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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Coin, Chinese Coin
Found at Wet Flat, Linton by Geelong Bottle Prospectors Club.Round Chinese coin with square hole in centre; coin has break in it from the square inside to the outer edge, also damage to the lower edge of the square hole. Coin is believed to date from the 19th century.Chinese symbols on back and front.china, coins, chinese miners -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Token, Chinese Token
Found at Wet Flat, Linton, by Geelong Bottle Prospectors Club.Round Chinese token with square hole in centre. Chinese symbols on back and front.chinese, tokens -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Ink well, Ink Wells
Found in back yard of Gerry Verdoorn, Sussex St, Linton.Two small, white ceramic ink wells.ink wells -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Dice
Found in Bank N.S.W. attic with Independent Order of Rechabites materials.Long octagonal brown wooden die with yellow lettering."How's That?-1-3-6-How's That?-2-5-4".games and activities, dice -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 14 January 1997, Page 11, "Platypus are surviving in the eastern suburbs"'.A major survey of Melbourne's platypus population has found a "healthy number" of the animals living in creeks and rivers close to residential area in the outer east. Conservation and Land Management Minister, Marie Tehan, was present at the launching of the survey results, and spoke in detail about the results and the future planning and financial aid for the health of the Melbourne waterways. -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Card - Membership, Australian Trainers Association (ATA), Season 2012/2013
Season 2012/13 Australian Trainers Association (ATA) Membership CardEnamelled Coloured Card in Plastic HolderFront: Photo of horse / ATA / Member / 2012/2013. Back: This card is Not Transferable and remains the property of Australian Trainers Association / if found, please return to 400 Epsom Road Flemington Vic 3031 Ph: (03) 9372 1686 / ATA / Member 0714 / Subsidiary Entity / Racing Supplies Ph: (03) 9681 7415.harness racing, trotting, membership, card, ata, australian trainers association, 2012/2013 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Manchester Unity Lapel Pin, 1810
The Manchester Unity IOOF is a non-political, non-sectarian fraternal order founded in Manchester England in 1810. Its main objective is to protect and care for its members and the communities in which they live. This model spread to Victoria, with Melbourne’s branch founded on 7 December 1840.Gold pin with blue, white and red enamelling. The centre has a white hand with a red heart in the middle, around the outside in a blue enamelled banner the words in gold Manchester Unity.Manchester Unity IOOFmanchester unity, benevolent society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medallion, Won by G.W. Gunning, 1911; N.G.C., Presented by J.R. Hutchinson, 1911
Found during demolition of 'lean to' additions to Eltham Primary School Dalton Street building of mud stone 1875 construction during alterations, 21 September 1994. Paint appears to have dripped through onto medallion found on floor bearer 4" x 3"Round medallion, brass with paint on surfaces, approximately 25mm diameter and small eyelet at top for chain attachment or similar eltham primary school, eltham state school, g.w. gunning, j.r. hutchinson, medal, n.g.c., renovation, state school no. 209 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
photograph, first half 20th century
This photograph was found inside item 2441 - a book titled "The cost of a Promise".This item is an early photograph of the Nowa Nowa Hotel.A black and white photograph taken in the main street of Nowa Nowa. It is of three men sitting on the verandah of the Nowa Nowa Hotel. Two men are standing in front and another one is holding a book. There is a car on the right.On back - stamped KODAK PRINT in pen - NOWA NOWA HOTEL photograph nowa-nowa-hotel -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fossil
Inspected by George Rawlings on 6.12.2013. This fossil was probably found at the Newmerella cutting.Fossils are among the most valuable sources of information about the Earth's history. This fossil is part of the geological history of the Orbost area.A gastropod fossil from the Miocene Era.fossils gastropods shells -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
Previous Access No. 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. UnderdownStone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end. The rounded blade of the axe is smooth and honed to a relatively sharp edgeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Pool death inquest, 24/08/2016
The Coroner found that the death of a student who drowned at Watermarc in 2014 was preventable.News clipping, black text.watermarc -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Inc, Arthurs Creek Mechanics' Institute by Bruce G. Draper published by Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Inc, 2012
History of the Institute founded in 1886, also the primary school and other facilities.33 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.arthurs creek mechanics institute -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Ticket, Excelsior Club Entertainments, 1880s
Found in soil under floor of Excelsior Hall during excavations in 2003.Port Melbourne Excelsior Club's Hall Entertainment tickets. .01- Monday June 27, 1887. In aid of the Maskell & McNab Memorial Fund .02 - Monday evening December 8, 1886 .03 - Monday evening December 5th .04 - 8 packets of torn tickets - various dates .05 - 5 Diggers F.C. highest and lowest tickets Small card tickets. Excelsior tickets yellow and white. Diggers F.C. blue/greenexcelsior hall, social activities, sport - australian rules football, arts and entertainment - dance and theatre, memorials, societies clubs unions and other organisations, frederick william maskell, james mcnab, excelsior lads, excelsior club, maskell & mcnab memorial -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Custard Tin, John King & Co, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1904 - 1932
Found in ceiling whilst renovating home in Byrne St, Port Melbourne. 1lb custard powder tin from John King and Co of 200 Bay Street, Port Melbourne. No lid. Produced between 1904 and 1932domestic life, john king and co -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61, c. 1890
Found loose in item 345, rough Council minute of 1901-044 page foolscap printed copy of By-law to the Local Govt Act 1890: 'Borough of Port Melbourne Standing Orders Bye-law No 61'Intricate doodling in black ink in margins of page 1:Assumed signature of Cr Michael Quinn on page 4local government - town of port melbourne, michael tarver quinn -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Aero Engine Valve Assembly, Aircraft Radial Engine Valve, C1940
Item was found at a Japanese aircraft crash site on Nauru Island 1975Indicate Japanese manufacturing level during WW11. The porcelain head on the valve is unusual and difficult to match to steel.Valve fitted with spring and porcelain valve head.Slight bend in valve stem due to impact damage.None -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Cigarette Lighter
Found at Camp 13 POW site post war by Wartime guardMetal cigarette lighter, no stopper in base. No igniter on the top.cigarette lighter, camp 13 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - metal
Found at POW Camp 13 site post war by wartime guardRound metal button with bar across the centre. on the back "Superior" qualitymetal button, military uniform accessories -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Shipwrecks - diving into history, 2006
Shipwrecks club founded in 1999. This is the final issue - No 25 spring 2006.White paper cover, black and white picture of 2 sailors looking through binoculars on the front.shipwrecks club, hmas sydney -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Glass Bottle, Bottle
Found at Camp 13 site post war by wartime camp guardGlass cylindrical bottle. Summit Ague mixture, registered no. 3159.Summit Ague Mixture India. IFD Co. Made in Germanymedicine, medicine bottle, camp 13 glass bottles, mr darley -
Clunes Museum
Book, MRS. GOTHER MANN, THE FOUR HOMES, CIRCA 1880
The Four Homes is a novel written by Valerie Boissier De Gasparin and published in 1878. The book tells the story of four different households, each representing a different social class and way of life. The first home is that of a wealthy aristocratic family, the second is a middle-class family struggling to make ends meet, the third is a poor family living in a crowded tenement, and the fourth is a group of homeless people living on the streets.ADAPTED FROM THE FRENCH AUTHOR MADAME DE GASPARIN, BY MRS. GOTHER MANN.fictionThe Four Homes is a novel written by Valerie Boissier De Gasparin and published in 1878. The book tells the story of four different households, each representing a different social class and way of life. The first home is that of a wealthy aristocratic family, the second is a middle-class family struggling to make ends meet, the third is a poor family living in a crowded tenement, and the fourth is a group of homeless people living on the streets.local history, book, novel, hudson, laura -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Book, Daybook or Ledger 1921 - 1922, 1921
Now 162 Main Street New shop owner found Ledger.Daybook from General Store Cover Missing 1921 - 1922Names and Goods Listedshop, business -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Nodding Dolls x 3
Found around 1977 at the Highbury Road, Ballyshanassy Reserve in Burwood East.Three round based wooden dolls with spring based heads which allow them to nod. Painted faces & details on bodies.toys, general -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Memorial Plaque, Circa 1919/20
Details of PTE Lukey's service can be found in the attached service record.Circular plaque with an image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and an olive wreath. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. There is a rectangular tablet reading LEONARD JAMES LUKEY cast in raised letters. Number 17 stamped behind back leg of lion. The legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Memorial Plaque, Circa 1921
Details of CPL COX's service can be found in the attached service record.Circular plaque with an image of Britannia standing with a lion and holding a trident and an olive wreath. Below the name tablet, to the right of the lion, is an oak spray with acorns. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing Britain's sea power, and at the bottom a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. There is a rectangular tablet reading CHARLES THOMAS COX cast in raised letters. Number 4 stamped between back leg and tail of lion. The legend reads (in capitals) "He died for freedom and honour". Designer’s, Edward Carter Preston) initials in front of lion’s front foot. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tribute Certificate
Details of PTE Griffiths' service can be found in the attached service record.Cardboard certificate with various flags and photographs of King George V, Sir Edward Grey and Lord Kitchener.A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong to Herbert Wallace Griffiths. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed discharge certificate
Details of PTE Jones' service can be found in the attached service record.Cardboard discharge certificate No V8466Frederick William Jones Australian Infantry Force -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Ink wells, 1860 (Approximate)
Found by J. Smith, builder, under the floor of the old Common School1 of 2 Grey, lead inkwells shaped to fit holes in school desksink, writing, common school -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Ink wells, 1860 (Approximate)
Found by J. Smith, builder, under the floor of the old Common School2 of 2 Grey, lead inkwells shaped to fit holes in school desksink, writing, common school