“Albert Smith’s Retroversion Pessary consists of two lateral sigmoids, united at each end by bows, one wide and rounding, the other short and more sharply curved. Smith’s form narrows from above (proximally) downwards (distally) as do the vaginal walls. This pattern was produced in a great variety of sizes.” - 1899 Truax. (The Tizzano Museum)Curved pessaries made of black vulcanite. Pessary is curved at both ends with a narrower 'neck' in the middle.pessary, intrauterine device

Montagnard Dagger, C 1964, souvenired by Major Ian McKeown, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). The Central Highlands emerged as a strategically important area during the Vietnam War, because it included the Ho Chi Minh trail, the North Vietnamese supply line for Viet Cong forces in the south. communists passing through the highlands had, however, to contend with the Montagnards who they called Thurong (highlanders). The Montagnards were a formidable opponent in their home terrain and were not adverse to using their traditional weapons when dispatching their enemies, particularly when maintaining silence was critical. On loan courtesy the collection of Ian McKeownWooden handle. Metal reinforcement both ends of handle. Metal curved blade with concaved tip.maj mckeown, aattv, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), montagnard dagger, montagnards

Directions for the knitting of standard socks for men in active service during WWI. Issued by the Lady Mayoress's League, Melbourne, in September 1915. The Lady Mayoress's League, or Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League, was formed on 7th August 1914 by Lady Hennessy, Lady Mayoress of the City of Melbourne. The League was formed to supplement the official supplies issued to each soldier by providing 'comforts' such as socks and food packages, and by 1915 was the recognised agent in Victoria for the reception and despatch of all gifts other than those sent privately. In September 1916 it became part of the Australian Comforts Funds, an Australia-wide umbrella organisation formed from individual state-based organisations of this type. Folded single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in black on both sidesthe lady mayoress's league, wwi fund-raising

Cast and machined bronze Hydrostatic steam cylinder oil lubricator with both with a glass sight feedThompsons surprise

In the Australian army (whose regimental traditions are largely those of the British army) the red sash is worn by sergeants and warrant officers on ceremonial parades-the sash and it's colour came from it being used to drag wounded soldiers out of the battle line and to the rear in the times when battle was a close quarters fight.In the Australian army (whose regimental traditions are largely those of the British army) the red sash is worn by sergeants and warrant officers on ceremonial parades-the sash and it's colour came from it being used to drag wounded soldiers out of the battle line and to the rear in the times when battle was a close quarters fight.Two red sashes made from woven fabric with red cording/fringe at both endsNilred sash, army, ceremonial

Possibly hand forged nail due to the irregular shank and hammer marks on both shank and head.Noneforged nail

handmade and used by internees in camp 3handmade wooden rolling pin, wooden handle both ends attached to a central pivotal shaftrolling pin, camp 3, wood, tatura, domestic, cooking, food, preparation

Wool classer Alfred Henry Turton joined the Australian Field Artillery 11th Bde as an Armourer Quartermaster Sergeant.Round silver medallion with crown motif on top. Snake tail at bottom. Inscribed on both sides. Shield side: Alfred H Turton 1797 En Reconaissance. Ship side: Rust rcestturton, 1797, elkington, alfred henry turton

Signed on the night of the Graduation Dinner of Aquinas Girls College 1977.One signature reads "To Mandy" so this may have been originally intended for one person. Signature of John Mahon, former Principal of Aquinas College on front cover. Signatures make this item unique.Green A4 card folded to A5 size, printed both sides. Hand signed by attendees.Aquinas logo on front cover. Signatures of attendees on front and back cover, including signature of John Mahon former principal of Aquinas College.graduation dinner, aquinas girls college, john mahon

The 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival was the third EWF. Surveying and understanding the wants and needs of audiences has always been an important part of programming for the following year at the EWF.A green A4 page with printing on both sides that surveys participants of the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

Received by donor Box Hill State School.. Each child at school in 1935 received one of these medallions.Silvered medallion with relief designs on both faces. Commemorates centenaries of Victoria and Melbourne. Small loop.numismatics, medals - commemorative

Fine china cup and saucer. Both decorated in elaborate gold pattern overlay. Eggshell thindomestic items, crockery

Plain black ankle length with a black split. One single gray stripe on both sides. womans, black, wool, polyester, long skirt

The Intermediate Legacy Club was a Club comprised of ex-Junior Legacy Girls who had attended the Physical Culture Classes (the classes commenced in 1927). The Intermediate clubs were aimed at children who were older than 16 years of age.Demonstrates the strong bonds formed amongst the Junior Legacy children and the desire to be of service in their turn to Legacy beneficiaries.White foolscap paper with black type x2 sheets, printed both sides. 2 copies.girls' classes, ilc, junior legatee

Queenscliffe Maritime Centre historyOpening Queenscliffe Maritime Centre in 1987Various news article, photos both B&W + Colour re QMC opening in 1987.Reverse " NIL "

Shows the appearance of Ballarat tram 21 during the 1950's at the Sebastopol terminus. .1 - has the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. .2 - has two ladies standing in a doorway.Yields information about the tram appearance during the 1950's prior to being fitted with dash canopy lighting.Black & White Photograph of Ballarat Tram 21 - pre 1960 - both photos at the Sebastopol terminus. Has notes re location and tram on the rear in ink.ballarat, trams, sebastopol, tram 21, tramways

The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was raised in June 1941 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel W G Hopkins with officers and men selected from the wider AIF in Victoria. The regiment trained in newly arrived M3 General Grant tanks at Puckapunyal before moving north to Singleton, then the Wee Waa plains. The regiment sailed for New Guinea in April 1943 and carried out mobile defence to airfields at Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Dobadura and Popondetta. The regiment returned to Australia in February 1944 and disbanded as an armoured regiment and retrained as Nos 41, 42 and 43 Landing Craft Companies. They returned to the South West Pacific serving at Bougainville, Balikpapan, Lae and Wewak.Good study showing men of an armoured regiment from Victoria marching in Melbourne early in WWII (1939-45)Framed photograph of soldiers marching through Melbourne city street; crowds on both sides of street.Below photograph ""A Squadron 2/8th Armoured Regiment , Melbourne, 17th October 1941. Squadron Commander Major Jenkins. RSM Arch Martin"2/8th armoured regiment, melbourne

Silicon mould containing two designs both depicting a female nude bending around an orb.Nonematcham skipper, mould, silicon, female, nude, orb

(Sackville) main Street of Port Fairy from the Southern end of the town.Black and white photograph Main Street of Port Fairy with shop verandahs on both sides of street Sackville Street Port Fairyretail precinct, sackville street, street, town, centre

Used by RAAF personell in accommodation quarters 1942 -1946. WWII wartime objects – living in the RAAF camp . They provide evidence of the contents of the RAAF barracks and recreation hut erected in 1942 and occupied until 1945. Some of the items such as cutlery, a wood heater/stove, domestic radio (remnants) were used in daily life by servicemen. Spoons x 3 (WPLS 0101.3; likely provenance); spoon and knife (0148.2 likely provenance)The two metal small spoons, two large spoons and knife without its handle are known to have been used by WWII RAAF or navy personnel in their accommodation quarters 1942-1945. The items, if original to the site, have second level contributory significance for the evidence they provide of the WWII buildings and their use between 1942 and 1945. Metal spoon and a serrated edged knife without a handle. Both items have some corrosion.

Hand luggage used by professional persons manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostLeather and steel gladstone bag metal claps both ends and metal snap lock at handleI.H. on sideleather, handbag, gladstone bag

Two notecards published by Legacy to commemorate the installation and dedication of the 'Widow and Children' statue on Tuesday 29th September 1998 in the Legacy Garden of Appreciation. The 'Widow and Children' statue was sculpted by Louis Laumen, a Melbourne artist. The sculpture symbolises the work of Legacy caring for the widows and children of veterans.A record of the 'Widow and Children' statue being dedicated in 1998.A commemorative card and a blank note card both with an image of the Widow and Children statue and the date of dedication.statue, garden, memorial garden, widow and children statue

Pale yellow 'Huckaback' linen towel with 'Fleur De Lise' pattern imprinted at both ends.manchester, bath linen

Used by military persons to carry ammunition pouches, either around waist or over shoulderManufactured and distributed by Holden and FrostTan leather belt, holes both ends and in the middle brass adjustment tool in centre with holesHolden and Frost 1916,military, leather, belt