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Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, Kew Light Opera Company, Florodora, 1952
The Kew Light Opera Company was formed in 1952, and mounted a number of musical and variety productions each year until it was subsumed in the "Q" Theatre Guild in 1957. Most of the Company's performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, Kew. A known list of its productions by year includes: 1952 Florodora 1953 The Cingalee 1953 San Toy OR The Emperor’s Own 1953 Celebratory variety performance 195? While the Sun Shines 1954 A Country Girl 1954 Our Miss Gibbs 1955 The Toreador 1955 The Arcadians 1956 The Maid of the Mountains 1956 Whiteoaks 1956 Good night Vienna! 1957 A Country GirlThe Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued by the Kew Light Opera Company for a performance of Leslie Stuart's light musical comedy - Florodora. Performances were held in the Kew Recreation Hall on 27, 28, 29 September and 1 October 1952. This was the first production by the company. No. 816kew light opera company, performing arts, florodora (musical), theatre groups (kew), kew recreation hall -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Clothing - Corona International Snowboarding Classic T-Shirt, 1995
This T-shirt was donated by Ian Denford who was involved in the organisation of this event held at Falls Creek in 1995. He was one of the first snowboard instructors at Falls Creek and a Snowboarding Examiner for the Australian Professional Snowsport Instructors Association. Ian was also organiser of the Summit Boardriders in conjunction with Mark Horan The Corona Classic was the first internationally sanctioned snowboard event in Australia.This item is significant because it commemorates the first International Snowboard competition to be held in Australia.A T-shirt made of off-white fabric with a black design produced as a souvenir for the Corona International Snowboarding Classic which was held in Falls Creek on the 19th and 20th August 1995. The back of the T-shirt also includes the logos of the event sponsors.snowboarding falls creek, summit boardriders, corona snowboard classic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Teaspoon, Melbourne W5 class, c1990
Souvenir tea spoon featuring Melbourne W5 class tram made from Pewter set on a silver spoon and contained with in a clear / blue plastic case. Has a typed label stating that it is made from Pewter made in Australia. No manufacturers name.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, sw2 class -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Promotion, Olympic games Melb 1956, 1956
This ash tray is a souvenir of the Olympic Games held in Melbourne in 1956. This was an important event in post World War Two Australia and the first time the Olympic Games had been held in the Southern Hemisphere. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies, the athletics events and some other events were held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. These were the first televised Olympic Games. To mark the occasion many souvenir items were produced for tourists and collectors.This item is kept as a memento of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, an event that interested and affected all Australians as it made Melbourne and Australia via press and television coverage etc. the centre of attention in the world at the time. It is also a memento that would no longer be made or sold today as cigarette smoking in general is no longer socially and medically acceptable. It will be useful for display.This is a plastic circular ash tray. It has a blue base with a multi-coloured image in the centre of the base of a map of Australia, an Olympic Games torch and the Olympic Games ring motifs. The printing is in white and the name of the maker is embossed on the back of the tray. There are three indents around the base for stubbing out the cigarettes. ‘Olympic Games Melbourne Australia 22 Nov. - 8 Dec. 1956’ ‘British Plastics Pty Ltd Melbourne Reg. Des.’ olympic games melbourne, 1956 olympics -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Commemorative Queen Mary Coin
The souvenir commemorative coin with R.M.S Queen Mary was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Commemorative coin enclosed in plastic with cardboard protection stapled. Coin has R.M.S Queen Mary engraved in the centre & inscriptions on the back and around the face.Commemorating arrival of the R.M.S Queen Mary to the Port of Long Beach California, December 9, 1967.souvenir, r.m.s queen mary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART, c.WWII
... souvenirs ...Aeroplane model depicts a "P38 Lightning". Belonged to Frederick George CROSBIE VX52187, enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 26.3.1941 age 22 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.12.1945 he held the rank of Pte in the 2/6 Batt AIF. .1) Trench Art. Female figure on map of New Guinea with raised arm holding aloft a model aeroplane. .2) Attached to a wooden lacquered base. The figure and plane are made from aluminium. Map is inscribed "Greetings from New Guinea 1945".trench art, ornaments, metalcraft, handcrafts, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART, c.WWII
... souvenirs ...Trench art. Pair of metal vases made from 2 inch ammunition shells with .303 cartridges and bullets for handles. Silver-plated.Faint scratched marks on base, incl "1942".trench art, metalcraft, ornaments, containers, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - GREETING POSTCARDS, c.1914 - 1919
... souvenirs ...Cards to Rena were from John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF WWI. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .27) Greeting cards sent by Jack HOWLETT to his sweetheart Rena Fergus. The last 3 are embroidered on silk.Either written in pencil or ink. 25 postcards embroidered: To My Sweetheart To My Dear Sweetheart .24) Copy of original postcard.documents, cards, handcrafts - embroidery, souvenirs, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Tool - SHIPS BELL, c.1900
... souvenirs ...This bell was apparently salvaged from a Freighter by Syd Storrie a Merchany Navy Sailor. The Freighter had been torpedoed by a German Submarine in WW1.Ship's bell, rough cast bronze? Clapper is rough cast steel. There is an old steel mounting bracket at the top, painted green. maritime technology, ship relics, military history - navy, ships fittings, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, H E James, 1941 - 1942
... souvenirs ...The album belonged to Henry Edward JAMES No VX38489. Enlisted 31.7.1940. On discharge from the AIF he was a Pte in HQ Vic L of C Area. Photo album that belonged to H E JAMES. Salmon coloured buckram hardcover, hand painted & printed in white with decoration. Contains 201 black & white photos of Palestine, Gaza, Tel Aviv & surrounding area, including people & places of interest, camels, etc. Bound using a partly missing red leather strap fastened with buckle made possibly of shell.On cover top left: VX38489 H E James 2/3 MMGBn AIF MEF Middle centre: PALESTINE 1941-1942books - albums, photographs, military history, photography, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Tie Whitehorse City Council
... souvenirs ...Dark red patterned tie with small dark horses - the motif of the Whitehorse Council. Made of 100% silk.costume, male, civic mementoes, clothing, souvenirs -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Ribbon - "Empire Day"
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Souvenirs - 2 Leaves
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.Both Enscribed with "Love from Len Cape Town 16/7/16"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Plaque - RAN
... Souvenirs ...second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion
... souvenirs ...This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dead Man's Penny - Robert COWAN
... Souvenirs ...first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Silk Hankerchief - Embroidered
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to Kenneth John DAVEY. He was born on 02/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC. Kenneth John served in the Army (VX131150) enlisting on, 02/01/1943 in Glenferrie, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 FLD RGMNT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 04/01/1946. Kenneth Davey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945. Kenneth John DAVEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Betty DAVEYEmbroidery = 6 Flagssecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Cross - German Iron (1914)
... Souvenirs ...first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dead Man's Penny
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to Leslie KOPPLEMAN. He was born on 1/01/1895 in Hobart, TAS. Leslie served in the AIF (5737) enlisting on, 03/04/1916 in Hobart, TAS before being discharged from duties with the 12th BATTN 3rd BRIG as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/12/1917. Leslie KOPPLEMAN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Millie KOPPLEMAN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dead Man's Penny
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to Herbert Francis Henry LYONS. He was born on 1/01/1892 in Egerton, VIC. Herbert Francis Henry served in the AIF(2840) enlisting on, 28/04/1976 in Ballan, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 3rd LHR MACHINE GUN SQN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 26/10/1918. Herbert Francis Henry LYONS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myrtle LYONS (Sister). Herbert Lyons was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Cloth - Signed & Embroidered
... Souvenirs ...This object relates to Jessie Agnes (Pat) CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS). She was born on 15/11/1910 in Harrietville, VIC. Jessie Agnes (Pat) served in the Army (VFX121963) enlisting on, 17/02/1943 in Hawthorn, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 106 AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 04/07/1944. Jessie Agnes (Pat) CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS) was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is A CARDWELL.Cloth initiated by Pat CARDWELL (n�e TOBIAS) with signatures from servicewomen - 106 AGH Ballarat. Not completedsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Victory Pendants/Flags
... souvenirs ...Hand held Pendants X2 Flags X2 for end of war celebrations.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Souvenir of our trams", 11/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Souvenirs ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 11/9/1971 reviewing the book "The Ballarat Tramways" by Keith Kings - 75cents. Has two photos in story, bogie tram 43 and horse tram 7. Gives details of the production, publisher, size and scope of the book. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.In blue ink in the upper middle of the cutting "11/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, keith kings, souvenirs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Textile - Framed Tapestry, c2005
... Souvenirs ...Has a strong association with the person who the item was made for (Austin Brehaut) who worked for the BTM and the person who made it.Hand made woollen tapestry on a white tapestry backing, stapled to board, placed in a metal frame with a circular cut out off white card. Features a Ballarat bogie tram with Sturt St buildings in the background and the median strip of Sturt St with flowers in the foreground. May have had a glass sheet, as not secured in the frame when received. trams, tramways, tapestry, souvenirs, memorabilia -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Textile - Framed Tapestry - Zoo Tram, 1980s
... Souvenirs ...Depicts Zoo Horse Tram No. 100. Possibly from a purchased outline of the image which a person then sewed with wool.Demonstrates a hand made item depicting the zoo horse tram that operated in Melbourne.Hand made woolen tapestry (could be machine made) of a Zoo horse drawn Tram framed within a wooden frame. Paper backing with a brass hanging wire and two eye screws on either side of the frame. tramways, zoo tram, tapestry, souvenirs, memorabilia -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - SECV pen with logo, Orthello Germany, SECV pen, c1980
... souvenirs ...Has the final SECV (1990's) "sun rays" logo and the statement "You've got a friend at the SEC". The reference gives information on the revival of the SECV as a State Government entity in 2023.Demonstrates SECV stationary and gifts.Plastic biro or pen consisting of outside holder with button to engage with the metal ink container and spring and screwed base that contains the moveable part. Coloured externally black and white. Has the logo of the State Electricity Commission (1980's, 1990s"). Brass ink container marked with a swan, Orthello Germany. Would have been made with a pocket clip, this has broken off.secv, power supply, pens, souvenirs, btm -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - China dish, Royal Stafford, 1920s
... Souvenirs ...Bone China, three sided dish with gold lining, partly embossed around the edges, with an image of Flinders St station, Melbourne, with electric trams (W and single trucker) in Swanston St and cable trams in Flinders St - late 1920's? Image has been coloured. On the rear of the dish: "Royal Stafford / Bone (manufacturer's crown mark) China / Made in England / No. 224"trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Domestic object - Ashtray, 1950s
... Souvenirs ...Glass ashtray, with photo of Ryrie St Geelong, centre poles, tram in distance adhered to the rear of the object with a blue plastic backing. Tray has positions for four cigarettes. Image taken from an unknown commercial postcard - see Ballarat Tramway Museum, Reg Item 4204.trams, tramways, souvenirs, geelong, ryrie st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, "Melbourne Cable Tram", c1990
... Souvenirs ...Metal badge - relief of a Melbourne cable tram set with the title "Melbourne Cable Tram" in the bottom right hand corner with a green enamel painted area. Has a pin clip on the rear, which is not able to be used.trams, tramways, badges, cable trams, souvenirs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet, 1983/84
... Souvenirs ...Fridge Magnet - featuring the "buzz" ing bee on wheels - with the Met name underneath. Used in timetables and introduction of Neighbourhood tickets 1983 - 1984 (See Reg items 265 and 481). Seven copies held.trams, tramways, fridge magnet, the met, souvenirs