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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, More Flags program
Thailand Flag represents the sending of one military combat division and use of chosen airfields, air force detachment, traing non-combatant Vietanmese pilots and technicians, cement and zinc roofing. Red, white and horizontal stripes.flag, thailand -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed poster
Item displays images of Australian Army badges of rank and special qualifications.The rank system forms the backbone of the Australian Army’s structure and defines a soldier or officer’s role and degree of responsibility. The ranks are based upon those of the British Army, although there are some differences in the way they are displayed. Brown timber and gold painted frame containing poster showing Australian Army badges against a white background. Badges arranged by rank as follows: commissioned officers, warrant and non-commissioned officers and specialist qualification badges.Australian Army Badge of Rankarmy, australia, badges of rank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Seniors display arts and crafts, 1990
English and non-English speaking senior citizens have joined forces with Nunawading Council's Community Services Department to form the 1990 Senior Citizens Week Committee.English and non-English speaking senior citizens have joined forces with Nunawading Council's Community Services Department to form the 1990 Senior Citizens Week Committee. Activities will include a display of historic and contemporary arts and crafts.English and non-English speaking senior citizens have joined forces with Nunawading Council's Community Services Department to form the 1990 Senior Citizens Week Committee.senior citizens week, aged people, bolz, elizabeth, jenkins, phyllis, vonk, clary, city of nunawading. community services department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'TARAXBEER' BOTTLE LABELS
A set of 'Taraxbeer' bottle labels in a plastic bag. 'The XXTH Century Beverage Non-Intoxicating Taraxbeer, Registered. A combination of Ginger beer and Lemonade brewed ( without yeast). Taraxale Brewing Co. Depot. City Market Bendigo.industries, 'tarax', lydia chancellor, collection, industry, industries, 'taraxbeer, ' drink, mr. george pethard, pethard family, bottle, label, bendigo, 'taraxale brewing co. depot city market bendigo, ' -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Art Class, c1993
The children in the art class were pupils at Bulla Primary School in the early 1990s. Bulla Primary School was a semi -rural school in the township of Bulla, about 10kms from the Tullamarine Airport. There is no evidence of computers or other IT aids in the classroom as these items did not come into widespread use until 2 decades later.A non-digital coloured photograph of six children in an art class at school. The four visible sets of tables and chairs are strewn with art materials and there are shelves in the background where books, folders and other items are kept along with a guitar. art activities, bulla primary school -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Camp, 1988
Students from Bulla and MIckleham Primary Schools attended a camp at Beechworth in 1988 where they undertook a number of different outdoor activities such as busk walking, fishing, visits to the Chinese Cemetery and boomerang throwing. In this photograph the children met with one of the local First Nation's people and were shown the art of boomerang throwing. This activity allowed the students to become familiar with aspects of the culture of First Nation's People.A coloured non-digital photograph of six children listening to a man who is holding a boomerang in each hand and instructing them in boomerang handling.The group are standing in a large sports ground with clubrooms nd tall trees in the background.school camps, mickleham primary school, bulla primary school, boomerang handling -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Post Card, c1912
A.J.Gregor, a Sunbury resident, had written the message on the back of the card to his cousin Harriet on the 11th April 1912 informing her of his state of health and some of the town's activities. Those mentioned were his need to travel to the hospital in Melbourne fot medical treatment, billiard contests at the local hotel, theatre shows in the town as well as weather details.The message on the reverse side of the card gives an insight into the day to day happenings in Sunbury in 1912.A non-digital sepia post card with four photographs of sites in Sunbury, namely the Mill Fall, Rupertswood mansion, Dr. Faulkner's residence and the race track at Kismet. A greeting is also on the card. A handwritten note is on the back of the card.IN/AND/AROUND/SUNBURY/WITH/GREETINGSgregor, a., sunbury town -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c1920s - 1930s
The station in the photograph has not been identified.A black and white non-digital photograph with a cream border of people at a railway station and others looking over the post and rail fence at the people on the rail tracks. A row of trees are growing in the background and some buildings are also visible,railways -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, The Fanning family, c1890
The Fanning Family home, 'Sunnyside', was built in Loemans Road after William Patrick Fanning migrated from Thurles, Co Tipperary, Ireland. He was one of the early farmers in Bulla. He and his wife, Catherine had five children. Since he and his wife died their descendants continued to live at 'Sunnyside' in Bulla. The Fanning family were one of the early settlers in Bulla during European settlement.A photocopied black and white non-digital photograph of a man, lady and young girl standing behind a picket fence outside a weatherboard Victorian cottage with a galvanised iron roof. The family are smartly dressed in clothes fashionable in the 1890s.A label with 'The Fanning Family' printed on it has been stuck on the side of the photograph.'sunnyside', bulla bulla, fanning family, loemans road -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Congregation of Diggers
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of the congregation of diggers, following lesson being read by the Church of England Padre at the combined service in the non-denominational chapel. The Padre gave outstanding service to all spending as much time in the field as at Base.photograph, pardre, church of england, church service, digger, non demoninational chapel, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, padre, diggers -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, The Royal Hotel, c1939
The two storey building is the Royal Hotel which is sited on the corner of Brook and Evans Streets in Sunbury's main shopping strip.The photograph was taken sometime in 1939 after it was totally rebuilt. A fire had damaged the old single storey structure, which was built on the same site c1860 shortly after Sunbury had a rail service. The building still operates today on the same site.The Royal Hotel is one of four hotels that were built in Evans Street Sunbury between Brook and Station Streets ion the 1860s shortly after the rail service arrived in the town. They were They were the Railway Hotel (Olive Tree), White Horse Hotel, Royal Hotel and the Rupertswood Hotel, opposite the Royal Hotel. A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border of a two storey brick hotel building with light concrete trimming around the windows and entrances sited on a corner. A large black sedan car is parked near the corner. royal hotel, hotels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - GAS MASK NON COMBATANT
A general civilian Gas Mask for protection against gas warfare agents, tear gas, mustard gas etc..1) Face gas mask, enclosed with clear plastic eye pieces, attached cylindrical gas filter canister, head straps. .2) Protective cover, shaped canvas bag with webbing carry strap with adjustment buckle. .3) Small instruction booklet, 16 pages..1) Warning and instructions information printed on cylinder. .2) On bag, “U.S Non Combatant Gas mask M1A2-1-1” .3) On front cover, “Your Gas Mask”gas masks, civilian, u.s -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Memorial Vire, France
1940-1945 En Hommage Aux Refractares et Maquisards du Bocoage virons oui ont dit non a la loi de L'occupant Yvonne Hardy on memorial -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Manchester Unity Lapel Pin, 1810
The Manchester Unity IOOF is a non-political, non-sectarian fraternal order founded in Manchester England in 1810. Its main objective is to protect and care for its members and the communities in which they live. This model spread to Victoria, with Melbourne’s branch founded on 7 December 1840.Gold pin with blue, white and red enamelling. The centre has a white hand with a red heart in the middle, around the outside in a blue enamelled banner the words in gold Manchester Unity.Manchester Unity IOOFmanchester unity, benevolent society -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Important Notice Workshops and Works' Areas", 6/06/1958 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the frequenting of workshop areas by non workshop staff during wet weather.Typed notice or instruction titled "Important Notice Workshops and Works' Areas", dated 6th June 1958 and signed by the Works Superintendent about non workshops employee not to access workshops areas during inclement weather. An undesirable practice!trams, tramways, workshops, ballarat, crews -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 20LH trophy
Uncertain, but thought to have been presented to the 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. Ornate silver cup with two handles intended for an annual boat race competition between Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks. Unit is not known but thought to be 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. There is no record of it being awarded.The Max Benporath Annual SNCOs V ORs boat race Trophy / Presented by / Marg, Aaron, Sean and Bree Benporathtrophy, 20th light horse, cup -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School excursion
The photograph was taken when students from Bulla Primary School were taken on an excursion to the Melbourne Aquarium as part of their science studies.The excursion to the Melbourne Aquarium was part of the student's science studies,A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children seated on the floor listening to a person giving a talk. Some of them have notebooks and writing materials to take notes. behind them is a backdrop of an expanse of water and a reconstructed rock formation.bulla primary schooil, school excursions, melbourne aquarium, science -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sunbury Asylum, c1920s
The brick buildings in the photograph are of the former Sunbury Asylum and F3 Ward is in the foreground. Initially the site on Jackson Hill also known as She0ak Hill opened as an Industrial School for orphaned or neglected children and in 1879 it became an asylum where it continued to function as an asylum until the Victorian Government closed it on 20th November 1992.The Sunbury Asylum played an important part in Sunbury and wider community's development over 150 years. throughout its existence there was much interaction between the residents, staff and local community, many of whom were employed at 'The Hill' as it was known locally. A sepia non-digital photograph of a large brick hospital building with three nurses standing outside it on a narrow pathway edging a garden bed. A picket fence is at the rear of the building enclosing a small yard where washing is drying on the line.sunbury asylum, jackson hill, caloola, sheoak hill, ward f3 -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Horse Drawn Dray, Late 19th century
Single horse drawn dray (non-tipping) made of timber with metal fittings and wheel rims. Open all round with uprights spaced along the tray. Rail at the top of the uprights. Painted dark brown with unpainted tray boards.No inscriptions or markings.transport - goods; horse - drawn -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Asylum Sunbury
The administrative building along with four other buildings were part of the former Sunbury Asylum complex that operated in Sunbury on Jacksons Hill from 1876 to 1992. The white fence in the front of the photo was the boundary for The Pines golf club where patients, staff and Sunbury residents played before the Goonawarra Golf Club was established.The Sunbury Asylum was an important institution in the town and many of the townspeople worked there over the 120 years of its operation.A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format with a white border across the bottom, of the administrative building and other brick Victorian style buildings that were part of the Sunbury Asylum complex. A white post and rail fence is in the foreground. sunbury asylum, caloola, the pines golf club -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Anzac March, C1930s
The group of men in the photograph were marching in file along Brook Street and were making their way to the War Memorial in Stawell Street. They were approaching the intersection of Brook, O'Shanassy and Stawell Streets, known locally as the 5 ways. A non-digital sepia photograph with a cream border of men dressed in suits and hats marching in file along a tree-lined street. One man holds a wreath to place on a memorial. A service station with petrol pump are to the RHS of the photograph.The words 'Kodak Print' and S579 are stamped on the back of the photograph.war memorials, anzac day, brook street, stawell street, o'shanassy street, marches -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, World War 1 defence forces
The photograph was taken to welcome home the Sunbury men who had fought in overseas battles during World War 1.Those who were not wearing their uniforms had been discharged as a result of injuries but they were eligible to be included in the Welcome Home functions that took place after 1918.Many men from Sunbury enlisted in the defence forces during World War 1. Sadly some did not return while others did come home.A non- digital black and white photograph of a group of men with one little girl seated and standing in four rows in front of a large screen. Most of the men are wearing army uniforms, one is in a sailor's uniform and others are in civilian dress. world war 1, defence forces, sunbury -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Sloan's family liniment bottle with Sticker Paterson Chemist, Warrnambool, Manufactured in late 1800s and early 20th century
Sloan's liniment was used in the late19th and early to mid 20th century. Originally used for horses but later advertised as good for Man and Beast.While the bottle of Sloan's liniment has historical value, the link with Warrnambool lies in the chemist's label of J Paterson who operated a business at 186 Timor Street, Warrnambool around the 1930s.Brown glass bottle with black metal screw-top lid. Bottle has a short neck. The indented rear has the maker's name imprinted. The black and white printed paper label has a picture of a man's head and wraps across the front and sides and has a red sticker with the Warrnambool retailer's name..Front: SLOAN'S/FAMILY/LINIMENT/(text obscured)/NEW YORK (obscured) ST LOUIS/NETT CONTENTS 2½ FL. OZS Left side: INSTRUCTIONS-Massage (obscured) gently with/fingers. Then (obscured) liberally with a soft/ flannel cloth or a piece of absorbent cotton. If skin is tender,/do not use./ CAUTION:-COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURE./Do not Use near Fire or Flame./Regd Vic 1173 Right side: EXTERNALLY: Recommended by us in the treatment of Muscu-/lar Congestion and Muscular Pain due to the exposure and fatigue or/of rheumatic origin, Lumbago, S--- and sc--- and s--- of/Muscles and Tendons, Neuralgia, (obscured), Stiff Neck, Backache, Bruises, Chilblains, Mosquito Bites and/stings of major non-poisonous insects. An Excellent Counter (obscured) Back: THIS BOTTLE ALWAYS REMAINS/ THE PROPERTY OF/CHAMBERLAIN'S PTY LTD/SYDNEY warrnambool, chemists, timor st, sloan's liniment, paterson j -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Icon Now Forgotten, 10/11/2004
The article was written because of the non observance of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Walter Withers.Walter Withers was a prominent artist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He lived in Eaglemont and painted in the Eltham district for many years and was a member of the "Heidelberg School". He is buried in St Helena cemetery.A 2 page article which has 2 black and white and 2 colour photographs.Some writing in red biro around the margins and an asterix in pencil.walter withers, heidelberg school, artists, st helena cemetery -
National Wool Museum
Rug
The rug hung in the boardroom at the Brintons Carpet premises/factory at Fellmongers Road, Breakwater. Acquired on closure of factory.W7199 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Labore Vinces Brintons Carpets/Special Enquiry Prepared for/Ref. No 15/2878 for Aurora/Quality colours in trial/standard/non standard/Design and colour sample does not represent qualitytextile art, brintons australia pty ltd brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk), carpet -
Mont De Lancey
Glass bottle
Clear glass Dettol bottle (1/4 full) with a green, white and black label, a small red and white pharmacy label and a screw on plastic cap.On large label: "Antiseptic Dettol non=poisonous germicidal" with a white sword dividing the label. On small label: "Willers Longmore 6/6 133 Elizabeth Street Melbourne" On base: "Dettol".bottles -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Kiewa Riding Voters' Roll, Shire of Bright - Voters'Rolls 1985 (May and June) - Kiewa Riding, 4th July 1985
Electoral rolls list people who are registered & eligible to vote at federal, state, territory & local government elections & referenda. Prior to 1990 the rolls list voters in alphabetical order by surname & first names within each subdivision of an electoral division of each state or territory. The roll is useful and interesting for family historians & the study of demographics. Alex McCullough lived in Mt Beauty and was a councillor for the Shire of Bright.Electoral Rolls help to locate the residential address of a person in a particular year or over a period of years. They can be used as a substitute for census records for family historians and the history of a particular place - in this case Tawonga, Tawonga South, Falls CreekMay 1985 is 7 pages; June 1985 is 9 pages of firm yellow paper with black typed print on one side only. Held by one staple at the top left hand corner. The May 1985 - Each page has columns with 100 people listed up to 628 on page 7. Surnames are in alphabetical order followed by given names and then address. June 1985 Voters Roll (Non resident) is created from Property & lists Voters No. (up to 406) Property No. Name (alphabetical) & address and are non resident voters.shire of bright; voters' rolls; kiewa riding; tawonga; tawonga south; alex mccullough; falls creek -
Wangaratta High School
WSC Yearbook -Geronimo, 1994
White Yearbook with a full page art cover depicting a black and white class reunion photo with a non-descript brown mammal in a cap bursting though the page with a spray can, and orange text reading GERONIMO 94, as if it was sprayed on as graffitiGERONIMO 94 -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Musical activities
The photograph was taken when the children, who were students at Bulla Primary School were engaged in performing a variety of artistic activities which included drama, dance and music.The performances were acted out at the school and parents and the wider community were invited to attend.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of people seated in a sheltered outdoor area listening to eight children performing on a variety of musical instruments including keyboard, recorders and percussion in front of an audience. A teacher is standing to the left of the group observing them.musical activities, bulla primary school -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Matson & Fraser, Sunbury Football team
The earliest record of the Sunbury Aussies Rules football is in 1881when a match was played between Sunbury and Keilor. In 1892 the team officially became known as The Swifts. Some of the players have been identified in the image. They are - Standing: J.Fisher, W.Wider, L.Drew, R. Grant, A. Oserham, I. Gilchrist, B. Campbell, A.F. Daniel, E. Campbell and W. Eadie. Seated: P. Whelan, E. Whelan, C. Whelan and E. Meeking. The Sunbury Football Club is one of the earliest and oldest sporting clubs to be still in existence today.A non-digital black and white scanned photograph of a football team taken some time in the early 1900s, showing 21 players and the coach. photographed in an open area. The image has been printed on A4 paper and a list of names is attached.sunbury football club, "the swifts', j.fisher, w.wider, l.drew, r. grant, a. oserham, i. gilchrist, b. campbell, a.f. daniel, e. campbell and w. eadie. seated: p. whelan, e. whelan, c. whelan and e. meeking.