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Book - Pitman's Pocket Shorthand Dictionary, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Lily Martin went to Zerko's Business College Melbourne. Two year course achieved 140 words per minute. Zerko's got her a job in 18 monthsSmall brown book entitled Pitman's Pocket Shorthand DictionaryL Martinbooks, reference -
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Leisure object - Miniature pack of playing cards, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownMiniature pack of cards, 52 in settoys, games -
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Badge, 1980
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Badge distributed by Nunawading City to promote 'Friends of Nunawading Libraries'.Round cream badge with stylised book in the centre promoting Friends of Nunawading Library.FONL - Friends of Nunawading Librariesnumismatics, badges -
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Packet of Mustard Leaf, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownPacket only - Mustard Leaf for relief of headachesmedicine, alternative medicine -
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Functional object - Spot removing tissues, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownDri - Clene Spot Removing Tissues. Paper booklet contains how to use instructions. Some tissues in envelope.domestic items, cleaning -
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Functional object - Trucheon, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...This truncheon was issued to Christopher Taylor who helped enforce law and order during the police strike of 1922 - 1923. Christopher Taylor was the father of the donor, Lorna Broad.Length of round wood tapered at one end with cord threaded through hole to form a loop to hang from arm.essential services, police -
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Book - Cookery Book, 1913
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Book belonged to Mrs Lily Taylor, wife of Christopher Taylor. They were married on March 29th 1923. Bookmarks replaced with acid free paper to record recipes in use at the time.The book has a worn blue cloth cover with black printbooks, cookery -
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Domestic object - Pastry Cutter, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownSmall metal pastry cutter. Fluted edging and long plunger which retracts.domestic items, cooking -
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Leisure object - Child's blocks, Unknown
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...UnknownUnknownMatchbox type set of 6 child's blocks with 5 pictures matching the blocks. Picture of man eating at outside table on front. A total of 13 items to the set..toys, games -
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Functional object - Glass Bottle, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the collection of Lorna Broad.Glass bottle -with glass marble in neck of bottle. The bottle has been in the sea for some time and has become opaque.E. Rowlands - Ballarat, Melbourne, Katoomba and Sydney. This bottle remains the property of E. Rowlands Pty Ltd.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Leisure object - Stereograph and accessories, circa 1920
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Stereograph has been restoredStereograph made of wood. Two windows with magnifying glass in each. Wood and metal stand to hold picture card to be viewed. Three picture cards of siege guns, Duke of York Celebrations, Hobart; Pay day DelhiOn siege guns card, The Rose Stereographs Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington & London.audio-visual technology, audio - visual accessories, audio - visual appliances -
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Functional object - Horse saddle medallions
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Two round horse medallions - with violets on front and gold background, slightly domed topnumismatics, badges -
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Souvenir - MEGAMILE WATER BOTTLE, circa 2003
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...The area between Springvale Road and Blackburn Road (along Whitehorse Road) Nunawading is defined as the 'Megamile. Well known for it's Homemaker stores.'Plastic water bottle inscribed with the words 'The Whitehorse Mega Mile Fun Run 2003'.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Functional object - Glove stretcher, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownCream glove stretchers. Two prongs joined at centre.costume accessories, glove accessories -
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Functional object - Crumb Brush, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Brush is part of the collection of Lorna BroadYellow horse hair bristles attached to china ornament in the shape of a dog's head. Brush has been glued to head and bound with pink ribbon and gold metallic thread which was part of the ornament on the back.Made in Japan.domestic items, cleaning -
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Functional object - Hair Tongs, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Belonged to Lily TaylorSteel curling tongs, one centimetre diameter.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing -
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Functional object - Cigarette lighter, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny Lang; 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingSlim cigarette lighter; gold and royal bluepersonal effects, smoking accessories -
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Functional object - Scissors, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Metal scissors - utility scissors used in most households for a number of purposes such as dressmaking, kitchen uses etc.domestic items, utensils, handcrafts, equipment -
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Functional object - Rule, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...not knownThree foot rule, collapsible to nine inch. Metal ends and hinges. Hinge in centre 9inches from each end. Two small nails positioned at 14 and 22 inch marks and 10 and 26 inch marks to keep folded rule in place.school, equipment, instruments, measuring -
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Ceramic - Tile
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Glazed mosaic tile - dark green background with light green patternceramics, earthenware -
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Accessory - Necklace, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove NunawadingNecklace with six strands of green beads and silver decorations.costume accessories, jewellery -
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Textile - Embroidered piece, circa end of 19th century
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny LangOval piece of hand embroidery. Yellow flowers and two sets of leaves on purple silk background. Bound with gold metallic fabric and apricot silk.handcrafts, embroidery -
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Textile - Macrame Tea Cosy, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingEcru coloured macrame tea cosyhandcrafts, macrame, manchester, table linen -
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Accessory - Belt buckle, circa 1920's
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingArt deco decorated with red and pink flowers with green leaves and blue motif in centre. NB this is one half of bucklecostume accessories, female -
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Costume - Brooch, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingOblong shaped brooch with anthracite or hematite stones (black). Back pin is not originalcostume accessories, jewellery -
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Domestic object - Bunnykins Mug, circa 1930's
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Child's stoneware bunnykins mug. Cream background with six rabbits around top, running on green grass. On front there is a rabbit family group of father, mother with infant and two older bunnies playing. Female bunny playing with toy pullalong bunny. On back two bunnies playing leap frogBarbara Nernon on front of mug. Royal Doulton England, Made in England, Coat of Arms and three bunnies on base, 'Bunnykins' under bunnies.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Clothing - Boudoir Cap, not known
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Donated to WHS as a box of items from Barbara RogalskiCream silk Matron's Boudoir Cap, top and edge embroidered in pink and blue silk thread. Side and front edged with 4cm Bedfordshire Lace.costume, female headwear, female underwear -
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Man's Overcoat, circa 1945
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Coat purchased by Edward Goode from Henry Bucks in 1945 and worn until 1955Man's navy blue Burberry overcoat, single fly fronted, two flap pockets, check lining, composition terylene/cotton with rayon liningBurberry'scostume, male -
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Clothing - Gloves
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Pair lemon kid gloves, elbow length. 1 lemon pearl button. 'Made expressly for 'Powells'/60 Old Bond London W./Made in France/9000 3'costume accessories, female -
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Clothing - Blouse
... Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road ...Donated by Ann BarryCream polyester five pearl button fastening down front. Thirty six vertical pin tucks across shoulders, long sleeve, pearl button at cuff.Fletcher Jones. Australia's Finest Clothingcostume, female