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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Glove box
May be owned by Lillian (Hardcastle) Macnaughtan,Rectangular black box with silver coloured lid with 'Gloves' and birds embossed on it."Gloves"gloves, box, giselda bannister -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Numismatics, Medallion
Presented during Church Jubilee 1911Gilt with Blue. Gilt writing on blue embossed church on gilt centreSt Matt's Presbyt'n Church Stawell On Medallion Jubilee 1860 - 1911 Stawell Presbyterian Church on blue cardjubilee, church, religion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Glass Bottle - Jeffrey Bros, n.d
Glass bottle, Jeffreys Bros. 26 f oz embossed bottlecordial bottle, jeffrey bros, casterton -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Prayer Book, Novello and Company, Limited, The New Cathedral Psalter Chants - For Village Church Use - St Peter's Seamen Church, Melbourne, 1909
Book of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric.Embossed red hardcover book of chants, gold titling, multiple pagesnon-fictionBook of Chants of the early 20th century, possibly produced as a commemorative gift from or issued by the Anglican diocese / archbishopric. psalter, music, chants, choral music -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Eagan, Alberta Stedman, The driven, 1926
318 p. : dark blue/grey cover, title embossed in goldfictionfiction, alberta stedman eagan -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Wylie, I. A. R. (Ida Alexa Ross Wylie), Towards morning, 1918
317 p.: pale grey/blue cover with embossed geometric design.fictionida alexa ross wylie, fiction -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Photographic album, 1946
The 1946 voyages of Allan Quinn. Possibly his inaugural voyage in peacetime after WW2This photo album shows how Allan Quinn, like many other seafarers, travelled the world and kept a record of where he had been.Brown leather embossed photographed album with eight pages of photos attached.On the inside front cover is the date 1946 with a list of ports, countries and dates of visits. photo, album, voyage, allan quinn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Football team, Brighton - Glen Huntly V Clifton Hill, 17/5/1933
Photograph of the Victorian Football Tramway Association, Brighton - Glen Huntly team at its match against Clifton Hill on 17/5/1933. Includes 18 players with other men in the background. The team members are named: Back row, left to right – R? Haughton, ? Carter, J Swallwell, L Mitchell, J Cosson, N Capp, T Barber, W Eccles Centre row, left to right – J Brown, Huston, Chandler, J Loftus, J Lawley (vice captain), N Boucher Front row, left to right – G Slade, J Richards (captain), W J Sheldon, H Bird Clifton Hill won the match, 14.18.102 to 2.5.17 – Brighton’s goal kickers were Slade and Chandler. Best players on the Brighton side were Haughton, Slade, Loftus, Richards, Barber and Bird. See item 7056 for a Life Membership Certificate presented to Mr Boucher in 1947.Demonstrates a photograph of a VFTA football team.Black and White photograph mounted onto a sheet of embossed brown cardboard.Handwritten details on rear in ink.sports, vfta, football, n c boucher -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Charles, Elizabeth (nee Elizabeth Rundle). On Title page: 'by the Author of 'Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family', On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration : a sequel to 'The Draytons and the Davenants', 1868
508 p. ; Faded burgundy cloth and cardboard cover, gold embossing.fictionhistorical fiction, english interregnum, english restoration, james dodds, original collection -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Letter dated 7/1/1945 from Wing Commander ???? 83 Squadron RAF in Lincolnshire to Mrs Wilkinson acknowledging her letter dated 30/11/1944 seeking names and addresses of members of her late son's crew on the night they went missing. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Original letter in black type Single page with embossed crest letterheadpilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Scent Bottle
Scent bottles are vessels used to store perfume. Humans have used scent bottles throughout history with the oldest scent bottle dating back to 1000 BCE Egypt.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A square brass bottle with a spheric lid featuring a geometric embossed pattern.A01193perfume, scent -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - CLOTHES BRUSH
CLOTHES BRUSH WITH CREAM HORSE HAIR WITH SILVER BACK EMBOSSED WITH DRAGONlocal history, domestic items, cleaning, clothes brush -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, C 1950's
Many Australian children went to school with ETA Peanut Butter on their sandwiches. These bottles are distinctively patterned and embossed with the ETA BRAND.This container was a common food container found in Australian homes in the mid 20th century.A small, cylindrical moulded bottle with a screw thread top.ETA inside a peanut shape. on base - This jar always remains the property of NUT FOODS LIMITED 936bottle-glass food-container -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Seal Press
This heavy seal press would have been used to emboss impressions of the Shire of Bulla seal onto documents. This seal impressed "The President Councillors and Citizens of The Shire of Bulla" plus a central emboss and would have been used sometime between 1866-1989. Various Councils within Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's. The Shire of Bulla amalgamated and became part of the City of Hume.A large heavy shiny black seal press.council seals, seals, shire of bulla, bulla shire council -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Vase
Brown glass beer bottle with top cut off to form a vase. Vase has been hand painted scene of flamingos and water lilies and pink paint along rim.Embossed on base "Co TB (logo) Ltd". Embossed along outside bottom edge " This bottle is the property of the Traders Bottle Co. Ltd."domestic items, ornaments, vase, beer bottle, traders bottle, flamingos, hand painted, brown glass. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wine Glass - Portland & District Hospital, n.d
Wine glass, gold rim, Portland & District Hospital logo, gold. Elongated, tapered bowl, short stem.Front: 'Portland & District Hospital' - gold, embossed above logo. Back: '150th Anniversary' 1849 - 1999 - gold embossed, belwo logo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Whisky Glass - Far Western District Bowling Association, n.d
Whisky glass, pebble base, gold rim. Far Western District Bowling Association Tour 1987.Front: Far Western District Bowling Association logo, gold embossed Back: List of clubs taking part in tour - gold embossed -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Bottle
Clear glass bottle oval shaped. Embossed on back J. Bosisto Richmond. Paper label on front reads "Bossisto's Parrot Brand Oil of Eucalyptus".Paper label on front of bottle reads " A valuable external remedy for rheumatism lumbago, sciatica, sprains, chilblains, whooping cough, Croop, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat and all other painful afflictions whenever stimulating applications is required. The oil taken internally in five to six drop doses on loaf sugar and inhaled over hot water is recognised as many medical authorities as almost a specific in the treatment of common cold and influenza. A few drops sprinkled on a cloth and suspended in a sick room renders the air refreshing. Rubbed lightly on the face and hands it prevents attacks from mosquitoes. Full directions for use on full wrapper around bottle. Bosistos Eucalyptus Oil is the genbuine essence of the Tree distilled from E. Ihumosa and other speicies best known to contain the medicial purposes of the oil in the most perfect combination for general medical use. Embossed on back of bottle reads J. Bosisto Richmond.medicine, first aid, bosisto, richmond, eucalyptus, domestic, remedy, oil. -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Booklet, "City of Caulfield CENTENARY 1857 - 1957", c. 1957
Commissioned by the Caulfield City Council to mark the occasion of the Centenary of the City of Caulfield, October - 1957.Small commemorative book with cream coloured cover. The words "City of Caulfield" are embossed in brown ink on the top of the cover. The original City of Caulfield Coat of Arms is embossed in brown ink in the centre of the front cover. The words "Centenary 1857 - 1957" are embossed in brown ink at the bottom of the cover. The interior pages are cream coloured and are not numbered. The text and images are in black and white. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Sauce, 1920's
Sauce came in bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed. The contents were measured in ounces. (Prior to 1966) The bottles were re cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of Francis Longmore & Co., MelbourneHistorical: Change of bottles - shape, embossing, measurement of contents Aesthetic; Display showing embossing, shape and size.Clear glass sauce bottle. Bottom half is an octagon with 1 side of heavily embossed print in capital letters. These straight sides taper into the opening lip and screw top. The base also has heavy embossing.Glass has a few bubbles in it. Side: 'This Bottle is the Property of / Francis Longmore & Coy Melbourne / Nett Contents 13 ozs. Base: 'A.G.M.' with '4' belowglass bottle, sauce, francis longmore & co. melbourne, household -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Medical
This bottle was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Clear glass bottle with a triangular base with rounded corners tapering to a narrow neck for a cork. On one face there is heavy embossing. Lightly embossed on the base. The join of both halves does not continue through the lip at the top.One face: 'R. Harper / & Co Ltd' Base: 'Common Seal / L563 /M'medical, hospital, chemist, r. harper & co. ltd. -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON 1 VOL 1, 1902
Red cloth bound cover with faded embossing on front ' Life of Napoleon 1' with gold embossing on the spine 'Life of Napoleon 1, J:H:Rose M:A:, I, GEO:Bell & Sons' xvii ; 512 pages ; 20cm ; illus Handwritten inscription on first page '175, 923 ROS R79' Stamp on various pages ' Kilmore Mechanics Institute' napoleon 1, biography, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's embossed nylon organza collar, c1950
Organza is a thin, plain weave, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk. Many modern organzas are woven with synthetic filament fibres such as polyester or nylon. Silk organza is woven by a number of mills along the Yangtze River and in the province of Zhejiang in China. A coarser silk organza is woven in the Bangalore area of India. Deluxe silk organzas are woven in France and Italy. Organza is used for bridal wear and eveningwear. In the interiors market it is used for effects in bedrooms and between rooms. Double-width organzas in viscose and acetate are used as sheer curtains. Nylon organza was very popular as the new fashion material in the 1950’sA lady's collar white embossed nylon organza with machine lace edge. C1950clothing, nylon, organza, dressmaking, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, fashion -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, William Collins, Sons, & Company, Elementary Treatise on Nautical Astronomy for the Use of Science Classes and Seamen, 1873
Small book with dark green embossed fabric hard cover with 144 pagesnon-fictionhenry evers, navigation, chronometer, astronomy, index error, vernier, meridian, elementary school, science class, sextant, zodiac, sailing -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
Book, Brush Tramcar Engineers, Brush Electric Street Cars, Early 1900's
This book contains examples of various types of electric tramcars for street services, they are presented in the pages, together with some illustrations of standard trucks. The Tramcar Works of the Brush Electrical Engineering Co. at Loughborough was the largest in the United Kingdom during the early 1900's.Only copy of this book known Burgundy with Gold embossed lettering on a hard cover book, printed paper pages.The Electric Supply Company of Victoria Ltd.tram, bendigo, brush, tramcar. -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Book - Hardcover book, Helen H Watson, The King's Sword
Blue cover with embossed roses in silver on front and blank back, 192 pagesfiction -
Morwell Historical Society
Book - Photo Album, Morwell High School
There are 5 volumes of these albums These large leather bound photo albums are from a closed school and each volume contains about 100 photographs of teachers and class photos for the years Book 1: 1962 and 1963 Book 2: 1964 and 1965 Book 3: 1966 and 1967 Book 4: 1968 and 1969 Book 5: 1970, 1971 and 1972Large brown leather bound photo album embossed with 'Morwell High School' school, photograph, teachers, pupils -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Container - Erica Lines Thermos Flask, 1900-1950
Erica is a town in Victoria, in the Shire of Baw Baw. In the early 1900s, the township of Erica began to grow after construction of the railway line from Moe to Walhalla. When the station opened in 1910 it was named Harris, but was renamed Erica in 1914. Erica was to become the largest town on the Moe-Walhalla railway. The railway line from Moe to Erica closed in 1954. When the item was donated by Raif Brunette in 2007 it was described as a 'Stagecoach thermos flask with leather protective cover'.Metal thermos flask encased in a leather cover embossed with the name 'Erica Lines'."ERICA LINES"erica lines, thermos flasks -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)
Letter from John Landy, Governor of Victoria, 2005
Congratulatory letter received by the Russian Welfare Society from John Landy, Governor of Victoria, on the occasion of the Society's Golden Jubilee.This letter recognises the service that the Russian Welfare Society has given to people in the Victorian community between 1955-2005. The then Governor of Victoria, John Landy (who was also the Patron of the Society) paid tribute to "the commitment, dedication and care for others provided by staff and volunteers".Beige A4-sized letter in a rectangular frame. Embossed gold crown at the top.Title: "From: John Landy, A.C., M.B.E., Governor of Victoria". Features the Governor's signature, dated August, 2005.john landy, governor, victoria, russian community. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Medal, 1951
Medal with hole for hanging to commemorate 50 years of the Commonwealth. Embossed. Smooth edgeSide 1: 1901 1951;Reverse: Fifty Years Commonwealth of Australialocal history, numicmetrics, medal - commemorative, medal, federation