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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Fan Personal, circa 1920's
Personal fan of Asian origin used by early immigrant family living in Kiewa Valley and indicative of the mixed heritages within the Valley. Personal Fan of vintage circa 1920s suggests middle to upper socio-economic levelHistorically this item places certain ethnic group in the Kiewa Valley circa 1920's - 1950's. This personal fan indicates that it may have belonged to a middle class person with greater leisure time than that of a working class. The multicultural fabric of the region is also highlighted.Personal hand fan (slide out sideways open). Cardboard screen on wooden spine frame. Main side bright coloured green trees on golden red and royal blue background. Wispy silver lined clouds, black branches and brown earth with moss. Flip side gold speckled on white background Bamboo like sliversfan, personal fan, cooling, oriental, hand fan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG, WHITE ENSIGN, C. 1939 - 45
The HMAS BENDIGO (1) was a Bathurst type Minelayer/Corvette. It was made in Australia. Launched 1 MAR 1941 and paid off 27 SEP 1946. The ship had a normal complement of 85 hands. The ENSIGN is the standard pattern Royal Navy ensign in use at the time by The Royal Australian Navy. The Ensign has five written names including the Captain and has 85 autographs. All but two have been identified. Referring to the sailor's service cards, the signing probably occurred between OCT 1945 to FEB 1946. Post WW2, the Ensign was presented in gratitude to the City of Bendigo where it was on display in the Old Town Hall for decades. The City then gifted the Ensign to the Bendigo and District R.S.L. After some time the RSL lodged the Ensign with the Soldier's Memorial Institute Military museum for safe keeping.The main part is of a strong open weave white cotton. The flag is divided by a bright red cross vertically and horizontally. In the top left quadrant is the Union flag of the U.K. The left side has a strong canvas spine in which is mounted the sisal rope. The rope has a small length with loop at the top and a longer length with loop at the bottomThe bottom right quadrant, has these words stencilled on it..."In Appreciation from HMAS BENDIGO". The other two quadrants have a large quantity of signatures.corvettes ww2, hmas bendigo -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Jacket battle dress, 1977
standard style of a jacket battle dress from the late 1940s to 1982; it was used for parade dress; this jacket was worn by a warrant officer class 2 of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.This jacket has historical significance because it representative of a standard style service battle dress worn by soldiers of the Australian Army Post WW2 until the introduction of the modern polyester cotton uniforms. It is also in excellent condition, which is special considering it's age. Waist length jacket, with two breast pockets either side, collar, olive green, two shoulder patches on both side ones says “Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical engineers” in Bright yellow/gold writing on a in navy blue shoulder patch; a ranking insignia of Warrant Officer class 2 above the cuff of both sleeves Label located inside the jacket on the right hand side it says “A.G.C.F. VIC 1977 8405.66.025.6423 Size of chest: Size. 109/112PR. Yarra Falls. Batch 21657. Dry clean only Crease upper half of labels only.jacket, jacket battle dress, jacket khaki -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Cup
Part of Victorian Railways crockery. 'When the Victorian railways took over management of the Chalet from 1 october 1924, they ran their dining room and cafe in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly idenitified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. . ..The Chalet Collecton also incudes items of ceramic stoneware... and these too interpret the function and role of the dining room. The ceramic items items were generally manufactured by 'Grindley' or 'Grafton'... Ceramic ware used at the Chalet from the 1920's to the 1950's had a black VR monogram or badge and was the same crockery used in th VR dining and buffet cars. Crockery used in the VR refreshment rooms had a red monogram." (Pg 104. Historica)' Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Small coffee cup with Victorian Railways in scroll design with a crown motif above scroll. White china with black transfer design. Mark and inscription on base. Handle is broken, cup cracked. Cup possibly broken during removal to Bright in 2005. also two teacups of the same design and inscription. Both have handles but both are cracked.-On base,"DURALINE / SUPER /VITRIFIED / GRINDLEY / HOTEL WARE Co / ENGLAND / 3-41 " On front of cup,"VICTORIAN RAILWAYS" -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Toy, Marbles, Late 19th century
There is evidence of the game of marbles in the ruins of Pompeii and the tombs of Egyptians as well as early American Indians. The earliest marbles were simply rounded stones which had been polished but this was refined to handmade versions made of clay, stone and glass. It was in the late 19th century that mass production began and it gives testament to the popularity of the game that the Dyke factory of Ohio could produce 1,000,000 marbles a day. It was around 1915 that the mass production of glass marbles began. The game reached the height of popularity in the 1920-1930’s. Many were prized for their designs.The game of marbles was one of the most common games played universally, from childhood hence has a strong link with people of all ages and cultures. Five marbles in glass jar. All are various sizes ranging from large yellow streaked with red and blue, black striped with white, marbled tan, clear with multi coloured streaks and bright blue. Shapes are roughly spherical. Materials range from glass to glazed and stone. Three have pontil marks either on end.The lid of the jar has Nestle vacuumed sealed for extra protection. Use special key to open. Old sticker on base with 173 written in black lead pencil. toys, marbles, children's games, warrnambool, handmade marbles, glass marbles, clay marbles, agate marbles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NEGATIVES IN ENVELOPE
Four strips of 4 colour negatives in a plastic Camera House sleeve and 3 loose ones in a Kodat Color Prints envelope. The envelope is bright yellow with black, blue, red, orange and gold colouring. Written on the envelope is 'Stone House Negs Tognolini, Sartori, Gervason'. One of the loose negatives has a sticker with the number 'KA207415' printed on it.peter ellis collection, 35 mm negatives, stone house, tognolini, sartori, gervason, camera house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: STATE BATTERIES
Two sided foolscap sheet, written on top in pencil: ' To State Battery, Easter Saturday, 21.4.1973 ( Mr. Bert Terrill).' The operation of the six state batteries is described, including the rates for crushing, the procedure of crushing and treatment, and the clean up. State batteries Group 1 were: Bendigo, Bright, Rutherglen. Group 2 Maldon, Edgerton and Wedderburn.Mines Department Museum, State Offices Annexe, 107 Russell Street, Melbourne.bendigo, mining, state battery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - 1968 TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
A 1968 Telephone Directory for Balranald (N.S.W.), Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maryborough, Charlton, Deniliquin (N.S.W.), Echuca, Kerang, Kyneton, Swan Hill districts. The book is a bright orange colour and features a picture of a big curved rock along with a woman right next to it on the front cover.On the back cover it also features the Eskimo ad for Peter's Icecream.book, rural -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Document. Greeting Cards. Pale bluish card with bright green down each side. 'One Solitary Life' printed in gold at the top and below the verse. Down the right side in a darker bluish colour and white are some doves, a Christmas tree, some urns, holly and at the bottom two lambs. Under the verse is a baby wrapped in a blanket.Murfettperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: HANDMADE GREETING CARD (FROM 'VE'), 1915
Handmade Greeting Card (from 'Ve', possibly Verona, Basil Watson's sister born 1896 ) - hand painted kookaburra on a brown painted leaf attached to a card - yellow ribbon attached to leaf. Handwritten in ink on reverse: 'All good wishes for a happy Xmas and bright New Year'. On front of card: 'Greetings from Australia 1915'communication, postal, card -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mural depicts wildlife
Article about the Nunawading Schools Arts & Education Project.Article about the Nunawading Schools Arts & Education Project placing professional artists in state schools in the City of Nunawading. Mural depicting wildlife.Article about the Nunawading Schools Arts & Education Project. smith, dorothy g, heatherwood developmental secondary school, healesville sanctuary, city of nunawading, vermont south special school, bright, gwen, davis, steve -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Early 1900's
Donated by Bernard GraydenPhotograph postcard of Pyramid Rock with two figures on top of the rock.The Rose Series. P. 663 The Pyramid, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria. On the back: Xmas 1918. To Capt. & Mrs A McLeod wishing them a bright and prosperous New Year. From their old friends C & M L Grayden.pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island, bernard grayden -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, The Railway Station, Rutherglen, c1900
Black and white postcard photograph of railway station, goods yard, siding and a steam train.Written on back of card: "The Railway Station Rutherglen | Dear Alice, Just a card to wish you all a Bright and Prosperous New Year. With Love From. Cousin Ellen. | Miss Barnard, 144 The Parade, Ascot Vale."railway stations, rutherglen railway station, rutherglen railway yards, steam trains -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Letters - Briggs Bros
The Briggs family lived in Tawonga. Thomas assisted building the Tawonga to Bright road and drove cattle to the Bogong High Plains before marrying in 1887 and raising 7 children, 2 of whom, Ernest and Albert enlisted in WW1 in 1916. Their letters from the war give an insight into its effects and the attitude of the time.The Briggs Bros. lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. Their letters give an insight into the war and an understanding of the times. Their parents lived and worked locally further enriching an understanding of the history of the Valley.30 pages of photocopies A4 size, of the Family Tree of the Briggs Family of Tawonga, including letters from two brothers from the trenches in WWI..briggs bros.. ww1. letters. tawonga. briggs family. droving. bright road. bogong high plains. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CHURCH, LONGFORD: TASMANIA
black and white photograph mounted on cream board. Church with square tower, gothic windows, in middle distance. Trees, shrubs and grass surrounding. Male figure standing centre left. On front at RH vertical edge ' with best wishes for a Happy Christmas and a bright New Year. On back, hand written in ink 'Christ church and ground, Longford, Tasmania.buildings, church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program, Re-Opening of the Town Hall, Early August 1925
The musical portion of the service was led by the United Choirs and Orchestra I conducted by Mr E Bright. At 9 August 1925 Cr Benjamin Abbey was the Mayor of the Town of Warrnambool. The service consisted of hymns, prayers, anthems, a lesson, an address and benediction with a official opening. The funds from the offering were given to the Warrnambool Hospital.The re-opening of the Town Hall United Citizen's Service Town Hall Committee Offering for the Warrnambool Hospital Cream A4 size approximately, folded into four pages. Logo of City of Warrnambool, two decorative borders and print in black ink.warrnambool, united citizen's service, cr b. abbey.-mayor, mr edward bright-conductor, rev a simms, cr wj pearson, rev wg bower, capt collishaw, rev geo. king -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 2 Moorabool St, Arthur Atkins, Oct. 1941
Photograph shows Geelong 2 after it has been enclosed at the ends converting it to a one-man tram in 1935. The reference provides dates for this appearance. The tram is on display at the Ballarat Tramway Museum in the appearance prior to the change to the one-man version. In the background is the Bright and Hitchcocks store. Photo by Arthur Atkins Oct. 1941Yields information about Geelong 2 after its conversion to a one man tram and Bright & Hitchcocks store.Photograph print and negative in brown paper envelope.Print has "Geelong" in blue ink along the bottom edge.tramways, tramcar, geelong, tram 2, moorabool st, bright & hitchcocks -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978 - 79
The Ventnor School had its beginning in the Ventnor Hall, which was built by parents of the children. It was opened on 5th May 1915 and Miss Ruby Bright was the first Head Teacher. Later an area was purchased from Mr Thomas Jones and a new school was erected at a cost of £790.2.6. The school was occupied on 6th September 1923 and was un staffed in 1964.Photograph of old Ventnor State School No. 3895 and Shelter Shed. Man with dog in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, schools, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, ventnor state school -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Max Dimmack, Clifford Last, 1972
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketinscription inside front Cover - "To Patricia, A very bright star in my 'galaxy of friends' - Cliff October 1972" Book design by Grahame King. Also, cutout of 'Arts in Society' column from New Society, 12 August 1971walsh st library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Howtown Bay, Ullswater, c.1911
A postcard with an oval photograph of Howtown Bay, Ullswater (Lake District, England) sent to the W.R. Rylah, a solicitor who lived at 31 (now 68) Charles Street in 1911. The postcard and item 2017.0079 were discovered during renovations to the house. Front: "B.B. London Series No. E70 ***" / Reverse: "Wishing you all a bright and happy Xmas + New Year, from all at "Doon", Xmas 1911." Postcard addressed to: "W.R. Rylah, Glen Mavis, [31] Charles Street, Kew".ullsworth, howtown bay, postcards, weir collection, 68 charles street - kew (vic.) -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1914-15 Star
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Religious Education, Prayers New and Old, 1972
Students attended Sunday School classes at the Kergunyah Presbyterian Church. Sunday school was held in a little 16 foot square wooden building which came from Rocky Valley after it was no longer needed there. Ewen Wallace's father initiated and organised the move. C2011 the building was knocked down because of white ants. The Presbyterian Church will be 125 years old in 2015.Historical: Religious Education: This book was used by students who attended the Sunday School classes at the Kergunyah Presbyterian Church. Religion: Presbyterian Church at Kergunyah, in the Kiewa Valley, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2015 after being handed over to the uniting Church in the 1970s.Bright shiny aqua small book with vertical black thin line 3 quarters of the way along from the spine. This black line goes through the middle of a picture of a book which is drawn in black with a rectangular of white around it. Title is in white and cursive script. Title is written in bold white print along spine. Back of book has ISBN number in blackPencil inside on cover page "170" "3/MA" Pencil inside on back cover page 15 names listed and $2.40 Warwick, Ken, Debbie, Cameron, Thomas, Anna, Ricki, Glen Simpson, Brett, Mathew, Lorinda, Tracey, Luke, John, Meganreligion, prayers, ewen wallace, kergunyah, presbyterian church, religious education, sunday school -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tag, Government issue
WW1 identification tags, 3 standard issue tags and 1 trench art tag made of bright tin attached to a beige coloured shoelace. These ID tags belonged to Private A.E. Wilson, service number 12435, 10th Field Ambulance, AMC, AIF., Church of England. Embarked from Melbourne on 6th June, 1916. see also 00019 and 00019.2ww1, field, identification, tag, a e wilson, 10th, ambulance -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Nankeen Kestrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Nankeen Kestrel, a small type of falcon, can be found all over Australia, usually in grassland or farmland areas. This falcon is carnivorous and hunts all manner of small prey including mice, lizards, insects, and other birds. When hunting, Nankeen Kestrels can be seen hovering in the air searching for prey. Nankeen Kestrels are generally monogamous, staying with the same breeding partner for multiple seasons. The Nankeen Kestrel is known for its reddish-brown feathers, spotted with a distinctive black pattern on its back, and have black-tipped wings and tail band, a stark contrast to its white chest. Females tend to be larger, and males will have a grey head and neck area. 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 female Nankeen Kestrel is relatively small and slender. It is mostly reddish-brown, streaked with darker coloured areas. The tips of the wings and tail feathers are tipped in black. The chest is white with streaks of reddish-brown. The areas around its eyes, beak, and feet are a bright yellow. This specimen stands upon a wooden platform and has an identification tag tied around its leg.Swing-tag: 19. / Unnamed / Catalogue page, 5 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, nankeen kestrel, falcon -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 29/03/1948 12:00:00 AM
Black and White illustration contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Illustration of Geelong No. 4 as the first official tram in Moorabool St, highly decorated. Has the caption - "Geelong's first electric tram, the gala opening of the service 14th March 1912." No details as to origin. Has the Bright and Hitchcocks building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, opening, moorabool st, tram 4 -
Footscray Community Arts
Them Bones, Mandy Bathgate, (exact); 2005
MEDIUM: Oil on paper. DESCRIPTION: Blue, white and brown oil painting on paper, mounted on white board under glass, white outer frame. An abstract close up, bones are lined up vertically along the full length of the canvas against a bright blue background and a centrally placed horizontal earthy toned background, the bones almost appear attached, as to a cowboys belt. Initialed and dated on image, proper left bottom corner.them, oil, bathgate, bones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: NEGATIVES - PENNY SCHOOL
Strip of 3 black and white 35mm negatives. Three pictures of a building. Contained in a white envelope with Penny School x 3 negatives. Copy x 1 (No 12) Very light. Written on it. Envelope contained in a bright yellow Photo Express Bendigo envelope. (No attempt to scan negatives at this time 13/12/2016) If not in Box 480 try Box 751negative, bendigo, german heritage society, german heritage society collection - negatives - penny school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIANO RECITAL MARTA ZALAN, CITY HALL, 8 April, 1964
Piano Recital Marta Zalan, City Hall, Bendigo. Presented by the Music Advancement Society of Bendigo, First Concert 1964 series. Wednesday, 8th April, 1964 at 8.15 pm. President: J Bright, Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Elsie Flanagan. Programme One Shilling. Programme listing. Advertisements: Edgars', Bendigo. Allan's, Bendigo. F J Every, Bendigo.Boltons Print., Bendigo.program, music, music advancement society bendigo, piano recital marta zalan, city hall. music advancement society of bendigo, first concert 1964 series. 8 april, 1964. president: j bright, hon. secs. madge edgar, elsie flanagan. programme listing. advertisements: edgars', bendigo. allan's, bendigo. f j every, bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COMMEMORATIVE CARD FOR RETURN BALL
Decorated commemorative card City of Sandhurst Return Ball to his Worship the Mayor and Mrs Aspinall at the Town Hall 14 July 1874. Signed at the bottom by the Chairman John McIntyre? And the Hon. Secty. Has bright blue City of Sandhurst seal with gold painted around the edges. There is scroll work and pink, red, yellow, blue and purple flowers (hand painted?) as decoration.artwork, print, artwork, commemorative card for return ball, city of sandhurst, mayor and mrs aspinall, john mcintyre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THIS IS LIFE!
'This is Life!' - The different Youth Rally - Bendigo, Saturday, 21st June, 1952 8 pm in the Temperance Hall, View Street. This programme will include:- Campaigner's Girl's Trio in Harmony Items, John Robinson as speaker and compere. Testimonies from Life, Brighter Singing. Presented by Campaigners for Christ, 258 Flinders Lane Melbourne, in conjunction with local committee. Jenkin Buxton, Print.event, entertainment, music, this is life!, campaigner's girl's trio, john robinson, jenkin buxton print