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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Crockery, Royal Stafford, Estimated 1900-1920
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...3 cups and 1 jug, ceramic, badly blackened and crazed from Ash Wednesday fires. Floral design with gilt decoration to tops of jug and cups. Jug has moulded border to top and base - all with ornate scrolled handles.Makers mark on base.crockery, ash wednesday, bushfires -
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Condiment Set
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Condiment set in 4 pieces - white ceramic. 1. Base in trefoil shape with two apertures for containers and leaf shaped bowl at apex and handle. 2. Pepper pot with hole in base, perforated top and minimal gilt decoration around top. 3. Mustard pot - liner. 4. Lid to (3) with gilt decoration - aperture for spoon and small pointed finial on top.No. 1147 incised to base (1) and under (3).condiment set -
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WW 2 Slouch Hat, 1940
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Slouch hat with Rising Sun Badge and 2/22nd Battalion colour patch (8th Division). Size 7 with leather chin strap.slouch hat, ww2 -
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First Aid Kit, Sanax Pty. Ltd, General purpose Army pattern combat D:D
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Plastic bag (khaki colour) with yellow printed list of contents and directions. Brown shoe lace to tie. Note: Contents incomplete.D:D6545-66-019-9800 First Aid Kitfirst aid kit -
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Naval Uniform Buttons and Ribbon, [various]
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...42 naval uniform buttons - metal and fabric covered assorted sizes. 3 pieces ribbon (navy and red striped).Metal buttons - Rising Sun and Anchor (maker's names on back). Fabric covered buttons - 'Fast shanks' (on back)naval uniform buttons -
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Portrait Photograph, Original photo 1916. Reproduction 2011
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Framed reproduction of sepia photograph of Pte. Alfred John Evans in full WW1 Australian Army uniform printed on canvas - timber frame has gold-toned insert.Metal Plaque attached reads "3139 Pte. Alfred John Evans, 58th Bn. A.I.F / Born, Anglesea River, 20 January 1893 / Died, Ville-sur-Ancre, France, 4 July, 1918".ww1, evans, military -
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Morse Code Key, Estimated 1939-1945
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Block of masonite with cardboard sheet "The Morse Code" attached, has metal lever with black knob, small block of masonite with reel of copper wire mounted on it and three terminals.ww2, morse code, voluntary air observers corp -
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Set of Draughts used by Troops in WW2, Estimated 1940
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Set of draughts from Australian Comforts Fund. Each draught marked 'Australian Comforts Fund' in wooden box. Box has "ACF" inscribed on it.draughts, australian comforts fund, ww2 -
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New Testament, British & Foreign Bible Society, Jerusalem, 1938
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Olive wood covered copy of New Testament. On back: Rising Sun Emblem / Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. On front: Carved ornamental cross.To / Reverend Paton / And Members / Woodford / P.F.A. / with / Best wishes / from / VX4049 / Driver Norman / Lyle / Marburg / 1st. Aust. Corp F Petrol Park.paton, bible, army -
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Army Badge Display
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Display of army badges (14) metal, mounted on teal fabric board with wooden uprights. 3 with ' Rising Sun' and 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'. 4 with 'Australia' 7 with motto 'Tria Juncta in Uno' inscribed.ww2, army uniform badges -
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Flag, Estimated 1945-46
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Discoloured cream cotton flag with red border, red Australian Military Forces insignia at top and "Welcome Home 2nd AIF" in red underneath - attached to piece of dowel.ww2, flag -
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Photographs of Anglesea, The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Estimated 1930's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Small packet of 12 photographs of Anglesea (black and white) with description of scene printed at base of each photograph e.g. "Swimming Jetty Showing Boatsheds, Anglesea". Packet is in the form of an envelope with area to address and affix stamp for postage.VALENTINE'S / SHAPSHOTS / 12 / Real Photographs for Your Album / ANGLESEA, Victoria.anglesea, photos, boatsheds, pt roadknight, soapy rock -
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Log Books, VAOC Observer's Log Books, Estimated date 1940's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Five Log Books from Victorian Air Observer's Corp. (handwritten) in: 1. June 1942 - blue cover / red spine (cloth) 2. March 1943 - green cover / red spine (leather?) 3. 1943 - roster book from 29/4/43-13/8/44 (Post No. WJ6) 4. August 1944 (Post No. WQ1) 5. February 1945 (Post No. W21). 3. 4. and 5 - plain cardboard with black spine (plastic?). Lists names of Chief Observer, regular observers and emergencies.ww2, victorian air observer's corp., civil defence -
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Souvenir Postcards, Viewpoint Productions Pty. Ltd, 1950's and 1960's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Folder of 9 photographs of Anglesea and Great Ocean Road. 5 in colour and 4 black and white with provision for note to be written if posted and description of location of Anglesea and amenities and attractions to be found there.ANGLESEA & Great Ocean Road, VIC / SOUVENIR VIEWSanglesea, aireys inlet, great ocean road, postcards -
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Wringer, The American Wringer Co, 1888 onwards
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Hand operated wringer; timber frame with metal fittings; timber handle; 2 top screws; scattered nail holesCentre: FALCON / LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN NOT IN USE / IMPROVED PAT'D . . . Sides: EXTRA / HIGH GRADE / WARRANTED / TRADE / MARK . . . Flap: HORSE SHOE BRAND / CLOTHES WRINGER / WARRANTED 3 YEARS FOR FAMILY USE Underside of Flap: THIS WRINGER HAS WARRANTED RUBBER / ROLLS / VULCANIZED TO THE SHAFTS / PUT A LITTLE OIL OR LARD ON THE BEARINGS / BEFORE USING AND LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN THE WRINGER IS NOT IN USEwringer, mangle, laundry -
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Framed Certificate, Australian Natives' Association, Estimated 1947
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Ex-president's Certificate from the Australian Natives' Association with details of recipient's details in central circle - an Australian emblem on the top - female figure on one side of circle holding flag in one hand and male figure on other side / symbolising bushman? Smaller circle underneath encloses star with map of Australia in centre and six state emblems in points. Scenes either side depict native Australian first fleet and Canberra Parliament House. All decorated with wattle and in a wooden frame.Certificate reads: Branch No 311 / EX PRESIDENT'S / CERTIFICATE / This is to certify that / J.W. Read / occupied the position of President of / this branch from 20.11.45 / to 25.2.47 / faded signature of President / faded signature of Secretary. australian natives' association, j.w. read -
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Washing Machine, Estimated 1800's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Hand operated washing machine. Works on same principal as our model on display. Made of a metal drum with supporting metal legs. It includes a metal handle with an agitator. A piece of wood is bolted to the side of the washing machine for mounting a hand wringer. Such a machine was ideal for homes that did not have electricity. -
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Book - School Text, W.B. Clive, University Tutorial Press, Introductory Course of Mechanics and Physics, 1911
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...A course for technical students by W.M. Hooton M.A. (Oxon.) and Alfred Mathias, Science Master, Middleborough High School.mechanics, physics, technical students, w.m. hooton, alfred mathias -
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Book, Paul Hamlyn Pty Ltd, My First Pet: by Beverley R Eggins. Illustrated by Gillian Tomblin, 1974
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...A Paul Hamlyn Learning Bookpaul hamlyn, pet, guinea pigs -
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Books - 2 Volumes, George Newnes Limited, Newnes Home Management. Volumes 1 and 2, Estimated 1950's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Volume 1: contents include: recipes, cookery, weights and measures, kitchen improvements, equipment, setting table, mother and baby section, toys, pottery, gardening, dressmaking, sewing, marriage. Volume 2: contents include: what makes a home, rooms, decorating, furniture, soft furnishings, flower arrangements, plants, etiquette, cookery and more.home management, newnes -
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Book, Albert J Mullett, The School Paper for Grades VII and VIII (1914), 1914
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Compilation of the "The School Paper" from January to November 1914.school paper, book -
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Clothes Iron, Salter's, Flat or Sad Iron, Estimated 1890-1900's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Cast iron flat Iron for domestic use - "Silvester's Patent" showing on top of iron and trademark with a "Salter" Staffordshire Knot pierced by arrow under this printing. A No. 6 is showing at the pointed end - metal handle part of iron has holes each end indicating something could have been threaded through cavity in top of handle.flat or sad iron, salter's no. 6 -
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Clothes Iron, Coleman Lamp Stove Co Ltd, Spirit-fuelled Clothes Iron, Estimated circa 1936
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Coleman Lamp Stove Co Ltd possibly making irons by arrangement with Coleman Lamp & Stove Co Ltd in Canada. Origin of these companies - started by William Coleman of Oklahoma and Kansas, USA. Iron has chrome plated sole - blue enamel body with white speckles and hemispherical tank (probably copper - has typical green verdigris appearance) for the lighting fluid that would have supplied the heat. The wooden handle is painted blue. Top screw is missing from the fuel tank.clothes iron -
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Charcoal Clothes Iron, Estimated circa 1900
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Heavy metal iron with heat shield beneath wooden handle. Letter "S" on damper door. Has tubular air chamber built into bottom section which connects to damper door allowing air to circulate creating the draft needed to keep fuel burning. Heat shield decorated. Wooden knob on the metal lever which opens the hinged top section. This section incorporates a 46mm diameter opening on the funnel at the pointed end of the iron.clothes iron -
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Petrol Iron, Handi Works Pty Ltd, Hands Pumpless Iron, Estimated 1920-1950
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Silver coloured metal petrol iron with removable top plate and cylindrical tank. Metal handle with blue painted wooden top attached and metal plaque with maker's details and insignia between screws on bottom section of handle.Plaque shows: (on left hand side) "All British / PUMPLESS IRON / Manufactured by / HANDI WORKS / Brisbane" INSIGNIA / "H" / in shield. (on right side) P/No. ? / D/S No. ? / Reg No. ? / FOR BEST RESULTS USE SHELLITEclothes iron, petrol -
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Golliwog doll (sitting), Estimated 2000+
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Golliwog dolls were enormously popular in the first half of the 20th Century but became socially incorrect during the civil rights era of the 1960's. A lot of people had them in their childhood and remember them with affection. The stories of "Little Black Sambo" and "Epaminondas" similarly were books loved by children but have disappeared from the shelves for the same reason.Blue and white striped trousers and bowtie. Red jacket, hellow shirt.golliwog doll -
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Kitchen Scales, Estimated late 1800's early 1900's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Kitchen scales comprising of six separate pieces - a heavy metal stand supporting a moving section with circular piece at one end to take the weights (of which there are four - 4oz, 8oz, 1 lb and 2lb) and a two-pronged cradle at the opposite end to support the tin receptacle for holding ingredients to be weighed. Ornate pattern around foot and weights stand.Weights with numbers on top. 1lb weight also has a 2lbs in centre circle and Imperial Standard around inner circle.scales, kitchen -
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Trivet for Iron
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Wrought iron metal stand for flat iron or charcoal iron. Open pattern with handle and three legs to keep iron off surface when hot.trivet -
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Toy Iron
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Heavy metal minature iron. Children's toy. Pointed at both ends with no markings other than embossed pattern across the top of the handle.iron, toy, vintage -
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Road Directory, Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company, Broadbent's Official Road Guide Western Victoria, 1956
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Contains maps and advertisements for Western Victoria in 1956 as well as some of South-East of South Australia. 240 pages. Fold out maps included.Circa 1956maps, advertisements, broadbent