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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1870s
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: Aborigines landing their boat at the base of a cliff, some are in loin cloth, some pants, one pants and shirt (white). Markings: 6. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: THE NEWS PAPER DONATIONS, 1850
A 10 page document detailing the history behind the importance of the local paper's monthly charity report and the significance of it with the local Chinese settlers. Lecture notes by Carol Holsworth for lectureto BHS on 07/02/2003. -
Mont De Lancey
Sewing Machine
The sewing machine was brought from Italy by the Ghirardello Family in 1928, and has been kindly donated by Mrs Bernadette ChirardelloPortable hand operated sewing machine on a wooden base, with a wooden carry lid, and a bone china knob on the handle. Machine is painted with gold trim, and has 4 shuttles, and also has 'cm' measures.Margue De Fabriquesewing machines -
Mont De Lancey
Ink bottle
Collection of two glass ink bottles and ink well. One ink bottle - green, one ink bottle - clear glass, both have pen and nib. One white china ink well.ink bottles, bottles, writing equipment -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - China Cup, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne's Best Coffee", mid 2000's
White China cup or mug with handle title ""Melbourne's Best Coffee" listing many of Melbourne's coffee shops with the Yarra (Yarra 3) Trams logo on the lower corner and their website. Two copies held.trams, tramways, crockery, yarra trams, coffee shops -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BENDIGO JOSS HOUSE: NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA)
''The Bendigo Joss House'' - National Trust of Australia (Victoria) - 2 pages incl - origin of term 'Joss'; basic information about ''Chinese Religion'' and Kwan Gung; synopsis on ''Chinese on Bendigo Goldfields''; details of the restoration project - including costs to date and list of people and bodies assisting. Names on second sheet ; Bendigo Chinese Society, Family of H. E. McGowan, D. O'Hoy, Mr W. Mitchell, Apex Club, Sandhurst Boys' Centre, Mr John Ball, Ordinance Factory, Bendigo Advertiser, b. C. V. 8, 3 B. O. Mrs H. Vellacott, Mrs B. Mullins, S. E. C., contractors and other workmen. Mrs R. R. Adams 39 Barkly Street Bendigo (Secretary).National Trust of Australiabuildings, church, chinese joss house -
Mont De Lancey
Ornaments
Six china items. 1. Porcelain urn made in England. Crest shows deer and bracknell. Has two handles. 7 cm. 2. Carlton china WNR. Stoke-on-Kent. Crest shows two men. "Fortis in Armis". Bamburgh. Has five prongs. 7 cm 3. Swan Royal ivory porcelain. England. Blue crest in Latin, with yellow and green leaves. Arms of Penshore Abbey. 8 cm. 4. Harp. Made in England. Florentine China. Has crest with horses. Writing in Latin. 10 cm. 5. Peacock. Crest St. John's Chapel. Weardale. Stoke-on-Trent. Arcadian. 12 cm 6. Four pronged vase. Made in Germany. Has crest with red cross and two dragons. London. 8 cmornaments -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Anthony Piovesan, Uni plan for missing students, 26/02/2020
Means of providing study plans for Chinese students unable to enter Australia owing to coronavirus restrictions are being provided by La Trobe UniversityNewspaper clipping, text with colour photograph, by Anthony Piovesanla trobe university, international students, covid pandemic -
Chinese Museum
Costume - costume helmet
This helmet was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This helmet is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Black and gold papier mache helmet with knob on top and black satin rectangle attached behind.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, helmets -
Chinese Museum
costume boot
This boot was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. It is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This boot is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Black boots with white, platform/wedge styrofoam sole, lined with starched interfacing and cardboardyoung chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes, boots -
Chinese Museum
costume headscarf
This headscarf was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. It is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This headscarf is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Light blue satin headscarf or kerchief.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes -
Chinese Museum
costume belt
This belt was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. It is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This belt is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Blue and gold belt with eleven studs running along the centre line.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes, belts -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - ILLUSTRATION, 1973
PICTURE OF DISTURBANCE AT CLUNES 9/12/1873. MINERS RESISTING THE INTRODUCTION OF CHINESE LABOUR TO BREAK A STRIKE CAUSED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF LOTHAIR MINE.THIS PICTURE IS AN ENLARGED PHOTOGRAPH OF AN ENGRAVING IN A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF DECEMBER 1873. RE. FITTED TO FRAME BY F.C.WEICKHARDT CLUNES 10/10/1973local history, engraving. co, mining, chinese riot. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Debtors' Ledger, early 20th century
This ledger contains details of debts owed by people in the Warrnambool district. It dates from 1906 to 1916. The compiler of the ledger is unknown. Many of the debtors are Chinese, mostly working as market gardeners in the north Warrnambool area and the debts usually concerned rents and the supply of agricultural items such as chaff. These Chinese, many of whom came from the Victorian goldfields, operated market gardens and businesses in the town of Warrnambool from the 1870s to the 1930s or 40s.This ledger is of interest because of the names of people listed as debtors and in particular the names of Chinese working in the district. The ledger is thus a valuable research tool. This is a ledger with a thick card cover in a mottled pattern in red, black, blue and yellow colours The spine, which has some damage, is covered in a maroon coloured leather. The pages are ruled with red lines and the entries are handwritten in ink. There are some loose pages.Debtor's Ledger C.L.warrnambool chinese market gardeners -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Pipe clay, Glasgow 28
Part of a collection of goldfield artifacts recovered from the Ovens Goldfield, including the Buckland Valley. The collection also included a large amount of Chinese pottery and artifacts also goldfields bottles, jars and mining implements. Collected by Aldo Gios late resident of Myrtleford. The Bright & District Historical Society purchased the collection of Chinese artifacts in 2010, included in the collection were other items of interest including this pipe and others similar.Relevant to the goldmining history of the areaPipe made of clay and embossed on both sides of the bowl. Damaged, attempt to reattach section of stem, a piece of the stem missing. Embossing,one side resembles a wattle branch, other side represents a harp. Lettering on both sides, worn and hard to read. There is some writing on the stem but it is worn and hard to decipher.tobacco, recreation, harp, pipe, clay, embossing, wattle, goldfields, smoking, leisure, ovens goldfield, gios -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Chinese Market Gardeners and Miners of Central Victoria" - Ken James
Digitised video (2.07GB) Duration: 50 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Ken James is a prolific historical writer and is a regular to our Society's meetings. In this presentation, Ken talks about another book he is writing, involving the Chinese community in the small town of Lyal, between Castlemaine and Heathcote. In 1861, there were more than 24,000 Chinese immigrants on the goldfields of Ararat, Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maryborough. The Chinese were particularly industrious, with techniques that differed widely from the Europeans. This and their physical appearance and fear of the unknown led them to being persecuted in a racist way that would be regarded as untenable today. -
Chinese Museum
processional upper garment
This upper garment was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This upper garment is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Upper garment with fish scale decoration in gold with blue trim and a smallstainless steel/chrome half spheres attached to the chest. The sleeves have decorated cuffs and small shoulder 'wings'.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes -
Chinese Museum
costume overskirt
This decorative overskirt was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This decorative overskirt is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Decorative overskirt in three leaf-shaped panels decorated in gold scales with blue trim.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costume -
Chinese Museum
costume tail
This costume tail was obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. This is part of a 'fish warrior' costume.This costume tail is significant for its links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.'Fish' tail that is attached around the waist decorated with gold scales with a blue trim.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, costumes -
Chinese Museum
costume trousers
These trousers were obtained by Charles Quon, probably from Hong Kong, and used by the Young Chinese League in their processions. These are part of a 'fish warrior' costume.These trousers are significant for their links to the Chinese Young League. The League was formally established on 4 October 1932 to to promote free social intercourse and goodwill among its members and their mutual improvement. Membership was open to all persons, with one or both parents or grandparents born in China. Wives of Chinese members were permitted as members with the same privileges. It was a significant social organisation for Chinese-Australians in Melbourne in the mid to late twentieth century.Pale blue satin/silk trousers with elastic waist and ankles.young chinese league, melbourne, victoria, australia, processions, helmets -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Geoffrey Blainey, Across A Red World, 1968
Hardcover w/Dust Jacketchina, soviet union, chinese history, russian history, travel , walsh st library -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Clay pipe
White clay pipe, hollow tubular shaped with small drip catchment and threaded end for bamboo attachment.personal effects, smoking accessories, pipe, clay, smoking, china -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plate, Warrnambool Congregational Church, Early 20th century
This plate comes from the Congregational Church in Warrnambool. It was probably part of a set of crockery used by church members at social events. The Warrnambool Congregational Church was established in 1862 when Robert Winton and Thomas Nayler set up a meeting to discuss the possibility of establishing an Independent Church in Warrnambool. The first minister was William Pentland and the first church was opened in 1864 in Liebig Street. Samuel Nettleton was a notable early church member, being Superintendent of the Sunday School for 60 years. A new church was opened in Henna Street in 1940. In 1973 the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church in 1977. In 1976 the former Congregational Church in Henna Street was sold to the Salvation Army. This plate is of interest as a memento of the former Congregational Church in Warrnambool. In the early to mid 20th century this church was a strong and influential force in the Warrnambool community. This is a cream-coloured dinner plate made of china. The gold bands around the edge of the plate are now almost obliterated. The lettering in the middle of the plate is black and white. The plate has several chips on the edge and is somewhat stainedWarrnambool Congregational Church’warrnambool congregational church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Cup, Coronation1937
This cup was sold as a souvenir of the coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was probably bought locally in the Warrnambool district as attachment to the British Empire was strong in the 1930s. The coronation of King Georg VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey, London. This followed the abdication of Edward VIII. This cup is retained as an example of the high quality souvenirs of the 1937 coronation of King George VI sold to those in British Empire countries. It will be useful for display. This is a white china cup with a gilt edge around the top rim and on the handle. On one side of the cup are images of a crown, British flags and photographs of King George and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames. There is also some lettering. ‘H.M. King George VI Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england, 1937, history of warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
souvenir jug, first half 20th century
This item was sold as a souvenir of Orbost.This item is an example of an early souvenir item especially produced for Orbost.A very small white china jug which is a souvenir of Orbost. It has a painted blue background with a beach scene (representing Marlo) - a jetty, fishermen on the beach and a boat shed. To the right of the spout is "Orbost" in gold lettering.jug souvenir-orbost tableware -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Dish
Serving dish, China, blue and white Asiatic Pheasant design. 4 small feet and scroll cut out ends for handle. Good condition. Recovered from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Previous No PWO 2695.1.Stamped within the cartouche "F C & Co"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, dish, loch ard, asiatic pheasant -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Keith E. Rash, Chinese Lottery Calculations
Notes made by local historian Keith RashSix handwritten pages of research notes on Chinese lottery. The undated documents appear to be sales statistics and prize money calculations undertaken by Keith Rash, local historian. Based on price per ticket of 6 pence. chinese, chinese lottery, gambling -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
China piece
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Piece of china, small section of plate with the " Black Ball Line" insignia, has "SC" and possible "H" of the word SCHOMBERG inscribed on a ribbon banner, Artefact Reg No S/62. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, china plate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CHINA TEA SET
Part china tea set, off white with floral design in shades of pink, mauve, green with scalloped edging and gilt decoration. Consisting of 5 side plates, 3 saucers, 5 cups and a milk jug.domestic equipment, food consumption, kitchen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HUNG MEN HANDBOOK, 2002
Hung Men Handbook. Includes a CD ROM, notated with book no. 388. Contents include formation of the Chinese Association, the Clans and the Secret Societies. Donated by Golden Dragon Museum, 5-11 Bridge Street, Bendigo.Dr Kok Hu Jinbendigo, chinese, history clans and secret societies