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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Badges, Early 20th century
Of the seventeen items on this board, most appear to be from British military units – Rifle Regiments, Despatch, etc. They appear to be shoulder and arm patches or badges. One appears to be of German origin and two come from Italy. This item is of great interest, firstly because it is a good example of the crude, but effective way, items were organized for display at the Warrnambool Historical Society in the 1960s and 70s. Secondly, the display contains an interesting variety of military insignia, many requiring further study.This is a piece of cardboard covered with black cloth which has been stitched to the board with black cotton. Attached to the cloth by metal clips are 17 metal and cloth badges and insignia from military units. The cloth material is red, white and green. ‘Gott Mit Uns’military insignia, history of warrnambool -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Adel Darwish et al, Unholy Babylon: The secret history of Saddam's war, 1991
The authors delve into the secret history of Saddam's war. Their revelations are crucial to understanding the Gulf crisis and future conduct of foreign policy in the Middle EastBibliography, index, ill (b/w plates) ( maps), pg.298.non-fictionThe authors delve into the secret history of Saddam's war. Their revelations are crucial to understanding the Gulf crisis and future conduct of foreign policy in the Middle Eastmiddle east - foreign policy, iraq - history, gulf war 1991 -
Hobsons Bay City Council
Bicorn Hat, Circa pre 1880
This hat was part of the ceremonial dress of Williamstown Mayors. It is evident in early photographs of Williamstown Mayors from circa 1880 to the 1920's. The hat is designed to be folded as is often shown carried under the arm in Mayoral portraits.The hat is significant as an example of Mayoral ceremonial dress and is documented in Mayoral portraits associated with Williamstown Council.Black beaver fur bicorn ceremonial hat with silk brocade and ostrich feather trim. Silk lined. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright, R.C. Wright, 1922, 9/4/1922
Mr R.C.Wright was a relative of Mr Frank Wright. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man in a three piece suit holding a little girl in his right arm. They are standing in the garden of a timber house with wrought iron features. The man is Mr R.C.Wright.Written on the back - Mr R.C.Wright. Northcote, 9/4/1922, F.W.frank wright, r.c.wright, cornet, ballarat, timber house -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Platform Scales, Thaddeus Fairbanks, 1880-1910
Thaddeus Fairbanks (1796 –1886) was an American inventor. of heating and cook stoves, cast iron ploughs, and other items. His greatest success was the invention and manufacture of the platform scale, which allowed the weighing of large objects accurately. Fairbanks was born in Brimfield, Massachusetts, on January 17, 1796, the son of Joseph Fairbanks (1763–1846) and Phebe (Paddock) Fairbanks (1760–1853). His uncle was Ephraim Paddock, the brother of Phebe Paddock. In 1815 he moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and set up a wheelwright's shop above his father's gristmill. In 1820 he married Lucy Peck Barker and In 1824 he built an iron foundry. his brother Erastus joined him to establish E. and T. Fairbanks, a partnership to manufacture heating stoves, cast iron ploughs a design for which he patented in 1826. In 1830 Fairbanks and Erastus became interested in the raising and processing of hemp. Fairbanks went on to patent a hemp and flax dressing machine and became the manager of the St. Johnsbury Hemp Company. He also built a set of scales that would measure large loads of hemp accurately, as there were no reliable scales at the time. Upon the success of building these scales, his brothers recommended that he make and sell these for general use. Fairbanks' most famous invention then became the platform scale for weighing heavy objects. These are commonly known as the Fairbanks Scales, for which he patented his original design in 1830. Before this time, accurate weighing of objects required hanging them from a balancing beam as a result, particularly heavy or ungainly objects could not be weighed accurately. A platform scale, if large enough, could weigh an entire wagon. By placing a full wagon on the scale, unloading it, and then placing it on the scale when empty, it became possible to easily and accurately calculate the weight and value of farm produce and other loads. In 1834 Fairbanks and his brother formed "E. and T. Fairbanks and Company" to manufacture and sell these platform scales. These scales were well known in the United States and around the world resulting in the company doubling in volume every three years from 1842 to 1857. There was a temporary slow down during the American Civil War, however, the business took off again after the war. Their partnership was incorporated in 1874 into a firm known as "Fairbanks Scale Company". These platform scales revolutionized weighing methods of large loads and have been in use ever since. Portable platform scales are found in almost every hardware store, physician's office, and manufacturing factory throughout the United States and the world. The first railway track platform scale patent was granted to Fairbanks on January 13, 1857, as Patent No. 16,381. In 1916 the company was purchased by ”Fairbanks, Morse and Company”. Ownership of the company has since changed several times, but Fairbanks Scales continue to be made in St. Johnsbury Vermont to this day. Fairbanks had received 43 patents in his lifetime with the last one at the age of 91. He died on April 12, 1886, and is buried at St. Johnsbury, Vermont, at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. An early example circa 1900 of the first type of platform scales used in a grocery store. This design for accurately measuring goods that were sold over the counter revolutionised the weighing of goods throughout the world. Platform scale metal black with removable tray & pan. Has horizontal brass arm with a brass slide weight black removable weight hook and 2 x 2 lb. weights. Fairbanksflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Grinder
Grinder 2 wheel belt driven. Imported by McPherson & Sons Melbourne. One arm used for attaching a motor broken bench mounted Circa 1920 Length 1200mm width 200mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, grinder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A FEMALE
Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a female, standing, leaning her left arm on a intricate upholstered chair, hair tied up in a tight bun, cross and chain around her neck.Bartlett Bros., Sandhurst.person, individual, female portrait, portrait of a female. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Georg Hoffman and family
Georg Hoffman and family were internees in Camp 3 Rushworth during WW2. One of a number of Lutheran Missionary families interned.Black and white photograph of a man and women, holding a baby, two girls (one to the left of the parents) and a boy. Women in sitting in a chair with man sitting on arm of chair. Shrubs behind them.georg hoffman, camp 3 rushworth -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Footbridge, 1999c
This photo taken from township side (northern side looking southward)Color photograph of the footbridge across Cunninghame Arm. It shows the shortened footbridge with the path and recently established lawn and trees. Surf lifesaving club on sand dunes in background. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterfront, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Footbridge, Jemmeson Edie, 1936
One other copyBlack and white photograph of the first section of the footbridge being constructed across the Cunninghame Arm, it shows work underway. Pile driver at end of partly constructed bridge. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Footbridge, Jemmeson Edie, 1937
Also second copyBlack and white photograph of the completed footbridge over the Cunninghame Arm,showing Lifesavers from Melbourne clubs leading the way across the bridge after the official opening. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, celebration -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Comer's Landing, 1950c
Black and white photograph showing upper reaches of the North Arm, with Comer's boat landing below Mrs Comer's Tea Rooms. Man on landing, reflections on water. Lakes Entrance Victoria waterways, jetties, restaurant -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Fraser, Ian, 1990c
Colour photograph of the anchor situated at the Central Shopping Plaza. It shows an anchor of unknown origin, highway, Cunninghame Arm, scrub covered sand hummocks of South shore. Lakes Entrance Victoria township, waterfront, topography -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Paddle Boats, 1985c
Colour photograph of the Paddle Boats area on the southern shore of Cunninghame Arm. It shows the lake in the foreground and the scrub covered sand hummock behind the paddle boat shed. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreation, businesses, tourism -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - TAFE building, 2005
Date made September 2005Colour photograph of the RMIT TAFE Educational Facility on Bullock Island, taken from Cunninghame Arm. In the background is the navigation lights on Jemmys Point and residence on Kalimna Heights. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, education -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - MV Blackbird, Bulmers Studio, 1940c
Four black and white small format postcards 6 x 8.5cm, slightly different view of the boat coming down the waterway.Black and white postcard showing Peels launch Blackbird in North Arm. Five men posing outside, three children sitting in the side. Thick vegetation on bank. Lakes Entrance VictoriaH. Peel's Tourist Launch, 'Blackbird'waterways, boats and boating, tourism -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jane Elizabeth Blamire
Black and white photograph of a young woman wearing long sleeved blouse and long skirt, standing with right hand bolding flowers up against shoulder and left arm to back of hip."Jane Elizabeth Blamire - always called Lilly - was housekeeper companion to Miss Nancy Austin "The Croft" Toorak".jane elizabeth blamire (lilly) -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Artwork, other - Bendigo Pottery Toby Jug, Bendigo Pottery, Ned Kelly, c 1977
Established by George Guthrie in 1857 (about 5km north of its current site) and then again seven years later in 1864 after it initially closed, Bendigo Pottery remains one of the most influential and longest running Pottery’s in Australia. Over the years the Pottery has contributed to the growth and development of the district through both its products including building products, table ware and decorative and commemorative war as well as artistically, being responsible for training and supporting many potters locally. The City of Greater Bendigo has had a long history of partnering with Bendigo Pottery and the Civic Collection holds a number of important items within its collection. Ned Kelly is one of Australia's most iconic outlaws. Kelly was born and raised in rural Victoria, the third of eight children to Irish parents. His father, a transported convict, died in 1866, leaving Kelly, then aged 12, as the eldest male of the household. The Kelly's were a poor selector family who saw themselves as downtrodden by the squattocracy and as victims of persecution by the Victoria Police. While a teenager, Kelly was arrested for associating with bushranger Harry Power and served two prison terms for a variety of offences, the longest stretch being from 1871 to 1874. He later joined the "Greta Mob", a group of bush larrikins known for stock theft. A violent confrontation with a policeman occurred at the Kelly family's home in 1878, and Kelly was indicted for his attempted murder. Fleeing to the bush, Kelly vowed to avenge his mother, who was imprisoned for her role in the incident. After he, his brother Dan, and associates Joe Byrne and Steve Hart shot dead three policemen, the government of Victoria proclaimed them outlaws. Kelly died aged 25 at Melbourne Goal after being captured by Police in Glenrowan and sentenced to death. (Source Wikipedia).Brown glazed slip cast jug. Includes details which are iconic to the image of Ned Kelly including face and body armour pistol and gloves. Ned's left arm forms the handle.Verso; NED KELLY / Bendigo Pottery Epsom (stamp) Underside; Bendigo Pottery / Limited / Edition Series / 879 / 3000 / Australiacity of greater bendigo tourism, bendigo pottery -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - North Arm bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1935c
Black and white photograph of North Arm Bridge, taken from Bullock Island. Vehicle on bridge, two houses visible on cleared area of timbered Kalimna Heights. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, transport -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Athena Deftereos and Anthis Chilianis, 1924
Two Ithacan ladies who arrived in Australia in the 1920s, Athena Lecatsa-Deftereos (left) and Anthi Mavrokefalos-Chilianis.A black and white studio photograph of two smartly dressed ladies One is sitting on a chair and the younger lady is sitting on the arm of the chair. The photograph has been photographed from another print. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - 1948 yacht race on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1948
Sepia photograph showing yacht race in progress on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also a second black and white photograph of yacht at mooring post near footbridge Lakes Entrance boats and boating, sports -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Image of Dennis Giste and Normie Rowe
This image of two Vietnam veterans at a Gallipoli Memorial event was donated by John Dennis Giste, Service No: R62365, was a cook on H.M.A.S Sydney 27/05/65 - 26/06/65 and 16/09/65 - 20/10/65.A coloured image of RAN Vietnam veteran John Dennis Giste with his arm around singer and RAAC Vietnam veteran Normie Rowe at the 85th Anniversary of Gallipoli on 25 April 2000. giste, normie rowe, gallipoli, 85 anniversary -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Kitbag, Australian Army, WW2
WW2 standard army issue kitbag.Name and serial number of soldier stenciled on bag. Details of service available on Australian WW2 Memorial Roll. Donated by a family member who was a Montmorency/Eltham sub-branch member.The kitbag consists of a long, brown, canvas cylinder closed at the bottom. The top has an internal canvas flap and eight brass grommets to allow a drawstring type rope to securely close the bag. A metal D-shaped hinged clasp to enable fitting of a padlock (end of straight section of D has been broken off - see photo). The name and army serial number of the owner are stencilled in white paint on the side of the bag. Along side of bag: D.F. NEWTON VX41537 61419 Stencil of "armoured arm holding battleaxe" (see photo - a unit insignia?) On base: D. NEWTON VX31537 61491 "A white solid circle"personal accessory, carry bag -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK
Related to "Charles Joseph Krausgrill". Enlisted in the CMF on 28.7.1943 No V512802 age 18 years, embark for Bouganville 3.12.1944, transfer to the 2nd AIF 23.12.1944 No VX150102, embark for Rabaul 3.12.1945, final disembark Aust 4.2.1946, discharged from the Army on 29.11.1946 with the rank of Pte serving in 47th INF BN.Brown booklet with cream white pages 31 in number, various contents and forms some of which had been torn out. On front written Army No, Rank, Unit, Name, Address, Date issued and Signature. Advice to Members on inside cover.Book No. 501466, titled Demobilisation Procedure Book, AAB 87. Name "CHARLES JOSEPH KRAUSGRILL" Rank "PTE". Address "13 Arm St, Bendigo". Date issued "18/11/46".demobilisation book, charles joseph krausgrill -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Insulator - Porcelain small x3
Insulates electrical wire/cable which is attached between the narrow and wide ends of the 'bell' shape (in the groove). Screwed onto the cross arm of a power pole. Non conductive so electricity doesn't short out to the ground.Used on power poles in the Kiewa Valley.White porcelain bell shaped insulator with an indent between the wide open end and the narrow closed end. The indent is for the wire/cable to be attached. The wide end is open with a white porcelain cylinder inside narrowing to thread for screwing, in the narrow section. kiewa hydro electric scheme. electricity. power lines. insulator. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Insulator - Porcelain large x3
Insulates electrical wire/cable which is attached between narrow and wide ends of the 'bell' shape (in a groove). Screwed onto the cross arm of a power pole. Non conductive so electricity doesn't short out to the ground. Used on power poles in the Kiewa Valley.White porcelain bell shaped insulator with an indent between the wide open end and the narrow closed end (for cable to be attached). The wide end is open with a white porcelain cylinder inside narrowing to thread for screwing in the narrow section.kiewa hydro electric scheme. electricity. power lines. insulator. -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, c.1980
This photograph shows one of the aspects of nursing care carried out by the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). It shows wound care being given by a Sister to a patient in her own home. The bandage being applied is called a 'Blue line bandage'. which gives firm pressure to the ladies leg.The Trained nurses of the Melbourne District Nursing Society, MDNS, from its inception in 1885, provided wound care to their patients who ranged in age from the very young to the elderly. As research developed better products and dressing materials the methods and medication applied to wounds changed. MDNS received Royal patronage in 1966 and as Royal District Nursing Service, RDNS, the Education department developed programs, such as Wound Care Program and the Leg Ulcer Management Program, to provide their Sisters with methods of best quality care. The Sisters liaised with the patient’s Doctors and Hospitals to provide information on the progress of patient’s wounds and to receive any change of wound care from the Doctor. RDNS introduced Wound Care Specialists who did assessments and provided advice and support to the District Sisters working in the field. On the left of this black and white photograph is a Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), Sister, with short dark hair and wearing a white gown, leaning over and bandaging the right leg of a lady. The bandage has a line around the centre. The lady is looking down at the bandaging; she is wearing glasses, and is wearing a dark padded dressing gown edged with white. The lady has her other leg bandaged and a dressing on her forehead. Her right arm is in a collar and cuff sling with her jacket covering most of her arm; the first finger of her left hand is bandaged. She is in her home and is sitting on a floral covered chair, with a white towel over its right arm. The lady has both legs elevated. mdns, melbourne district nursing society, rdns, royal district nursing service, rdns wound care -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1970s
The photograph was taken before the wooden Holden Bridge which spans an arm of the Deep Creek at Bulla was replaced by a more sunstantial concrete structure. As well as building a new bridge, the sharp bend and approach to the old bridge was also removed.A black and white photograph of a wooden road bridge with eucalypt trees growing on either side of the bridge.bridges, holden bridge, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Geelong Scrubber Moorabool Street at McKillop St, Wal Jack, July 1950
Photo of the Geelong scrubber on a wide road, single track in Moorabool St at McKillop St - Note the pole with the single track bracket arm. See item 9049 for Wal Jack's notes which dates the photo as July 1950.Yields information about the use of the Geelong Scrubber or water tram.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file. trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, tram scrubber -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - EMPIRE WOUNDED STRIPE WW1, 1916-1919
Instituted in 1916, one issued each time a soldier was WIA. Worn on the left arm below the elbow. Item relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1038 for his service details.Empire wounded stripe, metal backing plate with stripe representing Russian gold braid.numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, wia stripe, turner