Handwritten letter (copy) to Mr D. E. Hutchinson of Perth dated 10/7/1972 following on from a letter to The Age, 8/7/1972 about Mr Alfred Upton Alcock, billiard table manufacturer of Melbourne and his involvement with the Foundation Company of London in the cable tram conversion in Melbourne. Includes the cutting from The Age. D. E. Hutchinson was the Curator of History West Australian Museum Perth. Accessed 29-12-2016: http://collections.museumvictoria.com.au/items/1547273trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, conversion

Black China cup with black handle with a line drawing in gold of the outer part of the PMTT logo with an A class tram inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "Prime Promotional Products" - cup made in China, designed and decorated in Australia. Made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1990.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary

Australian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made of brass with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. The metal ring at the top of the badge has been torn. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "1580", indicating badge number. No indication of manufacturer.trams, tramways, unions, badges, atea, employees

Cream China cup with cream handle with a line drawing in brown of the outer part of the PMTT logo with an A class tram inside with the destination of Kew Depot. Has a brief history of the Kew Tram depot, its place in Melbourne's public transport and that it is an A Class depot. Has the manufacturers detail on the base of the cup - "National Ceramics Australia 03-5552777" on the base. Made to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Malvern Depot - 1991.trams, tramways, crockery, kew depot, pmtt, anniversary

Badge - featuring A class tram 254 and the words .Kew Tram Depot - Travel by Tram" Has a pin on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. No manufacturers name other than "Made in Australia"trams, tramways, kew depot, badges, a class

The coin was discovered by Julie Wilkins, a Victorian scuba diver who had already experienced more than 500 dives in Australia and overseas. She was holidaying in Peterborough, Victoria, and looking forward to discovering more about the famous Loch Ard ship, wrecked in June 1878 at Mutton Bird Island. The fast Glasgow-built clipper ship was only five years old when the tragedy occurred. There were 54 people on board the vessel and only two survived Julie's holiday photograph of Boat Bay reminds her of her most memorable dive. Submerged in the calm, flat sea, she was carefully scanning around the remains of the old wreck when, to her amazement, a gold coin and a small gold cross suddenly came up towards her. She excitedly cupped them in her hands, then stowed the treasures safely in her wetsuit and continued her dive. She soon discovered a group of brass carriage clock parts and some bottles of champagne. It was a day full of surprises. The items were easily recognisable, without any build-up of encrustations or concretion. Julie secretly enjoyed her treasures for twenty-four years then packed them up for the early morning train trip to Warrnambool. After a short walk to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, her photograph was taken as she handed over her precious find. She told her story to a local newspaper reporter, lunched a café in town then took the late afternoon train home. Her generous donation is now part of a vast collection of Loch Ard shipwreck artefacts, including the gold watch and the Minton Majolica model peacock. The coin is a British 1793 George III Gold Spade Guinea. It was already 83 years old when the Loch Ard had set sail. The loop and ring have been added, perhaps as a pendant, pocket watch accessory or similar purpose. It may have been worn for ‘good luck’ on the long journey to Australia, where ships had to carefully navigate the treacherous Bass’s Strait before arriving at their destination of Melbourne. Sadly, many met their fate on that short stretch of ocean aptly named the Shipwreck Coast. The coin is very recognisable even though it was exposed to the wrecking of the ship, its consequent movement, and the sea's turbulence. Its bent, scratched, buckled, split, dinted and worn condition is part of its story. The red-brown-black discolouration is similar to that found on other gold coins, sometimes called the ‘corrosion phenomena’. Studies suggest the possible cause is contaminants in the minting process reacting to the coins’ environment. The GEORGE III GOLD SPADE GUINEA: - The British Guinea was introduced in 1663 and was circulated until 1814. It was made of 22 carat gold, was 25 to 26 cm in diameter and weighed 8.35 grams. It had a value of 21 British shillings. The guinea coin ceased circulation after 1816 and was replaced by the one-pound note. However, the term ‘guinea’ continued to represent 21 shillings. King George (1738-1820) had six gold guinea designs minted during his reign from 1760 and 1820. Each of the six had different obverse portraits, all facing the right. There were three different reverse sides. The Spade Guinea was the fifth issue of the coin, introduced in 1787 and produced until 1799. The reverse shows a royal crown over a flat-topped shield with the Royal Arms of Great Britain, used in Scotland between 1714 and 1800. The shield images are, from left to right, top to bottom, the Arms of England and Scotland, the Arms of France, the Arms of Ireland, and the Arms of the House of Hanover. The Gold Guinea is also part of Australia’s history. It was the first coin mentioned in the announcement of Governor King of New South Wales his Australian Proclamation of a limited variety and denomination of coins accepted for use in the Australian Colony. The historic and decorative George III Spade Guinea has been reproduced for special collections of coins. However, replicas and imitations have also been made as souvenirs for tourists, as gaming tokens and chips for gamblers, and as ‘fake’ coins for profit. These coins differ in many ways; they may be only half the weight of the genuine coin. Often have a small stamp on the obverse with “COPY” or the manufacturer’s name or initials. Some have scalloped edges, some have dates that are different to the original dates of issue, and some even have text in Latin that translates as something very different to the original coin.The King George III Guinea was only produced from 1663 to 1814 and was the first English coin to be mechanically minted. The coin is the fifth edition of the King George III Guinea, the Spade Guinea, was only produced between 1787 and 1799. It is the only edition with this portrait of King George and the only one with the Royal Coat of Arms of Great Britain in Scotland on the reverse side. This edition was also the last guinea in circulation, because the sixth edition was reserved as the Military guinea. This edition of the Guinea is unique; This coin is the only guinea in our collection. It was minted in 1793, so it is now over 230 years old. The Gold Guinea is part of Australia’s history; it was the first coin in the list of coins for use in the Australian Colonies, mentioned by Governor King of New South Wales in his Australian Proclamation speech of 1800. The George III Spade Guinea was included in the Limited Edition Sherwood 12 Coin Collection of Notable Coinage of Australia. This coin is the only known guinea coin recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. It was already 85 years old when the ship was wrecked.Gold coin; British. 1793, King George III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820), Spade Guinea. Yellow gold coin with gold metal loop mount and a gold ring through the loop. The design is the fifth issue of the George III Gold Guinea. The obverse relief is a portrait of George III facing right. Reverse relief is a crown above the Coats of Arms (1801-1816) of flat top spade-shaped shield divided into four quadrants that depict crowned lions, fleur de lies, a harp. These images are identified as, from left to right, top to bottom, England and Scotland, France, Ireland and Hanover. Inscriptions are minted around the rims of each side. The coin is dated 1793. Its surface has dark areas on both sides and the reed edge and surfaces are well worn. The loop mount is bent and the ring is buckled. The coin was recovered from the wreck of the ship Loch Ard.Obverse text; 'GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA' (translates to George the Third, by the Grace of God) Obverse relief; (King George III bust, facing right, laurel wreath on head) Reverse text; 'M.B.E.ET.H.REX.F. D.B.ET.L.D. S.R.I.A.T.ET.E' '1793' (translates to: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg, Arch-Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire) Reverse relief; a spade-shaped image i.e. (Crown with fleer de lies, above Shield with crowned lions in different postures, a harp, and other details)flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, royal mint, british coin, currency, guinea, military guinea, australian currency, british guinea, gold coin, spade guinea, king george iii, george iii, fifth portrait, arms of england and scotland, arms of france, arms of ireland, arms of the house of hanover, coins, gold coins, gold medallion, georgian era, 1793, numismatics, contamination phenomena, gold corrosion, good luck, lucky charm, pendant, lucky coin, trade, loch ard, wreck of the loch ard, 1878, mutton bird island, peterborough, scuba diver, 1980s, guinea coin, gold guinea, shipwreck artefact, relic, julie wilkins

The Public Transport Union was formed in 1993 from the various Australian Public Transport Unions, see reference. It was renamed as the Rail Transport and Bus Union in 1998 to reflect the impact of privatisation. Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the PTUBadge - Public Transport Union. The badge is made on a brass backing with the words "Public Transport Union" on the outer edge of the badge with a black enamel background. In centre of badge are images of the modes of transport the union covers - trams, rail, and buses on a yellow background within a map of Australia. On the rear is a spring pin clip and the name of the manufacturer - AA Products Sydney (name may be incorrect) tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, ptu, rtbu

The Public Transport Union was formed in 1993 from the various Australian Public Transport Unions, see reference. It was renamed as the Rail Transport and Bus Union in 1998 to reflect the impact of privatisation. See 4201 and 7089 for the earlier badge of the same layout. Demonstrates a badge issued to members of the RTBUBadge - Rail Transport and Bus Union. The badge is made on a brass backing with the words "Rail Transport and Bus Union" on the outer edge of the badge with a black enamel background. In centre of badge are images of the modes of transport the union covers - trams, rail, and buses on a yellow background within a map of Australia. On the rear is a spring pin clip and the name of the manufacturer - Pratick Sydney and a telephone number. tramways, trams, badges, personnel, unions, employees, ptu, rtbu

Booklet - 16 pages, centre stapled, black and white photographs with red colour printed headings, titled "Why Trolleybuses?", published "The British Electrical & Allied Manufacturers' Association Inc" of London. Notes at BEAMA Publication No. 143, published as the 2nd edition, May 1956. Looks at the benefits of trolley buses over motor buses, their features, silence, life and cost. Has photographs of buses in Great Britain, Denmark, Portugal, Finland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia (Adelaide) and Tasmania, along with sketches of animals."4K2" in ink on front cover and AETA stamp top and bottom of cover.trams, tramways, trolley buses, uk, electrical equipment

Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. This item was part of the Affinity Jewellery line released in 1982.As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, this item has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A silver plated stick pin featuring a heart at each end. It is in its original Sarah Coventry box and includes instructions for caring for Sarah Coventry Affinity range items. It is attached to a silver card.On box: SARAH COVENTRY®| AND AFFINITY ® INTERNATIONAL FASHION JEWELLERY On card: Open Heart Imitation Jewellery Sarah Coventry & Affinity International Fashion Jewellery Distributed by Sargem Pty. Ltd. WODONGA VICTORIA Made in USA sarah coventry, sarah coventry affinity, sarah coventry wodonga

Button used by The Met on their uniform jackets with the first logo or symbol used by The Met.Demonstrates a The Met Uniform button.Button - brass - The MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority) of The Met logo with a raised metal finish - made by Stokes Australia - approx. 23mm dia. The badge backing piece is brass. It is fitted with a lug for sewing onto a jacket and have name of manufacturer stamped on rear part. Two copies held. The second copy has a section of thread wound around the lug,"Stokes & Sons Australia" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, melbourne tramways, uniforms, buttons, the met, mta

Slacks - garment is part of a Women's Service Dress uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM", Service No. "F380519" Refer also Cat No. 9616.1. Slacks - dark green colour wool and polyester, full length slacks with belt loops. Front nylon zipper fly, brown colour plastic button at waist - no pockets. Manufacturers labels - two, inside back of waistband, exterior back of waistband - (to be removed when worn). White colour polyester fabric. 2. Belt - fabric as above with keeper and metal press stud closer.Manufacturers label - black ink print. Inside back "A.G.C.F. VICTORIA 1980 ^/ 8410-66-096-5182 size 10, AVE HGT/ FULL HIP/ WAIST 60 CM HIP 90 CM" Garment care instructions under headings "HAND WASH, MACHINE WASH IRONING", Followed by "NAME/ Service No.". Outside back "THE TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING" with printed and handwritten information.uniform, womens trousers, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Dress - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. "F3205719"Dress - light green colour wool/polyester fabric dress with wide collar, front opening with five buttonholes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Pale green colour Rank Insignia - Corporal stripe. Manufacturers label back below collar. White cotton fabric with handwritten information.Manufacturers label - black ink print. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 8410-66-097-0793/ SIZE 12 AVE HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 85cm BUST? 65 cm WAIST/ 90 cm HIPS/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ MACHINE/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ HANDWASH/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ USE GOOD QUALITY/ SOAP FLAKES/ COLD RINSE/ SHORT SPIN/ DO NOT WRING/ OR TUMBLE DRY/ DRY CLEANABVLE S or P/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." "BALAAM/ F3205719"uniform, women's dress, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Cardigan - garment part of a Women's service dress uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519". Refer also Cat. No. 6916.Cardigan - dark green colour, wool blend ribbed knitwear with front edges and collar. Five button holes, no buttons. Pale green colour rank insignia sewn each upper arm. Two manufacturers labels - inside collar - white cotton fabric with handwritten information.First label - "BROMLEY K/W/ ^ 1981/ DSN 8410-66-097-7813/ SIZE 14/ SERVICE NO./ NAME" Second label - detail cleaning instructions under the headings "Machine wash" and "Hand Wash". Handwritten information - black ink pen. "F3205719/BALAAM".uniform, cardigan, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Summer dress uniform, dress, jacket and slacks. Fabric - light green colour, wool/polyester. 1. Dress - with wide collar, front opening with five button holes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff. Two inset front pockets and pair of box pleats. Manufacturer's label back below collar - white cotton label. 2. Jacket - with wide collar, front opening has button holes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Two manufacturer's labels - back below collar and exterior of left pocket. 3. Slacks - full length slacks - no belt loops. Front metal and nylon zipper fly, green colour plastic button at waist. No pockets. Two manufacturer's labels, inside back of waistband, exterior back of waistband (to be removed when worn). White cotton/polyester fabric. 4. Belt - with keeper and gold colour plastic buckle.Manufacturer's labels - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1978/ ^/ 8410-66-097-0796/ size 18 AV HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 100 CM BUST/ 80 CM WAIST/ 105 HIPS/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." with "LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS" 2. Inside collar "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 6/ 8410-66-097-0841/ SIZE 14 AVE HEIGHT/ FULL HIP/ 90 CM BUST/ 70 CM WAIST/ 100 CM HIPS/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." Pocket - THIS TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WASHING" with printed and handwritten information. 3. Inside back of waistband - same as 2. Inside collar label. Exterior back of waistband - same as 2. exterior of left pocket. uniform, summer service dress, army, browne, passchendaele barracks trust

Refer Cat. No. 6939.6Service Dress Shirt with neck scarf. Fabric - cotton polyester colour, patterned with alternating bands of dark and light green vertical stripes of varying width. 1. & 3. Shirt - with wide collar, six white colour plastic buttons on front placket, long sleeves with two white colour plastic button cuff. No pockets. Manufacturer's label - inside back of collar. White cotton fabric. 2. & 4. Scarf - long rectangular shape with each end cut on the Diagonal.Manufacturers label - black ink print. 1. “SANDRA LEIGH/ QUEENSLAND/ 1981^/ 8410-66-097-4954/ SIZE 14 TLL/ NAME/ SERVICE NO". Followed by "WASHING INSTRUCTIONS" 2. "WILLS INDUSTRIES/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA/ 1983/ ^/ 8410-66-097-4954/ SIZE 16 AVE/ NAME/ SERVICE NO". Followed by washing instructions.uniform, women's service dress, army, browne, passchendaele barracks trust

Raincoat - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519. Refer also Cat No. 6916.Raincoat - dark green colour plastic waterproof fabric. Below length coat with collar, long sleeves, two front patch pockets with flaps, front opening with concealed button placket. Five dark green colour plastic buttons. Two manufacturer's labels sewn to fabric - white cotton fabric. First label - front placket lining. Second label - inside behind left pocket.Manufacturers information - black ink print. First label - "INSTRUCTION LABEL" with details on laundering and drying garment. At bottom "NAME/ SERVICE NO". Second label - "KINDRED MANUFACTURING/ PTY LTD/ QLD 1983/ D.S.N. 8410-66-030-2060/ SIZE 10/ SERVICE NO./ NAME."uniform, raincoat, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Slim Bound Wages Ledger Book, Dark Green Cover, for perriod 1939-1948. Only a sample of pages scanned. Includes loose copies of "Rates of Weekly Installment Deductions" from Commonwealth of Australia Taxation Office and Victorian Chamber of Manufacturers for 1947, 1951,1952 and 1953 (Not scanned)

Uniform shirt issued to POLWARTH No. 3178035.Shirt - green colour cotton fabric with collar, long sleeves, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap, green colour plastic buttons, two front pockets with button down flap. Green colour cotton manufacturer's label, with small white label below collar. Army work dress shirt commonly called "GREENS". This shirt has more of an American style. Manufacturer's label information - black ink print (some of print illegible) ?? Pty Ltd/ 1971/ ^/ 8405-66-034-5398/ CHEST & SIZE 44-45?/ NAME/ ARMY NO./ ???" handwritten on label - black ink pen "POLWARTH/ 317803". Small white label - handwritten black ink pen "POL".passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, army workdress, polwarth

Black pure wool blazer worn by students of Burnley College 1967-1970. Blazer 1 - Edges bound in black braid. Woven badge of college on left breast pocket, also metal enamel Burnley College badge pinned on Left lapel. Made by Gayval - schoolwear of "The Doctor" flannel. Australian Wool Bureau gold medal winner - all pure wool - mothproofed. Blazer 2 - Different manufacturer , no braid. Woven badge of college on left breast pocket only. Blazer 1 - Black pure wool blazer with edges bound in black braid. Size S. Blazer 2 - Black pure wool blazer, no braid on edges. Size LBlazer 1 - Burnley College woven badge on left breast pocket. Burnley College Metal badge pinned on left lapel. Blazer 2 - Burnley College woven badge on left breast pocket identical to Blazer 1.blazer, burnley college uniform, student, burnley badge, badge, wool blazer

Used for surgery relating to the thyroid gland.This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.Set of metal forceps. Design resembles a pair of scissors, consisting of two blades, joined with a pin, with a ratchet for clamping below the finger grips/handles. At the end of each blade of the forceps is a three pronged claw. The manufacturer's name, 'MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT', is engraved on one of the blades.'MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOT'surgery

This is one of a collection of items associated with Dr Felix Henry Meyer (1858-1937). Meyer was a very prominent early obstetrician and doctor, playing a part in the establishment of the role of the chair of obstetrics at the University of Melbourne in 1929. He was also a foundation member of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.Set of tissue forceps. Forceps resemble a thin, elongated pair of scissors with a locking latch below the handle and a small, curved claw with three teeth at the end of each blade. The blades of these forceps curve in towards each other just below the locking latch. Manufacturer's inscription on the forceps reads 'MAYER & MELTZER LONDON'.'MAYER & MELTZER LONDON'surgery

Beret Black wool with cotton band and cotton tightening enclosed in edging band.Manufacturer's Label - Beret Mrfro Pty Ltd Victoria Australia Size 6-7/8; Name tag Regimental Number 318285 Name: Schwerdfergercavalry, beret, black beret

Navy blue beret, wool, cotton lined with material band.On label "Beret Manufacturers Pty Ltd Victoria Australia, size 6 1/2. Name tag "name and service number unreadable".passchendaele barracks trust, hat, uniform, beret

In 1974, the Royal Blind Society established within it's manufacturing division a facility to build high quality tandems for blind and partially sighted members of its sports club. By the end of 1978, the manufacturing division expanded and a new series of high quality, hand built racing cycles were developed to suit the individuals needs of the cycling enthusiast. A demand in the bicycle hire industry prompted the development of a strong universal bicycle and the new 24" Mixti family cycle was born. By 1979 the Royal Blind Society was manufacturing both family bicycles and tandems for the bicycle hire industry in N.S.W., Victoria and the A.C.T. Both cycles received an enthusiastic reception, so much so, that in 1982 they were the first bicycle manufacturer to win an Australian Design Award. This Mitchell bicycle was donated by the Deacon family whose son Paul worked at Mitchell Manufacturing during this time.1 x mens bicycle frame and tyres painted white with gold letteringMitchell Plate attached to cross bar: This Mitchell Bike was assembled by Paul Deacon (1965) Enfield Blind Society NSWroyal blind society of new south wales, mitchell manufacturing

George Kyriakides migrated to Australia on the 1 January, 1948, leaving his home country of Cyprus for the promise of new opportunities in Australia. His silversmith skills were learned from a young age, working with his father to supplement the family income. The Saracen Plate Company was founded in 1952, from small beginnings in the garage of his family home in the Melbourne suburb of Malvern. The business grew quickly and facilitated the purchase of the property at 152 Lygon Street, Carlton. This original dwelling on the site was demolished and rebuilt as both a workshop and living space for the growing Kyriakides family. The business was primarily a wholesale manufacturer and supplied prominent Victorian department stores and Jewellers, such as Myer, Dunklings and Prouds. The Saracen Plate Company specialised in a style of silver plate known as 'Sheffield Reproduction', which featured in many homes as commemorative gifts or serving ware. (Hunter, A. (2017) Saracen Plate Company - Lygon Street Carlton 1952-1974 in Museums Victoria Collections https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/15804) The origins of this item is unknown although it was possibly either a gift or purchased by the City for use. Silver plated ice bucket with lion head handles and braided trim. Missing insert.On base; Saracen reproduction. Silver plated. city of greater bendigo corporate gift, george kyriakides

Uniform issued to "LOCKYER" 114493.Jacket - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style, gold colour plastic buttons with metal shank and split ring. Buttons have raised emblem of Queens crown, crossed swords and Kangaroo. Royal Australian Army. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with button and two metal studs on flap, lower button down flap. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufacturers labels inside right.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print faded to light grey/blue. "RUSS JOHNSTON/ -TAILOR- /VIC^ 1989/90/ DEN 8405-66-019-8188/ DRYCLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS USING IRON AND DAMP CLOTH/ OR MEDIUM TO HOT STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPELS ONLY" "REGIMENTAL NO./NAME" Handwritten, blue ink pen "LOCKYER". uniform, army, service dress, lockyer

This bottle was made by the Australian Glass Manufacturer (AGM)Glass bottle. The glass is amber coloured and has a narrow neck. There is residue inside. On the shoulder of the bottle there are scratched numbers - 2/52/5 Base - G M (inside an A) /1 S.79 / 7glass, bottle

Uniform items issued to "BROWNE" Service No. F3207137.Garments - dark green colour wool and polyester fabric. 1. Jacket - Winter service dress jacket - collarless, with two curved inset pockets at hip. Four gold colour plastic buttons with shank and metal safety pin. Buttons have raised emblem "Australian Army Psychology Corps". Dark green colour polyester fabric lining. Manufacturer's label at back below neckline. White cotton label. 2. Skirt - Winter Service Dress skirt. A-line skirt, narrow waistband, five belt loops. front of skirt pair of box pleats. Rear at waist, nylon and metal zipper and dark green plastic button. Dark green colour polyester fabric lining. Manufacturers label sewn to waistband lining. 3. Belt - self fabric belt with gold colour plastic buckle. 4. Slacks - Winter Service dress slacks - full length with five belt loops, front nylon and metal zipper fly, dark green colour plastic button at waist, Manufacturer's labels two outside back. 5. Belt - self fabric belt with keeper and metal press stud. 6. Hat - Service dress hat - dark green colour fabric split brim, turned down at front and up at rear with light green colour fabric three panel crown. Light green half hat band with a rising pointed peak at front attached with black elastic. Interior - black velveteen sweatband lining, crown lining dark green polyester fabric. Manufacturer's label sewn rear lining. Manufacturer's labels - black ink print. 1.& 2. "A.G.C.F. ^/VICTORIA 1981/ 8410-66-096-5154/ SIZE 14 AVE HEIGHT/FULL HIP/ 90cm BUST/ 70 cm WAIST 100 cm HIPS/ Wool & polyester/ Garment/ NAME / SERVICE NO" With garment care instructions. Handwritten - blue ink pen "BROWNE/ F3207137" 4. " A.G.C.F. VICTORIA 1984 ^ 1984/ 8410-66-096-5173 SIZE 14 AVE HGT/ AVE HIP Waist 70 cm/ Hip 96 cm/Name/ Service No". With garment care instructions. Outside back - 'THIS TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING" with printed and handwritten information. 6. "EMERCO VIC./ ^/ 8410-66-097-4922/ SIZE 56/ NAME/ SERVICE NO".passchendaele barracks trust, uniform, winter service dress, army, browne

John and Emma Propert emigrated from England in 1877 and settled in New South Wales . Several of their 11 children became talented inventors, designing items ranging from kitchen utensils to coaches and later pop-up caravans. One of the most successful was Charles, who designed and built kitchenware over many decades. His earliest invention was irrigation equipment including patenting the common backyard rose sprinkler. Propert became a household name when he began making a wide range of kitchen implements for decades including flour sifters and chip cutters. By the 1970s Propert was Australia’s leading brand of kitchen and bathroom scales. By far the most successful product was a ball-driven egg beater, trademarked as the Ezy Whisk or Swift Whisk. In the days before electric beaters, the Ezy Whisk and Swift Whisk were market leaders and were exported world-wide. Charles Propert and his son Bertram manufactured more than a quarter of a million egg beaters a year in the early 1950s which explains why so many are still in use today.These items are significant because they were widely used throughout Australia in the 1950s by a major Australian manufacturer.Two Propert's kitchen appliances - a stainless steel Whistling Egg Timer and a Swift Whisk BeaterOn Egg Beater : A PROPERT PRODUCT MADE IN AUSTRALIA PATENT BALL DRIVE SWIFT WHIP STAINLESS STEELkitchen utensils, propert kitchen appliances