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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Scrap Book, Circa 1930
This album contains photographs of many local and beach scenes such as view over Warrnambool, Botanic Gardens, Hopkins River and Bridge, Warrnambool railway station, Proudfoots, Thunder Point, Christ Church and the War Memorial. There are a couple of photographs of groups of people picnicking on the main beach. The newspaper cutting showing firemen dousing the last of the flames of the fire has onlookers including four children in the foreground. The Ozone Coffee Palace was built in 1890-1891 and burnt down February23, 1929. It was one of the largest fires in Warrnambool It was designed by Mr J McLeod. It was grand in design and decoration. The term Coffee Palace was used to describe temperance hotels which were built during the 1880’s -1890’s. They typically were multi-purpose and had a large number of rooms for ballrooms and leisure activities. Coffee palaces were aimed at families in coastal areas and inner city locations. Examples of some are The Windsor Hotel Melbourne, Ozone, Queenscliff and Kilbreda Convent in Mentone. This album has social and historical significance as it shows a collection of local scenes which is a record of familiar scenes such as the gardens, Hopkins River and beach scenes. The groups of people are unknown but the images provide a snapshot of customs and costumes of the early 1920’s.Khaki coloured soft card tied with a dark green cord which has broken and has been replaced with yellow string. There is an embossing of a lion/dragon on front cover with ribbons. 20 pages with photographs glued to most. A cutting relating to the fire at the Ozone mansions is inside the front cover.warrnambool history, early warrnambool photographs, ozone coffee palace -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Crop, Riding Crop, Early 20th century
Riding crops are used as a controlling mechanism by horse riders – to regulate the speed of the horse etc. This one was owned by J.C. Lumsden was a jockey in Warrnambool. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. Although we have no record of where this item came from the following information has recently been uncovered. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. This is a horse riding crop. It has a rounded wooden stick with interwoven material around one section and the remains of a string handle. The end of the stick has a leather tongue or keeper. There is a knob at the top end of the stick with a brass disc inserted with the name of the owner. The riding crop is much worn and stained. ‘J.C.Lumsden’ ‘Merck & Co.’ horse riding, history of warrnambool, john calder lumsden -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD, Atlas Press, Marlborough series, 1917
The cards relates to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his AIF service, award and death.Four page folding card, front cover has crossed rifles over a town scene, inside a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page a brief sympathy message and under hand written in ink. A grey string holds the pages together.Front cover has, “In Remembrance”, inside in ink from “F.E.Carey, Captain Raywood Rifle Club”sympathy, military, cards -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Slide - Slide - Cashmore Airport, Portland, 1980s
Coloured slide. Round concrete pipe sticking up vertically from ground. Black pipe going one side of concrete pipe, white pipe going out other side of concrete pipe. A string line front and back of pipe, running east to west across slide.portland airport, cashmore airport, construction site, engineering -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - SOUVENIR SANDHURST POUCH
Souvenir Sandhurst Pouch: Brown synthetic suede material with white cotton draw string. On the front printed in black ink is:-* I Struck It rich At*, underneath within a scroll design is printed Sandhurst. Under the scroll is a picture of a steam train with *Town* written above the train. Box 625bendigo, tourism, sandhurst. souvenir. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, Montagnard Crossbow, Mid 1960s
Bamboo double string crossbow made by traditional tribal peoples of the Monagnard Highlands, Vietnam, many of whom worked with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) including in the Mobile Strike Force Command (MIKE Force). The AATTV used the symbol of the Montagnard crossbow as part of its emblem.montagnard, crossbow, aattv -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - JONES MILLER & CO: ORDER BOOK
Jones , Miller & Co., Order Book - hard bound with string / ink and water stained / 4x chits with company name Jones , Miller & Co. Wholesale Produce Merchants and Confectioners cnr Williamson & Myers Sts Bendigo / Book contains orders for goods from residents and businesses in Bendigobendigo, business, jones, miller & co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE, 1946
Document. McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Central Nell Gwynne, Proxies re extraordinary general meetings held 20/9/46 Re alteration of rules and increase of capital. Wrapped with string in brown paper parcel containing proxy forms, extraordinary meeting notices & general meeting notices.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwyyne mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne, gold mining, proxy forms, meeting notices -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1925
A B.H. Dyas 'Doug' tennis racquet, with bevelled crown, slender, flat and concave throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Retailer's decal across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1915
A wooden racquet with a rippled throat, red whipping with parchment supports, and cork-inlaid handle. Inscription across the throat and stem of the obverse: BUSSEY/DEMON/DRIVER/1/EXTRA/LIGHT/GGB/BUSSEY'S/TENSIVE/GRIP. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Parchment, Corktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1910
A wooden racquet with a laminated, convex throat, and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: VANTAGE. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Ink, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1906
A wooden, late transitional flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat. Inscription across throat on obverse: HENLEY. Inscription across right side of stem: THE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT CO./NEW YORK, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1972
A fibre reinforced Slazenger 'Manuel Orantes Signature' wooden racquet, with Slazenger black panther emblem across the throat on both sides, and Slazenger-brand leather handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastic, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1938
A Wilson Famous Player Series, Bruce Barnes Strokemaster Model tennis racquet. Shaft features a decal action photo image of Barnes, receiving a serve. Butt cover features Wilson 'W' trademark. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Cloth, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1922
A Davis Hipoint tennis racquet, with whipping around the shoulders, and diagonally strung head. Partially obscured model name features along throat, on obverse. TAD trademark, within diamond device, features on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1916
A Spalding 'Ace' wooden tennis racquet with concave throat, partially double-strung net, and grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Spalding ball trademark features on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Gut, Ink, String, Leather, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Badminton set, Circa 1900
A wooden chest (.1) containing badminton equipment, specifically: four badminton racquets (.2 - .5); guy ropes (.6 - .7); a net (.8); and net posts (.9 - .10, 6 parts each.) Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Rope, Cloth, Gut, Leather, Glue, Stringtennis -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Book, "Guest Book", c. 2010
Guest book presented for signing by guests attending the re-opening of the Bentleigh Library in June 2010 including the signatures of councillors and official visitors. Brown vinyl, hard cover book with "GUESTS" embossed on obverse cover and four raised ridges on spine and cream coloured paper pages, 12 pages have been signed. Book presented in a green, fabric bag with black, cord draw-string and CAVALLINI & CO. printed on bag. -
National Wool Museum
Card - Fletcher Jones Tag, 1960s
This tag came with the donation of two kilts. The donor's mother, Joy Newall owned these kilts. She lived on a wheat/sheep farm in the Wimmera where her husband also bred merino sheep. Joy was well known in the district for the way she dressed when out in public.Four page fold out paper tag with black and white graphics and text. Graphic on the front and back shows a full length portrait of a person wearing traditional Scottish clothing resting with their hand holding an upright rifle. A piece of string is attached through a hole in the top left corner. Printed: Authentic Clan Tartans / by Fletcher Jonesclothing, fashion, tartan, kilt, scottish, wool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Leisure object - Wooden model of a Melbourne W2 tram, 1990s
Label on rear advises made from Australian timber by George Kob. Item has been labelled for the Box Hill Institute of TAFE. Given the route number, made prior the extension of Route 42 to Box Hill which took place in 2003.Demonstrates model making.Wood model with wire handrails, one trolley pole and light string trolley pole ropes. Painted green, cream with a stone roof colour. Has route number of 42 and one destination "Box Hill". Has on the base details of the maker and that it was presented by Box Hill Institute of TAFE.models, box hill, w2 class, george kob -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Printed Paper Bag, "Beware - Look Listen be alert around trams", c2010
Printed page bag with a yellow carry string, printed on heavy yellow paper, with the message "Beware - Look Listen be alert around trams" and the rhino on skateboard. On rear has message about a tram weighs as much as 30 rhinos. On the base of the back, has the Yarra trams website and logo.trams, tramways, yarra trams, rhinos, safety -
Melbourne Royal
Memorabilia - Showbag, Life Savers Showbag, c. 1959
Life Savers were invented in America in 1912 and produced under an agreement in Australia from 1921. The name refers to the fact that the hole in the middle will prevent choking if the sweet is swallowed whole.Life Savers showbag, no content: paper bag with string cord handle, printed in colour; one side showing a roll of Butter Scotch Life Savers and two Scottish children dancing under it; the other, a roll of Pep-O-Mint Life Savers, set against an Arctic background[obverse] 3 PACKETS FOR 1-' EVERYWHERE / BUTTER SCOTCH / LIFE SAVERS / THE CANDY WITH THE HOLE / Also obtainable / in following flavours: / Crystomint - Stick-O-Pep - Orange - Lemon - Lime" [reverse] Cooling Pep-O-Mint Life Savers, the candy mint with the hole / Also obtainable in following flavours: Spear-O-Mint - Assorted floral - Vi-O-Let - Musk - Clove - Thirst - An-O-Sed / 3 packets for 1'- everywhere / [bottom] Wilmers & Gladwin Pty Ltdconfectionery, lifesavers, showbag, commercial -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Program, The Sin of Madelon Claudet (film) shown at the Athenaeum Theatre in 1931
With the cover framed, the remaining four pages of the interior of the program remain in the collection. The entertainment commenced with music performed by Rene Breggozzo and Continental String Orchestra, Ballet music from Gounod's Faust and this was followed by a Cinesound Review and a Universal news reel. As usual, in these programs, the entertainment continued with a short movie, Laurel and Hardy in "Beau Hunks" and Wm T Tilden performing in "Volley and Smash". A rendition of the Meditation from Jules Massenet's "Thais" was performed by Rene Bregozzo prior to interval. After interval the main feature "The Sin of Madelon Claudet", starring Helen Hayes and Lewis Stone was shown and the evening concluded with the orchestra playing the national anthem.The program reveals the type of entertainments of people who attended theatres in the 1930s. The classical-style music performed during the evening's movie entertainments tell us that this style of music was very popular throughout the population. The pages of the program have many advertisements for businesses ranging from sewing machines sold by Ward Bros. of North Melbourne (a picture of a treadle machine illustrates the advertisement) to the "Claire" florist of Queens Walk and the shop selling dancing shoes, G.M. Coutie of Elizabeth Street. A theatre program also reveals information about the location where the entertainment is enjoyed.Cover of a program for a film shown at the Athenaeum Theatre September 1931; the image is framed and hangs in Archives room.athenaeum theatre, program, programme, the sin of madelon claudet, helen hayes, lewis stone -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WATER BOTTLE WW2
Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Medal (George VI Coronation), 1937
This medal has been issued to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was issued by a department store in Warrnambool, that of Cramond and Dickson. This business was established by John Glass Cramond and James Dickson in Timor Street, Warrnambool in 1855. It moved to Liebig Street at the corner of Timor Street and sold mens and ladies wear. It had its own tailors and milliners and the building was a landmark one in Warrnambool for over 100 years. It closed in 1973. In 1937 the business of Cramond and Dickson was 82 years old. This medal is of great interest as it shows the level of fervor for British Royalty and all things British that was prevalent in Warrnambool in the 1930s. The Cramond and Dickson business was one of the most important ones in Warrnambool’s history as it operated for over 100 years. This is a silver-coloured medal commemorating the Coronation of King George VI of England. One side has the heads of King George and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by wording and the other side has the name of the Warrnambool store issuing the medal. The medal is tarnished. A piece of green string is attached to the hook at the top of the medal. ‘King George VI Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937’ ‘P.J.King’ cramond and dickson, king george vi coronation, history of warrnambool -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Framed Letter - Bogong State School 1948, 29th November 1948
Bogong State School was awarded First Prize in its Section for the 'Project Book Competition'. The school received a cheque for 10 pounds and an invite to the presentation (or to be posted).Bogong is a town established by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The Head Teacher encouraged pupils to enter competitions for their benefit and that of the school including positive publicity.Dark wooden frame, glass cover, brown paper backing. Two rings screwed at the top on the sides of the frame with string attached to each. Paper yellowed letter titled "Re Project Book Competition, 1948" dated 29th Nov. 1948 addressed to The Head Teacher Bogong State School.bogong state school; project book competition -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Warrnambool Financial Transactions Ledger, 1940s
The ownership of this ledger, dating from 1943 to 1945, is not known. It contains financial details of jobs done and sales and the names listed are those of residents of Warrnambool and district and local businesses. In general the amounts registered are small but there is no indication of the type of jobs done or goods supplied. It is conjectured that the ledger belonged to a local tradesman who also had a shop outlet. The origin of this ledger is unknown so the only interest is in the names included.This is a hard cover ledger with a dark green cover. The insides of the cover have a red and green mottled pattern. The 250 pages have ruled red lines and contain handwritten entries in blue ink. There are some loose sheets connected to the entries. Some pages at the back are blank. The pages are bound with string.warrnambool businesses, warrnambool financial ledger dating from world war two -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Wooden Shield, n.d
Portland Highland Pipe BandWooden shield with 8 shield shaped silver plaques and one oval plaque, arranged around a central larger oval plaque. This larger plaque is decorated on the outside with a silver wreath hang top of shield is a silver banner. Inscriptions a banner,and all plaques. Two hooks with string to hang, on back.Front: Banner - 'Portland annual street march Highland gathering' Central Plaque: J.G Murrell Memorial Shield 1959 Other plaques: 1959 - Portland Highland Pipeband 1962 - Portland Ladies H.P.B 1966 - Naracoorte H.P.B 1960 - Horsham Pipeband 1963 - Blue Lake Ladies 1967 - Warrnabool and District 1961 - Naracoorte Highland Pipeband 1964 - Portland H.P.B 1968 - Portland H.P.Bportland highland band, memorial shield, 1959, music -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lining board, 1899
These items are from the Heyfield estate in 1899 from the pine lining of the old Orbost School residence which was opposite the school on the corner of Tennyson Street. The Orbost State School opened on 19th of March 1886 .The school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond. The first head teacher was HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school then had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached.This item is part of the history of education in Orbost.Two pieces of pine wood lining boards with newspaper glued on to a blue painted background. 715.1 is the larger if the two pieces. On the larger piece is a tattered label with a hand-written description of the history of the board. The smaller piece has a nail on each side at the top with a piece of string tied to each ( for hanging). orbost-school education-orbost -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Ophthalmotrope, unknown, (estimated); mid 20th century
This model was used in lectures in the College from the mid 20th century. An ophthalmotrope is a mechanical model constructed to demonstrate the movements of the eyes and the actions of the various muscles which produce them. The first ophthalmotrope was made by Theodore Reute in 1845 and it was he who gave it the name 'ophthalmotrope'. Frans Donders (1818-1889) became interested in eye movements on reading Reute's work, and his subsequent studies were of physiological interest and also provided the basis for principles underlying the correction of squint. Because of the complexity of the actions and counter actions of the eye muscles, ophthalmologists of the 19th century sought a practical solution with the construction of mechanical models. Reute's second model of 1857 was more sophisticated. Its eyeballs contained lenses and the optical system could be moved backwards and forwards to simulate accommodation. Later ophthalmotropes are known by Landolt, Knapp and Snellen.This ophthalmotrope is the one that was used as a teaching aid in the College from the mid 20th century.Brass framed model to illustrate actions of extra-ocular muscles. Two painted wooden globes mounted in brass frame with coloured strings attached to brass weights positioned to show actions of various extra-ocular muscles. Also wooden storage box. Materials: brass, metal, wood, string.optometry, ophthalmology, ophthalmotrope, eye, eye movements, extra ocular muscles, eye muscles, eye teaching