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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. -
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 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Wellingtonia, Autumn 2014, Tree of the Month, Autumn, 2014
This page gives historical information of Gondwana found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.These families of plants are confined originally to Australasia and South America and at least 15 are to be found in the Ballarat Botanical Gardensp.4 of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens periodical, The Wellingtonia. This is a printed page with 2 maps of the Globe, right-hand side of the page.None.john garner, doctor, doctor john garner, tree of the month, gondwana trees in the ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, history group, conifers, bunya bunya pine, monkey puzzle, wellingtonia, araucaria, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service E R Craven
Erney Craven was one of the founding members of the Highett RSL Sub Branch.1) Medal: Pacific Star 2) Medal: 1939 - 1945 Defence Medal 3) Medal: 1939- 1945 medal 4) Medal: 1939 -1945 Australian service medal VX87273 E R Craven -
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 -
Clunes Museum
Book, FRED M. WHITE, NETTA
A NOVEL "NETTA" BY FRED M. WHITElocal history, book, novel, hudson laura -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - Box of collected items
Items found by Barry Maggs in the Whipstick National Park with a metal detector. A purple plastic display box with a clear plastic lid. it has ten compartments containing items made from metal, wood and ceramics. a: Five pieces of pipes made from clay wood and metal decoration. b: Clay pipe with a metal decoration. c: Four pieces of metal jewelry one to two centimeters in diameter Including a ring, a flower brooch, a pendant and a button. d: Metal button two in diameter with an inscription Warranted Superior and a coat of arms. e: Two metal badges both have ship's anchors on them, one is three centimeters round the other is five centimeters by four centimeters. g: small piece of jewelry made of metal and glass five centimeters long and two centimeters wide. h: Four pieces of hollow metal five to eight centimeters long and one centimeter diameter. i: A piece of hollow metal tube five centimeters long and one centimeter in diameter. It had a small piece of wood and some pieces of paper with printed text inside. j: a metal nail seven centimeters long and one centimeter diameter head. k: pottery, part of a gold crucible three centimeters high and three centimeters in diameter. barry maggs, whipstick national park, metal detection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Hooks
Items found with a metal detector by Barry Maggs in the Whipstick National Park. Three metal hooks, one is 28.5 centimeters long with a five-centimeter hook on the end the other is twenty-five centimeters long with a ten centimeter D shackle on the end. Both are very rusted. a; Is 28.5 centimeters long with a five centimeter hook on the end, b; Is twenty centimeters long with a ten centimeter D shackle on the end. c; Is nine centimeters long with a six centimeter hook, the other end has a two centimeter hole. barry maggs, whipstick national park, metal detection, metal hoooks -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Manchester Unity IOOF
This badge has been issued by the Victorian branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of OddFellows. This is a benefit society owned by members who assist other members in times of illness or unemployment. Originally founded in Manchester, England, the M.U.I.O.O.F. started in Melbourne in 1840. The Warrnambool branch was founded in 1860. This badge has no known local provenance but Warrnambool members of the M.U.I.O.O.F. would probably have worn such a badge in the past so it is kept as a memento of those times.Gold metal badge in a shield shape with royal blue enamel with text as a banner across the top and again at the bottom . An inner shield contains a cross in red with five stars . The four corners each contain a symbol .MANCHESTER UNITY IOOF . Victoria at the top of the badge. Makers name Newman is stamped on the back.manchester unity independent order of oddfellows, manchester -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Letter - Letter to the Mayor, Ballarat City Council from Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, The Upkeep of James Russell Thomson's Grave, 9/7/2009 Letter drafted by the History Group, FBBG
The FBBG History Group found in their research at the Public Records Office of Victoria that the Trustees of Thomson's Estate arranged for the City of Ballarat to undertake the care of Thomson's grave following the transfer of 10 pounds. However, the grave needs restoration and it was found that the Council still bears responsibility for its upkeep.James Russell Thomson had been a generous benefactor to the City but as a bachelor, he had no descendants to care for his grave, which had fallen into disrepair. It was found that the Ballarat City Council still had responsibility for the upkeep of this grave.A one page letter to the Mayor, Councillor Verlin, Ballarat City Council from FBBG and 2 pages of black and white photographs of Thomson's grave and headstone and a coloured photograph of the Thomson tablet at the Town Hall plus a quotation for work needed on the grave.3 corrections in biro to the letter, 2nd and 2nd last line.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat city council, james russell thomson, noble wilson, public record office of victoria, benefactors of the gardens and their graves, old ballarat cemetery, john garner collection, gradens, ballarat, thomson -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, A E Wilson, Government issue
Collection of items relating to the WWl service of Australian Army Private Albert Edward Wilson MM, service number 12435 of the 10th Field Ambulance, Australian medical Corp (AMC), Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Private Wilson gave his address as Moorooduc, Victoria at the time of enlistment, he embarked Melbourne with the 10th FA on 6th June, 1916. more details can be found at the following NAA webpage ... < https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=1995801 > see also 00019.1 and 00019.2ww1, field, identification, tag, a e wilson, 10th, ambulance -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Gold-Sulphide Ore
This particular specimen was recovered from two hundred feet down in the Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. The Golden Mile, named after the estimated sixty million ounces of gold worth around one hundred billion dollars, was the birthplace of the largest gold rush in Australia almost one hundred and thirty years ago when William Brookman and Samuel Pearce leased the Great Boulder mine. The Golden Mile is also the home of the Super Pit, Australia's most well-known mine.The majority of gold deposits will form as a native metal, however, on occasion, it can form a compound with another element, in this case, sulphur. Therefore, this specimen is a rare example of gold naturally forming into a compound mineral with sulphur. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A small gold-sulphide ore mineral specimen in shades of silver and grey with flecks of gold. Precious metals are often found in Sulphide Ores, as sulphides usually bind to these metals. They are also extremely symmetrical in crystaline form. Gold-Sulphide Ore occurs when gold forms a natural compound with other elements. In this form, gold can be present in one of two ways. It can be fully immersed in the sulphide, or a portion may be partially free. This specimen has minimal gold visible, with only a few flecks being partially visible.burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geological, geological specimen, mineralogy, gold-sulphide ore -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BENYEI Family, 1980
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderDorothy (1926-) and Dr. Laszlo Benyei (1920-2006) became members of the Kew Historical Society in 1980. Laszlo and Dorothy were both key members of the Management Committee of the Society, Dorothy performing the role of Society Archivist 1983-2013. During this period she was to be a Founding Member of the Friends of Villa Alba, was active in raising funds for Hamer Court and the main organiser of the Historical Society’s contributions to the Bicentennial on 1988. The archive file contains correspondence, biographical material, newspaper articles/clippings, and printed ephemera.dorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivistsdorothy benyei, laszlo benyei, kew historical society - members, kew historical society - archivists -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, 'Fairview', 34 Wrixon Street (Kew), 1979
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about Fairview (built 1924 for F.F. Robinson, proprietor of Yarra Falls Mills). The house replaced an earlier single-storey brick house, also called Fairview. A comprehensive report prepared by Alan Willingham in 2006 found that there was no evidence that the architect Desbrowe-Annear incorporated parts of the original building in the new construction. The work by Willingham is a ‘Cultural and Architectural History and Assessment of the Cultural Heritage Significance’ of the building, prepared for Carey Grammar School. The Willingham report was donated by Sr Ruth Anderson.kew (vic) - history, fairview - 34 wrixon street - kew (vic), cluny house - 34 wrixon street - kew (vic), f.f. robinson, alan willingham, harold desbrowe-annearkew (vic) - history, fairview - 34 wrixon street - kew (vic), cluny house - 34 wrixon street - kew (vic), f.f. robinson, alan willingham, harold desbrowe-annear -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture - Artwork - Sculpture, Badger Bates, "Gitji Woman' by Badger Bates
William Brian (Badger) BATES (1947- ) Born Wilcannia Barkantji Badger Bates is a Barkantji Elder, political activist and contemporary artist. Known primarily for printmaking, wood and stone carving, his work is intrinsically linked to his lifelong fight for the safety and health of the Barka (the Darling River).'Gitji Woman' is carved from a very old piece of log found at Wittabrinna Creek near Tibooburra, Western New South Wales. The tree was dead for 60-80 years, and was hollow inside. "I could see a figure in the wood so I folowed the shapes already three. The woman has a drawn out figure with long fingers and is coming out of the log, she is an ancestral spirit. I put the pink cockatoo and emu feathers in the leg in the way people used to decorate themselves for corroborees."badger bates, paakantyi, wilcannia, timber, aboriginal, barkantji -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1934
Black and white photographic print of four tennis players at the net on a tennis court. Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Final 1934. Handwritten on back of print: 'Dorothy Round, Eileen Whittingstall, Bunny Austin, Miki''. Actually it is Dorothy Shepherd-Barron, not Whittingstall, and Miki is Ryuki Miki, Japanese player. Miki and Round were victorious. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'.. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Two SEC 4c tickets, late 1960's
Two SEC 4c tickets, light red printing on off white paper, Nos. A557978 and A557979 with portion of tickets missing. See image for one of these tickets. On rear of tickets is a printed diagonal pattern. Handwritten note to Warren Doubleday from Dave Macartney on a piece of ARHS Vic. Div. news sheet explains the origin of these tickets - found blocking the north east sander on tram 18 on 25 April 2000. Possibly these tickets have been in the sand box for over 30 years.trams, tramways, tickets, accidents, maintenance -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - envelope
Small envelope which contained three original photos and three postcards, donated to the society by founding member Helen Gibson c.1993. Envelope is pre-paid from the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, Inc. Handwritten on it are 1. 'X10', written by Marian Matta while organising photos for cataloguing; 2. 'for Helen Gibson', presumably written by Gwen Thomas'; and 3. 'From Gwen Thomas – originally from Miss Field. Gwen also has a set of School Magazines – 1928. Any historical value?', written by Helen Gibson. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, National Service Fitness for Service NS15 (Rev 1/70)
Pro-forma document from Department of Labour and National Service advising NE Swainston that he has been found fit for service and can expect to commence with the army on 21st April 1971. Details have been typed in and document has been stamped in purple with the address and date- 10 Mar 1971, and signed by PH Cook - Secretary. Document informs recipient of what action he should take, including conditions by which an application for deferment may be made. Details of this are on the back of the document.conscription, national service - australia, call-up, swainston collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report of Enquiry re alleged breach of the Rules & Regulations by Conductor Bennett (Prahran & Malvern) held at Head Office of the Tramways Board.", 26/10/1921 12:00:00 AM
Report - typed original, four foolscap pages, "Report of Enquiry re alleged breach of the Rules & Regulations by Conductor Bennett (Prahran & Malvern) held at Head Office of the Tramways Board.". Held 26/10/1921, with Mr Dix, Chief Manager in the chair. Parties involved were: Mr. Barnes (MMTB), Mr Abfalter (Union), Mr Hilton (witness), Mr Banks (witness), Miss Relph. The enquiry was into Conductor Bennett in relation to handling lost property - a purse lost by Miss Relph. He was found guilty and discharged.trams, tramways, mmtb, unions, conductors, behaviour, lost property, rules, malvern depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Individual mines ledger
BHS CollectionLarge book with red cover. The book has an index from A to L, in the index the names of individual mining companies are listed with a page reference directing to where more detailed information about the company could be found, this part of the book has 502 pages. Each page has the name of the company and the directors/managers at the top. The columns are divided with headings: date, particulars of cheques, credit, debit, balance, interests due to the bank interests due by the bank. The ledger covers the years from 1893 to 1895.On the spine: Individual ledger A to L - C.B of A.L N.B.mining companies, ledger -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Grandsons of Charles and Minnie Gray
Two grandsons of Charles and Minnie Gray of Belgrave South with an unidentified lad. The boy on the left is unnamed, the boy in the middle is Alan Gray, son of Bob and Elsie Gray, and on the right is Neil Sheldon Oram, son of Albert John (Jack) Oram and Margaret (Maggie) Oram nee Gray. They all appear to be in their teens and are wearing suits and ties. Alan Gray is holding a football. They are standing on a driveway with a paling fence behind them and the front of a car on the left. Copy of original photo donated to our society by Kath Oram, a founding member. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CROSSING THE EQUATOR CERTIFICATE
A certificate with green and black ink with the heading 'Domain of Neptunus Rex.' It is a Crossing of the Equator Certificate which occurred on the 2nd Nov. 1930 in Latitude 000 '00' and Longitude 165 W on S.S. Sonoma. Initiation of Mr. L.G. Pethard, ' having been found worthy to be remembered as one of our trusty shellbacks has been gathered to our fold and duly initiated into the 'Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep.' 'Davy Jones His Majesty's Scribe.' 'Neptunus Rex Order of the Raging Main.' Matson Navigation Company.document, certificate, crossing the equator, lydia chancellor, collection, mr. l.g. pethard, person, equator -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO HOME & HOSPITAL FOR THE AGED REPORT
(1) One orange soft covered book titled ' Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged (Inc.) Founded 19th October, 1857, Incorporated 10th January, 1876, 114th Annual Report of the Committee of Management with Financial Statements for twelve months ended 30th June, 1972.' 32 pgs. (11) One yellow soft covered book titled ' Bendigo Home & Hospital for the Aged (Incorporated) 100-104 Barnard Street, Bendigo, Vic. 3550.' This is the 116th Annual Report dated 1974. 32 pgs. (ill).bendigo, institutions, bendigo home & hospital for the age, bendigo home & hospital for the aged, bendigo, hospital, aged care, nursing, institution, health, reports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHRISTMAS REEF GOLD MINING CO. COLLECTION: RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT
Booklet, yellow cover, Rules for the management of the Christmas Reef Gold Mining Company, No Liability. (written over Great Western United Co. Specimen Hill, Long Gully Bendigo 1881 - all crossed out) Dated 14 July 1894. Booklet has handwritten text inserted throughout. Signatures at end: J.W. ( unclear ) and W. James. Each had 12,000 shares. Booklet printed by Burrows and Co., Printers, Bull St., Sandhurst. List of principal nuggets found on Bendigo, showing nuggets by weight and location.Burrows & Co., Printers Bookbinders, Stationers & c., Bull Street.bendigo, mining, christmas reef gold mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MUSIC BOOK
Copy of a cover from a music book No. 361 Forty Thieves Twostep & Turkey Trot. Arranged by Bert Rache. Founded on the Musical Hits in J. C. Williamson's Ltd. Pantomime Extravaganza 'Forty Thieves'. Has a round drawing of a girl with some large urns and a man in a cellar. A musical instrument leaning on a box has Published by Albert & Son Sydney, London New York. Coloured in black, white and grey. In the bottom right corner is a gruel recipe made from Nestles Milk Food.document, peter ellis collection, miss f? stephens, forty theives, sulan, my southern maid, my turkish opal, what a fool i'd be, bert rache, j c williamson's ltd, albert & son, chas a wenman, andrew maccunn, nestle's milk food -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - WW11 CLOTHING RATION CARD, 1948
WW11 Clothing Ration Card: Beige card with blue flecks and red print: *V If this card is found it must be returned at once to the deputy Director of Rationing, Melbourne. Commonwealth of Australia. A 904773. 1648 Clothing Ration Card Rig. D.1 Issued.. Name.. Address... The card has small tickets with 1948 and Clothing on each individual numbered tickets. Numbered from 1 to 56. The persons name has been scrubbed out with ink. Along the centre is a line which says *Fold Here* Box 625government, federal, clothing ration card