In 1912 there was a Military Relay Despatch Ride through South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The purpose of the ride was to deliver a despatch in the quickest possible time by road through the three states mentioned. The ride was carried out under the auspices of the Dunlop Rubber Company and involved cyclists, motor cyclists and motorists.This is an original program of the event that was carried out in 1912. The program details the list of participants, a map of the route taken and statements of appreciation from the Military and the Promoters', there is also a message of greeting from the Military Commandant, South Australia to the Military Commandant, New South Wales.A cardboard cover program with white thick pages inside.On the front cover a Coat of Arms, a red stripe with souviner written in the stripe and Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride - 1912.military relay, 1912, despatch ride, dunlop rubber company

The HMAS Australia (D84) was launched in March 1927, commissioned in April 1928 and de commissioned in August 1954. The HMAS Australia (D84) was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. The HMAS Australia (D84) was Commissioned in 1928 and de Commissioned in 1954. These photographs show the ship during her service in the Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf 1944 - 1945.A colour photograph of HMAS Australia (D84) in a gold colour frame. There are six (6) small photographs of the HMAS Australia during its period at sea at Leyte Gulf and Lingayen 1944-1945. There is a history of the dates/time the ship was attacked and the personnel losses per attack. The photograph has been signed by D E Shinkfield.hmas australia (84), ran, heavy class cruiser

293 Hughie McLean was a Victorian born in Tamagulla, Victoria. Hughie McLean was living in Adelaide when he enlisted on 30 June 1915 and joined 'K' Group Base Infantry. 293 Hughie McLean was subsequently posted to 32 Australian Infantry Battalion and Killed in Action in France on the 19 July 1916. 32 Australian Intantry Battalion was raised as part of the 8th Brigade at Mitcham, South Australia.293 Hughie McLean was a Victorian man who was living in Adelaide at the time of his enlistment 30 June 1915. He was Killed in Action on 19 July 1916 in France. 293 Hughie McLean's original Medals were forwarded to his brother Mr J W McLean on 22 July 1922.3 x Medals - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918, Victory Medal 1914-1919 ReproductionsThe Medals are reproductions, there are no markings or names293 hughie mclean, 32 aust inf battalion, kia, france

Twice yearly School Inspectors reports on facilities, organisation, instruction at Yendon School No. 719 from 1914 to 1925Shows the priorities and values in education during this time. Gives a record of who the inspectors and teachers were at Yendon School No 719 during 1914 to 1925Yendon School 719 Inspector's Report Book 1914 - 25 is stapled bound book issued to all schools by the Department of education."Yendon 719" on coverschool, buildings, yendon school, no 719, inspectors, inspector reports, school instruction, school organisation, school furniture, school grounds

This washboard is relatively "young" in that the timber has not "aged," however it could have been used by a rural family to wash "delicate" clothing which could not be placed within a large family washing machine or "copper". This type of washboard i.e. glass washboard, was used extensively during the war periods, 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945 when corrugated metal was in scarce supply. Rural areas were the last sectors in Australia where washboards where, through necessity( droughts and lack of domestic water), used up until the late 1900s. This lingering usage was due to the fact that rural properties, on the whole, had water supplies sourced from farm dams and be the ones whose priority feed was targeting crops and farm animals before clothes and other domestic requirements. In the two millennium however, most rural areas are well stocked with water supplies and the very strict edict of conserving water, especially during droughts, of earlier times is not so critical.The Kiewa Valley although well supplied by rivers, streams and artesian water does occasionally through severe drought lack of water for farm domestic washing requirements.This washboard is made of a wooden frame and glass insert (corrugated on one side and smooth on the other). The washboard glass panel is contained within the wooden frame by routered grooves. The frame extends beyond the glass to form two legs below the glass insert and a hand grip above it. This hand grip allows for one hand to hold the washboard firmly upright and one hand to rub clothes vigorously (up and down) against the glass ridges.This action combined with a soap and water based freeing agent loosen any dirt particles which can be rinsed off. The appearance of this washboard is basic but does not detract from its effectiveness. The lack of "wear and tear" on the wooden frame suggest limited use. The construction suggests good workmanship even though there is no manufacturer's logo to be found on it.hand washing, household washing, domestic clothes washing, laundry

This scoop was professionally made and well before plastics and aluminium scoops were manufactured. It was in a period when mass production and cheap imports where not common. This item would have been produced well after World War II and before the cheap Asian imports. It was a period in time(the last years) when items such as this scoop were made to last and consumerism was not at the "throw away" mass consumption time of the late 1900's. The rural sector in the Kiewa Valley used this type of "made to last" domestic implement when home made cakes and pastries were commonly made in the household kitchen. Because of the relatively isolation of the valley, bulk supplies of flour, sugar and other cooking ingredients were the required quantity for both domestic household and farm use. Local general stores also had these scoops to provide clients with their required flour, sugar and other bulk loose grains (processed or unprocessed) This lite galvanised rolled steel flour/sugar scoop has a tapered handle extruding from a small cone shaped base. It has a half circle scoop extending from a full circular base which has a small containment ridge which acts as a collection rim. The collection scoop has its front shovel end tapered and rolled edge (outwards) presenting a barrier and air relief when thrust into the flour/sugar. All the edges are rolled and connection links have been soldered. The handle is not of solid steel which accounts for the light weight. The base of the "shovel" is slightly concave to allow gravitational forces to keep the flour centre of mass. The handle has a ridge pressed in the sheet metal at about two thirds up the shaft All metal to metal joins have been pressed and soldered together.loose grains, sugar, millet, nus, nails, loose grocery items.

Pen was probably last used in one of the schools in the Kiewa Valley. The plastic shaft suggests this pen was at the time when fountain pens started to emerge. The dip pen was becoming outdated and too slow for a faster pace of written communicationsHistorically and socially this form of written communication was becoming too slow for a faster pace of commerce and life. Circa 1950s onwards the level of the written word increased by the proportion of literacy among the populous in the Kiewa Valley Plastic shaft black coloured pen with metal nib (non drip). Nib is removable, fastened to shaft by strategically placed slotseducation, writing, literacy, ink well, school writing implements, pen, nib

Historically this item would have been used by gold miners, rabbit shooters, mobile "Rag and Bone" traders and other mobile(in caravans and/or horse drawn cart) traders of various small goods and haberdashery. Although marked as not to be used as trade, the isolation and sometimes difficult terrain rules out using larger and more delicate scales. In the early 1900s rough roads and severe weather conditions forced traders to be more flexible in trading with weights and measures. The "close enough is good enough" doctrine was the Australian outback rule of thumb. The significance of this item in the Kiewa Valley during this period demonstrates the slower acceptance of accurate trading measure using the country side principle "my hand shake is my bond". In the Kiewa Valley small quantity commercial undertakings e.g. gold mining, fur pelts and rabbit meat trade did not require bulk weight type scales. Commerce in rural production e.g. fruit and vegetables involved more farmers and their staff in a barter and/or "in kind" payments. This was more so in the depression years 1929 to late 1930s. Self sufficiency was to a large extent more attainable in this region than in the city/ large country town environment. The Australian "fair go" ethical approach to life and commerce was very much ingrained in those living in country regions, like Kiewa Valley as is demonstrated by the not so accurate hand balance, spring loaded scales. Portable Pocket Balance with front plate made from brass. Spring mechanism enclosed by black painted medium gauge steel cover( three quarters cylindrical). Front scale face and rear spring casing fastened by three rivets. Spring loaded marker blade is located in the centre of the front plate. See item KVHS 0224 for a similar scales.Front plate marked: at top "Not legal for use in trade", below this in larger print "Pocket Balance", under and to the right in smaller print "lbs" under this graded marks, first marked with a Zero, then every second mark in ascending order up to 25. At the bottom of the front plate is marked "Made in Germany"antique pocket balance, scales, mobile weights, vintage appliances

A history of Heidelberg Primary School no. 294. Includes photographs. A link was established with the Austin Hospital in 1908.Soft cover, 32 pages, photographs, 32 cm.On cover previous owner Harry Gilham

Part of a collection of POW items by VX 8007 A.J. Roddy, AMMO Coy, A.A.S.C., 6 Division. POW in Greece CampaignLow Grade paper with printed information, camp commanders signature. For use in in Italian Prisoner of War Camp No 106Campo P.G. No106. PM 3100. No 2696. Buono per L. Una. Il Comandante. Vale solo presso lo spaccio del campocamp, ww11, pow, italian, money

Part of a collection of POW items by VX8007 A.J. Roddy, Ammo Coy, A.A.S.C. 6 Division, POW in Greece CampaignLow Grade paper with printed information, for use in Italian POW Camp. Has N6544 on it. Prigionieri Di Guerra/ Buono fiduciano da L.5/ Valevole soltanto Nell' interno del cmpo di concentramento/ N. 6544 / Lire Cinqueww11, pow, italian, camp money, 5 lira, a j roddy

Prior to the installation of gas and electric light, pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset. This ornate candle-stick holder most likely was used in the bedroom. The family of Miss May Curtis were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireSmall white ceramic candle stick holder with pink and yellow floral transfer-printed decoration on the rim. There is also a small raised area on the rim to hold a candle-snuffer. On one side there is a small ceramic "loop" attached as a carrying handle. This item broken beyond repair by brush tailed possum when he entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014furnishings, lights, lamps, candles, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, brighton, kitchenware, curtis may, market gardeners

tinted postcard with handwritten message: Leaving for Gleneira today for week, addressed to Miss Taggart(?) in Elsternwick, with 1d stamp, stamped at Prahran.tinted post cardD.J. Taggart stamp

postcard no.20colour tinted post card good condition, also a b and w copyPostcard, H&B. Fitzroy st, St Kilda No.20

The Sunbury Swimming Club held their events at the Sunbury Swimming Club. The narrow part of the creek was known as 'the Nook' where children had to swim across to get their swimming certificates.A sepia photograph of Sunbury Swimming Club, the building in the background is the ladies change room. Unmounted postcardsunbury swimming club, the nook, sunbury swimming pool, swimming pools, gregor, alex, billinghurst, beryl, francey, sandra, sport, george evans collection

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF PEARL COOK [NEE DAVIES] SHOPPING IN BALLARAT. MRS COOK IS CARRYING A PAPER BAG, A STRING BAG AND LEATHER HAND BAG.ON REVERS SIDE HAND WRITTEN PEARL COOK [ DAVIES]local history, photography, photographs, cook, pearl.

VIEW OF CLUNES TAKEN FROM BLAND ST. SHOWING TREES IN QUEEN'S PARKORIGINALPOSTCARD BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF VIEW OF CLUNES AND BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF SAME. VIEW FROM BLAND STREET SHOWING TREES IN QUEEN'S PARKPANORAMA OF CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, clunes township

PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, AND SUNDAY SCHOOL CLUNES. (6 copies)church, presbyterian, photograph

John Gardiner was born in Dublin 1798. He was a pastoralist and banker and arrived at Port Phillip in 1836 and with his cousin William Fletcher laid claim to 15,000 acres at the junction of the Yarra and Kooyongkoot Creek.non-fictionJohn Gardiner was born in Dublin 1798. He was a pastoralist and banker and arrived at Port Phillip in 1836 and with his cousin William Fletcher laid claim to 15,000 acres at the junction of the Yarra River and Kooyongkoot Creekgardiner john, gardiners creek

non-fictionAn article regarding the continuation of Meals on Wheels in Whitehorse by a new providermeals on wheels, aged people

A4 11 page document outlining the scope and content of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltd. held in the University of Melbourne ArchivesRecorded material of the Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Pty. Ltdaustralian tesselated tile co pty ltd, university of melbourne

An article in Insider News about a special "Behind the Scenes" visit to the Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex on 20/10/2022schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, senior citizen's week, graham margaret

Keith Rooney was Mayor of the City of Nunawading 1968 - 1969non-fictionArticle about Keith Rooney OAMrooney keith, awards, mayor, city of nunawading

The inaugural Environment and Biodiversity Award was given to David Berry from the Combined Residents of Whitehorse Action Group (CROWAG) by Dianne Tribenon-fictionDavid Berry is awarded a CROWAG awardberry david, blackburn and district tree preservation society, tribe dianne, combined residents of whitehorse action group