This shield was awarded in 1909 by the Rifle Clubs of South Western Victoria for a rifle-shooting competition. Rifle Clubs operated in Warrnambool from 1860 and possibly earlier and in 1904 a union of rifle clubs in the Warrnambool district was formed - the South Western District Rifle Clubs' Union. Edward Geary was a member of the Mounted Rifles, G Company in the 1890s and served as a sergeant in the Boer War, 1899-1900. He was commended by the founder and commandant of the Victorian Mounted Rifles, Colonel Tom Price, for his bravery in South Africa rescuing wounded soldiers under heavy fire. After the Boer War Geary continued to serve in the Mounted Rifles local unit (later called Australian Lighthorse). He was also a long-time member of the Warrnambool Rifle Club and won this trophy as a member of a Lighthorse unit. This shield is of interest as an example of the early 20th century trophies awarded by the Warrnambool district Rifle Clubs. Gun Clubs and Rifle Clubs have been existing in the Warrnambool district since the 1860s. This is a small wooden shield, lightly polished on the front surface. It has silver-coloured metal plates attached by metal pins to the front of the shield in the form of a scroll, two fern or laurel leaves, printed information and a crown with two crossed rifles. At the back is a metal clip to enable the shield to stand up. 'The Warrnambool Citizens Challenge Shield for Competition by Teams, 1909, of Rifle Clubs in the S.W. District of Victoria won by No.1 Sq. XI, A.L.H. Handicap 65, Total Score 579, Arm. Sgt. E. Geary 88'warrnambool rifle club, edward geary, south western district rifle clubs union, warrnambool history

Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This Dux award pin was presented to him during this time, but is undated. It is a gold badge with its frame shaped like a shield, carrying heavy engraving. Inset into the shield is an other smaller shield in copper, with "HJ" in stylised copperplate engraving on the front and "Dux" on the back. It features a loop on the top, but no chain or safety pin.Gold shield with 'Dux' engraved in middleHJ Duxhugh jeffrey, badges

It was donated by Clive Marshall after his stay in the repatriation hospital after he came home from Vietnam. He served from 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron Tea cup ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the cup with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation It has a shield with repatriation in the middleraf, 2 squadron, vietnam war, repatriation hospital

The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by the Japanese Forces in WW11. The Bataan Death March was named after the province where the infamous March started. Approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troops on Bataan were forced to make an arduous 65 mile march to the prison camps.Wooden plaque with metal shield attached. Shield shows eagle with out spread wings standing on dark blue wreath with gold castle inside on light blue background.Shield is inscribed with BATAAN at top and the motto UNQUIBUS ET ROSTRO below.

Trophy awarded to Ballarat Clarendon College MCC Herald Sun Country Shield champions. Since its inception in 1976, the Herald Sun Shield has grown to include four levels of competition: AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Senior Girls Shield. To date Ballarat Clarendon College have won the Country Shield 2006 - 2010. Large double handle silver cup with decorative fluting on stem, ornate borders aroundtop edge and brown melamine stand with engraved plaquePlaque of stand: MCC Herald Sun Country Shield / Champions / 2006herald sun country shield, ballarat clarendon college

Trophy awarded to Ballarat Clarendon College MCC Herald Sun Country Shield champions. Since its inception in 1976, the Herald Sun Shield has grown to include four levels of competition: AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Senior Girls Shield. To date Ballarat Clarendon College have won the Country Shield 2006 - 2010.Large double handle silver cup with decorative fluting on stem, ornate borders around top edge and brown melamine stand with engraved plaquePlaque of stand: MCC Herald Sun Country Shield / Champions / 2007herald sun country shield, ballarat clarendon-college

A brown wooden award with a banner engraved 'Ronald George Trophy' at the top of the shield, a large metal plate inscribed 'Victorian Blind Ten Pin Association State Championship' in the middle and 'Donated by Marjorie Goodall' in a banner at the base of the shield. 14 smaller plates, with the year and team winners are located around the middle plate: 1990 Shepparton, 1991 Geelong, 1992 Geelong, 1993 Geelong, 1994 Geelong, 1995 Kooyong, 1996 Geelong, 1997 Kooyong, 1998 Elanora, 1999 Kooyong, 2000 Geelong, 2001 Kooyong, 2002 Elanora, 2003 Kooyong.Wooden shield with 14 mini shields and banners at top and bottomassociation for the blind, ronald george, marjorie goodall, elanora home (brighton), illawarra (geelong), baringa (shepparton)

Trophy awarded to Ballarat Clarendon College in 2008. Since its inception in 1976, the Herald Sun Shield has grown to include four levels of competition: AFL Victoria Herald Sun Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Shield, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Country Cup, AFL Victoria Herald Sun Senior Girls Shield. To date Ballarat Clarendon College have won the Country Shield 2006 - 2010. Large silver, double handle cup with on brown melamine stand; plaque on standPlaque on stand: MCC Herald Sun Country Shield / Champions / 2008herald sun country shield, ballarat clarendon college

The West Victorian Public Library Shield was awarded for outstanding endeavour and achievement in the Diploma of Library and Information Studies conducted by the Wimmera Institute of TAFE,Photograph of the West Victorian Public Library Shield, and one of the awardees, Mary Feben, holding the shield. west victorian public library shield, wimmera institute of tafe, leanda elliot, kerry dignan, cheryl stevens, susan harley, mary feben, librarian, library, sharyn howlett, merridy rady, zdenka zajc, cherye stevens, sharee evans, leanda elliott, kerry dignan, jodie-lee carleton, alison macauley

A rubber teat would be attached to the top of this nipple shield for breast feeding. From 1801 onwards, nipple shields were available in a variety of materials, such as pewter, horn, bone, ivory, wood, glass and silver. They varied in shape from a bell to a flatter, cap shaped appliance. With the application of the nipple shield, the baby was able to take milk from the breast without giving added trauma to the nipples. In the ante partum period the nipple shield could be worn to assist in drawing out flat nipples; or, as it was known during this period, for the formation of "new nipples". (Fildes, Valerie. 'Breasts, Bottles & Babies - A History of Infant Feeding', 1986) Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920. She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993. Glass nipple shield. Shape resembles that of a bell.infant feeding, midwifery

A rubber teat would be attached to the top of this nipple shield for breast feeding. From 1801 onwards, nipple shields were available in a variety of materials, such as pewter, horn, bone, ivory, wood, glass and silver. They varied in shape from a bell to a flatter, cap shaped appliance. With the application of the nipple shield, the baby was able to take milk from the breast without giving added trauma to the nipples. In the ante partum period the nipple shield could be worn to assist in drawing out flat nipples; or, as it was known during this period, in the formation of "new nipples". (Fildes, Valerie. 'Breasts, Bottles & Babies - A History of Infant Feeding', 1986) Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920. She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.Glass nipple shield. Shape resembles that of a bell.midwifery, infant feeding

This shield was presented by 3KZ to the hotel which raised the most funds on Christmas Day in 1955. This money was distributed between the Ausin Hospital and RVIB. The shield has some detailing at the top, and the gold coloured centred plate is surrounded by a chain of laurel which is overlapped in four corners by the inner part of the shield. On the plate is written: 3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies. Beneath the plate is inscribed: Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955.Tin shield with a centre piece coloured gold3KZ XMas Day Appeal for Austin Kiddies and Blind Babies Presented to Patrons, Morrisons Family Hotel 1955carols by candlelight, nameplates

Geelong West Cycling Club have run track cycling competitions since its inception. This shield represents the importance to the club of track cycling winners.Provides history of track cycling winners at the Geelong West Cycling track and Velodrome between 1967 to 1884Wooden shield with nickel plated small shields attached to the wood. The shield represents the G.A.C.C. Senior Track Aggregate winners for the years 1966-1984. The top of the shield bears a banner in nickel with the name W. Pat Shaw 1967 and the middle of the shield contains another plaque with the words G.A.C.C. Senior Track Aggregate engraved in the plaque."W. Pat Shaw/1967/John Olsen 1966-67/Peter Wood 1967-1968/Brian Carnegy 1968-69/ Brian Carnegy 1969-1970/Rodney Perkins 1970-1971/ Stewart Hocking 1971-1972/John Hine 1972-1973/John Hine 1973-1974/Murray Heyers 1974-1975/ Peter McCaulay 1975-1976/Max Neagle 1976-1977/Noel White 1977-1978/Brett Shelly 1978-1979/John Hine 1979-1980/Doug Libbis 1980-1981/Paul Robertson 1981-1982/Paul Baulch 1982-1983/Wayne Drayton 1983-1984geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; w. pat shaw; john olsen; peter wood; brian carnegy; rodney perkins; stewart hocking; john hine; murray heyers; peter mccaulay; max neagle; noel white; brett shelly; doug libbis; paul robertson; paul baulch; wayne drayton; shield; senior track aggregate; 1967; 1984;

A brown wooden award with a inscribed banner at the top which reads "R.V.I.B. Perpetual Golf Trophy" and at the base of the shield "Sponsored by the Post Office Club Hotel St Kilda". In the centre of the shield is a large image of the RVIB lighthouse on a teal background, with gold writing 'Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind' against a black background around the outside. 10 small shields have the name of the winners inscribed: 23.10.88 A. Lindores, 41 points; 5.3.89 E. Van Cuylenberg 41 points Rosebud C.C.; 12.11.99 D. Diaz 38 points Rosebud C.C.; 4.3.90 J. Imlach, 44 points, Chirnside Park; 11-11-90 K. Jacques, 40 pts, Chirnside Park, 3.3.91 D. Ingley, 35 points, Emerald G.C.; 10.11.91 R. Lee, 46 points, Lakeside G.C.; 12-4-92 E. Petersen, 42 points, Lakeside G.C.; 15-11-92 B. Hayden, 36 points, Drouin G.C.; 14.3.93 Claire Tellefson, 36 points, Lakeside G.C.Wooden shield with 10 mini shields, RVIB logo and bannerroyal victorian institute for the blind, awards

Wooden shield with three inscribed metal plaques. Typed identification label attached to the shieldThe William Henley \ Challenge Shield \ Bright District \ School Life Saving \ Championships \ Brookside School 1924 & 1925; Students' names engraved.shield, trophy, william henley, challenge shield, bright, schools, life saving, championships, simmons, sport, recreation

Photograph of wooden shield with brass fittingsShield inscribed with- Life Governorship Maroondah Hospital Together for Humanity Presented to Mr P Vergers- 27.4.77

Wooden shield from the Ballarat Fire Brigade Social Committee. Shield is known as the Schulze Memorial Shield and was for the winner of the annual Billiards tournament. The shield is wooden with 3 metal plaques attached with the names of the winners engraved. Shield was presented in 1946, 1947 & 1948. Shield is traditional shape with 3 points across the top, 1 either side towards the top and 1 in the middle at the bottom.B.F.B.S.C. / SHULZE MEMORIAL SHIELD / ANNUAL BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT WINNERS. (on metal plaques) 1946 / Won by / A.Beshara, 1947 / Won by / K.Evans, 1948 / Won by / G.Morris

Hugh Jeffrey attended the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University, graduating in 1940. This examination pin was given to him in September 1934. It is a copper badge with its frame shaped like a shield. Inset into the shield is an Australian coat-of-arms granted by King George V, with a white and blue torse supported by a kangaroo and emu on a grassy field. It features the Commonwealth Star on top, and the motto "Advance Australia" underneath. It is engraved with "Hugh Jeffrey" acoss the top, with "University Exam" on the left of the outlying shield, and "Sept. 1934" on the right. It features a loop on the top with a short fine chain and safety pin. Shield with Australian coat of arms and engraved writingAdvance Australia Hugh Jeffrey University Exam Sept. 1934hugh jeffrey, badges

These were intended for use during pregancy, worn as an aid for the correction of inverted or depressed nipples. Nipple shields will help some babies attach to the breasts, that are otherwise unable to. Shields are made of a fine, silicone material that sits over the areola and nipple. (Source: Mater Mother's Hospital, 'Engorgement and Breast milk Oversupply')Two nipple shields with original cardboard box and leaflet. Each nipple shield is plastic and consists of two parts which are separated by turning the top part anti-clockwise. The bottom part of each shield has a central opening 3cm in diameter. Box is cube shaped with olive green writing. Instruction leaflet is printed in red. Text imprinted on shields reads "OPEN [two way arrow] CLOSE"/"ESCHMANN ENGLAND". Text on lid reads "Two/MEREDITH/BREAST/SHIELDS" with some specifications.breast feeding

Nipple shields will help some babies attach to the breasts, that are otherwise unable to. They are used occasionally with women who have flat or inverted nipples and their baby is unable to attach to the breast. Shields are made of a fine, silicone material that sits over the areola and nipple. (Source: Mater Mother's Hospital, 'Engorgement and Breast milk Oversupply') The business card [118.4] belonged to W Henderson, who was most likely a sales representative of Surgical Manufacturing C, 191 Lygon Street, Carlton. The card was inserted into the box with the nipple shields, suggesting that the product may have been distributed by Surgical Manufacturing.Opaque plastic nipple shields, with manufacturer's box [118.3] and supplier business card [118.4]. Box is printed with the text "MATER/NURSING/SHIELDS/(Reg. Design)".breast feeding

Wooden shield with central silver boss, silver banner across top and five small silver shields and one different metal shield. Also has a silver plaque at bottom.FISKEN CUP ASSOCIATION / SCHOOL SPORTS / PERPETUAL SHIELD / 1930 // WON BY / YENDON S.S. / NO 719 / 1930, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1959yendon state school, yendon public school, sports shield, fisken cup association, school sports perpetual shield

Varnished dark brown wooden shield with engraved silver plaques attached. Winners: California Hill Amount of money raised given together with the number of 'bags'."BENDIGO BRANCH METHODIST BABIES HOME COMPETITIVE BOTTLE SHIELD 1937-1942" "THE 'EDWARDS' SHIELD WON BY CALIFORNIA HILL"methodist babies' home bendigo branch

This shield has an important place in the history of women in cycling. This shield recognises the emergence of women in cycling.A mahogany coloured wooden shield with brass plated plaques containing inscriptions of winners of the senior women road aggregate during the years 2001-2006. There is an emblem of a cyclist and a banner at the top centre of the shield."Geelong West Cycling Club/2001/Kathryn Neuschafer/2002/Katherine Neuschafer/2003/Danni Hudgell/2004/Natalie Clark/2005/Brittany Foster/ 2006/Brittany Foster/ Senior Women/Road/Aggregate"geelong west cycling club; katherine neuschafer; danni hudgell; natalie clark; brittany foster; senior women road aggregate;

This shield was a trophy awarded to the lodges of the Independent Order of Oddfellows in the 1960s. The first Warrnambool Lodge of the I.O.O.F. was established in 1860 (Loyal Victorian Lodge) and the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street Warrnambool was opened in 1869. One winner of the shield, apart from the Loyal Warrnambool Lodge, was the Loyal Aurora Lodge and the only reference found to a lodge of this name was based in North Melbourne. No information has been found on Frank D. Grayham. This shield is of interest as a trophy given by the Independent Order of Oddfellows in the 1960s. The I.O.O.F. in Warrnambool has been of historical importance in the social and business spheres in the city. This is a wooden shield with a central metal plaque attached and six other smaller metal plaques. The central plaque has an ornamental edging and the plaques are attached with metal pins. Four of the plaques have inscriptions. Both the wooden section and the plaques are much worn and scratched. Central Plaque: ‘W.D.C (or G) I.O.O.F. Lodges Installation of Officers Competition Frank D. Grayham Shield’ Smaller Plaques: ‘Loyal Aurora Lodge No. 82 31st March 1962’ ‘Loyal Warrnambool Lodge No. 131 7th July 1961’ ‘Loyal Warrnambool Lodge No. 131 26th April 1963’ independent order of oddfellows, loyal warrnambool lodge i.o.o.f.

This shield records the cyclists who were high achievers in junior cycling in the Geelong region at this timeRepresents the importance placed on juniors in the Geelong Cycling Club.A mahogany coloured rectangular wooden shield with silver plated plaques containing an inscription of the winner of the most improved junior cyclist for 2014. There is an emblem of two cyclists at the top of the shield."The Geelong Cycling Club/Most Improved Junior/Established 1911/2014/Lachlan Davis/Proudly donated by/Hendry Cycles/Ocean Grove"geelong cycling club; lachlan davis; hendry cycles;

First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji)..This shield is part of the history of the Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also an old copy of the rules of Croquet, a mallet and a photo of the first committee.A wooden shield. The Dorothy Andrews Handicap Singles Memorial Shield for the Orbost Croquet Club. There are smaller metal shields for the names of the winners.Names on the shields are: Amy Gall; Gwen Reynolds; Ann Nixon; Don Herbert; Ann Kerr; Ella Evans; May Herbert; Izy Trewin; Maisie Nixon; Millie Leatham; Dot Eatoncroquet recreation leisure trophy

To celebrate the work undertaken by various members on the Centenary Appeal, the Association for the Blind presented wooden shields as mark of recognition and respect.Wooden shield with engraved gold and blue coloured plateAssociation for the Blind Centenary. Tom Dery. In appreciation of your support as Vice President of the successful $7.5M Centenary appeal 1994-1997.association for the blind, nameplates

Shield awarded at intercollegiate interstate tennis tournament 1974 - most probably Burnley students won as the shield resides at Burnley.Bronze shield with raised cast inscription and 5 coloured enamel and metal college emblems attached to the bronze. The word 'tennis' engraved on a small raised plate and 1974 into the bronze mount. Mounted on wooden block with integrated stand. Top Left 1. DAC (Dookie Agricultural College) 'Erudimur dum colinus'; Top Right 2 NAC New South Wales (NSW Agricultural College); Bottom Left 3 QAC (Queensland Agricultural College) 'Science with Practice'; Bottom Right 4 RAC (Roseworthy Agricultural College) 'Honor pax copia'; Bottom 5 Burnley Horticultural College. Previous control number B93.615THE AUSTRALIAN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGES TENNIS SHIELD 1974. Emblem 1 DAC 'Erudimur dum colinus'; Emblem 2 NAC New South Wales; Emblem 3 Q A C Science with Practice; Emblem 4 RAC 'Honor pax copia'; Emblem 5 Burnley Horticultural College.intercollegiate trophy, intercollegiate sports, tennis, agricultural college sports, agricultural college sports trophy