In the words of the donor, Betty Stone, "This pewter plate belonged to Joshua and Susan Chamberlain. They, with their family, arrived in Australia as assisted migrants in January 1855. Our Chamberlain family was among those chosen to participate in a Bounty Scheme and on 24 October 1854 embarked on SS Shand to begin their journey. A few years later they set up a home on a small farming property in Wangoom, Warrnambool with the possessions they had brought with them from the village of Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, England. Amongst those household possessions was this plate. During the first half of the nineteenth century, a Bounty scheme was introduced to encourage migrants to Australia to work on properties granted or sold to settlers. Agents in England were engaged to select suitable emigrants; applicants had to be "sober, industrious and of good moral character....and married men over the age of forty-eight were only eligible to receive the bounty if they had five or more children over the age of ten years'. The successful applicant also had to pay one pound sterling for each adult, and ten shillings for each child between the ages of one and fourteen years. This payment covered the cost of a mattress, bolster, blanket, small box, knife and fork, two spoons, metal plate, and drinking mug, all of which became the emigrant's property on arrival in the colony. The pewter plate, handed down from one generation to the next, was always valued by members of the family as an important artefact. The plate has a mark stamped on the back which is almost indecipherable." (Reference- Brown Martyn- Australia Bound! The story of West Country connections 1688- 1888 Bradford on Avon Wiltshire Ex Libris Press 1988 p 112.) (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families)This item is associated with the families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The plate is an example of the goods emigrants brought to Australia under the Bounty Scheme in the 1850s.Pewter plate: metal plate with a wide rim and shallow bowl. The top has a gold-brown colour, underside is grey with a red-brown mark. Made c. 1850. The plate has an Inscription stamped on the back and front.It is part of the 'Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Collection' Maker's Mark on back: 'rectangle with rounded corners / T H all within a circle' almost indecipherable. Mark heavily stamped on front: 'L / T M'flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, pewter plate, emigration, bountey system, dinner ware, joshua chamberlain, susan chamberlain, 1855, emigrant, assisted migrant, ss shand, wangoom, triplow, cambridgeshire

Ornaments (2), 1) ceramic fish with coloured glaze in red, blue and cream. Hole for attaching to wall. Tail broken. Marked "225 Made Portugal" 2) ceramic fish (Bream) with blue and white glaze (smaller). Broken bit off Dorsal fin.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

In 1908 the Geelong Harbor Trust commissioners were George Frederick Holden, Edward Harewood Lascelles and James Hill. The officers were Walter S. Crowle (Secretary), A.C. McKenzie (Engineer), Captain G.A. Molland (Harbor Master), E.R. Hitch, (Assistant Harbor Master, Portarlington.)Red soft covered foolscap report of 101 pages. Includes two photographic reproductions of teh New Cargo Shed on Yarra Pier, and Twin S.S. "G.F. Holden" (formerly the 'Pelican' (built in 1898 by Fleming & Ferguson, Paisley, England, for the Western Australian Government).Seal of the Geelong Harbour Trust Commissionersgeelong, harbour trust, commissioners, report, finance, properties, dredging, portarlington, barwon heads, ocean grove, shipping, engineer's report, assets, liabilities, harbor trust, geelong harbor trust, grain shipping berthage, corio quay, cool stores, dock accomodation, floating plant, hopetoun channel, moorabool pier shed, sparrovale irrigation farm, thomas gibson-carmichael, yarra pier cargo

A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very similar in shape to current R.S.L. Badge but twice the size, provision is made at the top of the badge for a crown clip (removable) with a date showing membership year. Blue, white and red enamel on brass.Sailors and Soldiers League Australiaaustralia, sailors, soldiers, inperial, league, badge

Child's jumper made from old socks. Grey wool with some red and green stripes. Socks opened out and sewn together. Collar and cuffs made from sock tops. One small press-stud to open (at front of jumper). Excellent condition.child, clothing, the depression, home made, socks, recycled socks, grey

Hard covered book titled Pictures from the German Fatherland, drawn with Pen and Pencil, red cover with gold & black lettering, 224 pages with black and white illustrations, gold edging on pages, an inscription dated 1907 written in German inside front page.S G Greenheritage, history-germany-german heritage

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Historic: Eadie's Whim and the Central Red White and Blue Mine, taken from Lilac Street between Old Violet and Honeysuckle streets, Bendigo. Picture courtesy Bendigo Historical Society. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Letter to Joseph Davies from City of Ballaarat expressing their congratulation on 'his nobility of mine... Courage and self-devotion' in rescuing John Allen from a horrible death. Letter of buff paper, typed in purple ink, red letterhead. Dated 27/7/1909.City of Ballaaratperson, mining, joseph davies, joseph davies, city of ballaarat, goldfields consolidated gold mine

A brown invitation with a red border which is an official invitation to the Mayor of Bendigo and Mrs. S.H. McGowan's Reception at City Hall, Bendigo. Dated 20th December, 1899. On the inside cover are the words ' Christmas Greetings, 1899.' The next page contains the musical programme for the evening.civic mementoes, invitation, lydia chancellor, collection, civic mementoes, programme, invitation, event

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two typed pages, Dec 5/ or 51? Written in red ink, but in sequence labelled 1964. Topics include: Victorian Promotion Council.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian promotion council.

Two copies of photos mounted on red A3 board. Top photo shows four rows of students, chalkboard in front ' Golden Square School 1189, Grade 3' On bottom, four rows of students. In front ' Golden Square School 1189, Grade 2'bendigo, education, golden square school 1189

Copyof photo attached to red poster paper: four rows of students, seated outside building against brick wall, female teacher on RH side. Written on chalkboard held by two children in front row ' Golden Square School 1189, Grade V'bendigo, education, golden square school 1189

A4 folded program for Anzac Day service at Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch, Pall Mall, Bendigo in 2015. On front 'commemorating the service and sacrifice of all Australian servicemen and women. Side by Side . A Centenary of Memories' Black and red print on white paper.Bendigo RSLmilitary, world war 1, rsl anzac service programme 2015

Anzac biscuit tin: on front ' limited edition Anzac biscuit' on bottom below image ' 'Tarakan 1945' Tin has khaki base colour, image is black and white, red and white text on tin. RSL story and Anzac biscuit story printed on back.military, world war 2, biscuit tin

Narrative of Patrick Costello (1841-1856) ''In the days when the world was wide'' Part XIII - Aborigines - Gold Fever! - Bendigo - Gold Licences! Mention of the ''Old White Hill''. ''Piccaninny Gully''. ''Bendigo Mack'' (sic), ''Red Jacket Gully'', Blue Jacket Gully ''.bendigo, history, gold rush, patrick costello. gold licences. gold fever. old white hill.

Red covered Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book contains handwritten minutes for general and committee meetings 29/11/62 to 28/8/64, held at Unity Hall. Back three pages list committee members and indicate their attendance at monthly meetings.bendigo, clubs

Beige card with ' Happy Hours as fair as Flowers' printed in gold and underlined in purple at the top. Below are 3 sprays of mauve & white flowers and a red rose. The corners of the card are shaped. Card & insert held together with a mauve cord. Verse inside by S Bainbridge.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards, raphael tuck & sons

1903 edition of childrens annual ''Nisters Holiday Annual'' red hard cover with gold lettering and showing children on a snow sled, contains black and white plus some colour illustrations. Inscription reads To Madge with Mr Stewarts best wishes Xmas 1900.Ernest Nister London, E.P. Dutton & Co., Printed in Bavaria.books, children's, picture annual

Small's Chocolate Showbag. One side yellow, black and white writing, at the centre a chocolate box with a picture of a man sitting on a chair with a newspaper and the words small's club chocolate for men - Not so sweet. On the other side the same picture but the writing is in yellow, red and white.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities.

Letter paper from Golden Square Fire Brigade. Printed letterhead with Golden Square Fire brigade on the left, small address box on the right and logo with two fire hydrants making a V and in the V a Bell. Underneath is 'And Willing'. Printed in red on cream paper.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, golden square fire brigade

Account page from Burke & Johns, Quality Butchers, 460 High Street, Golden Square. Date line ends 193-. Printed in dark blue with red cash lines. In the top left corner is a sketch of a bull and below is Bought of with decorative leaves and banner.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, burke & johns

EIG School - Ralph Birrell Collection - Construction of Latrobe Uni. C1966. Construction, Bendigo Institute of Technology, Engineering School, 2 buildings for Applied Science. Group of men in suits one in front of microphone. Markings in red 15 66M8. In yellow made in Australia.Kodakeducation, tertiary, latrobe university bendigo, eig school - ralph birrell collection - construction of latrobe uni. c1966. construction, bendigo institute of technology, engineering school, applied science. group of men in suits one in front of microphone

Pink Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co Ltd Certificate of Insurance, 33250 for for Austin Utility. Red Renewal stamped at the top and purple MRD 2 Feb 1966 70 Mail stamped on the left side. Regulations printed on the paper. Amount £7/2/6.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, mercantile mutual insurance co ltd, w cowling, j a mckie, e a?hans

Leggo's Tomato Sauce label printed in green with gold border. It has a red tomato at the the top with Leggo's printed in white. At the bottom is No 735 Guaranteed under the NSW Pure Food Act 1908 by H. M. Leggo & Co. Limited Bendigo Australia No. 735.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, h m leggo & co limited, nsw pure food act 1908

Cohn Brothers Victoria Brewery 200 shares held by Richard Harding Butler transferred to George Harold Watson dated 16th Dec 1895. One penny duty stamp. Oval red Clarke & Company Melbourne 300 Collins street hand stamped.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, richard harding butler. george harold watson.

Centurion model tank.Green in colour set on a board with Red / Orange " Dirt and Dust. Tufts of grass, Fuel cans and amunition puts the tank in its setting- the cannon bares the name -' The Very Diabolical ' Metal plaque placed centre foreground on board in front of tank.R.A.A.C. Centurion MK 5/1' The Very Diabolical' C/S 40 4 Troop C SQN South Vietnam 1971centurion tank, army models, raac