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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - FLEECE INN BRICK
Stone coloured brick with inscription Fleece Inn and different shaped indentations on all sides.Bendigo Advertisertrades, bricklaying, bricks -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Apothecary weights
Used at Manning Chemist, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne until 1984.Six flat square metal drachm weights of various denominations, with inscriptions back and front.223.1 : on front 2 DRACHMS E63, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, 'a crown' over CA5 over VIC, C57 F61 L54 G67 D59 G65, on reverse ' ʓɥ ' 223.2 : on front 2 DRACHMS C57, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, 'a crown' over CA5 over VIC, F61 L54 G65 D59 E63, on reverse ' ʓɥ ' G67 223.3 : on front 1 DRACHM C57, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, 'a crown' over CA5 over VIC, E63 L54 G65, on reverse ' ʓi ' D59 223.4 : on front 1 DRACHM E63, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, 'a crown' over CA5 over VIC, F61 L54 D59 E63, on reverse ' ʓi ' ...... 223.5 : on front 1/2 DRACHM E63, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, L54 G65, on reverse ' ʓfs ' C37 D59 F51 223.6 : on front 1/2 DRACHM E63, 'a crown' over E.R over 2 'a shield' 54, L54, 'a crown', on reverse ' ʓfs ' C57 D59 G6? F61. See also link to photo of similar weights -
St Patrick's College
Wooden plaque, Ballarat Trophies & Gifts, 2000
Rectangular wooden plaque with silver wreath encircling '2000'. There is also an inscription on a brass plate.2000 / Presented to / St Patrick's College / In Appreciation Of Your / Support To The / MT CHALLENGE 2000 / by / Symnastics Victoria / MAG/ -
Scouts Victoria
Plaque, Baden-Powell Janaury 1977
Presented to the Boys Scouts of Victoria from the contingent of Boy Scouts of Nippon attending 11th Australian Jamboree at Rosmoyne Park, Dandenong - January 1977A thank you for Victorian/Australian hospitalityFree standing -Timber with metal embosed head of Baden-Powell, plus inscription on front"Baden Powell of Gilwell" - "In appreciation / 11th Australian Jamboree / from / Boy Scouts of Nippon / January,1977"scouts, australian jamboree, baden-powell -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Engraved Box and Pennies
These pennies belonged to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945.The game of two up is played by throwing two pennies in the air and betting on which way they face up on landing.Light pink velvet and plastic box with engraved inscription containing 6 penny coinsPresented to WANGARATTA R.S.L. by THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HARRY JONES 1993two up pennies, private henry jones, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter, RS&SIL Wangaratta Branch, c1921
Letter dated August 17th, 1921 from David Langlands Chair of the Sailors and Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee, Wangaratta Branch advising the work has been completed and the memorial tablets and stone in commemoration of those that gave their lives and those who served from the town and district have been erected within the Hall however a further 150 pounds was required to complete the payment and asking for aid in this matter. Photocopy of original letter dated August 17th 1921 with inscription in blue ink below.Jan 12th 2003 secretary Wangaratta RSL I discovered this document in some old papers and thought it may be of interest to you so have photocopied. David Evans Redcamp Moyhurs&sil wangaratta branch, 1921, memorial tablets and stone -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1910
Rev. Thomas Brown (1858 - 1949) was Moderator of Victoria in 1926.Semigloss, black and white, studio portrait of Rev. Thomas Brown with inscriptions, mounted to boardYours sincerely Thomas Brownpresbyterian, brown, t. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1930
Pair of Navy Trousers (Inscription N. A. Harding Taylor Stawell) belonged to Mr Cragg N. A. Harding Taylor Stawellstawell clothing material -
Port Welshpool & District Maritime Museum
bell, c. 1953
brass bell with attatched clapper with raised inscription aroumd rim Clapper can detachCORONATION OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II. 1953coronation, queen elizabeth 11 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Handkerchief
Thank you gift to guests at Mayoral Dinner held by then Mayor, Jessie McCallum.White cotton ladies handkerchief with gold inscription printed on it. Enclosed in a white folded card.City of Whitehorse Mayoral Dinner Friday 4 August 2000costume accessories, female, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - China
The China ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Round China Ashtray, yellow with inscriptions. 4 x Emblems on side, lion's and kangaroo's.(O.S.N.C) Orient Steam Navigation Company 3333souvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, orient steam navigation company -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Headwear - Japanese Naval Headband
Black cloth band with anchor on each end and Japanese writing in middle. Inscriptions in yellow. Ship anchor on each end. Japanese writing in middle. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Shield - Jungle Training Centre, Badges and Crests, Circa 1970
Wooden shield with green plastic Leviathan (7 headed dragon or Lotan) and boomerang with inscription.JUNGLE TRAINING CENTRE on boomerang -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Plaque, C 1986
Square wooden plaque anodised plastic inscription panel. Badge of the Royal British Legion.To Ringwood RSL from Evanstown and Gilfath Goch R.B.L. Branch 1986 -
Tennis Australia
Ball, Circa 1990
A soft tennis ball, with inscription: KENKO/SOFT TENNIS/USSTA. Materials: Rubber, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Ball, 1931
A tennis ball, with inscription: HENLEY/1931/MADE IN ENGLAND. Materials: Rubber, Felt, Inktennis -
National Wool Museum
Book - Music Book, c.1909
One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Navy blue leather bound book containing sheet music, with gold inscription on cover.front: MUSICdennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Soup bowl
Part of the crockery used on the "S.S.Casino" one of the Belfast and Koroit Steam Navigation Company ships used on the Melbourne-Port Fairy -Portland run. Sank in 1937 in Apollo Bay.Bowl: large white soup bowl with the inscription of the Belfast & Koroit Steam navigation Company"Belfast & Koroit S N Co Ltdlocal history, domestic items, crockery, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, s.s.casino -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Goblet PMC set * 4, Stokes
PMC Goblet setLong goblet with inscription "For PMC and WO2 Wardlow" Bowl, wine and port Diameter 63For PMC and WO2 Wardlow -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Souvenir - Tableware, Platter Hamel Day 1995
Presented on anniversary of battle of Le Hamel 1995.Large Plater with Ornate Design and inscription in centre. Leaf design and grooves around edge.Presented to 5/6 RVR Officers Mess by Lt Col. & Mrs Thomas. Hamel Day 1995officers mess, 5/6 rvr, regimental property, silver ware -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Leisure object - Decanter - Crystal
Used for port on dining in nightsCrystal decanter - crystal stopper with plastic insert - silver neck no inscription. Diameter 1405/6 rvr -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Clear Glass Bottle, Circa 1900
Bottle containing embrocation for use on horsesAs imported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Rectangular glass bottle with open neck inscription moulded on back, paper label on frontElliman's Embrocation moulded in Glass, Paper label on front Elliman's Embrocation showing running man and price equine, medicine, embrocation -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1890s
The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, (circa) 1906
inscription to Mrs Nightingale and familyThompson collectionStudio portrait, sepia photograph mounted on green card of young woman in victorian dress To Dear Mrs Nightingale and Family with very best love from Eaa? 5.10.06thompson collection, nightingale -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. H. Holmes, C. late 19th/early 20th century
None other than the inscription.Head and shoulders portrait of a middle-aged man with moustache."Mr C. H. Holmes, Secretary of the Trust and connected with Denham Street from the beginning."holmes, c. h., denham street hawthorn methodist church -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Matchbox holder, Unknown
Historical due to inscription on item.Possibly of WW11 historic significance. Rectangular metal matchbox holder.Embossed The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Northcote wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio! -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade trophy - no inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionRound Bakelite base, silver tiered and round mount, topped with gold coloured fire helmet symbol, surrounded by wreath.Nilkyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade Trophy - no inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade Trophy CollectionSilver goblet with decorative band mounted on silver base with ridged edge and featuring a lyre as the stemMFD&PLATED REED&BARTON 1610 GILTkyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Fire Brigade Trophy - no inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionOrnate silver teapot with elaborate design chased on body and lid; four ornate legs. Lid surmounted by peacock. kyneton fire brigade, trophy, country fire authority -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Bowl
Fire Brigade Trophy - no inscriptionPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collectionBlue glass bowl on silver stand with silver surround and handles. Silver base with decorationkyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, fire brigade demonstrations