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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Photographs collected and arranged by Francis J Reynolds, "Collier's Photographic history of the European War", WW1
""Collier's Photographic history/ of the European War" including Sketches and drawings made on the battlefields/ PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ACCOMPANYING EACH ARMY/ COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS AND C. N. TAYLOR".Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with light grey colour and dark blue fabric spine tape. Black print on front cover and illustrated black and white photograph of a cannon battle scene. 144 pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Pictoorial book - illustrated black and white photographs, sketches and drawings.books, pictorial, ww1 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equipment, cutlery knife, 20THC
A stainless steel table knife with a bone handle used for main meals by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900. Most early settlers brought their cutlery with them when they traveled from England and Europe.A typical table knife used by settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A kitchen table knife with stainless steel blade and bone handle on blade; FL..........& CO. LTD. SHEFFIELD / TRADE 'SHREWSBURY' MARK / STAINLESS / ............cutlery, stainless steel, sheffield, england, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, moorabbin shire, -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1898
The Jinker tracks were vitally important during the early years of European settlement. The first routes were known as bridle paths as they were only wide enough to allow the passage of a horse or a person on foot.Photo shows man with pack horse - large gum tree on right side of photoaccess routes, vehicle track, jinker track -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Paisley Shawl, 20th Century
Imitation Kashmiri shawls were produced in large numbers in Europe in the second half of the 19th and also in the 20th centuries. The first mechanised production of such shawls was made possible by the invention of the Jacquard loom in France in the 1820s. Machine woven paisley shawl, based on traditional hand-woven Kashmiri designs. paisley shawl, shawls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society: The Student Prince
The Student Prince is an operetta in 4 acts plus a prologue. Music is by Sigmund Romberg and lyrics by Dorothy Donnelly. It was based on a play "Old Heidelberg". It opened on Broadway in December 1924 and portrayed European student fraternities.Bendigo Operatic Society program from The Student Prince production 8 double sided pages, printed program with photos of those involved & cast Capital Theatre for a six night season: Thurs 15th, Friday 16th, Saturday 17th, Thurs 22nd, Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th June 1972 Pink coloured program (front & back pages)souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Tin Container, State Express, Tobacco Tin, (estimated); 1940
This tin is Part of the collection for A.J. Roddy VX8007Small tin for carrying tobacco, belonging to A.J. Roddy. Inside Lid: Every tin of Genuine/State Express/ ready rubbed/ Emblem/ Ardith Fine Cut/has the name ARDITH/ printed on the paper lining./ Outside of tin has a list attached to it: Melbourne; Colombo /Elquatara,Palestine/ Egypt. North Africa / Greece. Yogoslavia / Austria. Italy / Emgland. Panama / Honolulu. New Zealand / Sydney. 1940-45.of, australia, ww11, war, middle, east, prisoner, roddy, vx8007, tobacco, europe, a j blue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A SCHOOL GEOGRAPHY
A blue hard covered book titled 'A School Geography with special reference to Commerce and History with maps and diagrams, by J.M.D. MeikleJohn M.A. and M.J.C. Meiklehohn, B.A.. New Edition. Corrected up to 1902. London. Alfred M. Holden 11 Paternoster Square, E.C., 1902. 415p. (ill.) On the front inside cover are the words ' R. D. Kelly 103 Wills. St., Bendigo.'J.M.D. Meiklehohn M.A. and M.J.C. Meiklehohn, B.A.books, school, geography, books, geography, school, texts, reference, climate, europe, commerce, history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Biography, George Michael Larin 1916 to 2008, 2013
Written by N. M. Larin. A biography of G. M. Larin of his life from Russia to Australia and his family. Interesting story of post war migration and WW2 resettlement of European displaced persons in Australia.On front cover rural scene and channel and photograph of G. M. Larin. On Back cover story of life of G. M. Larin and photographs as a young man.larin family history, george michael larin -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd, Kilmore Horse Tram, c.1991
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Modern postcard produced by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. The photo is of a replica tram in Victoria's Tramway Museum, and was presumably purchased for display purposes for an exhibition relating to transport in Kew, and in particular to the Kew horse-tram which operated from the Victoria Street Bridge to the Boroondara General Cemetery in Kew.This replica tram, constructed by members Alan Antcliff and Newton Williams in Mildura represents the open car used between Sydney Road and the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gradens until 1923. The open "toast rack" type was use extensively on other horse and early electric tram systems. Photo by William F Scott. Produced by The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd Box 4916, Mail Exchange, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001. Operator of Victoria's Tramway Museum, Union Lane, Bylands (55 km from Melbourne off the Northern Highway) Open Sundays 11a.m - 5p.m. CS2036kilmore horse tram, tramway museum society of victoria, tramways - victoria, postcards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd, Kilmore Horse Tram, c.1991
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Modern postcard produced by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. The photo is of a replica tram in Victoria's Tramway Museum, and was presumably purchased for display purposes for an exhibition relating to transport in Kew, and in particular to the Kew horse-tram which operated from the Victoria Street Bridge to the Boroondara General Cemetery in Kew.This replica tram, constructed by members Alan Antcliff and Newton Williams in Mildura represents the open car used between Sydney Road and the Royal Melbourne Zoological Gradens until 1923. The open "toast rack" type was use extensively on other horse and early electric tram systems. Photo by William F Scott. Produced by The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd Box 4916, Mail Exchange, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001. Operator of Victoria's Tramway Museum, Union Lane, Bylands (55 km from Melbourne off the Northern Highway) Open Sundays 11a.m - 5p.m. CS2036 kilmore horse tram, tramway museum society of victoria, tramways - victoria, postcards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd, Melbourne Trams: Past and Present, c.2000-2010
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000sPostcard produced for and retailed by The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd. The reverse of the postcard (see image) identifies the four trams pictured as: a Royal Park Horse tram, a Richmond cable tram, a W7 electric tram, and a Z3 class electric tram. The postcard was printed by scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477.1. Royal; Park horse tram 2. Richmond cable tram 3. W7 electric tram Photographs courtesy Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, K. Kings and R. Shorten [Producer] The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd Box Box 4916, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 [Printer] scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477 CS 1482royal park horse tram, richmond cable tram, w7 electric tram, z3 class electric tram, the tramway museum society of victoria ltd, postcards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd, Melbourne Trams: Past and Present, 2000-2010
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Postcard produced for and retailed by The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd. The reverse of the postcard (see image) identifies the four trams pictured as: a Royal Park Horse tram, a Richmond cable tram, a W7 electric tram, and a Z3 class electric tram. The postcard was printed by scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477.1. Royal; Park horse tram 2. Richmond cable tram 3. W7 electric tram Photographs courtesy Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, K. Kings and R. Shorten [Producer] The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd Box Box 4916, Melbourne, Victoria, 3001 [Printer] scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477 CS 1482royal park horse tram, richmond cable tram, w7 electric tram, z3 class electric tram, the tramway museum society of victoria ltd, postcards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Ruskin Place, Studley Park, c.2010
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s.Commercial postcard produced by Hocking Stuart to advertise Ruskin Place, 75 Princess Street, Kew, but instead showing the Studley Park Boat House.The reverse includes advertising copy relating to the company and to Ruskin Place, 75 Princess Street, Kew.ruskin place - kew, 75 princess street - kew, studley park boat house -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - MENU, OFFICERS MESS
Officers Mess had regular formal dinners. Formal Dinner programme outlining wines and options on food menu's. Date suggests occasion relates to Anniversary of D. Day landings in Europe on 6th June 1944.Fold out cardboard programme for formal dinner at Officer's Mess on 20th Anniv. of D. Day WW2. Yellow paper with emblem of Royal Australian Army Service Corps (RAASC). Folded once.Emblem of RAASC on front then following " 3 DIV COLUMN RAASC" - "OFFICERS MESS", "Formal Dinner" on Saturday 6th June 1944. Inside is a menu for night and pages 2 & 3.d. day, officers mess, passchendaele barracks trust -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Replica of Captain Cook's Naval Sword, April 1990
This sword Commemorates the Bicentanary of the landing of Capt James Cook RN on the east coast of Australia on April 29th 1770. He was the firt European to do so. The original swords were made from 1757 to 1769.Royal Naval Officers Hanger (Sword)capt cook rn, naval hanger, sword -
Mount Evelyn History Group
Book A Diva's Day Out, Roundabout Publishing, A Diva's Day Out, 2002
Singer Dame Nellie visited Melba Cave Hill, her father David Mitchell's property, on 8 November 1902. She was received with great enthusiasm after her triumphant career in the opera houses of Europe. The book has photos of the official reception of Melba in Lilydale and the informal picnic at Cave Hill that followed.Stapled book with stiff cream coloured cover, oval photo of procession through the streets of Lilydale, November 8,1902 Sue Thompson Roundabout Publishing Pty Ltd'Paula Herlihy 2010' in pencil at top of title page.melba, cave hill, david mitchell, lilydale -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPERS, FRENCH, Le Courrier De L'air, 28th October 1943
The newspaper written in French detailing Allied actions in Europe, distributed by the RAF to French speaking allies. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC No 410533 RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service record..1) & .2) Four page newspaper written in French, RAF symbol in colour on top LH & RH corner of page 1.Information in black type with B & W photographs..1) Top of page 1 “Orleans 5/6 - 11 - 43”, hand written in black ink.newspapers, french, allies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Yarn Winder + Swift + spindles
The swift winder together with lace pieces was bought in Europe by Nan Warner, who was a retired school teacher and together with her husband Max travelled to Europe and China after they retired. Nan joined a lace making group in the late 1970s who until well into the 1980s and 1990s the group met in each others homes once a month in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne around the Vermont and Ringwood area. The group later became part of the Australian Lace Guild. The donor was also a lacemaker in the group. Hand turned spindle winders and swifts are also used by weavers and spinners.Hand turned wooden wool winder and swift and spindles. It has a wooden base with drawers with a vertical wheel, spindle with winder on an arm with rotating thread holders.spindles, winder, swift, yarn, spinners -
Greensborough Historical Society
Poster, National Farmer's Federation et al, Caring for our Country, 1988c
A timeline of land management including indigenous care and the impact of European settlement from 1988 to 1987. Includes maps showing present land use and vegetation coverage in 1788. Prepared by Tim Gurry for the National Farmer’s FederationLaminated poster, printed in colour on one side.land management, farming, salinity -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Submission, Anne Paul et al, Banyule Heritage Study 2020 Nominations: Significant remnant early European vegetation - Greensborough, 2020
Submissions made by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society to the Banyule Heritage Study 2020, citing significant remnant early European vegetation, particularly from orchards developed by Greensborough pioneer families.5 p. typescript with four colour photographsHandwritten description on back of photographsbanyule heritage study 2020, orchards greensborough, vegetation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Gas Mask, WW1, 1914 - 1918
Issued to Australian servicemen during WW1 when poison gas was used in warfare in Europe. Object used in WW1 by Ron Rose's father, James Rose. He served in the 8th field ambulance co, 1915 - 1918. WW1 gas mask. Face mask tube connected to metal container.All contained inside canvas haversack. Cellophane.ww1 army gear, ww1 gas masks, james rose, 8th field ambulance co. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Unknown - shells
Sarah and John Rogers were the second European inhabitants on Churchill Island with, and after the Pickersgills. Sarah laid out a garden and collected shells and shell grit to surface the garden paths. Possibly these are some of the shells she collected.A variety of old and weathered shells stored in jar with label: "Original shells collected for paths by Sarah Rogers"."Original shells collected for paths by Sarah Rogers"shells, garden paths, sarah rogers, john rogers, churchill island -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Steamer "Gloucester Castle" 8,000 TONS
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards may also record places for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and travelled by troop transport ship.The front image of the postcard is a photograph of a ship at sea.Front of postcard: UNION- CASTLE LINE INTERMEDIATE STEAMER "GLOUSTER CASTLE." 8,000 TONS.war correspondence, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Embarking for the Gallipoli peninsula
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The front image of the postcard is a drawing of soldiers standing on a beach. One man in uniform can be see standing in the foreground, while several others are amassing on the shore. Six ships can be seen on the sea horizon. There is a small hole at the top of the postcard, most likely from a thumb tack.Front of postcard: "PREPARING TO EMBARK ON THE LAST STAGE OF THEIR VOYAGE TO THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA: SOME OF THE AUSTRALIAN TROOPS / WHOSE LANDING THERE WAS A SPLENDID FEAT OF ARMS."war correspondence, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, World War 1, 1915
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records the war for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The postcard's image depicts a field of white canvas tents line the background. Several people can be seen cutting wood in the foreground, standing just behind a wire fence. world war one, souvenir -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Pipe, clay, 1600 - 1900 (Approximate)
Clay pipe found at Forrest Caves middens by Hoddinott, W. E. (Mr) of Anderson and presented to the Society in 1942. It could indicate that Aborigines continued visiting the Island after their contact with European Settlers. Previous Access No. 111.Clay pipe, cream coloured, rounded bowl shape, stem is short and tapered.local aboriginal history, personal effects, smoking accessories, clay pipe, pipe clay, forrest caves, phillip island -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Benedictine Monk - Miniature Doll - Nursing though the Ages
Benedictine Monk - From Christian times nursing was not a women's vocation. Hospitals and Monasteries cared for the sick and poor. In 529 an Italian Monk Benedictine set up Monasteries with his fellow monks and Christianity spread across EuropeMiniature Doll - 30cm Dressed in long brown gown with chain belt around middle extending the full length of the gown.Name tag - Benedictine Monknursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Novel, H Rider Haggard, author, Smith and the Pharaohs and other tales, 1920
H. Rider Haggard (1856-1925) (Sir H. Rider Haggard), was a British author of fiction and non-fiction works and had letters and articles published in newspapers and journals. The page opposite the book's Fly page lists some of the topics Rider Haggard covered; Parliamentary Blue Book, political history, works on agriculture, country life, social history, travel, novels and romances. This edition of the book was published for Laurie's Colonial Library by the firm T. Werner Laurie Limited of London. It was made specifically for the British Colonies and India. This book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection.This edition of the book was published by T Werner Laurie as part of Laurie's Colonial Library, books destined only for the British Colonies and India, The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Smith and the Pharaohs and other tales Author: H Rider Haggard Publisher: T Werner Laurie Ltd Date: 1st published 1920 Inscriptions include a label, stickers, stamp and a handwritten inscription. This book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label: "PAT FIC HAG" Sticker: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker"Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwritten: "1301" Fly page note: "COPYRIGHT EDITION / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / This Edition is issued for sale and circulation in the British Colonies and India, and must not be imported into the Continent of Europe or the United States of America." flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, smith and the pharaohs and other tales, smith and the pharohs, h rider haggard, sir h rider haggard, t werner laurie ltd, laurie's colonial library, british colonial books, 1950 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Mug - China
Commemorative mug presented to the Museum by the Right Honourable Helen Lidell, British High Commissioner, on the occasion of a visit of 22 members of the European Union Heads of Mission, 14 November 2005.The United Kingdom held the Presidency of the EU in 2005.White chine drinking mug with 12 blue geese of various sizes. Yellow printing.UK Presidency of the EU 2005 (12 small flying geese)european union heads of mission, helen lidell, british hish commissioner, commemorative mug -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Coffee Percolator, 1950
Presented by owners T & W Elmecker, (formerly from Europe - possibly purchased there by them). c 1950. W. Elmecker crew member of Kormoran which sunk HMAS Sydney in 1942. He settled in Tatura after the war.Silver coffee percolator, 1 1/2 litre, glass lid, wooden handle, upright stance. Early example of coffee percolator.(in a diamond shape) G B with N underneath. Bavaria. Patent ANGEMELOET