This medallion, called a Memorial Plaque and popularly known as a Dead Man’s Penny, was one of those given to the family of an Australian soldier who died on active service in World War One. Memorial Plaques, such as this one, were given out in the early 1920s. This medallion was presented to the family of Robert Andrew Hose. Born in Warrnambool in 1892 to George and Janet Hose, Robert Hose was a regular soldier when he enlisted in World War One in August 1914. He served on Gallipoli at Cape Helles where he was wounded but returned to his post and was promoted to corporal. In Egypt he was promoted to Sergeant and then served in France where he was awarded the Military Medal for showing courage, resourcefulness and a fine example to his men in an encounter with the enemy near Beaumetz les Cambrai. In that incident he sustained severe wounds from which he died in May 1917. He is buried in France. As well as the Military Medal he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory MedalThis item is of great importance as a significant memento of World War One that was given to the family of Robert Andrew Hose following his death on active service in World War One. Robert Hose was born in Warrnambool and this medallion is a treasured object in our collection.This is a round bronze medallion with raised images of Britannia holding a laurel wreath over an inscribed name, a lion, dolphins, an oak branch, a lion cub and an eagle. The medal is inscribed around the left and top edges.He Died For Freedom and Honour Robert Andrew Hose robert andrew hose, world war one memorial plaque, history of warrnambool

Studio portraits of John Mitchell [child] Mrs Mary Mitchell, Mrs Mary Mitchell [Top Right] and Henry Mitchell [Bottom Right] and of Hailes Street Greensborough.4 studio portraits, sepia.Names written on back.mitchell family, henry mitchell, john mitchell, mary mitchell

Robert Anderson was one of the earliest settlers of Phillip Island. He built Glen Isla house in 1887 and travelled to Melbourne by ferry for his plumbing business. The family tree 1023-01 may have a mistake in that Annie Grant was his 2nd wife, not Bessy Flemming.HistoricHand drawn family tree on tracing paper and 4 photocopied pages of printed family treeRobert Anderson and his wife migrated from Scotland in 1856 and moved down to Phillip Island about 1870-1871. Descendants of Anderson, Robert Coxon Date 22 March 03robert coxson anderson, glen isla, anderson family, mary sharp, genealogy

Original Building dates from around 1855, strong connection with Robert Allen, prominent citizen in early goldrush, links through him to Allen Store and Old Library.Built by prominent citizen and benefactor, early gold-rush dwellingEyre Cottage, former home of Robert Allen, c 1855, on S/W cnr. of Eyre and Winter Streets, side view from N/W.buninyong, eyre st, winter st, robert allen, streetscape, building

A few pages from a Legacy Newsletter that recounts the speech of Sir Robert Menzies, former Prime Minister at a Legacy luncheon. The notation H63/1 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied.White foolscap paper with black type part of a newsletter article about Robert Menzies being a guest speaker x 4 pages.history, speech, robert menzies

Brick cottage known as the Mitchell Cottage at the Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. mitchell cottage, charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat

Brick cottage known as the Mitchell Cottage at the Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village at Charles Anderson Grove. mitchell cottage, charles anderson grove, old colonists' association ballarat

Letter on back dated Dec 30 1912 to Mrs Brewer Signed FloraBlack and white postcard showing view of Mitchell River looking east towards Eagle Point bluff and the silt Jetties and Jones' Bay small farm and buildings, hop kiln on bank opposite bluff and hop paddock. Horse and jinker on gravel road Eagle Point VictoriaMitchell River Eagle Point Bairnsdale waterways, rivers, jetties, roads and streets, transport

The date this map was created has not been identified. It was possibly created at the time the Landsberg Estate near Blackwood was subdivided and sold into smaller lots in December 1886. This land once belonged to Robert Lawson who died in 1869. Lawson was a well known school teacher who founded Scotch College in Melbourne before setting up a school near Blackwood. This map is similar to another map in the BMDHS collection titled 'Landsberg Estate Blackwood' Victorian Collections record 459 and was possibly produced at the same time.Single page map showing land allotments which made up the Landsberg Estate near Blackwood. Scale 20 chains to 1 inch. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. At the top of the map: 'Late the Property of Robert Lawson Esq.'bacchus marsh victoria maps, landsberg estate blackwood

The life and works of Robert Alexander Love 1814-1876. Stawell buildings page 80-92Card cover with a picture of a seated man facing leftRobert Alexander Love Goldfields Architect 1814-1876 Mike Buthcer Inside: Indecipherable Signature 7/4/2000stawell heritage biography

Josevats Komikamica, a commerce student from Fiji, and John Daniel, a medical student from India, attended International House in its opening year, 1957. Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies, pictured here with the two students, attended and spoke at the official opening of International House.Black and white photograph of Josevats Komikamica and John Daniel with Prime Minister of Australia Robert Menzies after the official opening of International Houseinternational house, students, official opening

Starch is used during the laundry process to give fabric a feeling of stiffness. It is used often for linen, shirts and blouses. This box still has the remnants of starch inside it.Starch was used by many households in the late 19th and the 20th century to give linen and uniformsa firm feeling.Box: cardboard rectangular box, blue and white with star graphic. Contents inside. "The Silver Star Starch" Robert Harper and Co Ltd . "The Silver Star Starch" "Robert Harper &O Co."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, starch, silver star starch, blue star, robert harper and co ltd ., laundry, laundering, washing, bed linen, table linen, decorative linen

Book - 84 pages + card covers, perfect bound, printed on semi gloss paper titled "The First Electric Road - a history of the Box Hill and Doncaster Tramway", written by Robert Green. Looks at the history of the development of the tramway, its finance, operations, problems, closure and reopening, the personalities. Includes a detailed list of appendices, references, bibliography, sources and an index. Published by John Mason Press - 1989.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, tramways

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 66. Robert Cochrane taught at Linton State School and was Head Teacher between 1891 and 1895.Sepia portrait of a young man with beard and moustache, wearing suit coat and wide tie."Robert Cochrane, on teaching staff of Linton State school No. 880 when opened in 1873, Head teacher 1891-1895"robert cochrane, linton state school, old lintonian collection

Mary Mitchell and the Mitchell family lived in Hailes Street on a property that went to the river.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.mary mithcell, mitchell family

Photograph of Mrs Mitchell. The Mitchell house was situated in Hailes Street on land that went to the river. Digital copy of black and white photograph.mitchell family

Studio portrait of Auntie Dais Mitchell . Daughter of George Mitchell and Anne (nee White)stawell

It is not clear whether from the inscriptions whether this is a photograph of Lillian Isabell Mitchell or her sister Ida Olive Mitchell. Both girls were daughters of Frederick Mitchell and his second wife Isobel McDonagh.Original photographic postcard, showing a young lady, wearing a light coloured dress, high neck, balloon sleeves and belt at the waist. Her left hand resting on a chair and plants and a pot plant to her right. Her hair is pinned up."Wishing you Many Happy Birthdays 2/08 love from Ida". "Isabelle1908 22 years". "1908"lillian isabell mitchell, ida olive mitchell, post card

weller album, reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969)

Earliest photograph of The Alfred immediately prior to its first treating patients on 6 March 1871.Black and White PhotographEndorsed on back in pencil Alfred Hospital 1870the alfred, 1870, hospital

Features transcriptions by Byrt and Morey. Contains linguistic data relating to the Language of the Melbourne area.CD-ROMwilliam thomas, microfilm, microform, microfilm indexes, manuscript indexes

Report - 18 landscape format - A4 pages + card covers, bound with a plastic binding on the left hand side. Titled "A tramway museum and Tourist Tramway for Melbourne". Prepared by Robert Green mid 1990's. Examines various aspects of establishing a Museum at the full site of the Hawthorn; Has a Introduction, preservation and tourism, world vintage tramcar operation, the TMSV, operation of the Museum and trams, establishment requirements, an imaginary visit to the Museum, conclusion and recommendation.trams, tramways, hawthorn, hawthorn tram depot, tmsv, museums