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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1960s
This photo was taken in the Mt William area and was material for a Ministry of Tourism campaign.The photo shows a man seated on a rock and looking out over a valley (Mt William area, south west)'This Photograph is with, The Compliments of The . . . ,Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria, Please acknowledge, Photo: Michael Chesire' stamped on back. 'Grampians Mt. William' written on back in red pen.scenery, mount william -
Orbost & District Historical Society
stencil, first half 20th century
This was used by Frank Warren at Bete Bolong / Newmerella. The Warren Brothers had a farm on the Bete Bolong road at Newmerella. They grew beans, peas, maize and pumpkins for export to Melbourne (by train) until the 1970's.This item is significant because it was specially made agricultural produce in the Orbost district, a major industry in the first half of the 20th century.A metal stencil for use on bean or maize bags. It is rectangular with rounded corners, Cut out is "F.W. WARREN ORBOST"agriculture farming warren stencil -
Orbost & District Historical Society
receipt docket, May 5th 1908
This receipt was found inside a book that came from Orbost House. Orbost House, believed to have been established by the Macalister family around the turn of the 20th century was a boarding house in Lochiel Street, Orbost. James Bugg was an early settler at Murrangower.A paper receipt from the Shire of Orbost made out to Jas Bugg Year 1908 for seven shillings and sixpence.receipt bugg-james docket -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Pattern Spotlight, 1996
Paper patterns have been used by seamstresses and home sewers throughout the 20th century and are still used today. The Simplicity Pattern Company was established in New York City in 1927 by James Shapiro and distributes patterns world-wide. Spotlight is the largest chain store in Australia selling fabrics, craft and interior decorator supplies at 100 stores throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. It is currently situated in Warrnambool at 84 Raglan Parade. This dress pattern is of minor interest as coming from a local Warrnanmbool shop. It may be useful for display. This is a paper envelope containing the instructions and cut-out material for a child’s dress. There are three loose items inside the envelope. ‘Simplicity, 7009, Daisy Kingdom’ ‘No Exchange, Spotlight, Warrnambool’ spotlight store, warrnambool, sewing patterns, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, CHRISTMAS
Coloured fold out Christmas Card with pictures on Canteen at Nui Dat and Christmas image of 3 wise men.Card P.4 - "To Muzz" from all at "A" Sect". Page 1 - Image of 3 wise men following star. Page 2 - Stamp of "A Sect 1 Topo SVY Nui Dat" Page 3 - Print of picture & description "Topo SVY Canteen Nui Dat". Page 4 - "A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year".christmas card, nui dat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - LEATHER WALLET with Foreign Currency, Wallet with Foreign Currency
Currencies are issued by Japanese to three occupied territories, are as follows; 1. Philippine Peso - 2 notes. 2. Philippine Centavos - 2 notes. 3. Japanese Yen - 2 notes. 4. Hong Kong cents - 6 notes. 5. Indonesian Roepiah - 2 notes. 6. Indonesia (Dutch East Indies) Gulden - 7 notes. 7, Unknown - 50c note.Brown leather wallet - fold out. Various currencies of different denominations - issued by Japanese in WW2 in occupied countries.Embossed on front of wallet - "Compliments Chas. F. Hawkins Pty Ltd".wallet, foreign currency -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - MUG, STEEL, Stokes, 1968
Item issued as part of a soldiers kit and equipment, used for cooking, washing and shaving. In Army Q Store language these were, “Cups canteen steel”Mug, stainless steel, kidney shape with fold out wrap around handle, numbers and details are stamped on handle.On handle, “8465 - 50 - 242 - 7843 - 1968”, Stokes V Melb”containers, mugs, equipment, canteen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER 1917, 8.7.1917
Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Burnt out section of Melbourne Film Studios, Dow Street, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, 3 Sep 2000
One of two colour photographs of the burnt out section of the Melbourne Film Studios in Dow Street, Port Melbournebuilt environment - commercial, fire and fire services, arts and entertainment - film/cinema, melbourne film studios, nadia tass, david parker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Burnt out section of Melbourne Film Studios, Dow Street, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, 3 Sep 2000
One of two colour photographs of the burnt out section of the Melbourne Film Studios in Dow Street, Port Melbournebuilt environment - commercial, fire and fire services, arts and entertainment - film/cinema, melbourne film studios, nadia tass, david parker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Craft - Needlework, Greeting from Port Melbourne, 1927 - 1928
White cotton oval shaped cloth embroidered with small flowers to spell out "Greetings from Port Melbourne". families, swallow & ariell ltd, domestic life -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - HMAS Lonsdale, decked out with flags, Port Melbourne, c. 1952
Small photographic print of HMAS Lonsdale, decked out with flags for a special occasion c1952. Quonset huts in years.armed services - navy, hmas lonsdale -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Charges and rules for playing charity 'Solo', Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1922
Typed leaflet laying out scale of charges and rules for playing charity 'Solo' at the Town Hall c 1922local government - city of port melbourne, charities and appeals, port melbourne town hall -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of man getting into car
Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows snippets of life on the Island after its acquisition by the Victorian Government in the late 1970s.Photograph of a man getting into a sports car. Taken from the eastern side of Amess House, and is slightly out of focuscatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of a white car with lights on the top
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the general daily activities on Churchill IslandPhotograph of a white car with red and blue lights mounted on the top and a person with a white glove waving out of the window Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Clay spade chisel
8415.1 - Metal rod that flattens out into a wide, shovel-like paddle. Used to break though hard clay. -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Bronze sculpture, In Safe Hands
Bronze sculpture of a group depicting Sailor Airman Nurse Soldier whit out streched hands to two childrenIN Safe Hands bu William FEEZ -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - SLEEVE WW1, 1914 - 18
Rupert EXON, refer Cat No 486P for his service history.Brown buckram sleeve for holding most likely a shaving mirror. There is a small scallop cut out on right side.Handwritten on front: “408 R Exon C Squadron 9th L.Horse”container, sleeve, shaving -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet - Poem, Terse Verse, 1991
A collection of 60 poems written by legatees. Most are written by a legatee with initials L.F.J. and some by Legatee Hugh Brain. Most were published in the Bulletin between 1989 and 1991. They have been removed from the ring binder.The Legatee who penned these poems sought to record the activities of Legatees and their activities in verse. It also demonstrates some of the mores of the times, and the type of humour shared amongst the Legatees.Print out x 60 pages of poems written by a legatee and kept in a comradeship folder labelled Terse Verse.comradeship, poems -
Mont De Lancey
Textile - Doily, Unknown
Large white oval shaped doily, with stitched edging. Applique flower cut outs. Has embroidered leaves.doilies, furniture accessories, table linen -
Mont De Lancey
Vase
Donated by Mrs. Cooke's Solicitor.White china vase, painted with blue, pink and white flowers. White base, and cut out holes on sides.vases -
Mont De Lancey
Plate
Hand painted small plate, featuring two small children. Has gold scalloped edge and cut outs.china, plates -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Address to AGM Legacy Club of Melbourne, 2006
A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2006 AGM. He mentions the changes facing Legacy, especially to recruit new members. Legacy House was to be reopened after renovations. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, renovations -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Address to AGM Legacy Club of Melbourne, 2005
A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the 2005 AGM as Chairman of the Board of Management, just before he took on the role of President. He mentions using specialists such as DVA Navion in PR and fundraising and direct marketing. This was a new endeavour for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2005.Print out x 2 pages of a speech by Legatee Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club of Melbourne's AGM in 2005.speeches, bill rogers -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Melbourne Legacy Club Conference, 2006
A copy of speech given by President Bill Rogers when he was explaining to a meeting of Melbourne Legacy branches and groups about changes to the fundraising methods being used by Melbourne Legacy. He mentions hiring a firm DVA Navion to help with direct marketing. This was a new concept for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).An insight into Legacy taking a professional approach to fundraising in 2006.Print out x 5 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the Legacy Club Conference in 2006.fundraising, marketing, public relations -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 2006, 2006
A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to widows at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2006. It was the annual widows' pilgrimage to the Shrine. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech given at a service of remembrance.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at a Widows' Pilgrimage to the Shrine in 2006.widows' sunday, pilgrimage, speeches -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy's 75th Annual Anzac Commemoration, 2006
A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to the students at the 75th Annual Student Commemoration in 2006. He gives a background of the Gallipoli campaign and other conflicts where Australians and New Zealanders fought alongside each other. He mentions that they were about to plant a new Lone Pine tree, heled by the youngest junior legatee, Kaitlyn Brown, aged 7, whose father served in East Timor with the Army Reserve. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech given at a service of remembrance.Print out x 4 pages of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at the Student Anzac Commemoration in 2006.anzac commemoration for students, speeches, lone pine -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New mayor warns : a go-slow on cash!, 1976
Major projects would be out in the coming year in Nunawading, the new mayor, Cr Ray Meagher warned (photo)Major projects would be out in the coming year in Nunawading, the new mayor, Cr Ray Meagher warned (photo)Major projects would be out in the coming year in Nunawading, the new mayor, Cr Ray Meagher warned (photo)local government finance, city of nunawading, meagher, ray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Access grant setback, 1976
Nunawading Learning Exchange suffered a financial loss when it missed out on a further Australian Assistance plan grant.Nunawading Learning Exchange suffered a financial loss when it missed out on a further Australian Assistance plan grant.Nunawading Learning Exchange suffered a financial loss when it missed out on a further Australian Assistance plan grant.city of nunawading, learning exchanges, morris, jo, reach out for kids, nunawading learning exchange -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Pocket magnifier
A black oval plastic container with black plastic-edged magnifying glass that pivots on a metal hinge in and out of containerMade in Japanpersonal effects, seeing aids