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Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Direct Home, Richmond 24/9/1928 - £ 500 Trotting Cup
1929 Richmond £500 Trotting Cup, Won by Direct Home, Owner P Weaver, Trainer and driver W McKayLarge rectangular colour harness racing photo finish framed in wooden frame.Richmond 24/9/1928 / £ 500 Trotting Cup / Won by "Direct Home" / Owner P. Weaver Trainer and Driver W. McKay / Distance (?) Time 3 min 321/2 sec.trotting, richmond, direct home, p weaver, bill mckay, 1929, harness racing, wj mckay -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CRUCIFIX, 1939-45
Souvenir from The Holy Land brought home by Eric L. BUGGE VX6316. Refer 181 for his service history.Wooden crucifix, brass figure of Christ glued on front. 4 pieces of laminated wood with decorative edging, decorative top layer of mother-of-pearl. Lower right-hand corner & edge missing. Hanger at top.Souvenir from the Holy Land. Brought home by Eric L. Bugge.Rear: "Jerusalem" 14 circles with strange hieroglyphics.religion-christian, souvenirs, handcrafts -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet - Knitting Patterns, Australian Home Journal, 1. Knitting for You and Yours 2. Woollies for Toddlers, c.1940's and 1950's
Two free knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's or 50's. These booklets were a supplement to the Home Journal magazines of the time.Two small Supplements to the 'Australian Home Journal' knitting pattern booklets, c.1940's. 1. The front cover of 'Knitting for You and Yours' depicts a young girl sitting on a chair wearing a knitted dress. 2. 'Woollies for Toddlers' shows two young children winding wool into balls. Inside are various patterns for clothing for children and a mother. non-fictionTwo free knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's or 50's. These booklets were a supplement to the Home Journal magazines of the time.knitting, knitting patterns, knitting equipment -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet - Knitting Patterns, Australian Home Journal, 1. Knitting for You and Yours 2. Woolies for Toddlers, c.1940's and 1950's
Two free knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's or 50's. These booklets were a supplement to the Home Journal magazines of the time.Two small Supplements to the 'Australian Home Journal' knitting pattern booklets, c.1940's. 1. The front cover of 'Knitting for You and Yours' depicts a young girl sitting on a chair wearing a knitted dress. 2. 'Woollies for Toddlers' shows two young children winding wool into balls. Inside are various patterns for clothing for children and a mother. non-fictionTwo free knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's or 50's. These booklets were a supplement to the Home Journal magazines of the time.knitting, knitting patterns, knitting equipment -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 'Hillcrest' on Mernda Road, Olinda 1911, 1911
Front view of 'Hillcrest' the Devine family home on Mernda Road, Olinda taken in 1911. The road deviation passed to the right of where the photographer was standing. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.“Hillcrest” the home of the Devine family 1911 in Mernda Road now Coonara Road. The road was deviated here to regrade it and the deviation past to the right of the camera. The house fronted down over the valley of the Sassafras Creek towards Kallista. It was close to the spot where the camera stood that the girls practiced the maypole dance in 1911. Vera Devine trained 11 of her mates in the dance here.hillcrest, mernda road, olinda, vera devine, devine family -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Visiting Group, 1990
Photographs of the 100th birthday celebrations for Mrs Katherine Ross on 21 November 1990. A photo of President John Sullivan with Mrs Ross as she cuts her 100th birthday cake. Also in the photo is a widow from the Home and Hospital Visiting Group, Vera Paydon (in bright blue dress on left). Mrs Ross' daughter Jessie is in the pale blue dress on the right. It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of a widow reaching 100 years of age and being celebrated by Legacy.Colour photo x 8 of the 100th birthday of Mrs Ross and a yellow paper label.Paper label caption: "Mrs Ross 100th Birthday 21.11.90 / Party arranged by the Home and Hospital Visiting Group" in black type.widows, birthday, visiting group, cake -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF HOMER
... homer ...A book titled ' The Life of Homer. The Poet of the Heroic World.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 753 - 768 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, homer, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of homer, shakespeare, william shakespeare, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny historical series, penny books, biographical series, poetry, literature, the illiad, the odyssey, greek legends, greece - history, famous people, male, advertisements, ward, lock & co. biographical sketches, ward, lock & co. biographical series -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - "St. Leonards" in Don Street
Charles Perry was born in Cornwall in 1832 and came to Victoria when he was 25. He and John Hunter established a fuse factory in Wattle Street. Perry designed and patented a safety fuse that he was then able to put into production in 1875. In 1889 the business was sold to Bickford Smith and Co., English fuse manufacturers, who continued to manufacture fuses until 1912. Perry was active in community affairs and served as a councillor for the Sutton Ward in 1902. He died in 1912 and the funeral was conducted from his home "St Leonards" in Don Street. 10563.6 "St. Leonards" in Don Street, Bendigo. Former home of Charles Perry, Safety Fuse inventor. B&W photocopy of the original B&W photo.bendigo residence, don street, bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mrs Faggetter is top citizen of the year, 1976
Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch.Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch. Mrs Faggeter's interests include gardening, overseas aid, involvement in Schwerkolt Cottage, Vermont Elderly People's Homes and Mitcham Community Opportunity Shop.Mrs Pat Faggetter was named Nunawading Citizen of the Year at an Australia Day ceremony conducted by Mayor Cr Bryan Baulch.faggetter, pat, mcdonnell, constance, vermont elderly peoples homes -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mary Sneddon with daughter Jean
The photo was taken in the garden of of 'Cliburn', 14 Suffolk Avenue, Surrey Hills, the home of William and Mary (nee Bird) Sneddon. It was named after Cliburn, Westmorland (later Cumbria) where Mary's mother was born and the name was given to all their homes. Mary Bird, daughter of John Bird and Mary Coulston, b 1878 Bethanga, Victoria; died 1948, Surrey Hills. They were married on 12/11/1903 in Surrey Hills at the home of James Sneddon. William Sneddon was a postman in Surrey Hills for many years. His father James had an estate agency in Surrey Hills from the 1880s. Born in1875, Sandhurst (Bendigo); died in 1957, Deepdene. Buried Box Hill Cemetery: P-061-0033. They had the following children: Jim (James 3rd) b 1905, Balwyn Jack (John William) b. 1908, Camberwell Norman Alexander b 1910, Camberwell Alan Coulson b 1914 Surrey Hills Jean Isabel b 1916, Surrey Hills Douglas Haig b 1918, Surrey Hills. Additional information from Robin da Costa-Adams, who is related to the Sneddon family through her first marriage. Sepia photo of Mary Sneddon with daughter Jean wearing hats and taken in a garden. Mary is seated and Jean stands beside her. Part of the house next door can be seen in the background. It is an Edwardian timber home"Jean Sneddon / Mary Sneddon/ (in grey lead pencil by Robin da Costa-Adams. 1050 in blue biro crossed out in top RH corner. KODAK PRINT - black stamp in centre. "Jean dau of Mary - / Will. Sneddon" in black ink in Jocelyn Hall's hand. cliburn, suffolk road, (miss) jean sneddon, william sneddon, (mrs) mary sneddon, (miss) mary bird -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 430 Springvale Road Forest Hill, 1960
Black & white photo of a brick veneer Display Home built by 'Hallmark' Homes at 430 Springvale Road Forest Hill.|See also NP3509-3513 &NP3516springvale road, forest hill, no. 430, aldag, ron, hallmark exhibition houses 1960, brick veneer -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Visiting Group at Legacy House, 1991
The Home and Hospital Group of Legacy Widows photographed by a professional photographer at Legacy House. Names unknown, except seated in the middle of the table is Vera Paydon. The reference number from the photographic studio 911016-17 which means 16 October 1991. Other photos with that reference number are at 00669 and 00670.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship. Widows clubs had sub-committees with various roles. Black and white photo of 8 Legacy widows at Legacy House and a proof sheet.Label on the back from Keesing Photographic with Reference No: 911016-17. Handwritten "P9 Home and Hospital Group" in pencil and "Page 20 D" in red pen.widows, widows club, activities, visiting group -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Skippers - old Carpenter's home - on reverseBlack and white photograph of the recently completed Skippers Wine Bar, the refurbished Carpenter family home, shows federation style building, entry and reception rooms between gabled roofed west wing and hip roof east wing. Veranda has iron lacework, picket fence across front, part of Carpenter Holiday's sign to right of the image. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, restaurant -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Photographic Print, elmer keene, Douglas Head Lighthouse, Unknown
From the original home of Mr and Mrs W.J. Sebire.A tall rectangular ornate gold framed black and white photographic print of the Douglas Head Lighthouse, Isle of Man. It is from the home of Mr and Mrs W..Sebire. The lighthouse stands at the top of a cliff surrounded by castle walls. Seagulls are flying and two cormorants are standing on rocks in the foreground. 'Douglas Head' is printed on a cut out section of the mount at the bottom of the picture.'Douglas Head' is printed inside a cut out section on the lower part of the mount. 'Elmer Keeme' the photographer is written on the left hand bottom corner of the picture.prints, artworks, photographic prints, photographs, lighthouses, pictures -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Black and white postcard, CATHEDRAL HOUSE + STORE BUXTON, Unknown
A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Cathedral House and the Buxton General Store in Victoria.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of Cathedral House and the Buxton General Store in Victoria. The Buxton General Store was originally built in the early 1930s by Jack Preece. It also served as the local Post Office, cafe and petrol station. The store had a succession of owners until its closure in around 2018.CATHEDRAL HOUSE + STORE/ BUXTON/ HOME 46buxton, victoria, buxton general store, jack preece -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oil Can, H.C.Sleigh Limited, Golden Fleece Home Lubricant, 1948_
This small can held household lubricant . A list of uses is on back of label.Small metal can with blue and yellow label. Has fold down plastic nozzle for pouring oil.On front label "Golden Fleece Home Lubricant"golden fleece, oil cans, household lubricant -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 'Glamorgan', Capt. Miles' home in Warrandyte Road. (undated). Two photographs
Written on back, " 'Glamorgan' Capt. Miles' home." -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
Shield shaped red, white and blue enamelled badge with Tasmania at its centre and text."JUNIOR PARTNER" "TASMANIA METHODIST" "HOME MISSIONS" -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge
Shield shaped red, white and blue enamelled badge with Tasmania at its centre and text."JUNIOR PARTNER" "TASMANIA METHODIST" "HOME MISSIONS" -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Giving box, Methodist Home Missions
White card house-shaped giving box with black and grey print on each side. Money slit in 'roof'.Front: "Australia for Christ" "The Church in Every Home"methodist home mission -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, GREAT BUILDER
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH FIVE MEN - THREE SEATED, TWO STANDING. ON REVERSE SIDE OF PHOTOGRAPH - MAYBE GRANDPA OGIER SON OF FREDERICK WITH HAT ON AND MAYBE HARRY CARTER [SON IN LAW]"OUR HOME IN THE GOLDEN WEST" GREAT BUILDERphotography, early citizens, golden west, great boulder -
National Wool Museum
Ribbon
Awarded at Agricultural show.KINGSTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Best YOUNG HOMERagricultural shows, kingston agricultural society, kingston, victoria -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lister House student accommodation
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.B&W photograph NDSN Lister House student accommodation NDSN / new nurses' home / single bedroomndsn, nursing -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir teaspoon, unknown
silver teaspoon with Perspex inlay, training logo in plastic case with blue bottom1st Recruit Training/ Battalion/ Home Of The Soldiertraining battalion, kapooka, teaspoon -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
THIS BUILDING WAS ON CNR FRASER & BAILEY STREETSSEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH NEXT TO CARTER HOMElocal history, photography, photographs, churches primative methodist, bible christian. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Commemorative Plaque, Vietnam Veterans Parade Sydney 1987 Participants plaque, 1987
Was given to commemorate the homecoming of the Vietnam War Vets, as there was no formal welcome home at the actual end of the Vietnam War. This group of veterans were the first group to be not given a formal welcome parade at the end of their service. This parade occurred 25 years after the Vietnam War, and signified the changed attitudes around the services performed by these men. This plaque commemorates the welcome home parade for all Vietnam Veterans 25 years after the war finished. It was intended to show the appreciation and good will of the Australian people in stark contrast to the bad feelings demonstrated to Servicemen an d women on their initial returns.Plaque commemorating the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney 1987. Image shows a map of Australia, with the Australian Flag visible. Text reads ' Vietnam Veterans Parade Sydney 1987. Australian Vietnam Forces.'VIETNAM VETERANS PARADE/ SYDNEY 1987/ AUSTRALIAN VIETNAM FORCESvietnam, vietnam war, sydney, australian vietnam forces, vietnam veterans parade sydney 1987 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - "Helston" home of Richard Jennings
Richard Jennings was a native of Cambourne, in Cornwall, born c. 1831. He arrived in Victoria in 1851, returned to Cornwall and then came back to Bendigo. He was the manager of several mines in the Bendigo goldfields and retired from these posts in 1891. His home "Helston" is in Backhaus St. Long Gully. Richard died in Feb. 1917 and was buried at the White Hills Cemetery.10563.5 Home of long serving Cornish Mine Manager Richard Jennings, who died at his residence "Helston" at Back Street, Long Gully. He was aged 86 years, and was one of the pioneers of the localityrichard jennings, long gully, "helston" -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture, Welcome Home Flag Lara Lake School
Frame - Welcome Home Flag Lara Lake School -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
The house was built by William Richardson, father of Charlie Richardson. Situated on Beach Road, opposite the Rhyll Jetty. Probably built in the 1870s.Coloured photograph showing home of Charlie Richardson, Rhyll.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, charlie richardson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Burswood , Portland, n.d
Photograph of 'Burswood' which was the home of the Henty family in Portlandportland local history, burswood, hentys