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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Black & white photograph of a child about 2 to 3 years old with a dog. The child is wearing a dark dress with a short sleeve coat over it. Dark background. Edges of photo are irregular on the paper. Written on the back: to dear Ciss with fondest love from little Eila. Aged 2 years & 7 months August 1923.photo, individual, child, foster & wilson collection, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LOVE IN HARD TIMES
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, April 23, 2004. Love in hard times: there was a simple hand written inscription on the back of this photograph. It said "the marriage of LAC John Summers RAAF, to sapper Yvonne Gledhill, Army, Fortuna, 28 May, 1945. By Father Thomas at St Killians, with army girls in the background".newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Shopping Bags
Plastic shopping bags used by four business in the Blackburn Shopping Centre. All have advertisement for the different shops printed on them including telephone number.These begs were used to carry purchases and advertise the business.1 Green plastic carry bag from Panache Boutique, Blackburn .2 Black and gold stripped carry bag from Victor's Men's Fashion shop, Blackburn .3 White, red and blue plastic carry bag from Anstees, Blackburn .4 White carry bag with green writing from Love Fortyvictor's fashion for men, anstees supa valu, love forty sporting apparel, blackburn shopping strip, shopping, panache boutique -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1971
Yields information about Ballarat streetscape and its trams in the closing days of the SEC tramway system.Digital image from a black and white print of tram 11 outbound in Lydiard St North, crossing the railway level crossing. Has the Reid's Palace building and the railway station and signal gantry in the background. The tram has a "Bliss Bombs" (Make Bliss not Love) roof advertisement and a Twin Lakes sign. Photo by Marc Dahlstrom c1971. On rear is the Marc Dahlstrom stamp.trams, tramways, lydiard st, railway station, level crossings, tram 11 -
Tennis Australia
Decorative object, Circa 1970s
Small round ceramic box painted on lid with tennis scene. Printed on base: 'COMMISSIONED BY THE HORCHOW COLLECTION/ TO BENEFIT THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY/PRO-CELEBRITY TENNIS TOURNAMENT/ BILSTON AND BATTERSEA ENAMELS/MADE IN ENGLAND'. Inside box is inscribed 'LOVE ETHEL'. Under lid is 'RFK' logo. Materials: Ceramic, Pigment, Metal, Enameltennis -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, 1999
Small ornamental figurine of seated bear holding a racquet and ball. Text on base states: 'BOYD'S BEARS AND FRIENDS/THE BEARSTONE COLLECTION/"LOVE MEANS NEVER WINNING A GAME"/-E.E.SMITH/EDITION/PC IE/3330/STYLE # 227717 CHRISSIE...GAME SET, MATCH/1999 THE BOYDS COLLECTION LTD/HANDMADE IN CHINA'. Materials: Ceramic, Pigmenttennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
A series of letters written in 1956 and 1957 between Lydia Chancellor and her network of pen friends, all cat lovers. A network of pen friends united by their love of cats. Topics covered in this correspondence include news of pets but also items of interest of the day. An envelope includes a photo of Agnew Bushby a friend from Auckland, New Zealand.communication, postal, letters, lydia chancellor collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, BROOCHES VARIOUS, c.1939-45
Items would be classed as Trench Art. Items relate to HEWSTON Collection WWI & WWII.1) Brooch, perspex, rectangular with brass inlay rectangular. A small chain attached. Inscribed on inlay: “ [left arrow] NEI [right arrow]”. .2) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with heart shape brass inlay with inscription: “Love to Mother” .3) Brooch, perspex, heart shape with metal heart shape inlay with red edging.military history - souvenirs, badges, trench art -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Mary Kenealy, The High Way to Heaven-A Story of Marysville and District, 2006
A history of Marysville and the local district.Front cover has a drawing which depicts the Black Spur. There are timber workers on the road cutting timber as well as a man riding one horse whilst leading a pack horse. The drawing is done in green pencil.non-fictionA history of Marysville and the local district.marysville, history, local history, timber, tourism, victoria -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, New Testament, 1883
This book contains a number of plates taken from paintings by Raphael, Poussin, Da Vinci Ferrari, Perugino and numerous engravers including J Cooper J L Williams W. Meason and H Shaw. As well as the large number of plates there is also much ornamentation on initial letters medallions and margins. It was a gift to George Rolfe who resided for many years in Warrnambool. He owned the property of Lyndoch and later purchased Shipley. A tangible link to one of the early citizens of Warrnambool.Light brown cover with red, blue and gold embellishments. Pages edged in gold. Numerous plates taken from engravings on wood, throughout the book. Bessie Wordsworth Xmas 1887from*****. George Rolfe with much love from his affectionate cousin * * Turner * 8th 1915. warrnambool, george rolfe, bessie wordsworth, new testament, wood engravings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd, c 1939-1945
See Cat 4575P DeanThis card is made in two pieces. The outer is made of cardboard. The inner is made of stout paper. They are folded together and bound on the spine with light green ribbon. The front cover has a cutout in the shape of the Indian Sub continent. Through the hole can be seen a print of an Indian Fort. The words "Best Wishes" are printed on the bottom.Inside is written "To Mrs Waight - with Good Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year. love from Doug 1940.ww2, christmas, india -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Gordon Powell M.A., B.D., Chaplain RAAF, Two Steps to Tokyo, 1945
Red buckram cover, colour & black & white illustrations, black & white photos, 222 pages.To mother with love from Walter and Antionette 26/11/45 Mrs A. E. Wadey 25 Robe Tce Menindeebooks-history, military, japan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, c.1916
Joe Cummins collection, refer Cat No 2535P for his service details.Black & white photo of 2 Officers holding the Regimental colours of 38th Batt AIF. The armed guard consists of 3 ORS fixed bayonets rifles at the slope.Rear: " McKELLOR. Mother Father from Sandy" "To Mother Father Jan Bruce Alie Mavis Flora with love 19.6.1919"documents - postcards, military history - army, photography-photographs -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Richards & Co, Studio Portrait of Patrick Ryan and Elizabeth H Forrester's wedding, 1918
Patrick Ryan married 'Ellie' Forrester of Towaninnie in 1918 at Inglewood Vic. 'Ellie' daughter of Richard & Ellen Forrester (nee Dauber) of Towaninnie Vic. This photo depicts the more sombre dress worn for weddings during the war years.Studio portrait of Elizabeth Helena Forrester 'Ellie', bride is wearing a two piece ankle length suit, court shoes and carrying a large bouquet of flowers with trailing ribbons. Organdie lace trimmed blouse fastened with a brooch, a smart brimmed hat and necklace completed the elegant ensemble. Patrick Ryan groom, single breasted suit with waistcoat, white bow tie and gloves, button hole and lace up boots.Right hand corner - on embossed card mount "Richards & Co Ballarat". Reverse - "For Auntie Ellen with love Ellie & Pat" hat, studio portrait, forrester, wedding, 1918, bouquet, bride, groom, two piece tailored suit, single breasted suit waistcoat, towaninnie -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, FAIRFAX, J.F, story of John Fairfax : commemorating the centenary of the Fairfax Proprietary of the Sydney Morning Herald 1841-1941, 1941
Inscribed 'To Marjorie & Basil with love from the parents of the author, April 24th 1941'. Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library'. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Evelyn Black, 1926_
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Evelyn Black. The inscription "To dear Rose" indicates it was sent to Rose McLaughlin.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.On back of photograph: "To dear Rose Hoping you are all well, best love to all from Evelyn March 1926"shirley fraser, evelyn black, rosalie mclaughlin -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Louis Boussenard - author, The Crusoes of Guyana, c. 1884
Children's book, hard cover, olive green; title and author's name in gold; alternative title and illustrations in black. Back cover has publisher's monogram impressed into it. Spine gold and black print, black illustrationFront: Inside front cover: 'Robert Arthur Henty with love and best wishes from Aunt Edie' handwritten in inkchildrens literature, book -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - The Autobiography of Ernest Forras, Earnest Escapades Seriously for fun only The autobiography of Ernest Forras with Jan Henderson
Ernest migrated from Hungary in January 1951 and helped bring commercial development to Australia's fledgling snowfields. He was keen to find Alpine employment, eventually importing ski and sports gear. This book covers his time in Hungary and his visits to the Alpine Ski Resorts - an insight into the early years of skiing in Australia.Ernest visited Falls Creek on the Bogong High Plains in 1951 and describes the area on pages 66 to76 from the point of view of an Hungarian migrant. He visited Falls Creek because his brother had got work on Kiewa Hydro Electric Ssheme.Hard dark brown cover book with dust cover coloured in red, white and green with title in black and a photo of Ernest Forras below. It consists of 190 pages. After page 54 and between Part one and Two, there are 18 pages of photos on photographic paper.Written in shaky writing on inside first page "To Debbie / From Hungary With Love / Ernest Forras 2002 / Mt Beautyernest forras, australian ski resorts from 1951, hungary pre 1951 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A.R. Edgar: A Methodist Greatheart
The Life Story of Alexander Robert Edgar who founded the Central Mission Melbourne who due to ill health moved to Ringwood to take advantage of the clean fresh air for his health. After his death his wife donated two stain glass windows in memory of her husband and children. These stain glass windows are currently in the Ringwood Uniting ChurchInside front page: "To Mr. Paddock, the dear friend of Katharine Edgar, with Katie Francis' love. 1934. 'Wandsworth' Ringwood." -
Bay Steamers Maritime Museum
Book, Ben Carlin, Half-Safe Across the Atlantic by Jeep, 1955
Green hardcover book of 279 pagesInside front cover handwritten in blue biro "To / my son-in-law, / Bill / at Christmas / 1956 / with love R Cole" -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, Three Servicemen Sculpture, 1984
Black etched picture of three US servicemen in field. Cream tile on timber blackboard'Greater love hath no man than he lay down his life for his friends. Signed by 'David Zawisa''vietnam veterans of america -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Debbie Terranova, Enemies within these shores, 2018
A novel based on the true story of the author's father-in-law, Luigi Terranova, a cane farmer from Queensland who migrated from Sicily in 1922. He was interned in Loveday Camp in South Australia upon his arrest in January 1944.Paperback book with railway track and tall plants in the foreground. Hills in the background with Australian Penny and another symbol overlayedIf you have any stories about the family camps at Tatura, I'd love to hear from you. Debbie Terranovadebbie terranova, luigi terranova, loveday, internment camps -
Clunes Museum
Postcard - POST CARD, PUBLISHED BY E. BARNETT
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH - FRONT OF CHURCH OF ENGLAND,,(ST PAUL'S), CLUNES.DEAR JACK FRANCIE & HARRY - THERE IS A PIPE ORGAN IN THIS CHURCH - WITH LOVE, UNCLE FRANK ST. PAUL'S WED. AFTERNOON 10TH.postcard, church of england -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
A POSTCARD / SEE IMAGE ON WORKSHEET NEW YEAR THOUGHTS FROM ACROSS THE SEADEAR MISS PERRY THIS CARD IS TO WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR. M WILL WRITE SOON . WITH LOVE FROM DOROTHEAlocal history, document, cards, greeting card -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hilda Mitchell, Eleanor Unknown
Partnered with young man in Pinstripe Suit, paisley tie, wearing Glasses B/W Studio bust from same StudioSepia Bust of a young woman - dark short wavy hair, wearing glasses in a white blouse and Dark JacketEmbossed Print reading Hilda Mitchell Paisley St Footsgray on front. To Mrs Hamilton with love from Elanor. on rear -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Leighton Studios, Mr Ern Harris in Uniform 1915-- Studio Portrait
WW1 soldier Great WesternSoldier Ern Harris in uniform, studio portrait.To dear Maude with best love from Ern. Went to camp July 12th 16 Sailed Sept 18th 1916uniform, ww1 -
Unions Ballarat
Eureka and Beyond: Monty Miller his own story, Published 1988
Monty Miller was a miner who fought at Eureka. He continued to be active around industrial and political matters after the battle of Eureka. Around the first world war, he led the campaign against conscription and, subsequently, was sentenced to six months of hard labour (at age eighty five). This book is his autobiography.Autobiographical interest. Pertinent to the history of Ballarat.Paper; book. Front cover: yellow background; black and white photo of Monty Miller; blue image of Southern Cross flag; blue and black text. Back cover: orange.Front cover: editor's and author's names. Title page: handwritten in ink, "To dear Angas, love Chris, Jan and Alex."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, miller, montague, miller, monty, autobiography, eureka stockade, world war i, conscription, socialists - australia -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Memorial Plaque, 1994
Silver metal plaque painted red, commemorating the life of student Chris Francis This tree was planted in memory of CHRIS FRANCIS. Loved and respected WHS student 1982-1993. Died 7th December 1994 -
Kilmore Historical Society
Book - Childre's Birthday Book, F.E. Weatherly, THE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN;S BIRTHDAY BOOK, Undated. Pre-1892
Children's birthday book with front coloured book plate & black & white line illustrations & verse throughout. Alternate pages allow for recording birthdays.Small red leather-bound book with title in gilt lettering on front cover. Small tears to upper front & back covers, some whitish spotting and three regular looking indentations to front cover. Partial hinge joint break at rear cover. Several birthdays recorded throughout. Wear, staining, & mildew to outer perimeters of most pages. Fair - good condition.fictionChildren's birthday book with front coloured book plate & black & white line illustrations & verse throughout. Alternate pages allow for recording birthdays.sugden, birthday book, children -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Ernest Martin
Huttley -Martin B/W: young boy in three piece suit, with corsage and moustache.Chusk ?Old Medalist. Vice Reagal Photographer; Ballarat. To Chrissie with love, From Ernest (Martin). 17/02/1900huttley, martin