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Federation University Historical Collection
Ephemera - Object, Ballarat School of Mines Casual Dance Ticket, 1965, 02/1965
This dance was attended by the donor Cheryll Henry. A leather ticket with information stamped into leather for entry into the Ballarat School of Mines dance held at Corbould Hall. Casual Dance Corould Hall Fri 26thballarat school of mines, casual dance, corbould hall, bookmark, ticket -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Commissioning brief, Leading Lights installation design, 1999
Used by donor as member of the judging panelCommissioning brief for artists regarding design of installation on the foreshore on the sightline of the Leading Lights'Confidential, Beacon Cove Leading Lights'beacons, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, arts and entertainment - community arts, leading lights, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, friends of port melbourne foreshore, mirvac, pat grainger -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Correspondence, Leading Lights installation design, 1999
Used by donor as member of the judging panelCorrespondence re panel regarding design of installation on the foreshore on the sightline of the Leading Lights'Confidential, Beacon Cove Leading Lights'beacons, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, arts and entertainment - community arts, leading lights, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, friends of port melbourne foreshore, mirvac, pat grainger -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Winning design, Leading Lights installation design, 1999
Used by donor as member of the judging panelArtist's concept for winning design regarding design of installation on the foreshore on the sightline of the Leading Lights'Confidential, Beacon Cove Leading Lights'beacons, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, arts and entertainment - community arts, leading lights, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, friends of port melbourne foreshore, mirvac, pat grainger -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Smokers' Stand, c.1943
Given to the donor's father, a fellow internee.Stand on 3 legs-wood- brass cigarette holder, circular flat table on top . Circular table ash tray and cigarette holder half way up. Made in Camp 3 A during internment in WW2.tatura, camp 3, german internees -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and Slip, 1930s, 1930s
The dress belonged to donor's mother or grandmother.Multi coloured blue chiffon dress, with splashes of pink, yellow and white flowers, shaped bodice, V-neckline, eight covered buttons down front, and four panel flared skirt and puffed short sleeves. Mauve Rayon under slip. A line and shoulder straps to be worn with dress.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Tablecloth, 1950s
Embroidered by donor - from Weldon's pattern.Cream linen square tablecloth. Cream and brown cotton one inch. Decorative 2cm Drawn threadwork around edge.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Place Mats & Serviette, 1958
Given to donor in 1958 as a wedding present.Six aqua table mats. Two cm herringbone fringe around edge. Six matching serviettes.manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Bonnet, c. 1850
Owned by members of donor's family in 1850s.White cotton bonnet decorated with embroidered Anglais and trimmed around face and hem. Ties for under chin. Worn in 1850s. Night bonnet.costume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Shirt, Van Heusen Shirt, 1900s
Worn by donor's husband Gary in the 1990sMauve male shirt. Pocket on left side and fastening down the front with six buttons, plus two buttons on sleeve cuff.Van Heusen, Full Cutcostume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Slide Projector, c1960
Purchased by donor for personal family use.Haminex Rondette 1500EF Slide Projector together with 2 x 120 Slide Rondex magazines and one 36 slide Hanomatic magazine. It has a 85mm lens Hanimar f2.8 lens. All in original cartons and with operating instructions for the projector. Also included is an extractor for removing the lamp. The unit is made of black and white strong plastic the ability to mount both cartridge types. A total of six pieces.Rondette 1500 EF Hanimex.Plasticphotography, projectors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - State Savings Bank Books
Donor is a member of the Whitehorse Historical SocietyTwo State Savings Bank of Victoria bank books with blue cloth cover with map of Victoria embossed in dark blue. 139--153 Elizabeth Street branch 1956 (829444) 1960/68 (16616) Mitcham Branch. Plus state Savings Bank of Victoria Passbook cover, pale blue cardboard. Plus Travelers Cheques cover 1891-1999 State Bank Victoria. Very dark blue vinyl .The State Savings Bank of Victoriacommerce, banking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - tea cosy cover, c1925
Belonged to mother of donor from1925 approx.Cream coloured crocheted tea cosy coverdomestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Boudoir cap
Worn by an aunt of donor, Lorraine FarnsworthCream silk cap; cream lace insert, edging trimmed with orange flowercostume, female nightwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Artificial silk cord
Part of the collection of donor's mother and grandmotherFour balls of artificial silk knitting cord contained in cardboard box. Colour of silk, 'Wood brown'Myrene Knitting. 4 cord. Shade 14.|Artificial silk 1/4 lb ball|Made in Englandhandcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Infants' coat, 1950
Made by donor for her children in the 1950sA cream viyella coat with Peter Pan collar, smocking on either side of press-stud opening with buttons. Smocking in cream with pink and blue rosebuds below yoke. Long sleeves have shaping darts and smocking at wrist.costume, infants' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Veil
Wedding veil worn by the donor in 1963White tulle veil attached to comb with cream satin bow sewn on to it. See Wedding Dress NA3477costume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Compass
Used by donor's husband in early 1940sSmall brass and steel compass for drawing circles/curves and measuring. Sharp steel point. School instrument, geometryinstruments, measuring, trades, drafting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Apron
Belonged to Jessie Rees, the donors grandmother.Green calico apron embroidered with a lady in green frock with yellow hat, a kookaburra sitting on a wattle bough and a waratah on the pocket with heath and wattle. Bound with green bias binding.domestic items, sewing, costume, female working -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Sunglasses
Used by Jack Foley, donor's fatherPair of clip-on sunglasses that fold in half with a gold frame. A cream case which separated into two. Glasses' are green in colour.personal effects, seeing aids -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Scent Perfume Bottle, 1874
Scent Bottle owned by donor's grandmotherGlass ladies scent bottle with a horseshoe shaped design. Metal rim and round cut glass stopper.Silver Hall Markdomestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Stocking bag
The bag was used by the donor as a stocking bagCream cotton bag bound with red tape & embroidered with red embroidery cotton ( a basket with three flowers & flowers under the basket). Two cotton handles for carrying.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Good Friday Appeal, 1955, 1/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
Chris Richards organised contact with donor.Black and white photograph of two children, Dianne and Cynthia Gallus, sitting on a bull. They were involved in raising money for the Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal in 1955. Photo taken on corner Springvale/Canterbury Roads, Forest Hillhorse troughs, springvale road, forest hill, canterbury road forest hill, good friday appeal, gallus dianne, gallus cynthia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Springvale/ Canterbury Roads, Forest Hill
Chris Richards organised contact with donor.Black and white photograph of the corner of Springvale and Canterbury Roads, Forest Hill looking west c1955.springvale road, forest hill., canterbury road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doiley
Belonged to donor's late husband's grandmotherDoiley 29cm x 15cm colour ecru. Fillet Crochet. Two dogs facing each other in the center and block design around edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat
Purchased in England and worn by donor's husbandBrown Tweed TrilbyTempercork Pariscostume, male headware -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Boys shepherd suit top, 1950s
Worn by donor's baby boy in 1950sCream Vyella boys 'Shepherd' suit top. Yolk in lemon with one rabbit and a mushroom embroidered on each side. There is lemon and white smocking under the embroidery. 'Peter Pan' collar with lemon and white edging. Top has long sleeves with buttons on the cuffs. Top opens down the back with three button holes and buttons. There are two buttons on each the front and back to attach the pants.'Friedelle' Made in Australiacostume, children's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doll, Baby, 1970s
Given to donor's daughter by her cousinPlastic baby doll dressed in pink hand knitted dress and pants. Doll is bald but has eye lashes and open and shut eyes. The pants are knitted in stocking stitch with elastic threaded through at the waist. The dress is sleeveless with a pink button on each shoulder. The skirt is knitted in a lace pattern with a crochet tie threaded through the waist. The bodice is knitted in stocking stitch.toys, dolls, doll's clothes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Toy - Counting Eggs, 1970s
Educational toy used by donor's granddaughter Yellow plastic egg box containing twelve plastic eggs which open to reveal numbers 1-12. Used to teach counting and basic co-ordination skills to children.One Dozen Counting Eggs. Child Guidancetoys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Whitehorse Road Blackburn
Used by donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Whitehorse Road Blackburn looking Eastwhitehorse road, blackburn, looking east