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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Electoral Claim
Form 3. Cream card issued as acknowledgement of receipt of Electoral Claim as per The Commonwealth Electoral Act for voting at Elections and Referendums.government, elections -
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Booklet - Cheque Book
Oblong grey cheque book (Bank of Melbourne W) with dark blue end binding.Bank of Melbourne (W)commerce, banking -
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Clothing - Fur Jacket, 1970s
Worn by donor's daughter during the 1970s.Fake fur jacket with cream to brown VanDyke stripe pattern of fur. Wide raglan sleeves. Slit front pockets, fully lined in brown rayon material.Sabena Fashions of Melbourne 30% Polyacrylcostume, female -
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Clothing - Dress Slip
Pink cotton shift dress with side splits at hem, square ne4neckline, adjustment at neckline, adjustment on shoulder seam. Garment is home made. Two holes near hem in front also backs and stains. It is a slip to Dress NA 4317.costume, female underwear -
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Magazine - Handy Stories Magazines, 1926-1927
4 copies of "Handy Stories""issued weekly No1 February 20 1926, No2 May 8 1926, No3 June 5 1926, No4 February 1927. Collections of stories, handy hints and advertisements.books, fiction -
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Clothing - Dress, 1920
Dress was donated by Christine Pitt, a member of the Society. It belonged to either her Aunt or Grandmother who was born in 1888.Dress 1920. Orange sleeveless, dropped waistline. Waistline has a rouleau band above a gathered skirt.costume, female -
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Magazine - The Australian Woman's Mirror, 1941195619591960
Pearl Hanks of No 1 Second Street, Black Rock, Victoria wrote articles and poems for these magazines.December 23 Tuesday 1941 Vol 18 No 5 The Australian Woman's Weekly. NOTE: Short Story by 'Pearl Hanka' page 3 'The Australian Christmas Tree' 4323.1|August 22 Wednesday 1956 Vol 32 No 39 NOTE: Story by 'Pearl Hanks' page 6 'Our Frankston Palm Tree' 4323.2|October 28 Wednesday1959 Story by P. Hanks page 7 'Come the Bogeyman' 4323.3|April 5 1961 Poem by Pearl Hanks page 59 'Twin Fairies' 4323.4books, magazines -
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Clothing - Dress, 1930s
Belonged to the donor's aunt or grandmother, she was born in 1888Black crepe evening dress, rouched bodice over bust. Tie rouched belt fastened with eight covered buttons. Back of bodice rouched and fastened with 21 covered buttons.costume, female -
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Footwear - Walking Boots, C. 1900 - 1920
Boots belonged to donor's grandmother, who was born in 1888. She used to go bush walking in the 1920sBrown boots - laced up - leather - heavily repaired on sole. Scuffed on heels. Fancy stitching around perimeter of boots and over the toes. Long tongue with laces to tie on books. There are 13 eyelets.3 426.36costume, female footwear -
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Newspaper - Herald Sun, The, 1915, 5th May
Copy of 'The Herald' Wed evening May 5th 1915 Head lines '40 officer's killed . Photos of six soldiers headed 'Lives of heroes laid on Altar of Empire.''The Herald' Wednesday evening May 15th 1915'The Herald'documents, newspapers -
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Accessory - Beaded Bag
The bag belonged to Dorothy's mother who resided in Canterbury Road, Vermont, Unit 1, next to Steven Reserve for 20 years until she died. Information from Dorothy Meagher re bead bag:-Dorothy Mavis Don (owner of bag) was born in Cowangie, S.A. in Mallee country in 1907. She married Douglas William Stewart on 22-1-1927 in the Presbyterian Church in Cowangie. Dorothy (known as Mavis) was an accomplished designer and sewer who made clothes etc. up to her death.Multicoloured wooden beaded handbag with handles and zipper. Fan shape.costume accessories, female -
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Decorative object - Lace Square
Taken from a curtain panel. Australian animal.Cream Fillet Lace. Australian design of Koala Bear sitting in a gum tree, set in centre of square.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, lacemaking -
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Container - Biscuit Tin
Black tin cannister with lid which has a recessed screw, knob hollow on top. The knob is missing. The tin has coloured pictures of various types of cracker biscuits. The tin was called KRISPY KAN. The crystals which were in the knob are missing.KRISPY KAN, T.B. GUESTS & CO PTY. LTD.domestic items, food storage & preservation -
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Domestic object - Crock Pot, 1960s
Used by donor's familyElectric cooker - slow - cylinder shape - orange with brown and yellow stripes. Glass lid - knob on lid. Controls - Off/High/Low. 'Crock - Cooker'. Two handles for lifting and three legs to support cooker off bench.Made in Japan. General Electric Model No. SC10domestic items, cooking -
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Functional object - Iron - Hoover Steam, C. 1960
'Hoover' Steam and Dry Iron made in Great Britain.|Bakelite handle with circular dial beneath, stating heat degrees. Chrome body and stainless steel sole where the steam is ejected. On top of the bakelite handle is an on/off button in the area where the water is put in.Hooves Steam and Dry - 240V 1000W|Model 0114 R40979domestic items, irons -
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Decorative object - Lace Square
Taken from curtain panel. Australian flowers.Cream Fillet Lace 14cm Sq. Australian Waratah Flower set in centre of sq.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, lacemaking -
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Equipment - Camera ZEISS IKON, 1930
The camera was owned by the donor and her father. They were bushwalkers and took many photos on their walks.Small black oblong camera with fold down view finder and fold out bellows with 7.5cm lens. Camera folds into well worn leather case.IKONTAphotography, cameras -
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Ceramic - Border Tile
Brown glazed Architrave tileceramics, earthenware -
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Equipment - Camera
The camera was owned by the donor and her father. They were bushwalkers and took many photos on their walks.Minolta Camera AF-DL Quartz date. Automatic date camera. Made in Japan. No. 1523631.photography, cameras -
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Accessory - Necklace, C 1970
Necklace bought at the Nunawading Craft Market.Wooden beads, gum nuts and leather leaves, threaded onto a leather string, forming a necklace.costume accessories, jewellery, handcrafts, country crafts -
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Domestic object - Razor
A 21st birthday gift to Donor's husband in 1959Men's razor - GiltCharmant International Made in Japanpersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
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Domestic object - Pie Funnel
Cream ceramic item used in making pies to keep pastry from becoming soggy. The chimney allows steam to escape during cooking.Nutbrowndomestic items, cooking -
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Domestic object - Lemon Squeezer
Circular glass lemon squeezer. Raised centre surrounded by about 20 spikes before a type of moat to catch juice. Has spout - for pouring and small extension to hold the squeezer while pouring.domestic items, appliances -
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Textile - Tablecloth, 1950s
Embroidered by donor - from Weldon's pattern.Cream linen square tablecloth. Cream and brown cotton one inch. Decorative 2cm Drawn threadwork around edge.domestic items, table setting -
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Textile - Cloth, 1950
Beige linen tea cloth with brown drawn thread centre and brown stitched box thread hem.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, embroidery -
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Clothing - Bed Cape, 1920s
Belonged to an aunt of the donor. Mostly used when patient was in hospital.Pink handknitted bed cape. Open work on yoke and ribbon tie at the neck.costume, female nightwear -
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Equipment - Camera
Camera owned by Robert Gardiner in the 1950s. Purchased c 1954 at Michael's camera store, cnr Elizabeth and Bourke Street, Melbourne. Used during courtship with Barbara Hegarty Gardiner - Took sporting photos, family photos and Holiday trips.Twin Lens Reflex black camera in leather case - R (Flexo) with carrying strap. Strap holding a Weston light meter in zipped soft bag. Lens hood in leather case. Lens f 1.35 focal length 7.5cm. Film size 120|Cardboard Box. Hanimex - transparency mounts. A total of 9 items .Flexophotography, cameras, camera accessories -
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Domestic object - Jug, 1930 - 1940
Collected from Eastern Emergency NetworkHeavy glass measuring jug with imperial measures from two pints to 40 ounces.1/4 PT - 2 PT; 5 OZ - 40 OZdomestic items, cooking, glass technology, bottles -
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Notice Paper, 1972
Notice paper to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of NunawadingCommemorates the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Shire of NunawadingNotice paper for Joint Special Meeting of the Box Hill City Council and the Nunawading City Council.documents, programmes, civic mementoes, memorials -
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Clothing - T- Shirt, C. 1970 - 1993
As AttachedWhite T-Shirt with burgundy school emblem on left side. Collar and short sleeves in polyester/cotton. Refer ND2316 and ND2404Blackburn Eastcostume, children's uniform