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Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir sailor doll from the Queen Elizabeth 2. Blue coloured uniform with a white coloured hat. Price tag tied around the right arm.Queen Elizabeth 2souvenir, cruise liners, queen elizabeth 2 -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor, Norah Wellings
The souvenir fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir doll of a sailor from the S.S Iberia. Blue coloured uniform with a white hat.S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Powder Compact with mirror
The souvenir brass powder compact mirror was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A brass powder compact with mirror. With a satin padded top with photo imprint of the T.S.S Monowai on the right side.T.S.S Monowaisouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s monowai -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Goblet - Mappin Plate
The souvenir Mappin Plate Goblet was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A Mappin Plate Goblet engraved with P.T.O Orient Strathnaver.P.T.O Strathnaversouvenir, p.t.o orient strathvaner -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Mustard Cup
The souvenir silver metal mustard cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Silver souvenir mustard cup with logo S.S OrmistonS.S Ormistonmerchant souvenir, s.s ormiston, cup -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Serviette Ring
The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir serviette ring from the R.M.S Otranto with an emblem on the front.R.M.S Otrantor.m.s otranto, merchant souvenir, serviette ring -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Serviette Ring
The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Silver serviette ring with the logo R.M.S OrmondeR.M.S Ormondeserviette ring, merchant souvenir, r.m.s ormonde -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal egg cup with 3 handles, emblem on the side which says S.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth LineS.S Largs Bay, Aberdeen, Commonwealth Linemerchant souvenir, s.s largs bay, commonwealth line -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal egg cup with 3 handles on the sides. Emblem on the side says S.S Anchises & Alfred Holt Line House flag.Emblem S.S Anchises & Flag Alfred Holt Linemerchant souvenir, s.s anchises, egg cup -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Egg Cup - Metal
The souvenir metal Egg Cup was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A small E.P.N.S egg cup with 3 handles, and the R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereon.R.M.S Mooltan insignia in enamel thereonmerchant souvenir, r.m.s mooltan -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Candlestick - Metal
The souvenir metal Candle Stick was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A solver coloured metal candlestick with the logo Orient Lines Oronsay.Orient Lines Oronsaymerchant souvenir, oronsay -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Serviette Ring
The souvenir metal serviette ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal triangular serviette ring with logo S.S Strathnaver embedded thereon.S.S Strathnavermerchant souvenir, s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Napkin Ring
The souvenir metal Napkin Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver napkin ring with logo of M.V Moonta embedded thereon.M.V Moontamerchant souvenir, m.v moonta -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Bell - Bronze
The souvenir metal Bronze Bell was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A bronze bell with ships anchor for handle. Has an enamel emblem embedded thereon.S.S Himalaya emblem with blue, white, yellow and red coloured flag in centre.merchant souvenir, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Paperweight- Metal
The souvenir metal brass paperweight was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A metal paperweight with brass anchor ans S.S Strathnaver logo in blue, red, white and yellow flagLogo S.S Strathnaver and coloured flagmerchant souvenir, s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt Shaker - Metal
The souvenir metal Salt Shaker was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver coloured metal souvenir salt shaker with logo thereon.Pacific cruise 1954 S.S Orionmerchant souvenir, s.s orion -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Butter-dish
The souvenir metal & glass butter-dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal & glass butter-dish with insignia S.S Strathmore. Lid with black knob on top.Insignia S.S Strathmores.s strathmore, souvenir -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt Shaker - Metal
The souvenir metal Salt Shaker was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsMetal salt shaker with ship emblem S.S Stratheden.S.S Strathedensouvenir, s. s stratheden -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Salt & Pepper Shakers
The souvenir metal Salt & Pepper Shakers was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsMetal salt & pepper shakers. Silver lattice with black background. Black & enamel emblem. Ship flag with gold backgroundS.S Himalaya emblem and flag.souvenir, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Letter Opener
The souvenir plastic letter opener was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Plastic letter opener with Tassel "Orcades"Orcadessouvenir, s.s orcades -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Luggage Tag
The souvenir brass & leather luggage strap was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Brass luggage tag on leather strap with 'Fairstar''& emblem engraved on front. Name & address of passenger engraved on rear.On back, D. Benson, 61 Campbell Road, Somers. One front Fairstar.fairstar, souvenir -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Brass Luggage Tag
The souvenir brass luggage tag was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Brass Luggage with inscription with P & O S.S Canberra. To commemorate 'Canberra's''return to cruising after being used as a medical ship in the Falklands war, where she was gutted to carry as many men as possible. She was refurbished after the war.P & O, S.S Canberrasouvenir, p & o s.s canberra -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Sugar Spoon
The souvenir chrome plated sugar spoon was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Rare chrome plated sugar spoon with badge on top of fancy zig-zag handle. Badge has R.M.S Maloja & P & O Flag with crown.Chrome platesouvenir, r.m.s maloja -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Time clock, Simplex, JCG4L4, Simplex Int. Time Equipment
Used to record the start/finish times and days of work by its employees. A card with a unique employee identifier was inserted in the machine by the employee at the start and end of a shirt and the information was sent to the human resources/pay section to allow the updating of staff records and pays. This example was in in use at the Victorian Civil Ambulance Service from at leats the early 1960s (source Chas Martin AHSV curator 17 October 2016).Grey metal box. Clock face set in centre and slit in bottom. Cut power cord at back.Clock on and off -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Raheen', 96 Studley Park Road, c.1980
Raheen was constructed as a two-storey house in the Italianate style with a four-storey tower over the entrance and single-storey extension. It was designed in an asymmetric and arcaded form, and is built of red brick with cement render. The property retains its garden layout, including an Italianate garden, outbuildings, fence and gates, and internal features including the original stairwell, library, ballroom and cast iron tower stairs. (source VHD)View of the upper and lower eastern loggias of 'Raheen' at 96 Studley Park Road, Kew from the eastern garden. The colour photo shows the pedestals and urns above the steps and the plantings in the garden c.1980. raheen -- 96 studley park road -- kew (vic.), historic houses -- studley park, mansions -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Street Beautification: Port Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of street beautification in Port Melbourne, used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. street beautification, city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), port melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Carpark: South Melbourne, 1980s
The City Engineer's Department within the former City of Kew, was responsible for public works, including street beautification. This photograph was held in the archives of the Department and was subsequently gifted to the Kew Historical Society. Like other examples originally held by the Department, photographs of road works, street beautification, engineering works were often sourced from other municipalities, or countries, to use as references for engineering works and design in Kew.Colour photographic positive (faded) of public parking in South Melbourne, perhaps used as a model by the Engineer's Department of the City of Kew for how civic spaces, including shopping centre precincts, could be improved. city of kew -- engineers department, public works -- kew (vic.), south melbourne, carparks, signs -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, On these pleasant slope's: a story of Surrey Hills, 2015
Sourced via conversations with those interested in Surrey Hills History. Including Alan Holt, Jack McLean, Frank Bamford, Jocelyn Hall. Includes: Topographical maps, first Elgar Survey. First Wesleyan Church in Surrey Hills. Bibliography on P.50 (last numbered page) Provides a chronological history of Surrey Hills. Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce and trade.Provides a chronological history of Surrey Hills. Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce and trade.Back of Title page: To the Surrey Hills Historical / Arthur E. Tonkinfreehold investment and banking company, windsor park estate, (mr) dennis delany, mont albert village, surrey hills - history, royal hotel, surrey hills, humberstone's hotel, chatham state school, holy trinity church, lydswood, lugano, (mr) john butler maling, (mr) john hanlon knipe, mont albert primary school, (mr) james sneddon, (mr) arthur tonkin