Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Chinese stoneware ginger jar (00232.1) with lid (00232.2), Mainly green glaze, base of jar and inside of lid not glazed.chinese, ginger, jar, goldfields, gios, tableware, glaze, stoneware, harrietville

Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Chinese stoneware ginger jar, grey with blue pattern. Glazed.chinese, ginger, jar, goldfields, gios, tableware, glaze, stoneware, buckland

Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most of the pieces in this collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios also give more detail. This detail is rare, as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location they came from. Part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Earthenware bowl in a terracotta colour. Part of an opium pipe used by the Chinese, glazed.Chinese characters etched on side of bowl.chinese, pipe, goldfields, gios, glaze, earthenware, harrietville, terracotta, opium

Imported and sold by Holden and Frost during the late 19th century and early 20th century for use on saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated Bridle roller buckleequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca1910

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts a man and a woman leaning together for a kiss. It is a print of the painting 'Undue Haste' by Harrison Fisher.On front, under image: 'UNDUE HASTE' On front, bottom right corner: '© REINTHAL & NEWMAN, PUBS., N.Y.' On back, left vertical: 'No. 193 / Entered Stationers Hall, London' On back, left top: 'THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE' On back, right corner: 'STAMP HERE / PRINTED IN AMERICA' postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard is a scan of an image of a baby in a frilly white dress.On back, printed: 'POST CARD Write here for Inland Postage only / The Address to be written here'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts a print of the oil painting 'The Mid-Day Rest' by James Tobert Hutchings. On front left: 'J Hutchings' On front right: 'Australia Series / "THE MID-DAY REST"' On back left, underneath: 'I owe you a thousand / apologies I got your / P. C's last night, but / did not get a / chance to take them / home to go out today / & Will was not able to / take them up instead / this morning after his / ducking. every hope they / sent. will post out with this' On back left, bottom of card: 'Kiss for Alice from Aunt Mary' On back left, top: 'Jack came home / last night. Mum / got a great surprise / it was fun' On back right. written: 'Mrs W. J. Stuart / Carlowrie / Richmond Plains' On back right, stamped: 'WEDDERBURN VICTORIA / DE 19 06 / FOR ADDRESS ONLY / 120 / printed in Australia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard depicting The Great Sphinx of Giza statue in Egypt.Back, very top, handwritten: 'On Active Service.' Back, top, printed: 'MARY POST CARD / CAIRO' Back, left, vertical: 'Cairo Brothers Editors - Cario' Back, left, handwritten: '[missing text]t you & Rio / letter [missing text]terday, dates about / 16th April. Had to hear / you were all well. / Saw Malie & Arthur / Phillips to-day. Tell Rachel [missing text] for the cuttings. / [missing text] Jack' Back, bottom left. printed: 'The [missing text] of the Sphinx' Back, right: 'Miss M.E. Craig / Wedderburn' Back, bottom right: 'Victoria / Australia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.These postcards are in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A collection of postcards from Cairo, Egypt.postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts Chapel Street, Prahan in the c.1890s-1900s.Front, bottom right: 'CHAPEL ST PRAHAN' Back, top: 'POST CARD' Back, left: 'This space may be used for Correspondence / within the Commonwealth without / extra postage' Back, right: 'THIS SPACE FOR NAME AND / ADDRESS' Back, top right corner: 'Stamp / Here'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts Union Road, Ascot Vale in the c.1890s-1900s.Front, top: 'Union Road Ascot Vale' Back, top: 'POST CARD' Back, far left, vertical: ' H. V. J. Series' Back, left: 'This space may be used for communication' Back, bottom left: 'Made in Germany' Back, right: 'For Address only.'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard depicting the Qasr El Nil Bridge in Cairo.Back, very top, handwritten: 'On Active Service.' Back, top, printed: 'MARY POST CARD / CAIRO' Back, left, vertical: 'Cairo Brothers Editors - C[missing text]' Back, left, handwritten: '[missing text] I was / [missing text] at not getting / [missing text]ow you along / with the others, yesterday. / However, it is a pleasure / in store & up to the present / I h[missing text] been very fortunate / w[missing text]. Here were the / fi[missing text] is the / [missing text] Heaps of / lov[missing text]ec. son / Jack' Back, bottom left. printed: '[missing text] il Bridge' Back, right: 'Miss J.A. Crai[missing text] / Wedd[missing text]' Back, bottom right: '[missing text] / [missing text]stralia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard of a black and white photograph of High Street, Malvern in the early 20th century.Front of postcard: No inscriptions Back of card: Left side - "Thursday / I shall be / glad to see / you tomorrow / Friday come / before 12 oclock / for lunch / Mrs Jenkins' Right side - "J D Hicks / Kings Theatre / Melbourne / City"postcard, 1900s, malvern, melbourne, 20th century, "green postcard album"

These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.Postcards of Chapel Street, Prahan and Union Road, Ascot Valepostcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Glossy print postcard depicting HMHS Aquitania. On front: Under image: '~H.M.H.S. "Aquitania"~' On back: '4/12/13' Left: 'Dear Cousin Mag / Many thanks for / nice newsy letter / It's impossible for / me to write / letters so you / will not expect' Right: 'but will send / card when possible / but would love you / to write me when / you have time but / know you are busy / too. Will write to / Ailsa. Love to all / 'Mina''postcard, 1910s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.On front: Postcard with dappled paper texture and velvet-textured flower. Embossed text in left-hand corner. On back: Flat card. Red postcard in right-hand corner.On front: 'A jolly Christmas' On back: 'Wedderburn / 24/12/09 / Dear Mary, Just a / card to wish you a / Merry Xmas & a very / Happy and Prosperous / New Year. / Your loving friend / Elsie // Miss M. Craig / "Ailsa" / Wedderburn'postcard, christmas, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.Postcard featuring a 1912 calendar surrounding a photograph of a horse and hound hunt with an inscription below.On front: '1912 / May / Each New Month / Bring fresh Happiness' On back, written: 'Wishing / Mrs. Pearce / A Happy New / Year / W. Burke' On back, printed: 'Post Card / Rotary Photographic Series / Printed / in / Britain'postcard, new year, calendar, photography, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Print postcard depicting Princes Bridge. Red one penny post stamp on back depicting Queen Victoria. On front: Under image: 'Princes Bridge.' On back: Left: '"Ailsa" / 10.7.05 / With best wishes / for present & / future. / Yours ever, / H. M. Craig' Right: 'Mr W. j Stuart / "Carlowrie" / Richmond Plains'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Postcard decorated with two pink flowers surrounded by small white flowers.On front: 'A bright / and happy New Year / Be your New Year free from care / Cloudless all its days and fair' On back, written: 'From Willie / To Mother / 1 January 1894'postcard, new year, 1890s, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Print postcard depicting floral arrangement.On front: 'Handwritten under flowers: 'A merry christmas and a happy new / year' On back: 'To Mother / from Maggie / Xmas 1887'postcard, christmas, 1880s, new year, "green postcard album"

This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Postcard decorated with a floral arrangement in a basket with WW1 allies' flags from the Russian Empire, France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom and "Servia"Front of postcard: 'With Loving Wishes' Back of card: Blankpostcard, 1900s, world war i, world war one, first world war, "green postcard album"

Coin holders were used as a convenient way of carrying coins and also as a fashion accessory, worn on a belt or as a necklace. They date from the 19th and early 20th centuries.This item is of interest as an item that was in use a 100 years ago or moreThis is a silver coin holder, circular in shape. It has an outer container with an inner mechanism for placing the coins in and pushing down the lid to hold the coins. It has a ring at the top of the outer container for attaching to a chain. The holder is somewhat battered in places and worn and marked. antiquarian coin holders, warrnambool

No information is available on this particular item but it was common practice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to use bone as ornaments or jewellery. Tusks were used to make earrings or necklaces.This item is of interest as an example of the use of bone as ornaments or jewellery. It will be useful for display. This is a piece of curved bone (coloured black or polished) with a round metal piece at the top with a loop for attachment to a chain or fabric. It is probably a tusk from a boar or pig. The bone is somewhat blotched and the metal is a little rusted.bone jewellery, warrnambool

A short history of 19th century Coburg, Victoria covering points of interest. Includes a map of the landmarks covered in the text. One page, printed on both sides in black and white text, drawings and photographs. Folded into 5. coburg (victoria), pentridge

Photographs of Happy Hollow Farm in as a bark hut in the 19th century and a cottage the early 20th century(circa 1934). Digital copies of 2 views of Happy Hollow Farm..robert emmett whatmough, parks victoria, happy hollow farm

Pince-nez spectacles are in a style popular in the 19th century, which are supported without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose.A pair of Pince-nez eye glasses in a leather case, with a soft cleaning cloth.cleaning cloth - 'With Compliments / John Browning Pty. Ltd. / 113 Collins Street / MELBOURNE / PHONE MF 3221/ MF 3222optometrists, spectacles. eyeglasses, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham

Pince-nez spectacles are in a style popular in the 19th century, which are supported, without earpieces, by pinching the bridge of the nose.A pair of Pince-nez eye glasses in a hinged silver case. optometrists, spectacles. eyeglasses, moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham

imported and sold by Holden and Frost during the late 19th century and early 20th century for the purpose of equine accessorysold by Holden and Frost as a rider accessory brass fly terrets as used in riders accessoryequine, military, recreational, c1900, fly terret

imported and sold by Holden and Frost during late 19th century and early 20th century for military and agricultural useSold by Holden and Frost c1900nickel plated half buckle equine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, half buckle

The City of Sandhurst was a promising up and comer in the 19th century. Images are from the 1870s from the state Library of Victoria.Bendigo Advertiser Article entitled 'People and Places' - five historical photos of views over Bendigo and an artist's impression of brokers at the Beehive chambers.bendigo history