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Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Firewood - Eildon, 1960s
Colour slide of a dark red truck beside a pile of cut wood in a timber yard near Eildon. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of a red truck in a timber yard during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Cutting last loads / Eildon' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, trucks, wood -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Firewood - Eildon, 1960s
Colour slide of a dark red truck beside a pile of cut wood in a timber yard near Eildon. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of a red truck in a timber yard during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Cutting last loads / Eildon' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, trucks, wood -
Mont De Lancey
Photograph - Framed Photograph, c1880s
Henry Sebire returned to Guernsey on the "Caledonian" in 1888. He came back to Australia via sailing ship to Jersey and then to the coast of France. Travelled by train to Paris and Marseilles, and left for Australia on "Oceania". Arrived in Melbourne in December 1888. The "Oceania" was built in France in 1884 - 4162 tons, barque rigged, 415 feet long, 585 HP. Sank in the English Channel on 24th September 1916. On loan from Alvan Sebire - Great Grandson of Henry and Martha Sebire. Notes relating to description and details of the ship researched and recorded by Alvan Sebire are in the drawer of sideboard in diningroom.Photograph of passenger ship "Oceania" passing through the Suez Canal. Cream mount in dark brown frame."The Oceania" written in ink on photo mount "No. 37" and illegible writing on bottom right hand corner.oceania, ships, guernsey, henry sebire, caledonian -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Girls Classes. The Rose, 1958
A colour slide of a class of girls in a dance formation called 'The Rose' in 1958. Appears to be the dance room/gymnasium at Legacy House in Swanston St. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the dance room at Legacy House.Colour slide of girls in a formation called the Rose in Legacy House, in a brown Super Anscochrome cardboard mount.Handwritten on front ''Girls class' in blue pen. On the reverse 'The Rose 1958' in blue pen, 'Girls classes' in black en and 'JDeo4468 12' in pencil.girls classes, ballet, dance -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Intermediate Legacy Club Fete, 1959
A colour slide of a fete at Legacy House in Swanston St in 1959. There two legatees behind a table of plants. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of fetes being held at Legacy House.Colour slide of two legatees and a plant stall in Legacy House, in a brown Super Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed in red ink 'ANSCOCHROME / View from this side / Made in Australia". Handwritten on front ''Smithy set ups flowers ILC Fete 1959'. Imprinted by indentation "Aug 59". Imprinted with black ink '10'.ilc, fete -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Intermediate Legacy Club Fete, 1959
A colour slide of a cake stall at a fete at Legacy House in Swanston St in 1959. There two ladies serving behind a table of food. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of fetes being held at Legacy House.Colour slide of people serving food at a fete in Legacy House, in a brown Super Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed in red ink 'ANSCOCHROME / View from this side / Made in Australia". Handwritten in blue pen "Cake Stall ILC Fete 1959". Imprinted by indentation "JUL 59". Imprinted with black ink '12'.ilc, fete -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Operation Float 1959, 1959
A colour slide people gathered at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in 1959 for Operation Float. Operation Float was an event run by Melbourne Legacy to take Junior legatees on an outing. It could have been to naval boats such as HMAS Cerberus or to a Yacht club. It gave the junior legatees the opportunity to see a naval boat in action, spend time on the water or try sailing. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of outings being organised for children.Colour slide of people at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in 1959 in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Handwritten in blue ink 'Legacy President says thanks. 1959'. operation float, junior legatee outings -
Mont De Lancey
Cigarette Cards
British made to hold 200 cards.Album of cigarette cards - full. Brown embossed cover with "White cigarette card album" on front cover. "To dear Olive with love from Jim"cigarette cards -
Mont De Lancey
Sheet Music Case/Valise
Brown leather sheet music case with 2 metal locks. Numerous sheet music inside the case."O. A. SEBIRE" on front lid of case. "C. Jackson & Co. Melbourne" on inside of lid.sheet music, music cases -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Chairs
"Today the Chalet lounges and hallways are stocked with a number of disparate furnishings of unknown provenance - table and chair settings... many ranging in styles from Edwardian and Art Deco periods. While they may appear to be original to the rooms, the items are not evident in any of the historic photographs surveyed in the course of this report, so their historical association with the Chalet does not appear to be strong and enduring. Some, including the Art Deco dining table and chairs in the Music Room ( MBC0038.2) ... appear to be domestic furnishings rather than those of a 'resort house'. Two blonde wood chairs with brown leather seats. Carved floral design at back, top of chairs. -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Leather bandolier, 1915
Military bandolier made of leather and contains nine pouches for the storage of live ammunition for soldiers to use during warsAs manufactured by Holden and Frost for use during Boer war, WW1 and WW2Brown leather belt with nine pouches rivited onto it. Each end reduces in size with buckle on endHolden and Frost 1916military, bandoliers leather -
Queen's College
Funerary cone, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1550 - 1295 BCE
This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Three columns of hieroglyphs and remains of a red/brown paint on the face of the cone and on body, end broken off. Small paper label inscribed with 'A6' attached to cone.funerary cone, james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie -
Mont De Lancey
Glass bottle, J. Bosisto & Co. Pty. Ltd
Small, brown Bosisto's oil bottle with metal screw on top. The label on the front of the bottle is in poor condition.On label: "Bosisto's Parrot Brand oil of eucalyptus" with the parrot logo. Instructions are: "Use externally as a liniment (either mixed with olive, peanut or persic oil or used "neat") for rheumatism, whooping cough, croup, bronchitis, sore throat, lumbago, strains etc. Originally, take three drops on a tissue or as an inhalation with one teaspoon in a jug of ?. A few drops may also be sprinkled on your pillow. Repels mosquitoes. Bosisto's Parrot Brand eucalyptus oil is wholly Australian and is the result of over ninety years of experience in the manufacture of this fine product". Two columns run down either side of the label. On base: "9611".bottles -
Mont De Lancey
Glass bottle
Brown Glass bottle. Imprint on bottle J.A.J. Nolet's Aromatic Schnapps, Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands.Imprint on bottle J.A.J. Nolet's Aromatic Schnapps, Schiedam, South Holland, Netherlands. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - A Short History of the River Murray Works, J. H. O. Eaton, 1945
A report of the history of the works completed on the River Murray management until 1945 completed by J. H. O. Eaton who was the South Australian representative on the River Murray Commission for 27 years. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, London, and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He was awarded the ISO in 1934. The Institution of Engineers awarded him its highest honor—the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal—in 1938. Mr. Eaton was regarded as one of Australia's leading authorities on the River Murray. He wrote this publication at the request of the River Murray Commission 3 years prior to his death in September 1948.A 70 page publication including text, illustrations, figures and maps. It has a brown cloth, lettered in blacknon-fictionA report of the history of the works completed on the River Murray management until 1945 completed by J. H. O. Eaton who was the South Australian representative on the River Murray Commission for 27 years. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, London, and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He was awarded the ISO in 1934. The Institution of Engineers awarded him its highest honor—the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal—in 1938. Mr. Eaton was regarded as one of Australia's leading authorities on the River Murray. He wrote this publication at the request of the River Murray Commission 3 years prior to his death in September 1948.murray river management, river murray commission -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Gold toned cable chain necklace with an oval pendant from the Sarah Coventry jewellery range, c. 1970s - 1980s
Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Gold toned metal cable chain necklace with an oval pendant and a faceted green/brown glass setting."© SARAH COV" - thought to be first used in 1953 is on the lower back surface.sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, necklace, pendant -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Skeletons in the Cupboard. An Ode on the Vigintiquinquearianism of Melbourne Legacy. 1923 1948, 1948
'Souvenir of Melbourne Legacy's 25th Anniversary Dinner held at 9 Darling Street on November 3rd 1948.' A satirical ode written to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Legacy. The author's name isn't recorded. Many Legatees names are mentioned in the story it tells. One of the final stanzas shows the spirit of comradeship and sense of duty. 'Here's to our sweethearts and wives, who can still raise their smiles for us! Here's to our friendships, like star-shells lighting the miles for us! Here's to the kids! May they vigilant be for the freedom we've known, Standing up for the right, standing in with our own . . . Britons within their realm, and the Dominions, our brothers . . . Tackling, if need be, tyrants abroad . . . and, maybe some others.'The Legatees celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Legacy with a dinner and this poem was published as a souvenir.Booklet containing a poem, brown print on cream paper, made as a souvenir of Legacy's 25th Anniversary Dinnersilver jubilee, 25th anniversary, poem, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, They were prisoners
A booklet compiled of accounts relating to Changi POW Camp during the Japanese occupation of Singapore. In particular the three YMCA representatives that stayed with the 8th division as welfare workers, despite being offered the opportunity to leave on one of the last ships to leave the island. The accounts were about their service and were used by the YMCA in this booklet to promote their organisation. This booklet was kept in the Legacy Library.Accounts of war time experiences were collected as part of the Legacy library collection.Booklet of buff coloured pages in brown cover about experiences in Changi Camp x 8 pages.world war two, prisoners, pow -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, article, The Sun News Pictorial, Kings Ale for Legacy, 1960
A newspaper article promoting Legacy Week in The Sun on 10 September 1960. The story about the donation of a special bottle of King's Ale to Legacy that was to be auctioned to raise money for Legacy Week in 1960. In 1902 a special brew of ale was made by King Edward VII. In 1960 a bottle of the ale turned up in Melbourne and was donated to Legacy by Mr A W Taylor of 'Old Tin Shed' a motor accessories firm. The photo shows Mr A W Taylor and Legatee George Cowan. A similar photo was taken by The Age. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of publicity photos taken in 1960 for promoting Legacy during Legacy week.Newspaper article of a donor presenting King's Ale to Legacy in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .Title 'King's Ale for Legacylegacy week, fundraising, junior legatee, ale, beer -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Student Toymakers, 1977
An article from 1977 about a scheme by the Education department whereby toys are donated to charities such as Legacy which was in place since 1949. Sometimes these toys and clothing were given to junior legatees at the Christmas party. The photo shows four boys from Dromana Technical School making toys in their woodworking class. They are Richard Freeman, Ray Bryant, Shane Matthews and Wayne Poulton. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been listed individually but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of the scheme that provided gifts for Junior Legatees for many years since 1949.Newspaper article about school boys donating toys made in 1977 pasted to brown page of a scrapbook.christmas, christmas gifts, donations -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, The real story of the Great Escape, 1977
Three press clippings about guest speakers at Legacy luncheons in 1977. Bill Fordyce was the only Australian survivor of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III, a POW camp in Poland in World War 2. Also Professor Lance Townsend speaking on the salaries of doctors, and Mr Johnson, secretary of the Melbourne Cricket Club speaking about cricket. The items were cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrapbook. For many years Legacy kept scrapbooks of press clippings that related to their work and publicity. Not all pages have been scanned but some are listed from 02164 to 02176.A record of types of speakers that were invited to speak at Legacy luncheons, and that they spoke on a variety of topics.Newspaper articles x 3 of guest speakers at Legacy luncheons in 1977 pasted to brown page of a scrapbook.speakers, world war 2, bill fordyce -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, 21 Years of Melbourne Legacy (H56)
An informative brochure marking the first 21 years of Melbourne Legacy activities, with a heavy focus on the assistance given to children, noting that 10,250 families and 25,872 families were assisted during the 21 years at a total cost of fifty two thousand and ninety seven pounds. It is interesting to note the call for permanent employment positions for boys and girls on the back cover. The notation H56 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. It contains a list of the past presidents and Board of Management in 1944 included: President: T M Cosh Vice Presidents: (JLC) B Nathan; (Personnel) A Crawford; (ILC) F J Doolan Liaison Officer: F W Higgins Elected Members: E Sherwen, N C Harris Hon Treasurer: L B Wallace Hon Secretary: W Sheldon.A succinct account of Melbourne Legacy's work from 1923-1944.4 sheets of card, folded and stapled. Printed brown on cream with mustard yellow highlighting, sepia photos.Handwritten 'H56' in blue ballpoint on front cover.history, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, First Junior Legacy Camp Somers 1926, 1926
A black and white photo of men and boys all wearing cowboy style hats. The label implies it is the first Junior Legacy camp at Somers in 1926. Legacy was founded in 1923 so this is a very early photo. The label on the back says: "Extract from 'Legacy' by Claude Blatchford. At Christmas 1926, a camp for boys was held at Balnarring on the property of Legatee S G Savige. It is impossible to over-estimate the advantages and benefits these camps afford. An annual camp, under discipline must be regarded as conferring the very greatest benefits. The first camp in 1926 was for seven day and thirty two boys went under canvas. Seven tents were used, and tent commanders were appointed. The lads were rostered for duties and their time was otherwise taken up in swimming, fishing, shooting and cricket. Standing orders and daily routine orders were issued, and it is to the credit of the boys that the discipline was excellent." (Blatchford 1932). In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. A very early photo of Legatees taking care of the decedents of their deceased comrades.Black and white photo of the 1926 Somers Camp mounted on brown card in a wooden frame under glass. Typed label says 'First Junior Legacy Camp Somers 1926'. Typed extract on reverse is a copy of text from Blatchford's book.camp, somers camp, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - "Trainee Conductor", Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
Cloth shoulder patch to indicate that the conductor of the tram was being trained as a conductor. To be confirmed that it was actually used.Demonstrates the method of indicating the conductor was being trained.Cloth badge or patch - made on brown cloth backing with the words "Trainee Conductor" stitched in yellow cotton. tramways, conductors, badges, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, training -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Australian Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation", 1957
"Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation - 1957-58 edition". Has lists of Union Officers, details of gratuities schemes, list of wages, payments and working condition. Clarrie O'Shea Secretary. Has many advertisements for organisations throughout the book, such as London Stores, McEwans, Steele's Finance, The Herald Sun, Dunklings and Crompton light bulbs.Yields information about the ATMOEA and Awards and working conditions in the middle 1957-58.Book - light brown coloured stippled card paper covers, 52 pages + cover centre stapled.trams, tramways, atmoea, awards, workplace conditions, workers compensation, annual leave, mmtb -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Souvenir - Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap, Mid 1917
Wrist badge for self identifiaction made by 2381 C.W. Smith as Trench Art during service in WW1Manufactured during WW1 by C.W. Smith as an item of identification in case of an adverse occurrence during his operational serviceHand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle“2381 C.W.SMITH/1ST FIELD SQDN./A.N.Z. MTD DIV M.” Inscribed on front of metal mapwrist, badge, metal -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Equestrian leather strap
Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulageManufactured and distributed by Holden and Frost brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strapequine, belly band -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Equine belly band
Leather strap used on carts and wagons going under belly of horse to affix the cart poles for haulageAs manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost brown leather strap with tongues attached each end with steel buckles, designed for attachment to saddle strapleather, equine, belly band -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Buckle Gaiter, Ca 1900
Leather gaiter used by both military and civilian persons whilst riding or walkingManufactured and distributed by GMHPlain brown leather gaiter top buckle for fastening onto leg in place, lower buckle missinggaiter, leather -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Alnwick, Railway Parade,|11-11A,|Murrumbeena
A Caulfield conservation study on ‘Alnwick’, 11 Railway Parade, Murrumbeena, including a description of the exterior of the house and a brief history of the life of its owner, Sir James Brown Patterson. Also includes a statement of significance for Alnwick. Assessment by Andrew Ward dated to March, 1995.railway parade, patterson james, architectural styles, patterson james sir, alnwick, victorian style, murrumbeena