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Hume City Civic Collection
Blouse, c.1970's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...The blouse made from a man-made fibre which resembled linen and trimmed with crochet motifs and edging was fashionable during the early 1970's. They were often worn with batik printed skirts.A cream linen blouse with three pin tucks and a crochet band on either side of the centre front opening. There is a shell pattern crochet border around the square neckline and across the hem of the short sleeves and around the bottom of the blouse. There are two darts in the back. there are five brown buttons down the centre front."Made in the/PHILIPPINES/..."1970s, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
T Shirt, c. late1980's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...The T Shirts were worn by the men and women who attended the Over 50's exercise classes at the Sunbury Community Health Centre. The exercise classes were established in 1986 and were initially conducted in the Scout Hall in Miller Street. The instructor was Kate Tremlett. the classes were later moved to the Community Health Centre and have expanded into three groups as well as weight programs.A white cotton short sleeved T Shirt with ribbing trim around the neck. There is black lettering across the upper front of the T Shirt."OVER 50'S/EXERCISE GROUP..."1980s, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Ticket, Sunbury 73, 1/01/1973
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...The blue and black printed ticket was issued and used for the 2nd & 3rd days of the 1973 Sunbury Pop Festival. The Festival as held on the property of George Duncan at Diggers Rest on the banks of Jacksons Creek. It was held over the 3 days of the Australia Day Weekend in January. The 'smiley' stamp on the back of the ticket was used as a "passout" check. The tickets were collected by Nicholas Hall who worked as a Security Officer at one of the gates.A blue and black cardboard ticket printed for the 1973 Sunbury Pop Festival. The words Sunbury 73 are in large block letters across the bottom of the ticket and there are four silhouetted figures - 2 male and 2 female. One male is riding a bike and other male is carrying a double bass on his head. The two females are walking. There is a 'smiley' stamp on the back of the ticket."ADMIT 2nd & 3rd DAYS ONLY..."1970s, sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Cotton shirt, inmate's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Navy cotton, white pinstripe. Straight cut, short set-in sleeves, patch pocket on left breast. Front closure to midriff with two black four-hole buttons. Soft shirt-style collar. Shirt tail longer than front.Nonecostume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Petticoat, inmate's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Used at the Sunbury asylumPetticoat in unbleached flannel. Wide neckline and armholes blanket stitched in aqua wool. There are eight shaping darts (four front, four back) at the waist.Handwritten in black ink on the bias binding inside the hem, "F. E. Richards W. F. 2"costume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Half-petticoat, inmate's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Used at the Sunbury asylumHalf-petticoat in heavy brown (with green and red threads mixed in) wool (flannel?). Cut from two uneven sized pieces of cloth and suspended from waistband of unbleached canvas. There are three rows of puckering (one deep, two narrow) in the fabric.Nonecostume, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Bust-bodice
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Provenance unknownWoman's bust-bodice in white cotton. Fastens at back with ten pairs of hooks and eyes. Has metal hook on elastic hanging from left back.Satin ribbon label printed with blue ink "Venus Maiden Shape" next to fastening. Stamped inside left back in black ink "12548".costume, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Cap, Nurse's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Provenance unknownWhite cotton shape (triangular with two curving flaps).Nonecostume, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - Flat Iron
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This iron is from Bayview Farm, Diggers Rest and believed to have been used there.Flat based irons were used to iron clothes and other items prior to electric irons being invented and electricity being connected to houses. They were used mainly in the 1800's and early 1900's.Heavy flat based iron with handle. Inscriptions on front, tapers from wide back to rounded point at front.on point of iron "6" on front "SILVESTER'S/PATENT..."cullinan, c, diggers rest, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Metal Jug
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Thought to be used for measuring liquids in retail premises by Council Inspectors of Weights & Measures Department of Shire of Bulla and donated by Hume Council when amalagmation of Councils took place.Tapered metal container with pouring spout and handle used for measuring liquids.on side "1 GALLON" on spout "crown/15 91/VIC"shire of bulla, george evans collection -
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Pipet
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This item was used in the Pharmacy Department of Sunbury Asylum [Caloola] prior to Asylum becoming a campus of Victoria University.A Long thin narrow glass measuring instrument with bulbous shape approximately halfway along. One end is pointed and it is open at both ends.Yellow band/brown band "20/cm3/ex..."sunbury asylum, sunbury, george evans collection -
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Eye Dropper
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...The measuring instruments which were used in the Pharmacy Department at the Sunbury Asylum were collected by a former Curator of the GEM and members of the GEM before the Asylum also known as Caloola closed down in the early 1990's.A small eye dropper with a black cap at the top."CLINTEST"sunbury, sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
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Mattress Cover
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...The mattress cover was used on bedding at Sunbury Asylum (Caloola) prior to closing in 1992Heavy cotton mattress cover flat seam in centre. Six thin red strips running lengthwise. Numerous stain marks. Patch on one edge and two holes in diagonal corners. Hemmed at ends. Off white colour."F1" stencilled in black in centre. "F7" painted in corner.sunbury asylum, caloola training centre, george evans collection -
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Jeans
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Thought to have been worn at Sunbury Pop Festival early 1970's held on George Duncan's property.Blue denim mens jeans, two silver studs on waist band. Two zipper pockets front and back. Wide bottom flares.on label on waist band "Staggers/RegdTM..."sunbury pop festival, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Mail sign
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Hung in Post OfficeWooden red painted background with silver and black painted words. Wire on back for hanging."POST HERE/A.I.F.STAMPS/FIRST DAY COVERS"post offices, george evans collection -
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Esky
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Said to have been used at Sunbury Pop Festivals between 1972 - 1975 held on George Duncan's propertyRed tartan steel portable cooler. Separate white lid with white handle on top and white metal carry handle. Bottle openers at each end. Willow brand each side. Drain plug at one end."WILLOW/"S"/..."sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
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Wallet
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Believed to have been used at the Sunbury Pop Festival between 1972-1975 and held on George Duncan's property.Leather wallet with floral embossed design on outside mainly burgundy colour. Punched holes with press stud closure pocket, open divide and joined together with leather lacing.sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
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Beer Cans
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Used at Sunbury Pop Festival staged on George Duncan's property in 1975.Aluminium 370ml. can for beer. Green and gold background with red and white writing also sketch of quitar playing singer on can. Opening on top for pouring or drinking."COURAGE/CREST/LAGER/370ml..."sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
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Can
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Used at Sunbury Pop Festival staged on George Duncan's property in 1975.Red background aluminium coca-cola can with white and black writing. Drinking holes in top."It's the real thing/12Fl oz./Coca-Cola...."sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Can
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Used at Sunbury Pop Festival held on George Duncan's property in 1975.Royal Crown Cola blue aluminium 370ml. can."It's right for you/Royal Crown Cola...."sunbury pop festival, duncan, george, george evans collection -
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Stand (stamp), c.1960's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This item is a metal stand used for the storage of ink stamps it was used in the Shire of Bulla office in Macedon Street, Sunbury.A green painted metal stand for storing ink stamps.shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Scoop
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This tin scoop would have been used in the kitchen at the Sunbury Asylum to distribute bulk food such as sugar, flour etc from larger containers.A tin scoop used to distribute sugar, flour etc from storage containers.sunbury asylum, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Drink Coaster, 1986
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This is a black and gold metal coaster with the State of Victoria's Coat of Arms and Victoria 150 printed on the front to commerate Victoria's 150 anniversary in 1986. It has a blue backing.A metal coaster made to commerate the State of Victoria's 150th AnniversaryThe State of Victoria's Coat of Arms/Victoria 150victorian state government, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Letter, 24/07/1919
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Letter stating Resolution by Citizens of Sale passed at a meeting regarding high prices of food and sent to various Councils.Small printed letter from Town Clerk of Borough of Sale"Borough of Sale/Dear Sir/ I have the honour..."1910s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
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Music Book, The Rose of No Man's Land
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Words and music of popular song about Red Cross Nurses during World War 1.Music book, yellow background with Red Cross Nurse holding vase of flowers on front cover. Three loose pages. 407 $1 written in pencil on front. In fragile condition.front "The/Rose of No Man's Land/ words by..."music, red cross, world war 1, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Music Book, One Hundred Thousand More!, 1915
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Words and music of popular song written in 1915 regarding the First World War. Proceeds of sale of this song given to Australian Red Cross.Black and white copy of music and words. Australian and British flags on front. Two names written on front indistinguishable. Four pages."One Hundred Thousand/More!/Patriotic Song..."1910s, red cross, music, world war 1, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Paper Roll Holder
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This paper roll holder would have been used in a retail premises. Large brown paper rolls were able to be cut to any length for wrapping goods.Two wooden bevelled pieces, narrow piece on top wider piece on bottom with steel support ends and moveable centre piece screwed to wood pieces. Steel ends have "U" shaped holder in inside at centre.Steel ends have two raised diamond patterns. "24in CLARENCE 24in"shops, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
T-Shirt, 2000
... hume city council..."Participation/ Hume/Improve/Our City/Week"...Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...Produced for use in the CIP(City Improvement Program) 2000 and worn by Staff and school children on Community Participation Day, 15/11/2000 as part of "Improve Our City Week" CIP was initiated in 1999.White T-shirt with blue, green, yellow and white logo for Improve our City Week on front and back."Participation/ Hume/Improve/Our City/Week"hume city council, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Cover, 1940's
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This 1948 cover was used to cover a tennis racquet to protect the racquet.Oval shape green cotton with cream cotton lining stitched together with a metal zip and opening at one end.Inside "Davis/48 Dobell Ave/Sunbury"1940s, sport, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Press
... Hume City Civic Collection 40 Macedon Street Sunbury ...This tennis racquet press was placed on the tennis racquet to stop the wooden frames of racquets from warping.Rectangle shape double wooden racquet press held together by wing nut screws in each corner - one corner has hinged screw.sports, george evans collection