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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Postcard - Post card of Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
The unused post card of Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, the painting on the post card is a painting -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, William McLaughlin's Kangaroo Ground Hotel, General Store and Post Office, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1875
Initially known as the ‘Kangaroo Hotel,’ this photo shows the sign ‘Kangaroo Ground Hotel’ and William McLaughlin as the proprietor, which dates it between 1871 and 1882. The first hotel known as the Kangaroo Hotel was built at the top of the hill by Andrew Ross in 1864 commencing April; a license was obtained, and the bar opened by Edmund Pickett, the tenant, on 11th of July. The hotel was ready for public accommodation by September, 1864. On June 27, 1864, Edmund Pickett, residing at Kangaroo Ground, gave notice to the Bench of Magistrates at Eltham that it was his intention to apply on July 6th for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s Licence for a house rented and occupied by himself, situated at Kangaroo Ground, containing two sitting rooms and five bedrooms exclusive of those required for the use of his family. On February 7, 1866, Edmund Pickett, publican, residing at Kangaroo Ground, applied at the Court of Petty Sessions held at Eltham for a Publican’s License for a house situated at the Kangaroo Ground, containing six bedrooms and two sitting rooms, rented and occupied by himself and licensed under the sign of the 'Kangaroo Hotel.' In 1866, with few boarders at the school and needing to reduce expenses, Ross had the bedroom house removed from the school and placed in contiguity to the hotel, the occupier to have the post office. The house was re-erected with a kitchen addition and was opened as the Post Office & General Store on April 1st. Throughout 1870 Andrew Ross found himself at odds with Pickett - he "felt much dissatisfaction at my having a hotel especially kept by a man of loose principals and low habits" and so served him notice to vacate by December 31st, occupying it himself on January 1, 1871, calling it Rossville House. William McLaughlin and his wife kept the store and post office. As a hotel was now wanted and McLaughlin was desirous to obtain a license, Ross set about making the Store building suitable which was achieved towards the end of 1871. Ross notes in his diary that the Store hotel was finished January 1, 1872. At the Court of Petty Sessions held at Eltham on 5 December 1871, William McLaughlin applied for a license for the Kangaroo Hotel, Kangaroo Ground. He had previously obtained a wine license, March 28. In June 1882, William McLaughlin of Madeline Street, Carlton, (late of Kangaroo Ground, hotelkeeper) was found insolvent due to losses in connection with the Kangaroo Ground Hotel. The license for the hotel was later transferred from Mr John Donaldson to Mrs Sophia Greenaway. It appears during McLaughlin’s tenure the hotel became known as the Kangaroo Ground Hotel. The hotel was replaced with a new wooden building in 1892, constructed by W.Holland and described as being "of a neat appearance, roomy, and fittled up with all modern requirements necessary in a business of this kind." This building was destroyed by fire in 1930. References: Ross, Andrew, 1814-1895 & Woiwod, Mick & Andrew Ross Museum. (2011). The diary of Andrew Ross 1828-1895 & the reminiscences of Andrew Ross 1851-1864 / edited, annotated and introduced by Mick Woiwod for the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground. Kangaroo Ground, [Vic.] : Tarcoola Press in association with the Andrew Ross Museum The Evelyn Observer, (1892, June 24). Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved May 13, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60667494 REMINISCENCES. (1893, April 21). Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved May 10, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60669116 REMINISCENCES COUNTY EVELYN. BY Andrew Ross. (No. 41) The summer of 1863-4 may be re membered by many colonists as one of the most enjoyable as regards wet weather, and it was one made remarkable by the enterprise and activity apparent throughout Evelyn County. This spirit was fostered and encouraged by the prospect presented from the opening up of the new route to the Jordan and Wood's Point, and the consequent occupation of lands and special localities along the main track. Accommodation for travellers were established at Yarra Flats, the future Healesville, Fernshaw, Marysville, while the beauties and difficulties of the Black Spur, together with the romantic region of the Stephenson Waterfalls mid the mountain forests attracted visitors other than the gold diggers. Before the end of this year 1863, the new route to Wood's Point by the Dividing Range had been so far improved that a track was laid off by the New Chum Creak, Paradise Plains, and the Springs to Emerald Hill, about half way between Jordan and Wood's Point, and the clearing of this track was looked forward to as enabling drays to be employed. The Government had so far yielded to the demands made upon it, that the work was proceeded with early in 1864. In March of that year the writer was favoured by a visit from Mr. Ligne, Surveyor-General, who was enroute to inspect the progress of the undertaking. He was accompanied by Mr. Collins Levey, his son-in-law, who had been a frequent visitor with his friend Mr. Franklin, of the Melbourne Herald newspaper, These parties, and not a few others, were glad to partake of the hospitality of residents on the Ground or, at Yarra Flats when as yet no public accommodation existed. Horsemen and pedestrians became numerous ere winter set in, and there was obviously the want of the hotel which was planned and commenced late in the autumn. The absence of any endeavour on that score by local proprietors induced the writer to undertake the erection of the Kangaroo Ground Hotel, which he did on his own responsibility. The spot best suited for the hotel being held by him on lease, he was permitted by the landlord to devote the required portion of land for the premises to be erected and occupied. Before this was accomplished the imported houses placed near the schoolhouse which had served for bedroom to boarded pupils were rebuilt near the hotel and served for a general store and post office also. Delay was experienced in procuring all the materials for the new building. After the break in the weather the roads on the Ground became very heavy and as timber had to come from town, it was under difficulties that the supply was procured. Bricks for chimneys were made in a small kiln, and hardwood for joists, &c., provided by sawyers employed for the purpose in the bush. The hotel, in consequence, was not ready for public accommodation until the spring, although a license was obtained, and the bar opened by Mr. Pickett, the tenant, on 11th of July. It may be remarked that the house was rather late in being established; a year earlier it would have secured the benefit of the rush to the new diggings, but in another sense it was rather premature for as yet no steps had been taken by the authorities to stop or even discourage the sale of liquor by unlicensed parties, and the holder of a license had to compete with the class in question. As the season (1864) advanced there were parties anxious to be the pioneers in traversing the whole of the route to Wood’s Point, but it was nigh to summer again before the track was available to vehicular traffic. I believe one of the first to effect the whole passage in this way was Mr. Gillies, some time settled at Mortlake. He drove a buggy and called at the Ground on 9th September, stating his intention to drive through to the Point, and we were subsequently informed that he had accomplished the task. (End of Reminiscences No 41)This 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.Digital image (neg copy missing) Print 21 x 26.5 cmeltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground hotel, post office, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, gas lamp, hotels, kangaroo hotel, william mclaughlin, andrew ross, edmund pickett -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ministers of Religions in the Stawell district 1912
Group of Stawell Ministers Serving in Stawell District June 1912 Back Row Rev. Griffith, (Baptist), Rev. Matthew, (Presbyterian), Rev. Dewhurst, (C of E), Rev. Milne, (Congregational) Front Row Adj. Perry, (Sal. Army), Rev. Harrison, (Methodist), Rev. Storrs, (The Missioner), Rev Shipway, (Church of Christ)Two Black & white photograph of a group of males, four standing, four seated. Picket fence in background. These photographs were taken from a Photographic Post Card.Empire Post Card June 1912 Back Row Rev. Griffith, (Baptist), Rev. Matthew, (Presbyterian), Rev. Dewhurst, (C of E), Rev. Milne, (Congregational) Front Row Adj. Perry, (Sal. Army), Rev. Harrison, (Methodist), , Rev. Storrs, (The Missioner), Rev Shipway, (Church of Christ)stawell portrait -
Port of Echuca
Colour photograph, Approx. 1979
The old Echuca Post Office was built circa 1877, a two-storey stucco building with a clock tower over the entrance, on the north east corner of Hare and Anstruther streets. In the front of the building is a small cream brick kiosk used as a bus stop and as a stall for charity group's to sell produce. On the far northern corner the spire of St.Mary's church can be seen above the roof of the Post Office.The old Echuca Post office is at the northern end of the shopping precinct in Hare street Echuca. The building is a beautiful grand building of the late 1870's which was built as a post office on the ground floor and a residence above. The small kiosk building in front of the post office was used by volunteer organisations to raise money selling cakes etc. at various times of the year.Colour photograph (post card size) of Echuca Post Office looking north. The post office was built circa 1877, a two storey building with a clock tower over the entrance door. In front of the building is a small cream brick kiosk and bus shelter.Printed on the reverse "this paper manufactured by Kodak"echuca post office, echuca-historical buildings -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Postcard - Postcard of Swanston Street, Melbourne c1940s
This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This card is one of two cards which directly connects the album with an Emerald resident. The writer, O E Cowper was the wife of Percy Cowper who was the Emerald Postmaster 1929-1947. The couple appear to have been on a short holiday in the city. The postcard message refers to an Emerald resident, Mr Legge.This postcard in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920. Post Card of Swanston Street, Melbourne c1930s. Black and white photographic image.On front at bottom of image: 'SWANSTON STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC. / SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES P3276' Back of image: Handwritten message 'Dear Elsie / We are having a nice holiday but I feel / pretty tired today. Too much walking yes- / terday & a North Wind. We went to / see Mr Legge in the Hospital the / other day as we were passing there. / How are the Chooks? How is Quilthy getting / on? She didn't try to follow us. / Regards to Mum, Mrs Fielder & [?]Sheila / Yours as ever O E Cowperpostcard album, swanston street, 1940s -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Card Clothing
Card clothing sample manufactured by Samuel Law and Sons, Cleckheaton and probably sent to the Collins Bros Mill at the same time as W621. Card clothing is defined as 'the leather or other stiff material which holds the wire staples, the points of which project outwardly and form the carding teeth which operated on the fibres.' This fits into a carding machine ("The Textile Industries" vol. 8 - William S. Murphy, 1911).Card clothing sample, comprising rows of bent wires mounted on a thick rectangular leather base. Wrapped in tissue printed with an engraving of the factory where it was made and housed in an olive green lidded cardboard box, the interior of which is printed with an image of the manufacturer's factory.SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / Manufacturers all kinds Card Clothing. / Moorland Mills. / CLECKHEATON, England. SAMPLE OF CARD CLOTHING / FROM / SAMUEL LAW & SONS, / (branch of the English Card Clothing Company, Limited). / CLECKEATON. / MOORLAND MILLSsamuel law and sons collins bros mill pty ltd, carding, card clothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PALL MALL, BENDIGO
black and white image: Pall Mall, looking northwards. Shopfronts visible from RH side: Hall & Batchelder, Favaloro's Cafe, The Beehive, Abbott, Myers, Shamrock Hotel. Cars parked at kerb, appear to be late 1940's early 1950's. Tramline up centre of road. Written on bottom LH side, 'Pall Mall, Bendigo'Valentine's Post Cardbendigo, streetscape, pall mall, bendigo, pall mall, beehive, hall & batchelder. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1916
Photo taken of the Sunbury Branch of the Red Cross in 1916. The group was at Rupertswood. Miss Agnes Eadie is sitting in the centre of the middle row and is wearing a black hat. The postcard was sent to someone by Ruby.A sepia photograph presented in postcard format of members of the Sunbury Red Cross 1916. There are 3 rows of ladies in the group - 8 seated on low forms in the front, 11 on chairs in the middle row and 11 standing at the back. There is a brick wall with three windows and creepers in the background in the grounds of Rupertswood. Miss Agnes Eadie is identified as sitting in the centre of the middle row and wearing a black hat. The postcard was sent to someone called Ruby.on back: POST CARDsunbury red cross branch, rupertswood, red cross, postcards, sunbury, eadie, agnes (miss), -, ruby, 1910s, george evans collection -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Frank Smiley, 1940
Photograph is part of Old Lintonians collection ; No. 138. Inscribed on back: "Portrait as promised, Frank Smiley President of Cobb and Co's Old Drivers association. Lived as a boy in Linton 75 years age, my father drove the coach from there to Hamilton - then we shifted to Skipton and when I was 14 came back to work for Mr J Shepherd, Storekeeper 5/- a week and tucker - hours 8 till 8 - and to 11 Saturday night. F Smiley Jan 9/40".Black and white postcard photograph of a man dressed in suit and hat, standing in a street other people and cars in background, photo taken 1940s."Post card Kodak". frank smiley, old lintonians collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Christine Gibbs, History of Postal Services in Victoria, 1984
[Melbourne ?] : Australia Post, 1984 125 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.non-fictionaustralia post - history, postal service -- victoria -- history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - PHOTOGRAPH POSTCARD, 8.7.1917
There is an Alexis Harold Safstrom No 1723, 38th Batt 1st reinforcements then 59th Batt. He was WIA twice and discharged on 31.8.1919. There are two Woodheads with an initial L. This is possibly L.H.B Woodhead No 728, 8th Batt then late in the war 25th Batt. He was WIA twice coming home late 1918. The colour patch on the uniform is possibly 8th Batt. Safstrom was from Heathcote which fits in with the donor of the items Mrs May Burns. Woodhead was from Mildura. The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform.Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”documents, postcards, photography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Phillip Shillinglaw, c.1908
Born August 7, 1842 on the Merri Creek, Coburg Died August 13, 1914 at his home, 'Wattle Brae', Eltham aged 74 years. 'Wattle Brae' is the name Phillip Shillingaw gave to their cottage in Eltham. In his Will, Phillip stated that any of his unmarried daughters could continue to live in Wattle Brae rent free. Both Annie and Elizabeth remained unmarried and continued to live at Wattle Brae until the Shire of Eltham purchased the property in 1963. POSTCARD 1905-1940s Like the carte-de-visite, postcards enjoyed a collecting craze by large numbers of people, and were often kept in albums through which the interested visitor could browse. Postcards were posted or exchanged in huge numbers. Postal authorities in Australia only allowed the private printing of postcards from 1898. At this time the back of the card was reserved for the address and postage stamp, and the front was used for the message and a picture. In 1902 British authorities allowed a "divided back", so that the left side could be used for the message, the right side for the address and stamp, and the whole of the front was devoted to the picture. France followed suit in 1904, Germany and Australia in 1905, and the United States in 1907. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, postcard, 1908, mary ann shillinglaw (1880-1963), phillip shillinglaw (1842-1914), shillinglaw cottage, wattle brae -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Identity Card, Commonwealth of Australia, Emily Elizabeth Foley, 89 Harp Road, East Kew, 1942, 1942
Identity card issued to Emily Foley in 1942. This type of card was issued to British subjects who were civilians. During World War II everyone in Australia was issued with a personal identity card and was required to report changes of address to the government. These cards were particularly important in the identification and monitoring of Aliens (non-citizen residents) , particularly non-Europeans and Asian residents. (Source: Museum Victoria)Local example of an identity card issued to a Kew resident.Identity card issued to Emily Elizabeth Foley of 89 Harp Road, East Kew. The card uses the for "C.R.3 - Civilian Registration British Subjects". it bears a Camberwell stamp on the front right corner. The Identity Card includes the following inscriptions: Front "V14 / F85 / 29268" Reverse Witness signature: "Ethel Foley" same address identity cards, world war 2 - ii, second world war 1939-1945, australia -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Document - Identity Card for Keith Richard Faulks
Identification card from British Commonwealth forces KoreaCream cardboard Identification Card stamped Temporary No A003610Name K R Faulks Rank Pte, Number 1/1096 and signed K R Faulks on back of card Nationality Australian, date of birth 24 Feb 1930, Identify Card Number A003610, date of issue 15th June 54 and signed by Issuing Officer Capt Adjt, 1 Rft Holding Unit -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isle of Wight Hotel Burnt 1925, 1925
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Post Card of the fire at the Isle of Wight Hotel. Photograph taken during the fire which destroyed the hotel in 1925.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white photograph, cowes -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, c1900-1920
... Post-Card ...The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. This card is a rare image of the original aviary built in the Gardens in 1892. The card also demonstrates how postcards were used as a method of contact in contrast to the contemporary use as souvenirs. The writer of the card, Polly, is anxious to receive a return postcard from Lila, writing that a reply should be sent that night. A black and white scene of a curving path with a square looking building at the centre. The 1894 MMBW plan shows that the building was triangular. The building is solid at ground level with the appearance of long vertical columns. The roof is light coloured and hip shaped with a finial at the apex. There is a garden set in the lawn on the left side of the image, shrubs and a palm at the left front corner of the building and tall trees in the background. The building is an aviary, which was built in north east section of the Gardens during 1892. The date of its removal is unknown. Front: ‘GARDENS, WILLIAMSTOWN’. Reverse: Centre top: ‘Post Card’; Vertical on left side: ‘P. & W. Series’; Right side ‘Address Only’. The card is addressed to Lila of ‘Ferguson St, N Williamstown’ from Polly. In pencil ‘1908 or later’ (believed to be inserted by the vendor of the card).postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, garden-path, aviary, 1908 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Postcard - Union Road, Surrey Hills looking north
Surrey Family Hotel (McNeill's Family Hotel) was built in 1888 by Alexander McNeill. It closed as a hotel after the Local Option vote in 1920.A colour post card from a watercolour sketch of the intersection of Union and Canterbury Roads looking north towards Mont Albert Road. It shows bluestone guttering edging the road in the foreground. Children are gathered under the verandah on the SW corner of the intersection and on the road. A horse drawn vehicle is seen travelling to the west down Canterbury Road. McNeill's Family Hotel, the Surrey Hall and part of Hansen's Terrace can be seen. Advertising signs for Otto Preuss (undertaker) and A R B Cuest (baker) can be partly seen. In the distance scattered houses and open space can be seen.Front: Printed on the post card "Union Rd. Surrey Hills, looking North" Rear: "BOX HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY" (stamp) and "Mrs E W Zerbe / Williamson Rd. / Doncaster" in biro. This is possibly Marjorie Morgan's writing. "POST WTP (within cartouche) CARD" and "Printed / in / Germany" printed on card.mcneill's family hotel, bakers, undertakers, surrey hall, surrey theatre, rex theatre, mr a r b cuest, mr otto preuss -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ernest Samuel Shillinglaw's children, Leslie Ernest and Melva at their home in Badger Creek, Healesville, c.1937
Ernest Samuel Shillinglaw married Anna Lucy Barlow in 1924. They resided in Eltham in 1924. By 1925 they were farming in Dalmore, Victoria. Their first child, a son, Leslie Ernest was born in Dalmore, Vic. in 1925. By 1927 they were living at 33 Miles Street, Ivanhoe where their second child, a daughter, Melva Lucy was born in 1927. By 1936 the family was living at Myer's Creek, Healeville close to Mary Ann Shillinglaw who was resident at The Ferns, Healeville. In 1937 they moved to Badger Creek, Healesville where they remained at least till 1954. POSTCARD 1905-1940s Like the carte-de-visite, postcards enjoyed a collecting craze by large numbers of people, and were often kept in albums through which the interested visitor could browse. Postcards were posted or exchanged in huge numbers. Postal authorities in Australia only allowed the private printing of postcards from 1898. At this time the back of the card was reserved for the address and postage stamp, and the front was used for the message and a picture. In 1902 British authorities allowed a "divided back", so that the left side could be used for the message, the right side for the address and stamp, and the whole of the front was devoted to the picture. France followed suit in 1904, Germany and Australia in 1905, and the United States in 1907. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 1991marg ball collection, postcard, 1937, healesville, leslie ernest shillinglaw, melva lucy richards (nee shillinglaw), melva lucy shillinglaw -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - FLOWER POSTCARD, 27.7.1917
Card from Alf Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick., refer cat No 4183.3PPost card, rectangular shape, coloured, shows a central flower, at top “Greetings from France”, rear is hand written in pencil, dated.On rear, “France 27th July 1917, Dear Mother”cards, flowers, france, -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1914 - 1918
Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring large “1917” made up from national flags of United Kingdom, Belgium, France, USA, Russia and Portugal. Beneath is embroided “Souvenir de France” in silver (?). “I’m thinking of you” printed at base of card. Reverse details TBAcard -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Postcard
The photograph is of the Powder Magazine and gorge in Beechworth. The Magazine was built for six hundred and ninety-seven pounds in 1859 by "T Dawson and company." However, the walls were constructed later in 1860 by "Atchison and Lumsden," a different building firm. The Beechworth Magazine was one of many made by the government for the storage of gunpowder. However, the building eventually stopped being used as the mining decreased in the area, finally becoming unsused with the invention of nitro-glycerine compounds. The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. These safety features included double arched foundations and an arched inner roof, which would move a possible explosion upwards. Also, a process of lighting conductors, ventilation and heavy granite walls were incorporated in the designThe photograph shows historic significance due to its association with the mining era in Beechworth in the late 1800s. The photo shows the Powder Magazine after construction in 1960, most likely when it was storing gunpowder during a signifiant time period for the region.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on cardObverse: No 2 POWDER MAGAZINE BEECHWORTH. BUILT OF LOCAL GRANITE IN 1859-60. Reverse: KODAK / POST CARD / CORRESPONDANCE. ADDRESS ONLYbeechworth, powder magazine, gunpowder, mining, beechworth powder magazine, explosives, atchison and lumsden, t dawson and company, gorge, granite, granite building, 1860 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Taken on an unknown date, depicted is a full-length portrait of a young, unidentified male soldier. He is dressed in an Australian military uniform. It is believed that this soldier was part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniform. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, there are two - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The man in this photograph is also wearing a 'Rising Sun' collar badge on his coat. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Reverse: Mendelssohn & Co., / Swanston St., Melbourne / POST CARD / KODAK / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / AUSTRAL / AUSTRAL / KODAK / BMM 2640.3 /military album, world war i, wwi, corporal, portrait, soldier, australian imperial force, aif, postcard, uniform -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, KODAK, The Mission to Seamen, Melbourne - Central Hall, Canteen, mid 20th Century
One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne mid 20th C.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the canteen situated in a corner of the central club space. Shows two seafarers in white uniform at one counter and two men in lounge suits at the other. . Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, seamen's mission, canteen, central hall, club, shop, heater, chairs, seamen, sailors, merchandising, letterbox, photographs, paintings, volunteers, lady, lhlg, shield, football -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, KODAK, The Mission to Seamen, Melbourne - Central Hall, Main Hall, c. 1950 (pre 1952)
One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period.Visual record of the club area of Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's corporation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space. Taken facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards and fan-shaped window above doorway on far left wall.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right and is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.club, stage, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, main hall, dancing, events, curtains, royal portraits, king george vi, drums, piano, chairs, music, band -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Black and white, KODAK, The Mission to Seamen, Melbourne - Central Hall, Main Hall, c. 1950
One of a series of Mission to Seamen postcards produced in the immediate post-war and post WW2 period. Visual record of the club area in the 1950s (before Queen Elizabeth's coronation) ready for the dances.Black and white gloss postcard depicts the central club space facing stage with flowers on stage, a drum kit and a piano. Curtained backdrop with sixteen chairs in front of the proscenium. Shows dance floorboards. Note: Possible heater at far right of picture frame.Printed on back: 'POST CARD/CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY/' . Stamp location is top right is indicated by the word 'KODAK' on four sides.stage, curtains, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, main hall, dancing, events, concerts, band, flowers, drums, piano, paintings, royal portraits, flinders street, melbourne, mission to seamen, wood floor, writing room, heater, stairs, chairs, king george vi, queen mother -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Home Front, 1991
This book 'The Home Front' Life in Australia during WW11, is a collection of stories from those remaing in Australia during WW11.This book is an original, it was produced by Australia Post and deplict's the life of Australians during WW11.A square book, light brown heavy cardboard cover, 36 heavy paper pages, two oblongs and one square cut out on the font cover.Australia Post 1991, Produced by Sprintpak Pty Ltd.the home front, life in australia during ww11, book, australia post -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Postcard - Postcard of Flinders Street, Melbourne c1940s
This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This card is one of two cards which directly connects the album with an Emerald resident. The writer, O E Cowper was the wife of Percy Cowper who was the Emerald Postmaster 1929-1947. The couple appear to have been on a short holiday in the city. The postcard appears to have been written to an Emerald resident, Elsie, who had a brother, Les. It refers to a shop or perhaps a shopping expedition in local town, Belgrave, which was relevant to Elsie.This postcard in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century. It reflects the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920. Post Card of Flinders Street, Melbourne c1940s. Black and white photographic image.On front at bottom of image: 'THE ROSE SERIES P.210 FLINDERS STREET, MELBOURNE, VIC. / COPYRIGHT' Back of image: Handwritten message 'Dear Elsie We are having a nice holiday / Hope to be home on / Wednesday mornings / bus Have you heard from Stan? / & how did the shop in Belgrave go / on Saturday. Regards, to Mother Les / & Bill Yours O E Cowper' Baack of image: Printed 'Published by the Rose Stereograph (?) / Armadale Victoria'postcard album, 1940s, flinders street, rose series postcards -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Card - Christmas card, Cryterion Products, 1948
Quinn CollectionA bi-fold,commercially produced, poly-chrome Christmas card (0397.a). The predominant colours are blue, red and green. See image. Envelope (0397.b) is post-marked Sydney and dated 3 December 1948. The card is inscribed 'Very best wishes, Wanda'. letters-from-abroad, 1948, christmas card, allan charles quinn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, One of Bundoora's Little Athletes, 06/03/1969
Shows Peter Fraser practising for shot put and mentions the Bundoora Little Athletics Club.Mentions coming formation of the Diamond Valley Little Athletics club.A photocopy of a black and white clipping published by the Whittlesea Post that features a photograph of Peter Fraser.Nillittle athletics, bundoora, diamond valley, dvlac -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph - Lithograph, Rider & Mercer, Views of Charlton
Charlton Post Office, High St, December 1891, built in 1879 to replace the original Post Office built in Camp St in 1878.Copy of Charlton Post Office High Street 1891 taken from the lithographs of Rider & Mercer. Possibly hand coloured. Brick building with three arched doorways and a clock above the central arch. Picket fence. One person standing in front of the building, a man walking past and a couple walking past a gate. Ruler showing in lower part of photo with KODAK Colour Control Patches written on it.Post Office. This picture presented by J. G. Reily, Esq., Postmastercharlton, charlton post office, business, industry, lithograph