An copy of a letter which was distributed to the young men of Australia early in WW1. This is believed to be an original copy. The letter was addressed to the young men encouraging them to enlist for armed service. The letter is dated 15th December, 1915 and is signed by the then Prime Minister, W. M. Hughes. The letter is in quarto format and bears the Australian Commonwealth Coat of Arms and the title "Commonwealth of Australia".

Plastic coated mounted on metal/fold out stand. View of Harbour taken from "All Saints" steeple. Contains - Baths, Ocean Pier, Long Pier, Fishermans Wharf. Bentinck Street. Unseated - Truck loaded with wool bales. Power poles. Red roofs on Baths, Court House, Richmond Hotel, Bank of Australasia Hand coloured.Front: Panorama of Portland, Victoria (length of Ocean Pier 2880 ft).harbour, photography

This phone was used at the Mt Beauty Primary School.Historical: The SEC used a switchboard to connect people in Mt Beauty and their workers stationed throughout the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This phone enabled the Mt Beauty Primary School to ring parents etc. and for them to ring the school. Also refer to article in "This Week" Newsletter 30th June 2023 and attached to KVHS 0050Black bakelite telephone used to sit on a bench or table. Hand piece attached by a coiled wire coated with rubber. Front of telephone, in the centre, is a small handle that can be turned around in a clock wise direction - used to connect with the switchboard or, in some areas, used to connect with others by way of morse code eg. 1 big wind and 2 short winds.telephone. communications. mount beauty primary school.

Presented to Ballarat Shire President Councilor Reginald Kinnersley in appreciation of goodwill extended to the Municipality of Beaconsfield Tasmania on their visit on 29th November 1988A rectangular wooden plaque on which is mounted a plate,gold in colour with a black line border just inside the edge. the words Municipality of Beaconsfield are in an arc across the top of the Beaconsfield city coat of arms and below is the word Tasmania.At the base is inscribed Presented to the Shire Presented of Ballarat Cr R.Kinnersley. In appreciation of Goodwill Extended on our visit of the 29th Nov.1988 Municipality of Beaconsfield Tasmania. Presented to the Shire President of Ballarat Cr R. Kinnersley. In appreciation of Goodwill Extended on our visit of the 29th Nov.1988.plaque municipality of beaconsfield.1988.shire president councilor reginald kinnersley

Edward V11 Coronation Medal: Heart shaped medallion with crown above, issued by the city of Bendigo. On the front is inscribed ''30 June 1902'' above the Bendigo coat of Arms with City Of Bendigo'. Underneath is ' J.R. Hoskins Mayor'' On the back is a picture of the King and Queen which is inscribed Edward V111 and Alexandra, Crowned 26th June 1902'. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, edward v111 coronation 20 june 1902. j>r> hoskins mayor bendigo.

Prince of Wales Bendigo Medal: To commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales to Bendigo 1920. The medal has the City of Bendigo Coat of Arms with the inscription 'TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES TO BENDIGO 1920' 'J. H. Curnow Mayor'. On the back is the Prince of Wales in Military uniform. 'H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES' 'WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA' Gold colour with ring for wearing. Box 625numismatics, medals - commemorative, prince of wales edward v111. bendigo commemorative medal. mayor j. h. curnow

White invitation to Mayoral Reception to Rev. Fr. Stockdale given by The Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo Councillor A. S. Craig, O. B. E. and Mrs Craig held in the Bendigo City Hall, Tuesday 16th July, 1974. Brown Coat of Arms at the top and black printing. On the back is a handwritten sticker with Rev. Fr. J. P. Stockdale printed on it.document, invitations, receptions, invitation to mayoral reception, councillor a s craig, o b e and mrs craig, rev fr j p stockdale

black and white photo: seated male and female with three girls ( daughters ? ) in foreground. Seated outside, in background paling fence, longish grass surrounds group. Male dressed in black coat, white shirt, bow tie. Female - long dark dress, hat, holding fern frond in hand. Three girls, dark dresses, large hats.Mac Korumburraperson, family

This program is in the form of a booklet with the Australian coat of arms and flag on the front cover and the words in blue ' Souvenir Program in Commemoration of the Visit to Australia of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G., P.C., G.M.M.G., G.M.B.E., M.C. Inside in blue ink is the programme dated from Wednesday, 26th. May in Melbourne through to Bendigo and District and concluding in Sydney on 19th. June. Sydney.1920event, official, prince of wales, lydia chancellor, collection, program, programme, the british royal family, royal tour, prince of wales, ephemeral, royal visit, souvenir, person

Highly decorative silver-coated object in the shape of a four-pronged fork. A sailing ship forms the top of the handle. The handle (or stem) has 2 curlices on each side. The main section depicts a homely interior in which a seated woman plays the harp, a man stands listening and a child sits on the potty. The whole is surrounded by raised vine-like patterning. A very tiny triangle is engraved in the point of the fork at the back.

Robin William Smallwood was Dean of the Faculty of Anaesthetists at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons from 1986 - 1987. Smallwood died 6 October 1987 after a brief illness. Smallwood completed medicine at the University of Melbourne in 1958 and decided on anaesthesia as a career, attaining his FFARACS in 1964. The Orton Medal was awarded posthumously.Gold coloured oval shaped medal with the Faculty of Anaesthetists coat of arms on the obverse in relief. The owner's name has been engraved into the reverse. There is a thick, ribbed, navy blue ribbon connected to the medal by a circular ring at the top. The medal and ribbon are encased in a black velvet box with white satin lining on the inside of the lid and a red velvet cushion resting in the base.Engraved on reverse of medal: R.W. SMALLWOOD / 1986 - 1987

Belonged to THOMPSON NORMAN VOISEY JAMES who served in WWII. His service Number - VX111547 : Date of birth - 17 Feb 1918 : Place of birth - WONTHAGGI VIC : Place of enlistment - IN THE FIELD WA : Next of Kin - THOMPSON A According to inscriptions within the book, Thompson was discharged on 27 December 1945. His home address was 10 Clarke St Prahran VIC. He was a fitter and turner and went on to work for EA Machin & Co 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne as a mechanical fitter after the war.Small brown rectangular booklet containing personal documentation of NV Thompson VX111547, including passport size photo x 2, enlistment details, training records, medical history, Q record, record of leave. The cover has only handwritten inscriptions in blue ink and pencil. Stored within a brown coated canvas storage pouch with single flap.Multiple inscriptions both typed and handwritten. Front cover: "N.V. THOMPSON" in blue ink. Below that, 'Mrs Vera Evans / 403 Nth Terrace / West Burnie / Tasmania / Plumber / Wilson St Burnie" in pencil.

Handpainted white china plate featuring a figue of a Japanaese woman carrying a child on her back. Painted in colours of black, pink, blue and white. The design features Japanese writing down the right side of the plate and a gold painted rim. Green and gold circular manufacturers sticker on lower edge of front. Includes black plastic-coated metal stand.

Framed certificate for the Accreditation of the Ballarat Tramway Museum as an Accredited Museum. The certificate signed by the Hon J. Kennett (Premier and Minster for the Arts) and J. Scott (President of Museums Australia). Framed within a metal (brass powder coated) glazed frame, with a sheet of heavy cardboard and fixed in - an APS frame Certificate printed on preprinted paper. Has a hanging wire on the rear.trams, tramways, museum accreditation, museum, btm

Blue and white hexagonal shaped china jar with lid, various castles depicted around sides and on lid. Made by Maling Ware for Ringtons Tea Offices & warehouse Newcastle Upon Tyne illustrated on base. Inside lid North East Coast Industries Exhibition Newcastle On Tyne 1929 Reg No's 745884 745865 plus coat of arms.Maling Ware England reg No's 745864-5domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, tea caddy, dr 334.2

A Ken-Wel Forest Hills tennis racquet, with plastic ribbon whipping around shoulders and shaft. Model name features across base of head. Ken-Wel logo and coat-of-arms trademark feature on throat. Ken-Wel logo also features on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastictennis

Commissioned by the Caulfield City Council to mark the occasion of the Centenary of the City of Caulfield, October - 1957.Small commemorative book with cream coloured cover. The words "City of Caulfield" are embossed in brown ink on the top of the cover. The original City of Caulfield Coat of Arms is embossed in brown ink in the centre of the front cover. The words "Centenary 1857 - 1957" are embossed in brown ink at the bottom of the cover. The interior pages are cream coloured and are not numbered. The text and images are in black and white.

This is a photographic record of Matron Beatrice Williams and the Trained nurses, (Sisters), of the District Nursing division of the Melbourne District Nursing Society who worked in the community give nursing care to patient's in their homes. Their uniforms are grey and the Maltese cross on the Sisters hats is red.From its earliest years when Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) began to wear uniforms the chosen colour was grey, though the style changed throughout the years as fashions changed from the late 1800s through to the 1970s. The Trained nurses (Nurses), firstly wore long grey frocks and a white cap with a long white tail hanging from the centre back. When bicycles were introduced in 1903 the headgear changed to a white pith helmet adorned with a red Maltese cross in the centre front. This was held on with a veil going over the hat and tied under the chin. Over the years there were complaints that the veils became wet in the rain and they asked for a change of uniform, but this did not happen until 1921. Later the Nurses complained their skirts became wet when riding their bicycles in the rain and asked, when raining, to be able to wear breeches and gaiters. This was granted provided they wore aprons when attending patients. It was not long before the uniform changed to a shorter length grey frock, red cardigan, grey coat and grey brimmed hat; later changed to a peaked grey hat. In 1966 MDNS were granted Royal patronage. Now as Royal District Nursing Service, RDNS, the uniform was redesigned and colour changed in 1971. By 1972 the Trained nurses (Sisters) were wearing the new winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a V neck tunic style frock made of blue/grey herringbone winter material with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, and a beret of the same material. In summer the uniform became a royal blue V neck tunic style frock, with the RDNS insignia on the upper left, worn over a short sleeve white blouse. A royal blue peaked hat with the RDNS insignia in the centre front was worn at first and then only worn on official occasions. This uniform was worn until changed to a corporate style in the mid 1980s,Black and white photograph of Matron Beatrice Williams wearing a white uniform and veil, with a group of twelve Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) trained nurses (Sisters) wearing their calf length uniforms of grey coats, and grey brimmed hats with pale grey hat band with central Maltese cross, standing in the garden of the MDNS After-Care home.No. 8526 on rear of photographmelbourne district nursing society, mdns, mdns uniforms, rdns, royal district nursing service, mdns matron, miss beatrice mary williams

Button to commemorate a membership of 47,000 nurses in the Victorian Branch of the Australian Nursing Federation. In the May 2009 issue of the Branch newsletter, On the Record, the milestone was noted in Lisa Fitzpatrick's 'Secretary's report' (p. 3). In a short paragraph, Fitzpatrick notes that "whilst it is wonderful to celebrate [reaching 47,000 members], ANF will continue to encourage those nurses who are not members to join their union and professional body to ensure that we continue to protect and enhance nursing and midwifery in Victoria". As of 2019, the Branch now has a membership of over 81,000.Circular blue, white and yellow plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back. Badge printed with 'Congratulations and thank you', '47,000 members 31.03.2009', 'Australian Nursing Federation (Victorian Branch)' and logo, and [Victorian Branch Secretary] Lisa [Fitzpatrick, 2001-current] and [Federal Assistant Secretary] Yvonne [Chaperon, 2007-2014]'.nursing, workforce, nurses, unionism, badges, buttons, pins, trade unions, labour history, australian nursing federation, victoria, union membership

Brenda Crute married Jim Bywaters 19671967 A delightful bridal gown fashioned in chantilly lace cur on empire lines, fitted sleeveless bodice with boat shaped neckline back and front. Sheath skirt. Chapel length nylon organza coat train with butterfly sleeves & edging of chantilly lace. Headdress - Pearlized orange blossom & leaves mounted to a three-tiered nylon tulle veil.wedding dress, brenda crute, jim bywaters, 1967, textiles - bridal - fashion, stawell - wedding

Set of seven nickel silver MMTB Coat buttons and two brass. Buttons (approx. 22mm dia) are made by Stokes and Sons Melbourne. The badge backing piece is nickel silver or brass. They are fitted with a lug for sewing onto a jacket and have name of manufacturer stamped on rear part. Three of the Stokes and Sons badges have one two small hole,trams, tramways, melbourne tramways, uniforms, buttons, mmtb

Set of four nickel silver MMTB Coat buttons with brass backs and a sewing lug or ring on the rear. All of the items are made by Buttons of Birmingham - name stamped into the rear section. Two large - 22mm diameter and two 15mm dia. Received in a small envelope with information that they were issued by the Interim Tramway Board. The design appears to be similar or identical to that of the MMTBIn a small manila envelope "2 large and 2 small buttons issued by the (interim) Tramways Board on their uniforms of its cable tram crews"trams, tramways, melbourne tramways, uniforms, buttons, tramway board, cable trams

Cream coloured envelope with red text 'Centenary Proclamation 1871-1971' ''City of Sandhurst 21st July, 1871'' and the City of Greater Bendigo coat of arms on it in blue. A round black stamp containing the words Bendigo 21JY71 VIC AUST and also adorn the front. So too a red, black, orange and white Australian RSPCA Centenary 6c stamp.bendigo, history, bendigo proclamation 1871-1971

Australian womens jacket from the opening ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Designed by Mambo Graphics.Ochre coloured jacket lined with Mambo illustrated material. Left proper base pocket features embroidered Australian Coat of Arms above Olympic rings and the words "SYDNEY 2000". Jacket features zipped cuffs, and four buttons. Inside left features a decorative garment label with Stars of the Southern Cross and the words "AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBO".SYDNEY 2000 AUSTRALIA / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / MAMBOfashion, woolmark company mambo graphics, sport, the woolmark company 2000 australian olympic display - exhibition (21/12/2001 - 24/05/2002)

These gloves were donated by Miss E. Kerr of Warrnambool and were probably worn by her. The Ponting family has been prominent in the timber and building business in Warrnambool since the 1920s and still operate today. Miss Kerr was a member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in the 1970s and donated many items, especially household goods. Many women in the early to mid 20th century owned leather gloves which they wore mostly with suits and coats in the winter time. They can still be purchased today. These gloves are of interest as an example of the type of gloves worn by women in the 20th century. They will be useful for display.These gloves are made of a light brown leather. They have a leather string lace inserted as a decorative pattern on the wrist openings and the same lacing on the upper sides of the gloves but in this area the leather string is missing. The gloves have been much worn and are stained. women’s accessories, history of warrnambool

John Ingram, baker of Research and his wife Ada (nee Key) owned a holiday house at 9 Minifie Avenue, Anglesea. At some time between 1943 and 1949 they relocated permanently to Anglesea. It is difficult to make out the car (registration 155-405). It appears to be a roadster style with wooden spoke wheels and spare wheel mounted on boot. Typical of a 1928 Dodge roadster. The woman standing in front of the fence in a swimming suit, holding a towel and wearing a coat is unidentified. The house is named 'Glenair'.9 minifie avenue, anglesea, house, ada ingram (nee key), 155-405 (victorian registration), car, john ingram, glenair, ingram family, pam thoonen (nee ingram) collection

The new campus at Mount Helen was part of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was known as Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education. The drawing was prepared in the early stages of the Mount Helen campus development, while Stage I buildings ('E', 'F', 'G') were constructed. the Union Building (now Albert Coates Centre), Library, 'S' Building and student accommodation were in the design stage. The original drawing was photographed by using special equipment in the offices of Department of Crown Lands, treasury Place, Melbourne.Artwork showing an aerial view of a planned academic campus at Mount Helen. .1) Black and white print of a line drawing. 2) Transparency of above imagefederation university, federation university australia, feduni, university of ballarat, ballarat institute of advanced education, harrison, vernon, campus, mount helen

The Common School No. 213 East Brighton 1864 - 1878 replaced the original St Stephen's Church of England School in Tucker Road. 1878-1908 the School was known as Education Department State School No. 2083 Brighton East. 1908 - 1936 the School changed it's name to Bentleigh and then from 1936 - 1993 was known as East Bentleigh. 1993 the school was closed due to low enrollments and the building was demolished and land sold . Charles J Coates, the father of Pam Thomas, attended this school.A school photograph of one of the original schools in the Bentleigh area showing a gathering of adults and children who had connection with this school either as teachers, pupils, parents or neighbours in 1925.A Black & White panoramic photograph of a group of adults and children in front of the classrooms of the East Bentleigh SS No. 2083 in 1925on back : handwritten 1925education, st stephens anglican school east brighton, education department state schools, state school number 2083, coates charles j, thomas pam, tucker road bentleigh, henry dendy special survey brighton 1841,market gardeners, dairy farmers, poultry farmers, early settlers, pioneers, tuck family bentleigh, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, bent thomas,

This photograph is a visual record of Mrs. Hallenstein who was President of Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) from 1967-1974. In February 1970 the Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) hosted the First International Congress on Domiciliary Nursing and, as President of RDNS, Mrs. Hallenstein presided over the opening ceremony. Mrs. Hallenstein played an integral roll in the planning and correspondence to the College of Arms, London, which concluded with the Royal District Nursing Service being granted a Coat of Arms in 1970. In 1949 Mrs. D. (Elsa) Hallenstein was elected as a member of the Committee of Management of the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) and After-Care Hospital, and In 1951 was elected as a member of the Committee of Management, and appointed to the Board of Directors of the Nursing Service Division, of MDNS and After-Care. In 1957 when the Society and After-Care Hospital separated, Mrs. Hallenstein was on the first Committee of Management of the now Melbourne District Nursing Service whose Headquarters was located at 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. In 1962 she was elected as a Vice-President and in 1964 as senior Vice-president of MDNS until 1967 when she became President of the Committee of Management of the now renamed Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), a role she held until 1974. In February 1970 RDNS hosted the First International Congress on Domiciliary Nursing and, as President, Mrs. Hallenstein presided over the opening ceremony. Mrs. Hallenstein played an integral roll in Melbourne District Nursing Service being granted Royal patronage in 1966, now becoming Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), and with the planning and correspondence to the College of Arms, London, which concluded with the Royal District Nursing Service being granted a Coat of Arms in 1970. Black and white photograph of the head and shoulder view of Mrs. D. (Elsa) Hallenstein, who has light coloured wavy short hair. She is smiling and is wearing a black frock with small brooch attached. She is sitting in a floral lounge chair and has an open white leaflet in her hands.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, melbourne district nursing service, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns coat of arms, mrs d. (elsa) hallenstein

Ballarat tram 26 at one of the Gardens Loops, c1937 with the destination of City. Possibly, the photo was taken prior to the introduction of through routing of trams introduced in August 1937 when trams no longer terminated in the City at Grenville St but ran through the city to another terminus. See item 5578. A lady in a fur collar coat carries a small case is boarding the tram. There are motor vehicles parked on the grounds behind the tram. Scan of negative collected by David Critchley of Sydney.Yield information about Ballarat 26 and the Gardens c1937.Digital image of a scan of an original negative.tramways, trams, tram 26, gardens, wendouree parade