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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 14/12/1950
Allan writes that he has left the ship M S Mongabarra in Sweden and traveled by train to Oslo where he will stay for about 14 days before travelling to London. He has sent "...a very big carton, a smaller one - a trunk and coffee table back to Australia."Quinn CollectionA single sheet of very thin paper folded in half, book form, with writing on the first and third pages only (0854.a). Written in green ink it is headed Oslo and dated 14/12/50. The air-mail envelope (0854.b) is bordered with alternating purple and yellow diagonal stripes. There are three Norwegian stamps, one green and two purple, in the right upper corner. It is post-marked Oslo and addressed Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia. The letter is from Allan to his mother. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, oslo -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photographic Post Card Fred Anderson WW1 - letter to Bessie, Circa 1914-1918
Photographic Post Card of F Anderson who served in WW1, and letter to Bessie Photographic Post card of F Anderson in uniform. He is on the WW1 Chiltern Honor Roll On back of photo is a letter to Bessie Sepia coloured photgraphic post card of Fred Anderson & letter to Bessiechiltern, ww1, chiltern honor roll -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter #1 25/9/45 Letter # 2 04/06/45
Two letters from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945. Letter #1 Allan depicts his time spent in Port Pierce Letter #2 Allan discusses his time spent in Queensland where he visited his family. These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two letters written in 1945. One from 07/06/45 (0312.A1-A2), the second from 25/09/45 (0312.A3-A4) both written on beige paper in blue ink and an envelope (0312.B).Envelope: Mrs. S, Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W. There are two stamps in the top right hand corner.charles quinn, mission to seafarers, 1945, letter, queesland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Rose Society 1939
Typed letter addressed to the Town Clerk Ringwood from the Secretary of Ringwood Rose Society, dated 8th August, 1939. Report from the Borough of Ringwood with note about formation of a Rose Society.Letter outlines a proposal by the Rose Society to cultivate the planting of rose in the Municipality. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letter to schoolchildren, 1/08/1920 12:00:00 AM
This letter was written by Edward Prince of Wales during his first visit to Australia in 1920. Father in Law of donor kept the letter2 page letter written to school children by Edward Prince of Wales during his tour of Australia in 19209HMS 'Renown'documents, letters -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Banyule City Council, A new playground and bike education track for Delta Reserve, 17/02/2020
Banyule City Council letter informing residents of plans to upgrade Delta Reserve, Greensborough, including a new bike education track1 p. letter on Banyule City Council letterheaddelta road reserve, bike education, parks and reserves, banyule city council -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Shire of Diamond Valley, Local Government Amalgamations 1994, 1994_
In 1994 the state government of Victoria proposed local government amalgamations. This letter to residents of the Shire of Diamond Valley outlines proposals for this area.Letter to residents of Shire of Diamond Valley. 2 pages.shire of diamond valley, local government amalgamation 1994, greensborough, diamond valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographic Slides, Flodden Way Briar Hill, 1966-1969
Set of photographic slides of Flodden Way and Turner Street Briar Hill, accompanied by letter from donor with captions for each slide.Shows the development of the area in the 1960s.4 photographic slides and typed letter from donor.flodden way briar hill, turner street briar hill -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Cabinet, Early 20th century
This cabinet would have been made in the early 20th century for as office or home office furniture. It's neat brass lock and key gives the contents some basic security but could be easily tampered with. At some stage there were two additional divisions in the top row of pigeon holes, which would make fifteen compartments of equal size available. A cabinet such as this could be used to classify or sort items, for example, mail for different people, or categories of business papers such as bills, orders, receipts, pay book, bank book and so on.This cabinet represents the type of furniture available for offices and businesses in the early 20th century. It shows the hardware in use and the design detail such as the raised edges around the top of the cabinet.Cabinet or cupboard, stained dark brown and lacquered. Secure office storage with a lock and a key. Hinged, lift-up front panel door folds back against the lid. The inside is divided into thirteen compartments or pigeon holes. Inscribed in black painted script writing underneath. Once the property of Mrs Cambell.Hand-painted on the base in black script writing "Mrs Cambell"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, cabinet, cupboard, shelves, pigeon holes, office cabinet, office furniture, mail sorting cabinet, mail sorting shelves, vintage office furniture, antique office furniture, office administration, mail sorting, small business furniture -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 30/09/1948
Quinn CollectionBlue air-letter (0392) written by Allan and addressed to Mrs S Quinn. Letter headed 'New York, September 30', post-marked Brooklyn N.Y. 1948 and franked using red ink.Air-letter has been re-addressed from 140 Brunswick Road, West Brunswick to 5 Pollington Street, St. Kilda, Victorialetters-from-abroad, quinn, new york -
Queen's College
Letter, December 13 1780
The address in Wesley's handwriting is now separated along the fold from the letter to Valton, and has on its verso a second letter written b S. Bradford to an unknown recipient at an unknown date.Letter 1780 December 13, London [to John Valton] from John Wesley. Holograph, signed. john wesley, john valton, samuel bradford -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Commemorative letter. Purpose unknown. The letterhead has the Australian Coat of Arms. The text of the letter is "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians" also has the note "With the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - from C Roy G Field to Wal Jack, C Roy G Field, 1944c
Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. It would appear from the letter that both parties are undertaking wartime activities, and provides details of horse tramways in South Australia and Western Australia. The letter may have had a further sheet as it is unsigned. Most likely written during the latter part of World War 2.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Roy Field.Letter - handwritten with ink on a foolscap sheet, both sides.letters, wal jack, tramways, roy field, railways, horse trams, south australia, western australia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter, 24th September 1957
Letter from the Secretary of the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mr G. A. Brown c/o 21 Dora Rd, Wimbledon, London, regarding the location of grave for the late 4443 Driver Albert William Jordan, 21st Brigade Australian Field Artillery, date of death 14th November 1916Letter to Mr Brown from the Imperial War Graves Commission. Letter was typed on a typewriter on letterhead."IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISION / WOOBURN HOUSE, WOOBURN GREEN / WIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS" (typed) imperial war graves commission, wwi, wooburn house -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of the Late Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D, 1956
Minutes of a meeting in 1956 to discuss the writing and publication of a book about the life of Legatee Stan Savige. There were prominent men present as well as Legatees. It was chaired by Colonel Alan Spowers. Also in attendance was the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sir Frank Selleck. The suggested author was John Hetherington, who was prepared to undertake the task for a fee of 1000 pounds. An indication of the high regard Stan Savige was held that a book was to be written about him.White foolscap paper of minutes of a meeting to discuss writing a biography about Stan Saviage.Handwritten in black texta 'Frank Meldrum, E Brierley, R Irving.stan savige, biography, savige book -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Education kit - Wood shaft writing pens and nibs, Steel Nib Manufacturer, mid 20thC
A dip pen usually consists of a metal nib with capillary channels like those of fountain pen nibs, mounted in a handle or holder, often made of wood. Dip pens have no ink reservoir, so the user must recharge the ink from an ink bowl or bottle to continue drawing or writing. Dip pens emerged in the early 19th century, when they replaced quill pens and were generally used before the development of fountain pens in the later 19th centuryThe pioneer settlers in the Moorabbin Shire area valued education and established schools for their children in Cheltenham and East Brighton c1860's These wood shaft pens and steel nibs are typical of the type used up to the mid 20th Century in school classes.3 wood shaft writing dip pens with steel nibs schools, education, writing equipment, victoria melbourne, market gardeners, pioneer, settlers, cheltenham state school no. 84., bentleigh east state school no. 2083, st stephens c of e school tucker road east brighton, pen steel nibs -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)
Letter from John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, Message: St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Golden Jubilee Celebrations, 2005
This congratulatory letter was sent to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society from John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, on the celebration of its Golden Jubilee in 2005.This letter is recognition of the Russian Welfare Society's work in the Victorian community with Australians of Russian and Slavic backgrounds between 1955 and 2005 from the then Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard. The letter shows appreciatiation for the values that RWS stand for - "...compassion, cooperation and service to family and community".White A4-sized letter in a rectangular frameTitle: "Message: St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Golden Jubilee Celebrations". Signed by then Prime Minister John Howard.john howard, prime minister, russian community, victoria. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CARD, MALARIA
Servicemen were issued this card upon return from service if they have previously had Malaria, in case the disease returns. Gives them their rights and the proper contacts if required. Item relates back to Cat No 4316.4Blue piece of cardboard. Card on one side headed "Medical Treatment for Malaria". From Repatriation Commission. details what to do if symptoms of Malaria returns - in small red writing. On other side lists Repatriation Local Medical Officer for District.Writing in as contact on back; "Dr Blumer A.C. 362 Chapel Street Bankstown"malaria, repatriation commission -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Music for the People, Jan. 1946
Music for the People Sunday 3 February 1946, 3:15 PM Memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Mr McCutchan / McLean and Mr Mazoletti. Memo dated 30 January 1946. Letter to Hector Crawford regarding signage on trams advertising the concert.Notations written in red pencil on memos and letter.trams, tramways, events, hanna st depot, malvern depot, botanical gardens -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plate
Yellow plate depicting two birds in flight. Reverse side is black with gold writing.on reverse: "Presented to/ THE PORT OF MELBOURNE/ in Commemoration of/ THE 10TH ANIVERSARY/ OF/ THE TRADE COOPERATION AGREEMENT/ by/ THE PORT OF YOKOHAMA/ May 1996" Sticker with printed writing: "Presented to MPC Chairman, Mr Tony Hodgson, by the Deputy Mayor of Yokohama, Mr Susumu/ Ogura to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of/ the Trade Co-operation Agreement between the/ ports of Yokohama and Melbourne- May 1996" Sticker written with pen: "WMA 34" Writing with white pen: "PMA 0154/1" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Common practice in Ww1 to have personal photos of soldiers on units or places as image on front of postcard and kept as souvenirs.1. B & W photo on postcard of Australian soldier posed in front of a wall. Some indecipherable pencil writing on back. 2. B & W photo on postcard of Australian Soldier standing in front of wall. No writing. 3. B & W photo of A.I.F. Band (25 members) with instruments in a field.1. Indecipherable pencil writing in corner of back. Seems to be a name and address. 3. Front labelled Ä.I.F. Band 1st A.G.H. Sutton Veny Wilts".passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, photos, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Letter, RS&SILA, 26/2/1941
Letter of sympathy to Mrs Seymour on the passing of her husband Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825Cream coloured paper letter with black type below letterhead and crest.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia dated 26/2/1941 and signed by State President G.W. Holland addressed to Mrs R. H. Seymour 29 Barnett Street, Kensington.rs&sila, barry seymour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell, T. T. Hollway, 6/9/1944
Letter from T T Hollway, MLA Ballarat, congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her splendid achievement. Dated 6/9/1944. Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on quarto size Victorian Parliamentary letterhead.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, secv, t t hollway -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 13/06/1950
The writer mentions some of Allan's family members. He also comments on the extremely wet weather Sydney has been experiencing and encloses a newspaper clipping with a cartoon of the Rugby League first Test match between England and Australia and a photo of two very muddy players; Australian front-row forward Douglas Hall and England's captain Ernest Ward. The match was played at Sydney Cricket Ground.Quinn CollectionA two-page letter written on two pages of buff-coloured, lined paper (0841a1-2) is headed 802 Macleay Regis, Macleay Street, Potts Point and dated 13/06/50. The matching envelope (0841.b) bears a one and sixpence Australian stamp, is postmarked Sydney and stamped with the slogan 'Road Carelessness Kills'. It is addressed to Mr Allan Quinn, M.S. Mongabarra, C/- Transatlantic Shipping Co., Gothenberg Sweden. Enclosed in the letter is an undated newspaper clipping (0841.c).The letter commences "Dear Allan" and is singed "Your sincere friend Jim".letters-from-abroad, quinn, douglas hall, ernest ward, england v australia rugby test, sydnry cricket ground, sydney 1950 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Empty First Aid Kit Tin
Square metal tin green in colour with yellow writing and red cross printed on itFirst Aid Kit General purpose for MT in yellow writing with red cross above, black dagger drawn on back of tin. Inside lid schedule of contents, including Serial No, description and unit of Issue, quantityempty first aid kit tin container -
Hume City Civic Collection
Letter, 24/07/1919
Letter stating Resolution by Citizens of Sale passed at a meeting regarding high prices of food and sent to various Councils.Small printed letter from Town Clerk of Borough of Sale"Borough of Sale/Dear Sir/ I have the honour..."1910s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Slate - School, early 1900
Historically this school writing slate pre-dates paper and electronic writing pads. This was used for non permanent written communication within or outside the classroom. It use was mainly as a quick temporary method and could be easily erased by cloth or fingers. As it could be used repeatedly without additional cost and was therefore a very cheap method of teaching and learning outdoors as well as indoors. This was especially relevant to country schools and outdoor excursions. It was fairly robust but could shatter if allowed to fall on the ground.This item evolved from a form of communication, that of primitive engravings on stone. This tablet was a refined writing/drawing pad that did not require any electronic/battery power input. This writing slate was so useful in an era where relative isolation (Kiewa Valley Schools) from electronic and cheap writing pads was the reality and the norm. This was a time when the hand writing and hand drawing was a basic form of non spoken communication. Students used this slate pad to reinforce their skills which would come in handy when they needed to produce temporary notices on slate information boards, e.g. rail/bus-time/route alterations.Writing slate used for Primary School classes. Wooden frame. Has hole in frame and string threaded through to allow it to be hung on a hook or nail.slate pads, chalk boards, school learning utensils -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Hector Crawford, Hector Crawford (Crawford Productions) to Robin Boyd, 06.05.1964
Letter regarding ‘The Flying Dogtor’ production cost increases and delayed payments to Robin Boyd. Attached is a letter (4 May 1964) from Fremantle International about overseas distribution and an episode cost schedule. The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, quarto, 2 page letter, with 2 page quarto attachment and foolscap typed page.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions -
National Wool Museum
Leisure object - Game, Board, Squatter: the classic Australian game. Souvenir edition
Associated letter from Mr R Lloyd provides information about the cover photograph of the owner of San Michele stationSOUVENIR EDITION /Of Australia's famous game/ with a letter from the inventor NWM 99/119sheep stations - management wool growing squatters, lloyd, mr robert, australia, sheep stations - management, wool growing, squatters -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), May Day Procession, 5/05/1946 12:00:00 AM
Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne to Secretary MMTB about a procession through the city on Sunday 5th May, 1946. Memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent SS for tram requirements for the procession.Several handwritten notes on the letter, and dates underlined in red pencil.trams, tramways, tram services, parades, events