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Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Medal - Medal, commemorative, 1935
The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield Harry Carl Hortin Smith. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935. Round silver medal with attached loop and red ribbon with blue and white stripes on the edges. Awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin Smith Mayor of the City of Caulfield. A total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary wearing crowns and robes of state; around, GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN . MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV. REVERSE: A crowned monogram GRI (Translation - George King and Emperor) with the dates of his reign at either side, MAY 6 1910 May 6 1935.commemorative medal, silver jubilee, king george v, 1935, queen mary, harry carl hortin smith, mayor, city of caulfield -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal: The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and medical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Round silver coloured medal with QE II on the obverse. Ribbon is stripes of red, navy, yellow and pale blue. The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and meidical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FDaustralian medal, vietnam logistic and support, vlsm -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard - Picture Postcard, Louis Wain (illustrator / artist), 1880s to 1930s
The picture postcard is illustrated in a simple, child-like manner. It has a personal message on the back, perhaps sent by an adult called Lily to a young relative or friend. Its rough edges indicate that it may have been torn out of a book or from a sheet of cards. It is one of the hundreds of illustrations by artist Louis Wain, quoted as being "one of the most popular commercial illustrators in the history of England" (IllustrationChronicles.com). English artist Louis Wain (1860-1939) was famous for his illustrations of cats, many of which he gave human characteristics and personalities. Wain married Emily. They owned a cat called Peter who was a great comfort to Emily through her cancer illness and consequent death after only a few years of marriage. At 22 years old Wain gave up his job as a teacher to work full time as an illustrator. He was able to produce hundreds of drawing a year for journals, books, postcards and advertisements. Later he wrote and illustrated children's books. However he didn't benefit much from copyrighting his work as he sold his work to publishers together with the copyright, so reproductions of his works didn't earn him money. Wain said that he owned his career as a cat artist to Peter. Wain spent over a decade in mental asylums before his death in 1939.This picture postcard is an example of the work of Louis Wain, English artist of the 19th and early 20th century. He is famous for his drawings of cats, which he continued producing throughout his life. He is also known for producing the world's first screen cartoon cat, called "Pussyfoot". In 1972 Wain's work was presented at an exhibition in the Victorian and Albert Museum.Rectangular picture postcard printed on think cream card. Picture on postcard is outlined in black and coloured in roughly painted watercolours. The drawing has two cats dressed in armour standing and fighting in front of a turreted castle. The picture is a black framed outline. The artist's printed signature is in the bottom left corner. The artist is Louis Wain. The reverse has a vertical dividing line and a square outline for a postage stamp's location. It also has printed headings. There is a handwritten Pencil inscription. The postcard's left side and lower edge have rough uneven edges.Signature: "Louis Wain." Printed headings: "POST CARD" "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION" "THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN HERE" Handwritten on back: "To Dr R - - - - - - / with love / from Lilly"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, postcard, picture postcard, louis wain, fighting cats, child's postcard, cat artist, animal portraits, national cat club, fencing, illustrator, children's books, children's author, children's illustrator, watercolour, cats dressed as humans, cats dressed as knights, popular art, victorian art -
Orbost & District Historical Society
invitation, 1939
The Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916. Annual RSSAILA Balls (originally known as the Diggers Balls) were held to raise funds for those who returned fromconflicts especially those who were not eligible for war pensions.Socially , the ‘Diggers’ Annual Ball’ accomplished a great deal in bringing Returned Servicemen together. At this time, these functions were organised by self-appointed committees and proceeds were distributed among special causes – mainly to the RSSAILA members who were experiencing hardship.A rectangular card invitation to the Diggers' Military Ball, Monday 1st May 1939. Print is in black. The card is edged in gold. It is a Double Ticket - 7/6 RSSILAmilitary-balls r.s.s.i.l.a. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memo book, Ringwood Historical Research Group memo booklet with handwritten archive expenditure details from 19-Sep-1992 to 17-May-1997, 1992 - 1997
Memo book, ruled. Red,white and blue cover. Archives expenditure. Six pages used. Used from 19-Sep-1992 to 17-May-1997.Archives expenditure -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939 - 1945 Series One ARMY Volumn IV THE JAPANESE THRUST, First published 1957
WWII List of events. Part 1 - The Road to War Part 11 - South East Asia Conquered Part III - Prisoners of the Japanese Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - The Japanese Thrust ARMY Author Lionel Wilmore List of events from 1931 - 20th May 1942 Maps, Photographs and IllustrationsAustralian War Memorialww11, japanese, new guinea, 1939-1942, malaya, singapore, prisoners of war, java, timor, burma thai railway -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Australian Dictionary of Dates and Men of The Time
Australian Dictionary of Dates and Men of The Time History of Australasia from 1542 to May 1879 Author: J H Heaton Publisher: George Robertson Date: 1879Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 994.03 HEA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, australian dictionary of dates and men of the time, j h heaton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Queen returns to London, 17/05/1954
Shows the excitement of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.Front page of The Argus newspaper May 17 1954. Black and white text, coloured photograph of the Queen 'stepping ashore in Britain for the first time in six monthe'queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Stock Sales Register - Heywood Salesyard, n.d
Stock sales register from Heywood Saleyards, May 1891-August 1904. Heavy cardboard covers, covered with navy blue fabric, 'Sales Book' on spine. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Memorial Service, Death of King Edward VII, May-10
Program for the Memorial Service to commemorate the death of King Edward VII, Portland Drill Hall, May 20, 1910. Single sheet, white paper, black printmemorial, death, funeral, king edward vii -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper article - Lilli Cooper, Miss Portland 1962, n.d
Photocopy of an article on Lilli Cooper (Miss Portland 1962) and her role as 'Ellen in the National Theatre's production of 'Oklahoma'. From 'The Sun' Wed May 19 1965lilli cooper -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Pass Book State Savings Bank of Victoria, n.d
State Savings Bank of Victoria pass book issued to Portland Free Library, first entry 6 May 1918 final entry 15 Nov 1919Front: purple stamp 'Cancelled carried forward to new passbook' 2 purple stamps 'PFL & LI' Back: 2 cancellation stamps, 2 PFL&LI stamps as above -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map - Kiewa Area Planimetric Map
Planimetric maps are two-dimensional representations of the Earth's surface, showing the location and spatial arrangement of features such as roads, buildings, and bodies of water.A very clear map showing the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in two dimensions to include the construction done by the SECV.Black and white Map of the Kiewa Area from Mt Beauty to the High Plains covering the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and surrounds. Drawn on 11th May 1966kiewa hydro electric scheme 1966 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Talbot Baines Reed, My Friend Smith, 1882
A novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.Cover is blue with the title and author written in black on the front cover and spine. There is also a drawing of a laurel wreath with an arrow in the middle pointing down. This may be the symbol of the publisher.fictionA novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.school life, city life, boarding school, fiction, talbot baines reed -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, 14th Australian Armoured Regiment, c1942, c1942
Antonio Patrick (Tony) Saligari served during World War Two (V235078), enlisting at Castlemaine on 13 July 1941. He served with the 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. He was born on 28 February 1912 at Campbelltown, Victoria. He was discharged from the Experimental and Testing Section, Monegeeta.Members of the 14th Australian Armoured Regiment. Seated to the right is Tony Saligari. The commander was Lieutenant Colonel E.P. Seymour (1 May 1941 – 19 February 1943).world war two, tony saligari, 14th australian armoured regiment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOP VIEW
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Thursday, May 31, 2001. Top view: Bendigo, as seen from the lookout, circa 1962. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TEAM SPIRIT
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, May 9, 2001. Team spirit: Campbell's Forest Football Club. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAILURE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Failure: spectators look on as Kings Bridge collapses under testing on May 14, 1901. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO CORNISH COMMUNITY BOOK LAUNCH NEWSPAPER CLIPPING, 1988
Cornish Community of Bendigo Book Launch Ruth Hopkins ''Where now, Cousin Jack?'' Newspaper Article Advertiser, Saturday, May 28, 1988 -Page 3.bendigo, history, cornish community book launch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Ricd Coath of Happy Valley, dated 14 May 1864 claiming sick allowance of the Court as he was unable to attend his usual employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, ricd coath -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO KNITTING MILLS STAFF PHOTO 1934, 1934
Black and white photograph of factory and office staff Hanro Australia Knitting Mills Pty Ltd Bendigo 9th May 1934 in a black frame with gold trim.Irvine McCartney Sth Yarrahanro, clothing, staff -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: IOU N. BRIGGS, 04/05/1898
Handwritten IOU on Allsop & Co., Memorandum paper dated 4 May 1898. IOU Allsop & Co. Five pounds 5/- (£5.5.0) signed N Briggs.K? Briggsbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - iou k? briggs, allsop & co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 7 April 1958
Bendigo 1950s. Bag Pipe Band 5/6/1958. Probably Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958 date on slide may be wrong.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bag pipe band 5/6/1958. probably easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958 date on slide may be wrong. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - FLEMING COLLECTION: 1950S BENDIGO SLIDE, 7 April 1958
Bendigo 1950s. Bag Pipe Band 5/6/1958. Probably Easter Procession. Easter Monday was 7 April 1958 date on slide may be wrong.Kodachromeevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair, bendigo 1950s. bag pipe band 5/6/1958. probably easter procession. easter monday was 7 april 1958 date on slide may be wrong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT/RECEIPT
Blue account/receipt from G. Frederick Walter, dated 28 May 1864 for 15 White Berlin ?? For 12/-. Rec paynebt G. F. Walter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, g frederick walter, clifton house, g f walter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN NOTE DATED 1893
The Cohns Bros Victoria Brewery notepaper dated 3rd May 1893 with handwritten directions to affix company seal on enclosed appointment and return. Signed Magnus Cohnbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM DECORATED FOR KING GEORGE VI CORONATION, 17th. May 1937
Black and white photograph of tram decorated for Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, later Queen mother. Stamped '17th. May 1937' on back of photo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CHURCH - SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL BENDIGO, 1977
Solemn Opening of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Bendigo. 15th May 1977 Library file no. 0085.1 SAC, sticker at bottom front left corner. 16 pageschurch, celebration, catholic church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: McKay of Drummartin
William McKay came to Australia in 1851 with three sons and four daughters. He selected land at Drummartin and the family farmed extensively. Williams grandson, Hugh Victor, was only sixteen and helping his father with the wheat harvest, when he had the idea to make a machine that would both strip and winnow the wheat, thus saving time and effort. His first machine was ready by February 1884. Hugh Victor subsequently started a small factory in Ballarat before moving to the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine. Thus became what is known as the Sunshine combine harvester.Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday May 9, 1970. The article is titled: "McKay of Drummartin, he began a new era for the world". Several photographs complement the article.drummartin, mckay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EVA MAY CROWTHER COLLECTION: VIOLIN CONCERT PROGRAMME
Town Hall, Eaglehawk. Wednesday, May 11, 1904 a grand complimentary concert will be tendered to Mr. JTN Morton, the gifted young violinist who is leaving Eaglehawk.program, theatre, concert