Metal effigy mounted on wooden plaque.Effigy of HMAS Torrens. Two sailing ships over TORRENS , magpie wings extended in centre, with Faith and Fortitude below.

ERNEST HENRY JAMES No 2100 enlisted in the AIF in 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 8.5.1916 age 25 years 1 month. Promoted Cpl 1.8.1916, embark for England 25.9.1916, detached to 10th Training Batt England 11.12.1916, hospital 5.2.1917 with PUO, rejoin unit 24.5.1917, attended Bombing School 26.8.1917, rejoin unit 8.9.1917, embark for France 2.10.1917 and rejoin 38th Batt, WIA 24.8.1918 GSW to right leg, embark for Australia 4.1.1919 re his wounds, discharged from the AIF medically unfit 30.3.1919. (PUO) Pyrexia of unknown origin.Exercise book, canvas covered, dark blue, blue ruled. Extensively hand written in ink with hand sketches & printed pages of weapons pasted in. The entire book is on notes taken at Bombing School in England in 1917 by E H JAMES, AIF.“No 2100 Cpl E H JAMES 10th T B LARK HILL” Notes taken at Southern Command Bombing School Lyndhurst 27.8.17.books - military - notes, bombing school

Metal cup shaped to hold plastic water bottle (canteen) (0115.1)(On handle) STOKES AUSTRALASIA LTD. 8465-66-058-5567 (part number) 1989 (scratched onto side of cup) MAGPIE (soldier's nickname?)

.1) All names are known and were in B Coy 38th Bn, photo taken in England 1916. Rear left to right; Gordon Campbell MM (2.10.1917) No 529 age 30. Thomas Bowles No 511 age 22, Harold James Archibald No 504 age 23, Ernest Chapman Winfield Chapman No 503 age 20 KIA 5.12.1916, Arthur Thomas Hall No 744 age 32, Arthur Nelson No 626 age 25. Front left to right; William.E.C.Amos No 731 age 23, William Peter Mowat No 748 age 20, Thomas Hogan No 1647 age 23, James Forbes No 741 age 23 KIA 28.5.1917, Percy McIvor MM (26/27.2.17) No 749 age 21. Archibald Brothers refer Cat No 5048.3P. .2) Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916. .3) This is possibly a 38th Bn group, names unknown at this point.Photos B& W and Sepia, rectangular shape, .1).2) 11 soldiers bush in the background, .3) 17 soldiers with a hut in background, all in uniform.Photo 2 - Back Row: A. Nelson 626, Arthur Hall 744, ECW Archibald 503, HJ Archibald 504, J. Bowles 511, G. Campbell 526/529. Front Row: Percy McIvor 749, James Forbes 741, T. Hagan 1647, Will Mowat 748, WEC "Ted" Amos 731. 38th Battalion, B Coy - taken Lark Hill, England 17th Sept. 1916.photographs, 38th bn, b coy

The Old Ballarat Travel Inn was located at 613 Main Road. It later Became Ballarat Lodge and Mecure Ballarat.Photograph showing the site of Sovereign Hill in fron to the pine trees, and Elsmore street running along the right. Ballarat Lodge, the brainchild of John Gilbert, can be seen in front of the dam in the centre. The start of Magpie Street can be seen on the left hand side of the photograph.ballarat lodge, john gilbert, sovereign hill, elsmore street, main road, ballarat east, old ballarat travel inn

These books 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, medals 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.Three books used by Edward Vincent Lawless during his service in WW1. 1846.5 has a black cover and contains hand-written notes and diagrams in an exercise book. 1846.6 has a purple cover and contains hand-written notes on bombing. 1846.7 is a small book with a black cover and a ribbon for tying closed. It contains signalling notes1846.5 Edward Lawless 1846.6 E.V. Lawless 1846.7 Ted Lawless A Group Signalling 6th Battalion 22/6 Lark Hill School No 5 Camp No 5 Camp B Coylawless-family ww1 books signalling

Includes pamphlet on the interpretation of rock art in the Flinders Ranges - explanation of the symbols used; six sheets relating individual Flinders and Gammon Range myths - lost children, giant serpent, mistletoe bird, native orange, old woman/child/kangaroo, eagle/crow/magpie; composition of the AdnyamathanhaIllustrationsadnyamathanha, flinders ranges, gammon ranges

Donors listed the original owner as Frank FITZGERALD of Moonee Ponds.Two Tone brass & copper coloured brass bugle with silver coloured metal mouth piece. Mouth piece is secured to bugle with a loop of cored.At top of bugle: Etched: “Rolestone Lark Hill” At top of bugle: Stamped: “Henry Potter & Co, 38 West St, Charing Cross Road London 1915” At side of bugle: Etched: “R Jacobson”musical instruments - brass section, bugle

Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton M.I.D. Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service record and RSL.These are miniature black and white photos from WW1 scenes. They apparently were collected from cigarette packets. They are numbered, these are definitely not the full set. Each photo has a number and one line description of scene.On the rear of each is an advert for Magpie cigarettes, stating these are the copies of official war photographs. originals are from Australian War Museum, Melbourne. it shows prices for enlargements and proceeds to go to War Memorial funds.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, australian war memorial, fundraising

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard, blue / green colour scheme. Map of Australia in central frame surrounded by native Australian animals in a bush setting: kangaroo, emu, currawong / magpie, kookaburra. Above them is a rising sun. The central frame is actually a flap but whatever it may have concealed beneath is now lost. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, magpie, currawong, kookaburra, emu, kangaroo, australia

There are 3 names mentioned on the page, it appears the letters possibly from post cards have been copied onto this one sheet. Two are from Lark Hill England from Alf Ferris, one dated 20 Sept 1916, two are to “Dear George” and the other name is Jack Elliot. Item in the collection relating to Alfred G Ferris No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letters 5 off on ledger paper, red & blue lined hand written in black ink.letters, ww1

All pictured were residents of Rutherglen; in 1885 only Nell Burch is alive. Ella Thompson was mother-in-law to Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society and Museum Cataloguing Committee.Black and white photograph of eight young people in stage costume in line under a small banner, mounted on stiff cardboard, unframedUnder photo, typewritten and on reverse hand written: "L to R, Billy Cottingham, Doris Judd, Syd Gregory, Elsie Scott, Cliff Thompson, Nell Burch, George Judd, Ella Thompson". On Banner in photo "Magpie".billy cottingham, doris judd, syd gregory, elsie scott, cliff thompson, nell burch, george judd, ella thompson, magpie

Stories told in Wathaurong language with English subtitles; Includes word lists for people, animals, tools, place and time. Stories: The Three Sisters, Bundjil and the Making of the Land, Peerreedek the Platypus, Parwang the Magpie, Kangaroo and Wombat. David Tournier - Language and Production Support Alex Blaszak, VACL Barry Minster - Camera, Direction and Editing Ross Porter - Sound Raymond Lewis, AOM - ProducerDVDwathaurong

The Parfett family regularly holidayed in the Halls Gap area c1920sRectangular black & white photograph in a thin wooden frame with gold edging. A party of 8 people grouped on a large rock in front of a waterfall. 3 men, standing, the first has a cigarette in his mouth and holds a hat, the second holds a hiking pole; 3 women, the third has her arm raised with her hand on the back of her head; and 2 youths, the bigger wears braces and sits at the front of the rock, feet crossed, hands in his lap. The Rock has letters B.P and t E (?) painted on it. "BIG FALLS, c. 1926 (Mackenzie Falls) BLC sticker "Framed by DOUG'S FRAMES professional Picture Frame 24 Magpie St Ballarat, just down from Sovereign Hill. Phone 053 - 32 8311 label on back of frame.parfett, mackenzie falls, waterfalls

Mark REID Mark Reid began working in clay in the early 1980. He was working for a time at Kairi Pottery in North Queensland. In 1985, Mark and Robyn Reid established Torvil Pottery at Buninyong, Victoria. In 1991 he relocated to a 10 acre property in nearby Magpie and set up the Ballarat Clayfire Gallery. In 2005, Clayfire Gallery relocated to Daylesford. Two pottery vases by Mark Reid. He signs his work with an incised 'Mark Reid' or 'MR'.ceramics, mark reid, torvil pottery, clayfire gallery

Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1

Front cover off a supplement of The Weekly Times 20/10/1999 titled Our Land Our Century 1950 - 1959 Part 6, with a photo of couples dancing. Photo has a cream border inside a dark red border. Printed at the lower edge of the photo is: 'Let the good times roll'. At the bottom of the page is The Weekly Times name with the magpie between Weekly and Times. The photo has a slight hint of colour.The Weekly Timesentertainment, dance, dance, peter ellis collection, our land our century 1950 - 1959 part 6, the weekly times 20/10/1999

This object relates to Herbert George UREN. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Magpie, VICTORIA. Herbert George served in the AIF (15208) enlisting on, 17/04/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14TH AGH as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 15/12/1919. Herbert George UREN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs E UREN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Mark REID Mark Reid began working with clay in the early 1980s, working for a time at Kairi Pottery in North Queensland. In 1985, he and his wife Robyn set up the Torvil Pottery at Buninyong, Victoria. In 1991, they relocated to a 10 acre property in nearby Magpie and set up the Ballarat Clayfire Gallery with a working studio, gallery and residence. In 2005, the Clayfire Gallery was located to Daylesford. Reid signs his work with an incised 'Mark Reid' or 'MR'. Photograph of a hand thrown ceramic vase. australian landscape pottery, gilbert buchanan, graham wood, landscape, redbyrne pottery, ceramics, shepparton, torvil pottery, ballarat clayfire gallery

Mark Reid began potting in the early 1980s, working for a time in North Queensland. In 1985, he and his wife Robyn set up the Torvil Pottery at Buninyong near Ballarat in Victoria. In 1991, they relocated to a 10 acre property in nearby Magpie and set up the Ballarat Clayfire Gallery with a working studio, gallery and residence. In 2005, he Clayfire Gallery was located to Daylesford. Mark Reid signs his work with an incised 'Mark Reid' or 'MR'.mark reid, australia studio pottery, ceramics, torvil pottery, buninyong, magpie, clayfire gallery, ballarat clayfire gallery, daylesford

The school magazines present a record of each year's school events such as staffing, programs, outings and includie student writings and drawings, reports and photos of events and teams. The cover of the monthly is a coloured lithograph of a bird. Copies held include May, June, July, August and September 1960. The cover of the annual edition consists of a simple black and white cover with title, the year and the school logo. Annual editions held include 1960, 1962, 1963, 1969. The school changed its name to Collingwood Technical College and the cover of these magazines feature a black and white Magpie. Magazines held for this entity range from 1970-1975.collingwood technical school, school magazines, collingwood technical college, nmit.

This map was probably produced around the time that the Sovereign Hill Museums Association was established. A simple plan with black marking on paper. It shows the Sovereign Hill Recreation Rerserve, including the swimming pool located near the Sovereign Hill Trig Point, showers, toilets, kiosk, bandstand and pine trees. The plan also depicts the Ballarat East streets surrounding Sovereign hill, including Geelong Road, Magpie Street, Stephens Street, Tregurtha Street, Dunn Street, Bourke Street, Gladstone Street and Robertson Street. The scale is 2 chains to 1 inch.sovereign hill, swimming pool

Children's picture book that belonged to Phyllis Annie Diggins (nee Anderson). Phyllis and her sister Jessie Alexandra Diggins (nee Anderson) were sisters born in Bendigo. This book was donated by the son of Jessie Diggins. After leaving Bendigo the family lived in Kew. The sisters later married brothers - Joseph Diggins (Phyllis) and Victor Edgar Diggins ((Jessie). For many years the families returned to Bendigo to attend the Easter Fair, staying at the Shamrock Hotel. Phyllis was born 10.9.1908 and died 6.11.2004."Our Little Ones ABC". Book prize for Phyllis Anderson.. Printed by John F. Shaw Co. Ltd. 3 Pilgrim Street, London. Pink hard cover with red cloth bound spine. Picture of a young child dressed in a red smock on the front cover. The child is sitting on a step beside a magpie. The child is holding some cherries. Coloured illustrations with black print. Presented by AACHMY's High School as a special prize awarded to Phyllis Anderson for "Tables", 1st class 1913.Award book plate sticker from AACHMY's High School. Special Prize awarded to Phyllis Anderson for Tables, 1st class 1913.aachmy's high school, storybook, children's book

N Graham No 551, refer Cat No 266 for his service details.Cream, light cardboard covered booklet containing black & white photos of army camps & scenes around Salisbury. On front - "Black stamp RHS: Field Post Office" Brown printing: "PANORAMIC LETTER CARD SALISBURY PLAIN" Black handwriting: "On Active Service Miss M Vear Minmindie Via Boort Victoria Australia" Handwritten inside: "Best Wishes from N Graham Lark Hill Salisbury Plains 7/10/16"paorama, letter card, salibury, 38th

A colour postcard from Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.A colour postcard from Blackwood Cottages in Marysville.12.5.2007 Dear Lorna, Each day is perfect after near/ frost overnight. The colours/ are beautiful - the little/ town seems to glow./ Walked to the Falls on Tuesday/ + saw 3 Lyrebirds - one male/ going through his repetiore of/ local birds./ Yesterday Rod drove me up to/ Lake Mountain where we did/ Look Walk taking in 3 lookouts/ with lovely views./ The cottage is very/ comfortable + well/ appointed. Cockatoos,/ parrots, magpies, kook-/ aburras + magpies all come to my feet! Do hope all goes well with you - love - Jan. MRS N MACDONALD/ 24 PRINCETOWN ROAD/ MOUNT WAVERLEY./ VIC 3149marysville, victoria, australia, blackwood cottages, postcard, souvenir, accommodation

Photographs donated by Valda ConnellyGundry descententsIron Bark Station was purchased by Joseph Gundry in 1844 The property consisted of 7721 acres plus conditional rights to adjoining properties.The station housed 6000 sheep and 60 cattle . In the top left hand corner of the photograph you can see the LLAMBERIS House built by Joseph Gundry. It was thought that later the property was sold and Roderick Impey Murchison was the buyer,he later offered it for sale in 1885 and later that year A N Hassall invited tenders for lots of Liamberis.C j Cook was the listed owner in 1888 ( land of the Magpie)