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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Card - Christmas Card
As the card says, these were supplied free of charge to people who wanted them in the POW camps.German Christmas card. German inscription reads "warmest Christmas and New Year greetings from " "free supplied by POW's held World Committee of Christian Young Men Association Australia" Back of card reads Kurt Frank "Herzlichste Weihnachts and Neujahrs Gruesse von ...." "frei geliefert von Kriegsge fangenen hilfe welthomitee der christichen Jungermannerveseine Australien"kurt frank, german christmas cards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 2018
Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2018 - 2019. Photo of Cuthberts939 at Depot Junction with Roger Gosney and Arthur Adams. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the lower edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Roger and Arthur Cuthberts 939. Photo Peter Waugh" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, depot junction, btm, wendouree parade, cuthberts 939 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 2012
Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2012 - 2013. Photo of trams 38 at St Aidans Drive, 2012. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 38 St Aidans Drive. Photo: P. Bruce" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, st aidans drive -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 2013
Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2013 - 2014. Photo of trams 40 and 18 in front of the depot. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Celebrating 100 years Trams 40 & 18, Photo: Warren Doubleday" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, depot, 100 years of electric trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Jun. 2008
Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2008 - 2009. Photo of tram 33, in Victoria St August 1971, with the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the lower edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 33 Victoria Street August 1971. Photo Shane McCarthy." Four copies held. No label on rear. .trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, victoria st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne Tramway Museum, "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray", Mar. 2012
Book - 16 A4 pages, centre stapled, to A5, titled "A brief history of the Tramways of Footscray", by Keith Kings, based on an original article published in Electric Traction June 1962. Published by the "Melbourne Tramway Museum" TMSV, 2012. Covers the formation of the FTT, includes a map by Liam Davies, economics, trams used, the WW1, Post Way years, traffic, photos, the declining years, closure, references."KS 24-3-62" on top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, ftt, footscray, x1 class, x2 class, world war 2, closure -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Stammesorganisation und Hauptlingstum der Wakashstamme Leonhard Adam Stammesorgainsation etc. der Wakash-Stamme Leonhard Adam Wakash-Stamme, 1918
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisprudence as a young man. Dr. Leonhard Adam's daughter, Mary Clare Adam Murvitz, presented this collection of her Father's printed archival material to Tatura Museum on 17.2.2006. In 1934 he fled from Germany seeking refugee in England. In 1940 interned as a security risk in England, sent to Australia, in June 1940. Interned Camp 2 until 1942, released to Melbourne University where he catalogued aboriginal artefacts.Dark green hard cover book with gold writing on the spine and front cover. Written in German.leonhard adam, anthropology, jurisprudence -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Object, Torch small, bakelite, 'Zeiler' Germany, 20thC
This small bakelite torch made by 'Zeiler' Germany was used by Gladys Reed late 20thC Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she used this small bakelite torch. Man.Obj. Torch small, bakelite, 'Zeiler' Germany tools, flashlight, reed gladys, reed george, clark judy, blow torches, blow lamps, welding, brazing, jewellery, cookery, soldering, nyberg carl, sievert max, stockholm, sweden, spirit fuel, kerosene, gas fuel, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, plumbing, carpenters, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Holocaust
Articles collected on the holocaust of Germany in WW2.Green A4 folder with 7 plastic sleeves containing printed articles on the Holocaust in Germany. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
accessory - Belt - webbed, Belt
German Army uniform circa WW11Worn by German soldierGerman Army uniform belt. Kakhi webbing, metal buckle, leather adjustable strapon buckle embossed circle with Nazi Eagle and swastika in centre and the word GOTTMITUNS around top of circle with leaf wreath around bottom. Stamped inside belt o/o56110005ww11, german uniform -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Free Child Pass" & "Free Family Pass", May. 2015
.1 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Child Pass" issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed May 2015. Has the an image of 26, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a yellow background. .2 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Family Pass", issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed July 2015. Has the an image of 33, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a green background. item .2 added 16-8-2015.trams, tramways, btm, tickets, children, passes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, "Die Klosterbruder oder Die Gestorte Liebesfrunde", Mar-40
Made in Camp 1, Tatura containing list of cast and roles in a theatre production written by Dr. Neumann in Camp 1. Dr. Neumann came from Germany to take a position as lecturer at Sydney University c.1937, until interned in 1939. This item remained in the possession of his daughter Ingrid until she brought it and presented to the Museum.Light cardboard covers with pages secured by blue tape, containing paper pages typed in German which was made and illustrated in Camp 1.Lustspiel in Acht Szenen von Gerhard. Neumann, Gesschrieben Im Internierungslager Tatura Marz 1940.camp 1, tatura, theatre production, camp 1 tatura, dr gerhard neumann, documents, drama -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bunch of Keys, 1860s
Keys were the original keys to Schwerkolt Cottage which was built in the 1860s.A bunch of 10 assorted keys that were the original keys to open Schwerkolt Cottage. There is a plastic label attached with 'Spares Schwerkolt' written on one side and 'Museum Door Cancel Alarm' on the other side.'Spares Schwerkolt' 'Museum Door Cancel Alarm'buildings, fittings -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Helmet, Felt WW1
German Pickelhaube helmet made of felt, spike on top of helmet possibly brass,badge on front with writing in german,nine fingered insert with broken string chinstrap held together by safety pins, some writing inside of back flap.Inside back flap is 2 letters possibly an H and N, there is a badge on front with an eagle and a german inscription when translated means "With God for King and Fatherland" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society(BTPS) and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, "Tramcar Preservation in Victoria" - Joint Statement - BTPS and TMSV, Dec. 1971
Foolscap, stencil cut printed sheet with a joint statement by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV) and the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) about tramcar preservation in Victoria. Covers the aims of both groups. Printed Dec. 1971, signed by Tony Cooke Public Relations Office of the TMSV and Paul Nicholson, Publicity Officer, BTPS. Has two punch holes on the left hand side and has been folded into four."GN" in black ink and "21/12/71" in pencil in top right hand corner.museums btps, tmsv, tramcar preservation, public relations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Operations Manual", 2009
Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Fifty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, December 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Conductor Operations Manual", 2009
Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Twenty four page document within yellow card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Conductor Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, map, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, conductors -
Clunes Museum
Medal
GERMAN IRON CROSS MEDALL PRESENTED TO SUTCLIFFE CONNECTION WITH LUFF FAMILY.WORLD WAR 1 GERMAN IRON CROSS 2nd CLASS MEDAL IN BOXPW W 1813 1914local history, numismatic, military, military -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Ornamental Pond, 1989
Camp 13 was occupied by German and Italian Internees.Coloured photograph of ornamental pond remains at entrance to German internees compound at Camp 13 german internees, italian internees, pow's, camp remains, camp 13, ornamental ponds -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Tarcoola Press, The Diary of Andrew Ross 1828-1895 & The Reminiscences of Andrew Ross 1851-1864 edited by Mick Woiwod, 2011
"Edited, annotated and introduced by Mick Woiwod for the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground"--Cover. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.Paperback 235, vii, 128 p. : ill., ports. ; 29 cm. Two copies, one with dedication by author "To Eltham District Historical Society Mick Woiwod 2011"ISBN 9780987157409andrew ross, kangaroo ground, pioneers, diaries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Pioneers, 17/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
Item in the Nunawading Gazette publicising an exhibition of German memorabilia from early settlement of Doncaster and Nunawading.Item in the Nunawading Gazette publicising an exhibition of German memorabilia from early settlement of Doncaster and Nunawading is wrong in claiming that the Fankhauser family came from Germany instead of Austria according to Miss Norma Boyle.Item in the Nunawading Gazette publicising an exhibition of German memorabilia from early settlement of Doncaster and Nunawading. fankhauser, claude augustus leopold, boyle, norma, pioneers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Running Journal Vol 9, No. 1, Feb. 1972", Feb. 1972
Demonstrates aspects of publication of material in an enthusiast based magazine for a Melbourne based organisation, with a detailed article on the overhaul of trams at Preston workshops for Melbourne.Feb. 1972 issue of "Running Journal", consisting of formally printed cover on glossy paper which has been folded, containing seven wax stencil cut, duplicated sheets, pages 3 to 16. Published by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Sheets have been stapled into the folded covers. See condition notes also. Cover has W2 277 undergoing a "O2" overhaul at Preston workshops Page 2 - photos of 928, 733 and 921 undergoing various overhaul stages Pages 3 to 9 - article by Norm Cross on MMTB tramcar overhauls at Preston Workshops Page 9 - News from Ballarat (BTPS - foundations for new shed) Page 10 - 11 - Tramway Quiz Page 12 - 14 - TMSV Museum news (muses) Page 15 - Answers to quiz Page 16 - Back issues of Running Journal Page 17 - Photos of 980 and Museum activities Page 18 (back cover) - 18 in Sturt St., July 1970, Ballarat 18 - in Vickers St. Sebastopol shed, trams 31, 30 and 32 stored at the SEC Ballarat North Power station grounds awaiting transport, in October 1971 and MMTB 469 arriving as the last Footscray tram. Loose sheet - duplicated, advertising, Last Mail Covers - Bendigo Tramways, prior to closure on 16/4/1972. Second copy ex ARHS 9/2003 added 21/09/2006. 3rd copy added 28/10/2007, ex Graeme Breydon Collection.Has Graeme Breydon address stamp on front cover.trams, tramways, tmsv, running journal, ballarat, overhauls, preston, mmtb -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 German Combat Helmet, Circa 1940-1945
Associated with WW2 german issue helmet for combat purposes. Associated with WW2 German combat helmet issue. Once owned by Harry Dyson, Chiltern Resident. Manganese metal Combat Helmet used by German Troops WW2. Hard metal exterior. ww2 german helmet, german ww2 combat helmet -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Driver Operations Manual", 2009
Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Thirty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Driver Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, details of tramcar equipment, tramcar braking, fault finding and Operating Instructions. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, drivers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Jun. 2009
Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2009 - 2010. Photo of tram 22 as received back in the BTM depot during 2009, with a smaller black and white image of the same tram in its running days. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the lower edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 22." Two copies held. No label on rear. .trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, sebastopol type -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - German Signal Lamp, WWII
This German signal lamp was souverniered by Frank Minotti on the fall of Tobruk. He was wounded and hospitalised and his Batman kept this souveneer until Frank's return to Unit, also a photo of Frank's girlfriend.Leather case containing German metal signal lamp."Puztucher" written on onside lid "Hier langer kontaktsfreitenl" written inside ww11, tobruk, signals officer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Newly accredited museums, 25/05/2000 12:00:00 AM
Press release from Museums Australia, Museum Accreditation ProgramPress release from Museums Australia, Museum Accreditation Program reporting Schwerkolt Cottage Museum complex accreditation awarded May 2000.Press release from Museums Australia, Museum Accreditation Program museums australia (vic). museum accreditation program, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex, delahunty, mary, arrowsmith, valda -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Woodworking Tool - Jack Plane
Very Old. Until the end of the 19th century the bodies of jack planes were predominantly wooden, typically made out of beech (wood). Wooden planes were largely superseded by iron-bodied planes.Used by carpenters and cabinet makers in the Kiewa Valley from the late 1800s and the early 1900s.A Jack Plane is a general purpose woodworking bench plane, used for dressing timber down to size in preparation for truing and/or edge jointing. It is usually the first plane used on rough stock, but for rougher work it can be preceded by the scrub plane. German Pattern Jack Plane. The smallest - 1.5 inches. Ref. Page 21 - Tools for all Trades Catalogue 1930s?"The Burgham Tools Company / Solingen Germany"woodworking tool, jack plane, plane -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GERMAN PLAYING CHIPS
An envelope containing 28 George III In memory of the golden time guinea brass token + 36 half guinea and 12 heart shaped tokens. On the envelope it states they are German from the 20s' - 30s' probably used to play card games.German card playing chips 20's 30'sentertainment, card gambling chips, lydia chancellor, collection, entertainment, gambling, cards, gambling chips, games -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Manor House Rug Carpet Sample, National Wool Museum, 1990s
The Manor House Rug was designed by Brinton's Carpets in 1990 exclusively for the National Wool Museum. The design is based on an earlier design from Brinton's UK Persian Rug Archive Library. This Manor House Rug sample was woven at the National Wool Museum on the 1910 gripper type Axminster Jacquard carpet loom. The rug is made from 80% wool and 20% nylon, the internationally preferred blend for high quality, long lasting carpets.Red, green, blue, black, cream floral patterned carpet sample with jute backing.axminster loom, carpet, sample, rug, wool, national wool museum, brintons