Stained Rectangular shaped wooden base with shaped angular supports either end to support a Parade Warrant Officers Baton.Has a Rising Sun Badge with the words Australian Military Forces.baton,pen holder,lara r.s.l.

See Cats 2481 & 5556.2.Single sheet of paper. printing is in black ink. It has a list of 7 campaign medals. It describes conditions of Award and some clasps if entitled. In this case CFN J. A. McDonald was entitled to 1939/45 Star, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939/45. Aust Service Medal.At bottom of sheet, handwritten are words, Four, VX7954, J.A. McDonald.ww2, medals

Vietnam eraA metal hand held electrical firing device for remote firing of the Claymore mine. It has a two pole male electrical connector fitted with a dustproof cap and a steel safety bar to prevent inadvertent operation. This device is complete with cable for connection to the mine.Stamped on one side are the words FIRING DEVICE ELECTRICAL M57vietnam, firing device, clacker

Shows two Partington sisters namely; Grace Isobel Partington (1906-1994) and Eva May Partington (1899-1970) as young girls. These are daughters of William James Partington; Eva is the child of his first wife Mary Jane Price and Grace the child of second wife Annie May Medhurst.Partingtons are a pioneer family of Greensborough.A black and white oval photograph mounted on an A4 sized sheet of paper.Blue biro words with title, names and dates of birth and death.partington family, greensborough, eva may partington, grace isobel partington

The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This story is about Jack Wilcox, a local ex serviceman. Jack served in post war Japan as a part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.An A3 photocopy of an article from the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.Hand written words "Jack Wilcox" on top RH corner.bcof, jack wilcox, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, korean war

The document outlines the family history of the Bunker and Shillinglaw familes.These families lived in Eltham in the late 19th century.A 10 page photocopied document with a picture of a grave stone on the front page.Some words written in blue biro on the bottom of the second page.eltham, shillinglaw, bunker, dalton street primary school, kangaroo ground, collingwood, research

Manufacturer of fire arms and ammunition. Founded in 1816. It was one of the oldest gun makers in the US. Used by hunters, farmers and recreational shooters in the Kiewa Valley.Wooden cubic shaped box with black print on each side including the makers name, Remington Arms Co. Inc. of Bridgeport, Conn., USAIn black print on each side. Varying quality of legible words.remington arms, ammunition box, hunters

There is a man leaning on a bike against the bluestone wall of a building. There are several windows and doors to the establishment. The building opperated as the local hotel until 1977" when a fire burnt through the township of Streatham. The front of the building was distroyed and a smaller hotel operated after the fire. Shows the kind of early buildings in the township of Streatham.Rectangular shape black and white picture.In blue ink the words"Desma Meek" "3" and Burnt in 1977"clothing, hotel, streatham, streetscape

Small embossed cross-shaped bookmark with pink cotton cord. On front: "Keep My Words" Handwritten on back: "A.E.Parker 24.4.09

Opened packet of circular paper doyleys. Size 8 on red and gold label with a cats head logo. Packet is made of part blue/ green and part cellophane. Doyleys are mainly pierced with some embossing.On either side of cats head logo are the words 'Trade Mark'.domestic items, table setting, food & drink consumption

B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. Small horse drawn vehicle crossing in front of the photograph. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. See Reg. Item 2151 for a colour version of this postcard - overprinted "Christmas Greetings" See Reg Item 7381 for a colour version produced by Sovereign Hill. See 834i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st, tram 4

B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt. Steet. Photo taken soon after opening of the electric trams. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. Note very similar to item 834, but shadows are different, road surface different and trees have leaves. 1 copy held at 8/98. Postcard posted 25/7/1907. See Reg item 4004 for another postcard using this image within a map of Australia. See 838i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st

The sale of ANZAC DAY pins is a fund raising event held around the anniversary of ANZAC DAY. The design of the fund-raising badges is based on the service badge worn by veterans of the Gallipoli landings.Seven Anzac Day pins attached to a wooden stand. The pins each have a different design. Each have a single pin attached to the back of the badge.Each design incorporates a large letter A.The words Anzac Day or Anzac Appeal appear on each of the badges.anzac day, commemorative pins

Table lamp with tubular wick, paraffin. Cast brass decorative base with four feet, cast brass interior and burner, with glass exterior and covering. Pink and white base colours on glass, with floral pattern printed on both sides of lamp. Cover a semi-circular shape with round neck opening on top.… Success…' (some words unreadable) embossed on burner platelighting, kerosene & oil, table lamp, brass, glass, paraffin, floral

A very old miniature embossed thick brown leather and brass Church Service book with a decorative brass clasp which works. The title is stamped on the spine in small gold lettering with four ornate bands across it. The edging is brass. Due to severe damage to the book there is no title page with the necessary details of publication. The front and back covers have decorative edging with a large patterned symbol embossed in the middle. The edges of the pages have faded gilt. Possibly from the 1800's.religious books, prayers, churches

The Bridge Hotel was built by Henry Hopwood to house visitors to the town crossing the Murray River on his punt crossing, which was situated just below the Bridge Hotel on the Murray River. The accommodation was spacious and grand! In the right back corner of the photograph, the 'lantern' roof of the St Georges Hall can be seen. The street is level with the front entrance to the Hotel, which is very different to what it is today.The photograph shows hotel activities and accommodation in the late 19th Century.A black and white photograph of the Bridge Hotel taken from the Hopwood Gardens. The photograph shows four silky oak trees growing along the front of the building. There is an empty flag pole outside the front of the building. The right wing advertises billiards, whilst the left wing apparently was a bar.Written on the building can be seen the words; HOTEL and BILLIARDS. Written in pen on the back of the photograph are the words "Bridge Hotel. Probably 1896, showing Silky Oak trees.bridge hotel, henry hopwood, silky oak trees, lantern roof, st georges hotel

Intact fabric lifejacket.Printed On side1:'CORD TRAM' degraded words of 'BOARD OF TRADE' /'LIFE JAKCET' Printed on side 2: undecipherable printed words Possible KT 5 readble?lifejacket

Orange lifesaver with long length of rope attached with words PoMC (Port of Melbourne Corporation).PoMC' on upper edge. 'Ph: 9612 3619.' On back: AMSA APPR. CERT. NO.2840. NYLEX logo, Nylex Rotomould.lifesaver, lifebuoy

A record of the service of dedication of the Shire of Diamond Valley held on 2/5/1965, in conjunction with a youth service of thanksgiving and dedication on Commonwealth Youth Sunday. Held at War Memorial Park Greensborough.The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 1964 until 1994. This Program celebrates the inauguration of the new Shire.Single fold page, white with blue text. Includes music and words for 3 hymns.shire of diamond valley, greensborough, aka lines, commonwealth youth sunday 1965

John Collins attended the Ballarat Teachers' College, where Monica Miller lectured in Music.Two typed pages of Music in the words of John Collins, as well as a hand painted landscape. The booklet has the following dedication "Miss Miller With my very best wishes John Collins 1947"john collins, monica miller, ballarat teachers' college, music, landscape

Charlie Chuckles, who, in the early 1940s, presented weekly radio dramatisations of Sunday Telegraph comic strips. It was a great favourite with youngsters throughout the land. Charlie Chuckle commenced in 1941 and ran through until 1954. It was a 30 minute program. Silver pin with the head of a kookaburra and a red banner underneath with the words "Charlie Chuckles Club".Charlie Chuckles Clubcharlie chuckles, sunday telegraph, children's show, radio

Small metal badge blue in colour with words in gold Meals on Wheels Volunteer Bendigo.

Bone figurine with rock on his back with words 'honour' and 'pride' and a Kiwi at his feet'Pride' and 'Honour'model, tribute 08, nz

A paper Card with the words "Quang Tri" with one AATTV shield and a red shield underneathQuang Tricard