This postcard was hand-embroidered in France and sent to Australia during World War I. A large piece of silk would be hand-embroidered by French women with the same pattern 20 times or so, then the large completed piece would be sent to a factory to be cut up and the individual pieces mounted on card. They had varying themes and patterns, greetings such as happy birthday or thinking of you, featuring butterflies, flowers and sometimes patriotic flags of allied countries involved in the war. They were marketed to troops to send home to female members of the family and girlfriends. It was estimated 10 million silk postcards were produced in Europe between 1915 and 1919. During World War 1 postcards were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts.A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom."I am still going well & strong Love to all Maurie"ww1-correspondence ww1 postcard

Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer.The Curtis family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1880 and used sad ironsA small, curved, flat iron, with attached handle, used for cuffs, collars and frillsSILVESTER'S/ PATENT/ SALTERS / No 3 with the pretzel & a arrow going through the centresad iron, kitchen equipment, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves

Sad-irons or "solid" irons were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The handle was removed from the cool iron and re- attached to remove the hot iron from the fire. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer.These sad irons remind us of the difficult circumstances experienced in their daily routines by the pioneers and early settlers of Moorabbin Shire. The family of Miss M Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. Sad-iron, domestic, flat, cast iron, Silvester's Patent, No 6, Salter, England, c. 1890-1900s A sad iron made from cast iron was heated over a fire or on a stove and used for pressing clothing and table wareSILVESTER'S/ PATENT/ SALTERS / No 6 with the pretzel & a arrow going through the centresad iron, kitchen equipment, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, sewing, craftwork, clothing, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, fireplaces, stoves

large circular metal badge with colour graphics and lettering. Features yellow wattle frond. Metal pin fastening adhered to back.Printed: Go Bush In Nunawading|Stamped on Back: Patrick Bros - Melbournenumismatics, badges

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, pages 105, titled "Cutting the Ribbon" of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr J. Pryor cutting the ribbon to the open the extension of Lydiard St. North from Gregory St to Norman St or the New Cemetery. Notes the colour of the ribbon, the scissors and the Cr Pryor drove the tram over the extension. Features SEC No. 32 with flags and the SEC Logo over the headlight. Photo has name of the photographer "Richards & Co." Took place 9/1937. Note Item Not formally Numbered. See also Reg. Item 598 for another photo or this event.Has an inscription in ink "going to the End" in the bottom right hand corner.lydiard st nth, gregory st, sec, opening

Tender document - Tender "O" 594 - single foolscap duplicated sheet titled "Purchase from the Board or Eleven (11) Second-hand W2 Type Tram bodies", giving details of the tram numbers and some dimensions. Document refers to attached conditions, but no attachments. Tenders closed 20/9/1978. Trams: 359, 412, 424, 448, 527, 536, 550, 559, 585, 590 and 628.On rear in pencil re tram 386 going or gone to Sunbury Hospital.trams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, tenders, sales items, tram 359, tram 412, tram 424, tram 448, tram 527, tram 536, tram 550, tram 559, tram 585, tram 590, tram 628

35056 Gnr Gavin H Williams served in the AIF during WW1, this is his Sausage Bag.This is an original Sausage Bag that belonged to 35056 Gnr Gavin H Williams.Oblong, canvas, buff coloured Sausage Bag, metal rings around the top for a tie to go through - the tie is missing. On the side - No 35056 Gnr Williams G H, 30th Bty AFA, AIF. On the bottom - VIC.ww1, knapsack, 35056 gavin h williams

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Go for gold: looking towards Golden Square, circa 1874.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Eppalock. Construction. The first charge going off on the rise in Lake Eppalock. Markings; Exploding first charge, Eppalock 1960.Kodakcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock

Black & white photograph of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip on the Royal train going through Mitcham (at the railway crossing) in 1954queen elizabeth ii, phillip duke of edinburgh, royal tour 1954, mitcham railway crossing

Used by rider to get good support in saddle and to have more control over horseManufactured and sold by Holden and frost Ca1900Metal curved body with flat base with oval hollow section. Top has slot to enable strap to go throughequine, stirrup

These photos are part of the Fred Griffith Collection. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992.These images are part of an important collection donated by Fred GriffithA black and white image of a group of skiers going up the tow with slope in background. Possibly Skippy St Elmo in the foreground,skiers at bogong, fred griffith

Two pages document titled " easter Monday at Rheola" After 108 years the charity carnival is still going strong. easter monday, rheola

Portrait of two boys one in Goat cart at Deep Lead. Titled Deep Lead Transport. Boy in Cart is Charles Davidson.stawell

This photograph shows ladies at a patriotic carnival selling goods to help troops during WW1. The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the British Red Cross. It came into being as a branch of the British Red Cross Society on August 13th 1914 to succour the wounded in the First World War.This is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost. It reflects the involvement of Orbost, a small town, in the efforts of the Australian Red Cross Society to provide comforts to soldiers during World war 1.A black / white photograph of five women in uniform and a small boy in uniform and cap, standing next to a cart selling goods.ww1 orbost-patriotic-carnival

A pair of hand-made wooden brake pads. They are slightly curved and made of English hickory. Probably used on a cart or carriage.brake-pads transport hickory

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Rolling: carting water during the 1944 drought. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Copy of photo looking north in Bay Street from Beach and Bay, Morley's Coal Depot cart in foreground, c1873On back: view up Bay St circa 1872-3business and traders, william morley

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Days gone by: a shot of Charing Cross complete with horses and carts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white photograph of an Ox cart laden with wood. three male vietnamese and a child have their credentials checked by a soldier.photograph, ox cart

Black and white photo of an armoured personnel carrier with 5 soldiers on board waiting for ox carts laden with wood to pass byAPC # 124154photograph, armoured personnel carrier

Flanagan's Store; South east corner of Hogan and Ross Streets, 1912. Features horse-drawn cart, men and boys.tatura, buildings, historic, costume, children, male, transport, horse

Mounted b/w photograph of the store of J. Gilchrist and Son, Evans Street, Sunbury with horse and cart and two gentlemen.Handwritten on back: J. Gilchrist and Son, General Store, Evans St. (arrow to) Hugh Gilchristgilchrist, hugh, j., general store, business, evans street, sunbury, transport, j. gilchrist and son, george evans collection

DESCENDANTS OF FRANCIS CLARK & JANE RANKIN.(CLUNES)RAYMOND CLARK (SEN), RAY CLARK (SEN.) WITH DAUGHTER KAYE, JACK CLARK (SNR)WITH HORSE & CART, DES CLARKlocal history, photography, photographs, clark family