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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Post delivery display, 1890-1920
Possibly used in a factory or similar business for mail delivery to different departments. Metal triangle loops indicate it was hung on a wall front grill denotes it was used to display mail for different departments in an office or workshop/factory setting.Significant as it appears to be a one off item probably made specifically for a particular business the design in gold paint to the front is naïve indicating it was made and used possibly late Victorian or early Edwardian period 1890-1920.Basket metal Postal letter basket painted black, Marked "Post Delivery"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 25th of April, 1946
The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. This letter mentions a trip to Sweden, which Allan enjoyed a great deal and a girl named "Britt" he met there. There is a photograph of Britt in the collection.Letter addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in three parts. Part 0154 Envelope Part 0154.1-2 Letter Pages. Both the envelope and the letter are tissue-like air mail paper. The letter begins "My Dear Mum, I received your most welcome letter...." and concludes with "Your ever loving son, Allan...". On the top right hand corner of the first page is "'Grant Hotel', GOteborg, Sweden"and is dated 25-4-46. Printed on both pages in the top left hand corner is an SkyMail logo.On the envelope: VIA AIR MAIL, handwritten in black ink in the top left hand corner, CORREO AEREO, printed on the envelope, MRS. S QUINN, / "SAN LORENZO", / 63 OCEAN oCEACH, / MANLY, N.S.W / AUSTRALIA, handwritten in black ink. there are teo Argentinian stamps, valued at thirty-five cents and one peso, and a indecipherable postmark. allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, photograph, sweden, britt -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pamphlets - Shire of Bright, Community Services Directory 1989-90 & 1990-91
Shire of Bright informed residents of their services by mail.The Shire of Bright includes some towns in the Kiewa Valley.White with green print and Shire of Bright logo. Back cover "To the Householder" and "Postage Paid". Each consist of 22 pages printed in green on both sides and held by 2 staples.shire of bright, community services -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Pamphlet, 1981 (Exact)
This pamphlet describes the book, with a mail order section.Pamphlet, foolscap, folded in three, printed both sides, advertising a book "The History of Rutherglen and East Kilbride" by David Ure, A.M. 1793, with drawing of Seal of Rutherglen on front. Part of a set of information on Rutherglen, Scotland.glasgow, rutherglen scotland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood in the horse and buggy days (Esme Johnston)
Typed documentTitle of document. Ringwood in the horse and buggy days (Esme Johnston - Mail 9/4/59) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Scouts Carnival 19/3/1959 Old Fire Engine
Written on back of photograph, "Scouts Carnival 19/3/1959 'Mail'. Old Fire Engine". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Jimmy Skerrett 1953
Written on back of photograph, "Mail 1st October 1953. Jimmy Skerrett farewelled - interesting report". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Youth Club wheelbarrow race (undated)
Written on back of photograph, "Heathmont Youth Club wheelbarrow race". "'Mail' 8/12/1955". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Part of the crowd to welcome Graham Kennedy, 1959
Written on back of photograph, 'Part of the crowd to welcome Graham Kennedy. Mail 6/8/59'. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, BEST THING I'VE SEE ON THE T.V. FOR A LONG TIME.-Greetings from MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.BEST THING I'VE SEEN ON THE/ T.V. FOR A LONG TIME./ Greetings from MARYSVILLE 5690 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence - Letter, Australia Post, Australia Post Correspondence, 16/10/1979
Letter from Australia Post regarding damaged mailTyped letter from Australia Post with coloured logoaustralia post, greensborough -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, The Coronation, 1953
This special edition was issued as a souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon took place on 2 June 1953. Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952.On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II.A 64 pp Daily Mail souvenir edition titled, The coronation. It is b/w and cost one shilling. It traces the accession of Queen Elizabeth 11 to the coronation and afterwards.coronation royal-family elizabeth-11 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: UNUSED 'BY AIR MAIL' ENVELOPE STICKERS, c. 1929
12 unused 'By Air Mail' envelope stickers, enclosed in cardboard cover. Stuck to black backing 'This letter was sent by airmail Trans Australian Airmail Please Reply'person, individual, basil watson -
Clunes Museum
Document - REGISTER
.1 GREEN SPIRAL BOUND BOOK LISTING WILLIAM BARKELL MEMBERS 1974/5. FOUNDATION MEMBERS AND LIFE MEMBERS .2 FOOLSCAP PAGES WITH MAILING LISTwilliam barkell memorial arts and historical centre, foundation and life members -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Station Post Box, 1981
It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.It would appear that a mail box had been donated to WHS Museum in 1981 and being unwanted, Nunawading Council was approached to find a use for it and it was placed at the Mitcham Station.letter boxes, australian post, schwerkolt cottage committee of management, mitcham railway station, city of nunawading -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900 c
Terminus Hotel built 1889 soon after railway came to Bairnsdale built for Con NevilleSepia toned postcard of Terminus Hotel showing mail coach and four horses and ladies in floor length gowns across from Railway Station Bairnsdale Victoriabusinesses, accommodation -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document
‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian mounted Rifles hosted a special screening of the movie “The Lighthorsemen” at the Regent Theatre Albury on 11 September 1987. The official party included the Area Commander Albury-Wodonga Military Area, Honorary Colonel 8/13 VMR and Officer Commanding ‘a’ Squadron 8/13 VMR. The VMR Heritage Troop mounted a Lance-Guard in the theatre foyer and the Albury City Band played prior to the screening. Proceeds from the function were donated to Legacy.Newspaper clipping from Border Mail of Wednesday 9 September 1987 regarding special screening of film " the lighthorsemen " hosted by 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - An airmail envelope, August 2024
An airmail envelope marking the centenary of Gold Discovery in Bendigo (1851 - 1951), an official Philatelic Exhibition cover, unused. Blue printed standard air mail envelope.history, gold discovery bendigo (1951 -1951) centenary -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder - biography, Gustav Pohlig, 27 June 1945
forwarded by Mr Gustav Pohlig: University exam results and on the back page addressed envelopes, Australian landscape and pastoral landscape, typical of the Christmas post cards mailed from Australia. Mailed from No 16 POW group in Marrinup WA to Germany.a clear plastic envelope with many pages written in German of Obergefreite Gustav Adolf Pohlig, geberen 6 November 1916. gustav pohlig -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Voters Roll, Winterbottom, E: Returning Officer, Borough of Ringwood, Copy of first Borough of Ringwood Voters' Roll for 1924, and a copy of Voters' Roll for the South-Western Riding of the Shire of Lillydale for 1924. Entries include surname, christian name, address, trade or occupation of owner or occupier, description and situation of property, valuation, and number of votes
Donated with the compliments of Ringwood and Croydon Mail 4-Dec-1924Small booklet, brown cover containing names, addresses, trades, description, situation, value of properties and number of votes. 39pp.; First Voters Roll for Ringwood (written on cover) +Additional Keywords: Winterbottom, EFirst Voters Roll for Ringwood (written on cover) -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Archive - Documents
Various correspondence including Outgoing and Incoming mail, separated into foldersArchive box containing correspondence relating to Lake Bunga Foreshore and Lake Tyersdocuments--reports -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - leather cash bag, 1890
Used by horse mounted couriers to carry either cash or mailManufactured by Holden and FrostLeather shoulder bag side pocket top opening with brass fastener and lockleather bag, cash bag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Various including photos, newspaper items, Hethersett Private Repatriation Hospital, Burwood, 1866 - 1943
Between 1915 - 1917 Dr Ramsay Mailer and members of his family ran the 30 bed Hethersett Voluntary Military Hospital in Burwood for5 returned shell shocked and fatigued soldiers at his own expense. This property became part of the Presbyterian Ladies College in1939.A4 Print outs from blogspot, Trove (SLV), and newspaper obituariesnon-fictionBetween 1915 - 1917 Dr Ramsay Mailer and members of his family ran the 30 bed Hethersett Voluntary Military Hospital in Burwood for5 returned shell shocked and fatigued soldiers at his own expense. This property became part of the Presbyterian Ladies College in1939. mailer ramsay dr, world war 1914-1918, housing reform 1920s, camp mailer, hospitals, repatriation care -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cuttings, Ringwood History cuttings 1958-1989, 1958-1989
3 pages of newspaper cuttings, 2 photocopied, about Ringwood history; Fading history; Page 4, Mail, 18-Sep-1958; Preservation - 3-Oct-1989 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Aerogramme - Australia
Aerogrammes were used to write letters to be sent overseas. They were a standard size and light and therefore suitable for aeroplanes. Both sides of the paper were written on and then the paper was folded to form a letter with the name of the sender and addressee.Blue paper with orange "Aerogramme" and "Australia 12c" stamp printed on it. Other print is green and includes "By Air Mail . Par Avion" and Instructions. This aerogramme has not been used.letter. aerogramme. postage. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: AROUND THE TOWN
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Around the town: Harry Laurens was a mail contractor from Inglewood to Bears Lagoon; circa 1930. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PIONEER WOMEN OF CASTLEMAINE AND DISTRICT, c1975
Pioneer Women of Castlemaine and District. Printed by Castlemaine Mail, Castlemaine. Published by Business and Professional Women of Castlemaine and District. 56 pages. Inscriptions/Markings: Bendigo Historical SocietyBusiness and Professional Women of Castlemaine and Districthistory, castlemaine, business and professional women of castlemaine and district -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: POSTERS, 1929
Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: 2 posters 1. The Federal Plate Glass Co. 2 P & O Royal Mail Line. Both drawings in black ink.M Wallace. Nancy Daviesdrawing, ink, norman penrose collection, ink drawings -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a colour illustration of a black hen sitting on a crate of straw. Green palings in background. Round insert with a 'old style' red mail box. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "I'm just dropping this in the box for you"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, egg, hen, mail box -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Phylloxera vitifoliae, 1/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.Response to an e-mail query from Ted Arrowsmith as to the presence of Phylloxera vitifoliae in vineyards in the Yarra Valley in the late 1800's, early 1900's. There is no evidence it was present.phylloxera vitifoliae, viticulture