A Paramount 'Speed King Masters Model' racquet with no net. Materials: Wood, Paint, Leather, String, Adhesive tape, Clothtennis

Book: 'How To Play Better Tennis' . Original copyright 1937, this edition 1938. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis

A small rectangular, blue silk cloth piece, featuring a painted illustration of a woman playing tennis. Materials: Paint, Silktennis

Book: 'The games of Lawn Tennis and Badminton'. 29 pages. Hardcover. Edition uncertain. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Clothtennis

Embroidered clothes patch branded 'Davis Cup by NEC' in blue and green thread on white background. Materials: Thread, Clothtennis

Female nude torso reclining in bath water with various bottles, orange wash cloth, chequered floor and chair legs. Signed (L.r) 'Clifton '84'clifton pugh, painting, adriane, venice, bathing, dunmoochin

WW2 Field Dressings x three pieces.An example of Field Dressings from WW2 which can be compared with Field Dressings from the Vietnam area and also from the current era.Field dressing of WW2 vintage by three pieces of the same item ie 'Field Dressing', each made of cloth material. Detailed usage and instructions. ww2, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

First published 1862. This reprint 1908 for 'The People's Library'.Red cloth-bound hardcover book, spine decorated in gilt. Binding tight and square. 463 pp. Good condition.Half title page at top, 'R. Hiscock', handwritten cursive.adult fiction., whitburgh cottage collection

White, rectangular tray cloth with 1 inch stitched border and blue, japanese style, embroidered scenes at both ends.table linen, tray cloths

White linen, rectangular tray cloth with crocheted, scallopped edge and 4 embroidered flower patterns, one on each sidehousehold textiles, table linen., tray cloths

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. These lighters are part of his collection of memorabilia and artefacts.These items belonged to a respected member of the Wodonga community.A collection of 4 different cigarette lighters made from metal alloys. The brass lighter has a black cloth pouch.On long cylindrical lighters: Unicorn INT Made in China and Safety Instructions On silver lighter: An Appreciations from Stuart's Shepparton On brass lighter: Peter Jackson Brass No/ 6cigarette lighters, les cole

A volume with a gilt- and blind-decorated red bubble-grain cloth, with a large advertisement for Pears' Soap in gilt on the rear cover.non-fictionA prospectus on a grand scale, designed to promote the irrigation scheme developed by the Chaffey Brothers, primarily focussed on their work in Victoria and South Australia. It was published to promote 'irrigation colonisation'" and contains numerous advertisements promoting life in the colonies of South Australia and Victoria. This volume was issued in association with the 1888 Melbourne International Exhibition.irrigation - murray river, irrigation districts -- victoria -- mildura region -- history, irrigation districts -- south australia -- renmark region -- history, chaffey brothers

This belt was worn by Captain Charles Rogers of the Australian Army (Light Horse Regiment) when he was part of the mounted Guard of Honour during the visit of the Duke of Gloucester in 1934. The visit was part of Victoria’s Centenary celebrations and the Duke officially opened the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. Charles Rogers was a well-known Warrnambool identity in the 1930s, 40s and 50s as a horseman and Army member. He was often seen on horseback leading parades and celebrations in the city. He was a long-serving Warrnambool Agricultural Show official as a judge of equine events. He died in 1961. This belt is of interest as an example of the ceremonial regalia used by Army personnel in the 1930s and as a memento of a notable 20th century Warrnambool person, Charles Rogers.This is a belt made of silver thread material with a thick cloth backing. The belt has a cloth-covered metal clasp. There are two tassels hanging from the clasp area with beige and maroon threads with tops covered in silver mesh. These mesh tops may have a wooden frame underneath. The belt is a little tarnished.captain charles rogers, duke of gloucester visit, history of warrnambool

An Andersons Match wooden tennis racquet, with concave throat, cloth tape reinforcements around shoulders, and a fish-tailed handle butt. Impressed model name across throat on obverse. Decal of manufacturers trademark across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Ink, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, cloth whipping around shoulders, and fine grooved handle grip. Model name across crown on obverse is worn and unintelligible. Inscription along throat on obverse: T.H. PROSSER + SONS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Clothtennis

A wooden tennis racquet with concave throat, cloth whipping around shoulders, and medium grooved handle with fish-tail butt. Model name across crown on obverse reads PLUTO. Inscription along throat on obverse: T.H. PROSSER + SONS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Clothtennis

A 'Club' wooden squash racquet with string whipping over cloth tape reinforced shoulders, and a leather handle grip, wrapped over cotton padding. Inscription across butt cover: MADE IN/BRITISH/INDIA. Materials: Wood, Gut, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, String, Ink, Cotton, Cloth tapetennis

Weaving sample folder: three "18 SHAFT FANCY - MOCK LENO" patterns with 1 brown, 1 green and 1 blue checked cloth sample.18 SHAFT FANCY - MOCK LENO (ink)weaving textile industry textile design, weaving, textile industry, textile design

Weaving sample folder: "K. VERNIEUX" contains sheet detailing three patterns with 1 brown, 2 green and 1 blue patterned cloth sample.textile production weaving, textile production, weaving

Part of the "Wagga" collection. Made by Gwen Giles c.1930 and given by her to Running Stitch. Her husband was an upholsterer and and one of the sources of her cloth.Patchwork quilt of pastel coloured damask squares with dark grey central satin square edged in black. Contains felting fabric. Back is covered in upholstery fabric. Mrs Giles husband, an upholsterer, was one source for her fabrics.quilting history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, giles, mrs gwen, quilting - history

A wooden racquet with concave throat, blue painted stem, plastic whipping, and brown cloth tape handle grip. Decal across throat, on both sides, features the inscription: JC HIGGINS/OUR OWN TRADE MARK/CADET. Below inscription is the head and shoulders profile image of a military cadet in uniform. Initials 'LH' have been etched along stem on obverse. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Leather, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastic, Cloth tape, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and octagonal handle. Inscription across crown of head, throat, and along stem of obverse: WHITE SPECIAL/PENNANT/.../GUARANTEED. Company logo is a hoisted pennant. Cloth bindings around base of head also feature. Materials: Wood, Gut, Glue, Lacquer, Cloth, Ink, Leather, Metaltennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat and black cloth tape handle grip. Inscription across throat on obverse: WARDS. Inscription across throat on reverse: CHALLENGE. Hand carved initials around inside of racquet head base: WK. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Plastic, Cloth tapetennis

A metal Chemold 'Tony Roche Autograph' tennis racquet with double shaft and metal bridge. Black plastic shaft casing and butt cap. Adhesive label on butt has Chemold logo. Handle wrapped with black cloth grip tape. Materials: Metal, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Adhesive label, Cloth tapetennis

"A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with bigraphical and literary notes". Vol. 5 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning to back cover. Gold edging to pages. 9 engraved plates. 384 pp. Worn cloth with loss of colour. Small partial detachment of spine. Evidence of binding failure inside. Pages clean and undamaged.P.2 Label 'Glenaroua Public Hall & Library/No. 109/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library.

Refers to the service of Rod Hosking.1. Jungle green cotton drill, short sleeved shirt. WO2 Cloth badge on each arm. Six buttons on front. Two breast pockets. 2. Jungle green cotton drill long sleeved shirt. WO2 cloth badges on each arm. Six buttons on front. Two breast pockets.1.& 2. "R. Hosking" on labels. army, uniforms, passchendaele barracks trust

This is a school text book for Grade 6. It is part of the Southern Cross series.This item is an example of a school text book used in the early 20th century. School textbooks reflect the development of education in Australia.From them we can understand what was taught and how children learned in Australian schools in earlier times.A small 192 pp book, red cloth covered, titled "Arithmetic". The cover is red with black text inside a black border.on front and on back - "?????? Richardson"book-education arithmetic-text-book

This minute book was used by Mrs J. Trewin as secretary of the Ladies Social Committee of the Orbost Rifle Club.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. It had a substantial membership.A light blue covered book with a red cloth spine. It is a minute book used by the Ladies Social Committee of the Orbost Rifle Club.Label on front cover - Ladies Social Committee Rifle Club Secretary - Mrs J. Trewinminutes orbost-rifle-club mrs-j.-trewin ladies-social-committee