The letter is from Joseph Stanley Ferris No 3142 AIF to his family in Terrick Terrick via Pyramid. The “Medic” was a Troopship during WW1. Refer cat No 4196.3 for his service details.Letter on ruled paper, rectangular, hand written in black pencil.Main points, “Cheer up”, “On Port Melb Pier”, “Medic”, “9.50am 16.12.16”letters, medic, troopships

Norman McKenzie Rolls. The document relates to the cancellation of allotments from him to his Mother Mrs Agnes Rolls of Golden Square Bendigo.Document off white colour rectangular shape form Z.C.2, all print in black, typed in blue, initialled in red, purple stampin top RH corner, termination advice no “D27869”. Form relates to Military allotments for discharged, deceased or missing Soldier.Main points re Soldier, “No 3938 Pte Rolls, N.M 5th BTN”allotments, documents, payments

Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf” .2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)” .3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”letters, ymca, france

Pattern-spider band wooden object round with six points at equal distance around edge. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

These items are examples of hand-made nails / spikes used in earlier times.Four hand-made large rusty iron pegs. They are tapered to points and have flat heads.spikes trades blacksmithing

Cream net collar with two borders of lace and two borders of lace crosswise at points of the collar.costume accessories, collar accessories, female, costume

The Title for the land on which this building stands was granted on 27 August 1857 and the land was bought by Keith Field and A. Maitland. It stood on 1 / 2 acre of land with 250 lengths down South Street and 200 lengths along Sydney Road. The 1 / 2 acre block on the northern side was also purchased by the same buyers. The State Savings Bank was built in 1915, just three years after the State Savings Bank of Victoria was established. It was branch number 731. The building served as a bank until about 1970. It is now owned and used as an office by a local law firm. It is a single storey rendered masonry building with a parapet concealing the roof. Key features of the High Street facade are horizontal bands of masonry, timber windows outlined with moulded details and ornamentation accentuated the door. A more modern branch was opened in a more central location in HIghs Street. The State Bank of Victoria was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank in 1990. These images record the premises of a bank which served the Wodonga community and businesses for many years.3 photos of the State Bank of Victoria in High Street Wodonga at various points in its history.state bank, wodonga businesses, financial institutions wodonga

This certificate was awarded by the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch to Miss H. Hutchinson (Hanna) on 17.5.1946 in Appreciation and loyalty to Service personnel as a Member of the Eaglehawk Ladies Auxiliary during the War years. The Auxiliaries efforts abled the furnishing of the Club rooms and raise 230.00 Pounds for the Returned Soldiers Distress Fund. Hanna was awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal in 1978 Refer Cat No 8212.2 for her Sister Florrie and Photo Cat No 8200P. Certificate on cardboard cream coloured with ornate edging in red, blue and brown, all printed text in black & blue, covers the years 1939 - 45, dated at the bottom.Main points, "Eagle Hawk RSL Sub Branch", "Presented to Miss H Hutchinson"brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, certificate, ehrsl

"Extract of Diary - Sgd J F BURTON 19 Feb 1942", "Points of Interest"maps, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Photocopies of letters made by Alan Bradley in relation to the use of Fare Tokens by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria - See Reg. Item 1794. Photocopies made 18.07.2001. Photocopies of letters copied by Alan from the City of Ballarat's files. 1801.1 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/9/1921, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo to Col. G.F. Morton, City Clerk of the City of Ballaarat concerning the increase of tramway fares and the withdrawal of tokens due to the increase in costs. Gives details of fare structures, costs, tramway wages, section changes, American and English tramway fares and increase in the cost of coal. Three sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. 1801.2 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/7/1913 concerning the introduction of one man tramcars, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo, to Col. Williams, City Clerk of the City of Ballarat, and the introduction of celluloid tokens which would replace slip tickets and work better in the Fare Boxes. Also notes the introduction of "screens", windscreens, to all cars. Two sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system.Parts of letter have been highlighted by Alan re tokens and other interesting points.trams, tramways, tokens, fares, tickets, esco, windscreens, costs

Photocopies of an article written by Bob Prentice made by Alan Bradley in relation to the use of Fare Tokens by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria - See Reg. Item 1794. Photocopies made 18.07.2001. Photocopy of the article from his collection. Comprises three sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. Article contains details of the use of tokens, colours of discs or lights used on trams while running on the various routes, fares, sections, fare box operation, and when and where tokens were issued. Includes a photograph of Barkly St. looking South from the fire station tower. Also gives details of tokens in use, cost of manufacture from other materials (Haxite and Crystalate) and the number in circulation. Has copy of an advertisement for the Southern Cross Hotel, S.A. Brabner, Proprietor, notes that all trams STOP. See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system.Parts of letter have been highlighted by Alan re tokens and other interesting points.trams, tramways, tokens, fares, tickets, esco, southern cross hotel, costs

White card with green & red printing in Vietnamese & English. Diagram of a foot with highlighted pressure points & descriptions.

Vera Neale (1901 - 1990) used needles made from bicycle spokes and piano wire to achieve the fine knitted stitches for her garments.Two lengths of piano wire, sharpened to points at both ends, used by Vera Neale as knitting needles.knitting handicrafts, neale, mrs vera, knitting, handicrafts

Instruction - set of 6 A4 sheets titled "Terminus and Shunting Procedures", giving details of the various terminal and shunting procedures along the route itself, for Malvern routes 5, 6, 8, 16, 69 and 72. Provides information about shunting various classes of cars at the same time, including Combino trams and for various locations whether manual or spring loaded points. Route 69 ceased 10/2004.trams, tramways, malvern depot, drivers, training, operations, terminus, route 5, route 6, route 8, route 16, route 72, route 69, points

commonly known as 'shower of sparks' this buzzer type ignition coil is connected via the distributor and spark plug leads to generate a continuous spark while crank starting the Cheetah aero engine. The type of ignition coil fitted to the Cheetah engine fitted to an Avro Anson, Parts stock unused.electronic ignition coil with high tension outlet and set of adjustable breaker points and connectors. New in original box.D-5271BA Adjust to 2.5 volts with standard secondary load for use on 12 volt system. On Box 'Booster Coil Type 512 Model 1 Style E' serial number 1552 ignition coil, shower of sparks, ignition, garth rohdes

The book is put out by “The department of Labour and National Service Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1 Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No754 for service history also 2586.Green cardboard covered book, 22 pages listing 20 points for servicemen in the move back into civilian life.books, re establishment, national service

Possibly used for cleaning out animal pens.eg. horses and pigs. Used like a hoe but heavier and stronger.Used by residents of the Kiewa ValleyThick steel tool head with hole at one end for the handle and two parallel points. Possibly hand made.pick, double tyne prong pick, farming equipment, hand tool

These Certificates recognized the work of Miss F. Hutchinson (Florride)and Miss D Hutchinson (Doll) in reaching 10 years of Volunteer work for the Eaglehawk RSL Ladies Auxiliary dated 21.5.1960. It appears that there has been a misprint as "Miss D" was actually Hanna, Doll being known as is Florrie’s sister. Refer Cat No 8211 re Hanna. Refer Cat No 8200P for photos of both..1) & .2) Certificates for Long Service, one framed, cardboard, light yellow colours, ornate edging in blue and gold, all text in black and blue, dated at the bottom.Main Points, " "Long Service Certificate" Presented to Miss F Hutchinson", Miss D Hutchison"brsl, smirsl, certificate, 10 years, ehrsl

Alfred G Ferris from Terrick Terrick Victoria also served in WW1 No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Certificate of Discharge from, “Australian Citizens Military Forces”, certificate No 3/164, all print in black, all type in black, covers details of service, name, rank, unit. .2) .3) Documents covering rules of Discharge, all typed. All documents held together via steel pin.Main points, “V91722 Pte Alfred Gilpin Ferris 3rd Res Bn (Coastal defence)”certificates, documents,

Black metal flat cylinder with glass face and ringT.G. Co. Ltd London No B 33548 1940 Mk.II. Calibratons for compass points on side.compass, sas

This certificate was awarded to William (Bill) Clarke of the Bendigo District RSL Bowls in 2001. He was a long time supporter of the Bowls and the Club holding the Presidents position when the Club was then Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club prior to becoming an RSL Club. Refer Cat No’s 8108, 8239.3P & 8241.4P.Certificate framed, frame is black, certificate is in 3 colours, black, brown with the central name in blue. Centre of the certificate is the recipients name, at the bottom signed by the Bowls President.Main points, “Certificate of Life Membership”, “Mr W. Clarke (Bill)”, “In Recognition of Outstanding Achievements”brsl, smirsl, bdsc, life member, bdrslinc

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH BALLARAT FOOTBALL V VICTORIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE TEAM. PLAYED AT EASTERN OVAL SAT. 9TH AUGUST 1924. WON BY BALLARAT LEAGUE 11 GOALS 20 BEHINDS [86 POINTS] TO 6 GOALS 5 BEHINDS[41 POINTS] TEAM TO FRONT OF PHOTOGRAPH, SUPPORTERS IN BACKGROUND.SEE ON PHOTOphotography, football, football august 1924

Yields information about the stop arrangements at depot junction and the details of one end of a bogie tram.Black and White photograph of No. 42 at the depot junction points. Tram has the Destination 'Gardens via Drummond St Nth'. The points are set for the depot. On the pole adjacent is the tram stop and the street sign for Stafford Court. Shows the detail of the one of the ends of No. 42 and how the trolley rope was positioned by the crews. Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403.tramways, trams, depot junction, bogie trams, trolley poles, tram 42

Sea Anchor, canvas with metal ring and small eyelets. Rope attached at four points and joined at the top around thimble. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

BENDIGO EASTER FAIR SOCIETY CONSTITUTION AND RULES. 8 pages, with 36 rule points. Adopted 4 November 1926.Bendigo Easter Fair Societyevent, easter fair, rules and constitution 1926, bendigo, bendigo easter fair