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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box Matches, mid to early 1980's
This box of matches was up until the 1980's the major source of lighting "small" fires, mainly for cigarettes, pipes (smoking), BBQs, gas/ kerosene heaters and "clearing" rural shrub by small fires. It was not until flint based battery and lighter fluid (hand held lighters) were introduced did the need for "matches" (a more dangerous application of instant fire starters) become relegated to a lower level "demand" item. The limited quality supplied in a box could also not compete with hand held gas and "lighter fluid" lighters. Box of matches belonged to the "yesteryear" fashion accessory's most important list. Matches had become obsolete for the major stream of users as cheaper, easier to use and longer lasting "cigarette" lighters were produced.This match box of Australian make and vintage in origin, was originally manufactured by a British Match Box Company (Bryant and May in Bow London), which expanded to the Australian "Colonies". The Australian subsidiary was at Cremorne, Melbourne. It was typical of goods, which had their "founding fathers" based in "the Mother Country" (England). The early settlers in the Kiewa Valley found these matches an important necessity for not only rural life but also for the recreational "smoko".This small box of "safety" matches has an inner "drawer" which can be slid open to reveal the "match" sticks. The small bowl shaped phosphorous at one end of a "match" is the fire starter(phosphorus) which when lit would "flare" up and provide a small flame. This typical box of matches held an average of sixty matches. The top of the match box has a "glued on" signage with manufacturer's details. In brown script and on a blue background "BRYANT & MAY'S and below this "CROWN" below this and on a red background with faded and worn letters "SAFETY MATCHES" On either side of the top side and in smaller print "MADE IN AUSTRALIA" and opposite "AVERAGE CONTENTS SIXTY"fire starters, cigarette lighters, bbq lighters, domestic fire starters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Decorative object - Pennant, 1935 Cricket match against NSW, 1935
Pennant produced to record the officials and team members for a Victorian Tramway Employees Cricket Association - 1935 Cricket match against NSW. Officials - J Regalde President, P R Milledge - Vice President, L Montgomery Vice President, C J Bourke Hon Sec, C A Peterson Assist Secretary, A Fogarty Hon Treasurer Team - H Pepper Captain, W Stone Vice Capt, V Andrews, L Johannesen, A Leeach, G Dobson, W Howell, F Pender, C J Ryder, J Smith, J Dynan, J S Yates,Yields information about the team for the Victorian Tramway Employees Cricket Association - 1935 Cricket match against NSW.Pennant - printed onto a white rayon like material with navy blue ink and dowell glued to the top fitted with a hanging hook.tramways, sports, cricket, sydney, carnival -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Match Box, c1980
Commemorative set of seven boxes complete with matches.Set of seven matchboxes, with matches included, issued to Commemorates the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Dianne at St Pauls' Cathedral in 1950s. Include Prince Charles, Princess Dianne, Queen Elizabeth. Prince Phillip, Earl Spencer and .............Redheads Contents 47 Matches|Made in Australia|Bryant & Mayspersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Container, Cylinder of matches, Mid 20th century
No particular information is available on this item but as the matches were made at a Commonwealth Government factory they probably date from World War Two (1939-45). At this time many essential items that would be of particular use for the war effort were produced by Government factories to ensure a regular supply and to regulate the use within the community. This item has no known local provenance but is of some historical interest as an example of matches produced mid 20th century. Matches at that time were much more important as a lighting mechanism and a common household item. This is round cardboard box in two sections with a circular cardboard lid (slightly bent). The box has a striped black and cream pattern on it. The box has 21 waxed matches with blue or white tips.‘The Commonwealth Match Works, Melbourne, Waterproof’commonwealth match works, warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Match Boxes
from Box Hill Historical SocietySmokingPacket containing three Bryant and May match boxesBryant and May Safety matchespersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Cricket match, Central Park, Eltham, c.1931
The new Central Park was opened on Monday, 21 April 1930 by Mr. W.H. Everard, M.L.A. followed by a sports carnival. The Advertiser reported on Friday, April 25, 1930 that – “Perfect weather prevailed on Monday for the sports gathering in aid of the recently-acquired park near the railway station, and from every point of view the day was a success. The Central Park contains 9½ acres, and has the Diamond Creek on one side and the railway line on the other. It cost £760, of which the council contributed £500, and the citizens, are finding the balance. Already about £80 has been spent in levelling, and a pavilion has been erected by the footballers, who will use the ground for training until it is sufficiently, improved for matches. There is ample shade along the banks of the creek, where there were numerous picnic parties. The committee has already done some planting on the railway side of the park, and where the trees grow on the higher side, overlooking the arena, the natural stand will have shade, command a view of the events, and have the trees on the banks of the creek in the distance. There were between 600 and 700 people present, many in motor cars having a little difficulty in, finding their way under the aqueduct to the ground, but the council is at present effecting improvements to the road. A merry-go round was a source of pleasure to the children, and the Northcote Soldiers and Citizens Band under Bandmaster Gore, de-lighted everyone with their varied selections of good music.” “Cr. E. J. Andrew, president of the Park Committee, said it was the first function held in the park, and although the citizens have guaranteed £420 towards it, there is still some-thing owing. Mr. W. H. Everard, M.L.A., who can always be relied upon to attend any gathering which draws the people together, said that he and Mrs. Everard had great pleasure in being present to declare the park open. He congratulated the Eltham people upon their public spirit, and the new park would be more appreciated in years to come. The other park is a splendid one, but it is far away, and one is required close to the station, so that young people can have a day's enjoyment, without having to go far from the station. The trouble in Victoria is not having enough parks. The early settlers did a lot in getting park lands, but the present generation is not doing enough. Eltham people are entitled to the highest commendation for their action, and Cr. Andrew and the council are to be thanked for what they have done. What is wanted is ingress and egress so that people can get in comfortably. When he was motoring in his wife said, "Surely you are not going down that precipice," and he replied that he would go anywhere where the people were. In the future it will be the big centre of Eltham.” Reproduced on page 96 of 'Pioneers & Painters'This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg 9 x12.5 cm printsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, eltham central park, automobile, central park, cricket match, pioneers and painters -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Safety Matches, Crown Bryant & May's Safety Matches
Early matches. Brown paper package containing eleven boxes of safety matches. Made in Australia. Product information printed on red and blue and label attached to brown paper.Bryant & May's Crown Made in Australia Safety Matchesbryant & may, matches, crown matches -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Hockey players discuss match, 1970s
Digital copy of an article about hockey player and Greensborough local Jim Irvine who went on to play for Australia in the 1976 Olympics where Australia won a silver medal. Digital copy of news article, black text and image.jim irvine, greensborough hockey, hockey -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Football Match - Ringwood v East Ringwood - 1955
Catalogue card reads, "Football - Ringwood v East Ringwood - 1955". -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Object, Old Colonists' Association Cricket Match
Black and white photograph of a number of men, some in cricket whites. ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Kangaroos vs MCC 3B - bowls match
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Their children Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Dave was an extremely keen sportsman (particularly bowls and cricket). He started the Kangaroo Cricket Club and worked for the Melbourne Cricket Club.This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia photo of a group of men and women grouped as in team or class photos against a leafy background. There are 23 men and 4 women. The women are all wearing large brimmed hats. The men are dressed in a variety of outfits. Most are wearing hats. Five are wearing stripey blazers but the rest are either in shirt sleeves with ties or light-coloured jumpers. On jumper has an emblem of a kangaroo facing forward over the left breast. There are 8 bowls lying randomly on the grass in front of the group.FRONT: Two crosses marking a man and woman. REAR: In black ink - "Kangaroos v M.C.C. 3 "B" / City Green / 12th March 1910 / Kutsy's last (single) / (in lead pencil) XX (In blue biro) David Millar Mair / Lily Vipond Dad & Mum Mair" The later handwriting is thought to that of Beryl Young (nee Mair). bowls, kangaroo club, david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond deakin, lily vipond mair -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Board game, Test Match: A fascinating cricket game, 1955
'Test Cricket' was one of the most popular board games in the pre television era. John Sands Pty Ltd, the publisher, was an Australian bookseller and stationer founded in 1837 and produced board games from 1929-78.Board game consisting of a rectangular cardboard piece illustrated with a cricket ground, players and a scoreboard. Two semi-circles have been cut away from the background and are used to control the progress of the game. The right hand game control is moved to 'ball' position (1-8) and back to start which indicates the type of delivery shown in the window. The left hand control is moved to 'type of delivery bowled' and back to the start which reveals the number of runs scored or method of dismissal which is shown in the window. The scoreboard is operated by three circular wheels that show the result of runs and wickets. An oval handle is at the upper centre. The packaging includes a green cardboard box with lid, which has an image of a batsman and a red cricket ball.board games, john sands pty ltd, cricket -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Orbost Rifle Club, Match Record Book, 5th January, 1974 ; 13th May, 1978
Cec, Curtis was a member of the Orbost Rifle Club. He was a cycle trader with a business in Lind Lane, Orbost. The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A light blue covered book with a bright red spine. It contains hand-written records of the shooters who were members of the Orbost Rifle Club. Inside are seven letter heads of CED. CURTIS - 9 LIND ST ORBOST and a newspaper cutting ( date unknown). orbost-rifle-club shooting -
Galen Catholic College
Champagnat College Hockey Match, 1955
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Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Photograph, After the Match, circa 1912
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Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Photograph, Lauriston Championship Match (1927)
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Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Cricket Match in Australia, c1918
Black and white image of a cricket ground in Australia.portrait, cricket, cricket ground -
Geelong Football Club
1952 Grand Final Premiership Football, Premiership Match Football 1952 Won By Geelong Football Club
By grand final day, Geelong was in the midst of a 26 game unbeaten run, and Collingwood posed few problems on the big day. The Cats triumphed by 46 points after a dominant second half. Geelong posted a 16-2-1 record in the home and away campaign and defeated Collingwood by 54 points in the second semi final. Grand final day was a prosession with back-to-back flags wrapped up by three quarter time. Geelong: 4.2, 5.3, 11.6, 13.8 (86) Collingwood: 1.2, 3.3, 5.4, 5.10 (40) Goals: Goninon 5, Trezise 4, Davis, McMaster, Flanagan, Worner 1. Best: Williams, Trezise, Sharp, Goninon, B. Smith, Morrison. Line up: B: Bernie Smith - Bruce Morrison - Norm Sharp HB: Geoff Williams - John Hyde - Russell Middlemiss C: Bert Worner - Doug Palmer - Terry Fulton HF: Leo Turner - Fred Flanagan (cap) - Bob Davis F: Jim Norman - George Goninon - Peter Pianto Foll: Bill McMaster - Russell Renfrey - Neil Trezise Res: Syd Smith - Ron Hovey Coach: Reg Hickey Also played in 1952 Harry Herbert, Tom Morrow, Leo O'Halloran, Noel Rayson, Les Reed, Merv Richardson, Don Scott, Norm Scott, Jack Stevens, Loy Stewart, George Swarbrick, Jim Tuckwell, Tony Walsh, Peter West Information provided by Col Hutchinson GFC HistorianFootball mounted on a timber base. Base is circular with sloped sides with a depressed circle in the top centre. There is a thin rounded stand which supports the top of the timber base which is a flat oval shape. A brown leather football is attached to the top of the timber base. Football is comprised of four individual panels which have been stitched together. One panel is attached to the timber base. A second panel has the SHERRIN logo although this is heavily faded. A third panel has a drawing of a pennant which reads -PREMIERSHIP 1952- above an oval shape with -WON BY/ GEELONG- written inside and the team scores on either side. A fourth panel has the Geelong Footbal Club logo in the centre, the team list on the left and the club officials on the right.1952 Premiership. Bill McMaster. Doug Palmer. Peter Pianto. Russ Renfrey. Neil Trezise. Geoff Williams. Fred Flanagan. Ron Hovey. John Hyde. Russell Middlemiss. Bruce Morrison. George Goninon. Leo Turner. Bert Worner. Bob Davis. Syd Smith. Norm Sharp. Bernie Smith. Terry Fulton. Jim Norman. Reg Hickey1952 premiership. bill mcmaster. doug palmer. peter pianto. russ renfrey. neil trezise. geoff williams. fred flanagan. ron hovey. john hyde. russell middlemiss. bruce morrison. george goninon. leo turner. bert worner. bob davis. syd smith. norm sharp. bernie smith. terry fulton. jim norman. reg hickey, geelong cats, premiership, geelong grand finalists, football -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, East Ringwood Football Club (ERFC) 1952 June match CFTGFL vs VFL Seconds (not wall photo) with names
Fred Cook (Capt.) and Ernie Yates from ERFCWith player's names -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Match box, Bryant & May, c. 1942 - 1945
Rectangular box and sliding lid with long narrow sides for striking matches. "Save Matches They're Scarce" Label reads: DEFENCE CANTEENS / SPECIAL / SAFETY MATCHES / MADE BY / BRYANT & MAY / AVERAGE CONTENTS 60. bryant and may, safety matches, match box -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Match box, Bryant & May, c. 1940s
Rectangular box and sliding lid with long narrow sides for striking matches. "Save Matches They're Scarce" Label reads: DEFENCE CANTEENS / SPECIAL / SAFETY MATCHES / MADE BY / BRYANT & MAY / AVERAGE CONTENTS 60. bryant and may, safety matches, matchsticks -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Football, AIF, Australian Rules Football, Circa 1915-1919
This ball was possibly made by Corporal C. McMullen during WWI. McMullen made footballs for the Australian Imperial Force, all of which were hand stitched. He made the original ball for the 1916 Australian Rules exhibition match held in London and watched by 3000 spectators. McMullen's balls were called "The AIF Ball", indicating that this might be one of them. The inscription "Match .II." suggests it was used for a later match.The provenance of this object is unknown, but it was potentially made by Corporal C. McMullen for use in an AIF exhibition match. If so, it is a highly significant piece of sporting memorabilia, and holds national significance as an object that tells the early evolution of Australian Rules Football and the importance of sport to the armed forces.Brown leather football, deflated. Stitched together. Four leather threads at top of ball. Has stencil painted markings on both top sections.THE AIF BALL / MATCH .II.football, aif, afl, australian rules, sport, leather, wwi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - SANDHURST BUILDING SOCIETY BENDIGO BOOK OF MATCHES
Sandhurst Building society Bendigo Book of Matches: Maroon in colour with the Sandhurst Building Society Logo in Gold in the shape of an S with *Est 1881. The same on the back adding the address at * 293 Williamson Street Bendigo* The phone number in gold print at the top * (054) 434393*. Sandpaper across the bottom front for lighting the matches. Metal staple to secure. 8 matches unused. Box 625Contents 20 Made in Australia. Hanna Match North Richmond N.S.W.ephemera, mementoes, sandhurst building society bendigo, the sandhurst building society bendigo -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Matchbox, Bryant and May, Unknown
Possibly WW11 heritageCardboard Army Canteens Special Safety Matches made by Bryant and May.Army Canteens Special Safety Matches made by Bryant and May. Average contents 60. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Match Tin with lid, 1940
Originally held wax vesta matches, used by internees at Camp3Small tin for wax matches with lid attached ( hinged) and rasp like panel on the bottom for striking the match.Duncans Waterproof Wax Vestas.tatura, containers, industrial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - JOHN MASON SHOE REPAIRS ADVERTISING MATCH BOOK
John Mason Shoe Repairs Advertising Match book: White card with black print with grey sandpaper at the bottom for striking the matches. Printed on the front * John Mason Shoe Repairs, 14-15 Dispensary Walk Bendigo, 436676. At the top is * We aim to Please*. On the back * Coloured Laces * Shoe Polishes and colour changes * Sprays * Leather dyes * Insoles. A metal staple is used to attach. Box 625Contents 20 Made in Australia By Hanna Match.ephemera, mementoes, advertising, john mason shoe repairs. dispensary walk. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Container - Brass match container
These brass containers held strike anywhere matches used by the Lifeboat service to light fuses to launch rescue rockets. Example of a type of match and its container used by the lifeboat crews in training and rescue operations where a rescue rope rocket had to be launched.A brass container for matches with one Vesta match used for lighting fuse for rescue rope rocketmatches, strike anywhere matches, rescue equipment, rope rockets -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Container - Matchbox, Bryant & May, Bell & Co., Pty. Ltd., Melbourne Impregnated Safety Matches
The context of this object requires research.Oblong box with sides for striking matches, purple underside and red and dark blue upper side with text. Bryant & May, Bell & Co., Pty. Ltd., Melbourne Impregnated Safety Matchesmatchboxes, bryant & may, fire -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Silver Match Case, 1901
The markers hallmarks on this match case have become illegible, however the remaining hallmarks show that the case was made in Birmingham, England in 1901. Match cases are a decorative case that houses a cardboard matchbox.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A silver rectangular match case with an embossed top.[?]/ [?]/ anchor symbol/ lion symbol/ b/ [hallmarks] A01168/matchbox -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Matchbox Holder, Brymay Forests Pty Ltd
Small black rectangle box size of match box.Brymay Forests Pty Ltd..Match Print Factory - Opening by the Honorable R.J.Hamer E.D. M.P Yarrawonga, 4th Oct 1974