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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Pendant " Cross of Mother" Der Deutschen Mutter, Circa 1938
The Cross of Honour of the German Mother (German: Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter), referred to colloquially as the Mutterehrenkreuz (Mother's Cross of Honour) or simply Mutterkreuz (Mother's Cross), was a state decoration conferred by the government of the German Reich to honour a Reichsdeutsche German mother for exceptional merit to the German nation.Eligibility later extended to include Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) mothers from, for example, Austria and Sudetenland, that had earlier been incorporated into the German Reich. The decoration was conferred from 1939 until 1945[5] in three classes: bronze, silver, and gold, to Reichsdeutsche mothers who exhibited probity, exemplary motherhood, and who conceived and raised at least four or more children in the role of a parent. A similar practice, that continues to this present day, was already established in France since 1920, by conferring the Médaille de la Famille française (Medal of the French Family), a tribute to the French mother who raised several children in an appropriate way.The cross design is a slender elongated form of the Iron Cross or cross pattée and very similar in design to the Marian Cross of the Teutonic Knights Order (Marianerkreuz des Deutschen Ritterordens), enamelled translucent-blue with a slim opaque-white border. Resting on the centre radiant starburst rays is a metal roundel decorated with the words ”DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (In English: TO THE GERMAN MOTHER) around an enamelled black straight centred “swastika” symbol, infilled white enamel. Der Deutchen Mutter on front 16 Dezember 1938 by H...… ??german medal, the cross of honour of the german mother, ehrenkreuz der deutschen mutter, mutterehrenkreuz, reich, third reich, german reich, mutterkreuz -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Sheet music, On the road to victory, 1941
This piece of music has been produced during World War Two (1941) as a propaganda and fund-raising piece for the people of Alexandria in Egypt. It has both Greek and British backing with the headings on the cover in both languages. The music is a march and the title suggests that victory is on the way so the emotions are being stirred to keep up the morale. Egypt in World War Two was still under British influence and Alexandria is a port in Egypt at the mouth of the Nile River. In 1941 British battleships were based in the Alexandria harbor and two of them were disabled by Italian Navy divers. Hence it is not clear why it was the Hellenic (Greek) Red Cross raising funds for Alexandria through the sale of this music which was produced in that city by the Moharrem Press (founded 1938) and composed by Lena Bonfiliou, probably a Greek person. It is not known if this piece of music was bought in Australia or brought back to Australia by an Australian military person during World War Two.This is an interesting piece of music. Its connection to Warrnambool is not known but it is an example of the type of music produced during World War Two to help the war effort. This is a four page piece of music, ‘On the Road to Victory’ (a march) with a front cover, a blank end page and two pages of musical notation. The latter pages have black printing on white pages. The front cover has both Greek and English printing and a colour image of four British and Greek flags resting on a gun carriage with armaments underneath and indications of an explosion. There is a red stamp on the cover (Hellenic Red Cross). The pages are in good condition. English printing: ‘On the Road to Victory, March, P12’ Stamp: ‘For the Hellenic Red Cross, Alexandria’ alexandria, hellenic red cross, warrnambool, on the road to victory music -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Twentieth Century Heritage; Marking the recent past, 1/11/2001 12:00:00 AM
Heritage of Australia and cultural significance; methods of preserving our heritage.Heritage of Australia and cultural significance; methods of preserving our heritage.Heritage of Australia and cultural significance; methods of preserving our heritage.buildings, heritage studies -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Statement of cultural heritage significance. Shrublands, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Statement of the cultural heritage significance of Shrublands in the Victorian Heritage Registercanterbury, balwyn road, shrublands, architectural features, wolf> william, italianate style, bunya bunya, himalayan cedar, carter> ernest -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Cross Oars
These sterling silver cross oars were sewn to the rowing cap. Fred Raynor Langsford rowed for College during 1916-1918. Sterling silver cross oars to be sewn to rower's cap. Each or is engraved: 'Hutton & Co'Engraved on each oar; 'HUTTON & CO'1918, 1917, 1916, fred raynor langsford, marjory langsford, rowing -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - Iron Cross, Gefreiter Franz Rapp, 1940's
Iron Cross 2nd class, posthumously awarded to Gefreiter Frank Rapp who died in action on the Finnish front in 1941. Possession of POW in Camp 13 at MurchisonMilitary medal, Iron Cross, in form of cross, black & silver with date 1813 on one side, swastika in centre of the other. Black, white, red striped ribbon threaded through metal ring attached to medal.numismatics, gefreiter franz rapp, german military medals, iron cross second class, hartmut beck, franz rapp -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Altar Cloth, 1986
This altar cloth is representative of ecclesiastical linen in use in the early to mid-20th century. It is decorated with the Mariner's Cross symbol, connecting it to the history of the early Christian church. The cover for the cloth shows the respect the maker had for the cloth and what it stands for. The Mariner's Cross symbol also makes it appropriate as an altar cloth for the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Mariner’s Cross symbol and what it symbolises The symbol of an anchor that also looks like a cross is called the Mariner’s Cross (also called the Anchored Cross or Cross of Hope). It looks like a ‘plus’ sign with anchor flukes at the base and a ring at the top. The anchor is one of the earliest symbols used in Christianity and represents faith, hope and salvation in times of trial. The Mariner’s Cross is linked to the scripture in Hebrews 6:19, which says “Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil”. This particular Mariner’s Cross also has the letter ‘X’ under the post of the anchor. In Greek, the language of the New Testament, the word for Christ is ‘Christos’, which begins with the Greek letter ‘X’ or ‘Chi’. Together, the elements on this Mariner’s Cross - anchor, cross and ‘X’ - symbolise to the Christian that Jesus Christ the Saviour gives security and safety, hope and salvation. Many church organisations still use various forms of the Mariner’s Cross. This design is also known as the Anchored Cross or Cross of Hope. The Missions to Seamen organisation The Missions to Seamen is an Anglican (Church of England) charity that has been serving the world's seafarers since 1856. It was inspired by the work of Rev. John Ashley who, 20 years earlier, had pioneered a ministry to seafarers in the Bristol Channel in Great Britain. When Ashley retired because of ill health, others determined that the work should continue, and they founded the Missions to Seamen. It adopted as its symbol a Flying Angel, inspired by a verse from Revelation 14 in the Bible. Today there are over 200 ports worldwide where the Missions to Seamen has centres and chaplains. A Missions to Seamen’s Club offers a warm welcome to sailors of all colours, creeds and races. A sailor can watch television, have a drink and a chat, change money or buy goods from the club shop or worship in the Chapel. In Victoria, the Missions to Seamen still has clubs in Melbourne, Portland and Geelong. The altar cloth is representative of the ecclesiastical linen in use in the early to mid-20th century, when the original St Nicholas Seamen's Church was opened in Williamstown, Victoria. The Mariner's Cross embroidered onto the altar cloth gives it a connection with the early Christian church and with the Missions to Seamen. The fine hand stitching and embroidery is an example of traditional handcraft skills used over the centuries and still continuing in use today.Altar cloth, white linen, with custom made white cotton cover. The long rectangular cloth has the symbol of a Mariner's Cross (anchor and cross) embroidered with white silk thread on each short end. The wide hems are hand stitched. The cover has two white tape ties and embroidered text in blue silk thread. On cloth: symbol of (anchor with an 'X' stitched behind the centre of it). On cover, text "FLAGSTAFF/ HILL" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, religious service, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, altar cloth, church linen, ecclesiastical linen, mariner’s cross, anchor cross, cross of hope, symbol of christianity, anchored cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, George Bishop, Dec. 1971
Black and white photographs of Bendigo No. 7 at Charing Cross 12/1971. Photos by George Bishop. .1 - No. 7 arriving at Charing Cross, with Pall Mall buildings, including the Beehive in the background. .2 - ditto - side on view, with the Plaza building in the background. No. 7 has two SEC roof advertisements for electric cooking. Photo dated from label on rear of btm3605.3On the back photo in ink No. 7, Near Charing Cross (Bendigo) / G. Bishop photo"tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, tram 7 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge, Red Cross
Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross exhibition "Being There"Round metal badge with pin. White background, red cross, depiction of a nurse helping wounded soldier in brown and white.red cross, badge, wars, soldiers, nurses, fundraising, george evans collection -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Jas. Bacon & Sons, c1914 - 1918
The lady in the photograph was serving as a nurse with the Red Cross during World War 1.A sepia studio portrait photograph of a Red Cross nurse dressed in her uniform. The photograph is mounted on cream board. nurses, world war 1. -
Williamstown High School
Sports pennant 1975
Pennant awarded to the school for winning the cross country events at the MHSSA inter school sports in 1975.Triangular blue and white felt sports pennant. Printed with "M.H.S.S.A. Western Zone, Bayside. Cross country champions, intermediate. 1975"williamstown high school, sport, metropolitan high schools' sports -
Vision Australia
Object, Noughts and crosses set, 19
This wooden set could be used by sighted people as well as those who are blind or visually impaired. A universal game played in ancient Egypt and Rome, noughts and crosses has also become known tic-tac-toe (popularised in the USA) and there are 362,880 possible ways to play the game. Light wooden block with darker wooden discs and crosses recreation equipment, games -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bendigo - Birney 29 Charing Cross, Jim Seletto, 25-9-1961
Photo shows Birney 29 at Charing Cross with the destination of Depot. Tram has a briquette advertisement. Two ladies are alighting. In the background are signs or buildings for the RACV, the Herald newspaper, and the Australian Mutual Provident building. Photo has date of 25 Sep 1961. Photo by Jim Seletto. Note the direction signs on the pole behind the tram.Yields information about Bendigo tram 29 and Charing Cross.Photograph - Bendigo - Birney 29 Charing CrossHas photographer, date stamp and location written on reartramways, tramcars, birney tramcars, tram 29, charing cross, bendigo -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Red Cross Box, 1939
This box was donated by Mary Gilbert who was the Orbost Red Cross Superintendent. Australian women's efforts on the home front to support the nation during WWI and WWII were monumental. They worked tirelessly for Red Cross in response to the national emergency, serving the humanitarian needs of the nation. Women produced millions of pounds worth of in-kind support through volunteer labour and goods, sending an astonishing volume of goods overseas to servicemen and prisoners of war. They knitted and sewed socks, towels and vests for soldiers.A black Red Cross box containing training cards, forms and badges. The box is made of card and covered in black fabric.red-cross gilbert-mary world-war-11 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Shaving Mirror in Leather Pouch
Small metal piece used as shaving mirror in the field. Brown leather pouch with a green map of Australia, gold Southern Cross and "Good Luck" engraved into it. Inside the pouch contains a silver piece of metal used as a shaving mirror with a leather tag attached."Good Luck" engraved into the leather, plus a map of Australia and the Southern Crossshaving mirror, leather, metal -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Crosscut Saw
Cross cut saws have been used for millennia, but they came into wider usage in Europe from the 15th century onwards. The term 'cross cut' refers to the blades on the saw’s cutting edge which come in a variety of different patterns. These saws are specifically designed for cutting across the grain of the wood by timber workers, sawyers, and other land workers for tree felling and cutting up larger pieces of lumber into smaller more manageable pieces. The saws come in variable sizes and lengths and are designed for use by one or two people. With the two-man saws, a method of alternating 'pull and push' to drag the blade back and forth through the timber, maximising efficiency and labour division.single handed cross-cut saw. Peg grip missing?circular brass manufacturer's plate: SPEAR & JACKSON Sheffield. Crown symbol.churchill island, crosscut, saw, tool, machinery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Red Cross Tee Shirt, c. 2014
Although newly made, the red T-Shirt celebrates the Australian Red Cross 100yrs, 1914-2014.as aboveRed Tee Shirt size large with round neck and short sleeves.On Front: 'The Power of Humanity'|* A white circle in centre with a red cross and worded: 'Australian Red Cross'|* On left side written in white writing: '100 Years, people helping people, 1914-2014'costume, female uniform, civilian -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
artefact, VC Medal
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384Two items Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base. Information board gives details of the history of the Victoria Cross. The medal is a replica.Front: For Valour Back: COPYvc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Welcome home to Pte. S. N. Till, 1919?
Article on welcome home function to Pte. S. N. Till .Article on welcome home function to Pte. S. N. Till under the auspices of the Harwood Patriotic League and Red Cross Society.Article on welcome home function to Pte. S. N. Till . till, sydney, world war 1914 - 1918, harwood patriotic league, red cross -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WATCH & CASE, Possible WW1 era
Believed to be a WWI Nurses or Red Cross watch. There are many variations re online..1) Watch with Roman numerals & Red Cross at top under XII, hinged cover on back. .2) Pink case..2) Inside: “Deniliquin Jewellers”equipment, watch, red cross, nurse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BADGES, BUTTONS, 1) K G Luke Melbourne, possible WW1 to WW2
Items in collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge pressed metal, crown over round shape, centre has a Red Cross, raised lettering around outside. .2) Button, metal round with centre Red Cross, raised lettering around outside. .3) Button round gold colour, centre appears to be a naval symbol, no enscriptions. .4) Button, round plastic gold colour, centre has letters "E R". 5.) Button round metal, crown and map of Australia, raised lettering..2) Australian Red Cross Society" .3) Australian Military Forces"buttons, badges, red cross -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badges
assortment of badges. NSW Country Women's Association ; Royal Victorian Institute For The blind Auxiliary ; Orbost Memorial Hall-1926 ; Red CrossCWA badge - Angus & Coote RVIB - Stokes + Son Melb. Red Cross - Parkes Bris. 2/-badges costume-accessories nsw-country-womens-association royal-victorian-institute-for-the-blind orbost-memorial-hall red-cross -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, At Murray Pass, Marysville, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria. Murray Pass is located on the Lady Talbot Drive. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES 2309/ COPYRIGHT/ AT MURRAY PASS, MARYSVILLE, VIC. POST CARD. Correspondence Addressmarysville, victoria, photograph, taggerty river, murray pass, lady talbot forest drive, southern cross series, 2309, postcard, souvenir, lady talbot drive, sir reginald talbot, sarah elizabeth talbot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, George Bishop, Dec. 1971
Set of two Black and white photographs of Bendigo No. 3 leaving Charing Cross for Quarry Hill 12/1971. Photos by George Bishop. Both have the Ezywalkin sign and building in the background and people sitting on the ground by the fountain.On the back of two of the photos in ink or pencil "No. 3, Charing Cross December/ G. Bishop photo" On the rear of .2 is a label "No. 3 at Charing Cross Bendigo, December 1971"tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, tram 3 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Textile - CROSS STITCH, FRAMED
Trish hand stitched this cross for her husband - ex veteran. It was a birthday present as his birthday was on Remembrance Day.Textile - Cross stitch hand made 'Remembrance Day' picture in colour with 100% cotton and Aida fabric. Light grey, grey and black lettering. Illustration - in colour, poppies with background silhouette of soldier and 4 crosses. Framed - clear varnish on timber, MDF book, glass front.textile, remembrance day -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - CROSSED RIFLES, INFANTRY MARKSMAN
Crossed Rifles badge issued to marksmen of the Infantry.Circular brass disc with crossed rifles attached. Rifles have two loops attached which protrude through holes in disc for pins to be attached.cooper collection, crossed rifles, marksmen -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Imperial German
A WW1 era Imperial German Iron Cross Second Class medal contained in a presentation case. The medal has a black and white striped ribbon threaded through a suspender ring. This medal was issued during WW1 to German Army personnel. refer to AWM item https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C11768431914 on lower leg of Cross obverse representing year of award. 1813 on lower leg of Cross reverse representing year of commencement of award. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 3, Noel Simons, 22/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 3 transparencies taken on 22/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1190.1 - No. 7 (bound for North Bendigo) at the Charing Cross stop with No. 19 just left for Quarry Hill. Has the buildings on the south side of High St. in the background, including RACV building. No. 7 has front dash panel ad for Streets ice cream, and roof ads for Ilford Film and an SEC "Cook with Electricity". Passengers are boarding the tram. 1190.2 - Bendigo No. 2 at Charing Cross with fountain in the background and other buildings on the south side of High St. Tram has two SEC roof ads - good side on view - "Electric Cooking - Matchless" and "Switch to Electric Cooking". 1190.3 - Nos. 19, 2 and 7 at Charing cross with a Austin ? motor car. Has buildings on the south side of High St. in the background, along with SEC and Ilford film roof ads.Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1190.1 - "Nos. 19 and 7 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1190.2 - "No. 2 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1190.3 - "Nos. 19, 2 and 7 at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, alexandra fountain, tram 2, tram 7, tram 19 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book 1987
96 Page Exercise Book Feint Ruled 8mm. Blue, light blue and white striped cover. Label Name 1989. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book. 1987 Annual Meeting attendances October 13th 1987 to 12th August 1980.White Label with Red Cross in middle of book binding attendances annual meeting attendances, attendance record membership list -
Lauriston Girls’ School (incorporating Lauriston Museum and Gallery)
Award - Trophy
The ''Junior Red Cross Work Trophy'' cup. A silver, two handled cup on a dark wood base, with annual winners'' shields. In memory of Jane Alcock who esteemed Truth, Honour and Order above riches. Awarded for Junior Red Cross work