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Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Jennifer Forest, Fifty years of friendship: celebrating 50 years of the Whitehorse and Matsudo sister city relationship 1971 to 2021, 2021
... Fifty years of friendship: celebrating 50 years of the... Matsudo Matsudo> Japan History of the 50 years of sister city ...History of the 50 years of sister city relationship between Box Hill and Matsudo, Japan. The history of the sister city movement is included in the introduction128 pages; b&w and colour photos; includes EndNotes and referencesHistory of the 50 years of sister city relationship between Box Hill and Matsudo, Japan. The history of the sister city movement is included in the introductionanniversaries, arts and culture, education, sister cities, matsudo, matsudo> japan -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since the end of World War II
... BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since.... 1995 BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since ... -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Alexander, R.B, The Stratford-Okahukura Line - 50 Years of Service, 1983
... The Stratford-Okahukura Line - 50 Years of Service... 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth ...A pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.ill, maps, p.32.non-fictionA pictorial history of the first 50 years of the railway from Stratford on the New Plymouth line to Okahukura, the junction with the North Island Main Trunk railway near Taumarunui.railroads - new zealand - pictorial, railroads - new zealand - north island - history -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Southern Golf Club, Crossing the road: 50 years at Southern Golf Club, 1997
... Crossing the road: 50 years at Southern Golf Club...., illus. (some col,) Crossing the road: 50 years at Southern Golf ...A history of Southern Golf Club, Keysborough, founded 1947.112 p., illus. (some col,)non-fictionA history of Southern Golf Club, Keysborough, founded 1947.southern golf club, golf clubs - history, golf clubs - keysborough -
Box Hill Historical Society
Journal, Ms. Lorraine Mitchell, A tale of two churches - Box Hill Baptist Church: Celebrating 50 Years, 2021
... : Celebrating 50 Years...: Celebrating 50 Years Journal Ms. Lorraine Mitchell Victorian Baptist ...Research paper on the history of the Box Hill Baptist Church from 1901 to 1951. The history of Baptists in Victoria and the early history of families and Methodists in Box Hill.pp 36-193. Includes black & white photos and footnotes. non-fictionResearch paper on the history of the Box Hill Baptist Church from 1901 to 1951. The history of Baptists in Victoria and the early history of families and Methodists in Box Hill.churches, box hill baptist church, baptist churches, box hill wesleyan church, aspinall> joseph, ellingworth family -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, The Vietnam War, 50 Years On. (Copy 1), 2016
... The Vietnam War, 50 Years On. (Copy 1)... with members of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the VVAA. The Vietnam War, 50 ...A collection of interviews by the studens of Bendigo South East Secondary College - 29th August 2016Produced by the Bendigo South East College in co-operation with members of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the VVAA.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, The Vietnam War, 50 Years On (Copy 1), 2016
... The Vietnam War, 50 Years On (Copy 1).... Branch of the VVAA. The Vietnam War, 50 Years On (Copy 1 ...Produced by the Bendigo South East College in co-operation with members of the Bendigo Sub Branch of the VVAA.vietnam war - 1961-1975 - soldiers - australian, vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
Victorian Railway History Library
Houghton, Norm, Closed 50 Years Ago: Commemorative Booklet 30 June 2012, 2012
... Closed 50 Years Ago: Commemorative Booklet 30 June 2012... operations - Victoria - history A booklet to commemorate the 50 years ...A booklet to commemorate the 50 years since the closure of the Colac to Beech Forest railway in Victoria on the 30th June 1962.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA booklet to commemorate the 50 years since the closure of the Colac to Beech Forest railway in Victoria on the 30th June 1962.vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history, railroad operations - victoria - history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Melbourne Times, "50 years of using her trams and trains", 6/11/1991
... "50 years of using her trams and trains"... drivers Newspaper cutting from The Melbourne Times - 6/11/1991 "50 ...Newspaper cutting about Joyce Barry with a photo of Joyce in a tram cab. Written by Janet Blair, details Joyce's tramway career. driving trams and experiences.Yields information about Joyce Barry and her work with the Tramways.Newspaper cutting from The Melbourne Times - 6/11/1991tramways, joyce barry, tram drivers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Audio, Mal Rowe, Sir Robert Risson speach - 50 years of MMTB - 1969, 26/11/1969
... Sir Robert Risson speach - 50 years of MMTB - 1969... - 50 years of MMTB - 1969 Audio Mal Rowe ...An audio recording by Mal Rowe at a dinner sponsored by the TMSV at the Wattle Park Chalet of Major General Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB). Covers many topics about Melboune's trams, international experiences, fares, loan council, new trams, tickets, reserved track, rates, roads. Recorded the day before a two-day strike by the SEC workers which meant the Melbourne's public transport could not operate. Jim Dowell was the TMSV Chairman at the time and Peter Duckett, a well-known enthusiast and operator of the Model Dockyard in Swanston St.Yields information from the MMTB Chairman's viewpoint on Melbourne's tramways.Set of 3 images and three audio files recorded on a reel to reel tape recorder.robert risson, 50th anniversary, mmtb, jim dowell, peter duckett, tmsv, speach -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Book - Illustrated book, Judith Salvadori, Earning our badge: group G nurses 1959-1962 Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. Celebrating 50 years to 2012, 2011
... , Melbourne. Celebrating 50 years to 2012 ..., Melbourne. Celebrating 50 years to 2012 Book Illustrated book Judith ...Significant record of nursing at the Alfred Hospital in the late 1950's-early 1960's and is accompanied by pictures, stories, anecdotes and documents of that period.White binding, title in red and black writing, some group G nurses photos and AHNL badge on front covernon-fictionSignificant record of nursing at the Alfred Hospital in the late 1950's-early 1960's and is accompanied by pictures, stories, anecdotes and documents of that period.nurses, nurse training, alfred hospital, ahnl -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, 40 years Anniversary as a Parish - St Johns Catholic School Kooweerup - 50 years Anniversary, 1986
... Kooweerup - 50 years Anniversary... as a Parish - St Johns Catholic School Kooweerup - 50 years ...A book published for the 50th anniversary of St John's Catholic Church School in Koo Wee Rup and 40 year celebration of the Parish of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church Koo Wee Rup. Photos and names in booknon-fictionA book published for the 50th anniversary of St John's Catholic Church School in Koo Wee Rup and 40 year celebration of the Parish of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church Koo Wee Rup. Photos and names in bookkoo wee rup (vic.), st john the baptist church, st john's catholic church koo wee rup -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Booklet - Illustrated booklet, Jodie Duckworth, Leongatha Memorial Hospital (part of Gippsland Southern Health Service) formerly known as Woorayl District Memorial Hospital: The first 50 years 1958-2008, 2008
... Hospital: The first 50 years 1958-2008... Hospital: The first 50 years 1958-2008 Booklet Illustrated booklet ...History of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital (formerly known as the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital) from the time one of two private hospitals in Leongatha closed in 1942, and a bush nursing hospital took over the premises. The need for a bigger hospital was recognized and new hospital opened in 1958. The booklet covers development of the hospital up to 2008.Illustrated booklet with white cover. Title and compilers name in black ink on front cover. Also on the front cover is a reproduction of a black and white photograph of nursing staff taken in 1958, as well as the two 'twin' gum trees which mark the site of the memorial rock in the hospital grounds where a number of plaques are located, in sepia/pink ink. The hospital logo of stylized black and white cross on a mauve background are on the front and back cover.non-fictionHistory of the Leongatha Memorial Hospital (formerly known as the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital) from the time one of two private hospitals in Leongatha closed in 1942, and a bush nursing hospital took over the premises. The need for a bigger hospital was recognized and new hospital opened in 1958. The booklet covers development of the hospital up to 2008.leongatha memorial hospital, woorayl district hospital, hospitals-victoria-history, leongatha -
Dandenong & District Historical Society
Book, 50 Years Hard
... 50 Years Hard... of Pentridge Gaol from 1850 to 1900 Hardcover - Excellent Condition 50 ...The Story of Pentridge Gaol from 1850 to 1900Hardcover - Excellent ConditionThe Story of Pentridge Gaol from 1850 to 1900 -
Marriner Group Theatres Archive
Book, Entertainers - Iconic images from 50 years of showbiz in Australia
... Entertainers - Iconic images from 50 years of showbiz in...Entertainers - Iconic images from 50 years of showbiz ... -
Vision Australia
Mixed media - Video recording, 7News Brisbane - 50 Dog Years, 10/04/2010
... 7News Brisbane - 50 Dog Years... the anniversary of 50 years of seeing eye dogs in Australia. It includes... the anniversary of 50 years of seeing eye dogs in Australia. It includes ...Report on the need for more Seeing Eye Dog sponsors upon the anniversary of 50 years of seeing eye dogs in Australia. It includes interviews with Jacky Tupangaia, Nick Gleeson and Gerard Menses. With an estimated 600,000 vision impaired people by 2020, the target of 5000 new puppy sponsors are required to help Vision Australia meet demand.1 wmv file of 7News Brisbane segment on 50th anniversaryseeing eye dogs australia, gerard menses, nick gleeson, jacky tupangaia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Uni to mark big birthday, 08/03/2017
... 50 years... to celebrate 50 years since students started their first classes... and students came together to celebrate 50 years since students started ...La Trobe University staff and students came together to celebrate 50 years since students started their first classes at the Bundoora campus.News article 1 page, black text.la trobe university, 50 years, celebration -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - RSL AWARDS, 1) 5.6.1995, .2) 18.1.1996
... 50 years service....1) Recognises 50 years of continuous service to the RSL... goldfields .1) Recognises 50 years of continuous service to the RSL ....1) Recognises 50 years of continuous service to the RSL League on 5.6.1995 to J.E.Wiles. .2) Life membership of the League awarded to Mr J.E.Wiles on 18.1.1996 of Mitchum RSL Sub Branch..1)RSL Service award yellow parchment paper, gold RSL logo at top followed by details re the recipient, dated and signed by the National Executive with Red Seal, rear is blank. .2) RSL Life membership certificate, yellow parchment paper, gold RSL logo at top followed by details re the recipient, dated and signed by the National Executive, Red Seal at bottom corner..1) “John Eric Wiles” .2) Mr J. E. Wiles”50 years service, rsl, life membership, wiles -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal, 1951
... A commemorative medallion for 50 years Commonwealth... with the dates 1901 - 1951. The reverse has "50 Years Commonwealth... - 1951. The reverse has "50 Years Commonwealth of Australia ...The item is a 50th Anniversary of Commonwealth of Australia Schools Medal 1951. The medal was awarded to school children of the commonwealth of Australia in 1951 to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the Federation of Australia. The design was chosen after a competition, with the valuable cash prize of two hundred guineas, it was won by John Wolgang Elischer for his depiction of a man hand sowing wheat, The wheat has grown to represent the seven States of Australia on the other side to the medal Elischer was an Austrian sculptor and an Associate of the Royal Academy. The medal also had a red white and blue ribbon and a bar inscribed SUNRSYSIA, however this is missing on the subject itemCommemorating fifty years since Federation in 1901 specifically for school children in 1951 signifies a milestone in Australia's history. A commemorative medallion for 50 years Commonwealth of Australia. The medallion on one side has a man sewing seeds with the dates 1901 - 1951. The reverse has "50 Years Commonwealth of Australia" with a sun at the top and wheat at the bottom representing the number of Australian States. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, fifty years commonwealth of australia, commemorative medal, bronze medal -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Audio Tape, Dancing 1941 Interment Camp 3
... 50 years in Australia...Video of film taken in Camp 3 in 1941 with "50 years...Video of film taken in Camp 3 in 1941 with "50 years ...Video of film taken in Camp 3 in 1941 with "50 years in Australia 1941-1991"; November 1988, 1989 in Tatura; "At Cenotaph - Tatura"; copy of Dancing film Int 2 camp Tatura; music and commentary added by Ruth Haar-ScheerleVideo tape BASF E180 VHSDancing 1941 Interment Camp 3camp 3, 50 years in australia, ruth haar-scherle, ruth haar-scheerle -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Lions Club, Lions Club of Upper Kiewa Valley Celebrating Fifty Years of Service to the Community, 2014
... 50 years... Valley for 50 years - raising money for the community. Its... Kiewa Valley Lions Club has served the Kiewa Valley for 50 years ...The Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club has served the Kiewa Valley for 50 years - raising money for the community. Its biggest success was the 'Snack Bar', a food outlet at Falls Creek, selling hot pies and coffee. From 1964 in a caravan, to 1965 - 1971 in a bus the snack bar operated, until it was sold in 1989. The book also outlines their other projects and office bearers.The Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club involved local people and local events giving an insight into the development of the area over the last 50 years. Yellow soft covered book fastened by 2 staples. Deep yellow line outlines the cover with black print of title and date. Thick black "50" with Lions logo in green is enclosed by the 0 (in the 50). Back cover - also outlined with a deep yellow line. On the top middle is "50" including the logo surrounded by the "0" and underneath the words "We Serve".On page 9 "Ian Howley 2010/11"lions club, upper kiewa valley, 50 years, service club, community, snack bar at falls creek, conquestathon -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Letter from Posts and Telegraphs to passengers commemorating 50 Golden Years of Airmail in Australia 1964
... commemorating 50 Golden Years of Airmail in Australia 1964... to passengers commemorating 50 Golden Years of Airmail in Australia 1964 ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - miscellaneous, Maroondah Hospital Mitcham Auxiliary, 1966 - 2016
... Minute Books and Finances encompassing 50 years from 1966.... and Finances encompassing 50 years from 1966.... Mitcham melbourne Minute Books and Finances encompassing 50 years ...Maroondah Hospital Mitcham Auxiliary.Maroondah Hospital Mitcham Auxiliary Minute Books and Finances encompassing 50 years from 1966.Maroondah Hospital Mitcham Auxiliary. maroondah hospital mitcham auxiliary, minute bppks -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, University of Ballarat: Women of Note; Heather Durant, Librarian at SMB, 1951-2005. (1933-2009)
... 50 years service... periods of work she was employed for almost 50 years. During her... periods of work she was employed for almost 50 years. During her ...Heather Durant (nee Walton) began as an Assistant Librarian at the SMB Campus in 1951. In December 1961 she resigned from the position due to her approaching marriage. No replacement was found so she returned in a "part-time position". She progressed to head librarian. Heather resigned again in 1962 and took a break for eight years. She then returned to the school. Combining the two periods of work she was employed for almost 50 years. During her time with the University of Ballarat she made an important contribution to the operation of the SMB Library. At times she was put in charge and worked to maintain library standards and collections through her work in library acquisitions and cataloguing. Over the years she witnessed the changes that occurred when technology was introduced and the growth of the University and TAFE divisions.women of note, teacher, ballarat school of mines, heather walton, heather durant, smb campus, librarian, resigned to marry, part-time work, library standards, and collections, acquisitions and cataloging, technology, 50 years service, 1951-2005 -
Clunes Museum
Ceremonial object - NUMISMATICS
... PRESENTED TO W. BRO. F.J. EBERHARD FOR 50 YEARS SERVICE...MASONIC BREAST JEWEL - 50 YEARS SERVICE - MEDAL ON PALE... TO W. BRO. F.J. EBERHARD FOR 50 YEARS SERVICE local history ...PRESENTED TO W. BRO. F.J. EBERHARD FOR 50 YEARS SERVICEMASONIC BREAST JEWEL - 50 YEARS SERVICE - MEDAL ON PALE BLUE RIBBON DISPLAYED IN LINED PRESENTATION CASE.Engraved on Reverse; W. BRO. F.J. EBERHARD P.M.local history, societies, freemason, lodge, eberhard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Souvenir fork lift truck model, 50th Anniversary souvenir, Unknown
... On 11/02/2023 Waverley Forklifts celebrated 50 years since...Toyota material handling - toyotaforklifts.com.au Toyota 50... Toyota material handling - toyotaforklifts.com.au Toyota 50 years ...See Description aboveObject relating to descendants of Schwerkolt familyOn 11/02/2023 Waverley Forklifts celebrated 50 years since establishment by Charles Lionel Schwerkolt & a large celebration took place at the Sofitel Hotel for 380 guests. Each place setting had one of these forklifts as a souvenir.Toyota material handling - toyotaforklifts.com.au Toyota 50 years Waverley Fork Lifts established 1973.souvenir relating to anniversary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
... Widmer marks 50 years practicing as a doctor in the Ringwood...Dr Blair Widmer was honoured for having spent 50 years... for having spent 50 years as a GP in the Ringwood area. The occasion ...Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 2-12-97. P3. Dr Blair Widmer marks 50 years practicing as a doctor in the Ringwood area.Dr Blair Widmer was honoured for having spent 50 years as a GP in the Ringwood area. The occasion was marked by an afternoon tea at the Uniting Church Hall in Greenwood Ave. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dance leads to 50 great years, 2004
... Dance leads to 50 great years... wedding anniversary. Dance leads to 50 great years Article Article ...Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Ron and Greta O'Neill, residents of Blackburn since 1952, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.o'neill, ron, o'neill, greta, blackburn -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1896
... queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling... the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892... over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen ...This Great Britain one shilling coin is dated 1896, which is during the reign of Queen Victoria. There were over 9 million of these coins minted. Queen Victoria succeeded King William IV to the British Throne in 1837 – she was only 18 years old at the time – and she ruled until 1901. British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This one shilling coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. There are three main groups of shillings produced during Queen Victoria’s reign:- - The Young Head; 1837-1887, in 8 different versions, on the obverse showing the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen Victoria had been reigning for 50 years. Her head was smaller on the coins minted 1887-1889 than on those shillings minted 1889-1892. - The Old Head; 1893-1901, shows the veiled head of Queen Victoria. The obverse side of the coin was designed by Thomas Brock. The inscription’s translation is “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India”. The reverse side of the coin was designed by Edward Paynter. The inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" translates as "Evil be to him who evil thinks". AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 Spanish dollars were imported and converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. This silver shilling is also of significance to Australia as part one of the British Colonies ruled by Queen Victoria. It is part of the special silver and gold coins minted 1887-1893 to celebrate the 50 years Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign 1837-1887.Coin, Great Britain Shilling, 1896. Silver coin, round. Obverse; Queen Victoria head, ‘Old Head’, looking left. Reverse; 3 shields (each crowned) - 3 passant lions (England), 1 rampant lion (Scotland), golden harp (Northern Ireland) - floral symbols between them – 1 rose, 2 thistles. Inscriptions on both sides of coin.Obverse “VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT . REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP” Reverse “ONE SHILLING, 1896, Inner band, some letters hidden - HONI SO VI Y PENSE” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, british shilling 1896, thomas brock, edward paynter, great britain shilling, queen victoria currency, queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling, colonial australia currency, numismatics -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1896
... queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling... the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892... over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen ...This Great Britain one shilling coin is dated 1896, which is during the reign of Queen Victoria. There were over 9 million of these coins minted. Queen Victoria succeeded King William IV to the British Throne in 1837 – she was only 18 years old at the time – and she ruled until 1901. British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This one shilling coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. There are three main groups of shillings produced during Queen Victoria’s reign:- - The Young Head; 1837-1887, in 8 different versions, on the obverse showing the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen Victoria had been reigning for 50 years. Her head was smaller on the coins minted 1887-1889 than on those shillings minted 1889-1892. - The Old Head; 1893-1901, shows the veiled head of Queen Victoria. The obverse side of the coin was designed by Thomas Brock. The inscription’s translation is “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India”. The reverse side of the coin was designed by Edward Paynter. The inscription "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" translates as "Evil be to him who evil thinks". AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 Spanish dollars were imported and converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. This silver shilling is also of significance to Australia as part one of the British Colonies ruled by Queen Victoria. It is part of the special silver and gold coins minted 1887-1893 to celebrate the 50 years Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign 1837-1887. Coin, Great Britain Shilling, 1896. Silver coin, round. Obverse; Queen Victoria head, ‘Old Head’, looking left. Reverse; 3 shields (each crowned) - 3 passant lions (England), 1 rampant lion (Scotland), golden harp (Northern Ireland) - floral symbols between them – 1 rose, 2 thistles. Inscriptions on both sides of coin.Obverse “VICTORIA . DEI . GRA . BRITT . REGINA . FID . DEF . IND . IMP” Reverse “ONE SHILLING, 1896”, Inner band, [some letters hidden] “HONI SO VI Y PENSE” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, british shilling 1896, thomas brock, edward paynter, great britain shilling, queen victoria currency, queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling, colonial australia currency, numismatics