Cases and labels are reproductions of those used by donor Robert Petty's father, Milton. Made and donated by Robert Petty. Marked F&M PettyTimber flat box divided across centre to make two square sections. One end is stencilled 'Victorian Pears', variety, count, grade, Metropolitan Australia. V.A.C. inside Diamond Logo.Diamond Logo, V.A.C. in logo.rural industry, orcharding

Believed to have been owned originally by Alice and Arthur Fisher who had a 16 acre property in Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood. The house was called Greenhill and was located at the highest point, now no. 28. They had a mixed farm including an orchard of fruit and nut trees, and a dairy cow. Alice milked the cow much to the amusement of her English family, who delighted in visiting. When the property was sold the butter churn went to Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula. Arthur Lunt, donor has memories of its use in Red Hill, where his parents had a mixed farm. That property was sold c. 1950, and the butter Churn returned to the Ringwood Croydon area where it has remained unused for the last 65 years.|The butter churn has been in Croydon and Ringwood since 1952; it is typical of manually operated equipment in use on small properties 100 years ago.Cylindrical container, brown, mounted on board with handle underneath. To one side is a wooden handle and drive gears to spin cylinder. Cylinder has tight fitting lid and makers metal label on the side; opposite side has direction arrow embossed. Mounted on wooden base. Cream was put into churn, handle turned to spin drum until butter was produced. Five parts to the Churn.SVENSKA STOCKHOLM SWEDEN CENTRIFUGA,B.DAHLIA N0:0 SLATER PATENTdomestic items, food preparation

Cream cotton large size cut work embroidery scalloped neckline three-quarter sleeves of same pattern.'Marjory dewhurst'costume, female nightwear

Brass medal with Crown on top, Rising Sun emblem and AIF inscribed. Around the edge - Issued by Dept. of Defence Returned from Active Service(on back) 1898numismatics, medals - military

Presented to Cecil John Wilson Gillan WWI. From Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund in appreciation to a Caulfield Soldier. It was donated by the son in law of Cecil John Wilson Gillam.Presented to a WWI veteranLeather zippered case is a comforts package from the Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund to a 'Caulfield Soldier.' Inside were two cylindrical containers with lids and a shaving brush, a rectangular lidded container containing soap. Inside is lined. There are four pieces missing. Inside is lined with striped plastic. It was used by Cecil John Wilson Gillan. Materials: Bakelite/Plastic (Containers); Leather (Case); Metal and Cotton (Zip).Gold writing. To a Caulfield Soldier as a token of appreciation from Caulfield Mayoral Patriotic Fund.military history, army, personal effects, containers

Item donated by RWT Rowlands and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/7th Battalion A.I.F.Black Velvet Cushion Cover 42 x 31 with coloured embroidered designs of David Tower, Mosque of Oman; a row of five camels, across the bottom, and the words Souvenir of the Holy Land, across the top and around the edges a hem with gold coloured fringe and a white cotton backing.military history, army

Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland and was sent to wife of a friend serving in 2/78th Batallion A.I.F., Middle East.From the R.S.L. Mitcham.Pink polyester cushion cover 36cm x 30cm. Black 6cm fringe all around, depicting four 9cm x 9cm pictures of Church of Nativity, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Mosque of Oman and The Citadel. At each corner plus two 7cm x 13cm pictures of people. 21cm x 20cm picture A.I.F. Badge Palestine and the words 'Souvenir from The Holy Land'. Backed with cream cotton material.SOUVENIR FROM W.W.2.; Copyright by P.C.H. Bulmestermilitary history, army

British Red Ensign. Red flag with Union Jack in the left hand top corner. Rope threaded through placket on left side of flag with toggle on one end.Tom Wright Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1military history, navy, flags, maritime

Item passed to W.H.S. from Box Hill Historical SocietyA pair of nylon stockings in the original box from the 1950s with cardboard wrap.Expensive de luxe 15 denier 60 gauge nylons by Sutexcostume, female footwear

Three hair nets in their original packets. Two are in green packets with orange printing and a black silhouette of a womans head on the left hand side. One is Shade 2 Dark Brown; Black one is Shade 3 - Grey and White Hair; the third net is in a cream envelope with photo of woman's head and hair. The 'Ideal' cap net - mid brown.personal effects-toilet requisites, hairdressing

.1 Board of five medals and ribbons, one bronze type 6 pointed star 1939-45, one bronze type 6 pointed star the pacific star. One round silver medal 1939-45 defence medal, King George VI on face, English Coat of Arms on reverse. One round silver medal, King George on face, 1939-45 lion above dragon on reverse. One round silver medal King George VI on face, 1939-45, Aus Service medal, Aust Coat of Arms on reverse.|.2 Two small enclosed V shaped badge with crown anchor and sunburst, with returned from active service written on the V, with two mounting pins on rear.|.3 Small badge white enamel background with circle in centre. Returned Servicemans Badge; No 58 at head of medal. Two mounting pins on rear.|ALSO RECEIVED WITH DONATION: Cert No 193800; Certificate of discharge from Aust military forces, for VX25837; Dated 4/10/1945|Sgt Jack Eric Town; 2/11 Aust Field Regiment; R.A.A.|Photograph of head and shoulders of soldier, hand tinted photo, soldier in uniform, with slouch hat and chin strap, sunburst lapel badged, and Aust badge on epaulets, colour patch on shoulder.military history, army

Floral beaded bag 15cm x 23cmACCESSORIZEcostume accessories, female

Donated by DonorWhite cotton petticoat. Draw string at waist. 21cm placket, with three buttons closing the back; 38cm added frill of cotton and lace to the hemline.costume, female underwear

Donated to Donor by an elderly friend who had been given the items. Donor has had them for 20 years.Beige Shawl. Size 20cm x 80cm. Shantung silk. Triangular shawl with fern pattern. Self embroidery around edge, plus a 12cm fringe also around the outer edge on centre front edge at top and centre lower edge.costume accessories, female

Donor has had shawl for twenty years. It was owned by an elderly friend.Cream machine made lace shawl. All over design scalloped edge. Rectangular shape. Hole in centre of shawl.costume, female

Spice Tin, round, 4.5cm diam with special lid; push/press to open.McKenzie & Co Australiadomestic items, food storage & preservation

Paper Bookmark. Hand Painted. Cream Background.Best wishes from Bettybooks, bookmark

Book Mark with cream background with cream decoration. Picture of a cottage with colourful garden around it. '1945 Calendar and Book Mark' printed in pink.Red silk tie on top.1945 Calendar is on a separate card at back of Book Mark.books, bookmark

Paper book mark. Printed picture and Psalm 73.24 plus cream silk.Printed in Englandbooks, bookmark

Plunger and beaker presented to Bob Gardiner, Olympian, at a special celebration for residents who represented Australia at the Olympic Games.Glass coffee plunger with metal lid in a metal stand. City of Whitehorse logo on the glass. The metal Mug also has a City of Whitehorse logo on the sideCity of Whitehorse logocivic mementoes, souvenirs, domestic items, crockery

Round Tin 21cm Blackout disc for headlights, used on cars during the War 1939-1945.transport, motor vehicles, military history, army

Purchased in England and worn by donor's husbandBrown Tweed TrilbyTempercork Pariscostume, male headware

Brown Envelope 10cm x 15cm. Marked with a green cross and headed: Active Service.documents, envelopes

Green covered bookbooks, reference

Air Mail Letter Card Cream Paper 14cm x 9cm.Opens up to 20cm square for letter writing, as used in the 1940s BY AIR MAILdocuments, envelopes

Donated by friend of Donor who had been given item years beforeWhite Cotton Crotchless Combinations, round neck sleeveless. Top trimmed with lace. Also insertion lace and threaded with pink ribbon, opening down front and six linen buttons. Hem of legs trimmed with 12cm frill of insertion lace, pink ribbon and pink tucks.costume, female underwear

Dress Pattern from The Sun newspaper. Collected by Mrs Foley, mother of donor.Brown envelope containing dress pattern put out by the Sun News Pictorial newspaper dated 16 August 1967 and addressed to Mrs E. FoleyAnother Reliable Dress Patterndomestic items, sewing

Small leather folder containing Victorian Railways station to station ticket issued to R.W.V. McCall Esq. Ticket available from between Melbourne, Albury, Bendigo and Queenscliff until 31.1.1910, signed McLelland Secretary, Victorian Railways insignia is on front and back cover in gold.No 1725 Victorian Railwaysdocuments, tickets

Worn by donor Rob Innes in year 2000, Millennium YearDark blue men's tie with computer depicted on face, with tower monitor and keyboard. M Bug on screen of monitor, referring to the suspected Y2K millennium bug in the tear 2000, also depicted on the tie are computer parts and a supposed worm in lighter blue.costume, male uniform, civilian

Harris Tweed soft Tilbury Hat; inside lined with cotton material.Henry Bucks Melbournecostume, male headware