Thomas Fairbridge came to Cockatoo about 1919 to manage the store for his brother-in-law Henry Knight and later bought it. The shop continued to operate as Fairbridges after Thomas died in 1941. On his death he was First Principal of the Belgrave Holy Royal Arch Chapter, this in memoriam book was given to the Fairbridge family on Feb 14th, 1942The lodge stated in the book -- The desire to pay homage and respect to the memory of our Most Excellent First Principal who passed to the Great Beyond in November of last year has prompted the Companions to present this token of the love and esteem in which he was held. To his loved ones we extend sincere sympathy. We offer it without reserve and with the most profound understanding.Leather bound book maroon in colour, with gold embossing. Held together with a maroon cord. Contained in its original maroon cardboard storage box.Includes a family photo, of Thomas, Mary and Dorothy Fairbridge. Newspaper obituary, tributes and memorial service cuttings with handwritten descriptions. Signatures of members from the Belgrave Holy Royal Arch Chapter.cockatoo, fairbridge, masonic,

A greek coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side a figure is seated. On the other is a head in profile.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, greece.

Black and white photo of a view of excavation into sandy heap below ground level. Possibly battery sands of Monument Hill Gold Mine, Bendigo.photograph, landscape, mullock and sandy heap.

Mackintosh's old fashioned treacle toffee tin, green tin with red, gold & green print & showing a street scene with people in period costume.Manufactured by John Mackintosh limited the toffee mills Halifax Yorkshiredomestic equipment, containers, tin

A pin of a Danish flag that was discovered by QC Binks while he was metal detecting for gold. Flag is red background with a white cross. There is a pin on reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, danish, denmark.

Small rectangular cardboard season ticket 1910-11, gold lettering with two red stripes. The reverse show spaces to insert member's details.clubs, cricket, bendigo united cricket club

The Maroondah System was first and foremost developed as a functional component of Melbourne's Water Supply System. In addition to functionality, the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) envisioned the Maroondah Reserve to be enjoyed aesthetically and recreationally by the public. This souvenir illustrates the realisation of the Maroondah System as a local recreational and tourist attraction in the early 20th century. The Maroondah Reserve gardens were landscaped with English-style ornamental stonework, exotic trees, flower beds and rose gardens. All features of the water supply system became widely celebrated as beauty spots that continue to be very popular to this day with tourists and locals alike. This souvenir is a product of that flourishing tourist trade. These water supply sites continue to enhance Melbourne’s charm and liveability and are now recognised as places of cultural and historic significance.This souvenir milk jug has been curated by Melbourne Water as it represents an important historical aspect of the organisation by demonstrating the popularity of its water asset sites as recreational places and tourist attractions, and although these sites are functional parts of the water supply system, they were also designed to be enjoyed by the public both aesthetically and recreationally. Additionally, this item is aesthetically significant as it represents the style and design of the early 1900s.This souvenir white-glazed porcelain milk jug features gold trim and an illustration of the Maroondah Outlet in the centre, with the transfer “Maroondah Dam, Healesville, Vic”.

Document. Bank Receipt (Gold). Paper Document receipt from the Oriental Bank Corporation. Dated 14 Sep 1868. Appears to be signed by ? Reads.cottage, miners, bank receipt (gold), oriental bank corporation, ? reads

Document. Bank Receipt (Gold). Paper document receipt from the Oriental Bank Corporation, dated 27 Oct 1868. Appears to be signed by ? Reads.cottage, miners, bank receipt (gold), oriental bank corporation, ? reads

Document. Black hard bound book with dieamond pattern and red binding. North Virginia Gold Mining Co. N L Minutes & Statements.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, gold mining, minutes

Slide. Drill air compressor at New Moon Gold Mine, Eaglehawk 1904. Image shows two cylindrical compressors inside a mine shed.No. 38 printed on bottom of slidemine, gold, moon air compressors., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection.

Slide. . Victoria Reef Gold Mines Company Mining Plan. Mount Korong Road on bottom of plan, Victoria Reef running through centre.mine, gold, victoria reef gold mines plan., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection

Document: agreement with Vendor and Promoter - New Deborah Reef Gold Mining Company No Liability and James Mackay & Co., Ian Mackay. Dated 1932.organization, mining, new deborah reef gold mining compan, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: new deborah reef gold mining company no liability, goldmining, agreement

Documents: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: contract ( 1938 ), two letters and two receipts detailing arrangements for electricity supply to Deborah Gold Mine NLElectricity Supply Department, Bendigo Branchorganization, mining, deborah gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mine nl, gold mining, electricity

Document: McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: South Deborah Gold Mines NL. Statement book from National Bank of Australasia Limited. Black cover.organization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet:, south deborah gold mines nl, gold mining, bank statements, national bank.

Document McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet; Sun Insurance Office; Fire Policy; South Deborah Gold Mine NL, Number 17318164; 2 pagesorganization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company NL, Report and Statement of Accounts for Period Ending September 30, 1940.organization, mining, central nell gwynne gold mining co, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gold mining company nl report and statement of accounts for period ending september 30, 1940

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Collection: Central Deborah Gold Mine list of shareholders for 1st. May 1950, with proxy forms returned by shareholders.organization, business, central deborah gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl, mining, shareholders

Document. 2 Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company No Liability unused receipt books. Nos. 1101 - 1200. Nos 1201 - 1401McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, unused receipt books

Object. Cream coloured oval serving plate. Gold edge with 1 cm dark blue border with brown coloured pattern inside the border.Crown and leaf emblem with ''Staffordshire'' written in centre.domestic equipment, table setting, serving plate

A pair of black velvet embroidered ladies scuffs. They are high heeled with a wedge sole. Scuffs are embroidered with gold, yellow and brown beads. LYLY is on instepshoes ladies

Painting colour in Gold/Brown timber frame depicting Mekong River Delta Village..Acrylic / canvas Village life -Houses, Boats and People.Min H Vietnam.mekong river delta villiage, framed painting

tis replica Anniversary of National Service 1951-1975 Medal. The ANSM was introduced on 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service Schemes that operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972Bronze round medal depicting crossed swords, anchor and wings with a star above. Ribbon is striped brown, blue, green, white, navy and gold.Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972australian medal, national service, anniversary

Tie created for the dedication of the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra on 3 October 1992.The date was chosen for the dedication ceremony because it was the fifth anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Parade in Sydney.Dark green tie with gold lettering A.V.F.N.M. October 92 with a rifle standing upright with fixed bayonet and green helmet resting on rifle butt. clothing, tie, vietnam memorial, 1992, avfnm

Born: St Petersburg, Russia 1873; Arrived: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1887; Lived and worked: England, France, Wales, Egypt, Palestine 1900-1921; Died: Cobbity, New South Wales, Australia 1930NationalismGift of Mrs E.E. Ledger, 1982Rural landscape with four horses and riders jumping a fence. Image is in black and white colour. Dark stained, gold and grey brushed timber frame.Recto: Signed "GEO.W.LAMBERT" in black watercolour in l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, rural, horses, animals, figures, fence, jump, tree

Born: Londesborough, Yorkshire, England 1862; Arrived: Sydney, New South Wales Australia 1885; Lived and worked: England 1893-1896; Died: Montrose, Victoria, Australia 1935VictorianLedger Gift, 1985Rural landscape with large weeping tree, fence, rolling hills, line of trees and sky. Grey rubbed from gold gesso timber frameRecto: Signed "BLAMIRE YOUNG-" in white watercolour in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledwatercolour, landscape, trees, fence

Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1848; Lived and worked: New Zealand 1866-1877, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States 1892-1905; Papua New Guinea 1916 and 1918; Died: Macedon, Victoria, Australia 1922VictorianLedger Bequest, 1993Watercolour and gouache on paper depicting pink flowers and yellow butterflies in a sparse field. Gold brushed timber frame with off white window mountRecto: Signed "Ellis Rowan" in red watercolour in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledwatercolour, landscape, flowers, sky, clouds, trees, butterflies

Dance cards became popular in the Victoria era. They were often worn looped around the wrist and had a pencil attached. This card was worn by a man, as indicated by the female names written against the dances.Green coloured retangular shaped card, edged in gold, printed in black, with corner hole punched. Dance programme on the back. Names inserted in pencil.Names inserted in handwritten pencil. dance card, metropolitan fire brigade, 19th century, st patrick's hall