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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Model Boat Oakley, Model built by Samuel Lloyd-Jones, lifeboat 2nd coxswain
Modelled on a lifeboat 11.3m [37 feet] long stationed at Llandandru, Northern Wales from 1964 to 1990. Samuel Lloyd-Jones who was 2nd coxswain for 7 years built this model.Model of an Oakley Class Lifeboatlifeboats, model boats, samuel lloyd-jones, oakley class -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Toy train wheels
The Loch Ard ran aground crashing into Mutton Bird Island in 1878. The only two survivors Tom Pearce and Eva Carmichael managed to drag themselves to the safety of the beach inside Loch Ard Gorge. For a moment, these two tragic teenagers were the talk of the English-speaking world, which very much hoped they would marry (they did not).Relics from a very well know wreck near the Twelve Apostles in VictoriaForty miniature toy train wheels some with encrustations.loch ard, toys, salvage -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Boat Model, Barque David Clarke, John Evans, 2002
The barque David Clarke was launched in 1816 and may have been broken up at Batavia in 1854. She sailed one of the last voyages under charter to the British East India Company (EIC). In 1842 she transported more than 300 convicts to Hobart. She was last listed in Lloyd's Register in 1854.In 1839 she carried mainly Scots assisted migrants to Australia, and was the first immigrant ship to sail from the Great Britain directly to Port Phillip.Scale model of the barque David Clarkemigrant ships, convict ships, port phillip, boat models -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Model Schooner Rip, unknown
Scale model of pilot service schooner Riprip, pilot schooner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - 3 SMALL DOLLS, 1965's
3 small dolls, 2 rubber with clothing, 1 plastic with moveable joints completely naked.Pee Wees U.D. Co. 1965 C Inctoys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - TINY PLASTIC DOLL
Very small plastic doll in red and white checked frock & head scarf, frock with lace collar, jointed limbs and opening closing eyes.toys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - 3 PLASTIC DOLLS
3 small plastic dolls with jointed arms, brown hair & painted faces, various costumes 1 short pink dress, 1 long with red velvet bodice & white skirt, 1 long with aqua bodice, white lace over orange underskirt.toys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - SMALL DOLL
Small plastic doll with jointed arms, painted face, removeable yellow plastic under garments, moulded hair in French bun.Made in Hong Kongtoys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - DOLL
Plastic doll with rubber head, brown hair, floral pleated sleeveless dress, white underwear, jointed limbs, no arms.Pedigree made in Englandtoys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - DOLL, BARBIE STYLE, 1960's
Plastic doll in Barbie style with rubber head, blond hair & painted face, wearing a red velvet sleeveless dress, white ear rings, 1 white plastic shoe, no underwear.Camay Made in Hong Kong No50111/2toys, dolls, plastic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - EXAMPLES OF QUILLING, 1986
1986 examples of Quilling an ancient craft from 15th century.from Dudley House 1986handcrafts, country crafts, quilling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, Saturday May 23rd
Supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser, Saturday, May 23, 1998, titled Golden Square Celebrates 125 Years Milestone Brings Together Young and Old. Includes an interview with Violee Myers-Davey and Jack Harper and a brief history of the school to the present day.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, supplement to the bendigo advertiser 23/5/1998 golden square celebrates 125 years, violee myers-davey, jack harper, education act of 1872, education department of victoria, ron payne, common school no 279, rural school, kangaroo flat leisure centre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - STEREOSCOPE CARD
Card for stereoscope viewer showing domestic scene of 2 men and 1 woman in period costume.S.S.Hough & Co Importers of Fancy Novelties 75 Bourke St East Melbourne Theatre Royalphotography, viewers, stereoscope -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Leisure object - Hand made surfboards
Two examples of improvised surfboards made of solid timber planks, one possibly being an old ironingboard. These illustrate enthusiasm for surfing inspite of lack of ready cash. These hand made surfboards were possibly used by children or young teenagers who had enought ingenuity to enable them to go surfing when money was scarce.Two handmade wooden surfboards with carved and painted emblems at the front; one showing a cat and the other a frog.surfing, surfboards, surfing history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Map - Chart of Geelong Harbour, Geelong Harbour
When Hamilton Hume and William Hovell arrived at the bay in 1824 they met with the local Wautharong people who referred to the bay as "Jillong" and the surround land "Corayo", but by the time the area was surveyed in the late 1830s the Aboriginal names had been swapped. The names "Corayo" and "Jillong" had since been Anglicised to "Corio" and "Geelong".Corio Bay is an important harbour and leisure location in the West and continues to attract development such as the new Tasmania Ferry Terminal.An Admiralty Chart of Geelong Harbour revised in 1954Geelong Harbour Map Ref: 2731geelong, corio, admiralty charts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Cohn's LP Record
The recording was made in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. The record tells the of the Cohn brothers life in Bendigo. It was commissioned by Jack Magnus Cohn, the grandson of Julius Cohn about 1950s-1960s. A "12-inch L.P." black record in a brown paper cover. The cover has the records manufactures name and address printed on it. The record is single sided, the middle has a cream coloured label. "HOUSE OF COHN" Recorded in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. Produced by E. Pattison. Participating in "The House of Cohn" were Des Nicholson, Alex Cohn and Rus Pilley, recorded in the studio of 3BC Bendigo by, Bill Morell and Dug Richards produced by E. Pattison.house of cohn, 3bo bendigo, e. pattison, cohn brothers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Skittles
Skittles was a game of European origin maybe as early as the 4th or 5th century and became popular in England in the 14th century. Many Bendigo hotels included Skittle Alley's and some early mentions of these include Epsom in 1856. Teams could even play for monetary prizes. Although generally considered an indoor game, skittles also made appearances at outings such as picnics and race meetings.2 Wooden skittles with knob at the top. Cylindrical in shape thinning out at the neck. Two grooves at the bottom with one groove in the middle and another 2 grooves just as the neck seems to thin down. Hole in the middle at the bottom and one at the top skittles, toys, leisure activity -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Leisure object - Toy - tram ticket wallet with tickets, mid 1950s?
Item used to simulate or play being a tram conductor, about 15 tickets from each block have been used or removed. Received with a "conductors" badge and cardboard cut out coins. See items 8604 and 8605. Wording and parts of the layout on the ticket typical of a Melbourne tram ticket. Manufacturer not known or the date, possibly mid 1950's based on the cardboard coins. The donor, who lived in Melbourne, recalls that they were part of an outfit which consisted of these items, a conductors cap and bag, similar to a Melbourne conductor's bag. Demonstrates a toy or item used by children to simulate or play being a tram conductor. Heavy cardboard folded to form a tram ticket wallet containing four blocks of tickets, individually numbered. Secured with staples. Values of 1d, 3d, 6d and 1/- stapled into wallet. tickets, toys, conductors, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Leisure object - Cardboard cutout coins, mid 1950s?
Item used to simulate or play being a tram conductor, cardboard coins with paper images printed on each. Value was not printed, but equivalent about to a 2/-, 1/-., 6d, 3d and a 1d based on the paper size.Demonstrates a toy or item used by children to simulate or play being a tram conductor. Cardboard with printed coins cut for use as toys; 27 - 38mm dia with the Queens head. 10 - as above with a kangaroo 4 - 21mm diameter with the Queens head 4 - 18mm diameter with the Queens head 7 - 14mm diameter with the Queens head 1 - 18mm diameter with the Australian Coat of Arms. 1 - 14mm diameter with a sheaf of wheat. tickets, toys, conductors, tramways, coins -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Leisure object (Item) - Qantas Inflatable Travel Pillow
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Leisure object (Item) - PAN AM Airlines Travel Kit
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Arapiles Historical Society
Leisure object - Doll, Ernst Heubach, 1903
This doll was a gift to Alma Korber for her 6th birthday by her grandfather Heinrich Ernst Haustorpher (1835-1921). The doll retains her original clothes. It was made by Ernst Heubach's porcelain factory in Koppelsdorf, Germany. They made bisque doll heads on kid or composition bodies.Bisque shoulder head, single stroke painted eyebrows, sleep eyes, painted eyelashes, open mouth, jointed kid body, crocheted dress, bonnet and one shoe is missing.Horseshoe mark 1903 - 7/0 Made in Germanyalma korber, germany, migrant, migration, heinrich ernst haustorpher, ernst heubach, doll, natimuk -
Arapiles Historical Society
Leisure object - Embroidery, framed, Elaine Emmerson
Handcrafted, tapestry stitch, created by Elaine Emmerson of Clear Lake and NatimukArtwork made by local resident.Cross stitch embroidery depicting a chair in garden with a kitten in a basket in the background. The embroidery is in a wooden frame (no glass).cross stitch, embroidery, kitten, garden, natimuk, elaine emmerson -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object, Child's Puzzle : Denmark Street Baby Health Centre, c.1950s
In August, 1920, The Kew Town Council decided to establish a Baby Health Centre in Kew. The first Centre was opened in a room in the Town Hall in Walpole Street on 5 November 1920. In May 1939, the Railway Commissioners agreed to lease a site at the Kew Railway Station for a Baby Health Centre for a term of 21 years at 3 pounds per annum. A building, designed by Roland Chipperfield, was erected, and the Centre previously conducted at the Town Hall transferred there. This became known as the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre. (Cr. W.D. Vaughan, Kew’s Civic Century, W.D. Vaughan Pty Ltd., Kew, 1960, pp.96 & 97.)One of a pair of wooden puzzles used in the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre in Kew.denmark street baby health centre - kew (vic), baby health centres - kew (vic), games and puzzles -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object, Child's Puzzle : Denmark Street Baby Health Centre, c.1950s
In August, 1920, The Kew Town Council decided to establish a Baby Health Centre in Kew. The first Centre was opened in a room in the Town Hall in Walpole Street on 5 November 1920. In May 1939, the Railway Commissioners agreed to lease a site at the Kew Railway Station for a Baby Health Centre for a term of 21 years at 3 pounds per annum. A building, designed by Roland Chipperfield, was erected, and the Centre previously conducted at the Town Hall transferred there. This became known as the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre. (Cr. W.D. Vaughan, Kew’s Civic Century, W.D. Vaughan Pty Ltd., Kew, 1960, pp.96 & 97.)One of a pair of wooden puzzles used in the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre in Kew.denmark street baby health centre - kew (vic), baby health centres - kew (vic), games and puzzles -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object, Teddy Bear, 1930-1955
In August, 1920, The Kew Town Council decided to establish a Baby Health Centre in Kew. The first Centre was opened in a room in the Town Hall in Walpole Street on 5 November 1920. In May 1939, the Railway Commissioners agreed to lease a site at the Kew Railway Station for a Baby Health Centre for a term of 21 years at 3 pounds per annum. A building, designed by Roland Chipperfield, was erected, and the Centre previously conducted at the Town Hall transferred there. This became known as the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre. (Cr. W.D. Vaughan, Kew’s Civic Century, W.D. Vaughan Pty Ltd., Kew, 1960, pp.96 & 97.)Small teddy bear with only one eye remaining and with a number of repairs. The bear was used by children at the Denmark Street Baby Health Centre in Kew.toys - teddy bears, denmark street baby health centre - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Knitting Nancy
Probably handmade functional item - a knitting nancy - made of wood and metal with a sample of knitting attached to demonstrate its functionknitting nancy -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Sporting Equipment, Cased Set of Lawn Bowls, 1960s
William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale used these bowls in tournaments. He represented Australia in the Empire and Commonwealth Games of 1962 in Perth.Set of four lawn bowls in a blue vinyl carrying case. The pocket of the case includes a number of measuring instruments, some in leather cases. The set of bowls is engraved with the owners's name - William Passmore [of Acot Vale]sports - lawn bowls, william (bill) passmore, sprting equipment - lawn bowls -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : March 1994
Come and celebrate Kew and its history [19th Kew Community Festival] / p1. Chief Executives Column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Kew Community [Festival] / p4. Festival [A glittering night of stars dinner dance] / p5. Pet care stand / p5. Kew Citizens of the year [Gwlad Wade, Dr John Colebatch] / p6. Senior Citizen's Week Health & Leisure Expo / p7. New Artist in Residence at Kew [Gulnar Mister] / p7. Diary dates / p8. New resident helps Meals on Wheels [Pat Marsden]/ p9. Council News [Dog registration; Influenza Immunisation Campaign; Help reduce teenage smoking; Worm farms for sale] / p10. Around Kew [Kew Community House; Neighbourhood Watch G99 District; Learn to manage asthma; Aid organisation requires volunteers [Plan International]; Literacy Training for volunteers; Soccer Club seeks new members; Raffle results - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Kew Youth Arts Festival! / p12.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionCome and celebrate Kew and its history [19th Kew Community Festival] / p1. Chief Executives Column [Local Government Review] / Malcolm Hutchinson p2&3. Mayor's Comment / Cr Tom Indovino p.3. Kew Community [Festival] / p4. Festival [A glittering night of stars dinner dance] / p5. Pet care stand / p5. Kew Citizens of the year [Gwlad Wade, Dr John Colebatch] / p6. Senior Citizen's Week Health & Leisure Expo / p7. New Artist in Residence at Kew [Gulnar Mister] / p7. Diary dates / p8. New resident helps Meals on Wheels [Pat Marsden]/ p9. Council News [Dog registration; Influenza Immunisation Campaign; Help reduce teenage smoking; Worm farms for sale] / p10. Around Kew [Kew Community House; Neighbourhood Watch G99 District; Learn to manage asthma; Aid organisation requires volunteers [Plan International]; Literacy Training for volunteers; Soccer Club seeks new members; Raffle results - Holy Trinity Church] / p11. Kew Youth Arts Festival! / p12.publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Journal, Kewriosity : October 1990
Looking locally for leisure / p1. Your junk Rotary's jewels / p1. Dates for October / p2. Dates to remember / p2. October fetes / p2. Take tea in a monastery garden / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Road closure [Kew Boulevard] / p3. Hard rubbish collection to start / p3. Notices / p4. Rec Centre seeks info from older adults [Kew Recreation Centre] / p4. Council calls for submissions on skateboard / p4. Kids in Space [musical] / p4. Library corner / p4. Recycling trial / p5. The Play's the Thing [Track Players] / p5. St George's to meet aged care needs / p5. Kew Community House / p6. Kew Info Youth / p6. Hawthorn History / p6. [Kew Primary] School celebrates with song and dance / p6. Connecting community with disability / p7. Bold as brass [Kew Band, Kew Youth Band] / p7.Community clean up / p7. Jelly bean drama / p7. [Kew] Bowling Club honours modern bowls inventor [Ray Hensell] / p8. Hawthorn Centre open day / p8. Letters to the editor / p8. Community leisure / p8. 'The Boyfriend' [Phoenix Music Club] / p8.Kewriosity was a local newsletter combining Kew Council and community news. It was published between November 1983 and June 1994, replacing an earlier Kewriosity [broad] Sheet (1979-84). In producing Kewriosity, Council aimed to provide a range of interesting and informative articles covering its deliberations and decision making, together with items of general interest and importance to the Kew community and information not generally available through daily media outlets.non-fictionLooking locally for leisure / p1. Your junk Rotary's jewels / p1. Dates for October / p2. Dates to remember / p2. October fetes / p2. Take tea in a monastery garden / p2. Commentary / Cr Daryl Oldaker p3. Road closure [Kew Boulevard] / p3. Hard rubbish collection to start / p3. Notices / p4. Rec Centre seeks info from older adults [Kew Recreation Centre] / p4. Council calls for submissions on skateboard / p4. Kids in Space [musical] / p4. Library corner / p4. Recycling trial / p5. The Play's the Thing [Track Players] / p5. St George's to meet aged care needs / p5. Kew Community House / p6. Kew Info Youth / p6. Hawthorn History / p6. [Kew Primary] School celebrates with song and dance / p6. Connecting community with disability / p7. Bold as brass [Kew Band, Kew Youth Band] / p7.Community clean up / p7. Jelly bean drama / p7. [Kew] Bowling Club honours modern bowls inventor [Ray Hensell] / p8. Hawthorn Centre open day / p8. Letters to the editor / p8. Community leisure / p8. 'The Boyfriend' [Phoenix Music Club] / p8. publications -- city of kew (vic.), kewriosity, council newsletters, community newsletters