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City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's gown, c1900
This Child’s cream silk dress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire A baby's, long, muslin, day gownclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's bib, c1900
This baby’s vest style bib is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA vest-style baby’s cotton bib with tiesclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby’s dress, c1900
This baby's long calico gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. The Walker family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. A baby’s long, white calico day-gown that is machine sewn clothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, walker alice, sewing machines -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby’s dress collar, c1900
This detachable collar for a baby’s dress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA detachable collar, for a baby’s dress, with a lace edge,clothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, baby’s pram layette, early 20thC
This baby’s pram layette is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in early 20thCEarly settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families.A baby’s pram layette in pale gold satin-type material, with ruching and hand embroideryclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, doily crocheted x 4, c1900
These 4 hand-crocheted doily are examples of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families.A set of 4 hand-crocheted white doilybrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, crochetwork -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Mildura Calling, 1981
To record history of Mildura and districts and a dedication to authors parents and their stories of early days. Amongst the first pioneers of the district.Brown cover, white lettering, sketches of Chaffey pump, Paddlesteamer, Vineyard, Rio Vista and Mrs. W B Chaffey on cover.history of mildura, mildura victoria, early pioneers of mildura, mrs w b chaffey, mildura paddlesteamers, chaffey pump, alice lapthorne -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Sisters of Mercy Book 1, 1984
Recording the history of mercy nuns, as pioneer music teachers, in Victoria. Many nuns taught schooling and music at TaturaPale blue cover, black lettering. Sketch of music symbols. History of music, Melbourne Province 1857-1984tatura convent, sisters of mercy, pioneer music teachers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Gold Brooch and Pearl
Brooch belonged to Martin Family, originally from Paisley, Scotland. The family were a pioneer family in South Gippsland.Curved gold bar with curled decoration inset with nine tiny pearls.costume accessories, jewellery -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Lady Southern Cross
The Lady Southern Cross was a Lockheed Altair monoplane owned by Australian pioneer aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith.A black and white image of an aeroplane called the "Lady Southern Cross".flight, aeroplane, charles kingsford smith, lady southern cross -
Unions Ballarat
Bluestone: the story of James Stephens, Turnbull, Clive, 1945
Bluestone is part of the Australian Heritage series. It is a biography of James Stephens is described as the pioneer of the Eight Hour Movement in Victoria. Significant to the trade union movement, the Eight Hour movement and the fight for improved working conditions.Book; 38 pages. Dust jacket: white background; illustration of the eight hour monument; author's name and title. Cover: green; gold lettering; author's name and title on the spine. Inside: Berkelouw Bookdealers sticker.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, stephens, james, eight hour day, social conditions -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pioneers Memorial at Deep Lead with Mrs M Davidson nee Unknown, Mr Edward Stephens with Mrs Stephens nee Unknown & Cr David Williams 1937
Miss Davidson Mr and Mrs Stephens and Cr David Williams in front of Deep Lead Pioneers Memorial. 1937stawell monument memorial -
Damascus College
Photograph - Students taking the Pioneer Pledge 1956
Students who undertook the Pioneer Pledge vowed to abstain from alcohol and to devote themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.pioneer pledge, catholic education, ballarat, sisters of mercy -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Certificate, Private Sidney PLUM
Borough of Wangaratta Certificate of Thanks and Apppreciation presented to Private Sydney Spencer Plum. 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. Father's name Albert F Plum. Mother's name Mary Plum. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and was discharged March 16th 1919. Later, he entered the service of the Victorian Railways Department.Oak framed certificates were presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to the relatives of soldiers killed in action and returned soldiers who enlisted from the Borough during the First World War. These ceremonies were well attended by the local communities and held at intervals when the soldiers and nurses returned home from active service.Burgandy wooden frame with sand coloured mounting of a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Borough of Wangaratta to Pte Sidney S PLUM. At the top of the certificate, it has the Australian and Union Jack flags entwined over some wattle. At the bottom it has the rising sun surrounded by a wreath with two crossed rifles underneath. To the bottom right there is a large red leather seal. Mounted beneath the certificate is a black plaque. On the back is a typed history of S.Plum.Plaque is inscribed: 3451A Pte Sydney Spencer Plum. 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. Served 12/6/1915 to 16/3/1919. Peronne, Cambrai and Somme. Born 3/1/1894 - Died 25/7/1958. Certificate: For King & Empire, Borough of Wangaratta. The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of S.S.Plum who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August 1914. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of Mayor, Town Clerk. He answered his country's call. D.W Patterson Co PTY LTD 495 Collins St Melbsidney, plum, wangaratta, wwi, world war 1, peronne, cambrai, somme, north wangaratta, dockers plains -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Frank William Trengove No 3201 enlisted in the 7th reinforcements 2nd Pioneers on 27.9.1916 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embarked for France 5.9.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 17.9.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 Gassed, returned to France 2.4.1918, hospital 15.4.1918 Chest problems, transferred back to 2nd Pioneers 20.6.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.11.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re F W TRENGOVE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3201 A- L- CPL F W TRENGOVE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Summer Waterhole" - Peter Glass, 1971
Reproduced page 48 of Pioneers & Painters, edited by Alan Marshall (1971) Source: Sydney Cooke Chemical Pty LtdThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.4 x 5 inch colour reversal film (1) Condition: May not be true to colour of original work. Scanned from a 4 x 5 inch colour transparency which was taken c.1970 (approx. 50 years old) and which has undergone significant colour degradation towards the red spectrum. Allowances made for colour cast correction in scan with best guess for white balance. Significant light flare is reflected off glossy surface of original work at camera lens at lower left and right sides causing quality issues. artist, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, peter glass -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Tranquil Winter" - Walter Withers, 1895, 1971
Reproduced page 114 of Pioneers & Painters, edited by Alan Marshall (1971) Source: Sydney Cooke Chemical Pty LtdThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.4 x 5 inch colour reversal film (1) Black and white print 15 x 23 cm Condition: May not be true to colour of original work. Scanned from a 4 x 5 inch colour transparency which was taken c.1970 (approx. 50 years old) and which has undergone significant colour degradation towards the red spectrum. Allowances made for colour cast correction in scan with best guess for white balance. Significant light flare is reflected off glossy surface of original work at camera lens at lower left and right sides causing quality issues. artist, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, peter glass -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Burnt Stubble" - David Armfield, 1971
Reproduced page 124 of Pioneers & Painters, edited by Alan Marshall (1971) Source: Mr. E.C. Pelling, Kangaroo GroundThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.4 x 5 inch colour reversal film (1) Black and white print 15 x 23 cm Condition: May not be true to colour of original work. Scanned from a 4 x 5 inch colour transparency which was taken c.1970 (approx. 50 years old) and which has undergone significant colour degradation towards the red spectrum. Allowances made for colour cast correction in scan with best guess for white balance. Significant light flare is reflected off glossy surface of original work at camera lens at lower left and right sides causing quality issues. artist, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, david armfield -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Historical Society 25th Anniversary Dinner, Wednesday 8th July, 1992, 08/07/1992
L-R: Tony Evans, Peter Bassett-Smith, Mary Evans looking at pages 96-97 of Pioneers and Painters.Colour photographshire of eltham historical society, 25th anniversary, activities, bassett-smith collection -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's long cotton christening dress, c1900
This baby’s long cotton gown is an example of the dressmaking and lacework skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shirec1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A baby's long, fine white cotton christening dress with short sleeves, lace bodice ,and lace inserts on front panel. Pin tucks and lace form the lower part of gown and the cuffs and neckline have lace edgingclothing, crochet, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, lacework, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, hunt ailsa, dairy farms, fruit orchards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, boys blouse, c1908
This cotton, boy's blouse is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900The Maggs family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesThis is a 2 year old boy's long-sleeved blouse. White cotton with blue pinstripes. Breast pockets and banded waist. C 1910. Some fraying to collar and cuffs. Small tear to body.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, early settlers, maggs geoff, garments, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's calico nightgown, c1900
This long calico baby's nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire.The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families.A short-sleeved, long calico baby's nightgown. There is extensive hand-embroidery and pin-tucks on the bodice. Waist ties embroidered at the front. Crochet edges to neck and sleeves. The garment opens at the back.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's underwear, c1900
This lady's white calico combination underwear is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's, white, calico, combination underwear c1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, blackburn nance, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady’s nightgown, c1900
This lady’s long, white cotton nightdress is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA long, white cotton, lady’s nightgown with pin-tucking clothing, moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's singlet and over-jacket, c1900
This baby’s lawn, singlet over-jacket is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families The Peck family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA baby’s, white lawn, singlet over-jacketclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, mr peck -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, girl’s pinafore, c1900
This girl's white pinafore with inset lace is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A girl’s white, cotton pinafore with inset lace clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, pillow-shams, c1900
This pair of white decorative pillow-shams is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these familiesA pair of white, decorative pillow-shams with beautiful embroidery and the initials A&G. Possibly made for a ‘Glory Box’A & G embroidered on centre of each piecebrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery. supper cloth, early 20thC
This hand-embroidered supper cloth is an example of the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the women of the pioneer settlers families in Moorabbin Shire c1900Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families. Danish heritage is an example of the many nationalities that lived and worked in Moorabbin Shire. A linen supper cloth with hand-embroidered Chinese lanterns and a crocheted edgebrighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, early settlers, pedersen-green carole, green carole, denmark, scandinavian -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kodak, Charles Wilson Memorial Fountain, 1990
Colour photograph of Charles Wilson Memorial. Charles was an early pioneer of Tatura. Born 1855, died 1901 . He was a J.P.Colour photo of Charles Wilson memorial fountain in Tatura in Tatura Bowls garden. On back of photo, The Charles Wilson memorial fountain situated at the Tatura Bowls club.