Showing 1939 items matching "toy/game"
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Crumb Tray & Brush
Wooden crumb tray & brush. Both hand painted. Tray has a girl in a crinoline frock painted on it with mountains in the background and poker work around the edges with 'Crumb Tray' painted on it. Wooden brush is shaped and has straw bristles. Toy.Crumb Traydomestic items, trays -
National Wool Museum
Book - Patons Knitting Book No. 252, Patons and Baldwins, c. 1950s
Twenty eight page black and white pattern book showing graphics and text. Front and back cover show graphics in tones of red and pink. Front cover shows knitted objects and back cover shows knitted children’s toys. front: [printed] Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 252 / 10 ½ d.wool, craft, knitting, patterns, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, rabbit, bunny -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sons of Dr J.B. Donaldson Snr
Black and white copy of original photograph showing two boys dressed alike in short pants and jacket buttoned and belted. One is seated and holding a wooden toy, with the other standing to his right with a cricket bat leaning next to him.dr j.b. donaldson snr, james blair donaldson, alexander somerville donaldson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONORED
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Honoured: Jack Lihle (?), Fred (?), Sir Dallas Brooks teeing off, and Sir Edmund Herring at the Bendigo golf club. The date and the reason for the game is unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tennis Australia
Board game, Circa 1980
'Slam'' board game. Appears complete according to Rules pamphlet: contains board, six token, tournament cards, Slam cards and two dice. Also contains Rules pamphlet. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Plastic, Gluetennis -
National Wool Museum
Rocking Ram
This ram is one of two, especially made for the National Wool Museum's exhibition, "Logo Merino", by Gepetto - The Art of Toys (a local, Geelong toymaker).Rocking ram, large Rocking ram, large - detailJuly 2000 / Custom made for / National Wool Museum / by GEPETTOlogo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001) -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Digital image, Black and white, Moorabbin Football Club, 1912
A black and white image of a group players and supporters of Moorabbin Football Club senior section runner up that came to a draw after a close gameBlack and white image of players and supporters of Moorabbin Football Club with a player in the center holding a football etched with M.F.C 1912Printed in black text a round white sticker: 87 Hand written in red ink: 50%federal football league, football, moorabbin, club, sport -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - POCKET BOOK SOUTH VIETNAM, AUSTRALIAN ARMY, C 1962-1972
Aust soldiers going to South Vietnam were issued with this booklet Pocket size booklet. The cover is cardboards, jungle green colour. The printing is white. At the top of front cover is the Crest of Australia 72 pages- History of South Vietnam and culture. Enemy descriptions and drawings. Viet language. Ranks of US Army and SVN army. Maps Inside front cover.. Pte. P. J. PENNO 3790111 NUI DAT 67/68 Page 24 has a map of South Vietnam. A bird mark “x” has been placed on PHUOC TOY vietnam war, booklet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK: THE TRUTH ABOUT MY FRIENDS
BHS CollectionHardcover cloth bound book - blue cover with silver decorative border engraving and title. Small 'parlour game' book containing blank pages with a small printed pasted in slip with the words '' Now 'play the game', Don't peep beneath, First sign your name, Then lift the leaf''. Various self criticisms or truths are then revealed under the slip. Some pages have been signed, others are unsigned. Several pages have been removed. The name O M Chamberlain has been signed inside the front cover.Dow and Lester London Forresters Hall Place ECbook, bendigo, bendigo history & its people -
Galen Catholic College
Galen Catholic College Staff vs Students cricket match, 1990
In the first year that Galen Catholic College was a one campus school, a Staff versus Students cricket match was played.. This photo captures a moment during this game.staff, students, cricket, sports, galen catholic college, galen college -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - Miner's Right, Miner's RIght Issued to John Paterson at Pleasant Creek No 169, 16/12/1859
Pleasant Creek was the original game for Stawell, Victoria. John Paterson is possibly the same John Paterson who was involved at the Eureka Stockade. (http://eurekapedia.org/John_Paterson )Miners' Right made out to John Paterson.miner's right, john paterson, pleasant creek -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Leisure object - Childs pull along toy, Wooden Duck, 1940's
Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura (Theo Baer's Father Michael)Toy carved wooden duck, painted yellow and pink on wheels. Can be pulled along by string attached to body. Head/neck of duck attached to wheel pivot. Moved up and down when in motion. Smaller wheel under body at backduck, wood, toy, roscher i, baer t, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, woodcarving, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy, c1950
Used by Margaret in 1940\50 when she lived at 31 Drummond Road, Blackburn Blue felt toy donkey with cream leather saddle and yellow felt bridle. Cream sheepskin mane - yellow felt on underside of feet and yellow stitching in glove stitch on all seams. Small metal rings attached to saddle to represent stirrups.toys, soft toys -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1907
A 'Sport' children's tennis racquet with concave throat, and fine-grooved handle, manufactured for New York toy retailer, FAO Schwarz. Bell trademark features on throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Cloth, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Card game, 1887
'Card Tennis' game set. Lithographed wooden box containing 19 stroke cards, 20 coloured cardboard discs and five large picture cards. Also contains an instructions pamphlet. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Wood, Gluetennis -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Golf, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
number in album 03591.04Black and white photograph First birthday Golf Club gaming machines installation, May Dale won her weight in coins, entertainer Jon Knight in background with microphone, two persons at front of image not known. Lakes Entrance Victoriagolf club, celebration -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Swish ball, yellow, 199
The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 26 holes containing 3 metal bellsrecreation, swish -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Swish ball, red, 199
The plastic ball has bells inside to make it audible when it is hit by the rectangular wooden 'Swish bat'. 'Swish' is a fast, invigorating game, and was developed by blind people in Australia and has been played here for many years. It is played on both a recreational and competitive level; and allows blind, vision impaired and sighted people to compete on almost equal terms. Swish is like table tennis, but instead of hitting a ball over a net, the ball is hit under a net and must travel along the surface of the table. The net is at a height that so that those players with various degrees of sight do not have an advantage over blind players. Swish is either played as a doubles or singles competition. The game can be played from one game to the best of five, and the first to eleven or the advantage of 2 after eleven.1 swish ball with 28 holes containing 4 metal bellsrecreation, swish -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs, Lions Club of Greensborough, 1969-1970
The Lions Club of Greensborough is an active part of the community activities in Greensborough. These photographs depict Lions Club members at a BBQ, sorting donated toys, with exchange students.The photographs show the Lions' members engaging in the activities of the organisation.A group of 5 photographs relating to the activities of the Lions Club of Greensborough in the 1969 - 1970 period.Each photograph has the subject matter described on the rear in blue biro.lions club of greensborough, volunteers, social activities -
Mont De Lancey
Spinning top
A spinning top is a toy designed to spin rapidly on the ground, the motion of which causes it to remain precisely balanced on its tip due to its rotational inertia.Two wooden spinning tops.spinning tops, toys -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Education Department of Victoria, School Paper 1931 & 1933 & 3 Supplements, 1930's
The School Paper published monthly. Cost 1 Penny (2 Cents) Used in State Schools2 Paper booklets & 3, 4 page, supplements. 0682 has a photo of a boy holding a stick wearing unlaced boots, (after the painting by Bastien Lepage) 0682-1 is a supplement with a Picture of girls in a large room sitting in front of electric sewing machines. 0682-2 supplement: Contains photo of a certificate from the Victorian State Schools League of Kindness. 0682-3 Black and white drawing of two children in silhouette. on the beach with bucket and spade.0682-4 Supplement a picture of a variety of toys. 0682-5. drawing of children of different nationalities.0682: Midwinter. Days grow Longer. - Signs of Spring. Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades VII and VIII. No 369. Melbourne Price 1d [July 1 1931. 0682-1: Supplement to the School Paper - Grades VII and VIII July 1931. 1. Made in Australia. 80. Girls and Womans Wear. 0682-2: Supplement to the School Paper - All Grades July 1931.1 The Protection of Animals. 0682-3: Hurrah for the Holidays Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades III and IV. No 403. Melbourne Price 1d [Dec 1 1931. 0682-4: Supplement For the School Paper - Grades III and IV December 1931. 1.Made In Australia 85. Toys. 0682-5: No Cold, No Care, November Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades V and VI. No 409. Melbourne Price 1d [Nov. 1 1931.stawell education -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Felt Toy Rat, 1942 (estimated)
This felt rat is significant because it is a unique, handmade mascot carried by an Australian soldier at Tobruk. The soldiers were called 'the rats of Tobruk'. He gave it to an ambulance driver, a local Frankston woman, who treasured it.This is a handstitched felt toy rat. It is made from light brown and pale green felt with pink embroidery thread blanket stitching. The facial features are made from felt. It has a pale green grograine ribbon neck tie. The stuffing is very firm.This item is handmade with no inscription or markings.1942, england, trench art, australian soldier, rat of tobruck, felt toy, handstitched, blanket stitch, ambulance driver, j pickles, f a n y -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Brochure, Shopping in Australia, c. 1950
Received by Jack Bolt and family with other brochures on arrival at Station Pier on 3rd May 1951Four part fold out brochure with coloured cover front. Has white top section with "shopping in Australia" in blue in a ribbon. Bottom section is below with photos of toy koalas and various aboriginal objects. Inside has text and B&W photosbusiness and traders, immigration, piers and wharves - station pier, jack bolt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Poodle radio
The poodle was purchased at the PX store in Vietnam by a soldier returning home as a present for his girlfriend (later to become his wife). Andrew Clyne, Service no: 3799091, served in 110 Signal Squadron, Vietnam, in 1971.Two-toned blue synthetic toy poodle with a gold collar and chain around its neck. It has two brown glass eyes, a black plastic nose and red felt tongue. A metal zipper under belly conceals the mechanism of a transistor radio.Transister Japan/ Novelty/ Vol/ Tuner/ Made in Japan on tag attached to hind leg. Red NOVELTY printed on control. toy poodle, japan, transistor radio, clyne, 110 signals, andrew clyne -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Nott Street School, Port Melbourne, Stokes & Sons, 1940s
Badge from Nott Street School c1940-41. Shield in deep blue with white scroll areas reading 'Play the Game' 'Nott St School Port Melbourne'; plus gold torch/red flame and open book. '1427' in goldInitials scratched on back, 'JM'education - primary schools, leslie timms, nott street state school -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Two up pennies & kip
Two up has been played by Australians since 1850's. It was popular during WWI, during which time the soldiers referred to the game as SWY (which came from the German Zwei which is the word for two.) It's popularity continued through WWII and the BCOF constantly ran "SWY" schools. The game is now only legal to be played on Anzac day in Victoria, but in other states also on remembrance day. Pennies must be from before 1938 as "Kangaroo" pennies are not acceptable.A formed piece of light timber with inserts for 2 pennieskip, pennies, swy, two up, swy school -
Merri-bek City Council
Acrylic on canvas, Marlene Gilson, Marngrook Football, 2015
Aunty Marlene Gilson is a Wathaurong (Wadawurrung) Elder who lives on Country in the Ballarat area. A self-taught artist, Gilson has received considerable acclaim and attention for her painting of historic encounters, in particular with regard to the retelling of events in which early colonial depictions excluded First Nations people. Marngrook Football depicts the first game of Australian Rules football played between Ballarat and Geelong while a parallel game of Marngrook takes place within view. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Historic re-enactment, 01/03/2017
Past and present players from La Trobe University Football Club will re-enact the first football game at La Trobe University, celebrating the Club's 50th anniversary.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.bundoora, la trobe university, latrobe university football club -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 4 Female Wardens
The 4 women are wardens at Camp 4 Tatura, all ready for a game of tennis. Taken 1945. The wardens are: Nell Collins; "Bunnie"; Frances Sproat; and Pat Tongs in front.Black and white photograph of 3 women standing and 1 women squatting in front of the others. Back ground is the side of a hut. Flowers in front of the women. There are 3 tennis rackets being held by 3 of the women.camp 4 tatura, camp 4 army female wardens, nell collins, bunnie, frances sproat, pat tongs, peter liddelow, susan liddelow -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, UNO original cards, 1998
A set of UNO cards with printed instructions and a single Braille page. On the box is marked 'Braille UNO game 26787'. This set was used by Tilly Aston members when on holiday. UNO playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in red cardboard box recreation equipment, games