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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Medal - Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne 1888, Stokes and Martin, 1888
... The Royal Mint ...The 1888 Centennial International Exhibition, celebrating a century of Australian settlement, surpassed even the grand scale of the1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. It attracted over two million people, but the Victorian government had to spend £250 000 on it, ten times the amount estimated. The exhibition had a distinctively imperial focus, and a greater emphasis on culture than in 1880, particularly on music and painting (1). (1. https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273830) S.D. Gadd was appointed Curator of Parks and Gardens in 1874 an lived in residence in Rosalind Park. He resigned in 1905 and moved to Melbourne where he died in 1917. Mr Gadd was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge. It is not clear why he was awarded this medal.The bronze medal of the Centennial International Exhibition awarded to S.G. Gadd. Obverse - Portrait: bust of Queen Victoria in left profile wearing a crown, veil and 3 medals. Reverse - Field: Victor's wreath consisting of leaves and acorns of British oak and the leaves and acorns of the wattle. The oak and wattle were tied together 'by a true-lover's knot, 'symbolizing the unity and affection between the mother country and the colony'. Southern Cross inside surrounded by a legend. (https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/273822) Obverse - Motto: Centennial International Exhibition Melbourne Reverse - Legend: (Latin) Artibus Dignis Honor Insignis (To the deserving arts, distinguished honor) (Mint) left: Melbourne Mint. (Date) Lower Centre: MDCCCLXXXVIII. (Engraver) Right: Stokes & Martin S.C. Edge - Plain, impressed with S.G. Gadd ESQ.centennial international exhibition melbourne 1888, s.g. gadd, rosalind park, city of greater bendigo medals -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Child's white cane
... Royal National Institute for the Blind ...This shorter white cane for a child with detachable, rotating ball tip, is more than just a stick that is used to alert others that they are blind or an early warning signal that a pathway is blocked. A cane actually allows a child who is blind access to four major developmental areas that are impacted the most due to the disability. A cane is a developmental tool that is imperative in neuro-development, sensory development, physical development, social development and emotional development of a child. 3 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cordassistive devices, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Collapsible white cane
... Royal National Institute for the Blind ...This collapsible cane is in four sections joined to each other by braided rubber tubing. Original paper wrapping has instructions on the outside including: 'The top section can easily be identified as it is the thickest of the four and is threaded with an elastic cord for carrying purposes'. An elasticized handle loops around the wrist, when unfolded and in use. When collapsed , the handle loops around the four parts, keeping them folded.4 metal/plastic pieces joined together with an elasticized cordassistive devices, royal national institute for the blind -
Vision Australia
Tool - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Braille teaching cube
... Royal National Institute for the Blind ...This small Braille teaching cube attached to a keyring can be used to make the shapes of Braille characters. The surface of cube is studded with large black rivets and when the three main parts of it are rotated, the shapes of a single braille character can be seen and felt. The cube features raised dots in 3 independently revolving sections. These can be turned to form different Braille letters for teaching purposes. 1 bright yellow Braille keyring cube with black dots on itbraille equipment, education aids and devices -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1958-59, KEITH ISAACS, 1958
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1957 - 58, KEITH ISAAC, 1957
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1956-57, KEITH ISAACS, 1956
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1960-61, KEITH ISAACS, 1960
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - FLYING REVIEW INTERNATIONAL 1961-62, KEITH ISAACS
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1961-62, KEITH ISAACS
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1955-56, KEITH ISAACS, 1955
... THE ROYAL FLYING AIR FOR REVIEW LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - RAF FLYING REVIEW 1954 - 55, KEITH ISAACS, 1954
... THE ROYAL AIR FORCE REVIEW LTD ... -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Bingo cards, 19
... Royal National Institute for the Blind ...With large print numbers as well as Braille, these cards allow everyone to participate in Bingo. Originating in Italy, this competitive game is enjoyed almost the world over and has also been used as an educational tool to teach children numeracy as well as history. 6 wooden bingo cards recreation, games -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, Register of Fruits, 1864-1920
... The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria ...Bound register with handwritten entries and handwritten and typed inserts (loose and pasted) with information on drains in some orchard areas and information on cross-fertilisation.register, royal horticultural society of victoria, rhsv, drainage, orchards, cross-fertilisation -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Badge
The Corps Badge of the Australian Army Cadets. Introduced in 2004.Enamelled metal badge with Australian Army Cadet insigniaAustralian Army Cadet Corps -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tin, The Curran Corporation
... The Curran Corporation ...Possibly used in WWII or Vietnam campaigns?Khaki coloured tin of rifle cleaning oil.Shake well before using. P.O. No. (28.024) 44 - 40700.2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 8/01/1961 12:00:00 AM
Bendigo, Charing Cross, 8-1-1961. Trams 30 (large white bumper) and 19 (top and bottom safety stripes, but no lighting) on Eaglehawk/Quarry Hill run, and trams 29, 28 on North Bendigo/Golden Square. Both Birneys have had bumpers painted white. Large white painted traffic island on North side. Ezywalkin, Beehive buildings and Mobilgas sign. By front door of tram 30 is a 'Safety Zone' sign. Tram 19, has a 'Briquette' ad on front panel. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped 'K.S.Kings etc' and in blue ink, 'K(r)(335)m, Bendigo, 1/250. f4.5, 8/1/61, 29, 28, 19 and 30 at Charing Cross'tramways, trams, bendigo, birney, charing cross, tram 19, tram 29, tram 28, tram 30 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Commemorative, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), H.M.A.S. Cerberus. 4-10" M.L.R. Guns, 1986
The ship HMAS Cerberus was Built at Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, in 1870, specifically for the colony of Victoria (Australia) and originally named HMVS Cerberus. It had a displacement of 3480 tons and could travel at the speed of 10 knots. The ship carried 4x 10 inch M.L.R. guns. The ship was renamed HMAS Cerberus in 1911 when the navy became the Royal Australian Navy. The photograph was mounted by members of HMAS Cerberus at Crib Point, Western Port Bay, Victoria in 1986. It was presented to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the HMAS Cerberus Museum in 1986 to commemorate the ship's 75 years of service for the Royal Australian Navy. The photograph is significant for its connection with the colony of Victoria before Federation. It is also significant for its connection with the Royal Australian Navy and its service and training of Australian defence forces. Photograph behind glass, in timber frame. Black and white photograph of vessel HMAS Cerberus anchored , with city in the background. Frame is painted white. Photograph was taken to commemorate 75 years of the ship's service in the Royal Australian Navy. It was framed and presented to Flagstaff Hill by the HMAS Cerberus Museum on 19 March 1986. Details are hand written below the photograph.Original script writing in centre "H.M.A.S. Cerberus. 4-10 M.L.R. Guns / Built at Jarrow 1870 / Displ 3480 tons. Speed 10 knots. More recent text "75 years / 1986" "Presented by / HMAS Cerberus / Museum/ 19 March 1986"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, hmas cerberus, 75 year commemoration, 1876, 1911, royal australian navy, navy training base, point crib, ran, cerberus, commemorative photograph, western port bay, hmvs cerberus -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Boxing, 1944
Ticket to amateur and exhibition boxing at St Kilda Town Hall on 24 May 1944 in aid of gymnasium and welfare funds for Air Force Training Corps (ATC) squadrons nos. 5 and 104 .Orange coloured card printed in black on one side. Shows the insignia of the Royal Australian Air Force Training Corps. Holes have been punched in the top left and top right corners.Stamped on the back: No. 360wwii fund-raising, air force training, atc, raaf training corps -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Card, Ringwood City Council, City of Ringwood - Freedom of Entry for Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division 1965 - Invitation Cards, 1965
2 Invitation Cards for the Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal Australian Engineers 3 Division, 1965. Invitations for Mr. And Mrs. R. A. Pullin, and Mr. J.K. McCaskillThe cards read: His Worship the Mayor (Cr B. J. Hubbard, J.P.) and Councillors of the City of Ringwood request the pleasure of the company of Mr and Mrs R.A. Pullin (Invitation no. 117) (and on second card, Mr. J.K. McCaskill, invitation no. 101) at the Conferring of The Freedom of Entry to the City of Ringwood upon Royal AUstralian Engineer 3 Division at Ringwood 2.30pm Saturday, 27th Marchd, 1965 RSVP 19th March, 1965, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Ringwood On Receipt of Acceptance Entree Cards will be forwarded. -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to the Municipality of Brighton, 1920
... Visit of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to the ...In 1920 the Prince of Wales embarked on a journey to Australia on behalf of his father, King George V. While the visit was intended to strengthen the relationship between Australia and the Empire, the main objective was to offer thanks to the Australian men and women for the sacrifices and contributions that they had made during World War I. The Royal Tour began in April 1920 and covered 110 cities and towns across the country. The Prince spent eleven days in New South Wales, nine days in Victoria, four days in Tasmania, eleven days in Western Australia, six days in South Australia and eight days in Queensland. On Saturday 5 June 1920, following a morning at the races in Flemington, the Prince spent the afternoon at ANZAC Hostel in Brighton, where he chatted to wounded soldiers and, according to the newspaper reports at the time, "won the hearts of all present."prince of wales, his royal highness, hrh, royal tour, anzac hostel, brighton, mayor, cr. thomas wilson, j.h. taylor, town clerk, soldiers, diggers, crowd, guard of honour, captain grieve, h.m.s. renown, north road, kamesborough, bayside -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Craig's Royal Hotel Stables, Ballarat
Black and white image of horses out the front of the stables at Craig's Royal Hotel. ballarat, craig's royal hotel, stables, hotels, horses -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Plaque (Item) - Royal Australian Air Force 31 Squadron Beaufighter Association Wooden Plaque
Inscribed With Motto Circum Coimus -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal Marines
Shield shaped wooden plaque with large Royal Marines badge affixed to the front there is a label on the rear which has "swan club" hand written on it royal marines -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Clothing - Royal Melbourne Regiment Jacket, Royal Melbourne Regiment Jacket CPL
6th Battalion, The Royal Melbourne Regiment Battle Dress Jacket C.1950, -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Unknown - Royal Victorian Regiment Jacket, Royal Victorian Regiment SGT Jacket
Battle Dress Post War Royal Victorian Regiment Jacket with SGT rankClass 8405-66-025-6412 Mill Size of Chest 37/38S Matching Trouser 32 Waist, made by Oxford Clothes Pty Ltd South Australia 1968 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 6, Keith Kings, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Set of six black and white photographs from Keith Kings of the staged closures of the Geelong tramways. Note some of these photographs are very similar to those of Geoff Grant - See Reg Item 485 and 476i7. .1 - No. 18 last tram to East, leaving city - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(6) .2 - No. 7, last tram at West at terminus - 8/1/1956 - KSK Photo Q(x)(7) - has a group of people standing in front of the tramcar. .3 - No. 6 - last tram at North terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of North. 4/3/1956 - KSK Photo T(b)(6). .4 - No. 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, with a very large group of people in front of tram. Tram has the destination of Newtown. 22/1/1956 - KSK Photo R(y)(3). .5 - No. 19, last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip, with conductor on front step. 22/1/56, KSK Photo R(y)(2). Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. .6 - No. 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus - KSK Photo Q(x)(5).On the rear in ink and with the Keith Kings Copyright stamp: .1 - Geelong - 18 last tam to East leaving city, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(6) .2 - Geelong - 7 - last tram at West at terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(7) .3 - Geelong - 6 - last tram at North terminus, Sun 4/3/56 - T(b)(6) .4 - Geelong - 18 - last tram at Newtown terminus, Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(3) .5 - Geelong - 19 - last tram to Eastern Park, at terminus on second last trip - Sun 22/1/56 - R(y)(2) .6 - 1 - last regular tram from Beach to Chilwell, leaving Beach terminus, Sun 8/1/56 - Q(x)(5)trams, tramways, geelong, closure, east, north, chilwell, beach, newtown, eastern park, last tram, tram 18, tram 7, tram 6, tram 19, tram 1 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Press Pass, Government Printers, Royal Commission on Espionage, 1954
On 13/4/1954 Prime Minister Menzies told parliament of the detection of Vladimir Petrov and his wife Evdokia to Australia from the Soviet Embassy. Menzies established a Royal Commission on Espionage (RCE) to enquire into and report on Soviet espionage in Australia. This item is a "Press Pass" held by Gavin K Cook and issued by M. Brne (Gov.t Public Relatons Officer).ROYAL COMMISSIUON ON ESPIONAGE / No. 111 / 1954 /The bearer 'Mr G Cook" / of "The Sun-Pictorial, Melbourne, / whose signature appears below, is an ac- / credited press representative. / (Signed: M.W. Byrne / Government Public Relations Officer.royal commission on espionage, 1954, gavin cook, sun-pictorial, melbourne, press pass -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Stanbury Royal Replica (Rew. 65.260.273)
Photograph of Mrs Janet Wettenhalll and ram "Stanbury Royal Replica" from the Stanbury Stud Farm, Ceres, Victoria, bred and exhibited by RE Wettenhall.Stanbury Royal Replica (Rew. 65.260.273) Senior & Grand Champion ram & Supreme Champion Corriedale/....../Est R E Wettenhall, Stanbury, Ceres, Victoria Pastoral Review Photoawards - sheep corriedale sheep sheep breeding - history export - live sheep agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud, wettenhall, mr rupert e. wettenhall, mrs janet, victoria, awards - sheep, corriedale sheep, sheep breeding - history, export - live sheep, agricultural shows -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Faces of Federation : an illustrated history, 2000
Melbourne : Royal Historical Society of Victoria, 2000 134 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. non-fictionfederal government -- australia -- history, australia -- history -- 1891-1901, constitutional history -- australia, australia -- politics and government -- 1891-1901, australia -- politics and government -- to 1900, australia -- history -- 1788-1900, australia -- constitutional history, australia -- history -- 1891-1901 -- biography