The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a long four spoked wheeled wooden flay tray drawn by a brown horse. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working. It has a grey wooden ice box with a metal lid with ICE painted in black letters inside a black lined outline on the side. On the side of they lorry or dray is painted WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271 in black paint. These are long strong carts or drays without fixed sides for carrying heavy loads. They were the truck of the horse drawn era, from the large wool bale lorry to the suburban ice and wood lorry. It has been said they had their origins in the German farm wagon.ICE is painted in black capital letters on the side of the ice box. On the side of the lorry is painted - WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts

The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a brown short two spoked wheeled wooden tray with low sides drawn by a cream coloured horse. The horse has reins and a simple noseband.There is a single seat and footrest at the front for the driver. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working and they have a silver chain attached on each side. It has four replica brown wooden wine barrels with silver rims in the cart.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts, lorries

The collection of thirteen horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a one horse drawn buggy replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public from 1833 until 1935. It came in four types.A model of a black enclosed buggy and horse, with two doors and two tinted windows. It is a two wheeled two passenger horse drawn carriage where the driver sits behind on the high seat with silver armrests. The body is low to the ground, making it easy for passengers to board and disembark as well as allowing for speed and is lightweight for one horse to pull, making the journey cheaper than using four horses. It has two black spoked wheels with silver rims, brown seating, silver handles on the doors and two black coach lamps at the back. There is a silver step on the side of the body near the footrest to aid alighting and disembarking.There are two long shafts on each side to surround the horse. It has a model of a brown coloured horse with a white tail and mane, which has the necessary horse tack for carriage use to help the driver communicate with the horse. replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses

The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. These models are of single horse drawn military gun carriages and accessories.Three gun carriages: 1. A brown four wheeled wooden model of a gun carriage for military use with a white horse. The carriage wheels have black rims with grey painted spokes. There is a brown storage box at the front for the driver with a brown vinyl padded seat.Three wooden slats form the footrest. A gun cleaning rod and lighter rod are attached to the back of the narrow support tray towards the back wheels. The saddled horse is linked to the carriage by a wooden shaft. A gun carriage is a frame and mount that supports the gun barrel of an artillery piece allowing it to be maneuvered and fired. These platforms often had wheels so that the artillery pieces could be moved more easily. 2. A brown large two wheeled gun carriage with no horse. The wheels have grey painted spokes and black rims. There is a cleaning rod and a lighting rod attached to the carriage shaft near the wheels. An additional accessory is included of a black vinyl saddle with lambswool lining as well as clips for attaching to the horse tack. 3. A grey two large wheeled gun carriage with no horse. The wheels have grey painted spokes and black rims. There is a cleaning rod and a lighting rod attached to the carriage shaft near the wheels. There is a chain to attach the carriage to the horse tack.56 VIR (3rd VIR)military vehicles, military models, gun carriages, military equipment

Owned by Mr Franz Streizel circa 1895.A travellers small brass inkwell in a square brown leather covered case or box. There is a brass inkwell under the lid with a tiny lever to open it.'Ink' is written in elaborate gold lettering on the lid of the leather case. The brass lid inside has a pattern embossed onto it.writing equipment, inkwells, ink pots

Four Mordialloc-Chelsea High School students outside the school Tuck Shop on the corner of Attenborough Road and Station Street Aspendale. The shop was located across from the school and run by Mr Gustav Fahnert and his family. Mrs Rubina Fahnert nee Brown was the daughter of Thomas Brown who was a son of Hugh Brown, the pioneer market gardener of the Aspendale/Mordialloc area. The Brown's house still remains on the second block from the corner of Station Street and Attenborough Road (as of February 2018). Students from left to right are Joan Collins, Barbara Fox, Joan Connor, Joan Rees. Photographer: Heather Donovan nee Padman. Photo courtesy Heather Donovan.Black and white photograph.

An old rare damaged brown heavily embossed patterned hardcover book, The Life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. by Richard Watson. The spine is missing. There are loose pages particularly at the front with pencil and ink inscriptions. A sewing pin is holding the black and white portrait of John Wesley to the endpaper. The spine edge inside has grey tape holding the endpapers together. There are dirty marks, severe tanning and foxing noted all through this 1851 edition. 485p. with a few pages at the back of further religious works by the publisher John Mason.non-fictionThe life of The Rev. John Wesley, A.M. sometime fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford and founder of the Methodist Societies.religion, biography, methodist church history

Diary of Mr. Simon Blagdon 1854. Pages give story of Eureka Stockade and Crimean War, a note that Steamship arrives with mail. Mr. Blagdon was a senior Postal official, who died 1893 in Hawthorn, Victoria. Brown diary with gold lettering on cover"Letts's Diary No 10. 1854"diaries

Belonged to Mrs. Ellen & Mr. Charles Cornell.Fob watch in brown leather pouch.pocket watches, watches

Cup awarded to Mr Walter Riseborough as a member of Centenary Premiership Team 1934-35 from Wandin Cricket Club.Silver cup with handles, on brown plastic stand."W.D.C.A. Centenary Premiers W.G. Riseborough 1934-35"trophies, commemorative cups

A gift to Mr Adrian Champ's Ex-Serviceman brother, Knox from Wandin District Patriotic Fund 1946. Brown leather Gladstone Bag.bags, satchels

Early design ornamental earthenware jug from home of Late Mr. John Burgi.Brown earthenware jug (horn of cornucopia shape). Handle has a stylised bird's head.jugs

From the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. SebirePartial Bedford Porcelain Dinner Service, white with brown floral design, comprising: Vegetable Dish with lid 2 Meat Dishes 1 Small Serving Plate

School satchel used by Miss Corinne Sebire when attending Wandin Yallock State School. Hand stitching done by her grandfather Mr. Wandin T. Sebire. Typically worn by students on their backs while riding a bicycle to school.Brown leather satchel with two leather straps and silver buckles. Has long strap with tooling.satchels, bags

This shaving mug was owned by Mr. Richard Oliver of Lilydale and used in 1923.Brown and green shaving mug with gold trim.shaving mugs

A 70 page publication including text, illustrations, figures and maps. It has a brown cloth, lettered in blacknon-fictionA report of the history of the works completed on the River Murray management until 1945 completed by J. H. O. Eaton who was the South Australian representative on the River Murray Commission for 27 years. Mr. Eaton was a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, London, and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He was awarded the ISO in 1934. The Institution of Engineers awarded him its highest honor—the Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal—in 1938. Mr. Eaton was regarded as one of Australia's leading authorities on the River Murray. He wrote this publication at the request of the River Murray Commission 3 years prior to his death in September 1948.murray river management, river murray commission

Grand Echo won the £500 Trotting Derby Trotters Division at Ascot on the 4 March 1940. Grand Echo Bred and Educated by Mr E Earl. One large and one small coloured photographs in a brown frame. Top line: £500 Trotting Derby / Trotters Division / Ascot 4/3/40 Second line under small photo: Grand Echo Returns Bottom line: Bred and Educated by Mr E Earl / Won by Grand Echo / Walladown 2nd / Lorna Redmond 3rd /Distance 1 mile / H'cap Scr / Time 2 m 30 1/2 / Rate 2m 30 1/2 Bottom right corner: Akers & Co Melbournehorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, ascot, 1940, grand echo, mr e earl, walladown, lorna redmond

Copper Way won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 11 January 1983, followed by Doubter and Thor Lobell. Copper Way owned by Mr KM Madden, was trained and driven by TE Demmler. Copper Way raced from 1980 (3yo) through to 1984 (7yo). Career: 25 wins 18 seconds 1 third 65 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 11-1-83/ Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2300 metres/ Mile rate 2.02-2/5 / Greg Matthews Photo - Stawell Centre: Copper Way (Hilarious Way - Unreal Flight) / Doubter 2nd / Thor Lobell 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr KM Madden/ Trained and driven by - TE Demmlerbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1983, copper way, te demmler, mr km madden, doubter, thor lobell, ted demmler, t demmler

Henry Bruce won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 9 January 1985, followed by Brad Marlin and Springfield Rajah. Henry Bruce owned by Mr BG Matthews, was trained and driven by NF Shinn. Henry Bruce raced from 1981 (2yo) through to 1987 (8yo). Career: 21 wins 17 seconds 21 thirds 175 starts.Three colour photographs, two small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 9-1-85/ Coca Cola Bendigo Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2300 metres/ Mile rate 2.03.8 / Greg Matthews Photos - Stawell Centre: Henry Bruce (Henry T Adios - Laurel Cleve) / Brad Marlin 2nd / Springfield Rajah 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr BG Matthews/ Trained and driven by - NF Shinnbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1985, henry bruce, nf shinn, mr bg matthews, brad marlin, springfield rajah, noel shinn

Quite Famous won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 6 January 1988, followed by Bag Limit and Tyler Karamea. Quite Famous owned by Mr AT Hunter, was trained and driven by J O'Sullivan. Quite Famous raced from 1983 (2yo) through to 1990 (9yo). Career: 45 wins 24 seconds 25 thirds 181 starts.Three colour photographs, two small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 6-1-88/ Bendigo Swan Premium Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2700 metres/ Mile rate 2.01.1/ Track Record/ Greg Matthews Photos - Stawell Centre: Quite Famous (Knowing Fame - Shooshla) / Bag Limit 2nd / Tyler Karamea 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr AT Hunter/ Trained and driven by J O'Sullivanbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1988, quite famous, j o'sullivan, mr at hunter, bag limit, tyler karamea, jim o'sullivan

Aim First won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 4 January 1991, followed by Carden Court and Jocks Regret. Aim First owned by Mr B Devcic, was trained by B Devcic and driven by Gavin Lang. Aim First raced from 1986 (2yo) through to 1996 (12yo). Career: 38 wins 34 seconds 34 thirds 229 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown, black, gold frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 4-1-91/ National Mutual Bendigo Pacing Cup/ C8 or better At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2700 metres/ Mile rate 2.05.2 / Greg Matthews Photos - Stawell Centre: Aim First (Young Dancer - Brahn Beauty) / Carden Court 2nd / Jocks Regret 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr B Devcic/ Trained by B Devcic / Driven by Gavin Langbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1991, aim first, b devcic, gavin lang, carden court, jocks regret, boris devcic, g lang

Knight Rainbow won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 20 January 1995, followed by Magic Fella and Its Nero's Fiddle. Knight Rainbow owned by Mr C Price, was trained by NR Alexander and driven by Chris Alford. Knight Rainbow raced from 1992 (2yo) through to 1997 (7yo). Career: 22 wins 8 seconds 8 thirds 85 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown, black, gold frame. At the top: Bendigo Harness Racing 20-1-95/ Jetport Security Parking Ten Victoria Bendigo Pacing Cup / C9 or Better At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2700 metres/ Mile rate 2.01.2 / Greg Matthews Photos - Stawell Centre: Knight Rainbow (Tuapeka Knight - Tina Scott) / Magic Fella 2nd / Its Nero's Fiddle 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr C Price/ Trained by NR Alexander / Driven by Chris Alfordbendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1995, knight rainbow, nr alexander, chris alford, mr c price, magic fella, its nero's fiddle, ca alford

Jigs And Reels won the Kick Handicap at Melbourne Showgrounds on the 14 January 1978, followed by Quick Whip and Kazibob. Jigs And Reels owned by Mr G Harrison, was trained and driven by K Allen. Jigs And Reels raced from 1975 (3yo) through to 1979 then went to US and raced until 1985 (13yo). Career: 29 wins 22 seconds 20 thirds 216 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Kick Handicap/ Showgrounds / 14-1-78 At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2538 Metres / Kilo rate 1-22-4 Centre: Quick Whip 2nd /Jigs And Reels (Delvin Dancer - Canny Rose) / Kazibob 3rd Right corner: Owner Mr G Harrison / Trainer - Driver K Allenhorses, race, winner, driver, trainer, owner, melbourne, showgrounds, 1978, jigs and reels, k allen, mr g harrison, quick whip, kazibob

Cooraminta won the Distance Handicap Trot Bendigo on the 26 August 1937, followed by Phar Patrol and The Gap. Cooraminta owned by Mr J Lewis, was trained and driven by C Robertson Jun. Two colour photographs, one small one large in a brown frame. At the top: Distance Handicap Trot Bendigo / 26-8-37 At the bottom: Left corner: Owner Mr J Lewis / Trained and Driven by C Robertson Jun Centre: Won by Cooraminta / Phar Patrol 2nd / The Gap 3rd Right corner: Distance 1 1/4m / H'Cap 12 y bnd / Time 3m 0 3/4s / Akers & Co, 486 Bourke St Melbournehorses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, driver, trainer, owner, bendigo, 1937, cooraminta, mr j lewis, phar patrol, the gap, charlie robertson jnr, c robertson jnr, charlie robertson, c robertson

Large black and white harness racing photo finish mounted on brown paper.Written in black ink: Mr C. Robertson's Jnr Stylish Huon Wins Handicap Handicap Trot Bendigo / Distance 6 yds Time 3? / Driven by C. Robertson Jnr / 25/11/1925trotting, bendigo, stylish huon, charlie robertson jnr, c robertson jnr, charlie robertson, c robertson

An interesting document outlining the evolution of the tradition of pausing in silence for remembrance on 11 November each year. The account outlines how King George V decreed a two minute silence be held at the first anniversary of the Armistice - originally referred to as Peace Day. The events included a letter written by Edward George Honey, an Australian journalist, proposing the idea on 8 May 1919. In it part of it says: "Should not this be the spirit of at least a fragment of our Peace Day? Communion with the Glorious Dead who won us Peace, and from the communion new strength, hope and faith in the morrow, Church services, too, if you will, but in the street, the home, the theatre, anywhere, indeed, where Englishmen and their women chance to be, surely this five minutes of bitter-sweet silence there will be service enough. Before and afterwards, sing and make merry as we will. Of one thing, I am quite certain, and the tis that our songs will take a deeper, truer note after those five minutes of remembrance We will have gathered from them strength for the morrow. God knows we need it!" The document was produced by a committee that was proposing a memorial to Edward Honey to record his role. It was forwarded too H.G. Brain, presumably a Legatee who could bring this information to Legacy's attention. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. (01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01212).A record of a committee approaching Legacy about a memorial to the man who suggested the adoption of silence as a form of remembrance in 1919. Also there was an effort to record historical events by the "Archive Committee" which collected this and other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01212)A thirteen page report typed on buff paper in a dark brown card cover, on a proposed memorial to Edward Honey. Also a letter dated 20 March 1964 from the Memorial Committee to Mr H G Brain that accompanied the report.Handwritten 'S13' in red pen on top left of of the letter which is signed Roy Gordon in blue ink. memorial, remembrance day

A copy of an address given at a Foundation Day Luncheon by a long standing Legatee and past President Legatee Rob Allison. He had joined Legacy in 1950, and he comments that only 5 members remain active that were with him in 1950. In 1950 they were all posted as member of various committees, he got Welfare and Friday night girls' classes. There were 9 boys' classes throughout Melbourne, and girls' twice a week at Legacy Headquarters at 24 Market St. There were 230 active members and each legatee had 4 or 5 families with children. He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). He applauded the 'founding fathers' for limiting the numbers of members, in 1929 it was 230 and in 1959 a limit of 300. They used a classification method to classify the members so they had a diverse range of skills and community representation. Areas were: Production, Distribution, Services Public Authority, Services Other, and Board List. The President had a Secret Committee of 3, no one knew who was on the committee, even those members didn't know the identity of the other 2. This committee vetted the background and integrity of new members. In 1950 the budget was £27,000 plus a capital budget of £3,500. Legatee Allison tells a good story of his induction into Legacy, including his wife joining other Legatees wives in fundraising. In 1951 Comradeship meetings moved to Thursday nights at the instigation of Burt Nathan. 'Birthday boy' invitations started in 1958 when John Cooper was Chairman of the Comradeship. After some years of discussion the first paid Social Worker was employed in 1953 and as a result her efforts the first Senior Widows' Group got underway. Until the 1950s Legacy had always found the money it required, from big companies, wealthy members of the community, Estates, or Trusts. In 1951 it tried to copy a Sydney Legacy idea (Certificate of Adoption Plan) and called it 'The Endowment Scheme'. Other fundraisers included films, premiere showing and musicals were very much a part of the social life of Legatees. One premiere show in 1952, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was sold at £100 a double. In 1959 Sir Frank and Lady Tait were kind enough for give us a premiere of 'My Fair Lady'. As the 50s progressed cash flow was not enough and it was decided in 1957 to have the first public appeal (he says 1957 but it was 1956). The first Badge day was 1958 (according to this account). He says it grossed £21,000 (net £17,000). And the Legacy story was becoming better known. 'Legacy has never been a one man band. The strength has been in the resourceful ability of those of its members.' He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. The speaker is identified as Rob Allison based on two things; at one stage he refers to himself as 'Rob' and this copy of the speech has been faxed to Legacy from the offices of John Allison Monkhouse. Another copy of this address has been located with the date of September 1988 that was filed with information on Past Presidents and the lives prominent legatees. The notation H59 in black pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatee Rob Allison speaking at a Legacy luncheon about significant events since he joined in 1950. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Foundation Day was celebrated with a special luncheon.White A4 photocopy with black type x 8 pages of an address about Legacy history written in 1987.Handwritten H59 in black pen. history, speech, foundation day, past presidents, dureau house, rob allison

A newspaper article promoting Legacy Week in The Sun on 10 September 1960. The story about the donation of a special bottle of King's Ale to Legacy that was to be auctioned to raise money for Legacy Week in 1960. In 1902 a special brew of ale was made by King Edward VII. In 1960 a bottle of the ale turned up in Melbourne and was donated to Legacy by Mr A W Taylor of 'Old Tin Shed' a motor accessories firm. The photo shows Mr A W Taylor and Legatee George Cowan. A similar photo was taken by The Age. The article was cut from the newspaper and pasted into a scrap book of press clippings. For many years Legacy kept scrap books of press clippings that related to their work and publicity.A record of publicity photos taken in 1960 for promoting Legacy during Legacy week.Newspaper article of a donor presenting King's Ale to Legacy in 1960 pasted to brown page of a scrap book .Title 'King's Ale for Legacylegacy week, fundraising, junior legatee, ale, beer