This bookmark may have belonged to, and was possibly made by, Miss Mary Leviny, the eldest of the Leviny sisters, who was a founding member of the Castlemaine Red Cross. This bookmark was found in the book 'Half Mile Down' by William Blake (Reg. No. 1081).A rare, intact memento of Australia Day in the form of a gum leaf made into bookmark. It was possibly sold as a fundraiser for the newly formed Red Cross in Castlemaine to aid the war efforts abroad during World War One.Hand-paInted bookmark made from a gum (eucalyptus) leaf. P Gum leaf with stem. Inscribed in white "Australia Day/1915" and painted with a red cross. A length of narrow ribbon, red, white and blue has been inserted, folded through a slit near the base, used as a book mark.Inscribed in white "Australia Day/1915"leviny family, gum leaf, bookmark, red cross, australia day, 1915, buda, castlemaine, world war one

Black and white photograph showing original band rotunda, Whiters Camp Park, surrounded by manicured lawns, five people in foregound. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Band Rotunda, Whiters Camping Park, Lakes Entranceresort, recreation

Australian Troop Ship 1914-18Not relevant to Port FairyBlack & white photograph of Ship with many derricks and a small boat at her sideAberdeen White Star Line SS Euripidesss euripides, ship, troop ship, wharf

A Wright & Ditson 'Challenge' model tennis racquet with transitional flat-top head and laminated convex throat. String whipping around shoulders. Model name printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features across throat on reverse. Fine-grooved octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Manufacturer name imprinted on right side of shaft. Inscribed on left side of shaft: PATENTED. Letters 'EWE' carved onto throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis

A Wright & Ditson 'Surprise' model tennis racquet. Throat wedge has marble laminate. Striped plastic tape around shoulders and base of throat. Model name printed across throat on obverse and manufacturer's trademark features on throat on reverse. Manufacturer name and country of origin printed on right side of shaft. Fine-grooved octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Pale green paint splashed along one side of head. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Nylon, Paint, Plastic, Leathertennis

A Spalding 'Oval' model tennis racquet, featuring laminate convex throat, fine-grooved wooden handle, leather end wrap and leather butt cloth. Model name printed on throat on obverse, and manufacturer logo printed on throat on reverse. Manufacturer logo printed on butt cloth. Writing on side of shaft says: 'PATENTED/JAN 3. '05.'. Sticker on reverse throat states: 'WETHERBEE BROS./39 N. PRAIRIE ST./ GALESBURG, ILL.' Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Gut, Ink, Stringtennis

This appliance can used in two different ways: externally to spray antiseptic mist on to the skin or internally on the back of the throat. Insufflator is the clinical term for spraying. This was used by a midwife in the care of mother and newborn babies. (Becton Dickson)Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.White metal applicator, probably made from nickel plate. Consists of three sections - application cup (.1), watch spring attached to a piston and flange (.2), and a section of metal connection (.3). Applicator was originally attached to a glass tube mounted on black vulcanite by metal connections of various sizes. Inscribed 'BECTON DICKSON & CO/PAT. DEC. 06", "RUTHERFORD N.J."midwifery, infant care

As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. Clover Dam and Power Station were built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria as part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1930's to the early 1940's. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an ever-increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial areas within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run-off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level.Black and white photograph of Clover Dam buildings and Kiewa River. Has a .4cm white border around photograph Printed on bottom left corner of photograph in white - Clover Flatclover dam, secv

Black and white photograph showing rotunda with driveway in foreground, of Whiters Camp Park. Wind powered bore pump and tank stand in background. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Homestead Fringed in a Setting of Cypress, Whiters Camp Park.resort, recreation

An 'Handicap' wooden tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, leather crown protector, and fine-grooved rounded handle. Impressed inscription across throat on obverse: HANDICAP. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Nylon, Leathertennis

A transitional flat top tennis racquet with bevelled head, solid convex throat and fine grooved rounded handle. Engraved floral design across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

A wooden tennis racquet, with a slight tilt-top, solid concave throat; and red leather collar around shaft. The letter F is impressed into both faces of the throat. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Glue, Leathertennis

A tilt-head Real tennis racquet. Solid convex throat and square handle. Throat and central shaft covered with paper. Metal wire wrapped around shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Papertennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat and grooved handle. The throat on obverse features the inscription: BERKELEY. Below inscription is the Horsman 'centaur' trademark in black and gold. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Paint, Leathertennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat and grooved handle. The throat on obverse features the inscription: BRISTOL. Below inscription is the Horsman 'centaur' trademark in black and gold. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Paint, Leathertennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat. The throat on obverse features the inscription: CLIMAX. Below inscription is the Horsman 'centaur' trademark in black and gold. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Paint, Leather, Cloth tapetennis

A Pretty tennis racquet with solid convex throat, and leather collars around cupper shaft and butt. Model name is impressed in cursive script across throat, on obverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leathertennis

Spalding Real tennis racquet. Animal hide stretched across head of racquet. Throat and handle are woven bamboo and plant fibre. Metal plate on throat is branded with Spalding logo. Materials: Wood, Bamboo, Hide, Metaltennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat. Burgundy whipping and white adhesive cloth around base of head. Inscription across throat and along the stem of obverse: THE/DEVONSHIRE. Decal on throat on reverse features company logo, incorporating monogram 'JB'. Inscription: JAMES W. BRINE/ATHLETIC SUPPLIERS/BOSTON, MASS./CAMBRIDGE, MASS. patent and manufacturing details feature across left side of stem. This racquet was named after the street the company was located on. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, String, Paint, Leather, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet with concave throat, white-painted stem and throat, red-painted lower head, plastic whipping and collars, and black leather handle grip. Decal across base of head and throat, on both sides, features the inscription: JC HIGGINS/MOHAWK. Behind the model name is the image of an arrow head. Decal inscription along left side of stem: WRIGHT & DITSON/MADE IN U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastic, Clothtennis

A Spalding 'Pancho Segura Autograph Model' wood tennis racquet. String whipping/ribbon reinforcements around shoulders and shaft. Model name printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's name printed on throat on obverse and reverse. Endorser's image printed on throat on obverse and reverse. Endorser's signature features along shaft on obverse and reverse. Grip wrapped with perforated leather. White butt cloth printed with large Spalding 'S" logo. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Plastic, Leather, Ribbontennis

A Spalding, "Fred Stolle" Challenge Model tennis racquet, featuring whipping around shoulders & shaft, perforated leather handle grip, and white leather butt cloth. Manufacturer's name across base of head; model name across throat. 'Shining world globe' symbol on throat. Wreathed 'S' trademark features on shaft and butt cloth. Throat on reverse signed by Fred Stolle in black marker ink. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Adhesive tape, Leather, Stringtennis