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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Dress Knitted
This dress was possibly manufactured by a local seamstress in the period circa early 1900.The quality of the dress suggests that the lady who wore it was from middle to upper range of the socio-economic structure within the Kiewa ValleyHistorically this item dating in the early 1900s was made by a very competent seamstress (lack of manufacturer's label). It demonstrates that the conditions of relative isolation within the Kiewa Valley was not extreme and that local manufacture of clothing items were available and at a very high level of quality. This item demonstrates that the hand made era was alive and an essential part of community/social adhesion within the valley.Beige knitted dress, sleeveless ladies pin weaved running from waist to bottom. Fine pin weave from bust to waist. Two mother of pearl buttons fastening opening front neck 11cm from neck to upper breastno manufacturer's label suggesting manufacturer was a very talented local seamstress costume, woollen, knitted, dress, female clothing -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Shoes
Ladies high heeled scuff, upper is in red velvet possibly made of wood. Black instep in inlaid Mother of Pearl Sheel of birds on bamboo. Rubber heel 7 foot plates tacked on bottom velvet is held in place by large tacks.shoe, ladies red velvet -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Unknown
This letter was written by Aida Duncan, to her daughters Lillie and Olive Duncan following the death of a family member - possibly an Uncle. This letter is of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.A letter hand written in black ink from Colaris Eglinton Street, Moonee Ponds addressed to "My Dearest Girls" and signed "Your loving Mother, A.D."The reverse of the letter has something barely legible written in pencil, believed to be a name. Below this inscription is also a sentence that reads "Lillie's Mother married to David Hood Duncan".lillie duncan, olive duncan, 20th century, letter, ada blanche duncan (nee thomson) -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, N.R. McGeehan (Flashlight Specialist), Sunbury Mothers'Club Ball, 5th September 1936
The people in the photograph were attending a ball organised by the Sunbury School Mothers' Club in September 1936. It was held in the Sunbury Memorial Hall ( formerly the Mechanics Institute) in Stawell Street, Sunbury.Local fund raising social functions held in country towns were very popular and well-supported by the community. In 1936 Sunbury State school was a small two-roomed rural school which catered for the children in the district.A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a people in a large hall at a community dance. Details of the event, the maker and the donor have been hand written in pencil; on the back. A Memento of the Mothers' Club Ball Memorial Hall Sunbury 5.9.36social gatherings, balls, memorial hall, sunbury mothers' club, stawell street -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Death Plaque and badges, Death Plaque in the 1920's WW 2 Badges in 1950's
The Female relative's badge with 2 Stars is believed to have belonged to Mrs Keane. She had 2 sons who served with the 6th Battalion 2nd AIF. VX6710 A. Keane was killed in the Battle for Crete on 2nd April 1941. His brother VX6725 L. G. Keane was taken prisoner in the same battle.oo430 . 1 WW1 Memorial Death Plaque, , .2 WW2 Females Relative Badge also known as Women of Australian Badge with 2 stars . 3 WW2 Mother and Widow's Badge also known as the Weeping Woman's Badge with 1 star.Death plaque named to Clyde Alexander Lumsden. Female Relative badge No 8252 Mother and Widows Badge No 708 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/02/1944
A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1944 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne before he travelled to San Francisco This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two page letter (0300.A1-A2) from Allan Quinn to his mother, written on lined paper in 1944. Inscription on top right hand corner which states: "M.I. Goonawarra/Melbourne 15.2.44" in black ink followed by letter contentallan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1944, letter, melbourne -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Badge Board
Badges from WWI and early RSL badges also WWI Mothers badges with 1 star (1 son enlisted) and 2 stars (2 sons enlisted) and WWI and WWII medalsFelt backed badge board showing service medals, R.S.L. badges and Mothers badges band corps and othersmedal, badge, medallion, insignia -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Voters Roll, Winterbottom, E: Returning Officer, Borough of Ringwood, Copy of first Borough of Ringwood Voters' Roll for 1924, and a copy of Voters' Roll for the South-Western Riding of the Shire of Lillydale for 1924. Entries include surname, christian name, address, trade or occupation of owner or occupier, description and situation of property, valuation, and number of votes
... Copy of first Borough of Ringwood Voters' Roll for 1924...Winterbottom, E: Returning Officer, Borough of Ringwood ...Donated with the compliments of Ringwood and Croydon Mail 4-Dec-1924Small booklet, brown cover containing names, addresses, trades, description, situation, value of properties and number of votes. 39pp.; First Voters Roll for Ringwood (written on cover) +Additional Keywords: Winterbottom, EFirst Voters Roll for Ringwood (written on cover) -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Decorated envelopes WW2, Copies of 30 hand drawn envelopes from WW2
... Copies of 30 hand drawn envelopes from WW2 ...5 A3 sheets of copied hand drawn envelopes by serviceman PVT Edward Davis to his Mother and Sister -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, SHAFTESBURY, U.K, J.W. Pearson, c WW1
1. to 4. Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother dated 8/12/18. 5. Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 3/12/18. Part of the 'Robert H. Baron', No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. to 8. Collection of black and white postcards featuring views of Shaftesbury, UK.1. to 7. Handwritten in black ink on backs: 'Letters to R.H. Baron's mother and siblings.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, shaftesbury uk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Christiana Emma Otterbach, 1972
Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach.Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach. Also details of grandparent, Thomas Scott and mother Emma Otterbach, nee Scott.Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach. otterbach, christina emma, scott, thomas, otterbach, emma, scott, emma -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Ruby Ware
Part of Silver Wells, Gembrook collection.VEMU1629.1 Ruby Ware Jug. Ruby colour top and clear cut glass base. Broken handle. Gold writing 'Dear Mother from Lucy 1907'. VEMU 1629.2 Ruby Ware Small Dish/Bowl. Ruby colour top band and clear cut glass base. VEMU1629.3 Ruby Ware Vase. Ruby colour with entwined leaf pattern around side. Turned edge at top.VEMU 1629.1 Gold writing 'Dear Mother from Lucy 1907'.silver-wells; ruby-ware. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's cream cotton 1/2 petticoat 'teddy', button crotch, c1900
This lady’s cream fine cotton combination 'teddy' is an example of the dressmaking , lacework and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's hand sewn fine cream cotton , 'teddy', a combination petticoat with a crotch that fastens with 2 mother of pearl buttons Shoulder straps and neckline are edged with crochet and the yoke has coloured needlework. Hand sewn gathering at hip line of side seams clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Sewing Machine, c1880
Machine used by Francesca Schwerkolt, August Schwerkolt daughter -in - law. She was the grandmother of the donor.Hand and foot operated transverse shuttle sewing machine with ornate foot treadle. Wooden top with mechanism in centre. Base of mechanism has mother of pearl inlay. Ornate iron supports. Two drawers on either side with ornate handles. Centre drawerOn Sewing Mechanism - ' Syst 182/Manufactured in Germany/Specially for/Hugo Wertheim'|On Base - 'Griffin' in ironwork|'Wertheim' in ornate ironwork on sides|S No. 6778165domestic items, sewing, textile machinery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Signs of the Times, Home and health : a household manual ; containing two thousand recipes and helpful suggestions on the building and care of the home in harmony with sanitary laws; the preservation of health by clean, consistent living; and the home treatment of the more simple ailments and diseases, by the use of natural, rational remedies instead of drugs / prepared and edited by a competent committee of home-makers and physicians, 1908
... of the home in harmony with sanitary laws; the preservation...Signs of the Times ...Labelled: 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society', 'Presented to the Phillip Island & District Historical Society by Mrs Sybil Justice of Ventnor. 1969.' Inscribed 'Mrs T. Justice, Grantville, 10/3/09'.home & health, t justice -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Libraries Board of South Australia, An historical journal of the transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island with the discoveries which have been made in New South Wales and in the southern ocean since the publication of Phillip's voyage, compiled from the official papers, including the journals of Governors Phillip and King and of Lieut. Ball, and the voyages from the first sailing of the Sirius in 1787, to the return of that ship's company to England in 1792, 1968
... An historical journal of the transactions at Port Jackson...Libraries Board of South Australia ...Facsimile of journals of the voyages from England to Port Jackson and Norfolk Island and return by Governors Phillip and King, and Lieut. Ball 1787-1792, including maps, charts, drawings and tables. Reproduced from a copy held in the State Library of South Australia originally published in 1793.583 p., <16> leaves of plates (2 folded) : ill., maps, 1 port. non-fictionFacsimile of journals of the voyages from England to Port Jackson and Norfolk Island and return by Governors Phillip and King, and Lieut. Ball 1787-1792, including maps, charts, drawings and tables. Reproduced from a copy held in the State Library of South Australia originally published in 1793.norfolk isalnd - history, port jackson, hunter, john (1737-1821) -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Wiseman, H. Dallas, The law relating to the transfer of land : comprising the Transfer of Land Act 1928 (Victoria) and other acts affecting the transfer of land with commentary, notes of Australasian decisions, forms in general use and rulings and practice of the office of titles, 1931
... The law relating to the transfer of land : comprising the...The Law Book Co. of Australasia Pty Ltd ...Second editionvictoria. transfer of land act 1928, real property -- victoria, transfer (law) -- victoria, land titles -- registration and transfer -- victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Family history of four immigrant families prepared by Margaret BRIDE, Margaret Bride, Four immigrant families and some of their descendants, Booklet written by Margaret Bride, great granddaughter of Daniel Polson
... Four immigrant families and some of their descendants...Booklet written by Margaret Bride, great granddaughter of ...The Polson family Dick, Christina and four children arrived in Australia in 1854 on the ship "Dirigo" Photos belonged to Ada POLSON (nee BELLION), Margaret BRIDE's mother.Four immigrant families and some of their descendants .01 - small booklet of memoirs prepared by Margaret BRIDE of family members who had significant links to Port Melbourne. The Polson, Dick, Bellion and Sinclair families. families, margaret bride nee polson, ada polson nee bellion, thomas sinclair, elizabeth weller bellion, william j bellion, louisa bellion, letitia sinclair, mother falkenreich, ada florence bellion, lizzie sinclair -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Address Book, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1939-1959. Account book used to record names and subscriptions of members. Also used for receipts and expenditure for the same period, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital - Account Book. 1939-1959, 1939-1959
... Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital...Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1939 ...Account Book of Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1939-1959. Black cardboard cover with red spine and red square with the word 'Analysis' in faded gold lettering. Thumb index down the right hand side.Analysis -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, BIOGRAPHY, WW2, Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc, "FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2
... "FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2....Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. ..."FACES OF THE RATS" VOL 1 AND VOL 2. Produced for the Descendants of the Rats of Tobruk Association Inc. Biographical record of many men who served in Tobruk - not complete.1. & 2. Soft cover book. 1. & 2. Cover - light weight cardboard. Block print on front and spine (Vol 1), front (Vol11). Illustrated group photograph - black and white, on front. Pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Illustrated with colour or black and white portrait photograph of each serviceman with information on name, service number, unit, where born, where enlisted, areas of service overseas, wounded in battle, did he survive the war, medals received etc. Two servicemen per page.1. Front end paper - handwritten black ink "Luke/ Thanks for all your/ help & support/ R. Windlow 2021". 2.Title page - handwritten black ink "LUKE/ THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, SUPPORT/ & FRIENDSHIP, R WINDLOW 2021"book, rats of tobruk -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Exhibition of Coronation Robes Australia 1938, 1938
... Exhibition of Coronation Robes Australia 1938...Government of the Commonwealth of Australia ...Souvenir Booklet of Exhibition of Coronation Robes in Australia 1938This is a booklet of 16 pages with a cream-coloured cover with blue printing and images of the Australian States' Coat of Arms and a Royal Coach. The page contain sketches in colour and black and white of costumes, regalia, furniture and other items used in the coronation of King George VI. The pages are tied together with a yellow ribbon. The front cover and the first page have some silverfish damagenon-fictionSouvenir Booklet of Exhibition of Coronation Robes in Australia 1938king george vi coronation, english coronation booklet -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Department of Zoology, The University of Melbourne, The Diamond Creek Catchment Study: A report on the Land and Water Resources of the Diamond Creek Catchment, 1994
... Water Resources of the Diamond Creek Catchment...Department of Zoology, The University of Melbourne ...Shire of Nillumbik -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra, 1969
... The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra...The Council of the Shire of Alexandra ...A history of AlexandraHardcover. Front cover of dust jacket has a drawing of old Alexandra.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779alexandra, north east victoria, victoria, australia, history, gerald w noble -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra, 1969
... The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra...The Council of the Shire of Alexandra ...A history of AlexandraHardcover. Front cover of dust jacket has a drawing of old Alexandra.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779alexandra, north east victoria, victoria, australia, history, gerald w noble -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - TM5 - 245: (US) Department of the Army Technical Manual - Map Reproduction, US Department of the Army, United States of America, War Office, 10 Sep 1956
... TM5 - 245: (US) Department of the Army Technical Manual...US Department of the Army, United States of America, War ...Nine Chapters describing all aspects of Map Reproduction. 224 pages, including 8 appendices, glossary and indexA soft covered military manual, 224 pages of text, diagrams and annotated photographs"AHQ Survey Regiment" stamped inside front and back covers. Number "149" handwritten inside front cover.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, mapping -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - facsimile, The Australian Newspaper - with Assistance of the "Staff of Central Army Records", "THE BATTLE OF ALAMEIN.", c1992
... "THE BATTLE OF ALAMEIN."...The Australian Newspaper - with Assistance of the "Staff of ...The Battle of Alamein - The Australian Casualties. The Australian`, The Weekend Australian - 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Honour Roll and Newspaper Articles.SOFT COVER BOOK - FOLIO FACSIMILE - Cloth tape binding. Cover - thin cardboard, front cover - black print on blue background, illustrated in black print three photographs - top/troops in a vehicle, bottom/ tanks and soldiers advamcing. Pages - paper, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white copies of photographs. Owners stamp - inside front cover.Inside front cover - owner's stamp black ink "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO Box 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3505, AUSTRALIA"books, history, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - facsimile, Facsimile of book - final edition of original book created June 1919, "Lucas's Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men", June 1919
... "Lucas's Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men"...Facsimile of book - final edition of original book created ...From Title Page - "The/Avenue of Honour/ Ballarat/ A Living Monument to all Loyal Citizens/ of Ballarat who volunteered for Active Service/ Abroad.".Soft cover book - facsimile. Cover - light cardboard, black print front and back. Illustrated - front -. Memorial Arch Illustration, back soldier. Cloth tape binding. 108 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Facsimile. Illustrated - black print copy on white paper, photograph and illustrations. Front cover top - owner's stamp and handwritten mark.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink "MR W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ P.O. Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten in gray lead pencil "$15-".books, history, ww1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, International Congress of Historical Sciences, 20th International Congress of Historical Sciences Programme 2005, 2005
... 20th International Congress of Historical Sciences...International Congress of Historical Sciences ...20th International Congress Historical Sciences Programme 2005White covered book with black and grey writing and images of Sydeny Opera House and logos of congress sponsors.non-fiction20th International Congress Historical Sciences Programme 2005international congress of historical sciences, university of new south wales, macquarie university, university of sydney, aha, martyn lyons, unesco -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Heritage Collections Council, Significance : a guide to assessing the significance of cultural heritage objects and collections, 2001
... Significance : a guide to assessing the significance of...Commonwealth of Australia on behalf of the Heritage ...At foot of title: "A Heritage Collections Council project undertaken by Roslyn Russell of Australian Heritage Projects and Kylie Winkworth" Includes bibliography. Also available in PDF format via the Internet at: http:/?/?www.amol.org.au/?craft/?publications/?hcc/?significance/?significance.asp.cultural property, protection, australia, museums, collection management -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, City of Heidelberg, The Voice of Heidelberg City, 1981
... The Voice of Heidelberg City...City of Heidelberg ...Information booklet about Heidelberg City Council services and activities in 198216 p., black and white illustrationsYPRL labelscity of heidelberg, heidelberg city council