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Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A small E.P.N.S egg cup with 3 handles, and the R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereon.R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereonmerchant souvenir, r.m.s mooltan -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Candlestick - Metal
The souvenir metal Candle Stick was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A solver coloured metal candlestick with the logo Orient Lines Oronsay.Orient Lines Oronsaymerchant souvenir, oronsay -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Serviette Ring
The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal triangular serviette ring with logo S.S Strathnaver embedded thereon.S.S Strathnavermerchant souvenir, s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Napkin Ring
The souvenir metal Napkin Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver napkin ring with logo of M.V Moonta embedded thereon.M.V Moontamerchant souvenir, m.v moonta -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Bell - Bronze
The souvenir metal Bronze Bell was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A bronze bell with ships anchor for handle. Has an enamel emblem embedded thereon.S.S Himalaya emblem with blue, white, yellow and red coloured flag in centre.merchant souvenir, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Paperweight- Metal
The souvenir metal brass paperweight was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal paperweight with brass anchor ans S.S Strathnaver logo in blue, red, white and yellow flagLogo S.S Strathnaver and coloured flagmerchant souvenir, s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt Shaker - Metal
The souvenir metal Salt Shaker was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver coloured metal souvenir salt shaker with logo thereon.Pacific cruise 1954 S.S Orionmerchant souvenir, s.s orion -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Butter-dish
The souvenir metal & glass butter-dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal & glass butter-dish with insignia S.S Strathmore. Lid with black knob on top.Insignia S.S Strathmores.s strathmore, souvenir -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt Shaker - Metal
The souvenir metal Salt Shaker was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsMetal salt shaker with ship emblem S.S Stratheden.S.S Strathedensouvenir, s. s stratheden -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt & Pepper Shakers
The souvenir metal Salt & Pepper Shakers was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsMetal salt & pepper shakers. Silver lattice with black background. Black & enamel emblem. Ship flag with gold backgroundS.S Himalaya emblem and flag.souvenir, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Letter Opener
The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Plastic letter opener with Tassel "Orcades"Orcadessouvenir, s.s orcades -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Brass Luggage Tag
The souvenir brass luggage tag was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Brass Luggage with inscription with P & O S.S Canberra. To commemorate 'Canberra's''return to cruising after being used as a medical ship in the Falklands war, where she was gutted to carry as many men as possible. She was refurbished after the war.P & O, S.S Canberrasouvenir, p & o s.s canberra -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Sugar Spoon
The souvenir chrome plated sugar spoon was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Rare chrome plated sugar spoon with badge on top of fancy zig-zag handle. Badge has R.M.S Maloja & P & O Flag with crown.Chrome platesouvenir, r.m.s maloja -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Match Boxes, Union Match
The matchboxes were purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these match box souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A set of 6 match rectangle boxes from P & O Cruises from SS Canberra - they depict the an image of SS Canberra on front.Each box has an image of SS Canberra printed on front with the name of the ship printed on one side.match boxes, cruise ships, merchant souvenir, ss canberra -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Commemorative Queen Mary Coin
The souvenir commemorative coin with R.M.S Queen Mary was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Commemorative coin enclosed in plastic with cardboard protection stapled. Coin has R.M.S Queen Mary engraved in the centre & inscriptions on the back and around the face.Commemorating arrival of the R.M.S Queen Mary to the Port of Long Beach California, December 9, 1967.souvenir, r.m.s queen mary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an original oil painting on canvas. Depicts a soldier leaning against a wall structure with a second soldier in more muted tones in the background within an earth trench. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GEORGE COURTNEY BENSON (1886-1960) Infantryman c 1919-1920". GEORGE BENSON " Enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in September 1914 with the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade". "Commissioned as an official artist in April 1918".framed accessories, prints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1933
Students in image - Tom Appleby, Lena, Lindsay and Ray Answer, Jim Henderson Howard, Velma and Mary Vickers, Ed Benson, Geoff Hill.Black and white scanned and laminated copy of a photograph of Wairewa State School, school students,Wairewa Victoriaschools -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, REMEMBER TOBRUCH, c1941
Postcard for Christmas of 1941 from Private Norman Huxley to pen pal Thelma Benson. Huxley was Service No. NX18101 from 2/1 Guard Battalion.Two page postcard - faded yellow colour paper. In black and white with page 1 "REMEMBER TOBRUCH". Page 2, A sketch of a Church & Page 3, A message from Norman.Page 1 - 'REMEMBER TOBRUCH" inscription. Page 2 - Sketch of a church marked "THE LANDMARK', Page 3 - "From Norman Huxley to Thelma. Kindest Regards. "Sketched by Pay son of Mr Company as souvenir of Tobruk. tobruk, postcards, 2/1 guards, ww2 -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Rare - Metal Ashtray
The matchbox ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts. In 1932 this ship the T.S.S Strathaird evacuated 6,000 troops & civilians from???Rare - Round brass ashtray with scroll work top and bottom. Butterfly wing with ship picture in centre. Back is embossed. 3 small ball feet.T.S.S Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, merchant souvenir, t.s.s strathaird -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Teachers' College Class of 1963
ballarat teachers' college, benson, peter fryar, football, tennis, athletics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO MUSIC LOVERS' CLUB COLLECTION: SCRAPBOOK 1951-1966
Green scrapbook with 84 pages full of newspaper cuttings dating from 1951 to 1966 for the Bendigo music lovers club. On the cover in black texter the dates 1934-1944 and in gold the words ''newspaper cuttings'' On the inside front cover the words: The Bendigo Music Lovers' Club 1951 to 1966 compiled by Miss Joy Benson.bendigo, clubs, music lovers club -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Wooden Shield
Winners Camberwell 1934, Graham St Port Melbourne 1935, Simpson St Yarraville 1936, Glendearg Grove Malvern 1937, Surrey Hills 1938, Benson St Surrey Hills 1939.Varnished dark brown wooden shield with engraved silver banner, star and plaques attached. "METHODIST GIRLS' FELLOWSHIP" "ANNUAL DRAMATIC COMPETITIONS UNDER EIGHTEEN SECTION"methodist girls' fellowship -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Interior of Church at Separation
Padre Hayes Collection. A black and white copy of a photograph taken by Padre Hayes of the interior of the deserted Baptist Church at Separation, decorated for the wedding of Vera Benson William Carswell, in 1927. Copy of 372.Copy, Black and white photograph.padre hayes collection, mernda, herbert edward elton hayes, hayes family history, vera benson, william carswell, bride and groom, baptist church separation, baptist church mernda -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Mann Collection Album - High Street West from Lawrence Street, C. 1940s
Elaine Mann was married to David Mann, a successful Wodonga businessman and community leader who passed away in Wodonga in June 2012. David was a member of the Mann family who began their business in Wodonga in 1920. Elaine was a teacher in Wodonga for many years and an active member of the community.This photo collection is of significance as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the late 20th century.This image is reproduced from a set of coloured slides. Peard & Sons Plumbing on the corner of Lawrence and High, Roy Benson's store and Woolworths Food-Fair. Peards were located here in the 1940s. By November 1966 to C. 1973 this building was occupied by Tower Tyre Service, followed by Repco Auto Parts until 1985. It is now Lee Corner Chinese restaurant. Roy Benson was listed as a Grocer in the telephone directory, but he apparently had a few tables and chairs and was also a milk bar/café. He was heavily involved in the community including committee roles in Wodonga Dramatic Club, Wodonga & District Progress Association, Wodonga Carpet Bowls Association, Wodonga Chamber of Commerce and Wodonga Shire Council. He was President of the RSL for 25 years from the early 1920s.wodonga businesses, high street wodonga, woolworths food fair, peard plumbing, roy benson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Graytown Camp for German
Copied from "Prisoners of War & Metal Detecting by Gary Benson. Graytown Camp for German (including Kormoran Crew) & Italian POW. Photo 1 Camp Huts. Photo 2. Group of German POWs.photograph, people -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping: Ocean/Railway Pier, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: Back- charge to-Stamp- The Australian Producer 27.8 Stamp- Charge to- The Australian Producer 27.8 c55c To a Benson Am Tuesday Not mountedport of portland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH: MAN WOMAN AND DOG
black and white photograph - Man woman and dog black wearing Victorian era clothing / old and stained / bottom and rear shows Logo -Stevenson & McNicoll late Benson & Stevenson Photographers 108 Elizabeth Street Melbourne / 'Light & Truth -Copies of this portrait can be had at any time by sending the name and Post Office Money Order or stamps for the amount of order' / Mrs Goggin & husbandphotograph, person, male / female, man woman and dog black wearing victorian era clothing / / -stevenson & mcnicoll late benson & stevenson photographers 108 elizabeth street melbourne / / mrs goggin & husband -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Cigarette tin
4- Red, flat rectangular tin / small."By appointment tobacconist / By appointment to the late King George VI / Benson and Hedges. Super Virginia Cigarette / Old Bond St. London W. Made in England"cigarettes, smoking -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, 1938
The church, on the corner of Scott and Cameron Streets, Cavendish, Vic 3144 replaced an earlier church built in the 1860s.S059.1 small engraved silver trowel with turned wood handle. S059.2 Yale style lock brass key with a small wood fob with gilt text.S059.1 "Presented to Rev. C. Irving Benson on occasion of LAYING FOUNDATIOIN STONE METHODIST CHURCH CAVENDISH 17-8-1938" S059.2 "Cavendish 25.8.54"cavendish methodist church, rev c irving benson, commemorative trowel, key -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Girls' basketball (netball) team of Ringwood East Primary School Metropolitan Premiers 1967, 1967
Note - Rhonda Clarke was reported as being related to Olympic runner Ron Clarke.Photograph of girls' basketball (netball) team of Ringwood East Primary School Metropolitan Premiers 1967. +Additional Keywords: Deany, John - teacher standing at rear, with back row L-R (standing) and front row L-R (kneeling): / Holmberg, Peta / Sanbrook, Gillian / Benson, Peta / Parker, Lyn / Harmen, Janice / White, Anne / French, Cheryl / Clarke, Rhonda / Cleary, Jenny / Rattray, Peta