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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Clocktower re-opening ceremony march, 1967
Black and white photographImage shows march, including Returned Servicemen and Red Cross, heading east along Maroondah Highway past Coles Stores and S.E.C office on corner of Ringwood Street. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Dress
made locally circa 1910. Due to relative long distance to haberdashery stores majority of children's garments were hand made by a local talented seamstress or mother/relativeHistorical significant to the period circa 1900 to circa 1950 when fashion was dictated by long lasting durability, local manufacture, earthy colours and ease of mobility. Photos in the KVHS collection show girls from Tawonga Primary School in a dress that could be this dress which is dated 1910. Dress brown cotton with long sleeves. Dress top and sleeves lined. Back of dress is open with metal hooks for fastening. Hand stitched eyelets and decorative strip down centre front bodice and around hips. Gathered skirt is joined at hip. One pocket on left side 6cm from waist band.Decorative strip at bottom of dress with a pleated hand and machine stitched frill.no inscriptions or markings suggesting locally made.dress, clothing, girl's dress, home made -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Cap
This item commemorates the war in Vietnam. It belonged to M F Hart, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, Royal Australian Navy, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972.A navy blue cotton baseball cap with with a black peak. Peak embossed with Navy insignia. Embroidered with HMAS Vampire in words and image on front.H.M.A.S Vampire/ 11 NAVYnavy, h.m.a.s vampire d11, hart, vietnam, chief petty officer, hmas vampire., maxwell hart -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Print - Image of HMAS VAMPIRE D11, Unknown
This framed image was part of the estate of Chief petty Officer Maxwell Hart. Service No: R94031, Leading Stores Assistant Victualling, who served on HMAS Vampire in November 1972Estate of of LSSL Maxwell Hart Service No: R94031Sepia drawing of side view of the ship HMAS VAMPIRE D11 with details about the ship, and about LSSV M Hart.Top right hand corner: Image of the badge for HMAS VAMPIRE . hmas vampire d11, navy, ran, hart, vietnam -
National Wool Museum
Book, An Historical Record of the Great Wool Store Days
"An Historical Record of the Great Wool Store Days" - Bob Williams, 1993. A history (based on anecdotes and oral history) of Australian wool stores, wool brokers and wool sales.wool brokering wool marketing wool sales wool stores, wool brokering, wool marketing, wool sales, wool stores -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, IKEA, Nunawading
IKEA entered the Australian market in 1975. IKEA specializes in making furniture more affordable by presenting their furniture in packs. They now (2008) have 285 stores in 36 countries.Coloured photograph of the rear of the IKEA building. IKEA is situated at 274 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.ikea, nunawading shopping -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION
Pale green auction catalogue with dark green printing for a sale held on the 27th and 28th July '93 for Dept. Planning and Development Construction Group former Plant Depot, Port Melbourne. For sale on day 1 were hand tools, equipment, power tools, jackhammers, jacks, paint, contractors' equipment, general stores, major plant & vehicles, backhoes, tractors, drilling rig, tip trucks, vibrating rollers, trailers, concrete mixers, caravans and site office. On Day 2 were sundry contractors equipment, tools & stores, used and modern office furniture and computer equipment. J. H. Curnow & Son P/L were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - dept. planning and development construction group former plant depot, j h curnow & son p/l, noel dyett, fred dyett, ian dyett, bolton bros p/l -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS JAMES CONNELLY COLLECTION: MEMO DATED 23 SEPT 1871
The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Memo to Mr J. T. Connolly, Sandhurst from Moore Brothers & Co. General Merchants, Geelong Stores, Kangaroo Flat. Signed by ? McMillan.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers. moore brothers & co. (kangaroo flat). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CHARING CROSS: BENDIGO, 1995
Black and white photograph of Charing Cross, High St., to Pall Mall. ( Noelene Wild July 2000 ) Alexandra Fountain on left Shamrock Hotel in background. In image ' The Beehive, the store for better value' ' Dorothy's Home stores ' 'Treloar's Jeweller' Santini's ' On back in grey lead pencil 'A5'place, streetscape, charing cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: NOTE HENDERSON & GOODISON, BEEHIVE STORES
Note from Henderson & Goodison, Beehive Stores, Sandhurst 11 July 1889, t. Mr. Connelly. 'Dear Sir, can you let Miss Ross have her cheque today, yours truly, H. Henderson' Image of Beehive building on top LH side of letterhead.business, legal, henderson & goodison, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, henderson & goodison, beehive building -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, 6/06/1950 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's single truck trams and its city streets.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 22 photographed in Moorabool St at a Safety Zone stop. Safety Zone stop sign in photograph. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Chemist, Crofts Stores and Austral Art Furnishers store building in the background. Photographed by John Webster, 6/6/1950. Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 22 Geelong Vic" and on right hand edge "BB31 F2 / T20 / F16 / 6/6/50 1/100 at 12, VV HP3".tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, safety zone, tram 22 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Pale yellow auction catalogue for a sale of Unserviceable or Obsolete Stores no longer required for Government purposes on 2nd July, 1953 Under Instructions from Department of Supply. Columns on the right side of the page to write in the sale price. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd, hedges & bell pty ltd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, The Met, "Z3 class Bogey Assembly - Car Set - Truck shop", 26/03/1981 12:00:00 AM
List - 5 foolscap Gestener sheets, stapled in top left hand corner titled "Z3 class Bogey Assembly - Car Set - Truck shop" list the stores item number, description, quantities, and stock balance for each car. Dated 26/3/1981, car 176.trams, tramways, z3 class, workshops, lists, bogies, the met, tram 176 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Weapon, Victoria Police, Volunteer Constable's Truncheon, c.1926
Wooden truncheon, used by volunteer constables during 1926 Police strike. Issued to Leslie J Robertson of Sackville St Kew to assist in protecting the stores in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.The 1926 Police strike was an important event in Victoria's history. As an artefact, issued to volunteers, the truncheon is a remnant of that event.Solid wood varnished police truncheon with cord loop threaded through a hole below where held. These truncheons were issued to volunteer constables during 1926 Police Strike.1926 police strike, volunteer constables, truncheons, batons, police equipment -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, BARREE, Unknown
An information brochure regarding Barree Cottages in Marysville. The cottages were built of 110 year old recycled Jarrah from the Fremantle Wool Stores. They had 90 year old Mountain Ash (native to the area) posts and beams from the South Melbourne Wool Stores. Old red bricks were used to create feature walls within the cottages which were two bedroom and fully self contained. These cottages, along with the majority of the buildings in Marysville, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure regarding Barree Cottages in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, barree mud brick holiday cottages, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cash Book - Country Store 1906 - 1907
This book was used for record keeping by the owner of the country local store. It was used to record sold items during each day. Items range from food, cigarettes, clothing, bolts and nails etc. Prior to a store goods were sold by a hawker who travelled from place to place selling goods. Stores gradually multiplied into individual stores focusing on one or two areas of goods. eg. food, clothing, hardware, Now in 2025 goods are mostly bought online and delivered to one's home.This cash book is an example of record keeping and of a general store in the country enabling comparisons to be made with new practices and items required by a country population in the early 1900s. Also the items used at the time.Leather bound Cash Book with yellowing lined pages. 192 pages. Entries on each page give the name of the person, their purchase and cost of the item(s). On the left hand side each customer has a number eg. No. 106 is E. Clutterbuck - this may refer to another book re his account.Embossed on the Spine in gold "Cash Book". Each page full of customers the details written in ink. At the top a date is given indicating that the book was used from 1906 to 1907.cash book 1906-1907, country store, occupation shop keeper -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINING EXCHANGE, PALL MALL - SANDHURST, C. 1870
Black and White Photo, The 'Beehive Chambers', Signs and advertising read - 'Café + Restaurant', 'Henderson & Goodisson', 'Ezy Wakin', 'Beehive Stores', Markings on back of photo read Mining Exchange, Pall Mall, Sandhurst. Three horse carriages with driver and passenger. T. H. Henderson. J. H. Goodison.buildings, commercial, beehive building, beehive stores, beehive, beehive chambers, pall mall, mining exchange, henderson & goodisson, t.h. henderson, j.r. goodisson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - REDBANK DREDGING N.L
Two red covered auction catalogues for sale held on the 2nd & 3rd December, 1941 of Electrical Plant, Dredging and Mining Machinery, Stores, Buildings and Costly Equipment of the Redbank Dredging N. L. at Redbank, Vic. Description and quantities of lots included. J. H. Curnow & Son were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - redbank dredging n. l., j h curnow & son, the cambridge press, cambrian shaft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - DEPARTMENT OF SUPPLY
Light orange auction catalogue with black printing for a sale conducted for the Department of Supply on 18th April, 1962 of Motor Vehicles and General Stores no longer required for Government purposes. £, s and d. columns to write sale prices in catalogue. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - department of supply, j h curnow & son pty ltd -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, No. 21 as Begonia Festival Show Boat, Feb. 1969
Yields information about Sturt St and the Begonia Festival Showboat tram of 1969.Set of two Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 21 as Begonia Festival Show Boat passing the Town Hall with the destination of Gardens via Drummond St. .2 - trailing photo - with the Coles and Fletcher Jones stores in the background. Advertising the 1969 Begonia Festival. ballarat, tramways, trams, begonia festival, decorated trams, sturt st, city, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 3/12/1961 12:00:00 AM
Bendigo Birney tram No. 30 leaving Charing Cross for Quarry Hill, taken after tram has passed, on 3-12-1961. Tram fitted with lights and warning stripes. Passing Ezywalkin stores. Shows stone sets in pavement. Has Quarry Hill destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings etc.' and in blue ink, 'K(k)(359), 1/250 f4, 3/12/61, Bendigo Birney 30, Charing Cross'tramways, trams, bendigo, birney, tram 30 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Sort and Pack
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of two storemen at the 1st Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau, South Vietnam sorting and packing new supplies that have just arrived from Australia. Some stores were also drawn from the vast American Supply Base at Bien Hoa, South Vietnam.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, american supply base, bien hoa, storemen, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Photograph of Dalgety and Company employees standing outside Dalgety Wool Stores at the corner of Victoria Terrace and Gheringhap Street, 1913-1928? The name H.G. Nicol is written in pencil on the back of the photograph.H.G.Nicol (pencil)dalgety and company limited -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Open for business: Melbourne's living history, 1998
This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.This books showcases about fifty people who have survived for a minimum of thirty years in their business. Each has a photo attached. Of particular interest to Surrey Hills is the shop owner on pages 38 and 39, that of Henry Jamieson with the Knowles Radio shop in Union Road, Surrey Hills.retail trade - victoria, stores, environmental portraits, (mr) henry jamieson, knowles radio, (mr) adrian knowles, union road, surrey hills -
Orbost & District Historical Society
necklace, late 19th - early 20th century
From the Temple estate. George Temple (1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. Donor was the grand-daughter of Dr Kerr, first doctor in OrbostThis item is an example of a piece of jewelry worn by women in the early 20th century.Small fine mother-of-pearl shell necklace with metal clasp.necklace jewelry costume-accessories pearl -
Orbost & District Historical Society
jewelry, Early 20th century
These are from the Temple estate.. George Temple(1832-1918) started Temple's Store opposite the Post Office and packed stores to Bendoc. Donor was grand-daughter of Dr Kerr, first doctor in Orbost.These items are examples of common jewellery items worn by by women in the early 20th century.Assorted bead chokers and cuffs. Four cuffs and four chokers.jewelry beading costume-accessories temple-family -
Clunes Museum
Book, TOBACCO LICENCE
LICENCES ISSUED TO STORE KEEPERS, GROCERS, HAIRDRESSERS, BAKERS, JEWELLER, HOTEL KEEPERS, FRUITERERS TO PERMIT THEM TO CARRY OUT BUSINESS IN CLUNES. INCLUDES GENERAL STORES, GENERAL GOODS, FANCY GOODS.CARDBOARD COVERED BUTT OF RECEIPT BOOK FOR REGISTRATION OF BUSINESS HOUSES IN CLUNES. RECEIPT NOS 1 - 100 INCLUSIVE. DATED FROM 26/6/1899 TO 1/7/1907ON SPINE: PRINTED IN BLACK INK - TOBACCO LICENCE - 264 ON LAST PAGE: BLUE WAS CRAYON ON LAST PAGE INITIALED HG 21/1/08local history, book, receipts, hotels, grocers, fruiterers, baker, fancy goods, jeweller, hairdressers. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges, 1960s
The opportunity shop was established by volunteers to raise funds for groups as listed. The shop was in Enterprize Way, Mitcham on land once occupied by White's Hay & Corn Stores. It was a successful venture and ran for many years.Badge 1 - Opportunity Shop - Vermont - Maroondah (V.M.H.) Hospital Auxiliary (Green). Badge 2 - Opportunity Shop - Church & Life (C&L) Community Aid Abroad Badge 3 - Community Aid Abroad (C.A.A.) Opportunity Shop (Blue) Badge 4 - Opportunity Shop - Nunawading - Maroondah Hospital (N.M.H.) (White) Badge 5 - Opportunity Shop. Vermont Church Community Aid (V.C.C.) (Yellow)Mitcham Opportunity Shopnumismatics, badges -
Mont De Lancey
Glass bottle
Moran and Cato was the largest chain of grocery stores in Australia in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century The partnership was established in Melbourne between cousins Thomas E Moran & Frederick John Cato in 1881Glass bottle squareMoran & Cato Pty.Ltdbottles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN TUNE
Bendigo advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. In tune: Fred Bush (front) is flanked by friends 9Left to right) Anthony Strange, Leila Watson, Gerson Krost, Dorothy Ford and Les Eames at his Williamson Street home - now the grain stores - for a musical evening in 1943. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were