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Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Legacy, 2012
The flag was made to replace an existing Legacy flag (at the insistence of Myra Healey) that was stolen. Myra was a member of the Upper Yarra Legacy Widows Club. The flag was flown next to the Australian flag in the RSL Memorial Garden. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country.The Legacy flag was a reminder that Legacy was still active in its work for families of ex-service and serving personnel.Large rectangular synthetic flag with the word Legacy and the torch logo, canvas binding down the left hand edge. Also a short history of how the flag was flown at an RSL typed on white paper x 2 pages.The word Legacy (in blue), underlined in orange. Legacy torch (in blue) on the righthand side of the flag. Lower righthand side of Legacy Torch is registered trade mark symbol.legacy promotion, logo, flags -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing, Rust-coloured Crepe Evening Dress, 1930s
The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. This 1930s evening dress is one of a number of items donated by Teresa Mayer.Deep rust coloured three-quarter length crepe dress featuring extensive ruching on the bodice and to the short sleeves. A bow of the same fabric with hanging laces (sic) is attached at the neck. The garment has been dated to the 1930s.women's clothing, australian fashion - 1930s, day wear, day dresses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, 1990s
Made to measure by former owner of 'Just Ask Us', Jacaranda Court, Blackburn Road, Blackburn. Shop in Blackburn Road, Blackburn.Maroon dress - short sleeves 17cm nylon zip down back, lined in maroon polyester (synthetic) dress nylon (crepe). Cut of dress - straight A-line style. Kick pleat at back. Round neck line.Jean's Studio Australiacostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress, circa 2000
not knowncirca 2000 black chiffon evening full length waisted dress with short sleeves, round neck and front of a false waistcoat beaded with black flowers and tied at the back. Underskirt of fine black lawn. Back zipperDG Sport Classic Comfortcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Bust bodice
Bust bodice with square lace yoke with short sleeves that are lace edged with four buttons down front. Bodice made of Broderie Anglaise gathered in to a small basque tied with tape. Pink ribbon threaded through yoke.costume, female underwear -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Panorama of Portland Harbour, n.d
Black and white photographic image of a harbour with two long piers running into it and a shorter jetty with a building on it and circular jetty protruding from it. In the foreground are trees, a dirt road to the foreground right and a railway track visible between the trees.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 1113/ COPYRIGHT (typed, lower left) PANORAMA OF THE HARBOUR, PORTLAND (typed, lower centre) Back: (no incriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Financial record - Rate notice Portland Town Council, 23 Short St Portland, Victoria, 23/03/1964
a) Rate notice issued by Portland Town Council for 23 Short St Portland, to Mrs Dawn R Barclay b) Receipt for above, dated 14 Apr 1964 c) Town of Portland envelope, containing a) and b) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
Port of Portland Authorityport of portland archives -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Vietnamese Lady and Girl
Framed colour photograph of a Vietnamese woman wearing an orange Ao Dai (traditional long dress) and blue bucket hat and carrying a handbag. The Vietnamese girl is wearing a short blue dress with a red bucket hat and sunglasses.ao dai, photograph -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - HEAVY FIELD HOWITZER, GERMAN, Rheinmetall Germany, 1918
This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) German heavy Field Howitzer short barrelled, Model year 1913, painted green, on two timber/metal wheels towed.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, german, field howitzer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Equipment - Trolley Wire 'Ear' and 'Hanger'
Part of a tramway overhead wiring system, supplying electricity to power the tram. Two devices bolted together; a 'Hanger' and an 'Ear'. Together these devices suspend the tramway trolley wire from the 'side bracket', or a 'span wire'.Historical EquipmentTwo devices bolted together; a 'Hanger' and an 'Ear'. The ear is a '4 screw' ear. Together these devices suspend the tramway trolley wire from a 'side bracket', or a 'span wire'. There is a short piece of trolley wire attached to the ear.68/16 stamped on one sidetramways, equipment, trolleywire -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1996
Photo appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 25 September 1996, page 4.Black and white photograph of Katie Barton student of primary school, a finalist in the Nestles Short Story competition with her prize of $500 worth of books. She is pictured with the Assistant Principal Bob Richardson. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Walking Stick
See KVHS 1797. KVHS 1798 Walking sticks are used for support, stability and balance while walking. This one was used as a medical aid from the 1950s.Used by Kiewa Valley resident, Wilma Davies, who suffered from polio from the early 1950s.Metal hollow stick with rubber 'plug' at the bottom. At the top 2 short pieces come out at an angle. The lower one, a handle, has a rubber cover . The other is longer, comes out on the same side, and supports the elbow.walking stick, medical aid -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - GSSC School polo shirt
Golden Square High School in the city of Bendigo, was established in temporary accommodation at Camp Hill Primary School in central Bendigo in 1960. With the completion of the new school's buildings, it moved to Golden Square in 1962, providing for Forms 1 to 6, now known as years 7 to 12. In 1978 it became a 7–10 school and was one of the original feeder schools to Bendigo Senior High School. In 1986, a Hearing Impaired Unit was established and in 1990 it underwent a name change to become Golden Square Secondary College. The Golden Square Secondary College campus closed on 28 November 2008. It merged with Kangaroo Flat and Flora Hill secondary colleges as part of the implementation of the Bendigo Education Plan. Its buildings were demolished. (Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Square_Secondary_College) This uniform collection belonged to Anna Matthews, daughter of the donor, who attended GSSC as part of the last group enrolled before the school closed in 2008. Golden Square Secondary College girl's white short sleeved polo shirt. Red, yellow and dark green stripes on the collar. White buttons. Appliqued embroidered school logo on left hand side. Size 12.Tag below collar "DUX BY DOBSONS Phone 03 9619 1122" "NAME _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ " "Washing Instructions on reverse."gssc, golden square secondary college, uniform, bendigo education plan., polo shirt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE BENDIGONIAN ANNUAL 1910
70 photocopied pages of 'The Bendigonian Annual 1910' in a spiral bound booklet. Articles on Bendigo and the Northern District of Victoria Short stories etc A DVD of this Annual - Cat No. 3437.213 is in Box 779. An original is held by Darren Wright -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Cheshire Yeaman, 1914-1918
A short article about Harold Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough in the post-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold cheshire yeaman -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 23/05/1973
Article on prospective sale of Churchill & Elizabeth Islands. Short history of Islands and photographs of Churchill Island and Cairn to commemorate pioneer wheat growing 1801.Aerial photograph of Churchill Island and article on history of Churchill Island and Elizabeth Island and prospective sale of the Islands.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, churchill island, elizabeth island, black & white newspaper clipping, churchill island, first wheat crop in australia, lt grant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Bundoora: What's in a Suburb?, 16/09/2000
A short history of Bundoora from its earliest subdivision in 1838 to the end of the 20th century. Includes information on hospitals in the area - Larundel, Mont Park, 1 page, text, photos and map.bundoora, mont park -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping (digital image), The Herald, 1966 Macleod High School Mothers McHIGH Club [Herald Article], 1966c
Short article and image about the Macleod High School Mother's Club with photographs of office bearers working in the school canteen. Date is circa 1966.Black and white image and text.macleod high school mother's club -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Vivian Thomas, 1914-1918
A short article about Vivian Thomas and his service in World War 1. Vivian Thomas is remembered on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, vivian thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William John Thompson, 1914-1918
A short article about William John Thompson and his service in World War 1. William Thompson lived in Montmorency in the inter-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william john thompson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Caroline Elizabeth (Bessie) Gallagher, 1914-1918
A short article about Sister Caroline Elizabeth (Bessie) Gallagher and her service in World War 1. She worked at Mont Park in 1915.5 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, caroline (bessie) gallagher, bessie gallagher -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch et al, ANZAC Day Memorial Service, 25th April 2021
Order of Service for ANZAC Day Memorial organised by Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch 25th April 2021; and, short reflection on the Service by Rosie Bray.8 p. text and colour photograph; with "Lest we forget" page of comment by Rosie Brayanzac day 2021, greensborough rsl, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harry Frederick Miller, 1914-1918
A short article about Harry Frederick Miller and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment his wife was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harry frederick miller -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Victor Preston Coe, 1914-1918
A short article about Victor Preston Coe and his service in World War 1. Victor Preston Coe was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, victor preston coe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, James Richard Bell, 1914-1918
A short article about James Richard Bell and his service in World War 1. James Richard Bell is buried in St Helena Cemetery.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, james richard bell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Henry James Burrows, 1914-1918
A short article about John Henry James Burrows and his service in World War 1. John Henry James Burrows was born in Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john henry james burrows -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Staff Shelving Books in the Newly Built E.J. Tippett Library at the Ballarat School of Mines
A very short turnaround was given to library staff to move books into the E.J. Tippett and have the shelves ready for the opening of the new buildings on SMB Campus. This photo was taken during the time that books were being put into the newly completed E.J. Tippett Library. Pam Merrett on the trolley.e.j. tippett library, library, pam merrett, librarian -
Orbost & District Historical Society
whips
This riding crop is a short type of whip without a lash, used in horse riding, It would have been used by a rural family in early Orbost.Horses played a vital role in the agricultural history of Orbost. This item is connected to that role.Two whips. .1 is a small leather riding whip with metal casings and small metal horse head at one end. This is a lady's riding crop. .2 is a very long buggy whip with metal casings. Both are hand-made.equestrian whip leather-work -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Thomas John Finnigan, 1914-1918
A short article about Thomas John Finnigan and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas john finnigan