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Tool - LARGE TOBACCO CUTTER
Large black enamelled cast iron tobacco cutter. Curved handle with gold painted inserts. A. McMillan. No 5. Nulli Secundus.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter, tobacco cutter -
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Tool - TOBACCO CUTTER
Black enamelled cast brass tobacco cutter mounted on wooden base. K38 painted on the bottom.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter, tobacco cutter -
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Tool - SMALL TOBACCO CUTTER
Small black enamelled cast iron tobacco cutter mounted on wooden base. K37 painted underneath.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter, tobacco cutter -
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Tool - SMALL TOBACCO CUTTER
Small black enamelled cast iron tobacco cutter mounted on wooden base. K36 painted on the bottom. Letter located in correspondence file ( 21.5.2019 by curator) 'This cutter was used to cut plug tobacco suitable for smoking in a pipe. It belonged to John Temple Rileywo died at the age of 97 at Hobart, Tasmania, October 1970. John Temple Riley led an eventful life. As a youth he trained and rode race horses at the Higginbotham stables quite near the Morphetville racecourse. He won one South Australian St. Ledger and rode the famous Carbine at track training only. In 1967 he was the only living person who had been astride Carbine. He served in Africa with the Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen. He was a sergeant in the Australian Light Horse Regiment in the Egyptian and Eastern Desert and at Gallipoli. He won an Italian decoration as well as Australian citations, he was promoted to Lieutenant J.H. Riley. He met with success in the mining field with his tin strike at Heemskirk on the West Coast.' Written by M.M. Stone, Shelbourne, 3463, via Maldon.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter, small tobacco cutter, smoking -
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Book - INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF MARTIN HOSKING
'Incidents in the Life of Martin Hosking' by R. Hosking. An account recorded by his son Richard Hosking B. A., D.Sc., Inst. P. Wholly set up and printed in Australia by the Modern Printing Co. Pty. Ltd., 18 - 32 Leicester Street, Melbourne. N. 3 - 259428. Part dealing with father's visit to Cornwall first published 1889.person, individual, personal/portrait, incidents in the life of martin hosking, richard hosking, modern printing co pty ltd -
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Tool - RAZOR STROP
Leather razor strop for sharpening cut throat razors, black leather mounted on wood, gold eagle emboosed on handle.Gold Eagle specially preparedpersonal effects, shaving, razor strop -
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Accessory - CUT THROAT RAZOR
Wilhelm Weber Gold Medal cut throat razor with bone handle and case.Wilhelm Weber Hamburg 8 Goldene Medaillepersonal effects, shaving, razor -
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Accessory - PAIR PINCE-NEZ & CASE
Pair of Pince Nez with gold bridge in a hard black case which also contains a cleaning cloth and paper instructions. Cloth printed with advertisement for Toric lenses and Victor.H.Wastell.Opthalmic Optician Victor H Wastell F.V.D.A Ballarat A Pat Feb809personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles -
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Container - TOBACCO TINS
3 tobacco tins, hinged lids. A. Yellow tin, 'Log Cabin' on front, yellow print on red scroll, K55 written in white on back ; b. Red tin ' Town Talk' written in white K 52 on back, ; white tin, 'Golden Pride' printed in gold on aqua scroll, K 56 on back, valued at $650 by Alexanders ( Alexanders, Melbourne: Golden Pride Tobacco Tin 2oz. PRINTS. Prints. Photo Gifts … Image 13 of 15. Back to Site. $650 Aug 2010 sourced 16/2/2016)personal effects, smoking accessories, toabcco tins (3) -
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Newspaper - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: DEATH AND FUNERAL NOTICES BENDIGO ADVERTISER MAY 2015, 25th May, 2015
a, Peter Ellis ( 1946 - 2015 ) died 27th March, 2015. Bendigo Advertiser personal notices re death and funeral; obituary and two page spread on Peter Ellis' life and contribution to the retention of Australian bush music. B. Peter Nicolaus Ellis' Service of Thanksgiving for his funeral held on 25th. May 2015 at Mulqueen Family Chapel, Bendigo.Bendigo Weeklyperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
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Book - ABBOTT FAMILY BIBLE, 1866
Abbott collection old leather bound Bible with brass corners & clasp, family Bible of Alexander Tamlyn Roberts & Elizabeth Ann (Abbott) Contains family history & colour prints. Inscription reads Alexander Tamlyn Roberts born Newlyn Cornwall February 15th 1839, wife Elizabeth Ann London June 3rd 1847 married April 18th 1866 at St.Peters church Eaglehawk Bendigo.personal effects, religious, bible -
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Book - ABBOTT FAMILY BIBLE, 1862
Abbott collection, very old leather bound bible given to James Staines Abbott by his wife & daughters upon his 47th birthday. Contains many notations & newpaper cuttings, 2 pencil drawings by J.S.Abbott & 2 photos of his wife. James Staines Abbott was librarian for 18 years at the Eaglehawk Mechanics Institute.Inscription reads James Stainies Abbott the gift of his affectionate wife and daughters, Elizabeth Abbott, Elizabeth Ann Abbott, Caroline Esther Abbott June 1st 1862 Eaglehawk Gully Bendigo Australia.personal effects, religious, bible -
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Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CORRESPONDENCE, NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
A fading crimson envelope containing items of interest. The envelope is addressed to, ' Mrs L. Chancellor, Room 22, Bethlehem.' - (i) A handwritten letter to Mrs Chancellor from Nancy ? From Box 3 Colbinabbin dated 1-11-73 telling of family activities. (ii) A handwritten letter on pink writing paper from Mrs Janice McGowan, 3 Churchill Ave., Flora Hill, Bendigo. It appears she is asking Lydia for information on some possessions of hers so she can value them. Lydia has written on the top of the letter, ' ans. & posted it 18/4/75.' (iii) some handwritten lists on note paper with pictures of roses on it.ephemera, mementoes, correspondence, lydia chancellor, collection, correspondence, death notice, ephemera, personal effects, communication -
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Accessory - LEATHER BANGLE CASE
Leather bangle case. Leather covering firm box hinged on two sides. Lined inside with felt. Small metal closure on two hinged parts. Ca. 1920s?personal effects, containers, jewellery, marked previously as u2 668 -
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Accessory - LEATHER COLLAR CASE
Leather collar case in a horse-shoe shape (impressed leather 'shoe' with 'nails' on top). Top has stiched leather thin 'rope' in the form of a reef knot over the leather strap that closes the box. Hinged with single leather strap. Lining is a fine blue cotton material. A central circular leather stud box with leather handle has broken away from the internal base (due to very firm fitting lid to box?). 1920s-1930s?personal effects, containers, collars -
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Container - WOODEN DEED BOX
Small wooden box with mother of pearl and brass inlay, blue paper lined interior, brass hinges and lock with key.personal effects, containers, box -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'FOR THE EMPIRE. THE LAST POST. MAJOR MURDOCH NISH MACKAY LLM.'
Two copies of a white soft covered book titled, 'For The Empire. The Last Post.' On the inside front cover are the words, ' Major Murdoch Nish Mackay, LLM. Scholar and Patriot.' Forward by G. Mackay the father of Murdoch. One copy has some personal signatures. Cambridge Press, Bendigo. C.1917. 44 pgs. [photos]. In recent years someone has researched Mackay and the printed sheets have been included here.Cambridge Press, Bendigo. C.1917.person, world war 1, major murdoch nish mackay, lydia chancellor, collection, world war 1, world war 1 personal accounts, memorials, major murdoch nish mackay llm., soldiers, war, male, person -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'FOR THE EMPIRE. THE LAST POST. MAJOR MURDOCH NISH MACKAY.'
Two copies of a white soft covered book titled ''For The Empire. The Last Post. On the inside cover are the words, 'Major Murdoch Nish Mackay, LLM. Scholar and Patriot.' Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Forward by G. Mackay. (Father of Murdoch). C1917. 44pgs. [photos].person, world war 1, major murdoch nish mackay, lydia chancellor, collection, world war 1, major murdoch nish mackay, llm., memorials, soldiers, military, personal, people, male, person -
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Container - HAIRPIN BOX
Five sided silver cardboard box with drawer, Hairpins embossed on Aluminium top with a blue & green painted flower. Small pull out drawer with metal handle.personal effects, hairdressing, pins -
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Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER TO DR. ARTHUR FROM B.ALLSOP, 14/11/1901
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. One page handwritten letter from B. Allsop to Dr. Arthur, dated 14 th Nov.1901. Written on a Tattersall's Club, 224 Bourke St., Melbourne, letter head. B&W image of Sol Green, member of Tattersall's Club printed at top left corner. Relates to bank instructions not to pay a cheque of Frank Austin on the Union Bank, Geelong. Also a bit of personal chat. Names mentioned include Bill Moffat, Paddy Burns, Hautvillier, N. G. Lawrence, Charlie, George, Bank of Victoria, Heathcote, Tommy O'Brien, Lot Hood.B.Allsopbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, dr. arthur, b.allsop, tattersall's club, frank austin, paddy burns, union bank, hautvillier, n.g.lawrence, tommy o'brien, lot hood. -
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Accessory - LEATHER DOCUMENT WALLET
Brown leather document wallet with handle and 2 buckles.personal effects, travel goods, wallet -
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Container - LACQUERED BOX, 1920
Black lacquered box, lid decorated with 2 cranes in flight in gold, red and white plus gold leaf pattern. Lid hinged with small metal clasp.personal effects, containers, box -
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Book - BENDIGO ADVERTISER PERSONAL NOTICES 1854 - 1880
Hard covered book Bendigo Advertiser Personal Notices 1854 - 1880 compiled by Betty Jackman Volume 1 with 324 pages published by Betty May Jackman printed by Sloans Printery.Betty May Jackmanbooks, catalogues, births deaths marriages -
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Document - BEREAVEMENT NOTE OF THANKS
Document. A printed bereavement note of thanks on the passing of Stephen James Bourke, 21 Sept. 1976, aged 66 years. Contained inside an envelope addressed (handwritten) to The President, Camp Hill Mother's Club, Camp Hill P.S., Rosalind Park, Bendigo, 3550.person, individual, personal, stephen james bourke, bereavement, camp hill mother's club -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: BUSINESS ACCOUNTS AND RECEIPTS, 1920 - 1930
Collection of approximately 74 accounts, 1925 - 1928, and receipts issued to S. A. Bush from various businesses in Bairnsdale and Bendigo. Invoices from: Hartleys, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. W. Rasmussen, for wood Bendigo Timber Co., Mollison Street and Williamson St. J. Kitchen & Sons Limited, Candle and soap manufacturers Stilwells, House furnishers, William Lunn, Painter, Pall Mall, Bendigo.Hargreaves Street, Bendigo W. McWiliams, wood merchant, 15 Milroy Street, Bendigo. Victorian Railways Commissioners, wood carting H.J. Fraser, A.N.A. building, View Street, Bendigo R.O Henderson, Beehive Pty Ltd., Pall Mall, Bendigo F.C. Cross, Furnishing, Andrew's Building, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. Albert Bush's Produce Stores, Chaff Mills, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Bendigo Timber Coy. Mollison Street, Bendigo Buckell & Jeffrey, Railway Station, Bendigo C. Button, Carrier, 204 William Street, Bendigo. Furniture packed and stored. (invoice has photo of canvas covered cart. Written on side of cart' Furniture Packed and Stored, The Big Button' . ) W. Irving, House furnishing, 211 Mitchell Street, Bendigo Hartley's Bendigo, Len Shoosmith W. Koska, 297 Williamson Street Albert Bush's Stores, (next St. Paul's Tower) Williamson Street, Bendigo. W.J. Knight, Waggon and Lorry Builder, William Street, Bendigo William Lunn, Bendigo Glass, Pall Mall, Bendigo. Sandhurst and Northern District Trustees, Bendigo Cockings, Drapers, Pall Mall, Bendigo A. Fraser, 178 Carpenter Street, Bendigo W. Irving, furniture store, 211 Mitchell Street, Bendigo Myers, Pall Mall, Bendigo R.C. Eagle, wood merchant, Barnard Street, Bendigo W. McWilliams, wood merchant. W.H Osborn & Co., 130 Williamson Street, Bendigo Campbell & Connelly & Co., High Street, Bendigo H. McWilliams, cartage contractor, 15 Mitchell (?) Street Bendigo. H. Gray, 257 Barnard Street, Bendigo (Singer Sewing Machines) J.D. Allen, 'Whitehall" Sorrento (accommodation 4 weeks) W. McWilliams, for soil and sand.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: INSURANCE DOCUMENTS (S.A. BUSH), 1920-1930
Collection of 29 various insurance documents issued to S. A. Bush. Various insurance companies.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: RECEIPT AND ACCOUNTS, ca. 1920-1930
Collection of receipts/accounts relating to S. A. Bush Girls Guides' Association The Late Dean MacCullagh's Portrait in oils Memorial Fund The Bendigo Choral Society Bendigo Sewerage Authority W. H. Osborne & Co. Bendigo Musical, Literary, Elocutionary and Callisthenics Competitions E. G. Lucas Stilwell's.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: ACCOUNT AND RECEIPT, 1902
Account for doctor's fees (Dr. C. J. Alsop, Bairnsdale) for professional attendance on Mrs Bush. Stamp Duty (1d.) - 'Received with thanks'.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: ACCOUNT AND RECEIPT, 1903
Account to (Mr.?) A. Bush from 'Bendigo Steam Granite Polishing & Sawing Works', Dr. to P. Finn & Co., Stone Merchants, Monumental and General Masons for Stone masonry ( works in Bairnsdale Cemetery as arranged). Settled by cheque.person, individual, bush collection - personal -
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Document - BUSH COLLECTION: PRESCRIPTION (A. BUSH), 1888
Prescription for Mr A. Bush on prescription form from 'Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy'. Overstamped (prescription fillled?) with 'T. R. Jones Sandhurst' and b: 'J. Tipping Bairnsdale'.person, individual, bush collection - personal