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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RATION BOOK AND IDENTIFICATION CARD HOLDER E.J. ANDERSON, 17/04/1942
Black leather Ration book and Identification card holder with ration and Identification cards / light brown Identification card for Elizabeth Jane Anderson, Brazier St Eaglehawk date stamped 17.4.1942 Bendigo / Form C.R.3. -Civilian Registration (British Subjects) Identity Card Number v4 , f76, 12016 - reverse of the card is signed by the holder with signatures of two witnesses / Cream coloured red ink printed Clothing Ration Card dated 1948 number A 876731 issued to E.J. Anderson / 3x Cream coloured red ink printed meat Ration Cards dated 1948 number A 876730-32 for F , E.J and J.I. Anderson / 2x stained Cream coloured black ink printed meat Ration Cards dated 1947 for J.I. and F. Anderson number VA 90672 and VA 90674 reverse of the card states 'If this Ration Card is found it must be returned to The Deputy Director of Rationing Cavendish House , 159 Flinders Lane , Melbourne / 1x Cream coloured black ink printed meat Ration Card dated 1947 for E.J. Anderson number VA 90673 reverse of the card states 'If this Ration Card is found it must be returned to The Deputy Director of Rationing Cavendish House , 159 Flinders Lane , Melbourne /document -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coral
This fossil was possibly found in a quarry near the top of Mt Raymond near Orbost. Crushed rock was quarried from a government quarry ther.A lump of fossilised coral in limestone rock.fossil coral mount-raymond -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, LETTER "K"
"K" Plaque from Sandakan Memorial at Crook Street, Strathdale. The sign was vandalised and this letter was found nearby. A new letter was installed on the memorial.Letter "K" - brass. Some traces of adhesive noted on rear of letter.memorials, sandakan -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, 3 Nov. 1959
Job 56M431 Rock strata foundations This is what the bridge is founded on downstream side Kinglake abutment November 1959 Contractor W.E. WolfRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, yow yow creek, 1959-11 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - SHRAPNEL AND CARTRIDGES WW1, c.WWI
WWI shrapnel found on the Somme battlefield & given to ARTHUR C EBDON on one of his visits. See also 2605.2P, 2606, 2608.3.Collection of shrapnel from French WWI battlefields. Consists of 1 piece of rusted metal, 3 lead shrapnel balls & 2 bullet cases.military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, passchendaele barracks trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Report, Rosie Bray, Ten plus one birthday celebration of the Greensborough Historical Society, 2021_02
Report of the delayed 10th birthday celebration of the Greensborough Historical Society, founded in March 2010, the Covid pandemic delayed the celebrations to February 2021.2 p. typescriptgreensborough historical society -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and White, mid 20th C
Appears to have been taken mid 20th C. the trig point is similar to those found around Australia but location yet to be confirmed.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. small b & w photograph depicting male figure in casual shirt and trousers standing next to a Trig point on rocks near a coast. ID of figure tbc.trig points, navigation, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Domestic object - Fork, Early to mid 20th Century
Found early 21st C with a variety of other cutlery and objects in a box listing the contents as Ladies Harbour Light Guild objects and documentsPossible remnant of the dinner equipment used at mealtimes for seafarers at the Mission to Seafarers during the first half of the 20th C. and hosted and prepared by Ladies Harbour Light Guild members.table fork with four tines and spatulate handle. stamped on the handle at an angle: MHTcutlery, fork, tableware -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch: a proud history, 1919-2015
A short history of the Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch, with first steps to its founding in 1919 and first official recognition as a sub branch in 1934.71p. col. illus.greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Percy Francis Gibb, 1914-1918
A short article about Percy Francis Gibb and his service in World War 1. Percy Gibb was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, percy francis gibb -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, The Herald, Melbourne Bitter, 12/09/1935
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Melbourne Bitter is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.melbourne bitter -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, The Herald, Punton's Shoes, 12/09/1935
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Punton's Shoes is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.puntons shoes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement - Digital image, The Herald, Yellow Cabs, 12/09/1935
These advertisements were found in a suitcase donated by a GHS member. The case contained newspapers and other items. This advertisement for Yellow Cabs is from 1935.Although the advertisement not Greensborough based, it came from a local home.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.yellow cabs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Bottle, n.d
Found on Admella wreck by an Abalone Diver some time ago, perhaps 10 plus years. Store in donors shed since retrieval.Ceramic or clay bottle unlike milk or liquor bottle. Perhaps oil. Tan in colour. Charcoal like powder inside about 1cm deep. No lid, but appears it may have had one.Front: none visible Back: - -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Spoon - Found in Portland Bay, Victoria, n.d
Passed on by gentleman in local pub some 20 years ago because donor's mum collected spoons. Was told it was found in Portland BayTablespoon. Encrusted -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Various items relating to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Port Melbourne, 1940s
Found among Holy trinity items . Appears to be house to house survey of owner/occupiers/children. Any relationship to church and number of childrenLarge gren/blue folder with darker shade binding and corners. Lists of Holy Trinity and other people .01 confirmation record 14.07.1941 .02 confirmation record 04.09.1946 .03 Finance record 31.12.1977 .04 two sheets of assorted information .05 Listing of Port Melbourne streets, numbers and names of residents - typed .06 Listing of Port Melbourne streets, numbers and names of residents - hand writtenB Bainbridge (in pencil on front cover)religion - anglican (holy trinity) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ledger (Remainder of title illegible but contains the words "Boat Building"), 1910 - 1917
Found by a member of donor's family - donor is a grandson of Harry Meiers. three generations of his family lived at "the Bend" settlement, Port MelbourneSmall ledger containing business records of boat builder Henry/Harry Meiers 1910 to 1912; He and his wife Lilian lived at Fishermens Bend, and he rowed each day to Williamstown where his business was located. The book was later used by Lilian for household expenses, shopping lists and food and medication recipes. From both business and domestic standpoints a most interesting record. Vertical book with dark red tape binding.A toddler has scribbled on several pages. e.g 50-51industry, domestic life, lilian meiers, henry (harry) meiers, allan meiers, boat building -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Handbill, Port Melbourne refuse collection schedule, 1941
Found at Hazel Wilson's house (78 Princes Street) when things were being removed after she went into a nursing homeDetails in words and on a street map of refuse collection days for the City of Port Melbourne, 1941: 01. Handbill with map of Port Melbourne in 1941, sub-dividing into days for refuse collection. Includes specific instructions for residents 02 Accompanying retyped version of the instructions shown on the maplocal government - city of port melbourne, utilities, domestic life, built environment, hazel trembath wilson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - 150th Anniversary of Seamens' Union, Janet Bolitho, 21 Sep 2022
Celebrating 150 years since the Seamen's Union was founded outside the Former New Great Britain Hotel, Stokes Street, Port Melbourne.Two digital images of the 150th Anniversary of the Seamens' Union. seamen's union of australia, built environment - commercial, new great britain hotel -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, Thom's
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)"in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.Thom's pelvimeter,internal, stainless steel. Reefer to Down Bros. catalogue 939/4, page 939. Quoted from this source Thom's as used by Whitridge Wuilliams, Obstetrics", pp. 860-906. Thom, "Study of funnel pelvis,"Amereican Journal of Surgery, July 1f915.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, Martin's
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.Martin's pelvimeter,external, graduated to 50cm and 20 inches. fer to Down Bros. catalogue 938/1, page 938.Manufactureer's statmp "W. & W. on arm.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, Martin's
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.Martin's pelvimeter,external,nickel plated steel,l, graduated to 50cm and 20 inches. fer to Down Bros. catalogue 938/1, page 938. German manufacturer; stamped "GERMANY" on arm.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter,Skutsch's
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.Skutsch's's pelvimeter,external and internal, pewter with two flexible arms to attach to the pelvimeter. t, one rigid arm is missing. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 938/4, page 938. Manufacturer's stamp "HATRICK" on arm.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, French model
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.A French model of pelvimeter,external and internal,with two flexible arms, nickel plated steel, graduated 20-45 centimetres. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 937/6/, page 9387. Manufacturer's stamp or initials of owner "M.S."pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, French model
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.A French model of pelvimeter,external and internal,with two flexible arms, nickel plated steel, graduated 20-45 centimetres. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 937/6/, page 9387. Manufacturer unknown.pelvimetry -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Pelvimeter, French model
Provenance unknown, found in a box with five other pelvimeters, marked "PELVIMETERS ( not accessioned)" in the hand of the previous curator, Melissa Campbell pre 2006.A French model of pelvimeter,external and internal,with two flexible arms, nickel plated steel, graduated 20-50 centimetres. Refer to Down Bros. catalogue 937/6/, page 9387. Manufacturer unknown.pelvimetry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Early Tatura Residence
Photograph of early Tatura residence found and presented by Mr and Mrs G. Weston. Delivered by Michael Hamilton, Tatura, 7 January 1990Black and white photograph of early residence in Tatura. Just completed. 5 builders on verandah.on back: presented to Tatura and District Historical Society by Mr and Mrs Graham Weston, South Town Motor Inn Bega NSW. Formerly of Whim Inn Motel, Tatura.mr and mrs g. weston -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - metal
Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time guard. Contained in a gold coloured material covered display box.Metal button with 4 holes, indent in middlecamp 13, metal buttons -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bullet
Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time guard. Contained in a gold coloured material covered display box.1 bullet (set of 4 identical) unloadedMF 43 9mmcamp 13, ammunition, war time ammunition -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Currency - Coin, Australian One Penny 1932, 1932
Found at POW camp 13 site post war by war time guard. Contained in a gold coloured material covered display box.Circular Commonwealth of Australia copper coin, value one penny, dated 1932. Head and shoulders impression of George V wearing a crown on reverse sideone pennycamp 13, penny coin, australian currency, 1932 australian penny