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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Cream lace piece used for demonstration purposes.On display stand of dark red velvet 'C. R. Eichhom' plaven I. V.handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Cream piece of lace used for demonstration purposes.On display stand ' C. R. Eichhom Plaven I. V.handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece cream lace used for demonstration purposeshandcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece cream lace used for demonstration purposeshandcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Cream lace piece used for demonstration purposeshandcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece of cream lace used for demonstration purposesFriedrich Seidel, G. m b. H. Plaven I. V. No A11704 5 7-2handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece of cream lace used for demonstration purposesFriedrich Seidel, G.m.b. H. Plaven , I. V. No. A11705 7 7-4handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Piece cream lace used for demonstration purposeshandcrafts, lacemaking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Beeswax
Beeswax has been used for millennia. From the 19th century on the main uses included, the making of candles (mainly for the wealthy), cosmetics ( eg. natural protection and gloss for the lips), wax for seals on mail and documents, and for polishing furniture (scrapings of wax dissolved in spirits such as turpentine). Also used for lubricating thread.Two lumps of beeswax used for a functional purpose. beeswax, wax -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Notes
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.Notes I d and purpose of sash template -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece of cream lace used for demonstration purposeshandcrafts, lacemaking -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, MTT and the Myer Emporium (SA) Ltd, "MTT September 1952 - Timetable", Sep. 1952
Small pocket sized timetable book sponsored by The Myer Emporium, 136 pages plus cover. Titled "MTT September 1952 - Timetable", provides timetable and fare information for Adelaide tramways. Inside it covers the tram and bus services, tickets and destination numbers. Card covers - Green. Dated September 1952. Record reviewed and scanned images of cover and index page added 5/9/13.Some handwritten notes on page 7, purpose unknown.trams, tramways, adelaide, timetables -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, Post 2000
Copy of Photo of William L Devereaux for display purposes.“William L Devereaux”photography, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Army Knife
Grey metal multi purpose knife. Army issue.army knife -
The Royal Children's Hospital Archives
Functional object, Dr Nelson's Improved Inhaler
Ceramic jug designed for inhaling fumes, for medical purposes.DR. NELSON'S IMPROVED INHALER. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: REMOVE MOUTHPIECE, HALF FILL INHALER WITH WATER REPLACE MOUTHPIECE & APPLY LIPS TO IT. BREATHE FREELY IN & OUT AS IN ORDINARY RESPIRATION. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Cream Guipere lace piece used for demonstration purposeson display stand ' C. R. Eichhom Plauen I. V.handcrafts, lacemaking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Lace Piece
Part of a travelling salesman's lace samples from Plauen, East Germany, a lace making town since 13th Century.Piece cream Guipere lace used for demonstration purposeson display stand ' C. R. Eichhom Plaven I. V.'handcrafts, lacemaking -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Cog wheel
A wheel with a handle and uniform teeth on the circumference. Purpose unknown. -
Bialik College
Work on paper (Item) - Time Capsule 1996 plaque and capsule details
It is not upon you to complete the task, but neither are you free to ignore your responsibility. (Ethic of the Fathers 2:21). -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - 76mm shell
This shell type is used in the main armament of the interim Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) developed using the turret from the Saladin Mk2 Heavy Armoured Car on an M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier. The vehicle was developed by the Australian army. 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with FSVs in the 1980s.76 mm shell rendered inert for display purposes.shell, gun, fsv, vmr -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Kirk, DiannE, "Two Jollied Plates" by Dianne Kirk, 1996
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Two jollied plates framed together for display purposes. art, artwork, dianne kirk, plates, ceramics, available -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Harness soap
Used in the care and maintenance of leather goods, circa 1900as imported and sold by Holden and FrostSquat round tin printed with instructions for purpose and use.Frank Millers Harness soap, Horse head logo and instructions for useconditioner, cleaner, leather -
Melbourne Legacy
Film - Video tape, The Story of Legacy. Caring since 1923
Tape has not been viewed. From the label it appears to be a tape about the work that Legacy do and could be used to promote Legacy. The date is not known.A record that Legacy produced recordings for promotional purposes.A VHS recording about the work of Legacy for promotion purposes.Cover, adhesive label, 'Legacy caring since 1923', Legacy symbol. Adhesive label Red&yellow patern with blue Legacy symbol. 'Legacy caring since 1923'. Adhesive label, 'The Story of Legacy' legacy promotion, legacy appeal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - trophy, Training Officer's Shield
Training Officers were regular army officers posted to Citizen Military Forces regiments such as 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles for training and administrative purposes. The practice was beneficial to CMF units and young ARA officers who gained a broader range of experience.Representative of methods of fostering excellence in citizen soldiers.Wooden shield with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge at top centre and plastic plates attached giving details of the purpose of the trophy and recording winners. Competition was for Best Vehicle Crew and was presented 1984, 85 & 86, then 1990, 91, 92.Training Officer's Shield / Donated by Capt D M Cameron / Trg Offr Dec 1982-Dec 1984military, competition, ara, cmf, vehicle, crewman -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Hard Yakka, 2015
This hat is part of a General Purpose Uniform issued by the Australian Airforce to Bernard Farley during service. This uniform type was developed in 2014 and replaced camouflage as the uniform worn during general base duties and in non-warlike environments. Although a camouflage pattern, this design is not intended for use as camouflage. This item has social significance, as an item of uniform worn by Warrnambool RSL community member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. The item is a representative example of current Airforce General Purpose Uniform and is in excellent condition. As a set, the uniform has aesthetic significance in it’s design, incorporating GPU uniform design from the Army alongside the colours and motifs of the Australian Airforce. General Purpose Uniform (GPU) hat in Airforce colours of blue and grey in camouflage pattern. Broad brim hat with black plastic cord end fastener on a blue cotton cord. Plastic tag on interior of hat lining with printed inscriptions.Inscription on tag: “Hard Yakka/AUSTRALIA/AUGUST 2015/PO No: CC2XZ8/LAY No: 10609/SQNCOR FARLEY/(broad arrow)/[Mobile Phone Number]/NSN: 8415-66-161-4051/SIZE: M 56cm/NAME:” Inscription on reverse of tag: “PM KEYS No:/75% COTTON/25% POLYESTER/CARE INSTRUCTIONS/HAND WASH IN COLD/WATER WITH MILD/DETERGENT RISE/WELL DO NOT WRING/TUMBLE DRY OR/DRYCLEAN (X)/DRIP DRY IN SHADE”camouflage, airforce, uniform, general purpose uniform, australian defence force -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Vehicle - Spring Cart, C1930
This item was used as a general purpose cart on the Livermore Orchard in Vermont and was donated by Mr. Livermore when the orchard was sold for housing development.|In the 1840's a vehicle known as a springcart, chaise cart, and family cart was the choice of colonist who needed to travel from town to town. It was light, well sprung, capacious and adaptable. It was used by all stratas of society. See ref.Two wheeled general purpose spring cart, used on an orchard. Also known as a 'Jingle'. It is painted green and terracotta. It was pulled by one horse and has internal measurements of 0.46M x 1.5M x 2.46M.The wheels are 1.1M in diameter.rural industry, livestock, transport, horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - ROPE, post 1965
General purpose utility rope, green, known as a toggle rope.military history - equipment, toggle, rope -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Footwear, Boots
Pair of general purpose black leather boots without laces.Dunlop 7/6boots -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Microphone
Small Sony microphone with connection cord attached for recording purposesModel F96 Imp. lowmicrophone, recording, audio, technology -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Form, Administration, c. 1979
Blank forms for various administrative purposes. Refer to paper catalogueadministration