Two black and white photocopies of a photograph of Vermador Private Hospital at 761 Glenhuntly Road, corner Watson Grove and Glenhuntly Road, taken c. 1920, Sr. Mary Stuart.glen huntly, vermador, hospitals, watson grove, stuart mary, streetscapes, glen huntly laundry, drapers, advertising signs, glenhuntly road, glenhuntly

Early 20th C. image of crew members on board ship. It is thought that the basins were used to collect their meals as a way of ensuring minimum spillage when the vessel was under way. The Barque Crocodile out of Liverpool is documented in an Annual report as donating 15 shillings and sixpence from the crew towards the building fund for the Mission Building. This image may well depict some of those crew members who 'chipped in'.Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting small group of seamen aboard the Barque Crocodile performing chores.Hanwritten in pencil on verso: 12barque crocodile, crew, apprentices, life on board, dinner, meals

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during which time the Kiewa Valley Group was formed and joined the Institute of Engineers. Horace H. C. Williams was in charge of the the KHES.H.H.C. Williams was the engineer in charge of the KHES. Significant in that the photo is of white men in suits all holding a position of importance. This can be compared with current 'people in power'.Black and white large photo of 6 men in suits standing outside the Bogong SECV office. April 1950On the back in pencil: Mr I O'Donnell (CRB - visitor) / Mr E. D. Jo..?- Vice Chairman Kiewa V. Group / Mr D. V. Darwin? - Chairman Melb. Division / HHCW - Chairman, Kiewa V. Group / Mr..../ Mr jJrgher? - Sec. Kiewa Valley Group Note: HHCWh.h.c. williams, kvhs, institute of engineers

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Two men empty plastic household rubbish bins into a Shire of Eltham rubbish truck.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)waste disposal, rubbish collection, bin collection

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Probably an outdoor painting class out of the Eltham or Panton Hill Living and Learning Centre.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Street sweeper near ANZ bank on Main Road at the intersection of Arthur Street, ElthamIllustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)street sweeping, main road eltham, arthur street, eltham, anz bank

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987 The woman on the left is Pam Deylen (nee Stephens), the tutor of the group (a very accomplished cook)Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, panton hill, cooking class

One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The Eltham Town Park was a reclaimed tip site. It was later named the Alistair Knox Park Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted cardboard 25.5 x 30.5 cmTitle printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham town park, alistair knox park

This lady’s hand sewn cotton 1/2 petticoat with cut work is an example of the dressmaking and needlework skills of the women of the early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire in the early 20th C Early settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire c1900 and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families Lady's white cotton 1/2 slip with cutwork front, hand sewn scalloped hem.clothing, haberdashery, crochet, doilies, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, moorabbin shire, marshall d, dairy farms, fruit orchards

This beaded sequined waist band for evening wear was a clothing prop used in the plays and musicals performed in the the City of Moorabbin. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. and this beaded sequined clothing prop was used in the plays and musicals when performed in the the City of Moorabbin A Theatrical prop, evening wear as a taffeta waistband with beading, multi coloured sequins, and corded cotton waist ties.c1950 Shown with Theatrical prop white beaded lace hat MAV 00295clothing, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george

A.J.Abicair was C/O of 486 Maintenance Squadron from 22/08/1946 having been promoted to A/W.Cdr in May 1944 , then T/OT/W/Cdr. January 1945. .Part of the collection of Wing Commander A.J.Abicair issued equipment.Rectangular mirror with see through cross in centre on front. Instructions for use printed on rear. Cord threaded through corner hole. Contained in original cardboard container.One Emergency Signalling Mirror ESM/1. "Spec. 40653" Open this end and pull lanyard. This package contains 1 emergency signalling mirror with which the attention of persons in the distance (in ships, aircraft, etc) may be attracted by a beam of reflected sunlight. A positive means of aiming the reflected beam of light is provided.Instructions are printed on the other side of this package and on mirror. General Electric company. Instruction for use are written on the rear. From collection of Wing/Com A.J. Abicair

John Hogan, son of "King" Thomas Hogan, the last postman to deliver mail to Cooma, Harston & Byrneside areas. Photo taken c.1950 in front of the Harston Post Office.Hogan, John in horse drawn vehiclemail delivery, cooma, harston, byrneside, hogan, john, harston post office, photograph, people

The rug was owned by Mary Atkins who was born c. 1920 and died in 1959. She lived at Glenormiston South. The rug was used first as a buggy rug and later as a bed rug.Back of rug Front of rug Photo by donor W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 2 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 3 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Article offered selection checklist Letter to Lynette Christie from Helen Sweeney dated 15th January 2009quilting quilting - history, running stitch collection, blankets, quilting, quilting - history

Photographs relate to Mr C T Robin's property, "Corrong" Hopetoun, 1944, W E Brown & Sons' property "Cambacanya", Hopetoun 1945, during a period of low rainfall.MALLEE PHOTOGRAPHSsheep breeding - history dorset horn sheep sheep stations - history, robins, mr c t - corrong, hopetoun brown, w e - w e brown & son, corrong hopetoun, cambacanya hopetoun, sheep breeding - history, dorset horn sheep, sheep stations - history

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Styleknit in c.1947 and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Series 47-2 / STYLEKNIT / Price: Sixpence / 7 Garments Knitted in Wool or Cottonknitting handicrafts - history, styleknit, knitting, handicrafts - history

Depicts the milling operations within a mill, c.1950s. Part of a series of photos depicting the various operations within a textile mill, all of which have been edited for publication.textile mills - operation, milling

Depicts the warping operations within a mill, c.1950s. Part of a series of photos depicting the various operations within a textile mill, all of which have been edited for publication.textile mills - operation, warping

Depicts the drying operations within a mill, c.1950s. Part of a series of photos depicting the various operations within a textile mill, all of which have been edited for publication.textile mills - operation, drying, drying machinery

Depicts the folding operations within a mill, c.1950s. Part of a series of photos depicting the various operations within a textile mill, all of which have been edited for publication.textile mills - operation, folding machinery

Located at 213 Armstrong Street South, this building was once a hotel. Batch's relocated there in 1919 and made major alterations in 1925. Pictured are W.H. Batch, C. Betteridge and D.F. Batch.batch's furniture factory, armstrong street south, manufacturing, building, people

The photograph, taken c 1940 show The Gong and the view to the Buninyong Gardens. The trees in the Gardens are well established and early model motor vehicles are seen parked on the Gong dam wall. The Gong and the Buninyong Botanic Gardens are iconic features of the town. They are of great historic, aesthetic and social significance. They are representative of early parklands.Original B/W photograph of the view over the Gong towards the Buninyong Gardens, with established trees and early model motor vehiclesthe gong, buninyong, gardens, botanic gardens, cars, parklands

Bakery Square was the site of 19thCentury Jongebloed family bakery, grocery shops and residence demolished 1970 and later hardware shop erected c 1960. Stables at rear to McKenzie StreetCalendar from the hardware storelocal identities