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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - SILVER PLATE FORK & SPOON
Pair of silver plate for and spoon in Kings pattern.WH & S B Fdomestic equipment, table setting, cutlery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Centurion Strikes Mine
coloured photograph of Centurion tank that struck a mine on a road. An Amercian tank can be seen in the background.Tank S/N 169080photograph, centurion tank, landmine -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Bird's Eye View
Framed coloured photograph taken from an RAAF Caribou of an armed Douglas Skyraider in FlightSkyraider S/N 35352douglas skyraider, caribou, photograph -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Engine
Some 37,200 of these engines were built, major application was in the Airspeed Oxford aircraft.Seven-cylinder air cooled radial engine produced by Armstrong Siddeley (UK). Widely used in Airspeed Oxford and Avro Anson aircraft of WWII era. This example is in running order after having been rebuilt by team members from a very neglected state.A9600 8739D 790 Sradial engine -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photo of John S. (Syd) Marsh
MARSH VX132480 was born on 8/1/1915 at Bendigo and joined the Army May 1941, served with Survey Battery Unit at Buna and Finschaven New Guinea. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch 1946. Delegate to the 34th Dist. Board and delegate to State Conference on several occasions. Received Life membership in May 1970.Timber framed photograph of Sydney MARSHJOHN S. (Syd) MARSH john s. (syd) marsh, new guinea, wangaratta rsl, ww2, australian army -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, Robin Boyd funeral, 18.10.1971
Short notice on Robin Boyd's death and funeral arrangements.S and date in blue pen.walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Kenneth Joachim, Robin Boyd on the House, 19.04.1971
Article stating the Robin Boyd will start assessing designs for extensions to Britain's House of Parliament, as part of a Committee of five men.S and date in blue pen.britain's house of parliament, walsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, Computer' city taking shape, 28.10.1971
Robin Boyd conceived the idea of a satellite city in Sunbury. Computers were used to help with design formulation.S and date in red pen.sunbury, walsh st library -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
.1 COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, INCLUDING COURTHOUSE AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS. .2 COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, INCLUDING COURTHOUSE AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS.TOWN HALL 1960'Slocal history, photography, photographs, town hall -
National Wool Museum
Stencil
E S /YARRAM PARKwool - transportation wool sales export - wool, wool - transportation, wool sales, export - wool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Shaving Mug
Yellow with irregular white strips in relief, glazed shaving mug.England K S Ppersonal effects-toilet requisites, shaving -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tracing Wheel
From the Betty McPhee sewing collectionSmall, spiked metal wheel on metal arm attached to a wooden handle. Silver coloured metal arm has a brass ring where it joins to the wooden handle. book binding tool.S Osborne & Co 6handcrafts, equipment -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Boer War rosette, 1905 and 1919
Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles No 1614. He enlisted again in WW1 and served with the 5th Australian Light Horse and also the 4th Camel Regiment. Ribbon bar for Queen South Africa and King South Africa Medals, Rosette made of cloth in the colours of the QSA. Also cardboard Qld railway pass dated 6th May 1919. Also part of the box that was sent to Pte. Games containing his Boer War QSA. Trooper R S Games -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Books, Personal records
7 books detailing records. 2 pay books WW2, 1 record of service book, 1 member's personal equipment book, 1 demob book, 1 army driver's licence, 1 soldier info bookVX50214. S/Sgt J.W.Taylor -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform, C1960?
Aluminium dog tags (3) - 2 circular and 1 oval on official cordage.22404584 CE S. Shutt -
Bialik College
Photograph (Item) - PJ Day in the Primary School
Lower primary school children pose for photographs dressed in their nightclothes. No names or dates. For inquiries or access contact [email protected] has no-context 'S.'dress-up, school, jewish school, bialik college, photographs -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1900c
This extensive weatherboard store was built in 1893 at a cost of one thousand pounds, architect was H French, builder McKnockiter Bros and D Collins the plasterer. William Barke managed the general store, bakery and hardware, brother John Barke managed the clothing and fancy goods department. Building was demolished and replaced by Centrepoint Arcade in 1985-1986Sepia coloured photograph of Barke's Store, people in front of store. Lakes Entrance VictoriaW S Barke, Cunninghameretail trade, people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - QUALTROUGH COLLECTION: CANTEEN OF CUTLERY, 1933
Twenty six piece cutlery set. Cutlery is stored in a blue box with marbled pattern with fabric hinges. There are two gold coloured clasps to close the box. A silver coloured metal plate is attached to the top of the box with an engraved inscription. Presented to Mr & Mrs J Qualtrough by MOLOGA FRIENDS 9.9.33 Also STG.SII The Cutlery set was given to Henry Thomas and Elsie Qualtrough when they left Mologa in 1933 to return to Bendigo. The tray of the box is lined with blue satin. There is a central black velvet covered frame with indentations for six dessert spoons, four teaspoons and two tablespoons. There are two indentations for teaspoons at the top. One teaspoon is missing. Spoons and forks have the Maker's mark on the back of the handle Sheffield Eng. Stainless Steel. A small piece of paper has become detached with the name of the manufacturer C. J. Kirkby, My Jeweller 306 Hargreaves St Cr Allan's Walk Bendigo Phone 738MYTTON'S ALL.BRITE.11.Sdomestic equipment, table setting, canteen of cutlery. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - DeHaviland Gipsy Queen Mk 30 - 240Hp Air Cooled In Line 6 Cylinder
Historical Details: . Description: The de Havilland Gipsy Queen engine was developed in 1936 and is an inline, inverted, air cooled 6 cylinder engine. It powered many aircraft including the de Havilland Dove and the Percival Proctor.. Level of Importance: StateS/N DH 8.32 -
Apollo Bay Museum
BKSN Flag, The Belfast & Koroit Steam Navigation Company Flag
Recovered from the wreckage on the beach at Apollo Bay after the ss Casino was wrecked on 10th July 1932The Belfast & Koroit Steam Navigation Company flag recovered from the wreckage of the ss Casino at Apollo Bay in 1932B,K,S,N -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Pens, Boxed
Set of 4 German made drawing pens and 3 attachments in a green plastic box with hinged clear plastic lid and white insert to hold items separately. In original white and green cardboard box.On box "S 1184 / 4N"trades, drafting -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia print, 34, 1929
Standing outside Pavilion. "Miss S. & Juniors 1929."students, teacher, pavilion -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Weymouth bridle, Circa 1900
Bridle used on horses that pulled light carriages.ReplicaBlack leather straps, with metal fittings as neededS C, SHOW CRAFTbridle, leather, equine -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Kerosene Tin Cutter, Chapman and Co, Unknown
Used in the late 19th or early 20th century.A large triangular shaped metal blade tin cutter for manually opening kerosene and petrol tin lids which were often recycled for use on farms in the 19th and early 20th century. It has a rectangular shaped tubular steel handle attached to the top side by two rivets. On one of the triangular points of the blade is the manufacturer's brand ' Chapman and Co, Enfield S.A'. It was Australian made.'Chapman and Co, Enfield S..A'. tin openers, tools, tin cutter, farming equipment -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Post Hole Digger, Unknown
Used in the 19th or early 20th centuryA long handled steel vintage post hole digger with two large curved split blades. Each blade is attached to the top of the handle by three screws. It has a rotating action with the digger boring into the earth as the handle is turned. There is an attachment at the end of the steel handle for a missing turning handle.'S' is stamped on the top of the handle.tools, agricultural tools, farming equipment, garden tools -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Decanter Glass, circa mid to late 1900's
This "art deco" style of containers were very popular by the "art and trendy" socialites, be they in the city or in rural towns and properties. This style was very popular in the 1940's to 1950's. The octagonal shape provided the stability of the decanter with its "expensive" contents. Because of its style it blended in well with any lavish meal and socio economic "upper" class environment. It was a part of social atmosphere of elegance and wealth be it in the city or on a rural property. This is very significant to the Kiewa Valley rural "society" environment. At the time of its use the wealth of Australia was "riding on the sheep's back", that is rural income(primary producers), on the whole, was well above that in the cities (industrial). It was in a period where large wealthy property owners could spend lavishly on trendy domestic items.This octagonal glass decanter with its egg shaped stopper is made in an "art deco" style and reflects the 1950's style of bold design. The decanter "stopper" has been cut in a "diamond" cut to reflect the sunlight as does a diamond ring. The stopper is tapered down to permit easy placement and removal. The Stability of the decanter is increased by the broad base and octagonal (8) sides tapering going up the sides.decanter, glass, art deco glass ware, spirits container -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The English, Scottish & Australian Bank - Ringwood -circa 1960's
Postcard size colour photograph'Written on back of photograph" E S & A Bank - Maroondah Highway Ringwood -circa 1960's -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 10
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 10 Author: S. S. MacKenzie Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1942 Further Information: The Australians At Rabual The Capture and Administration of the German Possessions in the South PacicicThe label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 10, s. s. mackenzie -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - SECV pen with logo, Orthello Germany, SECV pen, c1980
Has the final SECV (1990's) "sun rays" logo and the statement "You've got a friend at the SEC". The reference gives information on the revival of the SECV as a State Government entity in 2023.Demonstrates SECV stationary and gifts.Plastic biro or pen consisting of outside holder with button to engage with the metal ink container and spring and screwed base that contains the moveable part. Coloured externally black and white. Has the logo of the State Electricity Commission (1980's, 1990s"). Brass ink container marked with a swan, Orthello Germany. Would have been made with a pocket clip, this has broken off.secv, power supply, pens, souvenirs, btm -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Card, A Christmas Message to the ANZACS, 1915
This souvenir card "to the ANZACS Christmas 1915" was produced with greeting messages from General Sir Ian Hamilton, General Sir William Birdwood and Senator Pearce. The card was being sent by Australian Women in England to all Invalided Australians in England, Egypt and Malta. It would appear that Lady Birdwood was one of many behind the production of the Card. On the back of the Drawing Page is a note from Dr S H Archibald, 6th A S C dated 27 December 1915 "This card was given to me by Miss Birdwood, who is a Nurse on the Hospital Staff."The Card and the "With Compliments" page are original as were sent to Invalid Australians in England, Egypt and Malta in December 1915.An oblong card, an off while colour with a paper insert held in place by a tied cotton thread.Front a Rising Sun, a picture of General Sir William R Birdwood, a message from General Sir Ian Hamilton, a Cooee to Australia drawing from Gen William Birdwood, inside last page a message from Gen Ian Hamilton. On the back page of the drawing is a note from Dr S H Achibald 6th A S C dated 27 December 1915. There is also a page with the Card issued with the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia.hamilton, birdwood, christmas card, senator pearce, christmas card