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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Woman in 'Australian' fancy dress related to a Swallow and Ariell Busy Bee event, 1914 - 1920
Probably from a "Busy Bee" novelty night like those held on 11 June 1915 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91164843) and 30 June 1916 (http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91165168).One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .39 - Woman in fancy dress based on an Australian flag and wearing a head dress of an Australian map with "Busy Bee's" and a bee hive emblazoned.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - S&A emplloyee carrying a biscuit tin as a makeshift drum, 1914 - 1920
One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .43 - Man carrying a tin, which looks like it is beaten to attract attention, in front of horse drawn cart loaded with people carrying Australian flags.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Swimming costume
Ladies' Jantzen one piece woollen knit swimming costume with double panel below waist. Jantzen Regd. label stitched to inside left shoulder strap, Size 40. Made in Australia and features an embroidered logo of woman diving in red cap and costume. This logo also appears on front panel at left base. Straps cross over at the back.swimming costume, knitware, jantzen, ladies' wear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - PHARMACY COLLECTION: BOTTLE OF MOONES EMERALD OIL, 1920's
Object. Small amber glass bottle rectangular in cross section. Label in green, white and red for moone's Emerald Oil. Antiseptic and deodorant by International Laboratories Inc. Rochester New York USA. For whom Riley-Williams Pty Ltd Melbourne are sole distributing Agents in Australia. Small stamped metal screw top cap. Directions label on back.Poison.. Not to be Taken internally.medicine, first aid, emerald oil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - RED POLYESTER TIE - PART OF MARONG MUNICIPAL BAND UNIFORM, 1980's >
Clothing. Red polyester fabric, lined with white silky polyester lining, and hand-stitched, open weave fabric, possibly cotton to help hold shape and body. Symetrical shaping to a point on broad and narrow ends of tie. Cut on the cross to give stretch when tying the tie.RODNEY by John Webster, MADE IN AUSTRALIA.costume accessories, male, marong municipal band uniform tie -
Stratford and District Historical Society
Apron
Located in opportunity shop in Melbourne, where it was purchased for $2. The donor has considerable knowledge of chicken scratch embroidery (surface weaving on cross-stitch on gingham to emphasise colours). She considers this the best example of the art she has seen, with several very rare stitch combinations. It has been posted to experts overseas and in Australia for examination.Half apron in red and white gingham with chicken scratch embroidery and white rick-rack braid. Backed with white lawn.embroidery, handcraft, craft -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - MEDAL COLLECTION: ANZAC DAY MEDAL, 1918
Object. Bronze medal issued by the Victorian Education Department and sold on behalf of the British Red Cross Society. With suspension piece at crest with suspension ring. Obverse: ''HONOR TO THE AIF''. Bust of Australian Soldier in a Slouch hat. Reverse: Around edge, ''EVO ANZAC DAY 1918''. In Centre: Spray of Wattle with porter. ''GALLIPOLI FRANCE PALESTINE''.numismatics, medals - military, anzac day medal, manufacturer; stokes and son melbourne. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, St Kilda Patriotic Carnival Luna Park, 1917
For St Kilda Patriotic Carnival at Luna Park to aid Australian Comforts Fund and Red Cross FundPink/discoloured or buff paper, printed one side in bluewwi fund-raising, luna park, st kilda carnivals, australian comforts fund, victorian red cross -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Poster, Patriotic Carnival, 1917
Advertising carnival to be held on 8-13th December at Luna Park to aid Australian Red Cross and Comfort FundsPaper, brightly coloured (orange, yellow, green) printed in blackvictorian red cross, luna park, australian comforts fund, wwi fund-raising -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Memorial Service for those who have fallen in the service of their country, 1917
Memorial service in December 1917 for casualties of WWI from Victoria (or St Kilda). Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, folded to make 4 pages, and printed in black and red. On front page, City of St Kilda logo and image of crossed Australian and Union Jack flags. Back page lists those who have fallen in service of their country. Internal pages list the order of service.wwi, world war i, state recruiting committee of victoria, sportsmen's thousand military band -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Strobridge Gweneth and Lavell Leona, Australian Red Cross Buchans Unit 1917-1998
A booklet written to commemmorate the work of the Buchan Victoria Red Cross Unit from 1917 to 1998, particularly from 1958 to 1998 illustrated with photographic reproduction.emergency services, volunteering, welfare services -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Badge
Australian Red Cross Badge Member Jean Hughesstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Realia - Numismatics, Collection of assorted Jewelry, Badges & Coins
Found wrapped while metal detecting in Ironbark's. Royal Engineer's Bage and Royal Australian Engineer's Badge both c 1949 Brass Uniform badge with English Coat of Arms, city of Melbourne 1897 Queen Victorial Jubilee. 1902 Penny, Replica (Poor) Prussian Iron Cross 1913, Pair of Cufflinks, 1916 Halfpenny's Pair of White on Black Cameo earrings. Pair of Marquisate earrings, Spiral Sailing theme bracelet with 5 coloured images. Two Small blue badges with symbol and organ note. Red key shaped broach for lions 21 st Multiple district covention Sydney 1973.collection of Jewelery, Badges & Coins found in the Ironbarks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag -Australian Red Ensign
Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Lapel Badges
1. Australian flags - ' Allies For Freedom and Life' 2. Red/white/blue rings; shield - 'Anzac - Remembrance Day' 3. Soldier carrying rifle 'Lest We Forget'. 4. Silhouette of bugler - 'Anzac Bay'. 5. 'Discharged soldiers fund - For Our Returned Soldiers. 6. French Flag - 'French Red Cross. 7. Union Jack British Red Cross. 8. 'Anzac APC-25 1919. 9. White ensign 'Our Sailors Day' 4969. 10. 'I Will Help Until The War Is Won'numismatics, badges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Army uniform, 1958
From Mitcham RSLKhaki blouse style jacket with belt. Red Regimental material badge top of sleeves. Blue stitching 'Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps'. Internal labels CGCF Australia 1958 size 10 D arrow D (Dept of Defence). Regimental No crossed out Name crossed outDocket No 8431 Factory No 391uniforms, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Red Cross Tee Shirt, c. 2014
Although newly made, the red T-Shirt celebrates the Australian Red Cross 100yrs, 1914-2014.as aboveRed Tee Shirt size large with round neck and short sleeves.On Front: 'The Power of Humanity'|* A white circle in centre with a red cross and worded: 'Australian Red Cross'|* On left side written in white writing: '100 Years, people helping people, 1914-2014'costume, female uniform, civilian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Red Cross Apron, Unknown
Use by the Mitcham branch of the Australian Red CrossAistralian Red CrossApron - Over shoulder front and back|White apron with red cross on back and front; and in centre with 'Australian Red Cross' written below in black At bottom is red oblong space with 'Emergency Service' written on.|Apron has white binding with white ties.as abovecostume, female uniform, civilian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner - Red Cross Banner, Unknown
Although newly made, celebrates the Australian Red Cross 100 yearsas aboveBanner: 'Red Cross 1914-2014' 100 years. Polyester material with red cross in centre, with circle of balloon with the words 'Australian Red Cross.' On right side written in red is '100 years' then black written 'People Helping People' underneath in red '1914-2014'. On the left hand side is written 'the power of humanity' written in black. .The banner is white.flags, events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT TRAVEL MEDALLION WW1 VETERANS
White card titled Victorian Government Travel Medallion World War One Veterans. This Medallion, available to all Australian and Commonwealth World War one Veterans resident in Victoria, will on presentation entitle the Veteran to Free Travel in the Melbourne Urban Area (crossed out and Victoria inserted in red) on trains, trams and tramway buses. The Medallion is available for life and is not transferable. 1854 written in red and J W Swatton Bendigo written in blue.government, state, travel medallion ww1, r.s.l. bendigo collection - victorian government travel medallion world war one veterans, j w swatton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO PERFORMANCE OF ''MADAM AND HER ORKESTRA''
Bendigo Performance of ''Madam and her Orkestra'' Cabaret night with BYO supper hamper, drinks and glasses - ''Australia's Red Hot Mamma - a Phenomenon'' - three pages of background to the group of four musicians; two pages from the 'West Australian Magazine' backgrounding pat Thompson (singer) and one page drawing (cartoon) of Pat (presumably - not named). Advertising flyer re Bendigo performance - with annotations of 1991 (crossed out) and 1992. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE POWER OF HUMANITY
The Power Of Humanity, 100 years of Australian Red Cross 1914-2014, hard cover with dust jacket, 327 pages published by Harper Collins contains black and white & colour photographs.Melanie Oppenheimerbooks, technical, red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ceremonial object - Ceremonial collar
Ancient Order of Druids was formed in London in 1871. Their motto was "Justice, Philanthropy and Brotherly Love". The Order was established in Australia in 1851.The Sandhurst Lodge 247 met at Queens Head Hotel (Lockwood cross roads) and was first mentioned in the Bendigo Advertiser in 1863.Ceremonial collar in red velvet with gold metallic bullion fringe around outside edge and lower inside edge and gold metallic lace to edge. At one end (LHS) there is a large gold metallic star in sequins and gold metallic bullion. At the other end (RHS) the initials PA are worked in zardozi work in gold metallic thread 5cmx7cm.ceremonial collar, ancient order of druids -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Aileen and John Ellison Collection: The Churchill flag
BHS CollectionBritish flag signed by dignitaries and world leaders. The flag was manufactured in 1941/42 as part of the Red Cross drive to raise money. On the back a message to the Hon. Wiston Churchill sent by Australians as an expression of admiration, confidence and gratitude, inspired by the conduct of the citizens of Britain, whose patient endurance, high courage and will to win in the present crisis have proved their loyalty to the tradition of their country and their race and heartened their kinsmen in every corner of the British Empire. Following this message the back of the flag list the name and titles of the signatories and a brief history of the flag and the scroll of appreciation dedicated to the people of Britain. winston churchill, red cross, world war ii -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Attendance Record
Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book 08/1964 - 09/1973. Red Checked Cover with White insert and Green writing. All schools exercise book 48 pages Attendance records October 13th 1964 to September 11th 1973kangaroo flat, australian red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book
Embassy Exercise Book Royal Blue cover white insert and white writing - 64 pages November 1973 Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book November 13th 1973. List of Membership payments 1981 - 1982 last page.attendance record membership list, membership list -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book 1987
96 Page Exercise Book Feint Ruled 8mm. Blue, light blue and white striped cover. Label Name 1989. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book. 1987 Annual Meeting attendances October 13th 1987 to 12th August 1980.White Label with Red Cross in middle of book binding attendances annual meeting attendances, attendance record membership list -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Australian red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Account Book
The Gordon - Account Book Ledger - Suitable of Students and Commercial Use. Green Cover with Dark Blue writing and Blue pattern insert in middle. Plain back cover. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch - Account Book June 1940 to June 1944. Summary of Receipts and Disbursements from 13th Nov to 30th June 1940receipts, payments, auditors report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Account Book
Long thin book Emerald Green snake skin type pattern with lighter green highlights Front and Back cover same. No writing on cover. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch - Monthly Balance Sheets July 1944 - Year ended 30th June 1946.monthly statement, receipts and expenses