Used as an award and identifer for persons making blood donations.Oval shaped badge, gold with Australian Coat of Arms, Repatriation branding from the era and fastening pin on the back.Badge centre reads: REPATRIATION. Badge Edge Reads: REPATRIATION BLOOD DONOR.blood donor, community, australian coat of arms

Coffee essence was stored in glass bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. the shape of the bottles hanged as did the stopper used to seal it. History of 'Robur' manufacturers.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use Aesthetic: Display showing embossing and shapeClear brown glass bottle of unusual shape. The straight sides go up outwards from the sides of the base which has a rectangular shape. The opening 'sits' on the curved 'shoulders'. There is no neck. Embossed heavily at the bottom of the front and back. Possibly used for storing coffee essence.Front & Back: 'Robur' Base: 4 numbers at the edge too difficult to read.bottle, coffee essence, robur, household

Bronze medal mounted on purple,green,yellow,red ribbon with blue,white gold ribbon atached.1914/18 war medal insribed on edge 3202 PTE. G.WALTERS. K.D.Y.L.I.

As children were admitted to Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution, The Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia, their details were recorded and they were given a registration number. Information included Medical Information.The Registers document where children came from, their family details and medical information, all relating to the time they were admitted and reflect the society of the time.Green woven cover with red leather over spine and corners of bound book containing specially printed pages with handwritten entries and an alphabetical index exercise book attached to inside front cover. Contains register of pupils of Victorian School for Deaf Children (VSDC), from 1982 to 1994, admitted to Princess Elizabeth Kindergarten for the Deaf (PEJS). Each entry is a full open two pages. The alphabetical index notes their Admission (?) number from 2750 to 3063Spine: "STUDENT/REGISTER" in gold lettering. Red stamping on edges of red leather.deaf children australia, deaf education, register of pupils

Framed schedule of 1996 Admission Fees for Sir Colin MacKenzie Zoological Park and Melbourne Zoological Gardens. Frame is in dark brown with a gold border close to the glass. Document is printed on a single sheet of A4 paper and was possibly faxed.Typed on lower edge: "6/06/1996 3:21 PM STZOO"admission, entrance-fee, healesville-sanctuary, sir-colin-mackenzie-zoological-park, melbourne-zoological-gardens

A link to the folkloric custom that the poor sold their urine to the wool industry where it was used in wool washing. Current depictions of a stereotypical Kruikezeiker are based on the Tilburg sculpture created by Henk Smulders (1925-1994). Said statue is located on Nieuwlandstraat, Tilburg. Tilburg has embraced this legend and named itself "Kruikezeiker Stad" (Jug City). The legend is brought to the fore during Karneval celebrations. It is a symbol of the city. Bronze (?) male figure depicting him about to fill a jug with his urine. His right hand lifts his garment while he holds the jug in his left. Base edge carries the name: "H.Smulders" on the back; "Tilburg" on the side and "Kruikezeiker" on the front.statue, tilburg, kruikezeiker

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection c1950 and the use of the trams.Black and white photograph of No. 12, Sturt St West in Sturt St at Lydiard St North. Has the National Mutual building and Commonwealth Bank buildings. Bracket arms are of the type that required the pole to be cut into. c1950. Has the Boer War Memorial in the view. Item donated comprised negative 1141, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. On the top edge of one of the prints "Sturt St Ballarat 1950 no print required"trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, secv, lydiard st, statues, tram 12

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/3/1973 - a letter to the Editor from D. Menzies of Malvern about the work being done by the BTPS, its involvement in the Camberwell Exhibition at the Civic Centre and the lack of support from Ballarat people compared to Bendigo.date in blue ink of "22/3/73" along bottom edge of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, letter to the editor

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 advising that no more work on the removal of tram tracks in Sturt St. will be undertaken by the Country Roads Board until early next year (1972). Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer (E.T.Oppy), saying that requests had been received from Council and shop keepers that Christmas shopping not be interrupted by roadworks. Mentions the period over which works were to be undertaken to remove the tram tracks (8 years), hope to do it in a shorter period of time, wet weather interfering with progress and agreements being negotiated by the Councils in Ballarat, Bendigo, the CRB and the SEC.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on right hand edge.trams, tramways, sec, country roads board, track removal, dismantling

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of a bogie tram on the reserved track between Ophir St and the terminus - telephoto lens. Note tram stop signs, aerial phone lines, the condition of the track and the gravel crossings. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Years of neglect of trackage shows up here near Sebastopol as a bogie car approaches in the distance. - Sept '71 (Graham Evans)" See image btm2577p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11787" and written in ink on top edge "Sebastopol line"tramways, trams, are, film strip, albert st, sebastopol, tram 38

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, of No. 14 running in BTPS Service (Tram Rides Sign), climbing Wendouree Parade towards Carlton St. Photo taken c1977. Photographer unknown. Similar slide mounting and slide numbering to the ARE Provincial Tramway slides set. See image btm2578p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "13324" and written in ink on top edge "Ballarat tram"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, btps, tram 14

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of a Bogie car at Long Gully Loop, in the far distance, with a Hotel and the ESSO service station in between. Has Fosters Lager and Carlton signs on hotel. Note sign on the closet pole - "No standing between Notices". The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Meandering roadway and centre road track were a feature of the long "EAGLEHAWK" line. Here an inbound car negotiates the Long Gully Loop. - April '72 (Graham Evans)" See image btm2593p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11803" and written in ink on top edge "Eaglehawk line"tramways, trams, are, film strip, long gully, eaglehawk

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of a Bendigo No. 26 descending the Bendigo end of the bridge over the railway near Eaglehawk near Jobs Gully loop. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill and has four roof advertisements. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Bogie cars 26 drops down the Bendigo side of the bridge over the Eaglehawk railway, on the long journey to "QUARRY HILL". - Apr ' 72 (Graham Evans)" See image btm2596p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11806" and written in ink on top edge "26 Eaglehawk"tramways, trams, are, film strip, jobs gully, eaglehawk, railway bridge, tram 26

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of a Bendigo No. 3 standing at the Eaglehawk terminus with the Town Hall in the background. Tram reflected in shop windows and shows some of the verandas of High St. Eaglehawk. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Bogie car No. 3 stands at "EAGLEHAWK" in the hot midday sun. = Dec. '71 (Harry Jackson) See image btm2597p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11807" and written in ink on top edge "No. 3 Eaglehawk"tramways, trams, are, film strip, high st, eaglehawk, tram 3

.1 - No. 27 in Lydiard St North at Sturt St. .2 - Scene at Railway station in Lydiard St North following arrival of the ARHS tour train. .3 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Sebastopol terminus. .4 - No. 42 in Sturt St .5 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Sebastopol terminus. .6 - No. 11 in Sturt St .7 - No. 27 crossing Albert St Sebastopol. .8 - No. 42 in Lydiard St North at Sturt St. .9 - Nos. 27, 42, 11 at Lydiard St. North terminus. Note: - some of the captions under the photos have the wrong locations.Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of nine black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system."Ballarat, Australia 21-9-71" in ink along the top edge of the sheet.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, sebastopol, tram 27, railway station, tram 42, tram 11

Impressed on the edge of medal with "62 W.O J.T.BURNS 1 L.H.F AMB A.I.F

The Hutton Trophy or Shield was awarded annually to the best Light Horse Troop in Australia. The trophy is now held at the Armoured Centre Puckapunyal.Shows citizen soldiers from North East VictoriaBlack and white photograph of men and horses of Tallangatta Troop, 8th Light Horse drawn up for inspection when competing for the Hutton Trophy 1938Across lower edge of photo " Inspection Hutton Trophy Tallangatta Troopers 1938"hutton, tallangatta, 8th, light horse

Graham KING (23 February 1915 – 11 October 2008) Known as a master printmaker, Graham King was instrumental in the revival of Australian printmaking in the 1960s. He was the inaugural Secretary of the Print Council of Australia, and was later President. A lecturer in Printmaking at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) from 1966 to 1988, he was awarded an Order of Australia for his services to education in 1991. 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.Framed lithograph in predominantly blue and black.Signed lower edge " Proof 2/5. 'Nocturne'. Graham King '63."art, artwork, graham king, king, printmaking, edition, available

Provides a list of tram route numbers in use at the time. Yields information about tram route numbers.Set of two, Gestetner printed lists, each comprising two foolscap sheets titled "MMTB Route Numbers - Tram Routes". .1 - dated November 1957 .2 - dated 27 Sept 1965Item 2 has "Obtained 2 May 1967" along top edge.tramways, trams, mmtb, route numbers, routes

Provides a list of bus route numbers in 1961 and 1962. The 1962 sheet shows the additional routes following the take over of the bus routes in the Box Hill, Warrandyte and Ringwood areas.Yields information about bus route numbers.Set of two, Gestetner printed lists, foolscap sheets titled "MMTB Bus Routes Numbers". .1 - dated March 1961 - 1 sheet .2 - dated December 1962 - 2 sheetsItem 2 has "Obtained 2 May 1967" along top edge.tramways, trams, mmtb, route numbers, routes, buses

Newspaper clipping - from the Progress Press, 3/8/1998 titled "A tram ride remembered", recalling the history of Wattle Park tram trips by Gwen McWilliam in the papers heritage section and the history of the ownership of the land the tram line. Includes a reference to the 1928 derailment of a tram at the railway gates. Includes a photo of a tram at the park.On the top edge in ink "Progress Press 3 Aug 1998 p 28"trams, tramways, wattle park, derailments, history

Document titled "Bus and Tram Shelters - Brief for the Preparation of Submissions" Issued by the Ministry for Transport, Victoria Transport, December 1989. Has a table of contents. Asks for submissions for shelters at tram and bus stops for both V/Line and The Met. Gives an outline of the project, selection process, information required in the submission, advertising proposals, design requirements. Has a number of drawings including "The Met" logo in large format.Part of the design process for a new style of bus / tram shelter in Melbourne.Report or Specification or brief, approx. 70 pages, white comb bound, clear plastic front cover, white rear card cover.In ink on the top right hand corner "1989", and on bottom edge "3.07m / 43"trams, tramways, ptc, the met, bus stops, shelters, v/line, advertisements

Tender document - report - specification - 16 pages - stapled in the top left hand corner, with Public Transport Corporation logo in the top right hand corner, titled "Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services (Reference 95085)". Consultant was to provide advice on the restoration of three heritage trams during 1995 as part of the Heritage fleet - S164, T180 and X217. Gives details of each trams and advice to be provided. Prepared by Ian Cordwell.In ink on the top right hand corner "1989", and on bottom edge "3.07m / 43"trams, tramways, ptc, tramcars, heritage, s class, t class, x class

Notice to passengers about the conditions of carriage of closely folded baby carriages on North Carlton buses, commencing 1/3/1953 - on trial for 3 months, carried free during off-peak hours. Signed F G Wraith as Manager.Yields information about the carriage of baby carriages on buses.Notice - printed on special size paper.Has in red ink on right hand edge "pushers N Carlton buses"tramways, buses, baby carriages, north carlton

These three souvenir handkerchiefs were brought back to Australia after World War Two by James Godfrey. Flight Lieutenant James John Godfrey enlisted in World War Two in the Australian Air Force from Bessiebelle in western Victoria. He was attached to the British 8th Army under General Montgomery in North Africa and then took part in the landing in Sicily and the subsequent campaign through Italy. Before returning to Australia he travelled to Israel and Austria. These handkerchiefs are retained, firstly as examples of souvenirs brought back to Australia from returning military personnel after World War Two and secondly as souvenirs belonging to James Godfrey who had connections with the Warrnambool district. .1 This is a small pink silk handkerchief with a fluted edge and with some embroidery in one corner with flowers and wording in green, yellow and orange. .2 This is a small aqua-coloured silk handkerchief with a stitched edge and some stitched wording in one corner. Much of the edge stitching has been lost. .3 This is a white silk handkerchief with a stitched edge and a stencilled image in one corner. .1 Till we meet again .2 Bethlehem .3 Souvenir of Egypt world war two, history of warrnambool, james john godfrey