Official opening of the Continental Cowes on 8 December 1923 by Sir James Barrett. Architect was Mr W J Jeffrey. Director was Mr A M Lonie.Printed cardboard, double sided document.. Continental Guest House official opening and menu. 8 December 1923Front cover signed N Soumprou. Autographs of those attending. Name of donor on item is incorrect. Donor is Ron Soumprou. This has been corrected in register.continental guest house,, elllen soumprou, phillip island, continental guest house, local history

Front and back covers of "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books". The back cover is an advertisement for Fowlers Vacola bottling outfits.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of front and back covers of a bookthe leader, recipe books, historic advertisements, fowlers vacola

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Floor Coverings Pty Ltd of Flinders Lane MelbourneAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Fowlers Vacola and shows a variety of bottles and caps used in the Fowlers Vacola system.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, fowlers vacola

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Griffiths Bros. Tea and shows different varieties of tea.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, griffiths bros tea

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Janitor Cleanser, "a universal cleanser for kitchen, laundry and all household chores".An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, janitor cleanser

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Laurel Kerosene and gives many uses for kerosene that are no longer common in the 21st century, such as refrigeration, cleaning, lighting, heating and cooking.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, laurel kerosene

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for McAlpin's Self Raising Flour.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, mcalpins self raising flour

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Sausetta Blended Spices, by Fowlers Vacola, used for flavouring home made sauces.An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, sausetta blended spices, fowlers vacola

Front cover of "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of front cover of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life

A page from "Colonial Mutual Life Cookery Book". This page contains cuts of meat - pork and veal - and several curry recipes. An example of 1930s advertising through cookery and homemaker booksAn example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of page of a bookrecipe books, historic advertisements, cookery books, colonial mutual life, meat cuts

64 p., black & white illustrationsnon-fictionmerri creek, native flora

Used as toilet receptacle in bedroom, where toilet facilities not conveniently available.Ceramic chamberpot, cream glaze, single handle. Caneware glaze, clear glaze over clay.Hoffman (stamped on base)chamberpots, bedrooms, toilets

Compilation of historical facts and events about Coober Pedy, opal mining and the people who live there.44 p., colour and black & white illustrationscoober pedy, opal mining

213 p., black and white illustrations, dust jacketbroadford, broadford and district historical society

Recipes in this book were submitted to "The Leader" by readers over many years and compiled into a series of cookbooks.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis64 p., illus. non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, the leader

Starch is used to stiffen cloth when ironed, eliminating creases and giving a smooth finish . Now seldom usedTwo cardboard packets containing "Silver Star Starch" Box 1 Blue, light blue printed on white. Box 2: Multicoloured on whiteBox 1: Net weight 12 ounces when packed. Box 2: 300g Net. The very best since 1890starch, laundry starch

Music in punched tape format to be played on a "Player piano"An early form of recorded musicPaper piano roll in boxBroadway word roll 2807; Foxtrot (Friend-Olson). Played by Les Luscombepiano rolls, music rolls, player pianos

Used as toilet receptacle in bedroom, where toilet facilities not conveniently available.Ceramic chamberpot, cream glaze, single handle. Caneware glaze, clear glaze over clay.Hoffman (moulded on base)chamberpots, bedrooms, toilets

This bottle held ink for use with a nib pen. The bottle was designed with an enclosed top for transport, which would be removed prior to use (shear top).Shear top cabin ink bottle in green glass. 'J.Angus' pressed into base.glass bottles, ink bottles, cabin inks

Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences.Fence strainerfence strainers, farm equipment

One of a range of medicinal, cosmetic and other consumer products manufactured in Melbourne and sold by "door-to-door" Rawleigh salesmen in Australia from 1928. Now sold through a network of Rawleigh distributors, located in regional towns and state capitals throughout Australia.Clear glass 30 ml bottle with black bakelite screw top, containing "Ready relief" fluid used against discomfort of head colds and nasal congestion. Black and green printed label"Rawleigh 'Friend of the Family"medicines, rawleigh, w.t. rawleigh co. ltd., cold medicines

The Brasseys visited Australia in winter 1887. Lady Annie Brassey mentions the Williamstown and Port Melbourne Sailors' Rest and Seamen's meeting. See p. 292 (18 June 1887)Lady Brassey and her husband Lord Thomas Brassey donated the proceeds of the Sunbeam visitation in Williamstown to the Sailor's Rest (£63). They also presented the Port Melbourne Sailors' Rest with a cheque of £50 as a contribution to the new building fund. Lady Brassey died of malaria at the end of their voyage and was buried at sea. Lord Brassey also donated £10 every year to the Seamen's Mission. Lady Brassey was remembered during the opening of the new building in Port Melbourne in February 1889. A portrait of her was dedicated in November the same year. The collection of photo albums is held in the Huntington Library in California. The lists describing each album are attached in the media. Lord Brassey came back in Victoria on the Sunbeam to become the new Governor in 1895.PDF copy with illustrationsnon-fictionlady anne brassey nee allnutt (1839-1887), sunbeam, sailors' rest, williamstown, sandridge, port melbourne, seamen’s mission

Original sheet music bookletRepresentative sheet music booklet of popular period Rudyard Kipling song.Paper booklet of song - sheet music and words.Title: "On The Road To Mandalay"music, sheet, mandalay, rudyard, kipling, song

Patented by William Mills and known as 'Mills Bombs', these were first used in WW1 and were used by the British Army until 1972. Three models were made - No. 5, No. 23 and No. 36. The latter two could be fired from a rifle (with suitable attachments). Note that the casing is grooved to assist fragmentation. These grenades had a time delay fuse of 7 seconds initially but later a 4 second fuse was introduced. Upon explosion, its lethal range was approx. 90m but on hard ground it could be double that. Over 75 million were produced.Cast-iron 'pineapple' shaped anti-personnel grenade.

commemorating marriage of Princess Louise to Marquis of Lorne 1871 Hammerton collectionThe name of the township comes from the Marquess of Lorne: John Campbell, Duke of Argyll.White porcelain jug with blue tansfer Makers mark unreadableprincess louise, duchess of argyll, marquess of lorne, duke of argyll, marquis of lorne, queen victoria, weddings

Sextant belonging to Walter Harbord (Wal or Wally) (b.1923 in Brisbane-d.), master mariner in the Merchant Navy on British Phosphate Commission ships.Walter was interviewed by the Australian at War Film Archive in 2003. He served on these ships: SS Corinda SS Macumba SS Mildura SS Nellor SS Ormiston SS ReynellaSextant in wooden boxanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, hezzanith, sextant, nautical instrument, navigation

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B&W postcard. Mr. George Cox, elderly fisherman outside his hut which was located near the end of Cowes Jetty, Phillip IslandB&W postcard."Looking for the boats". Fisherman at Cowes. Real Photo Series M2384.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, local identities, black & white postcard copy, george cox, fisherman, jetties, cowes, phillip island