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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Garden outside Nash family hut Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel, c.1955
Girl weeding garden outside Nash family hut Fishermen's Bend Migrant Hostel. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph - Mrs Ethel Cerini in costume for 'The Quaker Girl'
Mrs Constance Clucas, a talented musician in the Holy Trinity choir, started 'The Surrey Hills Operatic Society' in 1931. She trained members of the Society to concert standard. Mrs Clucas produced operettas for some ten years. Titles included 'The Arcadian', 'Princess Ju Ju', 'The Quaker Girl', and 'Miss Hook of Holland'. Local musicians formed the orchestra which was extended for the concert presentation by a few guest artists among whom were locals Marion de Saxe, a flautist, and Fred McBeath. Rehearsals were held in the Surrey Hall and a small Canterbury Road Lodge Hall with final staging in the Surrey Hall and Camberwell Town Hall. Scores and costumes were hired from J. C. Williamson.The photo is reflective of the cultural life of Surrey Hills in the 1930s.A sepia coloured photograph of a lady standing in a garden dressed in a peasant looking outfit and holding a (?) feather duster. She is wearing a hat in traditional Dutch-style.(mrs) constance clucas, holy trinity choir, churches, surrey hills, (ms) marion de saxe, (mr) fred mcbeath, the surrey hall, canterbury road lodge hall, (mrs) ethel cerini, camberwell town hall, surrey hills operatic society, 1930-1939 -
Robin Boyd FoundationFunctional object - Blinds
These blinds are along the whole of the west facing wall of the Children's Pavilion. The Strizic images in 'Living in Australia' (p 82 of the 2013 edition) show them. Holland blinds on 7 windows and 2 on doorswalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, EastLink construction update, 2005
Thiess John Holland's construction updates of Eastlink.Thiess John Holland's construction updates of Eastlink. Thiess John Holland's construction updates of Eastlink.eastlink, thiess john holland, ringwood bypass, eastern freeway extension, mullum mullum creek valley -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Miniature Souvenir Clogs
White wood with Delft blue mill motifs, fridge magnet attached . "Holland" on side of clog. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaCoffee grinder (koffiemolen), Circa 1950
Brought to Australia in the 1950s by Dutch migrants. These coffee grinders were in common use in the 1940s amd 1950s as an altrrnative to wall-mounted coffee grinders. They were operated by clamping the grinder between one' knees. The drinking of coffee is a highly social ritual among Dutch people. They brought this ritual with nthem to Australia as is evidenced by the number of coffee grinders and other coffee psraphernalia donated to the DAHC.Coffee grinder, wooden body, metal top. Wooden drawer in bottom, metal contaner for ground coffee. Metal top has circular raised section which has an opening with sliding lid to put in coffee beans. Metal handle with wooden knob in centre of top, connects with grinding mechanism inside metal top. Pe De on front above drawer.coffee grinder, kitchen ware -
Bendigo Military MuseumCurrency - CURRENCY, JAPANESE, C.1942 - 45
Items collected by J A McDonald VX79511. Refer cat No 2481.2Three Japanese occupation notes. .1) 1 EEN GULDEN, Dutch, brown/white colours front and rear. .2) Half GULDEN, Dutch, Blue/white colours front and rear. .3) Tien Cent, Dutch, purple/white colours front and rear.All have, “DE JAPANSCHE REGEERING” on.currency, japanese, dutch, occupation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOLLAND'S FOUNDRY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Holland's foundry: circa 1926, located at 205 King Street, Bendigo. Ern Holland and his father, Walter John Holland, show the pattern shop on the right. The machine shop is on the left. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Car outside Nissan hut Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel, c.1955
Two females sit on the bonnet of a card outside the Nissan hut Fishermen's Bend Migrant Hostel. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Celebrating 20 years of Special Friendships at Louise 1984-1994, 2006
... Migrants ...The Louise Multicultural Centre has helped refugees and migrants living in Australia for over 20 yearsThe Louise Multicultural Centre has helped refugees and migrants living in Australia for over 20 yearsThe Louise Multicultural Centre has helped refugees and migrants living in Australia for over 20 yearslouise multicultural community centre, migrants, refugees, boland, miriam -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPhotograph - 20th Merauke
Example of soldiers making their own entertainment while posted to remote location in New Guinea during WW11 The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria on active service during World War 2 (1939-1945).Four black and white photographs of soldiers dressed up as women for a concert party at Merauke, Dutch New Guinea 1944. Part of 20th Light Horse collection." Lowell French, John Cole, Ballet Girls. "20th, merauke, new guinea, wwii world war two, entertainment -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Female & child with fire hose Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel, c.1955
Female & boy with fire hose posing outside Nash family hut Fishermen's Bend Migrant Hostel. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyCaulfield Properties
Photograph of Heatherbrae owned by John Holland, date unknownglen huntly, neerim road, heatherbrae, holland, john c, mansions -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia IncPlaque - Dutch
Included in the collection of Bill Bakker ex RNEIAAFWooden Plaque from Holland, presented to Bill BakkerKoninkliji Luchtmacht Parvus Numero Magnus Meritoa23.01, bakker -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Post Card
AIF 6 DIV campaign Dutch New Guineasecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyCigar Box, Henri Wintermans (Holland), Estimated date: 1960's
Wooden cigar box which would have held 25 cigars made by Henri Wintermans in Holland. Henri Wintermans first started production in The Netherlands in 1904. The brand covers all sizes of cigars.Black velvet label with grey pictures of tobacco plant, two lighthouses and the words "Henri Wintermans" on top. Sticker on side: "Fabrikaat & Bouquet" gold & black "Henri Wintermans". Bottom: Stamp 8-57 (possiby a date) / Stamp - 25 cigars, HOLLAND Inside: Same velvet label with gold printing of tobacco plant and "Henri Wintermans. Etched into both sides: "Henri Wintermans". smoking, cigars, henri wintermans -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Puzzle Game, Mixed Up, Probably 1970s
Example of children's pastimes before the age of TV. Dutch families tended to play boardgames during the long winter nights.It was brought to Australia to continue old customsRectangular white box with black lid on which information is printed in orange. Inside box is a plastic moulded container holding the various puzzle pieces. Puzzle pieces are made from variety of materials including metal, wood and possibly plastic Some items are missing judging by the diagrams.Seven language on top of box all saying "play it anywhere". Images of the various puzzles. The manufacturer logo and name (Jumbo) all featured prominently on side of lid. "Made in Holland by Jumbo, Hausemann & Hoette nv Amsterdam" Has recommended play age of 8 and higher. On sides of lid feature multi-coloured title of the game. Price tag on side of lid shows value of 9.75 The box features on all sides puzzle piece diagrams and also the statement "that the solution can be found in the box" in Dutch, English, German & French. (No solution documentation found in box) On the bottom of the box is another manufacturer's logo (JUMBO) surrounding by the words Spellen-Jeux, Games-Spel, Giochi-Juegos", Spiele-Spil Also repeats Made in Holland family, games, children, pastimes -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Cigar Mould (Sigaren Plank), early 20th Century
Dutch cigar industry was prominent in the eastern part of Noord Brabant in towns like Helmond.Dutch colonial history. Cigar smoking was popular amongst Dutch men5784(a) and 5784 (b) are two pieces made of wood (presumed to be pine). 20 slots to mould the cigars. Bottom piece has deeper slots for the cigars. The two pieces are not solid pieces of wood. The bottom piece is made from two boards/pieces of wood stuck together with aeration space left in between. The top piece has 20 individual moulds/slot glued on. The two pieces can be locked in via three wooden pegs into their corresponding slots On the back of the lower board/piece - there are two holes lined with metal rings (diameter of 1cm) Note that the size given applies when the two pieces are fitted together.On the top board - There is stamped the numeral "53". To the left of this number, we have the manufacturer's circular logo with details - L. Bezemer & Zn. N.V. Helmond Holland PERLU-VORM In front on the left-hand corner of both halves - etched number "7298"cigar, industry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mrs Daphne Bayley nee Marks, 21/01/1986
Interview by Norma Jamison with Mrs Daphne Bailey an English migrant who settled in Mitcham after 1965.bailey, daphne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Instrument - Realia, Geiger Muller Tube for Kemp Counter Timer Box Model 4DS10, 1960's
Sensor probe Use to measure radiation with Counter. Is missing counter and plugSmall metal cylinder Glass tube sensor in orange plastic box - missing cableMullard MX14 Made in Hollandscience, education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Game, 1925
Envelope type box containing packet of various colours and sizes of circles and squares'The Popular Dutch Craft for Children'toys, general, recreations, games -
Highett RSL Sub Branch IncMap, Changi POW camp, C 1950s
Changi POW camp SingaporeAustralian POWs Copy of originalSigned Frank Holland-Stabbacksecond world war -
Mont De LanceyContainer - Cigar box, Willem II, Unknown
A rectangular, wooden 25 Willem II Half Corona cigar box with a red paper label with red and white printing WILLEM II logo in the centre of the top and inside the hinged lid. The pattern on the logo has two half semi circular shapes with a crown.'25 Cigars Made in Holland'boxes, smoking equipment, cigar boxes -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Oceans Enterprises, El Tigre, Frank Holland, M.B.E., Commander, Coastwatcher
Blue stamp on front & back flyleaf: RSL Stamp Book, hard cover, dark green coloured buckram, no print on cover. Dust cover, black print on green background on front & spine. Sepia photograph of uniformed soldier on front, black print on white background on back. 193 cut pages, illustrated black & white photographs & maps. Biography - Frank Holland MBE Commando, Coastwatcher / Wartime rescue operation in New Britain; '2' Special Unit Operation in Portuguese Timor & Borneo.Handwritten in black ink on front flyleaf: To Alan Holmes Resident of Bendigo RSL With compliments 4.9.99 Handwritten in blue ink: Mabel Holland Queen Emma By - Robson Story of Rabaulbooks, military, history, biography -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchCap
Cloth, black with badge, Royal Dutch Army Infantry Pioneers.uniform, afghanistan, army -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaSmall framed tiles
Set of three small framed tiles with humourous Dutch sayings.(a) Ik hoef niet te zwemmen in het geld maar pootje baden vind ik fijn. (I don't need to swim in money but I enjoy paddling in it). (b) Mannen moeten zijn als coffee, sterk goed en warm. (Men need to be like coffee, strong good and warm. (c Praat niet over jezelf, dat doen wij wel als je weg bent. -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Ethnic background paper: Vietnam by Education Dept Victoria 1980
A4 size 30 page report with salmon coloured cover from the Child Migrant Education Services, Ethnic Education Services, Education Department, Victoria. It is intended to provide 'general information about the social and cultural background from which migrants from Vietnam come to Australia'.ethnic education services, reports, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Kinder Crisis Is Ignored, 21/10/1976 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Council refuses request for Council owned Hall on Corner of Canterbury and Holland Roads, Blackburn, to be used as Kindergarten for Holland Road Pre-School,Nunawading Council refuses request for Council owned Hall on Corner of Canterbury and Holland Roads, Blackburn, to be used as Kindergarten for Holland Road Pre-School, which is to lose its current premises.Nunawading Council refuses request for Council owned Hall on Corner of Canterbury and Holland Roads, Blackburn, to be used as Kindergarten for Holland Road Pre-School,preschools, canterbury road, blackburn south, holland road preschool, city of nunawading, holland road -
Kew Historical Society IncPlan, Survey Plan, Park Hill Road, Kew, 1880-1890
The streets identified on the survey plan - Cotham Road, Park Hill Road East, Park Hill Road West in Kew were each gazetted by the Victorian Government in 1865. The hand-coloured survey plan was completed by Holland Loxton, Town Clerk and Surveyor of the Borough of Kew from 1866. The unnamed survey plan includes names of land owners in addition to measurements (2 chains to 1 inch) and streets. Named owners include Webster, Payne and Francom which will enable us to narrow down the creation date of the survey.Handdrawn survey plan by a former surveyor and town clerk of KewHand drawn and coloured survey plan created by Holland Loxton, Surveyor and Town Clerk of Kew, showing land owned by Payne in Park Hill Road, Kew. The plan includes street names, land measurements and land owners.surveys - kew, maps - kew, holland loxton, park hill road - kew, holland loxton -- surveyor, survey plans -- parkhill road -- kew (vic.) -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Anthony Cooke, "Ëmigrant Ships", 1985
"Emigrant Ships" A 112 page book of ships which carried migrants across trhe world 1946 - 1972transport - shipping
