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Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Decorative object - Brass Cuckoo Clock without movement, 1914/19
Item presumed bought in France by 5848 Pte Bristow 6 - LOND - R whilst on war like duties in france during WWIA brass Cuckoo clock housing without the movement. The housing in mounted on a wooden plinth with a .303 (innocuous) cartridges use a decorative columns on each side of the house/ a round opening for the face of the clock / ornate fascia resembling that on a Swiss Mountain Cottage/ on the back is a metal door with broken hingesOn the fascia is engraved the the words "SOUVENIR & FRANCE" / at the apex of the fascia is engraved "19914 - 1919" / on the front panel each side of the clock hole are engraved for-get-me-not flowers and the etched with shape resembling roof slates. miliataria -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Decorative object - Trophy, CUP 8th AI BRIGADE
8th AI Brigade Challenge cup won by 32nd BN jan 1918 & Nov 1918Cup won by predecessor unit Large Silver 8th AI Brigade Challenge cup won by 32nd BN jan 1918 & Nov 1918. Silver mark near handle. Top has handle with rams heads and floral garlands. Base has floral garlands & faces. Ornate handles with leaf design.8th AI Brigade Challenge cup won by 32nd BN Jan 1918 & Nov 1918regimental property, trophy, 5/6rvr, bhq, 32bn, 58/32 bn, ww1 -
City of Kingston
Booklet - Sons of Temperance Friendly Society advertising brochure, c. 1930
The Sons of Temperance was founded in New York in 1842 and brought to New South Wales by the Baptist minister, Dr William Hobbs, a short time later. Division, or local branches, grew quickly so that in October 1864, a provisional Grand Division was formed with a commitment to spread the word on temperance throughout the country, and the advantages gained by joining a temperance benefit society. It was reported that by 1869, in New South Wales, there was a National Division, two Grand Divisions, and one hundred and seven Divisions, with a total membership of 5970. In 1868, members of the Church of Christ, Cheltenham, initiated a meeting to form a Division of the Sons of Temperance, which was subsequently called Star of Moorabbin Division, No 29. The meeting was held at the Cheltenham Temperance Hall on 30 September, with office bearers appointed and the larger membership acknowledged.This advertising brochure includes information about the contributions required in order to ensure children are included in the health insurance coverage. This is a broadening of eligibility from, initially, men to later include women and then to include all members of the family. This coincides with social changes in the interwar years, leading into an economic depression.A4 size sheet of paper, folded in half to form four (4) faces. The front page has a picture of a young girl and boy sitting with their backs to each other. The remainder of the brochure is filled with information about Friendly Society membership benefits. Has been professionaly printed. -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Bear Badge - $5
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The bear is one of the Legacy symbols. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge of a bear's face with a dark green hat and red around the words 'Melbourne Legacy'. It is made of gold coloured metal with coloured enamel. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has two posts and two separate butterfly clutches.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, bear -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Bear Badge - $5
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. The bear is one of the Legacy symbols. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge of a bear's face with a dark green hat and blue around the words 'Melbourne Legacy'. It is made of gold coloured metal with coloured enamel. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has two posts and two separate butterfly clutches.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, bear -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Painting - Annie Halfey, c.1882
Annie Halfey (nee Marston) was the daughter of Carlington George E. Marston, a chemist of Smith Street, Collingwood. Marston had extensively speculated on land in Kew and in this way had made his money. Marston was the owner of 'Wimba' in Cotham Road, having purchased the house in 1879. Annie Marston married the eminent Victorian pioneer John Halfey, and together they made their home at Ordsall (later Southesk) in Cotham Road, Kew. She died in March 1909. (Rogers, 1973).Donated by Eileen Grigg, 2017Small, full-length portrait of Annie [Mrs. John] Halfey ( -1909) in an original gilded frame. Annie Halfey is depicted in a high necked black dress with a silver brooch at her throat. She stands in a room by an open window. The detailing of the face is highly rendered by the artist/s.annie halfey, john halfey, ordsall, marston -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs. Harriett Wilson ("Granny Wilson")
Harriett Wilson was the wife of William Wilson, an active member of and preacher with the Linton Methodist congregation. This is one of two photographs of Mrs Wilson in the collection. This one appears to have been taken earlier than the other. The other photograph is Registration no. 480 (Box 14, also Mounted photograph 21), and shows a somewhat older Mrs Wilson, although Mrs Wilson is wearing the same dress in both photographs. An inscription on the back of the photograph says that this photograph was given by Mrs Wilson to F. Bryant on December 16, 1890. Mrs Wilson died in a fire in 1900 and is buried in Linton cemetery. See notes in Wilson family file.Small sepia photograph of a woman with hair drawn back from face, wearing a long-sleeved, full-skirted gown with beaded detail on bodice and white collar, seated with left hand resting on lap, right arm crooked on back of a chair, holding a book in her hand.In faded pencil on reverse of photograph: "James / Wilson / Linton / Given by Mrs Wilson / to F Bryant Dec. 16, 1890". Written in darker pencil over the top of this: "Mrs Wilson / (Granny)".mrs w. wilson, harriett wilson ("granny" wilson), old lintonian collection -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Weapon - Bow and Arrows , Papua New Guinea, Bougainville Provience, 1999
Same type used in Bougainville campain 1980 -1990 over Panguna Mine. Papua New Guinea Defence force tried to regain mine and locals fought off using these weapons. Sandline affair (book) tells of story of coup. Donated by SGT D Fox as he was a peacekeeper in 1999 - 2000 at team sites Tonu /Sirakatau as a signalman / Driver. Black wooden bow slight chipping on side of bow itself. 6 x bamboo arrows some ends are worn. 2 arrows have large, reverse flaired ends with a glat face, 3 are worn with the arrow heads missing and one has an arrow head remaining papua new guinea, peacekeeping, 5/6 rvr -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
Black and white photograph depicts wide shot of Lake Kerford, where an older man stands with a horse and small carriage. On top of the carriage sits a small child, and both face towards the camera to pose. Photograph does not state when it was captured, but possibly been taken c. 1920.The postcard holds Historic significance due to its connection to Beechworth and its Lake Kerford. It demonstrates the interactions between nature and current European residents, especially how the lake has somewhat been 'protected' with the man made fencing and road. It also presents information on the environmental development or degradation for the area, with possible changes to the environment that may have been caused by human physical forces, natural decay or Global Warming. The social significance is due to the connection between the postcard and the individuals in the photograph.Black and white oval photograph on rectangular postcard, printed on card.Obverse: Lake Kerford / Beechworth Reverse: POST CARD / Stamp Here / Printed in Australia / This space may be used for Correspondence within the Commonwealth without extra postage / THIS SPACE IS FOR NAME AND ADDRESS / 84 - 108 - 1 / BMM3000lakes, lake kerford, beechworth, postcard, horse drawn carriage -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Hair Clip, Early 20th century
Hair clips such as this one would have been worn by women in the 19th and early 20th centuries and would have been used to keep back long hair from around the face. Similar clips may be used today but they would more likely be made of plastic or ornamented metal. This hair clip has no known provenance but is an attractive item and is retained for display purposes.This is a curved shell (perhaps tortoise shell) hair clip with an ornamental fretwork pattern in the centre. A metal piece, slightly curved, is attached to the clip with a screw. vintage hair clips, history of warrnambool -
Galen Catholic College
Darren Hovey Becomes Galen Catholic College Principal, 2022
Darren Hovey was appointed Galen Catholic College's 4th lay principal in 2022, taking over from Mr. Bernard Neal. During his brief time so far as our principal, Mr. Hovey has faced the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 to our school community.galen catholic college, galen college, darren hovey, principal, 2022 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - A motorised float at a festival - Most Popular Conductress Competition event, 1944
Photograph of a fundraising event for the Most Popular Conductress competition, using an SEC truck fitted with a shell that provided seating for Sylvia Mitchell. Four other conductresses are on the float, together with a uniformed person alongside and a man in a costume with a black face. At the front of the truck is flag with 'Victoria's Most Popular Conductress'. Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress competition.Black and white photograph of a motorised float.ballarat tramways, bill sewell, sec, most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, events, motorised float -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Metamec, White Braille clock
White plastic clock with attached power cord. On the face of the clock the numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12 are raised and braille dots mark the numbers in between. There are three clock handles with braille on two of the handles. On the back of the clock the alarm and time functions have raised diagrams to assist the user.White plastic clock with 2 black plastic and 1 white plastic handsMetamecassistive devices, metamec -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Sir Dallas Brooks seated in council chambers at declaration of the City of Ringwood
Catalogue card reads, 'Sir Dallas Brooks seated in council chambers. Declaration of the city. Mayor A. Lavis, LHS Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), Alan Robertson (hand to face)'. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Musical Object, Edison Amberol Cylinder Records, 1900s
Each record has a number and the title of the piece. The artists' names are also mentioned and the length of time it plays. The "record should run 160 revolutions per minute - not faster or slower". .1) Blue Amberol No. 1868 - "Lasca" - F Deprez / Edgar Davenport .2) Amberol No. 999 - "Peggy Gray" - Thurland Chatterway .3) Blue Amberol No.1819 - "Just a Wee Deoch and Doris" - Harry Lauder .4) Blue Amberol No. 12206 - "Killarney" - Violet Oppenshaw. (There is no lid for this record.) .5) Amberol No. 863 - "Winter" / "March Song" - Billy Murray and Chorus .6) Amberol No. 12347 - "By the Sea" - Stanley Kirkby 6 Record cylinders, each in a cardboard cylindrical case.Title of record with its number on the lid of the case. Title stamped on the end face of cylinder. Detailed Copyright information - 1900 by the National Phonograph Co., Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A.amberol, thomas edison, cylinder records, national phonograph company, blue amberol -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Membership card, R.A.C.V, 1949
Membership card of the Royal Automotive Club of Victoria, for Mr J Ashman, with an expiry date of 28 February 1950.Cream coloured card printed and annotated in blue and stamped in blackStamped: 2936. Handwritten signature on face: J. E. Ashman. Handwritten annotation on back: Phone LF3849 Mrs J. N. Ashman 83 Spray St Elwood S3racv -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Japanese Good Luck Flag, ca 1940's
Japanese Good Luck Flag was given to a soldier and was signed by dignitaries,family and friends often with short messages wishing the soldier victory,safety and good luck. We understand that it was deliberately dyed blue as they had lost the war and surrendered. This flag may have belonged to -Mr Sueji KOMAGI or KOMAKI Silk Dark blue flag with Red sun in middle. Appears to have faded and may have been dyed blue at later stage. Has faded. Many Japanese markings, inscriptions on the front of the flag. See 'notes' regarding translation.Many Japanese hand written inscriptions on face of the flag.Red sun in middle of flag 45cm in diameter. Believe message from people (relatives/community ) To Mr Sueji Komagi or Komaki. world war two, second world war, ww2, japan, japanese flag, japanese good luck flag -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Clock, Oak cased Mantel Clock
Silver shield affixed to front of pedestal with inscription, "Presented to Rev John Kerin by members of Koroit HACBS No 298 1916. Face carried legend "Made in Germany" removed but decipherable. -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 4 Task Force Green Trophy for Volleyball, 1969
Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque with a Royal Australian Infantry hat badge located in the centre. "TASK FORCE GREEN TROPHY *FOR VOLLEYBALL* 1969 6RVR 1970 1 SUB-DEPOT 11BOD 1971 1RVR 1972 1973 1974 1975" painted in gold on the face of the plaqueplaque, 6rvr, task force green, wark vc club, infantry' -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Resistance Ratio Bridge, J.L. William
Machine-made/cut, appears to be lathe turned. Electroplated, no apparent decorative elements. 14 rotatable, removable nuts. Surface finish: Brushed metal. “Ratio Resistance’ Handwritten pen on paper adhered with sticky tape on top circular face. Medallion screwed to top circular face: “J.L. WILLIAM/SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS/ SERIAL NO. TYPE/ MELBOURNE - AUSTRALIA.” Machine-made manufacturer’s label, enamel on brass plate (unconfirmed) screw fixed, “Resistance/between/the knobs/as shown/Resistances (+0.05 at most). Handwritten pen on aged paper label attached with coated twine. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - HEATER METERS, ONE SHILLING, Landis & GYRS.A, Pre 1970
.1) This one was used in the Writing room which later became a Meeting room then finally the RSL Building & History room. it was attached to the LH side of the Fire Place and ran an old Electric Heater on the Hearth. It was used up to about 2005. .2) This one was in the Old Kitchen built on the side of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the mid 1960's This one ran the Electric stoves used by the Womens Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL and to make the Rum & Coffee for the ANZAC Day Dawn service. The kitchen was removed as part of the Renovations in 2016 - 18..1) Heater meter, metal construction black coating, top face has a glass section with a "usage meter" saying "coins paid, unused", metal plate under with details re numbers, maker, coins per hour, on right side slot for "Shillings only" with knob, removeable lockable tray at bottom for coin storage and removing. .2)Same style as .1) but a different glass face style metering, it has 11 circular dials with one hand, these show "Coins paid, coins unused", this one shows the round meter going around when in use. The only differance between to two shapes is at the top re fixing to a wall..1) On plate, "Remote Control Switch - for alternating switch No 26 204 020 - Type Wik 36.1 - Adjustable 1-6 coins per hour, Adjusted for 1 coin per hour" On stickers, "insert 10 cents - Turn knob to right". .2) On glass section, "230/240 revs per KWH - 1200 - Serial No 8338380 - 5 - 50". On label stuck on, "10 c equals 1/2 hour"brsl, smirsl, shilling -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scales Weighing Pocket, circa early 1900s
Historically this item would have been used by gold miners, rabbit shooters, mobile "Rag and Bone" traders and other mobile(in caravans and/or horse drawn cart) traders of various small goods and haberdashery. Although marked as not to be used as trade, the isolation and sometimes difficult terrain rules out using larger and more delicate scales. In the early 1900s rough roads and severe weather conditions forced traders to be more flexible in trading with weights and measures. The "close enough is good enough" doctrine was the Australian outback rule of thumb.The significance of this item in the Kiewa Valley during this period demonstrates the slower acceptance of accurate trading measure using the country side principle "my hand shake is my bond". In the Kiewa Valley small quantity commercial undertakings e.g. gold mining, fur pelts and rabbit meat trade did not require bulk weight type scales. Commerce in rural production e.g. fruit and vegetables involved more farmers and their staff in a barter and/or "in kind" payments. This was more so in the depression years 1929 to late 1930s. Self sufficiency was to a large extent more attainable in this region than in the city/ large country town environment. The Australian "fair go" ethical approach to life and commerce was very much ingrained in those living in country regions, like Kiewa Valley as is demonstrated by the not so accurate hand balance, spring loaded scales.This brass "faced" portable Pocket Balance ( Fish Scales) has front plate made from thin pressed brass. The mild steel spring mechanism enclosed by black painted medium gauge steel cover( three quarters cylindrical). Front scale face and rear spring casing fastened by three rivets. Spring loaded marker blade is located in the centre of the front plate. A steel " finger holder" ring is attached at the top of the scale unit from one of two pre drilled holes. The top is for holding the scale upright and the bottom for a hook to dangle the item to be weighed from the bottom. See item KVHS 0223 for similar scales"THE BILLY BALANCE" and at the bottom "MADE IN GERMANY"antique pocket balance, scales, mobile weights, vintage appliances -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENNETTS ARCADE: BENDIGO, 1955
Black and white photograph of Bennett's Arcade. Clock face up high at rear with policeman's face on dial., Taubmans paint sign under. Baskets, garbage bins, lawn mowers, enammelled cast iron pots. Various other hardware. Adult male in sports coats, jumper, shirt and tie holding hand of small girl in dark coat with beret, lace up shoes. Female in background with hat, overcoat. Female figure in foreground dressed in long coat with flower on collar, scarf, hat. Small boy in double breasted coat, cap and lace-up shoes. Patterned, tiled floor. C. Bennetts Arcade in ink on rear of photo.A. Doneyplace, arcade, bendigo -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Grey Squirrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Grey Squirrel is a small to medium sized member of the rodent family Sciuridae. This species is commonly located in England, Wales and central Scotland. They are known for their agility and ability to climb trees. Interestingly, the tail of the Squirrel serves the purpose of keeping the rain, wind or cold off the body of the animal, to help it cool off in hot weather, to counterbalance when moving and can be utilized as a parachute when jumping from one location to the next. Squirrels consume foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. They eat nuts, seeds. fruits and vegetation. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen has silver-grey fur with a brown colouring located on the face and a pale underside. The tale stands tall along the back of the specimen and is bushy. The specimen is of a smaller size and has no tuffs on its ears. It stands on a wooden platform and has two paper tags tied to its hands.Grey Squirrel / BMM 7534 / A.4485/ 41. Squirrel Sp / Catalogue Page, 49 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, squirrel -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Trophy, Powder compact, C 1953
This powder compact was awarded to Mrs Brauer in 1953 as a golf trophy.An item which links a local sporting club and local personCircular, with slight indented rim between lid and bottom metal hinged opening, push button to open. Interior consists of circular, cracked mirror upper, and lower with metal inner lid engraved with Stratton and Logo fitting over circular net/gauze stopper to contain face powder.Inscription on outside surface of hinged lid.as follows: "W'BOOL GOLF CLUB , Associates Championship 1953 Mrs. A. E. Brauer." warrnambool, warrnambool golf club trophy, mrs a e brauer 1953 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Butter Churn
Butter churn wooden manually operated with rotating lever curved plywood basin and parallel cross beamed horizontally spoked churning apparatus inside. Wooden lid with raised handle and two hand made rectangular wooden butter pats with flat handles grooved along one face. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, butter churn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Clock Tower West Missions to Seamen, Port Melbourne, Alison Kelly, 1990
Photographed by Alison Kelly while she was joint caretaker of the building during the Mission Arts Centre days 1987 to 1991 Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen building, colour view of western face of tower, showing clock and remnants of painted Flying Angel flag. Two clocks - western and southern - were visible to ships berthed at both Station and Princes Piers. From album of photos mostly by Alison Kelly:missions to seamen, built environment -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Decorative object - Japanese Hakata doll, Tomi Kono for Kyugetsu,Toyko
Hakata doll was given to RACS as a gift from the Japanese College of Surgeons. Made by Tomi Kono for Kyugetsu,Toyko. Kyugetsu is a famous doll store in the Asakusabashi district of Tokyo. This was founded in the Edo period and has been making dolls for 150 years.This elaborately costumed ceramic doll has its origins in simple clay figurines first produced in the Hakata district of the Japanese city of Fukuoka in the 17th century. They made their appearance in the West at the Exposition Universelie in Paris in 1900 by which time they had been transformed from toys into an artform. Most dolls are inspired by figures from the theatre: Noh, Kabuki and Ukiyo-e. These figures are sometimes connected with Geisha dolls although this is not necessarily a correct description. The robes and hairstyle are traditional but not confined to geisha.Hakata Doll dressed in elaborate kimono, in glass display case. Wooden plaque in cabinet with Japanese characters/script - presumably describes the doll. Doll has porcelain face, hands and feet, and a cloth body. This doll depicts a young unmarried woman dancing and holding an elaborate drum (tsuzumi).On plaque in cabinet: "Japanese College of Surgeons. Founded in 1974"hakata, diplomatic gift, japanese college of surgeons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Tobacco Tin
Donated by Box Hill Historical SocietyGreen coloured tobacco tin. Printing on lid 'Celebrated'' Phoenix Long Cut'. Gold Medal cien 1888. Face of woman in circle on left hand side of lid. 'Aromatic Long Cut' on lower edges. 'Phoenix Aromatic Long Cut' on each end of tin with picture of a phoenix.containers, domestic -
Bialik College
Album (Item) - "Mikado", Bialik College, Theatre Production 199
1999 school musical production at Bialik College. Held at St Martins Youth Centre, South Yarra. Show dates August 20-31, September 1-2. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1990s, bialik college, musical, theatre production, judaism