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Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Document - Receipt Noske Bros. Pty Ltd, Receipt from Noske Bros. Pty Ltd at Charlton
Receipt from Noske Bros. Pty LtdPaper receipt from Noske Bros. Pty Ltd to R W Larmour from Wycheproof. Green in colour with 3 penny stamp duty stamp attached. Receipt from Noske Bros. Pty Ltdnoske bros, r. larmour -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918.Mr Preston from Liverpool was the winner A prize of 250 pounds.The Plaque was to be as a solace for bereavement and as a Momento.The first Plaues to arrive in Australia durring 1922.They were to become commonly known as THE DEATH PENNY or DEAD MANS PENNY. R.L.Davey enlisted No 5334 in the 14th reinforcements to the 23rd Batt AIF on 27.3.16. He DOW's on 4.5.17.The memorial plaque was given to the family of '"Reuben Leslie, DAVEY.Circular caste bronze with raised relief of Britannia,and a Lion with two small seals .Around the outside in raised relief is wordind typical to all memorial plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for inividual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great War.Around the left side and top of the Plaque."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR". On the Right hand side in the rectangular section. ".Reuben Leslie Davey".memorial plaques, aif -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Penny Token - William Bateman Jun & Co Warrnambool 1855, Front, 1855
penny, penny token, token, william bateman, bateman -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Penny token - William Bateman Jun & Co Warrnambool 1855, Rear, 1855
penny, token, penny token, bateman, warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Australian postage stamps, 5 pence black, 1959, 1959_
Digital image of Australian postage stamps, 5 penny black, 1959, stamped at Bundoora. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of stamps, colour. Features portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.Over-stamped Montmorency 1959postage stamps -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Australian postage stamps, 4 pence red, 1959, 24/08/1959
Digital image of Australian postage stamps, 4 penny red, 1959, stamped at Greensborough. Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of stamps, colour. Features portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.Over-stamped Greensborough 1959postage stamps -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kinglake National Park, Wrights Falls
The Wright family owned the land on which the Falls were situated and were sold for a penny an acre according to a Wright family story. 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, kinglake, kinglake national park, wrights falls -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
plaque, Death plaque
Also referred to as: Dead Man's penny, as this item was given to the family of, or Next of Kin, of the deceased, WW1. The plaque was given with a scroll of service.Round bronze plaque with Britannia and lion depicted on front,He died for freedom and honour. James Honeymanjames honeywell, ww1, death plaque, dead man's penny -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, William Clowes and Sons Limited, Family Herald Supplements, 1897
The family Herald Supplements were advertised as "the favourite ladies' magazine, a pioneer of penny novels with one complete novel in each issue" It was issued every Monday and cost one penny. These are Volumes LX1; XX11; LX; L11 and L11. The Family Herald was a weekly domestic magazine from 1843 - 1949. Launched by George Biggs in 1842, it was re-established in May 1843 with James Elishama Smith and mechanised printing.Women’s magazines increased in popularity throughout the 1800s as printing technology advanced and consumerism grew. In the latter half of the 1880s and 1890s, magazine publication and circulation became less expensive and more accessible.These volumes are typical of the popular magazines designed especially for women. A set of five volumes of "The Family Herald Supplements". All have olive green covers with black print ornate borders.magazine journal family-herald-supplement -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Memorial Penny, James Eric White, circa 1919
Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 in France and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion housed in a brown cardboard envelope"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1, kia, france -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Table Book
Has the name 'Minnie Zeising' written on front cover.Reference book for multiplication tables and various weights and measurements.Guy's Universal Penny Table book/Improved and enlarged edition/London/Allman & Son Ltd./67 New Oxford Streetbooks, reference -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION WILKES AND LIBERTY: THE STORY OF A POPULAR VICTORY
A book titled ' Wilkes and Liberty: the story of a Popular Victory. The Epoch when the Freedom of Election was Questioned and the right of Election absolutely established. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street.81 - 96 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, english history, british history, book, books, advertisements, english politics, british election, freedom of election, liberty -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE ELIZABETHAN AGE: THE STORY OF A GREAT TIME
A book titled ' The Elizabethan Age: the story of a Great Time. One of the most glorious periods of our National Annals.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 353 - 368 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. Thee are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies. ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, book, books, advertisements, biographies, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FROM TORBAY TO ST. JAMES'S: THE STORY OF THE REVOLUTION OF 1688
A book titled ' From Torbay to St. James's: the story of the Revolution of 1688. One of the most important epochs in British History.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Sallisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 449 - 464 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny, There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, revolutions, book, books, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: INDIA'S AGONY: THE STORY OF THE SEPOY MUTINY OF 1857
A book titled ' India's Agony : the story of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. A record of the splendid heroism of British soldiers under terrible trials,' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 33- 48 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's ' Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, india, indian history, the sepoy mutiney of 1857, mutinees, british history, british history, book, books, advertisements, anglo-indian empire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE BEGGAR'S REVOLT: THE STORY OF THE FREEDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
A book titled ' What Came of The Beggars' Revolt : the story of the Freedom of the Netherlands. A splendid record of the Rising of a People against Tyranny and Oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 625 - 640 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, biographies, history, the netherlands, book, books, advertisements, willliam of orange, european history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: JOHN OF LEYDEN
A book titled ' John of Leyden and The Anabaptists : the Story of a Great delusion. One of the most remarkable events in the religious history of the Middle Ages.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 609 - 624 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, christianity, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, christianity, religion, book, books, advertisements, biographies, history, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF THE FIRST AFGHAN WAR
A book titled ' Dost Mahomed and Akbar Khan.The Story of the First Afghan War. One Man only returns Home, out of Sixteen thousand.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 562 - 576 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People. Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, afghan war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, afghanistan, afghan war, war, biography, biographies, book, books, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE FIGHT AT FONTENOY
A book titled ' The Fight at Fontenoy. Its Causes and Results. The story of England's Chivalrous Enterprise on Behalf of Maria Theresa of Austria.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 369 - 384 pgs.(ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, fight at fontenoy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, fight at fontenoy, english history, australian history, maria theresa of austria, advertisements, european history, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh Statesman, Soldier, Traveller and Historian. The typical man of the Elizabethan Age; explorer of Guiana and founder of Virginia; court favourite and political martyr.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 -15pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter raleigh, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter raleigh, the life of sir walter raleigh, person, male, individual, soldier, traveller, historian, penny books, history, guiana, virginia, united states of america, american politics, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF OLIVER GOLDSMITH
A book titled ' The Life of Oliver Goldsmith novelist, poet and dramatist. Author of one of the most popular stories and some of the most charming poems in the English language. Essayist and humorous satirist.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 145 - 160 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, oliver goldsmith, lydia chancellor, collection, oliver goldsmith, person, individual, famous people, male, penny books, ward & lock's penny historical series, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, novels, poets, poetry, drama, english literature, sartire, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES LEVER
A pink book titled 'The Life of Charles Lever the Irish National Novelist. The chronicler of Ireland's gallantry; the genial and kindhearted novelist whose wit and humour were combined with wisdom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E. C. 337 - 352 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, charles lever, lydia chancellor, collection, charles lever, male, individual, person, famous people, irish history, writer, writing, irish novelists, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
A book titled ' The Life of Christopher Columbus. Discoverer of the New World.' 'The Voyager, Astronomer, Geographer, whose genius widened the limits of the World to his own time and to subsequent ages.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 369 - 383 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, christopher columbus, lydia chancellor, collection, history, explorers, famous people, astronomy, geography, exploration, christopher columbus, biographical series, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, male, person individual, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MR. GILFIL'S LOVE STORY
A paperback book titled ''Mr. Gilfil's Love Story.'' Written by George Eliot. Published by Collins' Clear-Type Press. London and Glasgow. 62pgs. Collins Penny Library.George Eliotbooks, fiction, romance, lydia chancellor, collection, fiction, romance, love stories, collins' penny library, recreations, book, books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN RECEIPT DATED 1896
Handwritten Receipt dated 10th December 1896 for Cohn's Brewery dividend cheque from Executors J Clarke for Mr Howat. One Penny Duty Stamp attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: RECEIPTS DATING FROM 1893 TO 1896
Stack of Cohns receipts dating from 1893 -96 fastened together. Diverse business houses and companies. Majority have one penny stamp duty stamps attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFERS 1894
Cohn Bros Share Transfer & Acceptance from Lewis Richmond Hasell to Arthur H Hasell dated 31st March 1894. One Penny duty Stamp attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, lewis richmond hasell. arthur h hasell. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: SHARE TRANSFER CERTIFICATE 1895
Cohn Brothers Vic Brewery share transfer from Catherine Hayes to George Harold Watson dated 11th March 1895. One penny duty stamp paid.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, catherine hayes bridge st bendigo. george harold watson forest st. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: TRANSFER OF SHARES CERTIFICATE 1895
Cohn Brothers Victoria Brewery shares of Sidney Brewster J Rike transferred to Alfred Nicholson dated November 16th 1895. One penny duty stamp affixed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, alfred nicholson. sidney brewster rike. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard, Port Melbourne Railway Pier, Melbourne, c. 1904
Picture postcard 'Port Melbourne Railway Pier, Melbourne' 1904. Tinted photo on grey background. Penny stamp and Daylesford address on back, message beside picture on front.'6/5/04 Arrived home safe. (illegible initial)'transport - shipping, piers and wharves - railway pier