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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDomestic object - Table linen, Early 20th century
... Early 20th century ...These items were brought to Australia from Palestine by the hotel's owner Mrs Heselschwerdt, who was interned in Australia during WW2.Tablecloth and two serviettes in bone linen. Serviettes are crocheted around edges with fine Arabic stitching."Hotel Galilee Nazareth" woven into tablecloth. hotel galilee nazareth, mrs heselschwerdt, linen tablecloth, linen serviettes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box of Maps, early 20th century
... early 20th century ...Maps are of the following: Toolamba (2), Toolamba West (2), Undera (2), North Murchison, Coomboona (2), Mooroopna, Waranga, Kyabram East, Girgarree East, Mooroopna West (2), Tatura and Goulburn irrigation district (pre 1956).Box containing maps of individual parishes in the county of Rodney, showing early selections. Also one of early Tatura townships with owners of many house blocks. 17 maps.each one is labelled with the parish (Toolamba, Tatura, , etc.) -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyBrass - Three Wise Monkeys, Late 19th Century/early 20th Century
... Late 19th Century/early 20th Century ...Brass ornament of Three Wise Monkeys. Hollow base.Made in Belgiumbrass, three wise monkeys -
Anglesea and District Historical SocietyRazor & Case, Estimated pre 1965 (probably early 20th Century)
... Estimated pre 1965 (probably early 20th Century) ...Straight razor in case. (00955/1). Blade of razor made by Cadman & Sons, Sheffield. Blade folds away into plastic handle. Case carries Crown & Sword branding [note: this is a different company altogeher] (00955/2).[on case] Crown & Sword Razor / Guaranteed [on blade] Made in England expressly foir G Peart / Tobacconist / Mildura [on blade handle] Cadman & Sons, Sheffield, England / logo BENGALL. crown & sword - g peart, mildura, cadman & sons, sheffield -
Birchip History MuseumSave milk disc, Early 20th century
... Early 20th century... popular in the early 20th century with most households. milk saver ...This item was used to place in the bottom of saucepan to prevent milk from boiling over when heated on a stove. Is still used today. this item was also used when preserving jams and pickles. This item was owned by Mrs Mary Smith and was part of her estate given to the museum by her family.This milk saver was very popular in the early 20th century with most households.Round white porclain disc with instructions Prevents boiling over of SAVE MIlk place in saucepan Use moderate overmilk saver, smith, birchip historical society -
Inverloch Historical Society004256 - Postcard - The Jetty and Beach, Inverloch, Early 20th Century
... Early 20th Century ...Black and white postcard - Valentine's M.5856 - Real photo series -
The Royal Children's Hospital ArchivesFunctional object, Baby scales, Early 20th century
... Early 20th century ...Baby scales, wicker basket with pink cushion in base sits atop metal scales and is detachable from base."Dr Harry Sinn" -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Mr. Harbison, trustee, C. late 19th/early 20th century
... C. late 19th/early 20th century ...No further information other than the inscription.Sepia portrait."Mr Harbison, A Trustee and loyal supporter of the Lower Hawthorn church"harbison, lower hawthorn -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, C. H. Holmes, C. late 19th/early 20th century
... C. late 19th/early 20th century ...None other than the inscription.Head and shoulders portrait of a middle-aged man with moustache."Mr C. H. Holmes, Secretary of the Trust and connected with Denham Street from the beginning."holmes, c. h., denham street hawthorn methodist church -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Alfred John Coates, C. late 19th/early 20th century
... C. late 19th/early 20th century ...Coates in formal dress."Alfred John Coates Home Missionary Service, Alexandra 1896 to South Melbourne 1919"alfred coates, methodist, home missionary -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Alfred John Coates, C. late 19th/early 20th century
... C. late 19th/early 20th century ...Sir Albert Ernest Coates (1895-1977), surgeon, was born on 28 January 1895 at Ballarat, Victoria, eldest of seven children of Arthur Coates, letter carrier, and his wife Clara Annie, née Eustice, both Victorian born. Although their worldly possessions were few, Arthur and Clara raised their family in an affectionate atmosphere and instilled in them the virtues of honesty, industry and education. They were strong supporters of the Methodist Church. (Australian Dictionary of Biography extract). Arthur apparently was a Home Missionary at one stage of his life.Coates in formal dress.coates, arthur -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, C. early 20th century
... C. early 20th century ...Rev William Peart was born in Victoria in 1881 (not 1882), ordained in 1911 and died in Springvale in 1949. He was stationed at: Goroke 1911; Yackandandah 1912; Wodonga and Bethanga; 1916 A.I.F combatant soldier 3 years, Chaplain 1 year; Drouin & Bunyip 1920; Footscray 1913; Mildura 1914; 1926 resting (war disability); Boort 1932; Launceston South 1935; St. Arnaud 1938; Seymour & Nagambie 1942; Echuca 1946; Mornington 1948; Supernumerary 1949.B & W waist length studio portrait of Rev. William C.J. Peart mounted on buff card."Rev. W.C.J. Peart Born 1882 Died 1949"peart, w.c.j. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Late 19th, early 20th century - undated
... Late 19th, early 20th century - undated ...Head and shoulders, sepia, woman of middle age, short hair cropped close to head, wearing dress with shoulder overlay lace. Photo stuck on brown backing card with photographic studio's name."Mrs Breseford" scrawled on back, although the spelling of the name is not clear.breseford, eden society studios -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaGiving box, early 20th century
... early 20th century ...Oblong tin systematic giving box with card inside.On tin: "The Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia Systematic Giving League. Systematic Giving Box". On card: "This recently discovered Genuine Antique Tin from the first years of this century was produced to support missionaries when their stipend was less than 200 pounds per year. It is being used in 1972 to help raise stipends above the present $2066".methodist missionary society of australasia systematic giving league -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaGiving Box, ? Early 20th Century
... ? Early 20th Century ...Wooden giving box covered with lacquered paper labels. "Please Help the Home Mission" hand written on the base. The labels read: Top: "Juvenile Auxiliary". Front: "Primitive Methodist Home and Foreign Missions". Side 1: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved". Side 2: "Peace on Earth. Goodwill Towards Men".primitve methodist home & foreign missions -
Nillumbik Historical Society IncorporatedTool - Portable Sleeper Drill, Early 20th century
... Early 20th century... to build railway in early 20th Century in the Diamond Valley ...This drill was used in the construction of the Eltham-Hurstbridge Railway extension in 1911. The device was placed over the wooden sleeper to drill holes for the iron spikes which held the rail down. Example of tools needed to build railway in early 20th Century in the Diamond Valley.Drill mechanism mounted on wooden frame. Mechanism tilts to enable holes to be drilled vertically (normal) or at angles up to 45 degrees using double hand cranks and gears. A rack can be engaged to raise and lower the mechanism and drill bit. Mechanism appears original. Base frame replaced recently. #drill, #railwayconstruction, #sleepers, #tilting, #handoperated -
National Wool MuseumWWI and WWII Knitting books, Australian red Cross, Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book and Australian Comforts Fund Guide to Knitting, Early 20th Century
... Early 20th Century ...Knitting Books provided by The Red Cross for women to contribute to the war effort by knitting garments for soldiers to stay warm. Second booklet also contains a list of donations accepted such as tinned food.Green Folder containing three knitting books. Knitting pattern for wounded soldiers or soldiers currently serving eg air pilots neck muff, airmens wollen gloves and bed socks. Newspaper clipping about knitting.On outside green folder " L.A Anderson, Sutherland's Creek." First Booklet. " Australian Red Cross Society Knitting Book" Second Booklet. " Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division Guide to Knitting" Index of knitting patterns. Third Booklet. "Red Cross Society Australian Branch"wwi, wwii, australian red cross, red cross society, australian comforts fund, knitting, knitting patterns, victoria -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumCertificate, Service record of Charles "Tug" Wilson, Early 20th Century
... Early 20th Century ...Charles "Tug" Wilson was born 20th December 1894 in Stonehouse, Devon. He served in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1919 on the HMS Vivid, HMS Europa, HMAS Platypus, HMS Apollo and HMAS Powerful. He continued to serve in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant commander before his retirement sometime after the Second World War.This document is significant as a tangible connection to Charles Wilson's service during WWI. A paper certificate detailing the service record from Charles "Tug" Wilson who served for the Royal Navy during World War 1. It includes the vessels he served on and dates.Variety of printed and hand written information (see photograph).charles wilson, charles tug wilson, wwi, hmas platypus, hms apollo, hms vivid, hmas powerful, hms europa -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchService Campaign Medals, Early 20th century
... Early 20th century ...1914 - 1915 Star. For service in WWI campaigns Gallipoli and Europe. Pte RV Farckens. British War Medal 1914 - 1920. For general service during WWI. Cpl George E Hall Victory Medal. Service within a theatre of military operation during WWI. Cpl George E HallVictory Medal inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919". 1914 - 1915 Star inscribed 887 Pte. R.V.Farckens. 8 Bt. A.I.F. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingsBobbin lace edging. Sample. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmings.Bobbin lace edging. Sample. -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon Lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon Lace, late 19th or early 20th Century
... late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon Lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace edging. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTorchon Lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace insertion. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon Lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace insertion. Sample -
Australian Lace Guild - Victorian BranchTextile - Torchon Lace, Late 19th or early 20th Century
... Late 19th or early 20th Century ...Use: Domestic. Household trimmingBobbin lace insertion. Sample
