All the invitations are for the celebrations in Melbourne connected with the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia, on the 9th of May 1901. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York were to be present.An invitation to attend the celebrations of the opening of the parliament. The card depicts the coats of arms of the states, nation and commonwealth. Two females figures representing Britain and the commoNwealth are depicted latter holding a scroll of the constitution of Australia. "Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth By his Royal Highness The Duke of Cornwall and York. The Government of Victoria requests the honour of the presence of Mr and Mrs L Jenner At the Celebrations in Melbourne in connection with the Opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia." "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA"rippon lea

The one dollar note, along with several coins was donated by Joyce Suto, a member of the SocietyThe one dollar note was in circulation until ...................... It was then replaced by a gold coloured coin.Orange brown and yellow minted stamp on white treated paper. There is a picture of Queen Elizabeth 2nd, the Australian Coat of Arms and Australia on the front. The back has sketches of Aboriginal drawings, Australia and 'One'numismatics, notes

Bendigo Easter Fair Medal 1899, gold Bendigo coat of arms with a banner underneath inscribed Easter Progress Fair, suspended on a green ribbon from a gold banner reading Bendigo 1899.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

Black and white round china plate commemorating the discovery of Australia 1770-1970 depicting James Cook, the Endeavour & coats of arms of States on front, on back the history of Capt James Cook and the Endeavour.Wood & Sons Ltd Burslem Englandaustralia, history, captain cook

A blue coloured cardboard cover with black information of the front. Below the Australian Coat of Arms Insignia are the details of the manual. There are two metal staples down the spine of the manual. The manual is cover with a plastic cover. australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, infantry platoon weapons, sub-machine gun 9mm f1

Green Glass Bottle. molded into the glass the words ''WM WHITTAKER & SONS.'''DUNOLLY'' an image of a coat of arms with an emu, a shield and a kangaroo. DUNOLLY LEMONADE. Diameter 6cm x Height 23 cm.food technology, bottling, softdrink bottle?, dunolly lemonade

One of a series of small photographs from the Ballarat Centenary celebrations on an old photo album page donated to the family from the Martin collection in 2012. This photo features the float from The City of Melbourne with that city's coat of arms on the side.This is one of a series of images from the Centenary of Ballarat 1938 collection. It demonstrates the involvement of municipalities across the state in the 1938 centenary celebrations and also fashions of the era being worn by subjects in the photographs.Small black and white photograph on page of photo album with several similar from the Ballarat Centennial celebrations of 1938. centenary of ballarat, 1938, city of melbourne, float, parades, fashion, apparel,

The Programme was made on the occassion of the Civic Service to mark the granting of Armorial Ensigns and City Banner to the City of Caulfield. The cover states that the Ensigns were presented by J.P. Brooke - Little, Esq., Richmond Herald of Arms. There are three other known copies of the this Programme.Programme, white paper card cover with a representation of the City of Caulfield Coat of Arms, 4 paper pages inside with printed text on the front and back of each page and a colour representation of the City of Caulfield Coat of Arms on Page 3. The pages have been stapled to the cover with two staples. This copy of the Programme has been covered with transparent contact, has a sticker with a Caulfield Library Reference number on the front cover and a Glen Eira Library Service stamp on the inner cover.

Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made of brass with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. The metal ring at the top of the badge has been torn. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "1580", indicating badge number. No indication of manufacturer.trams, tramways, unions, badges, atea, employees

Certificate presented to 3798359 "Keith Cooper", acknowledging his service in Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. See catalogue No. 9586.2 for details of his service. Part of the Cooper Collection.1. A.4 sized white card certificate. Australian Coat of Arms in colour at top. text in gold and black type, including name and number for the recipient. Replica signatures of the Gov-General and Prime Minister in blue at bottom of certificate, gold coloured border with 50th Anniversary logo at bottom. Medal ribbon colours included above signatures. 2. White coloured card folder. 50th Anniversary logo on front. Back has Australian Coat of Arms in black.cooper collection, keith e cooper, vietnam war, certificate

.2 & .3) these are issued to next of kin of soldiers who never returned from the Great War. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.2, 1792P. Walter was from Bendigo Victoria and enlisted in NZ..1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches" to Lce-Cpl W Peake in a gilded wood frame. .2) Memorial Scroll re W Peake. Parchment paper with Coat of Arms at the top, the text is standard for all Scrolls with space at the bottom for individual names. Mounted in a wood frame with a section at the bottom for more details. .3) Memorial letter from the King on cream coloured paper, red coat of arms at the top, text is standard for all these letters. Mounted in a wood frame. .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W Peake, 1st Bn Canterbury R" .2) "Cpl Walter Peake Canterbury Inf Regt N.Z.E.F". "Died of Wounds 1.6.1917" .3) " Buckingham Palace, George I"documents - certificates, letters, military history, memorial scroll, mention in dispatches

The Steamer ASCANIUS became a troop Ship for the 1st AIF with the code name “HMAT A11”Photo B & W on light cream cardboard backing, photo is a 2 master, one funnel ship at sea, at the base is a Coat of Arms surrounded by the makers details in a circle. The rear has written details.On the rear in ink, “ ASCANIUS A11, Dear Exie, this is the old boat I am on, this photo was taken before she joined the Army”. On rear in pencil,” 9034. 1026 ........ 9 7/8. 6 3/4 .........”ascanius, troopships, aif

Ornamental pewter plate inscribed with English writing. Rim features a circle of several coats of arms of different localities including Malacca, Pahang, Selangor, featuring Malay language written in Arabic script (Jawi)"MISC/ In Commemoration of/ Bunga Terasek Maiden Voyage/ At Melbourne" "Sabah Maju Jaya/ Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu برسكوتو برتمبرموتو/ (perlis) فرليس / (Negeri Kedah) نكري قدح / Bersatu Dan Setia/ (Perak) نكري قيراق / Selangor/ (Negeri Sembilan) نكري سمبيلن / Bersatu Teguh / (Kepada Allah Berserah) كلنتن الله كمد برسر ه / Negeri Pahang ي ا ل ط ي ف / (Berserah Kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan) برسر ه كلنتن كمد توهن كراجان / (Terengganu) ترڠكن ا ن و / Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti/ Sabah Maju Jaya" On Reverse "Royal Selangor Pewter" "PMA 0317"

This notebook belonged to Frank Ernest Armistead. He was born on 29.5.1917 at Powelltown, Victoria and enlisted on 20.11.1939. He was discharged on 9.10.1942 having served in Artillery 2/2 FD REGT. His next of kin was listed as Sydney Armistead, his brother (?).d. 27 Dec 1985, He died on 27 Dec 1985. This personal item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community who played a vital role during this time are remembered. It is also a useful reference tool.A small grey covered notebook. at the top in black print is S.O. Book 136 (Adapted). Beneath this is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces coat of arms and A.I.F.. Inside are ha ndwritten names and details of troops.On front cover : Bomb. Armistead, F.E. H.Q. Subww11 armistead notebook-a.i.f.

These Medallions were mass produced to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat.Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat, declared the first Shire in the State of Victoria 1863.3cm Diameter x 1/8 cm D silver alloy medallion with the Shire of Ballarat Coat of Arms on the front and on the reverse the words 125th Anniversary and date.and in a dark blue "suede" drawstring bag. Shire of Ballarat MDCCCLX111.(face).Shire of Ballarat 125th Anniversary Medallion, 24th November 1988.(reverse).proclaimation of first shire.125th anniversary of ballarat shire

White invitation from the Mayor of Prahran & Mrs William Densham to the Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo to a Ball at the City Hall, Prahran on 3rd July 1903. Invitation has the City of Prahran Coat of Arms at the top.document, invitations, mayoral ball, invitation, mayoral ball, the mayor of prahran, mrs william densham, the mayor and mayoress of bendigo

Off white invitation from the Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs J. H. Curnow to a Ball held in the Town Hall on Friday June 4th, 1920. No name on the invitation. City Coat of Arms at the top of invitation.document, invitations, mayoral ball, invitation, mayoral ball, the mayor of bendigo, mrs j h curnow

Small head and shoulder portrait of a man with a long beard. He is wearing a jacket. Photographer's name printed in gold on the front. Also a gold border. Photographer's name and address printed on the back with a Coat of Arms.Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co., 3 Bourke St. East, Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, johnstone o'shannessy & co.

It is representative of souvenir ware produced for mass consumption at a time of community celebration - the 1888 Centenary of British Settlement in Australia. The use of the Coat of Arms with a kangaroo and emu shows that this form of the crest we know today was used for many years before Australia became a FederationGlass plate which reads 'Australia's Centenary' around the lip, with 1788 and 1888 within shields on either side. Coat of Arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo and further decoration in centre with the motto 'Advance Australia'civic mementoes, souvenirs, glass technology, glassware

Large circular tie stud made of gilded metal with resin enamel design featuring City of Nunawading Coat of arms. Main colours red, green, blue on a cream ground - gold/gilt lettering.City of Nunawading|Cashs on reverse of stud.costume accessories, male

A paper back publication, including text and black and white photographs. The cover bears colour embossed images of the Olympic medals and the colours of the Olympics. The back cover features an image of the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne.A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.melbourne olympics, 16th olympiad, australian sporting events

Booklet with brown cover, black printing, and Victorian coat of arms. The white inner pages of the booklet set out the days, times and places to be visited by the royal party including routes taken and times of stopovers.Text, front: ' PROGRAMME / VISIT TO VICTORIA / of / His Royal Highness / The Duke of Gloucester / 1934. 'royal visits, duke of gloucester

Programme for official opening of Woolcock gallery at the C.E.M.A. Arts Centre, Portland, Wednesday 21 February 1990. Cream, A4 paper, folded in half, black print, City of Portland Coat of Arms, on the front.advertising, programme, portland arts centre, cema, collin woolcock, woolcock gallery