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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Souvenir brochure, 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Souvenir brochure 12 pp with brief history (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Coal Scuttle (Kolenkit)
A souvenir imitation coal scuttle fashioned from beaten copper. It is on a brass stand and has brass handles fastened with lion head studs and copper rivets. The handle has an imitation Delft blue grip. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative flag, 1950's
Red cotton flag with gold writing and edges. Features lion and crown emblem and "Souvenir Royal Visit". Attached to a wooden stick. Produced for 1954 visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip."Souvenir Royal Visit 1954" -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Riders left Lakes Entrance on April 25 to take partBlack and white photograph showing blind athlete Desiree Allen with Ultra Marathon competitor Pat Farmer who rode tandem in Lions Ride for Sight Tour April 1996 Lakes Entrance Victoriasports -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
(number in album 03369.2)Black and white photograph of Nan Fraser, Bessie Guildford, Betty Perry, Ann Robinson, unknown. sitting around table at Whiters Rotunda for Lions Club Christmas Dinner for Seniors. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, charities -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2000
number in album 03587.02Colour photograph opening of Skateboard Park, ladies Beryl Young, Pam Dingwall and Heather Bury of Metung Bloodhounds, with Lions Lady Sylvia Stroud, supporters of the Skatepark Planning Committee. Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
A box containing 'Bendigo Advertiser' cuttings from the year 1969. The cuttings are of various social activities including tennis, fire brigades, Lions Club, softball, ladies bowls, Bendigo elecutionists, and many more.bendigo, clubs, community activities, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo, 'the bendigo advertiser, ' bendigo community, events, clubs, clubs and associations, event, organisation, organization, person, place, recreations, sport, clubs, social life -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO MADISON '91
Large red and blue poster showing a group of cyclists in the middle. On top Bendigo Madison '91 Bendigo Apex - Lions promotion. On the right of the cyclists the program for Saturday March 9 and Sunday March 10.event, sports, bendigo madison 5000 -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Hair tidy, 1908
Belonged to Mrs Emma Winifred Hornabrook [nee Sargood]. Winnie Sargood was one of the middle children of the large Sargood family, and grew up at Rippon Lea.[Sterling silver] cylindrical lidded transparent glass crystal hair tidy. RL 0791.1: Cylindrical container has a flat circular base. The glass is decorated with cut and faceted design comprised of two diagonal parallel lines forming diamonds in which are octagonal shapes. RL 0791.2: Silver convex lid with a circular hole in the centre. The surface is smooth except for engraved lettering in calligraphic style around central opening.Engraved onto top of metal lid: Winnie/ Hair Tidy; hallmarks: ..D/WD in a shield, anchor, lion, D. •Stamped into metal on outer rim of lid: [Hallmarks] [makers mark]/[anchor]/ [Lion]/I •Stamped into metal on inner rim of lid: [Hallmarks]/0/C/0/sargood, emma winifred, rippon lea, hornabrook, emma winifred [nee sargood] -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Domestic Object - Bottle, 1880c
Found during a dive at the entrance at Lakes Entrance, manufacturers details on one half, P C Dixon & Co Rosslyn St Melbourne, other half has Lion on hind legs with Trade MarkTorpedo soda water bottle, moulded in two halves.glass technology, bottles -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Next of Kin Memorial Plaque Dead Mans Penny, Commonly known as Dead Man's Penny
“Pennies” were awarded to the Next of Kin of soldiers who died in or as a result of the “Great War” and approximately 1.5million were issued up until the 1930’s they were accompanied by a scroll (letter) from King George with the message “‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War”. The Name of the serviceman, which appears on the medallion' is always shown without rank. This is to show that the sacrifice of all men is of equal value.Stanley Alan Morey was born in Dulwich, London, England from whence he came to Austalia and lived with his parents and elder sister in Brighton Victoria He became a fitter and turner. He enlisted in the A.I.F on the 21th April 1917 Service number 3444 and was assigned to the 59th Battalion and embarked from Sydney on the HMAT “Port Melbourne” on the 16th July 1917 He went to France from England on the 9th January 1918 and joined his unit 18th January 1918 at Le Havre Less than 3 months later he was Killed in Action. He has no known grave but is remembered by a Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France Round Bronze Medallion/PlaqueDepicts British rule of the sea (Britannia with two Dolphins), and a lion representing the British Empire. The lion stands on an eagle which represents the defeated Germany. A small insert has the Soldiers name embossed within a rectangular border. Around the rim of the plaque appear the words "He died for freedom and honour"dead man's penny, stanley alan morey, 59th battalion, villers-bretonneux, next of kin memorial plaque -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Advertising Cards, ZILLES COLLECTION: Advertising Card for Historic Montrose Cottage and Eureka Museum
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Montrose Cottage was build c1856 by John Alexander, builder. He was a Scottish stone mason. It was built with bluestone and hand-made bricks. It is on the Historic Buildings Register, National Trust (Victoria). It is important as a substantial and very early stone cottage. The house is now open to the public. It also provides short term accommodation - self contained apartments. Double sided cards advertising Montrose Cottage and Eureka Museum. Printed by Zilles Graphic Industries, Ballarat. White card with russet colour print. Printed on both sides. Each side has Eureka Museum and Montrose CottageEureka Flag and Cannon. Drawing of Montrose Cottage and flag with Lion. Symbol of National Trust Australia. Coat of Arms. Location map.zilles graphic industries, montrose cottage, eureka musuem -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Plaque, award, 2012
Wycheproof Historical Society in November 2010 co- ordinated and hosted the re- opening of the refurbished Wycheproof Station to great acclaim. The re-opening of the railway station provided a focus on the railway heritage of Wycheproof bringing former railway workers and was supported by Steam Rail Victoria which re-scheduled a train to visit a Wycheproof on the day.wycheproof is a railway town and its major contribution is recognised Varnished brown hardwood map of Australia with rectangular bronze plaque inscription in black lettering.AUSTRALIA DAY AWARD 2012 WYCHEPROOF EVENT OF THE YEAR HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PRESENTED BY WYCHEPROOF VISION SPONSORED BY LIONS CLUB OF WYCHEPROOF.wycheproof vision, lions club, australia day, 2012 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed photo with medals, Unknown
WWII historic significanceWhite frame with 2 x service meals and a small photo of VX3521 Albert Winfield BowdenVX3521 Albert Winfield BOWDEN. 2 x Australian Service Medals - 1939 - 1945. "Lion Inscription and Australian Coat of Arms". -
Clunes Museum
Accessory - BICYCLE LAMP, Joseph Lucas Ltd, after1897
Metal bicycle lamp, kerosene lamp with adjusting knob. Adjustable handle (to fit to bicycle). Oval "onyx" stone on either side of projectorJoseph Lucas Ltd. Birmingham Patented Silver King Has circle with lion inside and torch on top "Lucas" on bottom of circlebicycle lamp, joseph lucas ltd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - BUNTING FLAGS, UK, Bunting is just stamped "British Made", C1939-1945
String of miniature national flags, sewn onto cotton tape. 5 union flags, 3 red ensigns, 1 Scottish lion , 1 royal flag, 1 Irish flag. 1 Welsh flag.On the tape is written in ink “W HOPEGOOD”ww2, flags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CUFF LINK, Angus & Coote
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Single metal and enamel cuff link presented as a souvenir of MV Kanimbla. Front face features a lion rampant on a flag. Lettering on a circle of blue enamel. Toggle is connected to the front face with a single link chain.Stamped on the back: 'Angus & Coote'.accessories, mv kanimbla, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Needle packet
Needle packet, folded paper for needles with red and black printed label of heraldic symbols with lion and unicorn on either side and-"Royal Sail Needles". Within are four identical steel needles with wedge shaped stems.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, needle packet, packet of needles, royal sail needles, sail needles -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque
Plaque of circular flat brass cast design. Features a lion wearing a crown. Total design is situated in a circle, however four decorative prongs protrude from outer edge. Welded repair. "Reg" on back.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plaque -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Security Pass, 50th Anniversary of launch of Holden, Holden, Nov 1998
Invitation was extended to a member of PMH&PS (Pat GRAINGER) to attend this event. The related items were then placed in the collection, including the history book that followed (item 931)From group of items for celebration of the 50th Anniversary of launch of the Holden; Sunday 29 November 1998: Security pass in plastic holder with long yellow cord. (also refer item 931 - book: 'Heart of the Lion')transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, general motors-holden, gmh -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LETTER CARD
Letter card sent by A. sims, Pine Grove, Septembere 8th. 1894, to Messrs Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop The front has a red one penny copy of a stamp the left side has an emblem with a lion and unicorn .business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection: pine grove, sims -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Helen Keller medallion, 1980
Produced by Lions International to commemorate the 100 years since the birth of Helen Keller, who was a pioneer in changing attitudes and rallying support for the blind and vision impaired community in the United States of America, as well as around the world.Silver medallion with profile of short-haired woman turned to the leftHelen Keller in profile with the words 'Helen Keller Centennial 1880-1980' on front side. "While they were saying among themselves it can not be done it was done' - Helen Keller (script on back) collectibles, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE COLLECTION, 1930' - 45
Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2 for service details..1) Badge, pressed metal, gold colour, flame over coat of arms. .2) Badge, pressed metal, brass colour, 8 star shaped with cross in centre .3) Badge, metal, gold colour, sphinx over castle, "Eygpt The Essex Regt" .4) Badge, metal, gold colour, lion,m 3 plaques, letters E.M.E .5) Badge, metal, gold colour, lion over coast of arms .6) Badge, metal blackened, ship over scroll, "2nd Punjab Regt"badges, collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT/RECEIPT
Account from Joseph & Co. Watchmakers & Manufacturing Goldsmiths.dated 14 July 1875. Account has crest at the top of page with a lion and a unicorn each side of a shield with a crown on top. Another crown is above with a lion on top of it. On a banner at the bottom is: Mon Dieu Et Droit. Further down on each side of Sandhurst are two medallions, One with Joseph & Co. Sandhurst Prize Medal and the other one is: Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne 1866. The account is for a Colonial Al? & chain? £10:10:0 Signed Paid ?Joseph & Cosocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, joseph & co. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Commemorative Plate, 1941
This plate was obviously created to honour those who were killed defending their country at the time of the invasion - May 10, 1940. The maker appears to have taken an ordinary plate and painted it him or herself.This is a rate item as it was produced during the war in contrast to the many plates and other items to commemorate the Liberation in May 1945.A common ceramic plate, originally white but painted over as a tribute to those who fell defending their country against the Nazi invasion on May 10, 1940. A handmade wire hanging is twisted around the plate.Aan Hen Die Vielen Voor Hun Vaderland (To those Who Fell For Their Country). 10 Mei 1940. The centre of the plate is handpainted and shows a Dutch flag, a lion rampant and two military graves. On the back is the makers's symbol (a resting lion), the manufacturer's name and Maastricht 1941. Also Made in Holland. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE & COVER, post WWI
The plaques are given to the next of kin of those who never returned home from the Great War. Charles Todd No 2881, 46th Batt AIF. Died of Disease 18. 7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details..1 Round brass Memmorial plaque re. Charles Todd. In centre is Britannia with lion and seals. A rectangular space is provided for individual names. .2 Cardboard packaging cover for .1. Brown, one side folds in 4..1 "He died for freedom and honour", "Charles Todd"metalcraft-brassware, civic mementoes-plaques, plaques, todd -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Silver Serving Spoon and Fork (Zilver Servies)
Both the spoon (1) and fork(2) are beautifully crafted in silver. They are meant as decorative items rather than for practical use. The handles of both items finish with shapes of a lion rampant holding a staff with fleur-de-lys. Both itmes have been much polished and the markings are illegible. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medals, Mounted, WWII, Unknown
WWII Historical Significance.1# The 1939 -1945 Star. 2# The Pacific Star. 3# Defence Medal 1939 -1945. 4# Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. 5# King George the V1 Medal ( Lion on reverse). 1939 - 1945.VX 51123 T.E. Arnold. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
A red shield with an insignia in the middle saying "Officer Cadet School - Loyalty And Service. In the middle of the writing is a gold crown with a lion on it. A plaque on the bottom reads Presented to Col "Eric & Elizabeth Smith" in appreciation. the Company of Officers CadetsPresented to Col "Eric & Elizabeth Smith" in appreciation. the Company of Officers Cadetsshield, officer cadet school (portsea, vic.), lt col eric smith -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia print, View of Botanic Gardens, Unknown
This tree is included in the Degree Horticultural thesis of Christine M. Hill, 1991 wherein a full page of information is provided - Tree 29.Sepia photograph. View of lake with 2 children on the lawn. Eucalyptus camaldulensis is the "Lion's Head Tree" on the National Trust Significant Tree Register. Photographs B91.409 to B91.417 appear to have come from the same photograph album.lake, lawn, lion's head tree, national trust significant tree register, eucalyptus camaldulensis, royal botanic gardens, botanic gardens