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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Uniform of Bombardier Charles Frederick Clark, c1915
Charles Frederick Clark was 1 of 3 sons of Thomas and Elizabeth Clark of Bonegilla who served in WW1. Charles, Ernest and Thomas were the eldest children of a family of 12 children. At the age of 25, Charles enlisted in 13th Light Horse Brigade 1st Reinforcement on 25 January 1915. He was later transferred to the 2nd Division Artillery Column and the 4th Australian Medium Trench Mortar Battery. Charles served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France. As a result of his actions at the Third Battle of Morlancourt on the Western Front, Charles was awarded the Military Medal. The citation for the medal read:- Awarded: Military Medal 24th June 1918 Recommended by: Brigadier-General O. F. Phillips Commanding 2nd Division Artillery Column Action for which commended: 637 Bombardier Charles Frederick Clark 868 Bombardier (T/Corporal) George Traill McLennan "On the night 10/11th June 1918 during the attack South of MORLANCOURT near ALBERT, these NCOs showed great courage and determination under most trying conditions. They were each in charge of 6” Newton Mortars which had very important tasks. Just prior to the attack their gun positions were very heavily shelled and this continued throughout the barrage fire covering the advance. The work of these NCOs, who could not remain under cover all the time, was extremely dangerous, the enemy batteries having the range exactly. Their great gallantry set a splendid example of coolness to their men." (Signed) C. Rosenthal, Major General Commanding 2nd Australian Division He also received the 1914-15 Star, the British War medal and the Victory Medal.This uniform is significant as it was worn by a Wodonga District resident who received the Military Medal which was awarded for acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire during World War 1.Khaki Australia WW1 uniform for AIF. This uniform has 2 external patch chest pockets and 2 internal pockets with opening flap. It has 5 central buttons and 4 pocket buttons. There is a buttoned down epaulet on each shoulder and unit badges sewn onto each arm. An AIF Rising collar badge is on each peak of the collar. A strip of service ribbons is attached at the top of one chest pocket.australian military uniforms, ww1 bonella, military medal, 13th light horse, 4th australian medium trench mortar battery -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - Wodonga Centenary Tour Locomotive leaving Wodonga, 24 November 1973
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Driver George Lynch and Fireman David Brown at the controls of Locomotive R707. This parallel run took place between Wodonga and Wangaratta on 24 November 1973 with 3820 on the standard gauge and R707 double-headed with R761 on broad gauge. This occasion marked the Centenary of the opening of the North Eastern railway from Melbourne to Wodonga. Locomotive 3820 was a NSW Railways locomotive and is now a key exhibit at the Trainworks Museum, Thirlmere, NSW In circle on front of the locomotive on left "NORTH EAST CENTENARY/ WODONGA/ 1873-1973" On front of locomotive on left "R797. On front of locomotive on right "3820"railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga centenary locomotive, locomotive r707, locomotive 3820, north east line centenary -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Adam Chandler, "Hawthorn Tram Depot a Century of Service", Jul. 2016
Colour printed book - 8 pages, A5 size, centre stapled, printed on heavy paper, titled "Hawthorn Tram Depot a Century of Service", providing details of the Hawthorn Tram depot, the Hawthorn Tramway Trust, HTT, it services, substation, opening, amalgamation, uniforms and redevelopment. Has the details of the Museum on the rear cover. Prepared by Adam Chandler July 2016. Printed for sale at the 2016 Melbourne Open House depot.trams, tramways, hawthorn, fohtd, depots, pamphlets, htt, substation, uniforms, construction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot List, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Allocation of Tramcars 1936", 1968
Depot list - book formed from 2 sheets, centre stapled with a single stapled titled "Melbourne tramcar to depot allocation during the year 1936 prior to the opening of Brunswick Depot" Published as a supplement to June 1968 issue. Prepared by B. Dwan from information supplied by R. G. Bishop. On the rear has a list of the number of grip cars and trailers at Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Nicholson St and South Melbourne.trams, tramways, preston workshops, lists, tramcars, lists, depots, depot allocation, brunswick, cable trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, "The Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust", c1990
Eleven page research report titled "The Melbourne, Brunswick & Coburg Tramways Trust", giving details of the formation of the trust, the routes it constructed, opening, extensions, proposals, description, power supplies, depot, rolling stock, tramcars, passenger numbers, financial results, tickets, sections and fares, extracts from the rules and regulations, instructions for crews, destination indicators, safe working, trailers and operations. Stapled in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mbctt, coburg, brunswick, coburg depot, construction, operations -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Instrument - Becquerel Phosphoroscope (incomplete), c1860-1880
The phosphoroscope was invented by Alexander Edmund Becquerel and used to measure the amount of time that a phosphorescent substance will glow after being irradiated by a brilliant source of light.The phosphoroscope consists of a round metal chamber with a pair of rotating discs inside, arranged so that no light can pass directly through the chamber. The discs have cut-out windows spaced equally at regular angular distances and are turned by the hand crank linked to a gear mechanism. The sample is placed in a specially designed holder into the small opening near the gearing, and it is exposed to the light source through the large rear condensing lens.Engraved on chamber: 'Phosphoroscope de E. Becquerel / J. Duboscq a Parisbecquerel phosphoroscope, phosphoroscope, optical instruments, phosphorescent, alexander edmund becquerel, jules duboscq, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - BOTTLES COLLECTION: Coke Bottle FL. OZ
Australia started to convert to metric weights and measurements 1970. 6 1/2 fluid ounces (FL OZ) equals 192mlsA curved green glass bottle six centimetres diameter and 20 centimetres high with a two and a half centimetre opening at the top. White writing on one side states BOTTLE REGD. TRADE MARK Coke TRADE MARK REGD. NET CONTENTS 6 1/2 FL OZ The other side Coco-Cola (in cursive script) TRADE MARK REGD. NET CONTENTS 6 1/2 FL OZbottle, coco cola, fluid ounces -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- Inaugural Committee members, 1929
Black and white photograph"Written on front of photograph" Back Row: T.R.G. Williams, C.V. Ward, F.R. Lucas, F. Clota, A.J. Dwight, H.A. Aldag, R.G. Wilkins. Front Row: O.J. Pratt, W.W. Cook, A. Blood, A.M. Ibbotson, H. Pump, N.H. Cooper. Presented by A. Blood Esq. Opening Day 10/10/31 as a Memento of the Inaugural Committee. -
Vision Australia
Image, 1974
The Guiding Light Appeal was first launch in 1968 to raise money for building programs that the Association desperately required. Although the appeal target was reached, in 1974 it became clear that further funds were required to complete the work, and a second Guiding LIght Appeal was launched in May 1974. The Appeal chairman was Sir Henry Bolte and its target of $1million was slightly exceeded. 2 x B/W photographsBRI-P191.1 Personalities: Mr J.O. Wicking President of Association (right) With Sir Henry Bolte (L) & Sir Rohan Delacombe (Centre), Governor of Vic; at opening of Guiding Light Appeal 1974 Ticket no 3724 Client Abaus 120# Wanted Wed 18th Mounted as usual 52% Retouch scratches on photo, delete glass and cigarette from Bolteguiding light appeal, john wicking, sir henry bolte, sir rohan delacombe, association for the blind -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
Two books donated to the Ballarat College Weatherly Library in its opening year 1936 by Graeme Newton Bell (PY1940). Graeme entered Ballarat College in 1935. Son of Alexander Bell & stepson of Crawford (Swayne PY1918); Brother of Neil Bell (PY1944); One copy of Byron's poetical works donated to Ballarat College Library by Mrs A Bell, Graeme's stepmother in 1935. Three books of varying titles and sizesBook plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / G N Bell 1936... Book plate inside front cover of 'Byron's poetical works': Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Mrs A Bell 1935graeme-newton-bell, ballarat-college, weatherly-library -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Memorabilia - Framed badge, Classic Picture Framers, 2016
Badges from the Harbour Lights Guild were found in a bag in the archives. 20 of them were framed as memorabilia to give to women of substance of the Mission as a token of appreciation. The number 2 was given to Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria, in 2017. The number 16 was given to Uma Kothari after she brought back the trowel and during the opening of her exhibition in June 2019.The badges are a reminder of the dedication and hard work of women for the Mission.Small white badge and a golden label below with information about it mounted on a black paper and framed in a square black framebadges, flying angel, hlg -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph - Newspaper Clipping, Early View of Club Hotel, Ringwood East
The newspaper clipping caption is incorrect. The Club Hotel featured in the article was located on the north side of Mount Dandenong Road. It was destroyed by fire in 1890 prior to re-opening later on the south side where it operated until sale and demolition in 2020 to make way for a retirement village. (See PDF attached - "SS0067 Vic Collections 3754b - Club Hotel Fire 1890").Early View of Club Hotel, Ringwood East. Weatherboard with iron roof. Single chimney on one end. Picket fence on RHS. Two horse-drawn vehicles standing out front including three adults and two children. Source/date of newspaper unknown. Later newspaper item also attached reporting hotel being destroyed by fire in 1890.Caption: There was 'antimony in them thar hills' at Ringwood when this picture was taken in the 1890s. At that time the Club Hotel in Mt Dandenong Road, East Ringwood was owned by a George Wiggin. There were antimony mines operating nearby. The present-day Club Hotel is on this site. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Song Book, Junior Technical School Ballarat, Students' Dirgerie, 1922, 192
Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, Opening in the ground of the Dana Street Primary School in 1913, it moved into a custom built double storey building on the Ballarat School of Mines Grounds in 1921. Booklet contains songs and chants written by students. A couple are sung to the tune of well known songs - "He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "There is a Tavern in the Town".Ballarat Junior Technical School Students' Dirgerie, (Song Book), 1922ballarat junior technical school, chants, student activity, students' dirgerie, the best school of all, canadian boat song, the light of other days, play up school, the miners' chorus, vive la compagnie, a way we have at the smb, ye caverne songe, j t yell, smb yell -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Ephemera - Restaurants-Glen Eira
This file contains one item: 1/A pamphlet for Mandarin Court Restaurant, 557 Centre Road Bentleigh, and its sister restaurant in Dandenong, both owned by Michael and David Chew. The pamphlet contains the history of Mandarin Court Restaurants, maps of its locations, opening hours, and its takeaway menu. A special offer is included stamped as valid until 15/08/1987.mandarin court restaurant, chew michael, chew david, bentleigh coppins reception, centre road, bentleigh, restaurants -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Song Book, Macdonald Printers, School of Mines (and Junior Technical School) Ballarat Students' Dirgerie, c1915, 1924, c1915
Ballarat Junior Technical School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines, Opening in the ground of the Dana Street Primary School in 1913, it moved into a custom built double storey building on the Ballarat School of Mines Grounds in 1921. Booklet contains songs and chants written by students. A couple are sung to the tune of well known songs - "He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "There is a Tavern in the Town".3 x Blue soft covered book of songs including the Ballarat School of Mines yell, the Ballarat Junior Technical School Yell, and other songs. .1 J R Pound on front cover. Page numbers beside songs indicate music used. .2 H. Jolly 1915 on front cover .3 E J Tippett 1924 on front cover students' dirgerie, ballarat school of mines, school song, school yell, ballarat junior technical school, harold holly, s m b dirge, ye caverne song, a way we have at the s m b, mary had a william goat, yap yap yap, s m b yell, junior tech yell, ye school yells -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Album - Photo Album, Wal Jack, MMTB No. 2, 1950's
Includes pages on 980, decorated trams, Birney, PMTT, HTT works, S, T, Footscray, AETA Tours, Q, U, W's, Works cars, opening of Bourke St, Essendon, Flinders St overpass, Kingsway, Point Ormond, G class bodies. For details of each photograph and layouts see - Wal Jack Melbourne Album Reg Item 5001 listingHas a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features M&MTB Melbourne Trams.Dark brown binder cloth covered folder, brass screw binders (2 of 3 in position), grey paper inside covers holding some 44 manila cover foolscap size sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners so various types, captions in black ink. Has a colour illustration of Flinders St station with three trams on inside front cover. de of covers, some 157 black and white photographs.. trams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, melbourne, wal jack -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Blazer, British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962, 1962
The British Empire & Commonwealth Games took place at the Dalkeith Bowling Club in Perth, Western Australia from 19 November until 1 December 1962. The bowls competition started several days before the official opening of the Commonwealth Games. The published list of representatives does not include William Forrest Passmore so it is assumed that he was an emergency or one of the support staff.Green wool blazer owned by William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale (1901-1980). The pocket is embroidered with the Australian Coat of Arms, underneath which is embroidered the image of a lawn bowl and the date 1962. The owners name is sewn at the back of neck. Label: "W Passmore"lawn bowls - victoria - australia, british empire and commonwealth games - perth 1962, sports - lawn bowls, lawn bowls - commonwealth games uniforms, william forrest passmore -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation, Invitation to Meet Mr Menzies and Dame Pattie Menzies, City of Kew, 1955, 1955
Robert (later Sir Robert) Menzies was the member for Kooyong from 1934 to 66, and Australian Prime Minister from 1939 to 41, and again from 1949 to 66. The City of Kew was within the boundaries of his electorate. Civic events, before the opening of the new Kew City Hall in 1960 were frequently held at the Kew Recreation Hall (demolished 1960) in Wellington Street.The Arthur Dear Collection is a comprehensive collection of theatrical ephemera relating to performances by theatrical and musical organisations from within and outside the former City of Kew who typically performed at venues in Kew during the 1950s and 1960s.Card formally acknowledging the acceptance of an invitation to an event in the Kew Recreation Hall. The printed response was issued by the Town Clerk - W.D. Birrell - on behalf of the Mayor - Cr. Marie Dalley. The event was held to meet Mr Menzies and Dame Pattie Menzies.arthur dear collection, robert menzies, dame pattie menzies, kew recreation hall, city of kew - invitations -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 84th Annual report 1979 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1979
Articles in annual report include: the opening of the new Craft, Recreation and Activities Centre at Mirridong and Kelaston Community Day Hospital, 60 bed nursing home at Mt Eliza almost nearing completion, waiting for approval for 30 bed nursing ward at Shepparton, block of land secured at Warragul for future day centre, loss of Stan Middleton and retirement of Alex Cook.1 printed volume with illustrationsannual reports, association for the blind -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with George Seddon by John Garner, 24 April 2006, Gardener and Foreman at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 24 April, 2006
George Seddon, Gardener and Foreman, Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Carole Townsend, daughter of George Seddon at opening of the "Faces in the Street: Portraits of Ballarat Lives" exhibition at the Gold Museum. Courier newspaper. Also Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 1954. Also snow in the gardens, November 1949 at 7.30am, matron and nursing sisters from the Ballarat Base Hospital.Firsthand account of a Gardener and Foreman of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for 25 years, c.1952-1977.All visibleAll visiblejohn garner collection, garner, dr, seddon, gardener, ballarat, ballarat botanical gardens, interview, townsend, courier, newspaper, gardens, foreman, tom beaumont, keel house, quarantine, begonias, statues, ballarat city council, changes in the ballarat botanical gardens over time., queen elizabeth, mayor, 1954, snow, nurses -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Inauguration of Legacy Widows' Club. Installation of President, 1984
A suggested speech to be used when a President of Melbourne Legacy attends the inauguration of a widows' club. It includes the installation of the Widows' Club first president. It was written in 1984 and used at the opening of at least three widows' clubs, in Sale, Beaumaris and Camberwell. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of part of a ceremony used to start a new Widows' Club.Yellow A4 paper x 1 page with black type of a speech to open a Widows' Club used in 1984.Handwritten note on bottom 'Ceremony proposed by L/Trebilcock. Used by JCD. First used at Sale, March 84; then Beaumaris 25/6/84; Camberwell 28/10/84.'widows, widows clubs -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Debris after flood, Newbridge, Debris after flood, Newbridge, 1909 (original image)
On 20th August, 1909 the Laanecoorie Weir broke away and released 18.3 million cubic metres of water through the opening and causing severe damage to all towns downstream. At Newbridge, Petersen's bakery collapsed and Simpson's Store and Hotel flooded to the roof. The billiard table was later found in a tree five miles down the Loddon near Learmonth. Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph, image depicting debris in the area near Loddon River at Newbridge after major flood in 1909. This is a very dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, loddon river, flood -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographs: Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, 1909 (original image)
On 20th August,1909 the Laanecoorie Weir broke away and released 18.3 million cubic metres of water through the opening and causing severe damage to all towns downstream. At Newbridge, Petersen's bakery collapsed and Simpson's Store and Hotel flooded to the roof. The billiard table was later found in a tree five miles down the Loddon near Learmonth. Murray Comrie Collection. Two copies of a monochrome photograph, image part of damaged bridge in the area near Loddon River at Newbridge after major flood in 1909. This is a very grainy and dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, loddon river, flood, bridge -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographs: Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, 1909 (original image)
On 20th August,1909 the Laanecoorie Weir broke away and released 18.3 million cubic metres of water through the opening and causing severe damage to all towns downstream. At Newbridge, Petersen's bakery collapsed and Simpson's Store and Hotel flooded to the roof. The billiard table was later found in a tree five miles down the Loddon near Learmonth. Murray Comrie Collection. Two copies of a monochrome photograph, image depicts the area near Loddon River at Newbridge after major flood in 1909. This is a very grainy and dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, loddon river, flood, bridge -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographs: Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, Loddon River, Newbridge after flood, 1909 (original image)
On 20th August,1909 the Laanecoorie Weir broke away and released 18.3 million cubic metres of water through the opening and causing severe damage to all towns downstream. At Newbridge, Petersen's bakery collapsed and Simpson's Store and Hotel flooded to the roof. The billiard table was later found in a tree five miles down the Loddon near Learmonth. Murray Comrie Collection. Two copies of a monochrome photograph, image depicts the area near Loddon River at Newbridge after major flood in 1909. This is a very grainy and dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.newbridge, loddon river, flood, bridge -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 18 - Devious tactics at the races
During the running of the classic weight for age race, the Bracelet, that afternoon Keiran seems a chance to "have a go" at Nugent. Moving out a trifle at the home turn he lets Crobe think a split is opening. When Nugent tries to come through O'Hara squeezes him in behind O'Day, who is leading on the rails, and then goes on to win in good style. Jim McGrath as Nugent.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 18des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Copy - ESCo 17 with crew, 1905
ESCo 17 at the time of the tramway opening, photographed at the depot entry with a driver, conductor and another employee in uniform standing along side. Has a destination sign of Sturt St on the front dash panel of the tram, shows the seating arrangements, uniforms and step arrangements. See also Reg Item 3578, 5104, 8700 for other copies of this image and 9466 for a glass plate negative.Yields information about the ESCo tramcars and uniforms at the time of opening of the tramway in 1906.Black and white print mounted onto a black cardboard back On rear: white label "1" in red ink, "Photo page 43 23 reduced to 5.5" and 3.875" and William F Scott address label.trams, tramways, esco, depot, uniforms, crews, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Manuscript, "Ballarat Tramways", 1950's
Each copy consists of a chapter, one page titled "Early History", five pages titled "Part 1 - Horse Trams - Ballarat 1887 - 1905, Sebastopol 1893 - 1912, Ballarat East Nil" Notes on the construction of the tramway, opening, personalities, Julien Battery tram, and half a page titled "Bits of Interest". The 3rd chapter, 3 pages, titled "Part 2 - Electric Trams - Ballarat 1905, Ballarat East, Sebastopol 1912". Notes the early power supply history in Ballarat, opening of the electric routes, (conversion of horse trams to electric), and the purchase of new trams ex Melbourne 1930. Chapter ends with 3 short paragraphs notes on the SEC taking over, Conductresses during the war and reconstruction. Author - unknown - possibly the SEC, Les Denmead and others - notes the scrubber car still in service in 1969? See also item 106 and 6419 for similar documents.Yields detailed information about the history of Ballarat's tramways.Three copies of a typed manuscript titled "Ballarat Tramways" - 18 foolscap pages. Each document has been typed, 1.5 line spacing on foolscap paper, 2nd and 3rd copies are carbon copies.On front cover of copy 1 hand written in black ink "BTPS No. 419". Copy 3 has "Incomplete" on the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, manuscript, ballarat tramways, ballarat, horse trams, esco, statistics -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - RIFLE BUCKET - HORSE, unknown
Items in a collection relating to Edward Judd VX27958, enlisted 18.6.1940 age 40 years, embarked for the Middle East on 1.9.1941 and allotted to 2/7th Field Coy Engineers, disembarked Australia 27.2.1943, discharged from the 2nd AIF on 8.11.1945. His record shows he was classed has having 545 days overseas service, awarded the Africa Star but was classed as not eligible for the 1939 - 45 Star.This is basically a leather funnel tube. The large end has a curved circumference, with one side reinforced. It has a sewn leather hem. Half way down the "tube" is a leather band and strap assembly with two smaller straps riveted to the main tube. At the end of the strap assembly -is a rectangular hole and a small round hole. At the small end of the tube is an opening. It also has a sewn leather hem. The leather colour is dark tan. It is a rifle protector.rifle, bucket -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Tea tin, Late 19th century
This tin comes from the Melbourne firm of Rolfe and Co. and would have held tea. Rolfe & Co. was established by George Rolfe (Senior) in 1854 as a wholesale wine, spirit and provisions business. George Rolfe was a member of the Upper House of the Victorian Government from 1860 to 1862 and in 1867. He died in 1871 and his son, also George, succeeded him as the managing director of the business. This George Rolfe (1837-1919) came to Australia with his family in 1849 and lived first in South Australia and then came to Melbourne, joining his father’s business, George Rolfe was a keen farmer and fisherman and after holidaying in Warrnambool for some time, bought, in the early 1870s, the property at the mouth of the Hopkins River which he named Lyndoch after the town in South Australia. He came frequently to Warrnambool. He later extended his farming interests which included the properties of Fairy Hill and Shipley. George Rolfe married Jane Ann Lake in 1891 and the Lyndoch property passed to two of his stepdaughters. Today the Rolfe property is the site of an aged care facility. The business of Rolfe & Co. continued well into the 20th century.This tin is of great interest as a memento of George Rolfe of Lyndoch, Warrnambool and his Melbourne business, Rolfe & Co. George Rolfe was a prominent person in the Warrnambool district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This is a metal container, rectangular in shape. It originally held tea. The sides of the tin have painted lettering regarding the contents and the supplier. This paint was originally in yellow, blue and brown tonings. The lid is round and slots into the rounded opening. The tin has been re-painted in a silver colour on the top and inside. The tin, especially the lettering on the sides, is much rusted and in some places the words are illegible. A small hole has been pierced in the top of the tin‘Rolfe’s Tea’ ‘Rolfe & Co. Ltd 300 King Street Melbourne’ rolfe & co, george rolfe senior, george rolfe junior, lyndoch, warrnambool