A Williamstown local, Ethel Margaret Musther nee Barber (1872-1956) was the daughter of Captain John Henry Barber (1842-1924), a sea pilot and Janet Lidell (1846-1891) Her grandfather, Captain Lidell, was also a seaman. In 1900, she married Nathan George Musther,(18..-1933) a chemist, and dentist in the Navy. They had two daughters: Rosamund Janet Musther(born 1903) and Nanoya Gwendoline Musther (born 1906). She was the principal of the Ladies' College in Footscray. She was involved in many philantropic associations especially for sailors but also during WWI and WW2. She worked for the Anzac Club, the Red Cross, She formed: 1941: the R.A.N. Friendly Union of Sailor's Wives and Mothers. 1943: the Lightkeepers Auxiliary to help the Mission raised funds. The plaque was a gift of the Lightskeeper Auxiliaire and unveiled on 30 July 1959 at the St Nicholas Chapel, by her eldest daughter, Mrs Jean McDonald. It was originally on stained and polished hardwood mount made by Mrs Murdoch (AR1959, page 24). On the day, a desk service-book was also dedicated in memory of Dr John Thompson at the request of his daughter, Mrs Sparrow.In early 1943, Ethel Margaret Musther formed the Lightkeepers' Auxiliaire and raised funds for the third building purchased for the Williamstown branch of the Victorian Seamen's Mission, the former E,S & A Bank. Thanks to her philanthropic work, she was rewarded with a Medal of the British Empire in 1953 for all her charitable work. Large rectangular with decorative clover corner Engraved: "In affectionnante and grateful memory / of / Ethel Margaret Musther, M.B.E. / Founder of / The Williamstown Lightkeepers Auxiliary / Of the / Victoria Missions to Seamen / Remembered always for this and many other / Philantropic works / Died 17th of September 1956 / Her deeds live after her.1956, ethel margaret musther, m.b.e., medal of the british empire, 1953, lightkeepers' auxiliary, williamstown, seamen's mission

Plate was used on board the H.M.V.S Nelson.Round and decorative, flora and coat of arms.Nelson tria jucta in uno palm aouth meruit ferat.

Swan Pool forms the southern gateway to the ‘Fairyland’ area on the western shore of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. The new bridge was built c2013 and designed based on the form of water lily flowers. The sculptural form of the bridges enhances the ‘Fairyland’ experience for children and adults alike.white decorative steel bridge edgings

Parting gift from Corporal D L Knight to Technical Support Troop (TST) 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. TST provided first line repair and recovery to armoured unit.Representative of gifts given by departing members of the regimentWooden board with decorative spanner mounted.Presented to / TST 8/13 VMR / by Cpl D L Knighttechnical support troop (tst), knight d l

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne.Coffee-coloured decorative lace apron.clothing - women's, aprons, fashion design, fashion -- 1950s

Oval rubber mould for decorative pendantNonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, pendant

Round rubber mould of a decorative design Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative pattern

Plaster relief of a rectangular decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, relief, jewellery, decorative design

Rectangular silicon mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Rectangular rubber mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Oval silicon mould of a decorative designNonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Oval plaster mould of a decorative designNonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Rectangular plaster mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Plaster mould of a square decorative design. Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Round rubber relief of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, relief, jewellery, decorative design

Silicon mould of a square decorative design. Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Round rubber mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Round silicon mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, decorative design

Round bronze medallion of a decorative design. Nonematcham skipper, bronze, medallion, decorative design

Oval silicon mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, silicon, decorative design

Partial rubber mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, decorative design

Partial rubber mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, decorative design

Rectangular rubber mould of a decorative design. Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, decorative design

Oval silicon mould of a decorative design.Nonematcham skipper, mould, silicon, decorative design

Rectangular rubber mould of a decorative design. Nonematcham skipper, mould, rubber, decorative design

On Loan from Mrs. K. Bourke c/o Mrs. H. N. LordDecorative round tin with lady on lid.Bostocks - dry suede cleaner. White - 2oz. Contents - Black 1 oz.tins, containers, cleaning products