These Medallions were mass produced to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat.Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Shire of Ballarat, declared the first Shire in the State of Victoria 1863.3cm Diameter x 1/8 cm D silver alloy medallion with the Shire of Ballarat Coat of Arms on the front and on the reverse the words 125th Anniversary and date.and in a dark blue "suede" drawstring bag. Shire of Ballarat MDCCCLX111.(face).Shire of Ballarat 125th Anniversary Medallion, 24th November 1988.(reverse).proclaimation of first shire.125th anniversary of ballarat shire

During the Victorian era, the period (1837-1901) in which Queen Victoria ruled England. The queen’s influence was felt throughout the world, including in the United States and Australia where Victorian values shaped society and style, especially in home décor. This period’s distinct style presents an eclectic mix of highly ornamented furniture, wallpaper, and knick-knacks. Particularly in terms of furniture, and the characteristic floral patterns and rich, contrasting colours, wall hanging that enjoyed the height of its popularity during the Victorian era were of the spiritual type with an either embroidered or punched paper religious motto or bible quote. Mottoes were commonly hung high up on the wall or in an area of prominence, to remind the viewer of their important message, such as “He Leadeth Me” and “Honesty, Industry, and Sobriety.” Short and pithy, they embodied the ideals of Victorian society. Technological advances contributed to the boom of religious mottoes whereas before the Industrial Revolution home décor of this sort was handmade and therefore minimal, now consumers could purchase and fill their homes with all sorts of mass-produced ephemera goods similar to the subject item. Many of these mass-produced period pieces still exist today, often in their original frames, ceramic, or paper formats. Flagstaff maritime museum has many examples of mottoes on display that serve to reflect the period in which values of home, faith, and Christianity were very prominent in everyday Victorian society.An item that reflects the social values and attitudes of the late Victorian era that was used to promote good Christian and moral values in many households. These items of decoration were very popular at this time and the subject item is significant as it gives a snapshot into the social norms of past generations. Wall decoration white china with relief circular hanging pieces, paper folds pinned back to reveal words Paper is pinned by metal studs. Paper folds create star shape. (set of 2)Watch and Pray and Come Unto Meflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, paper wall decoration

Small 1954 calendar at the bottom of a paper, above under the word Greetings a black and white photo of the house at 11 Bendigo Crescent, Flora Hill and under the photo the words ''From Our House to Yours''.buildings, residential, house

Green and white metal sign. At the top the words Pure Eucalyptus Oil, underneath a piture of a digger and under that The Bendigo Digger Brand prepared specially for Albert Bush next St Pauls Tower, Bendigo.business, retail, bush

Rectangular brass weight, one side has the words ' One 3J Drachm ' embossed, and the reverse ' 'W & T Avery, Limited, Birmingham '. This weight would have been used with a set of gold scales.mining, marketing, brass weight, gold scales, brass weight, one drachm

On the front of this programme is an illustration of some of the flags of countries involved in W.W. II in 1915, with the words, ' Y.W.C.A. War Pageant. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wednesday, December 8th, 1915. Cambridge Press.' On the inside is the programme.program, music, war, lydia chancellor, collection, world war i, event, official, civic, war, entertainment, masonic hall bendigo, programme, program

Anniversary emblem on white board. Orange circular emblem enclosed with words '50th Anniversary Battle of Long Tan'. Centre features red and green outline map of Vietnam, Long Tan Cross and ? 201650th anniversary, battle of long tan

A wooden shield with and insignia with a black swan with red markings on it in the centre. Above the swan is written Perth. Under the swan there is a brown boomerang with two items crossed over the boomerang. Below these are the words Fight And Flourishshield, hmas perth, cerberus collection

3 of the guards at the opening ceremony for Camp 2.Black and white photograph of 3 guards standing at ease, with a mound behind the centre man and trees in back ground. Foreground shows a sign "17th Garrison Battalion". In stones in front of that is some words and dates.camp 2 rushworth, rushworth camp, camp opening ceremony, garrison guards, 17th battalion, norm whitford

As told to nu:nu:wul Elder Don Bell, with bi-lingual text and commentary. Provides explanation of the aboriginal alphabet, story of Queen Nellie Hamilton and and language list of words used by Queen Nelly and her daughter.Illustrations, b&w photographs, word listsngunnawal, canberra, yass, queen nelly hamilton

Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object was owned by Busse. It is a tie pin and, as inscribed on its box, it was manufactured by Stewart Dawson and Co, a successful jewellery company - founded in Sydney in the late nineteenth century - that is still active today. This object is significant as it was owned by Wilfred Clarence Busse, an accomplished barrister and writer from Chiltern, Victoria. It was also manufactured by Stewart Dawson and Co, a successful jewellery company, founded in the nineteenth century, that is still active today. A thin, curved, gold-coloured tie pin placed inside an open velvet-lined jewellery box. Inscribed beneath the lid are the words 'Stewart Dawson and Co. / Watch Manufacturers / and Jewellers / Sydney & London.Box open: Stewart Dawson and Co. / Watch Manufacturers / and Jewellers / Sydney & London w.c. busse, wilfred clarence busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse barrister, busse author, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the golden plague”, "the blue beyond: a romance of the early days in south eastern australia", "the blue beyond", tie pin, jewellery, jewellery manufacturers, sydney jewellers nineteenth century, stewart dawson and co

Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery

First Burn Off Natural Gas Bendigo, Turned in 1973. On the front the words ''Not Published''. On rear 7-8-1151 and written in pencil 'first burn off natural gas Bendigo. Turned on 1973'.Kodakbendigo, industry, gas and fuel

The foundations stone for "St Joseph's" school was laid 29/8/1906 and the school opened to students in April 1907. The school initially operated under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy and a lay principal was first appointed in 1985.Forty-eight pages coloured glossy magazine. Picture of four young children on the front cover with the school logo at bottom right with the words St. Joseph's school, Quarry Hill - Building communities of faithst joseph school, 2018, magazine

Green Glass Stoppered Bottle. The Moulded Label ''J.G. SPAIN Kyneton & Woodend.Lemonade.'' J.G.S. On The Front On The Back of The Bottle Are The Words ''This bottle is the property of J.G. SPAIN and must be returned.'' A Capital S Is Moulded Into The Base.''J.G. SPAIN Kyneton & Woodend Lemonade'' ''J.G.S.'' ''S''food technology, bottling, soft drink bottle

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited in 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra. She travelled to the Australian Capital Territory, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, as well as many provincial and country areas during the time of her visit 14 February – 7 March.Royal visit button. Pressed tin and cellulose. Circular central photograph of the Queen Mother surrounded by a band of white with the words in red "Her Majesty The Queen Mother / Souvenir of Royal Visit Victoria 1958"."Her Majesty The Queen Mother / Souvenir of Royal Visit Victoria 1958".royal visit 1958, queen elizabeth the queen mother

John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Book plate shows a hand holding a magnifying glass which magnifies a John Gartner book plate. An open book with the words Zelna John on the two pages is shown in the bottom left hand corner.Nil keith wingrove memorial trust, australian bookplate design awards, bookplate, print making

A pin honouring Century Club members of the Association for the Blind. It has the guiding light symbol, with dark blue 'wings', on a cream coloured background. The words 'Century Club' are below the symbol and "Association for the Blind" around the top two-thirds of the symbol in gold lettering. 1 metal pin with gold writing and Guiding Light symbolAssociation for the Blind Century Clubassociation for the blind, badges

Framed photograph of a man looking at the camera. He has a salt and pepper mustache and wears a dark suit with white shirt and a dark thin tie. At present it is unknown which organisation he was involved with. The only clue are the words 'Robert Bruce' on the reverse of the frame.Digital image of man in suit and tierobert bruce

Rectangular medical chart showing the upper part of the human body, skeleton, organs and blood circulation.The chart is made from printed paper on a fabric (?cotton) base and is attached with metal tacks to timber batons at each end . The timber batons are stained black. A strip of red cotton tape is attached to the mid-part of the upper baton and has been used to secure the chart when it is rolled up. Metal ring eyelets are screwed into either end of the upper baton and were used to hang the chart.The artists name 'J.Teck' is included on the lower edge on the front of the chart (LHS). The logo of the St John's Ambulance Association and the words 'ST JOHN'S GATE, LONDON E.C. 1' are printed on the lower edge of the chart (on the front of the chart at RHS). The words 'BLOOD CIRCULATION' are written in blue ink on the top margin of the chart on the reverse side.medical chart, human body, blood circulation, j. teck

This is a special issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. It revisits the decade 1960-1970. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". 2218.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is a useful reference tool.Two copies of a magazine with a dark blue cover. It is titled Croajingolong Document of a Decade. On the front cover the print 1960-1970 Vol.2 No. 3 is in yellow/gold and the Orbost High School crest is on the left hand side in yellow. 2218.2 has autographs inside the covers. 2218.1 has the Orbost Historical Society stamp on the inside back cover.croajingolong orbost-high-school

This is a book with a grey-green cover (perhaps originally blue) with gold and black printing and an ornamental pattern of leaves and flowers on the front cover. The cover is soiled and faded. The pages contain printed text and the music of 136 hymns. The back page is torn and some pages are loose. The pages are bound with staples. non-fiction Ira Sankey Book of Hymnssankey hymns, ira sankey, warrnambool history, sankey hymn book

The Wesley College motto, Sapere Aude, appeared in the first College Prospectus of 1866. The words occur in the Epistles of Horace (I.ii.40): ‘Dimidium facti, qui coepit, habet. Sapere aude: Incipe’ or ‘Well begun is half done. Dare to be wise: make a beginning.’B & W exterior view of Wesley College Prahran. The image shows the wrought iron school gate with badge "Sapere Aude" - Dare to be Wise.wesley college melbourne

Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. White box with blue lighthouse logo on one side, with the words in blue lettering 'Please Support', and on the reverse side in black lettering 'Happy Christmas to your Family' with the Coles Myer Ltd. logo in red and blue.1 box of red headed matchesPlease support Royal Victorian Institute for the Blindcarols by candlelight, fundraising

POWER JOHN HENRY : Service Number - VX41660 : Date of birth - 30 Jun 1902 : Place of birth - BALLARAT VIC : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - POWER MABELLetter card postmarked AIRFIELD 17 13 th Dec. 1944 with words "On active service" across top. Letter from Pte. J.H. Power. VX 41660 2/29 Btn. A Company A.I.F.Adressed to Mr.Ian Clark see Image d/00100a and d/0100bmaylaya, letter, card

An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers, flags and the numerals 1918 with the words "souvenir of france".