Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsencyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contents.non-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYLOPEDAI BOODS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSESencyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSESencyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contents.non-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contents.non-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833ecyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contents.non-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

Book bound in tan coloured cloth, gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contentsnon-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES 1833encyclopedia, 1833

COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT THE INTERSECTION OF SERVICE AND FRASER STREETS, CLUNES DURING THE 150TH CELEBRATION OF GOLD DISCOVERY, JULY 2001.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

Plaque was presented by the Australian Children's Choir, New Zealand Tour April 2001 to the Nunawading Arts Council and Mr Hodges, president per invitation to a return concertGold metal square set on solid wood frame. Black writing. Invitation to presentation concert to Mr and Mrs Hodges.Plaque of Appreciation presented by The Australian Children's Choircivic mementoes, plaques

Small fabric black handbag with small pleats as decoration. Fine chain handle and two pearl with gold trim clasp.costume accessories, female

Used by Jack Foley, donor's fatherPair of clip-on sunglasses that fold in half with a gold frame. A cream case which separated into two. Glasses' are green in colour.personal effects, seeing aids

Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue covered Holy Communion book 'Holy Communion' in gold. Imprint of crown and cross and BISHOP HOW on front. Inscription - Alison B S Till, In remembrance Aug. 17th 1937 from Wm.I Flemming Vicar 'He is faithful , Be thou faithful'books, religion

Badge of Army Unit Colour Patch. Top - oblong shape of black and gold . Bottom - diamond shape of white and green.numismatics, badges

Gold plated oblong badge with City of Nunawading Circular badge. 'City of Nunawading/Valda Arrowsmith/Mayor engraved in black.numismatics, badges

Red Celluloid Diver with Gold painted helmet with silver face grille. Silver painted base. (Something inside - weight?)toys, general

Ornate gold painted stand with glass bottle burner. In original box with instructions. Five pieces includes the box and instructions.Vapo Cresolene Use Kerosene.medicine, pharmacy

Japanese Captain during ww11.shoulder board, on black velvet sewn onto leather strip. gold strip. with two flowers and anchor on top button.