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Clothing - Blouse
From the collection of Bette JonesV neck sleeveless blouse with a lace panel front. Nylon back fastened with hook and eye. Elastic waist.costume, female -
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Functional object - Crumb Brush, not known
Brush is part of the collection of Lorna BroadYellow horse hair bristles attached to china ornament in the shape of a dog's head. Brush has been glued to head and bound with pink ribbon and gold metallic thread which was part of the ornament on the back.Made in Japan.domestic items, cleaning -
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Costume - Brooch, not known
From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingOblong shaped brooch with anthracite or hematite stones (black). Back pin is not originalcostume accessories, jewellery -
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Domestic object - Bunnykins Mug, circa 1930's
Child's stoneware bunnykins mug. Cream background with six rabbits around top, running on green grass. On front there is a rabbit family group of father, mother with infant and two older bunnies playing. Female bunny playing with toy pullalong bunny. On back two bunnies playing leap frogBarbara Nernon on front of mug. Royal Doulton England, Made in England, Coat of Arms and three bunnies on base, 'Bunnykins' under bunnies.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
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Accessory - Bag-evening, not known
From the estate of Jenny LangEvening bag of -hand beaded oval shape attached to tortoise shell frame. Beads are royal blue, gold, blue and brown seed beads forming pattern front and back of peacock tail. Base has five bead tassells in brown and royal blue. A beaded handle is attached to the frame.costume accessories, female -
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Leisure object - Bag - evening, circa 1920
From the estate of Jenny Lang, 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingCream satin beaded evening purse. Metal frame along top with metal clasp. Purse lined with pale gold coloured silk with a small pocket on one side. Metal chain handle on top. Bag is beaded both front and back with gold seed beads.costume accessories, female -
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Accessory - Evening Bag, circa 1900
From the estate of Jenny LangBlack velvet oblong evening clutch bag. Gold and silver thread, red and blue seed beads worked into design of embroidered pattern on front. Gold cord handle and small amount of embroidery on back. Lined in black satin with two pockets for mittens or comb. Front closing with press stud.costume accessories, female -
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Clothing - Combinations, c1800s
From the estate of Jenny Lang; 11 Pearcedale Grove, NunawadingA scoop neck sleeveless combinations with short legs. The white lawn is finished with torchon lace at armhole and at neck and legs, and with insertions. Front full length opening has 3 buttons and 2 flat darts either side of opening. Back opening 'pants' are buttoned with two buttons at either side. This opening also handstitched at side. Remains of threaded silk ribbon around neck and legs.costume, female underwear -
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Clothing - Stockings, not known
Paper backed nylon stockings in cellophane packetSutex Chiffon Mist Nylon Non Run Stretch 10.5costume accessories, female -
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Equipment - Camera, 1954 - 1965
Between 1954 =- 1965 thousands of these cameras were made. This contributed to the recovery of Germany after World War 2Agfa Clack Camera in green plastic case. It is a bulky looking moulded plastic camera using 120 roll film. The enclosure holding the film is made of steel and is held to the main body by a large rotated key at bottom. The exposure counter is on the lower back. The camera takes eight 6cm x 9cm photos on the 120- film.|a small view finder is fitted on the top of the camera. It has two speeds B (bulb( for long exposures and M for standard photos. Speed is approx 1/30 second with two aperture settings - f11 = overcast; and f12.5 = sun. Six pieces make up the set.AGFA Agfa Camera -Werk AG Clackphotography, cameras -
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Functional object - Camera, c1940
Superfex Camera - made of plastic with a Fexar Spec Optic made by Fritz Kaftanski. Originally made in Prague in Czechosovakia from 1938 - 1942. This camera was made in Lyon, France in 1942 after Company moved from Prague. This is shown on the lower right front of the camera. The back is removable using the two clips on each side. Provisions made for two spools - one blank, the other for the 127 film role. Shutter button on top front of camera. M & B lever for exposure settings is on the side. A carrying cord is fitted.Superfex - Fexar spec Optic - Francephotography, cameras -
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Functional object - Camera, c1960
Kodak Junior 1 Folding bellows camera and case - takes 620 film - with a Kodette 111 shutter. It is a simple with a B & I settings - no other adjustments.|View finder in cream bakelite - has film release button to release and a forward button to release the camera bellows. Back has red film number viewer on back.Kodak on upper lens|Kodette 111 shutter on lower lensphotography, cameras -
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Functional object - Camera, c1975
Polaroid instantaneous EE44 camera for taking and developing photos instantly. Film pack would be loaded in back of camera. Each photo pack would have its own chemicals within the pack and procedures commenced to print the the photo when its section of the pack was removed from camera. Distance adjustments in both Imperial and Metric. Instructions on back of camera. Provision for flash cube. Developing clip slides into back of camera.Polaroid EE44photography, cameras -
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Functional object - Slide Projector, c1968
Purchased by donor from Myer Emporium c1965. Used at home until 20000 to show slides of the familyAn Aldis 2000 35mm cartridge Slide Projector with an orange slide on top to slide in each slide to be viewed from a 40 slide cartridge on the side of the projector. Focus adjusted by turning lens at front of the unit (Projar f=85mm - 1300 - Gottingen). Height adjuster at front and power switch at back. A cotton twine covered covered power cable with three pin plug - overall length - 250cm. Three plastic slide cartridges and a plastic box for two of the cartridges is included. A total of five pieces.Rank Aldis; Aldis 2000; Serial No 10836photography, projectors -
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Clothing - Evening Coat, circa 1920's
From the estate of Jenny LangGood example of 1920's style evening coat for an older woman.1920s Black silk evening coat. Three quarter length with long sleeves and turn back cuffs. Wide high standing collar with tucks. Coat is lined to waist with black silk. Tie attached to each inside side seam to fasten coat around waist. Self tie on outside, attached on each side seam with a rectangle of tucks.costume, female -
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Article, Lifestyle fit for royalty, 2004
Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. The house dating from about 1939 was designed and lived in by J.F.W. Ballentyne. The house backs on to Bellbird Dell. There is an additional note by Valda Arrowsmith.Article advertising sale of 'Plumstead'. plumstead terrara road vermont, terrara road, vermont south, no 75 - 79, ballentyne, j.f.w., bellbird dell -
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Article, Challenging year ends, 1993
Cr Les Cooper looks back on his mayoral year with a sense of pride and achievement.Cr Les Cooper looks back on his mayoral year with a sense of pride and achievement.Cr Les Cooper looks back on his mayoral year with a sense of pride and achievement.city of nunawading, cooper, les, mayors, councillors -
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Newspaper, Back To Blackburn Primary, 1/02/1989 12:00:00 AM
Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989.Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989. With photo.Timetable of Blackburn Primary School's Centenary Celebrations 29-30 April, 1989.primary schools, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
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Article, Teachers gagged over school cuts, 1993
School principals and teachers have been effectively gagged over back to school problemsSchool principals and teachers have been effectively gagged over back to school problems because the government has targeted those who have been outspoken in the past. Total education cuts amount to $300 million.School principals and teachers have been effectively gagged over back to school problemseducation, principals -
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Article, Cup fashion takes three paces back, 2004
Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.Article promoting Whitehorse Historical Society's Parade of Cup Fashions from the 1880's to be held at Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham on 4 Sep 2004.clothing and dress, whitehorse historical society, gardiner, barbara, jones-evans, vicki, christ church anglican church, mitcham -
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Article, Back to Blackburn, 1981
Pages from the Nunawading Gazette showing articles and photos about the history of Blackburn for the 'Back to Blackburn' celebrations.Pages from the Nunawading Gazette showing articles and photos about the history of Blackburn for the 'Back to Blackburn' celebrations.Pages from the Nunawading Gazette showing articles and photos about the history of Blackburn for the 'Back to Blackburn' celebrations.railway road, blackburn, blackburn, blackburn lake estate, blackburn railway station, blackburn primary school, no. 2923 -
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Article, Cup fashion takes three paces back, 2004
Parade of Cup fashions from previous decades organised by the Whitehorse Historical Society.Parade of Cup fashions from previous decades organised by the Whitehorse Historical Society.Parade of Cup fashions from previous decades organised by the Whitehorse Historical Society.fashion shows, jones-evans, vicki, whitehorse historical society inc, gardiner, barbara -
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Article, Health Council plea, 1993
Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.health services, nunawading district health council, coyne, bill -
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Article, Council backs off bin charge, 1992
Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.Community outrage over plans to charge residents an annual fee of $30 for big bins has forced Nunawading Council to back down.city of nunawading, garbage collection, cooper, les, mayors, abbott, kevin, allan, peter -
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Article, Ballerina looks back on her lucky days, 1994
Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.Laurel Martyn, who has graced the stage as Australia's leading ballerina, believes luck has been on her side.martyn, laurel, ballet and dance -
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Article, Platypuses' clean bill of health, 2004
Describes a survey of the platypus population in Mullum Mullum Creek with comparisons to previous surveys back to 1995.Describes a survey of the platypus population in Mullum Mullum Creek with comparisons to previous surveys back to 1995.Describes a survey of the platypus population in Mullum Mullum Creek with comparisons to previous surveys back to 1995.wildlife, platypuses, willis, cathy, williams, geoff, mullum mullum creek -
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Article, Two-city union is logical, 1986
The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century.The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century. Chief Executive Les Fell says local government needs greater strength to meet the challenges of the future.The review of the Cities of Nunawading and Box Hill seems logical as the links go back more than a century. local government, city of nunawading, fell, les, amalgamations -
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Article, City puts 'dry' issue on hold, !997
Whitehorse Council has backed down from making a decision on Box Hill's controversial dry area until after the return of elected councillors in March.Whitehorse Council has backed down from making a decision on Box Hill's controversial dry area until after the return of elected councillors in March.Whitehorse Council has backed down from making a decision on Box Hill's controversial dry area until after the return of elected councillors in March.city of whitehorse, liquor licencing act, box hill -
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Article, Push for new CEO backed, 1996
Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Public Relations Consultant, Ron Smith, moved swiftly last week to shore up support among former councillors for the speedy appointment of a new Executive Officer.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Public Relations Consultant, Ron Smith, moved swiftly last week to shore up support among former councillors for the speedy appointment of a new Executive Officer.Whitehorse Council's newly appointed Public Relations Consultant, Ron Smith, moved swiftly last week to shore up support among former councillors for the speedy appointment of a new Executive Officer.smith, ron, city of whitehorse, randell, shirley, council staff -
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Document - Book, Before Xmas 1950
Book given to Barrie Cerdo-Pavia. husband of Elizabeth for Xmas in 1950 by his brother GrahamA large rectangular book. 'A day in Fairy Land'. Story and picture book. Dark blue spine with front cover with picture of fairies and pixies. Back cover is cream with pixies in centre. There are twenty pages in the book. Inside front cover is inscription 'to dear Barrie with best wishes for a very happy Christmas from Graham. Xmas 1950books, children's