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Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Cup, Sturrock Cup
Sturrock Cup Donor: L and A. S. Sturrock Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was originallt donated for use by the Twentyone Footer Class and was first won in 1929 by the yacht Bunyip owned by E. Digbey. The trophy was later transferred to the Dragon Class. First Dragon Winner: Nan, A. S. Sturrock dragon, sturrock, twentyone footer -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Popular stories collected by The Brothers Grimm
Joan (Herbert) Howard entered Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College as a five-year-old in 1942. A consistently high-achieving student Joan was awarded Dux in 1944, Equal Head of Form 1947 and 1948, Honours 1949 and a Form prize in 1950. In 1952 Joan obtained her Leaving Certificate on five subjects and was awarded the I C Ross memorial prize for French and a first prize from L'Alliance Francaise de Victoria.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest and Motto / Awarded to / Joan Herbert/ Prize Equal Head of Form / Form 111b / Helen I Mathieson / Principal / December, 1947 / The gift of R Stringer Esq.joan-herbert, joan -howard, l'alliance francaise, r-stringer, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of Keats, R. Bridges and Shelley
Margery Ramsay attended CPLC 1929 - 1940. Dark blue calf bound three volume set with gold lettering and decoration on spine and gold embossed school crest on front cover; book plate inside the front cover of each book. Bok plate inside front cover: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / school crest / Awarded to / Margery Ramsay / Prize Dux of School / (Gift of Old Collegians Association) / Form honours VI / Helen I Mathieson / Principal / December 1940margery-ramsay, 1940 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, As You Were 1947, 1947
Continued from 'As you were 1946' this book presents the views of service men and women and the views expressed are those of the writers. Contributions that are a mosaic of service men and women.A compilation of person war experiences and yarns.Compilation of person recounts, stories and articles. Photos, illustrations and letters Green covered entitled 'As you were', with a relief of tri-servicemen with the date '1947' lower on the cover. Inside cover front and back is illustrated with the insignia of each Australian services in addition to relief of the tri services. There are two copies held by the Lara RSL Sub BranchTo the memory of fallen comrades. " They gave their l Ives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so. Much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army, yarns, short stories, wwi, wwii -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Naomi Or The Last Days Of Jerusalem, Naomi Or The Last Days Of Jerusalem, n.d
Dark green covered card, gold lettering and embellishment on front cover and spine. 351 pages. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Commeralghip, County of Grenville, 1905, 03/02/1905
The Township of Kaleno is in the Pitfield Plains. The Cape Clear Cemetery T contains the graves of miners and local pioneering families from the Cape Clear, Hollybush, Kaleno, Pitfield Plains, Pitfield, Illabarook, Berringa, Springdallah, Wallinduc, Glenfine, Happy Valley and Western Creek districts.Plan of allotments in Commeralghip, County of Grenville, Victoria. The plan includes the township of Kaleno, Dereel Pre-Emptice Right (John Cullen), Commeralghip Pre-Emptive Right (John Gordon McMillan and Glenfine Pre-Emptive Right (William Rowe). It also includes landholders such as Robert mcPherson, C. Cameron. John Boyd, John Cullen, W.T. Rowe, George Currie, J.P. Mackay, T. McCaffery, G. Hawkins, Alexander McPherson, C. Cameron. Gift of the Squire Family, 2014commeralghip, pitfield plains, kaleno, dereel, glenfine, squire, richard squire, w.t. rowe, john cullen, alexander mcpherson, george currie, mt misery, william rowe, mindai, john gordon mcmillan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: MASON FAMILY, March 5 1975
Correspondence to BHS re Moran family - Marcellus Motan (headmaster of Sandhurst Grammar School) and Matthew Moran (Bendigo councillor) from Miss Marjorie Moran March/April 1975. Mention of gift to BHS of the Rules of Sandhurst Grammar School (acknowledged by Society in reply to Miss Mason). Copy of Rules 2845.1 Father of donor (Marcellus Moran ) was headmaster of Sandhurst Grammar School. Her grandfather Matthew Moran was on the City Council 1870 - 1875/6. The printer Maurice Moran was no relation.Maurice Moranperson, individual, moran family, mathew morann, bendigo public baths, majorie morann. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''MELBA'S GIFT BOOK''
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 175 page hardcover book. Melba's Gift Book of Australian Art and Literature. Edited by Franklin Peterson. Proceeds from sale of the book went to the Madam Melba Belgian Relief Fund. Coloured portrait of Nellie Melba opposite title page. Contributions by various authors and artists. Published by George Robertson and Co. and printed by Keystone printing Co., Melbourne. Date not specified. Catalogue sticker ''2240 PET'' on spine. Signature '' ? Chisholm'' in ink on flyleaf.Franklin Petersonbooks, collections, art & literature, alec h chisholm collection, dame nellie melba, franklin peterson, art, literature -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BENDIGO SURGEON AND WIFE MAKE FURTHER GIFTS TO ART GALLERY
An article from the Bendigo Advertiser Amy Huxtable column titled 'Bendigo surgeon and wife make further gifts to Art Gallery.' Mr. and Mrs A. L. Newson donated many pieces of furniture and paintings to the Bendigo Art Gallery. This article includes a photo of a 19th Century mahogany wine cooler. It has zinc lined ice boxes on each side and magnum holders in the centre. It also has lion paw feet, is skilfully carved and in mint condition. 19/01/1977.bendigo, buildings, bendigo art gallery, lydia chancellor collection, collection, antiques, mr. a. l. newson, mrs j. newson, bendigo art gallery, art gallery, building, furniture, antique furniture, paintings, art, artwork, heritage, amy huxtable, newson collection -
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Functional object, Gion Chigo Mochi, c. 1900s
‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ was an exhibition that toured to 10 Australian and 11 New Zealand public galleries in 1979 and 1980. The touring exhibition comprised 221 objects of traditional Japanese packaging which extended from ceramics, wood and paper to woven fibre containers. At the conclusion of the tour, The Japan Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council donated the vast majority of the exhibition to the Ararat Gallery for its permanent collection. Combining the natural qualities of bamboo, paper and straw with delicate craftsmanship, these unique objects express Japanese aesthetics as applied through fibre crafts. In Japan, the qualities and traits of natural materials are exploited rather than hidden. The texture of straw, the septa of bamboo are not concealed but lovingly incorporated into the whole. In 1979 Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ wrote: “In no way self-conscious or assertive, these wrappings have an artless and obedient air that greatly moves the modern viewer. They are whispered evidence of the Japanese ability to create beauty from the simplest products of nature. They also teach us that wisdom and feeling are especially important in packaging because these qualities, or the lack of them, are almost immediately apparent. What is the use of a package if it shows no feeling?” The descriptions of the featured objects were written by Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’, 1979. Gift of the Japan-Australia Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council, 1981An elegant wooden box, fashioned in the style of boxes used for gifts to the emperor some eight or nine centuries ago, is filled with a Kyoto confection called Gion Chigo Mochi. The Gion is one of Kyoto's entertainment districts, chigo are children dressed in ceremonial Buddhist costume for one of the city's numerous festivals, and mochi are cakes of steamed and pounded rice. The name of the confection derives from the style of the bamboo-sheath wrapping, which suggests the figure of a chigo. - Professor Hideyuki Oka, curator.japanese art, japanese packaging, tsutsumi, gift giving -
Orbost & District Historical Society
album, 1942
This album was possibly sent as a Christmas gift to the Answer family in 1942. It was compiled by Corporal Eric Edward Answer (born 5.3.1906) - VX 26353 of the 9 Division Provost Company.He was born in Wairewa Victoria and ensilsted on 27.6.1940. He was discharged on 26.1 1944. His next of kin is noted as Muriel Answer.These personal photographs give an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and played a vital role during this time are remembered.A photo album of 20 photo. It has a wooden (possibly olive wood) cover with an etching of Jerusalem on the front. It has cloth binding tied with white tape. The inside pages are brown card.Corporal E. Answer M.T. 2/23 Aust. Inf. Bn Abroad Albury's Own Christmas 1942 ww11 answer-corporal -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Peal of three German Bells: Memorial to Frederick Stephen STEVENS, Messrs Radler of Hanover, Germany, Late nineteenth century
The bells were sent to the Melbourne Exhibition of 1881. They were awarded first prize. Guaranteed to chime to the sixteenth of a tone. They were purchased by Frederick Perkins Stevens and given to Christ Church Warrnambool as a gift in memory of his son, Frederick Stephen Stevens, who died at his Queensland property in1879.These German bells are the oldest matched peal in Australia.Three bells weighing 9cwt, 5cwt and 3cwt respectively, decorated with angels, medallions and inscriptionsThe largest bell has "Gloria in excelsis Deo: (Glory to God in the highest)"Vivos voco" (I summon the living) and "Motuos plango" (I bewail the dead). The second bell has "In terra pax" (Peace on earth); and the third bell has "In hominibus beneplacitum" (Goodwill towards men) Another inscription in German is "Siehe die Steine Rufen, Ehre sei Gott in de Hohe" (Behold the stones cry, Honour to God in the height)frederick perkins stevens, frederick stephen stevens, melbourne exhibition 1881, radler, warrnambool victoria -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Framed etching, Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College streetscape, c1947
Gift by students to staff member Margo Bentley. Thought to be on the occasion of her marriage to Neil Wellard. Neil and Margo had no children. Item came to sister-in-law Lesley Merle (Carlyon) Wellard (CPLC 1948) who attended CPLC as student but did not know Miss Bentley while at school. Wooden frame with gilt edges enclosing black and white etching; cardboard backing sheet covered in handwritten signaturesArtists signature front bottom corner: Donald H Refshauge Reverse card: Names of studentsclarendon-resbyterian-ladies-college, margo-bentley, lesley-merle-carlyon-wellard, 1947, 1948, boarding, matron, clarendon-resbyterian-ladies-college, margo-bentley, lesley-merle-carlyon-wellard, 1947, 1948, boarding, matron -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Trophy, Veteran Skippers’ Trophy
Veteran Skippers’ Trophy Donor: Deed of Gift: No The trophy was awarded to the winner of a veteran skippers’ race for skipper who are over the age of 55 years and who do not race on a regular basis. This race has not been competed for a number of years. First Winner: Leading Lady, D. Linacre 1994 veteran, skippers -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Shield, Bevan A John Shield
This is the second Bevan John Shield The Touchstone December 1939 p. 9: House rivalry was greatly stimulated on Sports' Day by the gift of the Bevan John Shield. The Shield is made of rosewood with silver plates attached, on which is to be inscribed the name of the Winning House. Also each year an enamel band the colour of the victorious house is to be placed around the silver plate. We are grateful to MrJohn for his generous and much appreciated gift. Old Collegian and parent of old collegians Morgan B John (BC 1923) was President and Council Member 53yrs of SMB Ballarat, Foundation President & Council member 1975-88 BCAE (Univ of Ballarat). The son of M W B John Pleasant St, twin brother of James, brother of William, David & Ian, Parent of Beverly, Gwynion, Marg & Catherine(Kate). Hardwood shield with ornate silver scroll and shield title plates and 30 winner plaques 1951 - 1997 (some winner plaques have more than one year). Engraved on scroll: BEVAN A JOHN SHIELD Engraved on title plaque: CLARENDON / PRESBYTERIAN / LADIES COLLEGE / Inter-house / ATHLETICS Engraved on presentation plaque: Presented / 1951bevan-a-john, morgan-john, sports, inter-house-competitions -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Grooming set, F.H. FAULDING & CO. LTD, 1930s to 1940s
This gift-boxed grooming set contains men's toiletry and grooming items in a lined and fitted case. The set was made by Fauldings from 193o to 1940 and sold by chemists and department stores throughout Australia. An advertisement promotes a variety of sets as 'Toilet Treasures by Faulding' and pictures several sets called 'caskets', and gives the different combinations a set number. Another advertisement promotes the sets as 'Gifts of Rare Discernment'. The items on offer include After-shave Lotion, a bottle of Brilliantine for hair, and an Old English Lavender shaving stick in a glass container. Some sets have Complexion Soap, a good quality sterilised Shaving Brush and Talcum Powder. A grooming set similar to the one in our collection was priced at 11 shillings in 1936 and would cost approximately AU $90 in 2022. This boxed grooming set is an example of men's toiletries sold from the 1920s to the 1940s in Australia. The supplier, Faulding, brand products have been available since 1845 when Francis Hardy Faulding opened a pharmacy in Adelaide, South Australia. The company has built a reputation for being a trustworthy supplier of pharmacy and healthcare needs for 175 years.Male grooming set; black leather-covered case with green velvet lining and strap with a metal button closure. The lid and front of the base fold out. The case is fitted with straps and a compartment to secure items inside. The set contains men's toiletries and grooming items; a nail file with ebonised handle, an oval bristle brush with shaped ebonised hand grip, and a twelve-sided textured glass bottle with a gold metal lid and a shave stick with silver foil around the base, wrapped in waxed paper. There is also a ten-sided plain glass bottle with silver metal lid, an oval metal soap container with hinged lid and an unused round cake of soap. A light brown leather stropping strap with a metal 'D' ring one end and a punched hole in the other end is fitted onto the folded down side of the case. The shaving stick is Old English Lavender by Faulding and the soap is Christy's. Inscriptions on the shaving stick wrapper, bottle base, label and lid. Shaving stick; "Faulding Old English Lavender Shaving Stick", "Faulding", "Faulding AUSTRALIA" and moulded inscriptions on the base [undecipherable]. Moulded in the soap; 'CHRISTY'S"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, male grooming set, male toiletries, male accessories, faulding, toilet treasures, gift box, casket, shaving toiletries, hair toiletries, christy's, complexion soap, ebonised handles -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Vase, Joy McElvey
The vase was made from the liquefaction that came out of the Christchurch earthquake of 22 February 2011. The vase was gifted to the College by Professor Edward Shipton (known as Ted) on his retirement as Dean of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, and from Council. Professor Shipton is from New Zealand. The gift was accompanied by a card with the following inscription: "Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your great institution as Councillor and Faculty Dean these past two years. My gift to the College is a small vase. This vase was made from the liquefaction that came out of the 22 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. It pays tribute to the medical personnel, our Fellows and Trainees that gave so much during that time to preserve life and relieve suffering. Sincerely Edward (Ted) Shipton"Small cream coloured, round vase with brown glazed rings around the shoulder of the vase.shipton, edward (ted), dean, faculty of pain medicine, christchurch earthquake, liquefaction, pottery, mcelvey, joy -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Government House Christmas Party, 1960s
Two colour slide of toys laid out in the verandah of Government House for a Legacy Christmas party in the 1960s. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. These appear to be the gifts waiting to be distributed. The exact date is not known but there are 15 slides in the same white mount which appear to be the same event (02913 - 02924). Governor Delacombe is in some the photos so they are post 1963 when he became Governor. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slides x 2 of toys on display at a Government House Christmas party in an Agfacolor plastic mount which is white on one side and blue on the other.Imprint of "Agfacolor Service' on the blue side of the mount.christmas party, government house party, toys -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Government House Christmas Party, 1960s
Colour slide of Governor Delacombe autographing books for some young girls at Government House for a Legacy Christmas party in the 1960s. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. Junior Legatees were given gifts. The books may have been gifts. The exact date is not known but there are 15 slides in the same white mount which appear to be the same event (02913 - 02924). Governor Delacombe is in some the photos so they are post 1963 when he became Governor. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of Governor Delacombe and some girls at a Government House Christmas party in an Agfacolor plastic mount which is white on one side and blue on the other.Imprint of "Agfacolor Service' on the blue side of the mount.christmas party, government house party, governor of victoria, rohan delacombe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Michelle Pountney, Big dig unearths city's rich past, 18/01/1999
In 1999, an archaeological dig was undertaken at the Viewbank Homestead site in Viewbank. The house was built c1840 by James Williamson; it was later purchased by George Gear as a wedding gift to his daughter on her marriage to Dr Robert Martin. It became a grand mansion in the late 1800s but by the 1920s, it was stripped bare of materials and demolished in the 1920s. The archaeological dig was and insight into early life in the Viewbank HomesteadCopy of news clipping, black and white text and images.viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Forgotten but not lost, 1999
In 1999, an archaeological dig was undertaken at the Viewbank Homestead site in Viewbank. The house was built c1840 by James Williamson; it was later purchased by George Gear as a wedding gift to his daughter on her marriage to Dr Robert Martin. It became a grand mansion in the late 1800s but by the 1920s, it was stripped bare of materials and demolished in the 1920s. The archaeological dig was an insight into early life in the Viewbank HomesteadMagazine clipping, colour text and images.viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Beer - Stout, Late Victorian c 1900
Stout, a strong dark beer, came in bottles and was bought at licensed premises either locally or in larger cities visited during shopping expeditions. This bottle may have been brought as a gift from a friend / relative from overseas. This bottle differed in that it is made from porcelain and contains, stout, not the common beer.Historical: Types of bottles change with the material they were made from, shape, size, inscriptions and weight. Aesthetic: Display showing inscription, material and shape.Beige porcelain heavy bottle used for stout 'a strong dark beer'. It has straight sides two thirds of the way up tapering to the lip and opening. On the bottom of the side is an oval stamp with inscription.Oval stamp: Circumference - Along the top - 'Port Dundas' along the top. Across the middle - 'Glasgow' Along the bottom ie. Underneath - 'Pottery Co.bottle, porcelain bottle, stout, beer, port dundas glasgow -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Dillon Building and Globe Hotel, High St Charlton c.1987
Dillon Building built 1889. The third building operated as a cafe in the 1960s - 1980s. Heather's Choice Gift Shop sold out in early 1990s. The Old Globe Hotel established 1874, rebuilt c. 1903 and again in 1940 for licensee J. Credlin. Was the Soil Conservation Authority office , then flats and offices.Colour photograph of the café section of the Dillon Building and the Globe Hotel. LH side of the photo is the cafe section of the two storet, red brick Dillon building. Signage in LH café window reads CHARLTON BYO RESTAURANT and on the RH window MEALS, TAKE AWAYS, SNACKS, COFFEE, DRINKS. Sheer curtains in the cafe windows. The signage on the RH building reads SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY. There are two men in a cherry picker in front of the Soil Conservation building trimming the tree. There are three witches hats on the road and a man in an orange hi-vis vest watching, A woman is walking past on the footpath.dillon, globe hotel, the old globe hotel, credlin, soil conservation authority -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Commemorative ashtray presented to Dr Frank Forster, c. 1965, Rocket & Co, London
This item was a gift to Dr Frank Forster from colleagues (and possibly students) whilst he was working at the Hosptial for Women at Soho, London, c 1965. [Source: Librarian Hilary Belton] The ashtray was made by Rocket & Co, a manufacturer of surgical instruments. Geofrey Bishop and Bryan Hibbard also have similar ashtrays.Chrome ashtray, consisting of a triangular base with three cigarette rests. At the centre of the base, on a central stem/pedestal, is a set of replica miniature forceps.dr frank forster, obstetric delivery, ephemera -
Embroiderers Guild Victoria
Domestic object - Thimble, After 1972
Thimble is an important tool in hand sewing and embroidery to protect the finger when pushing needle through fabric. Silver thimbles were often given as gifts as special personal items. By the 1970's when this was made, a silver thimble was more decorative than utilitarian as silver is a soft metal and holes easily. Example of an attractive thimble designed by an Italian architect turned jewellery maker. Silver thimble with narrow upper dimpled band and dimpled top, middle floral pattern band and small plain band at basefive pointed star 132 AR (Italian Registration for Giovanni Raspini), 800 (in oval), Italyitalian sewing tool decorative thimble -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The second jungle book
Joan (Herbert) Howard entered Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College as a five-year-old in 1942. A consistently high-achieving student Joan was awarded Dux in 1944, Equal Head of Form 1947 and 1948, Honours 1949 and a Form prize in 1950. In 1952 Joan obtained her Leaving Certificate on five subjects and was awarded the I C Ross memorial prize for French and a first prize from L'Alliance Francaise de Victoria.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest and Motto / Awarded to / Joan Herbert/ Prize Equal Head of Form / Form 111b / Helen I Mathieson / Principal / December, 1948 / Gift of Mrs G N Millerjoan-herbert, joan-howard, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Opus sectile tablet, In grateful Memory of Alfred Michael Nicholas Esq, (1881-1937), 1937
This plaque was made to commemorate the generous funds donated Mr A.M Nicholas in 1936 almost entirely funding the building of the new Mission to Seamen at Port Melbourne opened in 1937. Mr Nicholas died in Feb 1937. The new building was opened on the 4th of December 1937 by Lord Huntingfield, the plaque was dedicated and unveiled the same by his nephew Mr Nicholas Lightfoot. The plaque was removed from the building which ws demolished in 1995. The plaque is really similar to the memorial plaque made in memory of Ethel Godfrey (see item 2053).Mr Nicholas together with Mr HW Shmith organised rights to produce Aspirin aka ASPRO in Australia in 1915 during WW1. The Nicholas Family were significant philanthropists in Melbourne and Victoria and this plaque commemorates his gift to the Mission for visiting seamen between 1937 and late 20th C. The story of the donation is told in an unpublished autobiography by the then Rev'd Frank Oliver, based at 717 Flinders st. as senior Mission Chaplain 1930-1960.A heavy ceramic plaque with moulded metal alloy frame, polychrome glazed irregular ceramic tesserae design and memorial text in Gothic script in central lozenge set into a rectangular clay base.in each corner design features initials: "ihs" / IN central lozenge of design text reads: " To the Glory of God/ and in grateful memory of/ ALFRED MICHAEL NICHOLAS Esq / through whose generous gift/ the whole of this Institute / and Chapel were built./ Died February 26th 1937"1908, plaque, alfred m. nicholas, memorial, alfred michael nicholas, port melbourne, 1937, aspro -
Clunes Museum
Book, PRINTED BY MORTLAKE PRESS, OVER THE SEA FROM SKYE
A HISTORY OF THE MCKAY AND MCDONALD FAMILIES EMIGRATED TO AUSTRALIAWHITE SOFT COVERED BOOK - TITLE IN BLACK WRITING ON FRONT COVER 64 PAGESA HISTORY OF THE MCKAY AND MCDONALD FAMILIES EMIGRATED TO AUSTRALIAlocal history, book, history, mckay and mcdonald family. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Clothes Brush, Circa late 1800s or early 1900s
The clothes brush was donated along with a vanity set owned by a local woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool at the turn of the 19th century. The clothes brush and vanity set were possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods'. The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to, and used by, women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Timor and later Liebig St, Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. The top of the clothes brush has an ornate dragon design constructed from pressed metal (possibly tin or chrome). The natural bristles of the brush have been glued together in small clumps and placed in holes in a wooden base. The wooden base is held within the metal top using small nails.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, metal, pressed metal, tin, chrome, natural bristles, staffordshire house, harbour master’s house -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Photograph,of two men, displaying a presentation box containing a satin edged blanket with the royal coat of arms, made at Godfrey Hirst Mills and a record. The blanket was made at Godfrey Hirst & Co Pty Ltd as a gift to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion of the birth of Princess Anne, 1950, and was accompanied by a recorded message.(ref w6036)Photograph, black and white, of two men, displaying a presentation box containing a satin edged blanket with the royal coat of arms on silk.Made at Godfrey Hirst's for/ Princess Anne Capt A C Dykes/Mr McDonald/ British Travel Assnweaving mills textile mills weaving textile mills - staff, godfrey hirst and co. pty ltd, weaving mills, textile mills, weaving, textile mills - staff