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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper - Digital Image, Fionnuala Tate, "Sister Fionnuala Cunningham", 2013
Digital Image of a newspaper clipping with photograph about a plaque fitted to tram A1 242 honouring "Sister Fionnuala Cunningham" and her work for the Catholic church, school teacher and people. Information provided by Fionnuala Tate and Vic Sig web site, access 5/8/2013 for details of the tram. Note the spelling of the name on the plaque is incorrect. See Reg Item 3775 for a Newspaper clippingtrams, tramways, plaques, yarra trams, tram 242 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Friendly Visitor, 1885
‘Eltham Primitive Methodist Sabbath School Presented to William Shillinglaw as his share of the W Thompsons Special Prize For Second best attendance at Sabbath School Equally divided between him and his sister Carrie Sept. 13th 1886’ -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Flag Box
Wooden box containing two fabric flags and metal plaque. One flag is blue with white rectangle, the other is design of red, white and blue concentric squares. "FLAG BOX CONTAINING THE CITY/ AND PORT FLAGS OF OAKLAND CALIFORNIA/ PRESENTED TO THE PORT OF/ MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA ON THE OCCASION/ OF THE PORT OF OAKLAND VISIT. MARKING THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF/ THE SISTER PORT AFFILIATION/ MARCH, 1986/ BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS/ CITY OF OAKLAND/ -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Archie Harker's Photographs and Postcards of trip to Middle East 1931, Karachi Jersusalem and Cairo. Family and friends in England
Archie Harker married Ruby Baker whose sister Thelma married Stanley Wieland and they are mentioned in the book "Wieland's of Heathmomt". They are notable for their collection of letters to each other and the memorabilia they retained.including these photographs.50 Black and White photographs of Archie Harker and friends and postcards of scenes. Scanned in groups Many of the photos have annottions on the reverse but these were to scanned (except for one postcard) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Archie and Ruby Harker 's residence 16B Churchill St, Mont Albert Built in 1961 - Collection of black and white and colour photographs including interior
Archie and Ruby Harker were connected to the Wieland Family through Ruby's sister Thelma who married Stan Wieland. Archie did well in the printung company he worked for and was a Manager.6 Black and white photos of the Harker house and garden and 38 coloured photos of rooms and particularly the chandeliers and ceilings. (Scanned as groups of 3 or 4 photos due to the number) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH & NEWSPAPER ARTICLE, Unknown
Lt Frederick Baxter won the Military Cross in WW1 at the battle of Proyart in 1918 in France, refer Cat No.4219 for his service details. Joe Williams married Frederick Baxters Sister.A.3 paper with 2 photos and one news article attached on photocopy. 1. Photo of Lt. Frederick Baxter MC & Bar in uniform wearing his medal. 2. Photo of Joe Williams and Sarah Baxter Wedding. 3. News article stuck to paper itemising action where Frederick Baxter won the Military Cross.military cross, photograph, newspaper article, ww1, baxter mc -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Photograph - Photograph on photo paper, mounted on card
"Single photograph of 7 WW1 sisters comprising the Australian Army Nursing Service to the Coronation 1937. AANS WW1, Nurses Groups, Coronation Contingents ." [[Former catalogued description, entry P10]Unframed, black and white photograph mounted on card of the Australian Army Nursing Service Coronation Contingent 1937. Printed on front: "BACK ROW M. FOLDER J. SINCLAIR WOOD E. KEARLY A. E. DOWSLEY P.R.C. ... FRONT ROW E. M. PATEN A.R.R.C G. M. WILSON. C.B.E. R.R.C. J. McDONALD .. Lafayette Ltd [in pencil] ... AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE CORONATION CONTINGENT, 1937" Printed on reverse: "COPYRIGHT. Further copies or prints suitable for Press reproduction can be obtained from: Lafayette Ltd. Please quote this No. [written in brown pencil] LE189657 .. Special frames are sold to suit this picture. Specimen mouldings sent on request." Written in pencil on reverse: "Drafting room .. E M[?] Kennedy G.P.C. ..."ww1, world war 1, world war one, coronation contingents, aans, m folder, j sinclair wood, e kearey, a e dowsley, e m paten, g m wilson, j mcdonald -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Anthi Chilianis - House no. 6, 1994
This was Anthi Chilianis' sixth house located in Queensberry Street, North Melbourne. She lived here from1930 for six years, with her sister-in-law, Katerini Black (Koutsouvelis) nee Chilianis .A coloured photograph of two photos which were scanned together of a re brick Victorian terrace house with a verandah at street level. A lady is standing by the verandah.chillianis -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Olga Black and family, September 2000
Olga Black, who is holding the flowers is photographed with her sister-in-law, June Black and her nieces, Julie-Anne and Samanda at a function at the Ithacan clubrooms celebrating Olga's 70th birthday. A colour photograph of four ladies. One of the ladies is holding a bunch of flowers. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Holy Bible
Personal property of Mary Urquhart (PY1893) who entered Clarendon College together with her sister Eleanor on 12 / 2/ 1891, daughters of James Urquhart, a farmer from Concongella Creek, Stawell.Leather bound small book with metal borders and gilt printing on spine and cover; metal clasp to lock book closed; excellent conditionHandwritten inscription on flyleaf: M Urquhart, Stawell.mary-urquhart, eleanor-urquhart, bible, book, 1891, clarendon-ladies-college, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES 1916, C.1916
The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother and Sister in Australia. .1) Being a military envelope it has instructions for its use. refer 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, khaki colour, military issue, all print in black, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).5) Letters, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .4) Envelope, yellowish odour, military PO stamp, stamped in red by the censor, addressed in black pen, hand signed by censor..1) Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” .2) main Point, “ In France 26th Dec 1916”, Dear Mother” .4) main point, “On Active service” Mrs W Ferris” as in .1) .5) main point, “In France 28th Dec 1916”, “Dear Marian”letters, ymca, envelopes -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This shirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt, long sleeves and separate collar. Front fastening with five bakelite buttons. Cuff of each sleeve fastened with one bakelite button. Button hole on back of neck to attach collar.Makers mark on back neck "1180 1943 Made in Australia. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Shirt collar; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Collar is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Cream Cotton Shirt Collar with buttonhole to attach the collar to shirt with stud. One button hole on each end of collar band for shirt stud fastenerSize "131/2" printed on neck band underside. Name of owner "W.M. RIDE" printed on top side of neck band. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Skirt; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This Skirt is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey A line skirt, bak fastening. Five press stud fasteners and two hook and eye fasteners. One fabric hook on each side for hanging. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Hat; Army Nurses Uniform, 1940-1942
This hat is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2. Grey felt hat with 60mm brim. Brown hat band 30mm wide with narrow stripes top and bottom. Narrow stripes red and grey at top of band, grey and red at bottom of band.Inner hat band marked with "N231, 6 7/8, 1942" -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Headwear - Hat, 1964-1968
This hat belongs is part of the uniform of the 1954-1968 era. It was donated along with other items by Shirley Boles who was a flight hostess between 1956-1974. Shirley became Sister Shirley Boles.This item is part of many item belonging to a former staff member.Khaki hostess brimmed hat by Nivek Headwear. Black inside lining. Grosgrain sweatband. Hat size tag 21 inches. Label with donator's name: Shirley Boles.Shirley Boles/21 inches.uniform, hat, khaki, hostess, stewardess, flight attendants, nivek headwear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Neef Family, 1942 (original) 2019 (copy)
Left - Neef parents Edith and Roland Neef with children Helmut, Manfred and Herbert. Right - Steller parents Eugen and Elli Steller (nee Lippman) with children Anne, Inge and Reiner. The wives are sisters.A4 size picture, copy taken of Australian War Memorial site, depicting the Neef family in Camp 3, approx 1942.roland neef, edith neef, eugen steller, elli steller, elli lippman, edith lippman -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The original swing bridge was built across the Deep Creek in 1854 to allow the Daniel family to visit the Dickens sisters. It was renewed in later years and was used by Bulla children until the school closed in 1995.A coloured photograph of the swing bridge which straddles the Deep Creek at Bulla. The photograph shows the full length of the wooden and wire bridge from bank to bank. There is a thick row of conifers growing along the opposite river bank.bulla swing bridge, deep creek, daniel family, bulla state school, george evans collection -
Kilmore Historical Society
Textile - Feather fan, c1900
Carried by Elsie Monk ( b.1886), daughter of Stephen Turner, sister of Mary Monica Fleck Turner (Smith) when presented at Court (Buckingham Palace), unknown date thought to be early 1900s.Item used by member/s of early Kilmore family.Tortoise shell frame with feathers forming a ladies fan. In good condition. Feathers tending to shed.fan, monk, turner collection -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Archives
Certificate - Nurse's certificate St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne awarded to Agnes McLean on qualifying as a fully trained registered nurse
The certificate features an elaborate St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne insignia with Caritas Christi Urget Nos badge print. Caritas Christi Urget Nos is the motto of the hospital's founders, the Sisters of Charity of Australia.agnes mclean, st vincent's hospital melbourne -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Child's Toy, Doll
This doll belonged to member Allan Blain's sister. It was donated to WDHS and then recently returned after an extended loan. She has been re-dressed in cotton dress pantaloons with tucks and lace trim.This doll is an example of the toys available .......Doll with wax over composition head and straw stuffed body and hair wig. She has blue glass eyes and red painted mouth. Her hair has been elaborately plaited into four braids which join halfway down the back of the head with the remainder hanging free. Her black shoes are painted onto her legs.dolls, toys, wax head dolls, blain -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Alan Marshall
From 1955 Alan Marshall's home was a bungalow at the rear of his sister's house at Eltham. The first bungalow burnt down. Its replacement still stands. The family sold the property in November 1982. alan marshall, eltham, author -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Historic House, Holding M, 2005c
Built in 1923/24 for Mr Eric Staughton, originally named Greenacres, later Livingstone House in 1950 when purchased by Hallett Sisters. In 1996c became temporary office for East Gippsland Shire.Colour photograph of a weatherboard house situated at 545 Esplanade, showing cars parked on lawn, four people on footpath, side of Strambi Hair Salon. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, people, local history, houses -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Photograph - Photograph on photo paper, [Circa 1990s]
Event photography, ANZAC Day. "Large photograph of the march in the forecourt of the Shrine on ANZAC Day 1991 ... Shows Sister Elizabeth Burchill and four physiotherapists." [[Former catalogued description, entry P61(2)]Unframed, large printed colour photograph of Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) and Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) members marching towards the Shrine of Remembrance on ANZAC Day. anzac day, elizabeth burchill -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan Ball, c1945
The three young women are from L-R: Irene Pappas and sisters, Despina (Desma) and Sophia Paizis, who were attending an Ithacan social function, possibly a ball given their formal dress.A black and white photograph of three ladies in evening dress. There are other people in the background. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Elly Black's wedding
The photograph was taken at the wedding of Elly Black to Nicholas Cominos who was from Emerald, Queensland. Her sister, Olga was the bridesmaid. Elly and Olga were the daughters of Kosta and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black).A scanned black and white studio photograph of a bride who is handing her bridesmaid who is seated on a chaise, her bouquet of flowers. They are in front of curtains. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph - The cousins, c1965
Pictured are cousins The children are cousins. The girls are sisters Mary and Debbie Yiannis, and the boys are brothers George and Harry Koutsouvelis. The girls' mother, Helen Yiannis and the boys' father, Arthur Koutsouvelis were siblings.A black and white photograph of two little girls and two little boys leaning against the back of a stationary car which is parked in a street. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - XMAS CARD, C.1969 - 71
Hand written inside. "Murray, I will never forget you, how are you? I hope you are always well! My regards to your mother. I hope to one day see you again in V.Nam. Sister Augustine". The card relates to Geoff Murray No 3411521, 3 Cav Regt Vietnam 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp Vietnam 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. On his 2nd tour with Survey Corp Geoff procured a lot of food etc for the Baria Orphanage. Refer 610.2P, 611.8, 1866.3 re the Orphanage and Sister Augustine also 638P.Christmas card with river scene painted on front. .1) Heavy card outer pages. .2) Fine tissue paper inner pages..1) "Greetings" .2) "Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year"cards, xmas, vietnam -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, First Aid to the Injured ; Home Nursing, 1918-1919
These books were owned and used by sisters, Hilda and Elsa Wehner who were the daughters of Hermann Wehner, early Orbost blacksmith. Sir James Cantlie was a Scottish physician who was a pioneer of First Aid.These first aid guides produced by the St John Ambulance, the largest teacher of first aid in Australia, were an important addition to the home library and used regularly. Two small books on first aid. Both books are published by St John Ambulance Association. 1829.1 is First Aid to the Injured - a small book with a black cover. It is the 37th edition. 227pp. It was written by Colonel Sir James Cantlie. 1829.2 is Home Nursing - a small book with a brown cover. 272pp. It was written by Mildred Heather-Bigg. The title and spine printing is white on both books.1829.1 has Hilda Wehner written inside the front cover. 1829.2 has Elsa Wehner written inside the front cover. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scales - Baby
These scales may have been used by the Maternal Infant Welfare Centre sister at Mt Beauty during regular check ups of babies to make sure that the babies were gaining weight and therefore healthy.During the 1950's, Mt Beauty's population was rapidly increasing due to the post war baby boom and because the work force was young having moved into the area because of the opportunity for work on the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Letter dated 2nd July 1994 thanking the CWA, Tawonga Branch for their donation of the baby scales that were used by the baby Health Centre.White cast metal rectangular base with rectangular box attached in centre. The box has a curved top and a round face at the front. The face is covered with clear glass protecting the black marks which measure pounds and ounces. The numbers face the outside of the circumference. A black metal pointer rotates from the centre. At the top of the box in the centre a metal rod protrudes with a rectangular steel base on top and 4 screws for the container to hold the baby. The rod is attached to a spring and moves up and down moving the pointer.Face of scales "Hughes" / Baby Weigher / No. 48B" "To weigh 20lb by 1 oz / British Made" "Salter" written above its logo Numbers are written facing outside.baby scales. maternal infant welfare centre. mt beauty. healthy babies.