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Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Card, Rules of Engagement, UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FORCE, 1999-2002
This card provided rules of engagement for Australian soldiers deployed to East Timor as part of UNTAET (United Nations Transitional Administration), an integrated, multi-dimensional peacekeeping operation fully responsible for the administration of East Timor during its transition to independence. UNTAET was the UN mission in East Timor, following its independence from Indonesia in 1999. The mission provided interim civil administration and a peacekeeping functions from 1999 until it was superseded by The United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) following East Timorese elections in 2002. Small blue card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides.UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FORCEbeechworth, un, east timor, timor leste, peacekeeping -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Card, Rules of Engagement, UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FORCE, 1999-2002
This card provided rules of engagement for Australian soldiers deployed to East Timor as part of UNTAET (United Nations Transitional Administration), an integrated, multi-dimensional peacekeeping operation fully responsible for the administration of East Timor during its transition to independence. UNTAET was the UN mission in East Timor, following its independence from Indonesia in 1999. The mission provided interim civil administration and a peacekeeping functions from 1999 until it was superseded by The United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) following East Timorese elections in 2002. Small blue card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides.UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF FORCEbeechworth, un, east timor, timor leste, peacekeeping -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Card, Rules of Engagement, UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON DISARMAMENT, APPREHENSION AND DETENTION, 1999-2002
This card provided rules of engagement for Australian soldiers deployed to East Timor as part of UNTAET (United Nations Transitional Administration), an integrated, multi-dimensional peacekeeping operation fully responsible for the administration of East Timor during its transition to independence. UNTAET was the UN mission in East Timor, following its independence from Indonesia in 1999. The mission provided interim civil administration and a peacekeeping functions from 1999 until it was superseded by The United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) following East Timorese elections in 2002. Small blue card with a gloss surface and rounded corners. Has text on both sides.UNTAET PKF-INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE ON DISARMAMENT, APPREHENSION AND DETENTIONbeechworth, un, east timor, timor leste, peacekeeping -
Mont De Lancey
Hole Punch and Button Eyelet Pliers
Wandin Thomas Sebire JP (1867-1960) learnt boot-making as a young man. In a small workshop on his property in Sebire Avenue, Wandin he made boots for family, friends & neighbours. He also repaired boots & made other small leather articles. Bootmaking is a complex process requiring a variety of tools. The leather is cut to shape, glazed & burnished (polished) with heated irons. The pieces are stretched onto, & nailed to, a wooden last to form the boot. Once attached to the insole, the boot is finished on a metal last. Uppers are stitched with waxed thread through holes made with an awl. Heels comprise pieces nailed together & neatened with a heel shave. Metal plates, short nails or hob nails driven into the sole & heel, often in a pattern, improved durability.A metal hole punch, and metal button eyelet pliers, both used for shoe-making.AMG Darholeybootmaking tools -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Daylesford Highland Gathering, Daylesford Highland Gathering Trophy
Trophy on a silver trophy cup. Slightly bent, both handles missing, the cup is ribbed.Daylesford Highland Gathering Champion B Grade Pipe Band Won By V.S.R Pipes & Drums -Donor- Mr F.J. Boddy Daylesford 22vsr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums, daylesford highland gathering -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Stonleigh, Wodonga
Stonleigh is one of Wodonga’s earliest buildings and stands on land granted to Daniel Rhodes in 1854, in one of the first land sales conducted in Wodonga. The building commenced soon after with the stone walls being 18 inches (46cm) thick. It was a four-room granite rubble stone building with central door and a window on either side, with a separate kitchen, as was typical of the worker's cottage of the day. The original roof would have been shingles but it was replaced with corrugated iron. It passed through several owners including Paul Huon in 1858. Peter Tenner, a farmer and vigneron took over in 1866 when it was described as “built of stone and having a cellar and a detached kitchen plus outside toilet, and a shed or two.” In the late 1880’s it was owned by William Smith who had come to Wodonga as a missionary for the Presbyterian Church and who, together with John Whan, storekeeper, was instrumental in building the Presbyterian Church nearby. Between 1890 and 1910 further buildings were added, consisting of double brick walls, two bedrooms, kitchen, laundry with brick and copper, bathroom and side verandah. William Smith established Wodonga Cordage Works in the Stonleigh buildings. The front room of the house was the display room for the business which manufactured and sold fishing lines, various types of cordage and water bags, the latter being of hand-sewn canvas. After 1954 Stonleigh became a bottle depot and bottle museum under ownership of Ramon Porta. At one stage he had over 50,000 bottles on display. In 1991 it was purchased by Mark Fraser, a cabinet maker, who made extensive renovations at the rear of the premises and internally, but left the façade untouched. Over recent times, Stonleigh was the home of several business including a florist, a patchwork maker and a café. Stonleigh was sold in 2021 and is now a private residence.These images capture one of Wodonga's oldest buildings.A series of photos, both colour and black and white, showing the building "Stonleigh' at different periodsstonleigh wodonga, old buildings wodonga, wodonga businesses, wodonga pioneers -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, report, (H52) The Way Ahead: a paper approved by Board of Management for dissemination to all members of the Legacy Club of Melbourne, 1979
Supplement to the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin No. 2463 which discusses how the Club should be structured after 1979, dated 27/6/79. It notes that the number of children being cared for was diminishing rapidly and immediate action should be taken with regard to the recruitment of Legatees and the adjustment of Branch boundaries. In 1978 the number of Junior Legatees had dropped to 3103 and by 1988 this figure was expected to be 280. However the 16,654 Legacy widows in 1978 was expected to increase to 24,700 in 1993. The work was split between 15 Branches, but the adjustment of Branch boundaries was not investigated in detail. Resulted from a Review CommitteeIllustrates the changing role of Melbourne Legacy during the twentieth century.Pale blue foolscap copy paper x 4 pages, printed both sides.'H52' in blue ballpoint on first page. Date crossed out in red ballpoint.organisation structure, review committee, review, objectives -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Notice, Valuation and General Rate Notice, 1960
A valuation and general rate notice that was issued in 1960 by the City of St Kilda for property held by the 2nd St Kilda Boy Scouts Troop.Pink coloured paper printed in black on both sides and inscribed with handwritten details in blueHandwritten details of assessment: no. 8826; nett annual value £30; rates due £2-2-6. Stamped cash register receipt for payment made on 1 July 1960.boy scouts, city of st kilda, st kilda rates -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Conferring of Honorary Freedom of the City of St Kilda on the Honourable Brian James Dixon, 1982
Program for conferring honorary freedom of the City of St Kilda on Hon Brian James Dixon (b 1936) in St Kilda Town Hall on 25 May 1982. The City of St Kilda resolved to confer the honour in recognition of his service to the City, and the State of Victoria, as elected representative of the State Electoral District of St Kilda for 18 years (1964-82), during which time he held a variety of ministerial portfolios. Also an accomplished footballer, he played 252 VFL games for Melbourne between 1954 and 1968, later becoming the Coach of North Melbourne (1971, 1972).Folded white paper printed on both sides in black, with City of St Kilda logobrian james dixon, freedom of the city of st kilda -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notes on TMSV and preserved tramcars, Keith Kings, 9/1971
Provides a history of preserved tramcars, including the cable cars acquired by Alf Twentyman and those preserved by the TMSV. Prepared for an open day at Malvern Depot where a number were on display. Includes notes on the TMSV and its site at Bylands. Prepared by Keith Kings and dated 12-9-1971.Yields information about the preservation of tramcars by the TMSV.Foolscap sheet printed both sides providing notes on the TMSV and preserved Melbourne tramcars.tramcars, tramways, tmsv, preservation, malvern -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Document, Victorian Saddle & Harness Warehouse, C 1900
This is an advertising card for the business of E.D.Evans & Co., the Victoria Saddle and Harness Warehouse situated in Liebig Street Warrnambool next to the Victoria Hotel. This business operated in Liebig Street from 1872 to the last known date of 1911. Edward David Evan's saddlery business was prominent in Warrnambool but he also had a similar business in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. He was a Warrnambool Councillor from 1875 to 1878 and from 1884 to 1888. He was also heavily involved with the Warrnambool Racing Club being President for some time. This is an interesting card because it comes from the saddlery business of E.D. Evans and Co., a prominent business in Warrnambool in the 19th and early 20th Centuries . A white card with black printing on both sides.The card is stained particularly around the edges.VICTORIA SADDLE AND HARNESS WAREHOUSE E.D. EVANS & CO.e.d.evans, saddler of warrnambool, saddlery in warrnambool, edward david evans -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir Program, J.S., McClelland Pty Ltd, Souvenir Programme: The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Judge Book Village, Eltham, Vic. on Monday, 5th March, 1956, at 3 p.m. by The Prime Minister, 1956
Melbourne City Mission celebrated the laying of the Foundation stone by the Prime Minister Robert Menzies for their aged care residences. The program includes images and program for the event incuding national anthem, Welcome by the Shire Presidnet T. E. Shepherd, a scripture and prayer, a welcome to the PM, the laying of the stone, a musical item by Ella Johnson, an address by Rev. J. Arthur Lewis, annoucements, afternoon tea and a list of costs associated with the venture.Bi-fold (4 pages) printed both sides 23.7 x 14.7 cmjudge book village, plaisted & warner architects, prime minister, robert menzies, judge clifford book, foundation, melbourne city mission -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1980
Black and white photo of a H crossing overhead that suits both trolley poles and pantographs..1 - On the rear in ink - "Newly hung o/head crossing suits panto's and poles"trams, tramways, overhead, mmtb, trolley poles, pantographs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter - CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Issue 14 April 2018, CMHS Moorabbin Mirror Newsletter Issue 14 April 2018, 2018
This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader , Geoffrey Paterson, April 2018 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. Topics : ANZAC display, Alonzo Box, 1914 HMAT A20 HORORATA, B Company 6th Battalion 2nd Brigade; Box Cottage grounds flooded by leaking tank Bowls Club 26th Dec ; Barn repairs, Barn storage; Filing Cabinets Inventory; GECC International Women's Day Biographies of 3 local women; GECC Alnutt Park March 18th promotion BCM; Welcome new BCM Volunteer Guides; KCC Network HS meeting; KCC Award Dr G Whitehead; KCC farm machinery preservation; FAHS funding; CMHS meeting dates This is Issue 14 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS April 2018A4 x 1 paper folded to A5 x 4pp printed both sides Moorabbin / Mirror / Newsletter City of Moorabbin Historical Society Inc. A0020543 (CMHS) / operating Box Cottage Museum (BCM) / April 2018 Issue 14moorabbin mirror, bader fran, bader holger, patterson geoffrey, box alonzo, 1914 hmat a20 hororata; b company 6th battalion; gallipoli landings 1915; glen eira historical society, glen eira city council, kingston city council, whitehead dr g. farm machinery, international women's day; -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Rosa McCall, Sunbury Cemetery, 2014
The photograph was taken in the older section of Sunbury Cemetery, which was laid out in denominal sections in 1862. It replaced the building of a cemetery that was planned at The Gap. Some of the cemetery's older graves and headstones are along the avenue in the image.Sunbury Cemetery is one of the earliest cemeteries to be established and still functioning in the areaA non-digital coloured photograph of an avenue of trees in a cemetery with graves on both sides of the path.sunbury cemetery, cemeteries, memorials -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Botany, Botany - A Junior Book For Schools, 1927
This book was a highly regarded reference book for students in primary and lower secondary schools within Victoria from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. The book provided students with the fundamental knowledge of botany for the era in which it was produced. As this book was targeting a junior schooling level (basic), it could cover a greater and extended reader population. Teaching institutions could, because of its straight forward, basic written information, retain this book's circulation for a greater length of time, thereby optimising the return against the greater initial costs of importing it from England.This book was produced in a time where learning was at a relatively slower pace (due to a smaller source and supply of material). The availability of a large range of cheap reference books such as that offered from 1971 on wards via the internet "Project Guttenberg" in the form of electronic books, has dramatically provided a larger source of reference material. The significance of this book on botany, is that it was highly effective for the era in which it was produced and in particular the students at a rural based school. Being in a rural area students were able to identify local vegetation to the various life cycles of plants presented in this mainly United Kingdom/European referenced book. The students in the Kiewa Valley and attending a rural school, where in a position to study all the fundamental teaching that this book encompassed. This in one way provided students in the valley a slightly better appreciation between book and real life (on the land, in the field and by the river). Later publications of this book had additional Australian references in them.This hard covered book(cloth strengthened) is faded(aged) beige in colour and consists of 204 pages. It is printed in English (black print) on both sides and contains illustrations of both free hand sketches and photographs of plants, both foliage and roots systems. The book is arranged in three sections: three pages of preface, two of contents (28 chapters). The last four pages contain the appendix and index.On spine "BOTANY" underneath "R.H. YAPP" and at bottom the Cambridge coat of Arms and below this "CAMBRIDGE" The front cover "BOTANY" underneath this "A JUNIOR BOOK FOR SCHOOLS" and below this a an illustration of a four leaf petal(flower of Germander Speedwell) the same as appears on the cover of edition 2, however this book is edition 3. At the bottom is "R.H. YAPPschool, botany, text books, science experiments, nature -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Police circular, Victorian Police, 21 Feb 1953
Police circular 21 Feb 1953. Foolscap sheet, typed both sides, duplicated, punched both edges. Detailing arrests in the metropolitan area 9 am 20.2.53 to 9 am 21.2.53, listing a stowaway arrested at Port MelbourneThree names hghlighted in green. Blue tick on one item.police, crimes and misdemeanours -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Alan Reed Photographs
A collection of eighteen photos both black and white and colur featuring Alan Reed and compariates in various scenes. There are two negatives both 'mug shots' of Alan Reed plus and black and whote photograph. All photographs are contained in a manila envelope.alan reed photographs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, Launceston Municipal Transport, "Cut Off"
Steel plate, painted with white top coat both sides and words "Cut Off" painted in red on both sides and two metal loops welded onto enable sign to be suspended alongside the trolley wire, using a span wire.trams, tramways, launceston, trolley buses, overhead -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, PPC - Japan, Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers
A cardboard document which reads on the top of the front side Vietnam Handout. The title is Standing Orders, Rogers Rangers. There are a total of 19 do's and don'ts on both sides. Down both side of the documents these are a series of four cartoons in black ink.vietnam handout, standing orders, rogers rangers, lloyd, thomas roger lloyd, royal australian infantry corps, national service, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion, the royal australian regiment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Chair, 1907-1914
The design of this set of four lightweight chairs is based on Thonet’s bentwood designs, which are still some of the best-selling designs for café and restaurant owners. It is elegant, sophisticated and durable. Some of these chairs still have their original seat, under which the letters “TH” or “RSL” are hand written. Flagstaff Hill has several bentwood chairs with these letters on them, in either chalk, black paint, or both. It is believed that the chairs were used in the original Warrnambool Town Hall, and later the RSL. The Town Hall was completed in 1891, built on the corners of Timor and Liebig Streets. (In 1977 the Town Hall was declared unsafe and was later replaced by the Warrnambool Performing Arts Centre.) Some of the chairs have marks, paper labels and symbols on them that show that the maker was Josef Jaworek, who had a small furniture factory in east Sinensia, which was at that time in Austria, from 1907 - 1914. Bentwood chairs are made by a process of wetting wood in water, bending it into curved shapes, then allowing it to dry so that the shape becomes permanent. This process originated by Michael Thonet, who had been given the right to bend wood into desired curves by the Austrian Courts in 1842. In 1856 he was granted a 13 year patent to manufacture chairs and table legs of bent wood treated by steam or boiling water. In 1859 his company Gebruder Thonet produced his original design. Thonet’s early designs also featured hand carved or laminated wooden seats. His Model No. 14 was produced in the 1850’s and his most popular design. After Michael’s death in 1871 the family went on designing and producing chairs. These bentwood chairs are believed to be associated with the original Warrnambool Town Hall. The Warrnambool Town Hall played a significant role in the both the local government and the social events of local and district areas. It was a place for Council meetings, community events and entertainment, theatrical and musical.Bentwood chair (4 of 4), painted black, inner back is curled loop, seat has leather cover attached with studs, ventilation holes under seat, legs are splayed and have a bracing ring. Marks: under seat, handwritten and stamped into wood.Marked with handwritten "TH", in both black paint & white chalk. Under rim is label printed "65" Stamped into wood on rim under chair "95".flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bentwood chair, café chair, restaurant chair, josef jaworek, austrian chairs, furniture -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
9 small black and white Photographs, c1950
These photos were taken in 1950 by Bill Peel who was appointed as a secondary teacher at the newly built Mt. Beauty School in January 1950. He was the entire secondary staff for an enrolment of 4 students in Form 3 (year 9), 9 in Form 2 and 25 in Form 1. There were also 4 primary teachers as the school combined both primary and secondary education. He was provided with accommodation at the staff hostel (Mt. Beauty Chalet). A autobiography is also enclosed describing his 12 months as a teacher in Mt. Beauty.These photographs give a clear picture of the stage of construction of housing in both Bogong Village and Mt. Beauty in 1950. Large workmen's camps are clearly visible at both sites. Construction at Rocky Valley Dam site has just begun. They are of historical significance. The autobiography gives an excellent insight into conditions teachers faced in small country schools;Nine small black and white photographs3 photos stamped with "1 856", 4 photos stamped with "210, 2 photos are identified with hand written inscriptions, in ink, on the back - "Railway Bridge Bright '50" and second photo "Lake Catani '50" also 'Kodak' circular stamp on back of both.mt. beauty, bogong, acccommodation, education, rocky valley -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Rules Governing Employees", May 1936, 1943
Gives details with an index of the rules for Motorman, Conductors and both types of employees together. Has an "Issued to" form inside the front cover - no entries. Has printer details on inside title sheet and on rear sheet and print stock details "FTY 18-8,-6475 on inside front only." 3068.1 - As above, but printed in 1943 - FTY 18-8.F1927/43. On inside of front cover has a list of Route Numbers for Ballarat - see image 2, and marked as issued to R. Courtney. The government printed H.E. Daw. Added 19/1/2007. See Reg. 1260 for March 1948 version and 9534 for another versions with By-Law 1 inserted as part of the item with a 1940 date. See btm8078.4 for another copy.Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC issued rules to employees on how they should behave and perform their duties safely. Yields information on particular items and operations. Also yields information on a route number system, not generally used for the public.Booklet with green cloth covers, titled in gold block "State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Tramways - Rules Governing Employees - May 1936"on heavy card with inside paper covers on heavy paper and 24 pages printed both sides, with stitched pages with white cotton. 3068 - On outside cover and inside cover sheet "Accountant" in ink., 3068.1 - On top of first page - "R. Courtney".trams, tramways, secv rules, rules, motormen, conductors -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Kevin Pratt. c1915
Black and white photograph (2 copies)Written on back of photograph: "Kevin Pratt". Image shows Kevin Pratt as a child after both legs amputated as a result of train accident. Also shows an elderly man who also had both legs amputated. -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - VF Series 2 SS Ute
This vehicle is an example of the last Ute produced by GMHProduced and sold by GMHLight My Fire (Orange) body black tray body, air vents on bonnet, black Grille.Chrome Holden emblem on Back tail gate and grille centre, series II Both sides tail gate. LS3 6.2 litreV8 0n front bumper LHS SS both side rear quarter panels.vehicle, ute, holden ss -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, C.1960 -70’s
Items issued to Peter Dodd, refer Cat No 2436.2P.1) Identity disc’s, one round silver colour metal, one 8 sided black colour metal, both inscribed by hand, joined together by green cord. .2).3) Identity disc’s, two pairs, each one round black colour metal, each one 8 sided black colour, both sets details stamped on, both sets joined by green cord.All have, “AUST 217842 Dodd P.J S.A OPos”identity disc’s, accessory -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Jacket, 1942.??
Navy Officers jacket. Black Woolen Serge. Five Brass Buttons to front One button in RHF pocket. Australia Patch to both Shoulders. Bullion Rank to cuff of both sleeves. Black cotton lining. Sleeves not stitched to length as yet. Makers lable Wise of Melbourne. uniform jacket., royal australian navy,uniform., buttons all brass -
National Wool Museum
Undervest, c.1960
These wool undervests were purchased by Edith Bender for her husband Edwin, prior to 1963. Edwin would catch a ‘Red Rattler’ train along the North Shore line to go to work in Pitt Street., Sydney. Edith was concerned Edwin would catch a cold in the unheated train or in his unheated office, so she brought these woollen undervests for him to wear to work. Edwin would wear the undervests under a woollen suit and with a woollen overcoat. Edwin passed away in 1963, at which point Edith stored the undervests away. They were passed to Edith’s daughter when Edith passed away in 1980. They were then passed to Tanya Davis on the death of her mother. Tanya donated the undervests to the National Wool Museum in 2021.2x cream wool undervests. Henley style with short sleeves and three buttons at the front. Labels from the maker ‘Braemar’ have been stitched to the neckline of both vests. An additional label is stitched under the first button on the front of both undervests. Label stitched to neck of vest: BRAEMAR / MADE IN SCOTLAND / OPTIMUS / PURE WOOL / TREATED TO RESIST / SHRINKAGE / QUALITY / B. OPTIMUS Label stitched to front buttons of vest: MADE IN SCOTLAND / FOR FARMER’S / SYDNEY Attached swing tag: BRAEMAR / The WASHING of WOOLLENS / PREPARE a bath of good bar or flake soap, thoroughly dissolved in water not hotter than the hands can bear. Squeeze the garments through the hands several times in the bath. Don’t rub them on a board. Rinse in warm water until soap is thoroughly removed. Wringing should be done in the hands. Stretch well to width and length and dry at once, preferably in the open air Stretch again in the hands when dry. Attached swing tag. Reverse: IMPORTANT POINTS / Do not use soda or washing powders. / This garment must not be subbed on a board, or subjected to mechanical friction.red rattler, wool clothing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS WW1, C. WW1
Items in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details.Four Postcards all B & W. .1) - .2) Both are the same, "View of North Camp - Connaught Hospital" on the front in white. .3) - .4) Different views of a Military Barracks, both have on front in white, "General view of Barracks Tidworth".postcards, tidworth, mcquie -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Razor Personal Vintage, circa 1940s to 1950s
This item(razor) was used by men, only before fashion dictated that women should shave their legs and underarms. There is information that this razor was first used circa 1922 and it lasted up until circa 1958. It permitted the user to have a compact shaving apparatus at hand in any environment. It provided a safe and easy way of sharpening the more permanent blade. This type of razor replaced the straight, open, or cut-throat razors. The mobility of this item was further enhanced by Gillette with their double bladed disposable razor. Time taken(shaving) and costs involved where crucial factors in the ever growing pace of domestic lifestyle in the post 1920s.This historical item presents that, even though the Kiewa Region was an inland rural settlement which in the 1920's was not as close to "modern" fashions and "gadgets", the basic living conditions where still maintained at city levels. This particular razor was in its heyday a sophisticated safety razor and brought down the demand for the services of the "professional" barber(shaver). One of the problems of the superseded straight razor was the high levels of cuts and nicks to the face. As this particular razor was fairly expensive it would have been used by men who were in the middle to upper socio-economical position in Kiewa Valley before the late 1950'sThis item is a Sheffield steel(stamped inside) metal box(Viscount model) containing a red leather fine shaving strap and in its lid a grey honing stone. Both bottom and top lids are removable to allow for replacements of strap and stone. On the bottom lid appears "The Whetter" trade mark, registered in the U.S.A. in 1950.Three bands of a Greek key pattern has been pressed on the lid. A circled identification inscription. " ROLLS RAZOR Ltd, MADE IN ENGLAND" and patented information appears within this inscription. "Patented in England and Abroad. English patents numbers 467383. 284428. 242718. 242717" On the outside of the base lid within a circle are "ROLLS RAZOR" and the sketch of a long haired naked man (side view), crouched, with both hands stretched forward operating the razor. On a slab underneath are the words "The Whetter"safety razor, non disposable, men's shaving implement