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Milo Tin, Nestle's, Milo
1/2 pound Milo tin approx wartime vintage. No lid.Milo Nestle's Fortified Tonic Food (plus more info) -
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Photograph - copy, V. Russell Photographer, Thistle Conference Rochester 1907, 1907
Original photograph of 39 men from G. V. Region at Thistle Conference, Rochester, 30 May 1907. Men would have been Councillors. Thistles on the land were a great problem in the early 1900's. Unemployed were often given the job of digging them out. Original L0407.Sepia photograph of 39 men outside Council Chambers, Rochester, 1907.on back: Thistle Conference Rochester 30 May 1907thistle conference rochester -
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Book, Into History, 1989
Follow up to first edition. Published in April 1988. Contains data collected December 1988 to April 1989.Glossy yellow, soft cardboard cover. Green lettering. second editioninto history -
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Book, National Tree Program, 1987
An account of the National Tree program which was established in 1982.Stiff glossy covers. Green. Photos of trees front and back. Front cover "National Tree Program. Progress Report 1982-1987" Illustrated in colour. national tree program -
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Book, Centenary Committee Mooroopna NW Primary School et al, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam), 1978
Published in association with Centenary Celebrations of Mooroopna North West Primary School 1978Brown cardboard cover. Oval photo - water scene. Illustrated. 36 pagesMooroopna North West (Ram Dam) No 2002 1878 1978 on scroll.mooroopna north west primary school, school centenary celebrations -
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Shoe Tree (pair of), 1930's
Thin spring steel handle with wooden knob on hand end and wooden shape resembling toe end of shoe on the opposite end. Used to jam into toe of shoe to keep shoe in shape whilst stored. shoe support, shoe trees, vintage shoe aids -
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Photograph - sepia, Brooklyn Studio, Mitchell's Bush Inn, pre 1900
Very old sepia colour photograph of Mitchell's Bush Inn.Though to have been beside the flour Mill but definitely in Casey street. Photograph take from the roadway includes the house next door, several people and a horse and buggy with 2 people in. Timber in the background.Brooklyn Studio 495 Chapel Street South Yarra -
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Tea Service, Phoenix Plate Australia, 1925
Wedding present to Mr and Mrs W. T. MartinSilver tea port, jug and sugar bowl. Gift to the then Rodney Shire Secretary on occasion of his marriage by Councillors in 1925.Presented by Rodney Shire Council to Mr and Mrs W. T. Martin on the occasion of their marriage 4 August 1925. EPNS made in Australia. warranted hard soldered. -
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Tin Trunk, 1900
Trunk believe to have been kept in bank with valuables.Black tin trunk with lid and lock (broken). Handle on each end. T. Hogan printed on side in gold and green lettering. Painted blue green inside. Loops and string inside to support open lid (string broken)as above -
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Scales, H. L. Becker Fils & Co
Scientific Apparatus 2 tins with weights with appropriate numbersscales, flour mill scales -
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Mug - China, 2010
Donated to the museum by Lurline Knee some years after she had been presented with it as guest speaker at Nasho's meeting. Mug originated from Shepparton National Serviceman's Group.A china mug (white) commemorating the opening of the National Serviceman's Memorial in Canberra in 2010. Picture of the memorial urn shown on exterior. Colouring of picture black grey and gold.Dedication of the National Serviceman's Memorial Military Shop Canberra 2010.national serviceman's commemoration mug -
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Photograph - coloured, Irrigation Research Institute Staff 1985, 1985
Staff photograph of Irrigation Research Institute October 1985Coloured photograph in wooden varnished frame. 73 people. Trees and buildings in background. Peoples names included along base of photograph. Glass cover in frame.Names of people, date and location.irrigation research institute -
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Packing Slip Envelope, pre 1990
Spencer Street Railway Station now known as Southern Cross.Regular size envelope, brown paper. Meant to hold packing slip. Has reinforced hole for tying to parcels. Wording indicates to be used at State Rivers and Water Supply Commission store yards at South Melbourne for Government carrier to Spencer Street Railway Station.To SRWSC Spencer St Railway Station per Government courier to SR & WSC store yard Brady Street South Melbourne. On rear are instructions to carrier.spencer street railway station, srwsc -
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Prohibition Sign, pre 1900
A white material sign with black printing. Prohibiting bathing in particular waters. Belonging to the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission.Bathing Prohibited. Persons offending liable to prosecution.swimming prohibited, prohibition signs -
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Document, G Butler, Architectoral Historian, Waranga Conservation Study 1988 Vol 4, 1988
Written as part of a series . Deals with buildings and historical context in which they may be judged. White plastic back/ clear plastic front/ white plastic spiral. Front cover illustrates Colbinabbin Homestead, Colbinabbin 1867.burnewang house -
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Book, Shepparton celebrates 150 years of Settlement, 2010
Presented by the Adviser September 1860 - 2010. Surrounded by photographs of people and events in history over many years, in Shepparton. Photograph of Geoff Dobson, Mayor in 2010. History of SheppartonTitle on front cover. back cover - history of Furphy Foundry.history of shepparton, geoff dobson, shepparton mayors -
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Book, The Power of Humanity, 2014
100 years of information on Red Cross in Australia. This celebratory book focuses on past, present and future of Australian Red Cross.Hard cover, black red strip with title and Red Cross logo on front cover. Dust cover title and 100 years of Australian Red Cross 1914-2014. Photographs of WW1 soldiers and nurses and one of young people holding Red Cross flag. Back cover images from Australian Red Cross archives. -
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Book, Girgarre Living History, Girgarre. Girgarre Living History, 2016
Girgarre - an extraordinary history, closer settlement, soldier settlement and family stories.Tells of the history of Girgarre, with information obtained from a collection of stories and extensive research into the Closer and Soldier Settlement of the districtRectangular shaped book ,aerial photo of the township and environs of Girgarre,on Market Day, September 2013. Photo extends over front & back covers, highly colourful cover. 251 pages ,B/W photos and maps of local families and local scenes.girgarre, family histories -
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Book, Rushworth Businesses and Their Owners, 2016
Information on businesses in Rushworth between the Gold Rush and Great war.Soft cover A4 size book. Faune colour. Cover consists of title on a background of newspaper print and an old photograph of shops. Period : Gold Rush to Great War.Rushworth Businesses and their Owners. Gold Rush to Great Warrushworth victoria, rushworth businesses -
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Shoe Last Set
3 x different sized boot lasts with 1 base to fit all; larger with lose, middle size piece and smallest piece. Made from cast iron.shoe repair equipment, shoe last -
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Silver Sugar Bowl
Margaret Culkin lived all her live at N. W. Mooroopna. She apparently was a staunch supporter of the local cricket club in which her brother played, thus this presentation for her.Silver sugar bowl with handle and slot for spoon at top of handle. Tudor plate E.P.N.S.inscribed: N.W.M.C.C. in appreciation of continued support. Presented to Margaret Culkin from the mooroopna cricket club, margaret culkin -
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Book - Exercise, Modern Exercise Book
Wilhelm Eckels was a wool buyer in Sydney when war broke out. He was interned in Camp 1.Modern exercise book belonging to Wilhelm Eckels. Blue bookW. Eckelswihelm eckels, wool buyers -
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cake stand, "Renown"
Belonged to William Culkin of N.W. Mooroopna. Given to museum by his Executor. Was possibly a cricket trophy.Decorative silver cake stand with flat surface for sponge or flat based cake.E.P.N.S. Renown A1 quality -
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Medals - Military, Angus & Coote, 1942
See "Statement of significance"The badge was issued to Catherine Kilmartin following the death of her son Leo who died as a P.O.W 20/02/ 1940Commonwealth of Australia war badge.Round, white metal badge bearing the image of a grieving woman with a laural wreath. A bar attached to the bottom has a star (brass) representing a child killed . A fine chain is attached to a safety pin.For Australia 1942 A 13643 -
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Medals - Military, Angus & Coote, 1942
issued by the Commonwealth Government to the Moth, Widow or nearest female relative of a serviceman killed during WW2. A brass bar is attached on a bar for each child killed.Commonwealth of Australia, war badge. Round white metal badge (female relative badge)edged with laurel leaves and surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia and the words "To the women of Australia". An attached bar bears a brass star relating to a lost relative."To the women of Australia" -
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Shoulder patch part of army uniform, 1940's
Part of the army uniform for WW2. Worn by Private Leo Kilmartin. Blue diamond inside a red square with a grey border. -
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stationery, Shire of Rodney stationery
Shire of Rodney stationery 1886 - 1997Two sheets of Shire of Rodney stationery (A4), including Shire logo, Phone No 2, Box No 13. two copies, pre 1925Shire of Rodney 1886 - 1997shire of rodney, official stationery, council stationery -
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A4 Display Book, Reginald Leslie EICKE
Contents include Enlistment papers, service and casualty form, attestation papers, war gratuity schedule papers, casualty form active service, statement of service and photograph of Reginald in uniform during WW1. Reginald signed up again for WW2 (V16077) was an internment camp guard with the 17 Australian Garrison Battalion.Blue A4 display book containing 6 plastic sleeves with enlistment information on Reginald Leslie Eicke.australian imperial forces, reginald leslie eicke, 17 australian garrison battalion -
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Jug Cover
Object appears to be home made.Double thickness net with bead weights on 4 corners. Used to hang over top of a jug to keep flied out. Material reinforcement near edge.jug covers -
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Photograph, H M Walker, Army Recruits, 1939
locals known in this photograph: front left to right: 4th Jack Kilmartin, 5th Ern Ranson, 7th Frank Hogan, 8th Jack Arnold, 10th Claude Nye, 13th John Sullivan, 15th Bob Forsyth, 17th Bert Warman, 18th Kevin Barry, 19th Ross Forsyth. 2nd row left to right: 2nd Ray Dunlop, 3rd Bill Geales, 5th Rupert Adams, 6th Aleck Collie, 11th Maurice Dick. Back row left to right: 5th Maurie Hogan.Group photograph of approx 150 Army recruits taken at Seymour in 1939. Many locals included and named.locals army recruits, seymour army recruits