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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes cenotaph, 1920
Sepia photo of the cenotaph at Cowes in a light brown paper folder and photo cover with explanationSoldiers memorial at Cowes. Unveiled by Sir Harry Chauval in 1920. This memorial was the cause of much local bickering. The "Progressives' wished the money to be put into a Soldiers Club Room.[Hand written, probably by Mary Karney]cowes, photographs, the cenotaph cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island -
Greensborough Historical Society
Container - Jar, Earthenware storage jar, 1930s
This is an unmarked earthenware storage jar possibly made by the Hoffman's Pottery of Brunswick Victoria. It displays a dark treacle glaze typical of Hoffman's Pottery in the 1930s. this jar would have been used to store foods such as biscuits, flour or rice away from rodent attack. it has a wide mouth to enable easy withdrawal of produce. Originally it would have had a large cork stopper or cloth fastened with a string to seal it.This item was recovered from the abandoned barn of the Pope family in 1971, when the property was sold to the Shire of Diamond Valley. This barn was located on the northern side of Pope Place and sketched by Ron Reynolds for the book "Greensborough and Greenhills".Glazed stoneware jar with light treacle glaze to top, wide neck. Stopper missing.hoffman pottery, stoneware jars -
Greensborough Historical Society
Banner, Betty Bennell, Janefield GFS (Girls' Friendly Society) banner, 1960s
Banner made by Betty Bennell, a former resident of Janefield Training Centre. Girls' Friendly Society was an activity at Janefield and Betty was a member for many years.Hand made banner, light blue and grey fabric, fringed bottom and timber hanger.betty bennell, janefield, girls friendly society, banners -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Janefield Special School, Janefield Special School: Curriculum, 1990s
A outline of the curriculum at Janefield Special School.55 p., black text, light green cover with white plastic spiral bindingjanefield, janefield special school, curriculum -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Autobiography, The Autobiography of R. H. Marten Esq. of Plaistow, Essex. (1763 - 1839)
Small size book with light blue front and back covers and a darker blue spinenon-fictionrobert humphrey marten, robert humphrey marten (1763-1839), cate lewis, seamen, welfare, napoleonic wars, london, plaistow, essex, autobiography -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Farewell party in courtyard Missions to Seamen for Mrs Weller, January 1929
In January 1929, two parties were organised in the honour of the Wellers as they left Melbourne. Reverend Weller had been appointed assistant superintendent to the headquarters of the Missions to Seamen in London. They boarded the Osterley on the 22 January. Unfortunately Mrs Weller died in 1934. Many ladies on the photograph are yet to be identified. Refer to the identification numbers: 7 - Alexina Weller (nee Caley) (marked by red cross). 8 - Alice Sibthorpe Tracy 20 - Ethel Godfrey 23 - Dora walker Group portrait of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild in the cloister at the Mission to Seamen Flinders Street. Written in blue ink at the back: Farewell party in courtyard Missions to Seamen for Mrs Wellerlhlg, alexina weller (nee caley), dora walker, ethel augusta godfrey, alice sibthorpe tracy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Andrew R. Bonar, Life of Field Marshal His Grace the Duke of Wellington, by Andrew R. Bonar, 1850_
The life story of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1769 – 1852, a leading military and political figure of 19th-century Britain. He defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.Good example of embossed book cover384 p. + advertisements, frontis. Gold and black embossed design on light brown coverWm. Chapple, Ballarat 1884 on fly leaf, bookseller's stamp "F. & A. Symons"duke of wellington, arthur wellesley -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
Coloured photograph: MDC - inside. Lighthouse lens, supposedly the 'spare' for the Cape Nelson lightBack: 'A4' -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
A photo of a floral display of native flowers. Display seems to be in a light coloured, woven basket.events, wildflower show -
Victoria Police Museum
Letter (London Fifty), 1860s
Handwritten list of the London Fifty names on light blue lined paper in black ink. Left London December 22 (about) 1852. Sailed from Plymouth per ship Earl Grey about 1 January 1853. Arrived in Victoria about 7th May 1853london fifty, henry pewtress, metropolitan police, kelly gang, stringybark creek, police murders, mansfield -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photographs, Venezia 20 original photographs
Pack of 12 original photographs in light blue card pack with oval cutout at frontHandwriting descriptions on back of each small photograph. Front of pack: VENEZIA 20 VERE FOTOGRAFIE. oN SIDES: belfoto - milano (547); 20 vraies photographies 20; 20 original photographs 20; 20 echte photgraphien 20venice, venezia, photographs -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Lid
Brought to the Ovens Goldfields by Chinese men working in the area in the 19th century. Most likely made in China.Aldo Gios recorded the location of where most pieces in his collection were found. Some maps drawn by Aldo Gios, also give more detail. This detail is rare as most pieces of broken crockery were discarded and complete items were usually collected with no thought to recording the location where they were found. This object is part of one of the largest collections of Chinese ware found in the Upper Ovens area and the only one recording the location where found.Stoneware lid, clear glaze on upper surface. Light brown. Rough upper surface.chinese, ginger, jar, glaze, stoneware, lid -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sculpture, Carved Aboriginal Birds, c2000
Two Carved Aboriginal Birds made from a very light timber such as Balsa Woodaboriginal, sculpture, birds -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, A Treatise on Waterworks for the Supply of Cities and Towns, 1882
Light green embossed fabric bound hardcover book with gold title. 413 pages.N.F. Barret hand written on outer pagesgeological formation, sewerage, springs, pumping machinery, wells, bores, reservoirs, drainage, bagshot sand, filter beds, geology of england, cornish engines, waterworks -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat College of Advanced Education Handbook, 1977, 1977
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Light Blue, white and purple soft covered handbook for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. handbook, subjects, history, staff, ballarat college of advanced education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colin Reynolds, Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Colin Reynolds - blue biroport of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portrait photography -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
Replica Pith Helmet as worn by Light Horse on Gallipoli. Miniature Rising Sun Badgeheadgear, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat - Slouch
Slouch hat with light khaki seven stripe puggaree and rising sun hat badgeheadgear, 2008, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Hat - Slouch
Hat Slouch with RAAF Pugaree and dark blue, light Blue and burgundy colour Patchheadgear, recent, raaf -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Table Cloth
Cream embroidered table cloth with scalloped edge. Embroidery done in light brown cotton. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Walking Stick, Carved walking stick
Wooden light tan coloured walking stick with floral embossed carving on top end. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MASONIC APRON E. A. HOUGHTON, 1955
Light Blue Masonic lodge Apron belonging to E. A. Houghton (Edmund), with shoulder strap. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION: SLIDE BANCROFT STREET, 1988
Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, Polychome Brickwork, Bancroft Street. Light and shade and polychrome.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE GMC N L - VOUCHERS, 1050 - 1951
Document. Two pieces of light masonite containing creditors vouchers and tied up with string.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, central nell gwynne, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, central nell gwynne gmc n l, gold mining, vouchers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Pilatus PC-9 Design Diagrams and Maps relating to Australian Aircraft Manufacturing Industry, Australian Aircraft Industries Pilatus Turbo-Trainer PC9
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object, Water Canister
Light grey metal water canister with canvas holder - green with attachment for soldier's beltwater canister -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Engraved Box and Pennies
These pennies belonged to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945.The game of two up is played by throwing two pennies in the air and betting on which way they face up on landing.Light pink velvet and plastic box with engraved inscription containing 6 penny coinsPresented to WANGARATTA R.S.L. by THE FAMILY OF THE LATE HARRY JONES 1993two up pennies, private henry jones, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Silk Handkerchief
During WW1 many soldiers purchased silk handkerchief souvenirs to send home to loved ones.Three machine embroided silk handkerchiefs - purple, light pink and bright pink in colourMotif and inscription in corner of each item.handkerchief, silk, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Unframed Photograph, Cyril Buckler
Studio portrait of 5347 Private Cyril Buckler, 14th Battalion. A postman from Wangaratta, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Pte Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and he is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial. This photograph of Cyril Buckler in the rank of Sergeant was probably taken while he was serving in the Senior Cadets or the Citizen Forces prior to enlistment in the AIF.Cyril Buckler was a postman in Wangaratta prior to enlisting in the AIF on February 16 1916 at the age of 19 years 11 months. He was killed in action on August 7th 1916 near Pozieres in France aged 20 years. He has no known grave. His military service record revealed his parents named their property "Pozieres" after his death.Unframed black and white photograph mounted on light brown cardboard of soldier holding whip.Sgt Cyril Buckler Killed in Action in France August 7th 1916wangaratta, kia 7/8/1916, cyril buckler 5347