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Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Tennis racquet, 1960’3
Wooden frame, gut strings, some broken, leather grip which is worn. Racquet well used as it is worn on the head. Large size grip. Makers markings mainly on the shaftMax ply International, Duroplas overlay. Presenting the new Duroplas overlay developed by Dunlop, a Dunlop production. Five star quality -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Hub Nut
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery. Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill.effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Wagon wheel Hub Nut, top edge worn through 250° the way round and hole worn through under, Artefact Reg No S/??. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, hub nut -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Apron, c. 1900
This apron was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.The apron is an example of late 19th century ladies' clothing for use in domestic service or hospitality.Apron, ladies size, cotton, machine made. Bodice has hand made Broderie Anglais lace trim and neck ties, skirt has gathered waist and ties, three pin ticks around hemline. Would have been worn for 'best' wear. C. 1900flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, apron late 19th century, broderie anglaise, handmade lace, apron, domestic clothing, domestic work, domestic service -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gloves, Kid gloves Mrs Ponting, Early to mid 20th century
These gloves were donated by Miss E. Kerr of Warrnambool and were probably worn by her. The Ponting family has been prominent in the timber and building business in Warrnambool since the 1920s and still operate today. Miss Kerr was a member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in the 1970s and donated many items, especially household goods. Many women in the early to mid 20th century owned leather gloves which they wore mostly with suits and coats in the winter time. They can still be purchased today. These gloves are of interest as an example of the type of gloves worn by women in the 20th century. They will be useful for display.These gloves are made of a light brown leather. They have a leather string lace inserted as a decorative pattern on the wrist openings and the same lacing on the upper sides of the gloves but in this area the leather string is missing. The gloves have been much worn and are stained. women’s accessories, history of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Ballarat Teachers' College Blazer, 1955
Blue Ballarat Teachers' College Blazer worn by Wilma Hallballarat teachers' college, blazer, wilma hall, uniform, costume, textiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, KHAKI, C.1939 - 45
Belonged to Alfred Edward Boland V59811, VX120107. Refer 2473 for service history.Uniform shirt worn by A.E Boland (neck label missing).uniforms - army, costume - male, shirts khaki -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Biographical dictionary, Who's who in Australia, 1980o
Biographical entries of prominent Australians, including political and judicial appointeesHard cover book with worn edges, paper dust jacketaustralians, biographies, achievements -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Barry Walsh, The Kelly Gang, unknown
Barry Walsh The Armour “From the Lives of the Kelly Gang” is a comprehensive series of works. It captures the very emotion and spirit that evolved during Barry’s sensitive study of the persecution and injustices imposed upon common people by British Authority during the early Australian colonial days. “The Lives of the Kelly Gang” is the story of four very highly spirited young Australian men who could have been accredited to great things had they not settled on the wrong side of the law. Actions of the four boys surrounding the bank robberies led me to believe they were quite gentlemanly, incredibly cunning and humorous with a high respect for women. But the shootings at Stringy Bark Creek sealed their fate. Relishing in the fact that they had become famous for their pursuits enjoying the notoriety and sharing the money they stole with everybody around them, appearing very carefree and talented, to some extent I found empathy with their plight. Their evangelistic crusade can only be viewed as misguided. However, the story is still relevant to youth today. Guns are beautiful instruments which symbolize authority, but have enormous consequences when emotions rule their control. As a devout Australian citizen enjoying the fruits of our rich and colourful past, I proudly present “The Armour” as a sample of “From the Lives of the Kelly Gang” as a statement reflecting how far we have come along the road of democratic justice and parliamentary progress.Rural City of Wangaratta CollectionA 5 panel piece depicting the armour worn by the Kelly gang.wangaratta art gallery, barry walsh, kelly gang, painting, armour -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1942
Brassiers (worn with surgical corset 2088). Mrs J Hughes.stawell clothing material -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - log splitting wedge
An agricultural tool used by loggers, or farmers, the log splitting wedge has been used for thousands of years and was originally made from stone. They were either driven straight into the wood or into a previously made incision with the blade parallel to the grain. Using a sledgehammer or other tool hammered onto the flat end, the wedge is forced deeper into the log until the force splits the timber.wedge with groove to prevent sticking. Worn top, burred overwood, splitting, wedge, tool, tools, farm, churchill island -
City of Whittlesea
Uniform - Cloth Badges, Local Laws Enforcement Officer Patches
Patches from the 1980s & 1990sCloth badges or patches worn on the uniforms of council enforcement officersBy-Laws Officer, Traffic & By Laws office, Local Government Whittlesea, Service with Prideuniforms -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Sleeve Cuff
The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. One of a pair of muslin cuffs as worn by maids. Hand sewn.women's clothing, sleeve cuffs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Hamilton-Smith Collection - Red Cross Uniform
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies and the Belvoir Wodonga Rotary Club. Grace was an active member of several organisations including the CWA, Red Cross, the Wodonga Show Ladies' Auxiliary and the Victorian Agricultural Societies Association. This uniform was owned by Grace Hamilton-Smith. She achieved recognition for more 20 years of service to the Red Cross.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It is part of a significant collection from the Hamilton-Smith family of Wodonga and reflects important aspects of social history including the roles of women and their contribution to the community. A tan coloured Red Cross uniform and badges worn C1940sred cross australia, hamilton-smith collection, wodonga red cross -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Cookery Book, 1913
Book belonged to Mrs Lily Taylor, wife of Christopher Taylor. They were married on March 29th 1923. Bookmarks replaced with acid free paper to record recipes in use at the time.The book has a worn blue cloth cover with black printbooks, cookery -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - RAN Sailor's blue collars x 2
RAN Sailors blue collars worn with No1 and No2 uniformsCurry/DL Skinnernavy, ran, uniform, junior sailor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Pair Lace Cuffs, n.d
Belonged to Marianna Trangmar, b.1820/1821 - later Mrs George Crouch.Pair of crochet lace cuffs, worn by Marianna Trangmar/Crouch. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Gold lighter heavily worn with inscription and two screws in the base.1st Maw above a diamond shaped crest with an eagle.zippo lighter, 1st maw, 1st marine aircraft wing -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Clothing - wedding dress
wedding dress design based on dress worn by Princess Margaretclothing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD: PAINTED BASKET OF FLOWERS ON A SILVER BACKGROUND
postcard - painted basket of flowers on a silver background slightly wornBB Londonpostcard, photograph, portrait -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Pair of leather soled silk wedding shoes, 1891
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.These shoes are significant as they are part of a 30-piece collection of women’s clothing owned by Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge), who was born in Clare, South Australia in 1867 and who died in Kew at the age of 81 in 1948. The items of clothing in the collection date from the 1880s to the 1940s and constitute outstanding examples of dressmaker’s skills from each of these decades. The collection includes day dresses, evening dresses, evening coats, capes, shoes and undergarments. As the wife of a mining engineer, and later mine manager, Edith Weir’s clothing has historic significance as examples of clothing worn by upper middle class Australian women in domestic circumstances and at social and civic events. The costumes in the collection represent the periods when Edith Weir lived in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and in Kew, Melbourne. A number of the costumes from the 1920s to the 1940s are of a particularly fine quality, being both rare, representative and intact examples of Australian fashion of the period. The garments in the Weir Collection were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the granddaughter of Edith Weir. Pair of ivory silk shoes, worn by Edith Mary Betteridge at her marriage to George Weir in Broken Hill in 1891. The shoes were worn with her ivory silk wedding dress.edith mary (betteridge) weir, 84 princess street (kew), footwear, women's shoes, wedding shoes -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Gentleman's Magazine, June - November, 1868, Vol.1, 1868
British monthly magazine for men. "Entirely new series".Green marbled board cover with leather spine and corners. Cover worn with loss of marbeling. Spine worn but intact. Loose pages, separation of spine internally. 862 pp. Fair condition.Label on front cover, 'Fountain Barber's/Circulating Library/23 Collins Street East/Melbourne/Subscription 3 Vols,: One Guinea Per Annum'. british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Dictionary, Websters New International Dictionary (1926)
Original AgeLARGE book. Bound in dark red leather with embossing. Websters New International Dictionary wth Reference History including Webster insignia all in a circle on the front. Spine has writing ( hard to read ) and raised strips in silver. Inside there is some moth damage at the front, some page edges are damaged, and clear tape has been used to repair near front. Inside front and rear covers have mottled colours of red, yellow.Websters New International Dictionary on front and spine, other words are worn and hard to read -
Kilmore Historical Society
Footwear - Pair Black Leather Child's Button up Boots, Pair Child's Boots
Black leather child's boots with decorative stitching on leather edges. 6 islet holes for buttons with decorative stitching on tongue. Nailed leather soles and heelsOval stamp on instep of sole worn "ALL LEATHER D" 13 stamped on sole -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Ammunition tin, Metal ammunition tin
Metal ammunition tinSHELL. ?? FUSED WT AI PROSPRIOUS (Badly worn) Inside label mention of ‘naval’. -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, circa 1853
This item is from the "Barone" Collection. "Barone" (also known as "Seaview") was a stately Brighton home built at 9 Moule Avenue prior to 1855 and demolished in 1986. The house's residents included Edward Elgin Browne (during 1859-72), a Melbourne tea merchant, and the family and descendants of retired Scottish Army captain Archibald Black (during the period 1880-1970). Its neighbors included “St Ninians” owned by the Ward Cole family, “Seacombe” owned by the Moule family, and the home of James Grahame and his family.A pair of ivory kid ladies' gloves secured at the wrist with a metal catch. Circa 1853.Modern inscription on the inside of the glove: "'Barone', worn at Hastings E (presumably England), 1853."kid gloves, barone, seaview, brighton, 1850s -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Accessory - Light Horse Spurs, Manufacturer's name partially obscured, EARLY 1900
SET OF SPURS FROM COLAC LIGHT HORSE REGIMENT 1ST WORLD WARSet of Spurs from 1st world war and belonged to the Colac Light Horse Regiment, Spurs were strapped on to soldiers boots. Made of metal and has chain to secure them to boots. Leather strap is missing. Has had some inscription but is worn of due to use. Is slightly visible on one spur.horse, spurs, 1st world war, colac light horse regiment -
Williamstown High School
Prefect badge 1940s
Gold metal badge worn by prefects at Williamstown High School in the 1940s. 'Williamstown High School Prefect' around edge of badge. Raised anchor with fish in the centre.This badge worn by Gordon Wright.williamstown high school, prefect, badge -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Parachute Smock- Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland, RAAF Parachute Training Unit
This Para Smock was worn by 'Dutchy' Holland (MBE) as a RAAF Warrant Officer PJI during his time at PTS Williamstown. The badges were collected by him from para units and para training units world wide.WW2 Dennison Parachute Smock owned by 'Warrant Officer 'Dutchy' Holland RAAF PJI with numerous parachute qualification and unit badges.Brass plaque on wooden display-hanger reads: RAAF Warrant Officer PDS (Dutchy) Holland, MBE . This Parachute Jump Smock was worn by him as a Parachute Jump Instructor during his time at the RAAF Parachute Training School, Williamtown, NSW. The badges were collected by him from units world wide.parachute training, badges, world war 2, memorabilia -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Wooden Bread Board, Not known
In the high tech, fast paced society that we live in, it’s easy to take some things for granted. Case in point: the wood cutting board on which you’ll probably be preparing the evening’s dinner. Have you ever taken the time to think about the history of the cutting board? Where did it come from, and what did ancient civilizations use to cut their meats, fruits and vegetables? Wood throughout the ages Since the dawn of time, wood has been one of the most available materials used by mankind to build tools and lodgings, so it’s not really surprising to know that wood has been used in the preparation of food since the prehistoric ages. Of course, back then, cavemen probably used an unpolished slab of tree trunk to cut the kill of the day on and they probably didn’t think twice about saving it once the meal was over. Chances are they probably threw it in the fire with the rest of the wood needed to kindle it. Advances in technology Throughout the centuries, mankind evolved and started creating machines from steam, electricity and metal. When the circular saw was invented, nicer, cleaner slabs of wood were cut and used as cutting boards. Since soft wood was the most available type of wood at the time, it was the material of choice for to be used for cutting boards. Boards were made smaller since the slab of wood could now be cut to any desired size. Since they were made smaller, they were also used to eat off of and some people referred to them as trenchers. Trenchers were originally pieces of stale hard bread that were used as substitute plates. Wood trenchers quickly became the replacements of the eatable dinnerware. The butcher block: the cutting board’s larger cousin In the industrial ages, many industries rapidly developed, and the butchery industry followed this trend as well. Before the invention of the cutting board, butchers used tree rounds to carve their meat on. The rounds were often too soft and they rapidly became unsanitary. Hard maple wood butcher blocks were the preferred choice of the industry. They were made to be extremely thick and durable, so durable in fact, that a butcher could use the same block for almost his entire career. Cutting boards around the world As cutting boards began to be more and more used in kitchens around North America, the rest of the world crafted such boards from different materials. The East used thick bamboo as their material of choice. Despite its frail appearance, bamboo is quite strong and made durable cutting boards and butcher blocks. Europe used maple in the crafting of their cutting boards while Persia used flat pieces of polished wood in their kitchens. The world then saw cutting boards that were being made from other materials like plastic and they came in all shapes and sizes, but they always served the same purpose, to provide a household with a safe, clean surface on which to prepare meals for their friends and family members. https://www.woodcuttingboards.com/news/quick-history-of-the-cutting-board-47.aspxThe use of the wooden chopping board over time. Wooden Rectangular Bread board . Worn (concave in centre). Raw wood.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, chopping board, cooking -
Australian Racing Museum
Helmet, jockey
Michelle Payne was the first woman jockey to win the Melbourne Cup on 'Prince of Penzance'Protective helmet worn by Melbourne Cup winning jockey Michelle Payne.