Photocopy of a hand written document, 4 sheets, 3 on MMTB Memo paper titled "Costing quotes required for Working Party" Seeking information about the costs of items purchased by the MMTB outside, seeking additional work for Preston Workshops, e.g. armature overhauls, seats, destination blinds etc. The 2nd to 4th sheet provides some of these costs.With "1983" in black ink in top right hand cornertrams, tramways, preston workshops, overhauls, repairs, unions, finances

Ticket, printed onto light weight brown card, pre-purchased type, 1 1/2d tramway city ticket good for use between Spencer and Spring or Flinders and Victoria St, but not on Sundays and Holidays. On the rear, ticket must be punched separately from other tickets. Has the name "W. G. Sprigg" as Secretary of MTOC on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, tickets, city section, mto co

Typed account from Miller & Co. (Machinery) Pty. Ltd. To The North Deborah Gold Mine Co. Account dated 30th June 1949 and is for various items purchased on June 24th, 27th and June 30th. Written in the bottom left corner: Copy. Passed for payment. 27/7/49 W. G. ?oly. Albert Richardson Collection.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, account from miller & co (machinery) pty. ltd., w g ?oly

In the early 1990s, the Bulla Primary School received funding for the school to purchase and install new playground and gym equipment for the children. The climbing tyres were one of the purchases.A coloured photograph of 8 rubber tyres fixed to a wooden frame.playground equipment, bulla primary school

Purchased and donated to NAHCnot knownLeather RAAF suit caseInscribed on lid with white ink 'CABIN' front 'V. J. ALLEN'r.a.a.f., v.j.allen, suitcase

Purchased at a clearing sale.Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle riveted to the base.Aallansford, irons, ironing, laundry equipment

Purchased by Valda ArrowsmithLadies fan with bone ribs with linen covering which has a French scene painted on it. There is gold floral design on the bone ribs and right hand side bottom rib. Left hand bottom rib is missing.'Rormalla' Juego de la Gallimitacostume accessories, female

Purchased in Europe in the 1970sSleeveless light brown leather dress. there is a zip down the front and an attached belt which has metal studs and a gold coloured metal buckle in the frontcostume, female

Purchased and donated by donorOne pair of black Andersons. Shiny Shapes Pantyhose, with control brief and cotton gusset. Colour 'Nearly Black', size Tall.Andersonscostume, female

Purchased by donor 1967Full length camel coloured suede coat. Trimmed with cream coloured lambs wool around sleeves, hem, neck and front edges. lined with taupe silk lining. Hand cut and craftsman made by Knight Taylors Ltd Invercargill New Zealand Knight Taylors Ltd Craftman guarantee individually craftsman cut from finest New Zealand pelts hand selected cutter Sylvia Johston crafted by Jean Doherty 2/4102

Taken in 1944 in Bonegilla, Victoria, this photograph depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from a portable loft for their daily exercise.The 1st Australian Corps Signals was a branch of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two. One of the tasked carried out by 1st Australian Corps Signals was to send messages through the use of carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were most commonly used by the Allied Forces to send messages from the front line trenches or advancing units.Black and white square reproduced photograph on rectangular archival paperObverse: Negative Number: 066265/ thumbnail/ image 066265/ purchased from Australian War Memorial/ Bonegilla Victoria 1944*05-03 Carrier pigeons being released for their/ daily exercise from a portable loft of the 1st Signals training Battlion/ Reverse: 7993/military album, beechworth, burke museum, military, world war 2, ww2, australian army, bonegilla, pigeons

This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is typical of the range of souvenirs used to promote Falls Creek in the 1950s. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. In 1981 he graduated in sport psychology and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is representative of souvenirs used to promote Falls Creek in the 1950s.A green ceramic ash tray with gilt trims and printing. A typed display card is included.Across centre in gold - Falls Creek Makers Mark underneath: C. R. Hose within a map of Australia On Card: ITEM No. 127 Ceramic Ash Tray - green and gold - 3" X 3" - inscribed in gold "Falls Creek" Purchased by the donor in 1953george shirling, falls creek souvenirs

Postcards purchased by WW1 troopsPostcards purchaseed by WW1 troops sent back to Australia12 Cairo Postcard Trust cardsThe Cairo Postcard Trust Corio Le Caire - Various views of Cairo

Purchased in 1960 as "state of the art"1960 Singer sewing machine Model 411. Spare bobbins, needles, lubricant etc included. Manual also included. Still in perfect condition and working order Machine case in good condition made of wood.model number not visable any longer . In instruction book it indicates model no 411

Purchased by Valda Arrowsmith for collectionOval shape embroidered flowers in centre, crochet edge all around tea cosy covernonemanchester, table linen

Purchased by a member to add to the collectionGreen plastic kitchen scoopdomestic items, food preparation

Purchased and donated by Valda ArrowsmithSquare, amber, marble like mirror compact with rose design on lid. A square and a round mirror insidepersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Purchased by member for Society CollectionWhite cotton hand embroidered designs and two pockets. Has brown binding around edges and pockets. Embroidered floral design on pockets and cross stitch Chinese lanterns at bottom of aproncostume, female working

Purchased from Loch Collectables.Two pieces. Padded insert. With hand embroidered Richelieu work on fine cream linen. Insert woolen material, cotton on lower edge.manchester, table linen, handcrafts, embroidery

Purchased by a Society member and donated.Round wooden block with sample of material to demonstrate how to use the darner and needles. Instructions included - see Supp EnvelopeThe Ebor Darnerdomestic items, sewing

Purchased at Blackburn Op Shop.Hand crotchet doyley - a koala in a gum tree bough with sprigs of wattle top and bottom. Triangular shape stepped down corners. Tricot stitched edge.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Purchased at Blackburn Op ShopRectangular crochet doyley with emu each end. Lacy design in centre, edged.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work, manchester, table linen

Purchased at local op. shop A pair of navy blue ladies tee bar sandals. Open toe,punched cut daisy design front, closed back. Cubin heel.Mervyn Adams. All leather upper. All leather quarter lining. All leather soles.costume, female footwear

Purchased by the society to add to the collectionA pair of snake skin design on leather uppers with gold band on Cuban heels. Green coloured liningEasy Steps Sandlercostume, female footwear

Purchased by the Curator for the Glaxo Collection.Glucodin Tin coloured light grey with text on all surfaces except the basePRODUCT OF THE GLAXO LABORATORIES GLUCODIN-Dglaxo, glucodin, additive, glucose