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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Cuff Links in Dunklings Box, 1935
These cuff links were a 21st Birthday gift to Ronald Arthur Edwards from his brother Stan in August 1935. Ron had polio and had problems walking. Stan drowned in 1936 in Tonumbarry Weir spillway. Both men were sons of Martha and Arthur Edwards of Husband Road, Forest Hill. Information from the niece of both men.Gold cuff links in the shape of shields in Dunklings box. 'To Ron 21st birthday from Stan' written in pencil on lid of box.Dunklings the Jewellers Diamond House Melb & Perthcostume accessories, jewellery -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
2 x Broochs
1 x Rising Sun set in Perspex. 1 x Diamond shape blue background Crown and Eagle with wings extended.Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. Originally from May 1904. -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Domestic object - Teapot
Was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm.Teapot made with with brown flecked enamel over metal. The pot has a squat bulbous shape with a large handle and spout. No lid. -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Compact mirror in shape of butterfly wing
The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver coloured compact with contents inside in the shape of a butterfly wing. There is a picture of a ship on top and inscription S.S Strathaird embossed on the bottom.S.S Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s strathaird -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Unit and Corps plaque, Prince of Wales Light -Horse
Plaques are often given to individuals as mementos of time served with that Corps or Unit.Wooden crest shape plaque with metal badge fixed to centre. Two colours, red and yellow, with Light-horse crest centre. -
Tennis Australia
Brooch, 1886
Birmingham silver brooch in shape of a horseshoe with tennis racquet and ball held by a hand. Inscribed: BEST WISHES. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Cigar, cigarette cutter, Circa 1895
Silver cigar/cigarette cutter in shape of tennis racquet. Pushing handle towards head activates cutter. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Decorative shield
Oval, zinc steel shield with dome shape. Flanged edges with 5 holes and hand-painted floral motif on raised side.ornaments, metal, painting, floral motif, flowers, shield. -
Clunes Museum
Ephemera - STICKER
Stickers are traditionally placed on vehicle to promote destination/s traveled. This sticker essentially promotes tourism to Clunes and images gives clues about the town.Coloured adhesive backed sticker on the shape of a shield. 3 x images - Clunes township, a sheep, windlass over mine shaftClunes Vicsouvenir, sticker -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Butcher's delivery cart belonging to Edward Tacey
Butcher’s Delivery Cart belonging to Edward Tacey, butcher of 629 Canterbury Road which has been decorated for Empire Day Celebrations of 1930s. Driver: Keith…….? Photographed at corner of Canterbury Road and Alexander Avenue, the Tacey shop was just to the left. The donor's grandfather was Edward's brother, William. Her father Albert Arthur took over the business from his brother Joseph, who took over from his uncle Edward.A black and white photograph of a decorated horse and cart. There is a man sitting in the cart. The cart is decorated with flowers and a cut out shape of a sheep.butchers, transport, carts and wagons, horse drawn vehicles, empire day, festivals and celebrations -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Certificate - VVAA (Vic), c2002
A certificate presented by Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Vic) to the Diamond Valley Sub Branch recognising its outstanding service to veterans since 2000.A record of recognition by the State Branch of a Sub Branch's service to the veteran community.Metal Framed Certificate: Outstanding Service Award to DViets 2006 by VVAA (Vic); rectangular in shape with gold coloured aluminum frame.Award, Presented to DViets by Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (Vic) acknowledging its Outstanding Service to the veteran community since 2000.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, 2nd INF Brigade Competition - Platoon March Past - Won by 6th BATT
2nd Inf Brigade competition Small - Mid sized trophy with both handles intact. Handle shape like an upside down hockey stick/nike logo 2nd INF Brigade Competition - Platoon March Past - Won by 6th BATT5/6 rvr, 2nd inf brigade competition, 5/6 rvr platoon march past -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - The Vietnam Veterans plaque
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial lodge plaque, with a circular white shape symbol in the centre. The metal plate is on the centre bottom part of the plaque -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $5
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $5. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is gold with orange enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is an elongated pentagon shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $5'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $20
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value was $20. The date is not known. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal pin with the Legacy torch, it is gold with green enamel around a torch with red enamel in the flame. It is a decorative oval shape.On the reverse 'A J Parkes / $20'.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Functional object, 1958
Set of four oil cans, galvanised iron, made 11 August 1958, originally there were five in the set, the smallest is missing, apparently stolen, circular manufacturered badge JOYCE soldered to body, Cat no 10183.1 3 gallon capacity, handle soldered from neck to midway on side, 3 GAL tag on inside of neck, raised base, Cat no 10183.2 2 gallon capacity, Cat no 10183.3 1 gallon capacity, Cat no 10183.4 1/2 gallon capacity. THS Cat no 450Conical shape oil cans, capacities in imperial measures, 3 gallon, 2 gallon, 1 gallon, 1/2 gallonmetalcraft, tinware -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, Foundation writer
The American Foundation for the Blind developed this new model in their experimental shop in 1932 and contracted with the typewriter manufacturer to produce the machines and continued production until 1947. It's sleek silver look was a change of look from the previously manufactured Hall Braille Writer, and improvements included a carriage return, the ability to add spaces between lines and a back space key. It was found in the Braille and Talking Book Library in South Yarra, Victoria, Australia and was used by either staff or volunteers at Vision Australia Library.Stainless steel braille writer in the shape of a typewriter. The braille writer consists of a heavy moulded machine with 6 black plastic keys.On front of writer: "American Foundation for the Blind Inc. New York." "Manufactured for the Foundation by L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc." On back: "Licenced by Underwood Elliot Fisher company/ Serial no. 5-2422.braille equipment, assistive devices -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - V 214, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1990
Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne V class, number 114 in a largely red colour scheme. with an enamel gloss finish. On the rear of the badge has stamped "Not Transferrable Taiwan"Demonstrates an item made for wearing on a jacket or cap.Badge - metal cut into the shape of a tram with a trolley pole and painted. Has a pin clip on the rear with a retention or secure style clip.trams, tramways, v class, tram 214 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Timber block cheese mould with two holes
Rectangular shaped solid timber block cheese mould with two holes. Both holes are of matching sizes and are of a half sphere shape.cheese mould, kitchen utensil -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - METAL PLAQUE, Unknown
Part of the collection of "William Anthony THEODORE DSM", PM 2981. REFER CAT NO.7926P FOR HIS SERVICE.Dark brown heavy metal plaque shield with image of Aboriginal man kneeling on ground with a Crown on top. Borders with rope shape.william anthony theodore dsm, shield, aboriginal depiction -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - ASH TRAY
Re collection of "William Anthony Theodore DSM", PM 2981. Refer Cat. No. 7926P for his Service Details.Clear glass ash tray. In centre, emblem for Rats of Tobruk Association on blue background. Item is round in shape with a blue base.Inscribed "Western Australia 30th Anniversary Perth 1971".tobruk, 30th anniversary, william anthony theodore dsm, souvenir -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Metal bedpan, Unknown
Used in hospital for non ambulatory patients- Enamelled bedpan - Round in shape, with flat 'lip' to aid insertion under bed bound patient - Handle to facilitate handling and cleaningNilhospital, patient care, medical equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - STERILE FIELD WOUND DRESSING, Multigate Medical Products P/L, 30 July 1997
The pack contains bandage, inner bag.Field dressing, khaki canvas wrapped rectangular shape, sealed, all information re use on one side in black print.Front cover- "Sterile Field Wound Dressing" Back cover - "Directions for use".field dressing, accessory -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
Coolamon Dish, This item is made by taking bark from the tree, soaking it to make it pliable then shaping into a curve then direid slowly over heat to set the shape
This type of implement is used to gather food or if large enough, to carry a baby. The size of this item suggested it could have been used for either purpose. This is a women s implement.A bowl shaped dish, decorated with a witchety grub design.Witchety grub motive characteristic of the Central Desert tribes.coolamon dish, aboriginal wooden implements, central desert tribes. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ANTICLINE FOLD ROCK FORMATION - BENDIGO CREEK
Colour photograph of an anticline fold rock formation - Bendigo Creek possibly in Golden Square. An anticline is a structural trap formed by the folding of rock strata into an arch-like shape. The rock layers in an anticlinal trap were originally laid down horizontally and then earth movement caused it to fold into an arch-like shape called an anticline.photograph, landscape, anticline folds -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH, RAN WW1, C. WW2
Item in the collection re William Anthony (Bill) Theodore DSM. The Sailor is Willam Anthony Theodore DSM, enlisted on 2.9.1940 in the RAN No PM2981. He served in the Seige of Tobruk, Greece, Crete, Matapan, Singapore, Pacific Islands, New Guinea to the Phillipine's. The HMAS Vendetta he was sailing on made 39 trips into Tobruk Harbour during the siege. In October 1941 so many bombs were dropped around the Vendetta that her Boilers and Engines shifted on their mountings and was ordered to Singapore for repairs. After Bill served on HMAS Arunta and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for "Gallantry, Skill and Devotion to Duty" during the Assault Operations at Lingayen Gulf. Bill was discharged from the RAN on 21.11.1945. From 1956 - 1995 over specific years Bill held the positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer & Welfare Officer of the "Bendigo Rats of Tobruk Association". He was awarded a Life Membership & a Certificate of Appreciation for his services.Photograph, B&W portrait of an RAN Sailor on photographic paper, noted on Sailors Cap "HMAS Cerberus". Frame , metal backing with stand, front shallow convex shape with light brown colour paper mount, heavy plastic cover moulded to shape over photo and mount, owners white adhesive label on the back.Information on label, "THEODORE William Anthony", in black ink print, "Preferred name: Bill/19.03.1917"framed accessories, ran, theodore dsm, photograph, portrait -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Painting - Oil on board, John 'Jack' Courier, Untitled
It is likely this item was received from the estate of John 'Jack' Courier. Courier left a bequest to the College consisting of a significant number of artworks by himself and others.Untitled abstract painting. Painting consists of a range of geometric shapes in blues, browns, yellows and greys, with a larger white shape occupying the majority of the centre third of the painting. There is a small sticker from Gibson's Auctioneers attached to the back of the artwork. Two D-ring fittings, attached to small blocks, are attached to the back of the board for hanging. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Having a Thrilling Time at Marysville, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 11 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.Having a Thrilling Time/ at MARYSVILLE 1765 PRINTED PAPER/ MAILING NOVELTY/ SHAPE PASSED BY THE G.P.O./ FOR PRINTED PAPER POSTAGE RATE/ Only Name and Address of Sender Allowed/ If any other writing, Letter Postage is required/ TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD. COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Shape Passed/ by G.P.O./ for/ Printed Paper/ Postage Rate/ 34-2 Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, acheron way (image 1), keppel's falls (image 2), cumberland falls (image 3), stevenson falls (image 4), mount margaret (image 5), main st (image 6), nicholl's lookout (image 7), the old ford (image 8), the acheron way (image 9), taggerty river (image 10), the road to cumberland valley (image 11) -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAAF Service Dress, 1945
This uniform belonged to 036319 F/Lt A S Cutting who served in the RAAF During WW2.This uniform was made in 1945 and was owned by F/Lt A S Cutting.Service Dress Blue Jacket and Trousers with buckle belt, RAAF Buttons, badges of Rank on both sleeves and Ribbons of three Decorations above the left pocket.Inside the jacket a small tag - A F (the I in the shape of the 'broad arrow', used to indicate military use (Navy, Army, Air Force) 1945, M. TX, Size 22.raaf, 036319 a s cutting 1945 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Safety Helmet - SECV
Safety helmets were used by workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.While working at McKay Creek Power Station, Alec Menzies was hit on the head with a rock and fell about 10 metres. Luckily he survived, and after a stint in hospital he was admitted to what was known as the Turtle Club. Ref. Mal Menzies, his son.Cream coloured safety helmet with 3 ridges at the top from back to front. It is light in weight. Inside has an attached cloth band with 'netting' of 6 straps attached to band and an inner band. Underneath the shade, at the front, it is coloured green.Centre front - a sticker - "Member/ Turtle Club. Inside: embossed an oval shape with 'hard/soiled' in its middle and underneath also embossed E.D. Bullard Co. / S.F. U.S.A.safety helmet, mckay creek power station, alec menzies, turtle club