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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, 1942 1 Reichpfennig
... between 1940 and 1945 during World War II, replacing the bronze... by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1945 during World War II ...The zinc 1 Reichspfennig coin was minted by Nazi Germany between 1940 and 1945 during World War II, replacing the bronze version. It is worth 1/100 or .01 of a Reichsmark. Made entirely of zinc, the 1 Reichspfennig is an emergency issue type, similar to the zinc 5 and 10 Reichspfennigs, and the aluminium 50 Reichspfennig coins from the same period.Obverse: Reichsadler with swastika. Lettering: Deutsches Reich 1943 Reverse: Denomination and two oak leaves. Mintmark below the denomination and between leaves. Lettering: 1 Reichspfennig Abeck, coin, currency, third reich -
Brighton Historical Society
Coat, c.1970
... as teenagers after World War II.... sisters came to Australia as teenagers after World War II. coat ...Jot was an exclusive Toorak fashion label and boutique established in 1969 by Lithuanian-born Terry Oertel and French-born Odile Moktar. Terry's sister Arija Austin was also a designer; in partnership with Erna Vilks she established the high-end Tu Boutique in South Yarra in 1963. The two sisters came to Australia as teenagers after World War II.Maxi coat in cream, yellow and metallic gold ogival patterned brocade. Fastens with five large metallic gold corded domed buttons. Lined with ivory silk taffeta.Label, woven black on white acetate, centre back neck: jot / TOORAKcoat, brocade, 1970s fashion, melbourne designers, melbourne fashion, jot, terry oertel, odile moktar, toorak -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Domestic object - Doyleys, sandwich tray doyleys, 1920s
... in schools up until post-World War II.... in schools up until post-World War II. Dooboobetic St Arnaud Ballarat ...Pair of embroidered doyleys for cake or sandwich trays made by Mary Burke of Dooboobetic in the 1920s. After her marriage to Michael Taffe in 1940 Mary moved to Ballarat and many of her embroideries remain in the house. They range from duchess sets to doyleys such as these. simple embroidery was taught to young girls in schools up until post-World War II.One rectangular and one elliptical cotton doyley with simple floral embroidery.Nildooboobetic, st arnaud, ballarat, doyley, sandwich tray -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Norma Bull, Lifting Waves, c. 1960s
... for her paintings and sketches made during World War II in Britain... for her paintings and sketches made during World War II in Britain ...Norma Bull is an Australian painter who is most famous for her paintings and sketches made during World War II in Britain as an official war artist. Bull was a finalist in the Archibald prize twice, in 1952 and 1953. Her work is featured in collections around the world including the Royal Collection, the Imperial War Museum, the National Gallery of Australia, and the Bright Art Gallery.traditionalRural City of Wangaratta Collection. Donated by Associate Professor Leslie E Bolitho AM.A windy seascape painted in oil using blues, browns, greens, yellows, and whites.Obverse: Norma Bull/ (bottom left)wangaratta art gallery, norma bull, seascape, painting -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ruby Wharrie, My Grampian Rose, Words & Music by Ruby Wharrie, 1960's
... in the Log Cabin, Darlington Road Stawell. During the world war II... in the Log Cabin, Darlington Road Stawell. During the world war II ...This copy of "My Grampain Rose" belonged to Glenda Hust, who donated it to the society. Ruby Wharrie was a Stawell resident for many years. The Wharrie family built and lived in the Log Cabin, Darlington Road Stawell. During the world war II and late Forties the family manufactured the "Shirl" Dolls. at the Corner of St George St & Victoria Street, later destroyed by fire.Cover - colourful picture of Grampian's inset in a circle - with a spray of wildflowers at base"My Grampian Rose" words and Music by Ruby Wharrie 2/6stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VIKKI SPICER COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAINING PRISON STALAG 17 PROGRAMME, April, 1959
... Camp somewhere in Germany during World War II.... Camp somewhere in Germany during World War II. Document VIKKI ...Pale Green Paper With Black Text Theatre Programme Bendigo Training Prison 'Stalag 17' Three Act Melodrama Capital Theatre April 14th, 15th, 1959. Sponsored by Lions Club of Bendigo. Programme Price 6 Shillings. Cast Neville D, Des Nicholas, Don G. Bill Galvin Jr, Robert K, Donald C, Bob K, Alan R, Leslie B, Donald T, Kenneth B, Ken B, Terry B, Peter B, Steve C, Don C, Roy A, Kenneth H, Ronald D, Graeme B. Setting Barracks of 'Stalag 17' POW Camp somewhere in Germany during World War II.Arthur Hocking Printerclubs and associations, theatre, bendigo training prison, http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-19/old-meets-new-as-sandhurst-gaol-becomes-ulumbarra-theatre/6022058 source for sandhurst prison. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/stalag_17 source for stalag 17 play -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed Picture Print of a Lancaster Bomber
... of World War II. It first saw service in 1941 and became the RAF’s... Bomber was one of the most famous aircraft of World War II ...The Lancaster Bomber was one of the most famous aircraft of World War II. It first saw service in 1941 and became the RAF’s main bomber during the war. The first prototype Lancaster flew in January, 1941. A total of 7,377 Lancasters were made, after the first one rolled off the production line in October, 1941. It carried a crew of 7 and could fly at about 454 kmh. The plane was just over 21 metres long, had a wingspan of 31 metres and a flying range of 4,000 km. The Lancaster was normally armed with 8 Browning machine guns, as well as bombs. Some planes were modified so they could carry the so called Grand Slam bomb, weighing 10,000 kg. During World War II, Lancasters flew over 156,000 sorties, or raids. They dropped over 50 million incendiary bombs and over 608,000 tons of explosive bombs.One of the most famous bombing raids was a 1942 raid on Cologne, Germany. Over 1,000 bombers dropped bombs on the industrial city, destroying over 600 acres. Many Lancaster crew members were given medals for heroic actions while flying. Guy Gibson had flown 170 missions by the age of 24 and was awarded the Victoria Cross. Towards the end of World War II, Lancaster Bombers dropped food into the occupied Netherlands.Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo print of a Lancaster Bomber.lancaster bomber, ww2, avro, lara r.s.l. british aircraft. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Service Australia, Circa 1948
... from Active Service Badge during World War II. Persons who were... Service Badge during World War II. Persons who were discharged ...The General Service Badge was issued to persons who served full-time for a period of 28 days or more, continuously or in aggregate, and discharged without becoming eligible for the Returned from Active Service Badge during World War II. Persons who were discharged because of misconduct and those who were in a reserved occupation, were not eligible for the badge. This badge was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. Gold metal medal, oval shaped with four cut out sections. It has a crown at the top with rising sun emblem overlaid with anchor. The back has a two pronged metal loop.Service Australia on the front. A241438 engraved on the reverse. Issued by Commonwealth Government. A J Parkes Brisbane 1948general service badge ernest swan -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Mincer Meat, early to mid 1900's
... . This was before World War II and the "growing up" of a colony... and shipped to the "colony" Australia. This was before World War II ...This cast iron kitchen appliance was made in England in the early 1900's and shipped to the "colony" Australia. This was before World War II and the "growing up" of a colony to an independent member of "the British Commonwealth". It was a period when most appliances (be they household) where manufactured in England and shipped to Australian ports. It was not until the late 1960's that the Asian manufacturing giant woke up and started to dominate the market palce.This domestic kitchen appliance is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlights the "made at home" period when food processing was made "in house" due to inability to source food from specialised shops e.g. the butcher or slaughter houses. It was a period before mass food processing factories were established and roads constructed up to the standard for distribution to semi remote regions such as Kiewa Valley was in the beginning of the 1900's.This cast iron (malleable iron) mincer for meat products has a large "funnel" to direct "chunks" of meat to the grinding "wheels". These "star" shaped wheels with "teeth" of three different cutting surfaces (fine, medium and coarse) provide for texture types of the final meat product. The meat is placed into the "loading" funnel and push downwards(gravity feed) through the mincing chamber and out through the front side. There is a long "screw worm" which is rotated by turning the handle. The appliance is table mounted by a vice "G" screw on clamp (hand operated). "BEATRICE No. 3" and "MADE IN ENGLAND", "P 3181"household cast iron appliances, food processors -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Book, "Report to the Post War Planning Committee, Caulfield City Council"
... that it was prepared before the end of World War II. The report is the only... that it was prepared before the end of World War II. The report is the only ...The Post War Planning Report was prepared by Leslie M. Perrott & Partners: (City Planning Consultants) and according to the report, it was submitted to the Council of the Municipality of Caulfield through its Special Committee on Post War Planning. The report has no evident date however the introduction text suggests that it was prepared before the end of World War II. The report is the only known extant copy and therefore considered rare. Bound report with grey cover titled: "Report to the Post War Planning Committee Caulfield City Council". Interior pages include x83 pages typed text printed on blue print paper; x3 pages copies of black and white photographs; 10 blueprint plans. 86 pages consistent in size with book cover, 10 x blueprint plans varying dimensions, folded and bound within the report. Printed on white sticker on spine of book "LH 994. 51" and on first page inside "CAULFIELD LIBRARY SERVICE REFERENCE BOOK" and on the verso of this page, another stamp with CAULFIELD LIBRARY SERVICE and LH REF 12/7 hand written in black ink and a 14 digit reference number below this. On the back of the last plan in the book, there is a blue stamp with "REFERENCE BOOK TO BE USED IN THE LIBRARY ONLY". Below this is a black and white barcode with a black line through it and a round, blue sticker beside it. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Presenting the Past to Enrich the Future, 1995
... of World War II.... of World War II. St Kilda Historical Society Sir Zelman Cowen ...Program for a luncheon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Historical Society of St Kilda Inc, held on 28 October 1995. The program lists the official guests (Sir Zelman and Lady Cowen; Des Clark) and committee members and sets out the luncheon menu. It also contains information about the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 program commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.Unbound booklet with a cover of folded purple coloured card and containing two folded cream coloured pages, printed in blackst kilda historical society, sir zelman cowen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - GERMAN MILITARY ARMY HELMET
... The World War II German steel combat helmet...The World War II German steel combat helmet ...The World War II German steel combat helmet was manufactured in 3 different variations. The first model which appeared in 1935 (M35) was a sophisticated craftwork and the M40 was an improved version. The last model, the M42 was simplified to make it faster and easier to manufacture larger numbers of helmets to compensate the huge losses of helmets during the last years of the war. The number refers to the year eg. M40 = 19407296. German Military Army Helmet. Damaged. Cracked and holed in the crown. No webbing or straps. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Literary work - Framed poem, Dutch Resistance Fighters Poem
... Occupation of the Netherlands in World War ii he was arrested... Occupation of the Netherlands in World War ii he was arrested ...The poem was written in 1942 by Jan Remco Theodoor Campert before he and seventeen other Dutch Resistance Fighters were condemed to death. Jan Campert was a Dutch journalist ,theatre critic and writer who lived in Amsterdam. During the German Occupation of the Netherlands in World War ii he was arrested for aiding the Jews. He was held in the Neuengamme concentration camp where he died in 1943.Wooden framed poem.On rear of object - Donated by W.J.L. Verhoef Sen. To honor those resistance fighters who offered their lives during the years 1940 -1945 so we could live in freedom and peace. On the day of the official opening of this centre. September 26th 1987. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, Norman Bartlett, Australia at Arms, 1962
... who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.... who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II ...An anthology of true life stories as told by Australians who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.Hard, green, buckram cover embossed with gold shield surrounded by laurel wreath. Dust jacket with colour illustration on front. Title in white print on green background. Title in gold print on spine. End papers illustrated in green with maps & figure of soldiers. 265 pages with cut edges & black & white photos & drawings.books-biography, military history, photography, illustrations -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Equipment - 'KIX' Insecticide Powder, DAVID CHEMICALS PTY LTD, for dogs, cats and all animals, 20thC
... War II. The offices were located in 237 Queen Street Melbourne... was first manufactured by Clark King & Co.after World War II ...Kix was first manufactured by Clark King & Co.after World War II. The offices were located in 237 Queen Street Melbourne. Clark, King &Co Pty Ltd started business in the early 1920's and were known as the poultry food specialist. The head of the firm, Mr Clive Harrison Clark was know as a successful poultry farmer and exhibitor of prize birds, he was the secretary of the Brighton Poultry Society.KIX was used by citizens of MoorabbinA yellow heavy cardboard container with metal swivel top containing a white powder. Front: KIX - STRONGEST - INSEDTICIDE - keeps on killing - FLEAS - SILVERFISH - BUGS - LICE - MOTHS - ANTS - COCKROACHES - FOR DOGS, CATS AND ALL ANIMALS BACK: DIRECTIONS Fleas and Lice. Kix keeps on killing fleas and lice for weeks. An occasional dusting will FLEA-PROFF dogs and cats. Dust Kix on the hair of dogs commencing at the neck and ru it in with the fingers. If the dog appears irritated after treatment, it will be due to the efforts of fleas to escape and indicates both the effectiveness of Kix and the necessity of treatment. Sprinkle Kix on the head and neck of cats and rub well in. Use Kix on poultry also. In personal hygiene against fleas Kix may may dusted on underwear socks etc. Use Kix also for head lice and body lice. Silverfish, cockroaches, Bugs, Ants. Duct Kix where necessary and it will remain effective for months. These pest take some hours to die, but death is certain. Active Constituents: 5% Para Para Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, 2.5% Isobornly Thiocyanoacetate. DAVID CHEMICALS PTY LTD. Clayton, Victoria Contents 1½ ozskix, insecticide, ddt, pets, moorabbin, poultry -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Medal - WWII medals
... These are Robin Boyd's World War II medals. Robin Boyd... melbourne These are Robin Boyd's World War II medals. Robin Boyd ...These are Robin Boyd's World War II medals. Robin Boyd commenced full-time war service on 19 November 1941 and was discharged in September 1945. He spent much of his war service preparing maps in the 3rd Field Survey Company in New Guinea and late in the war near Mareeba, Queensland. The Walsh Street Archive also holds the Demobilization Procedure Book (item D457).awards, honours, robin boyd, walsh st -
Wangaratta High School
British Commonwealth Army Helmet, 1916-1961
... in the Pacific during World War II.... in the Pacific during World War II. Khaki steel helmet with brown leather ...Colloquially called the 'Tin Hat' this helmet was designed by John L Brodie in response to the French helmets. It was easilly pressed from a single sheet of steel and saw service with all British Empire/Commonwealth Forces. Even the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) of World War I succumbed to its charms, and it also featured in early United States battles with Japan in the Pacific during World War II.Khaki steel helmet with brown leather straps -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Painting - Willem Ruys, Dacre Smyth
... Nedlloyd). Interrupted by World War II and two bombing raids... Nedlloyd). Interrupted by World War II and two bombing raids ...Ordered in 1938 to replace the aging ships on the Dutch East Indies route, her keel was laid in 1939 at De Schelde shipyard in Vlissingen, Netherlands, for Rotterdamsche Lloyd (now Nedlloyd). Interrupted by World War II and two bombing raids, the ship was finally launched in July 1946, as Willem Ruys. The ship was named after the grandson of the founder of the Rotterdamsche Lloyd who was taken hostage and shot during the war.B SmythA framed oil painting of the Dutch vessel Willem Ruys which was later refitted to become the Lloyd Triestino 'Achille Lauro'.Willen Ruysmv willem ruys, ms achille lauro, migrant ships -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Menu, 2/14th Infantry Battalion Reunion Dinner, 1967
... War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion... War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion ...Menu for the 2/14th Battalion reunion dinner at Caulfield Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaFolded card printed in multiple colours on the front and blue on the back and inside2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Join the AIF: This is serious!, c. 1939-1942
... .Northfield created a series of patriotic posters during World War II... .Northfield created a series of patriotic posters during World War II ...Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Second World War recruitment poster. Released in 1941 before Japan had entered the war, at a time when many Australians were reluctant to enlist to fight on the other side of the world. James Northfield (1887 - 1973) was an Australian graphic artist active from the 1910s through to the 1960s .Northfield created a series of patriotic posters during World War IIDepicts a man donning a uniform, rifle in one hand, his civilian clothes lie in heap on the ground behind him.Full text; Join the AIF: This is serious! Enlist Nowrecruitment poster, ww2, james northfield -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Prize Certificate, Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Agricultural Show, Third Prize, P. Howell, 1958
... days of World War II).... days of World War II). Lismore A. & P. Society Percy (Ronald ...Awarded at the Lismore A. & P. Society Annual Agricultural Show to Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell of Mannibadar, for Pasture Ground Suitable Meadow Hay. Event was held on Saturday, November 8th, 1958. Percy (Ronald Percival) Howell farmed Corriedale and Merino sheep on his property at Mannibadar. His sons were Ray, Ron and Mervyn (who was killed in action in the last days of World War II).Cream cardboard prize certificate with black printed text. Text: " LISMORE A. & P. SOCIETY / ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW / SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1958 / Third Prize. "lismore a. & p. society, percy (ronald percival) howell, prize certificates, prize ribbons, rural activity, lismore a & p show -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Warren Doubleday, "Law and Order on the Trams", Oct. 1997
... , trams and MP's during World War II, the last tram of the day... trams, trams and MP's during World War II, the last tram ...713.1 & 71.32 - A4 sized originals (ex Laser Printer) of BTM Exhibition brochure titled "Law and Order on the Trams". Prepared for the 1997 CHHA Exhibition, 11&12 October 1997, then at the depot. Features three photographs - opening of Lydiard St. North, ESCo No. 2 and power station and group of ESCo employees in front of the Grenville St. shelter. Has notes on horse trams, trams and MP's during World War II, the last tram of the day and policing employees. Printed onto "Premium coated ink Jet" paper, 25% cotton. Printed by a HP6P printer. 713.3 - photocopy of 713.1 and .2 as handed out, printed onto white "Reflex" paper. Image added 20-12-2016trams, tramways, law and order, employees, police, esco -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print
... by the Japanese during World War II. Born 12 July 1907 Major Plains... by the Japanese during World War II. Born 12 July 1907 Major Plains ...Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. Born 12 July 1907 Major Plains, Victoria Died 2 July 1993 (aged 85) Service/branch Australian Army Years of service 1935–1946 Rank Colonel Unit Royal Australian Army Medical Corps 2/2nd Casualty Clearing Station Commands held No.1 Allied General Hospital Battles/wars World War II Battle of Greece North African Campaign Syria-Lebanon campaign South West Pacific New Guinea Campaign South East Asia Campaign Awards Companion of the Order of Australia Knight Bachelor Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Officer of the Order of the British Empire Knight of the Venerable Order of Saint John Mentioned in Despatches Black timber frame containing coloured caricature of saluting Army Officer with flag in background.Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop - Anzac Day 1993 Print No 455 of 500colonel sir ernest edward dunlop, "weary" dunlop, surgeon -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print, N.E. Framing Studio
... countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron... countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron ...The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. No. 243 Squadron was a flying squadron of the Royal Air Force. Originally formed in August 1918 from two flights that had been part of the Royal Naval Air Service, the squadron conducted anti-submarine patrols during the final stages of World War I. The squadron was later re-raised during World War II, operating initially as a fighter squadron in Malaya and Singapore during 1941–42. It was briefly disbanded just prior to the fall of Singapore, and was re-formed in mid-1942, again as a fighter squadron, and fought in the Tunisian and Italian campaigns in 1942–44, before being disbanded in October 1944. In 1945, after training on transport aircraft in Canada, the squadron moved to Australia where it operated in support of the British Pacific Fleet before disbanding in mid-1946 Spitfire, also called Supermarine Spitfire, the most widely produced and strategically important British single-seat fighter of World War II. The Spitfire, renowned for winning victory laurels in the Battle of Britain (1940–41) along with the Hawker Hurricane, served in every theatre of the war and was produced in more variants than any other British aircraft.Brown timber frame with white mount containing photograph of fighter plane in sky.Spitfire by Barrie A F Clark (signed) Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force 243 squadron royal air force, spitfire -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, The Burma-Thailand Death Railway Film Poster
... its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. This railway... campaign of World War II. This railway completed the rail link ...The Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, the Siam–Burma Railway, the Thai–Burma Railway and similar names, was a 415-kilometre railway between Ban Pong, Thailand, and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, built by the Empire of Japan in 1943 to support its forces in the Burma campaign of World War II. This railway completed the rail link between Bangkok, Thailand, and Rangoon, Burma. This is a poster advertising the showing of a film on the making of the railway.In all, 9,500 Australian prisoners of war worked on the construction of the Burma-Thailand Railway, which ran from Bampong, Thailand, to Thanbyuzayat, Burma . Building commenced at each end of the railway. Altogether, 2,646 Australians died working on the railway.Rectangular shaped black and white film poster.The Burma-Thailand Death Railway Film Posterposters, burma-thailand death railway film poster, world war two, lara r.s.l. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scoop metal, no makers identification, circa mid to late 1900's
... been produced well after World War II and before the cheap... World War II and before the cheap Asian imports. It was a period ...This scoop was professionally made and well before plastics and aluminium scoops were manufactured. It was in a period when mass production and cheap imports where not common. This item would have been produced well after World War II and before the cheap Asian imports. It was a period in time(the last years) when items such as this scoop were made to last and consumerism was not at the "throw away" mass consumption time of the late 1900's. The rural sector in the Kiewa Valley used this type of "made to last" domestic implement when home made cakes and pastries were commonly made in the household kitchen. Because of the relatively isolation of the valley, bulk supplies of flour, sugar and other cooking ingredients were the required quantity for both domestic household and farm use. Local general stores also had these scoops to provide clients with their required flour, sugar and other bulk loose grains (processed or unprocessed) This lite galvanised rolled steel flour/sugar scoop has a tapered handle extruding from a small cone shaped base. It has a half circle scoop extending from a full circular base which has a small containment ridge which acts as a collection rim. The collection scoop has its front shovel end tapered and rolled edge (outwards) presenting a barrier and air relief when thrust into the flour/sugar. All the edges are rolled and connection links have been soldered. The handle is not of solid steel which accounts for the light weight. The base of the "shovel" is slightly concave to allow gravitational forces to keep the flour centre of mass. The handle has a ridge pressed in the sheet metal at about two thirds up the shaft All metal to metal joins have been pressed and soldered together.loose grains, sugar, millet, nus, nails, loose grocery items. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bowl Ceramic, 1955 to 1962
... imports were sought (post World War II and the depression... World War II and the depression/recession years), when only ...This bowl was imported from "the mother" country (England) in the period when good table ware was either shipped from England or Europe. It was in the period before the American and Asian imports were sought (post World War II and the depression/recession years), when only the best quality kitchenware was preferred and the cheaper mass produced goods were not on the market. The maker's details on the bottom puts the manufacture time between 1955 to 1962.This item, used by one of the Kiewa Valley's oldest established families provides the historical provenance for the item and the period purchased within the time frame when change in the purchasing (in cities) practices from traditional sources, England and Europe was slowly evolving from these sources to cheaper USA and Asian producers. This change however was slower in rural sectors than the cities and larger rural towns. The "traditional" sources was ingrained into the mores of rural sections and changing economic ties with Asia and the USA connected to the greater influx of dinner wares and the cheaper produce. The "throw away" society mores , developed in the USA, after World War II, and transferred to Australia by new technology driven media outlets had a very effective outcome for the demise of quality products from the "mother" country.This buff coloured glazed ceramic bowl was manufactured by an official potter to Her Majesty Queen Victoria. It has a "patterned" top rim but no other details.On the outside bottom the makers seal "Est. 1792" and in a double lined scroll like frame "RIDGEWAY" underneath in smaller print "Made In England".ceramic bowls, kitchen crockery, domestic plates -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plate Enamel, mid 1900's
... and is therefore dated well after World War II. It was imported from Hong... well after World War II. It was imported from Hong Kong ...This "outdoor" dinner plate was made in Hong Kong and is therefore dated well after World War II. It was imported from Hong Kong at the beginning of the start of the great Asian influx of cheap household/camping kitchen and dinner plates(1960's onward). It is also during the time before stronger and more resilient plastic "camper" goods. It was at the start of the city based outdoor campers Australian bush adventure holidays.This plate is very significant to the High Plains cattlemen of the Victorian Alpine Region. Because of its unbreakable and easy to clean qualities this type of plate and associate mugs where a necessity for overnight workers and campers in the upper Kiewa Valley and its high plains regions. The Kiewa Valley has small township centres and to survive in the Australian bush high country environment camp-side fires and meals required sturdy utensils and plates.This yellow enameled tin soup/salad/dinner plate has a green boarded rim and can hold a variety of different meals. This plate is sturdy enough for any outdoor activity and was used by campers and cattlemen.Stamped on the bottom base " made in Hong Kong 24 cm E MELLING CO LTD"enamel outdoor plates and mugs, camping kitchen utensils -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Form, Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds, 1943
... loans) were offered during World War II. The Fourth Liberty Loan..., Special or Victory loans) were offered during World War II ...Uncompleted pledge to purchase Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds from a representative of the Commonwealth War Loans Organisation or through a bank, stockbroker or post office. The bonds would mature with interest after the war. Twelve major Government war loans (called Liberty, Austerity, Special or Victory loans) were offered during World War II. The Fourth Liberty Loan was launched in October 1943 to support war expenditure.Pink coloured card printed in browncommonwealth war loans organisation, liberty loan bonds -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... -transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II... World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 ...Uniform cloth badge of the 63A Infantry Division "Cirene" of the Italian Army. The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. The Australians captured Bardia on 5 January, 1941, taking 45,000 prisoners and 462 guns for a loss of 130 dead and 326 wounded of their own.The 63rd Infantry Division Cirene was an auto-transportable infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Cirene Division was formed 1 October 1937 and destroyed 5 January 1941 in Bardia. small red cloth with gold thread insigniaDivisione 63A "Cirene"battle of bardia, ww2, italian army