This object belongs to James Edward LAWN. He was born on the 1/01/1880 in Ballarat, VIC. James served with the ARMY (2519). He was discharged on 1/09/1902 from duties with the 3 Battalion Infantry Brigade after serving as a Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). James was not taken as a prisoner of war."The Boer War Diary of Private James E. Lawn 3rd. Battalion Infantry Brigade [1st Victorian Contingent.]"south african war (boer war), 1899-1902, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

A Collection of 12 (1 missing) photographs in a paper envelope. On the front of the envelope is the following: Valentine's Snapshots. 12 Real Photographs for Your Album. Cowes, Phillip Island. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Photo No. 9 was originally missing but has now been supplied by James Iveson who had the complete collection. This was supplied to us on the 23/5/2020. We are always pleased when people visit VC and can add or make corrections to our entries and thank James very much. We are sure our original Donor, Anne Lucas, would also be pleased. 231-01. Black & White Photograph of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes with The Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 231-02. Black & White Photograph of Forrest Caves looking out to the sea. Two people on the foreshore. 231-03. Black & White Photograph of seabirds on the coastline of Phillip Island. 231-04. Black & White Photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 231-05. Black & White Photograph of Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. 231-06. Black & White Photograph of seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-07. Black & White Photograph of rocks at Cape Woolamai. 231-08. Black & White Photograph of the beach at Cowes. People and beach umbrellas - looking towards Mussell Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-09 Black & White Photograph of a Ferry arriving at the Cowes Pier loaded with people. Originally missing. 231-10. Black & White Photograph of the Killara Ferry at the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 231-11. Black & White Photograph looking towards the Cowes Pier. The Killara Ferry at the pier. 231-12. Black & White Photograph looking toward the Cowes Pier with the War Memorial in the foreground.Each photograph has a description of the photo with a number.the nobbies phillip island, australian fur seals, seals, wildlife - seals, wildlife - sea birds, pyramid rock, rocks at cape woolamai, rocky cliffs at cape woolamai, cowes war memorial, the killara ferry, cowes beach phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, anne lucas

Owned by Jean Young - born Falkirk, Scotland, 1811. Believed to be listed in Falkirk Census in 1851. Married William Hill. Possibly sailed in 'Tempest'. Died at Dunolly, Victoria.Black paper mache sewing work box. Lid inlaid with abalone. General design has been highlighted in gold paint. The box is lined with pale lilac and white satin, lid unlined. Top panel and bottom edge decoratively shaped - slightly domed lid and front panel decorated in a similar manner to lid. Box contains needles, threads, buttons, thimbles and a pin cushion as follows:- Peri-Lusta .03 Crystal Rayon Spun Mending Thread .04 Flora McDonald Needle Packet .0 |Packet of Needles W.Woodfield & Sons .06 Mauve satin needle case .07 Tortice tatting schuttle .08 Round wooden box with 5 pearl buttons and 2 cloth covered buttons .09 Square wooden needle case with red velvet lining and leather strip and brass clip .10 Round lace pin-cushion with very fine ecru crochet dark green lining .11 Unknown handle of black composition with bone end and four inlaid lines with dot at end ,12 Ivory stiletto with screw top. Total of 13 parts to the object.domestic items, sewing, handcrafts, equipment

This pessary came from Professor Geoff Bishop's rooms, Mollison House, 386 Albert Street, East Melbourne. As well as the UK, Portex had divisions in the USA and Canada. The pessary was originally regarded as an instrument and made from cork, ivory, hard rubber or gum-elastic. In later times, they were made from black vulcanite, flexible tin, soft copper wire covered with Indian rubber, and celluloid. The form of the pessary was and still is variable -either round, oval, or moulded in some cases combining three or four curves depending on the size of the pessary. In ancient time, medicated pessaries were made from emollient. astringent and aperient. Several of these are still used, but in more modem times are called vaginal suppositories. Anal suppositories are still used to suppress the pain of haemorrhoids.Portex brand ring pessary in original packaging. Consists of circular ring of cream vinyl, in sterile sealed pouch with transparent plastic at back. Stamped on pouch "PORTEX/MADE IN ENGLAND", and the text "USE BY JAN 77" and "CONTROL No 06 88". The ring is size 700/300/065 - 65mm. A sticker on the back of pouch gives instruction for cleaning the pessary. A red dot is also stuck to the back of the pouch.pessary, intrauterine device

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday March 30, 1985 about Jacki (Jacqui) Edwards working at the BTPS as part of the Commonwealth Employment Scheme. Details work being done by her, quotes Mr. John O'Loughlin CEP area project officer and the work being done by the scheme. Was on the front page of the paper. Includes two photographs in item. 2nd copy added 18/06/2006.trams, tramways, cep, jacki (jacqui) edwards, employment, btps

Black and white photograph of bogie tram No. 40, in bound on Albert St. Sebastopol at a stop picking up a lady passenger. Taken after tram has passed the photographer. Has destination of Lydiard St. Nth. Possibly taken mid to late 1960's as the roof ads do not appear to be all of SEC origin. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06trams, tramways, albert st, sebastopol, tram stops, tram 40

This dress was made for Frieda Ellen Hambrook, by a friend who lived at 'Overton' in Kew. Frieda, a teacher, wore the dress to a ball which took place, coincidentally, on 3 November 1939. The dress was inherited by Frieda's daughter, Kew Historical Society member, Margaret Robinson, and donated to the Society in 2023.Very full floral cotton skirt.Worn by Frieda Hambrook in 1939 on the day that Australia declared war on Axis Pact members in 1939.evening dresses, fashion -- 1930s, frieda ellen hambrook

Framed colour photograph featuring a band in the rotunda at Mossvale Park, Leongatha. The image is taken from inside the rotunda and shows the musicians at their instruments with the conductor in the centre. In the background a large crowd watches on. Brown wood frame. Signed and dated by the photographer lower right corner. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69.

Buff coloured telegram form with blue printing and black ink writing.Ballarat. E J Kinnerseley. Spring Vale. Learmonth. Meet Mother and Lil North Learmonth arrival today's Train. Chas A Barklay. Learmonth Post Office Stamp dated My 10 06. Oval stamp, 6 black lines and "176".telegram, learmonth post office, kinnersely, e j kinnersely, telegraphic communication, communication form

Wilhelmena, born 1856 on the ship "Wilhelmena" en route to Australia. Parents Robert and Margaret Anderson. Glen Isla was built in 1868 (added to in 1887-88) to become a Boarding House, run by Wilhelmena. Married James Young, became first Sewing Mistress at the Phillip Island School. died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena Young seated in cane chair, covered with shawl. Home Glen Isla in background, shortly before her death.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Mrs Martha Closter ( Kloster), of Oakleigh purchased the Melber Sewing Machine in 1909 and gave it to her daughter Mary when she and Alonzo Box married in 1918 and settled in Moorabbin Shire. This document was donated by a descendant of the Box family in 1985.William and Elizabeth Box purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler who had bought part of the land noted in Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. They raised their family there and established a market garden to supply produce to the population of Melbourne. Their nephew Alonzo married Mary Kloster/ Closter in 1918 and she brought with her the 'Melber' sewing machine that she used to provide clothing for the familyThe original paper Receipt of the Melber Company Sewing Machine, 154 Chapel Street Prahran on July 15th 1909. Mrs Closter purchased a ‘Melber Rotary Hook Sewing Machine , 4 drawers and attachment. No. 17469 costing 9 pounds, less due 7 shillings and 6 pence leaving the sum of 8 pounds 12 shillings and 6 pence Paid by Cash to Powell & Candy per ……… on 15/7/09 ( hand written ) MELBER SEWING MACHINES / 154 CHAPEL STREET, / Prahran / Mrs Closter July 15th 1909 ( handwritten) / Dr. to POWELL & CANDY, / IMPORTERS / New and Secondhand Machines for Cash and Easy Terms. / Repairs promptly executed Locks repaired. Keys fitted. Needles and Parts for all Machines. A stamp 25mm x 30mm is on left corner of document ‘ VICTORIA STAMP DUTY ‘ -at top and base - ‘1d ‘ - centrally victoria, melbourne, clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, sewing, box elizabeth, box alonzo, closter mary, kentucky, early settlers, america, craftwork, sewing machines, melber company, u s a, prahran, kloster martha

Rubber stamp and wood stamp holder for use on official opening day for trams operated by the BTPS. Rubber casting with words "Ballarat Tramway Official Re-opening 1st February 1975". Red wood stamp hold and black wood handle with black direction pin. Second one added 17/09/2009 along with SEC stamps at the same time - btm352i1. See Reg item 4776 and 6430 for sample tickets stampedtrams, tramways, btps, reopening, ballarat tourist tramway, opening, tickets

A Wright & Ditson 'The Hub' model tennis racquet with composite convex throat. String whipping reinforcements around right shoulder. Model name printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features across throat on reverse. Fine grooved octagonal handle with leather end wrap attached with nails. Imprinted on side of shaft: PATENTED 09 14. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leather, Gut, Stringtennis

Photos of 4 junior legatees at the airport and by a bus. The inscription on the back names the junior legatees and says it is 'Leaving for outward bound Jan 06'. Legacy supported junior legatees achieve many life experience and Outward Bound was one that was mentioned in newsletters many times. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of Junior Legatees going to an Outward Bound event.junior legatee outing, junior legatees

Ernest Heinrich Marcuse was born on the 1st of December 1900 to Hedwig and Siegmund Marcuse in Berlin Germany. While Marcuse's artistic talent was apparent from a younger age, his earliest existing artwork was from when he was approximately 20 years old. Ernest's formal art training commenced in 1918 with a three year course at the Berlin school of Interior design. After completion he found work until 1924 when Germany's Great Depression took effect. To broaden his career opportunities he undertook a further 12 months study of fashion, drawing and advertising at Berlin's Reiman school of art. From 1925 to 1934 Ernest was primarily a freelance press artist specialising in industrial, architectural and figurative drawing. Prominent newspaper The Berliner Morgenpost was his largest client along with Gross Deutsche Rundfunaustellung (Germany's organisation for major trade shows). During this period he would create many significant works. Two months after Hitler and the Nazi part came to power in 1933, Ernest received a life changing letter stating that being Jewish he could no longer continue employment in Germany. Up until 1938 he would only be able to undertake private commissions and occasional unofficial work as a book illustrator and games designer. This was by arrangement with non Jewish artists who claimed his work as their own, they would then share the income with Ernest. With increasing unrest in Germany during late 1938 Ernest decided to move to London and there he married his girlfriend Lotte. In late 1939 Ernest and Lotte Marcuse embarked on an eight week journey to their new home in Australia where they had been accepted as refugees. Shortly after arriving in Australia Ernest presented his portfolio to an editor at the Argus newspaper and gained employment as a war events illustrator. He soon became well respected and known in particular for his detailed illustrations and cross sections of ships , artillery and aircrafts. His detailed depictions of battles were displayed on the front pages of The Argus newspaper on a number of occasions. In May 1940 as the war intensified Ernest was dismissed from The Argus newspaper due to his Australian government classification of 'stateless person of enemy origin' and was considered a potential security risk. The editor of the time commented "don't blame us, blame Hitler". Marcuse then began to establish himself as a commercial artist. Ernest was de-classified as a 'stateless person of enemy origin' and in early 1942. The Australian army heard of Ernest's artistic abilities and began to utilize his designs for visual training aids and posters. Ernest became Private E.H Marcuse V377746, his first army posting was as staff artist at The infantry officer's training school at Bonegilla. When off duty he was inspired by the beauty of the surrounding area creating the works in North east Victoria 'Kiewa river bridge', 'Hume weir', ' Dried up river bed' and 'Hawksview gold reef mine' from his 1942-1943 period at Bonegilla Victoria. Ernest returned to the area to create drawings and paintings from 1948 to 1983 in locations including Bright, Wandilligong, Bogong High plains and Wallace's Hut, Mt Buffalo, Beechworth, Pretty valley, Kiewa Hydro, Yackandandah and Bontherambo homestead. These sketches were often completed on location, photographs were also taken onsite to assist the works back at the studio. Occasionally Marcuse also painted in the field. Ernest's preferred choice of medium was pencil and ink. Up until 1952 he would often incorporate watercolour into his work. Later into his career he began introducing pastels, acrylic and mixed media. In earlier years Ernest Marcuse often signed his work Mar, later on the signing of works ranged from Marcuse, E.Marcuse, Ernest Marcuse, EHM or simply EM . If a work was considered incomplete or Marcuse did not like the work it would remain unsigned. From Bonegilla Marcuse was transferred to Woodside South Australia before his final posting in Melbourne until the end of 1945. Ernest's work from within his army posting 'Troop Train at Night' from his 1945 exhibition Australia at War are part of the permanent collection at Canberra's War Museum. Between 1946 and 1969 Ernest largely worked from home and concentrated on a career as a freelance commercial artist and graphic designer. During that time he created work for well known household names including CRA/Conzinc, Vacuum oil (Caltex), Cottee's Brand (Schweppes and Heinz), Home Beautiful magazine Fulton garden supplies, International Iveco trucks, Ego pharmaceuticals, QV and Sunsense. After retirement Ernest concentrated on his true love of fine art and focused on painting images of personal interest both across Australia and Internationally. Earnest never drove a car. He would often walk or use public transport or enlist in the help of family or artist friends to drive him. Throughout his career Ernest Marcuse's artworks were purchase by private collectors these included ACTU, Melbourne City council, Holland Constructions, Melbourne Metropolitan Tramways Board, GJ Coles and Australian Resources Bank. Ernest Marcuse permanent collections can be viewed at The National Gallery of Victoria , Sydney Jewish Museum, Jewish Holocaust Centre Melbourne, Canberra's War Museum, City of Melbourne, Shire of Yarra ranges and now the Burke Museum. © 2020 Art by Marcuse https://www.artbymarcuse.com.au/aboutDonated to the Burke Museum through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Evelyn MarcusePen and coloured pencil landscape drawing on paper.Obverse: Marcuse / Beechworth Old Courthouse / Reverse: B4 / BEECHWORTH OLD COURTHOUSE / BW - 09 (on masking tape) COURTHOUSE / BEECHWORTH / VICTORIA / NATIONAL TRUST / CLASS (A) ERNEST MARCUSE / 17 CADDOCK AVE / CAUFIELD / VIC / 53-7374 001 (pencil) ernest marcuse, marcuse, art, artbymarcuse, beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, landscape, illustration, drawing, pen and pencil, australian army, war events illustrator, the age, the sun, the argus, germany, refugee, industrial drawing, architectual drawing, figure drawing, berliner morgenpost, grosse deutsche rundfunaustellung, berlin’s reiman school of art., cultural gifts program

Legacy celebrated its Centenary in 2023 by conducting a Torch Relay from Pozieres in France, to London, and around Australia, ending in Melbourne. The launch of the Centenary Torch Relay was held on 20 April 2022 at the Shrine of Remembrance. Bags like this held marketing material produced by Legacy Australia and Defence Health.An important part of Legacy's history was the commemoration of its centenary.Calico shopping bag given out at the launch of the Torch Relay in April 2022.torch, relay, centenary