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Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Don Charlwood, No Moon Tonight, 1991
Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop.Book, soft cover, white print on front, back & spine. Front cover illustration Ballet of Wind & Rain by Colon Colahan. Rising Sun badge illustrated on front & back covers, 188 plain cut pages.Handwritten in blue ink on front flyleaf: J Fuller In black ink on back page: RSL Stampbooks, military history, air force -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Port of Warrnambool Flagstaff Hill, Late 20th century
Flagstaff Hill is a maritime museum which draws on the rich maritime history of the region. It is situated overlooking Lady Bay in Warrnambool and is designed to represent the town of Warrnambool in around the 1870-80’s As well as paid staff on site it enjoys a large volunteer group who do various tasks around the village from tours to maintenance and recording of information. This badge recognises the contribution of one such volunteer. An item which recognizes effort in the local community.Round gold edged medal with picture of lighthouse and flagstaff surrounded by red with gold lettering. Number engraved on back.698 engraved on back. Port of Warrnambool Villager 1850. Flagstaff Hillflagstaff hill badge, warrnambool -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1916
Mounted b/w photograph of soldier Charles Flintoff, standing at ease with both hands behind his back.Printed on front: Melba and Co. Melbourne Handwritten on back: Charles Flintoffmelba and company, photographers, flintoff, charles, soldiers, armed forces, portraits, george evans collection -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Beryl and Geoff Mair and neighbour Jean Swan, c1920
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Beryl initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. The children attended Mont Albert Central School. The photo may have been taken in the back yard of 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. This is part of a large donation related to the Deakin, Mair and Young families with connections to the Surrey Hills / Mont Albert area.A sepia copy photo of 3 children in a back yard; 2 are sitting on a chair and facing the camera; the third has her back to the camera.REAR: In blue biro - "Geoff Jean Swan / Beryl" Handwriting is thought to that of Beryl Young (nee Mair).beryl mair, beryl young, geoff mair, jean swan, children -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard showing unmade road through trees leading to Back Beach, Phillip Island. (Thompson Avenue)Road to the Back Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P662local history, documents, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard, back beach road phillip island, bernard grayden -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Matches, c. 1940
Paper matches in single fold card with strip for striking across the back. Branded Australian Red Cross. 'A GIFT FROM THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY / CLOSE FLAP / STRIKE ON BACK -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Photograph, B&W, 1916
Photograph of Private Frederick Corkish, service number 46656, who served in the 19th Kings Liverpool Regiment in the British Army during WWI He was from Ramsey, Isle of Man. He was taken Prisoner of War in Germany in 1918.Black and white photograph of a young male soldier in uniform. Post card on back with typed and handwritten text. Back: "From Freddie / To Jim" "Fred Corkish / aged 18 years / 1916"fred corkish, pow, wwi, isle of man, ramsey, corkish, prisoner of war, kings liverpool regiment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - G. Awburn Caterer Wodonga Plate, c1930
Mr George Awburn Jr. arrived in Wodonga West with his parents by bullock dray when he was aged six years old. As a young man he went to Melbourne where he worked with the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company. He drove the first through tram from Abbotsford to Balaclava. On he return to Wodonga, Mr. Awburn opened a bakery and grocery business in Sydney St., Wodonga which he conducted up till the time of his death in 1946. He was active in community affairs in roles including being a foundation member of the Library Committee, a committeeman of the Town Band and football club, a member of the Hibernian Lodge and an ardent worker for the Roman Catholic Church. Johnson Bros. was founded by two brothers named Alfred and Frederick who purchased a pottery factory in Hanley, England, in 1883. They were grandsons of a renowned English potter, Alfred Meakin. They were later joined in the business by their brothers Henry and Robert. Their business grew rapidly, as they were one of the world's largest pottery factories by the turn of the 20th century. By 1970, Johnson Bros. obtained the Royal Charter to become the official provider of china for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More than 1,300 patterns have been created throughout Johnson Brothers' history. Due to their growing success, manufacturing plants were established overseas including the establishment of a tableware factory, Johnson Brothers Australia in 1957 in Croydon, Victoria operated through a company known as Sovereign Pottery Ltd. Due to rising competition, Johnson Brothers became part of the Wedgewood Group in 1968. In 2015, following the acquisition of Wedgewood by Finnish company Fiskars, the Johnson Brothers branding was discontinued. The trademark on this bowl was used by Johnson Brothers between 1913 and 1942.This item originates from a well-known and respected Wodonga business.A round china plate imprinted with business name of G. Awburn Wodonga and Johnson Brothers on the back of the plate.On front: G. Awburn Caterer Wodonga On back: Hotelware / Johnson Bros/ Englandawburn family, wodonga businesses -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Wonders of the physical world: the glacier, the iceberg, the ice-field and the avalanche, 1875
Book prize awarded to Newton Wanliss for excellence in History by William Henderson Chair of Council. Newton subsequently donated the book back to the school for inclusion in the Weatherly LIbrary in 1937. Accession number 1812. The book was catalogued and call number 910.12 painted on spine. Socially significant item due to signature of William Henderson, founder of the school. Prizes were usually given in the name of the Headmaster. During Headmaster McCoy's time (1864 - 1874) the prizes were given in his name and at his expense. The school was between principals at Christmas 1876, hence the signature of William Henderson. Dark blue calf binding with gold borders to front and back covers, raised bands on spine with six compartments and gold title lettering; marbled endpapers; book plate on front cover verso; library plate on right endpaper; pages gilt-edged; black and white illustrations; left side of back endpaper missing; Book plate inside front cover; Ballarat College crest / 1st Prize for / History / AWARDED TO / N Wanliss / Xmas 1876 / W Henderson, Chairman. Book plate on right endpaper: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / Mr Newton Wanliss 1937 newton-wanliss, william-henderson, 1876, book-prize, -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton Fire Brigade Team, 1948, 1948
Inscription on the back of the photograph indicates that the photograph was taken in 1948 at a demonstration day in Ballarat. Standing, L-R: Bill Caldow, Eugene Grigg, Jim Barr (Captain), Joe Reidy, Ted Cheeseman, Arnold Chasey. Seated: V. McDonald.Framed black and white photograph of a Linton fire brigade team. Six team members are standing with arms behind their backs in front of a hand-drawn fire cart, one is seated in front of them with part of a fire pump resting on his crossed legs. Six of seven team members wear polo shirts with "LINTON" appliqued on them. The seventh wears a fire brigade uniform with double-breasted jacket and peaked hat.On back of photograph: "Linton Fire Brigade Team 1948 - Ballarat Demonstration / Standing: (L-R) W. Caldow, E. Grigg, J. Barr (Capt), J. Reidy, ? Cheeseman, A. Chasey / Sitting: V. McDonald / N887 / See Fire Brigade file".linton fire brigade, william (bill) caldow, eugene grigg, jim barr, joe reidy, ted cheeseman, arnold chasey, v. mcdonald -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Corner Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura
Shows site of old Sacred Heart School, corner of Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent.Colour photograph showing site of old Sacred Heart School, corner of Frances and Casey Streets, Tatura. Shows back of St Mary's and Convent. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, tatura businesses, st mary's school tatura, st mary's convent tatura, frances street tatura, casey street tatura -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Road Maintenance
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Council worker filling a pot hole on the side of a road with gravel from the back of a truck. There is a fire hydrant close by. Exact street location unknown.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)road maintenance -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Military, Ca. 1887
Warrnambool had an active group of military volunteers prepared to defend the coast of Victoria.This photograph is historically significant to Warrnambool's military history.Photograph, sepia, mounted on brown card, depicting Warrnambool Battery opening at Flagstaff Hill and a group of uniformed artillery men around the cannon. The background had the Lower Lighthouse. Inscription on back.Handwritten text on back: "1887"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, militia, volunteer corps, defence, army, military, cannon -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Booklet - Exercise Book
'Olympic' ruled feint 64 page exercise book. Written - Back to Stanley 1976. Two pages of signed visitors names. Light blue, dark blue, green stripes on covers.'Back to Stanley' signatories for 1976 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), William James Partington 1872-1941, 1892c
The photograph shows William Partington in a cricket batting pose. Note on back of photo states that William was captain of a Greensborough cricket team playing against an English team.This was taken after Greensborough Cricket Club had played a game against a visiting English cricket team.A black and white copy of a photograph.Hand written notes on the back of the copy.cricket, greensborough cricket club, partington, william partington -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE
Badge to recognise Servicemen. Returned from active service in operational areas. Includes No. on back.Brown metal Rising Sun Badge, diamond shape, with crown on top.Engraved on back No. AF78186. Also engraved "Issued by Commonwealth Govt".passchendaele barracks trust, badge, ww2 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Photograph, Ballarat College, December 1913
Ballarat College cohort in 1913 photographed standing and sitting on front verandah of Wanliss House. Second year of the school occupying buildings at this address. Fascinating insight into matters of uniform and deportment. Seven staff included - G R Crwother, R Williams, A Alston, A S M Polson, Miss C Gilbert, A R Orton, H P Levy; approximately 3/4 students named.Medium wooden frame with two cut-outs in mount featuring photograph at top and name card at bottom' mount is water-stained; back is sealed and two metal plates are attached to sides for fixing frame to wallHandwritten on back: Turnbull1913, ballarat college, wanliss house, teaching staff, uniform -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal
James Rintoule entered Ballarat College July 1888 - 1890. Silver medal with ornate border and engraved plates on front and backFront: Ballarat College crest and motto Back: Ballarat College / 1890 / 2nd HIGH JUMP OVER 16 / WON BY / J Rintoulejames-rintoule, ballarat-college, medal, athletics, 1890 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1916
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered flags. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Victory / and / Liberty" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice from Will / Best love / hope you are all well as it leave me at present / xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Mirror
Ornately embossed sterling silver backed hand mirror with handle.Initial 'H' engraved on silver frame .|Sterling Silver Hall Mark stamped.|On back of mirror ink stamped 'Glace de France'personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright at the Sphinx, 1940, May 1940
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man in shirt sleeves standing amongst the large cut stones at the back end of the Sphinx. In front of the Sphinx are the ruins of a temple, in the middle background is a large tent and further back are the buildings of a town. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Egypt.Written in pencil on the back - F.W. at Sphinx showing old Temple in background, May 1940frank wright, conductor, egypt, sphinx -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Card - Birthday card
Five postcard sized birthday cards with colour images and text which includes a birthday wish and a bible reference. The back of the cards E2127.23.1 yellow card with white lamb and red and black text. The back has a different birthday wish and an image of a birthday cake with one candle on it. E2127.23.2 white card with two kittens with blue, red and black text. The back has a different birthday wish and an image of a birthday cake with two candles on it. E2127.23.3 and E2127.23.4 white card with coloured scene with blue, red and black text. The back has grey text in the greetings space. E2127.23.4 white card with coloured scene with blue, red and black text. The back has black text at the top. "E2127.23.1 "Birthday Greetings Now you're 1 year old" Back: "We send you this greeting, dear, With a prayer that God's blessing Be with you all the year." E2127.23.2 "Happy Birthday 2 year old" Back: "May the Lord watch over you and care for you throughout the year." E2127.23.3 "Loving Wishes for Baby's First Birthday" Back: "Suffer little children to come unto me" "From The Superintendent of THE CRADLE ROLL of ... Sunday School" E2127.23.4 "Two Today ... We wish you Many Happy Returns." Back: "Suffer little children to come unto me" "From The Superintendent of THE CRADLE ROLL of ... Sunday School" E2127.23.5 "Birthday Blessings" Back: "Post Card"birthday card -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Hymn Book - Hymns: Ancient and Modern, WM Clowes & Sons, Ltd, Hymns: Ancient and Modern, n.d
Black cloth-covered board covers with embossed title and cross inside rectangular border on front cover. Cross, line and fleur-de-lis pattern embossed on back cover. -
Streatham and District Historical Society
Picture, William Brooks
Rectangular picture in black and white. Torn on back. In gray lead " Thought to be A Vaughan"On back in purple pencil " W Brooks" In blue pen "Bill Brooks lived by the brigde at Streatham? (Jack McKenzies) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Scouting 1922 - 1982, 1982
Written to celebrate 75 years of scouting in Moira District.Grey cover, brown writing. Sketch of boys swinging on a rope at Dookie in 1981. Scout Emblem, Australia on back. 64 pagesFront: Scouting. Shepparton 1922 - 1982 Back: scout emblemscouting, shepparton 1922-1982, ford m l, tatura, shepparton scouting -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigarette Case, [unidentified mark]
Japanese damascene cigarette case. Inlaid of K24 gold and silver front has tiger and moon. Back has Mount Fuji.[Makers mode + K24 on bottom right-hand covers/back].cigarette case, damascene -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "City Hall and Shoppers Square Ballarat", 1905
Printed colour postcard titled "City Hall and Shoppers Square Ballarat". Has an inbound tram showing the Grenville St sign on the rear, and one of the crossbench cars loading passengers outside the Town Hall. Shows Snows building, people in the median strip - busy holiday or a Sunday. Images of the front and back of the card and a close-up of the two trams in the bottom left-hand corner. Note the lamp or coloured destination sign on the roof of the inbound tram. On the rear, the postcard has been divided into two with the words "Post Card" and "Printed in Great Britain" on the top, a "Valentine Series" on the side. Addressed to Miss J Johnstone, 30 Weighbridge St, Flemington, and with the words "Dear Jeannie, / How do you like this one. / Maggie". Has a 1d Victorian stamp, cancelled in Melbourne "5" with the date "25-1-05" This is an incorrect date - electric trams did not open until August 1905. 2nd copy unused.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Armstrong StreetsPostcard, coloured, divided back - used.trams, tramways, sturt st, esco, town hall, cross bench tram, snows, armstrong st -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Report - Land Conservation Council x2, Land Conservation Council, Victoria Melbourne, April 1978, October 1974
Land Conservation Act 1970 established the Land Conservation Council to investigate and recommend to the Minister use of public land in Victoria. It describes and assesses the natural resources:-Physiography, Geology, Topography, Land Systems, Outdoor Recreation, Public land and blocks. Primary Production. Vegetation.North East Victoria includes the Kiewa Valley. This report gives an understanding of the development of the area.Thick heavy book with 312 pages with black and white photos. Back half has a folder with heavy cardboard attached to thick cardboard back cover. Inside folder are 9 maps with color each with a different title.Stamped on Front Cover: "Mount Beauty High School" Has a library borrowing slip at the back of the last page.land conservation council, environment, public land, kiewa valley, planning -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, FROM NORTH AFRICA, 8 November 1941
Picture postcard of Norman Huxley No. NX18101. 2/1 HQ Guard Battalion taken HAIFA, Egypt 8/11/1941.Postcard sent to pen pal Thelma Benson.Black & White Picture postcard of Norman Huxley on front and message on back.Picture postcard of Norman Huxley on front with name in pen. Message on back to pen pal Thelma Benson and signed by Norman Huxley.ww2, north africa, egypt, postcards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Basil Watson Pioneer Aviator, March 2015
This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in AustraliaThis is a paper back book with a plastic-laminated cover. There are 61 pages with diagrams, photographs, illustrations, advertisements, posters and newspaper cuttings. The cover is mainly grey and white in colour with printed material in a red insert and two photographs superimposed over the background.This book gives details on the life and work of Basil Watson (1893-1917), a pioneer aviator in Australiabasil watson, warrnambool and aviation pioneer, australian aviators