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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Coronation1937
This cup was sold as a souvenir of the coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was probably bought locally in the Warrnambool district as attachment to the British Empire was strong in the 1930s. The coronation of King Georg VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey, London. This followed the abdication of Edward VIII. This cup is retained as an example of the high quality souvenirs of the 1937 coronation of King George VI sold to those in British Empire countries. It will be useful for display. This is a white china cup with a gilt edge around the top rim and on the handle. On one side of the cup are images of a crown, British flags and photographs of King George and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames. There is also some lettering. ‘H.M. King George VI Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england, 1937, history of warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Sheet Music, Enoch & Sons Ld., music publisher, The Parade of the Tin Soldiers, ca 1911
This sheet music is "The Parade of the Tin Soldiers', the original German title, composed by Leon Jessel as a solo piece for the piano in 1905. The work is also known as "The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers". In 1907 the orchestra version was published, Opus 123. (Op. 123, as written on the cover). The sheet music was published by Sole Publishers for the British Empire, Enoch & Sons Ld (1890-1927) of 58 Great Marlborough Street, London, W. Versions for all other countries were published by Neinrichshofen's, Verlag, Magdeburg. Orchestral and Military arrangements of the music were published by Hawkes & Son, Denman St, Piccadilly Circus, London, Leon Jessel (Jan. 22, 1821 to Jan. 4, 1942) was a German composer who was born a Jew and converted to Christianity in 1894. His works included a wide variety of music including 'The Parade of Tin Soldiers' (Die Parade der Zinnsoldaten). Jessel was also a music conductor and bandmaster. The instrumental piece 'Die Marokkanische Patrouille' (The Moroccan Patrol) was published in 1911, Opus 227. He was also known for his operettas 'Schwarzwaldmädel'(Black Forest Girl), presented in 1917, and 'Die Postmeisterin' (The Postmistress), presented in 1921. In December 1941 he was arrested and then tortured by the German Gestapo; he died in January 1942. In the early 1920s, The Parade of the Tin Soldiers became very popular; it was presented as part of a show and was re-titled The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers. It was also made into a film and its recording was a hit single record. The music continues to be played and presented and is a Christmas-time favourite.This music is significant for its connection with the German composer Leon Jessel, a victim of the Germans for being born a Jew, even though he converted to Christianity in his youth. It is also significant as a popular work of music composed in the early 1900s and later used for a variety show and a film. The music an example of entertainment in the early 20th century that has endured to current times and often played at Christmas celebrations.Book of sheet music for four tunes. The thin softcovered book has eight pages, with the front cover featuring colourful graphics of soldiers marching and others on horseback. The four tunes are: - The Parade of the Tin Soldiers, (piano solo), Composer: Leon Jessel. Ballade de la Lune, Enjolement, Lentement, document, tendrament, Publisher: for the British Empire, Hawkes & Son, Denman St, Piccadilly Circus, London, Sole Publishers for the British Empire, Printer: Enoch & Sons Ld. 58 Great Marlborough Street, London, W. Printer: Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd. London N.W. 10 Publisher, for all other countries: Heinrichshofen's, Verlag, Magdeburg. Printed: in England by Heinrichshofen's Verlag Copyright: 1911 by Heinrichshofen's VerlagOther print on the cover includes: ALSO KNOWN AS "THE PARADE OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS" "Op. 123" "Characteristic Piede" "SOLE PROPRIETORS FOR THE BRITISH EMPIRE" "NEW SUCCESS BY THE SAME COMPOSER 'MOROCCAN PAT(ROL) (CH)ARASTIC PIECE" "PIANO SOLO" "SIMPLIFIED" "DUET" "VIOLIN & PIANO" "Orchestral & Military Arrangements" On the bottom of pages: "E & S 4370" "Copyright 1911 by Heinrichshofen's Verlag" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, leon jessel, composer, operetta composer, the parade of the tin soldiers, the parade of the wooden soldiers, musical march, music conductor, music director, bandmaster, 19th-century classical composers, 19th-century german composers, 20th-century classical composers, 20th-century german composers, sheet music, music book, piano music, jewish composer, world war ii victim, composer: leon jessel., ballade de la lune, enjolement, lentement, hawkes & son, for all other countries: heinrichshofen's, verlag, magdeburg., book of sheet music, enoch & sons ltd london, lowe & brydone london, heinrichschofens verlag, marching music, 1911, early 20th century -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Cheviot
Slide of a Cheviot sheep. The Cheviot is known as a hill breed sheep and is found mainly in hilly country with high rainfall. It has not become very popular in Australia. Slide printed by Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "British Breeds of Sheep Set No. 448" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Cheviot sheep.BRITISH BREEDS OF SHEEP / Set No. 448 / No. 12 / Cheviot VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAcheviot sheep, sheep, british, slide, sheep - british -
Orbost & District Historical Society
syringes, First half 20th century
This veterinary equipment was found in a walk-through dairy at Wombat Track, Orbost. They were identified by vet, Peter Honey, (9.1.2015) as medical instruments improvised for veterinary use pre 1960's.These items are representative of items used in Orbost on dairy farms in the first half of 20th century.Three glass syringes of different sizes. All have stainless steel collars. No needles are attached. 2399.1 is the largest and is calibrated 2-20ml with EVERETT on the side. 2399.2 is calibrated 1-10cc. 2399. is calibrated 1-2cc , also 10-40ml 2399.1 : EVERETT, British made 200 C 2399.3: BRITISH MADEsyringes-everett veterinary-equipment dairy farming -
Deaf Children Australia
Hearing Aid, British Hearing Aids (Aust) P/L, Transitone & Universal Hearing Aid, Estimated: 1954
The first all transistor hearing aids appeared in 1953. They were created to replace vacuum tubes; they were small, required less battery power and had less distortion and heat than their predecessor. The vacuum tubes were typically hot and fragile, so the transistor was the ideal replacement. The size of these transistors led to developments in miniature, carbon microphones. These microphones could be mounted on various items. There were body hearing aids where the earpiece was connected to the hearing aid and battery pack worn on the body. Ear level hearing aids consisted of eyeglass, behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), and in the canal (ITC, CIC) hearing aids. Hearing aid with Pink and silver metal pack with attached wire to ear piece. Uses (A) battery. Ear piece moulded for wearer with dials for adjustments. In original box. Transitone and Universal Hearing Aids were manufactured by British Hearing Aids (Aust) P/L. Model 61T. NoV848 "TRANSITONE & UNIVERSAL/HEARING AIDS/BRITISH HEARING AIDS (AUST) P/L" printed on fabric inside lid of box. Inside battery compartment, label "MODEL 61T" ('T' handwritten) "V848" inscribed on hinge. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE-KEEP WELL AND BRIGHT KEEP SMILING AND WRITE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a High Old Time at MARYSVILLE KEEP WELL/ AND BRIGHT/ KEEP SMILING/ AND WRITE 1902 VALENTINE'S/ MAILING NOVELTY From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POSTCARD. COPYRIGHT/ PRINTED IN GT. BRITAIN To Dear Mrs Bannan, I was expecting/ you down to meet "my folks" while they/ were over. Sorry you couldnt fit it in/ They went back last Tuesday & we came/ up here on Wednesday. Weve settled in/ to have a restful holiday. its a lovely/ place spotlessly clean & beautiful meals/ Ive never eaten so much for years. We/ will be here for 10 days so I should put/ on at least a stone the way Im eating/ love & best wishes to you all from Wm Staceymarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Simple Studies in British History, William Gillies M. A, n.d
Hardback, brown, black print. British History textbook, black and white photos, map of world first pages, British Empire shown in red. -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Poll Dorset
Slide of a Poll Dorset sheep. The Dorsets produce quick maturing lambs which have a 36 to 40 lbs carcass weight. Slide printed by Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "British Breeds of Sheep Set No. 448" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Poll Dorset sheep.BRITISH BREEDS OF SHEEP / Set No. 448 / No. 10 / Poll Dorset VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIApoll dorset sheep, sheep, british, slide, sheep - british -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Border Leicester
Slide of a Border Leicester sheep. The Border Leicester does well under almost any conditions and is a very popular breed. Slide printed by Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "British Breeds of Sheep Set No. 448" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a Border Leicester sheep.BRITISH BREEDS OF SHEEP / Set No. 448 / No. 3 / Border Leicester VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAborder leicester sheep, sheep, british, slide, sheep - british -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BRITISH COMPASS WW1, C. 1916
The item was obtained by Donors Grandfather who served British Forces WW1 and was a RAF Sqd Leader during the surrender of Japanese Forces in Hong Kong and New Territories WW2..1) British Marching Compass brass circular shape with hinged opening, has small screws lock device on one side, brass ring on one end. .2) Brown leather case for .1). Has belt loop on rear, folding lid with brass stud for securing..1) On base, “Cruchon & Emons London, 1916 (arrow up)”compass, marching, equipment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Cawsey 13 ALH
The British War Medal was instituted on 26 July 1919 for award to those who had rendered service between 5 August 1914, the day following the British declaration of war against the German Empire, and the armistice of 11 November 1918, both dates inclusive. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.. Two world War medals awarded to Regimental No 1336 Trooper H P C Cawsey 13th Australian Light Horse. Medals are British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal.cawsey, 13th, light horse, world war one, wwi -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, British War Medal
British War Medal 1914-20 Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. Eligibility The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The Medal The British War Medal is cupro-nickel with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are contained on the outside edge medal. The Ribbon The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. The colours have no particular significance.british war medal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Frank Wright, 1934, January 1934
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A black and white photograph of a man in a suit leaning his arm on a table. The man is Frank Wright.In pencil on the back of the photograph is written Jan 1934.frank wright -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - British aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Roy Liebig, Jan 1946
On Wednesday 23 Jan 1946 British aircraft carriers HMS Indefatigable, HMS Implacable and HMS Glory escorted by destroyers HMS Tuscan and HMS Armada arrived in Melbourne. Indefatigable berthed at outer west Station Pier, Glory at inner east and Implacable at outer east. The Tuscan and Armada proceeded up the river Yarra and berthed at South Wharf.A series of photographs taken by Roy Liebig in the 1940s Hard copy and digital. British aircraft carrier HMS Indefatigable at the outer west berth of Station Pier in Jan 1946. The photo shows many visitors on the pier.maritime, war - world war ii, roy liebig, karen bowden, piers and wharves - station pier, hms indefatigable -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Identity Card, Commonwealth of Australia, Emily Elizabeth Foley, 89 Harp Road, East Kew, 1942
Identity card issued to Emily Foley in 1942. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents. (Source: Museum Victoria)Local example of an identity card issued to a Kew resident.Identity card issued to Emily Elizabeth Foley of 89 Harp Road, East Kew. The card uses the for "C.R.3 - Civilian Registration British Subjects". it bears a Camberwell stamp on the front right corner. The Identity Card includes the following inscriptions: Front "V14 / F85 / 29268" Reverse Witness signature: "Ethel Foley" same address identity cards, world war 2 - ii, second world war 1939-1945, australia -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, British Major General Tinsley, 1946
Hans Walter von Gruenewaldt was a German POW who used his artistic ability to paint several large mural caricatures while he was held at Camp 13 at Murchison. The technique he used was colourful house paint, painted directly onto the walls of the German mess hut, reading room and recreation hall in compound 13D. The paintings were completed over a duration of six years (1941-1946). The British General represented in this caricature was appointed Commandant at Camp 13, May 1946.Colour photo of a caricature mural depicting British Major General (thought to be Colonel Walter Tinsley DSO) in full uniform, complete with monocle, riding a kangaroo. The kangaroo has a joey.hans walter von gruenewalt, german pow's, colonel walter tinsley, camp 13 murchison, pow camps, caricatures -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sword, Naval Officers 1891, Unknown
Sword manufactured to the 1891 patternCeremonial officers sword British Naval Officer's Sword and Scabbard -1891Crown and anchor on the hiltsword ceremonial naval scabbard -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Money, Malay and British Borneo one dollar note
Malay and British Borneo one dollar note -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Manila Harbour
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Manila Harbourwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, manila harbour -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Sea of Okhotsk
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Sea of Okhotskwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Pacific Ocean
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Pacific Oceanwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, pacific ocean -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Pacific Ocean
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Pacific Oceanwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, pacific ocean -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, China Sea
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - China Seawarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, british admiralty, china sea -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Certificate
Certificate shipping of British Registry for ship 'Graham' flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, certificate, british registry, 'graham', graham -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Model Ship 'SS Kent'
Kent was used to carry migrants from the UK at the time of the Victorian Gold Rush Model of Sailing Ship 'Kent' - British Registry kent, clipper ships, malcolm pascoe's family, immigration, gold rush -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat Badge
British Artillery Hat Badge with Rotating wheelbadge/buttons, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Passport
British Passport issued to Norbet Victor PATTINSONdocuments, 1919, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Gas Mask
Gas Mask with Bag. British Markings 419813equipment, ww2, raaf -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Currency
British Military Authority 1 shilling notedocuments, rn -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model
Matilda Mk.III - IV British Infantry Tankmodel, ww2, army