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Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard, Fraser & Vallance, 1915 (Exact)
Sent to Mrs A Terrill from son Dave while he was at army camps 1915.Postcard showing Army Base Camp at Broadmeadows. Has penny stamp"Fraser & Vallance Melbourne" Signed Dave. Addressed to Mrs A. Terrill. Message: "Dear Mother, Just a few lines to let you know that I am still kicking. Received your letter yesterday and am glad to hear you are all well, I got a heavy cold & had to go up to the doctor today. Ask dad if I could stay a few days at Keoghs after Camp as i could do with a spell. No more news. Will write tomorrow. Love to all. Dave"broadmeadows, world war 1, dave terrill -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Ashtray - Glass
The glass ashtray was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Triangular shaped glass ashtray, with a blue and orange base. Matson LinesMatson Linescruise liners, souvenir, matson lines -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, The Life of Queen Victoria, 21/07.2017
Photagraphs of relief images from the base of the Queen Victoria Statue in Ballarat.queen victoria, statue -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Plaque, C 1969
Plastic Badge on wooden base - Returned Services Association Takapuna N.Z Returned Services Association Takapuna N.Z. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Plaque - Souvenir Plaque Norwood Cadets, Norwood cadets
Wooden base with plastic insignia, torch and sword crossed behind shield.Cadet Unit Norwood. Fidelis. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Oil lamp
Either night or bedside lampSmall oil lamp with blue metal base and white glass shade.oil lamp, lighting -
Hume City Civic Collection
Rupertswood Battery Collection, Pursuit of Excellence
This trophy was presented to a new cadet for the 'pursuit of excellence' of Rupertswood Battery of Horse Artillery and donated by Martin Glass and Gary Bieser. Tony Menhennitt had been involved with the Battery for 34 years and was Commanding Officer when the Battery disbaned on 17 July 2011.Small soldier in uniform mounted on a wooden base with 27 engraved plates."Presented to the Rupertswood..."1980s, 1990s, 2000s, rupertswood battery collection, salesian college, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Equipment - Oil Can
Oil Can for lubricating sewing machine. Squat base with long spout -
Wangaratta High School
WHS trophy, 2007
Textured glass trophy with wooden base and glass engraved text reading:Shine Achievement Awards 2007 Student Engagement Award Wangaratta High School HUME REGION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT -
Wangaratta High School
WHS trophy, 2010
Glass geometric diamond trophy with a glass base and white text reading: The Microsoft Innovative Schools Program 2010 Pilot School Wangaratta High School Victoria Microsoft Your potential. Our passion -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Sculpture - Bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M, Ethel Reynolds, 1985
David Beavis was secretary of the Queenscliffe Lifeboat Preservation Society Inc until his death in 1986Queenscliffe Lifeboat Preservation Society QLPS was established to oversee the restoration of the lifeboat Queenscliffe in the 1980s and the funding and construction of the current Queenscliff Maritime Museum.Sculptured bronze head of David Beavis O.A.M. mounted on wooden base Plaque: David A. Beavis O.A.M. Sculpture by Ethel Reynolds Presented by Olga Johnson 1985beavis david, sculpture, queenscliffe lifeboat preservation society, qlps -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Plant specimen - Fungus
This fungus is known as black fellows bread. It grew freely on Dr Curdie's 'run'. The Aborigines called it 'tandarook' -hence the name given to the property. It can still be found, though less abundant than formerly.Tapered semicircular pancake layers dark brown in colour with a woody base -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - SMALL GLASS DISH
Small cut glass dish with serrated rim & intricate pattern on base.domestic equipment, table setting, dish -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Western Electric 242C Vacuum tube
Western Electric 242C vacuum cylindrical tube. four plugs in the basewestern electric, 242c, vacuum tube -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Carnival Glass Bowl
Carnival glass is moulded or pressed glass to which an iridescent surface shimmer has been applied. It has previously been referred to as aurora glass, dope glass, rainbow glass, taffeta glass, and disparagingly as 'poor man's Tiffany'. "Wikipedia entry"Fluted Carnival Glass Amber Fruit Bowl with Star pattern in basecarnival glass, fruit bowl -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, Circa 1900
Metal figurine of tennis player on base with pen holder. Materials: Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Figurine, Circa 1900
Metal figurine of tennis player on base with napkin holder. Materials: Metaltennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Headwear - Wide-Brimmed Straw Sun Hat, 1970s
The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Finely woven straw hat with a cream ribbon around the base of the crown. Nilsun hats, women's clothing, headwear, straw hats -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Place Mat
Major Robert Morrison served with 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles 1979-1990. In his civilian occupation he was a TV and radio announcer. He served as commentator at numerous military functions including the Tattoo.Circular decorative silver place mat, engraved at centre, with plastic base" Major R.N. Morrison 1979 - 1990"morrison, vmr, mess -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Place Mat
It was common for staff and members of the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles to present a parting gift to the mess.Circular decorative silver place mat engraved at centre, with plastic base" Presented by WO 1 D.J. Roberts February 1982 "military, mess, roberts -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Board Game, Guest's Letter Box: Beat the Champ!, 1950s
The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Board game comprising cover, writing pads, based on a television program."Guest's Letter Box Card Game as played on the Channel 7 national show."board game, guest's letter box -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
The photograph was taken when some work was being carried out on one of the arched railway bridges on the Sunbury line. The bridge spans the Jackson Creek and across the Rupertswood viaduct. The bridge over the Rupertswood Viaduct is one of the five significant bridges which span the railway line between Diggers Rest and Clarkfield.A black and white photograph of a bridge with scaffolding erected around the base of the arches.bridges, rupertswood viaduct, railway bridges -
Clunes Museum
Ceramic - DECORATIVE CERAMIC
Ceramic poppy, red with black centre, hole in base to enable hangingpoppy, gallipoli -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Sewing Machine
Singer sewing machine mounted on a wooden base with domed wooden cover.On front of cover in gold outlined in black - "Singer".domestic items sewing machinery -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Presentation Cup
Guilded presentation cup mounted on a moulded bakelite base. No details of presentation. None.presentation cup -
Montsalvat
Bronze Sculpture, Untitled (Head of a Woman)
Bronze sculpture mounted upon a marble base of a smiling female head. Nonematcham skipper, sculpture, bronze, female, head -
Montsalvat
Bronze Sculpture, Wyn Roberts
Bronze sculpture of a male head and torso mounted upon a marble base. Nonematcham skipper, sculpture, bronze, male, head -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, PSB Engineering, Yellow liquid sensor
The Liquid 2 Level Sensor is an aid for people with vision impairment to fill cups and glasses with 2 levels of liquid. The unit simply hangs over the side of a cup or glass with the probes on the inside. Ideal for making a cup of tea or coffee with milk. Simply pour in your hot water stopping when a pulsating tone is heard. Pour in milk stopping when a continuous tone is heard. Your cup is now filled to approximately 15mm from the top and ready to drink. Can also be used as a single level sensor such as for non-mixed drinks. Handy magnets on the back of the unit allow for easy storage on fridge or other metal object.Yellow plastic round container with blue base and four yellow wiresassistive devices, equipment -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
The marble shown in this photograph was collected by Mr Leo Brady from the Bank Street site of the Public Baths that were built there in the late 1800’s. These were sea baths and the water was pumped across from the South West Passage via a windmill.This is was all that remained of the public sea baths. The Historical Society also has two small pieces of marble and a long bolt that held the marble togetherColoured photograph of the broken marble base of one of the baths at the Public Bathsemployee, industry, marble, public baths, leo brady, bank street -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Wreath, 2015
Red hand knitted poppies placed on styrofoam base to form a wreathLest We Forget - Japara Living & Learning Centre