Note from collector: Once I had gathered a dozen or so blankets, I started noticing the many different labels; where they were made, by who, the logos and fonts used. Then the labels became a thing, then the blankets had to have a label to join the collection. My favourite labels are by Physician, they had at least 4 different labels over the decades but the best has to be the Lady In Bed logo. Physician, Onkaparinga, Eagley and others matched the colour of the label to the colour of the blanket - a nice touch. Strangely, Castlemaine labels were always sewn on the back of the blanket where all the other mills sewed theirs on the front. To this day I always roll or fold a blanket with its label on display.Note from collector- "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from." Queen-Sized plaid blanket, brown, lemon, tan and mint100% Pure Lambswool/Gibsonia/Exclusive To All Foy and Gibson Ltd. Stores/Famous Since 1868blanket, wool, blanket fever, gibsonia, foy and gibson ltd

Stawell District Hospital Annual Reports 1860 - 1978 (not inclusive)Grey Plastic Cover with Black Print.( See Note for list of Reports) 19 Card Cover Various colours and Designs Hand Written with under lined text: Stawell District Hospital Reports. Not Underlined 1868 - 1978 (not inclusive) stawell, stawell hospital, annual reports

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, base hospital, 1868, ascot st

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, base hospital, 1868, windermere

April 7th 1868. I hereby certify that ? Ruff of Long Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, ? ruff, h l atkinson

May 18th 1868. I hereby certify that ? Luffsman of Iron Bark is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, ? luffsman, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Octr 3rd 1868 certifying that R. Claschke? Of Victoria Hill was able to follow his usual employment and signed by H.L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, r claschke?, h l atkinson

BHS CollectionStudio posed black and white upper body photograph of Alice Harvey dressed in black clothing. McKenzie Family Collection.Written ib pen on the back. Alice Harvey B 1868 Kapunda SA. D 30/11/1947 Bendigo eaglehawk, harvey town, alice harvey

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from February 2001. Imposing: Saint Liborius Church in Eaglehawk, was designed by Vahland and Getzchmann in 1868. Picture courtesy of Bendigo Historical Society.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Blue paper dated Nov 7th 1868. I hereby Certify that Abraham Lake of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, abraham lake, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 18th 1868. I hereby certify that Nicholas Langdon of Eaglehawk is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, nicholas langdon, h l atkinson

AWARD WON FOR MARKSMANSHIP 1867,1867,1869,1870,,1871,1872AN AWARD FOR MARKSMANSHIP WON BY CORPORAL WILLIAM BENNETT OF THE CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOLUNTEER RIFLES, AWARD PATCHES FOR 1868 TO 1872 MOUNTED AND FRAMED. ALSO HIS CORPORAL STRIPES. CLUNES DETACHMENT 2ND BALLARAT VOL. RIFLES. CORPORAL, W. BENNET 1845-1927.local history, 2nd ballarat volunteer rifles, william bennett

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, clayton, chinese, lepers, 1868

Frederick Perkin Stevens was a prominent in business and community matters. He also presented the peal of three German bells in 1881 as a memorial to his and Jane’s son.. These windows are among the earliest stained glass windows in Christ Church and because of their position make a strong visual impact in the church. Further, Frederick later married Emma Bews, sister-in-law of the Reverend Peter Tuelen Beamish, first Vicar of the Parish of Warrnambool (for a period of 45 years 1850-1895,), thus consolidating his association with the church. Three lancet stained-glass windows, east wall, main nave, above the High Altar. Presented by Frederick Perkins STEVENS in memory of his wife Jane (nee RULE), born abt 1821, died 1868. The windows from left to right depict the Baptism, Crucifixion and Ascension of Jesus. Transversing the lower section is a depiction of the Last Supper. Running across the bottom of the windows is the inscription. Left window: IN MEMORIAM JANÆ VXORIS CARISSIMA REDEMPTORI SVO IN GREMIVM COMMISIT SE ILLAM INTER BEATOS CITIVS Centre: OVAM DISIDERIO SVMMO ANNOS XLVIII NATUM FREDERICUS STEVENS CONJVX VIDVVS QVI REVISVRVM SPAM LÆTAM AMPLECTITVR Right: SEPTIMO ANTE KAL SEXT A.D. MDCCCLXVIII PAVLISPER INTER VIVOS MORATVS HANC FANESTRAM POSVIT This may be translated as: "This window was erected in memory of Jane, his beloved wife, whom at the age of 40 years on the 26th day of July, 1868, with deepest grief and love he committed to the bosom of her Redeemer, by her bereaved husband, Francis Stevens, who tarrying a little while among the living, embraces the hope of meeting her speedily, if it may be, among the blessed."

Blue paper dated Jan 15th 1868. I hereby certify that Conrad Heiser of Victoria Reef is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, conrad heiser, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Jan 13th 1868. I hereby certify that Conrad Heiser of Victoria Reef is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, conrad heiser, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Feb 17th 1868. I hereby certify that Joseph Mason of Happy Valley is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, joseph mason, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 11th 1868. I hereby certify that Ed. Streiff of New Chum is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, ed streiff, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 18th 1868. I hereby certify that Ed. Streiff of New Chum is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, ed streiff, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 10th 1868. I hereby certify that John Schlone of Long Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, john schlone, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Feby 29th 1868. I hereby certify that Jno McNamara of Dead Horse is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, jno mcnamara, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Feb 20th 1868. I hereby certify that Geo Trevarton of Long Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, geo trevarton, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 2nd 1868. I hereby certify that Hy. Ballman? Of Short St. is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, hy ballman?, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Jany? 2nd 1868. I hereby certify that Pat. Powell of Dead Horse is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, patrick powell, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 9 1868. I hereby certify that Jno. Lefran? of Iron Bark is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, jno lefran?, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated March 14th 1868. I hereby certify that Jno Miller of Calfr Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, jno miller, h l atkinson