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Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Booklet, "City of Caulfield CENTENARY 1857 - 1957", c. 1957
Commissioned by the Caulfield City Council to mark the occasion of the Centenary of the City of Caulfield, October - 1957.Small commemorative book with cream coloured cover. The words "City of Caulfield" are embossed in brown ink on the top of the cover. The original City of Caulfield Coat of Arms is embossed in brown ink in the centre of the front cover. The words "Centenary 1857 - 1957" are embossed in brown ink at the bottom of the cover. The interior pages are cream coloured and are not numbered. The text and images are in black and white. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, ATEA (Tramways Union), c1920
The Union commenced as the Australian Tramway Employees Association in 1910. Changed its name in 1934 to the "Aust Tramway & Motor Omnibus Employees Association" so as to incorporate bus drivers of motor omnibuses. Union members were issued with badges to indicate their membership. They were permitted to be worn on their uniforms. See item 5943 for another example. Wearing of Union badges in Brisbane Tramways was a major source of industrial action in 2012 - see "One American too many" by David Burke, published 2012 by the Queensland Museum.Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the ATEABadge - Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a brass backing 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. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, atea -
National Wool Museum
Uniform - Jacket, Mambo, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Australian Team Opening Ceremony Jacket, 2000
Australian womens jacket from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Ochre coloured jacket lined with Mambo illustrated material. Left proper base pocket features embroidered Australian Coat of Arms above Olympic rings and the words "SYDNEY 2000". Jacket features zipped cuffs, and four buttons. Inside left features a decorative garment label with Stars of the Southern Cross and the words "AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBO".SYDNEY 2000 AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBOfashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002) -
Port of Echuca
A black and white postcard, 1906. or. 1916
The postcard is significant because it shows the extent of the flood in the early 20th Century. The bridge crosses the Southern Cross channel which had been built as part of the Murray Darling irrigation system. There is a vehicle on the bridge either being towed by bullocks or horses. Floodwaters cover the whole view.The postcard is significant because it shows the extent of the flood in the early 20th Century. The bridge crosses the Southern Cross channel which had been built as part of the Murray Darling irrigation system. It is also near the water filtration plant which filters the town's water supply. There is a vehicle on the bridge either being towed by bullocks or horses. Floodwaters cover the whole view.A black and white postcard showing Goulburn Road, Echuca East, in either the 1906, or 1916 floods.Printed on the back are the words; W. Grimwood Echuca. POST CARD. Correspondence Address Only Kodak Australia. Hand written on the back are the words 1906 or 1916? Southern Cross bridge near filtration plant. Goulburn Road, Echuca East.floods, goulburn road, echuca east, pullicino, j, postcard, southern cross channel, water filtration plant -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, box of white wax tapers, c1900
Wax tapers were used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire to light fires, candles and gas lamps. A narrow and shallow, cardboard box with blue and white label on the top. "Price's Dropless White tapers" " Medium" 2ounces "for lighting candles and gas fires". Makers mark is a sailing ship, set in an oval with the words "Ship Brand". Around the circumference of the oval are the words " London, Liverpool, Price's Candle Company Limited.kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Medallion, Kew Tram Depot 1915-2015, 2015
Kew tram depot is located on the corner of Barkers Road and High Street, Kew, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Operated by Yarra Trams, it is one of eight tram depots on the Melbourne tram network. The depot opened on 8 May 1915.Commemorative medallion in blue presentation box, given to the Kew Historical Society on the anniversary of the Kew Depot in 2015.Front: Schematic engraving of tram with the words "Kew Tram Depot : 1915-2015 : Celebrating 100 Years". Reverse: Schematic engraving of exterior of Depot, surrounded by the words "Commemorating all staff who have contributed to the success of Kew Depot".kew tram depot, commemorative medallions, tramways memorabilia -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Container - Tin, John Oakley and Sons Ltd Wellington Emery Black Lead Mills
Used by the Powling Family.Used in the residence of the Powling familyMetal container for knife polish with a perforated lid for sprinkling. Contents now solid. Label on the front is green and red with an illustration of a manWord - "Wellington" above the illustration of a man Words- "knife Polish across the figure Words underneath - "John Oakley and Sons Ltd." "Wellington Emery Black Lead Mills London" Back of tin - directions for use and also information of productj.w.powling. port fairy, polish, knife, black lead -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Education kit - Nott Street Primary School, Port Melbourne educational booklets, c.1975
The ABC broadcast school programs and these booklets have the associated words and music. They were used at Nott Street Primary School in the mid 1970's.A selection of booklets produced to accompany ABC radio broadcasts of music for schools. education - primary schools, nott street primary school -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Victorian Education Department Readers, Playmates; Holidays; John and Betty, 1951, 1952, 1953
Set of teaching flash cards with single words and sentences went with "John and Betty" - these resources missing. "Playmates" and "Holidays" were the only reader for the year.Three volumes with soft cardboard covers, staple binding, clear adhesive tape on exterior and interior binding. John and Betty: the earliest reader for the little ones, all colour illustrations Playmates: the Victorian readers, first book, black & white with few colour illustrations Holidays: the Victorian readers, second bookJan Morrisonbook, primary reader, victorian education -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, The Met, "I like Travel Card", c1985
Badge made to promote Travel cards most likely at the time of their launch c1985, with the words "I like Travel Card" with arrows top and bottom.Demonstrates a Travel card promotional item.Badge made from plastic, circular with an encapsulated safety pin on the rear. badges, public transport, travel card -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Original Sheet Music for Ballarat Teachers' College Graduation Hymn, 1955, 1955
Ballarat Teachers College is a predecessor of Federation University Several pages of Music paper with the Graduation Hymn of Ballarat Teachers College hand written on it (notes and words) for 1955. Part of it is bound with a metal spiral.ballarat teachers' college, graduation hymn, sheet music, handwritten -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls was named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.STEAVENSON FALLSsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, john steavenson -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Music Score, Franz Schubert Song Album, c. 1950
Commercially printed Song book with blue cover featuring small portrait of composer. Contains words and music scores for 8 songs by Franz Schubert.non-fictionmusic, sheet-music, entertainment, indigenous songs, songs, franz schubert, allan and co music -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - McKinnon High School - Wisdom and Service Badge
The school logo for McKinnon High School - A silver badge in the shape of a thistle, with Green enamelled leaves and a boomerang shape at the bottom with the words "Wisdom and Service"Wisdom and servicemckinnon high school, education, badge, logo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO OF SOLDIERS
Black and white photograph of 12(twelve) uniformed Australian Soldiers.Inscription reverse: Stamped in black a circle with the words 'Printed by livers'. Number 06 in pencil.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AILLEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: EXERCISE BOOK
Exercise book. The Vana exercise book, the name Phillip in pencil on the front. The book is full of numbers and words and few drawing. The writing is of a young child.personal effects -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Doctor's medical bag used by Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan
The Gladstone bag was first developed in the mid 19th century and was named after British politician William Gladstone, a four-time Prime Minister of the United Kingdon. Dr Mitchell Henry O'Sullivan worked in the Victorian country town of Casterton as a general practitioner from 1919 until his death in 1977. He also practiced obstetrics. His son, Dr David More O'Sullivan donated his obstetric bag and its contents to the College in 1999. The bag and contents are a unique time capsule of the type of instruments and pharmaceuticals used in the inter-war period.Leather gladstone bag with leather handle and leather strap. Lining of bag is torn. Base of bag carries the words 'SOLID LEATHER' and the number '20'. surgery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: SLIDE, May 1970 - Jan 1972
Coloured slide transparency. Image is of a large wooden piece of machinery in a bush setting. The words, Ruedin's Mallee Roller are handwritten across the bottom border.Kodachrome Transparencyslide, bendigo, bendigo institute of technology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - SHOWBAGS COLLECTION: COHNS DRINKS SHOWBAG
A paper showbag of Cohn's Drinks. The bag has diagonal red and white strips. In the middle the words in red: Cohn's Drinks. The same design on the back.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MASONIC LODGE RIBBON, 1955
Light green ribbon with printed logo of A.O.F. (Australian Order of Foresters, with a shield and the words Unity Benevolence & Concord. Belonged to E. A. Houghton (Edmond) -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Decorative Saucer, 1984
Colourfully painted saucer showing the Mint in Amsterdam with flower market in the foreground and the words "Tulpen uit Amsterdam" beside the Dutch flag on one of the stalls.'De Munt Amsterdam Holland' on main picture. A stamp on the reverse side shows a crown with "Royal" on its front, "Schwabap" inside. "Handdecorated" appears above the crown. Below the crown we read "1984 Ter Steege BV. Holland". -
Puffing Billy Railway
No Road - End of platform sign
Historic - Railway - No Road Plate Sign Historic - Railway - No Road Plate Sign No Road Plate Sign Long rectangular plate that has been painted black and white with the words "no road" written across it. made of cast metal"No Road"puffing billy, sign, plate, no road sign -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bank Book, 1940's
The McHugh brothers were Wood and Chaff Cutters. The books were used from March 1942 to December 1946 and December 1946 to May 1952.2 x Maroon covered bank books. A buff coloured sticker on front with the words "In Account Current with The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited. Page ........) Mr LJP McHugh. (the owner of the two bank books.)commercial bank of australia, bank books, mchugh brothers, wood and chaff cutters in tatura, tatura businesses -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - memo, 1940's
Notebook with English words with German translation beside. Use by Karl Wied to learn English language whilst in Camp 3. All entries in ink. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Exercise Book, Recipe Book, 1937
Book belonged to Mrs R. S. Thompson Moss Bank Tatura. Created from 1937 onwards.School exercise book. Contains cooking recipes. Front cover depicts King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth with the words "Coronation" exercise book.Coronation exercise bookrecipe book, mrs r s thompson -
Unions Ballarat
John Macarthur (Don Woodward Collection), Ellis, M.H, 1969
Famous Australian Lives Series. John Macarthur was a significant pioneer of settlement in Australia. He was a key player in the wool industry that was critical to Australia in the 19th Century.Australia - history and industry.Book; 603 pages. Front cover: red background; gold logo with the words "FIDE ET OPERA". Spine: author's name and title in gold.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, macarthur, john, history - australia, industry - australia - wool, settlement - australia -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society signs
Made by Bob Quincey. The first sign of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society after their move to Belgrave Heights in the 1990's.Two pieces of wood. One has the words "Southern Sherbrooke" written in black marker ink. The other says "Historical Society" in yellow paint. One sign says "Southern Sherbrooke" and the other "Historical Society". -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Yearbook, 1999
black yearbook with full-cover image of space with a WHS logo in the centre at the top, above the words WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL 99 in chrome font.WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL 99 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: HOW GREAT THOU ART & THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
Hand written words of two songs, How Great Thou Art (4 verses and chorus) and The Old Rugged Cross (2 verses and chorus).religions, christian, hymns, r.s.l. bendigo collection - how great thou art, the old rugged cross -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, The Bees (Laline Paull) Accept Obey Serve, 2014
Soft Cover Book with yellow cover imprinted with honeycomb shapes with a picture of a bee in a black square & the words accept, obey, serve 343 pagesOn the back are a few quotes from the book