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Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Boch Delfts Wall Plate, Boch
A fully decorated Boch Delfts wall plate depicting a scene with water, sailing boats, a small dinghy, distant land with village and a glimpse of shore in the foreground. The whole is encircled by a ribbon of blue. The broad outer edge is decorated with leaf and flower patterns.The marks "Boch" and "Delfts" encircled by flower patterns cover a small central area on the back. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Boch Delfts Wall Plate
A wall plate by Boch depicting a village scene of people relaxing in front of acottage. There are adults and children, music, listeners, games and a dog. The image is achieved using Delfts blue colouring. The rim at the back has had holes pierced to accommodate hanging.The words Boch and Delfts are decoratively applied on the back of the plate. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting - Painting, Vietnamese scene
See inscription. Gift from Vietnamese Captain to an Australian Captain in 1968Orange, yellow and red colourful Painting. Water scene with ten sampans featured floating: four in foreground and six gathered together in background. Mountain range in background. Three people featured on three sampans. Painting done on board. Wooden frame.Bottom RHS of painting front: "To Capt Goodchild/ From Capt Trung & 10 M.I.D/ June 1968 Vietnam" On frame at back: 5538383 Major Bernard Goodchild 15.01.34 - 01.08.2021, Enlistment date 1965 Discharge 1990, Corps RAAMC, 1st Australian Special Service Civil Affairs Unit, Vietnam (southern zone) 21.06.1967 - 25.06.1968painting, vietnam, goodchild, trung, sampan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Against All Odds: the Battle of Long Tan
Framed in black plastic. Three photos of scenes featuring soldiers walking through the jungle; at a memorial site; in a bush setting. Australian Military medal centre listing names of those who had died. Story printed in gold at the bottom of the photograph.battle of long tan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction, 1957
Photo taken by the photographer for Victoria State Rivers and Water Supply Commission of the Goulburn Waranga main channel in 1957.Large black and white photograph - dry mounted to cream board. Channel excavation scene - with excavator operating right mid distance, scoop bucket operating top of earth wall left mid distance, supervised by figure on top of earth wall.Below photo: "Goulburn Waranga Main Channel Construction / Bucyrus 200 W. Excavator with 6 c. yd. Bucket / Looking towards off-take at Goulburn Weir / Completed Excavation in Background."goulburn, waranga, irrigation, photo, victoria state rivers and water supply commission -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Edgar Morrison et al, Frontier life in the Loddon Protectorate : episodes from early days, 1837-1842 /? by Edgar Morrison. The Aborigines of Australia : a lecture delivered ... before the John Knox Young Men's Association, on Wednesday May 10th, 1854 /? by Edward Stone Parker, 1967
The episodes related here occurred between the years 1837 and 1842 and describe what would now be called a period of confrontation between the Aboriginal inhabitants and the white settlers who flocked to the scene so glowlingly described by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1836.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsloddon, edward stone parker -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Company Scene c1890's. Same as 2640
Scotchmans United Quartz Mining Company Shaft was 1,018 feet deep.Stawell Mining Scene from Big Hill. Close up view of the winding engine shed Poppet Head and Building Scotchman's United Mine. Rear poppet head Crown Cross. Upper Main Street visible left Back of Photo. Stawell 176 Miles from Melbournemining, panorama -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Erith Lane
Erith Lane would have been named after Eliza Erith, the wife of Thomas Hand of Mountain Grange. The house made of slabs and bark pictured (centre) is where the family lived before Mountain Grange was built. Mabel Hand, Thomas and Eliza's youngest daughter stated that she was born in the bark hut in 1881 and they moved into the new home the same year. Cherry Farm, the roof visible behind the centre building, was the home of William Hand, son of Thomas and Eliza. He lived here with hs wife, Harriet Toghill, before moving to live at Mountain Grange after 1905.Black and white photograph showing a scene under heavy snow. Two cottages and a rooftop visible. Snow laden vines forming the front fence. Taller trees visible in the background. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Erith Lane under snow. House in passion fruit Ivory’s holiday home 1921. Building in centre was Hand’s 28’ by 22’ house of slabs and bark. The first house on top of the whole Dandenong Range built 1871. Large roof behind it was “Cherry Farm”.eliza erith, eliza hand, mabel hand, thomas hand, william hand, erith lane, kalorama, snow, mountain grange, cherry farm, harriet toghill -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Gap at Kalorama 1913, 1913
1913 scene looking up to Mountjoy Guest House at the Kalorama Gap (FiveWays). Post Office and tea rooms with white picket fence. Jeeves Coach on the road. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974. The Gap Kalorama 1913. ‘Mountjoy’ guest house. Mount Dandenong North Post Office. Jeeves coach.fiveways, mountjoy, post office, mt dandenong north, the gap, jeeves, coach -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, James McLear, Untitled (Lake), 1990
Scene depicting a lake in the foreground with trees behind. The trees are reflected in the water. Top third of the image depicts a deep blue sky, highlighted in some areas with white. Mounted in cream matt, framed under glass in wooden frame with gold edging.Front: McL 90 (lower right) (white paint) Back: (no inscriptions)landscape -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia - Calendar, silk
Elaborate Silk like Fabric Year Memorabilia with a female figure in green dress with mustard coloured hat in middle:Months of the Year listed either side. Water scene in background. Words in three languages saying "Happy New Year" in red writing.Vietnam So K.D.1196 B.T.T Neay 11-9-70 in green print ; bottom right hand sidememorabilias -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Scene from Kalimna Jetty, Fish M, 1900 c
Coloured photograph of original oil painting by Walter Seahusan scene from Kalimna jetty looking west toward Maringa Creek and showing mill workers cottages wharf barge at Maringa creek and fishermans cottages on right Lakes Entrance Victoria jetties, waterways, painting -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Carved Baton, Carved by a native
This baton was carved by a native at ower corner.The Kokoda track in Papua/New Guinea was the scene of fierce fighting during WWII. Australian troops halted the Japanese advance,turning defeat into victory.Mr Vic Geisler was a member of 39 battalion AIF during 1942.This baton was carved for him.A piece of timber carved as a baton. The handle has the name of Sgt.V.J.Geisler carved into it,and a hash type pattern around itSgt.V.J.Geislerkokoda, baton, native, carved -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1939
A group of 26 photographs collected by Ralph Andrews, father of Michele Spencer donor. Michele sent the photographs with a covering letter explaining how her father had kept to collection for many years so she felt they should go to a good home for safe keeping. Michele's husband's uncle, Frank Spencer, was the Post Master at Cowes for many years.219-01. Photograph of lady standing on rocks at San Remo 219-02. Photograph of rocks at Back Beach San Remo 219-03. Photograph of rocks at Back Beach San Remo 219-04. Photograph of the San Remo Camping Ground 219-05. Photograph of Merv Horkings in tent at San Remo Camping Ground 219-06. Photograph of Merv Horkings in tent at San Remo Camping Ground 219-07. Photograph of three men on the beach at San Remo 219-08. Photograph of coastal scene San Remo at low tide 219-09. Photograph of rocks at San Remo 219-10. Photograph of shoreline with trees at San Remo 219-11. Photograph of Jetty at San Remo with boats moored 219-12. Photograph of the back view of a man on the beach at San Remo 219-13. Photograph of coastal scene looking towards the eastern entrance to Westernport 219-14. Photograph of Merv Horkings standing outside a tent at the San Remo Camping Ground 219-15. Photograph of people standing and sitting on rocks at San Remo 219-16. Photograph of coastal scene looking towards the eastern entrance to Westernport 219-17. Photograph of foreshore with rocks and lonely tree on land at San Remo 219-18. Photograph taken from San Remo looking towards Newhaven with breakwater. 219-19. Photograph of rock platform at San Remo 219-20. Photograph of coastal scene at San Remo 219-21. Photograph of the breakwater at San Remo 219-22. Photograph of a man sitting on the beach at San Remo with groyns on the foreshore 219-23. Photograph of coastal scene at San Remo 219-24. Photograph of coastal scene at San Remo 219-25. Photograph of the San Remo Punt 219-26. Photograph of a vehicle waiting for the Punt to travel across to Newhavensan remo coastline, san remo punt, newhaven-san remo punt, san remo camping ground, ralph andrews, frank spencer, michele spencer -
Clunes Museum
Decorative object - GLASSWARE, UNKNOWN
.1 Tall glass vase, autumn tones, seaside village scene .2 Blue glass vase, white daisy embossed, bulb base, narrow neck .3 Blue glass, gold rim, boy embossed in white .4 Pink glass, girl embossed in white .5 Tall glass jug, engraved .6 Green vase, white embossed deer, fanned glass other side .7 Small ruby vase, white embossed .8 Ruby jug, ornate clear base .9 Ceramic vase, 2 handles, island sceneglassware, vase -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - NORWAY'S ROLE IN NORTHERN FRONT, His Majesty's Stationery Office, ARCTIC WAR - NORWAY'S ROLE ON THE NORTHERN FRONT, 1945
When Norway surrendered in 1940, citizens in overseas locations banded together to form a volunteer force. It was eventually officially recognised and grew to be an effective fighting force in the taking back of Norway.Dark cover magazine with picture of soldier on front with an arctic snow background with several grounded gliders behind him. Arctic scene going over to the back. Contents contain pictures and descriptions of establishment of free Norway Forces and their growth as a viable fighting force.Headed "Arctic War - Norway's Role on the Northern Front."ww2, magazine, norway resistence -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH - FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. The Port of Le Harve, port city on the Seine River northern France. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details. Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a port scene, foreground - paved area with lamp posts, water. - background - ships, some with masts, with buildings behind. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a Lifetime" "H. Port of Le Havre".framed accessories, camera on the sommne, ww1, 38th bn, grinton, le havre -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
The Grinton collection. Photograph taken in Scotland Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a sidewalk scene with two seated female fishmongers with a number of standing patrons. Background - brick buildings and timber fence. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a lifetime". "I. Fishmongers - Scotland".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Embroidered Not absent in thoughts, Not absent in Thoughts, 19-14-1918
This is Item 26 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathDaisy Vickers collection: Item 19 of 27This card is interesting because of its association with World war One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur Anderson This card features an embroidered mauve, silver and yellow centred flower, buds and green leaves and yellow embroidered words. The flower lifts to reveal a pocket in which is a smaller white card with an oval coloured scene of countryside and a town in the background. There is handwriting in ink on the back . Carte Postale - Postcard France 22-6-18 Dear Daisy, Just to let you know I have not forgotten you. I am out for a spell at present. Arthur Smaller card: A Kiss from France daisy vickers, arthur anderson, warrnambool technical school, world war 1 embroidered postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPHS, FRAMED, H O'Donnell, Post WW1
The soldier in the large photo is PRIVATE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Company, 24th Battalion 6th Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Ville-Sur-Ancre near Albert on 14-15 June 1918. The soldier in the smaller photo is PRIVATE H PRIME Reg No 5202 8th Battalion. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery at Lihons on 11 August 1918.Mounted & framed black & white poster featuring photos of two 1st AIF soldiers. Printed on the poster are portraits of the Kings & President of allied countries. Scenes depicting stages from enlistment to embarkation are included. The poster is topped with an image of Britannia surrounded by flags. Top of poster: Australia's Sons Answer the Call Handwritten under main photo of PTE PRIME: PTE ARCHIE PRIME Reg No 933 D Coy, 24th Batt 6th Inf Bgde. Handwritten under small photo of PTE H PRIME: Enlisted July 1915photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, military medal -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Wooden Diorama
Large circular diorama depicting idyllic Asian town including buildings and animals. Scene is encased in wood and glass circular case made from a dark wood with wooden. Diorama is displayed on top of a ornate base matching the wood from the glass case.Plaque: TO THE PORT OF MELBOURNE FROM ITS SISTER PORT OF OSAKA/9TH OCTOBER 1974. Under Diorama: WMA55 Red sticker: RONG PAGONA branddiorama gifts -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Card - Cigarette Card, 1927
No. 1 in a series of 25 cigarette cards from Ogden's Tobacco Company series on whaling production. Full colour, depicts scene on docks preparing whaling ship for departure. White border round card. Reverse has information relating to picture on front. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Poster, AUDIO-VISUAL CENTRE ED. DEPT. VIC, n.d
Reproduction from the Illustrated London News January 20, 1849 'Scenes on Board an Australian Emigrant Ship. Night - Tracing the vessel's Progress' (5) Set of 8 posters with immigration theme for use in Victorian schools. Classroom Picture No. 94 (1) to (8) -
Streatham and District Historical Society
Post Card, Post Card WW1, Circa 1914-1919
World War 1 post card from Australia to a soldier overseas.This card demonstrates to relationships during this time and the artwork of the period.Rectangular paper card with a picture of hands reaching to touch between the stems of flowers. A horse shoe with a county scene of a house, sheep, horse and man walking down the road from a tall building. The colours are pink, red, yellow green brown and blue.On the front Medium font " Many Happy Returns across the top and in blue are font "Wishes true I send to you. For pleasures many Troubles few". Along the bottom edge. On the back written in fine ink the words "My Dear Little lovy Duck Bill wishing you a Happy Birthday. Hope you are all well remember me to all with love to you Gooby & my only one J.J. x xww1, art, post, card, greetings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Brigadoon
Set in a Scottish village that only appears for one day every one hundred years, this Lerner and Loewe musical was first performed in 1947. It was made into a film in 1954 starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse.Bendigo Operatic Society - "Brigadoon" Programme. At the Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo. Commencing on November 6th, 1964 - for a five-night season. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists of names of participants and organizers, advertisements, synopsis of story and scenes. music, concert, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, WW1 Era
Photograph album with dark brown cover, with cord and flower imprint. Some photos have been removed, others are very faded. Content is military, London places and streets, winter scenes. Six pages. 3480.19 Front Cover 3480.19b Inner Pagemilitary, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - EXPLOSION AT THE UNITY AND CARLISLE COMPANY BATTERY
Photocopy of photos from newspaper (unknown source) of the Unity and Carlisle Company Battery explosion. Photos of J . Jewell, M.A. Harkness, R. Irving, Mr. Lohmann, Mr. T Tozer, Mr. F. Brenton, Mr. F Steer and the scene of the explosion.bendigo, mining, unity and carlisle company battery -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Small orange tin with lid, 1995
WWII Liberation 50th anniversaryThe Dutch have never forgotten their debt to the Allied forces or the joy of the 1945 liberation.A tall square tin with snug-fitting lid produced to contain 200gram "Dutch hail", a sugary product eaten on Dutch rusks or slices of bread; usually on celebratory occasions. The main colour is orange and it is also richly decorated with scenes recalling the 1945 Liberation. De Ruyter Oranje hagel. Ter gelegenheid van de viering van 50 jaar bevrijding in Nederland 1945-1995 (on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation in The Netherlands 1945-1995). There is also a list of ingredients that constitute the hail and other commercial markings. -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - NUMISMATICS, Stokes & Sons
.1 White metal medal with a tricolour ribbon of red, white and blue. Attached to a ring connected to the medal. One side depicts the scene of landing at Portland in 1834 and the other side depicts a pioneer on the south bank of the Yarra river looking across Melbourne. On Reverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 and Portland 1834 On Obverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1935 (AD)centenary of victoria 1934, centenary of melbourne 1935 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Stewart (Bill)Morvell et al, Heart of the Valley, Toolamba 1840-1983, 1983
Written to accurately record the history of Toolamba. From early days of Hume and Hovell, agriculture, schools, churches, sport and recreation. Names on Roll of Teachers and Pupils.Brown hard cover. Title in gold writing. Cream dust jacket, green writing. Sketch of gum leaves surrounding a scene of bush log hut. Family with man cutting trees. From a wood carving by Nicholas Bartels. 2nd copy. L3458.toolamba