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Mont De Lancey
Baby's Plate, 1912
1912 Dorothy Wilms is now Mrs. C.H. AdamsonWhite Winston China baby plate, with poem and drawings of individuals mentioned in the poem."Ding Dong Dell Pussy's in the well Who put her in? Little Johnny Green Who pulled her out? Little Johnny Stout."baby plates -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, c1920s
This photograph is part of a donated sub-collection relating to the history of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. This photograph is of Lillie Duncan in her early adulthood, presumably taken in the 1920s based on the fact that she was born in 1897.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. This photograph was used for the poster of the exhibition, My Little Melbourne Girl in 2015.Small black and white photograph of Lillie Duncan sitting in a wicker chair in a garden, in front of a hedge with a large tree in the background.On reverse "LILLIE DUNCAN" is written in pencil as well as "5-109" At the base of the photograph there is a black line at an angle which slightly crosses over the image ladies harbour lights guild, lillie duncan, lhlg, my little melbourne girl -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 3 at Railway Station, Ken McCarthy, 4-2-1948
The photo shows Geelong tram No. 3 at the railway station with the destination of Newtown. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948Yields information about the Geelong railway station terminus and tram 3.Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.Typed on rear "No. 3 car SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 76". Ken Magor stamp as well" tramways, trams, geelong, tram 3, railway, railway station -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Collins Brothers Marnock Vale B Cricket Team Premiers 1929-30
Part of Collins Brother Collection. Depicts the Collins Bros Marnock Vale B cricket team who were premiers in 1929-30. R.E. Wheeler A. Wells C. Norton W.H. Stewart, Captain C.W. Ayling L. Pattie P.C. Barling / J. McHugh D.C. D'HelinCollins Bros Marnock Vale B Cricket team, premiers 1929-30.Collins Brothers / Marnock Vale B Cricket Team / Premiers 1929-30 / G. Morris, Delegate W. Crawford, Treasurer J.M. Jamieson, Secretary G. Lynch, Scorer) / N. A. Pattie C.H. Henry B.N.M. Collins R.W.L. Henry T.J.A. Stapleton K.G. McCaskill / R.E. Wheeler A. Wells C. Norton W.H. Stewart, Captain C.W. Ayling L. Pattie P.C. Barling / J. McHugh D.C. D'Helin Lockwood Studiostextile mills sporting teams, textile mills staff, collins bros mill pty ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Happy Hollow, 13/4/1994
A group of 4 photographs taken in 1994 and an early photograph of the same building for comparison.Happy Hollow farm was located on the Plenty River about 4 km upstream for the Greensborough township. It was originally built in the late 1840's and was rented by the Whatmough family at one time. It is now lost as it was taken over by Parks Victoria, left derelict and burnt down by vandals in the early 2000's.A group of photocopied photographs on A4 size paper. There is a black and wihte copy as well as a colour copy of 4 photographs with transcriptions on the rear of the sheet. The other sheet shows the building in the mid 1800's.Details on the reverse of 2 sheets about the photographs on the obverse.happy hollow farm, bell family, plenty river, whatmough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Michael Reynolds, The Engineman's Pocket Companion, 1886
A small dark blue cloth bound book of 300 pages. It contains tables, diagrams and pull out pages of diagrams as well as a plate of the author opposite the title page. The cover printing is in gold.enginemans pocket companion, driving, locomotive, stationary engine, traction engine, portable engine, michael reynolds, elihu burritt, railway -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Islands in the North Pacific (Western Hawaiian Group)
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Islands in the North Pacific (Western Hawaiian Group) : Midway Islands, Seward Road and Welles Harbour, Necker Island, Cure or Ocean Island, Pearl and Hermes Reefwarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, navigation chart, british admiralty navigation chart, midway islands, islands in the north pacific (western hawaiian group), seward road, welles harbour, necker island, cure or ocean island, pearl and hermes reef -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Australians in Egypt?, 1915-1919
A sepia toned photograph mounted on card, of a well laid out camp. Lines of soldiers are marching past a saluting station. There is no indication of where or who it is. The buildings in the background suggest Egypt. Uniforms are Australianphoto, light horse parade, egypt -
Australian Queer Archives
Uniform - Textiles, Colin Simson's Roo BC overlay, 1970s-1980s, 1970s
This Roo BC overlay was worn by Colin Simon int he 1970s and 1980s, and documents the wealth of club activities undertaken by one of the earliest gay motorcycle clubs in Sydney, NSW, Australia.Sleeveless blue denim jacket, or overlay, with yellow and green ribbon trim on the sleeve holes, and a large number of cotton patches, as well as metal and enamel badges on the front, and a large club patch on the back.motorcycle club, gay -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Boroondara, City of - Periodicals, 1994
City of BoroondaraReferenceKHS OrderSubject file containing a number of business and community directories, privately published rather than council publications. The five issues in the file date from 1996-1999, and include articles as well as advertisements.city of boroondara -- publicationscity of boroondara -- publications -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Book - First Aid, First Aid to the Injured, 1928
Black hardcover, 294 pages. Worn spine and right cover edge. Appears to be well used. Contains black and white illustrations. Name written in pencil first page "T Hanrahan, Yarrawonga" 39th Edition, Published 1928, 1st Edition entitled "Aids for cases of Injuries or Sudden Illness, 1878 Ther authorised textbook of the "St John Ambulancer" -
Hume City Civic Collection
Programme, Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council Celebrating the Centenary of Federation, c2000
This booklet was produced to commemorate a meeting of the Hume City Council to celebrate the Centenary of Federation at the old Bulla Offices. These were given to people attending the meeting as a memento.There are many photos of people, buildings and the Hume City Council flag on the front cover of this item as well as text in blue and white print. A commemorative programme of Hume City Council celebrating the Centenary of Federation.Top of cover: Commemorative Meeting of Hume City Council / celebrating the Centenary of Federation Bottom of cover: Old Bulla Offices / 25 January 2001 LH corner: Centenary of Federation logo RH corner: Hume City Council logofederation, hume city council, bulla, shire offices, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1980s
'Craiglee' Winery was established by James Stewart Johnstone in 1865 and the property continued to function as a winery until the late 1920s. The vines were uprooted and the property was used for wool and fat lamb production. In 1961 the Carmody family purchased the property and in 1976 re-established the vineyard.A coloured landscape photograph overlooking Craiglee Winery and vineyard as well as the Sunbury township and its surrounding hills north of the town. A roll of hay is in the foreground and a tractor near out buildings is to the LHS of the photograph.wineries, vineyards, johnstone, james stewart, carmody, patrick, 'craiglee' winery, george evans collection -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mary Dorey and Friends, c1909
Formal photograph of Mary Dorey with three friends seated on a bench in a bush setting. All are well dressed. L to R Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. c1909Handwritten on back: Anita Grosman, H Dunn, Mary Dorey, Fred Webb. Taken about 1909.mary dorey, anita grosman, h dunn, fred webb -
Heathcote McIvor Historical Society
Memorial booklet, shire of mcivor, minsiters of religion, Silk Memorial Booklet Death of King Edward VII 6 May 1910, 06/05/1910-20/05/1910
Created for the memorial service that was held on friday 20th may 1910, held in front of the shire hall in Heathcote to honour king edward VII who died on the 6th may 1910 at 2.30 p.m. this was arranged by the local ministers of religion at the request of the president and councillers of the shire of McIvor.Believed to be the only one in exsistence, after intesive research have been unable to come up with any information, from the shire, local churches or senior members of the community,only mention was in the Bendigo Advertiser newspaper.research in to archives further afield have not produced another.Piece of cream silk printed on face and inside, screen printed in purple and black ink on front and inside the order of service. details of all ministers of religion and shire dignitries as well as hyms sung. "McIvor Times" Print, Heathcote on left hand side below main print. in black inkvictoria, silk memorial booklet, king edward vii, 1910, heathcote, ministers, of, local, churches, shire, president, mcivor, times -
Woodend RSL
Mess Tin, Corfield & Buckle, Limited - Trafalgar Works, 1939
Although manufactured in 1939 it may be possible that it was issued later during the Korean War (1950-1953) as the burn marks on the exterior sides may indicate the use of a hexamine stove which came into use by the Australian Army in the 1950's.Representative of an army issued accoutrement from the Mid 20th Century which may have been used during the Korean War.Well used military mess tin (aluminium), larger one of nest of two (smaller one missing) with flip over metal (carbon?) handle secured to short end by metal loop and rivets.Inscribed to metal loop fastening flip over handle to tin is the maker’s mark ‘C&B Ltd. 1939’ and arrow insignia for ‘Department of Defence’.cooking, hexamine stove, canteen, mess tin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Writing Desk
Portable writing desk. Made of wood with reinforced brass corners, brass hinges, two lift-up compartments, two compartments for ink wells, tooled leather writing surface and pen rest.domestic items, writing equipment -
Unions Ballarat
The Oxford Dictionary of Political Quotations (Don Woodward Collection), Jay, Antony, 1996
The book is a collection of political quotations from a large number of political leaders and other commentators from various nations.Political infotainment. Book; 541 pages. Front cover: white background; colour illustrations/caricatures of well known politicians/leaders - Lincoln, Thatcher, Reagan, Hitler, etc; blue text; editor's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, politics and government -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram: R. Tyler to Mrs Tyler, 8th September 1872
Murray Comrie Collection. A telegram sent from R. Tyler in Tarnagulla to Mrs Tyler at Union Tavern St. Arnaud on 8th September 1872. Reads: "Arrived Safe half past seven. Hope alls well."tarnagulla, post office, telegrams, travel, family, st arnaud -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, c.1918
The postcard shows how the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens Institute, looked early in its operation - probably circa 1920. It also documents the types of activities were offered to visitors, and how the visitors used the facilities.The postcard records the fittings and furnishings of the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens' Institute: tables, chairs but also the paintings which were often donated. The largest one on the main wall above the stage is "Start Point Light, Devonshire" (see item 0230), painted and donated by Miss Madeline R. Lewellin (1854-1944) in 1918. A sepia-toned postcard, of the main hall/club room of the "Seamens Institute" Mission to Seafarers. The image shows the arrangement of tables, pool table and bar in the club room, as well as the decorations and fitting of the room.On front: INTERIOR OF SEAMENS INSTITUTE, FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE VALENTINES SERIES M. 4968 printed in black. On reverse: VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES logo in the middle of the top of the postcard. Along the left-hand edge: PUBLISHED BY THE VALENTINE PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD / QUEEN ST., MELB. printed in black.postcard, seamens-institute, club-room, bar -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Army Drivers Licence - Kenneth Pryde
Brown material covered cardboard folded in three Army drivers licence well used document detailing code letter of vehicle qualified to drive. Signatures of Officers/NCO noting four vehiclesArmy No: A860139, WO2 document No: 36543, Aust Military Forces. Reprinted Nov 1962drivers licence, kenneth desmond pryde -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, 14 September 1949
Alan Charles Quinn went to sea at the age of 16 and photographed his work and the places he visited. In keeping all of his photographs he created a pictorial autobiography. Also included in the Alan Charles Quinn Collection are letters written to and from his mother during his time at sea.Black and white photograph of the bow of the Queen Mary taken from a "street-level" view. On the very front of the ship there is a person visible as well as several people to the left of the photograph, peering over the railing.Blue/green ink, handwritten on reverse of photograph: "14.9.49" Handwritten on original page within photograph album: "Bow on at pier ninety"allan charles quinn, queen mary, ship liner, passenger ship, passenger liner, new york, usa -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, P.H. Dixon, "Another view on trams", 16/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 P.H. Dixon, Parker St. Ballarat saying that he supports the concept, but that horse drawn vehicles should be considered as well and looking for feedback."Ballarat Courier 16/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia," in green ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Silver Mug - K. D. Watson, Wodonga
This cup was awarded to Kenneth Darnton Watson when he was a boarder and competitive rower whilst completing his secondary education. Kenneth Darnton Watson was born at Bendigo on 24 May 1893 to George Darnton Watson and Adelaide Nora Holmes. He was educated at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School, being selected as School Captain in 1913 and a member of the Head of the River rowing team. After finishing school, he worked as a jackaroo on Wanganella Station and later at Mt. Widderin, Skipton, Victoria. When WW1 was declared, Kenneth enlisted and after initial training at Maribyrnong, Victoria he left Australia as 2nd Lieutenant with 7th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, to disembark at Plymouth on July 10, 1916. He took part in the Battles of Messines, Menin Road, Polygon Wood and Passchendaele Ridge in 1917. For his efforts in Passchendaele Ridge on 17th December he was awarded the Military Cross "for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty." In 1918 he took part in the Battles of Villers-Bretonneux, Hamel and Amiens. He returned to Australia in November 1919 and was discharged on 20th January 1920. In 1922, Kenneth Darnton Watson came to Wodonga where he purchased de Kerilleau Homestead, consisting of 2,500 acres, from Mr George Gordon. The two storey brick homestead had been built by William Huon in 1870. On 30th May 1924, he married Phyllis Emily Lenore Austin and they had four children, Ian Darnton 1925, Robert Darnton 1926 Rosemary McPherson 1929 and Faith Holmes 1931. On the land Kenneth worked hard, building fences, cattle, sheep and horse yards, and farmed Corriedale sheep, Shorthorn cattle and horses. he was an innovative farmer, introducing modern methods of top dressing at de Kerilleau by means of an aircraft. He was also a dedicated community man. He was a member of both Albury and Wodonga Show Committees, Murray Valley Development League, No.1 Region, Graziers' Association of Southern Riverina, Albury Legacy Club, Wodonga RSL, and Wodonga Turf Club including terms as President on several of these organisations. Kenneth was also a Warden of St. Luke's Church of England, Wodonga. Kenneth served as Wodonga Shire President from 1929 to 1931, and was again elected to Council from 1943 to 1945. A most respected and valued member of the local community, Kenneth Darnton Watson died on the 4th of October 1951, aged 58. Lenore Watson lived at de Kerilleau until her death on 15th June 1984. Both are buried in Wodonga.These images are significant because they record the service of a prominent member of the Wodonga community.A silver mug awarded to K D Watson as a rowing trophy in April 1909. It features the shield of Melbourne Church of England Grammar School (M.C.E.G.S.), as well as his name and the event for which it was awarded.View 1: M.C.E.G.S. April 1909 Regatta View 2: Crest of MECEGS featuring motto "Ora et Labora" View 3: BOARDERS FOUR K. D. WATSON 3kenneth darnton watson, watson family wodonga, wodonga community members -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - A photograph of 2/6th Battalion on exercise
A copy of photograph in glass wooden frame, it contains text "A digger from the 2/6th Battalion takes a tumble during exercises in the Jafa Ranges 12th June 1940" The photograph is well captured. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Child Soldier 2, 1914-1918
This is number 23 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's death. Keywords This card is interesting because of its association with World War One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur Anderson This postcard has an image of a child soldier smoking a pipe, holding a gun and with a bottle at his feet. In the background are some ruins. There is French writing on the back and the front as well as space for an address and correspondence on the back. Graine de Poilu Six jours de perme ; Veine! On va se les caler! Manque qu'une marraine Pour pas se la Fouler! Pour pas se la Fouler caler Fabrication Francaise Patriotic 1218/4 150 PLATINE - A- NOYER -PARIS.. VISE PARIS NO versodaisy ogier nee vickers, arthur anderson, world war 1 postcard -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, United States Army, Operator's Manual for Carrier, Personnel, Full Tracked; Armored; Command Post, Mortar, Flame Thrower M113A1, Carrier Cargo 6 Ton etc, 1964
Instructions for operations and maintenance of the full tracked armored personnel carrier M113A1 by operator and crew. there are three punch holes on the left hand side as well as two staples with sins of rust near them.united states - armed forces - service manuals, m113 apc, mortar 81 mm -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Ploughing in Cover Crop, 1949
Identified by T.H. Kneen as, L to R George Manley (Stockman Assistant), Valerie Green (1st Year Student), Harold Marshall (Gardening Instructor- Orchard.)"Black and white photograph. 2 Instructors and female student with horse and plough in the Orchard. Well trimmed hedge at far side of field. Draught horse pulling the plough. Houses of Hawthorn on hill in background.On reverse,"Burnley Gardens. Ploughing in Clover Crop-Sept. 1949."instructors, female student, horse, plough, orchard, burnley gardens, george manley, stockman assistant, valerie green, harold marshall, gardening instructor, students working outside, draughthorse, cover crop -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Reid Richard, Page Courtney, Pounds Robert, Just Wanted to be There. Australian Service Nurses 1899-1999, 1999
Historical account of Australian Service Nurses from May 1899 to 1999, covering all theatres of war, as well as in Australian hospitals. Includes six biographies and Honour Roll. Illustrate with many photographs.military history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, H D Bulmer, 1040 c
Also a black and white photograph of rear view of Woodbine Guest House Bulmer photograph 05232.1 20 x 30 cmBlack and white photograph of Ward's Woodbine Guest House and bowling green with team of bowlers and other folk. The well known tankstand with Woodbine House advertised on it on left of picture Lakes Entrance VictoriaMrs G Wards Woodbine Guest House Lakes Entrancehotels, transport