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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Unknown, Greensborough Fishing Club, 1940s
The group features the late Lindsay McKellar Black.The Greensborough Angling Club is still meeting in its Para Rd clubrooms.A black and white photocopy of a photograph of a group of members of the Greensborough Angling Club.Blue biro words in the LH margin.greensborough angling club, para rd -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipt, R. E. Willett Cash Butchers, 1940s
R. & E. Willett butcher shops were at corner Binns and Were Streets, Montmorency and at Main Street, Greensborough. Cash receipts were written before cash registers.Receipt form printed in dark blue and pink ink "Bought of R. & E. Willett, cash butchers"rob willett, main street greensborough, were street montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Elizabeth Street and Postcard to Wallace Luxford working in mattress factory, 1940s
Postcard sent to Luxford mattress factory requesting work to be completed. The E.H. Luxford factory was in Napier Street Fitzroy.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, e h luxford mattress factory -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Luxford mattress factory at 75 Napier Street Fitzroy, 1940s
Wallace Luxford worked in his grandfather's Fitzroy mattress factory. The E.H. Luxford factory was in Napier Street Fitzroy.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, e h luxford mattress factory -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper Articles, 1940s
Transcripts of newspaper articles, 1940, 1950's printed on yellow paper. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Richmond Hotel, Portland, 1940s
Coloured photo postcard, front view of Richmond Hotel Portland, looking across Bentinck St.postcard, travel, portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Henty Monument, Portland, 1940s
Black and white photo of the Henty Monument in PortlandBack: 'The Monument, Portland' - black printhenty, monument, portland -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silk Map - Asiatic Series, circa 1940s
Silk Maps were produced by Great Britain and United States during WW2 some 3.5 million Silk Maps and cloth maps were produced for Allied Military Personnel.This Silk Map is an original map from the WW2 era.An oblong, cream colour silk map, Asiatic Series.AAF Cloth Map-Asiatic Series Side 1 - No 34 Southeast China Side 2 - No35 - Northeast Chinaww2, silk map, great britain, united states -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Ration and Clothing Books J A Ollis, circa 1940s
These books were issued to J A Ollis for the period 1945/46.These are the original books that were issued to J A OllisTwo Ration Books and one Clothing Book. The books are oblong, cardboard and paper. One ration book is green one a buff Colour. The Clothing Book is pink.The books have been issued to J A Ollis Bognor, Sussex, and later of Sevenoaks.ration & clothing books, j a ollis, 1945/46 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Late 1940s
QX 24392 E W Ball enlisted during WW2, enlistment date 03 November 1941, discharged 23 October 1945, his unit on Discharge was 2/5 Field Company.This War Medal 1939-1945 is the original that was issued to QX24392 E W Ball.Round Silver Medal, coloured Ribbon - Red, Blue and White.QX 24392 E W Ball. qx24392 e w ball, ww2, 2/5 field company -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, VX27255 Pte Michael Doherty, Cira 1940s
VX27255 Kevin M Doherty enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 June 1940 and became o Prisoner of War. The items in this collection I believe would have been collected during this mans enlistment.The Items are original and provide a service history of VX27255 K M Doherty5 reproduction photographs, 2 silk scarves, 1 mother of pearl necklace1 Photograph - Kevin Michael Doherty Private VX27255 1 silk scarf with the Rising Sun embriodered on one corner 1 mother of pearl necklace, hand made?vx27255 k m doherty, silk scarfs, photographs, prisoner of war -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, 1940s
Black and white photo . Group of old buildings, back view, bluestone, pitched roof, skylights, small outbuildings, inside wooden fence, another building with verandah, outside fence. Car on right of photo.historic buildings, portland street scene -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s
The Chalet' was owned at this time by Mrs. E. M. Dean. Photo shows what was called the 'back flat'. The building had 3 separate kitchens. There were also four 'bedroom' bungalows.Photo shows back of accommodation known as 'The Chalet' - snow on ground and roof.accommodation, chaletsthe chalet -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s-1940s
Mt Victory Rd once known as the Bluff road was opened by Lady Somers Mar 1930. This section of the raod is beyond Stoney Creek Gorgephoto shows sweeping bend on Mt Victory Rdaccess routes, mt victory rd, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s-1940s
Photo shows 6 people walking up Mt Victory Road Road not sealedaccess routes, mt victory rd, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s (?)
Photo shows unsealed section of the Dunkeld/Grampians Road, looking towards the face of Mt. Frederick.access routes, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s (?)
Photo shows an unsealed section of Grampians Rd. near Jimmy's Creek. The sharp profile of Mt Frederick can be seen in the distance.access routes, roads -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - B/W, C 1940s
This is the Warren Street residence of the owners of the bakery, which was situated behind this building. The owners were John and Florence Warren who ran the bakery until the 1960's when it was taken over by their daughter Ida and son-in-law Robert Greer. A weatherboard house surrounded by a 'chicken wire' fence. There is a wooded hill in the background.buildings, houses -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s to 1940s
The photo shows Augustus (Gus) Knight and Helen Knight in Ararat. The Knight's ran Knight's tea-rooms.Photo sjows a man and a woman standing in front of a wooden gate, with a house corner to their right.people, knight -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1940s
Three people looking up at Broken Falls.Photo shows three people, a woman and two men, standing on rocks at the base of a waterfall, which falls in two distinct parts (Broken Falls).scenery, waterfalls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s
Portrait in front of MacKenzie Falls.Photo shows four men and two women on a large rock at the base of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls).scenery, mackenzie falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s
This is a photo of the Zumsteins camping area, which was popular with families.The photo shows a group of six people, two standing near, and four seated at, a picnic table. There is a large canvas tent/structure with boxes and tins at the entrance to the left and behind it there is a corrugated iron building. The area is surrounded by bush.recreation, camping, scenery, zumsteins -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s (?)
This photo is part of promotional material for tourism, and was produced by Victorian Railways.The photo shows four people scrambling down rocks at the side of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls).'Copyright Photograph. This photograph may be reproduced on condition that it is acknowledged as "Victorian Railways Photograph".' stamped on back. "P. 3504" written on back in pencil. "MacKenzie Falls" written on back in blue ink.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Match box, Bryant & May, c. 1940s
Rectangular box and sliding lid with long narrow sides for striking matches. "Save Matches They're Scarce" Label reads: DEFENCE CANTEENS / SPECIAL / SAFETY MATCHES / MADE BY / BRYANT & MAY / AVERAGE CONTENTS 60. bryant and may, safety matches, matchsticks -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Pack of cigarettes, Carreras Ltd. Arcadia Works, c. 1940s
Rectangular printed cardboard box with top and bottom flap openings, contains 9 original cigarettes. "Turf" brand.Label front reads: "TURF" / VIRGINA CIGARETTESsmoking, wwii, world war two, cigarettes -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1930s - 1940s (?)
The cottage is typical of the holiday houses that could be rented in Halls Gap. This house was called "The Wattles" and was one of the houses used as "Girls Hut".The photo shows a weatherboard cottage set in bush. A sandy path through bracken can be seen in the foreground. There is a tall gum tree in the right of the photo."The Wattles" written in pen on rear.buildings, houses -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s
House built by a Mr Shaw. See "Additional Images" for a straightened version of the image.House built from cement sheets with a galvanised iron roof. Double fronted, two chimneys and tank on right hand side. Back porch and posts in middle. Wire fence across front of the block. Hills are in the background.buildings, houses -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s -- 50s
Rock formation is called " The Woolpacks " and was located on the Wonderland Track at the top of Silent Street -- however on a Broadbent map of the Grampians no.205 this formation was called the " Wool Sacks " ; and the "Woolpacks" was shown on the map close to Venus Bath.Photo shows distinct slabs of rock balancing on each other. Three people appear in the photo -- a man with a boy and a woman. All three are wearing hats. A large rock outcrop can be seen on right of photos -- trees can be seen on left.The Wool Packs F5030scenery, wonderland range -
Hamilton Pastoral Museum
candelabrum, Untitled, 1940s
Used in St Lukes Church 1855 / 1966 Origionally nfor 3 candles Converted to electricity !966candelabrum 3 candle holde rorigionally for candles now converted to electric globes . Brass glass plastic ! 0f the pair 134.8# B 0 1 8 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Soft Drink, 1940s - 1950s
Soft drink came in bottles bought at the local grocery store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it. Bottles were re-cycled remaining the property of the manufacturer. History of Cohn Bros., Bendigo & Swan Hill.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use. Aesthetic: Display showing embossing & shape especially if in good condition.Clear glass bottle. Bottom half has straight sides. The top half tapers to the top where a metal crimp fits over the lip. Manufacturer's name is embossed in print in block letters with its logo just above halfway from the bottom. At the base on the sides is embossing in capital letters around the circumference. The base is embossed with the crown seal of AGM.On 1 side half way up is embossed - Cohn / circle with CB inside around top of circle is Bendigo and around bottom of the circle is Swan Hill / Bros.is on the other side of the circle. - On the other side is embossed - The property of the Cohn Bros. Vic. Bry. Co. Ltd. Bendigo & Swan Hill. At the base - F1449 AGM (crown seal) M 2glass, bottle, domestic, household, drinks, lemonade, cohn bros., swan hill, bendigo