Various invitations, programmes and other mementos collected from Legacy events held during the early 1960's. These include invitations and tickets to the Annual Demonstrations of 1960 and 1961, the ANZAC eve school children's ceremony, also to the Senior Widows Club Grand concert (18 December 1961). The Senior Widows club also held a Christmas Dinner. Also a lapel tag for the Legacy Mothers Club. There are also mementos for Junior Legatees, such as tickets to attend the Christmas party at Government House and to Operation Float in 1962 and 1963. There are also tokens for ice creams and soft drinks at the events. There is a programme for the 1961 Annual Demonstration.A collection compiled to remember various events held in the early 1960s. It's a good record of the practice of printing invitations and tokens.Brown scrapbook pages with commercially printed items attached. The 6 pages have event invitations, notices and cards glued to the brown paper, 4 pages are double sided. The items include invitations and tickets to Christmas Parties at Government House in the 1960's, Operation Float, School Children's Anzac Eve Ceremony Attendance Card, Senior Widows Club-Christmas Dinner 1961 & Grand Concert 1962, plus a Greeting and Get Well Card. The items were commercially printed.government house party, christmas, annual demonstration, junior legatee outing, senior widows club

The Christ Church fetes and flower shows have been a part of Christ Church social and fundraising agenda since the 1890’s, with the ladies’ guild playing a large part in their organization and operation. This badge is a memento from one of those fairs.A small item which relates to a local social event.Small circular cream badge with dark blue text and illustration of Christ Church Warrnambool.Commemoration Fair Nov 24-25 christ church fete, warrnambool

Boxed golf ball - Hot Dot Plus 4 - Spalding. Box features white and red lettering and red and green graphic on black. Box contains standard white golf ball with various printed logos and information. Barcode on base of box.|This golf ball was given to participants in the annual Mayoral Golf Day at Morack Golf Course as a memento.On the all ; 4 Hot Dot Plus; City of Nunawading - Morack Golf Course Spalding A Barcode on box ; 9 311905 100285recreations, sports

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence.The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction.Large, original black and white print positive of the owner of 'Fairyland' Grace Tabulo, with two visiting children who watch a pet myna bird take food from Mrs Tabulo's mouth. The room, like the rest of the house (and garden) includes numerous mementos and decorative items. While there is no marking to the reverse, it may be that this photo was professionally taken by a press photographer.Nilgrace tabulo, fairyland, 57 malmsbury street

'Fairyland' at 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew - the home and garden of Jim and Grace Tabulo - was a major local, state and international tourist attraction from the 1940s to the mid 1960s. The Kew Historical Society's collection contains original photographs, visitor books and items that were once displayed in the house by the Tabulos. Grace Tabulo died in 1973 and is buried with her husband Jim in the Boroondara General Cemetery (PRES B 1973). Following her death at the age of 88, the house was sold and its contents distributed. The cottage is now a private residence.The 'Fairyland' collection is of local and statewide significance, as a varied and comprehensive record of this major Melbourne tourist attraction.Large, original black and white print positive of the owner of 'Fairyland' Grace Tabulo, with two visiting children who watch a pet myna bird take food from Mrs Tabulo's mouth. The room, like the rest of the house (and garden) includes numerous mementos and decorative items. While there is no marking to the reverse, it may be that this photo was professionally taken by a press photographer.Nilgrace tabulo, fairyland, 57 malmsbury street

These medals were given to school children in Victoria in 1954 as a memento of the visit to Australia of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the Duke of Edinburgh. This was the first visit to Australia of a reigning British monarch. The tour took in 57 Australian towns and cities, including ten days in Victoria. These medals have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A circular bronze-coloured medal with the image of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh and printing on one side and a crown and printing on the other side. A bar with a decorative scroll on the top portion with printing is attached to the medal by a metal ring. The bar has a metal pin at the back. .2 as above except that the medal is a little tarnished .3 as above except that the medal is tarnished and the bar is missing. Presented to the children by the Government of Victoria Queen Elizabeth 11 Duke of Edinburgh Stokes Melb. E11R Royal Visit 1954 Victoria royal visit 1954, history of warrnambool, queen elizabeth, duke of edinburgh

Travel slides were often purchased as a memento of a city visited. This collection of slides is of Melbourne circa 1970s, including the city skyline, Yarra and MCG, St Patrick's Cathedral and Princes Bridge and city skyline at dusk. Also includes slides of a koala and a kookaburra.5 colour slides slide sets, travel slides, melbourne, koalas, kookaburras

Kath White, student at WHS between 1951 and 1955, made this book to present to her teacher following a Bright excursion her class attended in 1954. Kath kept a diary during the trip and used it to create a memento for a favourite teacher in Miss Boardman.Red leather album tied with yellow, red and black cord. 42 p. Hand painted end papers, hand written and illustrated by Kath White.Inside front cover: To Miss Boardman, with many thanks for your kindness to me. Kath White 29. 10.54.williamstown high school, 1954, kath white, miss boardman, bright, diary, school camp

3234 Trooper William Ronan, a farmer of Tallangatta Victoria, served with the 13th Light Horse Regiment on Gallipoli, in Egypt and on the Western Front from 1915-1919. On his return to Australia he brought with him this bit as a memento of his service and his horse.An historical object of spiritual significance to its owner William Ronan. Well provenanced and representative of the equipment of Australian Light Horse in World War One.Metal bit being part of a Light Horse bridle brought home from the Western Front by Trooper William John Ronan 13th Light Horse Regiment AIF.13th light horse, bridle, wwi, light horse, ronan, nulla

Certificate awarded by the "G.Q. PARACHUTE COMPANY LTD., STADIUM WORKS, WOKING, SURREY" Item in the collection re Vivian D BULLEN, refer Cat No 7386 for his AIF & RAAF Service details.Certificate - photocopy of an original certificate, a memento awarded to V.D. BULLEN in 1945 for baling out of a Halifax bomber. Illustrated in colour - G.Q. Parachute company logo above an illustration of a serviceman with parachute amongst clouds and sky, small aircraft in background. Paper - pale yellow colour. Below illustration - black print award statement with handwritten recipient information in red ink.Recipient information - in red ink. "No. AVS 431933, Flight Sergeant "V.D. BULLEN, R.A.A.F." "20TH April 1945"certificates, ww2, raaf, uk

A WW1 Mills type Hand Grenade converted into a desk inkwell. It has a hinged lid which when opened reveals a ceramic ink pot. This is an original casting for a Mills Grenade mounted on a black glazed ceramic base. The base has lettering around the circumference with the wording "Memento of the Great War, Actual Hand Grenade Casting, as Used by the Allies, Regd No 651542, 1915"grenade, mills, world war 1, ww1, inkwell, trench art

Dark blue hard covered Scrap book Album / autographs , Newspaper clippings /death notices relating to the family of Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook of 'Stonehaven ' Kennington / gold edged pages / inside front cover is a loose Newspaper clipping / first page ' Mr & Mrs A.T. Crook - as a little memento of the friendship expressed by the surprise party of 19th February 1916 /books, albums, crook family, mr & mrs a.t. crook

This photo was a loving memento of a young man, possibly kept by his girl friend or even his mother. Perhaps he was leaving home to go to work or even to war. The locks of blonde hair tied with apricot coloured ribbons probably belonged to a young lady or a child.This is of social significance. It is pre digital cameras, pre colour photos. Keeping locks of hair was, popular, especially in Victorian times. Wooden, possibly pine, cigar box with hinged lid. Inside lid is a photo, [male], in a red velvet frame. Base of box contains hair locks tied with apricot coloured ribbon x 3, covered with plastic.Top of box has tape covering the cigar label. memento, photo, personal, love token, cigar box, hair clippings, hair locks

Soil collected for the 2006 Staff reunion of Geelong East Technical School/James Harrison College. The College merged with Newcomb Secondary College in 2001. The old site became part of The Gordon TAFE. The Reunion Committee wanted a memento of the school to give to the staff who attended.Clear Ziploc bag containing soil, organic material (Leaf) and paper.Side A Titled "Educationally Enriched Soil". Side B "Certificate of Authenticity./School/No.1765/geelong east technical school, james harrison college, 2006

This ornamental Sphinx is a memento of the founder of Melbourne Legacy, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D.O The Sphinx was presented to the then Sergeant Stanley Savige as the 24th Battalion Musketry Prize, whilst he was serving in that unit in Egypt, during the First World War.Sir Stanley Savige founded Melbourne Legacy in 1923. This item is significant as it was awarded to him during his war service, prior to the foundation of Legacy. Brass sphinx trophy. The Sphinx is mounted on a plinth, which is decorated in hieroglyphics made of copper and lead. Sphinx's head opens to reveal an ash tray and a decorative necklace.24th BATTALION MUSKETRY PRIZE SERGT. S.G. SAVIGE EGYPT. Aug. 1915stan savige, trophy, 24th battalion

3134.2 has been taken inside the Mechanics Institute hall. 3134.3 was taken in Munro Street. Cr J. Perry was the president of the organising committee for the Back To Orbost celebrations in March 1937. M.W. Cowell was the Secretary.These photographs are pictorial records of a significant community event in Orbost's history.Three black / white photographs and an envelope. 3134.1 is of a group standing in front of a banner - WELCOME HOME - and a welcome arch - 3-3-1937. A group of men, women and children are standing or sitting in front of the arch. 3134.2 is of a large group of men and women seated and standing dressed in formal outfits in front a stage inside a hall. 3134.3 is of two men in a jinker pulled by one horse. The person holding the reins appears to be wearing a false beard and wig. 3143.4 is an unused white envelope. On the left-hand side in brown print circle is a boomerang with "Back To Orbost 1937", two corn cobs and pumpkins. Underneath is "27/2/37 to 6/3/37" with the names of the committee.3134.1 - on front - handwritten with an arrow pointing to "Grndma Cameron" bottom front - "Some Former Residents at the Welcome Arch Orbost 3.3.37" 3134.2 - on front - " a memento of the Ball at Orbost. Back to Celebrations 4.3.37"back-to-orbost-1937 celebrations community-events

Grey Hardcover Children's book 'Little Lord Fauntleroy' by Mrs Frances .Hodgson. Burnett Illustrated / cover shows a sketch of a man, boy and dog / inside cover written in pen -'Miss E. Hall .A memento of our 1894 exam ' / published -London Frederick Warne and Co 1893 / Copyright entered at Stationers' Hall November 1886, Richard Clay and Sons, Limited, London and Bungay.Mrs Frances .Hodgson . Burnettbooks, children's, story book, 'little lord fauntleroy' by mrs frances .hodgson . burnett illustrated / published -london frederick warne and co 1893 / copyright entered at stationers' hall november 1886 / richard clay and sons , limited , london and bungay

Photograph is of a framed display of mementos of the Stawell Gift 1954. The photo was taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of memorabilia from the Stawell Gift 1954, displayed behind glass in a frame. John Hayes.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

In 1940: "Kew Council decided ... to give wallets as mementoes to members of the Second A.I.F. who enlist from the municipality. The selection of the type of wallets to be given was left to the Mayor (Councillor H. F. Mogg)." (The Argus, 21 Feb 1940, p.11). In the event, this wallet like others were predated to 1939 on the front.This item contains two parts: a letter from the City of Kew to Pte Martin and a wallet with which he was presented. The dark brown leather wallet is embossed on the front with the seal of the City of Kew and a citation. The interior of the wallet contains a steel mirror. The letter includes the seal of the City.Wallet: "City of Kew Victoria. Presented by the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of Kew to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939". second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), m h martin, wallets

Memento or Pen and Ink stand featuring a model of the Peckham Pendulum axle box. Made from wood and brass with space for pens and ink bottles, titled "The Peckham truck and Engineering Company Ltd London". Features a model of the Peckham axle box with rotated within the frame. See https://www.tramwayinfo.com/Tramframe.htm?https://www.tramwayinfo.com/Models/Howto/Trucks.htm accessed 7/7/2020 for some details.trams, tramways, trucks, peckham, models, souvenirs

From its beginnings in the late 1840's, Warrnambool progressed through the years from being a town and borough to finally being proclaimed a city in May 1918. The Governor of the day Mr Arthur Stanley officiated at the event on May 23rd, 1918. It was only the fourth such municipality to achieve this status at the time These medallions were a memento of this occasion.These small medals are significant as they are linked to an important event in the growth of Warrnambool. Three similar medallions in the form of a brooch with clasp, all in gilt metal and enamel. Round medallions 25mm in circumference, with blue enamel circular rim of 4mm around most of the outside, except for white enamel decal of 10mm at bottom. Pin clasp on reverse of the medallions. Two medallions donated from a separate source are identical with the others in markings; one with pin clip, one without pin clip. All medals identical, though manufacturers imprint " Bridgland & King " only appears on reverse of two. "City of Warrnambool" appears in gold block letters around blue enamel circumference of medal, "1918" appears in gold lettering in white enamel decal at the bottom. Warrnambool city crest is pressed in gold relief in the centre of the medal, consisting of a ship at sea, a sheaf of wheat, these quartered below the Victorian Coat of Arms. Beneath the crest the words, "By These We Flourish" are inscribed. city of warrnambool, proclamation of city of warrnambool

On the 21st June 2008 Vision Australia hosted a farewell celebration at 557 St Kilda Road for people who attended the RVIB School and Residential Rehabilitation and Training Centre. This CD has been produced as a memento of this occasion. CD1 contains the official proceedings of the day. CD2 contains a compilation of interviews and memories that people shared on the day.21 sound files of official proceedings and interviewsroyal victorian institute for the blind, burwood school, employment

This is a souvenir glass with an image of the Lower Lighthouse at Flagstaff Hill in Warrnambool. This lighthouse is one of two first situated at Flagstaff Hill in 1871, with the lower light being placed on the top of an obelisk that had been erected at an earlier date. The two lighthouses still operate today on Flagstaff Hill. The glass has been sold as a tourist souvenir or as a memento for local people.This item is of minor interest as an example of a tourist souvenir of Warrnambool.This is a clear glass circular tumbler with a heavy base and an indented section near the base where the hand grasps the glass. On one side of the glass is a multi-coloured sketch of a lighthouse.Warrnambool Vicwarrnambool lighthouses

The National Wool Museum accepted a donation from Brian Licence in 2022 of several mementoes relating to his career in the wool industry. This Wool Classing Exercise Book was written by Brian in his time at the Gordon Technical College from 1960-62. Brian studied Wool Classing and worked for a decade in this profession before moving to Melbourne which required him to change careers.This Wool Classing Exercise book begins with a grey cover and a blue and silver metal binder. It has the number “240” handwritten in white pencil at the centre of the cover and “Brian Licence Animal Husbandry” written in blue ink on the top right corner. Internally, the book is handwritten with occasional hand drawn images. This work is completed on yellowed pages with faint blue lines, for assistance in clarity of handwriting. The pages are surrounded by a margin of red pen. The exercise book’s content is about basic animal husbandry for sheep that a Wool Classer may need to know while in a shearing shed. It is handwritten. A selection of pages have been photographed to give an impression of the information taught in classes 60 years ago. This includes information about: - Dentistry - Skeletal - Blood Circulation - Breathing - Internal parasites The book has 50 completed pages of handwriting on both front and back. Handwritten, white pencil. Centre of cover. “240” Handwritten, blue ink. Top right corner of cover. “Brian Licence. / Animal Husbandry” gordon institute geelong, 1960s sheep farming, wool classing, sheep dentistry, sheep skeletal, sheep blood circulation, sheep breathing, sheep internal parasites

This cup was produced as a memento of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It was the official design of the British Pottery Manufacturers Federation. Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of England at the age of 25 following the death of her father in 1952. The Coronation was celebrated throughout the British Empire and a commemorative medal was issued. This cup is a high quality item and many such items would have been sold in Australia in 1953. This cup is retained as an example of the type of souvenir sold in Warrnambool and other parts of Australia in 1953. It is an attractive item and will be useful for display. This is a white china cup with a colour image of a crown and the initials ‘E11R’ on one side of the cup and a colour image of Queen Elizabeth in an oval shape surrounded by a crown, French lettering, British flags and foliage on the other side of the cup. The maker’s name and symbol are on the base of the cup. ‘Coronation June 2nd 1953’ ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ ‘H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11’ ‘E 11 R’ ‘ Sol 391413 J. & G. Meakin England’ queen elizabeth 11 coronation, history of warrnambool