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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Kit Bag, WW1, World War one era
The kit bag was used by James Thomas Alfred Ralph, who was born in South Australia on 25 September 1897. He enlisted for service in the First World War on 17 May 1918 in Adelaide with the Australian Medical Corps General Reinforcements. He was allocated the service number 20568 and embarked from Adelaide on the HMT Gaika on 6 August 1918. He arrived in London, England on the 13 October 1918 and allocated to the Australian Army Medical Corps Training Depot. He transferred as a medical officer to the 1st Australian Hospital (Hayfield?) on 2 December 1918, and was attached to the 1st Australian Army Hospital (Sutton Vale?) in January 1919. He returned to Australia in Febuary 1920 on the Cape Verde as nursing staff. He was discharged from service in Adelaide on 17th March 1920.Tan coloured canvas kit bag used by a member of the Australian Army Medical Corps during World War 1. The tubular kit bag has 12 brass eyelets placed around its opening, and is reinforced with a second layer of canvas at its base. The kit bag has a side stitched seam, stiching around the base and top opening. A circular lightweight tan canvas flap is stitched to the top opening at the side seam.On the side if the kit bag is a red cross on a white background, surrounded by a circular yellow line. It also has the numbers 20568, with the words JAS.T. A. RALPH, A.A.M.C, A.I.F., AND 4.M.D. The base of the kit bag has a map of Australia in black ink, with 4.M.D printed in black ink above the map. "Sth. Aus." and numbers "20568" are printed in black ink over the map of Australia. The marking 'broad arrow' is printed in black ink on the inside of the top opening.world war one, kit bag -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
1914 Star ribbon, World War I, unknown
WWI service medal ribbon. The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The same ribbon is used for the 1914 Star and the 1914–15 Star. The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. This is a brand new ribbon for mounting a 1914-15 WWI star medal. The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The same ribbon is used for the 1914 Star and the 1914–15 Star. Nilwwi, wwi medals, wwi cross -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Jug, China Jug, Early 20th century
This jug would have been used in a household some time in the 20th century. It was probably used to hold milk or could have been used as a vase. It has no known provenance.This jug has no known local provenance and may be useful for display. It has been an attractive object.This is a jug with a blue floral pattern covering most of the jug, except for the white handles. The top and base are edged with gold decoration but this is mostly faded away. The top has a fluted edge and there is a small chip on the lip and a crack at the top.‘Dee’ noritake jug, warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Pliers, Henry Boker, late 19th to early 20th century
This unusual set of pliers was made in Germany by Henry Boker (Heinrich Boker). Boker hand tools were being produced in the 18th century in Remscheid, Germany. Boker tools were known for good quality and value for money. George A. Fox & Co., of 250 Victoria Street North Melbourne, were agents for Boker tools in the 1950s. Museums Victoria has a Boker catalogue in its collection dated circa 1954.These pliers are significant as an example of hand tools used in the early 20th centry or earlier. Pliers like this would typically be used in maritime trades.Pliers, double headed. This hand tool has two sets of jaws on its pair of handles. It was made by Henry Boker, Germany. Impressed into metal "HENRY BOKER / GERMANY"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, pliers, double headed pliers, henry boker, boker hand tool, german tool, german pliers, antique pliers, vintage pliers, victorian pliers, heinrich boker, tradesmen's tools -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Loch Ard Gorge, Early 20th century
This is a booklet containing an epic-style poem by Alice Goldstraw on the subject of the wreck of the ‘Loch Ard’. Alice Goldstraw (died 1967) was the daughter of George and Robina Goldstraw who were pioneer farmers in the Cudgee area. The Goldstraw families were prominent in the early history of Warrnambool and district, especially as timber millers. The ‘Loch Ard’ wreck (1878, Mutton Bird Island near Port Campbell) is Victoria’s most famous wreck – 51 lives lost with only two survivors. The story of the survivors, Eva Carmichael and Tom Pearce has legendary status in the stories of shipwrecks in Victoria and has been the subject of articles, songs, poems, plays, novels and films. This booklet is of great significance because it is a well-written poem by Alice Goldstraw, a member of a pioneer family in the Cudgee area. It is a notable early poem about the wreck of the ‘Loch Ard’ which has attracted much interest in the Warrnambool area and beyond. Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool specializes in promoting stories of this wreck and features many relics of the wreck in its collection – the Loch Ard Peacock, the Carmichael watch, the Tom Peace binoculars etc. The laser night show at this Museum currently features the story of the wreck. Original copies of this poem are now rare.This is a soft cover booklet of 20 pages containing a poem about the wreck of the ‘Loch Ard’. The cover is cream-coloured with the front cover having blue print and a sepia-coloured photograph of the Loch Ard Gorge. The booklet has a page of photographs connected to the ‘Loch Ard’ and an ornamental black border around each page of the stanzas. The front cover is somewhat blotched and stained. The booklet has been stapled but the staples have been removed.poetry, loch ard shipwreck, warrnambool authors, alice goldstraw, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Medal (George VI Coronation), 1937
This medal has been issued to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was issued by a department store in Warrnambool, that of Cramond and Dickson. This business was established by John Glass Cramond and James Dickson in Timor Street, Warrnambool in 1855. It moved to Liebig Street at the corner of Timor Street and sold mens and ladies wear. It had its own tailors and milliners and the building was a landmark one in Warrnambool for over 100 years. It closed in 1973. In 1937 the business of Cramond and Dickson was 82 years old. This medal is of great interest as it shows the level of fervor for British Royalty and all things British that was prevalent in Warrnambool in the 1930s. The Cramond and Dickson business was one of the most important ones in Warrnambool’s history as it operated for over 100 years. This is a silver-coloured medal commemorating the Coronation of King George VI of England. One side has the heads of King George and Queen Elizabeth surrounded by wording and the other side has the name of the Warrnambool store issuing the medal. The medal is tarnished. A piece of green string is attached to the hook at the top of the medal. ‘King George VI Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Cramond & Dickson Warrnambool 1855-1937’ ‘P.J.King’ cramond and dickson, king george vi coronation, history of warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Specification, J. B. Brill and Company, "The Brill 77-E Truck", 1917
Set of two The J. G. Brill Company specifications for the "The Brill 77-E Truck" - four pages, printed on heavy semi gloss paper, giving an image of the truck or bogie, a photograph of a tramcar using them, details of the truck and its springing, dimensions, limitations, use and list of parts and their names. Has company details on the top of the Bulletin with international agencies listed - Noyes Brothers of Melbourne and Sydney and later on in Brisbane and R. W. Gardam of Perth. 745.1 - Bulletin No. 228 - dated 1917 - note spelling of Sydney as Sidney 745.1 - Bulletin No. 259 - dated 1922745.1 - has Noyes Bros. (Melbourne) Pty Ltd stamp on rear giving their address.trams, tramways, j c brill co, tramcar specifications, tramcar construction, 77e truck, trucks, bogies -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph - Digital photograph, 9 Beatrice Avenue
Built in late 1912 for Mr Edmund Holt and his wife Ruby Ellen (nee Sutton). Edmund came from Coburg where his family had a grocery business. The Holt family lived there from 1913-1945. There were 3 children: Alan Judge (1912-1993); Frederick Sutton (1914-1992) and Raymond James (1918-2000). When Edmund Holt died, Mrs Holt remained there until 1952. Alan Judge Holt was Secretary of the Victorian Lands Department and a keen and meticulous local historian who contributed significantly to this collection. The house has been demolished and there are units on the site. The photo is significant as a record of past built heritage and for its association with the Holt family who were long-time residents of the area.A black and white photograph of an Edwardian style house. It is weatherboard and has a picket fence across the front.beatrice avenue, surrey hills, edwardian style, weatherboard, edmund holt, miss ruby sutton, mrs ruby holt, alan judge holt, frederick sutton holt, raymond james holt -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Lap Skiver, J Dixon, 1900s
Walsall in England was regarded as the world`s greatest centre of the saddlery trade. The town's craftsmen began to specialise in making bits, stirrups and spurs in the Middle Ages, developing into fully-fledged makers of saddlery and harness, by the end of the nineteenth century. As a result, over a hundred firms were exporting their products throughout the British Empire and beyond. The Walsall firms flourished as horses were so vital to everyday life in Victorian Britain and the colonies. The Walsall area emerged as a major supplier of military saddlery and harnesses, with one company supplying an astonishing 100,000 saddles for the British army in the First World War. The twentieth century saw the rise of light leather goods, such as handbags, cases and gloves. With the coming of the motor car, these products became the mainstay of the Walsall leather industry. Many companies supplied this trade and Dixon tools was one, as a commercial and industrial equipment supplier to the trade. The company started in 1843 and has continued to produce tools for the leather industries up and till August 2017 when the company was dissolved.A vintage item used in the leather working industries see additional notes at end of document for clarity on how the item was used and it's importance in making leather goods.Lap Skiver has a roller missing. Painted reddish brown J Dixonflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lap skiver, leather industries, leather making tools, tools, j dixon -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Legacy Appeal 1999, Selling Badges, 1999
Photos of Legacy Appeal fundraising around Melbourne Cricket Ground in 1999. 00476.1 and 00476.5 Melbourne Legacy President, Graham Riches and a lady in an army uniform with badge tray and tin. 00476.2 Elderly gentleman selling badges 00476.3 and 00476.4 two school girls with badge trays and appeal tins outside the MCG with football scarves on. (one these photos were used in the Highlights Report in 2000)A record fundraising methods in Legacy Week in 1999.Colour photo x 5 of various badge sellers in Legacy Week in 1999.00476.2 has P24 in pencil on reverse. 00476.3 has P3 in pencil on reverse.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tray, Stan Sharkey 1978-79, C 1978
Bushfield is situated on the outskirts of Warrnambool . The local Bushfield recreation reserve has been home to a number of local football and cricket clubs which play in various leagues in the Warrnambool district. Litle could be The Bushfield Cricket club has possibly been combined with another local team It is home to the Woodford Cricket Club which is the closest club to Bushfield and which uses the Bushfield oval as its home ground. It is a member of the Warrnambool and District Cricket Association. We have little information on Stan Sharkey who was obviously associated with the club in the late 1970's.Cricket is an important part of sporting life in Australia and especially in country regions where clubs often form part of the social network of the towns and districts. They rely heavily on the contributions of volunteers such as Stan Sharkey to operate. Many have recorded their histories through the years but nothing could be found on the Bushfield club.Oblong stainless steel tray with rounded corners . It has ornate handles screwed into either end , a raised lip around all sides and a circular brushed pattern on the flat surface of the tray. There is an inscription in the centre of the tray.Engraved in centre of tray," Stan Sharkey. In appreciation of servicesfor season 1978-79. From President & Players Bushfield Cricket Club."Marked stainless steel on back.warrnambool, bushfield, bushfield cricket club -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Its your responsibility to hand fare to the Conductor", late 1960s
Poster that was adhered to tramcar windows, reminding passengers that they had to hand fare to the conductor before leaving the vehicle. Has an image of a conductor, with cap No. 9999 in uniform and clippers. Possibly late 1960s. See also items 5548 and 679 for other examples. Penality $10, and on second copy $50. Item 679 refers to By-Law No. 5.Demonstrates a MMTB Poster regarding payment of fares.Poster printed in full colour on light card. Two copies held - the second has a white $50 sticker over the original printed $10 amount.trams, tramways, mmtb, by-laws, conductors, tickets, behaviour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Street scene, Melbourne, 1910_
This photograph shows a street scene in Melbourne.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photograph has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Street scene, unknown location, 1917_
This photograph shows a street scene in an unknown location.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photograph has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Monument at Khartoum, 1918_
This photograph shows a monument in Khartoum, Egypt.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photograph has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Mount Gambier tourist drive, 1920s
This photograph shows the tourist drive around the top of the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photograph has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1, mount gambier -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Naval guns mounted on trucks, 1917-1918
This photograph shows Naval guns mounted on trucks, 1917 or 1918.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no caption.charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Nile River or Port, 1917-1918
This photograph shows either the Nile River or a Port.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no caption.charles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Parade in country Victoria for Australian volunteers, 1914-1915
This photograph shows a parade of Australian volunteers in a country location. In the background, the stand is full of family and friends.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Pile of discarded artillery and wagon wheels, 1917-1918
This photograph shows a pile of discarded artillery and wagon wheels.Digital copy of black and white photograph. This photo has no captioncharles marshall, world war 1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - JAPANESE SURRENDER, August 1945
Document describes the Japanese surrender and announcement by the British prime Minister. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, Coat of Arms at top followed by text.“JAPAN HAS SURRENDERED”japanese, surrender 1945, documents -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, c. 1947
One of five black and white photos of debutantes in the postwar period; laminated; c1947Has sticker with datesocial activities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, c. 1952
One of five black and white photos of debutantes in the postwar period; laminated; 1952Has sticker with datesocial activities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, c. 1956
One of five black and white photos of debutantes in the postwar period; laminated; 1956Has sticker with datesocial activities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Debutantes, c. 1945
One of five black and white photos of debutantes in the postwar period; Rosalie KENT 1945Has sticker with datesocial activities, rosalie stranks nee kent -
Mount Evelyn History Group
Souvenir spoon, Russell Stokes MLA, 1964
The spoon is a souvenir of the 1964 electoral success of Russell Stokes Liberal MLA for Evelyn.The spoon is a memento of the 1964 election campaign. Russell Stokes was the member for Evelyn 1958-1973. His home was 'Lubra Bend' in Yarra Glen. The item was manufactured by his family firm, Stokes Australasia. Founded in 1856, the firm made a variety of products including the gas lamps in Victoria's parliament and the original 'Rising Sun' badges worn by the Australian Army. See also item 2004.Stainless steel spoon with red and dark blue enamel medallion with gold lettering on handle. In plastic sleeve, blue back, clear front.Sleeve has 'STOKES'.russell stokes, evelyn, liberal, mla, spoon, metal manufacture, stokes australasia. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", Aug. 1957
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the PMG from the SEC re the installation of services in Albert St.Carbon copy of letter back to PMG Divisional Engineer dated 30/8/1957 - authorising work to install a service under Albert St. Copy of letter typed in red ink "Copy for Works Superintendent" See Reg Item 4952 for original letter.Has initials in ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Chris Andrews, MMTB class L, 5/1967
Drawing - special size sheet - titled "MMTB Class L", drawing Chris Andrews 5/67 for the TMSV giving a GA type drawing of the MMTB L class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck, seated load and motors. Yields information about the MMTB L class tramPrint on off white paper.Has a stamp on the rear.drawings, mmtb, l class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Chris Andrews, MMTB class W2, 9/1967
Drawing - special size sheet - titled "MMTB Class W2", drawing Chris Andrews 9/67 for the TMSV giving a GA type drawing of the MMTB W2 class tram. Includes data on the tram such as truck, seated load, controllers, numbers and motors. Yields information about the MMTB W2 class tramPrint on off white paper.Has a stamp on the rear.drawings, mmtb, w2 class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc.", Aug. 1957
Yields information about the correspondence that was involving damage to the Charing cross bridge in Bendigo and responsibilities for repair.Memo with attached letter dated 1/5/191, titled "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc." regarding repairs to the Bendigo Creek Bridge at Charing Cross and responsibility of costs for repairs - SEC or City of Bendigo. Letter from Dooley and Breen Solicitors, dated 26/4/1951 regarding responsibilities, refer to original agreements. Was pinned the top left hand corner.Has initials in ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg