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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - DRESSING, SHELL, Johnson and Johnson, C.1940
The package has two seperate dressings inside.Shell Dressing. Light khaki cotton cover sewn around medical items. Contents, instructions for use, printed on cover.medicine - first aid, military - equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, BRASS VASES, 1957
The 2 items were presented to “DAVID M KEARIN by the Gun Crew HMAS COOTAMUNDRA. “KEARIN D M No R 41516 RAN 1952-58”.1) & .2) Trench Art made from brass 40 mm shell casings. Engraving is along the length of the caseings..1) & .2) “40 mm M4 LOT 175 1951 (up arrow) AN HMAS COOTAMUNDRA 1957”military history - trench art, ornaments, souvenirs -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Broad-shelled turtle, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The family Chelidae is endemic to Australia, New Guinea, and South America and consists of some 40 species of freshwater turtle. Twenty-four described species are found in Australia and three of these occur in the Murray Darling Basin. Turtles of the genus Chelodina are distinguished by their exceptionally long necks. These turles are also referred to as side-necked turtles, so named because the neck and head, when not extended, fold under the leading edge of the carapace. They are further characterised by their relatively flattened shells and their clawed webbed feet. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is stylised standing on a wooden platform. It has a long, narrow neck and a large and relatively flat shell. The head, neck and limbs are all dark grey or brown in colour and the underside is a pale brown. The feet are webbed and have long claws. The eyes are made from pale glass and the specimen has a short tale.BMM5891taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, turtle, australian turtle, australian animal, snake-necked turtle, chelidae, broad-shelled turtle -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brooches and buttons, Arthur Wolf et al
Made by interneesCollection of brooches and buttons. Six silver buttons made by Arthur Wolf from Australian threepenny pieces. Silver buckle in octagon shape made by Arthur Wolf from Australian 2 shilling coins; Tortoise shell brooch with silver inset and tortoise shell tear drop made by Dr Aurgenhofecker.dr aurgenhofecker, arthur wolf, roland frank -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - FLYING JACKET, RAAF
Part of Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue 5374P for details of his service record.Navy blue coloured padded nylon RAAF flying jacket with navy blue faux fur collar. Silver coloured zip closer. Zippered pocket on left sleeve, White cloth manufacturer's label sewn onto inside collar. Black nylon fabric liner. Two front pockets.On Manufacturer's label: ' Flight Jacket, 100% Nylon Outer shell, Dry Clean Only'.ian a. 'joe' lyons, raaf, uniform, flying jacket -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour Early Shipping - Ocean / Railway Pier, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'The Shell Co of Aust. Opening of Portland Installation July 20th, 1929 ' in pencilport of portland archives, ship berthed, portland harbour -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Ammunition tin, Metal ammunition tin
Metal ammunition tinSHELL. ?? FUSED WT AI PROSPRIOUS (Badly worn) Inside label mention of ‘naval’. -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture - Sculpture - ceramic and wood, McDonald, Kathy, Untitled by Kathy McDonald
... shells ...This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.CEramic and wood sculpture .1 .2art, artwork, horsham campus art collection, sculpture, shells, kathy mcdonald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, c. 1800
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 taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts c. 1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, john jenner, bryant west, h r balfour -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, c. 1800
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 taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts. c.1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, c. 1800
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 taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts. c. 1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CRUSHED SHELLS CLEAR SPEECH & HOTELIERS
Crushed Shells Clear Speech & Hoteliers, a McMahon family retrospective containing 46 pages with black and white & some colour photographs.genealogy, family, mcmahon family, mcmahon-bendigo-hotels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - SLIDE - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR, Apr 1961
Slide. Bendigo Easter Fair. A float with a red shell and engagement ring and a young lady representing the State Electricity Commission.(SEC).slide, bendigo, bendigo easter fair., bendigo easter fair. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Vase
Black laquered vase with shell engraving (like abolone) of flowers and leaves vase shape come in at middle wider at top and base.vase -
Clunes Museum
Clothing - BOOTEES
1 PAIR OF CREAM CROCHETED BOOTEES. SHELL PATTERN EDGING - SILK VOILE SOLE - SILK RIBBON THREADED AROUND TOPlocal history, costume, infant -
Tennis Australia
Cameo brooch, Circa 1970
A cameo brooch with carved image depicting a side profile bust portrait of female holding racquet. Materials: Shell, Silver/Metaltennis -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - Explosive Ordnance-Inert, Shell - 40mm mk4 Bofor, 1981
Brass Shell with yellow Dynimo Tape band around its base. Tape has emossed " Private Property PTE Preselo"40mm mk4 loy9 mf an 1981 -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Coffee pot, ca.1900's
Wedding gift to Mrs William Smith from Mr and rs W J Sebire 1933Silver patterned coffee pot with handle and hinged lid. Handle has two milk glass bands with a shell decoration on top.Makers mark - Trumpet EPBM 8487 Made in Englandcofeepots -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Garry Jennings as a Child
The photograph appears to have been taken outside the Bennett Garage building in Sussex Street, Linton. Garry Jennings was the son of Kitty and Reg Jennings of Linton.Small black and white photograph of a young boy standing next to a 'Shell" petrol bowser and holding on to its hose with both hands.garry jennings, bennett garage -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Judy Davies, Sea Shell cottage, New Works Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1/08/2003 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of Anne Macarthur outside cottage Sea Shell during New Works Village Walk Lakes Entrance Victoria historic site, environment -
Clunes Museum
Accessory - TORTOISE SHELL HAIR PINS
.1 .2 TWO AMBER COLOURED TORTOISE HAIR PINS .3 ONE AMBER COLOURED TORTOISE SHELL HAIR PINlocal history, costume accessories, hair accessory, hair accessories -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, BRASS ASH TRAY, C. 1969
Ash Tray made in South Vietnam. Peter Umina collection, refer Cat No 2446 for his service details..1) Ash Tray base from large calibre shell. 2.) 50 calibre round that screws into base with washer & screw.military history - trench art, personal effects - smoking accessories -
Friends of the Cerberus Inc
Mk III Common Shell, May 1898
Mk III steel shell.Only known Mk III shell used by HMVS Cerberus.On side - "5/98" "^/AH" Near nose - 716/T -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Memorabilia -souvenir
Made out of a shell case.Metal, shaped decorative object with two birds embossed on one side. -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Dinner Gong
Hand theatre made "trench art", utilising used artillery brass shell casings, of various calibres, hand made with such "tools" as were available at the time. They have been decoratively trimmed at the mouth of each with a "scalloped" pattern, the shallowest casing mounted on small arms casings as "feet" and the large casing inverted engraved and embossed with a depiction of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces "Rising Sun" badge.This "Dinner Gong" and "Striker" are significant Historically and Socially, as it is believed to be the only example of a dinner gong and striker made in theatre as contemporary "trench art" by serving members of this group. Around the top of the main part of the Gong are stamped the initials of the Australian members of the Royal Flying Corps at the time, it is of possible National historical significance, as they were such a small group at best, and a highly vulnerable group, quite likely to not survive the conflict. This group and their desendants went on to be a part of the formation of the Australian Flying Corps, the beginings of the Royal Australian Air Force. It relates to the embrionic stages of a part of the now Australian Defence Force.A commemorative Dinner Gong construted from Artillery Shell Casings of various sizes. The largest cut short at the bottom, mounted on rifle or machine gun casings cut short as 'feet'. A slightly smaller diameter inverted as the 'gong' with decorative engravings depicting, a Rising Sun emblem on a decorated back ground, 'AFC' (Australian Flying Corps) crowned wings, on the same decorated back ground. The open ends of these larger casings is 'scalloped' and decorated beautifully, while the closed ends have a 'pie crust effect around the flanged edge. There is a biforcated mount at the top to hold the 'striker' made from white metal ballastered rod with a wooden eliptical knob. On the top around the striker mount are stamped the initials of those believed to be the first Australian Aviators in the then AFC. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - SOUND SHELL, ROSALIND PARK
Postcard: Sound Shell in Rosalind Park, Bendigo. Image shows building with skillion roof, trees in LH and background. On bottom ' autumn tints and sound shell in Rosalind Park, Bendigo.' On back ' situated 92 miles north of Melbourne, Bendigo is the gateway to Northern Victoria. It is an attractive City with many modern facilities (unclear) Gardens and Cultural centres.'Nucolorvue Productions, No. 3, copyrightbendigo, buildings, sound shell, rosalind park, bendigo, sound shell, rosalind park -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MICHELSEN COLLECTION: SOUND SHELL, ROSILAND PARK, BENDIGO
Photograph, Sound Shell, Rosiland Park, Bendigo, constructed of cream bricks and sloping roof. Stage out front with steps to the side. There are three people sitting on the edge of the structure near the white poles that support the roof. A large collection of trees surround the shell in the park.Two other seats in picture, one left and the other bottom right.bendigo, parks and gardens, sound shell rosiland park -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - SPECTACLES & CASE
PERSONAL OJBECT, SPECTACLES.1 Round lens glasses, tortoise shell brown rims, arms have flexible copper wire for ears and tortoise shell effect .2 Round lens glasses, opaque rims, brass flexible arm, one arm missing .3 Pinch-nose glasses, gold bridge, fine gold chain .4 Case with clothNilspectacles, pinch-nose -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fossils
Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.Fossils are among the most valuable sources of information about the Earth's history.Two fossils in Gippsland limestone. .1 has scallop shells - pectens .2 has calcified wood. Both are from the Miocene Era.fossils miocene scallops petrified-wood -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Decorative object - Doily, Crotched doily Ringwood c. 1930
Crotched by Catherine Webber (nee Danby)Pale cream coloured crotched doily. Circular with two small extensions. Close work in centre surrounded by shell pattern and scalloped edging.