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Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Stokes, Mrs Kitty Rose Citizen of the Year 1988, 1988
... Stokes ...Badge awarded to Senior Citizen of the Year, Mrs Kitty Rose, in recognition of her outstanding efforts for blind and vision impaired people within the Bendigo region. The top circular part of the badge has the council crest has four images which represent the shire's main industries at the time of it's establishment in 1866: wine, tanning, mining and farming.1 metal badge with circular top and rectangular baseShire of Strathfieldsaye Victorian 1866 (circular top) Mrs Kitty Rose Citizen of the Year 1988 (base)association for the blind, badges, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Royal Humane Society of Australasia medal, 1960s
... Stokes ...A Royal Humane Society of Australasia silver medal for bravery was awarded to Mrs Isadore Susannah Smith who, although blind, went to the aid of her husband, Arthur who was also blind, when he fell against a gas fire on July 2nd, 1967. Mrs Smith suffered second degree burns to her hands and wrists when she removed his burning pieces of clothing. On the front shows a woman in Ancient Greek clothing standing at left placing wreath on head of young man kneeling at right below Southern Cross; around edge is ' Virtute Paratum' and on the back is at centre within olive wreath 'Awarded to Isadore Smith 2.7.67'around edge is , Royal humane society of Australasia Instd. A.D. 1874. 1 silver coloured medallion and ribbon bar with ivory, brown and yellow striped ribbon. Women in ancient Greek clothing with 'Virtute Paratum' on front. Back is inscribed with 'Isadore Smith 2.6.67' inside a wreath.medals, isadore smith -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB President badge, 1970-1985
... Stokes ...A President badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'President' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. Enamel blue badge with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...Badges were created to identify staff members. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle of the lighthouse . Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a navy blue background. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse on blue background'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Secretary badge, 1970-1985
... Stokes ...A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Treasurer badge, 1970-1985
... Stokes ...A Treasurer badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Treasurer' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Help the Blind badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Help the Blind" - A red, white and gold badge, circular, with four scroll shapes on the edges. The centre is white, with 'Help the Blind' in gold; the outer area is red with gold edging and words, 'as a thanksgiving for sight'. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with red and white enamel, and gold edgingHelp the Blindroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, For Those Who Cannot See badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. A gold colour Australian coat of arms (Kangaroo and emu beside a shield with a star at the top), sits above a blue enamelled boomerang. In the shield is the letter 'B' in blue enamel. 'For those who cannot see' is written in gold lettering across the boomerang. Metal pin with blue enamel letteringFor those who cannot see royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a light green background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a black background, with 'Auxiliary' across the middle of the lighthouse. 1 metal pin with gold lighthouse and shining light'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Voluntary helper, 1970-1985
... Stokes ...To signify the various positions within the organisation to the sighted community, an assortment of badges were created identifying individuals and the roles they played. These consist of a rectangle with the position written in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written vertically in gold against a blue background to the side of the badge. People volunteering their time were called 'Voluntary Helper'Metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundRVIB Voluntary Helperroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Association for the Blind silver and black badge, 1970-1990
... Stokes ...To identify AFB staff a silver badge was struck.. A type written card name is located below the main part of the badge, which consists of the guiding light symbol with black 'wings' and a white light, against a silver background. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit around the symbol, in silver lettering, on a black background. Silver and black guiding light logo with silver name plate underneath, some with paperMr. John Wicking (typewritten) Mrs. Janet Wicking (typewritten)association for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Remember the Blind badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...To raise funds for the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, these badges were sold by street sellers in Melbourne. "Remember the Blind" - Blue and white oval badges with the words, 'Remember the Blind' around the edge. The outer oval is narrow, white with gold edges and words. A dark blue oval is in the centre, suspended over the empty space by four curved pieces of metal, with gold edging. Some badges have paper numbers on the reverse. Metal pin with enamel with writingRemember the Blind royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, RVIB Auxiliary badge, 1940-1980
... Stokes ...To identify members of its Auxiliary, badges were provided. These consisted of a oval with a gold lighthouse on a pale blue background and the words 'For the Blind' in gold across the middle, either side of the lighthouse. Around the outside, 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' was written in gold against a royal navy blue background, with 'Auxiliary' at the base of the badge. 1 metal pin depicting a golden lighthouse'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' 'Auxiliary'royal victorian institute for the blind, badges -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Stokes, Annual Physical Education Award
... Stokes ...Rectangular wooden column with wooden wings either side, set on a wooden base. At the top of the column is a golden wreath sitting on a golden bell, and inside the wreath two hands are clasped in silver. The front of the column has golden coloured plate with the winners inscribed: 1967 Brabham, 1968 Clarke, 1969 Brabham, 1970 Clarke, 1971 Clarke, 1972 Brabham. On the base, is another golden coloured plate with 'Annual Physical Education Award' inscribed.Wooden award with gold coloured plates and two hands clasped amongst laurels at toprvib burwood school, brabham, clarke, awards -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, John and Janet Wicking dedication, 1970-1990
... Stokes ...The Wickings were key supporters of the Association for the Blind, with John Wicking becoming President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and his wife Janet taking a key role in supporting blind who are blind or have low vision. Personally involved in the development of low vision centres, this plaque recognises the work they undertook at Kooyong.Framed photograph with wording underneathThis centre is dedicated to the memory of John and Janet Wicking whose extraordinary generosity will continue to touch the lives of people who are blind or have low vision for many years to come.association for the blind, john wicking, janet wicking, nameplates -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Ceremonial object - medal, Stokes and Co
... Stokes and Co ...H.H.Hindhaugh 1959 awarded medal Life Governorship of Freemason Homes of Victoriaenameled medal with blue grograin ribbon and bar with pin in cardboard boxLife Governor- Freemasons Home of Victoria- reverse: 67- H.H.Hindhaugh 1959h.h.hindhaugh, freemason, home, life governorship, victoria -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Decorative object - City of Bendigo Centenary decorative pin, Stokes and Son, 1951
... Stokes and Son ...Medal commemorating the centenary of the establishment of a settlement on Bendigo Creek. (.1) Small, circular, gold pin with blue and green enamel. below. (.2) Seventeen numbered paper envelopes containing single pin.Face of pin has the City of Bendigo Coat of Arms in relief with 'City of Bendigo' above and 'Centenary 1851 - 1961' city of greater bendigo medals -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Badge - Badge A.I.F. Returned from Active Service WWI, Stokes & Sons
... Stokes & Sons ...The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.metal badge with two pins on back for attachment to clothing"The rising sun and A.I.F." in centre of badge. "issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service" On back : "262896"sandy, malachy, a.i.f. badge, ww1 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Medallion, Stokes & Sons, Circa 1916
... Stokes & Sons ...Anzac Day school children's medal, issued in 1916. The medal was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for distribution to school children in 1916 to commemorate the first anniversary of Anzac day. The Anzac forces first landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact.Round medallion with ring at top (for attachment)"For King and Country 1916 Dept. of Education Victoria Lest We Forget 25 April 25" written around circumference. In the centre : " ANZAC" within wreaths.sandy, malachy, medallion, dept of education -
Mont De Lancey
Military Medals, Stokes & Sons
... Stokes & Sons ...Belonged to Colonel Otter.2 brass Military medals. 1 round gold Military medal with soldier on horse, & English flag on reverse.Brass badge: Victoria Ranger. Gold badge: South Africa 1899-1902 For Empire. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet wine - small white * 40, Stokes
... Stokes ...Used for dining in nightsGoblet - silver plated inscribed Sgts Mess HQ 3 DIV. Diameter 57Sgts Mess HQ 3 DIV -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet Wine Large Red * 40, Stokes
... Stokes ...Used for dining in nightsGoblet inscribed SGTS Mess HQ 3 Div. Diameter 65SGTS Mess HQ 3 DIV -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet PMC set * 4, Stokes
... Stokes ...PMC Goblet setLong goblet with inscription "For PMC and WO2 Wardlow" Bowl, wine and port Diameter 63For PMC and WO2 Wardlow -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Tableware, Stokes, Goblet Sherry * 50
... Stokes ...Used for dining in nightsSmall sherry goblet- flared opening- 1 RVR SGTS mess - ornate shaft. Diameter 501 RVR SGTS Mess5/6 rvr -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Tableware, Stokes, Goblet Port * 40
... Stokes ...Used for dining in nightsGoblet port - normal opening top, straight shaft. Inscribed on top "Sgts mess HQ 3 Div" Diameter 38Sgts Mess HQ 3 Div5/6 rvr -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Opening of First Australian Parliament, Stokes, 1901
... Stokes ...This gilt bronze medal was issued to school children to commemorate the opening of the first Australian Federal Parliament which opened in Melbourne on 9 May, 1901. This item was used to commemorate an important Australian historical event.A gilt bronze medal in a shield shape with a crown at the top. On on the obverse side are images of Queen Victoria and Edward VII and an inscription. On the reverse side are images of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York and an inscription.Obverse side at top: "AUST. COMMONWEALTH/EST. 1 JAN. 1901/63D of VICTORIA, R.I". Below the images "FIRST PARLIAMENT OPENED/MAY 1902/1ST of EDWARD VII. Along the bottom rim: WA TAS NSW VIC SA QLD. Reverse side at the top:" OPENING OF THE FIRST /FEDERAL PARLIAMENT". Below the images: "T.R.H/ THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL/AND , MAY 1904"medallion, australian federal parliament opening, federal parliament melbourne -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Gold medal, Gold medal from 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games - Class B Women's 25 metres - 1st Crawl - Pam McCarthy, 1963
... Stokes (Australia) Limited - Medallists & Silversmiths Est ...Anglo-Indian Pamela "Pam" McCarthy was struck by polio in 1945 at age 11 In addition to her becoming a singer, she also competed at a variety of sporting meets for the disabled.Gold medal from 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games.Front - 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games - Class B Women's 25 metres - 1st Crawl - Pam McCarthy Reverse - engraving of swimmers competitingpamela mccarthy, victorian paraplegic games -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Silver medal, Silver medal from 1960 Australian Paraplegic Games - Javelin - Kevin Coombs, 1963
... Stokes (Australia) Limited - Medallists & Silversmiths Est ...Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Silver medal from 1960 Australian Paraplegic Games - Javelin - Kevin Coombs.Front - Australian Paraplegic Games Melbourne 1960 - Javlin [sic] - Kevin Coombs Reverse - engraving of two hands grasping each other, with laurelaustralian paraplegic games, kevin coombs -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Silver / grey medal, Silver / grey coloured medal from 1966 Australian Paraplegic Games - Basketball, 1966
... Stokes (Australia) Limited - Medallists & Silversmiths Est ...Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Silver / grey medal medal from 1966 Australian Paraplegic Games.held in BrisbaneFront - 4th Australian Paraplegic Games Brisbane 1966 Reverse - engraving of laurel wreath with "BASKETBALL" within the wreathaustralian paraplegic games -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Silver medal, Silver medal from 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games - basketball - Kevin Coombs, 1963
... Stokes (Australia) Limited - Medallists & Silversmiths Est ...Kevin Richard Coombs, OAM (born 30 May 1941) is an Australian wheelchair basketballer and athlete who competed at 5 Paralympics including the first Paralympic Games in 1960. He was the first Australian Aboriginal Paralympic competitor for Australia.Silver medal from 1963 Victorian Paraplegic Games.Front - Silver medal from 1963 Australian Paraplegic Games - Basketball - Kevin Coombs Reverse - engraving of two hands grasping each other, with laurelkevin coombs, victorian paraplegic games