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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Decorative object - Doll, Unknown (circa 1960s)
A brightly-coloured, dancing, Korean doll made up of natural and synthetic fabric attached to a metal and laminex base by a steel pin.korean doll, ornament, doll, gift, korean, seamen, sailors, seafarers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - 57TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION BADGE
Robert H> Baron initially enlisted in the 57th Battalion before joining the 14th Training Battalion on arrival in England. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular enamelled two colour metal badge with pin fastener. The badge is positioned vertically with the black bar on the left and the red on the right.robert h. baron, cooper collection, badge, 57th battalion -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Women's Auxillary
The Returned Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916 as welfare group to assist military personnel returning from the overseas active service. In 1965 the organization was renamed the Returned Services League of Australia and assists military personnel, and their families, both past and present. The Women's Auxiliaries assisted in the past with the work of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. and today assist with the work of the Returned Services League. (The K.G.Luke company was founded in 1925 and continued until the 1980s.)This badge is of interest as one issued by the Women's Auxiliary of the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. It is not known if it has any connection to a local branch of the Women's Auxiliary. Small circular metal badge with dark blue circle around the edge and an Australian flag surrounded by a cream section. Pin on the reverse. Women's Auxiliary RSSAILA. ( Returned soldiers and sailors Imperial league of Australia)women's auxiliaries, returned services league of australia, returned soldiers, warrnambool history -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Galipolli Legion Badge, G. L. ANZACS 68, ? 1968
These badges were issued to members of the Gallipoli Legion Badge 802 was issued to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac V23533 a veteran of Gallipoli 25Bn.. G.L. over ANZACS means it is a "Gallipoli Legion"badge. Any person who> served there, not just at the landing, was eligible to join the legion and receive the badge. Brass badge with enamel face Recto vertical stripes red white and blue with crown over Verso brass with tab for pinObverse 68 within crown G.L/ ANZACS Reverse 802gallipoli legion, gallipoli, badge, a.n.z.a.c., roussac henry claude, anzac gl, gallipoli legion, gallipoli, badge, a.n.z.a.c., roussac henry claude, anzac gl -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Refueling Torch
These torches were used for night time refueling aircraft. Aircraft have been refueled at Nhill since the first landing field was established in 1921. Owned by Bullen Bros , of Nhill, who for a number of years had the refueling contract for the aerodrome.Alloy cylindrical body with screw on lens and switch assembly. Lens has a metal cross protector strip and a locking tag and pin. GEC Safety Torch, Cat No. L6060 patent pending, certified by Mines Dept & Home Office, Made in Englandtorch, refueling torch, safety torch, bullen brothers, refueling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Syllabus, Education Department, Victoria, Technical School. Syllabuses for various subjects
The Education Department, Victoria, Syllabuses for Technical Schools. They include Mechanics (Applied) and Mechanics Applied to Mining (Syllabus No. 6), Mechanics and Heat (Syllabus No. 10), Municipal Engineering and Hydraulics (Syllabus No. 26), Engineering Drawing and Design (Syllabus No. 28), Electrical Engineering for Post Office Mechanics, Letter-Press Printing, Geology and Mining Geology (Syllabus No. 3), Electrical Wiring, Geology and Mining Geology (1914), Trade Teachers' Courses, Full Trade Courses,8 sheets of A4 folded to make A5 document .1: Three syllabuses pinned together .2 to .8: Single syllabus.1: Note at top written in pencil - 18/3/12 and Office Copy .2: Note at top right corner - Office Copy 7/6/13education department, victoria, syllabuses, technical schools, mechanics, mechanics applied to mining, mechanics and heat, municipal engineering, hydraulics, engineering drawing and design, electrical engineering, post office mechanics, letter-press printing, geology, mining geology, electric wiring, trade teachers, full trade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Bottle, n.d
Found on Fiji ship wreck?Green glass bottle with half full liquid enclosed. Small pin prick in cap by donor indicates smell of liquor. (schnapps)Front: - Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Badge - Portland New Hospital Appeal, n.d
Badge, round, 'Portland New Hospital Appeal - newest hospital for oldest town' in green print on white, metal pin on backappeal, portland hospital -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C Oct 1985
The photo is taken outside the Halls Gap Hall. A parade was held in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of Major Mitchell's visit, together with the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Wildflower Show and its many volunteers.The photo shows people chatting. There is a brick wall with a mural displayed on it in the background. Two women in the foreground are pinning sprigs of thryptomene to their apparel.events, wildflower show -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1920 - 1950
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsThis hat pin has a turquoise glass ball head with a long needle. It is in the same style as items KVHS 0358 and KVHS 0359.millinery, costume, pin hat accessories, female hair restrainer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pin Hat, circa 1940s to 1950s
Historically this item represents women's fashion in the 1920s to 1950s. As the material used in the construction is not of a high monetary value it can be assumed it was a day to day working woman apparel to keep the hat firmly fastened into the hair. It does indicate that fashion of the time was important within the regionThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1920s to 1950s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorshis hat pin is adorned with a black shiny plastic "tear drop" shape head on a long shaft This is identical to KVHS 0365costume female head ware accessories, hat pin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: FORBES CARSHALTON - MINING LEASE 11015 BENDIGO, 1939
Documents: gold mining lease No. 11015 Bendigo to Leonard Martin with pinned transfer lease to Forbes Carshalton GM Co. NL.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet, forbes carshalton mining -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia
Small Lapel Bar with Red, white and blue material cover. Two attachment pins on back in brass. Depicts the American Flag.lapel pin, american flag -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Memorial Poppy, 1945
Presented at the surrender at Morotai 9 September 1945.Connection to the surrender at MorotaiRed hand knitted woollen poppy, with black ringed green centre mounted on attaching pin. Copy of surrender certificate attached. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Daisy Brooch, 1943-1945
Else Oertel was a German internee in Camp 3A from 1940-1945. The brooch was made for her by another internee in the camp. This silver daisy brooch is an example of the ingenuity of the internees in making use of anything at hand & repurposing it for much more than originally intended. Else's daughter, Else-Lore Hukins donated the item.Silver daisy brooch, made from melted down silver coins. Copper safety pin soldered to reverse to enable wearing.tatura, ww2, camp 3, internment, internee camps, costume, accessory, jewellery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button, P J King Pty Ltd
Issued to Sister Kathleen Heaphy of Australian Army Nursing service. Sister Heaphy was attached, for part of her service, to 28 Camp Hospital Internment camp 1.1 round brass button with a metal shank crown and map of Australia and wording around the circumference. A split pin is through the shank.Australian Military Forces and a crown and map of Australia. P. J. King Pty Ltd Melbourneaustralian army nursing service, sister kathleen heaphy, 28 camp hospital internment camp 1, brass buttons -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - metal
Part of WW2 RAAF serviceman's memorabiliaRound metal button featuring map of Australia with crown above, in centre and wording around the circumference and split pin attached to shank.Australian Military Forces on front; W C Luke Pty Ltd on backraaf uniform accessories, buttons, ren smith -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque - wooden
Owned by Crew member Heine HomannWooden plaque mounted on a wooden base of Hilskreuzer "Kormoran". Depicts naval insignia. 2 drawing pins and cord on the back for hangingHilfshreuzer "Kormoran"civic, memento, plaques -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of women
Black & Whit photo of two women dressed alike in dark jackets white blouses with a decorative brooch pinned on right lapel -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, minature
Two minature medals are:- The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Force who served for 30 days in East Timor during the INTERFET campaign (16 September 1999 – 10 April 2000). Australian Active Service Medal with 'East Timor' clasp.The Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) is an Australian military decoration. It was authorised on 13 September 1988 to recognise prescribed service in "warlike" operations, backdated to February 1975. It is awarded with a clasp to denote the prescribed operation and subsequent awards of the medal are made in the form of additional clasps.Presentation box containing two circular silver metal medals attached to striped ribbons mounted together with pin attached at rear.Presentation box lid - Australian Active Service Medal Medal -East Timor Medal - International Force East Timormedals, east timor, interfet -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Tie pin
Gold metal Methodist Youth Fellowship tie pin with a blue enamel Greek cross that has a Roman cross at its centre."MYF"methodist youth fellowship -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Accessory - Costume and Accessories, c1900
Black Sateen Vestee with Beads. Nearly V shaped black satin. Decorated with black beads. Two safety pins for attaching.stawell clothing material -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
AIF Australia Brass Shoulder Epaulettes WW1, Circa 1914-1918
WW1 shoulder Uniform epaulettes made of brass. Worn on soldiers dress uniform or coat. WW1 uniform accoutrements, the Great War 1914-1918. Brass WW1 Uniform shoulder Epaulettes (x3). Two fastening lugs on the reverse side for a pin (missing) to adhere epaulette to uniform.Australia inscribed. ww1 dress uniform brass epillettes, australia epillettes ww1, aif uniform epillettes ww1 -
National Wool Museum
Needle Gauge
Silver-coloured metal bell-shaped pin gauge with holes of various sizes, each one with a different number. Reverse is blank. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge, 1970 - 1980
large circular metal badge with colour graphics and lettering. Features yellow wattle frond. Metal pin fastening adhered to back.Printed: Go Bush In Nunawading|Stamped on Back: Patrick Bros - Melbournenumismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Pillow Slip, c1917
Pillow slip made by Emily Templeman for her Glory Box in 1917.|Emily was Bruce Reynolds Aunt.Fine white cotton pillow slip with 9cm frill with lace edge, and lace insertion and pin-tuck insertion tapes for closure.manchester, bedding -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Rabbit Traps
Six Spring loaded rabbit traps with steel serrated jaws. Traps also have a steel pin to secure them to the ground.rural industry, vermin control -
Unions Ballarat
Badge - Badge - Save TAFE, Australian Education Union, 2012
The save TAFE campaign originated in 2012 when Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu announced funding cuts, institutional closures and course cuts in the TAFE sector. The campaign against these changes was particularly passionate in Ballarat with several large rallies. The Ballarat community had its own campaign committee. The Australian Education Union and the National Tertiary Education Union co-partnered in the campaign.Unions' history and activism. Politics - Victorian Government. Education - TAFE sector.Round metal badge; pin on back. Yellow and red background; TAFE4ALL logo; black and white lettering - "SAVE OUR TAFE".btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, baillieu, ted, premier - victoria, liberal party of australia, politics and government, education - tafe, activism - ballarat community, artifacts, federation university - tafe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - 1954 ROYAL VISIT MEDAL, 1954
Plastic medal & bar with stick pin on satin red, white and blue ribbon commemorating the Royal visit of Elizabeth 11 in 1954.event, official, royal visit -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Hatpin
Long hatpin with stamped, round metal mount, dark blue faceted glass stone in centre, on long pin with pointed end.costume accessories, hat accessories, hat pin