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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin, circa 1920 - 1930
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsBrass Pin, two 3.5cm cones, gold coloured tapered down to imitation half peal centre piece Cones stamped with small flower petalsmillinery, hat pin, female head wear, hat accessory -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsHead of pin is ball shaped covered blue/silver reflective fastened sequin. Each sequin is attached by a seed bead of dark blue colourmillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsPin head consists of one eight petaled flower, two seed pods half open and one long leaf connecting leaf with seed pods. pin head and shaft are gold coloured. see KVHS 0352 for same pin except details are highlighted with darkened outlines(may be dirt)clothing, millinery, costume, women hat accessory -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsPin head consists of one eight petaled flower, two seed pods half open and one long leaf connecting leaf with seed pods. pin head and shaft are gold coloured. see KVHS 0351 for a cleaner itemmillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsElongated pearl on silver coloured pin shaftmillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1920 - 1950
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoors This item is similar as the one worn by the "Queen Mother" in the film "The Kings' Speech"Silver coloured pin with a thistle shaped head also in silver/chrome colour. Sleek in appearancemillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsGold coloured pin adorned with two curls. One with fourteen small glass/diamond stones one red/ruby type stone three empty stone clasps gold coloured pin shaftmillinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1920 - 1950
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has a turquoise glass ball head with a long needle. It is in the same style as items KVHS 0358 and KVHS 0359.millinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1920 - 1950
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has a yellow/amber glass ball head. It in is the same style to KVHS 0357 and KVHS 0359clothing, millinery, costume, women hat accessory -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1920 - 1950
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsA long hat pin with a royal blue glass head. It is in the same style to items KVHS 0357 and KVHS 0358clothing, millinery, costume, women hat accessory -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis long hat pin is adorned with a flat, oval-shaped, piece of black plastic. A raised pattern of small distinctively dome shaped molded plastic infill together with three larger shaped domes. Identical to KVHS 0361costume, female head wear, accessories hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis long hat pin is adorned with a flat, oval-shaped, piece of black plastic. A raised pattern of small distinctively dome shaped molded plastic infill together with three larger shaped domes. Identical to KVHS 0360costume, female head wear, accessories hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has a shiny black ball head, probably plasticcostume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has the letter "J" as its head.costume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin is adorned with a flat metal circular head. There are two circles of narrow patterns around the outer edge. The centre is decorated with three shiny black faceted shapes producing a spoke like appearancecostume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin is adorned with a black shiny plastic "tear drop" shape head on a long shaft This is identical to KVHS 0366costume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorshis hat pin is adorned with a black shiny plastic "tear drop" shape head on a long shaft This is identical to KVHS 0365costume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Invitation to a dance, Jurjevanje - St George celebration 1955
Jurjevanje is a custom in Slovenia, when in Spring the celebration of the victory over the Winter brings people to the fields. A man is covered in greenery of the newly grown green leaves of birches, especially in the region Bela Krajina. The man hops around in the field, bringing hope for the good harvest.jurjevanje, st george celebration dance, spring in slovenia -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Brochure - 1991 Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Ski School Information
Part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek ski region for the winter holidays. This is a small fold out guide to ski lifts, tariffs, ski runs and a map of Falls Creek. It also includes basic safety instructions and a promotion for the Frying Pan Inn.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA small folded brochure promoting the Falls Creek Ski Lifts and Ski Schoolwinter sport, falls creek marketing, falls creek ski lifts -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Mountains of Fun Summer Holidays, Falls Creek
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek region, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday at Falls Creek during the summer. It includes extensive details about activities, facilities and accommodation in the Village as well as contact information to make necessary bookings.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA4 size brochure for summer program at Falls Creek. Front cover with white border and blue background, illustration of a pyramid made of people doing summer activities in white, green, blue and black, centre of page with FALLS CREEK in block letters underneath and 'Mountains of Fun Summer Holidays' in black cursive font top left. Opens to three A4 length of internal and back pages with information, map and images of summer at Falls Creek. falls creek marketing, falls creek summer programs., falls creek activities -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Mountains of Fun Summer Holidays, Falls Creek
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek region, this booklet was designed to provide information for planning a holiday at Falls Creek during the summer. It includes extensive details about activities, facilities and accommodation in the Village as well as contact information to make necessary bookings.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortA4 size brochure for summer program at Falls Creek. Front cover with white border and yellow background, illustration of a pyramid made of people doing summer activities in white, green, yellow and black, centre of page with FALLS CREEK in block letters underneath and 'Mountains of Fun Summer Holidays' in black cursive font top left. Opens to A4 size of internal and back pages with information, and illustrations of summer at Falls Creek. school holidays, accommodation falls creek, falls creek magazines, falls creek summer -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek: Gateway to the Bogong High Plains in North-East Victoria
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek region for the summer holidays. It focuses on Falls Creek's location in the High Plains and its connection to the Bogong National Park. Large amounts of information about activities, facilities and regulations for the use of Park facilities are included,This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortGreen A4 size brochure for summer holiday program at Falls Creek 'Gateway to the Bogong High Plains'. Dark green printed text and images on lighter green card paper, with image of Wallaces Hut framed at bottom of page and titles above. Opens to A3 size with internal and back pages of images and information for Summer Holidays at Falls Creek. falls creek, bogong high plains, bogong national park, northeast victoria -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Ledgers, Second half of the 20th Century
These ledgers contain the purchase details by various people in the Warrnambool region of items obtained from Thomas Patrick Hyland, a produce merchant and insurance agent with a business in Fairy Street, Warrnambool. One ledger dates from 1955 to 1960 and the other ledger dates from 1970 to 1978.These two ledgers are of interest as a example of a Warrnambool produce store business in the second half of the 20th Century and as a source of information on the purchasers, people living in the Warrnambool area at that time..1 A ledger with brown corded fabric cover, a metal spine with leather trimming and gold strips. Metal screws are inserted into the spine. The pages have red and blue lines and black printing and hand written material. The first few pages have the remnants of an alphabetical index with leather tabs. The ledger is worn and stained. .2 As above without an index or leather tabs. It has metal hinges.warrnambool businesses, thomas hyland produce merchant and insurance agent -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, RAAF Roulettes Aerobatics Team
The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force's formation aerobatic display team. They provide about 150 flying displays a year, in Australia and in friendly countries around the Southeast Asian region. The Roulettes form part of the RAAF Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria.In 1970, the Roulettes were formed to celebrate the RAAF's 50th anniversary to be held throughout the year of 1971. The Roulettes first air show was at Point Cook in Dec 1970Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the Roulettes flying in formation.RAAF 'Roulettes' aerobatic team Photographer: Cpl John McKeonraaf, roulettes, aerobatic flying team, lara r.s.l. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 137 March 2001
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Vivien Williamson: Banyule Heritage Study • Annual General Meeting • Banyule Heritage Study • Eastern Region Conference • Other Events • War Memorial News • Eltham Family Connections • Help Wanted • Help Given • Wurundjeri Signs Installed The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Fort Queenscliff, 1980
Established in 1966, the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies (CEHS) was a network of historical societies in the region east of Melbourne. Kew Historical Society was a member of CEHS in 1980 when this tour of Queenscliff was organised and held. The photograph is one of eight taken on the tour by a member of the Society and later donated to the collection.35 mm colour transparency (slide) of Fort Queenscliff, taken on a tour by the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS) in 1980."First Building at Fort Queenscliff C of EHS Tour 1980"queenscliff -- victoria, committee of eastern historical societies (cehs), khs-slides -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Fort Queenscliff, 1980
Established in 1966, the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies (CEHS) was a network of historical societies in the region east of Melbourne. Kew Historical Society was a member of CEHS in 1980 when this tour of Queenscliff was organised and held. The photograph is one of eight taken on the tour by a member of the Society and later donated to the collection.35 mm colour transparency (slide) of Fort Queenscliff, taken on a tour by the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS) in 1980."Tower at Fort Queenscliff 1980"queenscliff -- victoria, committee of eastern historical societies (cehs), khs-slides, fort queenscliff -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - The Ripp from Fort Queenscliff, 1980
Established in 1966, the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies (CEHS) was a network of historical societies in the region east of Melbourne. Kew Historical Society was a member of CEHS in 1980 when this tour of Queenscliff was organised and held. The photograph is one of eight taken on the tour by a member of the Society and later donated to the collection.35 mm colour transparency (slide) of 'The Ripp' as viewed from Fort Queenscliff, taken on a tour by the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS) in 1980."The Ripp from Fort Queenscliff C of EHS Tour 1980"queenscliff -- victoria, committee of eastern historical societies (cehs), khs-slides, fort queenscliff, the ripp -- the heads -- port philip bay -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Ozone Hotel, Queenscliff, 1980
Established in 1966, the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies (CEHS) was a network of historical societies in the region east of Melbourne. Kew Historical Society was a member of CEHS in 1980 when this tour of Queenscliff was organised and held. The photograph is one of eight taken on the tour by a member of the Society and later donated to the collection.35 mm colour transparency (slide) of the Ozone Hotel, Queenscliff, taken on a tour by the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS) in 1980."Queenscliff 1980"queenscliff -- victoria, committee of eastern historical societies (cehs), khs-slides, ozone hotel -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Queenscliff, 1980
Established in 1966, the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies (CEHS) was a network of historical societies in the region east of Melbourne. Kew Historical Society was a member of CEHS in 1980 when this tour of Queenscliff was organised and held. The photograph is one of eight taken on the tour by a member of the Society and later donated to the collection.35 mm colour transparency (slide) of Queenscliff, taken on a tour by the Association of Eastern Historical Societies (AEHS) in 1980."Queenscliff 1980 C of EHS Tour"queenscliff -- victoria, committee of eastern historical societies (cehs), khs-slides