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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORY OF THE WEDDERBURN GOLDFIELDS, 1888
Hardcover book with printed dust jacket and plastic cover. 92 pages with black and white illustrations, fold out map and index. Covers the history of the Wedderburn Goldfields and the discovery of gold generally in Australia from the 1850s until c1880s. Written by Joshua R Gray and edited by Frank Cusack.Joshua R Gray and Frank Cusack.gold, goldfields, goldfield -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of Winnie Harbeck with her gentleman friend R J Inglis sitting in a stationary buggy drawn by a black horse Lakes Entrance VictoriaR J Inglis and Winnie Harbeck Lakes Entrancew 1919 Courting Days on reversetransport -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''LARAPINTA'' BY R.B.PLOWMAN
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 294 page pale green cover hardback novel set on a cattle station around Alice Springs. Published in1939 by Angus & Robertson Ltd., Sydney and printed by Halstead Press Ltd., Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2212 PLO'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on title page ''Cordially yours, R. Bruce Plowman 2-6-39 ''R. Bruce Plowmanbooks, collections, fiction, alec h chisholm collection, r. bruce plowman, novel, fiction, australiana -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Black and White Photgraph of Garden Urns
Neville Bunning wasa lecturer in Ceramics at the UniversityBlack and White photograph of garden urns made by Neville Bunning and R Edkins.Stamped on the back with N. Bunning, R Edkins. Medina Studio 227 George Street Third Floor. H. Hasenpflug Art Photographer Wembley Chambers Hunter & Phillip St. Sydney B1456r. edkins, h. hasenpflug, photograph, black and white photograph, garden urns, medina studios, neville bunning -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Saw, Crosscut Saw, Unknown
Used by Edgar R Sebire.A Peg tooth forged steel crosscut saw with two wooden handles bolted on. It was used to saw rough wood or cross cut wood against the grain. It was used in the late 19th Century by Edgar R Sebire.hand tools, woodworking tools, carpentry tools, wood, steel, hand saws, saws, cutting tools, crosscut saws -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Flag, Vietcong Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha in South Vietnam in 1968
Top half of the flag is red, the bottom half is blue with a yellow, five pointed star in the centre. Dark brown, wooden frame and navy velour backing. Photo of Pte. R. Curry, CPL C N McEvoy and Pte. K R Matthews.Flag captured at the Battle of Dong Ha SVN 1968. flag donated by LAC. K R Matthews, Eng. Fitt, 35 Sqn Vietnam 1969-1970.battle of dong ha. -
National Wool Museum
Plate
Silver serving plate, presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.Presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.CONGRATULATIONS/ ON YOUR/ SILVER WEDDING//ANNIVERSARY/ FROM THE COUNCIL/G A & P SC'TY/ 30.4.63geelong agricultural and pastoral society, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, From The Front, 1917
Item souvenired by T R HILSON No 2088 3rd Reinforcements 38th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1516P for service history.Covers missing, contains photos & drawings black & white images from the front."T R HILSON 5 Millroy St Bendigo"books, military, the front -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Eureka Improvement and Progress Association letters
Arthur Jones from the Eureka Improvement and Progress Association was holding a centenary exhibition of the "Affair at Eureka" and was canvassing support for the event from the principal of the School of Mines and Industries, R. W. Richards for material for their exhibition. The correspondence details the school's inability to assist in the exhibition at this time.This correspondence refers to the centenary celebrations of the Eureka Stockade.6 pages detailing correspondence which is handwritten and typed, with an image of the Eureka monument on the letterhead. 1) Handwritten in blue ink with a colour image of the Eureka Monument on the letterhead. Dated 9/11/1954 from Arthur Jones to R. W. Richards 2) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 10/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Arthur Jones 3) Handwritten letter in black ink. Dated 11/11/54 from Lucille Quinlan to R. W. Richards 4) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 13/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Lucille Quinlan. 5) Handwritten in blue ink with a colour image of the Eureka Monument on the letterhead. Dated 15/11/1954 from Arthur Jones to R. W. Richards 6) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 26/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Arthur JonesThe letters are annotated with handwriting in pencil and pen on the front of the letters.letterhead, dick richards, eureka-improvement-and-progress-association, eureka, eureka-stockade, eureka-monument, ballarat, exhibition, affair-at-eureka, school-of-mines-and-industries -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE WW2, c.1944
Item re R.T.Phillips VX113093, refer Cat No3239P for a His service details.Record of service book AAB 83. Soft brown cover, black printing, 40 pages. Contains basic personal details for Cpl PHILLIPS R. T. ID photos & a Q Store Kit List. Shows a record of leave taken.Front Cover: "VX113093 Cpl PHILLIPS R T. "military history-service records, army, service record -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Ephemera, E. H. Pearce, 1920
A receipt for one pound.A receipt for one pound as a deposit on land at the Gedye's Estate issued by T. R. B. Morton & Son to E. H. Pearce on 4 Apr 1920.A receipt for one pound. pearce, edward h., gedye's estate, morton, thomas richards burrowes & son -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals V 166315 Cecil Roy Reid, Mid 20th Century
Three Medals awarded to V 166315 C R Reid who served with AMF during WW2These Medals are awarded to V166315 C R Reid, they are the original medalsThree Medals, silver medals with with ribbons attachedAround the circumference of each medal V166315 C R Reiddecorations, amf, ww2, c r reid -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FEMALE PORTRAIT
sepia photo on cream board. Lady in long, light coloured gown. Corsage on bodice. Deep frill to bodice and to edge of sleeves. Holding book on lap. Seated on bamboo chair. Table and greenery in background against brick wall. R DERMER SMITH BULL STREET BENDIGOR. Dermer Smith, Bull Street, Bendigoperson, individual, female portrait -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - LETTERS, 1) 7.2.1945; .2) 14.12.1944
.1) Letter from Rosskeen Manse Alness, Ross-shire is written by Bess with a short addition from her mother. .2) Letter from same address as .1) by Bess. R C ALLARDICE No 418577 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for his service history & collection..1) Letter written on both sides in blue ink to R C ALLARDICE (Reg), ruled lines, paper is off white colour. .2) Letter written on both sides in pencil to R C ALLARDICE (Reg), ruled lines, paper is off white colour.pet cats, xmas holidays -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Roy Arnold enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 10.3.15. Awarded the Military Medal at Mont St Quentin on 31.8.18. He carried messages through heavy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire then acted as a Stretcher Bearer for 12 hours carrying wounded to the RAP. He was appointed L/Cpl on 22.9.18. Discharged from the AIF on 30.7.19. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R. Arnold "MM" 1. Military Medal, replica not engraved. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 3. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 4. Victory Medal. " 157 PTE R Arnold 20 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Issue Bottle Opener - VX3032 R Bone, Mid 20th Century
The Bottle Opener was military issue to VX3032 R Bone who served with the AIF Special Force during WW2The Bottle Opener belonged to VX3032 R Bone.An Army Issue Bottle Opener with a Name Tap attached together by a split ring.On the Opener Fosters Larger, on the Name Tag VX3032 R Bone.ww2, vx3032 r bone, aif special force -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Lieutenant Colonel Bush and Captain Bain
Lieutenant Colonel George Bush Group Commandant and Captain R. Bain Adjutant Camp 13. Black and white photograph of Lieutenant Colonel George Bush Group Commandant and Captain R. Bain Adjutant Camp 13. Huts to left and a hill behind. Men both in uniform.camp 13, lieutenant colonel george bush, captain r. bain, camp 13 personnel, camp 13 officers in charge, camp 13 commandant, camp 13 adjutant -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN, 1900
Black and white photograph of large group of men, women and children (approx. 100?). Children in front on grass. Ladies (seated?) and men in couple of rows behind. Rough pole and shingle building in background. Inscriptions: GP65, 'R Dermer Smith, Bull St, Bendigo'. On back - RHSV stamp.R Dermer Smith, Bull St, Bendigoperson, group -
Parks Victoria - Andersons Mill
Sign - Stencil
This stencil was used on bags and possibly other packaging containing grain processed and packed at Anderson's Mill. The stencil would have indicated the destination of, or origin of the grain.(approx) Rectangular metal stencil for oat or flour bag; rectangular section has been cut away from top LH corner, triangular section has been cut away from top RH corner; significant surface rusting; one letter of the stencil marking (letter R) has been covered over with a rectangular metal piece soldered onto stencil surface."SGC (R) / PORT SWETTENHAM" -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Biography of and with extensive detail of R. J. Mitchell's aircraft developments, R.J.MITCHELL WORLD-FAMOUS AIRCRAFT DESIGNER Schooldays to Spitfire, R.J.MITCHELL WORLD-FAMOUS AIRCRAFT DESIGNER Schooldays to Spitfire, 1986
Biography of and with extensive detail of R. J. Mitchell's aircraft developments, R.J.MITCHELL WORLD-FAMOUS AIRCRAFT DESIGNER Schooldays to SpitfireCover jacket showing portrait photo of R. J. Mitchell against light blue background, also showing a colour photo (painting ?) of a spitfire high above cloudsnon-fictionBiography of and with extensive detail of R. J. Mitchell's aircraft developments, R.J.MITCHELL WORLD-FAMOUS AIRCRAFT DESIGNER Schooldays to Spitfire -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1920
One of a collection of photographs donated by Mrs. R. Rankine.Black & white photograph of a group of 9 adults on The Nobbies."Afternoon tea on the Nobbies 1920" "M M Martin W R Dutton" 1920the nobbies, phillip island, social life -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque, Medallion ANZAC
ANZACMedallion bronze circular shape, laurel wreath below "ANZAC" written on bottom, picture of Simpson and donkey, above is King's Crown, obverse Australia and Southern Cross picture, wreath and name RG Webster (Capt R. G. Webster) MCANZAC and name RG Webster (Capt R. G. Webster)5-6 rvr -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1916 August
Mounted on presentation card To Mrs D Davidson Forestville with Best Wishes from Private C R Sands Signal School Broadmedows August 22/16Black and white photograph of Private Charles R Sands wearing AIF uniform peaked cap, signalers patch on upper right sleeve Melbourne Victoriaarmed forces, correspondence, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Sepia portrait of a man. The man is seated and has his right arm resting on a small table. He is wearing a three piece suit which has check trousers. He is also wearing a small bow tie. The photographers name is printed on the back in gold with a gold border. Rear shows 'words 'Photographed by Mr R Griffiths , Truro , Artist Under Government / Picture of Royal crestMr. R Griffith, Truro.photograph, portrait, male in suit., portrait of a man, mr r griffith truro -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Commemorative Medal, 1952-53
Medals produced to be given to dignitaries on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. This one given to Cr. J.E. Downer of Rodney Shire.Silver medal attached to ribbon (red, white & blue), depicting Queen's head on one side, and crown and E II R on reverse. A clasp on the ribbon. All enclosed in a felt and satin lined navy box.Queen Elizabeth II crowned 2 June 1953 E II Rqueen's coronation, royal family, queen's coronation 1953, local dignitaries, civic, memento, royal, souvenirs -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Notice, Meeting, Sandridge Marine Lodge, May 1927
Produced by Freemason's Lodge No. 21 in 1958, researched by Jack Porritt. Presented to the Society by the Lodge on its closure in May 2001.Sandridge Marine Lodge No 1 Notice of Meeting 8 June 1927, with order of business. Black on long, vertical cream strip of paper signed by J R COONEY"1.4.6"and "J R Cooney" signature in grey pen. Blind embossed with Lodge seal (scarcely visible)societies clubs unions and other organisations, j r cooney, william howe, e j prembroke, richard edwin hill, george brown, gus fred william losewitz, alfred stokes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'WIPPLEGONG IN SPRING' DOROTHY R. WELLS
Booklet, 2 pages with lemon cover and brown text. On front: ''Wipplegong in Spring' by Dorothy R. Wells, a factual text detailing what Dorothy experiences in her garden with the coming of Spring. ...'the name of the place is happily chosen, for wipplegong is the aboriginal word for magpie. The liquid warbling of these birds in the early morning and late afernoon is one of the joys which no one who has stayed at this home will ever forget' Wipplegong is the aboriginal word for magpie, the word being evocative of the warbling of a magpie.Dorothy R. Wellsbook, rural, wipplegong in spring, axedale, knowsley, farming, magpie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - INVITATION & ENVELOPE
Refer Reg No 3700P for photo re Ivan SOUTHALL. Refer Reg No 3627.5 for R C ALLARDICE..1) Printed invitation card folding with gold writing on the front. Card is soft yellow with ruffled edges. .2) Envelope, yellow, red stamp dated 23.8.1945, addressed to R C ALLARDICE. .1) In print on front: Mr & Mrs Ernest Blackburn request the pleasure of the company of (Handwritten in blue ink) F/Lt Reg Allardice at the marriage of their daughter Joy to Flying Officer Ivan Southall DFC (RAAF) at Streatham Hill Congregational Church on Saturday 8th September 1945 at 2 o'clock and afterwards at the Church Hall 95 St James Crescent London SW9 RSVP .2) Handwritten on front: AUS 418577 FL/LT R.C. ALLARDICE R.A.A.F. C/- KODAK HOUSE, LONDON W.C.2 Handwritten in blue ink on rear: Aug - Septinvitation, wedding -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Propelling Pencil
R. (Bob) Barron, Tatura resident was Captain of Tatura Fire Brigade 1912-38. This presentation made to him on his retirement.Black & gold propelling pencil with inscription.Presented to R. Barron by Tatura Fire Brigade. Captain 1912-1938.tatura, fire brigade, tatura fire brigade, civic, memento, presentations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE PIRATES OF THE BRIG CYPRUS'' BY FRANK CLUNE & P.R.STEPHENSEN
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 205 page hardcover book by Frank Clune and P. R. Stephensen being the true story of the seizure of the Brig 'Cyprus' by Tasmanian convicts in 1829 and sailing it to the South China Sea. Published in 1962 Rupert Hart-Davis, London. Printed by Ebenezer Baylis and Son Ltd, The Trinity Press, Worcester and London. Catalogue sticker ''2210 CLU'' on spine. Handwritten in biro on flyleaf ''To Alec H. Chisholm, OBE, FRAHS Para Avis. Ornithologist, Historian, Editor and Author. Ornithorbyneus Paradacus Australiensis. From Percy R. Stephensen at Sydney 1962'' Inserts - a single page roneoed book announcement by the Publishers with opinions by English reviewers. Between pages 28 & 29 is a newspaper cutting from the Sydney Daily Telegraph April 21 1962 Book review by Ross Campbell.Frank Clune & P. R. Stephensenbooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, brig cyprus, piracy, pirates, frank clune, p.r.stephensen