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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Fisher Price Family Farm
Fisher Price Family Barn which was originally donated by a local grandparent was used by Nunawading Toy Library.Barn with cream roof and red walls. Two doors open with tractor inside. Also with a cow, dog, pig and chicken. Also feed trough and horse and cart. Silo had cream roof with red sides and has 4 white fencing inside lid.Fisher Price Family Play Farmnunawading toy library, fisher price, toy, education -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Label from Pierce's Southern Cross Store Tarnagulla, Bot of J. Pierce Wholesale Grocer Wine and Spirit Merchant, c. 1860s
Murray Comrie Collection. A bottle label for goods from J.Pierce's Southern Cross Store in Tarnagulla. Unused. A handwritten note on reverse reads: 'Mrs Fred Harwood left a couple of chickens in fridge, Ross See you sometime this afternoon if possible. Left about quarter to twelve. Key to the till will be with Keys to the Garage on table'.tarnagulla, pierces southern cross store store, j. pierce, pierce, stores, commerce, food, wine, businesses, harwood -
Puffing Billy Railway
Platform Trolley
Used on the railway platforms to transform luggage and small goods items between the trains that arrived at the station and the parcels office on the platform. They were often seen on railway platforms with suitcases, chicken boxes and other small boxes.Historic - railway platform typical of those used on station platformsPlatform Trolley made of Wood and Steel and wrought ironplatform, trolley, transport, luggage, railway, puffing billy -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Book - Childrens, Mrs H C Craddock, Everyday Stories to tell to Children, January 1930
Else Oertel and her daughter Else-Lore were interned in Camp 3A from 1940. Her husband was not interned as he was on a business trip to Germany when war broke out. Olive green linen cover with embossing on edge and spine. Gold printing on spine. 256 pages. The front of the original dust cover has been attached to the inside of the book. It is colour picture of four children in a farmyard with chickens and two cats. Painted by Ettel Kate Burgess.Hand written inside: Else-Lore Oertel from the Red Cross, Christmas 1942, Tatura Internment Camp 3A. else lore hukins, children's books, camp 3, christmas, red cross, internees -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Print, Caribbean Art by Gilly Gobinet
Colour print of Caribbean Art painted by Gilly Gobinet. Features a man on a donkey, woman with child, goat and chickens on a road near a village. Sea and sky in background. Set in cream card window mount. Sealed in cellophane bag with blue sheet containing a description of the artist. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Shoulder patch, US Army Airborne
Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".A narrow curved black cloth patch with yellow embroidery. AIRBORNEunited states, airborne, patch, vietnam, badge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - US Army 101st Airborne patch
Worn by the United States Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault). The division was known to the Americans as the :Screaming Eagles". However, their bald eagle patch led to the North Vietnamese Army referring to 101st Airborne soldiers as "chicken men".A black shield-shaped cloth patch embroidered with a white bald eagle which has a yellow beak and red tongue.us army airborne, 101st airborne, united states army, patch, badge, emblem -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - GRADE 4 BASKETBALL 1993
Coloured photograph of the GSPS Grade 4 Basketball Team 1993. The girls are wearing white t shirts with Kentucky Fried Chicken printed in red. Their names are:- Jade Reardon, Nicky Hercus, Krystle Hanley (holding a blue and white striped basketball) Kristy Harrington and Claire Connaughton.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - grade 4 basketball 1993, jade reardon, nicky hercus, krystle hanley, kristy harrington, claire connaughton -
National Wool Museum
Book - Crochet and Knitwear Novelties, No 31, New Idea, c.1950s
Eighteen page black and white pattern book with colour front and back cover. Book contains black and white photographs and printed text. Front cover shows a colour image knitted items, a chicken tea cosy, knitted dolls outfit, and two crocheted textile items. front: [printed] FUN TO MAKE AND FUN TO GIVE / CROCHET AND KNITWEAR / Novelties / No 31 / 9 d. / A “NEW IDEA” PRODUCTIONfashion, women, knitting, crochet, home life, patterns -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Egg timer, Egg Timer, Souvenir of Linton
An egg timer attached by a loop of wire to a cardboard mount, on which has been glued a small photograph of Sussex Street, Linton. The cardboard has a patterned border printed on it, and an illustration of a chicken hatching from an egg. A scroll at the foot of the souvenir has the word "From" and space for a name.egg timers, souvenirs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Clocktower Theatre Company, Clocktower Theatre Co.- correspondence and programmes related to various productions 1971-1979, 1971-1979
Clocktower Theatre Company productions between 1971 and 1979 included "The Grass is Greener", "The Anniversary", Blithe Spirit", "Cactus Flower" and "The Chicken Girl".|Inaugural Letter from Noel W. Tolley and Peter L O'Connell to a meeting chaired by Mayor, Pat Palmer.Three bundles of various productions of the Clocktower Theatre - correspondence connected with them and programmes for the plays presented. +Additional Keywords: Tolley, Noel W. / O'Connell, Peter L. / Palmer, Patricia (Mayor) -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Tennis Club 1895
Lake Bolac Tennis Club, 1895. Note the chicken-wire tennis-net. Club members shown are from left: William Veale, Alice Veale (Mrs Tom Ward), tom Ward, Annie Veale, Eva Veale (Mrs Harold Grange).lake bolac, tennis club, 1895, veale, ward, grange -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
A photo of a holiday home called "Bell-Avon".The photo shows a simple house with a low pitched corrugated iron roof and a small porch over the door, set among large trees. There is a "chicken wire" fence and gate in the foreground. beside the gate is a post with the no. "7" on it and a sign hanging from the post has a landscape picture with "Bell-Avon" written below.buildings, houses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - RATION PACK, 1) SPC Limited et al, c.1970's
Items are part of a One man 24 hour ration pack..1) Tin diced two fruits, 140 g weight. .2) Tin chicken & vegetables, 185 g weight. .3) Tin steak & eggs, 165 g weight. .4) Tube sweetened condensed milk, 71 g net weight. .5) Tube butter concentrate 28 g net weight.military equipment - provisions, passchendaele barracks trust, rations -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Equipment - Caponex Implanter, in original box with instruction leaflet, Unknown
A Caponex Implanter was used to chemically castrate roosters by inserting a caponex implantation tablet into the neck of the of male chickens to make them grow faster and become more docile. The caponisation of poultry has since been banned in Australia and UK as the chemical remained within the birds which proved to be toxic to human consumption.Evidence of expired practices. 'Boots' branded box containing Caponex Implanter and instruction leaflet. Small surgical applicator. Silver in colour, resembles a syringe with a finger flange and thumb rest on the plunger. Design is for the use of insertion of a tablet rather than fluid. Long black rubber tube on the end. In 'Boots' branded box with instruction leaflet. Box is light green and red with white bold block CAPONEX IMPLANTER, all other text is black. Instruction Leaflet is small on yellowed paper with black text.On the base of the thumb rest: CAPONEX Box front: Boots Logo, CAPONEX IMPLANTER for chemical caponisation of poultry for use with CAPONEX Implantation Tablets. Box Sides: BOOTS PURE DRUG CO. (AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD Follows with the locations in Australia of Boots. Instruction Leaflet: CAPONEX IMPLANTER for chemical caponisation of poultry for use with CAPONEX Implantation Tablets Directions for use (Directions to follow back and front)poultry, caponex, caponisation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, CENOTAPH, POST OFFICE, PALL MALL, LYRIC THEATRE
Postcard, color. Image shows view north down Pall Mall. Cenotaph in foreground, Baby Health Centre on LH side. Parklake Golden Fried Chicken bottom RH side in front of Lyric Theatre. On back ' Bendigo, Victoria. Overlooking the Cenotaph, Alexandra Fountain and Post Office, Pall Mall. Nu Color Vue.Nu Color Vuebendigo, streetscape, pall mall, cenotaph, pall mall, alexandra fountain, post office, parklake golden fried chicken, lyric theatre -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac, original tennis court, 1895
The original tennis court at Lake Bolac in 1895 was located at the Recreation Reserve behind the linear development along the main road. This was a grass court, lines were clearly painted and the tennis-net was a chicken-wire fence. In the photograph are from left; Eva Veale, Alice Veale, Thomas Ward, Annie Veale and William Veale jr.lake bolac, tennis, veale, ward -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 27th February 2004
Photograph of Quoll taxidermy, part of the Quoll presentation at the Wooragee Hall on Friday, 27th February, 2004 as part of an event called Foxy Night Out. Foxy Night Out is part of a land fox control project. This workshop is conducted to help private and public community members to understand foxes and effective fox control techniques, and its impact to agriculture and other animals. Quolls are carnivorous marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. They grow up to 125cm and weighs up to 5kg. The spotted-tail Quoll is now the largest carnivore on the mainland. Quolls have black to fawn fur, white spots, long and thin tails. Quolls can attack livestock like chickens. They are known for sharp teeth that enables them to sustain a diet that involves poultry meat. They hunt for their families. Historically, Quolls are treated as pests and were trapped or poisoned by people who are protecting their chickens.This photograph contributes to the scientific and historical records on fox control in Victoria. It reflects the effects of foxes and quolls to livelihood, thus, creates a picture of Victorian agriculture, trade, and community activities. Coloured rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: WAN NA / 0ANA2N0 BN2+ 2 1636 / (No. 5) 919foxes, quoll, landcare workshop, taxidermy, ecosystem, fox control project, agriculture, fox, marsupials, carnivore, pests -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph, Taking Pride, 3 February 1998
This photograph, taken on February 3, 1998, at Banksia Gardens, depicts a woman in a blue shirt and white trousers, diligently digging in a garden. In the foreground, a white garden feature with a chicken statue is visible. The image captures the pride and dedication involved in maintaining the gardens within public housing at Banksia Gardens in 1998, reflecting the community's commitment to creating and preserving green spaces.This photograph from Banksia Gardens holds significant historical and cultural value. It captures the pride and dedication involved in maintaining the gardens within public housing. The image reflects the community's commitment to creating and preserving green spaces, highlighting the importance of gardening in fostering a sense of pride and well-being among residents. Colour photograph on glossy paper.Taking pride in gardening public housing, banksia gardens 1998.gardening, banksia gardens estate, broadmeadows, community housing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - FOSSEYS BENDIGO
Light blue auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on 13th August '98 for Fosseys Bendigo. For sale was a complete fit out of Commercial Cafeteria Restaurant, bakery, fast food & chicken outlets, coffee/soda fountain, display gondolas, chackouts, lockers, display tables, office furniture, steel safe, carton compactor and warehouse shelving. Curnow Dyett were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - fosseys bendigo, ian dyett, curnow dyett, noel dyett, fred dyett -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Event Menu Card, The Annual Golf Dinner, 1908
The golf club for which this dinner was held is not known.Menu card for Annual Golf Dinner printed on two coloured card. Obverse: Pink card text printed in dark blue ink. Verso: Blank green card. The Annual Golf Dinner / THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1908 / MENU / Oysters in Shell. / Oyster Soup. Julienne. / Fried Fish. / Roast Turkey. / Boiled Chicken and Sauce./ Vegetables in Season. / Apple Pies./ Trifles. Charlotte Russe. / Biscuits and Cheese. / Almonds and Raisins. / Coffee . Milburn Bros., / Caterers milburn catering bendigo, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo leisure -
National Wool Museum
Award - Ribbon, Daylesford Show Society, Champion Utility Hen, 1973
... Chickens ...Awarded at Agricultural show.Red, blue and white striped wool ribbon. Stripes are sewn together.DAYLESFORD SHOW SOCIETY 1973 / CHAMPION / UTILITY HENagricultural shows, daylesford show society, daylesford, victoria, chooks, chickens, hens, agriculture -
Streatham and District Historical Society
Post Card, 1914-1918
Paper card with a picture of a house with a thatched roof. There is a stone wall and two trees that are beginning to blossom. There are four children two boys and two girls. One girl has no footwear. One boy is holding a goat. There are two goats a large pig and chicken in the picture. The words" An Irish Cabin" appears on the lower left side and a Orange ribbon has been attatched to the lower right side."Dear Bess I suppose you think I an never going to answer your pursuit but I thought I would do so while here in Belfast cause I know you have a lot of time for the Micks. How would you like a little home like this one no cows to milk only goats no horses to drive only donkies & it looks as though the girls have no boots to clean by this card but there is some first class sig hias this one has taken a purge he must be an Ulsty show. Love from Donald -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated; c. 1960s?
Born In Singapore of Chinese Parentage and raised as a Buddhist. As a teenager he joined a gangster group that stole chickens. Whilst at school Ang participated in a 3 day special program on Christ, at the end of which Alan give his life to Jesus Christ. In 1961 he joined the Bible society where he became Scripture Distribution Secretary for the Bible Society for Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. B & W head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Alan Ang.ang, rev. alan; singapore; bible society; scripture distribution secretary for singapore, malaysia, brunei. -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Trophy, Hawks v Heroes Snooker Challenge, 1970s
A snooker trophy for Legatees to compete for in a light hearted manner.An indication of the good natured social activities enjoyed by Legatees.Trophy, goblet shape, two handles, silver colour, plastic. Trophy mounted on two square tiers black plastic with paper labels.Title, top tier, Hawks v Heroes Snooker Challenge, Perpetual Losers trophy, printed in black on white background. Bottom tier, 1978 Heroes, 1979 Hawks, 1980 Heroes, 1981 Hawks, 1982 Heroes, 1983 Heroes Chickened, 1984 Hawks, printed in black type on white background.trophy, comradeship -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FARM BUILDINGS, HILLS IN BACKGROUND
Black and white photograph. Hand tinted photograph of farm buildings, hill in background. 1960's station wagon next to building. Windmill in centre of photo. Two tanks in centre (L) of picture. Gate swung open. Chicken wire fence. History: With note 'Photographs from Mrs Ella Bourke, 131 Barnard St, Bendigo, Ph 438269', Photographs Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedy:.Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedytopic, farming, see also 2001.152.01, 2001.153.01, 2001.154.01, 2001.157.01, 2001.158.01, 2001.160.01, 2001.161.01, 2001.162.01 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, A. Lucy, Burnley Gardens Site Works, 1958
Plan showing layout of Gardens bound by Swan St and the Yarra Boulevard. Buildings shown include Fernery, Silo, Residence, Glasshouses, Manure Bins, Store, Milking Sheds, Admin. Building, Laying Sheds, Breeder Shed, Chicken Run, Potting Shed and Plant Research Lab. Also showing proposed paths and kerbing. Public Works Dept., Chief Engineer's Dept. drawn by A. Lucy. Scale 1 in:40 ftgardens, sheds, glasshouses, buildings, a. lucy -
National Wool Museum
Uniform - Shirt, Mambo, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Australian Women's Closing Ceremony Shirt, 2000
Australian women's shirt from the closing ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Short sleeved and collared with six clear plastic buttons down the right side of the shirt. Shirt features the Mambo "Suburbia" design. The collar and sleeves are blue with yellow and red clouds the rest of the shirt is made up of a suburban street scene - houses, trees, telegraph poles, parked cars and dogs and chickens running along the street. The Mambo logo appears in the centre back of the shirt above the clouds in the design. Double stitched seams. Mambofashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002), sydney 2000 olympic games -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (item) - Advertisement, MOUNTAIN RETREAT MARYSVILLE, Unknown
An advertisement for Mountain Retreat near Marysville.An advertisement for Mountain Retreat near Marysville....from Paradise Art Village, 114 Mt Margaret Rd./ Bought from "Angela" in 1985 by the/ Dowling family./ Was an artist's commune from/ about 1968-1985./ Before that was a chicken farm/ owned by the Edwards. (Parents of Betty/ Argent who lived on a 1/2 acre block just/ off from the main block with her husband,/ Charlie Argent.)marysville, victoria, australia, mountain retreat, betty argent, charlie argent, venusian light co, paradise art village, dowling family, advertisement -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Folding pusher pram
The pram is light in weight. Made of black vinyl with a metal frame. A handle with wooden grips is used to push the pram from behind. It has four spoked wheels with rubber tyres. The hood can be unlocked and folded down as can the handle which folds over the top of the pram body for ease of transport. The pram contains a soft kapok fitted mattress with white heirloom lace frilled cover and a soft pillow covered with a white cotton pillowcase with a chicken and flowers embroidered on it.None