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Puffing Billy Railway
Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground
Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle with Pecks RD NO 30273 embossed on base - Peck's Fish Paste, circa: early to mid 20th century Historic - Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle and Jars found at the Museum in the groundBottle and Jars found at the Museum in the ground Bottle with Pecks RD NO 30273 embossed on base - Peck's Fish Paste, circa: early to mid 20th century puffing billy, bottle and jars -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Road Directory, Broadbent's Official Road Guide Western Victoria, 1956
Contains maps and advertisements for Western Victoria in 1956 as well as some of South-East of South Australia. 240 pages. Fold out maps included.Circa 1956maps, advertisements, broadbent -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Pig Scraper, F G Pearson & Co, circa 1914
Used in the 19th century. Pigs were often raised for meat for the family. The scraper was used to remove the bristles from the carcass.A curved metal straight bladed pig scraper used to remove the bristles from a pig's carcass. It has a hook on the top edge to remove the nails from the pig's trotters. It has a short wooden handle attached to the metal on the blade with three rivets. There are two slashers near the flail. On the left is the brand 'Pearson 2532' circa 1914 Made by F G Pearson & Co, Sheffield, Right side (est 1859) Right: brand is indistinct. Used in the 19th century.On the left is the brand 'Pearson 2532' circa 1914 Made by F G Pearson & Co, Sheffield, Right side (est 1859) Right: brand is indistinct.farm equipment, farm tools, pigs, farm -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Bush Rake, Unknown
Used circa 1890.A blacksmith handmade bush rake with a steel head and a handmade long wooden handle which was roughly hewn from tea-tree wood. The head with 11 prongs is attached to the handle by a fork shaped steel fitted extension with three rivets. It was used to rake up debris after clearing land circa 1890.gardening tools, gardening rakes, rakes, gardening equipment, domestic equipment, tools -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Butter churn domestic, circa 1800s
Circa late 1800s. Wooden domestic butter-churn. This is a paddle churn, a barrel that contains a paddle, which is operated by a handle. The paddle churned the butter inside the container when the handle was turned. Early settlers had to be self sufficient, growing their own vegetables, making tools and clothing and usually had a house cow to produce their milk supply. An unsigned note states it was used by a Chinese market-gardener’s family. From the mid 1800s into the1900s, there were numbers of Chinese market gardeners working in Bentleigh, Moorabbin, Mc Kinnon, and Cheltenham in the Shire of Moorabbin. After the sale of land following 'Dendy's Special Survey' 1841 many Chinese settlers rented allotments and established market gardens in the area and sold their produce to the increasing population of Melbourne at the markets in St Kilda and Melbourne.Circa late 1800s. Wooden domestic butter-churn consisting of a wooden barrel with a lid and a crank that manually turned a paddle inside to separate the butter fat from the butter milk 'BUTTER CHURN' written in chalk undated, unsignedchinese, melbourne, brighton, moorabbin, butter, cows, milk, pioneers, dairy, settlers, fruit, bentleigh, markets, mckinnon, cheltenham, vegetables, dendy henry -
Clunes Museum
Accessory - HANDBAG, 1 circa 1950s .2 circa 1940's
.1 LADIES HANDBAG, BLAC, "PEERLESS" CALD SUEDE CIRCA 1950 .2 LADIES HANDBAG, BLACK "CORDE" CIRCA 1940"S handbag, cordes, peerless -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was equipped with M113 vehicles in 1970 - 1990. Ferret Scout ars went out of service circa 1967.Black and white photograph of four soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with a Ferret Scout Car and a M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle, circa 1975. Ferret most likely a heritage collection vehicle. -
Old Castlemaine Schoolboys Association Inc.
Letterhead, Circa 1990
Association Letterhead Circa 1990 -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph. Inglis St. Ballan, Inglis Street in Ballan, c 1930/40
Inglis Street of Ballan .circa 1930/40.The photograph is looking East. Parts of the Mechanics Institute and Free Library can be seen, as can the butcher shop, and on the opposite side of the Street the Ballan Hotel and Post and Telegraph office.Black and white photograph of Inglis Street Ballan.Looking East. Photograph is on a cardboard backing with an ornate surround of green and gold. Cars and a truck circa 1930/40 are parked in the street.The word Ballan written on bottom of surround under the photographtelegraph office, car, mechanic institute, butcher shop, delivery truck, 1930 40 cars -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Punch Clock, manual, circa 1880
The large, early, manual, ‘Punch-Clock’, (also known as a Time Clock), used by the Shire of Moorabbin employees to “clock-on and off” each working day circa late 1800s early 1900s.This 'Punch-Clock' was used by employees of the Shire of Moorabbin circa 1880 - 1900 and was donated to the City of Moorabbin Historical Society by the now defunct Moorabbin City Council in 1984.The large manual, ‘Punch-Clock’, (also known as a Time Clock), used by the Shire of Moorabbin employees to “clock-on and off” each working day circa late 1800s early 1900s. The clock face is exposed and the internal mechanism is encased in a wooden cupboard with two glass framed side panels. Right side panel is a door that accesses the clock mechanism.Around Centre of Clock face " DEY TIME REGISTERS LTD"/ "HOWARD BROS./ made in USA/ 75 Queen Victoria St./ LONDON E.C."/ On Brass plate at base are Patent registrations moorabbin, clocks, wages, punch clock -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Handkerchief, 20th century
This fine lawn handkerchief has machine made lace trim. Although lace was being machine made from the 1600’s the design of the lace on this handkerchief is circa 1900’s. This handkerchief is a representation of fine needlework and women's fashion accessories in the late 19th and early 20th century.White fine lawn cotton handkerchief, square with machine made lace handstitched to lawn. Features two separate types of lace which are carefully cut on the edges. The design of the lace is circa 1900s.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, handkerchief, lace handkerchief, woman's handkerchief, women's accessory, fine fabric craftwork -
Daylesford & District Historical Society
Photograph Daylesford Panorama, Western Avenue to Wombat Hill woman and two girls c1900, Circa 1900
Early panorama of Daylesford circa 1900 with views of Wombat Hill from Western Avenue. Taken by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo late resident of Daylesford.A unique early view of Daylesford showing large areas of vacant land pre modern development.2 B&W photos forming panorama of Daylesford township, looking South East to Wombat Hill & beyond with many buildings clearly visible. 3 women/girls in foreground. Circa 1900. Mounted on 2 pieces of cardboard, stuck together by sewing red fabrick onto mounting boards. Taken at western Avenue by J. J. Crawford of Mitiamo Victoria photographic studio a late resident of Daylesford. J.J. Crawford Mitiamo (Stamp) Donated to Daylesford & District Historical Society by (J.J. Crawford Mitiamo) (late of Daylesford) D13wombat hill, town views, clothing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Christening Gown, c. 1911
This child's white broderie anglaise christening gown was worn by Robert Barnard, son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, when he was a young child, circa 1911.This item is representative of christening gowns in the early 1910s. Child's white broderie anglaise christening gown, hand sewn, three button closure, short sleeves, c. Circa 1911. Worn by Robert Barnard son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, robert barnard, child’s clothing c 1911, broderie anglaise, christening gown, ceremonial gown, ceremonial clothing, religious clothing -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Apron, c. 1912
This child's white batiste apron was worn by Robert Barnard, son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, when he was a young child, circa 1912.This child's apron is representative of ladies fashion of the 1910s.Child's white batiste apron. Hand sewn, inserted front panel, ties to fasten, open back, sleeveless, ruffled hem. Circa 1912. Worn by Robert Barnard son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, robert barnard, child’s batiste apron c. 1912, child’s clothing c 1912, protective clothing -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Scabbard, French Scabbard, Circa 1875
Acquired by Clyde Marshall During his tour of duty with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty with 2 SquadronScabbard metal French Circa 1875 embossed numbers on bayonet stock 97314 preceding the numbers is indecipherable mark that could be a maker markscabbard, metal scabbard, french scabbard -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic in Greensborough, 1908c
North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908. From the Alexander Family showing John Senior, Isabella, Baby Henry, John Junior, Marcella Evans.Representative photograph of a group picnic held in the Greensborough area, a popular venue and day trip for groups from Melbourne.Black and White PhotographBack Sticker States - North Melbourne Metro Ice Works Picnic at Greensborough Circa 1908 The Alexander Family - John [Senior], Isabella, Baby Henry, John [Junior], Marcella Evans.alexander family -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Apron, c. 1911
This child's white batiste apron was worn by Robert Barnard, son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, when he was a young child, circa 1911.This child's apron is representative of ladies fashion of the 1910s.Child's white batiste apron. Hand sewn, open back, ties to close, sleeveless, pintuck and lace bodice, lace insert border above hem. Circa 1911. Worn by Robert Barnard son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, robert barnard, child’s batiste apron c. 1911, child’s clothing c 1911, protective clothing -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Bayonet, French Bayonet, Circa 1875
Acquired by Clyde Marshall During his tour of duty with RAAF 2 Squadron 1967/68Obtained whilst Clyde was on duty with 2 Squadron in VietnamCirca 1875 French Bayonet wIth Matching ScabbardUpper flat side of blade - Makers inscription, in French. Of Elms of St Stephen June 1875 (English) (French) d’ ormes de st etienne juin 18752 squadron, bayonet french, raaf vietnam, bayonet, st etiene, elms of st stephen -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Craft - Craft equipment, wool winder, c1860
Pioneers migrating to Moorabbin Shire brought items they thought would assist them in the new Country. They had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils while establishing their market gardens and farms. A wooden wool winder, with extending arms for winding hanks of wool into balls prior to knitting. For ease of use the winder also rotates. Circa 1860s this winder was made in Ireland.The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items used to exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. Phillip Jones migrated from Ireland c1852 and his son, James Jones 1857 – 1940 was born in East Brighton , married Mary Ann Moore and raised his family in Bentleigh, as the area became known. A wooden wool winder, with extending arms for winding hanks of wool into balls prior to knitting. For ease of use the winder also rotates. Circa 1860s this winder was made in Ireland.brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, bentleigh, market gardeners, wool, craft work, early settlers, knitting, craft equipment, jones mary ann, jones james, jones phillip, herron john -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Lapel Badge, Circa 2000
RSL Lapel Badge 4 Figures Circa 2000V35036 -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NDSN Lister House buildings
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.B&W photograph of NDSN Lister House buildings on Rohan Street, 1960s. Three photographs.Circa 1960s in blue birondsn, nursing, lister house buildings -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, 47-49 Sydney Street, 1995
15cm x 10cm coloured photograph of the Commonwealth Bank facing Sydney Street. Single story building with green corrugated roofing, and a streetlight on the street.Written on the Back: Circa 1995commonwealth bank, bank, banks and banking -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Blackburn Auto Garage
Two photos of the one building in Whitehorse Road Blackburn about 10 years apart. Blackburn Garage.Blackburn Auto Garage. (a) circa 1948. (b) circa late 1950'sblackburn, auto garage -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, Australian Air League
This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation. Part of the button collection of Frederick Hyams Round pin, navy blue background This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation.Australian Air League To Defend*To Develop 5c Sold by Gen. Secty. Only -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1859
.1.2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF PORT PHILLIP HILL TAKEN CIRCA 1859. .1 HANDWRITTEN ON BACK: PORT PHILLIP MINE AND HILL TAKEN CIRCA 1859 PORT PHILLIP MINE SOUTH SHAFT CLUNES HOTEL IN MIDDLE OF P.P. PADDOCK CLUNES UNITED MINE CRITERIAN MINE CRITERIAN BRIDGE WOOSTERS BALLARAT RESTAURANT, DOES NOT SHOW IN LATER PICTURES PORT PHILLIP MINE FIRST BATTERY PORT PHILLIP HOTEL OPENED IN 1859, CONTINUED UNTIL LATE 1890'S CRITERION HOTEL, FIRST MASONIC MEET UP, BURNT JAN 1871 NEGATIVE OF THIS PHOTO IS AT LATROPE LIBRARY MELBOURNE SIGNED: J CONRAD WEICKHARDT .2 HANDWRITTEN ON BACK: PHOTO OF PORT PHILLIP MINE AND HILL TAKEN ABOUR 1859 OR 1860 THE NEGATIVE OF THIS PICTURE IS AT LATROBE LIBRARY MELBOURNE FROM CAMP PARADE photography, mining, port phillip hill, port phillip -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Set List
Circa 2017 -
Park Orchards Community House
Photograph, Lady posing near windows that have ladies' tennis pennant flags
Circa 1994 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, Circa 1936
Framed sepia photograph of the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne. Circa 1936.Inscribed on rear of frame Glen Waverley Picture Framing. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - AHQ Survey Regiment - LTCOL DR Ridge and SSGT G Haswell Circa 1972-1975, 1975
Photograph taken in the Sergeants Mess, Fortuna Villa circa 1972-1975 whilst LTCOL DR Ridge was the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment and SSGT G Haswell was a stores NCO. WO2 Szentirmay (in the background) was a Lithographic Technical Warrant Officer. 4233 LTCOL DR Ridge was commissioned from the ranks and served from 1946 - 1975, he was Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment from 1972-1975. 310207 SSGT G Haswell served 1950- 1978 after a British Army career, 14613 WO2 T Szentirmay BEM served 1958-1980 after an Eastern European Army career.Black and White photograph of LTCOL DR Ridge and SSGT G Haswell Circa 1972-1975 taken at the Sergeants Mess at Fortuna Villa, Bendigoroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Badge Replica, Commemorative Badge R.S.L, (estimated); 1980-1990
This reproduction of the first R.S.L. Badge is a Limited Edition released as a commemorative badge cira 1980-1990The First R.S.L. Badge/ This specially crafted lapel badge is a/limited edition replica of the very first/ R.S.L. badge which decorated our soldiers/ and sailors returning from WW1/ This badge was worn with Pride from/ 1919-1926 by the founding members of/ the R.S.L., as they Returned Home to a Victorious Australia./ Right side of paper: Oceanic Life is proud to present this commemorative Badge to you, as a small/ token of our continuing commitment to/ the Men and Women who have served/ their country. Reverse Sise left: Symbol of Oceanic Life Ltd./ Right side: The Returned & Services League/ Commemorative Lapel Badge/ Circ 1919-1926badge, r s l, commemorative, circa, 1980 1990