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Book, The Rihoy Family Bible, 1729
Printed in French, in Amsterdam 1729. First Family entry 1731. Mr. B. Janes is great-grandson of Mrs. Henry Sebire (nee Rihoy). The Bible was restored by members of the Sebire family. It is understood to be 'rag' paper.Brown leather bound Family Bible."The Rihoy Family Bible 1732. This Bible has been restored by the 3rd and 4th Generation Descendants of Martha "Rihoy" Sebire 1835-1909. April 10, 1983 Law Bindery-Melbourne.religious books, bibles -
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Book, William Gillies, M.A, Simple Studies in British History Part 1, 1920
A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.A small tan cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Simple Studies in British History Part 1 B.C. 55 to A.D. 1603 printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 1/9 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a Second Course of Reading in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a foldout map of the British Empire throughout the world, showing the empire in red. Black and white illustrations and photographs are included. At the back is included three other history titles. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.168.non-fictionA simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.great britain - history, history, textbooks -
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Book, William Gillies, M.A, Stories in British History for Young Australians, 1920
A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.A badly damaged red cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Stories in British History for Young Australians printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 2/6 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a First Course in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a lined sketch of Oliver Cromwell. Black white illustrations, maps and photographs are included. At the back is an Index as well as three additional recommended titles of other history books. Considerable markings, lists and a love poem is scribbled at the back. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.315.non-fictionA simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.great britain - history, history, textbooks -
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Book, Joseph Brown Morgan, The Christian Endeavour Hymnal, 1906
This hymnal is issued under the auspices of the Council of the Christian Endeavour Union of Great Britain and Ireland. It is noted to have been recognised in the great Australian Commonwealth.Very badly damaged red cloth covered hardcover book, The Christian Endeavour Hymnal. The title is written at the top of the front cover in gold and black lettering with the symbol E in a circular pattern in the middle. Black lines surround the edges. 532 p.non-fictionThis hymnal is issued under the auspices of the Council of the Christian Endeavour Union of Great Britain and Ireland. It is noted to have been recognised in the great Australian Commonwealth.religious books, hymnals -
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Book, G and C Merrian Company, Webster's International Dictionary of the English Language - Australasian edition, 1899
An International dictionary - Australasian editionLarge maroon leather hardcover Webster's International Dictionary of the English Language - Australasian Edition with the title printed in gold lettering in a circle with the publisher's symbol. Gold lines are on the edges of cover with the letters A - M in gold on the right hand side. Alphabetical A-Z thumb tabs, an index and appendix included as are coloured plates throughout. The front cover is detached from the spine, leather is worn and the gilt faded.non-fictionAn International dictionary - Australasian edition dictionaries, reference books -
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Book, L.O. Dowker, The Great Unknown, c late 1800's
True narratives of the author's life in the Australian bush 1886 - 1897. The author tells of leaving England by sailing ship, and his life settling in Australia. He spent some time working with station men and aboriginals.Small grey paperback book, with the title The Great Unknown printed in black lettering on the front cover with a decorative symbol. Underneath is, These narratives are true stories of my own life in the Australian Bush, 1888 - 1897. The author, L.O. Dowker Price One Shilling. The author writes about his life in the Australian Bush and working with station men and aboriginal people. There are a few black and white full page illustrations. 79p.non-fictionTrue narratives of the author's life in the Australian bush 1886 - 1897. The author tells of leaving England by sailing ship, and his life settling in Australia. He spent some time working with station men and aboriginals.australian bush, aboriginal peoples, bush stories australia -
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Book, Ira D. Sankey, Sacred Songs & Solos: Revised and Enlarged with Standard Hymns 1200 Pieces, Late 1800's early 1900's
A collection of 1200 pieces of Sacred Songs and solos compiled by Ira D. Sankey who sang most of the old favourites in the great Revival Meetings together with a number of new recently popular pieces published for the first time. The book was used at Conventions, Evangelistic and Fellowship Meetings, in Places of worship, Sabbath schools, and Mission halls.A thick brown hardcover book titled - Sacred Songs & Solos revised and Enlarged with Standard Hymns 1200 pieces compiled under the direction of Ira D. Sankey written on the front cover in black text and script. The spine has the title at the top and the publisher Morgan & Scott Ltd at the bottom as well as decorative plain lines across it. The spine is broken and the covers are loose. There is a Metrical Index and Index at the back. Four hymns and their page numbers are written on the back endpaper in grey pencil.non-fictionA collection of 1200 pieces of Sacred Songs and solos compiled by Ira D. Sankey who sang most of the old favourites in the great Revival Meetings together with a number of new recently popular pieces published for the first time. The book was used at Conventions, Evangelistic and Fellowship Meetings, in Places of worship, Sabbath schools, and Mission halls.hymns, religious books -
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Detonator box
Small, orange and white tin box with hinged lid for one hundred detonators.On lid: "Nobel No. 6. 100 detonators for rich explosives. Alfred Nobel. Thistle Brand. Manufactured in Gt. Britain. Glasgow" "6 6" on front and back panels, "For use wherever safety fuse is allowed" on left side panel and "Must be handled with great care and kept dry. The composition must not be scratched or pricked with a pin, nail, knife blade or other hard substance, as any act of this kind may cause explosion" on the right side panel.explosives equipment -
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Certificate
Honourable Discharge Certificate presented to Thomas W Gaudion on 18.5.18.White cardboard with red scrolling, Honourable Discharge certificate for Thomas W. Gaudion on 18/5/1918"Thomas W. Gaudion Australian Imperial Forces served with honour and was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 18.5.18"certificates of appreciation -
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Military uniform
Donated by Brigadier D.O. Magee. Great grandson of John and Mary Burgi.Australian Army military jacket with insignia and decorations. Khaki in colour with three ribbon bars. Has epaulettes, red collar, gold buttons, belt with brass buckle, and matching khaki shirt and knitted tie.CGCF 1969 Victoria on collar of jacket.military uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1926
Black and white photograph of MMTB No. 58 in Wellington St. St Kilda, about to enter St Kilda Junction and continue to St Kilda beach via Fitzroy St St Kilda, late 1925 or early 1926 - Wellington St electric line opened 27/12/1925. Note the sign on the left hand pole about travel to Malvern and St Kilda Beach, the workmen and that another tram has left heading outwards. On the right hand side is part of a sign advising people to catch cars to the Esplanade. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H102. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series. See Image 3673i2 for a digital image of the card photograph at the PRO on 7/1/2019 that this photograph comes from. Further notes from Rod Atkins: Note the Electrical box at base of the pole on left hand side of the photo. No section insulators yet as power would have been stretched from Dandenong Road / Chapel Street right through to Fitzroy Street to run the first services. Great shot of the "H" car. Malvern bound is a another Californian combo car, but with original destination boxes and PPTT style "No" on the left side of the apron but cant make out the number.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 102" in ink on rear and "2-3"trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda junction, wellington st, trackwork, st kilda beach, tram 58