Heubach German porcelain doll. Head badly cracked and taped together. The face is OK. Doll’s eyes are loose. Eyes need to be reset. All parts are separate. Composition body in need of repair. Open mouth. One tooth. Pierced nostrils. Clothed in red cotton drawers with long legs. Not original. Knitted singlet – badly moth eaten. White lawn dress with lace. Tied together with mourning ribbon. Crocheted bonnet lined with silk. Ernst Heubach was a company in Köppelsdorf, Thuringia, Germany, that manufactured porcelain-headed bisque dolls from 1885 onwardsHeubach

Four page, stapled A4 sized photocopied document titled "AVM Control Head", revised July 1989. Gives a drawing of the layout of the control head for the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring communications system fitted to Melbourne trams and buses. Has the details for each button, a sheet on the "Tactical Message" and the details of each message, and a sheet on the AVM Control Centre and the staffing arrangements, including pay scales. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVM. 54.1 - three page stapled A$ - ditto - dated July 1991 - does not include information on the AVM Control centre.trams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre

The McKesson Nargraf machine is affixed to a four-legged metal stand with castors. The head of the machine has two reduced pressure gauges on top: one each for oxygen and nitrous oxide. Below each pressure gauge is a cylindrical drum, where the green-painted faces are directed outwards. There is a pressure control valve with a dial on top of the machine between the two pressure gauges, and a large mixing valve in the centre of the machine head that regulates the proportions of oxygen and nitrous oxide. In front of the mixing valve is a glass cylinder with fabric threads hanging down from the top surface inside.anaesthesia, oxygen, nitrous oxide

This item shows the excavation of the side of a railway track using a pneumatic shovel and a rail mounted truck by two workmen. The period covered was well before State Health and Safety requirements, such as helmets, became law. It also details that the workmen were from European heritage as their head coverings were a handkerchief knotted at each corner. This was typical for workmen of this heritage, others used caps or hats or no head covering at all (the macho male look)The photograph of this item was one of many depicting great achievements and opening up the region. A visual link or time capsule of the 1950s rural/mining sectors clashing with the established rural industriesThis photo depicts the time (1950's) and place (Bogong and Mount Beauty) where construction workers had an immense impact, not only on the physical environment but also on the social and economic development of the Victorian Alps region. The fast expansion of smaller settlements brought about increased pressures on the welfare viability of certain subgroups within the region e.g. farming, droving and commerce (caravan hawkers versus static shops). These changes brought about a heightened awareness by both local and State Governments to upgrade not only facilities within the region but also access to the region. Black and white photo of two workmen on a rail mounted shovel truck. The photo is of good definition allowing a clear view of the subject matter. The paper is semi gloss.On the back of the photo, paper suppliers etchings are "Kodak XtraLife II paper"mining, hydro electricity, victorian alps, construction camps, earth moving machines

The Court of Marine Inquiry found that the steering gear had failed as the SS Time entered Port Phillip Heads. It was established that the fault lay with the Lloyd's surveyor for not detecting the fault when the Time had been classified Al. No blame was attached to the master. Two Queenscliff fishermen purchased weck for 950 pounds (insured value 30,000 pounds)and its timber cargo - handsome profit. Cargo and most fittings of value recovered. Wreck visible until early 1960s, until during a storm it slid off northern side of Nepean reef and broke up in 20 feet of water. The most noteworthy shipwreck to date at the heads.Two Queenscliff fishermen purchased the weck for 950 pounds (insured value 30,000 pounds) and its timber cargo - handsome profit. The cargo and most of the fittings of value were recovered. The wreck was visible until the early 1960s, until during a storm, it slid off the northern side of Nepean Reef and broke up in 20 feet of water. The most noteworthy shipwreck to date at the heads.A Commonwealth of Australia Navigation Act, Boat Station List form, showing the names of crew assigned to each of 4 lifeboats on the Port [P] and Starboard [S] sides of the SS Time dated 1 August 1949.Form C.B.D.F 3 for 4 lifeboats; Boat Station List navigation act, ss time, port phillip, shipwrecks, lifeboat rules

The Common buzzard, a medium-sized raptor, is found across Europe and Asia, and in Africa in the winter months. It is the UK’s commonest bird of prey, found in nearly every county. Due to their large size and their brown color, they are often confused with other species, especially the Red kite and the Golden eagle. They may look the same from a distance, but the Common buzzard has a very distinctive call, like a cat’s mew, and a distinctive flying shape. When soaring and gliding, the tail is fanned and its wings are often held in a shallow 'V'. The colour of individuals varies from dark brown to much lighter, though they all have a finely barred tail and dark wingtips. This species occurs across Europe and Russia, and parts of Northern Africa and Asia in the cooler winter months. It lives in a range of habitats, especially woodland, moorland, pasture, scrub, arable land, marsh bog, villages, and sometimes towns and cities. This particular specimen has been mounted in a correct stylised fashion. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Common Buzzard is brown in colour with lighter markings on the chest. It has a white patch of feathers on the back of its head and it has darker wingtips and yellow feet. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing tag: 30 / Buzzard / Catalogue page 52. / Metal tag: 4043 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, common buzzard, bird of prey

Presumed found in the Buchan area. Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013Fossils are among the most valuable sources of information about the Earth's history. This fossil is part of the geological history of East GippslandTtwo pieces of jasper fossil. Genus-nautiloidea, family-cephalopoda, order - mollusca. Fossil of a cuttlefish like animal- head and tentacles protruding from one end of the long tubular shell. This is in red jasper. The small fossil piece has been polished.jasper fossil nautilloidea mollusc

Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club.Letter from Margaret Cheevers to Desmond Lindsay referring to his work on the history of the site of the City of Ringwood Bowls Club. One page,white paper, printed on Ringwood Council letter head. +Additional Keywords: Cheevers, Margaret (Mayor) / Lindsay, Desmond44 Lyons Rd. North Croydon 3134 27th. June, 1994 City of Ringwood Civic Centre The Mayor Mrs. B. Cheevers Dear Madam, I am pleased to say to you and the Councillors of the City of Ringwood that our family residence on both sides of my family exceeds in excess of one hundred years and it was during a family get together that an interesting anecdote was revealed relating to the land occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club soon to occupy new premises in Warrandyte Road. The land that became the home of the Bowling Green was given by Thomas Grant, the previous owner was Captain Miles, father of the long standing Councillor the late Temple Miles. The incident I refer to was during World War 1 when Captain Miles an English Loyalist publicly stated he would give a block of land to the widow of the first Ringwood man killed in action. That man was James Brain (refer to Clock Tower Memorial) who married my father’s wife’s sister. Captain Miles made good his offer and the land was the land still occupied by the Ringwood Bowling Club. The land at that time had a small creek running through the centre and the young War Widow suffering grief was advised by another snide councillor (no name) not to accept it, saying it would not be worth it. Ringwoods’ first casualty during World War 1 left a widow and two young sons, all who have passed to their eternal reward. I still do not know if the Council has an historian, but thought it worth telling even if only the Bowling Club were to learn and proud to say my brother Jack had become club Champion on Sacred Soil. Sincerely yours Desmond J Lindsay

This framed copy of a sketch of John Ruskin comes from the original steel plate engraving dating from about 1845. John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a notable English writer, philosopher, art critic and polymath in the Victorian era. He was the first Professor of Fine Art at Oxford University and was a prolific writer interested in the connection between nature, art and society, anticipating the more modern interest in environmental and sustainability issues. This framed item is from the collection of the old Warrnambool Museum which was first established in 1871 by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute under the curatorship of a local policeman, Joseph Archibald. This first museum faded away but was revived in 1883 by Joseph Archibald in his retirement years. The Museum continued as part of the Mechanics' Institute until 1963 as an important and much-admired institution. Most of the collection was lost over the years but some items remain, housed at the Warrnambool Art Gallery, Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and the Warrnambool and District Historical Society, with the John Ruskin item being part of the latter group's collection.This item is of considerable interest, firstly because it comes from the collection of the old Warrnambool Museum and secondly because it shows the local interest in the 19th century of the notable English writer and philosopher, John Ruskin. This is a copy of a steel plate engraving, a black and white sketch of the head and upper body of John Ruskin. It is enclosed in a cut glass frame with a red cardboard backing attached by metal clips. A section of the backing is torn off and there is damage to the bottom part of the glass frame.J. Ruskinold warrnambool museum, warrnambool art gallery, flagstaff hill maritime museum, warrnambool & district historical society, joseph archibald, john ruskin portrait

Report and photograph about purchase of historically significant slab cottage in Castle Road, Warrandyte. Newspaper also includes articles relating to Jock Macneish and his ultra-light aircraft, construction of foot bridge over Andersons Creek, Mrs Ruth Norman, Warrandyte Co-op, local results of the 1981 census, construction of elderly citizens' flats in Stiggant Street (Warrandyte), South Warrandyte Primary School, Professor's Hill and Warrandyte Football Club. The road guide features advertisments for Inglenook Tea Rooms, Warrandyte, Warrandyte Recreation Reserve Cafe (Mrs C. Miller, Proprietress), Eltham Motor Garage, Plaza Cafe Eltham, Eltham Park Team Rooms, Diamond Creek Garage and Engineering Works and The Dean Guesthouse Strathewen.Complete issue of "Warrandyte Diary" No 145, May 1984 with feature article headed "Historic cottage bought". 12 pages with section cut out of back page. Also includes photocopy of Broadbents Roadguide: central Victoria, 1946 pages 230-231HG Booklet 281981 census, advertisment, andersons creek, castle road, diamond creek garage and engineering works, eltham motor garage, eltham park team rooms, footbridge, harry gilham collection, inglenook tea rooms, jock macneish, mrs c. miller, mrs ruth norman, plaza cafe eltham, professor's hill, senior citizens, south warrandyte primary school, stiggant street, the dean guesthouse strathewen, warrandyte, warrandyte co-op, warrandyte football club, warrandyte recreation reserve cafe, warrandyte slab cottage

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother on Xmas day 1917. refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA” letter head, rectangular shape, brown colour, Field PO stamp, stamped by the Censor, addressed in black ink. .2).3).4) Letters, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black ink, dated..2).3).4) Main point, “Somewhere in France 25th Dec 1917”.letters, ymca, xmas

This paper which is a supplement to the Warrnambool Standard presents events and information regarding the Acme Field Days. The Acme Field Days are held each year at Allansford beginning in 1982 and continuing to the present day. Exhibitors and companies from all over the state display their wares at the field days and the three day event usually attracts large numbers of visitors, many of whom come from the agricultural industries. A record of a local event which contains articles and farm practices of the time as well as a comprehensive collection of advertisements from local businesses.Newspaper with coloured photograph on man head and shoulders shot in overalls, with sprig of green across right side of page. Text in brown. Date in brown at bottom of page. Back cover has bright blue border with pink and black text. 32 pages Warrnambool Standard. Acme Field Days Wednesday March 11, 1987warrnambool, warrnambool standard march 1987, acme field days 1987

The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. They reflect traditions that can be traced back to the Royal Navy (England) and demonstrate the relationship between the two. The Royal Australian Navy Uniforms are based on the uniform of the Royal Navy. This collar is part of a Naval Ratings Uniform which was presumably owned by J.M. Parsons.This collar is one part of a naval ratings uniform which consists of four parts. The uniform is representative of the Royal Australian Navy uniform and can be traced to the Royal Navy (England). The complete uniform shows the connection between Australia and England since European settlement.Navy cotton Collar with three narrow cream stripes around neck and over shoulders. Two side pieces and two loops. One middle piece. The collar fits over the head with side pieces and middle secured with tie fasteners through loops. Owners name printed three times in capitals on reverse side of collar "J.M.PARSONS"navy, naval ratings uniform, naval ratings collar, collar, ran, royal australian navy, j.m. parsons, j parsons, parsons, military uniform

The pair of ornamental white resin owl bookends was likely made around the 1930s when epoxy resin became available. Bookends modelled on owls have been a popular ornament for many years, possibly because of the association between owls, books and wisdom. They are used and displayed in places where books are appreciated and valued, such as homes, libraries, educational buildings, business offices, legal institutions and banks. Bookends hold a row of upright books in place by supporting the beginning and end of the row. The books are more likely to keep their integrity when stored vertically. The first patent for a metal bookend was placed by William Stebbins Barnard in 1877. Bookends became useful and decorative items around the middle of the sixteenth century after printed books became available. At that time books were expensive and treasured possessions, treated with much respect. Even in the early nineteenth century, a Bible was often the only book in the home. It was included among the limited items brought by many immigrants to Australia. Books became more available and affordable to the public by the end of the nineteenth century and households and businesses were able to build their own libraries. Bookends were used then, and are still used now, to keep books organised, cared for, and readily accessible. Bookends, a pair of two (2) small white resin owls with clear bright red eyes standing on a stack of books, their bodies facing towards each other, chests on an upright book, heads turned towards the viewer. The ends are left and right-handed.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ornament, bookend, bookends, pair of bookends, library, book storage, book display, room decoration, resin ornament, white bookends, owl bookends, owl ornament, white owls, resin owls, book support, bookend patent, william stebbins barnard

Bendigonian Society Badge: Gold and blue badge 'Bendigonian Society' The front of the badge shows a Poppet Head with two hands clasped within a circle which is inscribed 'Bendigonian Society'. Badge stamped 80 on the back with 'Not Transferable' and pin for wearing. Box 625C Bentley & Sonsnumismatics, medals-civil, bendigonian society. poppet head

Small oval, head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket and a bow tie. He also has a beard. Photo mounted on yelow card with the photographer's name printed in red. Also a Coat of Arms. Card has rounded corners and is embossed.Stewart & Co., Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, stewart & co.

Small head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket with a white bow tie and vest which is buttoned up to the neck. Photo mounted on yellow card with photographer's name and address printed on the front and back. Photo also has a gold border.M. Bent, Centre of Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, m bent

A Bendigo Advertiser article relating to Bendigo Teachers' College art collection. It includes a photograph of Mr. L.R. Cohn presenting a painting entitled "Castanets" (by Sir William Russell Flint) to the Head of the Art Faculty, Mr. B. Courtis. 20/4/1972.bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college art faculty, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, collection, bendigo teachers' college, bendigo teachers' college art faculty, bendigo teachers' college art collection, art, australian art, mr. l. r. cohn, mr. b. courtis, castanets, painting, bendigo advertiser, tertiary education, teacher training

Photo: Deborah Gold Mine ( un-named , possibly North Deborah ). Image shows poppet head, chimney, tailings dump. On Lh side of image, dam in centre foreground, On bottom of photo' Deborah Gold Mines looking towards Bendigo, No. 16 'bendigo, mining, deborah mine, bendigo, gold mines, deborah gold mine, mining

Negative of Old Hustler's looking south. Hustler's Line. Mine site. Tall chimney, poppet head to RH side of image. Road through centre. Mine sites on LH side of image. Inscriptions: 'Old Hustler's, looking south - Hustler's Line'.topic, mining, old hustler's

Studio Portrait head & shoulders of young clean shaven male. Jacket above pale contrasting vest. Turned up collar with neck tie. Flower in lapel and handkerchief in jacket pocket. Printed on Front.. Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston Street Melbourne.Growelle 69 & 71 Swanston Street Melbourne.photograph, person, male

Black & white studio portrait young woman head & shoulders. Printed on Front. E C Waddington & Co, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Printed reverse. E C Waddington & Co Jewelled Crown with monogram ECW. 109 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.E C Waddington & Co 109 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.photograph, person, female

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Dec. 15 1875. Received from Bro. J. A. Lewis, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 6/6 being 2 Day's sick pay for Bro. Thos. Will.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j a lewis, thos will, wm h nicholus

Letter with printed letterhead and emblem. Dated Decr 7th 1871. Acknowledged receipt of Pastal Order for 10/6 for Bro. Marshall. Has oval impression stamp with Court Foresters Home 4278 with A.O.F. above a deer's head and shoulders above a crown.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, court king of the forest, bro marshall, r h datson

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Oct, 6 1875. Received from Bro. W. Philpot, Treasurer of the above Court, the sum of 10/- being 12 day's sick pay for Bro. R ? Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, w philpot, rich coath

Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of a bombed out building. A civilian faces camera and 2 soldiers are walking away to the right. Picture is slightly out of focus. Location not known. On the back - handwritten in pencil G9 and GS. Also an ink sketch of a man's head.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, ruins