This smoker’s cabinet is a very decorative and clever version of the item that was a novelty piece of furniture that appeared before the First World War. The contents of the cabinet are cleverly hidden behind a tambour roller door. The door slides down into the cabinet when the bottom drawer is unlocked and pulled forward, revealing two more drawers and a shelf. The bottom drawer is fitted with its own removable ashtray and a match striker. The smoker’s cabinet was a popular piece of personal furniture from the 1900s to the 1930s. The cabinet was usually designed so that its purpose was hidden. Behind the door would be a place to store all manner of things associated with smoking, such as pipes, cigars or tobacco, a removable ashtray, matches and perhaps cigar trimmers. The small cabinet was presented to Dr Angus in March 1927 by patients of the Mira hospital in Nhill, Victoria, to show their appreciation for his care. It may have been chosen as something suitable for Dr Angus to take with him when shortly afterwards sailed overseas to study at the London University College Hospital and at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. In 1928 he became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, before returning to Australia. He and his wife and their young family settled in the Nhill district until moving to Warrnambool in 1939. His family donated this smoker’s cabinet, along with many other historic items, and it is now part of the W.R. Angus Collection. W.R. Angus Collection- The W R Angus Collection spans from 1885 to the mid-1900s and includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. He and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the early planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill, where they contributed to the layout of the gardens. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This smoker’s cabinet is significant as an unusual and rare piece of personal vintage furniture. The tambour roller door is seldom seen on this type of cabinet. The smoker’s cabinet is connected to the history of Warrnambool, as it was owned by Dr W. R. Angus and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection, which is notable for still being located at the site connected to Doctor Angus, Warrnambool’s last Port Medical Officer. It is also connected to the history of western Victoria through its origin, being a gift from the patients of the Mira Hospital in Nhill to Dr Angus, who was the local doctor there in the 1920s and 1930s. Smoker’s cabinet; a stained and lacquered Rosewood tabletop cabinet with a tambour cover. The cabinet is lockable. The tambour shutter door rolls downwards as the bottom drawer is opened, revealing the top two drawers and shelf. The bottom drawer is divided into compartments and has a fitted metal bowl with a bar across it to use as an ashtray and an attached striking surface for lighting matches. The cupboard had decorative silver metal swinging handles on the drawers and sides. The underside of the cabinet is painted crimson. A shield-shaped silver metal commemorative plaque is attached to the top. The cupboard was a gift to Dr W R Angus on March 7th 1927 from the patients of the Mira Hospital in Nhill, Victoria, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Inscription on the plaque: “Dr W.R. ANGUS, A Token of Appreciation from the Patients of “Mira” Hospital, Nhill, Victoria, March 7th 1927.”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, dr w r angus, dr roy angus, dr ryan, smoker’s cabinet, smoker’s cupboard, tambour door, smoking stand, smoking accessory, novelty furniture, tobacco storage, tabletop cabinet, patients’ gift, mira hospital, nhill hospital, w.r. angus, doctor angus, dr angus, march 7th 1927, w.r. angus collection

Handwritten letter from The Ballarat Branch No. 4 of the Amalgamated Miners' Associtaion of Victoria dated August 2nd 1909. They express their appreciation of the manner in which he saved the life of his companion.mine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - expressions of appreciation, the ballarat branch of the amalgamated miners' association of victoria, joseph davies

Typed N.C.W. Bendigo Branch Annual Report June 2003. Mentioned are some issues that have been dealt with, appreciation to, functions attended, Speakers and a Mayoral reception. May Price, Sec.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncw bendigo branch annual report june 2003, may price

Letter of appreciation to Mrs Willimott from D.T. Grant, Secretary of Watsonia High School Council. In appreciation of her efforts in organising the 25th anniversary celebrations [incorrectly referred to as 'centenary celebrations'].An example of Mrs Willimott’s long association and involvement with the schoolLetter typed on Watsonia High School letterheadwatsonia high school, 25th anniversary, margaret willimott

Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Essendon, Victoria for volunteering service to King & country with the forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. In black print on white background. Black, wooden frame, glass front & cardboard backing.Presented to: “Peter Nelson Gath on 16.9.1941” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk”certificate, essendon, municipality, enlistment

This is a written and pictorial history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance. There are 50 photographs and illustrations included in this Magazine to complement the written history.This is an original magazine detailing of the history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance.An oblong magazine, thick paper cream colour cover with white pages, The National War Memorial of Victoria, An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance. On the front page illustrations from the Shrine of Remembrance Victoria.Set up and Printed in Australia by D W Joynt, Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, Melbourne.national war memorial of victoria, the shrine of remembrance, magazine

Set of 3 commemorative medals relating to World Masters Games. Label reads 'In appreciation of your support for the...Melbourne 2002 World Masters Games'. Materials: Metal, Wood, Glass, Ribbon, Cardboardtennis

This is a family history of the Evans family, some of whose members lived in Warrnambool. The book gives details of the wife and work of a pioneer settler in Warrnambool, John Russell Evans and his wife Sarah. J.R.Evans was a road contractor and builder and was connected with several early road and building projects in the mid 19th century in Warrnambool. This book is an important addition to our Research Library as it provides comprehensive information on a pioneer Warrnambool settler, John Russell Evans and his descendants. This is a hard cover book of 188 pages. The cover is grey with gold printing on the front and the spine. It has colour and black and white photographs, sketches, maps and illustrations. ‘To the Warrnambool Historical Society in appreciation of your help with our research Ros Evans’j.r.evans & family, warrnambool, warrnambool history

Black wooden with metal circular decal of a fighter jet with words "Australian International Air show 1-6 March 2011Presented in appreciation to Vietnam Veterans Museum. "Feel the power" Aerospace & Defence Expositionplaque, australian international air show

hardcover w/Dust JacketJohn, With best wishes & in appreciation of a long friendship from Stephen, October 1991british history, cazenove, walsh st library

Dark wooden shield with Victorian Police badge with Queens crown.Ringwood Police "Run for a wish 1999". In appreciation of your support Ringwood RSL.

"R & SL Ballarat Sub Branch In Appreciation VP Day Celebrations 1995"shields & plaques, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Features torch (which symbolises the undying flame of service and sacrifice handed to us by our comrades in war who passed on) with laurel wreath (with points inverted in remembrance). Mounted on wooden plaque.LILYDALE RSL SUB-BRANCH/ WITH THANKS AND APPRECIATION/ LILYDALE LEGACY WIDOWS CLUB

Shield shaped plaque made of varnished timber. A large RAE badge is affixed to its centre above a rectangular enscribed brass plaqueIN APPRECIATION OF RANGE REPAIRS MAY 1984 PRESENTED BY BRIG.P.G.A. EVANS & EDE STAFFrae, engineers, plaque, hat badge, wark vc club

This item was presented in appreciation of a visit to NVVM.Red wood plaque shaped as a shield; red and gold crown atop of badge with sword, rifle and eagle. Brass coloured dedication with black printing.RAAF AIRFIELD DEFENCE ASSOC AUSTRALIAairfield defence assoc australia, vietnam, plaque, shield, emblem, raaf

1917 Australian Federal Election. The incumbent Nationalist Party, led by Prime Minister Billy Hughes, defeated the opposition Labor Party led by Frank Tudor in a landslide. At this election, Hughes had abandoned West Sydney, which he won with 75.3% of the vote as the Labor candidate at the previous election in 1914, and moved to Bendigo instead, winning it as the Nationalist candidate. Sourced from Wikipedia.Letter of appreciation from William (Billy) Hughes addressed to Mr. Rule. Cream coloured paper with Commonwealth of Australia letterhead with coat of Arms. Dated Melbourne 8th May 1917. The letter expresses appreciation for the support of Gilbert Rule for the National Party campaign supporting Mr Hughes. Brown paper envelope is addressed to Gilbert Rule Esq. Bendigo. Printed on thr letter - On His Majesty's Service. Commonwealth of Australia Prime Minister's Department. It has a red 1 Penny stamp. gilbert rule, billy hughes, national party

Black and white photograph showing Dr. Ralph Raynor and Ron Poke from Lakes Entrance Community Health accepting certificate of Appreciation from Charles Paterson Lodge Master Lakes Entrance Victoriapublic health

Handwritten letter of appreciation to Mr Davis from the Carlton Branch, Victoria of Political Labor Council, dated 23/7/09. Carlton Branch stamped at the top of the letter. Signed by F. J Meyers, Secretary.F. J. Meyersmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of appreciation, carlton branch victoria political labor council, f j meyers

Handwritten letter on two pages with Loyal Victoria Lodge No. 61 letterhead. Letter conveys the Lodge's highest appreciation and admiration of his heroic action in rescuing John Allen. Letter dated 30th July 1909.H. J. Moorheadmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of appreciation and admiration, loyal victoria lodge no 61, h j moorhead

A Walk Through St Paul's Anglican Cathedral Myers Street Bendigo. An appreciation of the wonderful heritage and discovery that the Cathedral is indeed a House of God. 12 Pages. Dark blue cover. B&W photos. With IndexAlex Stonechurch, history, st paul's cathedral

CERTIFICATE of Appreciation to Val Campbell from the city of greater Bendigo April 18th 2018 for contribution for your commitment to developing local swimmers and contributing to the success and sustainability of the Bendigo East Swimming club and district swimmingrecreations, sports, swimming