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Kilmore Historical Society
Memoirs by Chateaubriand, Memoirs by Chateaubriand, Vol.2, 1838
The Congress of Verona: comprising a portion of memoirs of his own times. Vo. 2 of 2.Brown board cover with cloth spine, Fading and staining on cover. Moderate foxing throughout. Spine separating at rear. 435 pp. Fair condition. Vol. 2 of 2. Label inside front cover with Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. Flyleaf '67' crossed out in red ink. '20' / Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. Title page signature 'John Pasco Fawkner'. P.1 'Presented to the Kilmore Mechanics Library By John Pascoe Fawkner July 9th 186[?]'. 'John Pascoe Fawkner' signature P. 484.memoirs, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Mont De Lancey
Chair, 1850's
Brought from Guernsey to Campbell's Creek, Victoria on the Brig "Lydia" by Mr. A.H. Bienvenu in 1853. Kindly given by Miss Noel Bienvenu in 1995.Brown wooden collapsible deck chair, with wooden slats attached to canvas straps for the seat. Nine (9) wooden dowling pieces on the back of the seat, and two (2) armrests.chairs, deckchairs -
Mont De Lancey
Gloves
Worn by Mrs Eva Sebire.One pair of cream, cotton, wrist length gloves with dark brown spade pattern. All side, finger and thumb seams are over sewn with cream cotton thread.clothing accessories, gloves -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Leather training belt pouch, 1911
Made for Department of Defence 1911Manufactured for Department of Defence by Holden and FrostBrown leather pouch with fold over front cover held shut by peg and key hole slot in cover.Two belt loops on rear. Pouch stitched on all joins.Holden and Frost1911 DOD CMF SA 611military, belt pouch -
Parks Victoria - Point Hicks Lightstation
Megaphone
Used to communicate with ships from Point Hicks Lightstation. In Greek mythology, "Stentor" was a herald on the Greek side during the Trojan War. His name has given rise to the adjective "stentorian", meaning loud-voiced, for which he was famous. Homer said his "voice was as powerful as fifty voices of other men." He died after his defeat by Hermes in a shouting contest. See the Iliad, V. The large funnel-shaped device is nearly 750mm (30 inches) in length and is made of re coated cardboard that is riveted together. It has a metal mouth-piece at the narrow end and a metal edge at the wide end, and a metal handle. The maker’s information inside indicates that it is a ‘Stentor Megaphone’ patented on 4 April 1899 by a company in Boston. Stentor brand megaphones were manufactured by Merriman Brothers, a firm established in Boston in 1898 specializing in hardware for yachts. Merriman Bros. Manufacturers. 139 Border St. East Boston, Mass. Their equipment, which included pulley blocks, winches and fittings, was well-known worldwide before the company closed in about 1995. However, their ‘main business was not blocks and winches’…‘it was Merriman megaphones, including the familiar cheerleader megaphones’. They came in different sizes, one of which was employed by the United States Navy because of its scientifically proven horn angle of 22 degrees’. Their patent for the device, dated April 4, 1899, specified details such as the ‘rivets, metal mouthpiece, and adjacent parts’,and an undated pamphlet promoting the Stentor Megaphone emphasizes its ‘highly finished’ appearance ‘with nickel mouthpiece, rim and other fittings’. It also pronounces ‘the carrying power of a Megaphone is astonishing. Even under adverse conditions, it magnifies the power of the voice many times. For listening to distant sounds, it is also of great assistance’. Various sizes were designed for particular uses, and the pamphlet advises that the 30 inch no.2 model, which cost US $2.50, ‘makes it easy to talk half-a-mile and shout a mile’. An advertisement also stresses that it has ‘no iron parts’, making it ideal for marine situations.The Penobscot Marine Museum, Searsport, Maine, United States, has the same or similar model of megaphone in its collection, and the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village Museum, Warrnambool, Victoria, has a galvanised metal ‘Acme Stentor’ megaphone. The Point Hicks Stentor Megaphone has first level contributory significance for its provenance and historic value, and also as a relatively rare item of equipment once used worldwide in marine situations, such as lightstations, as demonstrated by this example in a Victorian lightstation.One large funnel shaped megaphone made of coated cardboard riveted together. Has a metal handle and metal rims at each end. Dark reddish brown colour."No 2 / THE / STENTOR MEGAPHONE / PATENTED APRIL 4TH 1899 / .../ MAKERS / .OSTON. MASS" -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Bottle - Schmidt's Strawberry Wine 1976
Schmidt’s Strawberry Farm is set on acres of lush strawberry fields in Allans Flat, approximately 5 kilometres from Yackandandah and 24 kilometres from Wodonga. Schmidt's is the oldest strawberry winery in Australia, owned and operated by brothers Martin and Michael Schmidt who are third generation strawberry growers/winemakers.This item originates from the oldest strawberry winery in AustraliaA bottle of Schmidt's Strawberry Wine from their 1975 harvest. The bottle bears a beige label with brown text. Their is also a sticker on the back of the bottle containing information about the wine.Front Label below a district map: 1975 Harvest/ Schmidt's /(GENUINE)/ Strawberry/ Wine/ Grown & Bottled by / J.F., D. F. & G. SCHMIDT/ ALLANS FLAT, VICTORIA/ PRODUCT OF AUSTRALIA/ .740 LITRES" On sticker across back: "Fermented from fresh strawberries with no artificial flavour or/ preservatives. This strawberry wine has been the house specialty/ of the Schmidt family for many generations - with the advent of/ improved growing techniques, this dessert wine is now introduced/ to the wine lovers of Australia."strawberry wine, schmidt’s strawberry farm, martin and michael schmidt -
Woodend RSL
Leather ammunition belt with holster
Well worn, dark brown wide leather belt with holster. Holster slides through a split in the belt to loop over and attaches with a clasp. Can carry 27 bullets.Steel grommet in holster clasp - 'Stimpson' (manufacturer located in Florida, USA). Brass grommet inscription on reverse side: CARR S PAT AU3T 23608 Belt - handwritten (not all is decipherable, and may be incorrect) A315b?q LAC FANICH AVS?? 9SON leather, holster, belt, ammunition, cartridge -
Melbourne Legacy
Drawing, A Toast
A drawing done by artist Pat Hanna and sent to friends at Legacy. He was living in London at the time and drew this on his letterhead. It was stored with other items including a letter to Frank in 1972 (possibly L/- Frank Doolan who was making an attempt to collect items relevant to Legacy's history for an official archive project - see items 01400 to 01403). Pat Hanna was an entertainer, comedian, artist and producer of reveues, plays and movies. One of his first revues was performed in France just after the armistice. A popular stage show was 'Diggers' that performed around Australia post-war and adapted to film in 1931. He was asked to pose for photographer Jack Cato for the iconic image of a digger shown in 01400. He was born George Patrick Hanna, 18 March 1888 in Whitianga, New Zealand and served in the First World War, was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy and was involved with Legacy for many years. Pat Hanna was a founding member of Melbourne Legacy and an artist and producer. Legacy kept some of his works in the archive.Drawing of a kangaroo and kiwi from Pat Hanna on his letterhead pasted onto brown cardboard. Also a digger's face, a rising run and maps of Australia and New Zealand.Handwritten in the drawing 'Heres to every cobber who wore the old chapeau, 20 - 30 - 40 - 50 years ago!!!' and 'There's a wee toon on the Yarra with streets broad and narra that's where we first toasted dear old Legacy.'hanna, founding legatee -
Melbourne Legacy
Plaque, Sample copy
A sample product of the Legacy logo ordered by Legacy from an unknown manufacturer at an unspecified time. This is similar to a typical plaque used on headstones in some cemeteries. It is possible that Legatees asked to have the logo on their headstones and this was a sample provided by a manufacturer as a sample. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.A record of the symbol of Legacy being manufactured into a plaque. Brass rectangular shape, raised edges, 3 symbols of Legacy in ascending order from left to right, brown background, Legacy symbols and raised edging brass colour. Rear of plaque. "Sample R,R, hot urgent. See James",handwritten in black felt tip pen.plaque, logo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: COPIES OF VARIOUS PHOTOS
Document: copy of the Victorian Centenary Issue 1945-35. On Front: Bendigo Camera Pictures, with the compliments of Brown, Jones & co, Ltd. Merchants. Photo of Alexandra Fountain on front.place, bendigo, historical items, bendigo -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Serenade to Columbine, 1951
Romance fiction.222 p. : brown cover. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover, image of a woman in ballet dress, with a man behind her playing a grand piano.fictionRomance fiction.fiction, ann deering -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, GERMAN, 1939-40
The cap was swapped for a packet of " Dereske." cigarettes by Bill Theodore DSM, PM2981 when he was on HMAS Vendetta. The cap was from a German POW who was being taken out of Tobruk on the Vendetta during the Siege. Refer Cat No 7926P for Bills service details. German cap, green cotton, on the front is a "German Eagle." light blue, under is a diamond shaped brown with a blue, white & red circle centre, inside is red lined."Berlin No 55558KB"uniform - german army, theodore dsm, tobruk -
Federation University Historical Collection
Painting, [Beach Walk], c1930
Alice Watson studied at the Ballarat Technical Art School (at the School of Mines, Ballarat) from 1930 until 1933. Watson sat several departmental exams, including drawing and painting plant forms from nature, lettering, Composition of Form and Colour and advanced General Design, as well as dressmaking and embossed leatherwork. General Design examinations required only designs on paper, and not the full execution of an object (which was the case for Applied Design exams). Watson's folio applies many Australian native floral elements to design. Upon graduating, Watson taught at the Murtoa High School, living with her parents until their deaths in 1972 and 1988 when she was 74 years old. Alice Watson died in Ballarat, aged 95, having conserved her beautiful student folio, which was generously gifted to the Federation University permanent Historical Collection by the Watson family.Watercolour painting of a standing woman with short light brown hair, in a green striped sleeveless shirt, a dark green shorts, and green heels, she is at the beach and there are birds in the background.Watermark (1917 UNBLEACHED ARNOLD)alice watson, beach, cape, woman, ballarat technical art school, alumni -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Diffraction grating on glass, Grayson
Grayson ruling consisting of glass rectangular slab stored in brown cardboard box with lid and supported by cotton wool. 99.1= Ruling, 99.2 = box, 99.3 = box lidHand written on box lid: “Grayson Ruling (Glass)” -
Clunes Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS
1. Notice of death of Mr Thomas Davies placed in brown paper 2. Wedding photo and list of names of people in photo 3. 2 x cemetery certificatesdeath notice, thomas davies, wedding photographs, cemetery certificates -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, I. R. McCann, Little Desert Wildlife - An Illustrated Checklist, 1983
24 page booklet with Cloured Photographs of the wildlife in the little desert.Paper cover with colour Photograph of a female Western Grey Kagaroo with a joey in pouch. title in orange insert in brown and white print. Author in orange insert in white print.Little Desert Wildlife An Illustrated Checklist. Lower right: I.R. McCannstawell, wildlife. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Accessory - Foot Warmer (electric), Foot Warmer, Undated
Brown iron and tin electric foot warmer with art nouveau decorative design surrounding branding inscription 'Hecla Foot Warma,' in centre. Electric cord and plug attached."Hecla Foot Warma" on front. "230/250 volts, 80 watts, cat. no. F28. Hecla Australia" on back.hecla, foot warmer, footwarmer, hecla foot warma -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Rich men's children by Geraldine Bonner : with illustrations by C. M. Relyea, 1906
A number of wealthy characters confront personal and social dilemmas in 19th century California.492 p. : frontispiece illustration. Orange-brown cover, decorative design in black, red and gold on front cover. Title and author's name embossed in red on cover and spine.fictionA number of wealthy characters confront personal and social dilemmas in 19th century California.fiction, geraldine bonner -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Australian Military Forces, Australian Military Forces: Patrolling And Tracking 1965 (Copy 1), 1965
A brown coloured cardboard cover with black information on the front. Under the Australian Coat of Arms are the details of the booklet. The booklet is bound with a black material on the left hand side of the booklet.australian military forces, patrolling and tracking -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. Bennett circa 1982, 1982
Colour photograph of balding white-haired man wearing white short sleeved shirt under brown vest, seated at outdoor table with hat and glass of beer on table."This is a snapshot of me taken at the Redland Bay hotel overlooking a beautiful view of the blue waters of the bay. This was taken last May when my grandson was up here on the school holidays. Mr Bennett 1982/3"mr bennett -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of Mrs. Hemans, Prior to the book prize given on December, 1896
Nellie May Matthews received this book prize in 1896 for first prize in bible. Nellie enrolled in Clarendon Ladies' College in April of 1896 (D.O.B. 3/6/1978). In the original registry it states that father's name is George Browning, occupation Ironmonger and the residence as 98 Neil Street Ballarat. Nellie had a sister, Sarah Bertha Matthews (D.O.B 31/12/1883) who enrolled in the school on 8/2/1898.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in black soft calf with gilt inscription on front and spine. Black end papers, red/gilt edges, black and white illustrations throughout, very slight foxing on pages, slight open tear on top of spine. 708 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Bible-Class III/ Awarded to/ Nellie May Matthews./ MRS. KENNEDY, / PRINCIPAL. /DECEMBER 1896nellie-may-matthews, book-prize, clarendon-ladies'-college, 1896, george-browning, 98-neil-street-ballarat, sarah-bertha-matthews -
National Wool Museum
Folder, sample
Weaving sample folder: "RANGE 4 LADIES WORSTED COSTUMING", "C. URQUHART". Booklets contains the following 2 paged inserts: "WEAVE REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 1" sheet with ochre/red/brown patterned cloth sample; "WEAVE REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 2" sheet with pink/grey patterned cloth sample; "PATTERN REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 3" sheet with orange/yellow/grey patterned cloth sampleRANGE 4 LADIES WORSTED COSTUMING C. URQUHART WEAVE REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 1 WEAVE REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 2 PATTERN REPEAT AND PEGGING FOR PATTERN 3textile production weaving, textile production, weaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Sampler, 1847
When removed from the frame, in Sept 1999, for conservation work it was found that probably on three previous re-framings the work had been tacked as the tack heads are clearly visible around the edge and staple marks are also present. The conservator was able to remove some rust but not the staple marks. She feels the 'browning' of the material was caused by the wooden board which the sampler was mounted on.|The conservator stated that the material was cotton 'Tiffany' fabric.Framed sampler of cross stitch headed 'Prudence' 'Hear the Words of Prudence, give heed unto her councils and shore them in your heart. Her maxims are universal and all her virtues lean apon her. She is the guide and mistress of human life. Put a bridle on thy tongue , set a guard before thy lips lest the words of thine own mouth destroy thy peace. Let him that scoffed at the lame take care that he hurt not himself. Whosoever speaketh of anothers failings with pleasure shall hear of his own with bitterness of heart. of much speaking cometh repentance but in silence is safety'|Embroidered trees and buds, flowers, baskets all stylized. 'To labour and to be content with that a man hath. is a sweet life' Mary Baker 1803 18 M.A.G. 47handcrafts, needlework -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Pamphlet, Rosslyn Chapel, nd
Rosslyn Chapel is part of a larger complex. "In 1446 William St Clair founded the Chapel to spread intellectual and spiritual knowledge" ... Oliver Cromwell's troops sacked the Chapel in 1650. "Excavations in the 1800s uncovered foundations stretching a further 30 metres beyond the west end of the Chapel". Conservation work was undertaken in the 1950s. The Chapel was made famous as a source of the Da Vinci Code in the popular Dan Brown novel of the same name.Historically significant building with many connections to stonemasonry. The apprentice column is a magnificently carved post inside the Chapel.Folding pamphlet with colour illustrations, plan and history of Rosslyn.chapel, rosslyn, rosslyn chapel, scotland, freemasons, knight templars, st clair, gargoyles, mason's marks, mason, stonemason -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell & District State Schools, The Reef - State School Magazines – October 1921 Vol 1 No 1, 1921
The First Edition of the "The Reef" a Magazine for Local State Schools, Stawell, Black Range, Green's Creek, Illawarra, Pomonal, Glenorchy, Deep Lead, Morrl Morrl, Joel Joel, Concongella, Salt Creek, Great Western, Wallaloo East, Campbell's Bridge, Callawadda, Warngar, Frechman's, Landsborough West and Landsborough.733: Grey Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside 733A: Purple Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside 733B: Fawn Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside Badly Torn 733C: Brown Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside 733D: Brown Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside Cover torn Bottom Right Missing 733E: Brown Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside Cover torn Bottom Right Missing 733F:Brown Card Cover with black Design Balck Text Inside Cover torn top Right MissingOctober 1921 Vol 1 ...... No.1 The Reef 733A; No. 5 October 1927 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling 733B: No. 2 October 1924 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling 733C: No. 1 September 1923 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling 733D: No. 3 October 1925 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling 733E: No. 4 October 1926 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling (Cynthia Bodey Top Right Hand Written) 733F: No. 6 October 1928 The Pinnacle Stawell Inspectorate School Magazine. Not Failure But Low Aim Is crime R.L. Henerson Price One Shilling stawell education -
Woodend RSL
Knife
This knife and scabbard belongs to Lindsay Fankhouser, who wore it on his ankle when he served as an engineer/ crewman in the RAAF (Iroquois and Hercules) during the Vietnam war. He used this knife many times a day while he was serving. The handle of the knife has an aluminium butt that is 18mm long and a bolster that is 19mm long. Between these there are stacked wooden washers. The pattern of the washers is three reddish brown, one white, one black, one white, eleven reddish brown, one white, one black, one white, three reddish brown. The butt has a flat end and a gentle curve downwards (towards sharp side). The handle has a context shape. The bolster has a concave shape. The blade is sharped from 3mm past the bolster. The blunt edge of the knife has a gentle curve inwards from about 55mm along the blade until the sharp point of the blade. There is a maker’s mark on the blunt edge of the knife near the point. It has been worn down and is now illegible.norway, norge, soallingen, knife, small knife, hunting, scabbard, sheath, vietnam, lindsay fankhouser, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, RECRUITMENT WW2, 1939 - 1945
WW2 Recruiting Poster - original.Poster - cardboard, beige and black print on illustrated background in colour, of a nurse in uniform. WW2 Recruiting poster, original,Words on Poster "It's a worthwhile Career!/ Join the/ ROYAL/ AUSTRALIAN/ARMY/ NURSING/CORPS/ PHONE MATRON". Production number "AHQ ADV PROD A222" on back of poster - handwritten in black ink - "Donated by/Bob Brown/Bgo RSL"posters, ww2, royal australian army nursing corps -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Charter Tralagon Linaria
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Two cream coloured charters with blue and gold print and handwritten information. E3094.2.1 Traralgon No 148 and E3094.2.2 Traralgon No 404.E3094.2.1 "TRARALGON NO 148 - LINARIA 26th AUGUST 1946 Joyce Edgcumbe Charles Gallacher" E3094.2.2 "Traralgon Junior Rays Branch No. 404 "Linaria" 24th October, 1966 Barbara Brown Joan M. Williams State Chief Ray"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, charters, methodist church of australasia, youth groups, traralgon junior rays branch no. 404 "linaria", traralgon no 148 "linaria, barbara brown, joan m williams state chief ray, joyce edgcumbe state superintendent, charles gallacher chief director -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Allen Farrow
Men playing Bowls on the green on the greens on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetPhotograph of a sports ground that no longer exists on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetBlack and white photograph of bowlers on the green on the corner of Gipps and Bank StreetOn back of photograph. Port Fairy Bowling Green. Building, Haylocks Carriage, Gobles Mill. S Brown, (Dake) Malone ? on back of photograph. Allen Farrow, 366 Bourke St, MU3422, Melbourne. For re-ordering please quote No 15 bowls, gipps street, bank street, bowling club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Public Transport community consultative Committee - First Annual Report 1993/94", 1997 Annual Report", 1994
.1 Full colour, A4 report printed on gloss paper, 16 pages, centre stapled titled "Public Transport community consultative Committee - First Annual Report 1993/94", reporting on the Victorian Public Transport Forum, Accessible Transport Consultative Council and the "W class tram implementation monitoring committee". Has a foreword by Alan Brown, provides membership of each Committee, meetings, Consultation, major issues, public transport safety, Upfield railway line, sponsorship of tram shelters and signage, Metcard, fares, public relations, on-train refreshment, First class fares, accessible travel, driver-only trains and trams. The W class committee look at the major issues, tram livery, advertising on the trams, deployment, storage and alternative uses for stored trams. .2 - Full colour, A4 report printed on gloss paper, 16 pages, centre stapled titled "Public Transport community consultative Committee - Annual Report 1997", reporting on the Victorian Public Transport Forum, Accessible Transport Consultative Council, City Circle tram promotion committee and public transport heritage advisory committee. Has forward from Robin Cooper, lists membership of every committee and gives detail of their work and project outcomes.trams, tramways, minister for transport, accessible transport, w class, advertisements, city circle, heritage