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Mont De Lancey
Glass mug, Circa 1900
Ruby and clear glass mug with handle. Ruby glass is etched in gold and there is cut pattern glass on the base.mugs, drinking vessels -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Painting - painting, watercolour, Horse and Jockey Hotel Orford, 01.02.1984
Painted for Mrs Ruby Young whose family owned the hotel at one time - (since burnt down) The hotel was built around 1857 near "Shaw Crossing" when Cowton and Bland selected the site because the bullockies watered and rested their stock on route Belfast and Portland. The name of the hotel came about because the winning post for the horse races was in front of the inn and the jockeys weighed in there.Illustration of a hotel that became the hub of social life in Orford that no longer exists.Watercolour painting of "Horse and Jockey" Hotel Orford. Frame composite wooden gilt embossingChristopher Mathews Ruby Young 1989 50 Whalers Road Victor Harbor S.A. 5211 1/2/84local history, illustrations, watercolours, horse and jockey hotel, ruby young, horseracing -
Mont De Lancey
Vase
Ruby red cut glass vasevases -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photographs, Lawless, Ray
These photographs are part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years.These personal documents, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.Four black and white copies of photographs of the Lawless family. 1846.8 is a photograph of Ted Lawless. 1846.9 is a photograph of Ruby Lawless Wallace and Ray Lawless at Elizabeth Lawless' house. 1846.10 is a photograph of the Lawless family at the Boundary Road house in Orbost.1846.8 on back - Ted Lawless 1846.9 on back - Ruby Lawless 1846.10 on back - Family with Elizabeth 1846.11 on back - Grandmother 21st Battalion Wallace wife at Home Boundary Rd Lawless AIF & Ray at Grandma Orbost Lawless House It is still there Orbost? Ray Lawless June 2010photographs lawless-family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Memorial Card, Ruby Alice Wilkins (nee Turner), May 2008
Memorial card for Ruby Alice WILKINS nee TURNER 12.02.1914 to 26.05.2007. A6 size cream card with full colour photo of Ruby on front.deaths and funerals, wilkins nee turner, ruby alice turner wilkins -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Audio - Gramophone Record
Bakelite record by The Lincoln Record Corporation N.Y. 2174 "Listenin" In On Ruby Norton" sung by Ruby Norton. No 835 Size: 10 inch recordflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Mont De Lancey
Sugar caster, 1900's
Ruby glass sugar caster with silver shaker top.sugar casters -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Ceramic - Vase, Ovoid vase
Arts and CraftsVaseovoid form with slender neck, decorated with ruby lustre stamped 'De Morgan Merton Abbey' in oval stamp.william morris, william de morgan, arts and crafts, pottery, lustreware -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Container - Toiletries, perfume bottle c1800, Mid 19th Century
This small, ruby glass, hand-painted lady's perfume bottle would have been one of a few small items, (such as small scissors, a pencil and note-pad, keys to the pantry) that Victorian women wore hanging from a Chatelaine attached to a belt around their waist..c1800s a small, ruby glass, hand-painted ladies perfume bottle with a brass hinged lid, small glass stopper and a brass chain attached to a Chatelaine ring. This would have been one of a few small items, (such as small scissors, a pencil and note-pad, keys to the pantry) that Victorian women wore hanging from a Chatelaine attached to a belt around their waist..Hand-painted decoration of a bird and flowers.glassware, toiletries, early settlers, chatelaine, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, perfume, manufactured glass -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Family
Carl Benno Schwerkolt was the youngest of August and Pauline Schwerkolt's children. He married Wilhelmina Both, the youngest child of Wilhelmina Oppel who became August Schwerkolt's second wife. Carl Benno and Wilhelmina married in 1892 (Cert No 6010). The three children in the photo are Charles Clarence, 1892 Mitcham, Clara Ruby 1894, Mitcham and William Lionel 1895, PrahranBlack and white photograph of two young children in light clothing and a boy in dark sitting on a rug. Each child has a toy or a book nearby. Written 'Children of Wilhelmina and Carl Benno' The three children in the photo are Charles Clarence, 1892 Mitcham, Clara Ruby 1894, Mitcham and William Lionel 1895schwerkolt family, carl benno -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Memorial Card (reverse), Ruby Alice Wilkins (nee Turner), May 2008
Digital image of both sides of the memorial card for Ruby Alice WILKINS nee TURNER 12.02.1914 to 26.05.2007.- A6 size cream card with full colour photo of Ruby on front.deaths and funerals, ruby alice turner wilkins -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Small ruby glass vase, c1900 - 1930s
This vase is part of collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper. It belonged to her grandmother, Mrs. Alice Dinsmore.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass vase. Although this vase has no markings, decorative items made from ruby glass were popular during the Victorian era and the early 20th century.vase, glassware, decorative items -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Children at Coronation Celebrations, 1911
Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Children at Coronation Celebrations, on 29 June 1911 in Blackburn. (Captioned)|Photo includes but not identified - Lillie Merton, Ruby Brookes, Myrtle Walker, Alice Creek, Vera Salisbury and Beatrice Henwood.|See Page 101 of Da Costa book.merton, lillie, rooks, ruby, walker, myrtle, creek, alice, salisbury, vera, henwood, beatrice, coronation 1911 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - RUBY GLASS LID
Ruby glass jar lid with clear cut glass handle.domestic equipment, containers, jar lid -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Photograph, black + white, Corporal Frederick Edward Woodley and family at Cowes pier 1941, 01/1941
As on back of photograph. "A Phillip Islander goes to War. Corporal Frederick Edward Woodley, No. VX24588 of 2nd/10th Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers, with his wife Ruby, eldest son Arthur and John, pictured beside the shed on Cowes Jetty prior to his departure for active service overseas. January 1941. Fred subsequently voyaged from Sydney to Singapore (via Western Australia) on the troop ship Queen Mary. He was taken prisoner-of-war by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore and imprisoned at the Changi P O W Camp. Later, after being on the missing list for some two years, it was learned that he was imprisoned at the most infamous Sandakan P O W camp in North Borneo from where he did not return. Fred was 37 years of age when this photo was taken. With compliments, Arthur E Woodley, 34 Park Road, Crib Point. 6/8/1995" Arthur claims this is the only photo of the family together.HistoricalBlack & White photograph of Corporal Frederick Edward Woodley (Royal Australian Engineer) with his wife Ruby, eldest son Arthur and John, standing beside the Cowes Jetty shed, Phillip Island.Detailed inscription on back - see Historical Information below.corporal frederick edward woodley, royal australian engineers, wwii, arthur e woodley, military -
Orbost & District Historical Society
glass mug, 1909
Owner and donor was daughter of Alan Richardson, sawmiller at Tabbara and holder of ticket for paddlesteamer Curlip.This item is a souvenir of a significant annual Melbourne event. The Richardson family played a significant role in the history of Orbost.Small ruby and clear glass mug. Souvenir from Melbourne Show.Front - Souvenir from Melbourne, Ruth 1909souvenir melbourne-show richardson-alan mug-glass -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Alien Blossom: a Japanese-Australian love story. By I. R. Carter, 1965_
Tells te story of the first Japanese 'war bride' to be admitted entry to Australia after World War II. This book was owned by Ruby Fort.161 pages. b&w photographs. Brown dust jacket with drawing of bamboo.On fly leaf: "Ruby Fort Emily Rough"world war ii, japanese war brides, cherry parker -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Pamphlet, Program for play, Separate Tables, 1993
Mitcham Repertory Group - Ruby Jubilee program - 18 to 27 February, 1993.drama, mitcham repertory group, grant, max, rattigan, terence. separate tables -
Mont De Lancey
Bowl
Purchased by Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Lord in 1966"Vancouver Ware" ruby bowl with pewter rose design fused onto glassbowls -
Mont De Lancey
Cake stand
Ruby glass footed cake stand with clear fluted edge. Victorian era.cake stands, tableware -
Clunes Museum
Book, GREYCAINE BOOK MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. LONDON, THE ROAD THAT BENDS
BADLY DAMAGED NOVEL BY RUBY M AYERS. BELONGING TO AVER EBERHARDT. CLUNESfictionlocal history, book, fiction, books fiction -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Carter, Michael, The Encyclopedia of Popular Antiques, 1987
A description of many and various antiques available for the collector, from the 15th. century to the 20th. Illustrated with over 70 full colour pictures and many line drawings. Indexed.To dear Ruth, Best Wishes, Love,Ruby and Bob.antiques -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
decorative object - Mantle Lustre, c1900
Ornamental ruby glass lustre with ten faceted prism teardrop vase. Some sections of top are enamelled.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1950
Heavy Turquoise coloured Ladies Winter Overcoat with detached collar. Simple design. Mrs Ruby Willy ne Abbott.stawell clothing material -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Programme, Tramway Board employees, "Grand Patriotic Concert", Jul. 2018
Programme - folded quarto sheet printed on gloss off-white paper, titled "Grand Patriotic Concert" held by employees of the Tramway Board for the endowment of a coat at the Caulfield Military Hospital, Masonic Hall Collins St, 16/7/1918. Organised by Ruby Whitelaw and Olive Smith. Gives details of the performers, with the Victorian Railways Institute Orchestra. On rear has a photo of the Sick and Wounded Soldiers on the Caulfield Military Hospital Grounds.trams, tramways, tramway board, fund raising, world war 1, hospital, caulfield -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1950
Two Piece Dress & Bolero Outfit , Rayon Crepe. Beading on dress front and jacket. Owned by Ruby Willy nee Abbott.stawell clothing material -
Mont De Lancey
Lamp, C1890
From the late Miss Eva M SebireVictorian lamp with ruby red glass bowl, decorative ornate gold coloured metal base, wick handle and frosted flue.lamps -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder
Information folder pertaining to Belgrave businesses. Contents: -article, Ferntree Gully Belgrave Mail, 16 April 2013, "Ruby's sad song", re. closure of Ruby's Lounge -article,Free Press Leader, 7 January 2004, "Film career a reel fun time", re. David Downing, Cameo Cinema projectionistcameo cinema, david downing, ruby's lounge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - THE BOTANIC GARDENS AND BRISBANE RIVER
The Botanic Gardens and River Brisbane. To Florrie (Miss Anderson, Brazier Street Eaglehawk from aunty Ruby, (New Yr, Xmas Wishes). -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2