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St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque commemorating birthplace of Stanley Melbourne Bruce
Plaque at Stradbroke, marking the birthplace of Stanley Melbourne Bruce in 1883colour photograph unmountedStanley Melbourne Bruce. 1883 - 1967. Was born in this house 15 April 1883. Plaque unveiled for City of St Kilda by the Hon. Barry O Jones MP, Minister for Science and Small Business, 14 February 1988. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque to mark site of the first St Kilda Town Hall (1859-1890)
Plaque reads: The first St Kilda Town Hall and Municipal Offices occupied this site 1859-1890. The building was used as a court house until 1930 when it was demolished. Plaque was unvieled 18th Feb 1990 by Cr John Broderick, Mayor of St Kildacolour photograph unmountedThe first St Kilda Town Hall and Municipal Offices occupied this site 1859-1890. The building was used as a court house until 1930 when it was demolished. Plaque was unvieled 18th Feb 1990 by Cr John Broderick, Mayor of St Kilda -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Sacred Heart Church in St Kilda
The church was opened and dedicated on 7/12/1884, and completed in 1922. http://skhs.org.au/SKHSchurches/Sacred%20Heart%20Church.htmThe church is of architectural significance due to its Italian Renaissance Baroque Style, with red bricks, cement dressings and a slate roof. It indicated the abandonment of the Gothic Revival style favoured by Victoria's Roman Catholics and set the new style for subsequent Roman Catholic churches in Victoria. It was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart. colour photographst kilda, churches, catholic churches, sacred heart -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Donald McDonald, Euro Reko, c.1872
Front view of two storey mansion, central tower, polychrome brick, arched windows and single storey verandah to right side of building. Two couples in garden foreground. Built 1860, photograph taken 1872. Designed by Reed and Barnes.backed, unmounted copy, black and white photo, good condition.Built 1860, designed by Reed and Barnes, Euro Reko, Burnett Street S E side, through to Gurner Street. Photograph taken 1872. Demolished.' -
St Kilda Historical Society
Print, Railway tram, c. 1958
laminated black and white photograph (2 identical)Railway tram at St Kilda Station. St Kilda rd 29. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph
The church was opened and dedicated on 7/12/1884, and completed in 1922. http://skhs.org.au/SKHSchurches/Sacred%20Heart%20Church.htmThe church is of architectural significance due to its Italian Renaissance Baroque Style, with red bricks, cement dressings and a slate roof. It indicated the abandonment of the Gothic Revival style favoured by Victoria's Roman Catholics and set the new style for subsequent Roman Catholic churches in Victoria. It was designed by Reed, Henderson & Smart.Black and white photograph, unmountedst kilda, sacred heart church, sacred heart catholic church, grey street, catholic churches -
Orbost & District Historical Society
nurse's uniform
A grey uniform denoted three years of training.A short-sleeved grey cotton nurse's uniform (.1). It has cuffed short sleeves, a collar and buttons at the top. The belt (.2) is a paler grey ribbed cotton.On the uniform inside the back of the neck : G.A. THOMPSON S 559 On the belt : L. WARD S 533nursing health uniform nurse's-uniform -
Benalla Art Gallery
Drawing, Conrad MARTENS, The farm, 1858
Born: London, Middlesex, England 1801; Arrived: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1835; Died: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1878ColonialGift of the family of the late Betty Olive Davies 1979Rural landscape with grass, dam, buildings, trees and clouds.Gold and grey brushed timber frame.Recto: Signed and dated "CM 1858" in grey pencil in l.l.c of composition; Not titleddrawing, landscape, water, building, colonial, trees, clouds -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Grey Squirrel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Grey Squirrel is a small to medium sized member of the rodent family Sciuridae. This species is commonly located in England, Wales and central Scotland. They are known for their agility and ability to climb trees. Interestingly, the tail of the Squirrel serves the purpose of keeping the rain, wind or cold off the body of the animal, to help it cool off in hot weather, to counterbalance when moving and can be utilized as a parachute when jumping from one location to the next. Squirrels consume foods that are rich in protein, carbohydrates and fats. They eat nuts, seeds. fruits and vegetation. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen has silver-grey fur with a brown colouring located on the face and a pale underside. The tale stands tall along the back of the specimen and is bushy. The specimen is of a smaller size and has no tuffs on its ears. It stands on a wooden platform and has two paper tags tied to its hands.Grey Squirrel / BMM 7534 / A.4485/ 41. Squirrel Sp / Catalogue Page, 49 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, squirrel -
Brighton Historical Society
Hat, 1960s
Wreath of mustard and grey silk velvet leaves with bow at centre front, covered with grey tulle. Label, woven black on grey acetate, inside side back: PHONE 50 5347 / Mary H. Thomas, 103 WATTLETREE RD. EAST MALVERNhat, millinery, 1960s -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, Arthur STREETON, Port of Melbourne, 1883
Born: Mount Duneed, Victoria, Australia 1867; Lived and worked: England 1897-1919; Died: Olinda, Victoria, Australia 1943Heidelberg SchoolLedger Gift, 1977Harbour scene with large ships, buildings, water and a grey sky. Timber frame.Recto: Signed "A Streeton" in dark grey oil in l.l.c of composition; Date obscured by framing; Not titledpainting, seascape, maritime, ships, dock, clouds, sky, industrial -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sticky Tape Dispensers x2
Used in the office or at home to cut sticky tape (sellotape) to the required size. Used by the staff working in the SECV office during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Heavy green steel dispenser with wheel suspended at the top. A sharp metal piece with serrated edge is at the front enabling the tape to be cut. The second dispenser is grey and also heavy. It has a torn sticker at the centre front. Sticker on the grey dispenser: 'Another / Sellotape / Product'sticky tape dispenser, secv office equipment -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Wallpaper fragment
Wallpaper fragment. Yellowish-brown, sparkly background with embossed grey and white floral pattern.No visible markings.buildings, painting/decorating, wallpaper, yellowish-brown, embossed, grey, white, sparkles. -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Electronic watch, 198
Black plastic rectangular watch with digital display and grey button on front, with the word "Talking" on front. On the back are three small buttons labelled "Mode", "Hr." "Min". The watch is attached to a metal key-ring on chain. 1 black rectangle with grey button and LCD display"Talking" on front of watchassistive devices, audio equipment -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Domestic object - Tobacco Box, Phillips, Godfrey Pty. Ltd
Three rectangular paper packets of tobacco, fine cut tobacco. 1 oz. with 'The Greys' printed, contents intact.Marked on packet: THE GREY'S SILK CUT VIRGINIA TOBACCO. 1 OZ. NET WEIGHT WHEN PACKED, and other. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Cushion
This set of 14 grey and red cushions (items F045-F058) are located on the two daybeds in the front west facing rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Striped grey and off-white cotton with self-piping and a concealed zip. Synthetic insertwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Cushion
This set of 14 grey and red cushions (items F045-F058) are located on the two daybeds in the front west facing rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Striped grey and off-white cotton with self-piping and a concealed zip. Feather insertwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Cushion
This set of 14 grey and red cushions (items F045-F058) are located on the two daybeds in the front west facing rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Striped grey and off-white cotton with self-piping and a concealed zip. Feather insertwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Cushion
This set of 14 grey and red cushions (items F045-F058) are located on the two daybeds in the front west facing rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Striped grey and off-white cotton with self-piping and a concealed zip. Feather insertwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Functional object - Cushion
This set of 14 grey and red cushions (items F045-F058) are located on the two daybeds in the front west facing rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Striped grey and off-white cotton with self-piping and a concealed zip. Feather insertwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet With Map, Cassell and Compnay Limited, Subject Nationalities of the German Alliance, 1917
Map Produced for Allied ForcesMap of German Alliance as to which nationalities were aligned with GermanyGrey Booklet containing Coloured map of the German AllianceGrey Booklet Subject Nationalities of the German Alliance (With a coloured map from German Sources) Cassell and Company Limited London New York Toronto Melbourne 1917 Price 2d -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - School Committee, As above & Form No. GC559, Ringwood Primary School Committee Minute Book 1984-1985, 12-Apr-1984 to Feb-1985
Minute Book of Committee for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 - 12-Apr-1984 to Feb-1985. Grey cover.Minute Book of Committee for Ringwood Primary School No. 2997 - 12-Apr-1984 to Feb-1985. Grey cover. -
National Wool Museum
Socks
Pair of grey woollen socks, green and white diamond pattern, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags.Pair of grey woollen socks, green and white diamond pattern, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags.textile industry knitting, scallywags industries, textile industry, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Sock
Grey woollen sock, green red ,white and blue decoration, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags .Grey woollen sock, green red ,white and blue decoration, c1930's and 1940's, possibly manufactured by Scallywags.textile industry knitting, scallywags industries, textile industry, knitting -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Grey Butcherbird, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
Grey Butcherbirds live in wooded habitats, including suburban areas, from the north of Western Australia, across different parts of the top of the country, through to mid-eastern Queensland, and then south along the eastern side of the country all the way down to Tasmania. They have a 'lovely, lilting song', and are fiercely protective of their nests and chicks, swooping at presumed attackers with enough strength to sometimes draw blood. Adult Grey Butcher Birds are typically a light grey colour with dark heads and white underparts, while their young are typically olive-brown. The mix of these two types of colouring on this animal suggests that it is a younger bird. This bird appears thinner than most Grey Butcher Birds, but it is unclear if this is because of its age or because of inaccurate taxidermy. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is particularly special in the Burke Museum Collection as it is part of a male/female pair (see Relationships). Many birds in the collection were originally donated in male/female pairs, but at least one specimen has been lost, leaving these as one of the few surviving sets.This Grey Butcherbird (likely male, based on size) has a bill that is dark grey at the front with a sharp hook but becomes lighter towards the face. The majority of the feathers on its back are light brown with some grey feathers around the lower half. It's crown area is a dark black colour and its tail is a dark grey. The feathers of its underparts and a small patch on either side of the neck are a yellow-white colour. There are also grey feathers coming through on its underparts. The eyes are brown. The bird stands on a brown, wooden perch with a circular bar, curved stand, and circular base. It has an identification tag tied around its left leg.19a / Collared Crow. Shrike / See Catalogue, Page 10 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, australian birds, butcher bird, butcherbird, grey butcherbird, collared crow-shrike, australian butcherbird, tasmanian butcherbird, tasmania, bird pair -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet, "Express" print, Shire of Lillydale By-Laws, Unknown
A slim booklet listing the Shire of Lillydale's By-Laws for Building and Residential Areas in pursuance of the powers conferred by the Local Government Acts.A faded grey small booklet stapled on the left side with the title Shire of Lillydale printed at the top of the front cover. Under it are two small outlines of crossed ferns and at the bottom of the cover is printed By-Laws No.52 & 62... Building and By-Laws No.53 & 62 Residential Areas. Price 1/6. p.23non-fictionA slim booklet listing the Shire of Lillydale's By-Laws for Building and Residential Areas in pursuance of the powers conferred by the Local Government Acts.local council, by-laws, building by-laws, lillydale -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Administrative record (item) - Annual report, Fergusson and Moore, General Printers, The Twenty Fifth Annual Report of the Victorian Seamen's Mission and the Fourth Annual Report of the Sandridge (no 1) Sailors' Rest, 1882, 1883
Small grey booklet including the report from the Executive Committee, the Chaplain's report, Treasurer's report and a list of subscriptions for 1882. The report encompasses both the Victorian Seamen's Mission and Sandridge (No. 1) Sailors' Rest.The 1882 annual report outlines all the major activities involving the Mission over the course of the year as well as included names of those involved, participating, making decisions or donating time or money. The Danne family had a long standing involvement in the Mission from the latter decades of the 19th Century onwards. Handwritten in pen on top left hand corner: "Rev N.J. Danne"sandridge, sailors' rest, 1882, annual report, victorian seamen's mission, port melbourne, reverend n.j danne, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, administrative document-annual report -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Machine - Movie editor
Grey electrical cable plugs into unknown adaptorGOKO Dual 8 Model P-65 Movie Editor, body of machine is grey, for 8mm movie film, black arms to mount reels, glass screen for viewing reel contentsphotography, viewers -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Godfrey Hirst, 1950s
Collector says: Godfrey Hirst Diamond blankets from the mid-1950s are always delight to find. Some of these were found in the Geelong area but one came back with me from an op shop road trip around Tasmania, another from the St Pauls op shop in Romsey. I love this pattern and find the lemon and grey colourway particularly special. Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Godfrey Hirst Diamond blanket in pink and grey"An All Wool Blanket" /By Godfrey Hirst of Geelong/100% Virgin Woolwool, blanket, blanket fever, diamond blanket, godfrey hirst, geelong -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Grey-headed Woodpecker, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Grey-headed Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family, that is sometimes mistaken for the similar-looking Green Woodpecker. The species is known to have a grey face, neck, and underparts, with green wings and back, and underwing feathers that are a dark brown to dark grey-black with white dots. Although this can vary depending on location, with European and Northeast Asian birds having overall paler colours, to mainland Asian birds being darker overall. The species has a distinctive black mustache-like stripe on both sides of the face and the mature males have a red patch on the top of the head. These tree-clinging woodpeckers usually feast on ants, insects, and berries. This specimen differs in appearance from the common Grey-headed Woodpecker as its back feathers appear a dark grey, where in the wild these birds have sometimes quite vibrant green feathers. The eyes of the grey-headed woodpecker are also usually red with black iris, not white with black iris as in this specimen. The beak is also a pale yellowish colour on this bird, whereas commonly the species has a grey upper beak and pale yellow lower beak. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This male Grey-headed Woodpecker has a bright red head patch and distinctive black mustache-like stripes on both sides of the face, with additional black stripes running from the pale yellowish beak to the inner corner of the eye. The underbelly is a light grey and the back is a slightly darker grey. The underwing feathers are a light rufous-brown with white dots. The specimen is mounted on a sloping vertical wooden cylindrical stick attached to a mount. There are also two paper swing tags, one of which is torn in half.149a. / Unnamed / Catalogue page 60 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, woodpecker, grey-headed woodpecker, gray-headed woodpecker