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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy television, 1960's
Brought from Japan by Myrtle Bennett on cruise in 1960'sToy television set. Case gold coloured tin with four red knobs on lower right hand side. White plastic insert on left hand side to resemble speaker section. Battery powered ballerina inside 'tube'toys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Doll, c 1965
Belonged to Kelly Gardener. Brought back from Hong Kong by Myrtle Bennett from a cruise to JapanPlastic doll with brown eyes which can shut and open; long blond hair. Dressed in red and black check skirt with lace trim; blue blouse with red buttons down front; red shoes. Doll can walk and sit up.toys, dolls -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass for eye bath
Part of collection of items used by W.R. Cruikshank from 1920-70's. Donated by Society member Peter SimmenauerOval shape glass pedestal eyebathmedicine, first aid -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack bakelite pen of two parts, barrel and lid. Barrel has gold nib attached and clear ink gauge. Lid has metal clip and two metal bandsdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Biro
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fountain pen
From the collection of Betty McPheeBlack plastic fountain pen, 'The Burnham'. Engraved on barrel, 'British Made'. Lid has two gold bands and gold loop on end. Brass nibThe Burnham British Madedomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea cosy, c 1960
Bought and used in the 1960'sPadded tea cosy made up of floral plastic cover with red cotton lining fixed to oval plywood base. Red cord draw string at top.domestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Child's costume, 1960's
Given to donor's daughter for her 3rd birthdayChild's nurse outfit consisting of white apron, red cape and triangular headdress/veil with stitched red cross.costume, children's -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Comb, Curry
Curry comb made of mild steel and wood. The metal part has two functions. It has six rows of small teeth for cleaning or Body/Dandy Brush (other Grooming Brushes) and the other side has wider teeth for use as a mane/tail comb. The wooden handle has been enamelled black, the metal ring to hang it up has been enamelled white.rural industry, livestock -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cup, saucer and plate, c 1940
From the estate of Jean Ord, mother of the donor. Cup, saucer and plate bought from Coles for two shillings and sixpence when two shillings and sixpence was the limit paid for an item at Coles during the 1940's.White china cup, saucer and plate set; edge gold trimmed and a fine gold band one inch from edge. Gold clover leaf stamped in centre of cup and saucerNew Chelsea china|Made in Englanddomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Vase
Items donated by Mary Eussell, daughter of Elizabeth. When Elizabeth died Mary Russell came to Australia in 1934, bringing her family and household goods with her from England.Vases, cloisonneornaments, metal -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil joiner
From collection of Betty McPheeA metal band to join stubs of pencils together. Has two pencils attached.domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Leads case
From the collection of McPhee BettyA small metal case, cylindrical, containing pencil leads, with metal cap and inscription markings on sideOne Conway 3 inch refillsdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil
from the collection of Betty McPheeA small grey commemorative pencil with symbol and name of Needlework Tool Collectors Society of AustraliaNeedlework Tool Collectors Society of Australiadomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil
from the collection of Betty McPheeA small white dance card pencil with cap holding string, tasseled on end. Inscription on side in goldL and C Hardmuth, Viennadomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pencil
From the collection of Betty McPheeA pink plastic and metal dance card pencil, metal hook for card (no card) and plastic decorated pencil end decorated with pink rosesnonedomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Biro
From the collection of Betty McPheeA black plastic biro and capBICdomestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Mickey Mouse, Mickey Mouse, 1927
Made by Ethol Reynolds, mother of Bruce Reynolds, in 1927. Bruce was a member of Whitehorse Historical Society. Pattern believed to have come from a woman's magazine pattern for 'Steamboat Willie', Disney's first Mickey Mouse cartoon. Photo of Bruce Reynolds taken in Dec 1927 was donated at same time as toy mouse. See: NP2935 Album 4ASoft toy depicting Mickey Mouse. Made from cotton fabric embroidered by hand with embroidery cotton in red, blue, black and brown.toys, soft toys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Fridge magnet
White plastic with green printing of logo and 'Recycle, City of Nunawading'. Location of Vermont South Recycle and Waste Transfer Centre and its telephone number given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Fridge magnet
White plastic with brown printing of logo and 'Nunawading Library and Information Service'. Telephone numbers and names of the three libraries within the system also given.domestic items, ornaments / decorative -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Food carrier, 1950s
A square of plastic 'lace' decorated with yellow ric-rac with a metal ring on three corners and a self fabric loop on the fourth. Made to carry food.domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pickle fork, bread fork
A silver two pronged fork widely spaced tinesEPNSdomestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Butter knife
A silver plate butter knifeEPNSdomestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wrapping paper
1992 approximately, shortly before amalgamation and probably printed for the 50 year celebration of the City of NunawadingA part of sheet of yellow wrapping paper with City of Nunawading Stamp and Coat of Arms in gold and greyCity of Nunawadingcivic mementoes, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Train ticket, 1977
Donated by Clarrie Talbot to Whitehorse Historical Society during his talk to the Eastern Region Historical Societies meeting on Railways on 31st July 2004 at the Local History Room of the Whitehorse Historical Society. From the last batch of tickets of the Victorian Railways.One grey cardboard ticket, Nunawading to Healesville. Single printed on front with no 00057 stamped on one end and 15 DE 77 stamped on other endtransport, railway, documents, tickets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pocket watch, c 1930
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knitting Needles
From donor's grandmother Mrs J Adams. She lived in Whitehorse Rd - they had a small orchard, almost on the corner of Springvale Rd.A pair of Patons No 10 Tortoiseshell knitting needleshandcrafts, knitting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Light fitting adaptor, Not known
Not KnownA round cylinder of wood and brass with small handle/toggle on side and side outlet. All three are bayonet fittingsNonelighting, electric -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Building brick, Not known
Not knownClay brick with incised inscriptionA.T.T. Co Mitchambuildings, materials