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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Haeusler Collection Child's Chad Valley Money Tin c. 1930s-1950s, Chad Valley, c. 1930s - 1950s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This child's money box was manufactured by British toy company Chad Valley, owned by the supermarket chain Sanisbury's. It is one of many items in the Wodonga Historical Society's Haeusler Collection that reflects domestic life and childhood in rural Australia in the early to mid twentieth century.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects 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, social history, and the history of childhood. A black, gold and red money tin with a coin slot on a hinged lid. On back of tin on hinge of lid ""CHAD VALLEY"/'ENGLAND/10167"toy, child, children, money, money box -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Coin - 2018 Coin set, 2018 commemorative Royal Australia Mint coin set
Set of 15 2018 commemorative Royal Australian Mint coins on cardRoyal Australian Mint ANZAC Spirit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Projector, Mirroscope Projector, 1913 (estimated)
Inside are two light sources, which illuminate the object to be projected. Usually this object would be a postcard, photo, or other printed matter, but objects such as coins or leaves could also be projected. The light is reflected through the lens, and the image is projected onto a wall or screen. The light sources are burners. (http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/721025/mirroscope-magic-lantern-projector-buckeye-stereopticon-co-1910) A lens sits at the front of a black metal box, with electricity lead. Inside two electric light bulbs illuminate the object to be projected (usually an image or printed matter), but objects such as coins or leaves could be projected. The light is reflected through the lens, and the image is projected onto a wall or screen. Focus is achieved by moving the telescoping lens tube in or out. The mirroscope includes an early electricity socket.projector, magic lantern, episcope, mirroscope, film, theatre, entertainment, movie -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Coin Dispenser, BIPA Australia, late 1960's?
Manufactured coin dispenser for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, made from black, white plastic with metal springs under each white coin support plate. Held in position by three metal screws. Manufactured by BIPA Australia. Fitted with two openings at the rear so a leather or belt strap could be passed through. There are a number of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 3d, half penny and penny coins in the unit - for display purposes only, not collected.trams, tramways, fares, cash handling, tickets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Money box
Handmade childs saving toyWooden handmade childs money box. Castle shape twin towers. Coin depositor 'child' pivot between towers with very quick coin depositor. Plywood varnished and painted with hand fret workhandcrafts, woodwork -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir-money belt, Circa 1940's
... coins ...00607.1 Brown leather belt. Attached are 2 British/Australian military badges, 7 buttons and one officers pip.00607.2 Assorted badges and coins.00607.3 Lapel badge Naval Assn of Australia engraved 561 on reverse. ASM 1939-1945 engraved PA2095 EJ Cope. Royal British Nursing Assn medal Wilhelmina Crosby 00607.4 12 Australian Army Medical Corps buttons Queens Crown124world war two, ww2, wwii, badges, coins, royal british nursing association, naval association of australia, australian army medical corps -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Stamp and Coin set, 15/02/2001
Commemorating "100 Years of Service Army" 2 x 45c stamps depicting historical and contemporary images of the Australian Army together with a $1 coin depicting Centenary of Australian Army in a first day of issue cover dated 15 February 2001. Obverse of coin features Queen Elizabeth II, reverse of coin features Army's Rising Sun badge. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORY
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. History: Eaglehawk's Ted Brown found this coin while digging in his vegetable garden. On the front of the coin is a picture which may be Bendigo's former town hall along with the year 1887. On the back are markings which indicate the coin was produced for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, man's leather purse, c1900
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and equipment as they established their farms and market gardens. This leather purse is an example of the Craftwork.A man's soft leather 'coin purse' with 4 compartments and metal press studleatherwork, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, menswear -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Australian Mint Coin
Commem. Silver coin "remembering Australian Involvement Vietnam War 1962-1972medals, vietnam, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - QC BINKS COLLECTION: COIN WITH CHAIN
An odd coin with a very worn out picture of a bulldog and the words "To hell with the Kaiser".bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, kaiser, qc binks. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
money, 1853 - 1910
These items were on display in the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre).These items are examples of pre-decimal Australian currency and British coins no longer in use.Three decimal notes and nine coins. There are two $2 notes and one $1 note in a plastic sleeve. The nine coins are separate in small white cardboard frames with black print descriptive labelling. 2366.1 is an Australian $1 note with the queen's head, coat of arms and Aboriginal art. 2366.2 and .3 are $2 notes with John McArthur and sheep and William Farrer with wheat. There are seven coins dating from 1853 - 1897 with the head of Queen Victoria on them. There are two coins, 1902 and 1910 with the head of Edward V11 on them.currency bank-notes-australian-decimal coin-british -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Coin, 1919
Coin, Farthing dated 1919. Obverse shows George V and reverse shows Britanniaflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, farthing, coin, british currency -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Ceramic - Money Box, Hand made ceramic money box made in East Ringwood from local clay - circa 1910, 21-Dec-14
Pottery, handmade money box. Blue base, bone coloured top with coin slot. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY COIN BROCHURE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
Advertising brochure from Bradford Exchange detailing commemorative coins produced for the Centenary of WW1.event, war, bradford exchange coin brochure, world war 1., coin, bradford exchange -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: WALTZING MATILDA ONE DOLLAR COIN
1995 Waltzing Matilda one dollar coin in folder. Mintmark C (Canberra). Uncirculated.numismatics, coins - australian, one dollar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 50 CENTS JAMES COOK SPECIMEN COIN
1970 50 cents Capt. James Cook bicentennial specimen coin in plastic case.numismatics, coins - australian, 50 cents -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, RAN, Identity Disc, 1968 (Approximate)
A red round coin with text "CR Thompson 64535 RC" tight with a small robe"CR Thompson 64535 RC" Identity Disc Royal Australian Navy c1968 An asbestos identity disc or 'dog tag', of the type issued only to Navy personnel who worked in such hot spaces as the ship's engine room, to prevent burning which could occur with metal dog tags. Donated by Christopher R Thompson HMAS Vampire (1966) and HMAS Parramatta (1968)ran, dog tags, hmas vampire, hmas parramatta -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
3 copper 1 cent coins
3 copper 1 cent coins with holes in the centre issued for The Dutch East IndiesOn one side: Nederlandsch Indie 1945; on the other the same information in Sanskrit. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed coins
Handmade item in memory of Raymond Leonard "Snowy" CLARK Service Number - VX70535 : Date of birth - 04 Jul 1922 Hand made timber block with insert containing three brown coins on red backgroundIn memory of The late Raymond "Snowy" CLARK VX70535 - 1977 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Silver Brooch, 1940(Approx.)
Made by Internee at Camp 3 TaturaBeaten metal (appears made from Australian coin) brooch.Leaf with flower and flower budaccessories, jewellery, brooch, camp 3, beaten metal, leaf, tatura, internees, costume, accessory -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Coin, Anzac 75th anniversary commemorative coin, 1990
Coin displayed on card with description of Gallipoli campaign 1915, Collectors item, not used in circulation.Front: 5 Dollars Image: Two soldiers and a donkey Back: Elizabeth 11 Australia 1990, with head of Queen Elizabeth 11. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Coin, 2005
"Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.auCoin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Zippo Lighter, 1968
Silver zippo lighter. 1968 Vietnam coin on one side, signals badge on oppositeVulcan PO BOX 32525. F. CALIF JAPANsignals, zippo lighter, vietnam -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Coin - Coin Dispenser
Demonstrates tramway equipment used by conductors or One Man Operators to hold and dispense coins when handling fares.Manufactured coin dispenser from brass and steel plate for 3 coins, - 3d, 6d and 1/- (5c and 10c coins fit the relevant slots). Coin holder sections are made from brass, fitted with springs and then braised together as unit. Screwed with four screws onto a cut and folded section of steel. The folded sections of steel would have allowed it fit into a cash bag or holder. The number "60" has been stamped into the lower section of the steel section - see image 3. See Reg Item 5691 for another example.tram, trams, fares, cash handling, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Coin - Coin Dispenser
Demonstrates tramway equipment used by conductors or One Man Operators to hold and dispense coins when handling fares.Manufactured coin dispenser from brass and steel plate for 3 coins, - 3d, 6d and 1/- (5c and 10c coins fit the relevant slots). Coin holder sections are made from brass, fitted with springs and then braised together as unit. Screwed with four screws onto a cut and folded section of steel. The folded sections of steel would have allowed it fit into a cash bag or holder. The number "40" has been stamped into the lower section of the steel section - see image 3. See Reg Item 7082 for another example.tram, trams, fares, cash handling, tickets -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tin, Log Cabin Tobacco, Late 20th century
The firm of W.D. & H.O. Wills is a British firm which first began making tobacco and cigarettes in Australia in 1913. This tin is a reminder of the times when many people (especially men in rural areas) used to make their own cigarettes (‘rolling your own’). This tin is retained as an example of a tobacco tin in the times when smoking was more popular in society and when pipe smoking and ‘rolling your own’ cigarettes were more common.This is a round tin, originally painted brown, with a vacuum-sealing lid and a red and black painted label on the lid. The label has an image of a farm scene with a log cabin. The base of the tin has a ridge in the middle on to which the lid fits. The tin is empty and very rusty. ‘Log Cabin Fine Cut Tobacco’ ‘To open insert coin under lid and twist’ tobacco tin, log cabin tobacco tin, vintage tobacco tin -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Help Poland Live collection box
during 1980 when when military government was impose on Poland and the free solidarity you trade union was banned. The Australian Polish community established that help Poland live campaign where it gathered funds for humanitarian purposes. Such boxes were widespread during the collection process.one of the very few remaining help Poland live collection boxeswhite painted wooden collection box from 1980 with the solidarity symbol on the side'read solidarity logo on the front of the box coin slipped on top. Metal handle on the backhelp poland live, collection box, solidarity -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Dollarbird, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Dollarbird is so-named because of the coin-shaped patches on the tips of their wings, which is clear when in flight. They have distinctive blue-green colouring on their backs and wings, and a bright blue throat. This species migrates to northern and eastern Australia for breeding, between the months of September and April. These birds migrate to New Guinea and nearby islands in the Winter, but can be found in Japan and India also. This species resides in open wooded areas, preferring hollow-bearing trees for nesting. They can be found spending most of their time perched on high branches in search of insects, and will often 'hawk' at dusk above the tree-tops, hovering on the wing for lengthy periods. This specimen is a good example of this species, however the distinctive coin-patches on the tips of the wings are partially hidden by the tuck of the wing. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This adult Dollarbird has a brown body and head, blue-green back and wings. It has a distinctive bright blue or purple plumage around its throat. The tips of the wings are brown. The pale-blue coin shaped patches on the tips of the wings are just visible. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing-tag: 96a / Australian Roller / Catalogue, page, 25. taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, dollarbird, australian birds, broad-billed roller -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Money of the Internment Camp, 1989
Unknown, but a most of interesting and well illustrated publication.plastic folder, clear cover, red flat and continues to the back cover. Top of the front page 6 coins on rock and "Money of the Internment Camp" Notes designed at Hay Camp and internment camp cantee coins - articles by David Allen.as above.internment camps, internment camp currency, david allen