THE TWO GENTLEMEN ARE MR. BILL GILBERT AND PERC WALLACE.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOCOPY OF THREE GENTLEMEN STANDING UNDER VERANDAH OF THE ALL NATION'S HOTEL TALBOT RD CLUNES.On Building; E. WALLACE OLD COURT - MEALS - ACCOMMODATION On Reverse of photo; Dec 1936 Bill Gilbert Perce Wallacelocal history, photography, photographs, hotels all nation's [blue rock[

This item belonged to Mr. F. Johns father of the donor.An ash tray in the form of a chimney place with hood over the fire grate and a place to rest lighted cigarette so the smoke goes up the chimney. Inscribed with "Smugglers Hearth"Registered Design 35246personal effects, smoking accessories

Donated by Mr Ray Langtip, a former resident of RutherglenColoured photograph of part of Rutherglen, unframed, taken from Hunter Street"Rutherglen VIC 1952. Taken from Langtip home, Hunter St. L to R Le Livres pine Tree at Gate & Home far right"rutherglen views, langtip family, lelievre family, hunter street

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white photographic reproduction of the former St Stephen's Rectory. This cottage was located on the Springhurst Road, but has since been demolished. The reproduction is unframed but laminatedOn back of laminated photo: "St Stephen's Rectory"st stephens rectory, rectories

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white photographic reproduction, unframed, laminated. This photograph is of Main St Rutherglen facing West. In centre of photograph, right at the end of the street can be seen, faintly, the building called Seppelts Cellars (later Jolimont Winery, Now (2017) Tuileries). Building on right had side with "saddler" painted on it, is the building that became the Rutherglen Sun officeOn back of photo: "Main St Rutherglen - facing west"main street, seppelts winery, jolimont winery, tuileries

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white reproduction, unframed, laminated. This photograph is of Main St Rutherglen facing east. At the end of the right hand side in middle of photograph is a small white patch, this is the Chinese camp. Left hand corner is where Fire Station now stands, old Blue Bird Hall is next (now Goodfellows Supermarket)On back of photo: "Main St Rutherglen - facing east"main street, chinese camp, blue bird hall, goodfellows supermarket

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white reproduction, unframed, laminated. This reproduction is of the Rutherglen Post-Office as it was in the 1900s. The residence (to the left of pen mark cross on picket fence) has since been demolished and today that is where the present Post-Office stands, building to right of cross still stands. Original building built in 1863, altered in 1910Signs on front of building: "Electric Telegraph Office. Post Office" On back of photo: "Photographed pre 1910"rutherglen post office

Donated by Mr Greg Thomson, a former resident of RutherglenBlack & white reproduction, printed on paper. This photograph is of Main St Rutherglen facing West. In centre of photograph is the Rutherglen Hotel. Further down the street, at the right of the photo is the striped roof of the Cumberland Hotel.On back of photo: "Main St Rutherglen - facing west"main street, rutherglen hotel, cumberland hotel

Mr. J. T. Farr died in September 1092,Portrait of J.T Farr, foundation member of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. old colonists' association, ballarat, j.t. farr, medal

Mr and Mrs L Phillips on their golden wedding anniversary. stawell

Used by Mr. W.J. Sebire, Conductor of Church Choir.Brown leather bound Methodist hymn book, edited by Sir Frederick Bridge.Front Cover: "W.J.S." stamped in gold lettering. religious books, religious music

Wedding gift to Mr. and Mrs. L. Wilms in 1909.White, china milk jug with hand-painted pink flowers and gold edging. (missing) White, rectangular, net jug cover with blue running stitch edging and clear glass beads.household textiles., milk jugs

Restored by Mr. Perce Sebire, 1923 and in working order.Crystal wireless receiver and head phones. Using Galena crystal cat-whiskers detector, on a wooden base.Receiver:- 'Using Galena Crystal Cat - Whisker Detector' Headphones:- 'Superior - BBC Patents ready'crystal receiving sets

From the home of the late Mr and Mrs Frank Henderson18 piece white table china set decorated with fine purple flowers and with pink on two eggcups. Trim on edge is gold. Pieces include - two eggcups, one teacup and saucer, five small saucers, three butter plates, one lidded butter dish, one bowl, one jug and a lidded bowl with two handles.tableware

Mr C E Barrie was the President of the District ExhibitionSection of the exhibition held at Mechanics Hallcouncil, local identities

Purchased 1970 in China by Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Lord.One Jade Chinese upright carving with carved links forming chains on a wooden base.carvings, ornaments, objects of vertu

Item belonged to Mrs. Ellen & Mr. Charles CornellPorcupine quill jewellery box. Ebony/Ivory.Maiara - Elephant picture inside the lid.jewellery boxes, boxes

Mr A. Overton's nephew, Don Strachan donated the medal.Gold coloured Star shaped medal with clasp, attached to Shield shaped medal."Wandin C.C. Batting Average 1919-20 won by A. Overton"

Used by Mr. A. Baker Snr. early 20th Century. A small damaged rectangular, metal tobacco tin with red edging around the yellow, hinged lid. It has the label "LOG CABIN" Flaked Gold leaf Tobacco printed in three scroll shapes. There is an outline of a cabin in the bush, with a horse and man in the foreground. The manufacturer's details are written at the bottom. The tin is worn with age and use, and the lid is loose.Tobacco Tin - 'Log Cabin Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco W.D. & H.O. Wills (Australia) Ltd. Sydney Successor in Australia to Lambert & Butler.'tobacco tins, tobacco containers, smoking equipment

From home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Wilms, 1909.Wooden biscuit barrel with EPNS lid, EPNS handle and EPNS bands around the barrelbiscuit containers

Wedding gift to Mr and Mrs Thomas Sebire 1902.Silver cake dish with folding handle and four knobbed feet.Made in England E.P.N.S.baskets

Wedding present to Mr and Mrs W.J. Sebire in 1897.Silver sugar scuttle with silver spoon.sugar spoons, sugar bowls

Wedding gift to Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Lord IN 1901.Oval Silver tea pot with intricate design on side of pot."Daniel & Arter EPBN"teapots

Purchased in Vancouver by Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Lord in 1960."Vancouver Ware" jug with smoked glass has pewter rose flowers fused onto glass. Glass handle.

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in 1970.Small Chinese Cloisonne egg in multicoloured floral design on black wooded stand.eggs, decorated eggs

Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H. N. Lord in Naples.Gold Italian porcelain basket of flowers in blue, pink, purple and cream with gold handle.china, ornaments

This belonged to Olive Sebire's father Mr. W.J. SebireLustre shaving mug with gold trim.shaving mugs, shaving equipment

Wedding present to Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Sebire in 1897.Tall white china vase, with green flowers and yellow leaves painted on.vases

The new Post and ·Telegraph Office at Orbost was completed in 1898 This clock was presented by Mr A Cooper to the Postal Dept.in 1899 for erection outside the local post office. The clock arrived in Orbost on Monday 5th June 1899 in the charge of Captain Mortimer of the schooner Orbost. Before the clock could be placed in position permission had to be obtained from the postal department headquarters, and Mr Cooper nominated the appointment of Messrs W. Gluth Snr, J. Watt and H. James as a committee to take charge of the clock on behalf of the people of Orbost. In a letter to Mr Gluth at that time, Mr Cooper said, " If the people of Orbost receive this clock in the same goodwill in which it is given I shall be exceedingly pleased." Mr Alfred Cooper built the Orbost Club Hotel in the early 1890's. Captain Mortimer skippered the Schooner Orbost between Marlo and Melbourne until it was wrecked in 1904This clock is a significant part of Orbost's history.A metal clock from the Orbost Post Office. It is circular with black Roman numerals. It is open with no cover.orbost-post-office cooper-alfred schooner-orbost clock-orbost-post-office

The Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission of Victoria, now known as Vicdeaf, (the Victorian Deaf Society), was founded in 1884 as the Victorian Society for Promoting the Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of the Adult Deaf and Dumb. The provisional committee being Mr W Bates, Mr J M Bruce, Mr J D Gowan, Mr Edwin Newbiggin, Mr C M Officer, M. L, A., and the Rev. W. Moss. The Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission's objects were: 1. To provide the means for religious worship and instruction for the adult deaf and dumb of Victoria 2. To visit the deaf and dumb in their homes, especially when sick or in distress 3. To assist the deaf and dumb of good character in obtaining suitable employment 4. To provide technical and other education for the adult and dumb 5. To give pecuniary assistance to adult deaf and dumb who are in needThe Annual Reports of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Mission are historically significant providing insight into the history of the evolving Deaf Community in Victoria. They are a annual 'snapshot' of the year with references not only to the progress of the Mission but also to the significant people and events within the Deaf Community.Pink Cover, Size 21.5Hx13.5W, 52 Pages (pages 7 and 8 missing)reginald talbot, samuel gillott, edward newbigin, h. sumner martin, rev. j. h. frewin, rev j. j. halley, rev. david ross, rev e. h. sugden, w. a. dickens, john m. griffiths, w. h. judkins, m. l. miller, j. e. muir, a. c. muir, e. r. peacock, f. j. rose, ernest j. d. abraham, mrs e. j. d. abraham, miss mills, miss mitchell, miss i. foster, miss a. foster, mrs f. e. frewin, mrs h. sumner martin, mrs j. e. muir, mrs r. r. paterson, mrs samuel luke, alex williamson, s. moss, m. g. b mortimer, captain olden, rev. h. kelly, mrs james martin, leslie newbigin, john hancock, mrs d. nolan, messrs griffiths brothers proprietary limited, queensland adult deaf and dumb mission, lady gillott, rev j. t. love, rev h. g. nicholls, rev k. hosking, rev s. j. hoban, brigadier hendy, salvation army, p. holt, r. h. luff, w. p. muir, e. burke, deaf mute cricket club, mrs samuel johnson, j williamson, young mens mutal improvement society, monthly letter