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Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge, 1920's?
Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made of brass with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. The metal ring at the top of the badge has been torn. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "1580", indicating badge number. No indication of manufacturer.trams, tramways, unions, badges, atea, employees -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH NAVAL, MOUNTED, Exchange Studios, C.1900
The Steamer ASCANIUS became a troop Ship for the 1st AIF with the code name “HMAT A11”Photo B & W on light cream cardboard backing, photo is a 2 master, one funnel ship at sea, at the base is a Coat of Arms surrounded by the makers details in a circle. The rear has written details.On the rear in ink, “ ASCANIUS A11, Dear Exie, this is the old boat I am on, this photo was taken before she joined the Army”. On rear in pencil,” 9034. 1026 ........ 9 7/8. 6 3/4 .........”ascanius, troopships, aif -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Plate, Royal Selangor Pewter
Ornamental pewter plate inscribed with English writing. Rim features a circle of several coats of arms of different localities including Malacca, Pahang, Selangor, featuring Malay language written in Arabic script (Jawi)"MISC/ In Commemoration of/ Bunga Terasek Maiden Voyage/ At Melbourne" "Sabah Maju Jaya/ Bersekutu Bertambah Mutu برسكوتو برتمبرموتو/ (perlis) فرليس / (Negeri Kedah) نكري قدح / Bersatu Dan Setia/ (Perak) نكري قيراق / Selangor/ (Negeri Sembilan) نكري سمبيلن / Bersatu Teguh / (Kepada Allah Berserah) كلنتن الله كمد برسر ه / Negeri Pahang ي ا ل ط ي ف / (Berserah Kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan) برسر ه كلنتن كمد توهن كراجان / (Terengganu) ترڠكن ا ن و / Bersatu, Berusaha, Berbakti/ Sabah Maju Jaya" On Reverse "Royal Selangor Pewter" "PMA 0317" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Sash, n.d
Small red sash, green stripe down each side, tapered at lower edge, 9 cm red cord tassel attached. *Secretary, coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Clothing - Camisole, Robertson & Moffatt Pty Ltd., Melbourne, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, Portland.White cotton camisole with lace edging at neck, arms and front. Lace inserts over breast area. 4 covered buttons on front opening. 1 modern button at top. 1 uncovered button.Front: Red EMB label inside front. Initials F.M.G.clothing, underwear, womens history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate of entry to United Grand Lodge - K.S. Anderson, 29/06/1921
Certificate of entry to United Grand Lodge, Mason's entry for K.S. Anderson. Cream parchment, black script, in English and Latin. Blue Masons' seal; Australian coat of arms, Doric, Ionian and Corinthian columns.freemasons, masonic lodge, k s anderson -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Craft - Doily, n.d
Hand embroidered doily, white cotton, white crocheted border. 'Centenary' in brown at top, purple and gold flowers, green stems embroidered around edge; Coat of Arms embroidered bottom. Centenary of Victoria.centenary of victoria, hand craft, handmade -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - opening of the Woolcock Gallery, Portland Arts Centre, n.d
Programme for official opening of Woolcock gallery at the C.E.M.A. Arts Centre, Portland, Wednesday 21 February 1990. Cream, A4 paper, folded in half, black print, City of Portland Coat of Arms, on the front.advertising, programme, portland arts centre, cema, collin woolcock, woolcock gallery -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Ashtray, Westminster, Australia, c. 1984
White, Westminster fine china square ashtray with new City of Portland Coat of Arms, to commemorate the declaration of Portland as a City, by their Royal Highnesses Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Gold corners, for resting cigarettes on.Back: Makers mark, 'Fine China, Westminster Australia' -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, WW11
This notebook belonged to Frank Ernest Armistead. He was born on 29.5.1917 at Powelltown, Victoria and enlisted on 20.11.1939. He was discharged on 9.10.1942 having served in Artillery 2/2 FD REGT. His next of kin was listed as Sydney Armistead, his brother (?).d. 27 Dec 1985, He died on 27 Dec 1985. This personal item gives an insight into the human element of World War 11 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community who played a vital role during this time are remembered. It is also a useful reference tool.A small grey covered notebook. at the top in black print is S.O. Book 136 (Adapted). Beneath this is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces coat of arms and A.I.F.. Inside are ha ndwritten names and details of troops.On front cover : Bomb. Armistead, F.E. H.Q. Subww11 armistead notebook-a.i.f. -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Circa 1988
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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - SPECTACLES
Pair of glass Spectacles with gold wire arms and Nose Bridge in a hard black leather covered case with purple velvet lining - outside of case shows in gold lettering 'Optician H Stiles Bendigo '.H Stiles Bendigo 'personal effects, seeing aids, 'optician h stiles bendigo ' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION - MAYORAL BALL, 03/07/1903
White invitation from the Mayor of Prahran & Mrs William Densham to the Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo to a Ball at the City Hall, Prahran on 3rd July 1903. Invitation has the City of Prahran Coat of Arms at the top.document, invitations, mayoral ball, invitation, mayoral ball, the mayor of prahran, mrs william densham, the mayor and mayoress of bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INVITATION - MAYORAL BALL, 04/06/1920
Off white invitation from the Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs J. H. Curnow to a Ball held in the Town Hall on Friday June 4th, 1920. No name on the invitation. City Coat of Arms at the top of invitation.document, invitations, mayoral ball, invitation, mayoral ball, the mayor of bendigo, mrs j h curnow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Small head and shoulder portrait of a man with a long beard. He is wearing a jacket. Photographer's name printed in gold on the front. Also a gold border. Photographer's name and address printed on the back with a Coat of Arms.Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co., 3 Bourke St. East, Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, johnstone o'shannessy & co. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Council workers, Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne
Black and white photocopies of the Earle family (not related to Earl hardware) Council workers in Williamstown road, Port Melbourne circa 1923. First gentleman with arms crossed, back row is Walter Reynold Earlebuilt environment, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, local government - city of port melbourne, walter reynold earle -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, French model
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.A French model of pelvimeter,external and internal,with two flexible arms, nickel plated steel, graduated 20-45 centimetres. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 937/6/, page 9387. Manufacturer unknown.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, French model
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.A French model of pelvimeter,external and internal,with two flexible arms, nickel plated steel, graduated 20-50 centimetres. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 937/6/, page 9387. Manufacturer unknown.pelvimetry -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, United Drumhead service, 2006
Framed copy of United Drumhead Service to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan 18th August 1966 and remember all soldiers KIA in Vietnam. Above is photograph of arms reversed on parade groundRAR Badge6 rar, united drumhead service, battle of long tan, framed document, photograph -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy, 1984
This award provides an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. It is interesting to note that over time awards have changed with the fashion of the time. Cycling trophies have ranged from badges in the early 1900s, to sashes in the mid 1900s, then to shields and to individual trophies.This award provided an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. Gold anodised aluminium cup with arms and mounted on a base block of imitation stone. A small plaque on the block is inscribed. To lid of the trophy is damaged with what appears to have been an athlete, with only the foot remaining.GCCC/1984/Most Impressive/Greg Stewart/Donated by Reg Marriner Cycles/gccc; 1984; greg stewart; reg marriner cycles; -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, Sketches by Emil Wittenberg, c.1942 for sketches
The original sketches were used by the Tatura Museum for an exhibition c.1997, and were photographed before their return to Wittenberg's nephew, who verbally approved of the use of these copies for any purpose by the Society.23 15 x 10 cms photos of shetches of life as a "Dunera" internee at Hay and Tatura in silver glass fronted frame. Colour sketches of prisoners, their quarters, barracks, suggested coat of arms and banknotes.dunera, hay internment camp, camp 2 internment camp, tatura, internment camp money, internee coat of arms, internment camps, world war ii -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, The Maskell Family, 2008
Compiled to record the Maskell family history after a reunion, held in 2007, to celebrate 160 years of Maskell history in Australia and many links through marriage with Colliver familiesClear plastic cover, black plastic spine, white front cover. Black writing. Coat of Arms. A genealogical history of the ancestors and descendants of Isaac Maskell (1811-1892), EM Masavile (1818-1863)maskell families, colliver families, maskell r, tatura, maskell, colliver, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, The Maskell Family, 2008
Compiled to record the Maskell family history after a reunion, held in 2007, to celebrate 160 years of Maskell history in Australia and many links through marriage with Colliver familiesClear plastic cover, black plastic spine, white front cover. Black writing. Coat of Arms. A genealogical history of the ancestors and descendants of Isaac Maskell (1811-1892), EM Masavile (1818-1863)maskell families, colliver families, maskell r, tatura, maskell, colliver, books, history, local -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Silver medallion, 1896
Round silver Cobram Show medallion. Double sided 24mm in width. One side showing coat of arms and surrounded by floral wreath. Other side side showing cow and calf plus inscription.The Governor’s Prize Best Dairy Cow Jeannie Cobram Show Awarded to J.W. Guthrie 1896 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Centenary Plate, 1888
It is representative of souvenir ware produced for mass consumption at a time of community celebration - the 1888 Centenary of British Settlement in Australia. The use of the Coat of Arms with a kangaroo and emu shows that this form of the crest we know today was used for many years before Australia became a FederationGlass plate which reads 'Australia's Centenary' around the lip, with 1788 and 1888 within shields on either side. Coat of Arms flanked by an emu and kangaroo and further decoration in centre with the motto 'Advance Australia'civic mementoes, souvenirs, glass technology, glassware -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Tie Stud, c1980
Large circular tie stud made of gilded metal with resin enamel design featuring City of Nunawading Coat of arms. Main colours red, green, blue on a cream ground - gold/gilt lettering.City of Nunawading|Cashs on reverse of stud.costume accessories, male -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
see page 22 Lakes Post Newspaper 20 July 1994Black and white photograph baby in mums arms, Little Star of the Day, Ryan Van Der Steeg, at Baby Show, fund raiser for Bone Marrow Registry, with ribbon and trophy. Lakes Entrance Victoriacharities, baby show -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - 1888 Australian Centenary Bowl
This plate was made by Henry Greener and Company of Sunderland England in 1887 or 1888. The company specialised in the manufacture of commemorative pressed glass. They received commissions from British and colonial clients, and individuals and organisations outside the Empire. The glassware typically commemorated prominent individuals or events. https://collection.powerhouse.com.au/object/8811 Amber Glass Bowl with frilled top commemorating Australia's Centenary 1788-1888. Showing Australian coat of arms with Emu and Kangaroo encircled with wording advance Australia. Australia's centenary and 1788 1888 in shieldcentenary 1788 - 1888, coat of arms, amber glass -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad Melbourne MCMLVI, The Argus and Australasian Limited, 1956
A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.A paper back publication, including text and black and white photographs. The cover bears colour embossed images of the Olympic medals and the colours of the Olympics. The back cover features an image of the Coat of Arms of the City of Melbourne.A publication prepared to commemorate the Games of the Sixteenth Olympiad to be held in Melbourne from November 22 until December 8, 1956. The booklet details information about the selection of Melbourne and preparation for the Games as well as a history of aspects of the Olympic Games. It includes names of the Organising Committee as well as many images of Melbourne and noted athletes.melbourne olympics, 16th olympiad, australian sporting events -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Programme, Visit to Victoria of His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, 1934
Booklet with brown cover, black printing, and Victorian coat of arms. The white inner pages of the booklet set out the days, times and places to be visited by the royal party including routes taken and times of stopovers.Text, front: ' PROGRAMME / VISIT TO VICTORIA / of / His Royal Highness / The Duke of Gloucester / 1934. 'royal visits, duke of gloucester