Light faded green Women's hat with dark green peak and sides."Keep shape Headwear. Made in Sydney. 1978 Size 56".passchendaele barracks trust, women's dress hat, army

Large group of Aboriginal men and women posing in front of bark hut.Richardson River Blacks Carrs Plains About 1877 Yarry, Old Kitty, Blind Tommy, Topsy, Syntax, Callaghan, Annie, Agnes Captain, Charlie, Polly, Caroline, Creswick Bobby, Teddy, Old Mary, Ann ? ? Little Kitty first nations

TPI 1973; Australia Remembers 1995; RSL ; Returned from Active Service; Ex POW Assn; War Chest; Life Member Rinfwood RSL blood donor; WW1 Women's Badge with two bars; The Royal British Legion; Women of Australia badge WW2 with one star; RSL Women's Auxilliary; Australian Women's Army Srevice Assn Vic; Australia Lapel badge; 12th Bn Assn badge; TB Sailor, Soldier Airman Assn Vic.

Grace D'Alton is holding child, Ellen D'Alton is seated in buggy Amy Evans is other female.Photo shows 3 women one holding a child. One woman with a veil around her head is seated on a buggy holding the reins attached to the horse. All three women are wearing long dresses.accommodation, bellfield, people, d'alton

Unknown group of men women and children posing on a lawn with what appears to be a park in the background. Part of the photo is damaged and unclear. The women are dressed formally with long dresses and various decorative collars, the men are in suits.person, group, man and woman, group

Black and white copy of original Family Portrait showing 3 women standing behind 2 women and 2 men seated. Two young girls standing with long curly hair tied with ribbons.ernest alfred ball, fanny louisa, horace, mavis, gladys, hazel, bernice

Knitting socks for soldiers in the trenches in France was a common women's activity during WW1. Often white wool was knitted up and Condy's crystals were used to dye the socks a khaki colour. Jane Cook married William Slessar (land agent / farmer) in 1887. They had a family comprised of at least: Arthur, Frederick Alan, Gladys Isabella, William Cook, William Kenneth, Robert Harold. They lived at 17 Albert Crescent, Surrey Hills. William died in 1921; Jane in 1952 aged 90. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery B-0086. Their son Arthur is buried with them. Their son William Cook Slessar was Killed in Action on 24 June 1916 in Belgium.Black and white photo of 2 women standing in a garden knitting. One is identified as Mrs Jane Slessor; the other is a younger woman. Between them is a cane table and a small palm. In the background is the side of the adjacent property - a timber Victorian home.knitting, red cross, world war, 1914-1918, albert crescent, box hill cemetery, jane slessar

A box containing articles on famous people, eg Jack Davey, Princess Grace, Winston Churchill, Queen Mother Elizabeth, H.M. Queen Alexandria of Yugoslavia, Queen Alexandra, and Vera Lynn. Sources include 'The Sun,' 'The Australian Women's Weekly,' 'Homes and Gardens,' 'Everybodys,' 'Woman's Day with Woman' and 'People.' 1956 - 1960.Life stories ; Sir Winston Churchill's 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples'person, individual, famous people, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, men, women, male, female, individual, history, person

This mat was donated to the Museum by the Rev. Andrew Rule Osborn. Reverend Osborn donated several artefacts including Aboriginal artefacts, Zulu and Pacific Islander objects. The Reverend came over from Tasmania to serve here in Warrnambool. His wife Annie was a fantastic author and wrote children's literature which was serialised in the newspapers. She was a supporter of women's suffrage and also the first woman editor of The Age.A flat circular mat made from native Australian grasses. Indigenous Australians would use this as a baby-carrier on the back. One band would be placed around the lower back and mat and two higher up. The child would be placed between the back and the mat. It was also sometimes used as a sun shade or something to sit on. It is a spiral form with grasses woven around to bind it together.aboriginal, indigenous, child carrier, mat, native grasses, reverend andrew rule osborn, annie osborn, women, mothers

John Cain (1931-2019), Premier of Victoria from 1982 to 1990 (centre), joins two Activity Ambassadors in an exercise demonstration at the Active at Any Age launch in 1990. The Active at Any Age program was a health promotion project funded by the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. This photo appears on page 11 of the Vol 3 No 3, Spring 1990 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It accompanies a brief article titled, "Activity Ambassadors".B&W photo of three people taking part in an exercise demonstration outdoors. A man, standing between two women, kicks one leg high in the air. The women, standing on either side of him, link their arms into his as each one holds her other arm out to the side. One of the women is also kicking her leg forward.[on yellow sticky note] arthritis foundation of victoria, john cain, victorian premier, activity embassadors, active at any age, program, launch, victorian health promotion foundation, exercise demonstration, arthritis update, 1990, victorian labor party, politician

This photo shows people at the running of the Orbost Cup in 1890s. The Orbost Race Club was founded in 1890. Many early members were: George Morgan, James Cowell, J. Farquhar, J. Cameron, L. Herbert, S. J. Lynn, Arch. Rodwell, J. Ashby, A. W. McLeod, W. Middleton, W. Archer, J. Pleydell and J. Drew. The races were conducted on a course laid out in a paddock of Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. (info. from Newsletter HISTORY OF ORBOST) This item is associated with horse racing in early Orbost.A black / white photograph of a large group of men, women and children at an outing in a bush setting with a large flat area. They appear to be watching an event. Many of the women are holding opened large umbrellas. It is on a grey buff card.horse-racing-orbost orbost-race-club

Photograph. Group photograph of women. Black & white photograph of a group of 19 women with Evaline Rosa Perry. Front middle with handbag in hand. On the back: Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Service. For re-order quote BB136.Bendigo Advertiser Photographic Serviceperson, group, gertrude perry collection, group photograph of women, perry evaline rosa, bendigo advertiser photographic service

[a] Manilla Envelope hand written caption Womens Employment Act Regulations Particulars [a copy] furnished to 'The Chamber of Manufacturers January 11th 1943. [b] Pinned two documents enclosed pertaining to Cohns Women employees.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, March 7, 2005. Women in the workforce: the names of the women in these photos are unknown as is the date the photograph was taken. They were photographed at their place of employment, Bendigo Ordnance Factory.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

This book contains the stories of 51 women, from all over Australia, who joined the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) or the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) between 1953 and 1976.This book contains the stories of 51 women, from all over Australia, who joined the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) or the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) between 1953 and 1976.australia army - women - biography, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 - veterans - australia

A4 flyer with form on the back. Colour image of two women on from size of the page. Black ink and orange accents. Created for the mother's day appeal for the shilling wall project. A project to honour Victorian women. pamphlet, charitable organisation, fundraising event

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This wedding dress was worn by the grandmother of Val Warren.Raw silk wedding dress. The full length dress has lace on the bodice and long sleeves. Other decorative elements include finely pleated silk panels on the bodice, an insert on the skirt and on the cuffs of the sleeves The dress features extensive use of both utilitarian and decorative buttons that are covered in the same silk fabric as the dress. The final photograph shows two early repairs to the dress. Lydia Edwards in 'How to Read A Dress (Bloomsbury Academic, 2017), when describing a 1912 dress in the McCord Museum notes that: 'In 1911-12 the use of buttons for both fastening and decoration was extremely popular, the American women's magazine The Delineator declaring at the end of 1911 that "one cannot use buttons to liberally in the present mode".' (p.132)costumes, wedding dresses, women's fashion - 1910s, fashion design, fashion -- 1910s

Female Relatives Badges were issued to the wife and/or mother (or nearest female relative) of those on active service overseas during the First World War Probably issued to the Mother of Henry Claude RoussacSterling Silver (marked) oval badge with blue enameled oval surrounding stylized letters AIF sumounted by a crownAIF ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA FOR DUTY DONE 28735 STG SIL Nm McLEANroussac henry claude, female relatives badge, for duty done

Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara Districts were added. Twenty four paid the supreme sacrifice. They were erected at a cost of £380 by Barklamb Brothers of Caulfield. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates on 22 December 1929. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the program. The ceremony involved a large gathering where Lord. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara and districts were added. Twenty Four paid the supreme sacrifice. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the programme. Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. Names on Gates of WW1 Veterans Listed below - Andserson W.A. Fry J.F. Mullins M. Bates J. * Gabrielson E. * McDonald H. Bates G. Gardiner H.A. McDonald G. Beggs J.S. Gibbons H. * McHarry E.J. Bennett E.J. (3755) Gibbons W. McEwan G. Beardsell T. Gibbons G. McIntyre J.L. (3421) Branch W.J. (3029) Grass E.J. (687) McIntyre J.W. (7049) Callaghan C. Grass C.H. McIntosh J. Carter W.J. Groves H. McKellar G. Cashmore J.A. Harris W. McLeod R. Cashmore F.J. Heal H. P. (1134) Nicholls J. Cashmore A.G. Heal F.W. (1135) Olive C.A. * Cashmore A.J. Heal E.L. (1133) Oliver D.H. Chirnside J.L. Heyward F.C. * Owens S.J. Clayton J.H. * Heyward W. O'Neill J. Connop J. * Hill E.J. * Parsons M. Connop E. * Howard H.L. (4138) Parker S. Collins F.H. * Inglis H. Perkins C.E. Collins R.B. * Izon C.E. Shannahan J. Collins H. James R. Spitty C. Collins A. Jenkins W. Steele J. Coogan M.T. * Jenkins H. Tayler R. Curle O. Kee H.K. Tayler W.H. (794) Duggan H.J. * Keneally J. Teesdale V.B. (5241) Duggan R. Kent G.G. Thomas D.H. Duggan T.M. Kortright J. Tregilas S. * Dunn W. Lodge J.A. * Trim A. Dodesmaide F. * Lodge G.L. * Tipping S. * Edols R.W. Lodge T.S. * Turnbull J.W. * Farrelly P. Miller P. * Walker H.D. Farrer R. * Minogue P. Watt W. Firth D.H. * Moodie E. Wembridge W.P. * Firth A.C. Morgan C.E. Sister McNaughton K. Foot M.T. Moroney L.F. (4088) Sister McIntosh S. Foot C.H. * The Supreme Sacrifice Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band. The Memorial Gates are of local heritage significance and are included as Heritage Overlays in the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme,unveiled by the govenor Lord Somers on the 22 dec 1929. Read comments on bottom of photoComprising four square granite piers with central vehicular and flanking pedestrian metal gates.The gates commemorate the names of the 104 men and women of the Lara region who served in World War One.lara, memorial gate, ww1, world war 1, lara recreation reserve, lord somers, rsm cadwell, 1928, monument, 23rd battalion, city of geelong regiment, geelong city band

Following World War One, the present Memorial Gates at the front of the Lara Recreation Reserve (opposite the service station), were erected and the names of 104 men and woman who enlisted from Lara Districts were added. Twenty four paid the supreme sacrifice. They were erected at a cost of £380 by Barklamb Brothers of Caulfield. His Excellency The Governor Lord Somers officially opened the gates on 22 December 1929. RSM Cadwell was in charge of the program. The ceremony involved a large gathering where Lord Sommers inspected a guard of honour from the 23rd Battalion (City of Geelong Regiment). In addition to a parade of returned soldiers, music was provided by the Geelong City Band.The gates commemorate the names of the 104 men and women of the Lara region who served in World War One. Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing the memorial gates.The gates commemorate the names of the 104 men and women of the Lara region who served in World War One. lara, memorial gate, ww1, world war 1, lara recreation reserve, lord somers, rsm cadwell, 1928, monument, 23rd battalion, city of geelong regiment, geelong city band

White full-length nylon nightgown. A tiny flower design is painted on to the fabric. Bodice has a V shaped cross-over bodice gathered onto a midriff band, 3.5 cms wide at the front and a V neckline at the back. Front and back tie together at the shoulders. A full-length gathered skirt has a 3 cms wide tie at the back waistline.Label on side-seam of skirt, near hemline reads: Hanro Quality Underwear SW Small Women’scostume, female underwear, nightgown

Black and white framed reprint of a photograph of the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital c. 1912 from the corner of Swanston and Lonsdale street. Plaque at the bottom of the frame reads "Presented by the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Victoria 9th February 1999"hospital, photographs, historic sites

One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Navy blue leather bound book containing sheet music, with gold inscription on cover.front: MUSICdennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white

One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Black leather bound book containing sheet music.dennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white

One of three leather bound books of sheet music belonging to Laura Dennys, Ethel Dennys, (daughters of Charles Dennys), and Daisy White (Lascelles Family). Ethel married Edward Harewood Lascelles. These books illustrate an aspect of women's life in these wool families. They were found at an opp shop in 2011 and donated to the National Wool Museum by Catherine Carman in 2022.Maroon leather bound book containing sheet music, with gold embossed edging and lettering, with the initials L.D. on the front.front: L. D.dennys, lascelles, music, sheet music, songs, piano, women, laura dennys, ethel dennys, daisy white