / 3 ? '71"marine painting, ocean liners, rms queen mary, royal mail ships, p & o steamships, ww2, artwork-paintings, hobbies, bosun, c.v. wright -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plates
... orange and white star in centre with blue flowers and green... a doll's tea set. Large orange and white star in centre with blue ...Two very small china plates from a doll's tea set. Large orange and white star in centre with blue flowers and green leaves around edge.plates toys dolls tea-set -
Cheese World Museum
Plate, SAC Braun & Blanchard
... with the company name circling a red flag with a white star.... with the company name circling a red flag with a white star. SAC Braun ...Part of the Uebergang Collection. Braun & Blanchard were a shipping line which operated out of Chile. A photograph of the remains of their wharf in Puerto Natales, Chile was posted on-line in 2013.White china plate with navy decorative edge of leaves and flowers and a logo in the centre. The logo has a belt with the company name circling a red flag with a white star.S.A.C. BRAUN & BLANCHARD '022 Patent' (on base)crockery, plates, allansford, uebergang, shipping companies, chile, braun & blanchard -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, c. 1900
... . Paddlesteamer 'Ozone' is shown on the left and one each White Star and P... on the left and one each White Star and P&O liners are laying ...Collected by Alison Kelly whilst caretaker at the Mission to Seamen building during 1987-91, and donated to the PMH&PS in 1995.Black and white postcard of Railway Pier, Port Melbourne. Paddlesteamer 'Ozone' is shown on the left and one each White Star and P&O liners are laying at the pierpiers and wharves - railway pier, alison kelly -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle, Cessna 0-1 L-19 Bird Dog Aircraft
... . There is an insignia on the side with a navy blue circle with a white star... on the side with a navy blue circle with a white star in the middle ...The shell is painted dark green & beige. There is an insignia on the side with a navy blue circle with a white star in the middle. Two red squares with 2 yellow stripes on either side.cessna o.1 bird dog -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, F4B Phantom fighter
... and white tail. US Air Force white star on blue circle with red... Phantom S Air Force decals of star with stripes, red and white ...Model of F4B Phantom fighter, light grey "rising sun" red and white tail. US Air Force white star on blue circle with red and white stripes on decals.S Air Force decals of star with stripes, red and white tail. USS Coral Seamodel, aircraft, f4b phantom -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Painting - watercolour 'Empress of the Sea', Charles Dickson Gregory, 'Burning of the Empress of the Sea'
... . It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines.... It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines ...The Empress of the Sea is historically and archaeologically significant as it was one of Donald Mackay's famous wooden clipper ships ie: representative of a particular design or type. It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines of Australian Packets, which carried thousands of immigrants from Britain to Australia.An original watercolour painting of the burning of the sailing ship 'Empress of the Sea' by charles Dickson GregoryFront: Burning of the Empress of the Sea, C. Dickson Gregory. Back: Whatmans watercolour drawing board, 36640, C. Dickson Gregory, 41 Albert Street. Fixed label: 'Destruction of the famous clipper 'Empress of the Sea' at Port Phillip Heads 19th December 1861 Drawing by C. Dickson Gregoryempress of the sea, watercolours -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photograph of the Painting (water colour) of the 'Empress of the Sea' burning, Charles Dickson Gregory, 'Burning of the Empress of the Sea'
... . It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines.... It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines ...The Empress of the Sea is historically and archaeologically significant as it was one of Donald Mackay's famous wooden clipper ships ie: representative of a particular design or type. It was also associated with both the Black Ball and White Star Lines of Australian Packets, which carried thousands of immigrants from Britain to Australia.Photograph of an original water colour painting of the burning of the sailing ship 'Empress of the Sea' by Charles Dickson GregoryFront: Burning of the Empress of the Sea, C. Dickson Gregory. Back: nilempress of the sea, watercolours -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 21/11/1938
... of the Cunard White Star Group, states that the best he had enjoyed... Manager of the Cunard White Star Group, states that the best he ...Newspaper articleArticle in which G M Warren, joint Passenger Manager of the Cunard White Star Group, states that the best he had enjoyed in any part of the world, was a visit to Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, tourism, black & white newspaper clipping, g m warren -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, Port Melbourne Pier, c. 1900
... White Star)... passenger steamships at pier (one German, one White Star) Port ...Picture postcard, unused: Railway Pier in B&W, overprinted in red 'Port Melbourne Pier'. Shows rail lines, P.S. Ozone at wing pier, two passenger steamships at pier (one German, one White Star)transport - shipping, piers and wharves - railway pier -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Tingley Diary transcript
... , England to Melbourne, Australia on the 'White Star'. Departed June... to Melbourne, Australia on the 'White Star'. Departed June 21, 1857 ...Donald Clark Collection.A typed transcript of portion of a diary written by 16-year-old Thomas Tingley, describing his journey from Liverpool, England to Melbourne, Australia on the 'White Star'. Departed June 21, 1857 and arrived September 4, 1857. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, McDonnell Phanton Jet Model
... with USAF and USA emblem of white star on blue background and red... star on blue background and red and white striped "ribbon ...Plastic model of a F4 Phanton Jet. Green/brown colour with USAF and USA emblem of white star on blue background and red and white striped "ribbon". Displayed on perspect stand with Phanton 11 in white print and MAudio, CDonnell in black printUSAF 37692phanton jet, alan reed, united states - armed forces -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Craft - Doily, n.d
... Doily, round, off-white, crochet, star in centre... needlework Doily, round, off-white, crochet, star in centre ...Doily, round, off-white, crochet, star in centre, surrounded by butterflies, then decorative rounded border.womens history, craft, needlework -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Doily, n.d
... Doily, round, off white, crochet, star centre surrounded... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Doily, round, off white ...Doily, round, off white, crochet, star centre surrounded by butterflies, then decorative rounded border. Measures 16.5 cm diameter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Colour, Walton, New Gantries, Harland & Wolffs, Belfast, Ireland
... for having built the majority of the ships intended for the White... built the majority of the ships intended for the White Star Line ...Harland & Wolff Heavy Industries is a heavy industrial company, specialising in shipbuilding and offshore construction, located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Harland & Wolff is famous for having built the majority of the ships intended for the White Star Line. Well known ships built by Harland & Wolff include the Olympic Class trio: RMS Titanic, RMS Olympic and RMS Britannic, the Royal Navy's HMS Belfast, Royal Mail Line's Andes, Shaw Savill's Southern Cross, Union-Castle's RMS Pendennis Castle, and P&O's Canberra. Harland and Wolff's official history, Shipbuilders to the World, was published in 1986.Two photographic postcards showing the new gantries, Harland & Wolffs, Belfast, Irelandchatham family archive, belfast, ireland, new gantries, harland & woffs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Medals
... Medal. Green,White -White Star on Gold Star, Green Circle, Red...,Red, White - Australian Defence Medal. Green,White -White Star ...4 Military Service Medals Purple,Green, Lt. Blue, Yellow, Red. Australian Active Service Medal. Dk Blue, Red, Yellow, Lt.Blue -Vietnam Medal. Black,Red, White - Australian Defence Medal. Green,White -White Star on Gold Star, Green Circle, Red Map, Vietnamese Cambagne Medal.312592 Mountney. As Above Plus. *Vietnam Badge. * 1960medals, vietnam. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
... colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower... - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left ...Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Vietnam service medals
... -'72; Gold & Green enamel white star with peace sign. ...-'72; Gold & Green enamel white star with peace sign. Medal ...Medals awarded for service in the Vietnam War. This set is as presented to Private Lionel Leslie Corrie, Service number 1201398, who served in 9RAR from 09/11/1968 to 09/04/1969 (152 days).A rack of five replica medals attached to colourful striped ribbons. two have silver bars. Silver Australian active service medal 1945-75; Silver Elizabeth Reign DEI GRATIA; Silver Australian defence medal; Bronze anniversary of national service 1951-'72; Gold & Green enamel white star with peace sign. vietnam, adf, medal, awards, corrie, 9rar, service medals, vietnam service -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Electrolux Tin, Electrolux Pty Ltd, mid 1900's
... . The manufacturer is printed inside a white star shape on the blue lid... is also provided. A small empty vintage red, white and blue round ...The Anti-moth crystals were sold with the Electrolux Vacuum, along with the many other attachments, including the vaporiser. The crystals were made of paradichlorobenzene which is used in mothballs. Electrolux, founded in Sweden, has been manufacturing vacuum cleaners since 1919. On the back of the tin - 'Poisonous - Not to be taken - Electrolux Pty. Ltd., Melbourne - When used in conjunction with the vaporiser supplied with the Electrolux cleaner in this tin, Electrolux anti-moth crystals will destroy moths and moth larvae and are also effective against silverfish and other similar pests. Crystals or vapour will not harm fabrics in any way. Keep tin in cool place. - Kills Moths'A small empty vintage red, white and blue round lidded tin, 'Electrolux Anti-Moth Crystals'. The brand is printed in blue text on the middle white and red bands of the tin, with a moth shape included. The manufacturer is printed inside a white star shape on the blue lid. Detailed instructions for use is printed on the back in blue and red lettering. 'Electrolux Anti-Moth Crystals'. On the back of the tin printed in red 'POISONOUS - Not to be taken Electrolux Pty. Ltd. Melbourne' Full details for use is also provided. vacuum cleaners, cleaning equipment, domestic equipment, electrolux -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Starch, Robert Harper & Co, ca. 1890 to 1940
... Box: cardboard rectangular box, blue and white with star...: cardboard rectangular box, blue and white with star graphic ...Starch is used during the laundry process to give fabric a feeling of stiffness. It is used often for linen, shirts and blouses. This box still has the remnants of starch inside it.Starch was used by many households in the late 19th and the 20th century to give linen and uniformsa firm feeling.Box: cardboard rectangular box, blue and white with star graphic. Contents inside. "The Silver Star Starch" Robert Harper and Co Ltd . "The Silver Star Starch" "Robert Harper &O Co."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, starch, silver star starch, blue star, robert harper and co ltd ., laundry, laundering, washing, bed linen, table linen, decorative linen -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Minature Model Aircraft
... other. Blue, white & red star on top with skis instead.... Blue, white & red star on top with skis instead of wheels ...Sopwith Seaplane. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD The Sopwith Baby was a British single-seat tractor seaplane used by the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) from 1915.Small yellow & khaki plane with two wings on top of each other. Blue, white & red star on top with skis instead of wheels. 2 on sides.model airplanes, sopwith seaplane -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Bottle
... by the White Star Line, T. Ismay. The Master of the vessel was Captain.... It was owned by the White Star Line, T. Ismay. The Master of the vessel ...The Victoria Tower was lost on her maiden voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne on 17 October 1869/10/1869 after 85 days at sea. It was wrecked on Lonsdale Reef while approaching Port Phillip Heads. The 2,300 tons cargo contained general cargo, bottled beer, slates, iron pipes and hardware. It was owned by the White Star Line, T. Ismay. The Master of the vessel was Captain Kerr. The weather conditions were hazy, squally, thick and clearing at times. The cause was attributed to running ashore in thick weather and careless navigation. There were 34 passengers and 16 crew members on board all of whom survivied.A beer bottle with an attached sticker Victoria TowerMB, CV, Property of the Manufacturers Bottle Co of Victoria Pty Ltd. Underneath F 40shipwrecks, victoria tower, bottle -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1935 c
... Black and white postcard of Star Hotel and businesses... Bridges Transport Black and white postcard of Star Hotel ...Also six black and white postcards of views around Sale from same collection 05223.1, .2, .3 .4 .5, .6Black and white postcard of Star Hotel and businesses in Raymond Street Sale Victoriabridges, transport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - KEYRING WW1, Possibly 1915 on
... with a white crescent & star. Attached is a replica copper bullet... with a white crescent & star. Attached is a replica copper bullet ...Souvenir from ANZAC Cove featuring a Turkish badge with a white crescent & star. Attached is a replica copper bullet stamped with a soldier holding a rifle & inscription,Stamped “Canakkale / Gecilmez & 18 Mart 1915” on bullet point.personal effects - keyrings, military history - souvenirs, turkish -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GOLD, c1850s
... , poster advertising White Star Liverpool, Ballaarat Trumpeter.... Slide shows a bustling restaurant, poster advertising White Star ...Diggers & Mining. Gold. Slide shows a bustling restaurant, poster advertising White Star Liverpool, Ballaarat Trumpeter Poster laying on counter top. Makings on picture: S.T.G., Interior of John Alloo's Chinese restaurant. Ballaarat. James J Blundell ? ? Melbourne. Section underneath reads; The interior of John Alloo's Chinese restaurant. Ballarat. Markings: 15 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag - Burgee, framed, 1980s
... and blue colours with white star in the middle and Red 'A' on top... circles as a burgee. Red, white and blue colours with white star ...National significance. Presented as souvenir by Commodore Mr Andrew M. Cannon AM, of the Australian Yacht Squadron. Date of presentation unknown but commemorates America's Cup victory of Australia II in 1982. Commodore Dacre Smyth, who designed and presented the Naval windows in the MTSV chapel , was also a member of the Squadron. The burgee was designed by Nigel Abbott, twice world sailing champion and graphic designer. The burgee design features the Commonwealth Star in the corner, the A for Australia and the nautical colours of Royal blue – as per the Oxford Concise Dictionary – red and white.A link and souvenir with a significant event in the life of yachtsmen and for the City of Perth and Australia in 1982. The first time in many years that the USA lost this coveted cup and contest.Mounted triangular pennant style Australian Yacht Squadron flag also known in yachting circles as a burgee. Red, white and blue colours with white star in the middle and Red 'A' on top left. Gilded wooden frame with glazing with three window label inserts. Mount includes at lower right a souvenir green rectangular piece of the Australia II Spinnaker used to win the America's Cup in 1982. Sticker on back of frame has framers details.'Commodore Andrew M. Cannon' 'From the Commodore of the Australian Yacht Squadron, Andrew Cannon, To the Mission to Seafarers' 'Piece of Australia II Spinnaker Used to win the America's Cup' australian yacht squadron, andrew m. cannon, commodore, 1982, america's cup, burgee, australia ii, commodore dacre smyth (1923-2008), pennant -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of the Star of the West Hotel...-7-57 - j o h 2-7-57 Black and white photograph of the Star ...Iconic Hotel in Port Fairy Built as the first of a proposed chain of hotels by John Walwyn Taylor in 1855 on the corner of Bank and Sackville Streets. 2 stories with a balcony wrapping around 2 sides of the building. The site was formerly occupied by the wooden hotel "The Sally Ann". A snapshot of time showing the hotel the power lines, and the style of cars from that era.Black and white photograph of the Star of the West Hotel on a brown bordered mountWritten in Pen at top and underlined - STAR OF THE WEST HOTEL Lower right - ball point pen museum numbers 62.04B.011D On Back- Pencil - 3-17 - S2-7-57 - j o h 2-7-57john walwyn taylor, the sally ann, bank street, sackville street, hotel, star of the west -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1983
... and green palm trees. There is a large white star in the sky above.... There is a large white star in the sky above the buildings. More verses ...Document. Greeting Cards. Gold card with cream rectangle in the centre. Around the gold border are white flowers, holly and red berries. Printed on the cream rectangle is a verse titled 'One Solitary Life'. The capital O is red inside a gold square with holly leaves in the bottom corners and stars in the top corners. In the centre of the O is a scene with brown buildings, blue sky and green palm trees. There is a large white star in the sky above the buildings. More verses printed in red on the inside.John Sands Greetingsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Drawing - Illustration, Children's book, Big Boats and Little Boats, c. 1950
... Castle Line; S.S. Majestic, White Star Line 56,000 tons; M.V.... Majestic, White Star Line 56,000 tons; M.V Chibu Maru, 16,500 tons ...Found by the donor in 2017 in a thrift or Opportunity shop in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. The names of the ships featured recalled some of the names and their crews known to have visited Melbourne and recorded in various records associated with the MTSV.Page from a children's book featuring full colour hand drawn illustrations of five ocean going ships.Ships names featured: MV Carnarvon Castle 20,000 tons Union Castle Line; S.S. Majestic, White Star Line 56,000 tons; M.V Chibu Maru, 16,500 tons, N.Y.K Line; S.S. Orontes, Orient Line 20,000 tons, S.S. Empress of Britain, 42,000 tons C.P.R. Line. Printed page of text on reverse starts mid sentence: "...going to Bombay, and then right away for Australia, this time next month she will be on the other side of the world. ..."children's book, ships, illustration, steamships, orontes, empress of britain, chichibu maru, majestic, carnarvon castle -
Clunes Museum
Container - TINS, ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY
... AMD WHITE STAR"STAR DRIED MARJORAN, ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY... WITH WHITE WRITING AMD WHITE STAR"STAR DRIED MARJORAN, ROBERT HARPER ....1 WHITE SEALED BOX, BLUE SQUARE ON TOP WITH WHITE WRITING AMD WHITE STAR"STAR DRIED MARJORAN, ROBERT HARPER AND COMPANY LIMITED AUSTRALIA ON SIDE: EMPIRE CURRY POWDER AN APPETISING DELICACY MADE FROM INDIAN AND CEYLON SPICES ON BACK: HAVE YOU TRIED HARPERS CUSTARD POWDER .2 WILL'S VICE REGAL TOBACCO, RUSTY TIN, LIGHT AND DARK BLUE FRONT.TIN IS FULL OF BOOT BUTTONS AND TWO HAIR CURLER PINS, METAL STAPLES AND SMALL TACKSwill's tobacco, harper and company