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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Timetable Board - Mt Pleasant, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1960's
Timetable board, giving first and last trams, weekdays, Sat and Sun. To "City", with mounting holes, lettered on one side only. Reverse side painted black. Was located at Mount Pleasant.Demonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background white letters, painted.sign, timetable boards, secv street furniture -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: THE AGE NO 1 VOL 1 17.10.1854
1) The Age - October 17, 1854 2) Site of Jamboree 1934 3) The Sun - May 20, 1978 (Funeral Sir Robert Menzies) 4) The Herald - July 21, 1969 (Moon Landing) 5) The Sun - September 2, 1944 (War in the Pacific) 6) The Sun - September 11, 1922 (60th Anniversary Souvenir) 7) The Weekly Times Annual - October 10, 1932 8) The Weekly Times Annual - October 5, 1929 9) The Weekly Times Annual - October 3 1927 No No 10 11) The Weekly Times Annual - November 1, 1924 12) The Weekly Times Annual - 1923 13) Great News Stories of Queenscliff - 1853/2003 14) The Weekly times Annual - October 2, 1926newspaper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - CAP, PEAKED, EBCO, c.1939
Peaked khaki cap, leather band around front part of brim, held in place by a copper button each end. The badge at front is a copper Rising Sun with inscription Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, peak hat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Hugh Clarke, Escape to Death
Soft cover book, title on front, spine & back. Small photos of escape, red Japanese Rising Sun, soldier figure with camp in background & description of title on back cover. 129 illustrated pages.books, military, history -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Postcard, c.1917, world war one
Commonplace postcard sent by Frank O Brien World War One veteran and former patient of the repat, to his father from France during World Ward One. This item is not of great significance. Its value to the hospital collection is that it is memorabilia of Frank O'Brien a former patient and benefactor of the repat. Other Frank O'Brien items in the hospital collection White cardboard decoratively embossed mountboard surround and cardboard backing. Centre contains an embroidered muslin with the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun Emblem surrounded by the Australian and British flags with leaf decoration. This inscription is on the reverse of the postcard. "To Dad/From your loving soldier son/Frank/With love to all at home/18/11/17" Markings on reverse of postcard: located centrally on the reverse P.R FABRICATION FRANCAISE and on right lower side of postcard Modele deposepostcard, embroidery, rising sun emblem, australian commonwealth military forces, australian flag, british flag, embossed, french, world war one, decorative -
Ararat & District Historical Society (operating the Langi Morgala Museum)
Photograph, c.1920
This photograph is of a local identity, known as Dorrie, who lived and studied in the Ararat community in the late 1920s.Black-and-white photograph of a woman holding two horses by their reins outside of a house surrounded by picket fence and trees. Shadows appear in the foreground where the photographer would have been standing with their back to the sun. Rear: "To dear Miss Norman / With fondest love from / Dorrie".horses, homestead, ararat, dorrie, 1920 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Newspaper cuttings, 1.Riding Tall into History, 2. New Life for old Chargers, 3. True Colours, 2003/1997/2004
Three newspaper articles from the Herald Sun newspaper. 1. Unveiling the State's first monument to the Light Horse. 2. A new battle to save the Australian Waler 3. The use of colour photography in WW1newspaper, light horse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GILBERT RULE COLLECTION: ARGUS NEWSPAPER SOUVENIR OF BENDIGO, 1953
Gilbert Rule Collection: two newspapers. The Argus, Melbourne. Wed. April 8, 1953 - article "It is Bendigo's souvenir day" and printed by The Argus - "Souvenir of Bendigo". Photo of Sun Loong on front cover of paper.cottage, miners, gilbert rule collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WEDDINGS
A box with a photo of a bride and groom on the front. Contains cuttings from various magazines and newspapers of weddings in Bendigo, Australia and overseas from 1932 to 1965. Sources include 'The Sun,' 'The Bendigo Advertiser,' 'The Argus' and 'The Herald.'Weddingsevent, official, wedding, lydia chancellor, collection, wedding, marriage, bride, groom, ephemera, event -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two people
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in January 1940 and shows Esther Grant and Valda Treadwell.Sepia photograph white narrow white border of two women sitting and lounging on sun chairs in front of Amess House. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, esther grant, valda treadwell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Warden G L Horton Camp 3, 1947
Given to Wally Wagner, an internee in Camp 3.Black and white photograph of Camp 3 Warden G. L. Horton seated in chair. Cat enjoying sun. Diamond design small wooden poles, lattice work in front of five Army huts."To Wally with my very best wishes, G L Horton 23/7/1947"internee children, camp 3, warden g. l. horton, camp 3 wardens -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Equipment - Printing block, 1935 - 1966
The Rays' badge was was adopted by the General Grand Council in Melbourne in 1935 from a design submitted by South Australia.The shape of the badge represented the love with which every child of God is encircled. The ivy leaf was for friendship and the lines represented the good deeds which go out from each young life as rays of light to bring sunshine in others. This meaning was adopted in 1948. In 1966, General Grand Council in Sydney, decided to discontinue the use of the Rays' badge in favour of the one badge for the whole organisation. Wooden cube shaped block with a metal printer's die attached. The die is a replica of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' Section round badge emblem of an ivy leaf from which emanates the sun's rays. "R"methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, printing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Windcheater, c.1985
See Ref. NA4362Childs maroon school zip front windcheater, long sleeves, school motif of white rising sun, with Blackburn East on scroll on left hand. Pockets on front, ribbing around neck, cuffs and waistband.Blackburn Eastcostume, children's uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Following service in WWII Sergeant Alan Veitch served in 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier in khaki drill uniform and beret with silver Rising Sun hat badge. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Sgt. A. Veitch8/13 vmr, veitch, cmf -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Braddy 8/13 VMR
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Following WWII service Sergeant Ron Braddy joined the Citizen Military Forces and served in 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of s0ldier in khaki drill shirt and beret with silver Rising Sun hat badge. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951. Ron Braddybraddy, 8/13 vmr, cmf -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Wall hanging, Mythic Sun
Wall Hanging; 3 parts looped red fabric. Featuring a sun. Was located @ Stockyard Galley - Curatorial Officer Shirlee McPherson to collect 10/07 & relocated to storage @ Korumburra Old Council Cahmbers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary, E. Bonney, 1938
Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8885 for a night photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary, E. Bonney, 1938
Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed at night in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8886 for a daytime photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Gold Town Faces Split, Gold Town Faces Split, September 9, 1980
Murray Comrie Collection. A small news clipping from The Sun newspaper about a plan to turn part of Tarnagulla into a flora and fauna park. Quotes publican Eric Morris. Mentions prospecting and local industries as well as control of pets.tarnagulla, nature, conservation, wildlife, pets, animals, fauna, flora, industries, prospecting, laws, public policy, protest -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Orchard at Blackburn
Black and white photograph of workers on Pearce family orchard on site of present Blackburn High School. Photo taken by photographer from Herald Sun who came every year to photograph the cherry blossom.pearce, ronald, harry, edward h., blackburn high school, orchard, herald sun -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Boat Harbour, 1950c
Colour postcard of the sunset, showing the light from the setting sun reflected across the lake, the western Boat Harbour with two fishing boats and some smaller boats moored at the jetties. Lakes Entrance VictoriaOn Back,The Romance of Sunset at Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Australiajetties, boats and boating, waterfront -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Returned from active service badge, Stokes & Sons
Brass round badge with crown on top. In centre - rising sun A.I.F. Around edge written "issued by Dept of Defence" and "Returned from active service" on back 214 243 Stokes & Sons Melb.As abovemedal, a.i.f. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Herald Sun, Thank you, our Queen: Herald Sun, 22/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her funeral in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this lift out reporting on Her Majesty's funeral in pictures.12 pages of reports and colour and black and white images.queen elizabeth ii, royal family -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Allan Charles Quinn, 26/08/1949
Allan writes that when the Fenris reaches New York he thinks he will "..sign off". He has been with the ship for ten months and ...'"the South American sun is becoming a little monotonous".Quinn CollectionSelf-folding letter written on both sides (0818). The letter, dated the 26/09/49, is headed M.S. Fenris, At Sea. The letter is post-marked Boston Mass. 21letters-from-abroad, quinn, brazil, 1949 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper supplement, Herald Sun, Marvellous letters of Melbourne 1992, 10/08/1992
Marvellous Letters of Melbourne is a supplement to the Herald-Sun sponsored by Australia Post to celebrate Melbourne's 150th anniversary of incorporation. It includes letters submitted by readers and from archives, each with relevance to Melbourne's history. Newspaper supplement, 4 pages, illus.melbourne - history, letters, correspondence, victoria 150th anniversary -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - puggaree, 1912 circa
A puggaree, usually of pleated cloth, has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914-1918) it was frequently a plain woollen band made from puttee material. Different coloured bands denoting Corps were incorporated into the puggaree worn by militia units shortly before WWI and again in the period between the wars. The word puggaree comes from Hindi meaning turban and is thought to have referred to a piece of cloth worn on the British officer’s sun helmet to protect his neck from the sun.Good example of distinctive headwear worn by light horse soldiers.Seven fold puggaree with white band denoting Light Horse of the pre WWI (1914-1918) period and possible for a time following the war until superseded by the red band.puggaree, headwear, light horse, uniform -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
puggaree, 1925 circa
A puggaree, usually of pleated cloth, has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914-1918) it was frequently a plain woollen band often made from puttee material. Different coloured bands denoting Corps were incorporated into the puggaree worn by militia units shortly before WWI and again in the period between the wars. The word puggaree comes from Hindi meaning turban and is thought to have referred to a piece of cloth worn on the British officer’s sun helmet to protect his neck from the sun.Good example of distinctive headwear worn by light horse or veterinary corps soldiers.Seven fold puggaree with deep maroon band denoting Light Horse or Veterinary Corps in the period between the wars.puggaree, uniform, light horse, headwear -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - puggaree, 1925 circa
A puggaree, usually of pleated cloth, has been worn on the Australian slouch hat since it was adopted in 1903. During WWI (1914-1918) it was frequently a plain woollen band often made from puttee material. Different coloured bands denoting Corps were incorporated into the puggaree worn by militia units shortly before WWI and again in the period between the wars. The word puggaree comes from Hindi meaning turban and is thought to have referred to a piece of cloth worn on the British officer’s sun helmet to protect his neck from the sun.Good example of distinctive headwear worn by light horse soldiers.Seven fold puggaree with red band denoting Light Horse of the period between the wars.puggaree, uniform, headwear, light horse -
Vision Australia
Image, 1981
Day centre participants enjoy an Easter Bonnet tea party. Ballarat 019 - Mrs Muir (blue flowers) and Miss Stoke (red trimmed sun hat) Ballarat 020 - Mr Joe Dean (tall orange and blue and green hat) Ballarat 021 - Mrs Blake (rabbit on hat) Ballarat 022 - Mrs Bennett (blue pinafore) and Mrs Joan Perry (white, yellow, pink flowers) Ballarat 025 - Mrs Davis (Daisy hat) Ballarat 026 - Mr Norm Batten (sun hat with yellow streamers)6 x col. photographs1981association for the blind, kelaston home (ballarat) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Herald Sun, Reverend comforting a young seaman, c. 1960
medium sized rectangular b/w photograph in portrait formatStamp on back: "COPYRIGHT / NOT FOR REPRODUCTION / HERALD-SUN PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIED BY FEATURE SERVICE / THE HERALD & WEEKLY TIMES LTD. / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA"chaplain, seamen, sailors, seafarers, comforting, herald newspaper, reverend hubert william coffey (1915-2002)