Small beaded bag, possibly an evening bag. Included in the original box is the purchase receipt from Myer Melbourne dated 24 July 1968. Small pearl-beaded handbag with fabric lining, metal clasp and chain handle, in original cardboard box with purchase receiptpurses, handbags, evening bags

Sewing baskets are used to contain needles and thread and other sewing requirements.Woven raffia sewing basket with lid attached by a cord. Basket is lined with gold satin and the lid is padded with pearl buttons.domestic items, sewing, sewing baskets

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the wrecked "Pearl" beached at Cowes. Purchased by W. J. Kennon and J. B. Cleeland, restored as a fishing craft.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, wrecks, the wrecked "pearl", black & white photograph, shipping, pearl, john jenner, bryant west

Small fabric black handbag with small pleats as decoration. Fine chain handle and two pearl with gold trim clasp.costume accessories, female

Cream silk baby bib with silk crochet edge. Pink and blue embroidery on front. One small pearl button.costume, infants'

White pin tucked nightdress with concealed pearl button front fastening. Lace Collar long sleeves and lace cuffs.costume, female nightwear

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This evening dress, by a Melbourne designer, is one of a number of items donated to the Fashion Collection by Rosemary-Vaughan Smith.Short sleeved and high waisted dusty pink silk dress with silk organza lining. The bodice is encrusted with pearls and beads.Label: Park Avenue Gowns, Melbournepark avenue gowns, costumes, women's clothing, evening dresses, rosemary vaughan-smith

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Three quarter length dress of ecru needle-run lace with pearl buttons at front to waist and green under slip.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1930s, cocktail dresses, lace dresses

Gilt, silver and pearl multi-strand necklace, often worn with the gold caftan, previously donated by Dione McIntyre to the Society.neclaces, costume jewellery, dione mcintyre

McNamara Collection- Child's lace blouse, cream coloured - 5 decorative pearl buttons, no buttonholes - inset lace in sleeves & front pocketsNIlblouse, lace, child, pearl buttons

Black and white postcard of Mrs Pearl Fallshaw nee Roadknight with son Malcolm and another unidenified man Bankstown NSWtownship

Left Mrs Kemp Born England Emphenia Kemp (ne Simpson) Baby Barbara Wettenhall (married Jock Cunningham) Mother Mary (Molly) Wettenhall (ne Kemp)Three women two seated one holding a babyCarrs Plains 1910

Refer Cat 4574PSeige of Tobruk WW2. Rats Tobruk Association.`Two sheets of A.4 paper, when folded provides 8 pages. They are stapled together with 2 staples. Print is black ink, The front cover has the emblem of Rats Tobruk Association. At top, banner has 1941-1991 50th Anniversary. Bottom banner has 10.4.41 - 7.12.41. The service was held in Hyde Park, Sydney.Nilthe service was held in hyde park, sydney. sunday 14 april 1991, 11am

Census Project No. 1995. Portland Dec. 1988.Aerial view of the "City of Portland" and surrounding rural area to a scale of 1:10,000 Aerial Photomosaic of Portland Bay, 1988Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)aerial photography, central portland, portland harbour

This music certificate was a key achievement in the education of young Lillie Duncan. James Muir was the secretary of the the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.Framed lower pass music certificate belonging to Lillie Duncan behind glass. Decorate black ink certificate on blue/green paper in a ridged cream frame.see image: for handwritten award inscription Signed by James Muirlillie duncan, music, certificate, education, james muir, piano, royal academy of music

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Sarah spent six months in New Zealand in 1910. William and Sarah's family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Hand-coloured postcard in which the picture is framed by a border of a leaf and vine pattern. The picture is of the lower arms of a woman from the left hand side of the card and a man from the right hand side of the card shaking hands in the middle. Behind and below the hands is a small map of New Zealand in a golden circle. New Zealand fern is positioned from the circle up behind the arms to the top of the card on both sides and above the hands is a depiction of a ship sailing on the sea.The postcard contains a message to Frank Wright from his mother who is visiting New Zealand.frank wright, sarah wright, new zealand, postcard

The letters were sent home by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and Sister and states that he has sent the Brooch home not long after arriving in England. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) .2) Two letters, red ruled lined paper, hand written in ink, both written on same day. .3) Card, without badge, “Regimental Brooch Badge”, Patent No 8448, yellowish colour..1) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916” , “Dear Mother”, “from your loving son Alf”. In pencil at bottom, “Silver leaves from S Africa” .2) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916”, “Dear Marian”, “Love from Alf”letters, brooch, ww1, s.africa

Photos belonged to Ada POLSON (nee BELLION), Margaret BRIDE's mother. William took over the family business in Stokes St when his parents retired to Sydney in 1890From the booklet "Four immigrant families and some of their descendants" .04 - William BELLION 1868-1917 families, margaret bride nee polson, ada polson nee bellion, thomas sinclair, elizabeth weller bellion, william j bellion, louisa bellion, letitia sinclair, mother falkenreich, ada florence bellion, lizzie sinclair

Six POW postcards sent by Private Stanley Pascoe CHANDLER VX57554 to his mother Christina Chandler in Wahgunyah Victoria. Chandler was born in Wahgunyah and enlisted on the 11/6/1941 at Royal Park in Victoria. Chandler served with the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion and was reported missing in Java in April 1942 during WW2. He was discharged on the 15/1/1946 The post cards were printed by the Imperial Japanese Army for POW's to send home that describes the good climate, food, medicine and clothes. They also allow room for a brief message. Chandler wrote that he was interred with his friend Frank Allen, received 10 cents per day and has not had any illness. POWs were supposed to be able to communicate with their family at home through the International Red Cross under certain conditions. For example, they were limited to 100 letters. However, in reality it was impossible for them to communicate with family more than once or twice during the duration of imprisonment, and there were camps where the POWs were not allowed to communicate with the world outside the camp at all. The average number of cards which the Japanese allowed to be sent out was from four to five for the whole period of captivity, and only some of these reached their destinations.Timber frame containing six POW postcards mounted on cardboard. Postcards printed by Imperial Japanese Army for POW's to send to families, describing their health and living conditions.Postcards have messages home, "Dear Mother, prisoner of war, unwounded and well. Hope all well at home. Love and kisses Stan".pow, world war 2, burma, wahgunyah victoria, prisoner of war, stanley pascoe chandler

From around circa 1850 Braybrook was already well established and became a staging point for prospectors on their way to the diggings. Local government for this rural area to the west of Melbourne came when the BRAYBROOK ROAD DISTRICT was proclaimed on 28 May 1860. This authority was superseded on 23 January 1871 with the formation of the SHIRE OF BRAYBROOK. The Shire of Braybrook existed for about 80 years during which time it experienced significant industrial growth. The Shire of Braybrook ceased to exist in 1951 when the CITY OF SUNSHINE was formed.The Coat of Arms informs the observer that the Shire of Braybrook was initially a rural area with its images of a cow, sheep, and hay. The reference to industry however probably does not indicate adequately the large growth in industrial activity that occurred within the Shire. Circular board of Masonite painted by A. H. Walker which is a true depiction of the Coat of Arms for the Shire of Braybrook. It is mainly blue, yellow and red coloured with black writing, and has images of a cow, sheep, and hay, and also indicates a reference to industry.Shire of Braybrook Victoria / Dieu Et Mon Droit / By Industry / A. H. Walkercoat of arms, shire of braybrook, a. h. walker, plaque, sunshine

A badly damaged brown leather bound Common Prayer book with faded red edges to the pages. On the front and back covers stamped inside a tan rectangular shape - is: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the spine has five raised bands across it. There is a Contents page at the front. At the back there is a New Version of the Psalms of David fitted to the tunes used in churches, 1824. Pp. 320, plus the ad0iitional non paginated Psalms section at the back. non-fictionA small, The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of The Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland: together with The Psalters or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches.religious books, hymns, prayers, psalms