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Friends of WestgarthtownCostume - Corset
... Grey corset with boning inside. White lacing and eyelets on back and attachments for suspenders....Rust-proof throughout. Grey corset with boning inside. White lacing and eyelets on back and attachments for suspenders. ...Grey corset with boning inside. White lacing and eyelets on back and attachments for suspenders."Sibyl", Cotton Corset, Made in England. Rust-proof throughout.costume, female, clothing, women's, corset, undergarment, underwear, sibyl. -
Federation University Art CollectionBookplate, 'John Gartner'
... The title is depicted in white on a grey blue background within an eight sided border...(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) bookplate printmaking australian bookplate design award keith wingrove memorial trust The title is depicted in white on a grey blue background within an eight sided border 'John Gartner' Bookplate ...John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) The title is depicted in white on a grey blue background within an eight sided borderbookplate, printmaking, australian bookplate design award, keith wingrove memorial trust -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - VY Acclaim sedan, 2002
... VY Holden 4 door sedan white paint with grey fabric upholstery...Vehicle commodore Car Lion and stone emblem grille centre, V6 badge on mudguards, Commodore badge on boot LHS, Lion and stone badge on boot centre, Acclaim badge RHS of boot lid VY Holden 4 door sedan white paint with grey fabric upholstery Vehicle VY Acclaim sedan ...The front and rear of the body had minor restyling, with new front grille, headlights and taillights. The interior has been significantly upgraded. Interior upgrade includes a new instrument panel, centre console and steering wheel and new design transmission lever and handbrake.[2] There is also a new mobile phone power outlet under the centre console. The new instrument cluster features a large multi-function digital display (single or triple-window, depending on model), which displays information such as radio station display, PRND321 gear selected indicator, trip computer with stopwatch function, service reminders and a help facility. Standard features (on some models) now include "twilight sentinel" - automatic headlamp control, programmable headlamps off time delay, high feature Blaupunkt audio systems, road-speed sensitive intermittent wipers and passenger airbags. The VY Series II update added cruise control, front power windows variable front seat lumbar support, and revised interior trims. A 245 kW (329 hp) V8 was introduced to sports variants and a sportier repositioning of the Calais model. This repositioning included a subtle body kit, the option of a 235 kW V8 in place of the previous 225 kW (302 hp) and a firmer suspension tune (known as FE 1.5) that was not as stiff as the FE2 suspension on sports variants. Released in September 2002 and produced until August 2004 (with a Series II released in August 2003), the VY series was the first major design departure (both inside and out) of the third generation Commodore range released in August 1997. It launched at the same time as the Ford Falcon (BA).VY Holden 4 door sedan white paint with grey fabric upholsteryLion and stone emblem grille centre, V6 badge on mudguards, Commodore badge on boot LHS, Lion and stone badge on boot centre, Acclaim badge RHS of boot lidvehicle, commodore, car -
Parks Victoria - Wilsons Promontory LightstationRadio
... radio aerial coupling unit grey metal face with multiple dials & switches...The units will have first level contributory significance if it is confirmed they were used at the Wilsons Promontory Radar Station. radio aerial coupling unit grey metal face with multiple dials & switches Radio ...Type used by RAAF Radar station (RS 14) for backup communications 1942 - 1946. This one is an AT5 radio aerial coupling unit with black face and dials and switches. They functioned as a set and were manufactured in 1938 at the Ashfield, Sydney workshop of AWA (Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd, later AWA Ltd), Australia’s largest electronics manufacturer and broadcaster. They are rare outside Australia as they were seldom exported to other air forces, and remained in service until the late 1950s.202 An AT5 transmitter and AT5 coupling unit are held in Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum.203 The three units in the Wilsons Promontory Museum were deployed by the RAAF in WWII and represent the types of communications equipment used at the 14 Radar Station, Wilsons Promontory. It is not known, however if these particular examples were used at the lightstation and are part of the same set. They have interpretive relevance to the collection, but their significance to the lightstation is dependent on whether they have a direct historical association with the radar station that operated there. The units will have first level contributory significance if it is confirmed they were used at the Wilsons Promontory Radar Station.radio aerial coupling unit grey metal face with multiple dials & switches -
Mont De LanceyPlate
... Grey Decorative Plate with embossed pattern of tree. ...plates Grey Decorative Plate with embossed pattern of tree. ...Grey Decorative Plate with embossed pattern of tree. Has twisted edging (chipped)plates -
Mont De LanceyRazor
... Cut-throat razor with black bakelite handle. Kept in grey fabric case....Cut-throat razor with black bakelite handle. Kept in grey fabric case. Razor Ford & Medley ...Cut-throat razor with black bakelite handle. Kept in grey fabric case.Ford & Medley Sheffield.cut-throat razors, shaving equipment -
Linton and District Historical Society IncBooklet, M.R. Bartlett, Linton State School No. 880 : brief historical survey, 1967
... Grey booklet, pages not numbered, includes some photographs. ...Linton State School No. 880 Margaret R. Bartlett Grey booklet, pages not numbered, includes some photographs. ...History of Linton State School 1867 - 1967. Compiled for the School Centenary by M. R. Bartlett, Head Teacher 1967.Grey booklet, pages not numbered, includes some photographs. Pages ca.8linton state school no. 880, margaret r. bartlett -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesContainer - Glucodin Tin
... Glucodin Tin coloured light grey with text on all surfaces except the base...Purchased by the Curator for the Glaxo Collection. glaxo glucodin additive glucose PRODUCT OF THE GLAXO LABORATORIES GLUCODIN-D Glucodin Tin coloured light grey with text on all surfaces except the base Container Glucodin Tin Glaxo Laboratories ...Purchased by the Curator for the Glaxo Collection.Glucodin Tin coloured light grey with text on all surfaces except the basePRODUCT OF THE GLAXO LABORATORIES GLUCODIN-Dglaxo, glucodin, additive, glucose -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum IncBlower - Centrifugal
... Cyclo No. 2 centrifugal blower close coupled to an electric motor. Painted grey....Cyclo No. 2 centrifugal blower close coupled to an electric motor. Painted grey. Blower - Centrifugal ...Cyclo No. 2 centrifugal blower close coupled to an electric motor. Painted grey.Cyclo No. 2 on blower. Australian Electrical Industries Type HK916, 415 volts, 2905 RPM, Serial No. 299521 on motor.machinery; blower; centrifugal; metalwork -
Linton and District Historical Society IncProgramme, Linton District Tennis Association, Season 1957-1958
... Grey/blue Linton & District Tennis Association season 1957-58 programme....Sporting clubs Linton & District Tennis Association Programmes Text: " LINTON DISTRICT / TENNIS ASSOCIATION / Season 1957-58 / PROGRAMME OF MATCHES. " Grey/blue Linton & District Tennis Association season 1957-58 programme. ...Grey/blue Linton & District Tennis Association season 1957-58 programme.Text: " LINTON DISTRICT / TENNIS ASSOCIATION / Season 1957-58 / PROGRAMME OF MATCHES. "sporting clubs, linton & district tennis association, programmes -
Melbourne LegacyProgramme, Legacy Junior Plain English Speaking Competition 1993, 1993
... Light grey A4 card with blue printing as a programme of the speaking contest in 1993. ...A programme of finalists and presenters from the Junior Plain Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988. legacy promotion speaking contest JPESA Light grey A4 card with blue printing as a programme of the speaking contest in 1993. ...From 1988 to 2021, Legacy held a public speaking contest for young secondary school students. It was initially called the Junior Plain English Speaking Award (JPESA) and later called Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA). Schools were eligible to send along up to 4 representatives to compete in a preliminary round. Participants gave a four minute prepared speech and a two minute impromptu response to a topic. The state winner in 1993 was Susie Dowling of Strathmore Secondary College. The 1993 final was held at the Melbourne Water Theatrette on 1 July. The following was taken from a programme in 1996: "The Award aim is to promote enhanced oral communication skills for 12-14 year old students and to help young people appreciate the ideals of Legacy - voluntary service, caring and comradeship - and the need for remembrance. It began in 1988 in the Melbourne area with the support of the Ministry of Education and The Plain English Foundation. Entries have grown from 24 in the 1988 competition to over 300 in schools across the State, plus greater numbers participating in the process of selecting four contestants from each school. In 1995, a successful Interstate Championship was held with contestants from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. On 11 November 1996 the first National final was held with contestants from six states."A programme of finalists and presenters from the Junior Plain Speaking contest that has been run by Legacy since 1988.Light grey A4 card with blue printing as a programme of the speaking contest in 1993. legacy promotion, speaking contest, jpesa -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Memoir, Irvine, Alexander, My lady of the chimney corner, 1927 (Eighteenth impression. First impression 1913.)
... 250 p. ; Dark grey cardboard cover, embossed with image of Nelson's Column....'Linton Free Library' stamp. 250 p. ; Dark grey cardboard cover, embossed with image of Nelson's Column. ...A partially fictionalised account/memoir of the author's parents.250 p. ; Dark grey cardboard cover, embossed with image of Nelson's Column.fictionA partially fictionalised account/memoir of the author's parents.rural life - ireland, poverty, ireland - social conditions, memoirs, biographical fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Short stories, Castle, Agnes et al, Romances in red, [n.d.] [1921?]
... 314 p. : grey-green cover, title and authors' names embossed in red....Stamp indicating book was previously in another collection: "Ballarat Mechanics' Institute". 314 p. : grey-green cover, title and authors' names embossed in red. ...Ten short stories set in the French Revolution.314 p. : grey-green cover, title and authors' names embossed in red.fictionTen short stories set in the French Revolution.fiction, french revolution, agnes castle, egerton castle -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Rickard, Mrs Victor [Jessica Louisa Rickard], Sorel's second husband, 1932
... 234p. ; dark grey cover with gold embossed printing of title and author on spine...Fiction Romance Mrs Victor Rickard Jessie Louisa Rickard Book plate: "Ballarat Mechanics' Institute Circulating Library"; stamp "Ballarat Mechanics' Institute" 234p. ; dark grey cover with gold embossed printing of title and author on spine Sorel's second husband Book Novel Rickard, Mrs Victor [Jessica Louisa Rickard] JARROLDS Publishers, (LONDON) LTD Fisher, Knight and Co Ltd ...234p. ; dark grey cover with gold embossed printing of title and author on spinefictionfiction, romance, mrs victor rickard, jessie louisa rickard -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchJacket, Service Dress All Seasons, KENTISH CLOTHES, 1972
... Jacket service dress blue grey with insignia rank for leading aircraftsman on the upper sleeves of both arms.Shoulder flashes with the word,Australia , on both shoulders.8 gold buttons in parallel columns of 4.2 buttons one on each breast pockets.Gold airforce eagle on both upper lapels.Label on outside of inside right breast pocket...Cloth label 75mm wide by 80mm long. Faint grey no,s - “12 “at top left corner”,8051” at right corner and “12” on bottom left corner. ...Donated by Lewe who is a local member of Beechworth RSL.The social significance is that it represents Lewe’s service and is shared by donating his jacket. jacket service dress Cloth label 75mm wide by 80mm long. Faint grey no,s - “12 “at top left corner”,8051” at right corner and “12” on bottom left corner. ...Donated by Lewe who is a local member of Beechworth RSL.The social significance is that it represents Lewe’s service and is shared by donating his jacket.Jacket service dress blue grey with insignia rank for leading aircraftsman on the upper sleeves of both arms.Shoulder flashes with the word,Australia , on both shoulders.8 gold buttons in parallel columns of 4.2 buttons one on each breast pockets.Gold airforce eagle on both upper lapels.Label on outside of inside right breast pocketCloth label 75mm wide by 80mm long. Faint grey no,s - “12 “at top left corner”,8051” at right corner and “12” on bottom left corner. Ink wording as follows: “KENTISH CLOTHES “ on top first line of label,”S.A./1972/Gov,t or Defence arrow sign/8405-66-037- 4802/size 39 REGULAR/MATCHING TROUSERS/35 WAIST/SERVICE NO” with dotted line for wearer to write on.This is blank. “NAME” with dotted line also blank.” DRY CLEAN ONLY/REPRESS WITH DAMP CLOTH/DO NOT SIRO-SET” on bottom of wording.jacket, service, dress -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Bridges, 1896
... Original photo 12.5 x 17 cm on grey card 20 x 24.5 cm...Original photo 12.5 x 17 cm on grey card 20 x 24.5 cm Bridges Waterways Vegetation Boggy Creek Bridge - Vic (Written on back) Black and white photograph showing Boggy Creek Bridge,seven men on bridge, one horse at left end of bridge and two horses at right hand end of bridge. ...Original photo 12.5 x 17 cm on grey card 20 x 24.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing Boggy Creek Bridge,seven men on bridge, one horse at left end of bridge and two horses at right hand end of bridge. Bridge rests on log supports under. No water in creek. Thick bush around area. East Gippsland VictoriaBoggy Creek Bridge - Vic (Written on back)bridges, waterways, vegetation -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 24.06.1977
... Under her gown, the Sister is wearing her RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material...Under her gown, the Sister is wearing her RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material From its inception in 1885 the Trained nurses (Nurses) of the then named Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later named Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) gave high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. ...The RDNS Sister is visiting the gentleman in his home and has dressed the wounds on his toe. The dressings applied have been ordered by a Doctor. Under her gown, the Sister is wearing her RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter materialFrom its inception in 1885 the Trained nurses (Nurses) of the then named Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), later named Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) gave high quality nursing care to patients in their own homes. They nursed patients referred by Hospitals and General Practitioners giving treatments, such as injections, wound care. When sterilized dressing trays were used for the first visit, and if applicable, the Sister demonstrated how to sterilize a 'home set up', using the washed forceps from the tray and using a clean cup and plate, making sure there were no chips or cracks, which were to be used to hold lotion and dressings at the time of future visits. They were given written instructions in how to sterilize this equipment in a saucepan on the stove prior to the next RDNS visit. Patients bought their own dressings, if not supplied by a hospital, and the attending Sister demonstrated how to sterilize these in the oven, using a casserole dish as a receptacle. Clear written instructions were left with the patient.Black and white photograph showing a Sister from the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), giving specific care to the feet of a gentleman. The RDNS Sister has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a white gown over her RDNS uniform. The gentleman has balding dark hair and is wearing a dark dressing gown over his pyjamas. He is seated in a recliner chair in his lounge room and has his legs extended with his feet resting on the recliner foot. He has a slipper on his right foot and nothing on his left foot. The Sister is sitting on a stool to the right of him him with equipment, a cup, saucer and forceps and a casserole dish containing dressings, on a tray in front of her on a small square wood and cane stool. She has her right hand on the gentleman's left foot and pieces of dressing material can be seen around three of his toes. There is a patterned rug, under the recliner chair, sitting on top of the carpet. To the left of the chair part of a brick fireplace can be seen. Two windows with open short patterned curtains can be seen in the background. In the right foreground, part of a white and floral tablecloth can be seen hanging over a low table.Photographer stamp. Quote No. DN 86royal district nursing service, rdns patient care, rdns wound care -
Federation University Historical CollectionEquipment - Computer, Hewlett Packard, Hewlett Packard Touchscreen Monitor (HP2674A) and computer (HP9121), 1983 (exact)
... Hewlett Packard grey monitor Series 100/150(HP2674A) and grey computer (HP9121). ...hw=288) hewlett packard Computer monitor Hewlett Packard grey monitor Series 100/150(HP2674A) and grey computer (HP9121). ...This computer was used at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. The 2674A was introduced in 1983, and obsoleted on November 1, 1985. (http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=45) The 9121D monitor was a dual, 3.5 inch floppy disc drive with an HP-IB interface. A grid of electrical beams on all fours sides of the screen gave the monitor touch screen capability. Its drives accomodated SS/DD discs (270KB). The 9121S was the single drive version of the 9121, priced at $1185. The 9121 was the first HP product to come in the new slimline, stackable form factor. HP used this form factor for computers and disc drives for over ten years. The 9121 used the AMIGO command set. The 9121 was obsoleted in November of 1987. You can use your PC's hard drive (with an HP-IB board installed) to emulate this drive with vintage HP computers. (http://www.hpmuseum.net/display_item.php?hw=288) Hewlett Packard grey monitor Series 100/150(HP2674A) and grey computer (HP9121). The monitor is an early touchscreen. A series of holes on all four sides of the monitor enabled a grid of electric beams allowing touchscreen functionhewlett packard, computer, monitor -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo-Innes, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, J.Innes, "Circa 1886"
... Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo....Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo. ...Councilor John Innes was elected as of member of council in 1878 - 1887.He did not become President during his term.Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86,of which this photo is part of.Sepia photo of Councilor John Innes,is set on a light grey "horse shoe " shaped mount, second from bottom of right side of horse shoe,and is on deeper grey mount.It has gold edging around photo." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1885-86."ballarat shire council, innes john 1885 1886 -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Photo - Edmonston, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, C.Edmonston, "Circa 1886"
... Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". ...Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". ...Councilor Charles Edmonston was elected as a member of council in1885 until 1897 and was President in 1890-91.Section of Original Historic Photo which depicts all councilors for the council year 1885-86.Photo of Coucilor Charles Edmonston,in Sepia,is oval,set on a light grey " horse shaped " mount edged with gold and on a darker grey mount and on the bottomright of the " horse shoe ". It is part of a composite collection of photos of councilors,1885-86." PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G. RENNIE ESQ. TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86.ballarat shire council, edmonston charles, 1885 1897 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Mat, 1990's?
... Embroidered and applique panel. Blue border with grey and white, grey and blue inner border and a centre square of naïve embroidery in the Hmong style with brightly coloured people and animals. ...Embroidery Laos animal bird butterfly pigs animals Embroidered and applique panel. Blue border with grey and white, grey and blue inner border and a centre square of naïve embroidery in the Hmong style with brightly coloured people and animals. ...This panel was made by the Hmong people of Laos/Cambodia, and given to the Guild when the donor spoke at the meeting.Embroidered and applique panel. Blue border with grey and white, grey and blue inner border and a centre square of naïve embroidery in the Hmong style with brightly coloured people and animals. Colours of red, pink, green, yellow and black.embroidery, laos, animal, bird, butterfly, pigs, animals -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, As You Were 1948, 1948
... There is a grey rectangle with the initials in capital letters AWM. ...There is a grey rectangle with the initials in capital letters AWM. ...As you were with the Australian services and home from 1788 - 1948. A selection of personal account of service of servicemen and women.A selection of personal account of service of servicemen and womenAs You Were 1948 Green hardcover front and back. Grey Text ' As you were' at top of front cover and '1948' on the lower section of the front cover. There is a grey rectangle with the initials in capital letters AWM. The spine also has grey text 'As you were' 1948 Inside front and back covers have illustrated Servicemen and women with the background of blue sky and stars.To the memory of Fallen Comrades. ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received praise that never ages and a tomb most glorious- not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army, yarns -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Souvenir, Coasters Grassmere Park x 11, Late 20th C
... Greetings from Grassmere Park Angus and Murray Grey Stud. John Moir Peter Moir. Wangoom Victoria Australia telephone 055)671037...A common item with local views with which local people would be familiar. warrnambool, grassmere park, wangoom, Greetings from Grassmere Park Angus and Murray Grey Stud. John Moir Peter Moir. Wangoom Victoria Australia telephone 055)671037 A set of 11 square cream card coasters with black pen drawings of local scenes with text underneath the drawings. ...Grassmere Park is a property on the outskirts of Warrnambool at Wangoom. The scenes depicted are of historic buildings such as Star of the West in Port Fairy, the Koroit Post Office and various buildings at Flagstaff Hill in Warrnambool. The drawings are all signed by John Moir a local artist.Social significance. A common item with local views with which local people would be familiar.A set of 11 square cream card coasters with black pen drawings of local scenes with text underneath the drawings.Greetings from Grassmere Park Angus and Murray Grey Stud. John Moir Peter Moir. Wangoom Victoria Australia telephone 055)671037warrnambool, grassmere park, wangoom, -
Grey Street Primary School, TraralgonPlaque, Rotary International Pride of Workmanship Award
... Presented to Integration Team Grey Street Primary School 2003 Louise Beyer, Julie Gibb, Pam Guillerme, Monica Jordan, Judy Watts...Presented to Integration Team Grey Street Primary School 2003 Louise Beyer, Julie Gibb, Pam Guillerme, Monica Jordan, Judy Watts Rotary International Pride of Workmanship Award Plaque ...Presented to Integration Team Grey Street Primary School 2003 Louise Beyer, Julie Gibb, Pam Guillerme, Monica Jordan, Judy Watts -
National Wool MuseumTextile - Fabric Sample, Kathryn Knitwear, 1980
... BOYS WOOL WINTER 1980 COLOR SWATCH RED BURGUNDY BROWN RYE PEBBLE OYSTER NAVY BLUE SHADOW DENIM GRANITE GREY...Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history. fabric sample textile sample fabric swatch textile swatch fashion textile production textile manufacturing BOYS WOOL WINTER 1980 COLOR SWATCH RED BURGUNDY BROWN RYE PEBBLE OYSTER NAVY BLUE SHADOW DENIM GRANITE GREY Strip of knitted fabric samples showing the nine wool colour options for the boys line of Robert Blake/Kathryn knitwear in the winter season of 1980. ...Kathryn Knitwear, founded by Robert Blake, manufactured high quality children’s knitwear in Melbourne from the 1940s – 1980s. Robert Blake began manufacturing children’s knitwear in his bedroom in Strathmore using a hand powered machine in the late 1940s. The operation moved to Ascot Vale and Essendon, before eventually establishing a factory in Moonee Ponds in the early 1950s. The business continued to expand, necessitating a move to a new factory in Broadmeadows. By 1962, the Broadmeadows factory was producing an average of 20,000 garments per month, which increased to 24,000 by 1964. Robert Blake’s Son, Brendan recalls that “The Kathryn brand was famous around Australia, anywhere children needed to keep warm and dress smartly. It also won a number of wool fashion awards”, including the 1969 Wool Awards, which was held by the Australian Wool Bureau and published in Women’s Weekly. The Kathryn range was designed for durability, comfort and care, without sacrificing style. They used patterning techniques that increase stretchiness, comfort and fit, as well as integrating decorative elements into the fabric to prevent them from being bulky, uncomfortable or tight. Making longevity of style a priority, Brendan Blake remembers that “there was one particular garment that was in the range for at least thirty years”. He also recalls “In the past, when women have found out that I was associated with Kathryn Knitwear, they would often relate to me the story of a garment they had purchased or received as a gift and, when their child had grown out of it, they would hand it on to another child. Several ladies have told me of purchasing garments for their daughters’ glory box, or saving a particular garment after their daughter had grown out of it. Brendan Blake: “At the peak of their operation they employed approximately two hundred people, mainly women and girls. A family would often seek to send their daughter to work in this company because they knew they would be looked after and safe. One lady wrote to me telling me that working at the Moonee Ponds Factory prior to getting married was the happiest time of her life.” In 1963, workers at the Kathryn factory earned £13 per week, which was 8 shillings and 8 pence higher than the minimum weekly wage for female workers in the textile manufacturing industry (£12 11s 4d). By 1970, the Kathryn Knitwear brand expanded from children’s knitwear into womenswear under the brand name ‘Lady Kathryn’, and for boys and men under ‘Robert Blake’. Continuing to diversify their distribution, they also began exporting ‘Kathryn’ garments to New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Japan. ‘Kathryn Knitwear’ was well-known for their early adoption of modern materials and techniques that had broad appeal to their customer base. This is shown in their early use of the acrylic fibre ‘Orlon’ in the 50s and 60s and ‘Superwash’ wool in the 1970s. Many of Kathryn Knitwear’s styles, particularly those that were long running staples of the brand, were available in both wool and Orlon to suit the consumer’s preference. Far from the humble origins of one man in his bedroom with a hand-cranked machine; at its closure in 1980, the Broadmeadows factory of ‘Kathryn’ housed more than 100 machines, including 53 sewing machines and 45 knitting machines. Robert Blake was “a passionate advocate for wool and Australian Made” throughout his whole life. A strong thread that ties through the lifespan of Robert Blake and Kathryn Knitwear is a balance between adopting new innovations without sacrificing the core values of durability, comfort, care and style that had made the brand so well known. Their legacy forms an integral part of both Australian social and manufacturing history.Strip of knitted fabric samples showing the nine wool colour options for the boys line of Robert Blake/Kathryn knitwear in the winter season of 1980. Label printed in pale blue paper lists season and colour names and is attached to sample strip with two metal staplesBOYS WOOL WINTER 1980 COLOR SWATCH RED BURGUNDY BROWN RYE PEBBLE OYSTER NAVY BLUE SHADOW DENIM GRANITE GREYfabric sample, textile sample, fabric swatch, textile swatch, fashion textile production, textile manufacturing -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
... Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink and 6 October 1973 in purple ink....Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink and 6 October 1973 in purple ink. ...Photos of the 50th Anniversary Dinner on 6 October 1973 held at Chaucers during the Legacy Conference. (date to be confirmed) 00452.1 shows 6 men with Legacy Torches lined up along the front of the high table. A caption found when the photo was published elsewhere says 'On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Annual Conference of Legacy Clubs of Australia, held in Melbourne in October 1973, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council, Legatee George Cowan, presented an illuminated Torch emblem to the President of the capital city Legacy Club of each of the six States. Members of Legacy are determined that the Torch shall continue to burn brightly throughout Legacy's second half century of service to dependants of deceased ex-servicemen.' Other photos are of table groups or room shots. Chaucers was a reception and conference centre in Canterbury, Melbourne, before it was sold in 1999 after operating 28 years (Telegraph news article from web). Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451, 00391. A record of a dinner marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 6 of 50th anniversary dinner.Stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink and 6 October 1973 in purple ink.golden jubilee, conference, legatee function -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionWork on paper - Colour photograph, Ian Hammet, Elizabeth Love & Peter Hammet on front veranda of 11 Durham Road, Surrey Hills, 2025
... "Ian Hammet / Elizabeth Love / Peter Hammet / on front verandah / of 11 Durham Rd Nov 2025"- written in grey lead on the rear by the donor....Durham Road Peter Hammet Ian Hammet Elizabeth Hammet Elizabeth Love Anna Hammet Anna Wood Jonathon wood "Ian Hammet / Elizabeth Love / Peter Hammet / on front verandah / of 11 Durham Rd Nov 2025"- written in grey lead on the rear by the donor. Colour photo of 3 people seated casually against a 3 paned window and wall of stucco and weatherboard. ...Garth and Dulcie Hammet were the owners of 11 Durham Road from 1949-1974. They were married on 16 January 1943 at the Gardiner Presbyterian Church. Garth was born 24 October 1919; died 5 December 2009. His parents were Ivy Read and Norman Hammet. He had an older sibling Holmayne Hammet. He served in WW2. He was an insurance clerk with T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society. Dulcie (nee Burnet) was born 1 May 1919; died 5 May 1997. Her parents were Charlotte Curtis and Harold Burnet and she had a younger sister Marjorie. She was a WRAN during WW2. At the time of her marriage she was living at 38 Mangarra Road, Canterbury (later 40 Mangarra Road). Her father was manager of the Melbourne Steamship Company. Prior to her marriage, Dulcie was a typist / secretary at T & G Mutual Life Assurance Society. The couple had 3 children: Ian (B 1945), Peter (B 1946) and Elizabeth (B 1950). After the Hammets sold 11 Durham Road, they moved to 29 Hill Street, Hawthorn. 11 Durham Road was purchased by Jonathon and Anna Wood in 2023. Anna (nee Hammet) is the second child of Peter and Joan Hammet.Colour photo of 3 people seated casually against a 3 paned window and wall of stucco and weatherboard."Ian Hammet / Elizabeth Love / Peter Hammet / on front verandah / of 11 Durham Rd Nov 2025"- written in grey lead on the rear by the donor.durham road, peter hammet, ian hammet, elizabeth hammet, elizabeth love, anna hammet, anna wood, jonathon wood -
Mont De LanceyBook, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Limited, Chatterbox, 1918
... On the page opposite the Contents page, in grey pencil copperplate witing is: ' To Dear Iris with best love from Dear Nan 25th Dec 1920....On the page opposite the Contents page, in grey pencil copperplate witing is: ' To Dear Iris with best love from Dear Nan 25th Dec 1920. ...A vintage 1918 Chatterbox collection of puzzles, poetry and stories for children with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout.A vintage 1918 hardcover children's book with the title Chatterbox printed in white lettering at the top of the front cover which has a green coloured background with an illustration in a large circle showing a boy and girl playing in hay. The publisher details are printed at the bottom. It is bound on the left side with red tape. The cream and red coloured back cover has an advertisement for "Pears" soap 'This only is the witchcraft I have used' showing a smiling woman talking to a man. Both are dressed in Victorian Era style clothes. The frontispiece coloured illustration inside depicts four Egyptian black men on a Dhow boat chasing another boat next to it. 'Chasing Gun-Running Dhows' is the name of the illustration. The title page has the title plus Founded by J. Erskine Clarke, M.A and publisher details with a black lined illustration of children, a woman with children at her knee reading and flowers. There are further coloured plates in the collection. There are many puzzles, poetry, and stories for children. Pp. 316. The end papers have several advertisements related to children, their health, food and sweets included.fictionA vintage 1918 Chatterbox collection of puzzles, poetry and stories for children with black lined illustrations and coloured plates throughout. children's books, books, children's stories, adventure stories -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, c. 1957
... Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 57-523A Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 85% Handwritten in black ink or grey lead: Ch. 6...Moorabbin Cars Roads Housing Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 57-523A Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 85% Handwritten in black ink or grey lead: Ch. 6 Black and white photograph looking west along South Road. ...This image shows the urbanisation of a formerly rural area of Moorabbin.Black and white photograph looking west along South Road. There is a truck in the foreground, travelling along the sealed South Road. A car is waiting to exit from Rowan Road. People are walking along the left hand side of the road, and a young person a bike is riding along the right side. They are all going in the same direction as the traffic. The left hand side of the image shows paddocks in the foreground, which houses further back. The right hand side of the image shows suburban houses with electricity poles running the length of the road. Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 57-523A Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 85% Handwritten in black ink or grey lead: Ch. 6moorabbin, cars, roads, housing -
City of KingstonPhotograph - Black and white, c.1942
... Handwritten in red ink: A 602 / 90% Handwritten in blue ink: SW / 950301111 Handwritten in grey pencil: A 34 CHAP 6 / Spy base...Moorabbin Despatch riders Wireless Receiving Station World War II FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) Handwritten in red ink: A 602 / 90% Handwritten in blue ink: SW / 950301111 Handwritten in grey pencil: A 34 CHAP 6 / Spy base Black and white image of three men in uniform sitting astride three motorcycles in front of cars and buildings. ...This image shows motorbike despatch riders who were tasked with transporting intercepted Japanese communications from the wartime wireless receiving station established in Chesterville Road, Moorabbin to Queens Road, St Kilda where the Directorate of Naval Communications and the code-breaking unit called FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) were housed. The despatch riders would travel every two hours, all day and night. The wireless receiving station was established in Moorabbin because it was considered an area free of significant electrical interference and was not too far afield from the Melbourne headquarters in Queens Road. Moorabbin was originally established as a rural market gardening community.A secret wartime wireless receiving station was established in March 1942 in Chesterville Road, Moorabbin. The station was established on requisitioned market garden properties, and soon housed WRAN (Women's Royal Australian Navy) personnel and up to 35 US Navy servicemen. The Navy personnel intercepted Japanese coded communications and then despatched these by motorbike riders to Queens Road, St Kilda where the Directorate of Naval Communications and the code-breaking unit called FRUMEL (Fleet Radio Unit - Melbourne) were housed. The information intercepted by the wireless receiving station helped shape the Allied response to Japan's advances in the Pacific. Declassified defence records show that this unprepossessing station handled some of World War II's most sensitive secrets, and the despatch riders were a familiar sight in the Moorabbin area, though few were aware of their purpose. Black and white image of three men in uniform sitting astride three motorcycles in front of cars and buildings. The rider on the right is Jack Barker a local resident. Handwritten in red ink: A 602 / 90% Handwritten in blue ink: SW / 950301111 Handwritten in grey pencil: A 34 CHAP 6 / Spy basemoorabbin, despatch riders, wireless receiving station, world war ii, frumel (fleet radio unit - melbourne)
