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Orbost & District Historical Societypencil, late 19th century
... with many designs patented in the 19th and 20th centuries.... with many designs patented in the 19th and 20th centuries. pencil ...Mechanical pencils were first used in the 18th century with many designs patented in the 19th and 20th centuries.A metal pencil holder which holds a pencil at one end. It has an adjustable slide. At the top is a small metal loop.pencil writing-implement office-equipment mechanical-pencil -
J. Ward Museum ComplexInstrument - Diagnostic Set, Gowllands Otoscope Ophthalmoscope Diagnostic Set with Medical Instruments
... used within mental asylums in the 19th and 20th century... mental asylums in the 19th and 20th century medical set ...This Diagnostic Kit is a fair example of medical equipment used within mental asylums in the 19th and 20th centuryBlack wooden box, fabric covered. Contains stainless steel instruments.'Gowllands' Made in Englandmedical, set, instruments, diagnostic -
J. Ward Museum ComplexBook - Religious Tract 1904, Dot-and-Go-One - M. Blanche Hayward
... in Victorian mental asylum libraries at the turn of the 20th century. ... mental asylum libraries at the turn of the 20th century ...This religious tract gives context in what was contained in Victorian mental asylum libraries at the turn of the 20th century. Reprint. Hardback. Blue cloth-covered boards. Gilt lettering on spine. Spine ends worn. Book title is worn away on spine. White flowers and green leaves stencilled on front paste down. 190 pages. Foxing and some finger-marks to page edges. D3 written in ink on the cover page. Some tears and fraying from use. religious text, religion -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Craftsmen Press, East Melbourne: 1837-1977: people, places, problems, 1977
... land grants through to late 20th century development.... Melbourne from the earliest land grants through to late 20th century ...A history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.177 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.east melbourne, town planning, melbourne -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Picnic group - Nellie Butterworth, 1910c
... half of the 20th century, rural Greensborough was a popular... in Greensborough. In the first half of the 20th century, rural ...Unidentified picnic group in Greensborough. In the first half of the 20th century, rural Greensborough was a popular picnic destination.Digital copy of black and white photograph.nellie butterworth, picnics in greensborough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Dickson home, Nell Street Greensborough, 1954_
... ) in Nell Street Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.... to late 20th century. nell street bonnie dickson Digital copy ...Photograph of the Dickson family home (built in 1954) in Nell Street Greensborough in the mid to late 20th century.Digital copy of colour photograph.nell street, bonnie dickson -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper, Herald Sun, Herald Sun: End of Century Edition 31/12/1999, 31/12/1999
... Last edition of the Herald Sun for the 20th century... for the 20th century. Includes articles on changes over the past 100 ...Last edition of the Herald Sun for the 20th century. Includes articles on changes over the past 100 years.A review of the 20th century.Complete newspaper, 88 pages plus 8 page wrap-around, illus. (some col.)"End of Century Edition" on cover.herald sun -
Greensborough Historical SocietyGreeting Card, Ashmead House, 1999c
... family during the 20th century. Original artwork by Maria Barbaro.... and surgery of the Cordner family during the 20th century. Original ...Ashmead House was the home and surgery of the Cordner family during the 20th century. Original artwork by Maria Barbaro.The Cordners were the Greensborough doctors for several generations. This card is part of a series of well known Greensborough homes.A small greeting card featuring a painting of Ashmead, the home of Dr Cordner on the corner of Grimshaw and Eldale Streets Greensborough. There is also an envelope included.Ink stamp on rear cover states "Original Artwork by Maria Barbaro" www.mariabarbaro.com ashmead house, cordner family, greensborough houses, greeting cards, maria barbaro -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Weights & Measures, Circa 19th Century
... and testing of Imperial Liquids and were used in the 19th & 20th... in the 19th & 20th centuries used by commerce and retailing ...These measures were used for establishing standards and testing of Imperial Liquids and were used in the 19th & 20th centuriesused by commerce and retailing to establish standards.Set of seven standard imperial liquid measures,made of brass,in a wooden box, comprising 1/2 Gill, 1/2 Gallon, 1 Gill,1/2 Pint, 1 Pint & 1 Gill.Each piece stamped with measures. weights and measures, potter j d london united kingdom -
Australian National Surfing MuseumBook, Sandra Kimberley Hall, Duke - A Great Hawaiian
... was nominated the Surfer of the (20th) Century by Surfer Magazine.... of the (20th) Century by Surfer Magazine. Rare short biography of one ...Well researched short history of Duke Kahanamoku who was nominated the Surfer of the (20th) Century by Surfer Magazine.Rare short biography of one of the most famous surfers in the world and the man who introduced surfing to mainstream Australia in 1915.Small hardcover book with a photograph of a young smiling Duke Kahanamoko on the cover with a tradiional Hawaiian print border. 128 pages.Back cover photograph of the Duke running out of water, Bess Press logo set on Hawaiian print. ISBN - 9781573062305surfing, duke kahanamoku, sandra kimberley hall, bess press -
Women's Art RegisterBook - Catalogue, National gallery of Australia, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism The Jacques and Natasha German Collection, 2001
... as the most significant private holding of Mexican 20th century art.... is viewed as the most significant private holding of Mexican 20th ...Catalogue for exhibition at National Gallery of Australia 2001 comprising essays, images and list of exhibited works by Mexican modernist artists working in 1930's to 1950s, born in, or influenced by, Mexiconon-fictionCatalogue for exhibition at National Gallery of Australia 2001 comprising essays, images and list of exhibited works by Mexican modernist artists working in 1930's to 1950s, born in, or influenced by, Mexicomodernism, painting, collage, selfportraiture, portraiture, 1910 mexican revolution, photography -
Geelong Cycling ClubClub Records
... and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century.... and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century ...These ledger books provide some data on club members and the financial resources of the club in the mid 20th century.These ledgers provide a picture of business conducted by the then Geelong West Cycling Club and are important resources for those investigating the activities of the Geelong cycling club at that time.Three ledger books. All foolscap size. 1954-58 book contains race results and newspaper articles of the time including many articles on Russell Mockridge. 1965 book contains the ledger for fees and race results. 1956-64 book contains the register of Financial Statements.race results; russell mockridge; 1954-68; 1965; 1956-64; geelong west cycling club; -
Expression AustraliaInvitation, Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria - Annual Meeting and Social Evening
... and Dumb Society of Victoria for their Annual Meeting early in 20th... early in 20th Century. A rare example of the invitations ...An example of the invitations produced by the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria for their Annual Meeting early in 20th Century.A rare example of the invitations produced by the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria for their Annual Meeting early in 20th Century.Size 12cmHx20cmW; 4 pagesannual meeting, adult deaf and dumb society of victoria -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Horse ring, c1900
... for civilian agriculture and military during 19th and 20th centuries... for civilian agriculture and military during 19th and 20th centuries ...imported for the use on horse bridles and other equipment for civilian agriculture and military during 19th and 20th centuriesimported and sold by Holden and Frost55 mm diameter brass ring used in harness makingnilequine, military, agriculture, civillian, circa 1910, horse ring -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Buckle, C1900
... century and early 20th century for use on saddlery ... and early 20th century for use on saddlery Retailed by Holden ...Imported and sold by Holden and Frost during the late 19th century and early 20th century for use on saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost for military agriculture and civilian use c1910Nickel plated Bridle roller buckleequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca1910 -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Horse bit, ca1910
... and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost...Brandon horse bit used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th ...Brandon horse bit used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and FrostEarly object used during c1900 retailed by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian useTwo nickel plated rings held together with two barsequine, military, agriculture, civilian 1900, horse bit -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumEquipment - Half Buckle, C1900
... 20th century and imported by Holden and frost c1900... 20th century and imported by Holden and frost c1900 Sold ...as used on horse tackle and saddlery late 19th and early 20th century and imported by Holden and frost c1900Sold by Holden and Frost for military and agricultural use c1900Nickle plated steel half buckle as used in saddlery for horsesNilequine, military, civilian, agriculture, c1900, half buckle -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Undue Haste postcard, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts a man and a woman leaning together for a kiss. It is a print of the painting 'Undue Haste' by Harrison Fisher.On front, under image: 'UNDUE HASTE' On front, bottom right corner: '© REINTHAL & NEWMAN, PUBS., N.Y.' On back, left vertical: 'No. 193 / Entered Stationers Hall, London' On back, left top: 'THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE' On back, right corner: 'STAMP HERE / PRINTED IN AMERICA' postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard of baby, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard is a scan of an image of a baby in a frilly white dress.On back, printed: 'POST CARD Write here for Inland Postage only / The Address to be written here'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard of 'The Mid-Day Rest' by J Hutchings, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts a print of the oil painting 'The Mid-Day Rest' by James Tobert Hutchings. On front left: 'J Hutchings' On front right: 'Australia Series / "THE MID-DAY REST"' On back left, underneath: 'I owe you a thousand / apologies I got your / P. C's last night, but / did not get a / chance to take them / home to go out today / & Will was not able to / take them up instead / this morning after his / ducking. every hope they / sent. will post out with this' On back left, bottom of card: 'Kiss for Alice from Aunt Mary' On back left, top: 'Jack came home / last night. Mum / got a great surprise / it was fun' On back right. written: 'Mrs W. J. Stuart / Carlowrie / Richmond Plains' On back right, stamped: 'WEDDERBURN VICTORIA / DE 19 06 / FOR ADDRESS ONLY / 120 / printed in Australia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Sphinx Postcard, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard depicting The Great Sphinx of Giza statue in Egypt.Back, very top, handwritten: 'On Active Service.' Back, top, printed: 'MARY POST CARD / CAIRO' Back, left, vertical: 'Cairo Brothers Editors - Cario' Back, left, handwritten: '[missing text]t you & Rio / letter [missing text]terday, dates about / 16th April. Had to hear / you were all well. / Saw Malie & Arthur / Phillips to-day. Tell Rachel [missing text] for the cuttings. / [missing text] Jack' Back, bottom left. printed: 'The [missing text] of the Sphinx' Back, right: 'Miss M.E. Craig / Wedderburn' Back, bottom right: 'Victoria / Australia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Cairo Postcards, c. 1900s
... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century ...These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.These postcards are in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A collection of postcards from Cairo, Egypt.postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard of Chapel Street Prahan, c. 1900s
... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts Chapel Street, Prahan in the c.1890s-1900s.Front, bottom right: 'CHAPEL ST PRAHAN' Back, top: 'POST CARD' Back, left: 'This space may be used for Correspondence / within the Commonwealth without / extra postage' Back, right: 'THIS SPACE FOR NAME AND / ADDRESS' Back, top right corner: 'Stamp / Here'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard of Union Road Ascot Vale, c. 1900s
... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.This postcard depicts Union Road, Ascot Vale in the c.1890s-1900s.Front, top: 'Union Road Ascot Vale' Back, top: 'POST CARD' Back, far left, vertical: ' H. V. J. Series' Back, left: 'This space may be used for communication' Back, bottom left: 'Made in Germany' Back, right: 'For Address only.'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Qasr El Nil Bridge Postcard, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard depicting the Qasr El Nil Bridge in Cairo.Back, very top, handwritten: 'On Active Service.' Back, top, printed: 'MARY POST CARD / CAIRO' Back, left, vertical: 'Cairo Brothers Editors - C[missing text]' Back, left, handwritten: '[missing text] I was / [missing text] at not getting / [missing text]ow you along / with the others, yesterday. / However, it is a pleasure / in store & up to the present / I h[missing text] been very fortunate / w[missing text]. Here were the / fi[missing text] is the / [missing text] Heaps of / lov[missing text]ec. son / Jack' Back, bottom left. printed: '[missing text] il Bridge' Back, right: 'Miss J.A. Crai[missing text] / Wedd[missing text]' Back, bottom right: '[missing text] / [missing text]stralia'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard Set of Inner Melbourne Streets, c. 1900s
... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...These postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.Postcards of Chapel Street, Prahan and Union Road, Ascot Valepostcard, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - HMHS Aquitania Postcard, c. 1910s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Glossy print postcard depicting HMHS Aquitania. On front: Under image: '~H.M.H.S. "Aquitania"~' On back: '4/12/13' Left: 'Dear Cousin Mag / Many thanks for / nice newsy letter / It's impossible for / me to write / letters so you / will not expect' Right: 'but will send / card when possible / but would love you / to write me when / you have time but / know you are busy / too. Will write to / Ailsa. Love to all / 'Mina''postcard, 1910s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Christmas Postcard, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.On front: Postcard with dappled paper texture and velvet-textured flower. Embossed text in left-hand corner. On back: Flat card. Red postcard in right-hand corner.On front: 'A jolly Christmas' On back: 'Wedderburn / 24/12/09 / Dear Mary, Just a / card to wish you a / Merry Xmas & a very / Happy and Prosperous / New Year. / Your loving friend / Elsie // Miss M. Craig / "Ailsa" / Wedderburn'postcard, christmas, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - New Year Postcard, 1890s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of collecting postcards in Australia which reached a height in the early 1900s until around 1920.Postcard featuring a 1912 calendar surrounding a photograph of a horse and hound hunt with an inscription below.On front: '1912 / May / Each New Month / Bring fresh Happiness' On back, written: 'Wishing / Mrs. Pearce / A Happy New / Year / W. Burke' On back, printed: 'Post Card / Rotary Photographic Series / Printed / in / Britain'postcard, new year, calendar, photography, 1900s, "green postcard album" -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Princes Bridge Postcard, c. 1900s
... from late 19th century to mid 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.Print postcard depicting Princes Bridge. Red one penny post stamp on back depicting Queen Victoria. On front: Under image: 'Princes Bridge.' On back: Left: '"Ailsa" / 10.7.05 / With best wishes / for present & / future. / Yours ever, / H. M. Craig' Right: 'Mr W. j Stuart / "Carlowrie" / Richmond Plains'postcard, 1900s, "green postcard album"
