Silver commemorative trowel with bone handle.Presented to Mrs F J. Cato by the trustees of the Bambra Rd Methodist Church on the occasion of the laying of the Foundation Stone 9.8.30cato, f. j., bambra road methodist church

Black and white photograph of the front of a store with a number of people standing in front of it.Sign above veranda: "J. Knowles Cash Grocer." Sign on the top front of the building: "Graham's Buildings | A.D. | 1897"john knowles, knowles grocery store, j knowles cash grocer, grahams buildings, shops, main street rutherglen

No other historical information is available. Green enamelled bronze badge fixed to a wooden plaque. Badge details an image of the Royal Australian Corps of Signal Sergeants Mess. Plaque affixed to front states: 'Presented to RAR Association Victoria From W01 I J Haycock Dec 87' ww2, royal australian corps of signals, signalmen

Lieutenant Colonel J.M. Allard was Commanding Officer of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles 1959 - 1962. He had served with 2/4th Armoured Regiment in World War Two. In the post WWII Citizen Military Force, he was a squadron commander in 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse before being promoted to command 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Silver drinking mug with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge and engraving on side. Presented to / Lt Col J M Allard / by Men's Mess / A Sqn 8/13 VMR / 26 May 62allard, vmr, mess

One page quarto size typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Inspectorship Questions for Applicants", Dated 5/10/1949. Asks 5 questions of a varied nature. Has initials THT/MRC in top left hand corner. Asks questions re complaints from passengers, gambling on SEC premises (rule 25), motormen leaving trams in the street, rule 24 (intoxication) and exchanging of duties between conductors and motormen.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 321." Has in pencil on bottom of sheet, Perdue, Maxwell and J. Young. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 12 in the early 1960's and the Sturt St streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 12 in Sturt St, at the intersection of Drummond St with the destination of Sturt St West. Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. Has the construction of the future liquor store in the background. Also note the small tram stop pole. No. 12 has a roof advert for SEC Briquettes. In the background is The Fruit Bowl shop. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat car 12 in Sturt St 21/3/1962 and 3/43". In pencil: "ex 71 J"trams, tramways, sturt st, hospital corner, drummond st, tram 12

Air Raid Precautions Organisations were formed in each State in Australia during the Second World War. In Victoria they were organised by the State Emergency Council (Victoria) for Civil Defence. In Melbourne, the organisations were locally based in municipalities. Within a municipality, areas were organised into sectors.Twelve point instructions distributed by the District Warden's Office, Town Hall, Kew in June 1940 and issued by the authority and with the approval of the Kew City Council, W. D. Birrell (Town Clerk), outlining advice for residents in the event of an air raid. City of Kew seal at top right. The document was issued to residents in Sector 9. It was printed by Arnall & Jackson, 115 Barkly Street, W. Brunswick.Signed [Sector Warden] F. J. [sic] Warry, 65 Molesworth Street; [Senior Warden] K. L. Robertssecond world war, city of kew, wwii, air raid precautions organisation

Possibly reinforcements to 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF training at Broadmeadows prior to proceeding ovrtseas.Good image of " soldiers at rest " during training WW1Black and white photograph mounted on card of eight soldiers enjoying a cup of tea. There are Bell tents and horses in the background.Imprinted across lower edge of card " J. Colquhoun Photo - Broadmeadows Camp 1915 - 1 Donald Street, Prahran ."

.1 Leather football with plaque attached .2 Wooden stand with metal arms to hold football.1 Presented to J. H. Lawn (Captain), Combined Clunes League Team Champions 1934 of the Country District Leagueaustralian rules football, 1934, country district league

One of the boys is believed to be John Reaburn; date is approximate.Black and white photo of a class of 32 children at Surrey Hills Primary School taken outside against a brick wall with a central window. It may be a class of mixed age children. There are 21 boys and 11 girls. One boy holds the class identification board (illegible); another holds a boater hat; several are dressed in 'sailor shirts'."J C Reaburn (underlined) (Surrey Hills Neighbourhood C...) / 857 - 7463 (underlined)" in pencil down RH edge.surrey hills primary school, schools, education, primary education, children, john reaburn

A collection of Newspaper Articles & Photos for latter half 1968 & first half of 69 seasons.Finalizes Carlton 1968 Premiership Season & 1969 runners up to Richmond. 1968- Carlton 2.2 14 6.8 44 7.9 51 7.14 56 Essendon 2.1 13 5.1 31 6.4 40 8.5 53 Venue: MCG Date: 28 September 1968 Result: Carlton won by 3 points Umpire: J Crouch Crowd: 116,828 Goalkickers: B.Kekovich 4, G.Crane 1, B.Crosswell 1, B.Quirk 1. Best: G.Crane, J.Nicholls, I.Robertson, A.Jesaulenko, A.Gallagher, B.Kekovich, S.Silvagni, I.Collins. Reports: Nil Injuries: P.McLean replaced K.Hall (concussion) at half time and N.Chandler replaced B.Bennett (sprained ankle) during the last quarter.Large Rectangle Photo AlbumAlbum contains many inscriptions by collector A J Wilson, Autograph of 1968 Premiership Player Bill Bennett on last page

Murray Comrie Collection. This photograph is a reasonable copy created from an older original. Some areas faded. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1970s. Monochrome photograph depicting a group of men wearing work attire, some seated, some standing, with a tall white building in background. In foreground are (left) firewood and (right) a wooden crate. Same as image THA-2019.0053Handwritten on reverse: 'Orig from J A Renshaw... One shift at Yorkshire Mine Tarnagulla, Renshaw far left back'.tarnagulla, mining, industry, yorkshire mine

Murray Comrie Collection. This photograph is a reasonable copy created from an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1970s. Monochrome photograph being a copy of a of funeral testimonial for William Nicholls (d.1897)Handwritten on reverse: 'Orig from J A Renshaw... One shift at Yorkshire Mine Tarnagulla, Renshaw far left back'.tarnagulla, nicholls

The photo shows a small girl presenting a bunch of flowers to Lady Lavarack on the steps of Moorlands. The Queensland Governor Sir John Lavarack and his wife were attending the opening of the Legacy childrens' residence, Moorlands, in Brisbane on 20 February 1947. Legatee Stan Savige had travelled to Brisbane for the event, he is at the centre rear. From TROVE: Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld. : 1872 - 1947), Tuesday 18 February 1947, page 7 FOR OPENING OF LEGACY HOME Lieutenant-General Stan Savige (left) arrived in Brisbane this afternoon to attend the opening of the new Legacy home, Moorlands, at Coronation Drive. On the right is Mr. F. E. Lascelles, Brisbane president of Legacy. Moorlands will be opened by the Governor (Sir John Lavarack) on Thursday. Moorlands is a heritage-listed villa at 451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Richard Gailey and was built c. 1892 by contractor Arthur Smith. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 August 1992. In 1947 the building was sold to the Brisbane branch of the Legacy War Widows and Orphans Fund, and accommodated war-orphaned children and widows until 1971.Some Legacy events were attended by dignitaries, such as the State governors' and their wives and the events were covered by press photographers and reported in newspapers.Black and white photo of a girl presenting flowers to the Queensland Governor's wife at Moorlands.Handwritten 'Complements from J D Coots(?)' in pencil. Stamped with copyright of 'The Telegraph Feature Service Brisbane', in purple ink.residences, moorlands

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Nurse Margaret Eva Jacka School 71 (PTS 31/7/72) holding the fingers of a child in traction in hospital bedNDSN Please return to J O'Shea Small Photo - Leo A Hughes Photographer 7 High Street Eaglehawk 3556ndns, nursing training, nursing education equipment

Information printed on Certificate; "Young Workers/ Patriotic Guild. This is to Certify that/During the Great War/............../A Pupil of .............../School No. .............../ Qualified as an effect/ ive member/ ..............Minister/ ...............Director/ Headmaster 191.............../ED/ 1911" Certificate - paper, dark blue print with colour illustrations and decorative scroll work. three women at top, two children below certificate title, below all print foliage. Handwritten - owners name and signatures on Certificate. Certificate damaged by water and dust. Frame - timber, with decorative plaster of paris moulding, gold paint. Moulding damaged with many sections missing with glass front and cardboard back.Handwritten in black ink: “George Graham/Arnold's Bridge/1664/ HSW Lawsaw/ ? Tate/ W.M. J. Jackson/ 1917”framed certificate, ww1, education dept victoria, accessories.

Prented to the Victorian Scottish Regiment, fore runner to 5th Battalion Large silver Trophy with art deco handles handrailing the bowl . Bowl stands on a cone shaped tand that flairs into a convex base Victorian scottish rampant lion is affixed to the front of the trophyJ. WALLACE ROSS CUP FOR COMPANY EFFICIENCY PRESENTED TO VICTORIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT BY CAPTAIN WALLACE ROSS V.D 19315/6rvr, vsr, trophy, interwar

The photograph shows X2 class tram No. 677 with the destination of Point Ormond at the western end of Glen Huntly Rd at that location. Dark exterior becasue this was 10.30pm in parkland. This was the last car before the line closed to revenue service. Photo by Jim Seletto 22 October 1960Yields information about MMTB X2 and Point Ormond terminus.Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on rear In pencil on rear: 'Last car ex Point Ormond, 10.30pm Oct 22 60. Photo J Seletto JSE10'trams, point ormond, glen huntly rd, tram 677, x2 class, trramways

Twenty six page knitting pattern book featuring black and white text and colour images. The colour cover features an image of three children lying next to each other wearing knitted jumpers.front: [printed] 1097 / PRICE / CODE / J / Patons / 18 PICTURE KNITS / FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS / IN PATONS 8 PLYfashion, design, knitwear, home made, wool, pattern book, patons

Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of photograph, "1925, Ringwood/Warrandyte coach at Ringwood station. Will J. Hussey - b. Lilydale 1886 is the driver".

A mid 20th century membership card of a significant sporting organisation in Allansford.Green card with buff printing marked with some ink spotsAllansford Cricket Club 1949-50, Member's Ticket, J. Fidler, Sec. 2/6, G. Hall, Pres.allansford, allansford cricket club, j fidler, g hall

Small information book issued to boy scouts attending the Pan-Pacific Jamboree at Greystanes, Sydney in December 1952 & January 1953. The light brown cover has a drawing of a boy scout, the Jamboree logo and some musical notes all in medium blue. It contains songs, shanties, rounds and hymns including a Jamboree Song written for the occasion. This copy belonged to John MAY, a member of the 2nd Port Melbourne Boy Scout Troop. Back cover - in pencil 2nd Port Melbourne (Vic) W.J. May. Front cover at the top W J May.club societies, 2nd port melbourne scout troop, john may, pan-pacific jamboree 1952-3

The card relates to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P.Four page folding card, B & W, front cover has a peak hat, crossed rifles over a wreath, inside a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page is a brief sympathy note, under is hand written in ink. A black string holds the pages together.Front cover has, “AIF in Remembrance”, inside in ink from “Pte & Mrs J ........... & family, 12 ...........St Bendigo”.sympathy, military, cards

James Leonard Woodroffe Sharland No 18455 a Medical Student when he enlisted on 2.2.17 aged 18 years 3 months in Army Medical Corp Reinforcements attached to No 2 Australian General Hospital. Embarked for Suez 21.11.17 and then England disembarking 31.12.17. Hospital 23.2.18 with Abcess, hospital 20.5.18 with Mumps, again on 11.9.18 with Influenza then Nephritis on 29.10.18. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.19. .1) Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re J.L.W Sharland. 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Medals, miniatures, brass plate mounted, set of (2) re J.L.W Sharland. Same as .1) .3) Identity disc, round, pressed fibre board, brown colour with small hole. .4) Badge, Rising Sun lapel, pressed blackened brass, rising sun, crown centre, under scroll with "Commonwealth Military Forces". .5) Badge, "AUSTRALIA", blackened brass, curved shape. .6) Same as .5). .1) "18455 Pte J.L.W Sharland 2 AGH. AIF" .3) "18455 J Sharland 2 AGH Pres"medals, badges, identity, military

BuildingsOriginal sepia photograph, mounted on card, Heather family of Clarendon, c 1900, in front of family home, Hopgoods Rd. (formerly Heather's Lane) beside Williamson's Creek.On mounting below photo left side "J Moyle Photo" right side "Buninyong" and same hand-written on reverse.

Set of six documents associated with a Wattle Park band recital by the AIF Legion of Anzacs band on Sunday 17 October 1943 in support of the 4th Liberty Loan. .1 - printed poster advertising the afternoon and travel by tram from Princes Bridge. .2 - duplicated notice from the Assistant Manager to Depots dated 13/10/1943 about the bus to be used to transport band members from Elizabeth St to Wattle Park - Central Bus Depot - notes the bus had been specially prepared for the event. .3 - typed notice from the District Traffic Superintendent to Hawthorn and Camberwell depots about special trams for the event and arrangements for conductors. Signed by J. M. Harry rubber stamp. .4 - hand written in blue indelible pencil on ruled paper, the table for the special cars for the event. .5 - hand written notes on heavy card of timing and loading on trams at Glenferrie Road. Signed R. Whitelaw. .6 - ditto for loading ex Wattle Park loop - signed by A? Cameron.1 - has a pencil inscription "158" in the top left hand corner. .3 - has a pencil note "Copy sent Hawt Insp with table" along the bottom edge.trams, tramways, mmtb, world war 2, wattle park, events, bands, buses, hawthorn depot, camberwell depot