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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Baby's Dress, 1920
Made by MRS Harris for her daughter Norma (donor) in 1920Baby's Cream silk dress with round neck sleeves, opening down back of bodice with three press studs to waist. Waist band has 18 button holes for ribbon to be threaded through. Herringbone stitch insert 2/3 down skirt. Embroidered flowers on skirt and bodice. All edges finished with crochet edging. All embroidery and crochet in cream silk thread.costume, children's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bust Bodice, 1914
Made by a Mrs Harris in 19141914 white cotton with short sleeves. Opening down the front with fly front. A short bodice, fuller at the front than the back. Round neck drawn up with pink ribbon. Waist has cotton tape to draw it up. Blue and white button hole embroidery around neck and down front. Blue butterflies embroidered each side of front opening with blue white flowerscostume, female underwear -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Metra News", 1980 to 1982
... R. C. Drummond, Ken Hall, Gene Marshall, Rob Downing, Dick ....0 - Autumn 1980 - Passenger counting, Survey provides data, We lead the way with Z3, Wattle Park, transport in Moscow, Spike Milligan, Melbourne's decorated trams, transporting art, sports, training, and Raymond Stock, Assistant Traffic Manager Revenue .1 - Winter 1980 - Bourke St Mall is popular, Senior citizens help design new tram (Z3), A bus-only lane in Johnstone St., Depot Employees' Social and facility Melbourne. Has a profile on Mr R. C. Drummond, Traffic Manager. .2 - Spring 1980 - Christmas Message, supporting those children with polio in 1938, Trolley buses, Z3 trams being built, use of parafil in overhead, cleaning truck. Has a profile on Ken Hall, Assistant Chief Engineer - Mechanical and Reg Robinson who was the organiser for the 1938 polio event - bus driver / instructor. .3 - Summer 1981 - MMTB involvement with Australia Day pageant, note involvement of TMSV, Bendigo, BTPS 27 (26 Jan. 1981), film on apprentices, tram stop shelters, resilient track work, trolley buses, the supply and systems department including Hawthorn clothing workroom and printing department (photos) and profile on Mr Jerry Compton, Supply and systems department. (Two copies held) .4 - Autumn 1981 - new buildings at Footscray, South Melbourne, trolley buses for Melbourne?, building MAN buses, why join the Tramways Benefit Society, article that looks at the Engineering Branch and profile of John Grigg, Chief Engineer. (Two copies held) .5 - Winter 1981 - New passenger shelters, image of the Elizabeth St shelter proposal, where do old trams go?, "Around the Clock" Emergency Service (item on R10) (See Reg item 1004 for photo), formation of Tramway's Sporting Associations, retirement of Board's driver Peter Savage, bus driving school transferred to Hawthorn, Apprentices and Profile on Bill Sibbison, Depot Manager North Fitzroy. .6 - Spring 1981 - 8 pages - Making of Squizzy Taylor film - Flinders St station, Engineering Amenities at South Melbourne opened, traverser at Preston Workshops, track work - pressing curves at South Melbourne, Conductresses re-union, model tramway at the Royal Show, retirements, sporting association, tramway band, AVM, reducing noise levels, lists Editorial committee. .7 - Summer 1982 - 8 pages - Its Christmas Party time, want to charter a tram or bus?, portable radios, MMTB role in Paraplegic Games, MMTB Architect Gene Marshall retires, photo of WW2 most popular conductresses ball, MMTB Highlights, O-Bahn. Has a profile on Rob Downing - Deputy Chairman. Also Dick Newnham - lift operator at head office, Bob Moffatt - driver turned actor. Also has a follow up on the making of the Squizzy Taylor film "What's wrong with Squizzy" and a photo of the Editorial team and their names. .8 - Autumn 1982 - 8 pages - item on "Taking Melbourne by Storm", photo of Austerity bus 500, Radio Centre, Clifton Pugh tram 504, Essendon Depot (see Reg Item 1005) includes of photos of managers, revenue etc, story on the most popular conductress photo by Win Gibson (see Reg item 180 and 181), new apprentices, John Murdoch model train (Diamond Valley) builder, Sunday vintage tram service (V214) and L class to the zoo. Has a profile on Mr. Peter Saul, Architect. (two copies held) (see image 1178i5 for cover) .9 - Winter 1982 - 8 pages - changes to Doncaster bus - Eastern Free extension, changes to Ministry will affect Board - Steve Crabb, new uniforms, Footscray Depot, apprentice awards, follow up on Austerity buses, Norm Cross and Destination City, Profile on Alan Nolan Runningsheds Engineer, and Mike McLeod MMTB Photographer. (two copies held) .10 - Spring 1982 - book - see Melbourne by tram, Bundoora tramway work, new articulated vehicles (B class trams), Elizabeth St modal interchange shelter, Brunswick depot, demise of the F class bus (Mark VI), profile of Daryl Meade bus engineer, Joe Saccasan carpenter building branch and a list of Jargon. (two copies held).Demonstrates a MMTB employee newsletter, early 1980sMagazine, two colour printed on A2 sheet, folded to A3, "METRA News", published by the MMTB. Each issue unless noted otherwise four pages. Major items listed. Each issue has personnel news, including new staff, promotions, overseas items;trams, tramways, mmtb, z3 class, bourke st, track equipment, overhead, most popular conductress competition, hawthorn depot, clothing, trolley buses, fund raising, footscray, welfare, sale of trams, recovery, r10 vehicle, flinders st, films, radio centre, essendon depot, theatre, transporting art, austerity buses, footscray depot, doncaster, minister for transport, shelters, bundoora, brunswick depot, buses, mont albert, route 42 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1918
A black / white photograph of a motor vehicle which has a large sheet, with a cross on it, hanging on the side. A young boy is behind the vehicle that is travelling down a residential street.on front caption - 1st Prize 1918red-cross -
Walhalla Museum
Clements Tonic Bottle, Unknown, circa 1848 to 1950
Used in Victorian psychiatric hospital between 1848 and1950. Clements Tonic contained herbs, vitamins and minerals and was used to improve general well-being. This bottle is rectangular in shape with tapered corners, giving the bottle 8 flat sides and is made from brown glass. The name of the product is molded down the length of the bottle. This bottle always remains the property of CLEMENTE' TONIC Limited -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - LOUVAIN, BELGIUM, c.WW1
Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seven black and white postcard scenes of Louvain, Belgium. Each has perforations down left side. Buildings depicted in each scene exhibit bomb damage.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, louvain -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsletter - Enterprise Connections, Newsletter of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat - Enterprise Connections 3 - May 1997, 1997
School of Mines and Industries Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation University White A4 newsletter with green stripe down the left hand side with green and white writing and sepia images, also has blocks of green and brown throughoutenterprise connections, school of mines ballarat, newsletter, castle bacon, burton, gason, rotork, mars, plexicor, country fire authority -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Small red sash, green stripe down each side. *S.B., coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold AOF - Ancient Order of Forestersancient order of foresters, societies, friendly society -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Cape Grant Quarry, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Whale Oil Lamp, n.d
Brass whale oil lamp, removable reservoir, lid with knob on top. Two burners, opposite each other with drip trays and a fold down carry handle. -
Yendon History Group
Trophy, top of school sports trophy, Fisken Cup, 1927 (estimated)
Silver. Two handles curve higher than the rim of the cup. A set of four grooves about one third of the way down the cup. Base is registration no 00010.1 FISKEN CUP / WON BY / YENDON S.S. NO.719yendon state school, yendon public school, fisken cup, school sports, sports trophy -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - G.S. Mackay company seal, Late 19th century
George Sutherland Mackay came to Warrnambool in 1891 and in 1893 joined his practice with that of James Fletcher and the firm became known as Mackay and Fletcher later changed to Mackay and Taylor. G S Mackay served for a long time on the Warrnambool City Council including 4 terms as Mayor. He was also an active member of the Presbyterian Church and worked to establish the Warrnambool Agricultural High School. He built the offices which still stand at 131 Kepler Street. He died in 1926. The firm celebrated its centenary in 1993.A commonly used office item which is well linked to both a long established business in Warrnambool and G. S. Mackay who contributed greatly to the community of Warrnambool and district. Cast iron painted black with rounded rectangular base. Circular seal and shaped handle which moves down 45 degrees. Trimmed with worn gold paint. Excelsior in gold on the front. The oval seal reads G. S. Mackay Warrnambool solicitor.warrnambool, g s mackay, mackay & taylor, mackay solicitor, company seal -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Talbot Baines Reed, My Friend Smith, 1882
A novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.Cover is blue with the title and author written in black on the front cover and spine. There is also a drawing of a laurel wreath with an arrow in the middle pointing down. This may be the symbol of the publisher.fictionA novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.school life, city life, boarding school, fiction, talbot baines reed -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Lap Skiver
A machine used to taper a wide strap of leather for lap joining. Has leather cover joined to wooden base on one side and clip in front to hold it down.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black And White postcard of a steam ship. Hand written on front "T.S. Nairana, Launceston Tas". Card Has Been Cut Down. (Ships M - R).Hand written on front "T.S. Nairana, Launceston Tas". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, t.s. nairana, post card, launceston tas, steam ship -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard
Black And White Postcard of Pegasus. Card Has Been Cut Down In Size. 110 mm X 75 mm Sh 231 Ships M - R flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pegasus, post card, sailing ship, postcard -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Caulking iron
Owner of tools Jim Gillespie Clayton VictoriaCaulking iron slightly offset narrow off set iron used for setting down caulking in a seam adjacent to a hatch coaming ot other awkward placesflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: NOTES ON HISTORY OF TRAMWAYS FROM 1890
Handwritten notes on history of Tramways from inception in 1890, plus break-down of motive units and rolling stock by number. Two A5 pages, pen and ink.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN AND PALL MALL
Newspaper clipping, Bendigo advertiser, Wednesday August 2, 1967. Two(2) photos and small description looking across the Alexandra Fountain and down Pall Mall.person, individual, basil miller -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Arthur Caldwell greeting immigrants, Fairfax media, 1950
Black and white photo of Arthur Calwell (Labor Politician - Minister for Immigration) bending down to greet a woman and two small boys. Ship gangway and luggage in backgroundimmigration, politics, arthur calwell -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Photograph, Framed
Colour photograph of two SAS soldiers in camouflage at a canteen. One soldier faces the camera, one soldier bending down with face obscured. Black plastic frame.cold bar on sign in wall behind soldiers. Notice board has 2 SAS Sqn and emblemsas, photograph, sas soldier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Holy Trinity Anglican Church Business Card, c.2015
The business card for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Port Melbourne lists The Reverend Noel R WHALE as it Associate Priest. Withe demolition and conversion to apartments of the Holy Trinity Church building, services were now conducted in the Church Hall.Small white business card for Holy Trinity Church, Port Melbourne has a religious picture on the left of the the printing and a brown stripe down the right hand edge.David OGG, Mike FARRELLnoel whale, religion - anglican (holy trinity), david ogg, mike farrell -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: Slimming down Santa by Jeannie Meekins 2006
Booklet of 24 pages titled Slimming down Santa by Jeannie Meekins and illustrated by Madeleine Ginger, published in 2006 by NMIT's Flat Chat Press. ISBN 097580846Xflat chat press, school publications, nmit -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, Martin's
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.Martin's pelvimeter,external, graduated to 50cm and 20 inches. fer to Down Bros. catalogue 938/1, page 938.Manufactureer's statmp "W. & W. on arm.pelvimetry -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of Original Postcard, Derek Leather, North side Warrenheip St. 1970's, looking east towards Mount Buninyong, 1970-80's
Historic BuildingsB/W Photo North side Warrenheip St. 1970's, looking east towards Mount Buninyong down service road, corner shop to supermarketbuninyong, learmonth st., corner shop -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, Eugene VON GUERARD, The fall of the Veliono near Terni with the view up the Valley of the River Nera, 1885
Born: Vienna, Austria 1811; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1852; Died: London, Middlesex England 1901RomanticismLedger Gift, 1984Rural valley and mountain landscape with two figures walking down a track beside a waterfall towards a river. Gold brushed gesso decorative edged timber frame.Recto: Signed and dated "Eug.V.Guérard / D. 85" in red oil in l.r.c of composition; Not titledpainting, landscape, river, cliff, mountain, figures, buildings, waterfall, sky, clouds -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Sinking of HMAS Sydney, 1997
Describes all Commonwealth Government archival records that were known to exist on the loss of HMAS Sydney.White soft cover with teal strip down the edge. Picture of HMAS Sydney on front cover together withminute dated 25 November 1941. Black textww2, hmas sydney, camp 3, books, history, local -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Flag - Methdodist Girls' Comardeship Rays Section, Pennant
Triangular navy blue felt pennant with gold felt edging down the short side with two felt loops. The pennant has gold screen printed text."R.A.Y.S. MERIT BADGE AWARD 1969"methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, awards, pennants -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1915
White Embroidered Muslin Blouse. Open Down front. Long Sleeves. Square Neckline. Trimmed with insertion & Tatting Edging. Glass Buttons. Machined Gold Coloured. stawell clothing material -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Photograph, Gypsy Fair, 1940
Thought to be taken in YarrawongaOriginal black and white photograph featuring mainly women and children in gypsy dress. Identities unknown. The photograph has been handed down through the Marshall family.Hand written on the back - Gypsy Fair Saturday 24th February 1940