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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - FOLDER & PHOTOGRAPH WWI, c. post WWI
This item came to a family / widow etc with The Commemorative plaque & Commemorative scroll as package. Leo Harris No 3132. Refer 2478 for service history also 2476, 2477P, 2479.3..1) Small folder folds in 2, light brown colour. Front has Rising Sun at top under 'Australian Imperial Force'. Inside cover has details of the deceased person. Next to that is a cut out space for a photo of the grave of the deceased. Rear has name & address of person who received the folder. .2) Sepia colour photo of grave of the above .1).In memory of HARRIS LEO No 3132 - Gunner - 25th Field Artillery Brigade - ANZAC Cemetery Sailly SUR LA LYS Plot 2 Row 3 - Armentieres, Francedocuments, military, remembrance. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Volunteer Defence Corps- Instructions
Material used by Corporal Bock in training. Also VDC (Volunteer Defence Corps)logos, motor spirit ration tickets and instruction for battle, guarding service aircraft etc.Black folder containing printed matter in plastic sleeves.corporal bock, b company 16th battalion, volunteer defence corp, vdc logos -
Clunes Museum
book, PEARS, SOAP MAKERS, PEARS CYCOPAEDIA, CIRCA 1912
RED HARD COVERED BOOK. PEARS SHILLING CYCLOPAEDIA. INDEX ON FRONT COVER. 1072 PAGES. HAS UNIVERSAL TIME INDICATER IN BACK COVER. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY A AND F PEARS LIMITED, 71 - 75 NEW OXFORD STREET.local history, book, reference, books - reference -
Unions Ballarat
Instructions for American servicemen in Australia 1942 (Don Woodward Collection), 1942
Dated. Cultural guide to Australia for US servicemen who were based in Australia during WWII. Includes descriptions of slang, money, places, Commonwealth, food, economy, etc.Australian culture as perceived by outsiders.Book; 54 pages. Cover: blue background; black lettering; title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social customs, culture - australia, military - usa, war - world war ii, australia - language - vernacular -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - SECV Depot lunch box or tray, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1950s
Item used to pick up lunch orders from a nearby food outlet and deliver to the SEC Wendouree Parade tram depot - sandwiches, pies etc for the depot workers.Demonstrates a method of transporting pre-ordered lunches from a nearby shop to the Wendouree Parade Ballarat Tram Depot.Box or tray made from wood, plywood, strengthened with nailed aluminium corners and lettered "Tram Depot", with an accent over the O' with gold paint within a black outline for each letter, Carry holes have been cut into the short ends.secv, tram depot, ballarat, tramways, lunch hour -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1910
Percival White was a blacksmith who set up shop in South Road, Moorabbin. The advertising on the front of the shop indicates he also made and repaired buggies, wagons, etc.Percival White opened his blacksmith shop in 1853. The business continued until 1973.Black and white image of a group of men, standing either side of a Clydesdale horse, in front of Percival White's shop in South Road, Moorabbin. The man to the far right appears to be in a military or police uniform. The man immediately next to him is wearing a long apron. There are two more men standing in a row and then the Clydesdale. There is a man sitting sideways on the horse. Another man is holding the horse by the reins. Another man is standing next to him, with his hands on his hips and another man, or boy, is seated. In the background there is another man with a long white beard.Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 124 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 55%moorabbin, blacksmith, repair -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Booklet, Parish Church of St Pauls Ringwood
Eleven pockets of gifts and memorials including algtar prayer desk, credence table, occasional table, the cross, etc. and 3 pages of short history of St Pauls, with list of vicars.Maroon coloured Marbig folder with 15 pockets filled double sided, and 5 empty pockets. +Additional Keywords: Chambers, D - Vicar / Moore, N.W. & B.Record of gifts and memorials -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - BOTTLE, INSECT REPELLANT, 1962 -70
Insect repellant for use on clothing against ticks etc. Belonged to Gordon James Young No 3798251 served Vietnam with 17th Construction Sqd Workshops as a Craftsman from 18.3.71 to 21.10.71. .1) Grey coloured plastic bottle lid .2) Grey coloured plastic bottle for insect repellent clothing - with instructions in relief on sidecontainers, military equipment, kit, insect repellant -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Andrew Ross Museum, Golden days on the Caledonian diggings / Mick Woiwod, 2005_
This book contains the diaries of Thomas Young, 1859-1866 and 1895-1900, based in Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill and Christmas Hills. Explanatory notes, interpretation etc by Mick Woiwod.69 pages, illus.Signed by author on title page.thomas young, mick woiwod, christmas hills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, History of the Greensborough Football Club, 1893-2012
A comprehensive history of the Greensborough Football Club. Information gathered from local news reports, annual reports of the Club, Diamond Valley Football League, etc. Compiled by Rex Smith.Rex Smith has compiled a well-referenced history of the club. It is under annual revision.38 pages plus appendices. Text and images.Version: 24 June 2012greensborough football club, diamond valley football league, dvfl, rex smith -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - School exercise book
Students used folders to store and present their work that was added to throughout the year. Pencils and ink were used to write and draw with cutouts from newspapers etc. and occasionally a typewriter was used.Lorraine Smith was a student at Mt Beauty in 1963. This book gives an insight on topics studied and presented during her year of schooling.Plastic purple folder with 2 rings to hold each page. The contents list 91 pages.school book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ian McDonald, Main Road, Eltham, between Arthur Street and Dudley Street, 4 January 1968, 04/01/1968
Shows the 285 ft. frontage along Main Road consisting of old Shire Office and Hall, former Fire Station, etc., Main Road, Eltham, which was sold to Woolworths.Black and white photograph[Written on backing paper:] Shows area sold to Woolworths. I took these photos from the new fire station - the building in the middle is the old fire station - Moved to Research for Scouts 1970 - IMcDarthur street, dudley street, eltham, eltham hall, eltham shire office, main road, pph, produce paint and hardware centre, shire offices, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, woolworths, eltham fire brigade, fire station, sepp -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Galvanised liquid storage, 1900+
Item was probably used as a storage container for Kerosene or oil possibly fuel or some other liquid, the spout indicates it was used to fill other objects such as machines or farm implements etc.It appears the item is quite old and could date from around the turn of the 20th century around 1900 -1920Round container galvanised with conical top and metal handle. Has cloth & wood stopper in top. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Living and Partly Living: The Neighbourhood; Synopsis – Robin Boyd, 1971
Discusses what is a neighbourhood and how is it "broken-down" for town-planning and building regulation purposes. Discusses types of dwellings, infrastructure, zone barriers, isolation of residential zones, services etc.Original manuscript of ideas for the chapter titled 'The Neighbourhood' (pp. 32-43) by Robin Boyd in the book "Living and Partly Living", by Ian McKay, Robin Boyd, Hugh Stretton and John Mant, published by Nelson, Sydney 1971.Typewritten (c copy), pencil edits, foolscap, 2 pagesneighbourhood, suburbia, neighbourhood, dwelling types, residential zones services, robin boyd, manuscript -
National Wool Museum
Book, Lectures on Australian Wool
"Lectures on Australian Wool" Australian Wool Corporation and Production Department of the Ministry of Textile Industry of the People's Republic of China, 1983. Covers growing, clip preparation, measurement, marketing etc.wool growing wool marketing woolclassing, australian wool corporation, wool clip preparation, wool growing, wool marketing, woolclassing -
Expression Australia
Book, Financial Ledger Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria 1912-1923
The financial ledger of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria contains financial details of the land and building at Flinders Street and Blackburn including furnishing and fittings, bank accounts, expenditure etcSignificant as a record of the financial position of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria.Green and Red Cover; 34cmHx 22cmW -
Millewa Community Pioneer Forest & Historical Society
Water Bottle, W Bowring Ltd, ?
Water carrier, used to transport water in the Malley. Used commonly used by horsemen farmers, etc They were also used by car travelers attached to the front of a vehicle to keep it cool.Commonly used in the region but now rarely used or found.Canvas Bag type water carrier,W Bowring Ltd Manufacturer Merbein, Mildura, Wentworth. Beneath a Black line around the middle No 14 Back is Plain , has a metal hanger thrue 2 canvas tabs, water, carrier, milewa, bowring, canvas -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Accessory - RTBU Phone Adhesive Card Holder, Rail Transport and Bus Union (RTBU), c.2010s
Used to hold cards (e.g., bank cards, public transit smart cards, etc.) on the back of a smartphone by sticking to it (or a case) on the palm-facing side. Advertises the RTBU on one side.A recent item advertising the RTBU.Dark blue rectangular card holder with the URL for the RTBU, its logo and slogan ("The power of Union"), and its phone number. All text is printed in white. The opposite side has 3M 300LSE tape that is covered in protective paper.public transport, rtbu, unions -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard - Albert Park Lake Tyers, 1910c
Note on back to Miss Barber from Betty saying she asked Mrs Blay about accommodation etc. Also another postcard 03833.2 to a Clarence Pawsey dated 18.3.1918Sepia toned postcard showing Albert Park Guest House consisting of bedroom wing on left and detached kitchen dining wing on right, verandah across front of building with two deck chairs and bench on verandah, man and lady standing and lady sitting on bench. Extensive paths and garden in front, glimpses of other buildings at back. Two water tanks at left one round galvanized and one square, trees behind building. Lake Tyers VictoriaAlbert Park Lake Tyers Victoriawaterways, topography, guesthouses -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map - Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme, Municipality of Ringwood area - circa 1970
Colour-coded map marking proposed and existing business, industrial, transportation, public reservation, etc. planning zones within the City of Ringwood. Includes (undated) certification that this map is one of the maps constituting the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Map.Scale: 800 feet to 1 inch. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Document File, Ex HAMEL: NOV-DEC 2001, 2001
Record of Regimental activityFour ring loose leaf file containing material for Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT) - Ex HAMEL including exercise scenario, info about MUSORIA, Int Sums, mock up newspaper cuttings, documents, Orders etc -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter & Envelope, 21/07/1959
One of a collection from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeLetter addressed to Mrs J. H. Smith from Mary Mac (Lardy) dated 21st July 1959. Stating "This is one of the first letters to be posted in the new Cowes Post Office" etc. Envelope to Mrs J. H. SmithOn back: Mrs M McLardy and self posted a letter addressed to each other - the first letters stamped at new Post Office. Signed JHS.cowes post office, phillip island, mrs j h smith, mrs m mclardy, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Handbook, School of Mines and Industries Ballarat - TAFE training that works, 1996/1997
Booklet with information for prospective students regarding courses available, entry requirements, employment opportunities, duration and mode of study, and how to apply as well as fee information, maps, information to help you study etc. .1 - 1996 .2 - 1997tafe training that works, ballarat school of mines and industries, ballarat school of mines, prospective students, fees and charges, entry requirements, how to apply, courses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO THEATRE COMPANY PROGRAMME FOR OKLAHOMA, 2007
16 page soft cover programme for the Bendigo Theatre Company's performance of 'Oklahoma' in Aug/Sept 2007 at the Capital Theatre. Lists and B&W photos of cast, crew, orchestra and producers etc. Coloured rural picture on front coverBendigo Theatre Company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: THE GOLDEN ROAD PRMOTIONAL BOOKLET
Aulsebrook Collection: The Gold Road Promtional Booklet -Brochure fold out booklet promoting The Gold Road, a tourist road for tourists to camp, see historical sites, landmarks and natural interests etc. -Various images relating to The Gold Road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A GUIDE TO BENDIGO'S PUBS, 1994
72 page soft cover booklet 'The Pubs - Bendigo's Hottest Places to Cool Down'. A summary of 50 pubs with sepia photos. Published 1994 by Bendigo Skillshare Each pub is listed with type of drinks, food, entertainment, accommodation, etc.Bendigo Skillshare -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Borough of Sandridge Valuation 1867-8, 1867
Valuation Book, 1867 Borough of Sandridge. Marbled brown cover, tan binding. Unnumbered spreads, listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, william francis westall, john edward crockford -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Borough of Sandridge Valuation 1867-8, 1868
Valuation Book, 1868 Borough of Sandridge. Marbled brown cover, tan binding. 116 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) Small note corner of last page entered: 'This sheet handed in by Mr Westall this day 7.6.69'local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, william francis westall, john edward crockford -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge Valuation, 1878
Valuation Book, Borough of Sandridge 1878. Red, marbled cover - bindings missing. 120 spreads listing name and occupation of tenant and owner of each property, description, number of rooms, size of property, rental etc. (also Rates; assessments) Signed by Town Clerk; seal impressed at p.120local government - borough of sandridge, built environment, frederick peterson, william cruikshank, edward clark, town clerks, john turnbull -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 1961 - 1970
Sundry Documents: Brown Cardboard Covers containing numerous sundry letters, forms, etc of the North Deborah Gold Mining Co NL, tied with white cord, markings read: ''North Deborah Sundry Papers'' handwritten on front cover.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, north deborah