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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - MORAN & CATOS TEA
Sealed packet of Moran & Cato's Red Packet tea, paper packaging with red labels reading Absolutely Pure, Enjoyable Tea X Grade, Special Quality.Contents 1.4LB Nett Weight without wrapper Moran & Cato's Ltd Tea Merchants and Importers Brunswick St Fitzroy.commerce, advertising, businesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: DR. RICHARD JONES. MD
Two photographs of Richard Jones , MD. 1, A side profile, sitting in a chair, reading a paper. 2, A 45 degree profile looking at the camera and holing the paper.Alice Mills , Melbourneperson, individual, richard jones, richard jones -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Cigar Tin, Early 20th century ?
Cigar smoking was a popular sign of maturity and/or sophistication among Dutch men until the danger to health became better known.Square metal tin with hinged lid. The four sides are colourfully decorated with pictures and words from the traditional "leesplank" or early reading board, now a nostalgia item.The lid carries an insigna picturing tobacco leaves, a starry banner and small globe with cross, surrounded by the words: Senator Sigarenfabrieken-Valkenswaard-Holland. A sticker on the underneath side of the tin reads: 50 senator riche.cigars, netherlands, valkenswaard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sell-off bombshell, 2010
Article on the decision of Reading Entertainment International to abandon its plan to redevelop the former Nubrik brickworks site in Middleborough Road Burwood East and to sell the 20ha site.Article on the decision of Reading Entertainment International to abandon its plan to redevelop the former Nubrik brickworks site in Middleborough Road Burwood East and to sell the 20ha site.Article on the decision of Reading Entertainment International to abandon its plan to redevelop the former Nubrik brickworks site in Middleborough Road Burwood East and to sell the 20ha site.middleborough road, burwood east, reading entertainment australia pty ltd -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Community Learning Centre Information Booklet, 2007
White bound booklet given year 9 students beginning the Community Learning Centre program to give further information, with a colour WHS logo and text reading: Community Learning Centre (CLC) - 2007 Information Booklet for Students and their Parents -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Uniform- Sports Shirts
One dark blue collared sports shirt with light blue trim and one yellow sports singlet with red print on the front reading WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL -
Wangaratta High School
OC Trophy, 2002
Silver plastic lidded cup trophy on a marble patterned base with a gold plaque reading OVENS COLLEGE GERONIMO SUE SCOTT Writing Achievement Perpetual trophy -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 2004
Small rectangular plaque with an gold brushed metal plate on the front. This plate has a black border and a WHS logo sticker on the top left, as well as text reading:WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL MULTIMEDIA / SKILLS CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENED ON 27th April 2004 By the Federal Member for Indi Sophie Panopoulos Funding for the project was provided by the Australian Government through the Australian National Training Authority. -
Wangaratta High School
OC Framed Photo, 2002
Colour photograph of the Ovens College student forum sitting on logs and rocks in the school grounds, mounted on white backing with a black plastic frame. on the backing is text reading:OVENS COLLEGE STUDENT FOURM 2002 PRINCIPAL Mr John Pech -
Wangaratta High School
WHS trophy, 2009
Glass trapezium shaped trophy with a rough cut top edge presented to Wangaratta High School for participating in the 2009 Science and Engineering Challenge and white writing reading:The Science and Engineering Challenge Participation Award Wangaratta 2009 Presented by Victoria university Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science This initiative is supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Innovation, industry, Science and Research -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1974
Gold metal trophy of a running figure on a pedestal above a laurel wreath. The trophy has a black plastic base with a metal plate attached with engraved text reading:NEDSSSA Athletics U14 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Trophy- Sport, 1971
Gold metal trophy of a running figure on a pedestal above a laurel wreath. The trophy has a black plastic base with a metal plate attached with engraved text reading:NEDSSSA Athletics U12 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Yearbook, 2011
Black yearbook with a collage of photos of students and items from 2011, with rainbow text reading YEARBOOK 2011 along the right side and a WHS logo in the top left -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Yearbook, 2001
Blue yearbook with overlayed low opacity images of drumsticks, a clock, a cornet and the WHS logo. there is a white cross and white text reading Wangaratta High School 2001.Wangaratta High School 2001 -
Wangaratta High School
OC Yearbook -Geronimo, 2003
White yearbook with a colour drawing of a girl looking up into the night sky. There is a OC logo in the bottom right and a gradient-coloured text at the top reading GERONIMO 2003GERONIMMO 2003 Ovens College -
Wangaratta High School
WTC Yearbook -Geronimo, 1973
Cream yearbook with a green circle in the middle of the left edge with seven black arrows sticking out of it. In the bottom right corner is green writing reading GERONIMO '73GERONIMO '73 -
Wangaratta High School
WTS Yearbook -Geronimo, 1970
Yellow-brown yearbook with an image of a tree's leaves and roots with white writing in the centre reading Geronimo 70. There is some degradation of the paper cover of the book along the edgesGeronimo 70 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - SODA SYPHON
Glass soda syphon with etched panel reading H Taylor North Fitzroy.Screw on red plastic trigger and valve marked Cohn Bros Ltd, with chrome collar.British syphon co Londonfood technology, bottles, soda syphon -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of McFee Homestead as Rhyll Post Office. Wattle and Daub building on right, beneath large Gum treeNotice attached to Homestead building reading "Rhyll V R Post Office" Crown symbol between V & R.local history, photography, photographs, rhyll post office, black & white photograph, mcfee homestead, wattle & daub building, john jenner, bryant west -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, Proclamation at Jerusalem during World War One, 1918, 1918
Black and white photograph showing a number of men in army uniform standing on a raised platform/ Locals wearing hats in the foreground The man in the centre is General Allenby. Verso: Reading the proclamation at Jerusalem. General Allenby in the centre. This photo mp doubt will be valuable some day. Palestine 1918.world war, world war one, allenby, general allenby, proclamaton, palestine, jerusalem, mmm -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hilda Mitchell, Eleanor Unknown
Partnered with young man in Pinstripe Suit, paisley tie, wearing Glasses B/W Studio bust from same StudioSepia Bust of a young woman - dark short wavy hair, wearing glasses in a white blouse and Dark JacketEmbossed Print reading Hilda Mitchell Paisley St Footsgray on front. To Mrs Hamilton with love from Elanor. on rear -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Figsen Laxative Tin, Nyal Company
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including social history and medical history. A Figsen brand laxative tin manufactured by Sydney company Nyal. The tin is white, orange and black with type face on lid. Text on face of tin reading: "TRADE MARK NYAL REGISTERED/FIGSEN/THE GENTLE LAXATIVE/for/CONSTIPATION/NYAL COMPANY SYDNEY"medicine, medication, medical history, wodonga, haeusler collection, haeusler -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Pioneer of Presbyterianism in Western Victoria, 1947
This booklet was written by the Rev. H Clark of Terang in 1947 and gives the details of the life and work of the Rev. William Hamilton who came to Kilnoorat in 1847 and was the pioneer Presbyterian minister in the Western District.This is an important little biography of a a pioneering Presbyterian minister in the Western District.This a soft covered booklet of eight pages. It has a grey cover with black print and a photograph of a bearded gentleman reading a book. This book has been stapled but the staples are removed.The Pioneer of Presbyterianism in the Western District. Rev. William Hamilton.presbyterianism history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Guest Book, Helmut Stenzil, Guests, 1994-2000
Guest book signed by some of those who attended the Bachelor of Visual Art (Graphic Design / Multimedia) exhibitions and dinners hosted by the University of Ballarat. Names include the students themselves, parents, friends and alumni. Attendees' addresses include Victoria and interstate, USA (eg Florida, California), UK, the Phillipines in addresses. Other entries demonstrate the attendance of some of Victoria's well known designers and agencies at the time, including representatives from local Ballarat studios. Helmut Stenzel was third year lecturer throughout this time. Students putting together these end of year exhibitions were usually overseen by Helmut Stenzel, Steven Roberts and other lecturing staff.This guest book is significant in that it represents a period during which the Graphic Design/Multimedia program was thriving. Students and staff were engaged with Australian and international designers and guests. Several students at this time were award-winning.Hardcover bound guest book signed by Graphic Design/Multimedia exhibition attendees c1994–2000. Black leather-look cover with debossed gold foil reading "Guests".Handwritten names and comments by exhibition attendeesuniversity of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia, bachelor, degree, mt helen campus -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1917
Photograph of a group taken in 1917. Donated by Jessie Smith and given to the Society by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph. People cordoned off behind rope. A public gathering with some men in uniform and a central figure of a man reading from papers in his hand.phillip island, public gathering, jessie smith, stan mcfee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - LEWIS & WHITTYS STARCH BOX
Cardboard box with lid, covered with paper labels reading Lewis & Whittys Heliotrope Rice Starch with illustration of a woman in period costume & flowers on lid, contains instruction sheet.Diamond Trade Mark Roedel & Codomestic equipment, laundering, starch -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Sign - Australian Red Cross Society Sign
circular red and white painted metal sigh with large red cross in middle. Australian Red Cross round outside. Recreation Centre - Reading Room - handcrafts - Libraryaustralian red cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of a Padre reading at the grave side of James Kelly Kerr. There are other men standing behind him. There are family and friends also around the grave side.photograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Museum Victoria, Bunjilaka : the Aboriginal Centre at Melbourne Museum, 2000
Contains information about - Building Bunjilika, Koori Voices, Belonging to Country, Two laws, Suggested Reading, A Note on Terminology, Keeping Places in Victoria, Photo Credits, Acknowledgements.colour photographs, b&w photographs, artworkbunjilaka, victorian keeping places, koori history, victorian history, bunjil, kulin, yorta yorta, wurundjeri -
Clunes Museum
book, CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED, THE QUIVER, 1886
AWARDED TO KATE EBERHARD OF CLUNES IN 1887.BLUE HARD COVERED BOOK TITLED 'THE QUIVER' . ILLUSRATED BOOK FOR SUNDAY AND GENERAL READING. PRINTED BY CASSELL & COMPANY LIMITED, LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK & MELBOURNE 18862 nd.PRIZE. AWARDED TO KATE EBERHARD FOR ESSAY ON LIFE OF JESUS. G.F.S.. CLUNES. 25 th.AUGUST 1887local history, book, religion, eberhard