Varnished brown wood shield with pressed tin decoration. The winners of the shield are engraved on one of the panels on it. The shield has an explanatory document pasted on its back."BSMYMC" "THE KITTSON SHIELD"burnbank street methodist church, ballarat

C1970's doll house used in a community toy libraryC1970's toyPlastic, mostly yellow; Coloured transfer decoration; 2 storey house with garage; 4 dormer windows; Plastic furniture; Plastic people; Carry mantle. Fisher Price play family Housedoll house, toy, c1970s

The 1st Contingent departed Fremantle on 7 November 1899 and returned on 29 December 1900. The 2nd Contingent departed 3 February 1900 and returned 8 December 1900. Due to the shortage of khaki material, the 1st Contingent uniforms wore their blue militia tunics, blue puttees and a dark blue puggaree on departure. An Anglo Boer War Service of Reconciliation is held annually on the first Sunday in June at the "Fallen Soldiers" (Boer War) Memorial in Kings Park attended by descendants and representative of all combatant nations. The date selected is the closest Sunday to the date of signing of the Treaty or Peace of Vereeniging (31 May 1902). The culmination of the service is the laying of the Emily Hobhouse wreath.Unique series of stereoscopic images showing both the 1st and 2nd West Australian Mounted Infantry Contingents to the Anglo Boer War. Images contain details of uniforms, accoutrements, camp life, civic honours and departure.Decorations in Nth Fremantle. Departure of 2nd WA Contingent. Published in Australian Stereoscopic Views, WA Series, Photographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and KalgoorliePhotographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and Kalgoorliestereoscope, boer war, south africa, capetown

? This bible was ?acquired by/?given to Charles Ziebell on 12 November 1882Small hard covered book with green cover and gold cross and decorations embossed. Written in German with title "Confirmandenbuch". Author Hermann Thummel. 175 pages.Written in fly leaf " Charles Ziebellbooks, religion, confirmation, methodist, prayer book, german text, charles ziebell, confirmandenbuch, hermann thummel.

This item forms part of the Golden Wattle Festival memorabilia collection held by the M.M.H.S.Yellow soft covered book, green gum leaf decoration on title. 24 pages. Details an event held in Maryborough during the Golden Wattle Festival.festival maryborough

Staffordshire Pottery figure of John Wesley preaching, standing on a circular base. Gilt embellishment and text "Wesley" on base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. "Wesley" in gilt on base.

Pink and white child's tea set. 6 saucers and 4 cups, with teapot, jug and sugar bowl. Plus a metal black tray with floral decoration.tea sets, toy cups, tea and coffee sets, toy bowls, trays

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 colour photograph of Denis Gibbons, in 2004 standing at the Cenotaph in Martin Place, Sydney. He is adorned with his Nikon cameras and his Vietnam War decorations.photograph, cenotaph - martin place sydney, gibbons collection catalogue, em mcquillan collection, 2004, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war

Tea pot would have been covered with a thick tea cosy and this cover placed over the top as decoration.White teapot cover- semi-circle in shape and doubled. Hand made tatting edging and drawthread. Cut out embroidery of flowers in a basket on one side and diamond cutout pattern on the other.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen

Ceramic bowl found in hut belonging to Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden for about 70 years on the edge of the township of Donald. Hand-molded blue and white ceramic bowl. Outside of bowl has underglaze blue decoration of flowers, leaves and Chinese characters. Saw toothed decoration, with one line underneath, around outside rim. Half moon shape lines, with two lines through them, decorate inside rim. Two lines around inside base with one Chinese character in centre of inside base.One Chinese character on inside base of bowl. Four Chinese characters and five plant symbols on outside of bowl. ceramic, bowl, hut, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald

Candle snuffers were a common household item before lighting by electricity and gas became commonplace. They were used to trim the wick of the candle and extinguish the flame. items such as these are still used in homes and churches todayItems such as this have significance as it is a common item which would have been used by a many early people before the advent of electric lights. This item is typical of a decorative item having a functional use. Scissor action metal implement which sits on three small legs which have ball shape on the end.Silver in colour with scroll decoration on various parts of the implement.candle snuffer, candle wick trimmer

This item is an example of Carnival Ware glass. Carnival Ware is pressed glass to which an iridescent surface shimmer has been applied using metallic salts. The trade name of the colour is 'Marigold'. Carnival Ware was first produced in U.S.A in 1908 and production in both U.S. A. and other countries continued until the 1940s, with the 1920s being the decade when it was most popular. It was a cheaper version of a decorative item for the household as well as having a utilitarian purpose and is a collectable glass today.This vase has no known local significance but is retained as an example of an item likely to be found in many local households of the 20th century.This is an orange-coloured pressed glass vase. It is on a stand of three legs and has a fluted patterned top rim. The body of the vase has raised decorations of butterflies and berries.carnival ware, vintage glass ware, carnival ware glass vase

Item in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details.Black & white portrait of 22 German Soldaten, 2 have peaked caps, the rest have feld mutz. Most are wearing one or more service decorations. photography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history - army

The Sailors' Rest, located in Ann Street, Williamstown opened on 24 May 1878. An article dating 25 May 1878, in the Williamstown Chronicle, describes the interior of the renovated Wesleyan chuch as depicted on the print: "Inside the building the carpenters and painters have been busily engaged. It has been painted throughout, the lower part of the walls be ing stained blue. There is a form all round the building with tables up the sides, and a number of small round tables are scattered about the roomi. In the centre is a splendid wire stand for pot plants, of which there is a grand display. Pictures adorn, the walls; singing birds warble their sweet strains ; and the silent gold fish of which there are several globes add to the beauty of the display. At the east end of the room is the bar, occupying one corner, while in the other are the shelves which accommodate the books of the Library, while last evening across the end wall was in large illuminated letters-'" The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof." On the platform are a piano and harmonium. The room is very presentable whether in day light or illuminated vith gas." Eva Carmichael, one of the two survivors of the Loch Art tragedy, visited here on 19 July 1878. She had stayed with Mr and Mrs Gibson and travelled from Camperdown to Melbourne (15 July 1878) to sail back to Ireland. Article in the Leader, 20 July 1878, Page 19: "The Saitors' Rest at Williamstown was yesterday visited by Miss Carmichael, Mr. T. Pearce and Mr. and Mrs. Gibson. The objects of the institution were explained to them, and after a brief stay they complimented the committee on their arrangement. The attendance has ho largely increased that the receipts now average £80 per month. The print is a rare insight of the Sailors' Rest in Williamstown, depicitng the room filled with plants, birds in cages, the seamen enjoying some board games, and coffee.Illustration depicting the interios of the Williamstown Sailors' Rest in 1878 with decoration (plants, paintings, birds in cages), and sailors at tables busy playing chess, talking, having a drink.sailors' rest, williamstown, 1878, plants, books, library, tables, sailors, games, chess, coffee, seamen, sir william stawell, hugh ronald reid

These photos were taken and put together to commemorate the opening of the new Hall of the Windermere Bran ch no 53 of the ANA Association. 24th September 1908.(from the top, row 1) C.Allen, A.Cox, F.White, T.Stewart, R.W.Charles, R.McKenzie, A.Cox. (row 2) W.Nesbitt, R.Walton, (row 3) D.F.Dickie T.Robinson, J.Robertson, D.Nippard, R.Kerr, W.J.Cox. (row 4) J.S.Feery, H.J.Taylor (Committee), G.White (ex President), S.Coles,(President), W.Harding (Vice President), E.Burrows. (row 5) A.Walker, P.Beaton,(Asisstant Secretary), F.Cox,(Secretary), D.Walton,(Treasurer), R.Harding, (Committee member), W.Walton (Committee member). (row 6) J.Hevey, F.Cox, (Trustee),J.M.Feery, (Committee member), D.Davidson, (Committee member). (row 7 ),M.Baird (Mathew), H.Cox, F.Powell, W.McKartney, W.Wilkins, R.Charles, H.Birkett. Collection of photos set in a dark wooden frame, with "gilt" decoration on inner edge and gold coloured inner frame edge. the photos are on a dark brown cardboard mount. AUSTRALIAN NATIVES ASSOCIATION. Presented by the Members of the WINDERMERE BRANCH No 53.TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW HALL.Sept 24th 1908. (under photo ANA Hall) windermere ana hall 1908.windermere branch no 53.

Sewing machine and case. Hand operated portable sewing machine, PFAFF brand. Wood inlaid design. Black machine body has gold floral decorations."PFAFF"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, sewing machine, hand operated sewing machine, clothing, clothing manufacture, tailor, industry, garment

In the high tech, fast paced society that we live in, it’s easy to take some things for granted. Case in point: the wood cutting board on which you’ll probably be preparing the evening’s dinner. Have you ever taken the time to think about the history of the cutting board? Where did it come from, and what did ancient civilizations use to cut their meats, fruits and vegetables? Wood throughout the ages Since the dawn of time, wood has been one of the most available materials used by mankind to build tools and lodgings, so it’s not really surprising to know that wood has been used in the preparation of food since the prehistoric ages. Of course, back then, cavemen probably used an unpolished slab of tree trunk to cut the kill of the day on and they probably didn’t think twice about saving it once the meal was over. Chances are they probably threw it in the fire with the rest of the wood needed to kindle it. Advances in technology Throughout the centuries, mankind evolved and started creating machines from steam, electricity and metal. When the circular saw was invented, nicer, cleaner slabs of wood were cut and used as cutting boards. Since soft wood was the most available type of wood at the time, it was the material of choice for to be used for cutting boards. Boards were made smaller since the slab of wood could now be cut to any desired size. Since they were made smaller, they were also used to eat off of and some people referred to them as trenchers. Trenchers were originally pieces of stale hard bread that were used as substitute plates. Wood trenchers quickly became the replacements of the eatable dinnerware. The butcher block: the cutting board’s larger cousin In the industrial ages, many industries rapidly developed, and the butchery industry followed this trend as well. Before the invention of the cutting board, butchers used tree rounds to carve their meat on. The rounds were often too soft and they rapidly became unsanitary. Hard maple wood butcher blocks were the preferred choice of the industry. They were made to be extremely thick and durable, so durable in fact, that a butcher could use the same block for almost his entire career. Cutting boards around the world As cutting boards began to be more and more used in kitchens around North America, the rest of the world crafted such boards from different materials. The East used thick bamboo as their material of choice. Despite its frail appearance, bamboo is quite strong and made durable cutting boards and butcher blocks. Europe used maple in the crafting of their cutting boards while Persia used flat pieces of polished wood in their kitchens. The world then saw cutting boards that were being made from other materials like plastic and they came in all shapes and sizes, but they always served the same purpose, to provide a household with a safe, clean surface on which to prepare meals for their friends and family members. https://www.woodcuttingboards.com/news/quick-history-of-the-cutting-board-47.aspxThe bread board is an example of kitchen equipment used during Victorian times and similar to those used today.Bread board. Wooden, octagonal, plain sanded light wood. Has decoration around edge and indented circular line to delineate round cutting board section.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bread board, cutting board, pastry board, kitchen utensil, kitchen equipment, baking equipment, food preparation

A Julius Marlow shoe box containing a variety of objects - feathers for hair decoration, 2 paper fans, black buttons, empty box, and 3 spectacles in their cases.lydia chancellor, collection, hair decoration, feathers, hair ornaments, fan, buttons, spectacles, glasses, objects, ephemera, costume accessories

Black and white photo of front view of electric tram rigged with electric light decoration and design showing pick and shovel. In blue/green ink on back 'No 30'.person, individual, basil miller

Ravenswood Bell. A. Bronzed brass bell, large crack on one side has been mended. Metal clanger. Iron support for bell - wrought iron decoration.place, house, ravenswood run, bendigo advertiser 10.2.1972 page 7.

Exchange note. At sight of this First of Exchange pay to the order of The Bank of Australasia the Sum of - - . Value received in terms of - -. To - -. Date line ends 193-. Decoration on the left edge.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, the bank of australasia, exchange note

Cream card with the MGC hymn written in calligraphy in blue ink. It has a blue and gold MGC badge, gold floral decoration and upper case letters in the title.methodist girls' comradeship, the comradeship hymn, methodist church of australasia young people's department

Metal painted black with gold leaf design decoration. Large wheel with handle. Circular base on sewing area. Set on four claw legs. In working order.domestic items, sewing, textile machinery