Showing 1283 items matching "back creek"
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Photograph, Robert Evans, C.1947
Black and white photo of Cecil Evans and Baby Robert in back garden of 22 Cassella Street, Mitcham. Playhouse built by his father.evans, robert, doris, cecil -
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Photograph, Evans Family, C.1940
Doris Evans, nee Morgan, Daughter Margaret, Husband Cecil, Mother Constance Morgan, in back garden of 22 Cassella Street, Mitcham.evans, doris, margaret, cecil, morgan, constance -
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Photograph, Vermont State School, C1930
Black and white photo Vermont Primary School 1022, C.1930. L to R Back Row - Campbell Jessie, Livermore Joan, Evans Muriel, Thatcher Clarice, Johns Elvie (Frances Warren Sister), Thom Winnie - ---- Rothwell Norma. L to R 2nd Back Row - Burns Sybil, Carlton Gwen, Slade Joan, McGuire Isa, Brockell Lucy ------ ? Campbell. L to R 2nd Front Row - Campbell Courtney, Kiddle George, Campbell Jack, Carlton Gilbert, Ferris Ray, Grant Bruce, Harvey Jack, Nethercote Viv, Behan Charlie, Grant Ron, Cooper Archie. L to R Front Row - Challinor Len, Gwyneth Phil, Smith Tom, ------ Morris Julian.johns, elvie, warren, frances, campbell, jessie, livermore, joan, evans, muriel, thatcher, clarice, thom, winnie, rothwell, norma, burns, sybil, carlton, gwen, slade, mcguire, isa, brockell, lucy, courtney, kiddle, george, jack, gilbert, ferris, ray, grant, bruce, harvey, nethercote, viv, behan, charlie, ron, cooper, archie, challinor, gwyneth, smith, tom, morris, julian -
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Photograph, City of Nunawading Councillors, 1986
Coloured photo of City of Nunawading Council 1986 - Cr. Wendy Reid, First Female Mayor, Right of Mayor - Cr. Valda Arrowsmith, Left of Mayor - Cr. Jan Plummer. Back Row R - L - Crs. Bruce Atkinson, William Coyne, Peter Dempsey, Robyn McCann, Peter Allen, Dorothy Smith, John Madden, Tony Bowden, Wal Riddell.reid, wendy, arrowsmith, valda, plummer, jan, atkinson, bruce, coyne, bill, dempsey, peter, mccann, robyn, allan, smith, dorothy g, madden, john, bowden, anthony peter, riddell, wal -
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Photograph, Blackburn Bowling Club, C.1926
Photo of George Sweetland and John Stevens (back to camera) on Green at Blackburn Bowling Club. Now R.S.L. Bowling Club.sweetland, george william, stevens, john, blackburn bowling club, r.s.l. bowling club -
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Slacks, 1970s
Worn by Donor 1970sBlack Silk Slacks 1970s. 4cm Pleated Front waistband. Elastic back waistband. 16cm Zip Closing, six pleats across front. Material has an effect of lines randomly sewn to look like the material is crushed.MEOS Fashionscostume, female -
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Clothing - Blue Jeans, 1970
Worn by donor 1970sPale blue jeans 1970s. Zip at centre front. Small pocket each side of zip with metal buttons. Metal button at waist. Two pockets at back with tan leather trim.costume, female -
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Clothing - Blouse, 1920s
Probably belonged to late husband's grandmotherWhite voile round neck yoke, with lace trim; four sets of pin tucks from the yoke, two lace insertions down front. Long sleeves to a deep cuff, closing with two buttons and trimmed with care. Blouse closes down back, with buttons.costume, female -
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Clothing - Jacket Sports, 1980s
Purchased at David Jones, Melbourne, and worn by Donor.Men's Harris Tweed Sports Jacket. Fully lined, centre back vent. Two grey buttons on front closing and two buttons on sleeves.Harris Tweed. Hand woven in the Outer Hebrides. From Scottish Woolcostume, male -
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Domestic object - Wall Clock, 1945s
UnknownClock square with rounded corners cream bakelite electric wall clock with art deco style corners. Silver edged clock face with black numbers on silver edge with cream centre. Black filigree hands with a red minute hand. Black adjustment knob at bottom. Made in Great Britain by Smiths Sectric is marked on face. Back is black bakelite 'Smiths English Clocks' 200/250V 50SFC - Reg Trade Mark. Made in England. Instructions to set hands, press and turn knob. Made under one or moe Brit. Patents 366710 369 336 374 713 384441 484222. Back is cream with black book and white electric cord with black ring-grip plug 250V - 10amp. Made in Australiahorology, clocks, electrical technology, appliances & accessories -
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Tool - Pocket Balance
Used by Arthur Edwards 1980s.Pocket Balance 8cm x 3cm, with a ring for hanging, and at the back a hook for a weightPocket Balance; Made in Germany.domestic items, appliances -
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Memorabilia - Medallion, 2005
Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army -
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Clothing - Bridesmaid Dress, c. 1966
Worn by donor to her sister's wedding 25 February 1966 at Christ Church Hawthorn.Cream Crepe bridesmaids dress Sleeveless which has a taffeta lining. the dress is a princess line style and has stiffened cream fabric flowers, with pearl centres. The flowers are mounted on continuous wire thread, Dress has a round neckline with a zip down the back. Gloves - Elbow length coloured cream with 2 pearl buttons at wrist closing. (Left glove has stain on back.)costume, female ceremonial -
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Painting - Bark painting, Shrine of Remembrance
Displayed at Mitcham R.S.L.|Dedicated to R.S.L. by Jan Robertson in memory of Gunner T.J. Smyth VX27997Melbourne - Shrine of RemembranceBark picture of the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance by Jan Robertson in memory of Gunner T.J. Smyth VX27997. Framed in a light brown wooden fame edged with gold. On back states : Original Bark Picture made with Melaleuca trees stating 'Shrine of Remembrance' by Jan Robertson 3/15 Harrison Street Mitcham, 3132. Art in Bark Assn., Vic Branch, 109 Kooyong Road, Blackburn. Yellow tag : Jan Robertson. In memory of Gunner T.J. Smyth VX27997.handcrafts, country crafts -
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Clothing - Blousette, 1930s
Cream Georgette and voile revere collar trimmed with cream chemical lace. Cotton tape ties with centre from hook and button loop. Back is voile and front and collar are georgette.costume, female -
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Headwear - Hat, c. 1930
Hat belonged to Catherine (Kitty)Ann Windsor (born 23 Nov 1919 died 17 Nov 2002) and was worn in the 1930s. She was gatekeeper at the Tunstall (now Nunawading) railway gates crossing at Springvale Road during 1934-1952. A house was supplied for the keeper. The gates were closed to traffic from midnight to 5.00 a.m. The donor Rachael Cottle ( Whitehorse Historical Society Secretary Aug 2011 - Aug 2016) is the granddaughter of Catherine Ann Windsor.Black soft velour beret shaped hat with 5cm turned up brim and black feather at back.costume, female headwear -
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Medal
Brass medal with Crown on top, Rising Sun emblem and AIF inscribed. Around the edge - Issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service(on back) 1898numismatics, medals - military -
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Medal - War Medals
War Medals WWI|Cpl S.M.S. Chambers 548|Veterinary Corps A.I.F. Aust. Light Horse|Donated to Mitcham R.S.L.Rectangular box with glass lid, lined with green felt on base (Memory Box).|Two medals - British War Medal and Victory Medal.|Australian Light Horse - Veterinary Corps A.I.F (Regimental No. 548) belonging to Cpl S.M.S. ChambersBoth metals inscribed: 548 Cpl S.M.S. Chambers Vet C.P.S. A.I.F.|Medal 1: Gold coloured - 'The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919'.|Medal 2: Silver coloured - Front 1914 - 1918; Back George IVs V Britain Rex EI IND IMP 002773 in Australia|Box metal coloured. Medals Minted.military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
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Domestic object - Cushion Cover, c. 1940
Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/78th Batallion A.I.F., Middle East.From the R.S.L. Mitcham.Pink polyester cushion cover 36cm x 30cm. Black 6cm fringe all around, depicting four 9cm x 9cm pictures of Church of Nativity, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mosque of Oman and The Citadel. At each corner plus two 7cm x 13cm pictures of people. 21cm x 20cm picture A.I.F. Badge Palestine and the words 'Souvenir from The Holy Land'. Backed with cream cotton material.SOUVENIR FROM W.W.2.; Copyright by P.C.H. Bulmestermilitary history, army -
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Clothing - Petticoat
Donated by DonorWhite cotton petticoat. Draw string at waist. 21cm placket, with three buttons closing the back; 38cm added frill of cotton and lace to the hemline.costume, female underwear -
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Memorabilia - Book Mark, 1945
Book Mark with cream background with cream decoration. Picture of a cottage with colourful garden around it. '1945 Calendar and Book Mark' printed in pink.Red silk tie on top.1945 Calendar is on a separate card at back of Book Mark.books, bookmark -
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Functional object - Railway Ticket, 1910
Small leather folder containing Victorian Railways station to station ticket issued to R.W.V. McCall Esq. Ticket available from between Melbourne, Albury, Bendigo and Queenscliff until 31.1.1910, signed McLelland Secretary, Victorian Railways insignia is on front and back cover in gold.No 1725 Victorian Railwaysdocuments, tickets -
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Clothing - Red Cross Apron, Unknown
Use by the Mitcham branch of the Australian Red CrossAistralian Red CrossApron - Over shoulder front and back|White apron with red cross on back and front; and in centre with 'Australian Red Cross' written below in black At bottom is red oblong space with 'Emergency Service' written on.|Apron has white binding with white ties.as abovecostume, female uniform, civilian -
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Clothing - Childs Dress, 1950's
The dress was worn by donor's daughter in the 1950'sBlue and white striped sleeveless dress. Attached white cotton petticoat. Skirt has two pockets in blue material with edging in the blue and white material with white cobble trim. The skirt is gathered on to waist with blue cotton binding. Blue 'Peter Pan' collar with white cobble trim. The opening at the back on the bodice has three button holes with three buttons. There is a sash of the blue and white material which is lined in blue cotton.costume, children's -
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Clothing - Boys shepherd suit top, 1950s
Worn by donor's baby boy in 1950sCream Vyella boys 'Shepherd' suit top. Yolk in lemon with one rabbit and a mushroom embroidered on each side. There is lemon and white smocking under the embroidery. 'Peter Pan' collar with lemon and white edging. Top has long sleeves with buttons on the cuffs. Top opens down the back with three button holes and buttons. There are two buttons on each the front and back to attach the pants.'Friedelle' Made in Australiacostume, children's -
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Clothing - Boys Shepherds Suit Top, 1950s
Worn by Donor's baby boy during the 1950sViyella fabric boys shepherd's jacket with collar and long sleeves. Opening at front with three cream buttons at top and one press stud at top. Jacket is cream coloured with blue smocking at front top.|There is a blue and white edging on cuffs and collar, also down one side of jacket. Back has centre pleat and one smaller each side. Under smocking jacket is gathered.Dacolocostume, children's -
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Clothing - Shirt, boys, C. 1920
Shirt came from donor's grandmother, and it belonged to donor's great uncle, estimate probably about 1920s as donor probably born mid 1940'.Boy's white voile dress shirt with turn down collar, placket opening at front to pleat. Long sleeves with cuffs. Metal stud at neck buttonhole. Slit at side seam and back longer than front. Back gathered to yoke.Nonecostume accessories, children's -
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Medal - medals, c 1945
Medals awarded to Alwyn Terrance Till during 1939- 1945 war.1.1939- 45 Imperial Star, navy red and blue ribbon 'A. Till' 2.1939-45 France & Germany star red blue & white ribbon. 'A.Till' 3.1939-45 Defence medal green red & black ribbon 4. 1939-45 'Australian service medal' mentioned in dispatches, navy, red beige & pale blue ribbon. 5. 1939-45 War medal navy red & white ribbon.l 6. photo of Alwyn Till. 7. photo of Alwyn Tills' grave. 8. plaque..1 1939--1945 Imperial Star, Bronze star, crown over G R 1V.The 1939-1945 Star engraved around. Ribbon with dark blue, red & pale blue stripes. A.Till on back of medal .2 1939--1945. France & Germany Star. Bronze star .crown on top with GR1V in middle. 'The France & Germany Star' around edge. Dark blue white & red ribbon. A.Till 410756 on back.|3. 1939--1945. Defence Medal, round silver coloured medal with King George 1V profile. George .1VS:V1G BR MN REX F.D IND IMP around edge. The defence medal printed underneath coat of arms. Orange black & green ribbon. 'A.Till 410756 outside edge'. 4. Australia Service Medal mentioned in dispatches. Round silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile wearing crown. 'George IVS ViDG BROMN REX ET INDIA IMP' around edge on front. Australian coat of ar,s on back with 1939-1945. Pale blue, red, beige and dark blue ribbon. 'A.Till 410756', on outside edge. 5. War medal 1939-1945. Silver coloured medal with King George V1 in profile on front 'George IVS G BR,OMN,REX ET INDIAE IMP around edge. 1939-1945 and lion on back. A.Till 410756 around outside edge. 6. Photograph of Alwyn Till in uniform. RAAF.|7. Coloured photograph of Alwyn Till grave at Hotton war cemetery in Belgium.|8. Metal bronze coloured plaque--Alwyn Terrence Till 1921-1944. Son of Sydney and Evelyn Till. Brother of Alison Till.numismatics, medals - military, photography, photographs / slides / film -
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Clothing - Trousers Army, c1939
World War 2 Army uniform trousers worn by Captain Noel West.World War 2Khaki coloured Mens trousers with fly with 3 buttons, hook at top, 2 buttons at back and 22 either side of fly. Pocket either side.costume, male uniform, military -
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Uniform - Jacket Army, c1939
World War 2 Army uniform jacket worn by Captain Noel WestWorld War 2Army khaki tunic with cotton lining, sleeves have striped lining. Tunichas 2top pleated pockets with pointed flaps. Two more large expanding pockets with on bottom,4 buttons with Australia map and Aust Military Forces on front with one each on pocket. Shoulder strap has pips. One Australia badge and one AMF button on each side. Lapels have a rising sun badge on each lapel. Back has one pleat on bottom of jacket. Belt has rectangle buckle with 2bottom waist adjusters. Sleeve has a vee shape on cuff. Right sleeve has 2 vee stripes (long service) In pocket envelope with piece of ribbon from 1939/1945 Star, Pacific Star, and efficiency medalcostume, male uniform, military