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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 22/10/1949
Allan writes that in order to reach Australia he signed on to the Mongabarra at San Pedro but when the ship reached San Francisco he had to sign off and let the seaman, who had been ordered before Allan signed on in San Pedro, take his place. Had he been able to stay with the ship he would have been in Australia by Christmas.Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0826), headed San Francisco and dated 22/10/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, mongabarra -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 28/11/1949
Allan writes it is three months now that he has been ashore waiting to sign onto another ship and most of his savings have been used up. He has met up with several old friends when their ships have docked in San Francisco. He has spent some time with is friend Norm Cowley, who has married and settled in San Francisco. Quinn CollectionPale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0831.a) headed San Francisco and dated 28/11/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, san francisco, norm cowley -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pilsener Glass - Portland Lawn Tennis Club, n.d
Pilsener glass, gold rim, Portland Lawn Tennis Club logo, gold embossed. Self embossing on base: '425ml in logo'.Front: 'TROPHY' - gold embossed, beneath trophy. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Costume - Woolen Bathers, 1940-1959
Purchased from a market in Warrnabool.Black woollen (men's) skirted bathers with appliqued logo, self-fabric belt loops, white stripe down each side. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - HARRIS COLLECTION: GOLD RING WITH NUGGET
Gold ring, self patterned with rose images, Gold nugget attached on top. Ring donated by Harris family (estate) Axedale.costume accessories, jewellery, gold ring -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Lawn Mower, Ransomes lawn Mower
Self -propelled Motorised cutting Bladed Roller Mower 98 cc 2 stroke engine with grass catcher - photo 0022Ransomes Ipswichlawn mower, grass, mower -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Shaving Mug
White porcelain shaving mug with position for brush. It has a floral pattern of mauve and yellow pansies and a self pattern around edges.Appears to be: 97/personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SELF GUIDED TOUR NO. 5 DOCUMENT
BHS CollectionBlue coloured document trifold: Self guided Tour No. 5 of White hills Cemetery, Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 1998 - 1999Friends of the Bendigo Cemeteries 1998 - 1999bendigo, cemetery, white hills cemetery -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Leather Saddle Soap, c1900
Leather conditioner used in the upkeep of leather goods, upholstery luggage and footwear c1900Leather Soap imported and retailed by Holden and Frost Round tin containing Propert's Leather Soap with horse and rider Horse rider on lid. Propert's Leather Soap. Direction on surrounds in black wording on yellow background also underside of container on twist lidleather soap, propert's -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Fork
A toasting fork is a three pronged fork designed to be used to toast things over an open fireplace. Classically, a toasting fork could be stuck into a piece of bread and used to hold the bread in the fire, with a periodic rotation for even browning. For advanced players, it's possible to use a toasting fork to make toasted cheese sandwiches and other hot sandwiches. A typical toasting fork is made of wire, and many modern ones are telescopic, allowing people to fold the fork up or slide the handle in when not in use. This makes toasting forks easier to store and transport, while allowing people to keep their hands well clear of the fire when the fork is in use. The three slender prongs can be of varying length, depending on the design; prongs which are too long will mangle the bread, while short prongs will allow the bread to slide off, so most designers try to strike a happy medium. Before the arrival of gas and electric cook stoves, households relied on heavy duty wood and coal fired cookers, or simply open fireplaces. Such stoves required a great deal of energy and maintenance to run, so when someone wanted a quick snack, toasting something over an open fire could be much more appealing than wrestling with the cooker. Some people also undoubtedly found the experience of toasting something over an open fire to be enjoyable. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-a-toasting-fork.htmIn the old days, there were no electric toasters, so the toasting fork used near an open flame proved extremely effective.Fork with three prongs with hook design on the two outside prongs. Neck features decorative twisted design and there is more decorative work in the metal near the bone handle.None. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Auger Bit
Long steel rod twisted into a corkscrew shape at one end and a round hole at the other. A rod is inserted into the round hole and is turned to drill a hole in a fence post.rural industry, fencing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day 1936, 1936
The photo shows Legatees Pat Hanna (left) and Frank Doolan (right) with a wreath at a war memorial on Anzac Day in 1936. The wreath was an interesting design with a torch to resemble the Legacy logo. From the pencil note on the reverse it was thought it might be the cenotaph in Whitehall, London. Pat Hanna lived in London for a number of years. It might also be the cenotaph that was in Spring St, near Parliament house, until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. (see photo at 01371). The two were very similar in design as the Victorian one was a half size replica of the London one. Pat Hanna (born George Patrick Hanna; 18 March 1888 in Whitianga, New Zealand) was a New Zealand-born film producer ; he was a soldier of the First World War who entertained postwar audiences with the stage show 'Diggers', that was adapted to a film of the same title in 1931.An early Anzac day ceremony with a Legacy laying a wreath. Frank Doolan and Pat Hanna were founding members of Legacy. Frank Doolan was one of the archive committee that attempted to record the history of Legacy.Black and white photo of two Legatees laying a wreath.Hand-written on reverse: 'Pat Hanna and self with Legacy wreath / Anzac Day 1936' in navy ink. 'Legatee Frank Doolan' written in pencil near the word 'self'. 'London ?' written in pencil. Stamped 'W2259' in black ink.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony, founding legatee, hanna, frank doolan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SELF SERVE
Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from Wednesday, March 10, 2004. Self-serve: Bendigo's first self service store, H. G. Hawley and Sons, opened in Hargreaves Street in 1937. Cane baskets were available at the door. Pictured are, from left, Bill Turner, Keith Holland and Shirley Sturat. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, Coat, c1960
Worn by donor at son's wedding.|Jacquard, a complex and intricate weaving process on a power loom invented bt Joseph Jacquard in 1801. It refers to fabrics or textiles woven by this process of punch cards, using damask, twill, silk or plain weave,wool. The design being woven into the material.1960 Apple green dress and matching coat. There is a silver thread through the weave of the material (Jacquard Design - see History). Dress also trimmed with silver braid. Stand up collar. Back zip and self covered buttons.|Matching coat has round neck - two sets of three self covered buttons and loops.costume, female -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM COLOURED SILK PARASOL
Clothing. Cream coloured silk parasol with 40 cm wooden handle with 4 cm diameter gold coloured metal knob at the end. Parasol has silk fabric with ribbed border stretched over eight ribs. Silk twisted cord wound around stick above the handle. Two ends of the cord have 14 cm tassels with 5cm twisted cord with 9 cm velour strands.Paper sticker on ferrule of umbrella, ''G Buongiovana Napoli''costume accessories, female, cream coloured silk parasol -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Auvard Speculum Weights
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance - Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacityHeavy solid metal cylinder - hollow with one section open (longitudinally) to fit onto handle of Auvard self retaining vaginal speculum.Scratchedmedical equipment. hospital equipment. tawonga. mt beauty. medical. hospital. nurse. doctor. medical instrument. weight. auvard. speculum. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Gwen Rodda, Some Roddas: Being a record of the ancestors and descendents of Nicholas Rodda, 1805-1896, 1992
The Rodda family home, Chun Grove, was located on Main Road, Eltham opposite the present BP service station at the corner of Beard Street.Digital file only (74) - Cover and pages 64-136 and explanatory letter of self published book (1992) on loan for scanning by EDHSchun grove, eltham, family history, gwen rodda, nicholas rodda, research (vic.), rodda -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 12/02/1949
Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0804). The letter, dated the 12/2/49, is headed M.S. Fenris and written at sea. The letter is post-marked Newport News, VAletters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 09/11/1949
Allan mentions he has met dozens of Australians on the beach in San Francisco.Quinn CollectionPale blue self-folding letter written with dark blue ink (0829.a) headed San Francisco and dated 09/11/49.The letter is from Allan to his mother.letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, san francisco -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Notepad N.B Middleton Watchmaker Portland, Victoria, n.d
Notepad, cardboard, with black surface, self-cleaning strip attached, perspex cover. Promotional item produced for N.B. Middleton, Watchmaker, Portland -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Self-guided walk of HM Bark Endeavour (replica), 1995
Self-guided tour pamphlet issued to visitors aboard the Replica of the H.M. Bark Endeavour whilst laying at Station Pier, November 1995.transport - shipping, hm bark endeavour, endeavour replica -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Furniture - Chair, Grant Featherston
These two chairs and another pair of chairs (item F044) are Grant Featherston prototypes of the 1947 Relaxation Chairs. These chairs came from the Boyd family's Camberwell home (666 Riversdale Road, Camberwell, formerly 158 Riversdale Road) and were originally upholstered with webbing. The fixings were modified in the final product relaxation chairs. Robin Boyd designed the Ivanhoe home of Grant and Mary Featherston (1967).Set of two black and grey fine checked wool fabric. Laminated timber legs and frame. 9 self-covered buttons. No arms.walsh st furnishings, robin boyd, grant featherston -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Black Velvet Coat, 1938
Coat originally worn in 1938 by Edith Finger of Wantirna and later by Dianne daughter of Frances Warren, the donor.1938 Long black ladies velvet coat lined with black cotton. Self covered buttons from neck edge to waist line.costume, female -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Work on paper - 23 Paper Cuts, Anonymous Chinese, 20th Century
20th Century various Chinese Folk Artists23 traditional paper cuts, most in self coloured paper, one with tinting, 4 in variegated colour, each mounted on square card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A HISTORY OF CHRIST CHURCH, EAST BENDIGO, 1990
Christ Church, East Bendigo was established in 1902.A History of Christ Church East Bendigo. A Self Reliant Congrgation. 40 pages, with photographs, illustrations. Dark red cover. cover. With IndexDr. Keith Colebendigo, church, christ church, religion, dr. keith cole, christ church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TRADERS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April 10, 2004. Traders: this photograph was taken at the back or side H.G. Hawley' self service, which started in 1937 in Hargreaves Street, opposite the former State Bank. Among those pictured here are, third from left at back: Les Friswell, who run a butcher's shop, next to him is Jack Holms from the self service. From left is Don Jaland, who had a furniture business, then Bill Turner of the self service and Frank Hawley, who was the owner's son.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - CANTEEN, 1942
.1) Metal canteen green khaki colour rusted metal twist off stopper attached by chain .2) leather and fabric carrying strap, light brown colour.2) D (upwards arrow) P stamped in leathermilitary equipment - containers, army, canteen -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Location and women not identified.The photo shows two young women, at the top of the picture, beside a cascading waterfall. A large, twisted, leafless branch of a tree extends out over the main drop of the falls.scenery, waterfalls -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Detonator
Electric detonater (in box) black plastic box shape with aqua coloured aluminium pin. White plastic covered wire (twisted two strand) attached to pin top.Box AMM F16 LJW /N 71detonator -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Domestic object - Fire Poker
metal/iron poker for fire place, has a twist in the metal near handle for decorative purposes. The remainder of the long piece is round. The poker end has been flattened. blacksmith, fireplace, poker