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Greensborough Historical Society
Vase, Milk glass bud vase, 1950c
Vintage bud vase, white/milk cut glass. [The production of objects made of White Milk glass waned after WW2]White cut glass bud vase.vases -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memorabilia collection, Ruby Mills memorabilia, 1990s
Mavis Ellis put this collection of objects together in memory of her mother Ruby Mills nee Wilson... granddaughter of Robert Whatmough?Picture frame, glazed forming shallow box containing photograph, spectacles, purse, doyley, gloves, small hymn book and lace mounted on purple lining, being memorabilia associated with Ruby Mills.ruby mills, ruby wilson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Hat Brush, late 19th century
The hat brush is an example of a domestic object that would have been common to most households in the late 19th and early 20th century.The hat brush is significant in that the inscription connects the brush to a prominent hat maker in the Western district whose business can be dated to the late 19th century. The address of the business was 24 Bridge St Ballarat and was owned by Mr Charles Morris. Curved wooden hat brush constructed from light polished timber. The handle end has a small hole in it and the front end is pointed. The bristles are two tone in a circling pattern and cut to follow the curved shape of the wood. There is a chip out of the wood exposing the bristle holes. The brush is stamped with the suppliers name and address.C. MORRIS, HATTER, (?) BRIDGE STREET, BALLARAT.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, hat brush, wooden hat brush, natural bristles, c.morris hatter, hatter ballarat, c.morris ballarat -
Hume City Civic Collection
Eraser
Children would have used this object to erase their mistakes in their work during class. It would have been carried in a pencil case.A piece of brown rubber used to erase mistakes written in pencil"Ormiston/Lyceum/PENCILschools, education, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Book
Object is from the estate of the late Robert Walker (Apollo Bay) who was a wool classer. (hand written note from donor)random names and calculationswool industry wool sales woolclassing, wool industry, wool sales, woolclassing -
National Wool Museum
Spindle
Was found washed up on bank of Barwon River at Marshall. Object is marked GK probably an abbreviation for Geelong Knitwear or George Kinnear.GK -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Domestic object - condiment tray
The regiment gathered objects of this kind for use at formal dinners and other occasions. Often the were acquired as gifts from parting officers.Good quality objects in pristine condition.Decorative silver tray with silver bowls for condiments: bowl for mustard and bowl with inner glass liner, spoon and lid for salt.silverware, domestic, mess, officers, formal, entertainment -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Machine - Scales
Fairbanks weighing scales (to weigh 2 lb) - Fairbanks' most famous invention then became the platform scale for weighing heavy objects. This item is significant as it demonstrates a by-gone method of weighing mail. It is also significant as it uses pre-metric measurements, placing its age before 1966.Post office scales with two dishes and five weights ranging from 1 oz to 2 lb.To weigh 2 lb - Fairbanks, Birminghamscales, postage, mail -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera (Digital), 2004 ?
Purchased by Whitehorse Historical Society to record archival objects. Replaced as the recharger was not operating properly - thus camera unreliable for recording purposes.Camera (Kodak) easy share CX7330, 3.1 mega pixels. 37mm 111mm (equiv) AF 3x optical, all glass lenses. Kodak, Retina Aspheric Viewfinder.|Camera to Battery to Camera Transfer lead|Silver case, silver cord attachment.|4181-1 plastic battery box - grey (empty)|4181-2 Canon compact flash TM card FC 16 M|4181-3 Kodak Camera dock clear plastic. A total of 4 items.Kodak. Easy Share CX 7330photography, cameras -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Drink Coaster, Melbourne Tram 328
Souvenir or functional object - drink coaster reproducing one of Melbourne's standard trams - the W2 class. Has heading "Melbourne Tram"Demonstrates the use of an image of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Drink coaster - printed in colour light weight cardboard - with an image of W2 328 on it.w2 class, tramways, tram 328, souvenir -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Doyley Cover, Pokerwork Doyley Cover, circa 1930s
Pokerwork was a popular home craft in the 1930s. This small domestic piece using plywood is typical of objects made at home or school in that period.One of two matching circular pieces of ply, Incised, painted and lacquered with holes top and bottom for ties with image of Kookaburra and leaves. Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.painted and lacquered with image of Kookaburra and leaves and Incised to lower centre of cover 'd'oyleys'.mary burke, donald, taffe, ballarat, pokerwork, craft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - CIGARETTE LIGHTER WW1, Imperial German Army
This is a two part brass cylindrical object. The two pieces slide apart a small distance. This mechanism when operated removes a cap from the wick. On the side is a square, long section that holds a flint & string. On the tip of this section is a circular wheel with a serrated edge. When the inner section is slid down a little, the flame is shielded from the wind by the holes in the outer section. There is a ring mounted in the bottom., Engraved on one side are the letters CFA. Engraved on side of square section is "Patent 91 105107". On other side of square section are the words "Made in Austria". Pat 105107cigarette lighter, souvenir, smoking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TEMPERANCE HALL, VIEW ST
Black and white photograph . Enlargement of illustration of original Temperance Hall, View St. Building with four column portico. Groups of people gathered in foreground (street and footpath) and LHS mid-ground (spare block). History of object: James Lerk March, 2000. Illustration of the Bendigo Temperance Hall designed' in 1860 by Vahland and Getzschmann. The Warden's Court is on the left. This section (minus the portico) is still in situ'.buildings, temperance hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TEMPERANCE HALL, VIEW STREET
Black and white photograph . Enlargement of illustration of original Temperance Hall, View St. Building with four column portico. Groups of people gathered in foreground (street and footpath) and LHS mid-ground (spare block). History of object: James Lerk March, 2000. Illustration of the Bendigo Temperance Hall designed' in 1860 by Vahland and Getzschmann. The Warden's Court is on the left. This section (minus the portico) is still in situ'.buildings, organisation, temperance hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - F. G. JONES COLLECTION: MASONIC REGALIA - APRON & SASH, 1940's
Object. 1 - Masonic apron made of kid leather with border of watered silk ribbon in the various colours of the rainbow. 3 roundels of water silk with a button in the centre. Backed in red leather. Metal clasp in the shape of snake. 2 - Masonic sash of watered coloured silk, plaited silver band 15cm from end of sash with silver rosette, silver fringe on each end of sash.societies, freemasons, regalia, f. g. jones collection, masonic regalia, masonic apron & sash -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: MANTLE CLOCK, 1941
Object. Mantle Clock. 1940's 8 day time and strike clock. Veneered case with chrome bezel, silvered hands and numerals. Cathedral gong, chimes once on 1/2 hour and number of hours. Complete with pendulum and key. Presentation plaque on front reads Presented to Miss Gertrude Perry, Mitchell St, Popular Girl 1941'. Modified key for easy winding.person, bendigo, mantle clock, gertrude perry collection, mantle clock, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: SILVER CANDLE-SNUFFER, Mid 1880-1900's
Object. pointed at one end, with a 1.7 cm ''foot'' under the point. The Ushaped snuffer to one side below the point, This has a medallion shaped decorative medallion on the side. The interior scissors action snuffer-- which moves in a sideways action is hallmarked: WH &S followed by an indistinguishable mark. Two oval shaped loops form the handles, and each has a 1.7 cm ''foot''.domestic equipment, table setting, silver candle-snuffer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BROWN POTTERY DEMI-JOHN, WICKER COVER
Bendigo Pottery brown demi-john, covered in basket weave cane. Basket weave covers sides of object only. Donor comment: the wicker covering was applied by the pottery's blind workers, they being very efficient at their task. These workers were believed to have been paid piece work. One gallon capacity. Missing. Unable to be located at History House. 27/08/23 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - WEDDING '' CAKE TOPPER'' DECORATION, 1960's
Object. Clear plastic basket, in the shape of a flower carrying basket, with a high looped metal handle. A .8 cm wide satin ribbon bow adorns the top of the handle. Six silk fabric rose buds stand in the basket, with four stems of decorative pearl tipped ''stamens'' and one larger pearl on each stem. Silk leaves and flowers are all arranged in a frill of tulle.wedding, accessories, cake topper decoration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: WW1 FATHERS BADGE, 1914-1918
Object. Circular Badge with .2mm blue enamel border. White enamel diamond shape with a red centre on gold coloured background. Blue enamel shield on the top of the badge with a silver coloured Southern Cross. Written around the white diamond, "SAILORS & SOLDIERS ASSOC'' of Vict''. Written on red centre "FATHERS''. U shaped bracket on back of badge. Engraved on back W.A. Trevena.Markings on back of badge'5249' ''P J KING'' Rd 265Anumismatics, badges-civil, ww1 fathers badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: HORTICULTURAL SHOW PRIZE MEDAL 1889, 1889
Object. Shield shaped gold medal with horn shaped suspension piece at crest with suspension ring. A smaller inner shield shape creates a border with scattered leaves. Obverse: - 3D Engraving "CENTENNIAL HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION OF VICTORIA AWARDED TO DELBRIDGE BROS EPSOM''. Reverse: FLAT '' Presented by the Bendigo Wine & Fruit growers Association for 12 varieties Table Grapes''. See also 7900.28.numismatics, medals-civil, horrticultural show prize medal 1889 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid to late 1950's
Demonstrates the use of the trams in the city area of Ballarat, late 1950's and their use.Black and white photograph of Ballarat 28 and a bogie tram at the Sturt St City stop, south side. No. 28 has the destination of Bell St. In the background are the Commonwealth Bank, Berry Anderson printers and the National Mutual building. A number of passengers are boarding the tram. Photographer unknown - see history of object. Keith Kings, The Bendigo Tramways, re the fitting of reflective tape in 1956, page 59.In the rear in pencil - "Ballarat"trams, tramways, city, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 28 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, construction of the Victoria Parade, winter 1929
Digital image of a group of 11 track labourers with shovels grouped around a tractor during the construction of the Victoria Parade during the winter of 1929, looking east just to the west of the intersection Wellington Parade. Appears to be a press or commercial studio photograph. See history of object for further notes and the donation file. Image i1 - scan of the group Image i2 - scan of the original photo as a wholetrams, tramways, victoria parade, track construction, new tramway, group photo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Object - EMU CREEK BUSH BAND COLLECTION: HISTORY, 1990s
. Documents and correspondence relating to the establishment of the Emu Creek Bush Band. J. Ottrey, M. Smith, H. Mcqueen, D. Ottery, P. Ellis. Includes notes about the original Bush Dance and Music Club. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Object - EMU CREEK BUSH BAND COLLECTION: LOGOS, 1990s
Documents. Emu Creek Bush Band. Band Logos. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - frozen goods from Portland received in USA, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: Fran Byrne (black ink stamp, lower right) Back: 3182-1 (pencil, centre) "N/ "Boneless beef from "Down Under" being received and checked at/ the B. Schwartz & Company plant, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A." (typed on paper, sticky-taped to top of page, now removed and in object file)port of portland archives, cargo, chicago, usa -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer - Advertising, Piano & Theory, Unknown
The object shows that Olive Duncan taught piano and theory in East Malvern, having been a pupil of Mr. Harold Smith of the University Conservatorium. This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation. The image is also significant as it fleshes out our knowledge of Olive Duncan's life as a lady active in the LHLG.Quarter of an A4 page of white paper advertising piano and theory lessons given by Miss Olive Duncan L.T.C.L. This document is creased because it has been folded into quarters.See imageolive duncan, ladies harbour lights guild, lhlg, lillie duncan, piano, music teacher -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Heritage Victoria, Victorian Heritage Register. 2nd ed, 1999
The Victorian Heritage Register lists objects and places which have the highest level of cultural significance in Victoria. Once listed, they are protected by law.189 p. black print on white paper, illus.heritage places, victorian heritage register, heritage council of victoria -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1960
This photo is a collection of objects that stood on the roads in the past and were collected by the former Bulla Shire and mounted in front of their offices in Macedon Street, Sunbury.A black and white photograph of two lamp posts, two milestones and a hitching poston back: "Relics of the past" "Regional" Frame Sizelamp posts, lights, street lighting, bulla shire, hitching posts, milestones, regional newspaper, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Realia, Three Grinding Stone
From Trayonors Lagoon North east of Marnoo. In family possession for at least three Generation. ACRIS No. 7423-0836-Cunningham-Object-collectionLight brown rounded stonesaboriginal