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Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (Victoria Police Group Photo), Police Officers group photo, 1920s
Black and white photograph mounted on grey frame. 17men pose for photograph in forma suits in 3 row structure (front ones hold hats on their laps). *Most of them wear Freemansonry waistcoast chain. Photograph was taken during King George time - VPRG They stand in terrace of open brick building (on the back), with large windows and some plants.Printed above photograph: POLICE COLLEGE << Course No.1 -- November, 1958 - June 1959 >> Printed bellow photograph: Left to Right, Back Row: Stn. Officer Mooney, Sgt. Sheather, Det-Sgt. Carter, Sgt. Poulter, Sgt. Mooring, Sgt. Pearson, Sgt. Comrie, Sgt. Sharkey, Det.Sgt. McKnight. Centre Row: Sgt. Scotney, Insp. Hynes, Sgt. Long, Sgt. Payne, Insp. Houghton, Sgt. Peach, Sgt. Moore, Sgt. Heath, Sgt. Rose. Front Row (Directing Staff): Mr. C. H. Smith, Det-Sgt. Warne, Insp. Quill, Insp. DeLany, Insp. Milner, Det-Sgt. Braybrook, Mr. R. Crowling.victoria police museum, police officers, police academy, police force, freemasonry, masons, free masons -
Cheese World Museum
Horse collar with hames
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. The horse collar was part of the collection of rural items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum.Straw-filled horse collar with leather upper and a blanket fabric on the underside. A set of iron hames sit around the collar with two rings attached to the top end with a hame hook on both sides and a chain joining both at the lower end. The leather neck roll is stitched to the collar with a leather lace. The collar has a leather strap and buckles attached to the top.rural industry, livestock, farm machinery, horse harness, allansford, uebergang, saddlery, horses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The Colliery Engineer Company, Coal and Metal Miners' Pocket Book, 1893, 1893
This book was specially compiled and prepared for the convenient use of mine officials, mining engineers, and students preparing themselves for certificates of competency as mine inspectors or mine foremen.Dark, hard covered book. Contents include arithmetic, weights and measures, Cylinders, Geometry, Mensuration, Surveying, strength and Weight of Materials, wire ropes, chains, Colliery management, precious metals, ventilation, hydrostatics, hydraulics, mine railways, Friction of mine cars, colliery machinery, steam raising, rules for engine drivers, faults, electricity, glossary of Mining terms.mining, coal, metal, colliery, definitions, brook, advertisements -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Glenfine South and South Berry Journal
This Book is associated with former Ballarat School of Mines Student Richard Squire (1875-1876). Gift of the Squire FamilyGreen water marked linen covered journal with maroon spine with red feint lined blue pages. Label on front cover is cream with black printing JOURNAL with handwritten DATA RISIS GLENFINE SOUTH -SOUTH BERRY G.S & S.B Hand written in black and red ink. Plan in back with scale 20 chains to one inch - Has an index. Handwritten on title page in black ink Address of sawmiller T. J. Brown, Mount Rowan D. W. Hambly 317 Ligar St, Ballarat J. Freeman, C/O Mrs H Simons, Lynch St, Footscray Sleemans Prescription for the bladder in 19009 Mixture No 55983 Tabloids No 55982glenfine south, south berry, sleemans, mining, gold mining, glenfine consols, reef, weights of quartz, blacksmiths tools, australian and eagle, davies south east reef drive, brawns, eaglehawk junction, simons letter, machinery, puddlng plant, poppet heads, winding plant, creswick, mosquito creek, frenchmans gully, spring hill, a. h. welsh, squire, petticoat gully -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, St. Hilda's Bus and band members boarding the Torpoint Ferry, on the River Tamar, 1934
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of an early 1930's bus boarding a vehicle and passenger chain ferry. A group on men dressed in a band uniform are standing and watching the bus's progress. Land can be seen on both sides of the Tamar River. It is the Torpoint Ferry between Devonport in Plymouth and Torpoint in Cornwall. The men are the St. Hilda's Band, including Frank Wright, the conductor.Written in pencil on back - St Hilda's Bus on Torpoint Ferry between Devon and Cornwall, 1934frank wright, st hilda's band, st hilda's bus, brass band, torpoint ferry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - GOLD LAME EVENING BAG
Gold lame fabric evening bag - triangular shape. Copper coloured metal frame with decorative filigree two piece ball clasp. Body of bag gathered onto yoke section below clasp. Base of bag with ruching. Lined with dark green taffeta fabric with woven floral pattern. Gold chain attached at either side of opening frame.costume accessories, female, gold lame evening bag -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: RECEIPTS
Collection of receipts/invoices dated October & November 1995. Receipts/invoices from Hume & Iser, Clark Rubber, Abbott Supply, Masfield Manufacturing, Blueline Office Supplies P/L, Bendigo Hire, Wesfarmers Dalgety, Victorian Producers for hardware, tools, ute mat, sponge rubber, office supplies, machine hire, dog chain and workboots,bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - receipts, hume & iser, ron laird, clark rubber, abbott supply, masfield manufacturing, blueline office supplies p/l, bendigo hire, city of greater bendigo, wesfarmers dalgety, victorian producers, ben hinck -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CABINET PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG MAN
Cabinet photograph of young man standing next to urn & pedestal right arm on hip and left arm leaning against urn. Nothing on reverse. Possibly a member of the Opie/Dower/Martin/Adams family, formerly of Castlemaine/Maldon/Mt. Pleasant areas. C.1880's./ wearing a suit and waistcoat / watch chain with coin and German cross?Yeoman & Co., 169 Bourke St. East, Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, cabinet photograph of young man, yeoman & co melbourne, opie, dower, martin, adams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION : MILK JUG COVER, 1930's-40's-50's
Small circular milk jug cover. Centre panel - seven cms in diameter of fine double thickness net. A Three cm wide band of very fine crochet surrounds the net.This fine crochet is surrounded by twenty five green glass beads, attached by the crochet edging - very fine "chain stitch" crochet passes through each bead.Made by Merle's Grandmother - Geuerdomestic equipment, food storage & preservation, milk jug cover -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: MILK JUG COVER, 1930's-40's-50's
Small circular milk jug cover. Centre panel, seven cms in diameter is made from a double layer of very fine white net. A three cm band of very fine crochet surrounds the net. This fine crochet has twenty five round, green glass beads attached by a fine chain stitch passing through each bead.Made by Merle's Grandmother Geuerdomestic equipment, food storage & preservation, milk jug cover -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sister Norma Barnett as honorary Mayor of Port Phillip, 2004
Made for Norma's 'sister' Janne in 1999 by her daughter Tracey RAY. Kept by the family after her death and donated to PMHPS in April 2017.Framed colour photo of Sister Norma BARNETT as honorary Mayor of Port Phillip in March 1999. Norma is wearing the Mayoral robe and chain fabricated for her week as Mayor, by her family. Norma took and active role as Mayor for those few days which occured between the first Mayoral term of Liana THOMPSON and the day the second Mayor was sworn in.On back in pen: "Dear Mum, Happy Easter 2004/ lots of love, Tracey Jane xxxlocal government - city of port phillip, religion - melbourne city mission, religion - baptist church, sister norma jean barnett, tracey jane ray, janne ray, jubilee hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - PALE GOLD SILK AND COTTON EMBROIDERED CUSHION FROM PALESTINE, 1942
Textiles. A war time souvenir from Palestine. Pale gold silk, embroidered with a depiction of the''Mosque of Aman (?) Souvenir of Palestine, 1942, floral emblems and a bow. A 4cm long silk fringe in gold and reddish colours borders the cushion. Back of the cushion is gold coloured cotton. Machine and hand stitching. Possibly machine embroidery, in a ''chain-stitch'' pattern.Souvenir of palestine 1942. Mosque of Aman (?) (Omar).textiles, domestic, pale gold cushion from palestine. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BOGGED TRACTOR
Photograph of a steel wheeled tractor bogged in a dam?, the mud is about two thirds of the way up the rear wheels. There is a man seated on the tractor, there is another steel wheeled tractor with a chain attached to the bogged one. The surrounding country is flat, with some trees in the distance. Written on the back is C. Hercus photo, Glen James bogged in Detroit Fordson Tractor.C. Hercustopic, farming, tractors, detroit fordson tractor, c. hercus, glen james -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Poison Cart
Cart was operated by the Briagolong Rabbit Suppression League. It was purchased by the donor at the clearing sale for Jim Kelly in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Jim was the son of the main organiser of the Briagolong Rabbit Suppression League. Copies of the Minutes and accounts have been obtained, and are catalogued separately. Wood on cart was in much degraded condition, whole cart repaired by George Parker of the Stratford and District Historical Society, 2010.Rabbit poison cart by T.H. Hicks of Sydney. Consists of wooden frame and floor 80cm high, wheels with cast iron hubs. Chain-driven from one wheel, operator's seat at rear, with a lever mechanism to control the trench forming attachment. Horse shafts 2.6 metres long. Serial number is cast in one side of the bait bin, and not on the other."Ideal" / T.H. Hicks / Patentee / Nth Botany No 5102 / N.S.W.rabbits, vermin destruction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Optima Press et al, From East to West You Gather a People, 2003
Contains information on the Hartman's of Tatura (see chapter 13).A green hardcover book with gold book and title and authors name (same on dust cover). The paper dust jacket is green back ground with a photograph of a cross and chain in the centre. The book title is in gold at the top of the page. Below picture is "Being Catholic in Australia through eight generations from the convict era to the new millennium. The authors name is at the bottom in gold. as aboverussell hugh hardiman -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, If God prospers me: a portrait of John Frederick Cato, 1990
Purchased when author Ann Blainey spoke to the Surrey Hills Historical Society. There was a Moran and Cato store in Surrey Hills.This biography tells the story of Fred Cato the businessman, who co-founded the Moran and Cato grocery chain. He was an influential Methodist layman, whose major involvements spanned more than forty years, from the Lonsdale Street Central Mission in 1893 to the Aboriginal Methodist Mission at Yirrkala in 1935. He lived to celebrate his 70th birthday.For the History Group, Surrey Hills / with best wishes / Ann.(mr) frederick john cato, grocery trade, business people, methodists, grocers, shops, moran and cato, (ms) ann blainey -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Equipment - Gold Scales, Late 19th / early 20th century
This type of balance scales allows precise measurements to be achieved by ensuring that the balance's fulcrum is essentially friction-free by attaching a pointer to the beam which amplifies any deviation from a balance position; and finally by using the lever principle, which allows fractional masses to be applied by movement of a small mass along the measuring arm of the beam. The standardization of the weights used – and ensuring traders used the correct weights – was a considerable preoccupation of governments throughout this time and inspections were held regularly. When the Weights and Measures Act was passed in Victoria in 1862 local inspectors were established throughout the colony to ensure accuracy particularly in the weighing of gold. By the 1870's each local council had a set of standards that were used to test the scales, weights and measures of local merchants and businesses.Set of small scales possibly from a travelling boxed set due to their small size, similar to those used in an apothecary and weighing gold. Scales have two round brass pans with a cross bar and chains and pointer central on the lever arm. At top of lever arm above pointer is a small leather tag from which to hold up the scales. city of greater bendigo commerce, making a nation exhibition, city of greater bendigo mining -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Jewellery
Both belonged to Jean Gibson born 1909, being a sister of Helen Gibson.1.Gold dress ring with five rubies (one missing). Worn by Jean Gibson. 2. Gold plated locket with "Jean Mar 31st Dec 23" inscribed on the front . Worn by Jean Gibson. Inside of locket is a lock of blonde hair underneath a celluloid or plastic cover. At the top is a small loop for a chain. It rests on white cotton wool.Ring inscribed with "Mabel". Locket inscribed with "Jean Mar 31st Dec 23rd".rings, wedding rings, jewellery, lockets -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Vesta Case
Vesta cases are small containers used to keep matches dry and prevent them from being ignited. There three types of vesta cases but the most popular design was the pocket vesta which could be hung from a chain and featured a ribbed bottom to strike a match. It is unknown when this vesta case was created but the lettering on the front of the case suggest that it was create in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a costal city in Northern France and is known for its maritime and trade history.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small white rectangular box. There are 6 nails both on the top and bottom keeping it closed. There is a small inscription on top in cursive lettering. One end is covered in a material used for crating sparks.Boulogne smer/ A01148/matchbox -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Large saw, Early 20th century
This small cross cut saw, with a home-made handle, would have been used to fell small trees or cut timber and was designed to be used by one person. Cross cut saws derive from ancient times but came into general use in the 15th century. Those used to fell large trees or cut large pieces of timber were operated by two people. Cross cut saws today have been mostly replaced by electric chain saws. This is a small cross cut saw. It has a metal blade with large serrations or teeth and a metal piece affixed to the blade with screws. A wooden handle has been fitted into the end metal piece in an upright position. The metal is pitted and rusted and the handle is rectangular-shaped tapering down at the end where it is affixed to the metal. vintage tools, warrnambool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number F 048261 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket, c.1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The Short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 15 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number P016322 printed on the side. transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Short Road Ferry ticket 1974, 7 Jan1974
From the collection of Warren DOUBLEDAY. The Short Road ferry ran between the end of Williamstown Road in Port Melbourne across the narrowest section of the Yarra River to the bottom of the Strand in Williamstown. The name came from it being the 'short road' between the two places. There was a type of ferry service in operation from around 1873 which was modernised in the 20th century to take cars and trucks across the river. It was operated by two heavy chains which sank to the river bed to allow ships to pass.A single trip 20 cent ticket for crossing the Yarra River from Williamstown on the Short Road Ferry. The off white ticket has two diagonal blue stripes and the number C049655 printed on the side. On reverse side of ticket -" 8.25 pm trip. 7-1-74 (last East bound for day'"transport - ferries, short road ferry, williamstown, transport - motor vehicles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: THE OTHER FOUNTAIN, 2023
The Temperance Society was formed in 1857 and in 1862 the foundation stone was laid for a public drinking fountain and reading room in View Street, Bendigo. In 1864, building additions saw the inclusion of a free library. The fountain, made of Buckeye Creek granite, featured 4 or more taps with drinking cups attached by chain. In 1895 further extensions on the site resulted in the current façade, leaving no room for the fountain. In 1896 the fountain was moved to its current site in Rosalind Park between the sound shell and the school.Newspaper detailing the history of Bendigo's oldest fountains.fountains, temperance hall, malcolm fraser, d buchan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WATER BOTTLE AND CARRIER, 1913
Not clear whose Army. Hulse Company made leather belts in Aust.1. GREEN ENAMEL WATER BOTTLE. THE CAP IS A STEEL ONE WITH A "BAYONET" LUG. A SMALL STEEL CHAIN HOLDS CAP TO BOTTLE. THIS IS SMALLER THAN STANDARD BRITISH PATTERN. 2. CARRIER LEATHER WITH STRAP. THE STRAPS AROUND BOTTLE ARE 25MM WIDTH. THE SHOULDER STRAP IS 50 MM WIDE. LEATHER IS BROWN. THE 50 MM STRAP HAS A BRASS ADJUSTING BUCKLE.The Broad belt has several: Holden (?) (FRE) 1913. The name "HULSE" is stamped twice on the belt strap.equipment, water bottle, army, passchendaele barracks trust -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Boomerang Club Membership ticket
This is a member’s card for the Warrnambool Boomerang Club. This club was a social club that was formed some time in 1934 and continued until at least 1956. By the late 1930s there were nearly 200 members who took part in activities that included balls, dances, Christmas parties, picnics and dinners. Profits from the Boomerang Club functions were donated to local charitable organizations. The member, Mr S. Aberneathy, was a local Warrnambool resident. This is a significant item as an example of a member’s ticket from the Boomerang Club, an important social group in Warrnambool in the mid 20th century.This is a member’s ticket for the Boomerang Club, a card of thick paper, dark red on one side and white (buff-coloured) on the other. One side has gold-coloured printing with a gold boomerang and the other side has the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s name and the name of the member signed in blue ink. There is a small hole on one side to attach the card to a chain. The card is somewhat worn with age. One side: Boomerang Club, Members Ticket, 2/- Other side: J.W.Greening, Secretary & Treasurer, Name…. Mr S. Aberneathy warrnambool boomerang club, mr s aberneathy, boomerang club -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Miniature dictionary, 1900
This is a miniature book and container which was known as ‘the Smallest English Dictionary in the World’. It is a copy of a Dr Johnson dictionary. It was intended to be worn as a locket and sold with an accompanying magnifying glass. It was an advertising feature for the Pears Soap company. This item has no local significance but it is a very interesting one, showing the type of novelty adornment popular in the late Victorian era. This is a miniature book with a red leather cover and 384 pages. The name of the book and the name ‘Pears’ are stamped in gilt on the covers. The book is enclosed in a silver-coloured metal container with a thickened glass window in front to view the title of the book. The glass acts as a magnifier. The container has a hinged closing device. It has a ring at the top to attach the item to a chain or belt. The container is much rusted.Front cover of book: ‘Bryce’s English Dictionary’ Back Cover: ‘Pears’ bryce’ english dictionary, warrnambool, dr johnson dictionary -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scales - Educational - Mathematics
Teaching aid to measure weight.Plastic yellow base and T shaped stand. Stand can be lifted off base. Base is 'rectangular' with each side curving inwards. Apex of T has steel rod enabling the cross arm to move. Each end of arm has a hole with steel ring attached. Also in ring are the end of 3 chains hanging down and attached to white enamel plates.Embossed on upright 'Invicta / Simple Scale' mt beauty primary school, teaching aid, mathematics, scales -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Medals, Coronation Medallions 1937, 1937
These medals were issued by the Victorian Government to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Britain in May 1937. The medallions were given to Victorian school children.These medallions have no known local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A bronze-coloured medallion with etched letters and an image of the Coat of Arms of Victoria on one side and etched letters and an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the other side. The top has a welded ring to attach the medal to a chain or ribbon but the ring itself is missing ,2 as above except that the medallion is much more worn and has the attached metal ring on top. .1 and .2 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth To Commemorate Their Majesties’ Coronation May 12th 1937 Victoria commemorative medal, king george v1, coronation 1937 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION 1918, (estimated); Post 1917
Item was in the collection relating to Leslie Pryde “MM”. Refer Reg No 914 for his service history.A round Commemorative medallion with no individual names etc engraved on. The front shows a relief of an Australian Soldier from shoulder up. Around the edge is "Honor to The AIF". On the reverse at the top are the letters "EVD", in the centre in a scroll form are the words "Gallipoli,France,Palestine". At the bottom around the edge is "Anzac Day 1918". All words in capitals. There is a small loop at the top to attach a chain.circular metal commemorative medallion anzac day 1918, honoring the aif