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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Stamp sorting, Widows activities
A group of widows gathered at Legacy House sorting stamps. Same film as 00603. Beryl Billing who was the co-ordinator of stamp sorting for many years, is seen standing in two of the photos in the white top. Other names unknown. Beryl would write reports for the Answer asking for stamps and reporting the sum of money raised. From 1981 to 1995 they raised over $78,000. With a group of photos about stamp sorting with post-it note "Stamp Ladies Past to 2004". The widows have sorted used stamps and sold to a stamp dealer for many years to the present day. It raises some funds and provides a purpose for gathering together.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows and for fundraising. Colour photo x 3 of ladies at Legacy House sorting stamps.Printing on the back " -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Fob Watch, Mid 20th century
Fob (or pocket) watches were developed in Europe in the 16th century. These watches were designed to be carried in a small pocket and attached through the means of a 'fob' which could be a chain or made from a variety of materials such as leather. This pocket watch was manufactured by the Western Clock Co. (Westclox) in the mid 20th century. The company was large and manufactured inexpensive watches with this style being an example of their ‘dollar watches’.This item is of social significance as an example of an inexpensive men's watch available during the mid 20th century.Men's silver pocket watch with a white dial, black arabic numerals and outer minute divisions around the edge. A seconds dial is in the place of the number 6. The face of the pocket watch is made from plastic. The word DAX was trademarked by the Western Clock Co. in 1915.The front dial of the watch has the words WESTCLOX, DAX, SHOCK RESISTANT and MADE IN CANADA.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, fob watch, pocket watch, watch, horology, time keeper, made in canada, shock resistant, westclox, dollar watch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Linda Hsia Chin, 2009
Linda was recruited by the AbC from Taiwan in 1962.Linda was recruited by the AbC from Taiwan in 1962. She joined the Ai Yue Choir in 2001, which was started by the Taiwanese Ladies Association. Notes of interview by Lesley Alves for 'Suburban heartland'Linda was recruited by the AbC from Taiwan in 1962.hisia, linda, choirs, taiwanese ladies association, ai yue choir, alves, lesley. suburban heartland -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 1986, 1986
A photo of two young ladies with metal Legacy Appeal tins, "Help Legacy care for families of those who cared beyond ____". The note says it is Su Davies and Carol Shaw / Staff members sold badges in the city on Badge Day, 1986. Promoting badge day in September 1986 It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of fundraising in 1986.Black and white photo of two ladies with Legacy appeal tins. Yellow note paper.860902/152 in blue pen on reverse. Stamped Copyright Herald and Weekly Times in blue ink. Yellow note says: "Su Davies and Carol Shaw / Staff members sold badges in the city on Badge Day, 1986 " in black pen.fundraising, legacy appeal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - chronograph, early 20th century
This is an early 20th century example of a chronograph, a watch with stopwatch functions. Chronographs date from the early 19th century and were used particularly in aviation, astronomy, diving, automobile and other racing contests and artillery firing and with more sophisticated designs are still used today.This item has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes because of its age and its exceptional qualityThis is a chronograph, a display watch which also has a stopwatch function. It has a white face with black markings and Roman numerals and a gauge around the outer circle with numbers from 0 to 300. The face is covered with a glass frame. One hand and its pin are loose in the glass. The watch case is gold-coloured with a heavy ornamental pattern around the sides. At the top of the case is a ring for attaching the watch to a chain or belt. The button on the side for working the stop watch mechanism no longer functions.Celebrated Chronograph Specially Examined Swiss Madevintage chronographs, warrnambool history -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Wristwatch, early 20th century
A 4 jewel (written on face) wristwatch with a broad leather band and fastened by a narrower leather band. The face is white with black Roman numerals (other than XII, which is red). The watch case is silver in colour with some evidence of corrosion. There is a winder on the side and a small button (function unclear). on watch face "4 jewels, Swiss lever"gallipoli, world war 1, leather, great war, wrist watch, leather strap, john henderson, newcastle s own -
Mont De Lancey
Film Projector
Electric powered, metal film projector, reel to reel, lens, and lighting aperture."Paillard" "Swiss Made" "Curant Model No. D.A."movie projectors -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Ammunition
Ammunition 20 X 138 mm Swiss Solothurn Anti Aircraft and Tank shellammunition, general -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, John Crump and Two Ceramics Students, c1970
Lecturer John Crump watches two students working on a pot on a pottery wheel at the Ballarat Teachers' College, Gillies Streetballarat teachers' college, ceramics, pottery, crump, john crump -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Foreshore, c. 1865-1870
Granny's fruit stall and Royal Ladies baths, c1865 - 1870. Mainly women and childrenblack and white photograph, unmountedSt Kilda Foreshore c 1865-1870 showing Granny's Fruit Stall and Royal Ladies' Baths. (Ref.Cooper.v.2. p.155) Copy courtesy LaTrobe Library Melbourne -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Sarah Doudney, When we were girls together
Delightful example of Clarendon Ladies College subject prize in the early 1890's. Hardbook cloth-covered book of 247 pages; goldleaf on page edges; including four black and white illustrations; 2nd edition.Book plate inside front cover: 'Clarendon Ladies College / BALLARAT / First PRIZE / Grammar - Class IVb / AWARDED TO / Alice Mabel Stocks / R. KENNEDY PRINCIPAL / December 1891'book, 1891, prize, grammar -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Geraldine Ward, 1960
The East Kew Women’s Club was formed on 20 July 1945 as an experiment amongst local women, who felt that there was a need for some organised group to give full scope to their various interests and hobbies. In the beginning, they met at the house of their founder, Mrs Eric Thake, 48 Harp Road, East Kew, but the growth and interest was so rapid that it was soon necessary to find a larger meeting place, so the group moved to the Harrier’s Pavilion in Victoria Park, Kew. At the fifth meeting of the group, a committee was formed, and a constitution adopted on 4 December 1945.The Club was aimed to be non-political, non-sectarian and open to women from any locality. The Club’s motto was “To Help others, Improve Ourselves, and Foster the Community Spirit”. The first twenty years of the Club was recorded in a small, nine-page publication “East Kew Women’s Club : Twenty Years 20-7-1945 - 30-7-1965”.Portrait photograph of Geraldine Ward, signed, dated and addressed to the Ladies of the East Kew Women's Club.Obverse: [Signed in ink] For the ladies of the East Kew Women's Club with warm wishes, Geraldine Ward 1960." [Reverse annotated] Presented to Society with Minute Books from East Kew Women's Club. / Signed Geraldine Ward across photo / KH-217 / {Stamped] Hand Hasenpflug Illustrative Photography, 62 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Phone CENT 2187.clubs -- kew east (vic.), east kew women's club, glenda ward -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legacy Classes, 1960s
A photo of a group of female junior legatees in sporting outfits. There are 20 girls of various ages, and 1 lady who could be the instructor. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years such as gymnastics, swimming or dancing classes. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00873) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes. A note with the photo identifies two young ladies; "Kneeling at the front Michelle and Anne O'Connor. Date is estimated as the 1960s as they joined classes in 1962.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Black and white photo of girls and young ladies in sports outfits with the Legacy logo.Stamped on the back Copyright, Herald and Weekly Times in grey ink. Handwritten 'Legacy P2' in blue penjunior legatee, girls' classes -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Swan, Annie S, Freedom's sword: a tale of the days of Wallace & Bruce
This prize was awarded to Clara May McKay who entered Clarendon Ladies College in 1894. Green hardback, clothbound book of 288 pages including 8 orioginal illustrations by O.J.Staniland. Front cover has embossed title and illustration.Book plate inside front cover: 'Clarendon Ladies Colle / BALLARAT / First PRIZE / Geography - Class IVc / AWARDED TO / Clara May McKay / R. KENNEDY Principal / December 1894'book, 1894, prize, geography -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample
One of four tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIALtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample
One of four tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs and specifications, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIALtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample
One of five tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs and specifications, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIALtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample
One of five tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs and specifications, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIALtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ladder Mender
Betty McPhee Sewing collectionTwo fine cachet hooks used for mending stockings. It consist of a steel wire with a hook at one end and a hook and latch at the other mounted on a card.A Boon to Ladiesdomestic items, sewing -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book
Two books donated to the Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies' College by old collegian Miss C H Stewart in 1954. The school holds no record of C H Stewart's attendance. Two books of varying title and sizeBook plates on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / Crest / Presented by / Miss C H Stewart / Old Collegian / 26/4/54c-h-stewart, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, 1954 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Committee F.R.C. 1904 & 05
B/W Photo on Foxed & burnt card. Studio 2 Rows of men in 3 piece Suits & Bowtie, Fob watches.Art Royal. Back Row S. Mews, J Hugall, E.R Farrand, J. Shaw, b. Evans. Front Row T. Longmure, H.M. Crowden. W.T. Farrer, D. Christie, J. Prince snr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: SEWING MACHINES
Black and white photograph of women using industrial sewing machines, taken in the Hanro factory in Switzerlandorganization, business, hanro, hanro, clothing manufacture, sewing machines -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, St Peter's catholic church Daylesford 150 anniversary, 2015
Digital images of Swiss and Italian descendants at the 150th anniversary of St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford.victoria, 150, anniversary, heritage, celebration, daylesford, people, crowd, community, swiss italian, catholic, church, st peter's, st peter's catholic church, daylesford, parishioners, descendents, swiss italian -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Costume preparation, 1954
A photo of two ladies sewing costumes for an Annual Demonstration, it featured in the July 1954 Newsletter. The caption states 'The sewing room is always a hive of activity. Here most of the costumes are made for the Annual Demonstrations. Mrs E Brown and Mrs M M Livingstone take a turn at the machines.' They are possibly mothers of the junior legatees, though sometimes the wives of legatees also helped. Costumes were extremely elaborate and were often reused in different years. The beautiful costumes were made by members of the Junior Legacy Mothers' Club and the Melbourne Legacy Wives' Association. Throughout the year Melbourne Legacy provided classes for Junior Legatees such as dancing, gymnastics and Eurythmics. The Demonstration was an annual event to showcase their skills. Melbourne Legacy conducted Annual Demonstrations / Parades from 1928 through to the 1980's, usually held at Melbourne Town Hall or Olympic Pool Stadium. A record of the ways costumes were prepared for junior legatees in the Annual Demonstration.Black and white photo of two ladies sewing costumes for an annual demonstration.annual demonstration, costumes, sewing, sewing machines -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Long service employees, J Kitchen & Sons, Port Melbourne, 1928
Narrow brown wooden framed photograph of long service recipients. Background is a high hedge. All are men except for central figure front row - a woman in light dress with darker hat. Reverse has paper copy of photo plus names and photos of 4 men unable to be present.Recipients of long-service gold watches, 1928. Port Melbourne J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltdindustry, manufacturing, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Frederick Warne and Co. et al, The poetical works of Longfellow, Prior to the book prize given on December 1897
This book was awarded to May Adelaide Anstis in 1897 for first prize in Arithmetic. May entered Clarendon Ladies' College in 1891. On the original register father's name is listed as William and the residence as Neil St, Ballarat.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in soft brown calf with gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Floral end papers with slight foxing on pages. Red gilt edges, 664 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Arithmetic-Class II/ Awarded to/ May Adelaide Anstis/ MRS. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ DECEMBER 1897. Book plate on fly leaf: Clarendon Presyterian/ Ladies' College/ Ballarat/ college crest/ Presented by:/ Miss Kimberly/ Date: 30/11/61may-adelaide-anstis, book-prize, 1897, clarendon-ladies'-college, william. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: TRANSFER OF SHARES ALICE HANDSCHIN
Letter dated ninth day of April 1934. Whereby Alice Handschin of Liestal, Switzerland transfers 4179 ordinary shares to Consortium Hanro of Aeschengraben 7, Basel, Switzerland. The letter is signed by Alice Handschin and by a representative of the Consortium Hanro in front of two witnesses.hanro, clothing, share register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: TRANSFER OF SHARES ESTATE ALICE HANDSCHIN
Letter dated ninth day of April 1934. Whereby Alice Handschin of Liestal, Switzerland transfers 3901cumulative preference shares to Consortium Hanro of Aeschengraben 7, Basel, Switzerland. The letter is signed by Alice Handschin and by a representative of the Consortium Hanro in front of two witnesses.hanro, clothing, share register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - HANRO COLLECTION: KNICKERS, 1950 - 1970
White Bri-nylon flared knickers with centre front and centre back seams overlocked. Rectangular shaped gusset, with a centre overlocked seam which aligns with the centre front and back seams of the garment (and forms part of it.) A 4cms wide band of lace trims the edge of the legs.Hanro 0S. 100% Bri Nylon. Swiss Inspired.costume, female underwear, knickers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Pooley's Europe , Air Touring Flight Guide , Volume I
Austria, France , Gibraltar , Italy , Portugal , Spain , Switzerland