The label ‘VIC’ on this kit bag suggests it may have been a Government issue - used at a Post Office or a bank or a Customs Office. It has been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for some years and so far has no ‘story’. The use and origin of this kit bag are unknown but it is retained for display purposes.This is a cloth bag with a rounded base. At the top of the bag are ten metal eyelets (one missing) with a drawstring interlaced to close the top. The string is broken in several places. The bag is stained.2447 VIChistory of warrnambool, post office, customs office

This label comes from a Patersons Furniture and Home Furnishings Store. This company dates from the early 20th century with the first store in Smith Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne. One of the company’s many branch stores was in Warrnambool, based at 177-179 Liebig Street in the 1960s. At that time Patersons Pty Ltd had 70 branch stores.This label is of minor interest as a memento of a 1960s business in Warrnambool – Patersons Furniture Store.This is a buff-coloured thick card with two corners slightly cut away. It has blue printing and an inserted eyelet for attaching the label by string or cord to a parcel or piece of furniture.From Patersons Pty Ltdfurniture stores, patersons pty ltd, history of warrnambool

Came from Tallygaroopna RSL ClubSurface rust. Handle shorten. 5 Rivets holding the back-plate to shovel. 2 Rivets holding the handle. Wood handle scratched with indention . String maybe not original trench tool, tool, ww1, first world war, the great war, world war one, world war 1

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No No 3147 for his service details. Also known as Dog Tags.Identity Discs x 3, all held together by string. .1) & .2) Pressed fibre, round, maroon colour. .3) 1/2 of octagonal, brown colour.1.) & .2) Stamped front: “VX78589 ROSS S W, Rel C-E, blood: 04” .3) Stamped front: “VX78589 ROSS S W, Rel C-E”military equipment - identification, discs

During World War II, over 22,000 Australian became prisoners of war to the Japanese. Most of them were captured at the fall of Singapore in February 1942 and were forced to march to Changi (the major Prisoner of War camp). Later on, the soldiers would be dispersed throughout South East Asia. Upon their return to Australia, very few of them told talked about their experience as prisoners (they often felt ashamed). It took almost 30 years before testimonies, books and documentaries would be published. This ship model was built by Australian prisoners of wars.Model of a Spanish or Portugese 18th Century sailing ship, manufactured from timber, fabric and string. Natural timber colours as well as white, blue, red, green and gold.'To Auntie Helen, many thanks for everything from P.O.W.s Singaporesingapore, war, ships, second world war, model, 1945, models, p o w s, prisoners

These hand-made nails were used in what was Temple's Store built in 1889. It later became Herbert's - now demolished and is the present site of the Foodworks Supermarket.Temple's store was on the corner of Ruskin Street and Nicholson Street. George Temple (1832-1918) established the store in about 1888. He packed stores to the Bendoc area gold fields.Two lots of hand-made nails. .1 is a set of five small nails tied together with string. .2 is a set of three longer nails which are very rusty.nails metal-working temples-store

Two hand held fishing reels with string lines. Both made of carved and polished wood with metal handles which is possibly brass. The knob is missing from 398.1.fishing-reels recreation

[a] Brown manilla wrapping paper bound with string labelled Returns. [b] Parcel of twelve folded Cohns Accounts to be passed for payment inside dating from 1887- 1891.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: South Deborah Gold Mines NL. Two pieces of buff cardboard held by string. Written on front in pen ' South Deborah Accounts'organization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: south deborah gold mines nl., gold mining, accounts

The item was created by Bouwens and van Kampen, a ceramics business founded in Bussum by Greta Klaar. Greta married her pupil Johannes Bouwens in Amsterdam during the war. The couple then moved to Soest where the business became known as "De vlieg-uut". It went from strength to strength until a fatal accident in 1970 after which it was permanently closed. The designers and ceramicists specialised in small plates such as this commemorative one for Queen Juliana's accession to the throne following the abdication of her mother, Queen Wilhelmina.The item recalls the joyful celebrations that took place in Septermber 1948 when Juliana accepted the throne from her mother Queen Wilhelmina. The Queen had reigned for 50 years including the period of 1940-45 (WWII) during which she carried out her duties from London. Juliana and her family resided in Ottawa, Canada during those years. To some extent this event was the final celebration of liberation from the tyranny of occupation and the welcoming back of the Royal family to Dutch soil. Decorative plate to commemorate Queen Juliana's ascension of the Dutch throne in 1948. The plate is meant to be hung and has a piece of string for this purpose inserted through the rim on the back of the plate. The inscription reads: "Juliana Koningin 6 Sept.1948". On the back are the marks: "290KR." "BVK Soest" and "P.H.". It is gaily painted in red, blue and green on an off-white background. The central scene is recognisably Amsterdam with church tower, stepped gables and Dutch flags. The border consists of a circle of red, white and blue flowers; leaves are green.

Purchased in Hong Kong by Rosalie Whalen during her honeymoon in 1966. I married an American Air Force pilot who was based in Okinawa. He was transfered to mainland U S A and I (Rosalie) had to wear it in as the U S A didn't allow any chinese products into the country.Part of Schwerkolt storyWig human hair (blonde)|Cane headstand|2 piece cardboard box with string handles and tape fastening ties. Box cream with gold figuring resembling haircostume accessories, hair accessories

White cotton petticoat with shoe string straps. V shaped neckline with small pink rosebuds embroidered around the neck and hemline. Cotton lace around neck and hem.All cotton Jaks Lingerie 40costume, female underwear

Collected by Harold Bakes from a shop (Eileen Conlon's) in Surrey Hills.Small ornate bell shaped metal container with a hole at side which string protudes. Cotton stored inside. Decorations include 'Mathews, Marcus, Lucas. Johannes. Handle.handcrafts, equipment

Two cloth bags, one with a drawstring. Both bags have inscriptions. Also a portion of string fibres and a double headed brush - each brush head wound with wire.On bag with drawstring, the British coat of arms then , "WALKERS / PARK.R & CO / Patent Shot / LONDON / No. 2". On other bag, "HAMEL / VICTORIA TOWER / PATENT SHOT / No 2".

Mincer made of heavy metal. Has a clamp on one end, and wooden handle that winds up the screw. Contains two metal disc attachments tied onto it with string.'Made in England' embossed on side.

A SIRT Quardruplex tennis racquet, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the company's founding in 1901. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Ribbon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Painttennis

A pair of Dayton racquetball racquets, with metal frame and metal stringing, and fine-grooved wooden handle. Materials: Metal, Wood, Paint, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Ink, Gluetennis

A Dunlop 'Maxply Fort' racquet with clear plastic packaging on handle. Signed on shaft by Rod Laver. Materials: Wood, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Plastic, Nylon, Stringtennis

This book contains the names of those on the 1939 electoral roll for Wannon in Victoria. It is an original Federal electorate and was established in 1901. It has had some changes of boundaries over the years. The sub-divisions in the Wannon electorate in 1939 included Branxholme, Casterton, Dimboola, Hamilton, Harrow, Horsham, Horsham South, Jeparit, Koroit, Nhill, Port Fairy, Portland, Stawell and Warrnambool. This book, although tattered and incomplete is a useful one as it has the names of all those on the electoral roll in the Wannon electorate in 1939 and this includes the Warrnambool area. It will be useful to researchers.This is a book containing printed material. It has no cover and is missing several front and back pages. One page at the back is loose and the pages are dog-eared. The book is bound with string. warrnambool 1939, electoral rolls

A J. S. Jeffreys tennis racquet with concave composite throat, an octagonal handle with both fine and medium grooves. String whipping in three places around each shoulder. Has a leather end wrap and butt cloth. Manufacturer/retailer name printed across throat on obverse. On butt cloth are printed care instructions (not completely decipherable). Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis

A Philport-Clarkson 'Balance Model VIII' tennis racquet with composite concave throat. String whipping around shoulders and shaft. Octagonal handle with leather end wrap and butt cap. Model name printed as shield-shaped decal across throat on obverse. Manufacturer name & details and statement: TAILOR MADE' printed as decal across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Ink, String, Leather, Nylontennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, yellow whipping, and grooved handle. Inscription along the throat on obverse: CHAMPIONSHIP. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a badge with a gold ribbon. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./RACKET MFRS/NO. ATTLEBORO,MASS. Original stringing has been removed, with some remnants in the eyelets. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

A Tenex 410 Commander tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and leather handle grip with X-formation perforations. Tenex Ball trademark features on crown. Tenex logo and model name feature along shaft. Tenex 'T' trademark with net and ball devices features on plastic butt cap. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Ink, Adhesive tape, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Painttennis

A MacGregor laminated wood tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders, and a plastic butt cap printed with manufacturer's 'M' logo. Manufacturer name in orange along shaft. Handle bare wood (grip tape missing), but adhesive tape around top of handle. Painted black from handle to top of shoulders with orange/red details. Materials: Wood, Metal, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Plastic, Ink, String, Painttennis

A 'Birmal' model tennis racquet manufactuerd by Birmingham Aluminium Casting (1903) Co. Ltd. Has open throat and wood handle wrapped with leather, and with leather end wrap. String whipping seals leather onto handle at bottom of shaft. Metal strings. Manufacturer name embossed on one edge of shaft. Model name and words: 'ALL METAL' embossed on other edge of shaft. Materials: Metal, Leather, String, Woodtennis

A Wright & Ditson 'Reliance' model tennis racquet with concave throat. String whipping reinforcements and orange paint traces on shoulders. Model name printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features across throat on reverse. Fine grooved octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Manufacturer name and country of origin imprinted on side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Paint, Stringtennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Sutton' tennis racquet, with: laminated convex throat; string whipping around shoulders; hide reinforcements along sides of shoulders and throat; and, moderate-grooved, thick octagonal handle. Decal inscription across throat on obverse: SUTTON. Wright & Ditson Championship logo, with tennis player on ball trademark feature on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Paint, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis

A piece of sporting equipment which seems to be a ping pong paddle with stretched hide face, on one side, and a junior lawn tennis racquet, with stringing, on the other side. Impressed gold designs geature around frame and shaft. During this period of table tennis history, it was merely a parlour game, and very distant from the professional competitive sport it was to become. Materials: Wood, Hide, String, Ink, Leather, Paint, Glue, Metaltennis

The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raining funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 by Syn Emery and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. Very significant in local public and social functions and a part of local folk lore.The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raising funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. tin kan band syn emery music