Watercolour painting of grounds of Schwerkolt's Cottage, Mitcham, Victoria. Painted by Donald Cameron, art teacher at Mitcham High SchoolDonald Cameronillustrations, watercolours

Purchased from Op Shop for collection, K.G. Luke manufacturers in MitchamRectangular badge for Red Cross Emergency Service. Navy blue with gold lettering. Centre of badge, white with red cross outlined in gold. Stamped on reverse: the number 29274, manufacturer's mark and pin bar fasteningK.G. Luke, Melbournenumismatics, badges

The Australian Tesselated Tile Co. began in Mitcham, south of the Railway Station, in 1886. It almost collapsed after the bursting of the land boom in 1890s, then recovered to become one of the world's greatest tile works. It made a greater range of tiles than any other known tile works, here or overseas.Glazed mosaic tile with Sunburst design in dark orange, light orange and cream. Edged in black(on back) '495' '6'ceramics, earthenware

Not knownClay brick with incised inscriptionA.T.T. Co Mitchambuildings, materials

Thomas Scott was a descendant of Sir. Walter Scott (uncle) and the grandfather of Chrissie Ottenback, mother of Mrs Ottenback the producer of tiles we have in the exhibition.|Victoria Road is now Rooks Road.White business card printed in black.Thomas Scott|Victoria Road, Mitcham.|Tinnner an Galvanizer and Manufacturer of Tinsmith's Mountings.|Meat Stands, Gridirons, and every description of light forge work.documents, cards

This knitted and crocheted three piece dress was made by Jean Gorsuch in 1960. The wool was purchased from the Treasure House, a wool, toys and childrens clothes shop in Station Street, Mitcham. This was a very fashionable at that time as knitted and crocheted garments were making a comeback. This was also one of the first lurex thread wool.Knitted and crochet three piece costume of a jumper, jacket and skirt. Colour Old Gold.costume, female

Produced and distributed during commemoration of Centenary of St John's Catholic Church MitchamBlue and black ink biro pen with plastic steel ball point and top with steel pocket clip and steel trim. The barrel of the pen has a printed dull gold logo and text.Logo: oval logo 'SJM/ with faith and love'|'1888 - 1988 / St John's Mitcham Centenary'|End of barrel: 'Made in USA'domestic items, writing equipment

Silver plated spoon with school badge. Badge has blue, green and gold background with white leaves and the Mitcham High School school motto engraved in gold.Vivere Plenecivic mementoes, souvenirs

Silver plated tea spoon with plastic medallion inserted for Mitcham P.S. 2904, 1888 - 1988, Medallion is in green, red and gold.Mitcham P.S. 2904 1888-1988civic mementoes, souvenirs

Red leather bookmark, gold line all around. Rampant lion and a fluer-de-lea with two thistles, and wording Barry Dobyn, Chemists, Mitcham North.Barry Dobyn, Chemists, Mitcham North.books, bookmark, commerce, advertising

Small bar of soap wrapped in green paper printed with Schwerkolt Cottage Logo. On the wrapper on the back is a square white gloss label is printed 'Scent is 'Apple Mist' and an Australian Flag.Front 'Schwerkolt Cottage/1864/Mitcham Victoria/City of Nunawading.|Back 'Made In Australia'domestic items, ablutions

Table cloth purchased by donor from Pannam's store in vermont in 1948-49 for her glory box and was used by her in her family home in 6 McDowall Street Mitcham.White cotton table cloth with green patterned border design. The cloth has one hem on the right (top) side and one on the wrong (bottom )side.manchester, table linen, domestic items, table setting

The Vermont Girl Guides celebrated their 70th anniversary with a dinner in the Coghlan Centre of St Johns Mitcham. Each guest was given a handkerchief as a souvenir.Blue ladies handkerchief with Girl Guide emblems printed on corner. In cellophane bag.Vermont District 1929 - 1999costume accessories, female

Small chrome plated spoon with circular blue enamel resin Rotary badge on the handle - in a plastic presentation case - clear lid and white base - synthetic velveteen lining.Rotary Club Mitcham = outer edge|Rotary International = inner edge.domestic items, cutlery

Awarded to Ted Arrowsmith for the best show of the Show.Large heavy copper medallion with relief design of rose on one face and laurel wreath on reverse face bordering inscription of prizewinner 1955.Mitcham Hort Soc. Autumn Show 1955 Best rose E Arrowsmithnumismatics, badges

Skirt belonged to Grace Begg(born 15-9-1857). Worn by her at Mt Carmel sheep station, near Heathcote, Victoria. Station managed by her father John Begg. Grace married Russell Scott Thomas on 2 August 1890 at Heathcote and later lived in Albert Park. She was grandmother of Russell Alexander of Creek Road Mitcham (Russell Alexander Menswear Mitcham). His wife Coral wore the frock on occasions.c 1890 Black grograin material skirt, two double inverted pleats in front, two flat covered buttons and four acorn shaped buttons (covered) joined with rouleaux to the shape of frogs. Lined with silk and black velvet edging around the lower edge. Open at back with a placket closed with hooks and eyes. Two pleats each side of centre back seam.costume, female

Used by Mrs Johns of Orient Ave Mitcham about 30 years ago.Battery operated transistor portable radio. Enclosed in a brown leather case with handle on top. Opens at back for placement of batteries. Metal front, glass dial with tuning and volume knobs.AWA RADIOLA Transistor Eight.communication, radio

Mitcham by-election on 13/12/1997. Press cuttings from The Age.Mitcham by-election on 13/12/1997elections, mitcham, robinson, tony, brumby, john, kennett, jeff, kernot, cheryl, pescott, roger, munroe, andrew, stokes, peter, mclaren, dunn, mike, wootton, rob, kliska, adam, ford, neville, smith, basil, mcdermott, david, petherbridge, tim, kalinkara, salam, scotts, raskovy, steve, evans, robyn, stagg, adrian

The new member for Mitcham, Tony Robinson begins work in the electorate after a 16% swing to labor. He is pictured with opposition leader John Brumby and Cheryl Kernot, the ALP candidate for Dickson. Detailed voting figures are given and comments from independent candidates David Scotte, Peter Stokes (vice-President of the Family Council of Victoria) and Steve Raskovy.The new member for Mitcham, Tony Robinsonrobinson, tony, kennett, jeff, pescott, roger, scotte, david, stokes, peter, kernot, cheryl, brumby, john, mitcham, raskovy, steve, elections

A.L.P.'s landslide win. Newspaper article from the Whitehorse Gazette, 17/12/1997, page 3 about Labor's win in the Mitcham by-election on 13/12/1997A.L.P.'s landslide win - Mitcham robinson, tony, mitcham, elections

Mitcham by-election. 2 page article with profiles of candidates for the by-election on 13/12/1997. Whitehorse Gazette 10/12/1997 pages 8 and 9.Mitcham by-election. t elections, mitcham, kalinkara, salam, mclaren, john, scotte, david, evans, robyn, raskovy, steve, robinson, tony, justice, abolish child support and family court, stagg, adrian, stokes, peter, munroe, andrew, dunn, mike, wootton, rob, kliska, adam, ford, neville, smith, basil, mcdermott, petherbridge, tim