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Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SKETCH, FRAMED, WW1, The Picture Framer, c.1919 - 1986
Wooden frame, cream border, glass fronted, coloured ink sketch European Post War ruins.“MURLIN a RAMSLAGUITE 1919, By MARCEL AUGER” Bottom centre: “Presented by COLONEL J E CLARKE ED 1986”military history, illustrations-pen&ink, glass technology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET WW1, The Australian Catholic Truth Society Record, A Brave Soldier, 24.6.1957
Biography of a Minister, Father William Doyle. Date of Birth 3.3.1873 in Ireland.Red colour booklet with black & white print. The centre has a black & white head to waist photo of a chaplain wearing a Sam Brown belt. Bottom section of cover has images of a soldier & a WWI 18-pounder canon firing explosives. 31 pages not illustrated.Top right in black print: “903” Printed underneath title: “Father William Doyle S J by EMG” booklet, chaplain, padre, father -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Sheila Allan, Diary of a Girl in Changi 1941 - 1945, 1994
Book, 168 pages, soft cover. Front cover has an image of grass & trees over which is an image of a lady with glasses. Print is white & red ink. Illustrated with photos, maps & drawings.Donated by C & J Rotering. To Spike Best Wishes from 'A Girl in Changi' Sheila Allan Sept 1995.books, military, history, diaries -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Standards Association, Standards Association of Australia: .1 Welding Code, .2 Structural Steel
Two booklets produced by the Standards Association of Australia - established under the aegis of the Commonwealth and State Governments for the promotion of standardisation and simplified practice. .1 is on Welding Code. It was first issued on 1933 and revised in 1939. Cost One Shilling and Sixpence. .2 is the code for Structural Steel. It was first issued in 1928, amended in 1931 and revised in 1940. Cost Two Shillings and Sixpence. Both published by The Association, Science House, Gloucester and Essex Streets, Sydney..1 Folded green cover, 28 pages, stapled .2 Folded light brown cover, 30 pages, stapled.1 T R Gordon in blue pencil on cover .2 E J Barker in blue pen on cover.standards association of australia, commonwealth government, state governments, welding code, structural steel code, 1933, 1939, 1928, 1940, science house sydney -
Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Wool Press, Womersley Wool Press, Late 19th century
Manufactured in Dunkeld Victoria by the local blacksmith. Believed to be a copy of a model which originated in New Zealand.One of the few remaining doule box wool presses still in existence.Double box wool press. Made of timber and iron. Manufactured in Dunkeld. Both boxes are filled then the top box is hinged to be placed on top of the lower box before the wool is pressed.J. H. C. Womersley, maker, Dunkeld on the lower box.Shield and decoration on sides of the lower box and the top box.blacksmith, wool, press, western district -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Silver Candelabra, 5 Stem
Five stem candelabra, square base with floral ornamentation around rim, square design candle holders, Presented to 4/19 P.W.L.H Officers Mess from Capt R J Spowart 30 Nov 84candelabra, officers mess -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, J.Ogden and Co, Beeton's Book of Needlework, 1870
Isabella Mary Beeton (née Mayson; 14 March 1836 – 6 February 1865), also known as Mrs Beeton, was an English journalist, editor and writer.In the 19th century, the craft of embroidery became a pastime for women. Needlework creations were crafted to be displayed in the home.This book is an example of a popular book of ithat time.A hard back book with a dark green fabric cover. The title is in gold print -"Beeton's Book of Needlework" inside an ornate gold border. It contains descriptions and instructions for tatting patterns, crochet patterns, knitting patterns, netting patterns, embroidery patterns and point lace patterns. There are six hundred illustrations / engravings. some of the patterns are fold-out.inside cover - "Special first prize to Catherine J. Horne by Mrs William for Needlework" Tarang State Schoolbeeton-isabella needlework-knitting-lacework -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Cricket Club boys group with trophies (Sinclair, McLeod, Ford, Rodda and another). Undated
Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Cricket Club. R. Sinclair, ? ?, I. McLeod, J. Ford, R. Rodda" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- c.1930's. H. F. Richards' Garage, cnr Whitehorse Road and Pratt Street
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on rear of backing sheet: "H. J. Richards garage - corner Whitehorse Rd. and Pratt St. Ringwood." -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
wallet leather, (estimated); World War One
This wallet was donate with a number of other items belonging to Robert James Oscroft.Brown leather wallet thatfolds in the middle,two compartments inside,one for photo,white elastic in fold for notes, brown elastic through slits in the rear of wallet.Inscription on front.Machine sown. inscription on front. "No 2481/Sgt Oscroft R J/12th L'Horse/hard to read/hrd to read/No653world war one, gallipoli, robert james oscroft, 12th light horse, leather wallet, sargent, service number 2481, service number 653 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, Ballarat School of Mines, Alfred Mica Smith Cup, 1940, 1940
The 1940 Alfred Mica Smith Cup for open athletics was won by H.J. Hassell in 1940.Silver plated cup with two handles mounted onto a plastic base. BALLARAT SCHOOL OF MINES THE MICA SMITH CUP OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETICS 1940 Won by H J HASSELLballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, cup, trophy, hassell, athletics, open championship, sport, h.j. hassell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club- Ladies Section, Honour Board
Colour photograph of Honour BoardBoard lists the name of President, Secretary and Club Champion from 1958 to 1978. Board presented by J. Knox. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Prince Alfred Football Club, Port Melbourne, Allan Farrow, 1952
Two copies of photograph of Prince Alfred Football Club, 1952; one greatly enlarged and at B11.05Sunday amateur football league presented to Mr J SCOTT, president Prince Alfred Hotel, Port Melbournesport - australian rules football, prince alfred hotel, l jones, j tims, b bragg, j walsh, h brown, j carol, j tillie, r dobson, p harris, w austin, e colbert, l fraser, j scott, j dobson, r mareslaux, j powell, w leslie, g barclay, k mcmartin, r maloney, j johnson, k clayton, a wood, r callender, l parrish, g mangan, r tinzley -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Prince Alfred Football Club, Port Melbourne, Allan Farrow, 1952
Two photographs of Prince Alfred Football Club, 1952Sunday amateur football league presented to Mr J SCOTT, president Prince Alfred Hotel, Port Melbournesport - australian rules football, prince alfred hotel, l jones, j tims, b bragg, j walsh, h brown, j carrol, j tillie, r dobson, p harris, w austin, e colbert, l fraser, j scott, j dobson, r mareslaux, j powell, w leslie, g barclay, k mcmartin, r maloney, j johnson, k clayton, a wood, r callender, l parrish, g mangan, r tinzley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - Bendigo Its Environs the Way it Was Volume 3, 2013
Ken Arnold is an author and publisher of books about the history of various facets of Bendigo history. His first book was published in 1978.Hardcover book. Purple front and back covers with B&W photos. 400 pages Bendigo Its Environs The Way it Was Volume 3 by Ken Arnold A brief history of the areas around Bendigo illustrated with B&W photos and maps. Published in 2013 by Crown Castleton Publishers, Bendigo. Printed by Trojan Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria 'M & J Qualtrough' sticker on front cover. Signed in ink by Ken Arnold, June 2023 on title page.bendigo environs, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - J H ABBOTT POTTERY JAR
Small off white Bendigo Pottery jar made for Boston Boot Cream with company names impressed on sides & neck threaded for a screw stopper.J H Abbott & Co Sole Agents Boston MFG Coys Boot Cream The Bendigo Pottery Epsomdomestic equipment, containers, jar -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH TENNIS CLUB, THORNTON RICHARDS & CO
B&WPHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON GREY CARDBOARD WITH BLACK BOARDER CLUNES & DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOCIATION A GRADE PREMIERS 1957-1958ON FRONT PRINTED: J.KELLER, j, MITCHELL (CAPT) P HARVEY, L HARTLEY. H. HURCHEON, K POWER, tennis club, premiers 1957-58 -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
JAYBEE Soft Drink Bottle
JAYBEE Soft Drink - 750 ml Dry Ginger Sealed With Bottle Cap Shelf BJAYBEE- label Transfer on front Red background white writting Manufactured by J. bundle, COBRAM 750 ml -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mitchell Undertakers
Mitchell's undertakers store, Tatura.Original black and white photograph on a thick cream cardboard display board. Ed Mitchell standing outside his undertakers business.E. J. Mitchell Mitchell's Store Corner Thomson and Hogan Street east side. Ed Mitchell in front.hogan street, mitchell undertaker, locals, funeral director -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Printed etching
Rev. John Allen Manton (1807 - 1864) was born in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. He was appointed missionary to Australia in 1830. In 1833 he was appointed first chaplain at Port Arthur penal settlement. President of Horton College, first Secretary of the Australasian Wesleyan Conference, President of Conference in 1857. In 1860 took charge of Parramatta Circuit, President of Collegiate Institution Newington. Died 9 September 1864.Waist length B & W printed etching of the Rev. John Allen Manton."Revd. John Allen Manton. President of the Australasian Conference and Governor of Horton College, Tasmania. Engraved by J. Cochran."john allen manton, wesleyan, minister, missionary, horton college, president of conference, parramatta, collegiate institution newington, port arthur -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
c1914-1915 LighthorsemenA sepia postcard full portrait of soldier Alex Murphy, standing at ease with his hands at his side.Handwritten on front: YOURS SINCERLY ALEX Typewritten on front: ALEX MURPHY Handwritten on back: Mrs J. Murphymurphy, j. (mrs), alex, soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Clunes Museum
Financial record - ACCOUNT BOOK
ANCIENT BROWN COVERED ACCOUNT BOOK - BELONGED TO CLARA HOLMAN 1897HANDWRITTEN CLARA HOLMAN, FRASER STREET, CLUNES X 3 J. HOLMAN FRASER STREET, CLUNES. 1897.accounting record, financial record -
Clunes Museum
Award - TENNIS TROPHY
SILVER CUP ON BROWN BAKELITE STANDCLUNES DISTRICT TENNIS ASSOCIATION J. HILL PERPETUAL TROPHY. MENS SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP FROM 1957 - 1972local history, sport, tennis -
Clunes Museum
Weapon - POCKET KNIFE, MORTON(?) & SONS SHEFFIELD - SYMBOL SCALES FOR WEIGHING
POCKET KNIFE OF SILVER COLOURED METAL. ORIGINALLY WITH 6 BLADES - NOW MISSING ONESELF INSCRIBED : BELGIUM 1917 (front) (back) : 3972 J. Grani 2nd ATC France 1916 1918local history, war memoribilia, military -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document, January 1928
Annual statement from E.J. Turner, Murray Hardware Store, issued to Mr W. Williamson in January 1928 for the year of 1927.Paper statement of account for 1927 for Mr W Williamson for purchases at local shopTax stamp toward the bottom of statement covered by oval rubber stamp "E. J. Turner | Ironmonger | Rutherglen"hardware, ironmonger, murray hardware store, e j turner, w williamson, businesses -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed Troopship "Norman"
This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved Plaque "Troop Ship 'Norman' 1914-1918 War In Memory Sgt J H Lavars No 928"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Picture - Framed Amiens La Cathedrale
This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved plate - "Souvenir 1914-1918 War Amiens La Cathedrale Sgt J H Lavars No 928"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Jeannie Green
Jeannie Green from Wandin married Willie Richardson (son of the original settler Jabez Richardson) in 1898. They built a home in the Kalorama Valley and named it "Mt Calvin". Jeanie had three children - Reuben born 1890, William born 1901 and Jean born 1910. Jeanie suffered ill health and required assistance with cooking and cleaning. The family left the area in search of a warmer climate for Jeanie.Black and white studio portrait of a young Jeannie Green wearing a high necked dress.Jeanie Green (Mrs J W Richardson) born 1871 died 1916. Mother of Reuben, William, Jean.jeannie green, jeanie green, willie richardson, john willie richardson, rueben richardson, william richardson, jean richardson, mt calvin -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac commemoration for students 1990, 1990
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in April 1990. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photos shows a pair of students with wreaths walking past defence force personnel in formation on the forecourt of the Shrine. The photo was used The Answer in May 1991 to promote the Anzac Commemoration Service with an article 'Not everything that counts can be counted'.A record of a ceremony for school students at the Shrine.Black and white photo of two children with wreaths processing past soldiers in formation.In blue pen on reverse: "Children's Commemoration Service at the Shrine 11.4.1990. From L/T J P Norton". anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, answer -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, L.J. Vaux, Family History of the Descendants of the Sedgefield Family of Valks / Vaux in Australia, 1989
Family History of the Descendants of the Sedgefield Family of Valks / Vaux Light Blue Card, with Dark Blue Tape on spine, Balack Hand written Title.FAmily History Of The Descendants of the Sedgefield Family of Valks/Vaux in Australia Inside: Donated by Mr L J Vauxstawell