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Knitting, crochet and sewing books x 6, Paton's and Baldwin's, Madame Weigel's Journal of fashion x 2, Paton's knitting book x 2, Weldon's Socks and stockings, Enid Gilchrist's Toddlers clothes, 1942, 1943, 1950's
Madame Weigel's - monthly journal of fashion. Enid Gilchrist patterns - an Argus Production. Weldon's - printed in London, agent for NZ and Australia Gordon and GotchAll six books soft cover, colour print. Patons no 115 Bedjackets, Patons No 267 Jumpers, vest, cardigans, Weldon's sock and stockings for men and boys, Enid Gilchrist book has paper patterns inserted. Madame Weigel's includes advertisements, short stories, sewing, knitting, crochet patternssee photos -
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Evans and Balfour Gun, Rifle and ammunition Catelogues x 3, 1954, 1965, 1968
Useful information for the farmer and recreational shooterThree paper stapled catelogues containing many makes of guns, rifle, cartridges and accessories that could be purchased by mail order.see photos -
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Mail order catelogues x 3, Rockman's, The Myer Emporium, Wakes of Australia, 1952
Indicating fashions and homeware styles of the the early 1950'sPaper stapled catelogues all published in 1952. Rockman's - ladies clothing. Myer emporium - Mens, ladies, childrens clothing, beds, electrical appliances, shoes, makeup. Wakes - Ladies and men's clothing, beds, electrical appliances, wall paper, curtains, fabric, crockery, furnituresee photos -
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Child’s Tandem tricycle, 1950’s
Used by children in the 1950’s and 60’s. could accommodate three children Not so common being double seated but much used by children for play Hand painted(red, white, blue) child’s tricycle with two hard metal seats, spoked wheels have perished rubber rims, chrome handle bars, rubber pedals. Has standing bar under the back seat -
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Wooden kitchen chair, 1940’s
Maybe made during WW 2 when building materials were scarce particularly in country townsLight wooden chair made from wooden packing boxes. Stabilised with bars on the back of the chair and between the four legsUnderneath the seat can be seen impressions that were stamped on the box . The words “Starch” and “boxes” can be read -
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Buggy [without hood]
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Photograph envelope, Approx 1930
The front cover depicts fashion in swimming suits of the time. R.O Hughes was in business between 1916 and 1938 in YarrawongaBrown card envelope used to hold photographs and negatives on return from developing by Kodak laboratories to the chemist R.O. Hughes Yarrawonga. The edges are stitched . inside the front flap has a price list for enlargements, back flap has description of Verichrome film and its good quality. The back cover advertises the Kodak Brownie Simplicity camera. Name - Miss M.Whinray. R.O. Hughes Chemist and Optician Tel. 35 Yarrawonga -
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Boomerang
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Indigenous Collection - Bull Roarer, Not known
Not knownThin wooden shape- smooth. Cord attached to top for swingingSerpent type snake painted on front in black,white,ochre,olive and brown with initials”GMH” -
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Indigenous Collection. Container, Not known
Wooden Container hollowed out of a timber log.Curved shape with rough interior and smooth exteriorNone -
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Indigenous Collection— 3 aboriginal Tapping Sticks, Not known
Indigenous culture3 Wooden Tapping Sticks with a high gloss varnish. Appears to be commercially made.Sticker “An original work of art” Painted black white ochre . Dots and stripes on one end. -
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Indigenous Collection. Aboriginal Shield, Unsure
Aboriginal cultureHandmade wooden item with a wooden handle. A pattern carved underneath in a zig zag patternNone -
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Indigenous Collection. Boomerang, Not Known
UnknownHandmade Wooden Boomerang with marking:Dot pattern28cm long. Two circles in centre,leaf shape on end. Band of 3 dots at each end which is painted black. See photo -
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Short story Book, Sherlock Holmes Short Stories, Reprint 1934
Famous detective stories. Sold by Angus and Robertson, 89 Castlereagh St, SydneyFawn hardcover book containing short stories written by A. Conan Doyle Preface written 1928, 1336 pages \Sherlock Holmes - his adventures, memoirs. Return, His last bow and the case-book. The complete short stories -
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Race Binnoculars
Set of race binnoculars, black colour with lenses and magnification adjustment. Plastic strap attached Set of race binoculars, black colour with lenses and magnification adjustment Plastic strap attached Gerber Optical. Condor stamp with head of the bird 8 x 32mm. Slicjfield 145m au 1000m Nr 36275 -
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Postcard featuring "Phar Lap", "Pha rLap" WS Cox Plate winner 1930-31
Sepia coloured photo of "Phar Lap" with trainer Harry Telford's son aboardSee photo for front and back Signed by Cappy Telford and Jack Baker 9/4/92 -
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Moonee Valley Race Program, Moonee Valley - A tribute to Phar Lap, April 1992
A race meeting held as a tribute to "Phar Lap" - died 5/4/1932Rectangular program 112 pages with sepia photos of "Phar Lap" on front and back. Contains details of races held by the Moonee Valley Racing Club Inc. on Saturday 11 April 1992. Cost of program $2See photos front and back covers -
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Bottle Champagne, 7/8/1983
See inscriptionsUnopened bottle of champagne (green glass) bottled specially for the World Premiere of "Phar Lap" Gold foil top covering. Paper label with collage of photos of "Phar Lap" and his trainer11% alcohol. Wine of Australia McWilliams Champagne 750ml. Bottled specially for ther World Premier of "Phar Lap" August 7th 1983, Sydney, Australia -
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Tea towel, St John Ambulance Australia, First aid on the spot. Home nursing hints, 1980's estimated
One printed tea towel with first aid instructions for bleeding, burns, snake bite, asthma, heart attack, blood nose,convulsions, sporting injuries.First Aid,St John -
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Mouse trap wih four holes, Supreme Choker Safety Mouse Trap, Unknown
Four sided mouse trap with wooden base with four spring fittings at each corner that can be loaded simultaneously. A number of round holes have been bored into the wood to enable the wire to be passed through and fixed.Supreme Choker Safety Mouse Trap -
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Rat Trap
Recttangular pine wood base. Metal spring, bar and pin nailed onto it. Can be loaded with cheeser or bread to entice rat which trips the mecchanism when set (see photos). Made to catch a large rat. Writing is embossed on the wood in brown.Ezyset Supreme Rat Trap Made in Australia -
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Book - Books, Ready made speeches Revised Edition, Unknown
Small hardcover book, 192 pages. Written to supply hints to speech makers covering occasions such as Royal, The Church, Houses of Parliament, Magistracy, Weddings, Sporting, Birthdays and many others.Author Charles Hindley New and revised edition brought down to 1906 -
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Books, Manners and Tone of Good Society - 11th Edition, Unknown
Printers Bradbury, Agnew and Co. WhitefriarsHard cover book 195 pages. Written by a member of the Aristocracy. Alternative ttle "Solecisms to be Avoided". Outlining the "art of polite conversation" and advice on "what to say" and "how to say it". The last pages other books of Etiquette, Poedtry, Cookery, Plant and Flowers available from Frederick Warne an dCo. Publishers.J A Hanrahan stamped on title page -
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Book - Red Cross Home Nursing, The Elements of Home Nursing, Before 1966
Issued by the Red Cross Emergency Service. Australian Red Cross Society, 44 Latrobe Street, Melbourne, C1Small paperback book. Well used, paper cover marked ad dog-eared. 16 pages. Price Three pence. Describes duties of a nurse, how to take temperature, pulse, dressing, washing, diet, bed making, bandaging.See photos -
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Book - First Aid, First Aid to the Injured, 1928
Black hardcover, 294 pages. Worn spine and right cover edge. Appears to be well used. Contains black and white illustrations. Name written in pencil first page "T Hanrahan, Yarrawonga" 39th Edition, Published 1928, 1st Edition entitled "Aids for cases of Injuries or Sudden Illness, 1878 Ther authorised textbook of the "St John Ambulancer" -
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Book, Home Nursing - 4th edition, June 1932
Small brown hardcover book describing aspects of the syllabus of Home Nursing Course containing black and white pictures and illustrations 272 pagesHome Nursing - The Authorised textbook of the St John Association 4th edition -
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Book - Poems and Short Stories, The Oxford Reading Books V1, Not indicated
Red Hardcover book containing fifteen short stories and poems, 288 pages. It contains coloured and black and whi illustrations throughout (Handwritten name written in ink in frontpiece J Handrahan). For authors see photosBook spine is damaged - has brown stains on pages throughout -
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Book, Kenilworth Library - Village Fables, Unknown
Red hardcover book of short stories 340 pages. Many were stained due to wear and age. The spine is damaged. Contains black and white illustrations -
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Medallion, W S Cox Plate, 1993
W S Cox Plate first run in 1922 named in honour of William Samuel Cox, founder of Moonee Valley RaccecourseBronze medallion mounted on card with description of the race eg length, prize, history and list of winnersSede photo -
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Red Cross and Patriotic Badges from WW1, 1915-1920's
Small badges sold for fundraising during WW1Twenty seven small metal badges which were sold for fundraising during WW!. Ten of them relate to Australian, French, Italian, British Red Cross. Others Anzac/Remembrance Day, Peace Loan 1913. Subscriber,Hospital Day.See photo