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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Various
1172 Three Victorian Education Dept medallions circa WW1 1172.1 Medallion for coronation of King George V and Queen Elizabeth 1937 1172.2 British Naval Squadron 1924 commemorative medallion 1924 -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Souvenir - Glass
Made for the St Helens School No 714 Centenary 1876 - 1976Commemorative drinking glass, clear with gold rim celebrating the centenary of the St Helens School, 1876 - 1976. The back has a sketch of the school in gold. No 174. The front a school bell with stand and inscription in goldSt Helens School Centenary 1876 1976souvenir, st helens school, centenary -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), St Faith's Anglican Church, From Orchards to Trenches: The Men on the St Faith's Roll of Honour, 2017
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Halley's Comet, 1986
Gold coloured medallion commemorating Halley's comet. Encased in clear plastic case with sliding lid.Front: Identified by E. Halley, 1682, appears every 76 years (medal). Halley's Comet 1986 appears once in a lifetime (card in case). Back: Halley's Commet 1986 (medal)medal, medallion, commemorative, halleys comet, 1986 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - First Day Cover - Royal Visit to Portland, 1970, Apr-70
Envelope, 1st Day Cover, Royal Visit to Portland, 1970. ½ Union Jack on left, 5 cent comm stamp cancelled 7 April 1970 at Portland.first day cover, stamps, souvenir, royal visit, commemorative -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon, n.d
Metal spoon, boxed, coloured view of harbourFront: 'PORTLAND VICTORIA'S BIRTHPLACE' Back: 'SONIC PRODUCTS' - embossedsouvenir of portland, portland harbour, spoon, souvenir spoon, commemorative -
Clunes Museum
Medal, 1911
MEDAL WAS ISSUED TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARYMEDAL TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 1911local history, numismatic, medals, commemorative, medals & badges -
Clunes Museum
Medal - QUEEN VICTORIA MEDAL
GOLD COLOURED MEDAL CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837 - 1897local history, numiamatics, commemorative, celebrations, royal family -
Clunes Museum
Medal - CORONATION MEDAL
GOLD COLOURED METAL MEDAL CELEBRATING CORONATION KING GEORGE & QUEEN ELIZABETH MAY 1937local history, numismatic, commemorative, celebrations, royal family -
Clunes Museum
Badge, 1956
METAL PIN CELEBRATING THE 1956 OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN MELBOURNE.MEDAL OF LIGHT MATERIAL PROBABLY OF TIN - MALE FIGURE WITH RED TOP WHITE SHORTS RUNNING. BLUE BACKGROUND, YELLOW SURROUND OLYMPIC RINGS AT BASE. SOCCER BALL.OLYMPIC GAMES 1956local history, numismatic, commemorative, medals, badges -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Bottle, St Mary's Greensborough 40 year anniversary tawny port, 1995
Commemorative Port issued in 1995 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of St Mary's Church in Greensborough.Ceramic wine bottle with cork in cardboard container, black and whiteBrown Brothers Milawa Vineyard Australia: Viictorian Port on cardboard containerst marys parish greensborough, st marys catholic church greensborough, brown brothers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Cup, EduQuip, Apollo Parkways Primary School AP5184 Mug, 1979-2004
A commemorative mug issued to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Apollo Parkways Primary School 1979-2004White mug, printed in blue and green"Apollo Parkways Primary School"; "25 years @ Apollo 1979-2004"apollo parkways primary school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CUSHIONS WW1, Post WW1
Edith Louisa Cavell 1865 - 1915 was a British Nurse working in German occupied Belgium during the early years of WW1. She saved lives on both sides but she also helped some 200 Allied POW’s and Civilians escape Belgium to Britain. She was arrested by the Germans and charged with Treason, found guilty by Court Martial and executed on 12.10.1915. .1) Commemorative cushions bearing Edith CAVELL's name .2) Crotchet commemorates the Dardanelle's campaign fallen 1915. Fillet crochet panels mounted on dark red plain cushion covers with white piping on edge.1) "Edith/Cavell/Absent/From/The/Body/ Present/With/ The/ Lord/Resurgam." .2) "Dardenelles/ 1915/ our heroesmilitary history - souvenirs, manchester -furnishings, handcrafts- crochetwork, cavell -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, Soldiers of the Queen, 1900
The fact that the soldier's photo is an insert and the title is "soldiers" plural of the queen suggests that this is one of a series of such photos. The name of this soldier is not known.Head and shoulders photo of a Boer War soldier in 100 x 75 mm oval inset to commemorative setting of crossed British and New Zealand flags behind a crown. In black wooden glass fronted frame.Soldiers of the Queen, 1900, VR -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Memento, Baron, Royal Visit 1954, Circa 1954
Handed out to patients and visitors to commemorate the visit of her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip to Victoria in 1954 and in particular the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. This brought much excitement to the patients at Heidelberg.Recognises a significant Royal visit to Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Acknowleges the role of the Hospital in the treatment of War Veterans to receive such a visit and World War II had ceased in 1945, only nine years earlier.Blue cardboard folder of 4 sides, with a single fold containing 1 photo and inscription. Photo is of Queen Elizabeth sitting down and Prince Phillip standing to the left of her in front of a fireplace, with commemorative acknowledgement of the visit.Page 1 shows the Commonwealth Emblem with the words "Royal Visit 1954" inscribed under it. Page 2 has the inscription " Memento of the Visit of Her Majesty and his Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Victoria 24th February, 1954 to 9th March, 1954 presented by the Repatriation Commission" over a crown and the letters EIIRbritish royalty, 1954, 1954 royal visit, royal visit australia, memento, australian coat of arms -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/06/1990 12:00:00 AM
Also one colour photograph taken before unveiling and two taken afterwards 04818.1, .2 and .3 10 x 15 cmColour photograph of the Esso oil rig supply vessel Kurnai Tide at Eastern Wharf prior to the official launch and unveiling of commemorative plaque by dignitaries from government, Esso and Koorie Elders at Lakes Entrance Victorialocal government, politics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Commemorative Programme, 2015
Built on the original site of the Government Camp, the Sandhurst prison was built in 1863 when it housed both male and female prisoners. In 1972 its name was changed to Bendigo Prison and it then ceased operation in 2004. It was then turned into an arts and performance centre named "Ulumbarra" (meeting place) in 2015.Commemorative Programme for the Gala Opening of Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo on 17/04/2015. Includes a loose sheet with the lyrics for "Ulumbarra" written for and performed at the Gala Opening. Fourteen pages. Black and gold cover, coloured photographs.ulumbarra theatre, old bendigo gaol, opening -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, 2003
A sealed clear plastic container of three commemorative Slazenger tennis balls. Commemorating Pat Cash being inducted into Australian Tennis Hall of Fame 2003. Materials: Metal, Ink, Plastic, Synthetic material, Rubbertennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball container , Ball, 1996
A sealed clear plastic container of three commemorative Slazenger tennis balls. Commemorating Harry Hopman being inducted into Australian Tennis Hall of Fame 1996. Materials: Metal, Ink, Plastic, Synthetic material, Rubbertennis -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Container - Bottle, c2016
The port was one of many initiatives by the Victorian Branch of Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan.Significant to the extent that it is a reminder that 2016 was a significant commemoration of a major battle in Vietnam - the Battle of Long Tan.Bottle of port; Pfeiffers brand, 500 ml; 2016 VVAA (Vic) label commemorates 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long TanLabel headed Victorian Branch Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia; then 50th Anniversary logo finishing with "Commemorative Port". Fine print on label satisfies regulatory labeling requirements.vietnam, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, battle of long tan -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Vietnam War Badges, Late 20th Century
This gift box was made on behalf of the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee of Queensland. There is no release date on the gift boxThis gift box is an original as presented by the ANZAC Day Commemorative Committee, Queensland.An oblong display case (folds into a square) with 6 badges from the Vietnam period. Photos on the front and rear covers.The Vietnam War Series. Badges honouring all who fought and died in the Vietrnam Was 1962-1972. We will remember them.anzac day commemorative committee, queensland, vietnam war series -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medal, 1901
This is a commemorative medal issued to school teachers to commemorate the opening of the first Parliament of Australia, held in Victoria in 1901.this item was created to commemorate an historic event, the opening of the Australian federal Parliament, in May 1901.A shield shaped bronze medal. On one side are busts of the Duke and duchess of Cornwall and York. The other side depicts HM Queen Victoria and King Edward V11. There is a small length of red, white and blue ribbon threaded through the metal loop at the top.obverse : "AUST COMMONWEALTH / EST.1 JAN 1901 /63RD OF VICTORIA, R.I. below , FIRST PARLIAMENT OPENED /MAY 1901 / 1ST OF EDWARD V11; below, WA TAS NSW VIC QLD" reverse: "OPENING OF THE FIRST / FEDERAL PARLIAMENT below , T.R.H. / THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL / AND YORK / MELBOURNE MAY 1901medal australian-federation federal-parliament-australia -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Mrs James Angus
Commemorative plaque for Mrs James Angus, who was the inaugural Combined Auxiliary President from 1927-1930. Metal boardTo the Memory of Mrs James Angus President of the Combined Auxiliaries 1927-1930 Erected by The Board of Management of the R.V.I.B. and Members of its Auxiliariesroyal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plaque - Commemorative Plaque - dedicated to Captain James Fawthrop and the Portland Lifeboat Crew for the rescue of Admella survivors, 1859, 1859
City of Portland collectionRelates to the Portland Lifeboat and the wreck of the AdmellaCommemorative bronze plaque to Cpt. James Fawthrop and the crew of the Portland life boat, who rescued the survivors from the wreck of the SS Admella. Mounted on wooden stand with stained finish, plaque slopes towards viewer. 1859Front: In commemoration of the brave and gallant action of Captain James Fawthrop and crew of this lifeboat who rescued 19 survivors of the ill fated SS Admella wrecked near Cape Northumberland S.A. 10 August 1859. -Life boat crew-W.Rosevear - Cox W.Booth P.Francis H.McDonald A. Carey W.Guy C.Patterson J.Dimond J.Kean T.Tweedle J.Dusting W.Kerkin T.J.Ward Back: (no inscriptions)portland lifeboat, captain james fawthrop, admella, shipwreck -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plate
Plate metal, oval in shape, silver plated commemorative plate with decorated lip. Inscription on base "To the Glory of God in Memory of Peter Parnell and John Williams Lost at Sea February 1950". "SILCRAFT EPNSA1 MELB" on base.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - PMHPS, Pat Grainger, Annual Report 2004, Aug 2004
PMH&PS was incorporated in 1994, and from 1995 was required to hold an AGM and present an Annual Report. These were compiled, designed, printed on photocopier and bound by the Secretary, except for the Tenth anniversary edition.Annual Report of the PMH&PS, 2004 A5 8 pp plus cover - light brown, commemorative edition 9on 150th anniveersary of M&HB railway and pier. Contains financial reports, list of members and photos.societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, graham bride -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Invitation, Invitation to a Garden Reception to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 2012
Invitation set to attend a garden reception to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at Government House, Paddington, NSW. Set includes an official invitation, memento card, entree card and commemorative medal. tess brophy, tess cramond, humphry cramond, emeritus professor, entree card, queen elizabeth ii, government house, diamond jubilee, garden reception, medal, commemorative meda, day attire, invitation, penelope wensley, stuart mccosker -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Souvenir - Etched Glass Tumbler, Greig's Honey, c 1956
Held in Melbourne from the 22nd November to 8th December, the 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad or the Melbourne Olympics were the first held outside of Europe or the USA. The Olympic torch relay passed through Central Victoria on its way from Cairns to Melbourne. Faith Yvonne Leech (31 March 1941 – 14 September 2013) was born in Bendigo and won a gold medal in the 4×100–metre freestyle relay and bronze in the 100-metre freestyle at the Melbourne Games.Commemorative glass produced by Greig's Honey prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. The glass has both images and text printed on the outside and features an image of Faith Leech in swimsuit, accompanied by Olympic symbols and advertising text. [Head, shoulders and torso image Faith Leech], [Olympic ring, torch and wreath], OLYMPIC PAGEANT / MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 1956 / Faith Leech, Australia / May represent / in / 100 metres / freestyle / Greig's Honeyfaith leech, melbourne olympics, 1956, faith leech swimming pool -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner, Wall Hanging
Commemorative Banner by Artist Jan Townsend. Black border with ANZAC badge emblems. Lest we Forget Large Anzac image :helicopter flying. Three combat soldiers, tank, poppies and Ode to Soldiers. Cross, sandbagswall hanging