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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken in Beechworth, this photograph depicts the intersection of Camp Street with the Empire Hotel in the foreground and the post office in the background.Colored rectangular postcard printed on matt card. Obverse: Beautiful Beechworth (Vic) 1800 ft above Sea Level- Camp Street (Looking West) Copyright F. Foxcroft photo. Reverse: 7736.1 1997.2890 beechworth, camp street, post office, empire hotel -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Black and White photograph, Possibly Dept of Defence photograph, Nhill RAAF Base
The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base. Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.raaf, 1941, base -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Eleven Airmen WWII, Alwyn Till
Probably group of class at Empire Air Training Scheme held in Canada Members named on rear of photographBlack and white photograph of 11 airmen 4 standingNames on rear|Rear Row Sgt Scott RAAF| Sgt Williams (Dan)|RAAF| Sgt Till Alwyn RAAF| Sgt Thurston RNZAF| Sgt Hall RNZAF|Front Row Sgt Sansome RAAF| Sgt|Grigg RAAF| Sgt Davey RAAF| Sgt Wilson RAAF| P/O Amey RAF| Sgt Drury RNZAFalwyn till, empire air training scheme, r a a f, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set
Recipient not knownSet of 8 court mounted miniature medals, comprising: Order of the British Empire (Civil), 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal, Efficiency Medal with "Australia" scroll and barmedals, ww2 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1859
Taken in Beechworth 1859, this photograph depicts the Post office, Newsagents, Ironmonger and Empire hotel along Ford Street. Black and white rectangular photograph. Image is printed on matte photographic paper. Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: 7776 / BEECHWORTH / Post office that was burnt down / beechworth, great fire, post office, newsagents, ironmonger -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital Image, series, 23 March 2018
Dora Walker and husband at Governor's house the day she received the Order of the British Empire on 13 June 1970.dora walker, order of the british empire, obe, lhlg, dora simpson -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print, 'The Camel Corps at Magdhaba, 23 December 1916', Late 20th Century
The Imperial Camel Corps was a camel mounted infantry brigade raised by the British Empire in December 1916 during WW1.This is a print of the painting by H Septimus Power of the Camel Corps at Magdhaba on 23 December 1916An oblong colour print on paper in a wooden frame.The print is of a painting by H Septimus Power, published by the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACTcamel corps, ww1, december 1916 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES, CHRISTOPHER SHORES NORMAN FRANKS & RUSSELL GUEST, ABOVE THE TRENCHES, 1996
Supplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHESFront cover showing white title against dark blue backgroundnon-fictionSupplement of Record of fighter aces of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920, some photos, ABOVE THE TRENCHES -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Jugs x 3 - water, milk and shaving
Ron White owned these jugs during his lifetime. Popular circa 1940s.Ron White owned these jugs. See KVHS 12821. Water Jug - tall glass jug with thin pale green 'plastic?' 'coating' wrapped around it. The cover has painted in colour -flowers and leaves. The lip is wavy with a clear plastic cover pulled over it. The handle is attached to the top half in the shape of an ear.The base is wider than the the top.Handblown. 2. Milk Jug - Unusual shaped small rectangular cream coloured jug with a handle at one end and a pouring lip at the opposite end. It sits on a four legged base and is decorated with coloured flowers and a cottage on each side. 3. Shaving Jug - Solid ceramic cream coloured jug with 7 holes in main area with a handle on one side and a pouring lip on the other. The jug is decorated with 3 small pictures of the countryside. The lip of the jug is defined in blue.1. Nil 2. At the base: "Hampton/ Ivory/ Swinnertons / England" 3. At the base: "Empire / Ivory ware/ England" and embossed also at the base "261 / England / 12?"ron white, ceramic and glass jugs, kitchenware, bathroomware -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Salvation Army Group
Salvation Army Group, four standing two seated in front of a paling fence. Adjutant John Perry seated next to this wife Mrs. Perry was the leader of the Stawell Salvation Army at this time in 1911. The post card was donated to the society by Mrs. Ruth Pickering from Dadswell's Bridge and the daughter of John Perry. A black & white Post card with four people standing and two seated in front of a paling fence. The five woman have long dresses and four have hats on. One of the women has a white shirt & white hat where the other women are in dark clothing. The male in the photograph is dressed in a uniform.Post Empire Card. Handwritten - Standing from left Jean Chandler, Sadie Mathews, Mrs. Moy. adj. John Perry & Mrs. Perry, Stawell 1911.stawell religion -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - RAAF Volunteer Air Observer's Corps S McDonald 1945, Circa 1945
The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24,000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This certificate was presented to Miss S. McDonald of Warrnambool.A common item presented to people who contributed to the defence of Australia while in a civilian role.Cream paper with aircraft and Union Jack flags at top with man and woman in between with Royal Australian Air Force insignia below. Pale blue surrounding dark cream columns framing the details on the certificate. One Years service stickers x 2 on bottom For King and Empire. Presented to Miss S McDonald by the Royal Australian Air Force Volunteers air Observers Corps. Signed by G Jones Air Vice Marshal volunteer air observers corps,, miss s mcdonald warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Ballarat Star, 06 November 1885, 06/06/1885
Ballarat Star 4 pages, pages yellowing, news and notes Volume XXX number 133 Advertisements Ballarat and District newsballarat, federation, empire, creswick, european news, ballarat fire brigade, willett's photography, modini -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Blue silk evening dress, Oggi, 1967
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.Turquoise chiffon and taffeta evening dress, with empire waistline and beading to the neck and waist. The gown was purchased in 1967 from Oggi of Collins Street and worn by the donor’s mother, Mrs Ada Wallis, to the Miss Teenage of Victoria award ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall, as the mother of a participant.evening dresses, women's clothing, oggi - 103-105 collins street - melbourne (vic), miss teenage of victoria quest, australian fashion - 1960s, evening wear, oggi, desley reid -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cup and saucer, first half 20th century
Donated by Mary Gilbert passionate historian of Orbost. Her work in education and community was recognised by the award of the British Empire Medal.This item is an example of an early 20th century porcelain domestic item.Small porcelain cup and saucer. Green background with gold plated circle and violets on front.Bottom of cup - "267cup saucer domestic-items-crockery porcelain gilbert-mary -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Red coloured Indian motorcycle with sidecar circa 1923
N. McWilliam is sitting on the motorcycle in front of Empire Furnishing Company at the east end of Sturt Street. The registration number is 7040.n. mcwilliam, sturt street, indian motorcycle, empire furnishing company, vehicle, public, commercial -
Greensborough Historical Society
Journal, Victoria. Education Department, The School Paper; for Grades VII and VIII. 1921, 1921_
A collection of stories to enlighten children's minds, prepared by the Victorian Education Department as supplementary reading material. Includes "Empire number"Owned and used by the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers whose children attended Greensborough Primary School.12 issues per schoolyear (incomplete). Black and white illustrations. String binding. Front cover of black cardboard. Name of owner (William Alan Partington) inside front cover.the school paper, reading materials, partington family, education department victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Warren, Mrs H, C1900- 1910
This photograph was found in the Orbost Historical Society's cupboard. School is unknown. A copy of this photograph has been donated by Gil and Heather Richardson via the Mary Gilbert Collection. It is probably of students of Jarrahmond school where Miss Cope was the head teacher C 1916. This photograph could be associated with a celebration of Empire Day. The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. It was celebrated throughout the British Empire culminating in fireworks and bonfires in the evening. Empire Day was first introduced in 1905 to promote loyalty among the dominion countries of the British Empire. (from https://dictionaryofsydney.org/event/empire_day) Celebrated on 24 May, Queen Victoria's birthday, it was directed especially at school children. Teachers were encouraged to promote special steps to develop a feeling of pride in the British Empire and the achievements of the British race. Often a morning of short addresses, recitations and patriotic songs such as 'Rule Britannia' and 'Advance Australia' was followed by a half-day holiday to mark the celebration of Australia's strong ties to the British Empire. (from MuseumsVictoria) Some identified are; Top row -E- Eva Trewin; N-Rita Mundy; G-Elva Trewin; N- Jack Mundy D-Jack Trewin Middle row - Miss Cope, teacher. I Daisy or Katie McLeod Front row - L -Jack Stephenson; A Lindsay Trewin ; N-Frank Richardson Helena Warren was a self-taught photographer who became both the local press correspondent and a producer of humorous trompe l'oeil postcard images. The photographer, was a thirty-two year old settler living on a small mixed farm with her husband, William, at Newmerella, near Orbost in Gippsland, Victoria, when she bought her first camera, an Austral Box quarter-plate. Her family says she was entirely self-taught. Although not clearly dentified the photograph has significance in its association with Helen Frances Warren, a popular Orbost identity who was well known as an accomplished photographer and needleworker, It is associated with education in Orbost.A very old and damaged photograph of students an a teacher under a tree. The students are holding up cards that read "England, Ireland, Scotland". The photo is on a black card frame. a woman is standing on the left. Children are posed into three rows. There is also a copy of this photograph.photograph-helena-warren education-jarrahmond -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, The British Council by Longmans, Green & Co, This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces, C1935-1945
Rear page has a state. For sale only to men and women in uniform of Commonwealth, Empire, United States and other allied forces. Booklet has a cardboard cover, front cover has a black and photograph of St. Pauls Cathedral London. Inside are images of London life before and during the blitzFront cover “ This is London. A souvenir for overseas forces. 1/6 net “ ww2, london souvenir, booklet -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Sporting Equipment, Cased Set of Lawn Bowls, 1960s
William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale used these bowls in tournaments. He represented Australia in the Empire and Commonwealth Games of 1962 in Perth.Set of four lawn bowls in a blue vinyl carrying case. The pocket of the case includes a number of measuring instruments, some in leather cases. The set of bowls is engraved with the owners's name - William Passmore [of Acot Vale]sports - lawn bowls, william (bill) passmore, sprting equipment - lawn bowls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: GROUP OF PEOPLE
Photograph of a large group of adults and children in front of a school., all are formally dressed, even the children. The men are in suits and the ladies are wearing large hats or bonnets. Many of them are holding British? Flags with Empire ? Day written across the centre. On the back is written Dingee, Negative 201.person, group, empire day, dingee, empire day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Cocktail Dress, 1958
Long sleeveless dress. Empire line bodice. Skirt pale aqua background with lurex spots in shades of aqua. Deep aqua ribbon under the bust line with low and diamondé clip in a circle shape. Bodice is pale aqua silk with deeper aqua sequins around neckline.costume, female, handcrafts, dressmaking -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pike, J Williams, 1904 (estimated)
Wooden Pike, 11th Light Horse Regiment, originally carrying King's Banner, brass ferrule each end, topped with brass Queen's crown surmounted by a lion wearing a crown.Inscribed Plate: Presented by his most gracious majesty the King Emperor to the 11th Aust Light Horse Regt in recognition of services rendered to the Empire in South Africa 1904pike, boer war, heraldry, 11th light horse -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, 3/11/1941
Certificate in appreciation of voluntarily enlisting in WW2Heavy paper, white background, City of Melbourne Heraldic Shield, Aust Comm Military Forces Insignia at bottomPresented to J. D. Brusaschi by the Lord Mayor, Councillors, and citizens of the City of Melbourne as a record and in appreciation of his patriotic response to the call of Empire by Voluntarily Enlisting for active serviceww2 memorabilia, city of melbourne, enlistment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately", 11/04/1946 12:00:00 AM
Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately Letter from HS Wooton, Melbourne Town Clerk to the Secretary MMTB advising of Empire Day Movement procession through the city on 24 May 1946. Letter dated 11 April 1946. Memo from Assistant Manger to Officers Concerned. Memorandum - several typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Parade of Boy Scouts and Cadets, Through City Streets, Friday 24 May 1946 - 1:30 to 2:20pm Approximately" from JM Harry, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Mazoletti, Malvern Depot, Mr McLean, Hanna Street Depot, and Mr Cliff, Glenhuntly Depot. Memo dated 21 May October and specifies tram shunting and special trams for the procession."Empire Day Movement Procession Fri 24/5/46" written in red pencil on the letter. Date, assembly point and procession route underlined in red pencil. "13 mts to pass ? & City Rds 1.30 to 1.43" initials and date written in black ink. "5 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Malvern memo "4 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Hanna Street memo "5 copies" and "23rd" "1947" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memotrams, tramways, letters, instructions, events -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Flag, c1900
In 1910, this flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. This was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made a box to house the flag.Union Jack flag sent from schools in Rutherglen Scotland.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school -
Unions Ballarat
The nineteenth century: A history (Don Woodward Collection), Mackenzie, Robert, 1889?
Contents: - The opening of the Century - Napoleon Bonaparte - The Congress of Vienna - Social condition of Great Britain - The Reform Bill - The redress of wrongs - Chartism - Our wars - The victories of peace - Christian missions - The charities of the nineteenth century - Our Indian empire - Our colonies - France: The restored monarchy - France: The second empire - Germany - Austria-Hungary - Italy - Russia - Turkey - The United States of America - The Papacy - The progress of liberty in Europe Politics, history, religious and social customs - 19th Century Europe.Book; 475 pages. Cover: green background; 19th Century Library insignia; gold lettering; author's name and title. In black ink, "? ? Falconer, 19th July 1895".btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, politics and government, social conditions, social customs, religion, foreign relations, warfare -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Decorative object - Glass fairy lantern
Item believed to be from Empire Day celebrations held in Surrey Hills. The Empire Day movement was instituted in England in 1904 and a meeting of Surrey Hills residents on 24th May 1906, pledged to do all in their power to make the day a success. Founding members included Arthur 'Empire' Brooks, James 'Rule Britannia' Sneddon and Harry 'Mafeking' Garrett, whose nicknames stemmed from their activities. Empire Day celebrations from 1906-11 attracted tremendous enthusiasm as reported at the time with 40,000 people attending the procession. The procession included horse drawn floats from local businesses, a torchlight parade headed by mounted troopers and local school bands. Rows of lamps and paper Chinese lanterns strung across the streets and lit at night by candles, while every dwelling had it's own decorations. The Progress Association revived the celebrations between 1933 and 1938 and while the route of the procession varied between these years, it would end with a 'monster bonfire' at Beckett Park.Cobalt blue glass fairy lantern with diamond quilt or pineapple pattern. Wire handle with twisted join. Remnants of candle/tealight in bottom.empire day, empire day celebrations, surrey hills progress association, mr james sneddon, mr arthur brooks, mr harry garrett, chinese lanterns, kitchen brothers, john bull, beckett park, canterbury road, union road, surrey gardens, fairy lantern -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Airspeed Oxford aircraft (Replica under construction), c.1940
This type first flew in 1937 and by the start of WWII it was the preferred aircraft in all Empire Air Training Schemes for multi-engine pilot training. By the beginning of WWII the Airspeed Oxford was the preferred aircraft in all Empire Air Training Schemes for multi-engine pilot training. As of April 2014, no Airspeed Oxfords remain in the world in airworthy condition and there are very few complete air frames. There are reportedly some restoration-to-fly projects underway, one in New Zealand.Full-sized replica of an Airspeed Oxford aircraft. This type of aircraft was described as a multi-engine three-seat advanced military trainer monoplane. It was a wooden construction using plywood and fabric covering and powered by two 375 HP Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah 10 engines. Parts originally used a base for this reconstruction were reckoned to be from an Oxford Mk 2 with registration A25 LX181 which was based at Point Cook and used extensively in training from the Werribee Aerodrome. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Bendigo Post Office Centenary envelope
The Bendigo Post Office was built between 1883 and 1887 by McCulloch and McAlpine. It was designed by George W Watson in the 2nd Empire architectural style.Colour printed envelope - Bendigo Post Office Centenary 1887-1987. Envelope has a 37c stamp with an image of a cockatoo, which has been stamped with a black stamp dated 30 Sept 1987, Vic 3550 - the 'first day" of issue. The envelope was produced by Australia Post to mark the Centenary of the Post Office in Bendigo, and includes a colour image of the Pall Mall frontage of the Post Office building on the corner of Myer Lane and Pall Mall including the Post Office tower and clock.bendigo post office, australia day first day cover, centenary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE POSTCARD PHOTO OF BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION: WEMBLY
black and white POSTCARD photo of British Empire Exhibition , Wembly , showing 'The lake , and Palaces of industry , Engineering , India , Canada and Australia / photo from the Daily mirror - Beagles Postcards - J.Beagles & Co Ltd Printers and Publishers guaranteed real photograph ' / 'Souvenir of my outbound World Tour & the World's Greatest Exhibition .- Melbourne , 24th Oct 1923 London 30th May 1924 Itinerery of the trip includes Ceylon , India , Burma , Java , China , Japan , Siberia , Finland , Sweden , Norway . - complements and good wishes G. A PETHARD . / POSTAGE STAMP 'British Empire Exhibition 1924 three halfpence / brown/ black and white paper postcardDaily mirrorphotograph, building, photo of british empire exhibition , wembly , showing 'the lake , and palaces of industry , engineering , india , canada and australia / photo from the daily mirror - beagles postcards - j.beagles & co ltd printers and publishers / g. a pethard . / postage stamp 'british empire exhibition 1924 three halfpence