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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Bookmark, Human hair cross stitch bookmark, Circa mid 1800s
Owned by Charles Mc Gregor in 1866, Pyramid Rock Road. Donated by G W GliddonNeedlework. Cross stitch bookmark on perforated board. Black stitches-possibly human hair- with red border. Enclosed in carboard and plasticForget me not "words on the bookmark are made with human hair according to Jessie's story, which is doubtless correct. The writer remembers similar things being done with hair inthe 1890s" JWG [ J W Gliddon] 1970charles mcgregor, needlework, j w gliddon -
Orbost & District Historical Society
first aid kit, first half 20th century
This item was used at Orbost Hospital.This item reflects the changes and development in medicine over the last century.A first aid kit in a metal carry case. It contains bottles, containers a thermometer, cotton bandages and iodine ampoules.TRAFALGAR (in red) FIRST AID KIT ( in green) Inside a green circle is a white cross. medical health orbost-hospital trafalgar-first-aid -
Orbost & District Historical Society
draw bar
Vehicles pulled by a pair have a pole which attaches between the wheel pair. This draw bar belonged to a wagon or coach pulled by two horses. It would have been used in the Orbost district before modern transport.This item is an example of transport in Orbost before more moderrn road transport. This item is associated with that time.A wooden draw bar / pulling pole painted red. It was used for a wagon or coach and has a cross bar for attaching two horses.transport wagon-draw-bar pulling-bar -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Whitcombe & Tombs Ltd, Arithmetic, 1913?
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 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Australian Glass Manufacturers, Young Australia, Late 19th century - early 1930's (?)
A red covered book - the annual Young Australia for boys Throughout the English-speaking World comprising issues of Young England bound together. On the cover is St George on horseback and the St George's cross flag. Contents - adventure, school and historical stories; articles on many topics such as science, natural history, sports, hobbies and crafts; as well as verse, competitions and puzzles.On spine - Vol X1Vbook magazine young-australia -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, No cross no crown
This book has been given by the Woodford Sunday School to Edith Cassady (note the misspelling of ‘Cassady’). Edith Cassady was the daughter of William and Elizabeth who lived at Boughton on the Merri River (near Cassady’s Bridge, Caramut Road today). This property was established about 1845. The donor of the book was William Wines, a member of a pioneering family in the Woodford district. This book is of some interest as it belonged to Edith Cassady, a member of a pioneering family who lived at Boughton on the Merri River. This is a hard cover book of 344 pages. The cover is red with black border decorations and black and gold lettering. There are several full page black and white illustrations scattered throughout the book which has 23 chapters of story. The cover and pages are much water-stained. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. ‘Woodford Sunday School Presented to Edith Cassidy (sic) by her well-wisher William Wines’ william wines, woodford, history of woodford, edith cassady, boughton property, cassady family -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The library dictionary of the Eng language
This dictionary belonged to John Brass, an early settler in South Warrnambool. He owned several block of land and operated a lighterage business with John Young. As a lighterman and boatman he was well-known in Warrnambool. He was drowned in March 1895 while attempting to cross a temporary foot bridge across the Merri River. His house (probably in Stanley Street) was built in 1868 and remained as an interesting example of a lighterman’s cottage until1974. The dictionary probably became the property of W. Macdonald after John Brass’ death. No information has been found on this W. Macdonald. This book is of interest as it belonged to John Brass, an important early settler in South Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 974 pages. The cover is green with embossed patterning and lettering on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. The book has a Preface, a Contents page, the Dictionary entries and an Appendix. There are many illustrations, from engravings on wood, scattered throughout the text. The cloth binding is coming loose and there are several loose pages. The last page is missing. The inscriptions are written in pencil and in blue ink and there are red stamps of John Brass. The cover is stained and faded. ‘John Brass, South Warrnambool, Victoria, Aust- 1893’ ‘June 5 x 6 x 93’ ‘J.Brass, Jetty’ Stamps – ‘John Brass, South Warrnambool’ ‘W.J. Macdonald, Moyston, Dec.23-11-95’ ‘W.J.McDonald’ john brass, history of south warrnambool, w. macdonald (moyston), warrnambool’s maritime history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - OVERALLS, RAN, Proban - National Textiles Pty Ltd, 1994
Handwritten black ink - "PO B SKILLINGTON R115634" .Overalls - mid grey cotton fabric with 'DURABLE FLAME RETARDANT FINISH' . Metal press stud closure. Elastic waist back. Epaulettes - embroidered gold crown, crossed anchors, and "Australia" on black fabric. Name label on front right side and inside back waistband. Makers label - below collar - back.Name label on front - "SKILLINGTON" Inside waist back - handwritten in black ink "PO B. SKILLINGTON R115634". Makers label - black and red print - top label - "National Textiles Pty Ltd/ Proban" with extensive information on the Flame Retardant Finish and laundry care. Lower label - red print - CAN'T/ TEAR/ 'EM/ AUSTRALIAN WORKWEAR/ 100% Cotton/ Size 95R/1994".uniforms, ran, workwear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, DISRUPTIVE PATTERN, NAVY, CTE Pty Ltd, 2010 - 2011
Naval Uniform - brand new. 1. Jacket - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric. Grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern. Metal stud closures. Epaulettes - gold embroidered crown, crossed anchors and "AUSTRALIA" unit shoulder flashes - both embroidered with gold, white and red thread - R. three headed dog/ "HMAS CERBERUS" - ships badge. L. Australian Navy White Ensign. Chest patch - embroidered gold, red and white RAN Patch - Crown, Anchor and R.A.N. logo. 2. Trousers - 75% cotton, 25% polyester fabric, grey, dark grey and dark green disruptive pattern.Both - Maker's label - black print on white label "CTE PTY LTD/ JUNE 2010/2011" / "75% cotton 25% polyester/ FR treated". Then extensive information on laundering care of fabric. "MADE IN AUSTRALIA" .uniforms, dpnu, ran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SIGN
... background of horizontal red, blue and red stripes. Sticker has ...Home made sign of emblem of 3rd Division.Dark blue metal plate. Attached to plate on one side is a sticker with emblem of 3rd Division on a flag background of horizontal red, blue and red stripes.Sticker has crossed swords with jumping kangaroo overlaid and a crown above. Other side has painted No's "234".passchendaele barracks trust collection, sign -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RELIGIOUS, Australian Army, c1953-54
Refer to Service of Margaret Dodd (nee Lambie). See Cat 5019.3. Foreword is by HRH Duchess of Gloucester.Booklet cover is khaki coloured cardboard. Printing is in red ink; centre motif is a cross. Top LHS has the crest of WRAAC. Top RHS has Crest of Army Nursing Corp. At bottom of cross is painted issued by the Royal Australian Army Chaplains Department. The book has 181 pages. Printed in black ink.Inside front cover is written in blue ink - F3/631. Georgina M Peters.womens army services, religion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - XMAS CARD, 57TH BN, C.1916
The sender is unknown at this point.Xmas card four pages light cream colour, front has embossed Rising Sun with the words “Strike Hard” under, two crossed flags under representing the 57th BN colour patch Red/Black followed by 57th Battalion AIF, at the bottom “Xmas 1916”, a ribbon Red/Black holds the pages together.On first page in pencil, “Letter following”, In centre printed, “With best wishes from your Boys in France”, in pencil , “ To Fred from Ted” cards, xmas, 57th bn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - CAP BADGES, RAAF
Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See catalogue No 5374P for his service record..1) RAAF cloth cap badge featuring a King's Crown with red velvet insert above a gold coloured metal eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves, The badge is attached to black/dark blue cloth with stiff black backing. .2) RAAF cloth cap badge featuring a Queen's Crown with red velvet insert above a gold coloured metal eagle and a pair of crossed laurel leaves, The badge is attached to black/dark blue cloth with stiff black backing.cap badge, raaf uniform, insignia, flight lieutenant ian a. lyons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Journal - POCKET DIARIES OF R. C. WIGHT, 1. Charles Letts & Co, London, 1918 - 1919
1. Small pocket diary. The cover is red buckram. It is embossed with the words "Charles Letts's Diary No.24" It was printed for 1918 but 1918 has been crossed out in numerous pages with 1917. 2. Pocket size diary with light brown buckram cover, printed for 1919.1. Written inside front cover in ink is No.7588 Pte R. C. Wight, 6 Batt Aust Imp Forces abroad. 2. Written on front cover is written 1919. 7588 R.C. Wight, 6 Btn, AIF. On the page edges are letters R. C. W.passchendaele barracks trust, 22-653-t, diaries, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - ARM RANK BADGES, NAVY
... colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2... Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red ...Items in collection re David Dixon RAN R112262, refer Cat No 5215.5 for his service details.1. Two Rank badges - Petty Officer, embroidered navy blue colour, crossed anchors with red and navy blue crown above. 2. Two Category badges - Petty Officer Bosun, embroidered navy blue colour and red crown with navy blue crossed cannons. 3. On category badge - Quartermaster Gunner, embroidered navy blue and red crown above navy blue crossed cannons and three letters "QMG" . 4. Australian flag, white ensign, embroidered red,white and blue. uniform, badges, navy ran -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - INVESTITURE INVITATION, Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace, 16th May, 1945
The invitation was sent to F.G. Davey requesting his attendance at Buckingham Palace where he was to be presented with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Confidential document in black type under the letterhead of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace SW1. Letterhead including a crest is printed in red. Signature of the sender is a printed replica of a handwritten version. Document is printed on cream coloured cartridge paper.distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g.davey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flyer - PATRIOTIC SONGS 1915, Bolton Bros, c. 1915
The songs inside are, "Our Boys at the Front", "The Lions Cubs", " Gallipoli", "The Boys of Australia", "Australia Day"Patriotic Songs flyer, yellowed paper, folds out to four, front has crossed flags at top followed by details in red and blue print, blue edging around, rear page also in blue and red, 5 songs inside all in blue print, main theme on front is "Australia Day July 30th 1915" and words by the Hon J.H. McColl, on rear main theme is "Are you doing your bit".Main item on front, "Proceeds for the Australia day wounded Soldiers fund"patriotic songs, australia day, july 30th 1915, wounded soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PAMPHLETS, WW2 ARMY SMALL ARMS TRAINING, Vic Railways Printing Works
WW2 TrainingThese three pamphlets have a brown cardboard cover held together with staples. Front covers are in red ink. 1. Small arms training - anti aircraft and A/C recognition 1942 Aust. Vol, 1. Pam No.6A. 62 pages with illustrations. 2. Small arms training - Application of Fire 1943 Aust. Vol 1, Pam 2. 32 pages with illustrations. 3. Small arms training - .303 inch machine gun 1943. Vol 1 Pam.7. Part 11. 123 pages with illustrations & photos.1. Written on front cover - CPL Hughes. 2. Front cover has C.L. Gourlay crossed out and CPL Hughes. 3. Front cover has C.L. Gourlay crossed out and CPL Hughes L.R.ww2, military training -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, C.1914 - 18
.1) .2) letter sent from Pte Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF. .3) Was found in the envelope which relates to the death of William Ferris who died on 24.7.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation Army, has crossed flags on, flags in colour, print in Black, address in black pen, postage stamp and Passed by censor stamp in red. .2) Letter, hand written in pencil, incomplete. .3) Newspaper cutting, yellow colour, print in black..1) "Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia", In bottom corner, "A Ferris"stationary, letters, envelopes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Stamp, Meat Inspection Stamp - Eltham Shire Council
Eltham Shire Council Health Department Inspectors - possibly used for stamping meat Cross Ref: EDHS_01870-13 - Dianne Yans, Health Inspector, undertaking inspections at Safeway Supermarket, 1989Self inking rotating brass roller with "ESC" raised surfaces in four locations at 90 degrees. Roller mounted between two brass arms contacts a felt pad (dampened with ink - red residue evident) covered by pivoting brass cover; with fromed wooden handle Stamped on side of brass support arms M. Lober P/L Melbourne Pat Pend 3198 \ 6eltham shire council, health inspector, shire of eltham, meat stamp -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Peter Doughtery, ArtStreams: Whittlesea, Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Nillumbik, Yarra; Vol. 9, No. 3, Jul-Aug 2004, 2004
Vol. 9, No. 3, Jul-Aug 2004 CONTENTS Vale Sandon McLeod 2 Short Story by Jeneke Batemen 3 'Art as a Healing Medium' by Vera Curnow 6 Ephemeral Sculpture 11 Eltham High School Anthology 12 Cellar doors 14 Poetry by Ian McBride 15 ArtStreams Gallery opening 16 'A Moment's Peace' – concert 18 New Exhibitions 19 Neil Douglas as seen by Jack Henseleit 20 Peak Hour at Eltham Bookshop 21 Boite Schools' Chorus Concert 22 Book review 23 CD reviews 24 Artin' About 26 Wining and Dining 30 Art services and classes 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/06) art streams, art streams gallery, franciscus henri, sandon mcleod, jeneke bateman, eltham wiregrass gallery, bundoora homestead, vera curnow, art therapy, felt, montsalvat, eltham gourmet poultry & game, raffaella torresan, hurstbridge & districts community bank branch, plenty of colour, ephemeral sculpture, eltham high school, dynamic vegies, red box vineyard, poetry, ian mcbryde, warrandyte cafe, eltham fullife pharmacy, thompsons amcal pharmacy, christina mccallum, la trobe university art collection, st andrews hotel, fiona sievers, eltham bookshop, organic produce store, boite, wellers hotel, wellers of kangaroo ground, northcote pottery, congo systems, bulleen art & garden centre, frames for art of hurstbridge, hurstbridge galleries, neil douglas, jack henseleit -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sherbourne Road, Montmorency, 13 November 2019, 13/11/2019
Cross Ref: EDHS_03878 (1972) EDHS_04005-9 (1980) EDHS_04774-2 and EDHS_04774-3 (2019) The house (across Sherbourne Rd) above the present Oesteotherapy place. This same view from older photo (1980) looked directly and clearly, across to this red brick house. This view is now blocked off as they 'built up' the end of Baldwin at Sherbourne (see older 1972 photo showing earth works at same spot).Born digitalbaldwin avenue, montmorency, sherbourne road, landscaping, streetscape -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler) crosses the Eltham Railway Trestle bridge on its approach to Eltham Station, 1981
... melbourne Photograph A Tait (Red Rattler) crosses the Eltham Railway ...Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyeltham trestle bridge, red rattler, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Railway Trestle bridge, Eltham, 1981
A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Railway Trestle bridge. Shire of Eltham Offices and library in background (now demolished). Carriages had swinging doors and were "Hot boxes" in the summer with no air conditioning. The front of the train has a sign probably reading "Eltham".Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyeltham shire office, eltham trestle bridge, red rattler, tait train, george coop -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge, c.1981, 1981
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge, c.1981, 1981
Shillinglaw Cottage in Eltham Common and Panther Place can be seen through the bridge span.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparencyeltham common, eltham trestle bridge, panther place, red rattler, shillinglaw cottage, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler) train bound for Princes Bridge crosses the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge, c.1981, 1981
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, A Tait (Red Rattler ) train crosses the Eltham Railway Trestle Bridge at Panther Place, Eltham, 7-8 February 1981, 1981
... melbourne Photograph A Tait (Red Rattler ) train crosses the Eltham ...Eltham Central Park viewed through the bridgeDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparency435m, eltham central park, eltham trestle bridge, hurstbridge line, panther place, red rattler, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Single Motor Carriage (Red Rattler) Tait train, possibly 471M, heading for Eltham near Allendale Road, Diamond Creek, c.December 1980, 1980
View is looking northwest from the hillside just north of Allendale Road. The long rectangular house in the upper left is No. 22 Challenger Street, Diamond Creek, right at the sharp turn into Price Court. On the track in the straight section heading northwest are two small bridges where the track crosses the Diamond Creek, each fitted with derailment guard rails to prevent severe derailments should a train come off the tracks whilst crossing the culverts. Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparency471m, allendale road, challenger street, derailment guard rail, diamond creek, hurstbridge line, price court, red rattler, red rattler single carriage, single motor carriage, tait train -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George Coop, Single Motor Carriage (Red Rattler) Tait train heading for Hurstbridge about to cross over the Diamond Creek just north of Allendale Road, c.December 1980, 1980
The derailment guard rail is intended to prevent severe derailment and to keep errant trains in line with track when going over culverts or similar should they become derailed.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP4 black and white transparency471m, allendale road, derailment guard rail, diamond creek, hurstbridge line, railway bridge, red rattler, red rattler single carriage, single motor carriage, tait train