A Christmas postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of several allied flags and Christmas decorations.The reverse side of the postcard has the followinh handwritten note: "Merry Xmas to all from Dad"

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers and foliage with the words "for you alone". The reverse side of the postcard has the following handwritten note: "With Love From Billie Wishing you a Happy New Year xxxxxx"

A copy of a colourful document presented to George Lansell, Esq. in grateful acknowledgement of his munificent liberality to the institution and the cause of charity in general. Sandhurst 24th August 1978. Markings 'Certificate of Life Member'organization, club/society, bendigo benevolent asylum

Black material mounted on cardboard depicting soldiers, aircraft, villages & villagers in motion. Middle depicting people swimming in river. Bottom is peaceful scene with figures in black with colourful dress. All embroided.Hand made panel.embroidered panel

Two iron cowbells. One bronze coloured and is somewhat faded and simple, and the other is gold and has a colourful leather strap attached to the handle, with a cow and a heart shape riveted on. This cow bell is engraved:W.H.S Ski Team donated by Justin Nish 1995

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers and foliage with the words "to my dear mother".

This crumb tray with brush was used to clear crumbs spilt during meal times from the tableSmall timber poker-work crumb tray and brush. Both also have hand-painted decoration, and wording. There is a colourful painted scene of a couple seated in front of a fire-place, with the words "Darby and Joan".At the back of the tray base the words " Crumb Tray" are painted. The words "Darby and Joan" are painted on the tray. At the rear of the tray there is the price 1/6 in lead pencil.pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, craftwork

A large colourful certificate of acceptance of the mayoral chain presented to the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of Margate, presented by George Lansell. Signed by the Mayor and Town Clerk of the Borough of Margate. Markings - Borough of Margate crest and seal.person, individual, george lansell

A black yearbook with a full page drawing of a superhero-like figure holding up a pencil, with a green, yellow and blue striped background. at then top colourful text says Wangaratta High School Magazine 1996Wangaratta High School Magazine I-Mac 1996 batl '96

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers, flags and the numerals 1918 with the words "souvenir of france".

Anne Dawson was a sister of Mrs Wally Gibbs and Mrs Alan Richardson. She was an aunt of the Slatters.This item has aesthetic significance and demonstrates the skill and craftmanship of the women of the earlt settler families.Fan-shaped oil painting on tin. Olive green background with 8 colourful flowers on front - 1 yellow,2 red with white tips, 1 dark red, 4 white and 1 variegated apricot. tin-painting art-craft

Helena Francis Warren (nee McKeown) was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was a fine amateur photographer who supplied the photos for the Back-To-Orbost celebration book in 1937 and also designed the Back-To-Orbost badge. She was known for her soft toy making. (by Ivy Rodwell in from Personalities and Stories of the Early Orbost District by Mary Gilbert)This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two dolls - one male and one female - made of maize husks. They are both painted colourfully and are in a plastic box. There is a certificate from the country Women's Association for First prize in Basket Weave Handcrafts and Home Industries.doll handcraft toys maize cwa

Glass Etched Plate: Black background with three men on horse back riding along a sand coloured road in colourful traditional dress with shadows on the road. The plate has a red taped border. Box 625glass technology, engraved

Just over A5 size soft cover book. Aqua cover with picture of Mugga Ironbark flowering on the front, colourful map of Australia on the back with honeycomb on it & surrounded by Australian birds on flowering gums 239 pagesThis volume was published under the guidance of - Prof. Dr. Eng. V Harnaj - President of Apimondia John Guilfoyle - President of the First Australian Bee congress Dr. Francis Smith - Editor of the scientific papers

Hexagonal coffee tin with round lid. Empire Compys. Oriental Brand. Reg June 21st 1883 Trade Mark Mel. Ad. Bris. Syd. Paper label attached. 2lb weight. - black background, colourful.tin harper troedel coffee

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers, foliage and a butterfly with the words "from your soldier boy".

Stawell Shire Hall photograph taken around the same time as 84.13. Image shows the building painted white with no decorative fence out the front.View from the street of Stawell Shire Hall. The image is taken from the right hand side of the building showing a colourful flower bed in front of a large tree. The flag post is also out the front of the Shire Hall. stawell

Book Mark with cream background with cream decoration. Picture of a cottage with colourful garden around it. '1945 Calendar and Book Mark' printed in pink.Red silk tie on top.1945 Calendar is on a separate card at back of Book Mark.books, bookmark

Sold as a souvenir of Mt Buffalo. 'Souvenirs in relation to the Chalet and Mount Buffalo were first mention in December 1912... A large range of souvenirs has since been associated with the Chalet and Mount Buffalo from crafted wooden items, silver spoons, cups etc... The collection includes a broad selection of products that have been sold throughout much of the Chalet's history, each representative of the transient fashions of their period.' (Pg. 114. Historica) "Souvenirs in relation to the chalet were perhaps first mentioned in December 1912, when enterprising locals, Mr J Pass of Porepunkah and Mr C Walker asked for permission to use timber on the mountain for making ornamental souvenirs . The government was agreeable to the ide and soon afterwards PWD chief architect George Austin went to Mount buffalo to make arrangements for supply of the timber, They proposed to make wooden egg cups, small boxes and photograph frames to sell to tourists, small items that' will serve as an advertising medium of the famous mount'" (Pg. 113.Historica) ' Fig 123. Bookends MBC0319,serviette rings MBC0217.2,eggcup MBC0218 and ashtray MBC0205 made of mulga, a wood from particular types of wattle tree that grow in arid climates. Souvenirs crafted from mulga became popular in the post WW2 years' (Pg 117. Historica) Purchased in a second hand shop and donated to MBC. Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Souvenirs. (Pg 168. Historica).Two matching mulga wood book ends. They form a sphere when placed together. Hand painted motif and inscription on each. Painting of a skier dressed in colourful clothing on each and "From Mt Buffalo" painted at the base. "From Mt Buffalo"

l.r; V MAJZNER 83painting, australian artist, abstract, surreal, interior, window, chair, colourful

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers, foliage and the French and English flags with the words "happy new year".

Produced by Holden as a goodwill item. Not for re-saleThe Holden Heritage 50th Anniversary 1948 to 1998. 94 page paperback book with colourful cover of cars made by Holden from 1948 to 1998. Cover has photos of different models of Holden cars. Colour illustrations throughout.transport - motor vehicles, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh, 50th anniversary, james alexander holden, fishermans bend

Bomber jacket in black outer material. Beige coloured, silky lining. Home made. Zippered front with colourful embroidery on both sleeves. Dragons on both sleeves; a tiger on the right front & a map of Vietnam, 66-67 on the back.Embroidery - "Fighters by Day, Lovers by Night; Drunkards by choice." Viet-Nam 66-67.bomber jacket

This poster, published by the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, depicts Lieutenant Albert JACKA, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen into the Australian Imperial Force in 1917. Jacka achieved instant fame back home when he became the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross during the First World War. It was said that one of the reasons he was such a good soldier, and had such a fighting attitude, was that he had been a boxer before the war. The campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by a strong belief that by playing sport young men developed specific skills and qualities that could be used on the battlefield.Representative of two common recruiting devices used in Australia, a well-known local soldier and a target number of men required for a specially named group.Depicts Lieutenant Albert Jacka, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen. Surrounding Jacka are colourful depictions of healthy young men engaged in a variety of sports: football, rowing, cricket, tennis and golf are amongst the sports.Full Text: Enlist in the Sportsmen's Thousand, Join Together, Train Together, Embark Together, Fight Together, Show the enemy what Australian sporting men can do.albert jacka, ww1, poster