Refer to document collectionCream cotton length of material, 4 meters long, printed in Blue. Lettering 15 centimeters the words 'Blackburn North Progress Association'. Ties on four corners.Blackburn North Progress Associationsocieties, service clubs

This stamp was made by C G Roeszear & Son Melbourne. This was passed to me by my mrother, Mary Elizabeth Millane Nee Markham. She told me that, for as long as she could remember - and from at least 1920 - this stamp had been used by her mother, Bertha Jane Markham (nee Cruse) when she was Post Mistress at Mitcham and that she, ( that is, my mother) had continued to use the stamp in her own shop (Cnr Station St and Whitehorse Rd) from 1944 to 1957. This stamp was used in Mitcham Post Office continually from 1920 to 1944 at which time the Post Office was removed from the building; it was then used in the shop at the same location until June 1957.Mrs Markham's Paid Brass stamp Wooden bull shaped handle attached to a brass oval shaped stamp with words PAID IN FULL Mrs Markham was postmistress at Mitcham.It was part of her shop & dwelling cr Whitehorse Road and Station Street.Building on WCC Heritage overlayPaid in fullmetalcraft, bronzeware

The book of recipes was compiled by Don Dunstan who apart from politics was also active in the fields of art, drama, poetry. This is evident in the history of the dishes he describes. Their origin,the herbs used and the method of preparation,and presentationThe drawings and illustrations are by Robert Ingpen a well known artistIllustrated cook book by Don Dunstan.The book is 25 cm by 19 cm and has a fixture on the cover of Don Dunstan using a wok.There is a red tea pot,a ladle,a fork & spoon hanging on hooks attached to a red brick wallfood technology, bakery

1.Postcard with 'A Prosperous New Year'. Illustration with four leaf clovers, horseshoe and clock showing midnight 2 Postcard with illustration of small child standing by the sea.'The Boss at the Seaside' printed at the bottom of the card. 3 Postcard showing photograph of Scotch College Melbourne. 4 Postcard showing photograph of Flinders St Melbourne. 5 Postcard 'Port Melbourne Pier' showing two ships'A Prosperous New Year',' The Boss at the Seaside'documents, postcards

Worn by donor's husband Gary in the 1990sMauve male shirt. Pocket on left side and fastening down the front with six buttons, plus two buttons on sleeve cuff.Van Heusen, Full Cutcostume accessories, male

Pink and white striped cotton maternity dress. Square neckline with short sleeves. Seven pleats across centre of front with a white pearly button on each side at hip level. Three bands across at neck and another three at hip level. Back of dress is identical to the front.Daly Jones 12costume, female

Handy Hints Reference Booklet titled That's A Good Idea with information regarding gardening, childcare, cooking, first aid and home economics.That's A Good Idea The Sun Book of Home Hintsbooks, reference

Thrifty Meals Cook Book. Compiled by Housewives Association. Includes full menus, recipes and purchase lists.Winning Essays and Thrifty Mealsbooks, cookery

Booklet of New Ideas and Handy Hints for Cooking and Household.New Ideas Worth Testing - Household Hintsbooks, reference, cookery

A 1945 wartime cookery book by Sara Dunn of the Herald Melbourne. Sold for 1/- (One Shilling).Wartime Cookery Bookbooks, cookery

The Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.was originally the Blackburn and Mitcham Ladies Benevolent Society convened in 1928. The Society merged with the Eastern Emergency Relief Network.Registration stamp 'Whitehorse Benevolent Society Inc.' ABN 74 368 144 817 Square plastic stamp container in black and pale grey 'Color Printer 30' on side. When top black part pushed down rubber stamp appears and stamps.stamps - rubber, blackburn, benevolent society

Used by DonorLuxurious 'Illustrated Complete Cook Book' by Margaret Fulton.Margaret Fultonbooks, cookery

Suit owned by donor - Valda Arrowsmith and was worn to many City of Nunawading official functions.1980 Burgandy wool women's pleated skirt and three buttoned jacket. Jacket fully lined.Fletcher Jones Australia Finest Clothingcostume, female

Donor, Valda Arrowsmith wore the suit during her time as Mayor of Nunawading at official functions in 1987/8.1987 Two piece black woollen suit. Skirt is straight hand woven and is lined. Top is woven wool with panels in shades of blue lurex, wool, braid, chenille and black lurex. Sleeves are magyar style. Black ribbed band at waist.costume, female

A 1930s cream nylon seersucker dance dress. Full skirt with horizontal pleated bodice with plaited roleua straps covered in sequins. Self fabric bow & tail on left side at bodice. Boning on side of bodice with gold metal zip on left side.costume, female

Cream sleeveless nightdress with round neckline. Fine lace insert on front of neckline and around arm holes and extending to back of neckline. Panels of ten pin tucks on each side of front lace panel and twelve pin tucks at centre of neckline.costume, female nightwear

Kilt was worn by Maude Bastion during 1970 and later by her daughter Wendy Standfield, the donor and a Society member.1970 Ladies tartan skirt designed as a kilt. Skirt wraps around and is fastened with a silver buckle and black buttons at waist. Red and green tartan.costume, female

Made by Heather Hillier for donor, Wendy Standfield1983 Black felt vest lined with gold/grey cotton. Both fronts are decorated with embroidered gum blossom and appliqued gum leaves in green and brown with blossom in pink and cream.costume, female

Purchasedcirca 1990s / 2000s aqua chiffon evening dress in the style of a slip with rouleau straps. Lines of crystal beads and balls vertically, with heavily beaded hem of aqua and grey beads and diamantes. Aqua satin lining. Knee lengthSuki size 6costume, female

1970s Ladies black lace sleeveless top with v neckline back and front. A placket front.Waist has black press stud closingcostume, female

not knowncirca 2000 black chiffon evening full length waisted dress with short sleeves, round neck and front of a false waistcoat beaded with black flowers and tied at the back. Underskirt of fine black lawn. Back zipperDG Sport Classic Comfortcostume, female

See 359Glazed Border tile with black background and interlocking green and cream diamonds.(on back) '9' '676'ceramics, earthenware

not knownHexagonal shaped box. Orange plastic lid and base with clear plastic sidesWalkers Sewing Tidee. A British Productdomestic items, sewing

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of donor.Round green enamelled compact contains puff, powder and notes presented in cardboard box with advertising matter. Box has information on cover.Morny|Compact face powder|June Roses|Rachelpersonal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

From collection of Bette JonesSmall semi circular shaped cream linen egg cosy with cream crotched edge. A different embroidered flower design on each side. Padded cotton lining (separated)domestic items, ornaments / decorative, handcrafts, embroidery

Compact was used by Anne Benson, mother of Anne BarryRound gold compact, contains puff and powder sifterPuff has 'Le Rage' printed on it.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

Wedding ceremony on 14th October 1950 at Congregational Church Kew1950's Magnolia satin, vee neckline with collar, button and loops to vee shaped waist. Long sleeves buttoned at wrist, coming to points. Skirt is ankle length at front. Back falls to a train.costume, female

Child's high chair. First used 1922 by Edith Mottram (nee Smith).Passed on to Cecil Wilfred Smith (brother of Edith) who migrated to Australia in 1927 and used by children Frederick and Victor. Used by Frederick's children Karen (b 1979) and Robert (b 1959). Used by Karen's children Thomas (b1988) and Emma (b 1991)Wooden painted blue high chair. Also converts to low chair - four wheels on feet for easy movement. First used in 1922. Laminex tray top added in 1959.furniture, domestic-nursery

Used by Mrs Jean Ashcroft, (nee Broad)originally from Galasheils ScotlandCream linen, drawn thread and cream embroidered. Tray cloth with cream knitted lace bordermanchester, table linen

Worked and used by Mrs Jean AshcroftWhite linen butterfly shaped cloth, folded to form tea cosy cover. Cover is embroidered with eyelet and cut work. Edge is finished with scalloped buttonhole work.nilmanchester, table linen