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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Christening gown
Laundered 30/10/1999White cotton christening gown with short sleeves. Broderie Anglaise lace used in frills from neck to hem getting wider as they descend from neck. Rows of different broderie anglaise pattern on sides.costume, infants' -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Canterbury Mansions and Stables, 13/03/1991 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of a document relating to the Draft Statement of Significance for Canterbury Mansions. Contains a short history of Canterbury, the role the hotel has played in that history, and descriptions of the interior and exterior. Includes many photographs and 2 mapscanterbury, canterbury mansions, canterbury club hotel, canterbury road, city of boroondara, historic buildings register, jacob lewis vines, malone family, temperance movement, wattle valley road, stables, outbuildings -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Christening Gown, c. 1911
This child's white broderie anglaise christening gown was worn by Robert Barnard, son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland, when he was a young child, circa 1911.This item is representative of christening gowns in the early 1910s. Child's white broderie anglaise christening gown, hand sewn, three button closure, short sleeves, c. Circa 1911. Worn by Robert Barnard son of Mrs W N Barnard of Portland.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mrs w.n. barnard, w.n. barnard of portland victoria, robert barnard, child’s clothing c 1911, broderie anglaise, christening gown, ceremonial gown, ceremonial clothing, religious clothing -
National Wool Museum
Booklet - Albany Knitting, Albanella Crochet, Albany Woollen Mills
Four page paper fold out brochure with colour photograph on the front and printed black text on other pages. Image shows a woman wearing a pink short sleeved jumper with a cat on her lap.front: [printed] PRICE / 3d. / ALBANY / Knitting / Albanella Crochet / BUST 32-36 inches / 4-5 ozsknitting, pattern, fashion, knitwear, albany woollen mills -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Susan Reidy, "Port Melbourne Town Hall - A short history of the buildings and the people who used them", 2003
Second in a series on Port Melbourne public spaces. A City of Port Phillip cultural development fund project."Port Melbourne Town Hall - A short history of the buildings and the people who used them" By Susan REIDY 2003. 16 pages plus dusty pink cover, with Town Hall drawing in deep redlocal government - borough of sandridge, local government - borough of port melbourne, local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, architecture, built environment - civic, susan reidy, port melbourne town hall -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Plain gold sash, silk, 6 cm red fringe on each short end. 2 remains of red ribbon attached to one long side, each piece a similar distance from endsancient order of foresters, friendly society, societies -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Receipt and Envelope - Portland Rifle Club, Nov-39
a. Receipt from Portland Rifle Club to M.M. Doyle, for 3rd instalment on short rifle, due Aug. 1939, in the sum of £1.0.0. Signed H.L. Vivian Secretary PRC. b. plain white envelope -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Wine Flagon, Sunbury 150/Living Today 1836-1986
This flagon was produced to celebrate Sunbury's 150th anniversary 1836-1986. Similar ones were filled with wine and were for sale or given as presentations at the time of the anniversary. This one is unused and therefore is in mint condition.Cream and brown small ceramic wine flagon with Sunbury 150 and a logo printed on the front and on the back is a short printed history of Sunbury. It has a small handle near the top and a cork in the top opening of the flagon."SUNBURY 150/Living today 1836-1986/AUGUST 9TH TO 17TH"1980s, shire of bulla, souvenir, wineries, sunbury, george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, WW1
Postcard written from UK or France in WW1. From PATRICK JOSEPH FRAWLEY No. 563. Refer Cat No 7424.4 for his service details.Purple/white front with imprinted edges. Image on front is a picture of a basket of poppies and roses. Above it is written a poem and in bigger letters "In Loving Greeting". Back of card paper faded yellow with short message.Written on card "From Paddy to Mabel, Best Love”, Also, a stamp saying "Printed in England" by “J Beagles & Co. Ltd, London E.G." postcard, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Household nails, Early 20th century
These nails have no provenance but may have been used to hang pictures or as studs for farm buildings etc. Limited significance but typical of nails previously in regular use.These are 13 large iron nails. Two of them are shorter than the others and have a top with a brass edging and a white oval shaped inset of porcelain or enamel material. Eleven of them have an iron top. ‘Coop’s Latest’nails, warrnambool history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hawkins Richard, Maritime Incidents on the Gippsland Lakes and Adjaent Lakes, 1989
A comprehensive boating guide to the Gippsland Lakes, Lake Tyers, Marlo, Bemm River, Sydenham, Tamboon and Mallacoota Inlets, includes short list of bird life and fish species, and description of towns bordering the waterways.waterways, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1955 c
Also a second print of same subject without her bonnet which shows braclet with locket on left wrist 05341.1 8 x 10 cmBlack and wqhite photographic proof of a toddler seated on a rug wearing short sleeved frock with ribbon trimming and a bow on her hair topped with a bonnet laced edged socks and shoes Lakes Entrance Victoriafashion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Black & white photo of three women. Two are wearing long coats and one a short, striped jacket and skirt. All are wearing hats. The older lady in the centre has a fur around her neck.Progress Studio, Midway Arcade, 256 Collins St., Melbourne. C.3516.photograph, portrait, female group, foster & wilson collection, photograph of 3 ladies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Draft copy of a novel by John Ellison
Three pages handwritten document of what looks like an early draft of a short story or novel set in the Australian bush. Probably written by John Ellison in the 1940s. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.australiana, native bush, draft, short story -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CAMISOLE
Camisole. Cream coloured cotton with cotton lace around neckline and edges of short sleeves. Raglan sleeves. Peplum at lower edge. Cotton tape tie around waist. Front opening. Three buttons. .''BHS'' Written on front of casing for tiecostume, female, underwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE SCHOOL PAPER
Two copies of The School Paper Grades III & IV for the months of June,(2), and July,(1) 1964. Contain short stories, information, illustrations, poetry, plays and music. Published by the Victorian Education Department.education, primary, school paper, lydia chancellor collection, collection, education, literature, school paper, poetry, short stories, plays, drama, illustrations, artwork, information, reading, reader, school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: JAPANESE COLOUR WOODCUTS
Documents. Norman Penrose collection: grey card covered booklet relating to Japanese Colour Woodcuts. First page has some information on the woodcuts. Other pages, some artists and a short description of their art.handcrafts, woodcarving, ornamental, norman penrose collection, japanese colour woodcuts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Plenty Valley Graphics and Desktop Puiblishing, Centricity November 1990, 1990_11
A collection of short stories, poetry and other writing by students (local women) at the Diamond Valley Living and Learning Centre Greensborough.A publication of writing by local women.40 pages, black and white illus. Blue cover with line drawing of DVLC.On front cover in pen: "Diamond Valley Living and Learning Centre. Donated by Rosie Bray"diamond valley living and learning centre, dvlc, diamond valley learning centre, writing, centricity -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The History of the Montmorency Gospel Chapel, 1932o
The Montmorency Gospel Chapel had a varied history from tent to hut to chapel. This short history is written by congregation members.This article is accompanied by photographs of a tent 'crusade' and the timber chapel.3 pages of text and 3 black and white photographs.briar hill, hutchinson, montmorency gospel chapel, willett, kenyon, tracey smyth -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, New wave of grants aims to reward small businesses, 14/10/2015
A Montmorency business was short-listed for a Bank of Melbourne small business grant. The nominee is Brooke and Nell Donato's Runway Warrior.News clipping, black text.bank of melbourne small business grants program, runway warrior, donato family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The History of Mill Park, 31/07/1838
A short history of the Mill Park area from its initial sale in 1838 as Portions 19 and 20, Parish of Keelbundora.4 p. typescriptmill park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Clarence Alexander Watson, 1914-1918
A short article about Clarence Alexander Watson and his service in World War 1. Clarence Watson was born in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, clarence alexander watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Isaac Albert Watson, 1914-1918
A short article about Isaac Albert Watson and his service in World War 1. Isaac Watson lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, isaac albert watson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Trevor Crosswell Weir, 1914-1918
A short article about Trevor Crosswell Weir and his service in World War 1. Trevor Weir was born in Bundoora.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, trevor crosswell weir -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Walter Thomas West, 1914-1918
A short article about Walter Thomas West and his service in World War 1. Walter West worked in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, walter thomas west -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Albert Cecil Whitlocke, 1914-1918
A short article about Albert Cecil Whitlocke and his service in World War 1. Albert Whitlocke lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, albert cecil whitlocke -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Leonard Albert Wilkinson, 1914-1918
A short article about Leonard Albert Wilkinson and his service in World War 1. Leonard Wilkinson lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, leonard albert wilkinson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frank Hedley Winsor, 1914-1918
A short article about Frank Hedley Winsor and his service in World War 1. Frank Winsor lived in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frank hedley winsor -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Frederick James Wood, 1914-1918
A short article about Frederick James Wood and his service in World War 1. Fred Wood lived in Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick james wood -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Edward Smith, 1914-1918
A short article about Henry Edward Smith and his service in World War 1. Henry Smith was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry edward smith