This ticket was for a grand ball to celebrate the second anniversary of the Loyal Orbost M.U.I.O.O.F. Lodge. It was held in the Mechanics Institute hall on Friday 20th July, 1888. The cost of a single ticket was 5/-. The secretary of the lodge was John Rowe, the first teacher of the state school in Orbost. From the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref Mary Gilbert) Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) had its origins in Manchester, England. It was established in Melbourne on 7 December 1840 when Augustus Greeves, a member of the MUIOOF in England, migrated to Australia and formed the first friendly society. In 1840 Manchester Unity IOOF was founded in Victoria. Friendly Societies were founded in the Australian Colonies in the mid-19th Century by immigrants from England who had been members in Societies which dated back to the 18th Century. Like all working people these immigrants experienced sickness, accidents, unemployment, death and burial. They needed help of like fellows to tide their families over these times. So they formed a branch of one of the Friendly Societies back in the mother country. The idea was to make fixed contributions to a fund and when they were off work they would receive a payment. When they died funeral benefits would be paid and the widow and children would be cared for. It was a form of local insurance for hard times. This was a time of 'look after yourself' as the Colonial Governments did not provide pensions or benefits. This item reflects those times.A small white rectangular paper ticket with black print. It is for the Loyal Orbost Lodge M.U.I.O.O.F. Grand Ball.front - "Dancing to Commence at 8pm."public-event-orbost document-ticket m.u.i.o.o.f

These scales were used by students at St Joseph's School in Orbost. St Joseph's Catholic School in Orbost was planned from 1913 when the town's population was increasing rapidly. It wasn't until 1923 that the school was built in Raymond Street next to St Colman's Church. The Catholic school was opened in thecharge of Sister Moira and Sister Lucy, Fifty-five students were initially enrolled and taught in two rooms. When the numbers increased to 170 work began on extensions which were completed in 1959. St Joseph's school had classes to Form 4 at one stage. Later on Form 2 was the highest level. However, after Nagle College at Bairnsdale built a new school on the Lindenow Road site, a Nagle College school bus ran from Orbost and the school was reduced to Grade 6. It was also about this time that the last of the St Joseph teaching nuns left Orbost. From 1969 to the early 1980s the secondary St Joseph students attended Orbost High School for the practical subjects of Woodwork and Home Economics. Today enrolments reflect the declining population of the district.This item is an example of early school equipment.A set of beam balance scales in a wooden framed cabinet with glass windows on all for sides. The front is a vertical slide which allows acess to the scales. The scales have one fixed leg and two adjustable legs for accurate levelling. GRIFFIN GEORGE LIMITED, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, MANCHESTER label on front of wooden section of case -ANALITE PTY LTD ASG@W EDINBURGH MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN MINOR REG DES No's 891235 & 891238education science scientific-apparatus measurement

Large jug with a brown Bordered label with a heart in the centreImitation American Creamy Soda Essence Perfectly Soluble Trade Mark Registered Heart Brand Old Trafford Essence Distillery Chester road, Manchester. England Duck Worth F Co. (essences) Limited

Photo of Collins Street from west of Russell Street with the Regent Theatre, the Athenaeum Theatre, Wales House, the Manchester Unity building, and the Melbourne Town Hall in the view. W2 class No 645 bound for Mont Albert on route 42 is eastbound. The City Square can be seen on the left side. Yields information about Collins St mid to late 1970s.Colour postcard by Rose Stereograph Co. No. 1674postcards, collins st, w2 class, city square, melbourne town hall, tramways, trams, route 42, tram 645

Instruction - 5 sheets or 10 pages titled "Parts of Westinghouse Type 1C Tramway Controllers" style number 15948, catalogue no. 6551A, published may 1913. Gives images and a list of all the parts including smaller images in the controller and their prices along with the part number. Published in the UK by The British Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. Ltd. London and Manchester.trams, tramways, westinghouse, instructions, maintenance, controllers

00372.1 Letter dated 19 January 1943 to E.M. Ricker of Myer Emporium enclosing a list of items that the Hostel wished to purchase. 00372.2 The Schedule of Equipment for the Legacy Club Hostel. Broken down into sub headings such as Furniture, Carpets and Rugs, Manchester, Crockery, Kitchen and Miscellaneous Ware with the quantities required.A record of written correspondence regarding purchasing furniture and items for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943.00372.1 White quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00372.2 White foolscap paper, black type, two hole punched.00372.1 Initialled illegible.holmbush administration, residences

Nu-color-vue postcard of W2 515 (Route 12 City Brunswick St), east bound in tree lined Collins St. Has the Town Hall in the background and the Manchester Unity building, c1970. On the rear is the title "Melbourne Vic – Collins St – Melbourne’s charming tree-line thoroughfare"Yields information about Collins St early 1970sPostcard - Postcard - Colllins St - W2 515 - Nu-color--Vue ML 150, NCV 937 - serrated edges.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 515, collins st, route 12

A Brunsviga twin-system with keys 10x10x20 and 12x20. Plaque: TRINKS Double System / GRIMME NATALIS & Co / Braunschweig / AND Brunsviga Calculator Co. / London, Brunsviga House / Snow Hill EC1[London] / Manchester, WIlliam Brown Street / Glasgow, 20 West Campbell St.

Item received by John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE.Christmas stocking made from a Hessian bag. The bag is edged with red, white and blue wool threads. "AIF" is stitched in large large letters same colours. A large red, white and blue possibly silk letter "V" is also stitched in. A piece of white cloth is stitched on with address details hand written. "VX3857 L/Cpl J Edwards Gaurd Coy 2nd Aus Gen Hospital AIF Abroad". "from A McLure 40 York St Prahran Vic".handcrafts- sewing, manchester, fabric/trimming, xmas

.1) (Souvenir of Egypt 1915) Red background embroided crest with Aust Flag & British Flag, a shield, kangaroo & emu embroided with a scroll To Mary from Allan. .2) (Souvenir of Egypt 1915) Blue background embroided with a cannon & crown plus a scroll To Mary from Allan.military history - souvenirs, manchester, eygpt, doiley

Manchester used at the timeDouble bed bedspread, ecru coloured crocheted, scalloped edges, small medallions. Made of cottoncotton, bedspread, crotcheted, manchester

The cosy was made as a present.Tea cosy in a half circle shape. There is a scene appliqued on the front of a tree in green cotton fabric with a machine stitched hunk on the left hand side. There is a house appliqued on the right hand side. The roof of the house is deep blue cotton fabric and the house is in red cotton fabric. The foreground is of a cotton material with a cream background with 'grass' pattern on it in shades of green. The background is in blue fabric with a small red loop on the top.domestic items, table setting, manchester, table linen

Reproduced for Centenary of Federation 1901-2001Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War I poster titled 'A Call from the Dardanelles' featuring a uniformed soldier with the words 'Coo-ee-Won't YOU Come?' Across the landscape behind his legs 'Gulf of Saro Sea of Marmara'. Across the bottom 'ENLIST NOW'. Colours are predominantly blue, green and khaki.(C) Australian War Memorial 2001manchester, work cloths, domestic items, cleaning

Reproduced for Centenary of Federation 1901 - 2001Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War II poster titled 'JOIN US' featuring five uniformed service women with the words 'in a VICTORY JOB'. Across the bottom 'APPLY AT YOUR NEAREST NATIONAL SERVICE OFFICE'.(C) AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL 2001manchester, work cloths, domestic items, cleaning

From the collection of Bette JonesHardangar worked in 1970's colours of two shades of mustard and two shades of brown on beige cloth. Possibly cushion front, central cross within a diamond shape within a square.manchester, furnishings, handcrafts, needlework

From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingEcru coloured macrame tea cosyhandcrafts, macrame, manchester, table linen

Circular ecru coloured cotton crochet cloth. Centre has four circles and edges have crochet peaks.domestic items, table setting, manchester, table linen

The cosy was part of a collection of hand made items made by Anne BarryThe cosy was an important item used in entertainment e.g. afternoon tea parties, and everyday serving tea at meals etc. The cosy was used when loose tea was made in teapotsSquare tea cosy made with blue and white cotton material and trimmed with navy blue bow. The blue and white material is smocked and has red, white, yellow and black squares embroidered on it. The cosy is lined with the same navy cotton as the bow on top.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, needlework

White cotton trim which has been hand knitted. Pattern is ribbed with pointed lace edge.handcrafts, knitting, manchester, trimmings

Hand embroiderered tea-cosy cover - white linen with fully crocheted scalloped lace edging and a mid blue embroidered design based on the Willow Pattern story.The cover is single thickness with identical design on both sides.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

Purchased from Loch Collectables.Two pieces. Padded insert. With hand embroidered Richelieu work on fine cream linen. Insert woolen material, cotton on lower edge.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A scalloped edge square mat with lace filled three petalled flowers at corners. Buttonhole stitched edging with satin stitch flowers. All white embroidery and material.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.one oval and two round pieces, coffee coloured, machine made.domestic items, ornaments / decorative, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A pair of blue linen mats with white embroidery thread on drawn thread work with scalloped edge.handcrafts, embroidery, manchester, table linen

From the estate of the late Jean Ord, mother of the donor.A oval white dressing table doyley edged in lace with cutwork and embroidery in white, large flower design with needle lace centre at each end and a smaller design at each side centrally.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery