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Melbourne Legacy
Slide - Slides, Comradeship songs
The subject of these slides is not known until they are looked at again, their titles could give clues to the contents. Some titles that can be seen are; Tavern in the Town, I love you truly, The old spinning wheel The good old summer time Swannee River Bell's of St Mary's Nursie Little brown jugA record of the types of songs sung by Legatees at Comradeship gatherings. Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Coloured 35mm slides, coloured photo surrounded by cardboard border.Various titles of songs on individual slides.comradeship, songs -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Jonathon Paul Fitovers, Fitover glasses, 199
The Fitover sunglasses are designed to be worn directly over your prescription glasses. This wrap-around style blocks light from above and both sides which can benefit, alleviate and prevent many symptoms of common eye diseases by providing 100% UVA/UBA protection from harmful UV rays. 1 pair of black fitover glassesassistive devices, equipment -
Vision Australia
Photograph (item) - Image, People at Work
Employment is a key area that blind or vision impaired people are under-represented. These photographs were taken to demonstrate and provide examples of how blind and visually impaired workers can undertake skilled positions. One image comes was used by the Royal Blind Society publicity department (the man using a writing guide).employment, royal blind society of nsw -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Cream Stirrers
These stirring rods with long handles and base referred to as a dasher were common in the dairy industry. They were made to agitate milk or cream in milk cans and were used on dairy farms and in old creameries. They helped to cool the milk and stop it from separating. They were used on the properties of the Conway and Lemke families in Wodonga.These items are significant as they are representative of tools used in the early dairy industry and were owned by families in Wodonga.Milk / cream stirrers made from steel with a circular blade attached to enable milk to flow through.dairy industry wodonga, dairy tools, dairy machinery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Swivel Vanity Mirror
Vanity mirrors have been used for centuries as a common bathroom item. They can be large framed mirrors with ornately decorated frames or small pocket sized ones to assist in personal grooming on the go. Magnification of the mirror on one side enabled easier application of makeup. Mirrors such as this one became popular in the 1970s. This item is representative of women's accessories in the early years of the Twentieth century.A two-sided vanity mirror on a swivel stand. One side is a magnifying mirror. The mirrors are mounted in a silver alloy frame and a porcelain base. The base includes to recesses for storing small items featuring a floral design and silver edging.vanity mirror, women's accessories -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting - Portrait, Audrey Wilson, Presidential Portrait of Dr Michael J H Hodgson, 1995
Dr Michael Hodgson was apppointed ANZCA President in 1992 until 1993. The painting, undertaken in 1995, was later unveiled in 1996 with Dr. Hodgson present. Further information about Dr. Hodgson can be found on The Lives of the Fellows, http://anzca.online-exhibition.net/fellows/fellows-1992/michael-john-hind-hodgson/ Oil painting on canvas of Dr Michael J H Hodgson seated in front of blue-grey drapery and a window showing Ulimaroa in the distance. The subject is wearing the Presidential gown but not the Presidential badge. Framed in a plain grey and gold frame with a brass plaque affixed on bottom center front of frame. [plaque] Dr Michael J H Hodgson / President 1992 - 1993 [Artist's signature lower right corner] Audrey Wilson / 1995hodgson, michael, anzca president, ulimaroa -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "The Steam Tram, Sorrento, Victoria", c1900
Photograph shows a train of three carriages and one of the Baldwin-built locomotives with the Sorrento Hotel in the background. All the cars have advertising boards on the rooves advertising Rowland's water and Evans English Ales. Two conductors with caps can be seen with one collecting fares from the footboard. The tram is well loaded.Yields information about the Sorrento steam tram.Black and White postcard, divided back type unused, Rose Series P1812.sorrento, steam trams, baldwin -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RSL HALL OF FAME 2002, C.2002
John Kerr Barnes OAM. This award is a yearly one by the Victorian Licensed Sub Branches Association for 10 years exemplary service. Licensed Sub - Branches can nominate members for this award. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Sub - Branch and his WW2 service.Award, framed, frame is timber/plastic brown & black colours, there are two insets in a black backing. Top has a ribbon red white and blue with a medallion goldish colour with black text with central part is the RSL Logo, bottom has text re the award to.On medallion, "RSL Licensed Sub Branches Association Victoria" On bottom inset, "Hall of Fame Inductee2002 presented to Jack Barnes Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch INC"smirsl, hall of fame., brsl -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Sculpture - Tsatsa of Shakyamuni Buddha
Tsatsas are small votive tablets shaped like deities, stupas, or sacred symbols. Buddhists may vow to create 100,000 tsatsas for purification and merit. These can be placed as an offering in holy sites, home altars, or gau boxes. Traditionally made of clay using moulds, tsatsas are dried, decorated, and blessed with mantras.Portable nature of tsatsas allows them to accompany practitioners on journeys, providing spiritual protection and serving as a focus for prayer and meditation. Due to their inexpensive production and portability, tsatsas made a great contribution to the spread of Buddhism in Tibet. This tsatsa is of the Buddha in a sitting position, accompanied by two standing figures. The Buddha is richly adorned with delicate carvings around it. The tsatsa features inscriptions in an ancient script.buddhist art, tibetan buddhism, holy objects -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Postcard - Postcard of Chaffey Memorial, Mildura
This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. It depicts the memorial to William Chaffey in Mildura and commemorates his accomplishments in founding Mildura and Renmark. This statue was unveiled in 1929, and as the surrounding garden looks very new, the postcard can be dated 1920s-1930sThis postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920. Coloured, photographic postcard of William Chaffey statue in Mildura. No markings on the back of the postcard. On front: 'CHAFFEY MEMORIAL. MILDURA'postcard, photography, 1920s, 1930s, william chaffey, mildura, "green postcard album" -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Volum Medicine chest
This chest is the typical mid-18th century model. Thought to have belonged to captain James Volum.A medicine chest was a necessity for all sea journeys. Sometimes surgeons were onboard ships if there were passengers but on merchant ships, the captain had to be able able to look after his crew. A medium size mahogany cabinet with four protruding feet, small free hinged handles on left and right sides which are positioned approximately 5/8ths up from the bottom of the item, these handles can hinge 100 degrees upwards. The front and back 6/8ths of the cabinet can hinge open, as can the top of. Both front and back doors can be locked closed with their own respective hook latch which is on both sides of the cabinet. The top lid can be locked by interacting with a metallic keyhole which is present on the front of the cabinet close to the top. Revealed by opening the top lit is storage location with two rows of three storage spaces and one row of four. Revealed by opening the front door, is a single shelf with six divided locations for an equal number of glass containers, though only five remain in complete form. Below this self are three rows of drawers of differing dimensions, each with a small white knob. There are two drawers of equal width in the first row. Each drawer has four equally divided sliding pieces on its top face. When removed, these lids reveal a respective small space. Present on small paper labels on each of these lids are identifiers of the material which was stored. There are three equally sized drawers in the second row, which are less wide than the previous row. Only two of the drawers in this row have lids, of which each only have a single lid which covers a single compartment, each of these have a single label on them. The middle drawer contains a small glass mortar and pestle which are restrained by small wooden fixtures within the drawer. There are two drawers of equal width and greater height than any of the previous drawers in the third row. The first drawer has a single compartment containing multiple vials of varying dimensions, some of which feature a paper label with a respective inscription. Some of these vials are broken. In the second drawer has no lid which covers its four equally sized glasses. These are restricted by a wooded piece with four circular cut-outs. Revealed by opening the back door are two equally sized and spaced shelves which both have four divided locations which are filled by eight respective glass containers. These glass containers are of similar design to those in the front compartment but are larger. Some of these glass jars have paper labels like those found on previous glass containers.Label on top lid:volum collection, medecine chest, portable furniture, geelong, peterhead, scotland, captain, seafaring, whaling, london, bishopsgate, old gravel lane, london docks, tobacco dock, james burrows -
Orbost & District Historical Society
print
There were many vessels named "Endeavour". There are no details attached to this item. The Australian Civil Ensign, or Australian Red Ensign, is simply a red version of the Australian National flag. It is for use only at sea and officially never on land, but can be used by private citizens. It was in use in Australia and overseas during the first half of the 20th century.A coloured print of a painting of a ship (schooner?) in full sail. It is flying a red ensign.on back -' Endeavour"ship transport -
Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, Group at the Railway station, 14.2.1983
Group at the Railway station,this is taken at the Powelltown Mill, you can see the very tall chimney stack in the background, this would be a weekend, with a special train put on for the workers, possibly going to a dance ,races, cricket or football in Yarra Junction, going by the way everyone is dressed in their Sunday Best, the conductor is 4th from the right. Group at the Railway station Black and White negative scanned at 600 dpirailway station powelltown dance passenger carriage sandy ross -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Steam locomotive J-507 shunting at Barnes Railway Station, NSW, Aug. 1963
Shunting at Barnes Railway Station (second stop from Echuca) on the Victorian Railways line to Deniliquin, NSW. Once a private line owned by the Deniliquin-Moama Railway Company. Barnes is the junction for a similar line to Balranald, NSW. George Coop's Holden Station Sedan can be seen parked in the railway station driveway.Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), barnes railway station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Program - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 WaTECH, 1988_
A digital copy of the program for Watsonia Technical School Awards Night 1988 This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1988 Rosie was a student at Watsonia Technical School (WaTECH)Digital copy of program printed on blue paperrosie bray, watsonia technical school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Greensborough College Economics class 1998 Gr8750, 1998_
These photographs are of the Greensborough College Economics class 1998, teacher Ms Jane Alexander. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1998 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Compilation of digital colour photographs and captionrosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Autobiography, Bill Coffey, The Chaplain's War, 1997
AutobiographyA soft cover book of 352 pages; supp. pages xviii. Author: Bill Coffey. The title is printed in black on a yellowish cream cover with an illustration of a hand holding a cross.non-fictionAutobiography bill coffey, chaplain, freemantle mission to seamen, port melbourne mission to seamen, missions in mid 20thc, reverend hubert william coffey (1915-2002), ww2, world war 2, 1939-1945, pmhps, pat grainger -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, GHS Meeting March 2016, 18/03/2016
Group of Greensborough Historical Society members at the March 2016 meeting listening to Peter van Eeken speaking about his research into the squatters of Lower Plenty. The second photo shows GHS President Noel Withers (standing) and Peter sitting at the computer. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photographs.greensborough historical society, peter van eeken -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Road, Eltham South, corner of Falkiner Street, flooded by the Diamond Creek, 1934
View of the Diamond Creek flooding across Main Road looking towards Eltham at intersection with Falkiner Street; a Council truck blocking Main Road, Eltham Lower Park on right, Eltham Park Tea Rooms (later Ansell and Muir) on left fooded. The bridge can just be seen on far right centre.Black and white photographmain road, eltham south, ansell and muir, diamond creek (creek), eltham park, eltham park tea room, falkiner street, floods, floodwater -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Naval Ratings Collar
The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. They reflect traditions that can be traced back to the Royal Navy (England) and demonstrate the relationship between the two. The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. This collar is part of a Naval Ratings Uniform which was presumably owned by J.M. Parsons.This collar is one part of a naval ratings uniform which consists of four parts. The uniform is representative of the Royal Australian Navy uniform and can be traced to the Royal Navy (England). The complete uniform shows the connection between Australia and England since European settlement.Navy cotton Collar with three narrow cream stripes around neck and over shoulders. Two side pieces and two loops. One middle piece. The collar fits over the head with side pieces and middle secured with tie fasteners through loops. Owners name printed three times in capitals on reverse side of collar "J.M.PARSONS"navy, naval ratings uniform, naval ratings collar, collar, ran, royal australian navy, j.m. parsons, j parsons, parsons, military uniform -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner, 6 Apr 1971
His Excellency Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe, Governor of Victoria at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971 with Cr. G. C. Dreverman, Cr Glover and Mrs Glover. The Premier, Mr Hamer can be seen in the background. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, cr. g.c. dreverman, sir rohan delacombe, cr. glover, mrs. glover -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. and Mrs. Dreverman welcoming Mr. Jack Truscott to Buffet Dinner, 7 Jul 1971
Cr. Geoff Dreverman and Mrs Dreverman greeting Mr Jack Truscott at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on the occasion of the Shire Centenary buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Shire Office staff Miss Dini Vreulink can be seen inside the door. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, henry petrie community centre, centenary celebrations, buffet dinner, cr. g.c. dreverman, jack truscott, mrs. dreverman -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Flood, Snowy River, Orbost 1978
The Snowy River can flood over its floodplain at Orbost/Newmerella. There have been wet periods when floods were frequent and covered the floodplain, sometimes causing great disruption to crops and farming, and also to transport. The 1970s was a wet decade with many floods, the largest one in 1971. This photograph was taken in 1978. Evidence of flood on the Snowy River in 1978. A b/w photograph of a flood scene with trees and the river in the front, a river bank, and a vast area of water in the background. This photograph has been pasted onto a rough cardboard backing. Written below the photograph: Orbost 1978floods, snowy river, orbost -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Electrical Instrument, Moore Reed "Universal" Acoustic Coupler: Type TC301, c1980
The Universal Acoustic Coupler was made and would have been used to connect a telephone to dial a computer remotely. The control panel is under the wooden flap. There is a power switch, full duplex switch, 500 Ma Fuse, CCITT Port. When not in use it can be folded up into a small timber carry case with handle.Wooden box with two sections that open. Top section hinged and folds back. inside are controls and cables for connecting to a computer. Instructions for use are on the lid. Front section has clips and folds down to a phone to placed in "speakers". English maker's plate and Melbourne supplier's plate with A.P.O. Permit No. C74/8/903 Serial No. 775326 moore reed, universal acoustic coupler, telephone, remote connection, computer connection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - A Souvenir of Beautiful Bendigo, abt 1940s
Nucolorvue was a company who specialised in souvenirs and postcards, although they have also published some Australiana books. This postcard can be dated to late 1960's when the population of Bendigo was around 32,000 and before Australian measurements became metric in 1970. The company moved to its current site in Mulgrave c. 1973.A Souvenir of Beautiful Bendigo - Twelve hand coloured postcards of Bendigo, scenes include parks, churches, gardens and roadways, published by Nucolorvue Productions, Menton, Victoria.history, bendigo, winifred jennings collection, postcards of bendigo -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Ceramic - jug, IBC Royal Scenic China et al
Souvenir small jug used at the original Healesville Sanctuary Kiosk in the 1930-1940 era. There is an image of Horatius the Wedge-tailed eagle on the side. This eagle gave visitors a 'close-up' view of this huge bird as he sat on the side of the long bridge. The Kiosk is now restored as the Heritage Shelter and can be seen at the SanctuarySmall souvenir milk jug, with handle. White ceramic with gold rim and gold stripe on handle. Wedge-tailed eagle in flight on one side.Inscription on side of jug ."HORATIUS' TRAINED HUNTING EAGLE THE SANCTUARY HEALESVILLE " healesville sanctuary, wedge-tailed eagle, horatius, kiosk, jug -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, 2001
Hans - Wolter von Gruenewaldt, German P.O.W (Ex South African - Mining engineer) painted these scenes and figures as murals on the walls of the Camp 13 Recreational hall. After WW2 the hall was purchased by the Murchison R.S.L as its headquarters in 1955. These paintings can now be seen at the David Jones Nursing Home in Murchison.Small photo album, with a collection of painted scenes and figures as murals on the walls of camp 13 Recreational hall. The album also includes photos of visitors to the Internment camps, Japanese Chan, Oki and Takamura families at the Tatura Historical Society, and visitors to the German War Cemetery during 1992/93. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street in front of the Coffee Palace
Soldiers’ WW1 Memorial with gate and fence around the memorial. The Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel can be seen in background. The photograph probably taken in the 1930's. Many changes have taken place since. The Coffee Palace, and Weighbridge have been removed and the area around the memorial has changed. Sepia photograph of the WW1 Soldiers Memorial with gate and fence around the memorial. Weighbridge and Coffee Place in the background. c.1930.stawell ww1 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Villawool Knitting Book no. 91
This knitting pattern book was published by the Villawood Textile Company, Sydney and contains knitting patterns for womens knitted garments. The photographs were taken inside Villawoods own knitting mill, in the dye house, the spinning department and the winding and knot detecting rooms. The mill manager, Stanley Harrison, can be seen on the back cover.BOOK 91 / LADY'S DESIGNS IN / 12 PLY EQUIVALENTS / BY / Villawool / 2'9knitting handicrafts - history textile mills, villawood textile company, knitting, handicrafts - history, textile mills -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Australian Woolshed
"The Australian Woolshed: build your own model woolshed complete with shearers' huts, cookhouse, shearers, sheep, woolpress, wool classing tables, woolcart, pens, water tanks, the station cat and a galah" - John Nicholson, 1986. The pages contain a model shearing shed which can be cut out and put together.shearing shearing sheds wool sheds, shearing, shearing sheds, wool sheds