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Lorne Historical SocietyPhotograph, Unlocking the Toll Gate at Shelly Beach 1936
Photograph showing the Premier of Victoria The Hon. A.A. Dunstan unlocking the toll gate at Shelly Beach, with spectators, officials, and police on October 2, 1936. Under banner of "Returned Sailors and Soldiers Memorial, Great Ocean Road"toll gate. a.a. dunstan, shelly beach 1936, great ocean road, policeman harry mills, memorial -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Royal British Legion, Royal British Legion
The British Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community as a merger of four organisations: the Comrades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers and the Officers' Association. It was granted a Royal Charter on 29 May 1971 to mark its fiftieth anniversary which gives the Legion the privilege of the prefix 'Royal'.[1] Earl Haig, commander of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele was one of the founders of the Legion, and was President until his death.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmRoyal British Legion -
Lorne Historical SocietySouvenir - Musical jug, Crown Devon Fieldings, c. 1935
Bone China jug, with kangaroo shaped handle with hand painted relief scenes First Nations Peoples brandishing spears at Captain Cook’s sailors, Captain Cook taking possession of the country at Botany Bay April 1770 The words to Advance Australia Fair are also printed . Along the base is a color painted relief of a bullock cart containing logs.souvenirs, captain cook, botany bay, advance australia fair, indigenous, kangaroo, endeavour -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection. January 1977 (Dec76/Jan77). Article on Cohn Brothers Limited - Magnus Cohn & a history of the company from 1856; brief mention of Fawns Brewery, Golden Square and London Brewery; article of J (James) Steward, Albion Brewery, Sailors Gully (from article written in mid 1890s). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: ANCHOR STORES MOORHEAD BROS
Photograph of a double fronted wooden shop front with a verandah across the whole width. There is decorative fretwork on the gables of the buildings. Above the verandah on the right hand side is a painted sign Anchor Stores, Moorhead Bros. Grocery &c. In front of the verandah there are three women and two men. The name 'Moorhead Bros.' is also on a sign at the side of the verandah. This store is in Sailors Gullybuildings, commercial, anchor stores, anchor stores, moorhead bros, sailors gully -
Clunes MuseumLeisure object - GRAMOPHONE RECORDS, ZONOPHONE, UNKNOWN
GRAMOPHONE RECORDS 78RPM ZONOPHONE CELEBRITY RECORD SCOTTISH COMEDIAN HARRY LAUDER .1 BACK TO WHERE THE HEATHER GROS - I THINK I GOT WED IN THE SUMMER .2 I LOVE TO BE A SAILOR - I'M GOING TO MARRY 'ARRY .3 LASCA - GUNDA DIN (ENGLISH RECITATION) IN BEIGE PAPER COVER WITH BLACK WRITING "STAR RECORDS"gramaphone records, zonophone, harry lauder -
Tennis AustraliaSepia, Digital print, Circa 1900, Circa 2001
An e.21st century digital print on canvas, of an original e.20th century sepia photographic print. Image features an informal group portrait of men, women, and children. The teenaged boys wear blazers, and are holding tennis racquets, whilst the younger boys wear sailor suits. Materials: Canvas/Cotton, Ink, Wood, Metal, Paper, Paint, Linentennis -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaBook - PDF copy, Lady Anne Brassey, The Last Voyage to India and Australia, in the Sunbeam, 1889
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 -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaDuffel bag - maritime (Plunjezak)
Bag has travelled at least twice between the Netherlands and Australia, possibly from Rotterdam. Only one owner's name. Based on the skillfully knotted ropes, it was probably owned by a sailor.Constant travel between the Netherlands and Australia. The Waterman was a migrant ship form 1951 until 1963.Canvas bag, off-white, 8 eyelets around top threaded through with rope ends tied together with splice and monkey's fist knot, threaded through a looped pitch-treated rope. Loop tied into uneven figure eight.Personal markings: On side of bag, done by hand, F. KORTLEVEN Underneath, WATERMAN MELBOURNE Further down bag, faint F. KORTLEVEN AUSTRALIE M/S BLIT..28, ....R'DAM FRE sailor's duffle bag. -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET 1946, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. January 1947
In this report pages 1 - 2 covers all aspects of the Sub Branch, Membership, ANZAC Day, Hospital visiting, 27th District Board, Unit Social Clubs, Building Fund, Welfare relief by the President and Secretary. Page 3 covers the General Account and Club Building fund re income expenditure. Page 4 covers Relief Patriotic Fund, Building & Improvements Fund, Carnival Account re income expenditure.Report and Balance sheet for the year ending 31st December 1946, yellowed paper 4 pages folding, all type in black covering all aspects of the Sub Branch activities. At the top is "Returned Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia Bendigo Sub Branch" followed by "Report and Balance Sheet" in large lettering. Under that is a list of Office Bearers and Committee members.Main points: "To be presented at the Annual Meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall 30th January 1947 at 8.00pm". "President Col G.V. Lansell C.M.G, V.D, M.L.C"brsl, smirsl, report, balance -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - CARDS, GREETING WW1, G Delgado Ltd, c.1916
.1) Christmas greeting card beige card, red, blue, white, flag & sailor in uniform with black ink print greeting hand written letter, black inside card. .2) Beige card, black, blue, grey, pink, graphic party picture with black ink printed Season's Greetings & Christmas verse hand written information on back of card..1) Hand written letter to Joan dated 7/11/16 inside card. .2) Hand written information on back of card.military history, xmas, greetings -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchGift Box, Princess Mary's Gift Box
A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. The gift was at the initiative of HRH The Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. This box is empty however the full story of the box and contents can be found at the following url < http://collections.iwm.org.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.994/setPaginate/No >The lid is embossed with the bust of HRH Princess Mary in a wreath with the letter "M" to either side and the following words "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and "CHRISTMAS 1914" and has the country names "FRANCE", "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", MONTENEGRO" and "SERVIA". box, ww1, brass, wwi, gift box, princess mary s gift box, present, christmas present -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Cap, RAN
Donated by Frank Verco service number R62418, who enlisted in the RAN as a young man. Frank was posted to the HMAS Voyager and was on board when the ship was involved in an accident which resulted in it's sinking in February 1964. Fortunately Frank was uninjured, he was in the bow area of the ship at the time of the accident Frank and went down with that section of the ship. Frank later served on the HMAS Sydney ferrying troops to Vietnam. Frank was in the RAN for three years, his rank was Ordinary Seaman/Electrical Mechanic.Royal Australian Navy ratings cap worn by able seamen when in uniform, this white cap has a tally band and chinstrap in black material with the embroidered name "H.M.A.S. VOYAGER". This type of cap is a personal purchase for 'wearing out' and is known to sailor's as a "tiddly" hat. The hat has internal red (for Port) and green (for Starboard) lining bands and a blue sweat band.embroidered tally band with the inscription : "H. M. A. S. VOYAGER" and the name "F. J. VERCO" written inside. The inside lining has the imprint "Manufactured Expressly for Sinbad Trading Company Melbourne, Made in England" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: TRUST NEWSLETTER, Nov. 1970
Book. Harry Biggs Collection. Trust Newsletter published. By the National Trust of Australia Vic. Branch. Nov. 1970 Vol 1, No 5. Covers historical items of interest in Vic. - includes a paragraph 'Change of address' Log Lock-up, Eaglehawk. Moved from High Street Eaglehawk to a site adjacent to Eaglehawk Court House, Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk. (P11)National Trust Newsletterorganisation, union, community, harry biggs collection, log lock-up, eaglehawk -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - 10 assorted badges
Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - ROBINSON CRUSOE
A red hard covered book titled 'The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe'. Published by Cassell & Co London 428 pages. Includes many illustrations. First published 25th April 1719. Author Daniel Defoe inspired by the story of Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish Sailor who went to sea in 1704. Markings & Inscriptions: To Roy with Mr Stewarts best wishes Xmas 1899.Daniel Defoebook, human survival -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Argus newspaper, At service in St Peter's Mariner Church, 1952
Sailors who were welcomed to the Mission for entertainment on Sundays were invited to share a brief evening service along with members of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild hostesses, held in the St Peter's Mariner chapel.This photograph was published in the Argus. The MTSV holds 3 of the 4 photographs published in this article.Black and white gloss photographic print with image of people at worship singingIndigo blue ink stamp : COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH /.../ "The Argus" MELBOURNE AUSTRLIA / NEGATIVE [in pencil] AG990(A)chapel, ladies' harbour lights guild, worship, st peter chapel, pews -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Flyer, Meet me at St. Kilda Carnival, 1919
Full date of event not given. It may refer to the St Kilda Carnival of 6-13 December 1919 which raised funds for the Returned Nurses Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall and Seaside Club Fund. White paper discoloured with age, printed on one side in blue.luna park, st kilda carnivals -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photograph, Goorangai crew
The "Goorangai" sank when struck by the outward bound passenger ship "Duntroon". The 3 officers and 21 sailors went down with her including Lt. Commander Boyle who was in command 20/11/1940A photograph of officers and crew and their autographs taken circa 1940Mounted photograph and autographs of the crew of the minesweeper "HMAS Goorangai"hmas goorangai, goorangai disaster, wwii, port phillip- -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Uniform - Uniform - Sea Cadet uniform, n.d
Sea Cadet uniform, heavy cotton canvas, beige pants with button flies, laced back waist, manufacturer's tag sewn on back. Black stamp on back left 'Noel Henty No. 78 Top - long sleeves, 'sailor' collar, blue stamped crossed flags, right sleeve, black stamp centre back, beneath collar '--CADETS VICTORIA' Inside pocket, left breast -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC, Approx., 1900 ?
Sepia photo of three rows of school children on Sunday School picnic, teacher at left. Child at front right on tricycle. 28 children, 1 adult. In background, bamboo blind hanging in front of weatherboard wall, brick chimney ? at right. Grapevine ? at right and top. In foreground lying on ground reed stalks ? Some girls in pinafores, black stockings and boots. Boys in sailor suits and boots.person, group, sunday school picnic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Single white card with red line border.Picture of a boy dressed in a white sailor suit with a blue collar and a red band on his left arm. He is wearing a cream straw hat with an up turned brim with blue edging and ribbon at the back. He is fishing from a grey stone pier. There is a tin and 2 fish behind him. Over the water is a building and some boats.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: WW1 FATHERS BADGE, 1914-1918
Object. Circular Badge with .2mm blue enamel border. White enamel diamond shape with a red centre on gold coloured background. Blue enamel shield on the top of the badge with a silver coloured Southern Cross. Written around the white diamond, "SAILORS & SOLDIERS ASSOC'' of Vict''. Written on red centre "FATHERS''. U shaped bracket on back of badge. Engraved on back W.A. Trevena.Markings on back of badge'5249' ''P J KING'' Rd 265Anumismatics, badges-civil, ww1 fathers badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; SOCIAL REUNION
A light orange paper programme in the form of one sheet. Above the programme are the words, ' Sailors' & Soldiers' Fathers Association of Victoria. Social Reunion of Members. Town Hall, Melbourne Friday, 26th September, 1919 at 7.45 p.m. Below the programme, 'Conductor Cyril Brinkley. At the Piano Eric C. Fox. On the left hand side at the bottom is the word' Smoking.' The other side has the word, ' Refreshments.'program, music, social reunion, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, program, ephemeral, entertainment, event, reunions, music, singing, recitation, fathers, men, sailors' & soldiers' father association of victoria -
Mont De LanceyBook, Thomas Nelson and Sons, The Uncharted Island
It was published c.1910 and is a story set on the high seas. It takes readers on an an adventure to a mysterious and unknown land.A brown homemade cloth covered adventure novel for young readers, The Uncharted Island by Skelton Kuppord. It has an inscription on the right front end paper, black and white frontispiece illustration of three sailors with a boy on the deck of a sailing ship. The title page has the title and a galleon illustration in full sail with publisher details below. A few black and white illustrations are throughout the book. Pp.350fictionIt was published c.1910 and is a story set on the high seas. It takes readers on an an adventure to a mysterious and unknown land.children's fiction, adventure fiction, fiction for boys -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPhotograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
The crossing the ceremony was an important part of maritime lore and marked a sailor's first crossing of the equator. This photograph was taken by Allan Charles Quinn and therefore it is presumably not his first crossing but the photograph does depict aspects of the ceremony.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting life at sea for a young man in the period immediately after World War II.Black and white photograph of various members of the crew of the Ariston participating in the "crossing the line" ceremony in 1946.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ on Ariston/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Lillian Jane Duncan (nom de plum El Jady), The Sailor of the Istar, 1893
Novel written by El Ja Dy (nom de plume for Lillian Jane Duncan)Green paperback with white band with black text fictionNovel written by El Ja Dy (nom de plume for Lillian Jane Duncan) warrnambool, l duncan author, lillian duncan, royal chambers warrnambool, el jady -
National Wool MuseumBlanket, Travel rug
'Retsol' brand travel rug produced by the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, Geelong. Retsol rugs were one of the specialities of the RSS Mill. This one was owned by Mrs A.T. Lucas who gave it to Running Stitch.RETSOLtextile production, textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill running stitch group, retsol rugs, running stitch collection, blankets, lucas, mrs a. t., geelong -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLION, BADGES, COLOUR PATCH, BOX, 1 2/5/19 .3 1916 others post WWI
Hughy Pippin. Refer 1502 medals, 1513.4 documents..1 Medallion, brass, star shaped with circular floral arrangement. Centre is shield with what appears to be "HP" with floral arrangement. Rear is engraved, top has small ring for a chain. .2 Small box, hinged, rectangular shape. Felt lined and held .1. .3 Colour patch, oval shaped, purple over red, 38th Btn AIF. .4 RSL membership badge, large version with 2 central figures. Stamped number on rear, 2 lugs on rear tor attaching to clothing. .5 badge, bronze, circular with crown atop and rising sun in centre. Underneath rising sun is a scroll with "Australian Military Forces" and underneath "AIF".1 "Presented to No 1895 Lance Corporal Hugh Pippin 38th Battalion AIF by the Euston Reception committee for returned soldiers 2.5.19" .4 "Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia 63256" .5 "Returned from Active Service 262541"numismatics-medallions, badges, uniforms-army, badges, containers-commercial, metalcraft-brassware, bronzeware, service clubs -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchScuttling of the destroyer HMS Louis which had stranded off Suvla Bay on 31 October 1915, The scuttling of the destroyer HMS Louis
Photograph measures 4.5 x 6.5 cmsHand-printed annotation on reverse side reads: "A party of sailors from the Cruiser Canopus broke the Dest. Louis in halves with a charge of gun cotton. The after part sank and the for'ard portion (see here) was towed into deep water and sunk also."snape collection
