This mikiphone has an approximate manufacture date of circa 1926. It is stamped in the interior with the maker’s mark of Palliard Cie (St Croix), who partnered with the patent owners, Nicolas and Etienne Vadasz for the large scale production of the mikiphones. A Mikiphone – or Pocket Phonograph is one of the earliest versions of a portable music player. The Mikiphone was small enough to fit into a pocket for portability, and once unpacked had the ability to play 10” records. Power was supplied to the unit by a small hand crank, and sound was amplified by a small resonator. It is estimated that 100,000 to 180,000 of the units were made between 1924 and 1927. Luxury editions were also available with either a gold or silver casing. Le Corbusier is quoted as saying he could ‘see in the Mikiphone the essence of Esprit Nouveau’. The pocket gramophone is significant for historical and social reasons. It is primarily an enabler of leisure activities due to its portability and size. The design of the object is also significant as it showcases design advancements in the early part of the 20th century. The Swiss made "Mikiphone", the smallest talking machine ever placed on the market folded up to the size of a large pocket watch or small cheese case. Production stopped in 1927. A total of 180,000 were made. A few were made in a luxury version with gold or silver case for a "Pretentious clientele".Inside on dial: Mikiphone / Pocket Phonograph / Swiss made / System Vadasz. Outside: Pocket Phonograph / Mikiphone / System Vadosz / Patented in all countries.pocket phonograph, mikiphone, gramophone, pocket, music player, swiss made, switzerland

Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Shearing table marketed 1953 designed by Qld. grazier John Borthwick Queensland Country Life photo copyright reserved Negative ... No ........ 134654 6968shearing machinery, queensland country life

Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Shearing table marketed 1953 designed by Qld. grazier John Borthwick Queensland Country Life photo copyright reserved Negative ... No ........ 134654L 6965queensland country life

Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Photograph of shearing table in use, designed by John Borthwick.Shearing table marketed 1953 designed by Qld. grazier John Borthwick Country Life Photo Copyright Reserved Negative....... No...... 6 (circled) 6965shearing machinery shearing, shearing machinery, shearing

Kew Tapestry The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.2. Turinville. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the second of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "TURINVILLE. Early country residence overlooking the Yarra River. Recreational activities of the period included picnics." Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), turinville, joy stewart

Includes the Centenary of Technical Education Poster10 posters advertising open days at BCAE and BIAE .1) SMB Centenary of Technical Education in Australia 1870-1970 .2) BCAE Open Day 1982 .3) BCAE The Country Alternative current courses 1987 .4) BIAE Degrees and Diplomas .5) BIAE Professional Careers .6) BCAE Open day 1986 .7) BCAE The Country Alternative 1986 .8) BCAE Choose Your Ballarat C. A. E. Careers Tree 1986 .9) BCAE Open day 1981 .10) BCAE Guess Whos Where at the BCAEbcae, biae, open day, henry moritz, graham hawley, anniversary, centenary, ballarat school of mines centenary, technical education centenary, poster, ballarat college of advanced education, ballarat institute of advanced education

Two newspaper clippings about the possible closure of railway lines in Victoria, Feb. 1958. .1 - from the Sun, Tues 19/2/1958, titled ""Use or lose it is railway motto" announcing the VR Commissioners proposals to close railway lines and a pamphlet - "Use or Lose" being distributed in the country areas. .2 - from an unknown newspaper, cutting dated 19-2-1958, titled They'll fight to keep trains" , providing commences from community representatives about the Commissioners proposals to close seven country branch lines..1 - has the dated written in ink on the right hand side.vr, railways, closure

The Country Women's Association of Victoria was a popular widely known organisation throughout Australia. The CWA aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country.Each town / area in the Kiewa Valley had an active CWA. The Tawonga branch commenced in Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with other branches in the Kiewa Valley. One of their activities may have been to play cards.Green cotton square tablecloth for a fold-up card table. It has an yellow with a little bit of white embroidered circle / emblem in one corner. Inside the circle is "Victoria' and CWA (on top of each other as per the CWA emblem.) The edges are hemmed and a seam runs around all edges so that the square sits correctly on the table.Victoria CWAcountry women's association, tablecloth, community, volunteers, women, charity

This certificate recognizes the contribution of Corporal H E Swan to the effort of World War 2 by the President, councillors and ratepayers of the Warrnambool Shire.A link to a local person and is representative on many given to soldiers of the district.Coloured certificate mounted on a metal backing and covered with a plastic type material. It has a photo of the king flanked either side by flags at the top with the flags of the Australian states and other countries of the Commonwealth placed in a border of green gum leaves on brown. Shire of Warrnambool, Signed by Albert Henderson, L* Crawleyworld war 2 certificate, warrnambool shire, corporal h e swan

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Biographical Dictionary Vol 2 I-Z containing a concise notices of eminent persons of all ages and countries: and more particulary natives of Great Britain and Ireland Author: Thompson Cooper Publisher: George Bell & Sons Date: 1891Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a biographical dictionary vol 2 i-z, a biographical dictionary vol 2, thompson cooper

Description and characteristics of anti-tank weapons of various countries. The book concentrates on ant-tank weapons available to infantry, either directly, or as support weapons. From Brassey's Modern Military Equipment series. ISBN 1 85753 177 9 ISBN 1 85753 177 9mines, anti tank, weapons, missiles, anti armour, rocket launcher, shoulder fired, rcl, john norris, brassey

List of complete set of Commemoration Buttons issued by the Commonwealth Button Fund. Conditions of use, Country Applicants, incomplete set of Buttons. National Mutual Chambers, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne, September 1919. S. Greig Smith, Secretary.organisation, government, official, commonwealth button fund, national mutual chambers, commemoration buttons

PHOTOGRAPH OF 1996 Central District Swimmers Record Bronze Medal Country Team Boys 15-under 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay - Time 2:00.77 L-R A Lazzarotto - L. Griffin - M. O'Brien - A. Islesrecreations, sports, swimming

PHOTOGRAPH OF 2008 Melbourne all junior silver swimming, medal Labels on Front: 2006 2007 2008 Melbourne All Junior Silver Medals 3 years in a row 2009 Vic Country 11yrs 50m Breast Bronze Medallistrecreations, sports, swimming

RAILWAYS COLLECTION- Victorian Railways train times country and interstate - summer issue 1971/72 as at Nov 1, 1971 price 5c, glossy cover in blue, black and white showing a Diesel train on the front, first page is loose.railways, bendigo to melbourne

Black and white photo of Suzette Irwin in dress and cardigan. Written on front of photo: Vic Countries 1958-59 Girls u/12 F/S 2nd Place. 1959 Suzette Irwin. Written on back of photo: Club & Districtrecreations, sports, swimming

Silver coloured light weight Medal attached to a red, white and blue ribbon designed to be worn around the neck. Front : Vietnam, helicopter; " I served my country" Veteran Back "Thank You" Frank Bianco, Rochester, Mich.A Generation offered their lives to America - in Vietnammedal

A black and white photograph of Johnny Mack of the Official Sep-Oct 69 Lorrae Desmond Show, at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl, delighted the Diggers with his rendition of popular country and western songs.photograph, johnny mack, lorrae desmond, entertainer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, luscombe bowl

Author C.J. Dennis inside a converted omnibus at Sunnyside. Robert garibaldi Roberts accommodated his literary and artistic friends in obsolete omnibuses at his country retreat Sunnyside at South Sassafras. C.J. Dennis wrote The Sentimental Bloke at Sunnyside.sunnyside, south sassafras, c j dennis, omnibus, tram, tram car

Landscape painting of an Australian country road with horses and carriages, with a bushland background, in a brown wooden frame. Awarded to Wangaratta High School-Goulburn north east region, by the Australian Natives' Association for the most improved school gardens and grounds in 1986

B&W photograph of David Page and Stewart Faichney of footy comedy ''No Time On''. Annotation describing moment from the new footy comedy touring country Victoria. Photo of two performers talking to one another - with VB can in hand.

Used for decorative purposes on magnetic surfaces, such as on a fridge door, while also an advertisement for the Public Transport Corporation and V/Line.A marketing material associated with a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s). The V/Line logo shown was distinct in the 1990s, which has since changed as well.Rectangular sheet magnet with the logos of the PTC and V/Line on the top. In the centre reads, "City or Country/the best way to travel/is with The Met/and V/Line." At the bottom phone numbers for both groups are advertised, above the text "Public Transport Corporation."public transport, public transport corporation, ptc, v-line

Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W7 class No. 1040 in an green and yellow colour, The Met scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a pin on the rear. Showing destination of City, Route 88. Made by A I Parker - country of original cannot be read.trams, tramways, badges, w7 class, route 88, souvenirs

Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Sly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 B&W photo of the London Scottish going to their trenches. A platoon of soldiers in battle gear marching along a country lane. Daily Mail war pictures no.26 Addressee - not given Sender - not given Undatedpostcard, collector, blanche sly

This stock horse saddle was probably used in the mid 1900's. This was the period when cattle mustering was at its prime. The movement of cattle was by mounted stock horse only and not by other methods. Northern territory cattle stations in the late 1900's started to use helicopters for "cattle control". In the KIEWA Valley/Bogong High Plains and other rural cattle producing areas required well trained stock horses and stockmen for cattle control. It is only in the later 1900's that motor bikes and four wheeled quad-bikes have taken over, in part, from the mounted stockman.This horse saddle is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because of the early introduction of cattle stations in what initially was regarded as a semi remote location. The maintenance of cattle in the Kiewa Valley is and was an important requirement. A good stock horse saddle as and is important, especially during the period when cattle were grazed on the Bogong High Plains. The mustering and and moving cattle from the valley pastures to the high country was a demanding and dangerous exercise requiring "sure footed" stock horses.The "good" saddle was a vital part of this cattle mustering. A scientific study started in 1947 to study the impact of grazing cattle on the natural Alpine and sub Alpine vegetation found grazing cattle had an adverse affect on the natural Alpine and sub alpine vegetation, and grazing on the plains was stopped by the Victorian Government in 2005.This "camp draft" in the High Plains could take up to six weeks.This all leather "stock horse" saddle shows plenty of wear. It is in "full harness" configaration with stirrups and leg protectors horse, country, leather, gaiters, high, grazing, cattlemen, laces, studs

These gaiters where used circa 1800's to mid 1900's, by horse riders "cattle men" to protect their shins and long trousers against wear and tear. They were used rather than having expensive boots damaged. Gaiters were a lot easier to fasten and clean than boots. They were used in the Kiewa Valley and the High Plains grazing areas.These gaiters were part of a cattleman's "out fit". The Gaiters were easily cleaned and did away with expensive riding boots. They were used throughout the valley and high plains areas both by horse riders herding cattle and the recreational rider of both sexes. After the 1950s more recreational riders from Melbourne ventured onto the high plains and not so rugged mountain slopes. Small settlements such as Mount Beauty, Bogong village and Falls Creek provided a secure backdrop for short term horse back adventures. The increasing pressure of city life provided a greater flow of stressed out city dweller to find the peace and quiet that city life does not have. Horse riding preceded the modern trail bikes and other recreational vehicles of the late 1900s. Thick leather tapered gaiters with six metal Hooks and Leather lacing through metal eyelets. All bar two eyelets have a metal reinforced punch holes. Left gaiter missing most of lacing.horse, country, leather, gaiters, high, grazing, cattlemen, laces, studs