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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Model Hut, Camp Hut, 1990's
Made by former internment Camp internee Lothar Streker.Handmade model of typical camp hut with section of roof removed to show interior. Comprises 4 rooms with beds, bedroom furniture (suitcases, wardrobes, blankets, pillows, sheets). Has central light in each room. 2 windows in front wall, steps to entrance doors. Roof made with match sticks and covered with paper.model, hut, tatura, ww 2 camp, handcrafts, lothar streker -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Des Jowett, 1959
Black and white photograph of SEC Bendigo 23 in Mitchell St. Bendigo. Has destination of "Eaglehawk" On driver's cab, small ad for Cohn's drink and two roof ads, one for SEC briquettes and the other for a furniture store. Tram has not been fitted with dash canopy lights. Photo dated 1959. On Ilford paper.On rear in blue biro "Bendigo 1959" and D.F.Jowett stamp (see 626) in purple ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st. , tram 23 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Dolls House, Yvonne Fitzmaurice, 1974
THE DOLL HOUSE _ Yvonne Fitzmaurice The ten room fully furnished American farmhouse was created from an idea by former Mitcham resident, Yvonne Fitzmaurice and was constructed between 1976 and 1978 as a birthday present for her daughter, Susan. The house is a unique interpretation of early American architecture and inferior design. It is also a representation of one woman's ability to create and complete a details snapshot of a lifestyle long gone and give pleasure to family, friends and now the community. Yvonne has had an interesting and full life, born in New Zealand where was a State Registered Nurse and she specialised in hospital theatre work. Later her curiosity bought her to Australia where she worked at the Sydney hospital and with the Australia Flying Doctors service flying in and out of Wilcannia, western New South Wales. On returning to New Zealand Yvonne acted as part of a Medical cover team for the different armed services. one session in the Nary involved pursuing submarines which she described as being very exciting. In 1958 she travelled by sea through the Suez Canal to England and as a member of British Services served in the post WWII Germany for three year in the QARANC and also worked at The London Clinic with some high-profile specialists. Yvonne was introduced to her husband-to-be at a tennis party and they lived in Cambridge, UK, where their two children, Alastair and Susan, were born. On coming to Australia in 1965 as "£10 poms" (Yvonne's words) she worked in casualty at the Box Hill hospital. Initially the family lived at Blackburn South before moving to Mitcham in 1968. To help establish a new life with her family in Australia, Yvonne worked in many different positions from nursing, machine knitting for a Prahran shop, making Christmas Cards and as a commercial traveller. As a hobby she also sold a number of pastel paintings. Following the publishing of her first family history in 1994, Yvonne became a member and volunteer at the Whitehorse Historical Society where she has contributed in producing local history publication, articles for the Newsletter and has improved access to the files by creating the detailed "green files". Her interests include art, crafts and writing. Yvonne has a great philosophy, 'each day I must achieve something - no matter how small'.Hand-made child's doll's house. Built by Mrs Yvonne Fitzmaurice and finished in 1979. This house was built as a 1:12 scale and is a model of a Californian house called Peppercorn farm. House was built by Yvonne and her family and took a period of three years. A lot of the furniture is handmade and the rest is collected from various shops. "Susan Fitzmaurice" name on front of building. Date on plaque on top of front wall.na5059, na5061, na5063, na5065, na5068, na5071, na5073, na5075, na5077, na5079, na5081, na5083 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Doll House, Yvonne Fitzmaurice, Doll House Attic Nursery - contents, 1974
Hand-made child's doll's house. Built by Mrs Yvonne Fitzmaurice and finished in 1979. This house was built as a 1:12 scale and is a model of a Californian house called Peppercorn farm. House was built by Yvonne and her family and took a period of three years. A lot of the furniture is handmade and the rest is collected from various shops. "Susan Fitzmaurice" name on front of building. Date on plaque on top of front wall.house, dolls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MORLEY & CO CATALOGUE, 1906
Advertising Catalogue from Morley Johnson & Co, Mitchell Street, Bendigo, advertising their sale items, with black and white illustrations of furniture and other wares, with prices. Markings - J. B. Young, General Printer & c, Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. Markings - 'Rowan Street, Bendigo' & 'Mr Chas ?' written in ink at top of catalogue.organization, business, morley johnson & co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: INTERIOR VIEW OF ONE OF FORTUNA'S ROOMS
Black and White Photograph of the interior of one of Fortuna's grand rooms, within the room is a vast array of antique furniture & artwork, 'Piece of Paper contained with Photos could be the details of the possible donor reads 'Sandra McLachlan, 5 Chaple Cross Crt, Delecombe 3556, 0432 718 315, '[email protected], 5336 1220'photograph, fortuna, george lansell, fortuna, christopher ballerstedt -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Wooden Bench Screw, 1900 Possibly made by the Grand Rapids Furniture Company in USA
A vintage tool made of wood either Beech or fruit wood and used to hold an item to a bench or table used in the same way a clamp or vice would hold an item to stop it moving around while it was being worked upon or used.No information available however similar items were made by the Grand Rapids Furniture Company in America around the 1900sBench Screw, wooden, large with handle, with slip through handle and screw block.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Chair, 1975+
Wooden rocking chair with wicker base and back, rounded arms, turned front legs, all legs braced side and back. Natural wood finish. A "Grecian" style rocker.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chair, wicker chair, rocking chair, furniture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Display cabinet, Unknown
Book shelf wooden painted white with 2 glass hinged doors with keylock. Has 3 shelves & back has been replaced. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, cupboard, bookshelf, storage, furniture -
Bendigo Art Gallery
Furniture, Robert PRENZEL, Blanket Box, c. 1910
decorative arts, furniture, woodwork, prenzel, carving, carved, ornate, lion, fish, blanket box, storage, interior -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Furniture - Toolbox constructed from recycled materials, 1930s
Toolbox, made by Salvation Army Brigadier Warren Trestrail (1895-1971), during the Great Depression from recycled kerosene tins and packing boxes. It proved to be a useful piece of furniture as the family moved around Australia during various postings within the Australian States and Territories. In World War II, Warren Trestrail embarked with the first convoy of soldiers from Australia to the Middle East and served as Salvation Army welfare officer through the Libyan campaign, at Tobruk, and in Greece. In 1942, it was announced that Salvation Army war services at Darwin would be placed under his direction. He had previously been in charge of South Australian war activities. The item was donated to the Society in 2001 by Sadie Trestrail, who had been a teacher at Kew East Primary School for many years. It is a fine example of vernacular furniture made of recycled materials .Depression-era toolbox constructed from recycled kerosene tins and parts of wooden packing boxes. The five tin drawers are made of sections of kerosene tins with handles soldered to the centre of each new drawer. A number of drawers have separators constructed of tin or aluminium. The wooden planks encasing the the drawers are covered with a degraded shellac coating. An analysis of the interior indicates that the brand names of the original parts are largely extant. furniture - recycled - depession era - 1930s, great depression - 1930s - australia, warren trestrail, salvation army, vernacular furniture -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Card Table, Franz Streizel, Unknown
This card table is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable.A handmade square wooden card table featuring an ornately patterned inlaid top of lighter coloured woods. It has a beautifully carved four legged base with a shelf at the bottom above the four clawed feet. The top lifts up to reveal a storage box below which is attached with screws to the base. The lid is attached with brass hinges and screws.furnitue, tables, card tables -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard, Lithgow 1907 Bayonet and scabbard no serial number discerable
WW1 example of Australian ManufacturingWW1 example of Australian manufacturingThe bayonet was designed at the Lithgow Small Arms factory in Australia starting around 1913, just prior to WWI. The Lithgow 1907 Bayonet would become Australia’s staple weapon along with it’s counter part, the Enfield No1 Mark III rifle. The wood on the hilts is often referred to as furniture and then starting around 1916 Queensland Mapleread moreScabbard on the reverse marking stating MANGROVITE 43. Wooden Hilt has no visible markings. Hilt of the bayonet one side is stamped Lithcow 3 '21 over a crest of a six pointed star and a shield which encapules 1907 /1. The pommel also contains a button locking release from the rifle slide mount.wooden handle, leather scabbard -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Books - 2 Volumes, George Newnes Limited, Newnes Home Management. Volumes 1 and 2, Estimated 1950's
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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, High Street footpath 1987
Part of a series of photos of High Street shops done by the Sire of Charlton in 1987. Tippett's shop established 1923. Ross's shop in the building built as Procter's Butchery in 1880.Colour photograph showing footpath outside Tippett's store and Ross's Gift Store. Sign for Ross's shop reads 'Walk thru & Inspect Nursery. At rear." Sign for Tippett's reads "RJ Tipett Drapery Furniture". Rubbish bin on LH side of footpath. Puddle on footpath. Maroon and cream coloured car parked outside Tippett's.high st charlton, tippett, procter's butchery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: LETTER FROM W. MCKEAN & CO, 11 May 1967
Letter from W. McKean & Co. to Mrs. Wilson with reference to some furniture sold on behalf of the Estate of Mrs. McKinnon. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Wilson, Flat 2, 95 Grey St., St. Kilda. Return address on the front corner W. McKean & Co, Stock and Station Agents, 53 Bull Street, Bendigo.document, foster & wilson collection, mrs wilson, w. mckean & co., mrs mckinnon -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - BENDIGO UNITED BREWERIES
Red covered auction catalogue for a sale at the Bendigo United Breweries, High Street, Golden Square on 18/2/1948. Sale included Brewery Machinery, Refrigerating Plant, Tools and Accessories. Also board Room furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. In Conjunction with E. M. Vains & Co. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - bendigo united breweries, j h curnow & son pty ltd, e m vains & co, the prahran telegraph printing co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Two grey covered catalogues with black printing for an auction sale under instruction from Department of Supply, Melbourne held on 5th May 1955 at Tottenham, Vic. Auctioneers were J. H. Curnow & Sons Pty. Ltd. For sale were motor vehicles, vehicle spares, tools, radio equipment, furniture, clothing and typewriters.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Jar of tacks, Early 20th century
These tacks, produced perhaps 100 years ago, could have been used by carpenters making furniture etc or by householders making or repairing household items. These tacks are retained as examples of building and household items used over 100 years ago. They have no known local provenance. This is a glass jar with a red plastic top. The jar contains metal tacks. All of them have the letter ‘N’ (or ‘Z’?) on the head of the tack. The tacks have a rounded head with a flattened body rounded at the end. Nvintage nails, history of warrnambool -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Mallet Head
This oblong wooden head would have been attached to a timber handle. The mallet would be used to drive timber pieces together for repairs or building furniture.Oblong shaped mallet head, with indentation for handle visible.mallet, woodwork, carpenter's tools -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Rear of Johnson's Bridge Store c. 2000
Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum by R. Brownjohn.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Part of the roof is missing on the lower section and the beams are exposed. Verandah is sagging. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left. One large and one small window in the upstairs section. Chimney on LH side of upper storey.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RETURNED LETTERS
Unclaimed letters returned to Connelly & Tatchell & Dunlop, Bendigo,Mauve 1886 2d. Stamp on each envelope: a. Addressed to Chas Fains, Rochester, 6.7.1894 requesting payment to Account payable re Nr. Gan's Furniture Warehouse, Pall Mall b. addressed to Mr. Downie, Back Creek 1894 ( erased 'near Cemetery' ) requesting payment to Account payable c. addressed to Jno V. Brien, Garsed Street, Bendigo 1894., d addressed to Mr. David Williams, Sailors Gully, Eaglehawk, dated 1885 ( on rear of envelope handwritten note ' opened and found not for me, David Williams, Sailors Gully, Eaglehawk 2.6.85') requesting payment to Account payable e. addressed to Mr. Chas Gains, c/- Mr. Saville, Nr. Gan's Furniture Warehouse, Pall Mall. Dated 1894 .Thebusiness, legal, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: AT THE ART GALLERY
Two Bendigo Advertiser newspaper articles with Amy Huxtable Women's Editor and a part of her series titled, 'At the Art Gallery.' The first article is titled 'The Story Teller with a touch of magic.' Peter Leonard is a story teller and a puppeteer and is performing at the Bendigo Art Gallery. It includes a photo of Mr. Leonard and also a photo of his puppets. The second article is titled, 'Gift paintings and furniture for art gallery - Newson collection now on display.' The late Mr. A. L. Newson and his wife Mrs. Jean Newson donated a collection of paintings and rare prints and antique furniture to the gallery and these are now on display at the Bendigo Art Gallery. There is a photo of 'Gums' by W. B. McInnes from the Newson collection and also a photo of an elegant antique cabinet also donated. 1/06/1977.bendigo, buildings, bendigo art gallery, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, bendigo art gallery, art, art work, puppetry, donations, paintings, antiques, gifts, newson collection, at the art gallery, amy huxtable -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Nursing Chair, Mr Franz Streizel, Unknown
This nursing chair is part of a special bequest to the Mont De Lancey Museum of hand carved furniture and items made by Mr Franz Striezel by his grandaughter Mrs Dorothy Hilda Adamson. Dorothy was a friend of Nella Lord (nee Sebire). Dorothy passed away in 2007. It was to be known as The Franz Striezel Collection. Franz Streizel came from Germany in 1886 and was one of the three recognised craftsmen (Art Carvers) in Australia who contributed to the wood carvings in public buildings and honour boards throughout Australia. The National Gallery at their request had two small panels and a tobacco jar (some of his work), donated by Mrs D Adamson. They considered these pieces highly valuable. An ornately hand carved dark wooden heavy nursing chair with a carved figure of a child and gargoyles on the front of the back rest. The seat is highly patterned too. The back and front legs are carved in one enclosed piece of wood with a gargoyle face and spirals on them.chairs, nursery furniture, nursing chairs, seating furniture -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Doilies, Crochet doilies, 1950s
Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Doilies, Crochet doilies (small), 1950s
Set of three cotton doilies, possibly hand made in the 1950s for domestic use. Doilies like this were used to protect furniture from scratches and for ornamental use.3 round doilies (small ornamental mats), cream cotton fabric centre with hand crochet design.doilies, soft furnishings, table linens -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letters - Swinton/ Thomson, 1950s
These four items are annual letters of appreciation to Helen Thomson who was employed by George Swinton and Sons in the 1940s and 1950s. She received a monetary bonus each year. The Swinton business in Warrnambool was founded by William and Ann Swinton in Timor Street in 1865. In 1934 the firm of George Swinton and Sons was selling furniture, clothing and glass ware and the other branch of Swintons Pty.Ltd. sold seeds, produce and hard ware. Today the Swinton family still operate the furniture store in Timor Street. . These letters are of of minor interest as a memento of a prominent store in Warrnambool. They reflect the kindly attitude between emploer and employee.These are four letters from Keith Swinton of George Swinton and Sons Pty. Ltd. to staff member Helen Thomson. The letters date from 1949 to 1955.Three letters are typed and one is hand written. The four letters have the the George Swinton and Sons letterhead.swintons store warrnambool, keith swinton, helen thomson warrnambool -
Bendigo Art Gallery
Furniture, ERARD & Co, Napoleon III upright piano, 1877
(underside of falboard) c; ERARDdecorative arts, piano, furniture, musical instrument, keys, music, upright piano, ivory, marble, french, napoleon, erard & co, fortuna villa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 3/01/1954 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo Birney No. 28 in Pall Mall opposite near Post Office, Photo by Wal Jack, 3-1-54. In the background are shops for: Suttons Furniture, McKenna's, Hume & Iser Dispensary, and Gestetner Sales and Service. On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo Birney No. 28 Birney ex North opposite Post Office 3-1-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T214" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, birney, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Alwyn Marshall, 1960
Yields information about the lower end of Sturt St, south side and the City Loop.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No 42 running to the Gardens and No. 28 in the parking loop in the lower end of Sturt St. Has the Ballarat Gas Company and Paterson, furniture stores in the background. Photo by Alwyn Marshall. Possibly printed by Wal Jack as it has his handwriting on the rear. See image i2 for rear of photograph.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat, No. 42 to Gardens, No. 28 in parking Loop, Sturt St, Ballarat 1960 A. Marshall photo"trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, tram 42, tram 28