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Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 14/06/1951
Alette is writing to thank Mrs Hayes for a parcel of tinned foods and dried fruit that Allan asked his mother to send. She writes "... we have not not very much fruit in Norway at this time of the year."Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter written in green ink (0874.a) headed Oslo and dated 14/06/51. It is from Alette Andersen to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The return address is C/- Fru Strom, Neuberg gt. GB.,Oslo, Norway. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, norway, oslo, alette andersen -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageIron
Charcoal Box iron, self heating family charcoal iron. Hinged top with wooden handle and grate inside. Has hand heat shield Also metal protecting plate for hand. Manufactured by C. H. Crane, Wolverhampton, England H22.5 x W 12 x L 24 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - HISTORICAL GUIDE TO BENDIGO
Five copies of 'The Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch Historical Guide to Bendigo. Including Self Tours of Bendigo's Famous Goldfields.' Revised Edition. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo 1968. photos, maps, illustrations. Two copies only have WITH FREE MAP stamped on the front cover.bendigo, history, gold mining, book, books, bendigo, history, royal historical society of victoria bendigo branch, gold, goldfields, victoria, victorian history, gold mines, gold, australian history, gold discoveries, mining. sticker bottom left front cover of two copies only 0064.5 par. 0064.6 par -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - FAVALORO COLLECTION: WOMAN'S PINK NYLON PANTIES, 1950's
Clothing. Pink nylon woman's panties with gussett and elasticized legs trimmed with 1.5 cm self stripe nylon fabric frill. Above each leg is a vertical insert (26 cm X 3.5 cm) of embroidered nylon fabric. Elasticized waistband. Nylon fabric has fleecy lining.Tag inside on seam, ''PLB Patolaine Lingerie of Refinement SW All Nylon''.costume, female underwear, woman's pale pink nylon panties -
Orbost & District Historical Societypowder compact, 1940's
Powder compacts evolved from small boxes of loose face powder. Those with a self-opening lid were generally made after 1948.Loose face powder compacts were commonly used until the 1960's and gradually became more of a utilitarian object. This item is representative of the period when compacts were an essential cosmetic accessory.A round ornate gold coloured powder compact. In the bottom is a spring for the powdrr compartment. It has a metal filter and it still contains some loose face powder cosmetics powder-compact accessory -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Sewing equipment, wooden pin tray, c1920
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and the women made their own clothes, bed linen and tableware as they established homes and farms for their familiesThe Family of Mrs Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c 1880A polished wood tray used by women to hold pins when dressmaking, crocheting or mending clothes and linen c1920 dressmaking, crochet work, metal pins, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, blackburn nance -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryInhaler, Analgesia, Penthrane
Originally distributed by Abbott Laboratories. This device is used for the self-administration of Penthane, an analgesic. Designed for use in emergency rooms, obstetrics, orthopaedics and surgical outpatients.Wooden box with metal clasp and hinges and two sections inside, divided by balsa wood. One side contains an amber plastic and black rubber facial mask, along with a inhaler tube and felt square. The other side contains a cylindrical metal device with a black plastic handle secured to one end and a portal for attaching the facial mask at the other.penthrane, analgesia, self-administration -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Hugh McGrae, Georgiana’s Journal as edited by Hugh Mc Crae, 1934
This Journal written by Georgina Mc Crae Melbourne 1841 - 1865. The Painting on the cover is a self Portrait. A very Interesting account of Victoria's early History.A white coverd paperback - Top in white print in black background Imprint Classics. Georgina's Journal in Pink Print. In Central cover In an oval inset a Colored Portrait of Georgina Mc Crae. Below Portrait Melbourne 1841 - 1865. Edited By Hugh Mc Crae.Inscription on Fly Leaf: Hand written. To The Stawell Historical Society - To Honor the memory of John McClure. REfer Pages 87 - 154. 178. 192. 198.234. Note John Mc Clure is Intered Deep Lead Cemetery 1859.stawell education -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/07/1951
Quinn CollectionA self-folding letter (0879.a) headed Oslo and dated 15/07/51. The letter is written in green ink. It is addressed to Mrs K. Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria Australia. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- G.P.O. , Oslo, Norway. The Oslo postmark is barely legible.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo, norway, alette andersen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: TELEGRAM FROM JOHN QUICK
Telegram sent to Joseph Davies, Goldfields Consolidated, Diamond Hill, Bendigo, thanking him for his heroic and self-sacrificing conduct in rescuing and shielding your mate John Allan in a situation of great personal danger. Telegram printed in red on buff paper. Signed by John Quick, Post Master General.person, mining, joseph davies, bendigo, joseph davies, john quick, john allan, goldfields consolidated mine -
Brighton Historical SocietyEvening dress and bag, 1950s
This dress and bag belonged to Mrs Edith "Dot" Paroissien (nee Jackson, born 1916), who lived in Brighton with her husband David William Paroissien. The dress was purchased from Croyde, a Melbourne designer who had a small boutique shop in Collins Street near the Block Arcade, and the bag was bought for her in London by David. Dot recalled wearing the dress in the 1950s, in particular to a ball at the Royal Exhibition Buildings for Wesley College. She wore it with suede shoes with a medium heel with straps across the instep and long white kid gloves, and accessorised with a baguette choker and drop earrings.Black silk satin sleeveless full-length evening dress. The attached bodice floats over the top of the under-dress. Asymmetrical opening on bodice which features five large flat self-covered buttons. The black suede bag has chrome fittings and buttery cream coloured satin interior. .1 dress - Label, woven black on white acetate centre back: CROYDE / MELBOURNE .2 - bag - Label, printed, black on cream acetate, interior pocket: Susan / HANDBAGS / LONDON; Label, printed, copper on black metal, interior pocket: MADE IN ITALY / FOR SUSANevening dress, croyde, melbourne fashion, melbourne designers, handbag, royal exhibition building, 1950s, edith violetta paroissien, edith violetta jackson -
Mont De LanceyBook, J.Johnson, The Primitive Methodist Hymnal, 1906
This hymnal is compiled by A Committee appointed by the Conference of 1882. It is the fourth published for congregational worship in the Primitive Methodist community.A small black self patterned leatherette softcover book, The Primitive Methodist Hymnal with Supplement. The title is written at the top of the spine in gold lettering. There is an Index to the Hymns, and Index to the Authors and Translators, an Index to the First Lines of Verses, an Index of Scripture Texts followed by the Hymnal Supplement. 486 Pp. Supplement 150 Pp.non-fictionThis hymnal is compiled by A Committee appointed by the Conference of 1882. It is the fourth published for congregational worship in the Primitive Methodist community. religious books, hymnals, churches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, NURSES WW2, 1939 - 1946
The uniform belonged to CAPT GLADYS MOLE VFX17199 AAMC 2nd AIF. Refer 1901.4 for Service History. Items were all numbered 215.01 from a previous institution. See also Reg No 1899 & 1900.2P.WRANC .1) Jacket. Grey, fine wool tailored jacket & skirt. Jacket has full belt fastened with press studs. Front fastened with military buttons, also pocket flaps & 2 buttons on each sleeve. Shoulder epaulettes of dark brown felt with a button 'Australia' badge & 3 captain's pips. Colour patch on each sleeve - brown square on light grey square with central angled blue bar. Service ribbons on right breast. Upper back section & fronts lined with rayon. Hanging tab centre back neck. .2) Shirt. Long sleeved cream cotton shirt with tail, epaulette tabs on shoulders fastened with a button. Front button fastening semi stiff collar. .3) Skirt. Fastens at side with hooks & eyes & 1 button on waist band. .4) Tie. Made of dark brown crepe with silver Rising Sun badge pinned to it. .5) Hat. Grey/green felt velour with band of brown edged both sides with narrow stripes of pale grey & red. Unlined with petersham sweat band & black hat elastic double chin strap. Signs of wear at inner front. .6) & .7) Gloves. Pair, dark brown leather with stitching detail in 3 decorative lines on backs. Previous number 215.01 has been inked inside. .8) & .9) Shoes. Pair, brown leather lace up with stitched soles by Duncan. .2) Self coloured label: V109 MADE IN AUSTRALIA 1942 Inside back neck in ink: G? HOLLOW .5) On label in black: V558 Made in 1943 Australia Size 6-3/4"uniforms, costumes - female uniform, essential services - hospital, nurses -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPump - Small Brass - for Coleman Iron, 1920s - 1930s
This kerosene iron was used before electricity was available. The iron was self heating and required a pump to pressurise it. It came with instructions, full measuring can and a wrench / key. Used by a resident in the Kiewa Valley.Small brass pump for pressurising cylinder on Coleman Iron. Brass with a wooden handle knob. Used with a bike pump action.iron, laundry, household, domestic, kerosene, pump for iron -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Personal Effects, man's leather purse, c1900
Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and equipment as they established their farms and market gardens. This leather purse is an example of the Craftwork.A man's soft leather 'coin purse' with 4 compartments and metal press studleatherwork, craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, menswear -
Clunes Museum
Book, THE HUGH WILLIAMSON FOUNDATION, HUGH WILLIAMSON C.B.E. PHILANTHROPIST, 2000
BIOGRAPHY OF HUGH DEAN THOMAS WILLIAMSON C.B.E. 4thFEBRUARY 1901 - 20thDECEMBER 1985BIOGRAPHY OF HUGH DEAN THOMAS WILLIAMSON C.B.E. 4thFEBRUARY 1901 - 20thDECEMBER 1985non-fictionBIOGRAPHY OF HUGH DEAN THOMAS WILLIAMSON C.B.E. 4thFEBRUARY 1901 - 20thDECEMBER 1985local history, book, biography, williamson -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Gemstones and Jewellery sale, 01/11/1995
Local Scene reports by Rosalie Bray include the Diamond Valley Gem Club, Greensborough Secondary College technology night and self defence classes at Yandell Kindergarten.Newspaper clipping, black and white text.greensborough, watsonia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, COOK FAMILY
William COOK self styled Cherry King of Nunawading & author of gold field letters 1896-97. Husband of Jane nee MAGGS & father of Amy COOK.Black & white photograph of six members of the Cook family. Two males & four females, posed in 'best clothes' in front of trees. William & Jane Cook are in the centre front row.orchardists, cook william., cook jane -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - RSL BOOK, History of Old Duckboard RSL, After 2007
91 Flinders Lane, Melbourne New Duckboard RSL Club 27 Winter Place Self published Research Project Author: Alan Jackson. Title printed on cover page. Clear plastic front cover, black card cover, black plastic coil binding, single sided print, no page numbering.books-military-history, societies-service clubs, rsl -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 30/04/1953
Allan writes of seeing the film 'The Cruel Sea' and attending the Anzac Service at St Paul's Cathedral. He is enjoying his new job "....working for a technical and industrial photographer." He plans to sail home to Australia on the 'Orontes' on the 17th July.Quinn CollectionA blue self-folding letter (0914.a1) headed London and dated 30/04/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The postmark is very faint. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Aust. House, London.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, london 1953, vera south -
Brighton Historical SocietyDress and vest, Dress and tunic vest, circa late 1960s
This dress belonged to Nola Jennings, a long-time Brighton resident. Bindi of Melbourne was the youth label of Australian commercial fashion house Len Vogue.Long-sleeved crimplene dress (.1) with white bodice and short purple skirt. High collar, cuffs and waist have a purple and yellow checkerboard-patterned trim. Four self-covered buttons down the centre front of skirt. Zip at back. Long purple tunic vest (.2) worn over the top.Label in both dress and vest, white with black text: "Fashioned for / Bindi / of MELBOURNE" Two smaller labels at bottom: "SIZE 10 / TO FIT / BUST 32" / HIP 34"" and "CRIMP TERY. / C 145 4".nola jennings, 1960s, bindi of melbourne, len vogue -
Kilmore Historical SocietyClothing - Silk Shawl, c1870?
Possibly belonged to Elizabeth Jane Hartnell (1855-1922) whose descendants donated the Turner Collection. Slip found with clothing 'Grandmother Hartnell's shawl". Turner Collection.Clothing belonging to early Kilmore families.Yellow silk shawl, self-fringed on all four sides, floral embroidered borders, some staining present, approx. 1.2m sq. Two stitched "tucks" horizontal 15cm from edge of opposite sides approx. midway. Appears to cover stain /ink. A few small holes otherwise ood condition. hartnell, turner collection -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Grandma's write stuff, 19/12/2018
Bundoora grandmother Beryl McGovern has kick started a career as a published author at 83 years old. Her self-published picture book is called '34 Cumquats'.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .bundoora, beryl mcgovern, 34 cumquats, authors -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's blouse, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. This white, cotton Lady's blouse with pin-tucked front and back is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in the Moorabbin Shire. Ladies long-sleeved white cotton blouse with high collar. Pin-tucking to front and back, guipure lace inserts on front of bodice. Significant tear at lower edge of the garment.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, home dressmaker, craft work -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's cable silk jacket, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families This heavy, black, Cable silk jacket is and example of the dressmaking skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. A lady’s, heavy, black, long sleeved , Cable silk jacket .clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's camisole, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families This fine voile,lady's camisole with embroidery and pink ribbon is an example of the dressmaking skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families. The Risstrom family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A lady's, fine, voile camisole with embroidery and pink ribbon insert.clothing, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, moorabbin brighton, risstrom lorna -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, christening gown, c1880
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families This very long, baby’s christening gown with cut-work, is an example of the dressmaking skills and craftwork of the women of the pioneer families. The Marshall family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. A very long, baby’s christening gown with hand cut-work c 1880clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mrs marshall -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's pants, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesThis pair of white cotton baby's pants with button holes is an example of the dressmaking skills and craft-work of the women of the pioneer families. The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A pair of baby's white cotton pants with button-holes at waist.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, dressmaking, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, lady's half-slip, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesThis white cotton lady's half slip is an example of the dressmaking skills and craft-work of the women of the pioneer families of Moorabbin ShireA lady's white, fine cotton,half-slip with lace and pink ribbon insertclothing, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, dressmaking, early settlers, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing - Clothing, baby's singlet and lace collar, c1900
The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of the many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shirea) A white cotton baby's under-singlet, with hand-crocheting around neckline. b) The singlet is topped by a separate, heavily machine-embroidered, white cotton dress-collar .clothing, craftwork, dressmaking, crochetwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, peck family
