Worn by nursing staff during World War II.A nursing group than came into being during the War. Over time the position evolved into one of a Nursing Aide.Voluntary Aid Detachment long sleeve cotton dress and fine sewn scarf, both with red cross emblem.Label reads: NF 480571 RIXON G. Scarf label reads: V.383-1944 / MADE IN AUSTRALIAuniform, nurses, world war ii

Thompson collectionStudio portrait, sepia photograph mounded on brown card; man age (40-50) dressed in suit and tieNone, but manufacturer's details on card; Melba, Melbournethompson collection, nightingale

17.5x4.5cm creased photograph of large cub gathering in parkland. Cubs dressed as soldiers and aboriginals. Location and event unknown.On Reverse: Elsie M Dicker, Photographer, 170 Auburn Rd, Auburn E2. "Dear Mr Mabus. Would you please let me have any orders as soon as possible. Price 4/- each"

The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. It was celebrated throughout the British Empire culminating in fireworks and bonfires in the evening. Empire Day was first introduced in 1905 to promote loyalty among the dominion countries of the British Empire. (from https://dictionaryofsydney.org/event/empire_day) Celebrated on 24 May, Queen Victoria's birthday, it was directed especially at school children. Teachers were encouraged to promote special steps to develop a feeling of pride in the British Empire and the achievements of the British race. Often a morning of short addresses, recitations and patriotic songs such as 'Rule Britannia' and 'Advance Australia' was followed by a half-day holiday to mark the celebration of Australia's strong ties to the British Empire. (from MuseumsVictoria)Empire Day was a celebration of the British Empire that was held for many years in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and other countries. It took place every year on May 24, the date of Queen Victoria's birthday. Queen Victoria ruled England for 63 years. this item reflects the loyalty to and recognition of the British royal family in the first half of the 20th century.A black / white photograph of a large group of people , men in suits, women in long dresses. They are in a large fenced clearing.on back -" EMPIRE DAY ORBOST before 1909"empire-day celebrations gatherings public-events

A souvenir handkerchief from The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria.A souvenir handkerchief from The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Cabin was built by Thomas Henry Branchflower who had arrived from England late in 1921. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist.Greetings from/ Marysville.the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, souvenir handkerchief, souvenir

Image of the French brothers posing from a photograph while dressed in the AIF uniform during World War One.Verso in pencil: "On the left is Sergeant French and on the right is Driver Frenchchatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france. french

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white studio photograph of the torso of a man dressed in a dinner suit with a carnation in the buttonhole. The man is Frank Wright.Printed on back - Photo by:- Cyril Arnold, 15 Grape St., London, W.C.2, Phone--Temple Bar 0573 Written in pen on back - 1779/cfrank wright, conductor, brass band

This items was part of the Ivy Wilson Collection. Ivy Wilson married Frederick Henry Russell on 23 December 1933 at St Mary's Church of England Caulfield, and had one daughter - Nola. Ivy died on 17 November 1998 at Caulfield.Photograph of the Canadian actress Mary Pickford in a lace dress. Gift of Nola Jones, daughter of Ivy Wilson, 2016ivy wilson, mary pickford, theatre, silent movies, actress

This items was part of the Ivy Wilson Collection. Ivy Wilson married Frederick Henry Russell on 23 December 1933 at St Mary's Church of England Caulfield, and had one daughter - Nola. Ivy died on 17 November 1998 at Caulfield.Photograph of the Canadian actress mary Pickford in a lace dress. Gift of Nola Jones, daughter of Ivy Wilson, 2016ivy wilson, theatre, silent movies, actor, rudolph valentino, performing arts

Army Jacket service dress with trousers U226 Warrant Officer. With ribbons & belt Royal Australian Corps of Signalsuniform, 1965, army

Army Jacket Dinner Dress, Lt Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers with Insignia (Stored with trousers U112)uniform, c1950, army

Black dress jacket with WO1 insignia and 4 X Signals Buttons, number of buttons missing (needs clean)uniform, army

Small, head and shoulder portrait of a lady. She is wearing a high neck dress with a button front and decorative pleats.Bent, late Batchelder, Centre of Pall Mall, Sandhurstphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, bent late batchelder

Portrait of a lady wearing a long, voluminous dress with a white collar. She has curled hair and a headdress with ribbons.W. Daynesm Warwick St., Rugbyphotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, w daynes

Photograph, sepia. Portrait of a young woman, well dressed, leaning up against a beautiful lounge looking chair.Bartlett Bros. Sandhurst.person, individual, female portrait, photograph. portrait of a young woman. i believe the same as photo 1339.2. unknown family collection.

Postcard: black and white postcard, man dressed in suit with dustcoat, standing in front of biplane. On bottom ' B (?) Alcock.aviation, civilian, b. alcock, basil miller, alcock, biplane.

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Colour photograph of two children in historical dress standing in front of a group of adults and children, beside Amess Cellar. catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of two women and a man dressed in period costume leaning against the railing at the front of the balcony at Amess House.catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Colour photograph of Gertrude Perry on stage in a pink dress, she is wearing a pink fascinator. On the back "Wildflower" 1955.theatre, gertrude perry

Photograph - sepia. Portrait of a group of males (possiblilty theatre group), 11 males all dressed in a variety of costumes.organization, club/society, theatre group, group portrait. male theatre group.

Slide. Maldon & Surrounding Areas. Young man dressed in a butcher's apron & a chefs hat, probably the BBQ cook.slide, maldon & surrounding areas., maldon & surrounding areas.

Historical Study of the development of regional clothing for men, women and children in the Bunschoten area from the 18th century onwards. With the many illustrations it forms a valuable record of a slowly dying local custom.A hard cover well-illustrated book containing details of the regional dress of three villages on the one-time IJsselmeer.Historie en ontwikkeling van de klederdracht van Bunschoten, Spakenburg en Eemdijk.

Photograph of eight soldiers dressed in tou tou's, bras, combat boots and wearing wigs dancing a chorus linephotograph, entertainment

Photograph mounted on card. Capt B. Peterson in ceremonial dress with his man at Dam San base 1965photograph, capt b. peterson, ceremonial dress

Block mounted replica medals for dress use. Eight service medals re Vietnam, Malaya, Thai-Malay.Circular medals each inscribed. (1) The Australian Active Service medal 1945-1975. (2) Elizabeth 11 Dei Gratis. (3) Same as Medal No 2. (4) Australian Service medal 1945-1975 (5) Australia Defence Medal (5) Masa Malaysiaservice medals, parrello collection

Black and white photo of three nurses in dress uniform standing in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge with palm treephotograph / nurses - vietnam

Four men rescued from McEvoy Mine, 1895.mcevoy mine, mining accident, men, miners, eldorado, el dorado