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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Scan Colour Australia, 1950 c
Colour postcard of one of the eighteen murals decorating the internal walls of the Glenara Motel, Lakes Entrance, Victoria. This one shows two peacocks perched on tree branches.Glenara Motel Motel of Many Murals (on front)motels, arts -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
MADAS (Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction) Electrical calculator with full keyboard and automatic multiplication. Made in Switzerland c1950. Cost $450. Presented to the Univewrsitiy by Peacock Bros., Carlton -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
MADAS (Multiplication, Addition, Division, Subtraction) Electrical calculator with full keyboard and automatic multiplication. Made in Switzerland c1950. Cost $450. Presented to the Univewrsitiy by Peacock Bros., Carlton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Comptometer, J E Earl Pty Ltd, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1950s
This machine was given to Betty GODDARD, clerk in the office of Earl's, when the office technology was updated. She had used it herself but it was also a favourite of James Earl the younger, who did his calculations on it. Betty donated it to the Society in 1996. This was the only machine Jim EARL would use; converted by Burroughs in1966Comptometer, beige, used in the office at J.E. Earl's timber yard and ironmongers, Bay Street 1950s - 1970s. A comptometer was an early calculator.'Peacock Bros. Pty Ltd Sole Agents Business Systems':'Comptometer':Guaranteed made in Great Britainbusiness and traders - timber, james edward earl, beatrice (betty) goddard, j e earl pty ltd -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Needle Pin Case, 1860 to 1900
Knitting, as a household task, has been traced back to 1100 AD where archaeologists in Egypt found remnants of socks. Evidently socks or stockings became a household necessity and creating them by knitting was the easiest way to get a good fit. The Tudors wore hand knit caps and King Henry the VIII made hand knit silk stockings, imported from Spain, a fashion staple. Meanwhile in Paris in 1525, men formed one of the first worker's unions for hand knitters. Knitting by machine first appeared during this same period and with the spread of fashion of the silk stockings and the basic needs of people to keep warm helped to fuel the popularity of knitting. By the 1850's, knitting machines were common place and apprenticing in such a factory, was considered honourable employment. But the main tool of knitting has always remained the needle, that is said to have it's origins in Arabia. The first needles were made of copper and looked more like hooks than needles. In other locations around the world, knitting needles have been found constructed from wood, ivory, bone, bamboo, amber and iron as well. They are also known as woods, skewers or wires depending where in the world they are found. Context: Edwin Rodgers was born in Lincolnshire England estimated at 1830-1832, records document that he was working as a Miller in Jan 1863 and that he resided in Warrnambool until his death in 1887. The knitting needle case is believed to belong to his wife Ellen Amelia (nee Heywood), daughter of George Heywood and Dinah Turton. She had married Mr Edwin Rodgers on 30 Jan 1863 in Warrnambool, and they had continued to resided in Warrnambool. Ellen Amelia Heywood was born Oct to Dec 1839 in Stockport, Cheshire England & christened on 5 Jul 1840 in St Thomas, Stockport, Cheshire. She died on 8 Dec 1922 in 284 Merri Street, Warrnambool, Victoria 10 and was buried on 11 Dec 1922 in the Warrnambool Cemetery.A significant item that belonged to one of the early families of Warrnambool and as such is regarded by the Warrnambool community as significant because it helps to document Warrnambool's development.Medium sized cardboard foldable maroon knitting pin case with numbered sections to fit relevant sized metal pins 10 in all case called the peacock knitting pin case.On lid of case written in italic Mrs E A Rodgers, Warrnambool 1860-1922, Wife of Edwin Rodgersflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Currency - US dollar
This items commemorates the war in Vietnam (1962-1972).Very worn condition of a Military Payment Certificate issued by the USA Military. Value of $1.00 in words & numbers. Ladies' head displayed on ornate note with peacock feather & reverse butterfly design.J02526853J. Series 641 36.military payment certificates, one dollar, united states of america, vietnam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photo Frame
Photo Frame (includes a photo of Marion Hinde see NA2376). Frame is of a raised silver design with silver peacocks in a garden with pink peonies, green leaves and silver rock edged by bamboo. -
Leopold Tennis Club
Photograph, Leopold Tennis Club A Grade Premiers - Season 1967-68, 1968
Image taken of the Bellarine Peninsula Tennis Association - A Grade Premiers for Season 1967-681 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding: A Smythe (Capt), G Peacock, K Anderson Seated: J Nyirati, V Dadds, R Andersonleopold tennis club, a smythe, g peacock, k anderson, j nyirati, v dadds, r anderson, bellarine peninsula tennis association -
Leopold Tennis Club
Photograph, Leopold Tennis Club B2 Grade Champions - Season 1965, 1965
Image taken of the Geelong Lawn Tennis Association - B2 Grade Premiers for Season 1965.1 photograph of Championship tennis teamStanding: A Smythe, G Peacock, F Lewis Seated: S O'Halloran, J Stacey, J McIver, D Browneleopold tennis club, geelong lawn tennis association, a smythe, g peacock, f lewis, sarah o'halloran, j stacey, j mciver, d browne -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lee, Annabel, Star stuff, [n.d.] [1930s?]
Romantic fiction set in the world of film-making. Protagonist, a promising film star, ultimately gives up her career for love.254 p. : plain orange cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, depicting a couple sitting by a lake or river, with peacocks(?) in background.Summary of story (also from dust jacket) pasted inside.fictionRomantic fiction set in the world of film-making. Protagonist, a promising film star, ultimately gives up her career for love.annabel lee, fiction, romance -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial window: Rev Andrew PEACOCK, "I will make you fishers of men"
Stained glass window, south wall, main nave (adjacent to the pulpit). The window is a pictorial representation of St Andrew who live to old age. There is a tradition that on being sentenced to death, he requested that he be crucified on a saltire (diagonal cross, see base of window) as he felt unworthy to be crucified on the vertical cross of Christ. Another symbol of association with St Andrew is the fishing net.The Rev. Andrew Peacock, Archdeacon of the Otways, was the fourth Vicar (1906-1912) of the Parish of Warrnambool. He was highly regarded throughout the community and died following a very short illness. His brother, Sir Alexander Peacock, three times premier of Victoria, officially unveiled a tablet on the north-west corner of the Parish Hall complex on Saturday 25th April and attended the dedication of the memorial window on Sunday 26th April 1913. Rev AE Peacock is buried at Creswick cemetery, Victoria. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MILLIONAIRE (Ticket no 13) 10 keys
Sheet of operating instructions which mentions that O. Steiger is the Patentee. On separate stand about 600mms high Plaque: ‘Sole Agents for Australia / Peacock Bros. PtyLtd / Business Systems / Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth’ -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MILLIONAIRE (Ticket no 13) 10 keys
Sheet of operating instructions which mentions that O. Steiger is the Patentee. On separate stand about 600mms high Plaque: ‘Sole Agents for Australia / Peacock Bros. PtyLtd / Business Systems / Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth’ -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Vase, Enamelled, Peacocks
Hand painted enamelled Chinese vase on stand. The brightly coloured design features two peacocks with a pink flower in full bloom. Decorative patterned border. The design is painted on white background and edged in gold. Black enamelled wood stand. -
Leopold Tennis Club
Photograph, Robert Pockley Studios, Leopold Tennis Club A2 Grade Premiers - Season 1968, 1968
Image taken of the Geelong Lawn Tennis Association - A2 Grade Premiers for Season 1968.1 photograph of Premiership tennis teamStanding: R Green, K Anderson (Capt), G Peacock Seated: Mrs R Anderson, Mrs V Dadds, Miss S O'Halloranleopold tennis club, geelong lawn tennis association, r green, k anderson, g peacock, r anderson, v dadds, s o'halloran -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Sunday School prize, D Crawford, Thinking Black, 1913
'Thinking Black - 22 years in the long grass of Central Africa' by D. Crawford. A 1912 account of a missionary's experiences in an illustrated book of c500 pages that was presented as an attendance prize to Dorothy Peacock by the Sunday School at Temperance Hall 29 July 1916.Presentation sticker on flyleafreligion, port melbourne temperance hall, dorothy peacock, miss sugar, u hansen, education - sunday schools -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Artwork, other - Framed poster, Tim Walker, Loch Ard Shipwreck, circa 2010
Tim Walker’s work is an eye-catching array of shipwreck artefacts and associated items. They help tell the story of the 19th century ships that travelled across the world full of people and cargo that are now part of our history. The work was commissioned especially for Flagstaff Hill and highlights the famous story of the 1878 ‘Loch Ard’ shipwreck. The images also include two small items from the 1981 ‘Fiji’ shipwreck. Timothy “Tim” Walker was born in Britain in 1970. He is a self-taught artist who began with a desire to use his talents for full-time work. He moved to Warrnambool in 1990 and became involved in the Warrnambool and District Artists’ Society, where he has served for a period as President. In 2010 Warrnambool Art Gallery hosted an exhibition “Nine Lives” with works from nine local artists including Tim Walker. The ‘LOCH ARD’ 1873-1878 - brief history The clipper ship ‘Loch Ard’ was a built in Scotland in 1873. In 1978 the ship was sailing to Melbourne with 54 people on board as well as a mixed cargo of items, some of which were bound for the 1880 International Exhibition in Melbourne. On June 1st 1878 it was very close to its destination when it crashed into Mutton Bird Island, east of Port Campbell. Only two people survived. The wreck was re-discovered in 1967, almost a century later, and the site continues to provide evidence of the range of goods imported into the Colony of Victoria in the post-Gold Rush era. Flagstaff Hill divers in the 1970s reported finds of “Bottles of champagne, window panes, rolls of zinc, barrels of cement, iron rails, clocks, lead shot, corrugated iron, lead, marble, salad oil bottles, ink bottles, copper wire, gin bottles, rolls of carpet, floor tiles, copper rivets, gas light fittings, pocket knives, toys, crystal chandeliers, beer mugs, cutlery, candles sticks, wick scissors, cow bells, and sauce bottles.” The famous Loch Ard Peacock was also on board. The ‘FIJI’ 1875-1891 – brief history The barque ‘Fiji’ was built in Ireland in 1875. The sailing ship left Hamburg in May 1891, bound for Melbourne with a crew of twenty-five plus the captain. The ‘Fiji’ had almost reached her destination after a trip of 100 days at sea when, on September 5th 1891, she struck rock 300 metres from the shore at Moonlight Head, near Cape Otway. Eleven men lost their lives but with the help of locals including members of the Rocket Rescue Crew, the rest of the men were saved. In anticipation of Christmas, the cargo had included a wide variety of children’s toys, amongst which were dolls with china limbs, wooden rocking horses, miniature ships, and red and white rubber balls. There were also cases of dynamite, pig iron, steel goods, spirits, sailcloth, tobacco, fencing wire, concrete, 400 German pianos, concertinas and other musical instruments, artists’ supplies, porcelain, furniture, china and candles. This artwork has historical significance as it shows a small sample of the variety of items on board the late 19th century ships bound for Australia in the Colonial and late God Rush period. The cargo contained personal luggage, items intended as gifts, and goods ordered for domestic, commercial or industrial use. The wreck sites of both vessels, ‘Loch Ard’ and ‘Fiji’ are classified on the Victorian Heritage Register as significant and are now protected by government law. The sites are popular with divers and provide interpretive material regarding social and maritime history. Framed poster of a watercolour painting by Tim Walker, gilt frame, behind glass. Subject is a group of objects, most of which are connected with the 1878 shipwreck Loch Ard, such as items recovered from the shipwreck and the famous ‘Loch Ard Peacock’. Two items are from the wreck of the ‘Fiji’. Inscriptions on ingot, a handwritten letter, bell, clear bottle, and small plaque.On ingot: “PONTIFEX & WOOD. LONDON”. On letter: “Presented to Mr. Thomas Pearce”. On small ingot: “TIM WALKER”. On bell: “LOCH ARD”. On clear bottle “THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY“. On plaque: TIM WALKER”.warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, flagstaff hill, loch ard, fiji, watercolour, timothy walker, tim walker, warrnambool & district artists’ society, warrnambool art gallery, poster, henna street picture framers, cargo, print -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - THELMA DRUMMOND COLLECTION: ANSONIA CLOCK, Late 1800s
Wooden American Kitchen clock made by the Ansonia Clock company with acid etched glass door showing a peacock and birds, chromed disc pendulum and winding key. Clock has a 30 hour movement with time and strike, partial paper label on back.Ansonia Clock Company New York USAhorology, clocks, ansonia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: HALLAM'S MATHEMATICS - GRADE 8
Book; Cloth covered book (red) 'Hallam's Mathematics Grade 8' , by G. H. Hallam, Price 1/8 (pence) Published by Peacock Brothers Pty Ltd Bourke Street Melbourne Vic. Hallam's Arithmetic Grade 8 on front cover.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganisation, industry, accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Evening Bag, Costume wear
The donor was a collector of evening bags. Her collection has been acquired by the Society. She was a friend of Barbara Rogalski, who donated them to the Society after Jenny's death.Evening Bag with front of bag covered with needlework in gold & silver thread. Coloured embroidery on the tail of a Peacock. Three butterflies on sides and two flowers in corners. The bag is made of black velvet with cotton lining. An embroidered hand strap on the back. Closed by press stud.Made in India.costume accessories, female -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Knox Collection, Opening banquet, Colac-Beech Forest railway line, 1902, 27 February 1902
While the first train arrived at Beech Forest on 17 February, 1902, as a special train for a race meeting at Beech Forest Turf Club, two special trains ran for the official opening of the railway by the State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, R.E., F.R.S., that took place on 27 February, 1902. After seeing round the area the guests attended a celebration of the opening at a banquet at Beech Forest. The menu included four impressive courses, coffee and cognac, and included a number of toasts - The King, the Governor, the Minister and the Parliament of the State, Success to the Beech Forest Railway, the Colac Shire Council and the Railway Trust, and the Railway Department, a total of 19 people speaking. The official guests then returned to Colac.B/W. Opening banquet for the Colac-Beech Forest railway line in 1902. The State Governor, Sir George Sydenham Clarke, KCMG, the Premier of Victoria, Hon. A.J. Peacock, MLA, and a number of other important people seated at the top table, with other guests seated to the left and right.beech forest; railways; banquet; colac; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Bag-evening, not known
From the estate of Jenny LangEvening bag of -hand beaded oval shape attached to tortoise shell frame. Beads are royal blue, gold, blue and brown seed beads forming pattern front and back of peacock tail. Base has five bead tassells in brown and royal blue. A beaded handle is attached to the frame.costume accessories, female -
Clunes Museum
book, WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS LIMITED, HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN
HYMN BOOK USED AT CHURCH SERVICES.HARDCOVER BOOK WITH FADED BLUE COVER 371 PAGESnon-fictionHYMN BOOK USED AT CHURCH SERVICES.local history, book, religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; MOOROOPNA HOSPITAL OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW STEAM LAUNDRY. MENU
A small cream card with dark gold print. On the front are the words, ' Mooroopna Hospital, Official Opening of the New Steam Laundry by Sir A. J. Peacock, Wednesday, July 17th, 1907. E. Hanley, President. H. McKenzie, Secretary. Yeoman print.' On the inside cover is the menu and on the next page is the Toast List.organisation, union, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, hospital, medical, mooroopna hospital, organisation, food, hospitality, laundry, food technology -
Conservation Volunteers
Sign: ATCV National Office, Ballarat 1983, 1983
This sign has been kept safely by Terry Peacock.Showed location of the first national office of Conservation VolunteersBlack letters on white sign board. Echidna Logo - Office details.ATCV ---- -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceremonial object - Object, Presentation Trowel, 1876
Hilliard and Thomason was established in Birmingham, and closed in 1908.Sterling silver presentation trowel in blue leather hinged presentation trowel with blue suade and satin lining. The trowel handle is silver plate and can be screwed off the trowel, and is hollow. The trowel is hallmarked H&T = Hilliard and Thomason - Sovereign Head/Duty Stamp = 1784 - 1890 - Lion passant guardant = silver quality- Anchor = Birmingham - b in oval = 1876Engraved into the trowel "Presented by the President & Council School of Mines Ballarat to the Hon. A.J. Peacock Minister of Public Instruction on his laying the Foundation Stone of New Buildings April 14th 1899hilliard and thomason, silver, presentation trowel, ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, buildings, andrew peacock, andrew j. peacock, silversmith, a building -
Conservation Volunteers
First Mobile Telephone, Motorola
Used in the field on South Australian Projects by Terry Peacock and others.Bought in 1990 this was the first type of mobile phone used in the field by ATCV. Mobile Telephone handset, battery in carry case. Manufacturer was Motorola. Distributor Telecom Australia (later Telstra). Also CVA asset no. on leather carry case.australia, telephone, mobile, telecom, motorola, south, 1990 -
Healesville and District Historical Society
Newsletter (Item) - Volume 1; No. 3, Healesville History News, September 1984, July-1984
Contents: Joseph Furphy - a celebration Geoff Peacock resigns - Plus moreThe first newsletter of the Society was issued July 1984 and has been published continuously ever since on a quarterly basis. The collection provides a valuable resource about the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members and, especially, many relevant items of local historical interest. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School foundation stone 1921 - photographed on 22/7/1973
Written on back of photograph, "22/7/73. State School, Greenwood Ave.". Inscription on Stone is "This stone was laid by The Hon Sir Alexander Peacock K.C.M.C. Minister of Public Instruction October 27th 1921." -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Research paper, Forest Hill Post Office, Feb 2020
History of Forest Hill Post Office and its early postmasters and mistress from the Peacock family4 pages single sided, A4non-fictionHistory of Forest Hill Post Office and its early postmasters and mistress from the Peacock familyforest hill post office, peacock robert, peacock family, peacock catherine, mcarthur archibald, scotchman's hill, mount pleasant