This mug was made to commemorate the royal tour of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his wife Queen Elizabeth & daughter Princess Margaret. The tour did not take place as the King fell ill and the tour was cancelled. Cream mug with inscription and photograph from the 1949 Royal Visit to Australia. Yellow rim. Monogram on reverse side 'Long May They Reign'Royal Tudor Waredomestic items, food & drink consumption

Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall

National View postcard of Bourke St looking east from Queen Street, with many W class trams in the view. Possibly early 1970s. Has signs for Drummonds, Coles and Garrard Opticians, Myer, Foys, London Stores and McEwans.Yields information about Bourke St early 1970sPostcard - by National View by Murfett Pty Ltd - divided back with title and publisher details. Card No. P1076-9trams, tramways, bourke st, w class, night photo

Black and white photograph: Queen Victoria memorial procession, Alexandra Fountain, Pall Mall. Parade of military and band personnel. Large crowds watching. Flags on Beehive building and Shamrock Hotel at half mast. 3 trams next to Fountain. 3 horse drawn vehicles in foreground with occupants watching parade. In image on windows ' Abbot's ' ' Henderson & Goodison/Beehive/Furniture & Drapery' ' ? Hill/Tailor/Outfitter' ' No7/Co-operative/… ? ' Yankee Doodle/…' K.W. Van Damme/Havelock' ' Melbourne Cash Store ' Clock shows '2.50 ' ' J./.Ree…..' ' Emery & Gibson' On back top right corner, 'MP 255' Pre. Acc no. MP 255. Card index ' Queen Victoria, Memorial Procession Bendigo.'bendigo, streetscape, pall mall

The Daily Mail printed this handkerchief to raise funds for the "Soldiers' Families Fund" after the outbreak of the Second Boer War (1899-1902. (The Daily Mail, devised by Alfred Harmsworth (later Lord Northcliffe) and his brother Harold (later Lord Rothermere), was first published on 4 May 1896 and was an immediate success.) Patriotic handkerchiefs were popular during the Victorian era and this one featuring a popular song and well-known people was probably the most popular.This handkerchief was produced to raise funds for the families of soldiers involved in the Second Boer War. This fund, The Soldiers' Families Fund was the first such charitable effort for a war. The handkerchief and other related items raised more than 250,000 pounds.A white linen man's handkerchief. It is printed in blue. It has a map of the South African Republic and the music and words of The Absent Minded Beggar - music by Arthur Sullivan, words by Rudyard Kipling. There is a picture of Lord Roberts, the British Commander in Chief, in the top left corner with the British flag and a picture of Queen Victoria in the bottom right corner.handkerchief souvenir boer-war

Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.RAASC officer's metal collar badge. The badge is bi-metal construction using silver and gold coloured metals. The silver metal background features a Queen's Crown and a seven-pointed star. Gold coloured metal is circular in shape with a royal cypher in the middle. Blue and red enameling in the centre. On the back are two loop fittings.Stamped on gold coloured metal: ' ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS'. Printed in gold on blue enamel garter: 'MONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE'. Stamped on back: 'STOKES, MELB'.badge, uniform, royal australian army service corps, kevin john herdman

From Victorian Government Gazette, 1993. Note to creditors and others having claims on the estate of Mary Jolley late of Mirridong Home, Bendigo, gentlewoman who died on 29 Dec 1992, are required to send particulars to the Executors National Mutual Trustees of 46 Queen St, Bendigo - Distribution according to claims already on hand.

Bendigo 1950s.Bendigo Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958. Marching Girls on Queen Elizabeth Oval (QEO). Lots of Marching Girls, the Grand stand appears to be very full and a lot of spectators around oval. Dudly House and old Fire Station in background, Spire of Sacred Heart Cathedral can be seen.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s.bendigo easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958. marching girls on queen elizabeth oval (qeo). lots of marching girls, the grand stand appears spectators dudly house fire station background, spire sacred heart cathedral 1958

Thirty one pennies. King George V dates include: 1911, 1912, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1928, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1936. King George VI include: 1943 and 1947. Queen Elizabeth II 1964. The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, pennies

Picture folder with 12 black & white scenes of Bendigo. Scenes include: Rosalind Park, Boatsheds on Lake Weeroona, The Conservatory, Panorama of Pall Mall, Interior of the Conservatory, Pall Mall, Queen's Gardens, The Lookout Tower, Pall Mall, Panorama from the Lookout Tower, Lake Weeroona, and The Fountain, P. O. and Soldiers' Memorial.place, bendigo, picturesque views of bendigo., foster & wilson collection, rosalind park, boatsheds on lake weeroona, the conservatory, pall mall, interior of the conservatory, queen's gardens, the lookout tower, panorama from the lookout tower, lake weeroona, the fountain, p.o. and soldiers' mem

Account page from Andrew's Auction Rooms, Queen Street and Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo. James Andrew & Co. D. Andrew, Auctioneer. Government Auctioneers, Sworn Valuators, Produce and Commission Agents. Agents for the City Mutual Fire Insurance Coy. Date line ends 192-. Printed in black with blue cash lines.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, andrew's auction rooms, james andrew & co., d andrew, city mutual fire insurance coy

Front cover in two parts of Society of 'Old Bendigonians Dinner menu' dated 20th Nov 1897. First reunion held at Melbourne Town Hall. Inside formerly one piece menu itemises food and wines on offer. Back cover depicts toasts to Queen and success to Bendigo.Music by Mr E.H. Hanstein , Accompanyistbendigo, clubs, old bendigonians

Documents: 7 sheets of paper describing sale of shares in one lot, and one sheet in another. Letterhead ' Hiskens & Leonard, stock share and investment brokers, 99 Queen Street Melbourne'. Sold as agent for Deborah GM NL, Messrs McCall, Rankin and Stanistreet. Includes letter from stock and share investment brokers.Hiskens & Leonardorganization, mining, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: deborah gold mines nl, shares, stock market, bendigo, mining

This artwork was previously displayed in the offices of Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in Sunshine, Victoria. That factory no longer exists and the site is now occupied by a retail complex.Unusual form of artwork dedicating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2, and displaying the products that were made by Nettlefolds Pty Ltd in Sunshine.Wood structure, comprising of a brown stained frame enclosing a green background, which is dedicated to the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2. Screws, nuts, and bolts made by NETTLEFOLDS PTY LTD are 'sewn' on to the green board with thin wire to form the artwork. At the bottom of the frame is a brass plate with Nettlefolds Pty Ltd engraved in script lettering.Nettlefolds Pty Ltd.coronation, nettlefolds, screws, nuts, bolts, queen elizabeth, manufacturing industries, sunshine, artwork

Inside - Neighbourhood page 30, 32 and 33. Page 30: Colour photograph of QVWC building facade. Black and white portrait of Dr Constance Stone. Page 32: Two coloured portraits one of Kay Setches and the other, Cheryl Teng CEO. Page 33: Black and white photograph of the Queen Victoria Hospital. historic buildings, women's history, official events

Drum Majors sash has been worn by all drum majors since 1972 Drum majors sash is gold wool felt with gold braid edging. Carries RVR badge at top of battle honours and rampart lion at base of honours. Two small black drum sticks are located at each side of honours. The sash is crested with Queen Elizabeth 2. A green cotton cover has been included. pipes and drums, rvr, 5/6 rvr, 5 vsr

This child's dress was the" uniform" of Caramut State School No.1728 made especially made by the parents in 1954 and worn by the children to line the route taken by Queen Elizabeth on the Royal visit to Hamilton, Victoria. Children from other schools in the district also attended.This dress is of historical interest as a Western district memento of the Royal visit in 1954.This is a blue cotton dress with white collar and cuffs and white buttons, press studs and two pockets with white edging. It has short sleeves and a slightly gathered skirt and loops at the back to hold a belt or sash. It is home made royal visit 1954, caramut state school

The pram appears to have been developed during the 18th century. Queen Victoria is known to have bought three prams (she had 10 children). From then, it was a natural progression to create a smaller version as a leisure item, particularly for little girls.The introduction of dolls prams into the leisure item area, mirrors the development of toys generally.Pram cane, painted white with interwoven cane hood. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pram, cane pram

Rev Frederick Flentje: born 1872 in Bendigo, Victoria. Trained as a teacher. Studied at Queen's College. Ordained into the Methodist Church in 1901. Appointed to Richmond in 1901. Served for 40 years in rural and metropolitan churches. Married Ada Horne. Died in 1952.Enlarged copy of original photograph. Full length informal photograph of the Rev. Frederick Flentje and Mrs Ada Flentje.rev frederick flentji, mrs ada flentje, ada horne., methodist, minister, queen's college.

The Bendigo United Cricket Club was initially called the "District Club" at its inception in 1853. Its name changed to Bendigo United in 1861. The "Upper Reserve was so named 1897-1953 when its name charged to the Queen Elizabeth Oval.Copy of sepia photograph of a cricket match. Bendigo United Cricket Club at play on the Upper Reserve Bendigo.upper reserve, cricket

The Victorian League for Commonwealth Friendship was founded in 1901 in London to promote closer union between parts of the Commonwealth by the exchange of information, hospitality and co-operation. Branches spread throughout Commonwealth countries. NB. Victorian" refers to Queen Victoria on the state of Victoria.Victorian League Membership Card: Light blue card with dark blue print. The heading *Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship (in Victoria). Under that the League emblem, circular with Victoria League written on a band and a blue and white cross in the centre. Above the circle is a Crown. Underneath the emblem is *Bendigo Branch 1976. Chairman: Mrs A.S. Craig, 99 Lucan Street, Bendigo, 3550. Hon Secretary: Mrs F. Vanstan. Hon Treasure: Mrs A. O'Brien. On the back it lists the program, dates and times. Members may bring friends. The Victorian League Rooms, 167 Collins Street, Melbourne. Hand written in biro on the front is 9.80 100lbs. Box 625organization, club / society, victorian league, victorian league bendigo branch.

Empire Day officially began in 1903 and was celebrated on May 24th, Queen Victoria's birthday. Celebrated across the British Empire, it's aim was to instill knowledge of and pride in the Empire. It was last celebrated in Australia in 1958 when the Empire became known as the Commonwealth.Empire Day Stallholder's Permit: 3 x Permits. Green oval shaped with blue cotton string through a hole at the top. The Permit has a British Union Flag in red and blue print. Written *Empire Day underlined in blue ink with 1941 - Stallholder's Permit- No.... Alex T Coubrough Hon. Secretary. Box 625event, social, stallholders permitt., empire day. alex t. coubrough.

Panel Photo Mendelssohn Photographers, 80 Swanston St., Melnourne F.B. Mendelssohn & Co operated from Queen's Walk Studios, Victoria Buildings at 80 Swantson Street, Melbourne from 1888-1915 according to Sands McDougall directoriesF.B. Mendelssohn & Co operated from Queen's Walk Studios, Victoria Buildings at 80 Swantson Street, Melbourne from 1888-1915 according to Sands McDougall directories Robbie and Colin Key are Ada Ingram's nephews through her brother Albert Key (1871-1921) and Isabella Roberts (1875-1940). Robert Dalrymple Key 10.10.1905-9.3.1972 Colin Hutchinson Key 8.2.1907-4.5.1939Inscribed in ink on front "Robert Dalrymple Key 2 years old 3rd October 1907"robert dalrymple key, colin hutchinson key, mendelssohn f.b. & co photographer 80 swanston st melbourne, robbie key, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

Sculpture erected to commemorate the Sesquicentenary of settlement in Victoria.Concrete and Corten steel sculpture depicting the circular mill wheels of a gold millTHE QUEEN ELIZABETH II ROTUNDA/ B.C.A.E GOLD MILL SCULPTURE / OFFICIALLY UNVELIED BY / THE HON. NEIL TREZISE M.P. ON THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 1985 / THE PROJECTS WERE PART OF THE SHIRE OF BUNINYONG ACTIVITIES / TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY / OF THE STATE OF VICTORIA.gold, mill