This dress was worn by Julia Benjamin (1850-1927) for her marriage to Abraham Smith (of Polish descent) at the Melbourne Hebrew Congregation in Bourke Street, Melbourne on 5 September 1868. Julia was the daughter of Joseph Benjamin and Hannah Soloman. Records suggest it may have been converted into her 'calling' gown for the three month 'bridal' period following her marriage. The gown would have been worn with accompanying accessories of a cape and gloves.An early example of a wedding dress of the Melbourne Jewish community.One piece floor length dress of (originally) lavender, watered (moiré) silk taffeta with short sleeves and train that is controlled by interior tapes to create bustle effect. The bodice fastens down the centre front to the waist where the opening below the waist is concealed by side pleats. The bodice appears to have originally featured a piece of lace at the neckline and a textile ruched belt. The dress is backed with a cream cotton.julia benjamin, abraham smith, joseph benjamin, hannah soloman, melbourne hebrew congregation, wedding dress

Uniform issued to "LOCKYER" 114493.Jacket - khaki colour wool serge fabric, Battle dress style, belted at waist with metal buckle. Dark green plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button down flap and sleeve cuffs. Shoulder epaulettes - rank three pips, red, cream and brown embroidery for Captain. Shoulder sleeve insignia, red fabric with dark blue embroidered lettering. "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY/ ORDNANCE CORPS". Green colour cotton twill fabric pocket and waist lining, manufacturers white cor=tton label inside pocket lining. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool serge fabric, Battle Dress style, with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Green colour polyester fabric lining with manufacturers white cotton label inside on back pocket, 6 button fly. Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F./ VIC 1977/^ /8405.66.025.6423/ SIZE OF CHEST/ SIZE 109/ 112PR/ YARRA FALLS 69/ BATCH, 21657/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ CREASE UPPER/ HALF OF LAPELS ONLY/ NO./ NAME" Handwritten - blue ink pen - "LOCKYER/ 114493". 2. CONWAY BROS. PTY LTD/ ADELAIDE ^ 1968/ CLASS 8405-66-025-6199/ Y.F. PP2/ SIZE & WAIST 41PR/ MATCHING JACKET 43/44 P.R. / Dry Clean only/ Repress on original seams/ Creases set by Si-ro-set./ mending patch attached/ NAME/ ARMY NO." Handwritten black ink pen "LOCKYER/ 114493"uniform, army, battle dress, lockyer

An Head 'Ultimate Competition' composite tennis racquet (1), featuring: split shaft; and, leather handle grip. Original leather handle grip is concealed by a later, synthetic, Prince 'Duratred' grip. Racquet is accompanied by a Head '660' racquet cover (2) - originally used for a '660' series racquet model. Materials: Composite Materials, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Ink, Synthetic material, Vinyl, Ink, Metaltennis

Gau boxes are ancient religious objects with deep cultural and spiritual significance in Tibet. Worn on a chain around the neck and hung close to the heart, they are believed to ward off negative energy and attract blessings. They open up to a concealed inner space, containing a picture of a deity, a scroll of mantras or sacred relics, blessed by a lama. Large square gau box incrusted with turquoiseritual implements, amulets

This tea spoon is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, a Loch Line ship of 1,693 tons which sailed from Gravesend, London, on 2 March 1878 with 17 passengers and a crew of 36 under Captain George Gibbs. “The intention was to discharge cargo in Melbourne, before returning to London via the Horn with wool and wheat”. Instead, on 1 June 1878, after 90 days at sea, she struck the sandstone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on the south west coast of Victoria, and sank with the loss of 52 lives and all her cargo. The manifest of the LOCH ARD listed an array of manufactured goods and bulk metals being exported to the Colony of Victoria, with a declared value of £53,700. (202 bills of lading show an actual invoice value of £68, 456, with insurance underwriting to £30,000 of all cargo). Included in the manifest is the item of “Tin hardware & cutlery £7,530”. This teaspoon is one of 482 similar items of electro-plated cutlery from the LOCH ARD site, comprising spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape or design and metallic composition. 49 of these pieces display a legible makers’ mark — the initials “W” and “P” placed within a raised diamond outline, which is in turn contained within a sunken crown shape — identifying the manufacturer as William Page & Co of Birmingham. An electroplater’s makers’ marks, unlike sterling silver hallmarks, are not consistent identifiers of quality or date and place of manufacture. A similar line of five impressions was usually made to impress the consumer with an implication of industry standards, but what each one actually signified was not regulated and so they varied according to the whim of the individual foundry. In this case, the maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or removed by corrosion after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that these samples of electro-plated cutlery probably originated from the same consignment in the LOCH ARD’s cargo. The following descriptions of maker’s marks are drawn from 255 tea spoons, 125 dessert spoons, and 99 table forks. These marks are clearly visible in 66 instances, while the same sequence of general outlines, or depression shapes, is discernible in another 166 examples. 1. A recessed Crown containing a raised Diamond outline and the initials “W” and “P” (the recognised trademark of William Page & Co) 2. An impressed Ellipse containing a raised, pivoted, Triangle in its lower part and bearing a Resurrection Cross on its upper section (a possible dissenting church symbol reflecting religious affiliation); OR a rounded Square impression containing a raised, ‘lazy’, letter “B” (possibly mimicking sterling silver hallmark signifying city of manufacture i.e. Birmingham) 3. An impressed rounded Square filled with a raised Maltese Cross (the base metal composite of nickel silver was also known as ‘German silver’ after its Berlin inventors in 1823) 4. A recessed Circle containing a Crab or Scarab Beetle image; OR a recessed Circle containing a rotated ‘fleur de lys’ or ‘fasces’ design 5. A depressed Diamond shape enclosing a large raised letter “R” and a small raised letter “D” (mimicking the U.K. Patent Office stamp which abbreviated the term ‘registered’ to “RD”, but also included date and class of patent) Suggested trade names for William Page & Co’s particular blend of brass plating are ‘roman silver’ or ‘silverite’. This copper alloy polishes to a lustrous gold when new, discolouring to a murky grey with greenish hue when neglected. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Unrestored tea spoon from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and elongated bowl. The spoons metallic composition is a thin layer of brass alloy which has partially corroded back to a nickel-silver base metal. Verdigris stained packing paper congealed to rear of spoon and concealing makers marks. 30% plate remaining and some sediment on front. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, nickel silver, william page & co, birmingham, brass plating, makers marks

Overcoat issued to "G.F. Turner".Coat and Belt - navy blue colour cotton/polyester twill fabric. 1. Overcoat - single breasted with concealed buttons, collar, two inset side pockets. Lining - fawn colour cotton twill fabric with manufacturers information on black colour cotton label. Buttons - black colour plastic. Belt loops. Owners label - handwritten on coat lining. 2. Belt - with black colour metal slide buckle and belt tapes.1. Handwritten - black ink felt tip pen "G.F. TURNER". Manufacturers information - yellow thread embroidery "M.TX".uniforms, ran, overcoat, g.f. turner

Uniform issued to "P. Green" No. 32045731. Jacket, Khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle. Dark green plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button down flap, sleeve cuffs. Green colour cotton twill fabric lining to waistband. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - left pocket lining. Removeable tag on inside collar. 2. Trousers, khaki colour wool serge fabric. Battle Dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Dark green plastic buttons, metal zipper fly. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label - back pocket lining. Green colour polyester lining. 3. Shirt, Khaki colour cotton/polyester long sleeves, with shoulder epaulettes and cream plastic buttons. Two front pockets with button down flaps. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label inside back below collar.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "ADI P/L/ VICTORIA/ 1990/ ^ / 8405-66-025- 6418/BATCH P/ SIZE 102/104L/ ARMY NO./ NAME/DRY CLEAN ONLY/ CREASE UPPER/ HALF OF LAPELS ONLY" 2. "ADI P/L/ SUB-4 VIC 1990/ ^ / 8405-66-025-6183/ BATCH S/ SIZE 84R W.84/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ RE-PRESS ON ORIGINAL/CREASES SET BY/ SI-RO SET/ MENDING PATCH ATTACHED/ ARMY NO/ NAME" 3. " A.G.C.F./ 1988/ ^/ SIZE 40/84/ 8405-66-088-7098/ SERVICE NO./ NAME/ DO NOT BOIL OR WRING/ MACHINE WASHABLE/ DRIP DRY/ IRON LIGHTLY/ WITH WARM IRON" Handwritten - blue ink pen "3204573/Green" uniform, army, battle dress, p. green

This tea spoon is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, a Loch Line ship of 1,693 tons which sailed from Gravesend, London, on 2 March 1878 with 17 passengers and a crew of 36 under Captain George Gibbs. “The intention was to discharge cargo in Melbourne, before returning to London via the Horn with wool and wheat”. Instead, on 1 June 1878, after 90 days at sea, she struck the sandstone cliffs of Mutton Bird Island on the south west coast of Victoria, and sank with the loss of 52 lives and all her cargo. The manifest of the LOCH ARD listed an array of manufactured goods and bulk metals being exported to the Colony of Victoria, with a declared value of £53,700. (202 bills of lading show an actual invoice value of £68, 456, with insurance underwriting to £30,000 of all cargo). Included in the manifest is the item of “Tin hardware & cutlery £7,530”. This teaspoon is one of 482 similar items of electro-plated cutlery from the LOCH ARD site, comprising spoons and forks of various sizes but all sharing the same general shape or design and metallic composition. 49 of these pieces display a legible makers’ mark — the initials “W” and “P” placed within a raised diamond outline, which is in turn contained within a sunken crown shape — identifying the manufacturer as William Page & Co of Birmingham. An electroplater’s makers’ marks, unlike sterling silver hallmarks, are not consistent identifiers of quality or date and place of manufacture. A similar line of five impressions was usually made to impress the consumer with an implication of industry standards, but what each one actually signified was not regulated and so they varied according to the whim of the individual foundry. In this case, the maker’s marks are often obscured by sedimentary accretion or removed by corrosion after a century of submersion in the ocean. However sufficient detail has survived to indicate that these samples of electro-plated cutlery probably originated from the same consignment in the LOCH ARD’s cargo. The following descriptions of maker’s marks are drawn from 255 tea spoons, 125 dessert spoons, and 99 table forks. These marks are clearly visible in 66 instances, while the same sequence of general outlines, or depression shapes, is discernible in another 166 examples. 1. A recessed Crown containing a raised Diamond outline and the initials “W” and “P” (the recognised trademark of William Page & Co) 2. An impressed Ellipse containing a raised, pivoted, Triangle in its lower part and bearing a Resurrection Cross on its upper section (a possible dissenting church symbol reflecting religious affiliation); OR a rounded Square impression containing a raised, ‘lazy’, letter “B” (possibly mimicking sterling silver hallmark signifying city of manufacture i.e. Birmingham) 3. An impressed rounded Square filled with a raised Maltese Cross (the base metal composite of nickel silver was also known as ‘German silver’ after its Berlin inventors in 1823) 4. A recessed Circle containing a Crab or Scarab Beetle image; OR a recessed Circle containing a rotated ‘fleur de lys’ or ‘fasces’ design 5. A depressed Diamond shape enclosing a large raised letter “R” and a small raised letter “D” (mimicking the U.K. Patent Office stamp which abbreviated the term ‘registered’ to “RD”, but also included date and class of patent) Suggested trade names for William Page & Co’s particular blend of brass plating are ‘roman silver’ or ‘silverite’. This copper alloy polishes to a lustrous gold when new, discolouring to a murky grey with greenish hue when neglected. HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. The LOCH ARD shipwreck is of State significance – Victorian Heritage Register S 417. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Unrestored tea spoon from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and elongated bowl. The spoons metallic composition is a thin layer of brass alloy which has partially corroded back to a nickel-silver base metal. Small amount of sediment and oxidisation on rear of spoon. Brilliant acqua-marine verdigris on surviving plate and layers of packing paper. Makers marks concealed.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, nickel silver, william page & co, birmingham, brass plating, makers marks

Masked Owls are an Australian barn owl species ranging across most of mainland Australia and Tasmania, generally within 300 km of coastline. Masked Owls are a medium sized bird averaging 390-500mm in length with wing spans up to 1250mm. There are several subspecies across Australia and the Tasmanian Masked Owl is the largest. Female Masked Owls are markedly larger than males. Masked Owls prefer forested, woodland, or timbered waterway habitats to open country, and nest in tall trees with suitable hollows and adjacent areas for foraging. They are territorial and hunt small mammals, rodents, rabbits, reptiles and small marsupials. Population numbers are in decline on the mainland and in Victoria the species is considered threatened. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. This Masked Owl specimen is medium sized with a large head and distinctive heart-shaped facial markings. The plumage is mostly brown, patterned with flecks and patches of white, chestnut and light grey. The tail is short and largely concealed by long wing feathers. The face, feathered tarsi and underparts are much paler in contrast to the dorsal plumage, and the facial mask is edged by a distinct dark brown line. The eyes are large and yellow. This specimen stands on a wooden perch pedestal with identification tags attached to its leg. 12. / Delicate Owl / See Catalogue, page, 3 /taxidermy, taxidermy mount, masked owl, burke museum, australian museum, owls, birds of prey, heart-shaped faced owl, nocturnal birds, predator birds, barn owl, carnivore, tyto novaehollandiae, australian masked owl, tytonidae, tyto, territorial owl, threatened species, animalia, australian owls, tasmanian masked owl

1. Coat - dark blue colour wool fabric RAAF overcoat. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with grey colour embroidered lettering - "RAAF", double breasted, gold colour plastic buttons with shank and raised emblem, Queens crown and wings - RAAF. Inset side pockets. Blue colour cotton lining with concealed pocket. White cotton manufacturers label. Inside back below collar. 2. Belt - fabric as coat with gold colour plastic slide buckle.Manufacturers Information - blue and black ink print. 1. Blue ink print "DAVID KLEIN/ PTY LTD/ 22 PATRICK ST. MEL/ 32 3771/ NAME/ DATE/ PURE WOOL" Black ink print - "DAVID KLEIN PTY LTD/ VICTORIA / 1966/ ^/"uniform, raaf, overcoat

The Manifolds were a significant pioneering pastoral family in Western Victoria. The donated riding skirt originally belonged to Mrs Edward Manifold, formally Beatrice Mary Synnot Anderson. Beatrice was Edward Manifold’s cousin once removed whom he married in 1900. Edward, the son of John Manifold, was born on 15 November 1868 and educated at Geelong and Melbourne Grammar schools and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge (B.A., 1891). He chose the Danedite portion of land at Purrumbete, and on the death of his bachelor brother Thomas Peter (1863-1895), after a hunting accident, he took over his allocation, Wiridgil. He also owned Boortkoi, near Hexham and on these properties, he ran merino sheep, a Lincoln stud which dated back to 1870, and Shorthorn cattle. 3000 acres were also leased to dairy farmers. Edward was a member of Hampden Shire Council in 1909-31 and three times president at Camperdown. The town was largely bordered by Manifold land and partly dependent upon the local pastoral dynasties, which benefited the local area from the families’ various business interests. Though an offer to build public baths to commemorate the Queen Victoria Jubilee in 1897 was not proceeded with, the town acquired a hospital, a reserve on Mount Leura, a clock tower and a cricket pavilion, as well as notable donations from the Manifolds to St Paul's Church and the grammar school. Edward was a keen polo player and racing man. He was also a successful owner of steeplechasers and a committeeman of the Victoria Racing Club for many years. He was also a member of many Western District racing clubs. On the 16 July 1900, Edward had married his sixteen-year-old cousin Beatrice Mary Synnot Anderson by whom he had three sons Thomas Peter, Andrew and Robert Edward Manifold. Edwards's estate at his death was valued for probate at nearly £500,000. Edward died following an operation on 14 February 1931 at a private hospital in Yarra Vale Melbourne. Beatrice passed away in 1954, aged 79 in Ballarat where she was born in 1874. Contextual historic Family background: The Manifold brothers Thomas (1809-1875), John (1811-1877) and Peter (1817-1885) were the fourth, fifth and sixth sons of William Manifold and Mary, nee Barnes, of Courthouse Farm, Bromborough, Cheshire, England. The family had decided to emigrate to Van Diemen's Land. Thomas was sent ahead, arriving in Hobart Town on 23rd January 1828 with £1500 and a letter of recommendation from the Colonial Office. Thomas acquired 1280 acres on the west bank of the Tamar River. John and Peter, with their parents and three sisters, arrived on 8th July 1831. Land grants by then had finished but William brought ninety acres next to his son Thomas’ land and on the combined properties the family built Kelso House. The Manifolds’ properties were comparatively poor and when news of the Port Phillip District, in Victoria reached Thomas, he lost no time in coming to see for himself in February 1836. He was impressed with what he saw and hurried back to Tasmania to buy lambs and ewes. With one of his brothers, on July 9th he landed his stores at Point Henry and proceeded to occupy both sides of the Moorabool River. Thomas, at the end of the year, returned to Tasmania and left Peter and John to run the new property. Thomas, however, returned to Victoria for several visits and on one of these visits he, along with his brothers, examined the country near Ballarat. In December 1838 they managed to penetrate the Stony Rises, and Peter and John reached Lake Purrumbete and the Mount Leura country. During this time, on 4th July 1838, Thomas married Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Captain Walter Synnot, formerly of Ballinate, County Armagh, Ireland, and then of Van Diemen's Land. Thomas joined his brothers, and they occupied the Purrumbete run in January 1839. On the journey to Purrumbete they could not take their stock and drays through the Stony Rises, so went north of Lake Corangamite, to the neck of land between it and Lake Gnarpurt. By April the move from Moorabool area was complete. As yet they had no hut and were working day and night, but their delight in their new run was unbounded. John wrote to his mother: “We are at last got to the land we wished for it is a beautiful place, and cannot be surpassed by any I have ever seen”. The three brothers occupied Purrumbete together, breeding both sheep and cattle until Thomas went to Grassmere run on the Merri River near Warrnambool in 1844. John and Peter soon gave up breeding sheep but retained the well-known '3M' brand for the cattle. These were Shorthorns, derived from four bulls originally imported by the Boldon brothers and later improved by further importations, and were renowned for size and quality. By the time of the gold rush in 1851, John and Peter were breeding over 1000 head a year, as well as fattening stores. The diggings at this time had disorganised Grassmere by drawing away Thomas's men, and his wife decided to take her two sons and two daughters to Europe for their education. Thomas gave up the property next year, went to England to join his family, and eventually brought the family back to live in Melbourne. At Purrumbete things were different. The brothers, John and Peter, preferred black stockmen to white, so the discovery of gold upset them very little while providing the very market they required. John was on his second visit to England when the rush started, and Peter went in his turn soon after John returned. On 2 September 1856 John married Marion Thomson, at Cormiston, Van Diemen's Land. They had four daughters and five sons, from three of whom, William Thomson, James Chester and Edward, the later generations of the family descend. Through the years the brothers had to contend with the scab, fluke and footrot, depression, rabbits, bush fires and pleuro-pneumonia. In 1861 they appointed as manager Henry Manifold Matson, their nephew, who had already been with them for five years. Thomas died in Melbourne on 7 November 1875, John at Purrumbete on 3 January 1877 and Peter at Purrumbete on 31 July 1885. Devout members of the Church of England, John and Peter, during their lives, gave generously towards building St Paul's Church, Camperdown, and guaranteed part of the vicar's stipend. Peter was a member of the Hampden and Heytesbury Roads Board from 1859 and carried on into the Hampden Shire Council when it was formed in 1864. However, it was not for public works that they were known, but for their personal example. In a new land where speculators and adventurers were all too common, the Manifold brothers were among those who intended it to be their home and their children's home. Industrious, unpretentious and hospitable, they were respected in their community as men of the highest integrity. This riding habit is a characteristic example of the type and style of riding clothes that well-dressed ladies wore in the 1920s. It highlights the changes that were beginning in society for women. Prior to 1918 ladies still had to ride side-saddle with skirts over Jodhpurs. Society of the time regarded women riding astride as unseemly and just not done. This riding habit is particularly significant on a number of levels, it shows the beginnings of change in society's attitudes through women's fashion after the First World War. A change that was to bring a start to a more liberating societal attitude towards women after the successful establishment of the Representation of People Act 1918 that gave women the right to vote. This garments provenance is linked to one of Victoria's important pioneering families the Manifolds, one of the first families that came from Van Diemen's land to settle the Western District of Victoria in 1844. Originally the garment belonged to the wife of the great-grandson of pioneer William Manifold, Edward Manifold who married Beatrice May Synnot Anderson, Edwards Cousin in 1900. The garment was made by the Mayfair tailors J. Busvine & Co. in the early to mid-1920s (estimate) who at the turn of the century were tailors to the Courts of Europe. Their clothing is highly collectible today and examples can be found in a number of significant museum collections around the world, notably the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the FIDM in Los Angeles. Safety skirt/apron, part of a three-piece, side saddle riding habit tailored for Mrs Edward Manifold. This side saddle skirt is made from black woolen material fixing at the waist with two metal hooks and three buttons to the front opening. One internal concealed pocket lining to the top part of the apron made of cotton the seat is shaped for side saddle riding and the skirt wraps around the body the longer side draped over the leg that is in the stirrup. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, side saddle riding habit, side saddle safety skirt, side saddle apron, mrs edward manifold, beatrice manifold, female riding habit 1920s, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road

White camisole with round neckline with 4 cm deep fine woven lace. Neckline is shaped into six sided effect. Short sleeves edged with the same lace. There are four pearl buttons behind a concealed front opening. Two groups of three pintucks are on either side of the centre front. There is an 8 cm deep peplum and a casing with a cotton drawstring tape to define the waistline. A front yoke of fine lace and cut work embroidery has a scalloped shaped edge to the bodice.'BHS' written in pencil on the back peplum.costume, female, underwear

This skirt belonged to Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole and was reportedly worn for her role as bridesmaid for the marriage of Miss Barkly, daughter of Sir Henry Barkly. George Ward Cole, father of Margaret, was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor The Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. Sir Henry Barkly was the second Governor of Victoria.A cream paper silk taffeta crinoline skirt c.1862. This skirt features a flat front across the front waistband but a gathered across the back. At the front it is floor length whilst at the back it features a small train. Presumably the skirt was concealed at the sides and back at the front features decorations that do not continue around the back. The front decoration consists of three tiers of pleated pale violet to pale pink silk ribbon with a deep drop of cream lace. The final lace tier is gracing the floor. st ninians, george ward cole, brighton, sir henry barkly, crinoline, bridesmaid, margaret morrison ward cole

This homeopathic kit was owned by the Powling Family (E.W.Father and J.Son) for everyday useWooden box with concealed drawer used for storing homeopathic chemicals in the home. Containing 28 small bottles of various chemicals in top layer, plus a book titled "The Stepping Stones of Homeopathy and Health". In the bottom drawer 4 larger bottles of poison, 1 black lid, homeopathic pamphlet, bottles resting in cotton wool, 1 label "Hopkins and Williams Potassium Chromate". 28 cork lids, 4 glass stoppers, 1 bottle missing from top layer.(These are all separate labels) Ipecacuanha, Vomica, China Oft 1x, Tincture of Bella Donna (poison), Chamilla 3x, Antimonium Tart 3x, Rhus Tox, Carb Veget, Pulsatilla 1x, Sulphur 3x, phosphorus 3, Arsenicum Alb.3x, Colocynthis 3x, Hepar Sulph.6x, Lycopodium 3x, Cina 1x, Verat rum Alb 3x, Kali Bichrom.3x, Cimicifuga 1x, Cantharis Sol. 6x, Gelseminum 1x, Dulcamara 3x, Ignatia Amara 3x, Ferrum-Muriatic 1x, Rose Water Flavouring (R.S.Corson), Larger Bottles in Drawer: Rhus Toxicoderon, Calendula Officinal, Arnica Montana, Hamamelis Virginica, Bottom of Box : Small label :- pound sign 25/- 50/-homeopathy, powling

A person calling herself Jack Jorgenson died at Elmore near Ballarat, Victoria on Tuesday evening, turned out to be a woman and had for years concealed her sex. She was known in the district as "Jack Jorgenson". she went to the district as a farm labourer but did not show any great desire to obtrude on the notice of the residents. Though living a lonely life in a small hut, she did not act as one who had anything to conceal. She wore masculine attire in a natural manner, but thee was a tone of femininity in her voice that she could not conceal. In 1887 she joined the local mounted rifles, and attended almost every drill and every camp until 1891, when she resigned. Her face presented a remarkable appearance, it having been terribly injured by a fragment of shell during the course of the Schlewig-Holstein war between Prussia and Denmark. She stated that in her youth she had been a soldier in the german army, and had seen active service in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. Jorgensen was a Dane and so far as is known had no relative here. Her sex was disclosed only after her death, the only person knowing of it being Dr H..se of Elmore, who attended her some time since. The woman is believed to be the sister of a Mrs Newman of South Melbourne. Deceased had been using male attire for 20 years, and did all sorts of heavy manual work, including grubbing trees and harvesting and she once ...Newspaper clippingjack jorgenson, elmore, dane, cross dressing

For Service History refer Cat No. 7877.61. Jacket - dark blue wool/polyester fabric. Battle dress style. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with Sqn Leader rank slides - 3 rank stripes, black and blue ribbons and 'AUSTRALIA" . Left sleeve insignia patch - white embroidery Eagle wings over "AIR FORCE" . Two patch pockets with concealed button flap. Right pocket - metal RAAF Badge, above pocket metal name badge. Left pocket - above service ribbons, blue and yellow ribbon with three rosettes - Long service. Black, red and white ribbon - Defence medal. Stretch ribbing waistband to jacket with plastic and metal zipper closer. Dark blue colour polyester lining with concealed pocket Dark blue plastic buttons with shank, raised emblem crown and wings RAAF. White cotton manufacturers label. 2. Cap - dark blue wool/polyester fabric. Utility cap style with Officers Insignia patch - gold embroidery - Queen's crown with red insert, wings and laurel leaves. Dark blue colour polyester fabric lining. White cotton manufacturers label inside on lining.Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "ADA/VIC 2002/ ^/ NSN: 8405 66 146 8842/ SIZE: 105r/ SERVICE NO:/ NAME: / LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ 50% WOOL 50% POLY/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS WITH DAMP CLOTH/ WARM IRON/ DO NOT SIRO SET/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 2. "ADA/ 4500 107475/ JULY 02/ NSN 8405 66 146 6323/ SIZE 62/ SERVICE NO:/ NAME: / DRY CLEAN ONLY/ 50% WOOL 50% POLYESTER/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 1. & 2. Handwritten - black ink pen "S.WRIGHT".uniform, raaf, battle jacket, cap, s. wright

This bottle was made by Whitall and Tatum who manufactured bottles from the early 1800's through to the 1930's. They specialised in producing chemist bottles and this particular cobalt blue bottle is on of the more rarely produced bottles. This syrup forms a cooling and pleasant addition to beverages for patients with febrile complaints, and serves to conceal the taste of saline purgatives in solution. It is made by steeping lemon juice and skin in a sugar syrup and alcohol. We are unsure of the particular chemist to whom it belonged.A fine example of a late 19th century bottle which was used and owned by a Warrnambool business.Square cobalt blue glass bottle with rounded neck and lip with round stopper with narrow section in the middle.Printed paper label with red and gold border and mainly black text, is attached to rectangular section which is indented on one side.It has a fine line through the centre of the bottle from the process of manufacturing.Label: Warrnambool Wholesale Druggists & manufacturi chemist. handwritten on label Syr Limonis. On bottom of bottle: Pat apr2 1889 W T & Co.warrnambool, warrnambool chemist, chemist bottle

The name "HOLLOWAY' regarding RAAF - only one possible name for WW2.Jacket - dark blue colour wool serge fabric. This jacket has been adapted from a RAAF Service dress jacket to resemble a RAAF Battle Dress Jacket. possibly made in the Norther Territory or on the Islands WW2. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, long sleeves with cuffs and buttons, two front patch pockets with concealed button flaps. Waistband with belt strap and metal slide buckle to fasten jacket. Black colour Bakelite buttons front and cuffs. Mid blue colour cotton lining to pockets and waistband. White colour cotton manufacturers label.Manufacturers information - black ink print. "C.G.C.F. /A^F/ SIZE S". Handwritten blue ink pen "HOLLOWAY".uniform, raaf, battle dress jacket, ww2, holloway

Four-piece wedding outfit comprising bodice, belt, skirt and separate train all made of cream figured wool. The bodice has a centre front ruched panel, stand collar and a fitted two-piece sleeve with full gathered head. It is trimmed with cream-coloured beading with pearl drops. The bodice has seven interior bones and is fastened with metal hooks and hand sewn eyelets which are concealed under the front panel. A separate pleated belt fastens centre back. Plain gored skirt with separate train that ties around the waist.wedding dress, 1890s fashion

"W.J.BERTUCH" SERVICE DETAILS - REFER CAT NO. 1664.2.1. Jacket - khaki colour, wool fabric, Battle dress style, belted at waist with metal buckle and brown plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and sleeve cuffs. Shoulder insignia, white on red lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT". Light khaki cotton twill fabric pocket lining. Manufacturers white fabric cotton labels. - Left pocket lining. Handwritten information. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool fabric, Battle dress style, with two side pockets, two back pockets with concealed button down flap, one side leg pocket with concealed button down flap, button down belt loops on waist band, five button fly. Brown plastic buttons. Light khaki colour cotton twill lining to waist band and pockets. Manufacturers white cotton label, back waistband lining. Handwritten information. 3. Braces - type known as "POLICE AND FIREMEN". Set of cotton, flat elastic braces with leather button attachments for trousers. Stripes on elastic are brown, beige, blue, black and grey in colour. Metal slides for adjustment to wearers size. 1. & 2. Manufacturers information on labels. 1. Tw labels - black ink print - "Regimental NO./ NAME". Red ink print "M.T.X./ SIZE 3". Third cotton label - black ink print - all print indecipherable. Handwritten information - blue ink pen "PTE W.J. BERTUCH" 2. Black ink print "J. WILSON PTY LTD/ 1953/ SIZE 118/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ REGIMENTAL NO. / NAME". BLACK INK STAMP "?? - RO-SET" Handwritten information, blue ink pen "BERTUCH/ 59060". 3. Stamped on metal adjustment slides 'POLICE AND FIREMEN". Black ink stamp on leather F.B.??/ ^/ 1966/38.uniform, army, battle dress, w.j. bertuch

Clothing. Extremely fine linen petticoat, rounded neckline with a blue satin ribbon insertion, threaded through a lace insertion. This ribbon is now badly aged and shedding and splitting. A plackett at the centre back conceals six tiny 9mm covered buttons, and machine (?) stitched button holes. The neckline is outlined with three bands of cotton lace - the first band is 4.5 cm wide, and has a 'shamrock' leaf design. The middle band is 1.5 cm wide, and has a 'twisted' design, which holds the blue ribbon insertion. The outer row is 2.5 cm wide and has a scalloped edging.costume, female, lace trimmed fine linen petticoat

Black trousers worn with tail coat 11400.670. Concealed button fly with two X 1 cm black buttons at waist and six X 1.5 cm black buttons along opening. Two X 1.7 cm black buttons inside waistline on either side of front opening. Small vent at centre back waistline, 1.7 cm button on either side. Double braid stripe full length on outside of trouser legs. Side pockets at front and two back pockets. Pockets lined with cream coloured linen fabric. Button fastener on LHS pocket.costume, male, black high waisted trousers

This gown, one of two similar items in the collection belonged to one of the Ward Cole sisters, Miss Margaret Morison Ward Cole or Miss Agnes Bruce Ward Cole, daughters of George Ward Cole. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently sub divided and later demolished. A black and yellow velvet, wool, lace and silk dress from circa 1882. The bodice features a yellow silk, black lace and black velvet collar finishing high on the neck just below the chin finished with a black lace ruffle. The collar has a flap across the front of the throat that attaches at the side with a V-shaped baseline that contributes to concealing the fastenings of the bodice. The dress features a gathered central panel of black lace covered lemon silk, which falls from the neckline to the floor. At either side of this panel are matching panels of black velvet. The remainder of the dress and sleeves are made of black wool featuring a self-striped and spotted pattern. The dress fastens down the centre front with concealed black buttons hidden underneath the right velvet panel. The head of the Amadis sleeve sits on the natural shoulder line and finishes tightly at the elbow. The volume of the sleeve is created by ten pleats at the head of the shoulder, sewn to the bodice and is gathered at the elbow. The sleeve is finished with a black velvet ribbon with a bow and a black lace frill. The base of the dress is finished with a ruffle of the black dress wool. The dress features a small train. The dress is boned at the back waist and features an inset panel just below the waist of gathered fabric which forms the train. st ninians, george ward cole, visiting gown, brighton, margaret morrison ward cole, agnes bruce ward cole

1. Shirt - light khaki cotton/polyester fabric, short sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap. Plastic buttons. Left sleeve - fabric patch, embroidered Rising Sun Badge, "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY". White cotton manufacturers label, back below collar. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric service dress style with fob pocket. Two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Plastic buttons and metal zipper fly. Khaki colour polyester fabric waist and pocket lining. No manufacturers label.Manufacturers information on label - black ink print. . "ADA/ 4500297929/ OCT ??/ NSN: ????/ SIZE: 41/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA".uniform, army, service dress

Round neck, short sleeves, yoke back and front, nurse's blue cotton dress- uniform. Bodice gathers at yoke seam. 11 cm X 11 cm pocket on left breast. Concealed opening from neckline to hemline, has nine buttonholes - presumably buttons were exchanged between uniform dresses. One buttonhole at back neckline, and two buttonholes on the cuff of each sleeve, would also suggest a removable collar and cuffs. Two darts on either side of bodice. An inverted pleat from yoke to waistline at centre back. Seven gored skirt. Worn by Merryn Ellison.Name tag sewn to back neckline ; Merryn Ellison.costume, female, nurse's blue uniform

1. Shirt - light khaki colour cotton/polyester fabric, short sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, plastic buttons. Left sleeve - fabric patch, embroidered 'Rising Sun Badge' "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY", white cotton manufacturers label, back below collar. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool/ polyester fabric. Service dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Plastic buttons and metal zipper fly. Khaki polyester fabric lining waist and pocket lining. White cotton manufacturers label back pocket lining.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. "ADA/ 2910002/ JUN 2001/ NSN: 8405 66 133 5955/ SIZE 40/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 65% POLYESTER/ 35% COTTON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 2. "ADA/ 4500299219/ 2005/ NSN: 8405 66 140 7088/ SIZE W821L 78/ NAME/ SERVICE NO/ 50% WOOL 50% POLYESTER/ DRY CLEAN ONLY (P) / REPRESS ON ORIGINAL/ CREASES. USE DAMP CLOTH/ OR MEDIUM TO HOT/ STEAM IRON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA"uniform, army, service dress

Coat - Khaki colour wool fabric uniform great coat. Double breasted with six buttons. Collar which fastens with buttons and metal hook and eye fastener. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons. Back has full length inverted pleat with lower vent with two buttons (missing) concealed closure - double half belt with two buttons back at waist. Buttons - brown colour plastic. Two inset front pockets with flap. light brown colour cotton half lining and sleeve and pocket lining. three white colour cotton fabric manufacturers label, two inside back below, one inside lower edge left side.Manufacturers information - black ink stamp. Top - "CGCF/Victoria/SIZE 7/ 1965/ ^". Middle - "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME" Lower - attached only at top - print illegible.uniform, army, great coat, post ww2

Coat - Khaki colour wool fabric Great Coat. Double breasted with eight buttons. Collar which fastens with two metal hook and eye fasteners. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons. Back has top inverted pleat, below waist inverted pleat with lower vent with two button closure. Double half belt with three buttons back at waist. Thirteen gold colour plastic buttons with metal shank to interior brown colour plastic button. Buttons have raised emblem - crown and shield - This is an Officers Coat. Two inset front pockets with flap. Brown colour cotton sateen lining to coat with two concealed pockets. No manufacturers label.uniform, army, great coat

This image shows of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild events held in the 1950s.The Ladies Harbour Lights Guild organised many functions at the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne. As well as providing dance partners, members of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild provided other services such as serving behind the refreshments counter in the main hall. The photograph is an historic document of the operations at Missions to Seamen and the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild in the 1950sA black and white photograph, with a white border. The photograph shows two ladies behind the refreshments counter, looking out toward the dance held in the main hall. The lady central in the photograph is standing with her arms folded, looking towards the stage-end of the main hall. The lady behind is mostly concealed by the central lady, only part of her torso and skirt can be seen behind the central lady; the lady in the background appears to be leaning forwards against the counter.A man is leaning on the counter to the right of the photograph; his back is facing the camera, and his head is turned toward the ladies behind the counter, or perhaps to the dancers in the background in front of the refreshments counter.dance, mission-to-seafarers, missions-to-seamen, ladies-harbour-lights-guild, main-hall, refreshments-counter, harbour lights guild, hlg

Uniform Great Coat issued to "WES BERTUCH." Refer Cat No. 1664.2 for service history.Coat - Khaki colour wool fabric uniform Great Coat. Double breasted with six buttons. Collar which fastens with buttons and metal hook and eye fastener. Shoulder epaulettes with buttons. Back has full length inverted pleat with lower vent with two buttons concealed closure. Double half belt with three buttons back at waist. Buttons - gold colour plastic with shank and metal split ring. Buttons have raised emblem - crown and crossed rifles - infantry. Two insert front pockets with flap. Khaki colour cotton fabric, half lining and sleeve and pocket lining. White colour cotton fabric manufacturers label - inside back below collar.Manufacturers information - black ink stamp. "8405-66/ 012-0495/ DUNLOP/ NSW/ 1966/ SIZE 7/ D^D" Very faint blue ink pen. "WES BERTUCH" uniform, army, great coat, wes bertuch