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Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Desert Storm Mug 1991, Desert Storm Mug
White mug with handle and blue print of a soldier, aircraft and Desert Storm ‘91 printed on one side and the American flag printed on one sideDesert Storm ‘91 and American Flagamerica, flag, soldier, desert, storm, 1991 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Russian, American, German and Dutch cruisers at Railway Pier, Port Melbourne, 1901
Lasercopy of 1901 Federation photograph showing Russian and American cruisers berthed at Railway Pier with German and Dutch cruisers in the background.'The German, Russian, Dutch and American cruisers at Port Melbourne'piers and wharves - railway pier, transport - shipping, armed services - foreign services -
Orbost & District Historical Society
piano roll, Anglo-American Player Roll Co, 1930's
... Anglo-American Player Roll Co ...To make a piano roll, when the recording artist depresses a key on a specially wired-up piano, a signal is sent to a recording machine, which punches holes in a moving roll of paper. Originally, editing was done by punching extra holes by hand or patching unwanted holes with sticky tape but eventually the process was done by computer.• The music is A Lone Girl Flyer with the words and music by Jack O'Hagan. It was published in Melbourne by Allan's, c1930 and was dedicated to Miss Amy Johnson, a pioneering English aviator, the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia. It is an example of musical recreation of the 1930's. Brown paper roll of pianola paper (.1) in black box (.2) with lid. Broadway hard roll 1694 - A lone Girl Flyer ( march song O'Hagan). It has a duty stamp attached - Allan & Co Music Co Ltd MelbourneBroadwaypianola lone-girl-flyer johnson-amy music -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - 1869 Bible Curtis Owen, American Bible Society, The Holy Bible, 1869
... American Bible Society ...1869 American Bible Society Bible presented to Eliza Curtis in 1870.772 page 1869 bible with a brown cardboard cover embossed with a cover embossed with a geometric design. The spine has Holy Bible imprinted in gold upper case lettering and is well worn with some damage exposing the stitched binding of the pages. non-fiction1869 American Bible Society Bible presented to Eliza Curtis in 1870.19th century bible, eliza curtis, david owen, e isabel owen, l florence owen, lorraine owen, sulhamstead, coulstock street, warrnambool, riverside, allansford, b aymar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Piano Roll, Anglo-American Player Roll Co, Gonna build a big fence around Texas, 1930c
... Anglo-American Player Roll Co. ...Music in punched tape format to be played on a "Player piano"An early form of recorded musicPaper piano roll in boxBroadway word roll 2807; Foxtrot (Friend-Olson). Played by Les Luscombepiano rolls, music rolls, player pianos -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tin Tobacco / Cigarette, Circa 1900s
... British American Tobacco ...This particular brand of tobacco (State Express 555) was first made in 1915, and was most popular in Asia and China. The number triple 5 was mooted as a sacred number, and may have contributed to its high level of demand by Asian smokers. This would have been a favourite "smoke" for the Chinese emigrants, and especially those who settled in rural areas of Australia. In the era where 'male' type of activities such as motor racing, were sponsored by tobacco companies, roll your own cigarettes was ingrained as a macho male requirement. It was only in the early 2000s, when cigarette advertising had greater restrictions attached to the product, that the roll your own, and cigarettes in general, became less "cool". This particular cigarette tin would have also been useful for roll your own (ready rub tobacco)The significance of this particular Qantas cigarette tin to this rural region is that it demonstrates that overseas travel by plane was not only for the affluent city dweller but also available, and not impossible to the inhabitants of the Kiewa Valley. This cigarette tin also may hint that the influx of Asian immigrants into this region where able to visit relatives back in Asia without too much effort. The use of a Qantas cigarette tin in the Kiewa Valley also suggests a degree of affluent there or tourists from elsewhere. This tobacco tin relays a long ago era, when personal contact, and not something that has been written down by some "unknown", was valued as the true appraisal of a member of the community. This was especially relevant in a small regional area such as the Kiewa Valley. Although social networking was not as fast then as the internet provides now, appearances, manners, fashion and etiquette with first impressions high on the order of evaluating someone in the community. Pointer such as the brand of tobacco smoked was part of the rural assessment method. Up until the demise of the Australian Tobacco Industry, circa 2004, the Kiewa Valley and surrounding district was part of a vibrant producer of tobacco leaves. The remnants of this industry still remain today but the drying sheds (for tobacco leaves) are now used to store hay for the valley's dairy and beef cattle industries.This tobacco/cigarette tin is constructed from tin plated thin rolled steel. The lid is attached by two pressed and formed (from the main frame) hinges using the nip and tuck construction method.The outside lid and frame has a yellow colour anodised to the metal.On the front of the lid are the following printed: "STATE EXPRESS" ,in yellow print, and below this are two horizontal lines in brown and central to these are the numbers "555" . Below this appears and within a 'royal' crest, in yellow writing on a brown circular background "STATE EXPRESS". Below this, in brown print, "PICCADILLY, LONDON". On each side of the tin are printed in brown colour: front side" ARDATH TOBACCO CO. LTD. PICCADILLY, LONDON" . On the left and right sides are printed in brown colour "20 STATE EXPRESS 555". On the rear side is with smaller print "MANUFACTURED UNDER ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE POPRIETORS". On the inside of the lid printed in red colour, are the following words, the royal crest and sketch of the winged kangaroo(symbol of the QANTAS logo). Within a red elongated square border, are the Royal Crest and in very small red print "BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN" underneath in slightly larger print "STATE EXPRESS" The print underneath this and in smaller print is "CIGARETTE MANUFACTURERS ARDARTH TOBACCO CO. LTD." Next to the royal crest and in much larger print is "STATE EXPRESS" and underneath this ,the numerals 555 with the words "CIGARETTES" below. The lower half of the inside lid has the following words and the "flying" kangaroo(winged). These words in written (running free hand) style "Specially packed for QANTAS(in red print). Underneath and in smaller print is "AUSTRALIA'S OVERSEAS AIRLINE". On the bottom of this tobacco tin is stamped into the metal surface, the number"704"qantas supplied cigarettes, roll your own, cigarette tins, smoking accessories, personal effects, tobacco containers, tobacco -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, North American Heritage Press, Skis against the atom, 1989
... North American Heritage Press ...The exciting first-hand account of heroism and daring sabotage during the Nazi occupation of NorwayIll, maps, p.242.non-fictionThe exciting first-hand account of heroism and daring sabotage during the Nazi occupation of Norwayworld war 1939-1945 - underground movements - norway, norwegian heavy water sabotage -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, New American Library, I protest, 1968
... New American Library ...A photographic record of the siege of Khe SanhIll, unpagednon-fictionA photographic record of the siege of Khe Sanh vietnam war 1961-1975 – history, vietnam war 1961-1975 – battles – khe sanh -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Wringer, The American Wringer Co, 1888 onwards
... The American Wringer Co ...Hand operated wringer; timber frame with metal fittings; timber handle; 2 top screws; scattered nail holesCentre: FALCON / LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN NOT IN USE / IMPROVED PAT'D . . . Sides: EXTRA / HIGH GRADE / WARRANTED / TRADE / MARK . . . Flap: HORSE SHOE BRAND / CLOTHES WRINGER / WARRANTED 3 YEARS FOR FAMILY USE Underside of Flap: THIS WRINGER HAS WARRANTED RUBBER / ROLLS / VULCANIZED TO THE SHAFTS / PUT A LITTLE OIL OR LARD ON THE BEARINGS / BEFORE USING AND LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN THE WRINGER IS NOT IN USEwringer, mangle, laundry -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, American Institute of Graphic Artists, Design and Printing for Commerce 1956 and Fifty Advertisements of the Year, 1956
... American Institute of Graphic Artists ...Bookletwalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, California Council, The American Institute of Architects (Honolulu, Hawaii), First Pacific Rim Conference, Oct-59
... California Council, The American Institute of Architects ...Boyd spoke at a discussion panel titled "Wellsprings of Design" on Monday October 12th, 1959 - page 13. (Photo of Boyd included)hawaii, honolulu, a.i.a, elisabeth kendall thompson, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's Travels, 1962
... The New American Library ...SoftcoverPenleigh Boyd front cover/front insideirish literature, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Anton Chekhov, Chekhov: The Major Plays, 1964
... The New American Library ...Softcover, Ann Dunnigan (trans.)anton chekhov, russian play, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, William Bixby, The Universe of Galileo & Newton, 1964
... American Heritage Publishing ...Hardcover2 Notes on the text - handwritten by a student between pages 116-117galileo galilei, isaac newton, modern science, walsh st library -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Journal (Collection) - Journal of the American Insitute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, AIAA Journal, 1963
... American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ...American Insitute of Aeronautics and AstronauticsVolume 1, Issues 1-9 -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, APH (American Printing House for the Blind), APH Talking book machine, 1980-1990's
... APH (American Printing House for the Blind) ...APH began producing it's own line of products to satisfy it's clients, outsourcing the manufacturer to overseas companies. This talking book machine, had an optional carry case, and dials to control tone, volume, speed, front buttons to record, rewind, forward, play, and stop tape. Playing both 2 and 4 track tapes, it also had Braille signs next to some of the buttons.Plastic rectangular light brown audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord, outlets for ear or head phones and black vinyl protective zip up cover Model no. 3-5194A.audio equipment, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Bingo cards, 19
... American Foundation for the Blind ...With large print numbers as well as Braille, these cards allow everyone to participate in Bingo. Originating in Italy, this competitive game is enjoyed almost the world over and has also been used as an educational tool to teach children numeracy as well as history. 2 blue bingo cards recreation equipment, games -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, APH (American Printing House for the Blind), Plastic Braille slate
... APH (American Printing House for the Blind) ...Designed to create an impression on paper, the slate allows users to create Braille by guiding the stylus into the correct alignment to produce Braille, through the applied use of pressure that creates a depression on one size of the paper and a raised dot on the alternative side. In this example, the frame has two side hinges which allow it to sit over the paper edge, and four lines of Braille could be written.1 plastic Braille frame with 4 lines of 28 cells with side hingebraille equipment, equipment -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, New American Library, Lenin : a biography, 1948
... New American Library ...A biography of LeninP.188.non-fictionA biography of Leninvladimir illich lenin 1870-1924, soviet union - politics and government -
Vision Australia
Equipment - Object, American Optical Company, Fits-u eyeglasses pince nez trial fitting setting, 1900s
... American Optical Company ...To be fashionable, and possibly improve vision at the same time, the pince nez style of glasses became popular. The 'Fits-u' design has a mounting that allowed the bridge to stay solid, whilst the springs in the nose pads allowed for removal (unlike pince nez which had a springs in the bridge). Although complete, this box includes models with different distance dimensions and the height of the bridge, with these figures are etched onto the lenses. An order table is included in the box with the pupillary distance and height so the catalogue number and quality and quantity of each size can be ordered by the dispenser. The pupillary distance is used to design spectacle frames.Canvas box which includes display models of different dimensions of pince nez Handwritten on the back: James Korp Backhouse (?) 1904 Ophthalmic Optician & Optometristassistive devices, american optical company -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, American Friends Service Committee, Peace in Vietnam:A New Approach in Southeast Asia
... American Friends Service Committee ...You Americans don't understand. You are making beggars of our children, prostitutes of our women, and Communists of our men. These words were uttered by a young Vietanese teacher.You Americans don't understand. You are making beggars of our children, prostitutes of our women, and Communists of our men. These words were uttered by a young Vietanese teacher.vietnam - foreign relations - united states, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, south, south east asia, communist -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Clothing - Tee shirt, American Apparel, "86 We are tramily", 2010
... American Apparel ...The tee shirt reflects one of the song titles by the Bedroom Philosopher - Songs from the 86 tram, in particular "we are tramily". See also items 789 and 1624 for background.Demonstrates a Tee shirt related to Justin Hazelwood and his work.Green cloth tee shirt, size S with the words "86 We are family" heat - printed in yellow on the front of the shirt.clothing, tramways, route 86, theatre, music, northcote -
Mont De Lancey
Book, American Bible Society, The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, c. early to mid 1800's
... American Bible Society ...The Holy Bible containing the Old and New testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. 60th Edition - c.1840'sA badly damaged small brown leather hardcover Holy Bible from the mid 1800's with an embossed insignia on the front cover as well as Holy Bible and four gold lines on the spine. The front cover has stamped in the middle of it inside a circular insignia the words, 'Massachusetts Bible Society'. The title page and the page before it are badly torn at the bottom. There are illegible pen and ink inscriptions on the end papers at the front. The text is extremely miniscule, but readable. non-fictionThe Holy Bible containing the Old and New testaments: translated out of the original tongues and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. 60th Edition - c.1840'sholy bible, religion, christianity -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, American Fleet Souvenir Postcard; U.S.S. Connecticut (Flag Ship), visit to Melbourne, 1908, 1908
... American Fleet Souvenir Postcard; U.S.S. Connecticut (Flag ...Original souvenir postcard featuring the U.S.S. Connecticut the Flag Ship of the “Great White Fleet”. The visit of the US Navy Battleships stopped in Melbourne in September 1908. The Auto Club ferried about 100 officers to the Yarra Valley/Black Spur via Eltham, Research and Kangaroo Ground. Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loan american fleet, great white fleet, lew howard collection, battleship, postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ASR 1988, Major J Wright US Corps of Engineers, Major Edward J Wright US Army Corps of Engineers, 30 June 1988
... American - Australian Officer Exchange - Mid Tour Report ...Mid Tour Report USA - Aust Officer Exchange 1988 by Major Edward J Wright, US Army Corps of EngineersA4 Booklet, cream card, DMA and RASvy Corps Badges on cover, 16 pagesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - End of Tour Report ASR 1991, Major B Donaldson US Corps of Engineers, Major Bruce J Donaldson, US Army Corps of Engineers, 01.06.1991
... American - Australian Officer Exchange - End of Tour Report ...USA - Australia Army Officer Exchange End of Tour Report 1991, Army Survey Regiment , BendigoA4 Report, Gloss Card cover, DMA and RASvy Corps Badges on Cover, 9 Pagesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - American - Australian Officer Exchange - End of Tour Report ASR 1995, Major A Cordova US Army Corps of Engineers, Major Andrew J Cordova US Army Corps of Engineers, 10. 05.1995
... American - Australian Officer Exchange - End of Tour Report ...USA - Australian Officer Exchange End of Tour Report 1995. Produced by Major Andrew J Cordova, US Army Corps of EngineersA4 Report with light cardboard cover. Cover has RASvy Corps badge and title "Army Survey Regiment" 3 pages - actual report plus cover page, letter from US Embassy and contents pageroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, ANTI AIRCRAFT WW2, Angus & Robertson Ltd, On Target with the American and Australian Ack Ack Brigade in New Guinea, c.1943
... On Target with the American and Australian Ack Ack Brigade ...Khaki coloured buckram hard cover, no dust cover. 172 pages, black & white photos & illustrations. books-military, photography, illustrations, ack ack -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, DICKENS, Charles, American notes
... American notes ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Stamped ' Cowes Free Public Library'. Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest', A.H. Spencer Pty Ltd., New secondhand, and rare booksellers, 86 Bourke St Melbourne (The 'Hill of Content') Aust. Tel.: Cent. 8856.cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WYLER, Seymour B, book of old silver : English, American, foreign, 1960, c1937
... book of old silver : English, American, foreign ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. cleeland bequest