Gloves belonged to the husband of the donor, a member of the Society.The gloves were worn with dinner suit on formal occasions during the 1950's.White cotton fabric, three pin tucks on back, silver press stud at wrist.costume accessories, male

Hat worn by Bob Gardiner, volunteer at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006Part of the uniform worn at the 2006 Commonwealth Games by Bob Gardiner, who was a Silver Medalist at the Edinburgh Games 1970; also a member of this Historical Society and our handy manBlue hat piped in lighter blue, stitched brim, black lining. Inside headband stamped 'for Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games', Front of hat embroidered logo - Melbourne 2006|See also NA3803 - shirtTeam 2006costume, male headware

Shirt worn by Bob Gardiner; volunteer at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.Part of the uniform worn by Bob Gardiner, a volunteer at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Bob was a Silver Medalist at the 1970 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games and is also a member of this Historical SocietyMale shirt with collar and zip-up neck. Green panel on shoulder; pale blue panels down front and back. Embroidered on left front, 'Melbourne 2006' and bird logo. Red embroidered Toyota on right front. The back is stamped, 'Melbourne 2006'. Short sleeves are embroidered with 'Victoria the place to be' and 'Red hard yakka', and piped in green. Coat of arms and 'Australian Government' also stamped on sleeve.|See also NA3802 - hatToyotacostume, male

The pound note was donated along with a one dollar note and several silver coins by Society member Joyce SutoPound was legal tender until 1966 when decimal currency replaced it with a gold coloured two dollar coinGreen minted stamp on white background of treated paper. The front of the note has a picture of Queen Elizabeth 2nd, the Australian Coat of Arms and 'One Pound' stamped on it. The back of the note has 4 circles, one with 'One pound', one with picture of Charles Sturt 1795 - 1869, one with Hamilton Hume 1797 - 1873 and one with James Cook Endeavour. Commonwealth of Australia is on the lower edge of the note.One Pound, Commonwealth of Australianumismatics, notes

Four coins. A Florin - silver coin valued at two shillings. Has sword and mace with Crown and 'Australia' above, 'Florin' below the Southern Cross. Dated 1901 - 1951.An impression of King George VI on the face of the coin.Shilling - Impression of Queen Elizabeth II on the face,Rams head on the rear,word 'Australia' above and 'shilling' below coin dated 1961.|Sixpence - Queen Elizabeth II impression on the face, Australian coat of arms (kangaroo and emu) and the word 'sixpence' on the rear, coin dated 1962.|Threepence- Queen Elizabeth II on the face, three sheaves of wheat and the words 'threepence and Australia on the rear. Coin dated 1955.numismatics, coins

1 pair sheer nylon stockings with sheen, reinforced heel and toe silver grey.costume, female underwear

Two piece pink pyjamas Top and pants. Top has 'Chinese' collar, two soft ties at neckline and a 2cm wide silver embossed braid around the collar and a down deep centre opening. Silver braid outlives sleeveless openings. Side seams have 17cm splits bordered with silver braid. Pants are short and have elastic waistband.HILTON Lingeriecostume, female nightwear

Belonged to donor's husband in 1990sWorn in 1990sBlack leather slip on shoes size 9EEE. Moccasin style with tongue and narrow stitched leather band across tongue with silver coloured metal trim.Florsheimcostume, male footwear

Medallions became redundant when City of Nunawading became City of Whitehorse2 Silver plated medallions donated by City of WhitehorseCity of Nunawading Victoria Australianumismatics, medals - civic

From the collection of Ken YoungWas a very important method of communication from approximately 1910 onwards. Morse Code was used by the Armed Forces up till 1960Brass base plate with two coils attached by a metal bar screwed down with a cross bar. The silver metal bar has two brass screws, one of which moves the bar to tap on the brass frame beneath it to emit the signalcommunication, telegraphic

Donated by Box Hill Historical SocietyRound grey coloured with silver coloured lid (badly pitted). Printing on tin 'Dobies Four Square (overprinted on design of 4 green squares 2 top 2 bottom). Mixture'. Under green squares- Regd Trade Mark. Under word mixture- Empire Deluxe' George Dobie and sons Ltd Paisley Scotland'. Around rim of tin lid 'Manufactures of quality tobacco since 1809' Base of tin Made in Scotland with 2ozs net between made in and Scotland.Made in Scotland 2ozs netcontainers, domestic

Worn by Martha Edwards of Forest Hill (donors grand mother).1 hat pin with large pearl top|.2 hat pin with small pearl top|.3 hat pin with small pearl top|.4 hat pin with small silver top|.5 hat pin with round silver top| .6 hat pin with round silver top|.7 hat pin with silver top[|.8 hat pin with silver top|.9 green velvet covered jewellery box satin and suede lined. (Total 9)costume accessories, hat accessories

Silver plated embossed medal of 1920.Front: H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia with bust of H. R. H. Back: To Commemorate the visit of HRH Prince of Wales to Australia 1920numismatics, medals - commemorative

Metal clasp for belt; silver coloured with gold coloured blue bird decoration. Attached to cardboard display packaging(On display cardboard) The 'Duchess' ladies belt clasp|The best clasp made. No prongs or hooks requiredcostume accessories, female

A pair of embroidery scissors in the shape of a stork; bill being the cutting blades, feet sitting on handles. Blades are metal (silver), rest in gold metaldomestic items, sewing

A pair of scissors for embroidery in silver coloured metal.Sheffield 81, Englanddomestic items, sewing

Purse belonged to Myrtle Grant, grandmother of the donorSmall silver metal purse with silver chain handle. Body of purse mesh with six metal beads at base. Chain handle attached to ring with which to hang onto belt or sash. - Marked as 'Silver Ch 2875 X46'L.W. Xmas 1914costume accessories, female

Purchased by member of Whitehorse Historical Society to add to the collection of Costume AccessoriesBlack, high-heeled shoes. Platform soles; two strap sandal-type, with ankle strap and silver buckle fastening. Synthetic material, covering of silver glitter.Pierre Fontaine (6)costume, female footwear

Given to donor by friend in SwitzerlandSmall evening bag made of silver and gold sequins, white seed beads attached to gilt mount and chain handle. Mount has clasp with two blue beads.costume accessories, female

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black fountain pen with silver cap with silver filling lever and engraved on gold G.E. HARVEY. Maker's details etched on barrel:- 'Waterman's. Made in Canada.' A silver band around barrel at nib end.Waterman's Made in Canadadomestic items, writing equipment

From the collection of Betty McPheeA black biro with lid. Silver pocket clip and silver band on lid. Biro has silver band at biro point. Maker's etched mark: V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. Australia Pty. LtdMade in Australia V.A. Sheaffer Pen Co., Australia Pty. Ltd.domestic items, writing equipment

Medal was issued during World War 2 to recognise mothers and wives of enlisted personnelMedal of silver metal and bar with one star attached; crown, laurel leaf design around edgeFor the women of Australia 1835-88numismatics, medals - commemorative

A silver two pronged fork widely spaced tinesEPNSdomestic items, cutlery

A silver plate butter knifeEPNSdomestic items, cutlery

Watch used by W.R. Cruickshank from 1920-1970's in Albury when at Nicholson and Smith, Watchmakers & JewellersA silver pocket watch case with a white face and black hands and numbers. It has an additional seconds clock and hand inset at the 6 mark. Markings: Westclox DAX, shock resistant. Made in Canada. Winder and handle at top of case.Westclox DAXhorology, watches

Square silver painted tin with red crown on lid. Inside of lid has maker's detailsElizabeth II Royal Tour 1954personal effects, smoking accessories