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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Glass Ashtray Wodonga, Victoria
A wide range of small china or glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This ashtray showcases a photo of High Street, Wodonga, VictoriaThis item has local historic and social significance as it depicts which features of the city the community valued in the past. It has artistic significance as an example of the kinds of souvenirs used widely across Australia to represent communities and the landscape.An oval shaped glass ashtray, incorporating a sepia print image of High Street, Wodonga, Victoriawodonga victoria, souvenir, high street wodonga, ash trays -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Dish Wodonga Victoria, C. 1925 - 1935
A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The Water Tower and Soldiers Memorial have been key landmarks in the centre of the main street. The Water Tower was in operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. The original Soldier Memorial was dedicated on Tuesday 18th November, 1924.Small china and glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.A square crystal dish with image of the Water Tower and Soldiers MemorialAt bottom of central image "Scene, Wodonga"wodonga, souvenirs, water tower, soldiers memorial -
Galen Catholic College
Community Work in the early 1990s
Active involvement in the community has always been a key feature of Galen Catholic College. This series of photos in the early 1990s illustrates this.community involvement, community, volunteers, galen college, meals on wheels, st. vincent de paul society -
Unions Ballarat
Special tasks : The memoirs of an unwanted witness - a Soviet spymaster (Don Woodward Collection), Sidoplatov, Pavel et al, 1994
Pavel Sudoplatov a member of the intelligence services of the Soviet Union. He was a key player in Soviet espionage including the assassination of Leon Trotsky.History and politics - Soviet Union. Biographical interest.Book; 509 pages. Dustjacket: red background; yellow, white and black lettering; authors' names and title. Cover: red background; gold lettering; authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, sudoplatov, pavel, political espionage - ussr, politics and government, wallenberg, raoul, 1912-1947, stalin, joseph, 1878-1953, trotsky, leon, 1879-1940, spies -- soviet union -- biography, espionage -- soviet union -- history -- 20th century, soviet union -- politics and government -- 1936-1953, biography, autobiography -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Historical Society Inc. Opening at the Pleasant Creek Courthouse with Mrs Merril Bowers and Mr John Muller 1981
Opening of Stawell Historical Society Inc at Pleasant Creek Courthouse. 1981. Mrs Merril Bowers and John Muller at handover of keys.stawell -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - CLOCK, MANTLE PIECE, Gilbert Clock Co. U.S.A, possible 1918 - 1921
This clock was originally in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo on the mantlepiece of the fireplace. Original donor or date of being placed is unknown. It was last used in 2005 by Jack Barnes OAM who wound it every day he was in the Office, he was Secretary for 43 years of the BRSL. After the renovations to the SMI in 2016 - 18 it was placed on the mantlepiece of the fireplace in what is now called "The Building and RSL History Room"Mantle Piece Clock, timber frame, hinged glass cover over the face is missing, numbers are 1 - 12 on clock face, rear door to the mechanism, a pendulum weight is taped to the inside, no wind up key.On Clock face, "Gilbert". Around clock face, "Made in Winsted Conn United States of America"brsl, smirsl, mantle -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map, Railway Map of Victoria, 1.8.1965
The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987.This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A large rectangular shaped paper map of all railway stations in Victoria. It is dated 1st August 1965. It is divided into grids. Stations are listed around the map. A key is provided and each station has a grid reference.map-railway victorian-railways -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Box Work
Used by Miss J. Wraith, BrightWooden box lined with green and white paper depicting a horse drawn sleigh. Top of lid decorated in a red floral design. Lid has a picture of children riding an elephant. Has a broken lock, no key'Work Box' on lid Inside lid - J. Wraith, Brightcraft, box, container, handcraft -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Borough of Ringwood, Victoria - c.1950s
A0-size (approx) map of named streets and lot-numbered properties within Borough of Ringwood ward boundaries. Colour-coded key marking Land Under Control of Council, Factory Areas, and Business Areas.Scale: 8 chains to 1 inch. North Ward, East Ward, South Ward. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Flyer, Suggested ring road around Port, 2018 - 2019
These items were collected by a PMHPS member during 2018-19 and they have been retained as a group of ephemeraVarious ephemera of local interest showing changes in community. . Flyer regarding proposed ring road around Port Melbourne. Map of proposed route and listing key contact people. Campaign by Social Media Realty.built environment, ring road, social media ready -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Tin Steam Locomotive
Red and black coloured tin steam locomotive, with gold lining. Two small and three large tin wheels on either side. Wind-up key on one side. Wind-up mechanism doesn't workGold printed number: 659 on both sidestoys, children, presents, tin, locomotive, train -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Circa 1970
An unsealed Spalding (U.S.) 'Heavy Duty' domed-top tennis ball can with lid. Key and seal strip lost. Contains three unbranded balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic material, Wooltennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball container, Circa 1955
An unsealed Wilson Don Budge-endorsed dome-top tennis ball can with lid. Key and seal strip lost. Contains 1 of 3 original balls. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Natural fibretennis -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Alfred Wayne & Co, The Visible, circa 1900
Alfred Wayne & Co. produced a number of braille writers over the years, including The Visible. Alfred Wayne (1854-1926) was listed as a 'manufacturer of small novelties in metal and steel' in the 1901, however by the 1911 census he had turned his company into a 'manufacturer of apparatus for use of the blind'. Together with Henry Stainsbury, they produced a number of braille typewriters as well as the more well know crab design of the Stainsby-Wayne brailler.Cast iron Brailler. The body of the Braille writer is painted in black with silver and gold painted inscriptions. Seven metal oval keys are situated at the front of the machine. The roller for turning the paper is made from turned wood.Marked: Painted on front of machine: "The visible/manufactured by/Alfred Wayne/Handsworth/Brimingham. Englandbraille equipment, assistive devices -
Bendigo Symphony Orchestra Inc.
Drawing - Logo, Beever, Kristen, 2021 Logo, 2021
The BSO logo was created in 2021, The icon is a stylised shape inspired by three key elements: - the movement of the hand, or baton of the conductor, - the shape of the stringed instruments, - and the five lines of a musical staff. This logo was designed by Kristen Beever. -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Clover's modified ether inhaler, Coexeter, London, 1876
This is a modified version of the original Clover inhaler. Joseph Thomas Clover preferred this modified version over his later, portable regulating ether inhaler.This modified Clover's ether and chloroform inhaler is composed of metal and is cylindrical in shape. There is a gas distribution control key on the top and a metal hook enables the operator to hang the vaporiser from a strap around his/her neck. Stamped on top tap: COEXETER LONDONjoseph thomas clover, inhaler, ether, anaesthetic, portable, nitrous oxide, modified, gas, coexeter london, chloroform, rebreather bag, face mask -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, Rough Interim Plan of Agricultural College Estate Dookie, 1964
Plan of Dookie College showing buildings, numbered paddocks with acreage, other details (windmills, tanks, troughs, dams) named. Key to soil types. Dated April 1964. Scale 1 inch to 28 chains.paddocks, dookie agricultural college, soils, dookie area -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Model - ceramic, statuette, Alex Maclaren & Sons, Florence Nightingale 1820-1910, [1930-1950]
Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history. [The Glaswegian coat of arms is not often seen, especially with an English banner, rather than Latin.]Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history, and the possession of her statuette could potentially signify spiritual, cultural or social beliefs of the owner of the object. Additionally, the factory mark could provide an international connection to the collection at large.White ceramic statuette of Florence Nightingale, right arm missing hand w/ glue residue, hollowware with flat-back base, small hole on back of statuette, coloured Glaswegian coat of arms upon the front face of base, gold gilded trim on top and bottom of statuette base. 'Let Glasgow Flourish' [Glasgow Coat of Arms] / 'Florence Nightingale 1820-1910' [Description of depiction of statuette] / 'Alex Maclaren & Sons Glasgow' [Factory Mark]. florence nightingale, glasgow, uk nurses, crimean war -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memento, Royal Selangor Pewter, Memento for assistance on the implementation and development of Metcard, c1996
Memento for assistance on the implementation and development of Metcard presented to Kevin Tierney. Introduced c1996. Consists of: Blue box with a internal sliding tray, folded cardboard formed with black eyelets. Black foam wrapper with a yellow string. Memento in the form of a key with a gold finish featuring a Metcard at one end and the handle featuring a train, tram and bus. On rear inscribe on the key end "This Memento is in recognition of your contribution to the development and implementation of Melbourne's new Automated Ticketing System". On the handle end is inscribed the name of the manufacturer - Royal Selangor Pewter.trams, tramways, metcard -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Typewriter - Remington
The first typewriters were placed on the market in 1874.It includes both upper and lower case letters via a 'shift' key and has a QUERTY layout.Used by typists working in the office for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Large heavy typewriter. Rusty condition 1926 ? Metal frame with black paint"Remington" on the front above the keyys "Chartre? Business Service" suppliertypewriter, remington, office equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Heritage Concepts P/L, Greater Shepparton Heritage Study Stage 11C, June 2017
This report describes the key tasks and the methodology for the Greater Shepparton Heritage Study stage 11C and the conclusions & recommendations that have arisen from its completion.A 4 size, & bound with a photo of a weir on the cover.Prepared for Greater Shepparton City Council by H29cms X 21.5 cmseritage Concepts Pty Ltd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Architecture in Melbourne
This summaries the key points of the recently held National Architectural Convention, the first of its kind to be held in Australia, which brought many visiting architects.Typewritten, foolscap, 3 pagesSeveral small ink correctionsarchitecture melbourne; national architecture convention; century of architecture; building industry productivity; city plan for melbourne; australian style; school of architecture melbourne university; international students, robin boyd, manuscript -
Victorian Farmers Federation
Photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Hay bales in the Grampians Region, 27/01/2017
Hay bales are a key food in a grazing livestock production system. The paddock shows the co-existence of native vegetation which provides cover for livestock. Digital photographfarming, hay, native vegetation, agriculture, farm, western victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - THOMPSON SUB MACHINE GUN & NOTEBOOK
Manuals supplied for maintenance and Training Purposes in relation to use and upkeep of Thompson machine Gun in the theatre of war. Notebook summarises some key points of this.1. Training Manual for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun. Yellow cover with picture of gun. 32 internal pages on white paper and black writing. Includes B & W pictures of guns and parts. 2. Note book has green cover and supplied by Military Forces. Inside pages lined and white. Writing of notes on one side only and manually numbered up to Pg. 14 with technical notes.1. Sticker on front says "Technical Book and Magazine Co". In pencil at top name "R.D. Vincent". 2. Note book name at top "D.V. Sutcliffe, SGT" and writing "Thompson Sub Machine" - Is notebook of "Australian Military Forces" training manual, thompson machine gun -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Keyes, Frances Parkinson et al, Once on Esplanade : a cycle between two Creole weddings by Frances Parkinson Keyes, 1949
Novel about two Creole weddings.Hardcover book, 157 pages. Book has a light green cover.fictionNovel about two Creole weddings.frances parkinson keyes, fiction -
Orbost & District Historical Society
writing box, Early 1900's
This item belonged to Daisy Close, born 1899, at Murrangowar. She was the mother of Ethel Pike. Daisy Close married Ed Jensen who lived at Murrangowar. The Jensens were farmers. The wristing set was probably used at home rather than at school.This book, together with a book awarded to Daisy Close form part of the history of the Close family who were early settlers at Murrangowar in the late 19th century.A black rectangular box -probably cardboard covered with leatherette. The top folds out and inside the box lid are pockets. In the main section is a compartment for an inkwell. The inkwell has a an ink bottle. The box is lockable with a small metal key.There is a pencilled inscription which is unreadable.writing-set stationery close murrangowar -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, More About The East Family, 1988
Hard cover book - Full title: A Family Who's Who Volume IV - More About The East Family And Related Pioneers - Yules, Milligans, Hoopers, McCallums, Neethlings, Males, Quicks, Phillips, Keys, Burchetts, Greenwoods.Inside back cover - "On Sunday 13th November, 1836, Samuel East, a Methodist local preacher, conducted at Kingscote on Kangaroo Island, the first church service held in South Australia. See page 35 of A South Australian Colonist of 1836." "This is to certify that Sir Ronald East took part in South Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in 1986 by participating in Uniting Church Service 9.11.86 as descendants of Samuel East (signed) Kym Boynton, Jubilee 150 Board Chairman." -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Padlock & key
Padlock & key, brass, "Jared Old English", "2 Admiralty", "Four Brass Leaders" and "Genuine Solid Brass". On reverse "Jas Morgan & Sons Ltd Justin Square Locksmiths by Appointment" and "Drain" above drain-hole..flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, padlock & key, jared old english, jared, old english, jas morgan & sons ltd, locksmiths by appointment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AUSTRALIANS IN ACTION: ANZAC BISCUIT STORY
Information sheet from Australian War Memorial detailing brief stories of Australians in Action, the Anzac Biscuit Story, about the RSL and a timeline of Gallipoli key events with map. A3 size, buff background, sepia pictures.event, war, world war 1 - gallipoli key events, gallipoli, anzac -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Music Book, The Sampson Specialised Course for Piano Accordion
Bone coloured paper book with circular design of piano accordion keys, "The Sampson Specialised Course for Piano Accordion." A Complete 20 Lesson Home Study (Lesson 8) This registration is part of collection Reg. 6142 - 6150.