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Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, c.1872
Murray Comrie Collection. This building burned down on Monday October 12th, 1953. This photograph is a well-preserved original. Monochrome photograph depicting Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, with goods, horse-drawn wagons and people in front. The man in white suit is believed to be George Thomson.tarnagulla, comrie, thomson, stores, provisions, food, businesses, buildings, commercial road -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Robinson family at Darlingsford, Unknown
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Robinson [Owies] is one of the children in the 'Robinson children In front of the well, barn in background' photo The children of the Robinson family visiting Darlingsfordlocal identities -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, c.1872
Murray Comrie Collection. This building burned down on Monday October 12th, 1953. This photograph is a well-preserved original. Monochrome photograph depicting Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, with wagons and people in front.tarnagulla, comrie, thomson, stores, provisions, food, businesses, buildings, commercial road -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, c.1872
Murray Comrie Collection. This building burned down on Monday October 12th, 1953. This photograph is a well-preserved original. Monochrome photograph depicting Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, with wagons and people in front.tarnagulla, comrie, thomson, stores, provisions, food, businesses, buildings, commercial road -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, c.1872
Murray Comrie Collection. This building burned down on Monday October 12th, 1953. This photograph is a well-preserved original. Monochrome photograph depicting Thomson & Comrie's Exchange Store, Tarnagulla, with goods, horse-drawn wagons and people in front. The man in white suit is believed to be George Thomson.tarnagulla, comrie, thomson, stores, provisions, food, businesses, buildings, commercial road -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Functional object - Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key
The key as well as its associated key lock are good examples of how prisoners were restrained in Goldfield gaols.The key is significant in that it still functions with its lock considering its age. This functional key belongs to Object #1237 There are a number of engravings on the bow. Scratches and dents are evident from use. "J. HUBBALL" - "MELBOURNE" - "A" - "J" gaol, prison, prisoner -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Documents Relating to Armstrong Siddeley Gas Turbine and Double Mamba Propeller Engines, Armstrong Siddeley
In addition to the Double Mamba, the booklets refer to the Nene as well as gas turbine and turbo-jet engines more generally. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), MMTB Bus 144 Leyland Tiger TS8c chassis with Preston Workshops body at 26 Mar 1955
The MMTB operated buses as well as trams. Body built by Preston Workshops using a Leyland chassis, late 1930sYields information about a c1940 busPhoto of MMTB Bus 144 at unknown location.tramways, mmtb buses, leyland, preston workshops -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Janine Wood, Names to Lives From World War II: The Canterbury Baptist Church Honour Board, 2016
This booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation.This booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. Includes photographs, bibliography and index. 247 pagesnon-fictionThis booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. baptist church, canterbury, world war 1939-1945 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Whale Killers of Twofold Bay, circa 1960
Author, Mary Mitchell was the daughter of Charles Wellings early resident of Eden. Charles took many of the early photos of Eden while his brother, Henry, did the research on the Imlay Bros (very early settlers of Orbost) and early Twofold Bay settlers. Mary Wellings married Roy Mitchell of Lower Towamba. In Eden there are streets and a park named for both families.These books record the history of the whaling industry on the south coast of New South Wales.Two copies of a small thin ten page booklet with blue laminated covers. It has black print and a black photo of a whale tail on the front cover.It was written by Mary Mitchell. The book relates the history of whaling at Twofold Bay on the south coast of New South Wales.2116.1 - has a library sticker on the front cove - bottom left hand cornertwofold-bay whaling mitchell-mary welliings -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1994
A lawn bowls contest in 1994. Melbourne Legacy held regular bowls tournaments for Legatees. Some events were as a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy are seen with the trophy. The event was held annually and was a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees. Often the tournament was held at Malvern RSL Bowling Club. This appears to be a different venue.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo x 6 of a bowls tournament final in 1994.Paper note says 'Bowls Final - 1994. Buckley Park - Winners. MCC - Runners Up.'legatee event, bowls, fundraiser, trophy -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Bairnsons Exmeridian Tables
Bairnsons Exmeridian Tables Author: J Bairnson Publisher: George Philip & Son Ltd Has 3 hand written names inside cover 1. James Albert Blair, 20 Snaefell Avenue, --- Brook, Liverpool 2. F J S Morse, Red Ensign Club, Wells St., Aldgate, London, England 3. F J S Morse. S.S. "Koonda" 28/7/45warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, bairnsons exmeridian tables -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Dress Jacket Army Reserve, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1998
This jacket is part of the dress uniform of a Major in the Army Reserve. Major Bernard Farley who owned this jacket wore it to official functions in the Mess dining room. He served in this capacity from 1998-2001.Bernard also served in the RAAF for a number of years.This jacket has significance as it is typical of dress requirements which were worn to official Army functions.Short white jacket with wide front lapels epaulets at the shoulders and a small V shaped downward peak at the back. The sleeves have a stitched over section at the cuff with a point in line with the shoulder. On each epaulet from the collar edge side there is a brass coloured button with the Rising Sun in low relief and on the lower edge of the epaulet a brass coloured crown with red nsert and a circular shaped badge with the word Australia. There is a badge on each lapel two crossed rifles holding a crown in brass colour over the top of a silver VLabel states ,' Fetcher Jones Victoria 1998 NSN 8405-NIC Name....... Service No......... Polyester / Viscose Dry Cleanable ( A) Warm Gentle Machine Wash Rinse well. Warm iron. ZC785 BR1689 425267911.ZC785 107 R 347 044 05037649 cloth br 1689 17. J10129 OW Wwarrnambool, army reserve, dress jacket -
Woodend RSL
Helmet, March 1942 (lining) 1941 (helmet shell)
It is a green helmet, in the shape of a kettle hat. It is a tin hat or Brodie helmet. It is On the chin strap, there are the initials C.G.H and the service number V156143. There are size stamps on the back of the suspension webbing as well as on the underside edge of the helmet. The size is 7 1/4. On both chin strap luggs, it is engraved with MKIII 1941. On the inner lining under suspension lining it is marked with 7 1/4 L.P.L 3/42. helmet, world war 2, colin gordon hopkins, v156143, vx119387, bandiana, shell -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, COPIES BY PURCELL, ROGER BALLARAT, COPIES 1996
GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL STORE WAS SITUATED IN CRESWICK ROAD. CLUNES, PRESENT SITE OF THE LATE BRENDA TREMBATH 'S HOUSE..1 ORIGINAL SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH OF GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL PRODUCE STORE IN CRESWICK ROAD, CLUNES POSTAGE STAMP AFFIXED, ONE PENNY .2.3 BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .4.5.6 BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .7 Supplementary FileAddressed to; Mrs. Perry Creswick Road, Clunes Postmarked Jan 15 1907 Handwritten date 12/1/07 "Dear Grandma, I am sending you a post card view of your shop that Dada took. I hope you will like it and trust you are well, Muriel" (Written in black ink) local history, photography, photographs, shops george perry's general store, buildings -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, The International Association of Lions Clubs, Certificate of Organization: Lioness Club of Kew, 1978
The certificate is part of a larger collection of material once belonging to the Kew Lioness Club, which was donated to the Kew Historical Society for safekeeping.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.A framed certificate presented to the Lioness Club of Kew in 1978 officially recognising the Club under the sponsorship of the local Lions Club. The certificate lists the original members Helen Joyce (President), Thelma Leech (Secretary), Beryl Mainon (Treasurer) and Dorothy Cameron, Arleen Ekberg, Ruth Finger, Norma Finley, Jean Franklin, Cherie Kinnear Wells, Valerie Newbegin, Lorna Patching, Marjorie Rogers, Shirley Van Scoy, Joyce Ward and Jan Watkins.lioness club (kew), women's groups -- kew -- melbourne (vic.), women's clubs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard - Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France was sent to his wife at home, 1917.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink flower and green foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "From your husband" (embroidered) Back: "Write soon / Best Love / to West / do not forget to / send that / France / Jan 23/1/1917 / My Dear Alice / Just a P.C. to let you know I'm still well and hope you are all the same Best love / to all from Will xxxxxxxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, paris depose, fabrication francaise -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Personal Records, Letter from Jack McIntyre home, 1917
During his service, Jack McIntyre sent this letter of well wishes to Lola Robinson, who resided in Fitzroy, Victoria.Piece of white paper with three objects taped/glued to it: a small bunch of heather, an envelope, and a letter. There is also a separate piece of paper taped to the top that has typed words. Letter: With Best Wishes for / A Happy Birthday / Jack / 1917 Envelope: In Active Service / To Miss Lola Robinson / Highbury / 184 Holden Street / Nth Fitzroy / Victoria / Australia (side): BATTALION PAPER Piece of paper at top: Heather from Scotland / WW 1.ww1, world war one, war correspondence -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Enrolment cards, Approximately 110 cards for Red Cross Emergency Service Ringwood Branch Company Enrolment used by local women. Yellow cards; name on front; details of training on back. 1939, 1939
Red Cross system cards of many well known local women enrolling in Red Cross in 1939 with details of their training.Approximately 110 enrolment cards for Red Cross Emergency Service used by local women. Yellow cards; name on front; details of training on back. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book List, Ringwood Historical Research Group, Ringwood Historical Research Group - List of Books 1966, 1966
List of books from various areas including Croydon, the Dandenongs, Ringwood and other areas by well known historical authors1 Foolscap page of the list of books belonging to Ringwood Hist Research Group in 1966 +Additional Keywords: McGivern, Muriel / Palmer, Nettie / Madden family (Ringwood) / Blainey, geoffrey / Bates, Weston -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Bendigo District Garden Competition, 1992-3
The gardens of Mirridong were well maintained as these certificates for First Prize in the Bendigo District Garden Competition acknowledge in 1992 and 1993.2 x A4 certificates of appreciationmirridong home (bendigo), bendigo district garden competition, association for the blind -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Journal, Italian Historical Society Journal vol xx1, 2013
This book arrived with two papers in plastic sheets as well as some pamphlets containing relevant information paper clipped to the front.green with a picture/illustration of farming tools on its front cover. Article on Angelo Catalano.vivian achia -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Stitchcraft no. 157
This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 157 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Stitchcraft no. 164
This pattern book was published by Patons and Baldwins, UK and contains needlework and craft projects, as well as knitting patterns for womens garments.No. 164 / STITCHCRAFT / PRICE IN / AUSTRALIA / 1'-knitting handicrafts - history embroidery, patons and baldwins limited stitchcraft ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, embroidery -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 10 April 1974
Michael Bordeaux was well known for his work in supporting Christians in the Soviet Union, including smuggling bibles into the Soviet Union.B & W photograph of Michael Bordeaux seated behind a table on which are several books which he authored. He is wearing glasses, coat and tie.michael bordeaux; russia; soviet union; communist; christians; bibles -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
This photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer of the day. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".Photo shows a large group (twenty two people) posed on rocks at the base of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls)."Mackenzie Fall Rogers 1(?)12" inscibed lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Painting, Sailing vessel, Vanguard, About 1920s
The Vanguard was a well known, local sailing vessel in the 1920s. It raced in 24-30 feet and under categories around Westernport.A4 size oil painting on thick cardboard of the Vanguard.On rear - Vanguard. List of performances, dates [1920-1923] and prize moneypaintings, sailing ships, phillip island, sailing races, vanguard, yatch -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Highland Kitchen-Maid, 1850
This story is based on a well-known story about the christianisation of a poor servant-maid by a Scottish preacher named Hector McPhail.This book is an example of religious literature in the mid 19th century.A small paper back book. It has a blue paper cover with string binding. The 12 inside pages are white. The author is Rev. T. McKenzie Fraserreligious-book fraser-mckenzie -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Candlestick holder
Candlestick holder found down the well during excavations, whilst restoring the MDL homestead. Belongs to Mond De Lancey.A sky blue enamel candle holder with a handle. It has a small burnt down candle in it, with four used matches in the dish. Blue enamel is chipped in some areas.chamber candlesticks, candle holders -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Elizabeth Street, Allendale circa 1890
This house in Elizabeth Street, Allendale was a weatherboard with a shingle roof and veranda. Shown in the photo is Annie Buik, Esther & George Wells.creswick, elizabeth road, allendale road, buik, wells, house, housing