Showing 100 items matching mitcham no. 14
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Functional object - Artificial silk cord
Part of the collection of donor's mother and grandmotherFour balls of artificial silk knitting cord contained in cardboard box. Colour of silk, 'Wood brown'Myrene Knitting. 4 cord. Shade 14.|Artificial silk 1/4 lb ball|Made in Englandhandcrafts, knitting -
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Domestic object - Paper Knife
Given to the Society's Museum by the Nunawading Rotary Club following their visit on 14 February 2001.Nickel plated spear shape letter opener with round emblem inscribed with Rotary International on blue panels on cream and gold circle. Centre crossed with blue panels covered with plastic.Rotary Internationalcivic mementoes, souvenirs -
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Container - Handkerchief Box
Given to Lydia Johns, mother of donor, by her cousin who lived at Strangways.Octagonal box made of gold embossed paper serviettes, Lined with pink cotton material and thick cellophane with holes punched around edges and then crocheted together with pink cotton thread. A lid made of the same material with a floral medallion in the centre with pink ribbon threaded through flower . Finished with lace crocheted around edge. Four pink ribbon bows placed around edge. Lined with pink cotton gathered . Seven rows of pink & blue flowered braid. The name of Lydia in gold printing on pink ribbon diagonally across lid with 14 small gold medallions placed between the rows. There is a tassel of pink cotton and two crochet cord to help hold up the lid.LYDIApersonal effects, containers -
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Audio - Radio & Radio Valves, c1940
Used by uncle of donor, Colin Lawrie, 10 Ruskin Ave Glen Iris - house where donor was born- parents home. Wireless had a beautiful sound, but needed a long aerial.Radio - His Masters Voice - 5 valve superhetrodyne for local and short wave radio reception - electric. Polished veneer cabinet - 4 switches/knobs - tuning; Volume on/off; Local/Short wave; tone. 12inch Rola speaker.|Has been modified with an additional switch at rear to switch on +off. Also include is a box of 14 radio valves. His Masters Voicecommunication, radio -
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Tool - Shell Bits
... Mitcham melbourne Shell Bits Tool 14 shell bits - two different ...Part of collection of carpenters' tools used on sailing ships from England to Australia14 shell bits - two different types and in differing sizesThe name Sorby, Mathieson and Ridgway are endorsed on some bits.trades, carpentry -
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Document, Beryl Grey Eulogy Notes, 1/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of rough notes written by Bill Gray for the eulogy for Beryl GrayPhotocopy of rough notes written by Bill Gray for the eulogy for Beryl Gray to be given by her son, Andrew at the memorial service. Born in Shepparton 14/3/1924. Attended Surrey Hills Primary School and Benson St Methodist Church. Joined Government Departments until married in February 1956 to Bill Gray. Joined local organisations including Historical Society, C.A.A. and Elderly Peoples Housing Group. Worked for Foodstuffs Contract Board, Central Contract Board, Weather Bureau.Photocopy of rough notes written by Bill Gray for the eulogy for Beryl Gray gray, beryl -
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Clothing - Dress, C. 1970-1993
Ref. NA4362Maroon and white quarter-inch check princess line dress. This Summer uniform has short sleeves with a V-Neck collar and zipper front (14'/35cm zipper). There are two pockets in side seams. The garment is handmade on domestic machine and hand finished.costume, children's uniform, handcrafts, dressmaking -
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Newspaper - Article, Campbells Croft / Abbey Walk: Proposed management plan, 7/09/1994
Public Notice (City of Nunawading) advertising public meeting about development options for Campbells Croft / Abbey Walk, 14 September 1994. From Nunawading Post, 7 September 1994.parks and reserves, campbells croft, abbey walk, vermont -
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Newspaper - Article, Campbells Croft plan to go ahead, 14/12/1994
'Campbells Croft plan to go ahead' by Janet Blair. Article in Nunawading Gazette, 14 December 1994.parks and reserves, campbells croft, bradbury, patti, tomkins, win, chloe -
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Pamphlet, 1 Tara Avenue, Blackburn, 1/11/1998
Fletcher & Parker real estate pamphlet, p. 12: 3 bedroom timber home, 1 Tara Avenue, Blackburn, for auction 14 November 1998tara avenue, blackburn, no 1, fletcher and parker, auctions -
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Pamphlet, Blackburn, ?1996
Timber home for auction 17 August [?1996], 14 Norway Avenue, Blackburn.auctions, norway avenue, blackburn, no 14 -
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Article, Whitehorse Senior's Week, October 2022
An article in Insider News about a special "Behind the Scenes" visit to the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex on 20/10/2022An article in Insider News about a special "Behind the Scenes" visit to the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex on 20/10/2022schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, senior citizen's week, graham margaret -
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Postcard - Souvenier postcard booklet, Postcard booklet, Pre 1916
Item posted back to Australia as momento of AIF Soldiers journey to WW1 WW1 memorabiliaSouvenir postcard booklet of Cabo Verde (West Africa)Printed - Souvenir de Sao Vicente - Cabo Verde Handwritten to Mother from Cecil - with love 14/7/16.ww1, soldier's correspondence -
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Photograph, Mitcham Railway Crossing, 2012
Coloured photograph of the railway line over Mitcham Road as of 2012. The boom gates are down and a white van is coming from the direction of Vermont. In 2013/14 the railway line was reconstructed underground.mitcham railway crossing, railway crossings -
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Photograph, Tombstone - Geal Family
Albert Geal, a builder found good quality clay at Tunstall. In 1903 Geal Brothers of Nunawading began making agricultural pipes for orchardists, then moved on to make bricks and tiles. The Geals pottery was on 11 acres at the corner of Springvale Road and Miton Street. It was sold in 1973Coloured photo of tombstone on grave 1390, Church of England section, Box Hill Cemetery Geal, Albert died 1922 aged 63 years Geal, Alice died 1937 aged 75 years Geal, Albert died in action on 12 July 1916, aged 28 years Geal, George died of wounds on 2 June 1917, aged 24 years Beecroft, Mabel died 12 April 1937 Beecroft, Harry died 14 November 1958tombstones, geal bros., geal, albert, alice, albert jnr., george, beecroft, mabel, harry -
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Article, Shops have a history, 1984
Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.Article on the details and history of shops at 1 - 15 Blackburn Road, Blackburn. For auction 14 Nov 1984.blackburn road, blackburn. nos 1 - 15, bayley, elizabeth rockliffe, leonard sherwin -
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Article, Association realises dream after 10 years
A Hostel for severely disabled people opened in Swan Street, Blackburn South providing full accommodation for 14 people plus respite care.A Hostel for severely disabled people opened in Swan Street, Blackburn South providing full accommodation for 14 people plus respite care. The Association for Severely Handicapped and Family Relief lobbied for 10 years to achieve this.A Hostel for severely disabled people opened in Swan Street, Blackburn South providing full accommodation for 14 people plus respite care. disabled, association for severely handicapped and family relief, swan street, blackburn south, cattanach, peter, watts, gail, ashleigh-brown, nicky -
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Article, Tally Ho Really Cares, 1972
Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years.Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years. Most boys are young offenders. The boys are housed in 8 cottages, 14 teachers look after their education, they also learn farming skills and have ample sports opportunities. Rev. Dennis Oakley, Head of Tally Ho, advertises for Hannams Stores. He uses the money to realise long term plans for Tally Ho. The article also covers the history of Tally Ho.Tally Ho Boys Home cares for 96 boys between 11-16 years. youth services, tally ho boys home, methodist mission, oakley, dennis, rev., edwards, john -
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Article, Robert Blood's Cottage - the battle that is not over yet, 1993
Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.Two articles about Robert Blood's Cottage, built 1854. The cottage has been earmarked for demolition since being purchased by Box Hill Council 15 years ago. But for the last 14 years it has been home to the Director of the Oxford Children's' Theatre. The historic value of the cottage has been in question. In February 1993 the National Trust admitted it was at fault in its earlier assessment of the cottage.blood, robert, station street, box hill, benzie, edith, national trust of australia. victoria, city of box hill, oxford childrens theatre, willingham, allan, bloods cottage, box hill -
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Pamphlet, Nunawading Historical Society Inc, 1995
Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc.Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc. 14 October 1995, to celebrate 30th Anniversary of the Society and the restoration of Schwerkolt Cottage.Flyer inviting to Meeting & Afternoon Tea for Nunawading Historical Society Inc. nunawading historical society inc., anniversary -
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Article, Blackburn, 14/05/1999
'The Blackburn way' by Christopher Akehurst.'The Blackburn way' by Christopher Akehurst. Pictures, Chris Groenhout, in Herald Sun ' New Home Magazine' 8-14 May 1999, p 30 - 31.'The Blackburn way' by Christopher Akehurst. blackburn, blackburn and district tree preservation society, blackburn residents association -
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Book, The Lightning diary of John Fenwick, 1/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
Diary of John Fenwick on board the clipper 'The Lightning' between 14/05/1854 and 31/07/1854 on maiden voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne.Diary of John Fenwick on board the clipper 'The Lightning' between 14/05/1854 and 31/07/1854 on maiden voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne. Caught fire and sank after loading in Geelong.Diary of John Fenwick on board the clipper 'The Lightning' between 14/05/1854 and 31/07/1854 on maiden voyage from Liverpool to Melbourne. boats, the lightning, fenwick, john, geelong historical society, cary, j.j., wilmot, g.c. -
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Pamphlet, Yarra Theological Union Open Day, 1995
Pamphlet advertising Yarra Theological Union Open Day,Pamphlet advertising Yarra Theological Union Open Day, Saturday 14 Oct 1995 and courses on offer.Pamphlet advertising Yarra Theological Union Open Day, yarra theological union, open day -
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Book, Reporter District Cricket Association, 1913 - 1986
Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986.Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986. With 'Rough minutes' 13 Jan 1975 - 23 Sep 1986 and meeting Attendance book 1967-1970.Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986. cricket, reporter district cricket association, box hill reporter district cricket association -
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Plan - Illustration, Nunawading Historical Museum, 1978
Plan of proposed display cabinet for period costumes, Nunawading Historical Museum.Plan of proposed display cabinet for period costumes, Nunawading Historical Museum, completed 11 Dec 1981. 14' : 1'0', with notes on suppliers by Harold A. Bakes.Plan of proposed display cabinet for period costumes, Nunawading Historical Museum. nunawading historical society, cabibet -
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Programme - Document, Mitcham High School, 1964
Programme for Mitcham High School's sixth annual Speech Night on 10/12/1964 (Senior School) and 14/12/1964 (Junior School)schools, mitcham high school -
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Clothing - Army uniform, c1942
From Mitcham RSLKhaki jacket long sleeves with 4 pockets two above the waist 2 below. All have domed oxidised metal buttons. Rising sun badge on each epaulet. Campaign badges on left hand side. Two cloth badges on each shoulder. Inside on right hand side Regimental No name Q136 : made in Australia 1942 size 14. 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment. 2nd/3rd Battalion.uniforms, army -
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Functional object - Petrol Pump, Bowser
Harold Bakes obtained this item from the Hawthorn Line Depot of the P.M.G, at 385 Burwood Road Hawthorn,following up information provided by Stan Boreham..Hand operated petrol pump or bowserThis pump with tank and fittings and equipment is the property of VACUUM OIL CO PTY LTD V2946. on metal plate.on an alloy plate---Self measuring pump|G+B model 1-2179 14* 117704|manufactured by Gilbert + Barker Mfg Co Springfield Mass U.S.A.|important - Keep all Stuffing Boxes tight.transport, motor vehicles, machinery, pumps -
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Functional object - Crayons
Red cylinder for crayons. (although cylinder says 12 crayons, cylinder contains 14 coloured pencils)Non-injurious/Premier Students' Crayons/12 crayons for school drawing/Made In Germanytoys, general -
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Domestic object - Teapot, c1927
Belonged to the step-mother of Ray Standfield, husband of donor.The Robur Tea Company issued vouchers/coupons on packets of tea that could be collected and exchanged for the tea-pot when enough coupons had been saved.A round squat silverplated Robur teapot containing a fitted round cup shaped strainer with hinged pull for removal.S475 PERFECT TEA-POT, MANUFACTURED BY ROBUR TEA CO LTD. PATENTED AUS 10373. 14-11-27 NZ59615 U.S AF 816-28 EPNSdomestic items, food & drink consumption