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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints, Japanese Visitors
Staff member, possibly Principal, James Davis, showing a plant to 2 Japanese men holding notebooks.staff, plants, james davis, japanese people -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - 35mm Colour slides, Construction Work, 1987
Construction work in the Nursery possibly a poly tunnel Aug and Sept 87. 12. "Orchids - Cymbios '74."construction, poly tunnel, nursery, students working outside -
City of Greater Geelong
'Old Spice' Contraband, c1980
Prisoner made smoking pipe confiscated from prisoner "Mr Watto" cell 24, who was the boiler Stocker in the laundry. Circa 1980's. See Senior Prison Office Jack Glenoble (oral history database - Object number (COH-0001) for more details.See Senior Prison Office Jack Glenoble (oral history database - Object number (COH-0001) for more details.Small improvised smoking pipe made from an after shave balm bottle and possibly a pen casing.Old Spicegeelong, gaol, museum, pipe, mr watto, cell 24, paraphernalia -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Hand Spectrometer
Hand Spectroscope, pre 1930, possibly type Gall Cat Nos 4601-4607 in wooden box -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Enamel bowl, Unknown
This vintage large bowl was probably used for washing dishes or small items of clothing. From the 1860's - 1930's various companies called their enamelware products by their own unique names, e.g. graniteware and agateware. The enamel coating put an end to metallic tasting food and prevented rust from contaminating food. It did scratch and chip easily.A badly damaged vintage large pale blue round enamel bowl, possibly used for washing dishes.enamel, domestic equipment, washing dishes, bowls -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1920s
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The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Fluxmeter Cambridge
Body cast in mould. Possibly dipped in coating. Surface finish: Black coloured evenly applied coating. Inscribed on underside: “C402373” Dymo label on top face: “Physics/ PT2 222 D5” -
Ballarat and Queen's Anglican Grammar School
Badge, Scouts metal badge
scouts metal badge in the shape of Australia with trefoil in centre with MELBOURNE underneath, possibly silver and gold platedMELBOURNEmelbourne, badge, scouts, trefoil -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Belt, metal
Metal belt, possibly early 1900s, made of two chains linked at 5 cm intervals with 1 cm diameter buttons (possibly from military uniforms) 26 inch waist. Front fastening with larger buckle. Donated with NA3602 Bodice & Skirt (also c1900)costume accessories, female, jewellery -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Souvenir Scarf, Souvenir of Egypt, c.1918
A souvenir of Egypt brought back by an unknown person at the end of World War 1. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: flag of Belgium ; the Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; French flag ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top right ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War 1. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with lace outer edge, possibly added later. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing left). Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of countries with national flag.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one, egypt -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Headwear - Hat, Pillbox, 1969-1972
Part of hostess/stewardess uniform designed for Ansett Airlines of Australia 1969 to 1972. Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Complements the collection of air flight crew attire 1969 to 1972.Beige pillbox hat, with a flat crown and straight, upright sides.Turned brim, featuring peaked detail on one side. Piped edging. Heavy duty cotton fabric with reinforcing stitches. Fawn grosgrain ribbon interfacing inside. Cream Bem silk lining. Gold coloured badge features 1968-1981 Ansett logo: A Delta"Nivek Headware Reg. Melb" on label inside. Blue ink numeral 21 handwritten on label. Possibly size 21 inch hat.hostess, 1970's, flight attendants, ansett airlines of australia, stewardess, pillbox, 1969-1972, beige, nivek headwear -
Federation University Historical Collection
Tool, Brick mould and brick, 1) UNKNOWN .2) c.1888
John Nunn was one of the earliest brickmakers on record in Ballarat and has a road named for him - Nunn Street - where he resided..1) An oblong-shaped timber box open at top. Only butt joints are used. Iron strapping wraps around the vertical pieces of timber and across the top edge of the box. The longest pieces of vertical timber protrude past the end and are shaped like solid handles - one is broken. On each end piece there are small, blank iron plates held with screws. The base piece of timber is made from two different width weatherboard-style timbers. The nails in the base piece appear to be hand-made. Remnants of clay still line the interior. .2) Light brown brick. Please note: Brick mould and brick may be from different sources..1) Handwritten (possibly in ink) on one long side: MR H. G. SMITH ...(illegible) Ballarat .2) Imprinted: J. NUNNjohn nunn, j nunn, brick, mould, brick mould, industrial mould, brickmaker, ballarat, clay, ceramics -
Montsalvat
Photograph, Matcham Skipper with Tim Benson
Black and white photograph of Matcham Skipper working a piece of jewellery accompanied by Tim Benson.Signed in pen (L.l) 'Matcham Skipper with Tim Benson', (L.r) 'reprinted from scan/ photographer unknown possibly D.V news origins'.matcham skipper, photograph, tim benson, jewellery -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal 2000, Badge Week Stall, 2000
Legacy widows selling handcrafts and items, outside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week. For many years widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week launch. The photo appeared in the October 2000 edition of the Answer with the caption: The successful Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club Stall outside Legacy House.A record of fundraising.Colour photo of a craft stall outside Legacy House.Printing on the back " -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Linton State School Building Being Demolished, 1965, 1965
Photo is part of collection of items donated by the Grigg family to LDHS after the death of Marie Grigg. Inscription on photo gives date 1965, however it is understood the school building was not demolished until 1969.Very small black and white photograph showing partially demolished school building.In pencil on back: "Circa early 1965 / Demolition of school building at Linton. / Possibly first wing." Photo taken by member of Grigg family."linton state school demolition, marie grigg legacy -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Craft - Cotton Doyley, n.d
a) Piece of crochet lace - possibly a decoration for garment, or collar. Rectangular, crocheted into three points either side of central band. When folded in half attains a collar shape b) Piece of crochet lace possibly decoration for garment or collar. Rectangular, large and small diamonds patterncraft, handicraft, needlework, womens history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Unidentified event relating to Swallow and Ariell Busy Bee, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .24 - possibly the same occasion as (.21) picnic/fund raiser. There appears to be a group of men in uniform (possibly a band) on the top level of the pergola/bandstand.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's
Black and white photograph of Bendigo 12 in possibly Mitchell St. Photograph, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's, Destination not able to be read. Has a building with the word "Gas" in the background. Photo possibly Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, early 1970's
Yields information about the use of the use of the Sebastopol line and the terminus during the last days of the SEC operated system when a number of Special trams were operated.Black and White photograph of two bogie cars at the Sebastopol terminus - No. 43 is on the way to Lydiard St North and the tram at the terminus, possibly No. 41 (see previous Reg item 6778) is waiting. The style of the houses at the terminus is in the background. Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, tram 41, tram 43 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lace, late 19th-early 20th century
Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century focused on the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, decorating or protecting furniture. Embroidery and crochet work provided a much needed creative outlet for someSeven pieces of lace of fine cotton possibly dyed or stained. All but one are straight edged. .1 is scalloped.lace handcraft crochet needlework -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1900
This is a fishing party at Bream Point, Marlo C 1900.Marlo has always been a popular destination for fishing. This is a pictorial record of an early fishing group at Marlo.A black / white photograph of a small group - possibly a family - fishing off a river bank. A small ketch is on the water.on back - Near Bream Pointmarlo-fishing recreation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pump
HISTORY OF THE LOCH ARD The LOCH ARD belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many ships from England to Australia. Built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curdle and Co. in 1873, the LOCH ARD was a three-masted square rigged iron sailing ship. The ship measured 262ft 7" (79.87m) in length, 38ft (11.58m) in width, 23ft (7m) in depth and had a gross tonnage of 1693 tons. The LOCH ARD's main mast measured a massive 150ft (45.7m) in height. LOCH ARD made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its final voyage. LOCH ARD left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of Captain Gibbs, a newly married, 29 year old. She was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers and a load of cargo. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. On board were straw hats, umbrella, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionary, linen and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead and copper. There were items included that intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. At 3am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land and the passengers were becoming excited as they prepared to view their new homeland in the early morning. But LOCH ARD was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4am the fog lifted. A man aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and LOCH ARD's bow swung back. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold its position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time LOCH ARD was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind the ship. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves broke over the ship and the top deck was loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of LOCH ARD and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael had raced onto deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke open case of brandy which had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached LOCH ARD Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland, this time by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost family in the LOCH ARD disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the LOCH ARD tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of LOCH ARD still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some was washed up into what is now known as LOCH ARD Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton porcelain peacock - one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today, the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Part of a pump system. Has been attached to a piece of wood. Possibly a cistern plunger. From the Loch Ard.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, pump system, pump -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, OFFICERS WW1, 1914 - 1918
Sepia photo of a group of possibly 37 Australian Officers outside Barons Hotel. Attached to heavy cardboard backing.Name of hotel in white; “Barons Hotel”photography, officers -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass
Handheld oil filled compass possibly of German military origin. Labelled 'Bezard Kompass'. Complete with leather pouch.Bezard Kompasscompass, prismatic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer - The Elephant Room, 1988
Louise Hearman used the Norla Dome and painted a mural which had taken her around a year to complete. The exhibition called Elephant Room was shown from May 1988. The work was vandalised in June 1989 and subsequently demolished.Louise Hearman is a Melbourne born artist and Archibald Prize winner. Hearman first came to public notice in 1987/88 when she spent a year painting the mural in the Norla Dome. The premises of the Mission also served as her studio at that timeBlack and white flyer with dual lengthways ribbings on the back side, possibly indicative of an intent to fold the flyer in three.The Elephant Room You are invited into the dome at the “Mission to Seamen” building, no. 717 Flinders St (ext), painted by Louise Hearman. Opening night Thurs May 28th 6 pm - 9 pm Visiting hours 11am -6 pm Tues to Sun from May 29th to June 11th Or by appointment ph (03) 328 1400 a.h. Sponsored by: Australian Council, Crown Hire, Art Stretchers Oliver-Davey Glass and Box Archer Emery.cultural events, exhibitions, paintings, artists, norla dome, 1988, louise hearman, elephant room, flinders street, melbourne -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Horse Equipment - straps
A harness distributes pressure over a large area of the horseHorses were used by farmers in the Kiewa Valley prior to motorised vehicles.Unidentified horse straps - leather with steel buckles. Possibly part of a harness that connects a horse to a horse drawn vehicle.horse harness, horse equipment -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police motorcycle)
Ariel Square Fours escorting a vehicle through Botanic Gardens, possibly from Governor's residence. Circa 1956police vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; motor cycle patrol; police motorcycles; ariel square four motorcycle -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Emerald Motors, circa 1930's - 40's
Sherriff's Garage started in the Blacksmith's shop (originally Stapletons Blacksmith) , cnr. Kilvington Drive (the Beaconsfield Road) and Main Road. Early history of the commercial district of EmeraldSmall sepia photograph depicting Emerald Motors with (possibly) owner Herbie Sherriff standing out front of businessNo inscriptions, but Kodak manufacturing mark on backemerald motors, herbie sherriff, mobiloil signage -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Spanner
Spanner metal one ended hex with broad arrow symbol stamped & possibly Motor Boat Queen stamped onflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Cup
Ceramic tea cup, possibly part of va set. Blue design on cup. Has hole in bottom side.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village