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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS BRIDGEWORK
Earthworks at the bottom of View Street (Charing Cross). Number 'C922' stamped on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BHS ADMINISTRATION COLLECTION: ORDER FORM, 1991
Order form for a stamp of the common seal of the RHSV Bendigo and District Branch. Dated 9.5.1991. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, AIR MAIL
See Cat 5109PThis is a foldable Air Mail letter card. The cover is printed in blue ink. It has a One Penny stamp attached with a Post Office Stamp. The stamp is Australian with the image of the Queen. On the front is the censor's stamp "Australian Military Forces. Passed by censor 537". Signed by unknown. Inside the letter is addressed to "My Darling Loved One" From VX25591 Pte E H Hildebrandt, 13th A.D.B. N.T. Forces. It ends with "From your loving Sweetheart & Husband. First Line he mentions receiving a letter 4-3-45. Tex xxxww2, romance, civilian life -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Envelope/s, Australia Post, "Trams of Victoria", 1/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates Australia Post use of an image on a pre-stamped envelope, first day of issue and a printed stamp.Printed pre-stamp envelope titled "Trams of Victoria" on light brown paper, featuring Geelong No. 3, at Eastern Park, early 1950's. Has as printed 27c Australia stamp on the envelope. Has been post cancelled by the Hobart Post Office Museum 19/5/1982 - First day of issue. On the rear, gives details of the stamp - Mangles' Kangaroo Paw. Designer - Paul Jones, Sydney, pre-stamped envelope No. 051. Purchased from eBay C.Siviero, 19/6/2009 for $6.21 including postage. eBay sheet filed with worksheet.trams, tramways, envelopes, geelong, stamps, australia post -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WATER BOTTLE WW2
Number stamped on leather strapping around the bottle is “435891” This matches Flying Office Mervyn Albert Henry Schramm who enlisted 8/10/43 and was discharged 20/12/45 and was posted to RAF Station Gampston. The name written on the felt bottle cover possible “lowein” ?? Does not match any on the DVA rolls.Military Issued Water Bottle. Bottle in blue tin metal but is fully bound in brown felt material. Wrapped around felt is a leather strap that hooks over the shoulder. The water bottle is capped by a cork top with a metal hook into a wooden top on the cork. Lid is attached to the case by a piece of string. Written on the felt case cover in black pen a name appears to be "Denis Lowein". Stamped on leather strap No. “435891”, also on side strap "R.A.A.F K.W (over)194?"raaf, gampston -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Ted, 4 March 1929
This is one in a series of letters written by various seafarers to Lillie Duncan. Lillie was a member of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild during the 1920s. She seems to have struck up a number of friendships with seafarers who used the facility. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild was responsible for much of the fundraising that constructed and maintained the organisation from its inception in 1902. They were also responsible for arranging dances and other social activities designed to make seafarers welcome in a strange environment.The purpose of the Mission to Seafarers is, as it always was, to provide comfort and welfare services to visiting seafarers. This letter, and the series of which it is a part, underscores the importance of making relationships abroad for those who earned their living on the seasHandwritten letter in three parts consisting of a white envelope with two white pages of handwritten text in black ink, using only the face of the page. \there is a blue coloured postage stamp in the top right cornerTwo circular postmarks at the top of the envelope, one to the left and the other to the right. The first is reads: ALICANTE/4 MAR 29/indecipherable, and the second postmark is identical. Stamp horizontally through the circular postmark, is a third which reads: ESPANA/SOLO EXPORTA/ACEITE PURO/DE OLIVA. On the reverse side of the envelope is printed with: ANCHOR-BROCKLEBANK LINE/OF CALCUTTA STEAMERSted, lillie duncan, lhlg, alicante, ss mandasor -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Papers and Addresses, John F W Herschel, Essays From The Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews, 1857
The author of this book, and many other similar books, was Sir John F. W. Herschel (John Frederick William), 1792-1871. He was a famous mathematician, astronomer, chemist and botanist. In 1838 he was created a baronet, of Slough in the County of Buckingham. The results of his research and discoveries are in use today. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. Thomas Longman founded his publishing firm in 1724 in London by the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including Longman Brown Green Longman and Roberts, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is significant for its association with the author, Sir John F W Herschel, and his discoveries and inventions, some of which are still used today.. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green, Brown, Longmans and Roberts. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Essays from the Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews: with addresses and other pieces Author: Sir John F W Herschel Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans and Roberts Date: 1857 Black cloth hardcover book with embossed gold text on the spine. Inscriptions are on labels, stickers, stamps and handwriting. The book is part of the Pattison Collections.The label on spine: "PAT 824 HER" Sticker on pastedown front endpaper: "Warrnambool Public Library" Sticker on front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on front loose endpaper: Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamps, two, on fly: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwriting on fly: "155 (crossed out)" "165" "P/W" 4608" "824" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, essays from the edinburgh and quarterly reviews, sir john f w herschel, longman brown green longmans and roberts, 1857, mid-19th century, mathematician, botanist, astronomer, chemist -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Literary Work, Benjamin Disraeli, Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance, 1871
This book contains two novels by Benjamin Disraeli; Contarini Fleming was published anonymously in 1832 and was one of four novels written by Benjamin Disraeli. The other novel in this book is The Rise of Iskander. Benjamin Disraeli (1801-1881) was a politician, who wrote novels, was the prime minister (twice) of the United Kingdom, and was the only Jewish-born Prime Minister. He became a close friend to Queen Victoria, who entitled him to 1st Earl of Beaconsfield. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison. The publisher firm Longmans, Green & Co. was founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.This book containing two novels was written by Benjamin Disraeli, who went on to become the Prime Minister of Britain twice. It is an example of a novel of the Victorian era. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green & Co. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Contarini Fleming: A Psychological Romance - and - The Rise of Iskander Author: Benjamin Disraeli (Right Honourable B. Disraeli) Publisher: Longmans Green & Co., London Date: 1871 (new edition) Black cloth hardcover book with embossed gold text on the spine. Inscriptions include stickers, stamps and handwriting. This book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on spint: " PAT FIC DIS" Sticker on endpaper: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" covered by a sticker, "Corangamite Regional Library Service / Warrnambool City Library / Pattison Collection" Stamp on flyleaf: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Stamp on flypaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service / Warrnambool City Library" Handwriting on flypaper: "1022" "REG NO X49" 8302" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co. london, benjamin disraeli, queen victoria's friend, longmans green & co, earl of beaconsfield, british politician, british prime minister, contarini fleming, psychological romance, the rise of iskander, right honourable b. disraeli, 1871 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WAR SPEECHES - CHURCHILL, Charles EADE, "The Dawn of Liberation", 1945
" THE DAWN OF LIBERATION" War Speeches by the RIGHT HON, WINSTON S. CHURCHILL, C.H., M.P.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, light blue colour buckram. Dark blue print on spine. 314 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. End paper - front - owner's stamp. Title page - handwritten name.End Paper - Owner's stamp, black ink "BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 42/ LONG GULLY 3550" Title page - handwritten blue ink - "F. B. McKAY".books, military history, ww2, churchill, speeches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BOMBER COMMAND WW2, Ray OLLIS, "101 Nights", 1957 First Edition
Hard cover book Hard cover - cardboard, mid blue colour buckram, silver print on spine. 276 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Front and back end papers and numerous pages - Owner's stamp. front end paper - price notation.Front and back end papers and numerous pages - owner's stamp, purple ink "AIR CADET CORPS/ CITY OF BENDIGO SQUADRON" Front end papers - handwritten, grey lead pencil "19/9/7570".books, military history, ww2, bomber command -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Journal, Charles Greville, A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 3, 1875
This volume is one of three volumes in the work ‘A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV’ that extends over the years from 1817 to 1837. The set of books was written by Charles C.F. Greville, Esq. (1794-1865), Clerk of the Council to those Sovereigns. The books were edited by Henry Reeve, Registrar of the Privy Council, and published in 1875 after Geville's death, according to his instructions. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill’s Pattison Collection of books which originated from the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.The set of books provide an insight into the public and personal lives and duties of British Roay Families and the roles they played in the 19th century. The book is significant for its connection to the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.A Journal of The Reigns of King George IV and King William IV Vol 3 Author: Charles C. F. Greville, Esq. Editor: Henry Reeve Publisher: Longmans Green & Co Date: 1875 Fourth Edition. One of three volumes. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback covers with gold embossed spine—inscriptions on a label, stickers and stamp..Label: "PAT 920 GRE" Sticker: " Warrnambool Public Library" covered by a sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp: "WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS' INSTITUTE"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., 1724, thomas longman, paternoster row london, a journal of the reigns of king george iv and king william iv, charles c. f. greville, esq., henry reeve, 1817 to 1837, charles greville, the greville memiors -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Case, c. 1916
This case may have once attached to the belt of a soldier as a carry case for an artillery sight.Dark leather case constructed of two elongated semi-circle shapes, hand or machine stitched with a gusset. Edges trimmed in leather binding and rectangular lid held in place on one side by stitched leather hinge and fastened with metal buckle on other side. Reverse of the case has a leather loop held in place with stitching and 6 metal studs or rivets; a metal rectangular loop is stitched in place with fine wire twisted and attached to loop. Interior of case appears to be felted wool or fibre, cream in colour with small leather loop on right side, perhaps to hold a small accessory. Front of case is stamped with manufacturer's name; lid has remnants of a circular adhesive label.Manufacturer's stamp reads "FRANZ COBAL/BERLIN/1916"carry case, bag, accessory, acoutrement, world war one, military, uniform, world war i, first world war, the great war, germany, german, berlin, franz cobal, franz cobalt, artillery sight -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Juggling Club, late 19th to early 20th century
This wooden juggling club or exercise club may also be referred to as a juggling pin. It is very similar in shape to a bowling pin or an Indian club. It dates approximately to the early 20th century. It may have been used as one of a pair for gymnastics or exercise, or part of a larger set used by a juggler for entertainment in a circus or carnival. At some time it may have been used with a ball or disc as part of a Skittles or bowling game set. The historical collection of Federation University Australia, Victoria, includes a very similar but slightly shorter club, labelled ‘timber skittle”, as can be seen in their photograph. Another example of very similar-shaped, same-sized clubs can be seen in the collection of Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum, Emerald, Victoria. JUGGLING Jugglers entertain audiences with their tricks and routines at events such as circuses, amusement parks, parties, shows on television or theatre, schools and parties. Juggles also compete at International Championships to obtain world records, performing as individuals or in groups or teams. Contemporary champion juggler David Cain performs a Juggling History Show that both entertains and educates his audience. His routines date from the early 1600s to the 20th century. He uses a wide variety of equipment in his acts including juggling clubs. EXERCISE Exercise clubs or Indian clubs were used in 19th century Victorian times as part of exercise or strengthening programs when they were swung in certain patterns and movements. Even in the early 20th century workplace a few minutes of Indian club swinging was common practice for the relief of tension. A video clip of an American school room in 1904 shows a group of boys and girls skilfully wielding clubs in an exercise sequence (see ‘Links” section). The 1904 and 1932 Olympic Games had an event called Club Swinging. Rhythmic gymnastics was added to the Olympic Program at the L.A. Games in 1984 where competitors use apparatus such as rope, hoop, ball, ribbon and clubs. The clubs come in a variety of weights and heights and have been used from the mid-1800s until around the 1930s in schools and military institutions. They are decorated in a variety of patterns and colours and some have feature lines or scored rings on them. This juggling club is significant for its association with education, entertainment and sport in the late 19th and early 20th century.Wooden juggling club (or pin, skittle or Indian club). Vintage, bottle-shaped club with a flat, slightly concave, base. Its turned, solid timber body tapers out from the base then in again to a very narrow handle with a round knob joined onto the top. Two concentric feature lines are scored into the wider part of club. It was possibly used in exercise, gymnastics or as a skittle. Sections of the club have two brown painted stripes; paint on the lower strip has been worn off at the base . There are remnants of white paint in two areas, possibly the remains of a maker’s name or decoration. There also appears to be an inscription stamped into the wooden handle but this is illegible. Late 19th to early 20th century.Remnants of what appears to be stamped lettering and painted labelling.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, wooden skittle, entertainment, bowling skittle, wooden juggling pin, wooden juggling club, wooden exercise club, indian club, exercise club, club swinging, rhythmic gymnastics, sport equipment, juggling equipment, wooden club -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Tin, Badges, Stamps, Mid 20th Century
These items are originals.These items are the originals that were issued.A Tobacco Tin with four Star badges of rank, two Australia Shoulder Flashes, two Collar Rising Sun Badges, six x 2 penny stamps, one 6 penny stamp, one collar pin, two studs.The tobacco tin - THE 'GREYS' Silk Cut Virginia Tobacco.tobacco, tin badges, stamps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - STAMP AND TAG, 1939 -45
Items were collected by F.G.East, served WW1, WW11, POW. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 517..1) Stamp Japanese. Wooden base, Square metal molded stamp face. Japanese characters. .2) Metal Tag or Badge, aluminium front marked "9196". Japanese characters either side, rear two large Japanese characters.philately - date stamps/seals, numismatics - badges, japanese -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 1919
Letter from Alf Ferris to his Brother Jim and family at Terrick Terrick Victoria., Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope with Rising Sun AIF Australian Comforts fund logo, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp, hand written in purple. .2).3).4).5) Letter with same logo, hand written in black pencil..2) “Soumouses ? Near Maubeuge France 24th Jan 1919, Dear Jim & All”letters, envelopes, comforts funds -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, 1919
Letter from Alfred Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria, refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope rectangular YMCA logo brown colour, Field PO stamp and Passed by censor stamp, hand written in black pencil. .2) .3) letter yellowed rectangular shape, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) “Monte-Le-telle..” Charleroi Belgium 1st May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, ymca, belgium -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph Record, The Border Ballad (A) Mandalay (B)
Shellac Zonophone Record with a green label. Side A: The Border Ballad - this side has a 1/2d B&Co stamp on it. Side B: Mandalay - this side has a copyright supervision stamp on it. Sung by Mr Peter Dawson with Orchestral Accompaniment.Serial number 914 Ref x -2-42379 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - First Day Cover, Jul-92
Envelope, 1st Day Cover, sinking of the SS Casino, 1932. Depiction of SS Casino on left, 27 cent and 3 cent stamp cancelled Port Fairy, Apollo Bay, replica of registration of vessel stamp, 6 June 1992.first day cover, ss casino, shipwreck, shipwreck coast -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Australia Day Envelopes, 1983 - NA1849.1|1982 - NA1849.2|1994 - NA1849.3
Envelopes part of a series issued by City of Nunawading to commemorate Australia Day.Three envelopes commemorating Australia Day.1849.1 - Illustration of log chained to cart with farmer. Two stamps (27c) 0f 'H M Brig Supply' 1849.2 - Illustration of fireworks display. 1849.3 - Illustration of Schwerkolt Cottage with a 24c stamp.1849.1 - Australia Family Festival 26 January 1983 Civic Centre Nunawading. 1849.2 - Australia Day Family Festival, Wednesday,26 January1994 1849.3 - Australia Day Family Festival, 26th January 1982 Civic Centre Nunawading.philately, covers, postal stationery -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Vic Parliamentary tramway pass, Stokes & Sons, 1950s
Issued to Members of the Victorian State Parliament to provide free travel on trams. Demonstrates the method of identifying Members of State Parliament who were entitled to free travel on trams.Badge - brass with a gold finish, two triangles merged - stamped No. "402" and with raised writing "M&M Tramways Board" with a brass ring through the top of the badge, to allow it to be attached to a key ring. On the rear has the stamp of the manufacturer, "Stokes" badges, tramways, trams, parliament, mmtb, travel passes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Work Order Notes, c1927 to c1947
Provides information on tramway construction or reconstruction work undertaken by the MMTB from about 1927 to c1947. Organised with an overall index and then index for each letter. Place names may be different to what we used today. Details the location, work carried out, costs, other departments such as electrical overhead, stores, date. Some have a small diagram of the track work at the work site.Demonstrates the method that the MMTB recorded its track reconstruction work and costs.Digital image of a set of record cards scanned from ruled cards that had been stamped onto the card with a large rubber stamp, in red ink to give a generic layout. The rear of some cards have been used for notes.tramways, trackwork, costs, mmtb, new tramways, work orders, road works -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN DIVIDEND SHEET DATED 1889
Folded paper document with 'Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Company Ltd Dividend Sheet April 30th 1889' handwritten on top fold. Shareholder names and addresses along with their holdings listed. Numerous green stamp duty stamps attached.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - BENDIGO GAS COMPANY EMBOSSER
Bendigo Gas Company Embosser for Stamping , Paper, envelopes, stamps. Heavy metal construction in the form of swirling leaves, mounted on metal base approx 20cm by 8cms. With long handle. Painted black with gold trim. Temp Rec#C1.16bendigo, business, bendigo gas company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NELL GWYNNE REEF N/L - ENVELOPES, 10/11/1949
Document. 2 unopened envelopes addressed to Nell Gwynne Reef N.L., Charing Cross, Bendigo, Vic Registed air mail. Stamped 3.16 PM, 10/11/1949. 5 stamps (2.5d) (9d) (.5d) (4d) (1s6d)McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne reef n.l., gold mining, envelopes -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Religious Book, John William Colenso, author, The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Part 2, 1863
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. Author John William Colenso (1814-1883) was a mathematician, missionary and renowned clergyman in the Anglican Church. In 1853 he became the first Bishop of Natal, South Africa. The publisher firm, Longman Green Longman Roberts & Green was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC.The book is significant for its connection to 19th-century author John William Colenso, who was a mathematician and Anglican clergyman who had several works published. The publisher of this book, Longman Green Longman Roberts & Green, is also significant for being established in the early 18th century, contributing to the education of the studies of the scholars of the day. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Part 2 Author: John William Colenso Publisher: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts and Green Date: 1863 This book is one of a three-part series by this author. Textured hardcover book with labels attached to the spine and an oval stamp fly page. Part of the Pattison Colleciton.Label with the typed text: "PAT 222 COL" Stamped on the Pastedown end page, within an oval: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Sticker on Front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, thomas longman, paternoster row london, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, the pentateuch and book of joshua, john william colenso, 19th-century british mathematician, missionary, anglican bishop, napal, longman green longman roberts & green -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Domestic object - Set, Creamer and Sugar Bowl
This set may have been carved by a seafarer and gifted to the mission.Carving and model making is one of the hobbies of many seafarers during long voyage.Wooden Fijian creamer and sugar bowl set with spoon. Creamer and sugar bowl both have Fiji style cravings in the wood stopping 3/4 of the way up the sugar bowl and 1/3 of the way up the creamer. Both have been stamped on the bottom which might possibly read "HEATED WOOD HANDCRAFT". Creamer also has "BULA FIJI" painted on the front in white paint.stamped on the bottom which might possibly read "HEATED WOOD HANDCRAFT". "BULA FIJI" written in white on side of creamer.wood, fiji, creamer, sugar bowl, spoon, carving, hobbies, seafarers, sailors, seamen -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars
Binoculars (or field glasses) taken from a captured Japanese Army officer in New Guinea?? during World War 2. Prismatic binocular design with a magnification of 7 x 7degrees 10 minutes. Each eye piece is rotated for fine adjustment of focal length. The tubular optics have a swivel action to adjust for eye width. Manufactured from brass with leathered grips and loops for attaching a carrying strap. Finished with an all over dull black paint. Japanese kanji characters are stamped on the body of the item with the number 4519.The binocular body is stamped with the following "TOKO" "No 4519" "7 x 7degrees 10 minutes" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - facsimile, Sunday Sun Newspaper - ANZAC Anniversary Souvenir April 22, 1990, "ANZAC 75th ANNIVERSARY SOUVENIR ROLL OF HONOR", 1990
ANZAC Roll of Honor. Published in Sunday Sun - 75th Anniversary of one Gallipoli campaign - Lists 7594 dead.Soft cover book - facsimile. Front cover - light cardboard, front cover black print on white background includes copy of newspaper article. Back cover - beige colour, yellow cloth tape binding. Pages - paper, cut, plain, white. One illustration - black print. Front cover top - owner's stamp.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink - "MR. W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./P.O. BOX 76, KANGAROO FLAT/VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA"books, history, anzac, ww1 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Ceramic, Old Ballarat Pottery, Old Ballarat Pottery Jug
Old Ballarat Pottery was set up by John Gilbert as part of the Old Ballarat Village, opposite Sovereign Hill. Gilbert had lectured at Ballarat College of Advanced Education before establishing the Edinburgh Pottery at Sovereign Hill in 1972 to enable visitors to see traditional trades at work. The Old Ballarat Pottery was a much larger concern, producing wares for sale through department stores and on party plan via Faberware as well as through the village. Early works looked as though they might have been made in the 1850s, with unturned bases, crude marks and dark treacle-like glazes. Peter Pilven, one of Gilbert's students, worked there after graduating from the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, teaching throwing to students like the potter John Ferguson, who was there from 1978-79. Potters were initially employed by Gilbert's company Pontresina Pty Ltd, registered in 1973. (The Old Ballarat Pottery was registered as a company from 1984-1994.) Early works are marked with an impressed long-tailed 'B', or an 'OB' on either side of a mine tower. A printed stamp also features a mine tower surrounded by the text 'Old Ballarat Pottery Made in Australia'. Later work is impressed 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery Australia' with a kangaroo.Hand thrown blue glazed jug.Stamped 'Stoneware Old Ballarat Pottery?old ballarat pottery, australian studio pottery, jug, pontresina, ceramics