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Hume City Civic Collection
Correspondence Book, c1890s
A book with printed perforated pages to send one half to owner of property demanding outstanding payment of rates prior to Council taking possession of land.A mottled blue and brown hard cover book with black spine. Printed and handwritten pages. Printed pattern very worn on front and back covers."Shire of Bulla/Notice of Intention..."1890s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Minute Book, ? Rouch Minute Book
A hand written in ink record of the Minutes of Council meetings of the Shire of Bulla between 21st September 1882 and 19th February 1891.A Green and red covered hard cover book. Blue, brown, green mottled pattern inside front and back covers. Handwritten in ink details of meetings. Some handwriting in pencil."21st Sept. 1882/Minutes of Ordinary Meeting..."1880s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Flag
This item is a cloth British Union Jack flag that would have been flown from a flag pole.Cloth Union Jack flag on wooden pole. Narrow hem on top and bottom of flag, tape stitched on end to allow wood pole to side in and held to pole with a tack."BRITISH MADE"flags, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis racquet
This tennis racquet was used by Veronica Burgess to compete in tennis matches.A wood Dunlop International Junior tennis racquet with leather wrapped handle. Dunlop stamped in yellow on end of handle."Dunlop/International..."sports, recreation, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Letts No.26 Diary 1899
This is a works diary used in 1899 for jobs to be carried out by the Shire of Bulla.Blue cloth bound book with gold lettering on cover and black printing on the pages."Works Diary 1899"1890s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Letts No. 45 Diary 1898
This is a works diary used in 1898 for jobs to be carried out by the Shire of Bulla.Black cloth bound book with gold lettering and 365 plus pages."Work Diary/1898"1890s, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Sunbury RSL Sub Branch
cable
used across darwin harbour during world war 2 as a safeguard to prevent japanese submarines entering the harbour believed to have stretched from east point to mandorah steel wire cable utilized to hold boom net across darwin harbour to guard against japanese submarines during world war 2boom net cable darwin harbour -
Sunbury RSL Sub Branch
belt, local tribe in middle east, sheikh's belt
used by tribal head to signify rank and allegience to various para and or military units ww 2, 204 cm long 9.3cm wide. 4 buckles, woven material red in colour with yellow, green, narrow stripes. 41 assorted metal badges depicting various para and military unit emblems refer to accompaning photographs -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Brunton, A. A, The Victorian Naturalist Vol. 73, No. 5 September 1956. An Aboriginal Burial Mound, 1956
The article is a most interesting account of a burial so close to Melbourne. The letter to the editor refutes this account but the reader will probably draw their own conclusions.pp. 67-69 & letter to the editor.The article is a most interesting account of a burial so close to Melbourne. The letter to the editor refutes this account but the reader will probably draw their own conclusions.burial mounds - ?boriginal, australians., sunbury - burial mound. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Batey, Isaac, The Aboriginals - transcript of the handwritten memoirs of Isaac Batey
This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.17 P.;This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.batey, isaac b. 1838., sunbury - red stone hill - ?boriginals, history., aboriginals - woiworong - hunting; possum skin rug making; baskets; cooking ovens; death-customs; myrnong. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Letts's No. 44 Diary 1916
This is a works diary used in 1916 for jobs to be carried out by the Shire of Bulla.Green cloth bound book with gold lettering."Works Diary/1916"1910s, shire of bulla, jobs, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Press
This tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Blue painted wooden Dunlop brand tennis racquet press with metal lever and springs.on front top - "Dunlop" ..."recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis Racquet Press
Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Metal tennis racquet press with two wing nut screws and springs at each end."B with an A & G inside" "Made in Australia"recreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tennis racquet press
Tennis racquet press would have been used to hold the head of a tennis racquet so that the tennis racquet head did not buckle.Brown wooden tennis racquet press with metal screws in each corner, three screws have a spring on them."Sondico" on frontrecreation, sports, burgess, veronica, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Certificate
Certificate presented by Australian Red Cross Society to the Citizens of the Shire of Bulla acknowledging the amount of $1794.97 raised during the Red Cross March Appeal in 1976.White certificate with black and red writing from Australian Red Cross Society. Two signatures in blue biro."Presented by the/Australian..."1970s, red cross, shire of bulla, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story
This book is a history of Radio Station 3KZ and its substantial role in broadcasting in Australia.A hardback cover of the history of Radio Station 3KZ with loose cover."Dial 1179/The 3KZ Story..."radio, 1980s, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Knitting Booklet, Australian Comforts Fund
This knitting booklet was used by Margaret Betty Williamson and her mother to knit items to be distributed to the Australia personnal of the Army, Navy and Airforce during World War 2. Parents owned the Clarkefield Store and Post Office.A small slightly tattered cream booklet with black printing and a red star shape on front cover.front cover "Guide to Knitting/Standard Socks..."1940s, world war 2, knitting, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Chamber Pot
These chamber pots were used in houses prior to sewerage connections which then allowed toilets to be built closer to houses and eventually inside houses. The chamber pots were usually placed under the beds or sometimes in a special chair which was called a comode chair.A cream colour ceramic chamber pot with handle.underneath - "SWINNERTONS..."houses, chamber pots, domestic items, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Tin, BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAS
This tin contained waterproof wax vestas, a short match with a wax shaft. On the bottom of the tin there is a rough surface which was struck to light the match.A small brown with dark blue and aqua stripes on the front of a rectangular tin. Three lines of print on the front hinged lid.BELL'S/WATERPROOF/WAX VESTAShouston, william, houston, joan, george evans collection, commercial packaging -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge
This is a small badge with a crown on top of a blue enamel oval and a blue enamel ribbon with the words "Issued by Dept. of Defence to Women of Australia for Duty Done" AIF is in the centre. It was issued to Rita Richards number 37351.A small blue badge with crown on top issued by the Department of Defence."...To Women of Australia/For duty done..."armed forces, 1940s, world war 2, military medals, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rupertswood Battery Collection, Pursuit of Excellence
This trophy was presented to a new cadet for the 'pursuit of excellence' of Rupertswood Battery of Horse Artillery and donated by Martin Glass and Gary Bieser. Tony Menhennitt had been involved with the Battery for 34 years and was Commanding Officer when the Battery disbaned on 17 July 2011.Small soldier in uniform mounted on a wooden base with 27 engraved plates."Presented to the Rupertswood..."1980s, 1990s, 2000s, rupertswood battery collection, salesian college, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Full length bra, 1960s
The bra was worn with a corset and under fitted clothes which were fashionable in the 1960s.A full length cream bra with an embroidered cotton front and elastic fabric back and cotton shoulder straps. There is a blue embroidered flower at the cleavage. Four metal hooks on elastic loops are around the waistline. The back is fastened with two sets of hooks and eyes.female underwear, bras, hickory wear, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Report, Economic Update, 8/12/2002
The 'Economic Update' is a Quarterly bulletin which is issued by Hume City Council and outlines the latest projects which the council has undertaken. It covers details of projects being carried out by the Council across the entire local government area at the time of publication.A 16 page pamphlet with a large photograph of a lady and man wearing yellow jackets and white helmets standing on a building site. The Hume Council logo is in the top RH corner along with the title of the publication. Both have been printed on a blue background.hume city council, economics, local government, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Door Handle
This handle is believed to be from the first safe used by the Shire of Bulla. It was given to Mr. Kevin Smith by the Shire Secretary Mr. Tom McCormack.A heavy round base handle with a hand coming from the centre holding a rod that forms the handle.:Cozens & Harveys..."shire of bulla, smith, john, kevin, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rupertswood Battery Collection
This cut throat razor was found in the original Battery shed at Rupertswood.Black handle cut throat razor."Bengall"rupertswood battery collection, rupertswood, personal items, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Flagon - wine, END OF AN ERA - WORKS DEPOT, pre 1994
The flagon with port was issued to recognise the end of the Shire of Bulla Works Depot. The port was from the Mt Aitken Estates in Gisborne. Public Works previously administered by the Shire of Bulla went out to private tendering.A cream and brown glazed flagon with sloping sides. The lower half of the flagon is cream with brown printing. The upper half and neck is brown. There is a black unbroken seal over the cork and the port is still in the flagon. On the front there is the Shire of Bulla insignia and on the back: the Shire of Bulla logo with the list of all employees of the Works Depot.on front: END OF AN ERA / (Shire of Bulla Insignia) / WORKS DEPOT / REMEMBER / "Safety is no Accident" shire of bulla, works depot, mt aitken vineyards, vineyards, ackland, b, adams, s, aksalih, b, aquilina, r, bartley, p, beavis, a, bell, f, bentley, k, bernard, c, birrell, s, bishop, o, brabander, p, brown, n, clements, p, coundon, j, coundon, k, culhane, n, davis, d, farquahar, s, forster, m, gardner, t, gibbings-johns, r, green, k, hamilton, m, healy, p, houston, k, kostantinidis, m, lumsden, b, mazza, s, mazza, e, moxham, s, higgs, j, laws, g, bailey, n, acton, b, fitzmaurice, n, lee, m, hewson, t, lumsden, d, bryant, p, jankovic, d, riley, p, mott, b, naughton, p, olson, a, peavey, r, pittaway, b, morgan, s, morton, j, markman, o, lagana, f, ivakovic, m, jamieson, d, podolczak, n, prestage, d, pullen, p, pyke, b, richards, k, russell, r, sartore, a, schaffer, s, schembri, l, service, t, smith, b, taylor, n, thom, m, thomas, c, travers, k, travers, p, turner, r, tyquin, e, tyquin, k, tyquin, t, watts, j, wilson, h, whitworth, l, withers, d, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1990s
The fire damaged building is the former Diggers Rest Hotel which was ruined by fire in the 1990s. It was the last standing and operating hotel along the Calder Highway between the towns of Keilor and Gisborne. A coloured photograph of a fire gutted building along a roadside with gum trees in the background. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1990s
The building which has been damaged by fire is the former Diggers Rest Hotel which was the only surviving hotel along the Calder Highway between the towns of Keilor and Gisborne a distance of approx. 32kms A coloured photograph of a grey rendered building, along a roadside, which has been damaged by fire with a temporary fence surrounding the building. diggers rest, hotels -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tool - HB lead pencil, Unknown
Children used HB lead pencils in class after graduating from either writing on blackboards or slates and before they reached the middle primary school classes where they used pen and ink.A wooden lead pencil with a rounded top painted in red and black along its length with gold lettering Australia Staedtler Tradition 110 HBwriting materials, pencils, schools -
Hume City Civic Collection
Tool - Steel pen
The plain pen with the removable steel nib was used by primary school children from the inception of compulsory school education in 1872 to the 1960s. In the upper levels of the school, pupils were allowed to use fountain pens before biros came into common use. A plain unpainted wooden handled writing pen with a removable steel nibwriting equipment, pens, schools