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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 10 SHILLINGS BANKNOTES
Three Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth of Australia 10 shillings notes. Signatures Coombs/Wilson . Two have consecutive serial numbers AH52822031/AH52822032. The third has serial number AH63911110. All notes in good condition except a centre fold.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 shilling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 10 SHILLINGS BANKNOTE
Envelope containing a 10 Shillings George VI Commonwealth of Australia note. The note has signatures Coombs/Wilson serial number B22417261. The note is in fairly used condition.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 shilling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 10 DOLLARS BANKNOTES
Envelope containing three $10 banknotes. Two have the signature Johnston/Fraser, consecutive pair serial numbers UTT096516/UTT096517. The notes are in uncirculated condition. Also a $10 bicentenary polymer issue second issue serial number AB28160724 the note has few folds but otherwise a clean good note.numismatics, notes - australian, 10 dollars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 2 DOLLARS BANKNOTES
Envelope containing five $2 banknotes signature Johnston/fraser. Four have consecutive serial numbers from LJC622463 to LJC622466. The last serial LJC622477. All five have a fold in the middle otherwise clean crisp notes.numismatics, notes - australian, 2 dollars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA PAPER BAGS
Six paper bags of the Commercial Bank of Australia Limited for deposits $10 of ….cents coins. Three small paper bags of the Commercial Bank of Australia limited for deposits of $ 2 of 5 cents coins.numismatics, equipment, bags -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: COIN ALBUM
Hendo Australian coin album - penny. The album contains all pennies from 1911 to 1964. Missing are the 1914, 1925, 1930, 1946, 1953 and 1960. 73 coins in total.numismatics, coins-australian, pennies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN COIN CHART
Australian coin chart. Gives the value of all Commonwealth coins to date 1/2d to 5/- sixth edition (March 1964).books, technical, numismatic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: A GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN COINS
A guide to Australian coins. Fifty-two pages book published in 2010 by Reader's Digest. Contents: How money began - Early Colonial currency 1788/1850 - Late Colonial gold and tokens 1851/1910 - commonwealth pre decimal coins 1911/1965 - Australian decimal coinage, 1966 to present - Collecting coins and tokens - Grading coins - Catalogue of Australia pre decimal coins - Glossary of numismatics terms - Australia's mints - Mint marks - further information.books, technical, numismatic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
A yellow catalogue published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo & District Branch. It is presenting the ' Golden Days Historical Exhibition ' at the R.S.L. Memorial Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo 12th to 17th August 1960. The categories of exhibits are antiques, bush ranging, coins and tokens, documents, fashions, firearms, geology, gold mining, pioneers, postal history, prints and photography, shipping and sport. Within the catalogue are Bendigo Advertiser July and August cuttings relating to the exhibition.history, australian, exhibition, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, australia, royal historical society of victoria, exhibits, bendigo city council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - QC BINKS COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN 1 CENT COIN
An Australian 1 cent coin that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, money, qc binks. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - LETTER OPENER-TRENCHART WW1, 1914 - 1918
A WW1 Trenchart Brass letter opener, fashioned in the shape of a dagger, using a bullet as the handle with a military uniform button on the end and a Belgian coin in the centre. Button reads Australian Commonwealth ER V11, coin shows a Lion seated & reads L' Union Fait ?military, world war 1, trenchart -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: NUMISMA: AN OCCASIONAL NUMISMATIC MAGAZINE, March 1964
... of coins & notes in Australia & Ireland. Also included is article... Press. Accounts pertaining to the history of coins & notes ...Magazine. Harry Biggs Collection. No 8, March 1964. A small white booklet published under the name of Numismatic Publications by The Hawthorn Press. Accounts pertaining to the history of coins & notes in Australia & Ireland. Also included is article on Australian tokens including Eaglehawk & Bendigo in general.cottage, miners, commerce, harry biggs collection, numisma -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hanley, Tom and James, Bill, Collecting Australian Coins - A comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of numismatics, 1966
A guide to collecting coins prior to introduction of decimal currency. Illustrated. Indexed.To Henk from Rainy 4.9.66.collections -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Coin - Commemorative coin, 1915 Gallipoli 2005 $1 uncirculated coin
... history. Coin commemorative coin Elizabeth II Australia 2005 (face ...commemoration of significant event in Australia history.Commemorative coin $1 issued for 80th Anniversary of Gallipoli campaign, 2005 in descriptive cardboard folder.Elizabeth II Australia 2005 (face) Gallipoli - lest we forget (reverse) 1 dollar 1915 - 2005coin, commemorative coin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - Three foreign coins
BHS Collection1946 British farthing of King George VI, this coin is made of bronze and is in good condition. An Australian 5 cents dated 1999 in good condition and an USA 1 dime from 2000 in fine condition. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.currency, world coins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - RAY SMITH COLLECTION: LEGENDS OF THE ANZAC COIN COLLECTION
The 2017 Official Coin Collection – Legends of the Anzacs: Medals of Honour – commemorates 14 significant military honours (both Imperial and Australian honours) awarded to Australians throughout the 100 years of Anzac. This folder contains all 14 coins released as part of the News Corp program including the 4 unique issue 25 cent coins. Each coin design explores a different medal and the stories behind them, inspired by images supplied by the Australian War Memorial, Gary Ramage and the Australian Government Department of Defence. Coins presented in a card, which can be housed in the display folder. The themes featured in this collection include: Twenty Five Cent Coins: Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross, Medal for Gallantry, George Cross. Twenty Cent Coins: Star of Gallantry, Distinguished Service Cross, Nursing Service Cross, Military Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Victory Medal, 1939 - 1945 Star, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Australian Operational Service Medal, Australian Defence Medal.military, world war 2, legends of the anzac -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Currency (Australia), 1958-present
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a two documents, the first being a rare, original copy of 'An Account of the Coins, Coinages, and Currency of Australasia' (Coleman P Hyman, 1893), and the second, a 17-page booklet, written in 1954 and reprinted in 1956 on the history of currency in Australia. -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris Bookplate for J Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Book plate depicts a coin with profile of a woman's head. Foliage surrounds the bottom of the coin.43/100 with pencil signaturekeith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, australian bookplate design awards, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Robed, bearded figure holding tablet with Ex Libris engraved. Parchment with Latin print in background. Mirror image of J. Gartner printed beneath the parchment.J. Oliveira - 230 - 1990keith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, australian bookplate design awards -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Figure in robes, possibly an old man, reading and facing a cabinet with items including an hour glass on top. The cabinet is recessed within a brick-arched alcove. The scene has a black frame. J. Oliveira - 234 - 1990keith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design awards, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris G'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A broken pot inscribed with the letter G holds foliage anchored by coins which spill from the broken side. One coin is marked with the number 917.Nonekeith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design awards, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Two men with glasses hold a sheet of paper depicting a nude woman on the facing page. She has long flowing hair and ear rings The number 299 is shown in the bottom left hand corner of the print.Signaturekeith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, australian bookplate design awards, printmaking, nude -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) A nude woman stands side-on with her right arm resting on her head. The other hand holds a flower. Books are piled in the background behind her. One book has the number 916 on its spine.Nonekeith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, australian bookplate design awards, printmaking, nude -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Print shows an open book with the word ELIDE on the left hand page and a picture of a seated man framed by a circle on the right hand page. An engraving tool and wood block are in the foreground. Foliage protrudes from behind the book. W 90/31 in bottom right hand cornerkeith wingrove memorial trust, bookplate, australian bookplate design awards -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Representation of trees behind a picket fence.Signature bottom right hand cornerbookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Background has circle with printing press within. Circle is enveloped by the wings of a large bird, possibly an eagle. There are flames in the foreground.JV 646bookplate., keith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design award, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Nude woman washing beneath a showerJ. Oliveira 229 1990bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design awards, life drawing -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Large text on green background with indent and white line scrolls on both sidesR in bottom right hand cornerbookplate, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Federation University Art Collection
Bookplate, 'Ex Libris Zelma & John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Nude woman in unzipped overalls with river and city buildings behind her.Signature bottom right hand corner. number 327 in top left hand corner.bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, 'Ex Libris John Gartner'
John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Ornately decorated dragon depicted on a plum coloured background circle. R in diamond centre bottombookplate, australian bookplate design awards, keith wingrove memorial trust