This medal from the estate of W.C. Busse is believed to have been awarded to a recipient at the Rutherglen Agricultural Show in 1885. Due to degradation of the embossed markings, it is uncertain what the medal was awarded for or whom it was awarded to. It may have been awarded to a member of the Busse family prior to W.C. Busse's birth. Rutherglen is located approximately 18 kilometres from Chiltern. European agriculture and horticulture in the area was well established prior to the discovery of gold in the region in the 1860s. It held its first yearly Agricultural Show in 1880; in the present day it has a sister event focusing on showcasing the region's wines. Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern in 1898. He went to school at Wesley College in Melbourne, studied law at the University of Melbourne and became a barrister. Additionally, after spending time on a Victorian station in his early twenties, he wrote two historical novels about bush life. His first novel was 'The Blue Beyond: a Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia', written in 1928 and published in 1930. Busse's second novel was titled 'The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties'. The judges of the Henry Lawson Society's T.E. Rofe competition to advance Australian literature unanimously awarded it the Gold Medal in 1931 for the best historical novel of 1930. Newspaper articles about the award mention the writer's meticulous documentary and oral history research regarding life on the Gold Fields in the 1850s. It became a best-seller. Busse also wrote a series of articles about local history for "The Federal Standard" newspaper in Chiltern. He was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum. He died in 1960. This item is significant for the information it provides about the development of industry and local culture in Victoria in the 1880s. Bronze coloured medal attached to single large-format chain link; embossed medal markings are indistinct but appear to show Coat of Arms on reverse side. Inscription on obverse: Illegible Indistinct inscription on reverse may read: Rutherglen Agricultural Society medal, rutherglen agricultural show, chiltern, north-east victoria, gold fields, gold mining, gold rush, 1885, heirloom, farming, horticulture, rutherglen historical society, indigo shire, wilfred clarence busse, golden plague, authors, writers, victorian writers, victorian literature, historical fiction, blue beyond, wesley college, federal standard

Trophy in glass case, stained timber top, base and backing with 4 mounting brackets. Contains shield and silver cup with gold colour inside (stand for cup has separated but is still in case). Inscription on shield "Manchester Unity Increased Membership Competition 1933-4 Class D 200 - 300 Members. Victoria Lodge Warrnambool District' Increase 28 - 13.93 per cent" also on each side of shield "IO OF" (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) Inscription on shield "Manchester Unity Increased Membership Competition 1933-4 Class D 200 - 300 Members. Victoria Lodge Warrnambool District' Increase 28 - 13.93 per cent" also on each side of shield "IO OF"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, trophy, manchester unity increased membership competition 1933, sport

This mess tin belonged to MELIA JAMES HENRY : Service Number - VX18960 : Date of birth - 08 Oct 1900 : Place of birth - WARRINGTON ENGLAND : Place of enlistment - CAULFIELD VIC : Next of Kin - CHURTON MARGARET The mess tin was manufactured by Sellman & Hill (S&H) Ltd from Wolverhampton. British aluminum mess tins were used by most of the Empire early in the war. A new pattern of mess tin was developed for the Web Equipment 1937 Pattern, which was a nested, two-piece rectangular mess tin with long, folding handles. Mess tins were used to prepare or heat food but they were also used as a container from which to eat and drink. The tins were lightweight and sturdy but they became hot very quickly when heated. Mess kit consisting of two pieces: One rectangular aluminium mess tin from WWII with multiple hand-carved inscriptions on outside indicating owner and locations he was stationed in 1940 and 1941. Welded handle attachment, although handle itself is missing. There is also a small, flat bottomed aluminium cup.Multiple hand-carved inscriptions on three external sides of the mess tin: Side one: "1940 Palestine / Egypt / VX18960 / Dvr Melia. J / AASC / 1941 Libya" Side two: " BARDIA / GREECE / TOBRUK" Side three: " Gaza / Beit Jerga / Kfar Vitkin / jaff / TEL-AVIV / Jerusalem / Nazareth / Haifa" Manufacturer's hallmark stamped on side four: "S.&H. LTD / 1938" and below that a stamp of an arrow pointing upmess tin, aluminium mess tin, wwii, wwii mess tin, sellman & hill, british mess tin

Photocopy of original held by Castlemaine Art Gallery & Historical Museum. The inscription is the Castlemaine Museum's Registration No & location code.Manuscript, M A Thesis. Plain A4 paper with cut edges, 144 pages with black & white illustrations. Pages secured with a metal clip.Page (ii) top R hand corner: “3247 S3 C/F5”documents - education, military history - volunteer forces

The photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".A photo of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls) taken from the lower right side."MacKenzie's Fall. Grampians Mountains. 306 J" inscribed on lower left of photo. "Rogers" inscribed on lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls

Inscription on central pediment reads 1861 PUBLIC LIBRARY. Above door is a separate panel on which is inscribed FREE.Example of mid 19th century building constructed as a library for cultural and educational purposesB/W photo of Old Library, Eastern facade, after restoration, Warrenheip St north, Buninyong. In background on left side is false poppet head, associated with Buninyong Festival activities in De Soza Parkbuninyong, building, streetscape, warrenheip st., public library, poppet head, de soza park

Children's book of Scripture stories given to Flora McDonald Xmas 1909. See inscriptions inside front page.Board cover with cloth spine, stapled sections. Colour plate opposite title page, black & white illustrations throughout. Some loose pages, foxing and yellowing of pages. 88 pp. Good condition.Inside front cover, '25/12/09/To Flora - died 7- 10-1910/aged 15 years/With love from /her Mother - died 31-1-1910/Wishing you a Happy Xmas, & New Year'.religion, flora mcdonald, whitburgh cottage collection, childrens literature

Also other black and white copy 9 x 14 cm, donated by Russell Goff with inscription The TownSepia photograph showing view from the dunes across lake, and Cunninghame Arm, to township. Foreground shows dense vegetation on dunes behind two houses, harbour engineer's house on left and contractor John Carpenter's house on right. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterways, township, boats and boating, topography

Photograph of Linton State School pupils and teachers, taken in 1914. Head teacher Mr Dugard, and teachers Annie Sandow, Mrs Johnston and George Sanderson are identified in an inscription on the back of the photograph. Photograph is dated by the inscription, which identifies the head teacher as "Mr Dugard". Mr A. Duguard was head teacher for only one term in 1914. Teacher Annie Sandow is named in the inscription on the back of the photo as "Mrs Cull" (Annie Sandow married George Cull in 1915). George Sanderson taught at Linton State School between 1912 and 1917. Helen Johnston née Toshack taught at Linton State School between 1902 and 1924.Black and white photograph of large group of school pupils and several teachers.On back: "Mr Dugard head teacher /Annie Sandow, Mrs Cull /Geo Sanderson / Mrs Johnston / We called her Mammy". "SURMAN" written across back of photograph.linton state school no. 880, mr dugard (duguard), annie sandow, george sanderson, helen johnston (née toshack), annie cull

Bowling in the Kiewa Valley is a popular sport with clubs in each town along the Kiewa Valley. Trophies are a common way of acknowledging winners in the various catagories.Vera Hore lived in Tawonga and was a successful bowler.1. Plastic silver V shaped trophy with Ball enclosed at top. On the ball are 2 bowls in black and blue with a blue kitty. These are surrounded by green. The trophy is mounted on a wooden block which has an inscription on a gold plate at the front. 2. Gold plastic woman bowler mounted on a wooden block which has an inscription on a gold plate at the front.1. 'Vera Drummond Trophy / 2.2.1986 / V. Peers (S). V. Hore, G. Hobbs' 2. 'Muriel Jobling Memorial / 1987 (3RD) / V. Hore' 2. Stamped underneath - "The Trophy Centre / 558 David St. Albury / Ph. 216588"tawonga bowling club, vera hore

This trophy was awarded to William Kermode of Mona Vale for the best pair of Merino ewes exhibited at the Southern Tasmanian Agricultural and Pastoral Society in October, 1879. William Kermode formed the Mona Vale flock in 1829 with VDL C. Saxons. In the early 1870s under Kermode, Ercildoun rams were tried, as was a St Johnstone ram. It is well documented that the famous Steiger-blood ram, Sir Robert (out of a Mona Vale ewe), had considerable impact on a number of Tasmania's influential studs. At its height in the late nineteenth century, Mona Vale was regarded as "... one of Tasmania's leading and parent studs, producing robust fine-wool sheep with quality, long-stapled and dense wool." (Massy 1990: p.406). The first agricultural society in Australia was formed in Hobart on 1 Jan. 1822. The trophy was retailed by Walsh Brothers, Melbourne in c.1875. The cup has no makers marks, but has been attributed by Christie's to Edward Fischer, a local Geelong silversmith. This attribution is based upon stylistic criteria. However, Ms Veronica Filmer of the Geelong Art Gallery (curator of "Geelong's Colonial Silversmiths", Geelong Art Gallery, 1988), has suggested that the lack of stamps is unusual (most of Fishcher's work was stamped) and also that it is somewhat heavy for Fischer's work. The trophy originated from the collection of Edward Clark, an antique dealer. Prior ownership of the trophy is uncertain, but it is believed that Clark purchased it in the mid 1990s from descendants of the original prize recipients.Trophy, sterling silver. Circular, stepped base and tapering stem decorated with cartouches of leaves on a matt background. The bowl of the trophy has an applied belt cartouche with an inscription. Within the belt cartouche is an engraved and embossed panel of two sheep with a cottage in the background. There are ribbon tied floral swags on either side of the cartouche, and a presentation inscription with a beaded border on the reverse of the bowl.SOUTHERN TASMANIAN AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL SOCIETY Presented / to / Joseph Clarke Esq / and awarded to / W.A. Kermode Esq / of Mona Vale / for Best Pair Merino Ewes, / October 1879southern tasmanian agricultural and pastoral society, logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), fischer, mr edward - silversmiths and jewellers kermode, mr william - mona vale stud clarke, mr joseph, mona vale stud, tasmania

A wooden racquet. Inscription across the throat of obverse: MERCURY. Inscription across the throat of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO./NEW YORK. Manufacturer details also along side of racquet stem. Company logo 'LEE' imprinted on red cloth butt cap. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, String, Gut, Leather, Metal, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet. Inscription across the throat and stem of obverse, and below an image of a black bat: THE BAT/LEEL/MASTER/MODEL. Inscription across the throat and stem of reverse: HARRY C. LEE & CO./NEW YORK/THE BAT/CUSTOM BUILT. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, Metal, Paint, String, Gut, Cloth tape, Adhesive tapetennis

An open throat, wooden racquet. Inscription, across base of head of obverse: BLUE PHANTOM. Inscription across base of head on reverse: NARRAGANSETT MACHINE CO./.../"LIVE-WOOD"/.../PAWTUCKET, R.I. Company logo 'NMCO STANDARD' is stamped into a blue cloth and leather butt cap. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Leather, String, Gut, Clothtennis

A wooden racquet with a concave throat, and cork handle. Burgundy whipping around base of head. Inscription across throat of obverse: COLUMBIA. Decal on throat on reverse features company logo, incorporating monogram 'JB'. Inscription: JAMES W. BRINE/ATHLETIC SUPPLIERS/COLLEGE OUTFITTERS/CAMBRIDGE, MASS. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, String, Corktennis

A partly black painted, wooden racquet with a concave throat, and curved, leather grip handle. Decal inscription across throat of obverse: TOURNAMENT. Decal of company logo is situated on throat of reverse. It comprises of a pennant, with inscription 'PENNANT', in front of crossed racquets, and supported by two balls. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Ink, Metal, String, Leather, Painttennis

A wooden racquet with a laminated, convex throat and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: COMET. Hand carved monogram across right side of stem: PRW. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a solid, convex throat and grooved handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: CLUB. Illegible, hand carved monogram across right side of handle. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leather, Inktennis

A wooden racquet with a laminated, convex throat, and bulbous handle. Decal logo on throat on obverse comprises of a winged ball, with inscription: VICTOR/.../SPORTING GOODS CO. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: VARSITY. Hand carved names on obverse: BECKY; and reverse: NIG. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Ink, Cloth tapetennis

A wooden racquet with a concave, solid throat, and plain octagonal handle. Inscription across the throat on obverse: FAIRFIELD. Manufacturer's mark, featured on throat on reverse, comprises of the letter 'M' at the centre of a circular, banded shield. Inscription: N.J. MAGNAN CORP./NORTH ATTLEBORO,MASS,U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Leather, Cloth, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Inktennis

An oval racquet with an elongated head, red whipping, glazed, parchment-reinforced shoulders, and a deep-grooved handle grip. Inscription across throat on obverse: DOHERTY/SLAZENGERS/PATENT/STRINGING. Inscription along right side of handle: PATENTED/OCT. 12. 1915/SLAZENGERS' NEW YORK. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Ink, Parchmenttennis

A wooden racquet, featuring a decal of the Slazenger black panther emblem, on both sides of throat. Inscription, from head to stem, on both sides: KEN ROSEWALL/FIBRE/ARMOURED/TOURNAMENT/SLAZENGER. Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN ENGLAND. Materials: Wood, Adhesive tape, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Ink, Ribbon, Plastictennis

A wooden racquet with solid, convex throat, gut or twine whipping/shoulder reinforcements, and fine grooved handle grip. Inscription across and along throat on obverse: EXTRA SPECIAL/WILLIAMS & CO. PARIS. Inscription across butt cover, in French: WILLIAMS & CO/PARIS/1. RUE CAUMARTIN. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Metaltennis

A Wright and Ditson transitional flat-top junior tennis racquet, with: solid, convex throat; and, cross-hatched handle. Inscription across throat on obverse: WRIGHT/& DITSON/BOSTON/MASS./U.S.A. Two handwritten inscriptions across throat on reverse: JOHN HOWARD/.../TOM H. Materials: Wood, Gut, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Adhesive tapetennis

A wooden tennis racquet with cloth shoulder reinforcements, black whipping, and fine grooved handle. Inscription along throat on obverse: CHAMPION. Inscription across throat, on reverse: F.J. BANCROFT/PAWTUCKET/R.I. Manufacturing details also feature along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, String, Cloth tapetennis

Plane Moulding type, maker Mathieson & Son Glasgow. Number 404 plane. Size 5/8 inch. No wedge or blade. Stamped inscriptions.Stamped; "5/8" "No 101" "E DUNSTAN" "2" ["G N" within "W"] "HIT" "E DUNSTAN" Stamped: "A MATHIESON & SON / GLASGOW & EDINBURGH" with symbol [star above crescent] Has E Dunstan HIT stamped on one end. flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, wood working tool, plane, moulding plane, hand tool

This photograph depicts five of the Mission's Committee members: top (left to right) are standing Harold Kingston Vickery and Arthur T. Pitt, both Lay Readers. Seated (left to right) are Reverend William Forster Haire, Assistant Chaplain, Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith, Chaplain, and Mr Charles A. Holmes, Honorary Lay Reader. The photograph was probably taken inside the Central Institute, Siddeley Street, between 1909 and 1911.An original frame with an image of a group of Mission office-bearers including Rev Gurney-Goldsmith who was Senior Chaplain over the significant early 20th Century period of Mission establishment in the Central Docklands area. Sepia photograph in a wood frame with group of five men in suits; ink inscription of five names on paper label adhered lwr front of frameFront on paper label: Revd W.F Haire, Revd A. G.Goldsmith; Mr C A Holmes (paper cut) / Mr H. K Vickery, Revd A.T. Pitt; Verso at lwr right crnr in pencil: PH- R14 reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, mr h.k. vickery, reverend a.t. pitt, reverend w. foster haire, charles a. holmes, charles arthur holmes (-1947), william foster haire, harold kingston vickery, chaplains, lay readers, staff, chaplains group

This plaque was placed at 18 - 22 High Street Eaglehawk which was the HQ off the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the donation of the building to the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch by Mathew’s Bros during WW2“24.4.43”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl

Identification badges for Australian Military Forces worn on collar of uniforms. Refer 6722 "2422 F. Scott. 5AI.Brown metal Rising Sun badges with small crowns at centre and Inscription at bottom. 1. has two pins at back. 2, has no pins.Inscribed with "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". passchendaele barracks trust, rising sun badges, f. scott

This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold paint renewed about 2012 - 15.Plaque marble, grey with streaks of white through, inscription is engraved with Gold paint. The plaque is attached via 2 screws to a backing board on a wall."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds for this building. Rene Neill Hon Sec"brsl, smirsl, 38th