This photograph was taken four years after bicycles were purchased by the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) and is a record of the first mode of transport used by their Trained nurses, and a record of the change of head ware needed now bicycles were in use. The uniforms were grey with white collar, belt and cuffs and a red Maltese cross was in the centre of the pith helmet. Prior to the use of bicycles the trained nurses walked to their patients and had become exhausted, particularly in summer. The bicycles were a solution to this problem, and now they could visit more patients and the Society's areas (districts) could be extended. In February 1885, 50 years after Melbourne was founded, it was recognized that nursing care was needed for the sick poor in inner Melbourne. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), the first such Society in Australia, was founded with one Trained nurse, called 'Nurse' in those days, and a second employed six months later. They worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They provided high quality nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel. They supplied equipment on loan, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing blankets, clean bed linen, and nightdresses as necessary. Trained Midwives began home births in late 1893 taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. This was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer. Permission to use bicycles was given to the Nurses in 1898 and the Society decided to purchase their own in 1903. A business man offered ‘new free wheel’ bicycles at £13 each which included maintenance for one year. Bells and wooden frames were added, at a cost of £5 per frame, so the Nurses could carry extra equipment. Nurses’ bags were strapped to the handlebars. Soup was made for those in need 2-3 times a week and if patients could not arrange to have it collected the soup was delivered by the Nurses on their bicycles. The use of bicycles caused a change in uniform, with white pith helmets, and veils covering them and tied under their chin, now being used. The Nurses provided high quality nursing care to a range of people, often in destitute situations, some lying on rags on the floor as they had no bed, others with just a bed and maybe a thin blanket, a chair and nothing else. Their ages ranged from babes, children, adults to the elderly. The Nurses gave medications as ordered by a Doctor, dressed wounds e.g. to the injured, and surgical cases, and to those with leg ulcers; attended to patients with ‘surgical ailments’ such as ‘hip disease’; gave care to those with acute illnesses such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, measles, and scarlet fever, as well as those with chronic illnesses such as consumption (tuberculosis), heart disease, arthritis, cancer, debility, neuritis and paralysis. Over the years the Nurses complained that their veils became wet in the rain and asked for a change of uniform but this did not occur until 1921. Bicycles continued to be used in inner areas until 1945. Black and white photo of a group of ten (one partially hidden at rear) Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) trained nurses, with each standing with their bicycles in front of a spiked metal fence.The Nurses are wearing their MDNS uniform long grey frocks with white collar, cuffs and belt and white pith helmets with a central Maltese cross. Nursing bags are strapped to five of the bicycles. A large pedestal urn is seen to the left behind the fence between the 3rd and 4th nurse. Bushes and trees are seen in the background. melbourne district nursing society, mdns, nurses, uniforms, mdns transport, mdns equipment, rdns, royal district nursing service

This broken black glass bottle has been handmade from about the 1840s to 1870s. The bottle, possibly used to store ale or soda or mineral water, was found in the coastal waters of Victoria. It is part of the John Chance Collection. Black glass is one of the oldest bottle colours and dates back to the early 17th century. In the 1840s to late 1870s black glass bottles were mainly used for liquor and ale. All glass is made from silica, which is found in quartz sand. The naturally occurring sand has impurities, such as iron, that determine the colour of the glass. Residual iron leads to green or amber coloured glass, and carbon in the sand makes that glass appear as ‘black’. A strong light behind the glass will show its colour as dark green or dark amber. This handmade bottle appears to have been made in a three piece dip mould with a cylindrical base and two removable neck pieces. The molten glass was blown into the mould to give the body a uniform symmetrical shape and size. After the bottle was blown, the glassblower removed it from the mould then the base was pushed up with a pontil tool that gave it the concave shape. The finish for the mouth was added by hand or with another tool to form the ring collar. The mould gives the body a slightly textured surface. There is usually a line around the shoulder and on the sides of the neck where the mould meet, and a lump or mark in the centre of the base, called a pontil mark, where the push-up tool was removed. Although this bottle is not linked to a particular shipwreck, it is recognised as a historically significant example of handmade, 1840s to 1870s beverage bottles imported for use in Colonial Victoria. The bottle is also significant for its association with John Chance, a diver in Victoria’s coastal waters in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Items that come from several shipwrecks have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value.Bottle, black glass. Mouth is broken off. Roughly applied ring collar. Bottle has shoulder seam and two neck seams. Heel is uneven, base is concave with tool mark. Glass has crease lines, a drip and imperfections. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, john chance, glass bottle, antique bottle, handmade, mouth blown, blown bottle, collectable, bottle, dip mould, soda bottle, ale bottle, beverage bottle, black bottle, three pece mould

Studio Portrait of the adult Jane Anderson, white cravat-type collar on dress.Studio Portrait of Jane Andersonlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jane anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Used over horse collar to attach to cart allowing for towing heavy loadImported and retailed by Holden and frost Ca1900Steel painted black with bracket hook with kangaroo imprintKangaroo imprintequine, hames

Used for draping over horse collar to attach to Buggy or cart Ca 1900Imported and sold by Holden and FrostSteel black painted Hames with steel hook with kangaroo imprintKangaroo imprint on hookequine, steel, hames

- Collar attributed to Mrs Alice Caldwell (Poole) 1894, grandmother of Isobel McNamara.Lace 'dicky front' (false front)Nillace, collar, handmade, mcnamara, blouse front

This original tunic or jacket is part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery regiment. Its owner had the rank of Sergeant, as indicated by the three inverted chevrons. The Artillery design of the badges and buttons indicate the date of the tunic to be from 1893 to 1903. However the maker of the tunic, W. Moncton, began manufacture in Melbourne in 1899, so this the tunic can be dated between 1899 and 1903. The donor's grandfather was given this tunic but not the name of the original owner. It has since been suggested to the family that the tunic was worn by a local Western District Light Horse member. This could very well have been the case because mounted troops were officially referred to as the Light Horse in the late 19th to early 20th century. Several local men were involved in the Light Horse during the First World War. The donor's grandfather wore this tunic in the local district when riding a penny farthing bicycle. The donor's father also wore the tunic when dressed as a 'Captain' hosting a local disco dance. BRIEF MILITARY HISTORY- The Crimean War began In 1854 and many people in colonial Australia were afraid of a Russian attack. Volunteer forces were established to strengthen the British Imperial troops posted here. A battery of artillery was raised in Victoria as well as in other Australian states. In 1870 Australia became responsible for its own naval and military defence. The Volunteer Corps and Victorian Navy shared the responsibility of defending the existing forts, assisted by volunteer coastal and mobile field batteries. The Permanent Victorian Artillery force was established. It was disbanded in 1880 then re-formed in 1882 as the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps. In 1895 the Geelong, Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland Batteries became part of the Western District Garrison Artillery. Many of the volunteers who served in the Artillery were from rural areas. They belonged to rifle clubs and were experience horsemen as well. Australia's defence at this time relied on these mounted troops, or Light Horse men. In 1899 the Victorian Garrison Artillery Corps amalgamated with the New South Wales and Queensland Permanent Artillery to become the Victorian Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery (RAA). Then prior to Federation, the RAA and the Permanent Artillery of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania all combined, becoming the Royal Australian Artillery Regiment with two Batteries of Field Artillery; Battery A from Sydney and Battery B from Melbourne.This original uniform tunic of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery is significant for its association with Australia's military defence and the fortifications of our district, state and country. The tunic is also significant, representing part of the history and evolution of uniforms in the Australian military forces. The tunic is also significant in its representation of Australia's independence in forming its own defences. The tunic has local significance in its connection with local social events.Tunic or jacket, part of the full dress uniform of the pre-Federation Victorian Permanent Artillery operating from 1893 to 1903. Original, single-breasted tunic of dark blue wool, red piping trim, black cotton lining in body. Sleeves lined with blue striped, white cotton. Front closure has eight brass buttons. Red band-style collar with hook-and-eye closure has gold bullion braid trim and a brass badge pinned each side at the front. Upper right sleeve has three inverted chevrons on red fabric with gold bullion braid trim (rank of Sergeant). Both sleeves have gold bullion braid 'Austrian knot' emblems stitched onto lower arm, with ends finishing on the inner sleeve. Shoulder epaulettes have red piping and smaller brass buttons. Closed back vent has vertical scalloped design with six brass buttons, in two columns of three, and red piping trim. Brass belt hook is attached to the left back waist, close to the seam (right side has a mark indicating a previous similar clip). Inside left breast is a concealed pocket. Tunic has both machine and hand stitching. All brass shank-style buttons have matching Artillery emblems with inscriptions on the back. The two brass collar badges have additional artillery emblems of exploding grenade and star as well as an inscription. Buttons were made for W. Moncton, of Melbourne and marked with his name. He traded from 1899, dating the tunic to between 1899 and 1903.Button front: Artillery emblem on front (field cannon facing left, in front of a muzzle-loading ram rod). Button back: engraved "W. MONCTON . MELBOURNE ." Collar badges: Artillery emblem (field cannon facing right | stars | exploding grenade | "AUSTRALIA")flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, uniform jacket, uniform tunic, garrison volunteer uniform, fortifications in victoria, victorian permanent artillery, pre-federation military uniform, sergeant's uniform, jacket, militia, victoria, victorian volunteer forces, victorian regiment, royal australian artillery, raa, field gun, sergeant, w. moncton, garrison, dress uniform, tunic, scarlet collar, red collar, scarlet piping, red piping, gold bullion, artillery emblem, light horse, artillery, mounted troops, victorian garrison artillery corps

This was knitted by Marjorie Burton during WW11 in England. She used to knit while in an air raid shelter escaping the bombing with her young daughter. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who mademany of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. during WW11. Her father served in Civil Defence during the war. Marjorie was in Birmingham during the war and remembered sheltering with her young daughter, Anne (Quaadgras) in the air raid shelter during bombing. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the handcraft skills of women necessary during WW11 when clothing became scarce. Clothes rationing began on June 1, 1941, two years after food rationing started. Clothes rationing ended on 15 March 1949.A narrow, detachable hand-knitted lady's collar. It is hand-knitted in white brushed wool.women's -clothing accessory burton-marjorie

Belonged to TIMBERLAKE.BRIAN. 3791718, Australian Intelligence Corp, Vietnam 10.12.68 -25.6.69. Refer to. catalogue No. 4340 for more items.heavy Army great coat, double-breasted, khaki, brass buttons, broad collar.PRPrinted Label:”DvD” Handwritten on label: “B. TIMBERLAKE. 3791718”great coat, intelligence corp

H.F.Taylor, Herbert Frank A-31513 enlisted in the RAAF on 31.1.1941, discharged on 25.3. 1965 with the rank of L.A.C.Clothing designed for wet weather conditions. High neck collar and button down the front.A-31513/H.F.TAYLOR/R.A.A.F. Front Left Lower Inside Corner Stamped “V44 MADE IN AUSTRALIA/1944/A arrow up F” “O arrow up A”cape, waterproof

WWII Japanese anti aircraft shells removed from magazines beside a gun at Balikpapan a port city on the island of Borneo, in Indonesia by RUSSELL A EBDON VX123702Two Anti aircraft shells, brass cases, black metal projectile with copper collar.arms - ammunition, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

Brown fur lady's collar with hook attachment. Fur has two black stripesflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, fur, fur collar

Nylon was a very popular material in 1950sA lady's detachable white nylon semi shawl collar with 3 rows of machined lacenylon, machined lace, dressmaking, craftwork, bentleigh, moorabbin, cheltenham, clothing

This small child's dress with insertion and crochet work was worn in 1920- 30 by a child of an early settlers family of MoorabbinEarly settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA girl's white cotton blouse, with large collar, hand-crochet work and insertion at waistline clothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, cheltenham, market gardners, craftwork, early settlerse

Small portrait photograph of a young woman with lace collar, photographer Stewart & Co Melbourne.Stewart & Cophotograph, portrait, female

The jabot was part of the Presbyterian Moderator's regalia and was worn under the coat which had lace cuffs. The regalia also included britches, stockings, wool gaiters and shoes with metal buckles. White lace jabot on cotton collar and with tape, elastic and hooks for securing round the neck.presbyterian moderator, regalia

b. 1888 London; 1908 to Sydney NSW University of Sydney, St Andrew's Theological Hall; 1918 ordained Binbara NSW; 1920 Glebe; overseas, Theological Seminary New York; Edinburgh PhD; 1924–27 Candish Church Edinburgh; 1928 Ballarat, St Andrew's; 1941, 1942 Moderator, Victoria; chairman Ballarat College; died June 4 1950.Head and shoulders portrait of Button who is wearing rimless glasses and a clerical collar and suit."Rev. C. N. Button M.A., B.D., Ph.D, formerly of Merchison Presbyterian Church Edinburgh, who last Thursday Mar 1 accepted the call from St Andrews Kirk Congregation Ballarat"button, clifford norman, st. andrew's ballarat, victorian moderator, ballarat college

B. 25/11/1932 England; d. 14/2/2001. Ordained 1964; Penguin Tas. Methodist Church 1964–67; Dromana 1968–71; Benalla 1972–77; Diamond Valley 1978–1985; Laverton North/Altona 1985–1991; Mill Park 1991–1996. Retired 1996 but continued active ministry in supply situations until his death.Chapman is shown seated, dressed in clerical collar and jumper, patting his cocker spaniel.Reference to Church & Nation.chapman, colin

D: 1968. 1909 Alexandra; 1911 Mornington & Dromana; 1913 Greta; 1914 Leongatha; 1915 Narrogin, W.A.; 1916 Chaplain A.I.F.; 1918 Bridgetown, W.A.; 1920 Claremont W.A.; 1925 West Perth W.A.; 1929 Fremantle C.M., W.A.; 1937 Canterbury; 1942 Ivanhoe; 1943 Geelong, Yarra St; 1945 Hawthorn, Auburn; 1950 Essendon; 1954 Superintendent Hawthorn.Head & shoulders portrait of Nye, wearing clerical collar and suit and military service ribbon."Rev. Eric H.O. Nye President of the Conference 1946"nye, eric, methodist church

Trickey Collection, Gents Collar Holder, Grey Aluminium self floral patterned Lidstawell

BLACK & WHITE TONED ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH OF H. BARKELL. COLLAR AND SHOULDER BADGES. NO CAPH. BARKELLlocal history, photography, photographs, military

Brown velvet bow tie - ready made with plastic collar clip and shirt wings.Makers name stamped on one wing(needs to be held up to light to see)costume accessories, collar accessories, male

Dark fur collar lined with dark brown velvet with blue cotton wadding padding.costume accessories, collar accessories, costume, female

White cotton lace collar. Machine embroidered Chemical lace in Duchess/Guipure style.costume accessories, collar accessories

Set of buttons for tunic (4 large, 8 small, 1 small collar button)badge/buttons, ww1, army

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. A fine cotton chemisette with collar and front opening edged with tape lace and then edging lacelace, women's clothing, bodices, chemisettes