A damaged vintage red covered fiction book, The Virginians by W M. Thackeray. The title and author are printed in gold lettering on the spine. The title page has full details including the publisher. Thackeray illustrated the book. The frontispiece illustration shows people inside a church with the heading 'The Family Pew - P. 75'. At the back are several recommended titles for reading. There is a Bookplate pasted onto the right front end paper.Pp. 516.A story about British society during the late colonial era in North America. Two brothers rival for heir to the family fortune. George Washington is a neighbour.historical fiction, family life fiction, fiction books, fiction - american

The cards were sent from Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 B Coy 38th Bn. .2) Main text of letter is that he is alive and well and that they have been in and out of the Trenches. .3) Main text is that he is alive and well and that they will be going to France by the end of the month. Refer Cat No 5062.2P for his service details and death..1) Xmas card folding 4 pages joined by a brown ribbon in a bow, front has a raised gold Rising Sun with text and music bars, centre has a 4 line short poem followed by a Xmas greeting, hand written at the bottom in ink. .2) Silk Post card with card surround, centre has silk sewing with flags, flowers, writing in gold, an open section that allows for a small card insert with message on, rear has a hand written letter in pencil. .3) Post card B & W with drawing at top followed by a poem of 5 verses, signed in pencil, rear has a hand written letter in pencil..1) Inside, “From Jim to Father” .2) On silk, “I’m thinking on you”. On small card, “From your loving son”. On rear, “France 31.4.1917, Dear Mother, love from Jim xxx”. .3) On front, “To my truest of Pals, my Mother, from Jim”. On rear, “Nov 6th 1916, Dear Mum, goodbye from Jim”.postcards, xmas, 38th bn, b coy

This apron was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This items is an example of ladies' clothing worn during the late 19th to early 20th century.Apron, ladies, machine made, cotton, Gathered waist, waist ties, small bodice with Brodery Anglais lace hand stitched onto it, neck ties. Would have been work for 'good' wear. C. 1900. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, apron late 19th century, domestic clothing, domestic service, hospitality service, broderie anglaise, ladies’ clothing, hospitality clothing

This apron was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.The apron is an example of late 19th century ladies' clothing for use in domestic service or hospitality.Apron, ladies size, cotton, machine made. Bodice has hand made Broderie Anglais lace trim and neck ties, skirt has gathered waist and ties, three pin ticks around hemline. Would have been worn for 'best' wear. C. 1900flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, apron late 19th century, broderie anglaise, handmade lace, apron, domestic clothing, domestic work, domestic service

This camisole was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.Camisole, machine sewn, cotton with lace insert panels and lace trim around armholes and neck. Drawstring waist tie and button closure on back - 2 buttons. Inscription, handwritten in pencil on back opening "19428 - - - " c. 1900Handwritten in pencil "19428 - - - " flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, camisole c 1900, handmade lingerie

This bloomers were donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, machine made lace inserts and trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900. Inscription is illegibleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, underwear, ladies' underwear, ladies' fashion, lace inserts

This pair of bloomers was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Bloomers, cotton, pulled thread embroidery and machine made lace inserts, lace trim around legs. Waist has elastic (no longer stretching). Inscription is illegible. C. 1900Illegible inscription on waistbandflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, ladies undergarment, bloomers c 1900, bloomers, ladies' underwear, underwear, ladies' fashion, victorian fashion, ladies' clothing

The Carlton Story is a hardback book written by Hugh Buggy and Harry Bell. It's talks about the proud history of the Carlton Football Club, as well as outlines some significant moments from the early Carlton days, such as some team photos before games in the late 1800's, as well as images of the 1906, '07 and '08 premiership teams. Hardback Decent condition book

Ballarat School of Mines Council President, Bill Gribble, studied Art at Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. In 1956 he was working with Villiers Engineering, then Bendex Mintex in 1966. He retired from there in 1988 as Chairman and Managing Director. In 1989 Bill Gribble was appointed to the Ballarat School of Mines Council. He served as President from 1992 until his retirement in 1996. In that year the Ballarat Technical Art School building was named the W.J. Gribble building..1) Portrait of Bill Gribble, President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council .2) Presentation to ill Gribble on his retirement from the Ballarat School of Mines CouncilThe presentation states: "The Council expresses its deep appreciation of the outstanding contribution of William James gribble. During your time as a member of the Council from 1988 and as President from 1992 until 1996 the Institute experienced a significant expansion in progress, enrolments and facilities, faced many challenges and achieved great success. Your dedication , commitment and loyalty to the institute is acknowledge. The vigorous leadership you provided as President of Council ensured the continued development of the Institute as an outstanding provider of technical and further education well placed to face challenges ahead. The Council, Staff and Students wish you well for the future and thank you for your devotion to the good governance of the institute."bill gribble, gribble, w.j. gribble, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council

black and white postcard, unmounted, original, fair conditionOn back: April 29th 1905 Dear Flo Wishing you many happy returns of the day. Hoping you are all well. Harold is keeping better just now but can't get rid of his cold. With love to all hoping to hear ??? Mrs Williams Kalinan The Grove, Moreland? Victoria

Glass bottle with protective wire winding in mesh pattern. Red line around top half of bottle. Metal attachment on top for gas cylinder and lever and spout.Sparkletes' embossed on gas cylinder holder. 'Sparkletes Ltd, Makers London' stamped on spout area. Printed around rim ' Made in England', 'C size; 'shake siphon well while piercing bulb'; 'never fill syphon above red line'. Printed on base of bottle 'Made in Czechoslovakia'.domestic items, food preparation, soda syphon, sparkletes, england, drink.

Female children played with tea sets such as this and learned the arts of hospitality. This one has been well-used. A 13 piece dolls tea set. Consists of a tea pot, sugar bowl, milk jug, 4 cups & saucers. General colours are yellow and blue with red, black and green flowers.childs-tea-set crockery

Doctor “Weary” Dunlop as he was known was an Australian Doctor well known for his work as a POW of the Japanese.Brown & gold ornate timber frame. Photographic print of a painting, 3/4 length portrait of SIR EDWARD (WEARY) DUNLOP dressed in a lounge suit. Australian flag draped, bunch of flowers, book on table in the background. Signature in gold print bottom R corner.photography-photographs, frame accessories, doctor, weary dunlop

A record of the funeral service of Winifred Gertrude (Wyn) Partington (nee Leed) a well known Greensborough identity.Information on a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.11 pages, includes death certificate, eulogy and newspaper clipping. In clear plastic spiral binder.partington, funeral service, greensborough, wyn leed, wyn partington

Well researched short history of Duke Kahanamoku who was nominated the Surfer of the (20th) Century by Surfer Magazine.Rare short biography of one of the most famous surfers in the world and the man who introduced surfing to mainstream Australia in 1915.Small hardcover book with a photograph of a young smiling Duke Kahanamoko on the cover with a tradiional Hawaiian print border. 128 pages.Back cover photograph of the Duke running out of water, Bess Press logo set on Hawaiian print. ISBN - 9781573062305surfing, duke kahanamoku, sandra kimberley hall, bess press

A copy of a photograph of the well known builder Richard Rennie 1816-1906 of prominent public buildings in BuninyongRichard Hutchinson Rennie was a well known builder of public buildings including the Buninyong Town Hall/Court House 1886/7, Crown Hotel 1883 and the original Shire Hall 1869Black and white copy of an image of Richard Rennierichard rennie, buninyong town hall, public buildings

Note by T.H. Kneen 18 December 1991, "Student using dumpy level is Adrian Wells (1968)."2 copies black and white photograph. Student using surveying equipment in Burnley grounds.On reverse stamp, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1100.F."students, adrian wells, 1968, surveying, students working outside, dumpy level, publicity

The Wettenhall family were well known sheep breeders. The family owned the "Stanbury" corriedale stud at Ceres.ESTATE LATE R E WETTENHALL/ VICTORIAN CORRIEDALE RAM FLEECE/ 13/ 268sheep breeding corriedale studs agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud australian corriedale association, sheep breeding, corriedale studs, agricultural shows

The Wettenhall family were well known sheep breeders. The family owned the "Stanbury" corriedale stud at Ceres.ESTATE LATE R E WETTENHALL/ VICTORIAN CORRIEDALE RAM FLEECE/ 13/ 268sheep breeding corriedale studs agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud australian corriedale association, sheep breeding, corriedale studs, agricultural shows

History of high tallies made by well known shearers, written by Geoff Wilson, Australian Wool Board."High Tallies and the Men Who Made Them"shearing, australian wool board, wilson, mr geoff

The Wettenhall family were well known sheep breeders. The family owned the "Stanbury" corriedale stud at Ceres.INTERNATIONAL/ CORRIEDALE FLEECE COMPETITION SUPREME CHAMPION/ CORRIEDALE RAM FLEECE/WON BY ESTATE LATE R E WETTENHALL/ 1965sheep breeding corriedale studs agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud, wettenhall, mr rupert e., sheep breeding, corriedale studs, agricultural shows

The Wettenhall family were well known sheep breeders. The family owned the "Stanbury" corriedale stud at Ceres.sheep breeding corriedale studs agricultural shows, stanbury corriedale stud, wettenhall, mr rupert e., sheep breeding, corriedale studs, agricultural shows

non-fictionDaniel Harvey was well-renowned for his famous orchard and vineyard equipmentharvey daniel, orchards, inventions, vineyards

Catherine Arthur, as well as her parents are buried in the Wesleyan Section of Carlyle Cemetery, which is on Distillery RoadOrnately decorated printing on pale green card. "In Memorium, Catherine Arthur, Dearly Loved Daughter of Joseph and Sophia Arthur, Rutherglen, Aged 24 Years 3 Months"arthur family, catherine arthur, sophia arthur, joseph arthur

Small red leather-bound book with title in gilt lettering on front cover. Small tears to upper front & back covers, some whitish spotting and three regular looking indentations to front cover. Partial hinge joint break at rear cover. Several birthdays recorded throughout. Wear, staining, & mildew to outer perimeters of most pages. Fair - good condition.fictionChildren's birthday book with front coloured book plate & black & white line illustrations & verse throughout. Alternate pages allow for recording birthdays.sugden, birthday book, children