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Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, King George’s Day, 1916
... in the centre of King George V. ‘King George’s Day’ buttons were sold..."King George’s Day"... "King George’s Day" Fundraising badge dating to World War I ...Frances Horace Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c.1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of badges, buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemorations of 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority are fundraising buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.Fundraising badge dating to World War I with an image in the centre of King George V. ‘King George’s Day’ buttons were sold on 2 June 1916, the day before the ‘actual’ celebrations of the monarch’s birthday."King George’s Day"patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18), george v -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PORTRAIT of KING GEORGE VI and his wife QUEEN ELIZABETH, Argus and Australasian, c1938 - 1945
... PORTRAIT of KING GEORGE VI and his wife QUEEN ELIZABETH...This is a coloured formal portrait of King George VI... goldfields PORTRAIT of KING GEORGE VI and his wife QUEEN ELIZABETH ...This is a coloured formal portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. They are dressed in full royal regalia with crown and tiara. They are standing on a raised step in front of a maroon curtain. On the walls beside the curtain are garlands of flowers and leaves. At the bottom of Portrait is the phrase "Their Majesties, the King and Queen." This portrait is unframed.At the very bottom of portrait is printed - "Printed and Published - by the Argus and Australasian Ltd"'ww2, britain's king and queen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM - DECORATED FOR CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI, 1937
... KING GEORGE VI... of King George VI, 1937, Eight people waiting to board the tram... of the tram decorated for coronation of King George VI, 1937, Eight ...Black and white photo of the tram decorated for coronation of King George VI, 1937, Eight people waiting to board the tram, Tramways Inspector on extreme right of picture. Written on back of photo in pencil 'inscription under this photo on album (related??) Deborah ? No 21' Written in blue biro s/s page 84 , 845.unknownperson, individual, basil miller -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Medallion to Commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th 1937, 1937
... Medallion - Medallion to Commemorate King George VI and...Front: Inverse: Stokes Melourne (under portrait) King... to Commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th ...Displayed at History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes Melourne (under portrait) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse: To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation/May 12th 1937 (around edge) Victoria (upper centre) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Medallion to commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th 1937, 1937
... Medallion - Medallion to commemorate King George VI and...Front: Inverse: Stokes Melbourne (under portrait) King... to commemorate King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation, May 12th ...Displayed in History House.UnknownFront: Inverse: Stokes Melbourne (under portrait) King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (around edge) Back: Obverse: To commemorate their Majesties' Coronation/May 12th 1937 (around edge) Victoria (upper centre) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sagon, Amyot, When George III Was King by Amyot Sagon, 1899
... When George III Was King by Amyot Sagon...Text, front cover: ' When / George III / was / King / Amyot..., front cover: ' When / George III / was / King / Amyot Sagon ...Historical novel.347 p. : ill. Book has a dark red cover with black printed text.fictionHistorical novel.amyot sagon, historical fiction -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Coronation, 1937
... Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England... This souvenir cup of the Coronation of King George VI... a colour image of King George and Queen Elizabeth, with a crown...‘Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 1937... a colour image of King George and Queen Elizabeth, with a crown ...This souvenir cup of the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937 was the official design of the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation. Good quality souvenirs such as this one sold well in Australia in the Coronation year and are collected still today. The Coronation was held in Westminster Abbey in London on 12th May 1937 following the abdication of King George’s brother, Edward VIII, in December 1936. The Coronation was celebrated with the issue of medals, coins, stamps, official and unofficial gatherings and the production of memorabilia. The Coronation was the first to be filmed and broadcast on radio and the first to feature an outside television broadcast. This souvenir cup is of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold in Australia in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England. It is an attractive item and will be useful for display. This is a souvenir cup issued for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in May 1937. It is made of white china with the body of the cup tapering slightly to the top rim. One side of the cup features a colour image of a crown, a wreath and the initials ‘G’ and ‘E’ and the other side has a colour image of King George and Queen Elizabeth, with a crown on top and encircled by leaves and acorns from an oak tree. The names of the king and queen are printed around the rim of the cup and there are other phrases in French around and under the images of the couple. ‘Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth May 1937’ ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ ‘Dieu et Mon Droit’ coronation of king george vi and queen elizabeth of england, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Medals, Coronation Medallions 1937, 1937
... king george V1... to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth... letters and an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth....1 and .2 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth To Commemorate... on one side and etched letters and an image of King George VI ...These medals were issued by the Victorian Government to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Britain in May 1937. The medallions were given to Victorian school children.These medallions have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A bronze-coloured medallion with etched letters and an image of the Coat of Arms of Victoria on one side and etched letters and an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the other side. The top has a welded ring to attach the medal to a chain or ribbon but the ring itself is missing ,2 as above except that the medallion is much more worn and has the attached metal ring on top. .1 and .2 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth To Commemorate Their Majesties’ Coronation May 12th 1937 Victoria commemorative medal, king george v1, coronation 1937 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Medal - Medal, commemorative, 1935
... king george v... of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major... the Silver Jubilee of King George V....OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V... to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. OBVERSE: Conjoined ...The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield Harry Carl Hortin Smith. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935. Round silver medal with attached loop and red ribbon with blue and white stripes on the edges. Awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin Smith Mayor of the City of Caulfield. A total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary wearing crowns and robes of state; around, GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN . MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV. REVERSE: A crowned monogram GRI (Translation - George King and Emperor) with the dates of his reign at either side, MAY 6 1910 May 6 1935.commemorative medal, silver jubilee, king george v, 1935, queen mary, harry carl hortin smith, mayor, city of caulfield -
Greensborough Historical Society
Clothing - Handkerchief, In Commemoration of Coronation, 1937_05
... king george vi..., mother of Rosie Bray. Issued for the coronation of King George VI...Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI..., mother of Rosie Bray. Issued for the coronation of King George VI ...Commemorative handkerchief, originally owned by Mrs. Thrupp, mother of Rosie Bray. Issued for the coronation of King George VI in 1937.Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, floral emblems and Union Jack flags"In commemoration of coronation May 1937, God save our gracious King"handkerchief, king george vi, commemorative items -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Badges, Badges and Coins 1939-45: 50 years of Queen Victoria's Reign; ANZAC Pins, King George and Queen Elizabeth; City of Wangaratta; etc, 1939 - 1945
... Reign; ANZAC Pins, King George and Queen Elizabeth; City of...:; Side 1: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (5 badges); Side 2...: 50 years of Queen Victoria's Reign; ANZAC Pins, King George ...Many issues - ANZAC DayBadges and coins. Refer photograph. +Additional Keywords: Pratt, G / GibbonTop Row L_R:; Victoria - 50 Years of Reign. Diam 3cm.; RDFA/Time Keeper (2 badges); Plastic 7-pointed badge (2 badges): Palestine-Gallipoli, FRANCE, Egypt, Mesopotamia, North Sea, New Guinea. In Centre: Lest We Forget printed across a map of Australia.; Assorted ANZAC pins/badges (5 badges); Middle Row L-R:; Side 1: King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (5 badges); Side 2: City of Wangaratta. Wangaratta Proclaimed a City.; Bottom Row:; Royal Life Saving Society, Established 1891. Centre: Awarded to G. Gibbon 1945.; Awarded to G Pratt v 1945; Victorian Rifle Association (2 badges); Legacy Badges/Pins (2 badges); Map of Australia on metal pin; Badge: Side 1 Centenary of Victoria 1934. On undeveloped scene embossed)/ Side 2 Centenary of Victoria 1935. (On city skyline embossed) Diam 2.6 cm.; Pavilion Fund Bayswater 1947-1948 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn Creek Hotel
... . George King's home - demolished 1966. First Blackburn Creek Post... da Costa king george blackburn creek hotel blackburn creek ...Contained in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' by Robin da CostaBlack & white photo of Blackburn Creek Hotel, 1865-1870. George King's home - demolished 1966. First Blackburn Creek Post Office in 1876. See also NP967 & Np18.king, george, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn creek post office 1876, crocker mary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Clothing - Scarf, 1949 [Royal tour of Australia], 1949
... king george vi... 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth...Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI... 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ...Commemorative scarf, originally owned by Rosie Bray, purchased at Myer Emporium in 1949 for 5/-. Issued for the proposed 1949 Australian tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother). This tour was cancelled due to the King's ill health.Pale blue silk, printed portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, a ship and Union Jack and Australian flagsking george vi, commemorative items, scarves -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
King George V arrives at Bertangles Château for the investiture of General Monash
... King George V arrives at Bertangles Château for the... Warrnambool great-ocean-road King George V arrives at Bertangles ...snape collection -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
King George V knighting Sir John Monash
... King George V knighting Sir John Monash.... Warrnambool great-ocean-road King George V knighting Sir John Monash ...snape collection -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed King George VI
... Photograph - Framed King George VI... goldfields Photograph - Framed King George VI Photo/Pictures Ballarat ...photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Painting - Framed King George VI
... Painting - Framed King George VI... goldfields Painting - Framed King George VI On back - "This picture ...On back - "This picture was framed and mounted by the courtesy of:- Miss Alison M Holgate 27.9.1990"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Memorabilia - Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir John French C1915], C 1914
... Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir... Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir John ...From the Dobson farm house in Tasmania where it hung for seventy years. Mr Dobson was a member of the AIF in the Great War. Early World War One patriotic memorabilia -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Decorated cable grip or dummy - King George V, 1919
... Decorated cable grip or dummy - King George V... back. Photograph Decorated cable grip or dummy - King George V ...Photo of the dummy or grip car decorated for the Celebration of Peace July 1919. Decorated dummy and car which, electrically illuminated, traversed the Melbourne cable tramways in celebration of peace, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th July, 1919. Photographed in a car house or depot. Refer to items 4255 and 4256 for further details.Yields information the grip car decorated for the Celebration of Peace.Black and White photograph on plain paper. Second copy has a wider view and plain back.First view has TMSV Sales stamp and note on rear.world war 1, cable trams, celebrations, peace tram, tramway board, grip car -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Framed Display of Private Oscar McCarthy / Brooch, Medals and letter from the King George V
... and letter from the King George V... McCarthy / Brooch, Medals and letter from the King George V ...Wooden Frame and backing with glass front showing memorabilia.Private Oscar McCarthy No.6623. 14th. Battalion AIF (From Bairnsdale VIC). Killed in action Bullecourt, France 11th. April 1917 aged 23. No known grave- remembered on National Memorial Villers, Bretonneux France. 14th. Battalion broach, medals and letter from The King. Donated by his Niece Kath Davis of Chirnside Park, Vic. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal - Commemorative Medal, Stokes & Sons, 1937
... King George VI and Elizabeth...This medal commemorates the coronation of King George VI..., King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on May 12th 1937....Obverse, around the circle: "KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN...This medal commemorates the coronation of King George VI ...This medal commemorates the coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth as monarchs on the British throne, to be held on May 12th, 1937. The medal is one of over 300,000 distributed to school children as a memento of the occasion. The obverse shows the busts of King George VI and Elizabeth facing left. The reverse shows Victoria's Coat of Arms, the official heraldic symbol, with the Southern Cross on a shield, above it is a kangaroo facing left and holding a crown. The supporting figure on the left holds an olive branch of 'peace' and the supporter on the right holds a cornucopia horn of 'plenty', together representing the text on the ribbon between them 'Peace & Planty' symbol of 'prosperity'. On May 7th, 1937 each school child in Victoria, Australia, received a medal commemorating the upcoming coronation of King George VI and Elizabeth, to be held on May 12th, 1937. medals totalling 318,200 were distributed to scholars in 2,781 Victorian schools. Each school received a letter from the Governor, Lord Humingfield, detailing the significance of the occasion. Lessons on the day focused on the meaning behind the medal, and children recited their Allegiance to the King, saluted the flag bearing the Union Jack and Southern Cross, and sang Australila's then National Anthem "God Save the King", which today is sung as the Royal Anthem. The medal is significant for connecting Victoria, and Australia, to the British Commonwealth and the sovereignty of the British throne, in Australia's post-Federation years. It shows the importance placed by the Government of Australia in educating the generation of students in 1937 about Australia's place in the Commonwealth and the history of Australia. The history of the medal is socially and politically significant, reflecting the evolution of changes in Australian society.Medal or medallion, bgilt rass, with claw and ring on top. The obverse has the bust of a female and male, co-joined, and the reverse has the Coat of arms of the State of Victoria, which includes a kangaroo above a shield and a supporting figure on either side of the shield. Inscriptions are on both sides of the medal. The medal commemorates the coronation of their Majesties, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, on May 12th 1937.Obverse, around the circle: "KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH" Reverse, around the circle: "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES' CORONATION / MAY 12TH 1937" Reverse, within the Coat of Arms: "VICTORIA" "PEACE & PROSPERITY" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medallion, medal, commemorative, king george vi and elizabeth, 1937, 12-05-1937, students in victoria, schools in victoria, 7-5-1937, victoria's coat of arms, peace & prosperity, british monarch, british throne, british commonwealth, numesmatics, coil, student, victorian student -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1937 Coronation badge, Circa 1937
... King George VI... the coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937. ... on the back. King George V Queen Elizabeth coronation 1937... Warrnambool 1855-1937, P J King on the back. King George V Queen ...This is a commemorative medal cast to celebrate the coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937. As an item linked to the coronation of an English monarch, it has social and historical significance and is typical of its time to commemorate such events with items such as these medals which were cheaply manufactured and widely circulated. With the stamp of Cramond & Dickson on the reverse it is linked to a local business.Small round medal with hook at top. Image of king and queen, embossed in centre of front with writing around edge. The back has writing embossed as well.Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937, P J King on the back. King George V Queen Elizabeth coronation 1937 on the front.warrnambool, george v1 coronation, coronation medal, cramond & dickson,, king george vi, coronation medal, cramond and dickson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Colorgravure, life and times of King George VI 1895-1952
... life and times of King George VI 1895-1952...-island-and-the-bass-coast Book life and times of King George VI ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hutchinson, His Majesty, King George VI : a study, 1952
... His Majesty, King George VI : a study.... Majesty, King George VI : a study. Ill, p.110. Great Britain ...The life and times of King George VIIll, p.110.non-fictionThe life and times of King George VIgreat britain - royal family, great britain - monarchy - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Constable, King George the Fifth : his life and reign, 1952
... King George the Fifth : his life and reign... of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936 Constable Harold Nicolson. ...Title A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936Ill, p.570.non-fictionTitle A history of King George the Fifth - 1910-1936great britain - monarchy - history, great britain - royal family -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Tie, HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie
... HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie... Tie HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie ... -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph:, HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown]
... HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown]... Photograph: HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown] ... -
Department of Health and Human Services
King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother, and Princess Maragaret - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
... King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother, and Princess... Melbourne melbourne King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother ...Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
Department of Health and Human Services
King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother, and Princess Maragaret & The Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks and Family - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
... King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother, and Princess... Melbourne melbourne King George the Sixth (VI), the Queen Mother ...Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
Department of Health and Human Services
Explaining Empire Youth Sunday and its Origins from King George the VI (Sixth) Coronation - page 1 of 4 - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royal Tours
... Explaining Empire Youth Sunday and its Origins from King... from King George the VI (Sixth) Coronation - page 1 of 4 ...Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection