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Book, Balfe et al, The Bohemian Girl, Unknown
... London, England, United Kingdom ...Red hardcover book of an Opera in three acts composed by Balfe and words by Alfred Bunn. The ornate cover has red, gold and blue print of the title - Balfe's Bohemian Girl, The Royal Edition and Publisher Boosey & Co London. The damaged spine has Bohemian Girl Balfe written in faint gold lettering. There are 226 pages of vocal score. At the back of the book are lists of other Boosey & Co's Standard Publications, Musical Cabinet and Instrumental Library.John Sebire Melbourne is written in ink in copperplate text on the title page with flourishes.music books, musical scores, opera scores -
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Book, Grace Beaumont, Aunt Judith - the story of a loving life, 1889
... London, England, Great Britain ...A pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.Small blue hardcover with title and author written in gold lettering in a decorated linear square - Aunt Judith by Grace Beaumont. A blue and brown floral pattern is featured at the top and bottom of the from cover and spine. The title and publisher on the spine is written in a gold box. There are are black and white illustrations on pages at the front of the book. 220p.fictionA pretty tale of a wilful schoolgirl, Winnie Blake. Her brother Dick is mischievious and loveable. They both come under the benign influence of Aunt Judith, who is an author of books for girls and a happy Christian woman and learn some valuable lessons which help them in later years.children's fiction, religious stories, school life fiction -
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Book, Robert Culley, Amos Truelove: A story of the Last Generation, late 1800's
... 2 Castle St.,, London, England, Great Britain ...A story of a young woman who comes into a significant inheritance and is met with suitors whom she is not too interested in apart from Amos Truelove. Religious themes throughout.brown hardcover novel with an ornate blue linear design on the front cover and spine and the title Amos Truelove by C.R. Parsons. Author of 'The man with the White Hat', etc. The publisher Kelly is on the spine. 240p.fictionA story of a young woman who comes into a significant inheritance and is met with suitors whom she is not too interested in apart from Amos Truelove. Religious themes throughout.religious stories, friendship stories, romance -
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Book, Meredith Fletcher, Every Inch a Briton: A School Story, c 1937
... 50 Old Bailey, London, England, Great Britain ...A fiction book about schoolboys and their adventures. The Briton in the title refers to Briton House.Red hardcover fiction book with a black line around the edge of the front cover, no title or author shown. Spine has title, author and publisher: Every Inch a Briton by M. Fletcher, Blackie. Has a black and white illustrated plate opposite the title page. 288p.fictionA fiction book about schoolboys and their adventures. The Briton in the title refers to Briton House.school stories, adventure stories -
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Book, Crona Temple, The Old Endeavour, a Book for Boys, c. late 1800's
... 56 Paternoster Row, London, England, Great Britain ...An adventure story of a shipwreck and rescue.small dark green hardcover book with an illustration imprinted on the front in black ink of men and a woman standing on the shore retrieving items from a shipwreck. A barrel, ropes and anchor are shown on a wharf at the bottom left. The back cover has the initials of the publisher RTS ( Religious Tract Society) ornately written in black on a lifebuoy with the ocean bed below. The title, The Old Endeavour is imprinted with a gold coloured rope style lettering. The frontispiece illustration opposite the title page depicts rescue boats, a man saving a child in the sea with his mother close by. Some black and white illustrations throughout and ornate floral strips of decoration at the top of each new chapter. 158p.fictionAn adventure story of a shipwreck and rescue. ships fiction, adventure stories, stories for boys -
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Book, Sunday School Union, Arthur's Victory, 1873
... 56 Old Bailey, London, England , Great Britain ...A story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story.Small red cloth covered hardcover book for children with gold imprint picture of boys at school sitting at a desk in a classroom. The title and author are in red with a gold background. There are black lined patterns of fleur de lis on the front cover as well. Full page black and white illustrations are throughout as well as floral decorations at the top of each we chapter. Illuminated style lettering is used for the first word of each chapter. Gold edging to the pages and a printed coloured Presented To, page is at the front of the book. The back cover has a fleur de lis symbol in the middle. This is a fine book depicting the world of the C19th. It is believed to be published in 1873. 174p.fictionA story depicting life in the C19th and schools. Arthur is a kid thoughtful pupil who goes through many trials and tribulations as he manages life each school day. Strong religious themes throughout to help with character development of boys who read this story. religious stories, school stories, stories for boys -
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Book, The Religious Tract Society, Little Christmas and her friends, 1800's
... 56 Paternoster Row, London, England, Great Britain ...A story of family life in the 1800's with it's trials and tribulations. Strong religious themes throughout.A small badly damaged brown hardcover book with a floral and lined pattern in black on the front cover and spine including the title Little Christmas and her friends which is difficult to see due to its poor condition. Black and white illustrations throughout with a father and daughter reading depicted on the title page. Book is badly water damaged and mould marks seen. The back cover has The Religious Tract Society symbol is embossed on the back cover. 160p.fictionA story of family life in the 1800's with it's trials and tribulations. Strong religious themes throughout.family life fiction, religous stories -
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Book, Hylton Cleaver, The Secret Service at Greyminster, early 1900's
... London, England, Great Britain ...A mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.Yellow hardcover children's book with the title printed in brown - The Secret Service at Greyminster by Hilton Cleaver and a brown emblem of a galleon ship underneath. The spine has the title, author and Collins publisher listed. A coloured frontispiece opposite the title page shows two boys in a locker room - one in school uniform and the other draped in a towel after a sporting event. Hylton Cleaver is the author of "Captain Harley" " The Old Order" etc.127p.fictionA mystery schoolboy story set in an English Boys' boarding school - Greyminster, depicting typical House competition, Rugby and general altercations between the pupils.school life, stories for boys, mystery stories -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No. 68 (New Issue). London, April 26, 1918, April 26 1918
... London, England ...Issued to Members of the Australian Military and Naval Forces in Great Britain, France, and elsewhere; by the Authority of the High Commissioner for Australia.Framed copy of the April 26 1918 issue of the Anzac Bulletin. There is a large square picture of a machine gun post on the Western Front. Surrounding this picture is a thin black border with silhouetted kangaroos and emus and a banner with the stars from the Australian flag. A rising sun hat badge is located at the top centre of the light brown page.ww1, wark vc club, print media, anzac bulletin -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No. 70( New Issue) London May 10, 1918, 10 May 1918
... London, England ...Issued to members of the Australian Military and Naval Forces in Great Britain, France and elsewhere; by the High Commissioner for AustraliaFramed copy of ANZAC BULLETIN Issue 70 from 10 May 1918. There is a large square photo of " the debris of the battlefield" Surrounding this photo is a thin black boarder with small silhouettes of Kangaroos and Emus and a banner across the top containing the stars from the Australian flag. Located at the top and centre of this brown paper magazine cover is the Rising Sun hat badge. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Book, Manual of Map Reading, Photo Reading and field Sketching 1929, 1929
... London, England ...Pam with brown card cover. Has a Royal coat of Arms located above the title. Has several fold out maps, many of which protude from the book. On a number of the 160 pags there are diagrams which are printed in limited colour.J.G.Bowe is hand written at the top right hand corner in black ink.regimental property, wark vc club, inter war, manual -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Magazine - Framed Magazine Cover, Anzac Bulletin No.76 London June 21 1918, June 21 1918
... London, England ...Issued to the members of the Australian Military and Navel Forces in Great Britain, France and elsewhere, and to Australain Munition Workers in Great Britain: by the Authority of the High Commissioner of AustraliaFramed copy of the front cover of the " Anzac Bulletin" issue No. 76. London June 21, 1918. On this cover is a sketch of an Australian soldier in a slouch hat with side up turned holding a SMLE with bayonet affixed leaning on a circular picture of a " Youthful type of German reinforcement". At the base of the page is an ad for Kiwi shoe polish.ww1, wark vc club, anzac bulletin, print media -
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Functional object - Horse Clippers, A. Martin & Co, Unknown
... London, England, Great Britain ...Used in the 20h century.A pair of vintage hand horse clippers with two steel blades, a lower blade or comb and a moving blade or cutter that work together to cut the hair. It attached with screws to two steel handles with wooden grips attached by brass fitments.Imprinted on the metal joining the blades - 'A. Martin & Co. Manufacturers'horse accessories, horses, horse clippers -
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Clarinet, Besson and Sons Ltd
... London, England ...Owned and used by Thomas SebireMetal and bakelite clarinet, that comes apart into seven pieces, with metal mouthpiece coverclarinets -
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Case, Besson and Sons Ltd, Circa 1900
... London, England ...Owned by Thomas SebireBlack leather clarinet case with accessories."Thos Sebire Wandin" "SUBB Sheppartonmusical instrument cases -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Types of the Indian Army, No date - c. 1914-17
... London, England ...Colour photographs of uniforms worn by Indian soldiers during World War One. indian army, costume, world war one, uniform -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Types of the Italian Army, c1915, No date - c. 1914-17
... London, England ...Colour photographs of uniforms worn by Italian soldiers during World War One. costume, world war one, uniform, italian army -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Italian Army on the Move, c1916, No date - c. 1914-17
... London, England ...Colour photographs of Italian soldiers during World War One. costume, world war one, uniform, italian army -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Two Piece Grey Silk Dress, Peter Robinson, 1890s
... Oxford Street - Regent Street, London, England, United ...The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.This outfit was donated by Netta Fuller.Two piece grey silk outfit comprising a tailored bodice and a very full skirt. The bodice has puffed leg-of-mutton sleeves and is heavily encrusted with large grey artificial pearls and steel beads of the period. The skirt is cut to allow for a long train at the back. Grey pearls and steel beads are similarly used on the right side of the front of the skirt. Metallic braid may have been added at a later date. The outfit has been much altered over time. There is evidence of shattered silk in parts of the garment. Printed on a strap at the waist is the label of Peter Robinson, Oxford Street/Regent Street.Peter Robinson. Oxford Street/Regents Streetwomen's clothing, women's fashion -- 1890s, peter robinson, international fashion, fashion -- united kingdom, fashion design, fashion -- 1890s -
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Scent bottle, Presse and Lubin
... 2 Bond Street, London, England ...Small rectangular, glass scent bottle with white residue on most of the inside and a glass stopper.On front of bottle: "Presse and Lubin London: -
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Family Tree Pedigree, Mitchell and Hughes, Printers, Circa 1880 - MDCCCLXXX
... London, England ...Compiled by Captain A.E. Lawson Lowe, F..S.A. containing a detailed family tree of the Otter family from 1557 to around 1895, including Colonel Otter.Burgundy hardcover booklet with gold inscription on cover, containing Pedigree of the Otters of Welham.Cover: "PEDIGREE Of The OTTERS OF WELHAM, COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM By Captain A.E. Lawson Lowe, F.S.A."genealogical documents -
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Bootmaker's Repair Stand
... London, England ...Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.Wooden bookmaker's repair stand, opens slightly at one end. Two pieces of wood connected by two screws.bootmaking tools -
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Book, The Order for Morning Prayer, 1814
... London, England ...Belonged to Robert Howell (England), father of Isaac Howell (1821-1887) who with his wife, Anne Howell were pioneers of WandinBrown leather bound Prayer book.Front & Back Cover: "Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge 1698" "Robert Howell" "December 11th 1836"prayer books, religious books -
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Book, The Methodist Hymn Book With Tunes
... 25 City Road, London, England ...Used by Mr. W.J. Sebire, Conductor of Church Choir.Brown leather bound Methodist hymn book, edited by Sir Frederick Bridge.Front Cover: "W.J.S." stamped in gold lettering. religious books, religious music -
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Knife Cleaner
... London, England ...Round wooden barrel with metal and wood handle for turning barrel, which also had brass fittings All placed on a cast iron base."Snye & Co Manufacturing London" written on a brass plaque, on front of the barrel.knife cleaners -
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sausage maker, Burgess & Key, C1875
... London, England ...Cast iron sausage maker with turned wooden handle mounted with screws on a wooden base. C1875Burgess and key. London S & E Ranssome Sole Wholesale Agents (on a brass plate)food processing equipment -
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Book, Angus and Robertson, People we Met, 1950
... London, England, United Kingdom ...Bought from Whitecombe & Tombs, Melbourne 1950.Red covered book titled People we Met by A.C.C. Lock. books -
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Decorative object - Jewellery
... Vere St and Oxford Street W1, London, England, Great ...Both belonged to Jean Gibson born 1909, being a sister of Helen Gibson.1.Gold dress ring with five rubies (one missing). Worn by Jean Gibson. 2. Gold plated locket with "Jean Mar 31st Dec 23" inscribed on the front . Worn by Jean Gibson. Inside of locket is a lock of blonde hair underneath a celluloid or plastic cover. At the top is a small loop for a chain. It rests on white cotton wool.Ring inscribed with "Mabel". Locket inscribed with "Jean Mar 31st Dec 23rd".rings, wedding rings, jewellery, lockets -
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Dentifrice box, John Gosnell & Co
... London, England ...Dentrifrice porcelain white round container with lid, used for storing Cherry toothpaste. On lid - black cameo picture. Patronized by the Queen.dentifrice boxes, toothpaste -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Headgear RAAF, Officers Peak Cap
... Saville Road, London, England ...WW2 RAAF Officers cap to go with uniform catalgue number 00014.Wool Cap with peak and black bound. Tel 1926