Personal property of Mary Urquhart (PY1893) who entered Clarendon College together with her sister Eleanor on 12 / 2/ 1891, daughters of James Urquhart, a farmer from Concongella Creek, Stawell.Leather bound small book with metal borders and gilt printing on spine and cover; metal clasp to lock book closed; excellent conditionHandwritten inscription on flyleaf: M Urquhart, Stawell.mary-urquhart, eleanor-urquhart, bible, book, 1891, clarendon-ladies-college,

Metal badge 'football' shaped, pin on back. Two clasped hands in centre, 1938 beneath. 'Back to Sandford' in dark blue border.

Black and white sketch by Bert Muir of Georgie's hut on yellow paper. Unmounted, laminated with 2 metal eye clasps in top corners.georgie ah ling, georgie's hut, donald, market gardener, bert muir, black and white sketch.

Made by internee Camp 13Yellow handwoven, silk lined handbag. Tortoiseshell clasp with loop to close, pocket for a mirror on one side. Pocket with zip on the other side.handbag, internment camp handcrafts, max baumann

one 14 pound and 28 pound imperial masses stored in a grey wooden box with hinged lid nickel clasp and handle on each 14 LBS 28 LBS State Stamp 26-9-1950stawell, standards

When this leather case was made it was the only material available that not only looked fashionable but also was able to absorb any small knocks or scratches which may happen to the mobile but still delicate camera. Digitalisation of photographic equipment for non professional use brought with it a reduction in camera size (pocket), increased portability and the dispensing of thick leather cases. With the increase of camera functions on mobile telephones, the need by tourists and the general public for a dedicated camera is rapidly diminishing. The protective leather wrapping for expensive, professional goods, especially electronics is very rare and foam padded aluminium bags and containers are the preferred mode for travel.This particular leather case has travelled to and from England via an ocean cruise by a now retired couple living in the Kiewa Valley. It is significant to this region because it underlines the slow transition from a purely farming, grazing, mining and tourist region to an area opening up to a specific socio-economical structure for retirees. This social and demographic shift by retirees will produce a greater need for changes in facilities required by an increasing aged population. Though it may take more time for cities and larger towns to come to grips with a growing aged population, rural areas(because these will define more clearly any imbalance of population) present the first demonstrative change to Australia, and world wide, a population based phenomenon.This item is a brown coloured leather camera case (Box Brownie Six-20) with an adjustable strap and associated buckle. The leather has been moulded to the shape of the camera and is slightly tapered as a closing flap fastened at the front with a lockable clasp. The end of the leather flap has a metal(tin) with a semi circular ring formed to allow it to be held as part of the clasp. Pressed into the underbelly of the semicircular closing mechanism is"PAT. APPLIED FOR" and underneath this"MADE IN ENGLAND" camera, case photography, hobby, personal equipment