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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FROM THE BLACK HOLE TO PLASSEY
A book titled ' From The Black Hole to Plassey: The Story of England's supremacy in Bengal. A record of that momentous epoch when the vast empire of India was won for England.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 273 - 288 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of ' 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople, historical series, history, england, english history, india, indian history, from the black hole to plassey, advertisements, book, books, the story of england's supremacy in bengal, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VENGEANCE OF '89
A book titled. ' The Vengeance of '89: The Story of The Fall of the Bastille. A Period when the oppressed French People rose in rebellion, as one man and overturned the tyranny of the Middle Ages.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 481 - 496 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the bastille, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, rebellion, war, french history, france, the fall of the bastille, ward & lock's penny books for the people, history, historical series, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people - biographical series, advertisements, the bastille, biographical series, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS
A book titled 'The Life of Charles Dickens the Great English Novelist. The fearless denouncer of meanness, tyranny and wrong. The eloquent advocate of gentleness, justice and right, who could unite with genial mirth the deepest lessons of wisdom and truth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 513 - 528 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, charles dickens, lydia chancellor, collection, charles dickens, the life of charles dickens, person, individual, male, english literature, literature, writer, novelist, author, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF DANIEL O'CONNELL
A book titled 'The Life of Daniel O'Connell the Irish Liberator. The fearless champion of justice to Ireland. The advocate of his countrymen's rights through evil and through good report. The brave and fearless politician.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 209 - 224 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note. 2 copies.books, biography, daniel o'connell, lydia chancellor, collection, daniel o'connell, the life of daniel o'connell, male, person, individual, ireland, irish history, history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS
A pink book titled 'The Life of Gustavus Adolphus the Heroic King of Sweden. The greatest character of the Thirty Years' War. The champion of an oppressed people; called by his contemporaries The Lion of the North, and the Bulwark of the Protestant Faith.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 641 - 656 pgs.This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of notes.books, biography, gustavus adolphus, lydia chancellor, collection, sweden, swedish history, scandinavia, gustavus adolphus, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, male, individual, person, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON
A yellow book titled ' The Life of George Washington First President of the United States. The hero of the American War of Independence. A great and distinguished man ; called to the highest position in the State and the Army, and alike admirable in both.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.481 - 496 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, george washington, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, george washington, american history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, male, individual, person, biographies, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF LORD CHATHAM
A pink book titled 'The Life of Lord Chatham the Great Commoner. The generous, able and fearless statesman, the upholder of England's honour, who, disdaining the arts of bribery and corruption, ruled a great nation by the suffrage of the people of England.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 257 - 272 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, lord chatham, lydia chancellor, collection, lord chatham, person, male, individual, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, english history, history, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF CONFUCIUS
A pink book titled ' The Life of Confucius the great philosopher and moralist. The master and teacher of the Chinese people. The founder of their educational system. Their instructor in morals and philosophy, the inculcator of universal charity, impartial justice, rectitude of heart and pure sincerity.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 593 - 608 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, confucius, lydia chancellor, collection, confucius, male, person, person, individual, china, chinese history, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, philosophy, social justice, advertisements, penny books, biographical series. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JOHN CALVIN
A book titled 'The Life of John Calvin the Great French Reformer. Severe and rigorous in his character, simple and unselfish in his life. A man who devoted himself with all the strength he possessed to the advancement of religious truth.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C.545 - 560 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, john calvin, lydia chancellor, collection, john calvin, person, individual, male, famous people, french history, france, religion, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE
A pink book titled 'The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, statesman, scholar, philanthropist. The first statesman and parliamentary orator of his time; the most successful administrator of the finances of the country; the honoured and trusted leader of the Liberal Party.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 193 - 208 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Bjiographical Sweies,' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, william ewart gladstone, lydia chancellor, collection, william ewart gladstone, person, individual, male, famous people, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, english history, english politics, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF WILLIAM WALLACE
A book titled 'The Life of William Wallace the Hero of Scotland. A warrior and a patriot, who in a period of lawlessness and wrong manfully maintained the principles of justice, and stood forward in defence of the rights and liberties of his native land.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 497 - 512 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, william wallace, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of william wallace, william wallace, male, individual, person, famous people, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, biographical series, biographies, scotland, scottish history, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF JOHN BUNYAN
A book titled ' The Life of John Bunyan. Author of The Pilgrim's Progress.' 'Immortal dreamer and writer of the most popular book, except the Bible, in the English language. Religious teacher and sufferer for conscience sake.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 177 - 192 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. 'Biographical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, john bunyan, lydia chancellor, collection, male, individual, person, writer, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, penny books, book, books, literature, english literature, advertisements, pilgrim's progress -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, GRINTON COLLECTION, FRAMED, 2008 - 2009
Frame 8. Photo 1. Medals and Awards presentation. Believed to be at Allonville, some 4 kilometres from Amiens in May 1918. General Birdwood presented medals to the 38th Batt who were resting at Allonville for 2 weeks. Photo 2. The "Rising Sun Badge" believed to be the one on Salisbury Plain in England. Photo 3. On leave somewhere, 4 smart looking young men. Photo 4. Jack Grinton on leave in England. Within the collection there are a lot of both Jack and Bert with this family group. Refer Cat No. 5880P for Exhibition details. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack GRINTON Service records.Photographs - black and white on paper. 4 photographs - top to bottom. 1. Award presentation with troops. 2. "Rising Sun Badge" in a landscape scene. 3. 4 soldiers in front of a building. 4. Family group. Frame - timber with black colour paint. Glass front. Mount - black colour cardboard. Backing cardboard - handwritten notation.Backing cardboard - handwritten blue felt tip pen "8."framed photographs, grinton collection, ww1, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1916, C. 1916
Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of John Williams an Australian Army serviceman, this is one of a set of four (refer to item 00150). Williams is accompanied by five other servicemen of the 32nd Battery, 23rd Field Artillery Brigade. A note on the reverse of the photograph states "the other chaps are from Brims, the last place I was at in Victoria" and is dated 2/8/1916. This photograph was taken at Amesbury, Salisbury Plains, England. Printed from a digitally scanned file copied from the original photograph. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: A ' NO POPERY' CRY
A book titled ' .What Came of a No Popery Cry : the story of The Gordon Riots. London in Flames: Mad Gordon's Mob Storming Newgate Gaol and Insulting the Members of the Houses of Parliament.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 161 - 175 pgs. Ill. This book is one of a series of 37' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the gordon riots, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the gordon riots, book, books, advertisements, riots, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THROUGH SLAUGHTER TO A THRONE
A book titled ' Through Slaughter To a Throne: The story of The Coup d'Etat of Dec. 2nd., 1851. How Napoleon III forced his way to the French Throne and established the Second Empire. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 97 - 112 pgs (ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, napoleon emperor of france, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, france, french history, napoleon iii, louis napoleon bonaparte, advertisements, male, individual, person, book, books, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON
A book titled 'The Life of The Duke of Wellington the Iron king. The upholder of discipline and order, the victor of Assaye, Vittoria and Waterloo, the valiant servant of his king and country, who shielded England by his valour while his watchword was DUTY.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 273 - 288pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the duke of wellington, lydia chancellor, collection, the duke of wellington, iron duke, the life of the duke of wellington, person, individual, male, english history, british history, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE EARL OF BEACONSFIELD
A pink book titled 'The Life of the Earl of Beaconsfield. Author, Statesman, Premier.The most sucessful man of his age, indomitable in perseverance and resolution, indefatigable in industry, a proof of the height to which merit may arise in a free country.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 289 - 304 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny books for the People.' Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, benjamin disraeli, lydia chancellor, collection, benjamin disraeli, jewish history, male, person, individual, british history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biography, the earl of beaconsfield, biographical series, biographies, advertisements, penny books, books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THE RIGHT HON. THE EARL OF SHAFTESBURY
A pink book titled 'The Life of the Right Hon. The Earl of Shaftesbury by Dr. J.W. Kirton, Author of Buy your own cherries, &c. A True Nobleman, who, by his self-denying labours on behalf of the poor, is entitled to be called the greatest philanthropist of modern times. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 - 16 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' There are advertisements of note.Dr. J.W. Kirtonbooks, biography, the earl of shaftesbury, lydia chancellor, collection, the earl of shaftesbury, famous people, individual, person, male, penny books, philanthropy, english politics, english history, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, advertisements -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Administrative record - Land Sales, A. J. Mullet Government Printer, 1927
This type of album was created by agents auctioning and selling land.Large portfolio style album with black cloth cover bound with three large metal pins. Blue marbled pastedown endpapers. Seventy nine pages, seventy five with Department of Lands and Survey maps attached. No index page. Maps have handwritten notes and markings throughout in pencil and pen. Covers the Counties of Bendigo, Rodney, Gladstone and Talbot and Parishes of Kerang, Salisbury, Mandurang and Tarnagulla. Includes a hand written note on William Wallace & Co letterhead. city of bendigo commerce -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (Victoria Police Group Photo), Police Officers group in depot, 1920s
Black and white photograph mounted on light brown frame. 8 Police Officers in 1920s uniform pose in uniforms with helmets. Standfing in a terrace with an open brick building with windows and a set of stairs on the background. Amongst them is William Arthur Poulter.Handwritten: BILL POULTER // 3RD FROM RIGHT Handwritten: The M.C.G. Gang // Collingwood - 93 PTS V Melbourne - 43 PTS // 21.8.26 Stamp: PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN // AT YOUR OWN HOME // P. J. DWYER // Onr. Harding & Salisbury Sts. // COBURG // PHOTOGRAPHS COPIED // AND ENLARGEDpoulter, william, william arthur poulter, victoria police museum, dwyer, p. j., police officers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER SCOTT
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Scott Novelist, Poet and Historian. One of the greatest and brightest of the sons of Scotland; whose genius ennobled his century, while his private virtues shed a lustre on the country he loved so well.' Published: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 401 - 415 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter scott, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter scott, the life of sir walter scott, writers, poets, poetry, history, historians, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward, lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biography, male, individual, person, famous people, penny books, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF HORATIO NELSON
A book titled ' The Life of Horatio Nelson the victor of the Nile and of Trafalgar. The gallant sailor. The commander who did his duty. The patriot who upheld the honour of England, and secured her naval supremacy in the most tremendous struggle of any age.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 225 - 240 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, horatio nelson, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of horatio nelson, horatio nelson, person, male, individual, penny books, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, english history, english naval history, biographies, advertisements, biographical series -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SWEENEY COLLECTION: SOUVENIR BOOKLET YMCA SERIES THE CAMP, WW1 Era
Six page booklet, green cover with red highlights, 'Souvenir of The Camp.' (YMCA Series) Contains photos which show different aspects of a large camp: Post and telegraph office, Entertainment at 'The Palace', General office, officers' mess, camp hospital, tennis ground, and the Salisbury cathedral. 3480.17a Front Cover 3480.17b Last Photo inside back cover Inside the back cover - 'Wishing Pa, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 1918-19.' (The signature is indistinct)military, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - YALLOOK : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 1957
Map. Yallook, County of Bendigo, Talambe, Neilborough, Yarraberb, Salisbury, Pompapiel. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbourne,1957. Distances shown on the plan are derived from original surveys of varying dates and whilst approximately correct do not necessarily conform to modern standards of accuracy. For survey information application should be made to the central plan office, or to the office of titles. Some ink scibbles appear at the right top of this map. Price 2/-. (number 14 in map cupboard 1)By Authority W.M.Houston, Govt.Printer,Melbourne.map, bendigo, yallook -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 'Marple' Orchard Grove Blackburn South
Annie and William Booth, with their five children, left England to migrate to Australia in 1923. They came on the maiden of the S.S.Demosthenes. They bought and occupied land - six and half acres in Orchard Grove, Blackburn South - from 1923 to 1942 when the moved to Salisbury Street, Mont Albert.|William Booth obtained an office position with Danks where he remained till retirement.|The home in Orchard Grove was called 'Marple' after the place in England where the honeymooners.|They ran poultry and an orchard - apples, plums, quinces and peaches which were sold for additional income. This was fairly common at the time for the man to have a job but to use their property for extra income.|The Anglican Church is built on the Booth's top paddockBlack and white photograph of of 'Marple', the Booth family home on Orchard property in Orchard Grove, South Blackburn.marple, booth family, orchard grove, blackburn south, anglican church -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, Illustrated London News, 31 August 1895, 21/08/1895
Eight pages from a magazine. * Empire of India Exhibition at Earl's Court * State reception of the Shahzada by the Queen at Windsor Castle - Presenting the Ameer's letter * Italian Fleet at Spithead * Lord Salisbury's new Cabinet Images include: Archduke Charles Ludwig of Austria Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria Calais by Hogarth Lord Asbourne Walter Long Maquis of Lansdowne Henry James Michael Hicks-beach Lord Belfour of Burleigh Aretas Akers-Douglas Michael HIcks-Beach, Bart Edward Gibson walter wilson, queen victoria, empire of india exhibition, earl's court, shahzada, ameer's letter, italian fleet at spithead, lord salisbury, archduke charles ludwig of austria, archduchess maria theresa of austria, calais by hogarth, lord asbourne, walter long, maquis of lansdowne, henry james, michael hicks-beach, lord belfour of burleigh, aretas akers-douglas, michael hicks-beach, bart, edward gibson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff Photo, Engineers Department, Shire of Eltham, July, 1987 (with names), 1987
Top Row, from left - Phil Wrigley, Ian Craigie, Peter Brown, Rae Robinson, Lilliana Unsworth, Joan Kindellan, Bill Oakley, Lindsay Brooks, Simon Thomas, Simon Beal, Bernie Murray. Middle Row, from left - Rosemary Garnett, Maurice Stabb, Alan Lansdowne, Ron Dinsdale, Tony Digiacomo, John Stamp, Bill Salisbury, Barry Welch, Ezio Lattanzio, Greg Slater, Nick Palamaras, Stephen Richards. Front Row, from left - Ray Stockley, Craig Stevens, Fred Harrington, Margaret Morgan, Colene Dal Santo, Debra Whittaker, Bill Mulcahy, Colleen Tuovinen, Michelle Gardam, Graham Rushbrook, Brian Taylor, Steve Smeelie. (Staff not present - Stan Ashmore, Bob Hayes, Frank Bourchier, Sue Long, Anthony Brown).Two colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 2 copies; 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff -
Orbost & District Historical Society
match box cover, 1950-1960's
This was owned and used by J.G. Ralston of Orbost. John Gavin Ralston was born 26 July 1914 at Eden, N.S.W. and came to Orbost in the early 1920's, with his parents and siblings. They lived at the corner of Tennyson and Salisbury Streets. Jack was educated at Orbost Higher Elementary School before being apprenticed to William Ross at the Snowy River Mail as a lino-type operator. He married Jean Cameron. After WW11 when he served overseas in the islands) He resumed his trade at the Snowy River Mail until 1949 when began J.G.& J.M. Ralston, Seed & Produce Merchants. Jack Ralston was very involved in the Orbost sporting community, the Presbyterian Church and the Orbost Municipal Band. He also served in the Orbost sub-branch of the R.S.L. He died on April 15 1967. (ref. Margaret Smith O.D.H.S. Newsletter) Collecting match box holders / grips was a popular hobby. They were made to fit over a box of matches for protection. Some were especially produced for significant occasions. This item is an example of a very common personal item rarely used today.A painted metal matchbox cover with a thin wooden matchbox inside. It is cream coloured with a picture of a cricketer being bowled out. In the top right hand corner is "OWZAT". The matches are Bryant & May's Crown Safety Matches. it is a rectangular cardboard box with a sliding cardboard drawer. The box has a paper label with text reading, "BRYANT & MAY'S CROWN SAFETY MATCHES" and an image of a crown. The top and bottom side has a purple striking paper, to light match. Bottom and sides of sliding drawer are a green color.J.G.Ralstonmatchbox-holder smoking-accessories ralston-j.g.