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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Special Debut, 1987
45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading.45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading will make their debut at the Box Hill Town Hall, organised by the Nunawading Lions Club.45 disabled people who attended NADRASCA in Nunawading.nadrasca, lions club of nunawading -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document, Certificate of Discharge 1st AIF Alonzo Sheldrake Box 22/5/1917 2pp, 1917
Alonzo Sheldrake Box 1851- 1958 was the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who migrated from Sussex England 1850 and established a market garden in the area of Henry Dendy's 'Special Survey 1841 Brighton, in the Parish of Moorabbin County of Bourke. Alonzo was a pavier, who laid blue stone for drains, and enlisted in 1914 to serve in Gallipoli, and France . He returned to Bentleigh 1917 and married Mary Louisa Closter 1918 . Alonzo Box was a member of the pioneering Box family who emigrated from Sussex England 1850 and established market gardens in the the Parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke. Alonzo Box enlisted in the 1st AIF in 1914 and served in Gallipoli and France. Document, Certificate of Discharge No. 1054 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force 1917, Alonzo Sheldrake Box Sergeant as Printed by Government Printer box george b 1808, box william, box elizabeth avis, box alonzo sheldrake, closter mary louisa, wedding dress box cottage museum, paviers, road building, world war 1 1914-1918, gallipoli, somme battles, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Compass box, 19th Century
Saved from the ship Speke which ran aground on the coast of Phillip Island on the 22nd of February 1906. The ships captain gave the compass box to the Harris family.The Speke was an all steel ship built in Wales in 1891. She was delivering wheat to Geelong and confused a bushfire in Cowes for navigation lights. Many local people salvaged goods from the resulting wreckage.Square wooden compass box with wooden lid, made of mahogany, brass hinges, handles and lock.phillip island, ship wreck, compass box, speke, kitty miller bay -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mayor pushes for council talks, 1994
Councilors from both City of Nunawading and City of Box Hill met with Local Government Board members last week to discuss the recommended merger of the two cities.Councillors from both City of Nunawading and City of Box Hill met with Local Government Board members last week to discuss the recommended merger of the two cities. It has been suggested by the Board that both Nunawading and Box Hill councillors meet as soon as possible to discuss the proposed merger.Councilors from both City of Nunawading and City of Box Hill met with Local Government Board members last week to discuss the recommended merger of the two cities. local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, victoria. local government board, amalgamations -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General, 1960
A special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General, in 1960. Legacy week was a time to appeal to the public for donations and the Governor of Victoria was the patron of Legacy.A record that the Governor General of Australia was involved in promoting Legacy during Legacy week in the 1960s.Cardboard box containing audio tape recording of the address by the Governor General in 1960.Cardboard box with paper sticker, John Clemenger Pty. Ltd. Adervertising. 473 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Permanent record wriiten with blue ball point pen. Special Legacy Week Address by the Governor General. Please return to Tony Charlton after use on September 4th, 1960. Cardboard box, recoding. Tape sato - 3 Clear plastic spool, audio tape plastic film.legacy week, legacy promotion, governor general -
National Wool Museum
Tool - Metal Files, c. 1920
Selection of metal files used for cutting wool bale stencils with an accompanying box. Not all files belong to this box as some are too long to fit within. Used in Denny’s Lascelles Bow Truss building by Maurice Dalton who was the foreman of the building for 34 years. Files are ‘Cup Brand’ – ‘Best refined steel files’ and were manufactured by the no longer trading Moss & Gamble Brothers LTD at the Franklin works in Sheffield, England.12 steel files of varying length, thickness and shape. The longest and thickets are in a flat half circle with some files being fully flat, others complete cylinders, one is a complete square and others are in the shape of a triangle. Cardboard box is brown with black inscription on lid of box.stencils, denny’s lascelles bow truss building -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Legacy in Vic conf 17/6/67 (2), 1967
From the note on the box it is a tape of the Victorian State Conference in 1967. This recording has not been played.A record that the Legatees felt their Conferences were worth recording for future reference.An audio recording in a red cardboard cover with white circles descending in circumference, mainly black print, some red and white print. BASF logo in white on red background. Box, colour white, black type, 3 sides of box are right angles, top side angled across and down at approximately 10 degrees.Cover front and rear, Magnetophoneband, BASF Typ LGS 52, 360m, 1200 feet printed in black type. Standard band, standard tape printed in red, BASF printed in white. Side of cover Made in Germany, 360m Standarband, 18cm Spule, white print. Spool, handwritten on white paper,blue biro, Tape 2 State Conference 1967. Stamped Made in Australia, length of tape calibrated in imperial measurement Magnetic Tape, brown green "leader". conference, legatee -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, American Optical Company, Fits-u eyeglasses pince nez trial fitting setting, 1900s
To be fashionable, and possibly improve vision at the same time, the pince nez style of glasses became popular. The 'Fits-u' design has a mounting that allowed the bridge to stay solid, whilst the springs in the nose pads allowed for removal (unlike pince nez which had a springs in the bridge). Although complete, this box includes models with different distance dimensions and the height of the bridge, with these figures are etched onto the lenses. An order table is included in the box with the pupillary distance and height so the catalogue number and quality and quantity of each size can be ordered by the dispenser. The pupillary distance is used to design spectacle frames.Canvas box which includes display models of different dimensions of pince nez Handwritten on the back: James Korp Backhouse (?) 1904 Ophthalmic Optician & Optometristassistive devices, american optical company -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - AMMUNITION BOX, 1962
Vietnam War era ammunition box which originally contained 7.63mm SLR rounds.Brown painted wooden box for 7.62mm SLR ammunition. Hinged lid with fastener. Khaki webbing strap and handles. Base secured with screws.On lid in white paint: '7.62 BALL, L2A2 LNK'. On side in yellow paint: '500 rounds MF, 15-3-63, 7.62mm BAL L2A2, LINKED IN BANDOLIERS'. On end with fastener: 'MF 15.5.63 8343'. On the opposite end: '43 LBS'. Stamped on the base: 'H26 Mk2 (M), AUST'. Stamped on fastener: 'MO 1962, SV130, SA'. ammunition, vietnam war, 7.62mm ammunition, slr -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Furnishings, lady's hat box, early 20thC
The hat box was very necessary for Ladies to protect, store and transport their beautifully decorated hats.The family of Miss Carol Pedersen-Green were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire of Scandinavian descentA lady's, large, hat box made of brown leather with metal hinges and securing clips and inside 2 large leather restraining straps.green carol, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, cheltenham, early settlers, pioneers, leatherwork, hats, milliners -
Koroit & District Historical Society
safety match box holders
rectangular metal wrap around covers for safety match boxes. Each has advertising or promotional printing on them. cover a contains an original box of Bryant and May crown safety matches.a. advertising E. Bourke's Koroit Hotel with a photo of the Australian Eleven 1930 on reverse. b. Photo of the Dog on the Tucker Box with a poem "Bill the Bullocky" on reverse. c. Souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Labelling Stamp
This was used with an ink-stamp pad. It was stamped onto plain cardboard boxed, to show that the contents were the property of Beechworth Honey. Using stamps such as this was a cheaper alternative to ordering specifically designed boxed. Box Labeller with red plastic handle. Marks as "Pure Beechworth Honey Steven & Jodie Goldsworthy RMB 1125, Bobinawarrah, 3678, Vic. Ph: (057) 273 639 (018) 059242"stamp, labelling stamp, beechworth honey -
Mont De Lancey
Iron
'Box' irons were heated by red hot charcoal. These first irons were first patented in 1852.Metal 'Box' iron with wooden handle. Specimen of 'Bless' charcoal iron decorated with head of Hephaestos, the Greek God of metal workers.irons, laundry irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Natural Gas Conversion Testing Kit
All items belonged to Harold Victor Allen who worked for Colonial Gas Association Ltd. Firstly at Footscray and then Box Hill in the 1960's. Retired in 1971. Born in Ballarat in 1906. Apprenticed and worked there till 1945, then moved to Footscray. Eileen, his wife, worked with Harold, helping with the Natural Gas Conversion during Harold's Box Hill time.Change over in Victoria from Gas fired gas supply to Natural Gas supply to Victoria from about 1965 -1. Gas testing kit in green metal box, with silver handle and clasp (silver colour)|2. Suction ball and pump body.|3. Detector tubes of glass capillary. 4. Instruction Manual. 5. Sealing cap ( box of 10) All spare parts |6. Natural Gas Conversion Badge.H.V.Allen MSAgas technology, appliances & accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Empty match box
From Box Hill Historical SocietyEmpty Bryant and May match box. Red and dark blue cover with a red crown in the middle. 'Bryant and Mays' Crown Safety matches, Made in Australia. Average contents 60as abovepersonal effects, smoking accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Periodical, North East Link, 2018
Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project.Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project produced by the North East Link Authority. See Series Contents Box for holdings.Map and information regarding the proposed North East Link Project. north east link, map -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Stanley Titan Pty. Ltd
Collection of articles, catalogues, brochures and other documents. Collection of articles, catalogues, brochures and other documents relating to the Stanley Works, Turner Industries and Stanley Titan. List in box.Collection of articles, catalogues, brochures and other documents relating to the Stanley Works, Turner Industries and Stanley Titan. List in box.Collection of articles, catalogues, brochures and other documents. Collection of articles, catalogues, brochures and other documents relating to the Stanley Works, Turner Industries and Stanley Titan. List in box.stanley works pty. ltd., stanley titan pty. ltd., turner industries ltd. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
wooden box, McLean, Don, Just prior to January 2010
This box was crafted from a portion of one of the original oak trees in the Jarrahmond WW11 Avenue of Honour.The Avenue was planted in 1955 and linked the farms of the two servicemen from Jarrahmond who lost their lives in WWII. It consisted of English Oaks interspersed with flowering peaches and cherries. Wood for the box was collected in the early 1990's by Stan Weatherall following a windstorm. Stan had the timber rough-sawn into planks by local sawmiller Max Reynolds. The timber was stored for a number of years before being given to Don McLean.A hand-made oak box. The inside base is lined in green felt. The lid is single hinged. the front panel displays a radiating pattern in the grain of the oak wood that resembles the rising sun badge of the Australian Defence Forces. Two brass pins are symbols of Australian military regalia. Inside the box is an envelope with information and letters on the manufacture of the box and presentation to Orbost. The information concerns the Jarrahmond School and the Avenue of Honour.handcraft oak jarrahmond-avenue-of-honour container -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, The 1914-15 Star, 12/1918
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. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal -
Greensborough Historical Society
Margarine container, Provincial Traders Pty Ltd, Dixibelle table margarine, 1960c
Dixibelle was a common brand of margarine during post-war twentieth centuryPale green plastic box with white plastic lidDixibelle Table Margarine 1 lb. net, manufactured by Provincial Traders Pty Ltd Australia, moulded into box. Provincial Traders ceased operations on 17/10/1979 in when taken over by Henry Jones (IXL) Limited.dixibelle margarine -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Ilford Rapid Chromatic Plates, Ilford Limited, Estimated 1932
Two glass lantern slides of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Post 1932 on Cardboard Box. Ilford used the word "chromatic" to show their plates had a degree of multiple colour sensitivity but is not fully panchromatic. May have a lower blue sensitivity - to be used in mountain scenery.Printed instructions for use in early photography attached to top of box holding plates.sydney, harbour, bridge, glass lantern slides, ilford rapid, chromatic -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Scotland Box, 1910
In 1910, a Union Jack flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag previously sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. It was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made this box to house the flag.Wooden box with brass plaque on lid.On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia by their School Mates in Rutherglen Scotland. June 1910"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Call to post cards early, 1/01/1993 12:00:00 AM
Paul Frank has restored a 1940s pillar box which is used in a 'Post early for Christmas' display. Photograph. Cutting from Nunawading Gazette, 22/11/1993eastern mail centre, postal services, christmas, historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Medallion, 2005
Medallion was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War IIRound gold coloured medallion commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The front has a stylised map of Australia with 'World War II 60 years 1945-2005'. The back has the Australian Coat of Arms with 'World War II Service of Australia. The Medallion is contained in a black box with '60th anniversary of the end of World War II'. 'For Service to Australia'. A small brochure from The Royal Australian Mint.as above. On Box Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs.military history, army -
Mont De Lancey
Cigar box, Henri Wintermans
Rectangular, wooden 10 Half Corona cigar box with a Henri Wintermans logo in the centre of the lid and a red, white and gold floral border around the lid and box.Henri Winterman logo on lid with a coronet surmounting a pair of stage curtains and five gold coins underneath, all surrounded by a gold border. "Holland 10 cigars" on the base and "Half Corona" surmounted by a coronet along front edge of the box.boxes, smoking equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Hodges, E F G "Reporter" Offices, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1901, March 12 1901
As in Brief Description. 1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. Hewish.Pink coloured cardboard certificate with gold lettering: Ringwood & District Horticultural Society, Fifth Show held on Tuesday March 12, 1901. First Prize Mr J. Hewish. Best 3 heads of cabbage. Class B, Section 10. +Additional Keywords: Hewish, J / Thatcher, H (Pres) / McComas, A.E. (Sec) / Hodges, E.F.G. "Reporter" Offices, Box Hill.as above -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Box spanner
Blacksmith made box spanner with octagonal collar, attached to long iron handle with rounded end. Made from bar stock with collar extension piece added on1 1/2 box, spanner, blacksmith, blacksmithing, smithing, tool, tools, churchill island, farm -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Equipment, Gippsland Ports Slip Index, 1960's
Cards list names of boats and trawlers in alphabetical order, information on cards includes size and tonnage of each boat, regarding requirements for boat to fit on the slip. Slipway closed at end of 2004, Bullock Island boatyard opened in August 2005. Box was saved when slip office was cleaned out by Joy Seevers.Small card tile index box in alphabetical order, drop down flap at front of box for card access, lid hinged at rear, cards list names of boats for slippingdocuments, cards -
Brighton Historical Society
Dress
This item is part of the Di Reidie collection. Diane Reidie was a much loved volunteer and President of Brighton Historical Society from 1999 until 2016. Originally from New Zealand, Di and her family lived in Male Street, Brighton for many years. A vibrant and energetic person with a zest for life and a gift for bringing people together, Di was a friend to many in the Bayside community and active in local community organisations. Her tireless work as President of BHS saw her named Bayside Citizen of the Year in 2008. As a seller and collector of vintage clothing, she was passionate about fashion history; one of her many enduring contributions to BHS was her extensive work in preserving, developing and promoting the Society's costume collection. In 2018-19, Di donated more than one hundred items from her personal vintage clothing collection to the Society. The collection, which includes clothing, hats, handbags and shoes from local and international designers, is representative of Di's wide-ranging interests, colourful personality, creativity, humour and love of fashion and travel. Di purchased this dress as a vintage item and wore it during the years 2010-18, before donating it to BHS. The Mooney sisters, Nell and Ida, were situated beside the Regent Theatre in Collins Street, Melbourne and were well respected milliners and dressmakers.Short sleeved peach silk dress (.1) featuring beige lace appliqué on neckline, along with original rectangular brown cardboard box (.2).Label: "MF 2900 / Misses Mooney / of Collins Street" Printed on lid of box: "Misses Mooney / 189 Collins Street, Melbourne"di reidie, vintage clothing, misses mooney, melbourne designers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Musical Toy, Rose Morris & Co Pty Ltd, Zinga Zoo, 1930-1950
The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. Zinga Zoo - small plastic musical toy in a cardboard box.Exterior of box - "Zinga Zoo Regd. The Packet Band. An R.M. Precision moulded product by Rose Morris & Co.Ltd. London England" Plastic toy - "Zinga Zoo Regd. The "Pocket Band" RM&Co L79 London"zinga zoo, rose morris & co., musical toys