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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, RHSV Journal Vol. 55 No. 4, 1984
217th issue Vol. 55 No. . Articles on the Hentys, Italian Migrants, Victorian convicts and others.Orange cover, black writing, RHSV logo.italian migrants, henty's, victorian convicts, royal historical society of victoria -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Micro Mosiac Picture Frame
This micro mosaic picture frame has beautiful raised blue and white flowers with green leaves behind. It has one large blue and white flower at the mid-top of the frame. (Other similar frames suggest it could have been made in Italy and be of Venetian style).Blue and white flowers with green leaves on a white background and blue edging.micromosiac, picture frame -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Ironing Wax, 1908
"Mother's" ironing wax; cardboard, blue and white beeswax inset covered over by muslin; with instructions on back. Patent September 8, 1908 - relates to pads for waxing smoothing-irons - insuring uniform distribution of wax, preventing waste of wax, avoiding any danger of fire. (See details attached.).PERFUMED MOTHER'S IRONING WAX. USED IN A MILLION HOMES THE WORLD OVER BY MOTHER / NO OTHER / TRADE MARK / U.S. PAT. OFFICE / PAT. SEPT 8TH, 1908 Back: Instructions for use - English French, Italianironing, wax -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Fletcher Meredith, Gippsland Heritage Journal No 13, 1992
Issue 13 of a series of Journals showcasing Gippsland history. This issue contains articles on photographers Charles Walter and R F Courtney. Aboriginals at lake Tyers, Italian prisoners of war, the Gippsland Hospital, Dyers Transport, Sale Regent Theatreaboriginals, world war 1939 - 1945, schools, photography, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Mixed Media - Compact Disc, The church of Jesus Christ of latterday saints, East Gippsland Estuary Entrance Management Protocols, 2000
Family History Resource file, for Alpine, Benelux, French, German, Italian and Spanish regions.genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Equipment
Plate on back of machine has Olivetti - Iurea, Made in Italy, with carbon paperOlivetti portable typewriter, model Lettera 32, in plastic carry case with handle, also laminated help cardcommerce, office equipment, stationery -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Post Office Cnr Wimmera and Main Streets 1875
Stawell Post office built in March 1875 replacing the 1860 weather board building in the early Township of Stawell. The stucco exterior was described as modern Italian, and the building had excellent proportions. Special reference was made to the use of slate from Great Western. The foundations are of solid granite. The difference in this photograph to 85.01 would be approximately 100 years. Stawell Post Office possibly before 1880's on Corner of Wimmera and Main Street. Man on right of photograph standing in front of Akins Seed and Stationers Store near telegraph pole and horse. stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street
Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Antonio Gnata c1923
Son of Antonio & Lucia GnataPortrait of a Gentleman in a suit & tie Plus 2 Colour photographs of a grave April 1999Antonio Gnata aged About 18 Years. Photgraphed Before leaving Italy for Australia -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Aunde Album 29, Textile locations AUNDE, 2002
Aunde / Norwellan Textiles North Western Woolen Mills became Norwellan Textiles then AUNDEColour landscape photo: AUNDE Plants, countries, Flags AUNDE WorlideAunde Textile locations: Germany, Luxemburg, U.K, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, India, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, USA.industry, aunde -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Woman's Red Shoes, 1970s
Shoes worn by donor's Aunt.Red court shoes with black Vinyl heels. There is a pad attached to each shoe under the toe area.AMALFI by Paragon for Peter Sheppard. Made in Italy.costume, female footwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Diary of Private L.A. Jones, 1940 - 1944
Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944.Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. Covers journey to Middle East, experiences as soldier in Egypt, P.O.W. in North Africa, Italy, internee in Switzerland and return to Australia. Ref Photo are at NP3039 & NP3040.9Transcription of diary covering period 16 Nov 1940 - 15 Nov 1944. jones, lionel arthur, world war, 1939 - 1945, prisoners of war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Day of fun
Blackburn Lake Primary School Italian day.Blackburn Lake Primary School Italian day. With photo.Blackburn Lake Primary School Italian day. primary schools, blackburn lake primary school no 4860, cheng, sabrina, meagher, tom, sharp, ed -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Eastern Suburbs Italian Club (Senior), 21/01/1986 12:00:00 AM
Handwritten transcript of interview of Rosemary Corda by Keith Rooney.Handwritten transcript of interview of Rosemary Corda by Keith Rooney. She explains some of the history of the formation of the Eastern Suburbs Italian Club (Senior)Handwritten transcript of interview of Rosemary Corda by Keith Rooney. italian community, corda, rosanna, rooney, keith, community assistance for italians, eastern suburbs italian club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat
This hat was purchased by Margaret Skey from Myer (Margaret always went out and brought a new hat when she had an argument with her husband....)Brown straw hat with a roll back brim.(purchased in Myer Melbourne)94-414 100% straw|Made in Italycostume, female headwear -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Rose Vicenzi, 28/04/2008 12:00:00 AM
Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953.Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953. Interviewed by Valda Arrowsmith 28 August 2006. With copy of menu of the Captain's Dinner, M.V. 'Neptunia' 26 September 1953 (ship in which Rose migrated to Australia). Tape at NP3399.Rose Vicenzi talking about her Italian origins and life in Australia since 1953. italians in australia, vicenzi, rose, oral history migration program, emigration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Maria Virgona, 1/09/2006 12:00:00 AM
Interview of Mrs Maria Virgona, who emigrated to Australia from Italy in 1951.Interview of Mrs Maria Virgona, who emigrated to Australia from Italy in 1951, by Barbara Gardiner 7 September 2006. Tape at NP3452Interview of Mrs Maria Virgona, who emigrated to Australia from Italy in 1951.italians in australia, virgona, maria, oral history migration program, emigration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cleodolinda Narciso, 1/08/2006 12:00:00 AM
Interview with Clkeodolinda Narciso, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1961.Interview with Clkeodolinda Narciso, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1961. Interviewed by Fred Smith 2 August 2006. Tapes at NP3468Interview with Clkeodolinda Narciso, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1961.narciso, cleodolinda, emigration, oral history migration program, italians in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, John Vincenzi, 2006
Interview with John Vincenzi, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1973.Interview with John Vincenzi, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1973. Interviewed by Valda Arrowsmith, 28 August 2006. Tape at NPInterview with John Vincenzi, who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1973.italians in australia, oral history migration program, emigration, vincenzi, john -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Tray Cloth
White linen tray cloth with 6cm hem done in Italian Hemstitching. 5cm border worked in needle point lace then another row of Italian Hemstitching.handcrafts, needlework, manchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Talented young singer gets ready for the world, 17/01/1990
Article in Nunawading Gazette on Rory Bain from Mitcham being selected to study at the International Opera Centre in Greece, Italy and Switzerland.bain, rory -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Hand Bag, Approx1970
Used by Valda ArrowsmithSmall brown leather handbag. Short handle with round buckle on front. Square in shape with stitching around all edges. Lined in light fawn chamois.MC made in Italycostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Dip Dip Dish
A three serve Dish insert decorated with Fruit and Veg.Hand Painted| Made in Italydomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Touring Car, C1920s
Black and white photo of rare Fiat 519 Touring car, built in Italy in 1923fiat 519 car -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat and box
Hat, worn circa 1960 by aunt of donor.Hat, green velour, matching green ribbon trim;. In square cardboard box inscribed, 'Myers for friendly service' . Also Myers receipt for 5 pounds, 13 shillings & 5 pence, dated 10 November, 1964Italfeltro|Made in Italy|Myers for friendly servicecostume, female headwear, costume accessories, hat accessories -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Tray Cloth, 1958
Tray cloth was purchased in Assissi, Italy in August (approximately) 1958, outside a Church.Pale green tray cloth with white hand embroidery around edges and in each corner. Corner design features small birds outlined in black, within white cross stitch triangles. Triangles are outlined in black. tray cloth, embroidery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Pot
Majolica - English Popular colourful relief-moulded ware, often in naturalistic shapes covered in various types of opaque white ground to secure glowing effects with brush-painted colour glazes, clear or opaque. Products ranged from umbrella stands to dishes of fruit or nuts. Evolved at the Minton factory in 1851 under Art Director Leon Arnoux, who might use parian ware for majolica figures etc. Widely produced, with little similarity to the Italian Renaissance ornament although some designed for Mintons by the artist Alfred Stevens was inspired by such motifs.Unusual multi-coloured patterned tea pot and lid. Basic colours - green, pink and blue'Estrucan/Majolic/E24domestic items, crockery -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Education kit - Benedictine Monk - Miniature Doll, Nursing Though the Ages
Benedictine Monk - From Christian times nursing was not a women's vocation. Hospitals and Monasteries cared for the sick and poor. In 529 an Italian Monk Benedictine set up Monasteries with his fellow monks and Christianity spread across EuropeMiniature Doll - 30cm Dressed in long brown gown with chain belt around middle extending the full length of the gown.Name tag - Benedictine Monknursing uniforms, nursing history, northern district school of nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - Audio Cassette, Valda Arrowsmith, John Vincenzi
Tape of interview with John Vincenzi who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1973.|Interviewer - Valda Arrowsmith Transcription on ND5798Tape of interview with John Vincenzi who migrated to Australia from Italy in 1973.|Interviewer - Valda Arrowsmith Transcription on ND5798italians in australia, oral history migration program, emigration, italians in australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Lionel Jones, c1944
Lionel was captured and became a prisoner of war in Italy. When Italy withdrew from the war they opened the gates of the P.O.W. camps. Lionel and a friend were working for Padroni who helped them with food and civilian clothing. They walked to the Switzerland border and with the help of Partisan who got them to Smugglers gap in the alps and then to Switzerland.Black & white photo of Lionel Jones in civvies after his escape as a P.O.W. See also ND4877 and Historyjones lionel, prisoners of war, world war 1939- 1945