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Robin Boyd Foundation
Souvenir - Expo 67 spoon
This is a souvenir spoon from Expo 67 in Montreal Canada. Robin Boyd gave it to Linley Vellacott, an architect who worked at Romberg and Boyd, after he visited Expo 67, where he was Exhibit Architect for the Australian Pavilion. Linley Vellacott donated it to the Robin Boyd Foundation. expo 67, walsh st miscellaneous, robin boyd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Walter Davies, Warrnambool, Warrnambool - Landscape, Seascape, Buildings, early 20th century
This is a souvenir booklet Souvenir Booklet of WarrnamboolThis is a booklet of 16 pages. The cover is buff-coloured and has ornamental patterns and brown printing on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and 24 black and white photographs. Some pages have handwritten annotations.non-fictionThis is a souvenir booklet Souvenir Booklet of Warrnamboolwarrnambool tourism, walter davies bookseller warrnambool -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Mugs / goblets, 1964 - 1975
Found in an opportunity shop in Melbourne and purchased by the donor. 'Souvenirs in relation to the Chalet and Mount Buffalo were first mentioned in December 1912... A large range of souvenirs has since been associated with the Chalet and Mount Buffalo from crafted wooden items, silver spoons, cups etc... The collection includes a broad selection of products that have been sold throughout much of the Chalet's history, each representative of the transient fashions of their period.' (Pg 114. Historica) Tatra Inn was built in 1964, after an Act was passed in 1960 to allow private development leases in national Parks. The lease was terminated in 1975 and Tatra was taken over by the Government. Tatra was renamed the Lodge throughout the Belles 10 years management, from 1993.Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Souvenirs. (Pg 168. Historica).A pair of ceramic mugs / goblets. The foot is black and the top of these mugs is sandy coloured with a black buffalo and a black inscription on reverse sideTATRA INN CRESTA MOUNT BUFFALO -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Salt and Pepper Shakers - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Souvenir salt and pepper shakers, mushroom shaped. Wooden, painted. Salt shaker - white stalk with green grass at base, black 'S', top blue with white spots 'Portland' written in gold paint. Pepper shaker - white stalk, green grass at base, black 'P', top red with white spots. 'Portland' written in gold paint.Back: Base of pepper shaker - black stamp 'Japan' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Salt and Pepper Shakers - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Souvenir salt and pepper shakers, mushroom shaped, wooden, painted. Salt shaker - white stalk, with green grass at base, black 'S', top blue with white spots, 'Portland' written in gold paint. Pepper shaker - white stalk, with green grass at base, black 'P', top red with white spots, 'Portland' written in gold paint.Back: Base of pepper shaker has a black stamp 'Japan' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Envelopes - Australia Post Portland's 150th Anniversary, Nov-84
Two identical Australia Post souvenir envelopes, for Portland's/Vic's 150th Anniversary. Cream, full colour illustration of Edward Henty superimposed over Portland Bay, small pier, 'Thistle', left hand side of envelope. reverse has printed explanation of event. a. has a 30c and 3c stamp postmarked 1985, date illegible b. not stampedFront: a. 'Miss B. Vivian Box 103 Portland 3305' - handwritten, black biro b. 'Miss Betty Vivian 22 Otway St Portland 3305' - handwritten, blue biro -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Souvenir Medallions - Commemorating Royal Visit Portland 1985, 1985
Souvenir medallions (11) - copper coloured metal. One side depicts city of Portland Crest, with words 'Portland proclaimed a city on Monday 28 October 1985.' Reverse 'Commemorating a visit to the city of Portland by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales on Monday 28 October 1985' Each medallion in a plastic pocket. Brim. Melbourne - Lower edge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, Opening of the 1870 Founders Hall, 1981, 28/03/1981
On 28 March 1981 the Ballarat College of Advanced Education 1870 Founders hall was opened. The hall was erected from the proceeds of the Centenary Appeal for a sum of approximately $800,000. The hall commemorates the initiative of the founders of the original Ballarat School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat College of Advanced Education, as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall was build to accommodate 670 persons in a theatre type seating and was intended for multiple purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the hall commenced in 1978. It was opened approximately 110 years after the Ballarat School of Mines (26 October 1870) and 10 years after the opening of the Mt Helen Campus (31 October 1870)..1) White card with blue and brown ink relating to the opening of the 1870 Founders Hall by His Excellency the Right Honourable Sir Zelman Cowen, Governor-General of Australia. .2) Souvenir Programme and Entree to inaugural concert in the 1870 Founders Hall. .3) Invitation card to the opening of Founders Hall made out to Mr and Mrs Z.A. Plavinaballarat college of advanced education, founders theatre, founders hall, theatre, zelman cowen, m.b. john, e.j. barker, w.j.c. north, ian gordon, zig plavina, invitation, 1870 founders hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: VALE WAR HEROES
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, June 17, 2002. Vale war heroes: a tribute to missing heroes of the South Bendigo Football Club, Capt. H. H. Hunter (top) and Lt. Col. M. Williams (below). An extract from the South Bendigo Football Club 1920 premiership souvenir program. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'A SOUVENIR OF THE GOLDEN CITY OF BENDIGO', 1901
A Souvenir of the Golden City of Bendigo. Written and illustrated by Bert. A. Levy of the 'Bendigo Advertiser and 'The Bendigonian'; includes black and white photographs An appreciation by Sir John Quick describes the book as an 'interesting historical sketch ' from the pages of the 'Bendigo Advertiser and 'The Bendigonian'. Light green cover. Damaged cover and page edges. Second copy is tied together with a black shoe lace.1901 written in pen on front cover. Illegible name written on front cover.bendigo, history, city history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, C1940
[a] 1940's B&Wstreet view folder of Bendigo.Published by the Valentine Publishing Co P/L Melbourne & Sydney [b] 1940's B&W street photographic views of Bendigo Published by the Valentine Publishing Co P/L Melbourne & Sydney. [c] 1940's coloured souvenir photographic views of Bendigo.Published by the Nucolourview Productions , Mentone , Victoriabendigo, streetscape, various views -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Souvenir, Back to Port Melbourne Celebrations, 1933
From the collection of the late Fred WINDUSSSouvenir Program of Back to Port Melbourne celebrations April 29 to May 7th 1933, list of Chairmen and Mayors from 1860 to 1932, main historical facts and program of events Contains two sketches (1) showing site of Town Hall and Quinns Council Club Hotel, (2) site of Salked's Pier Hotel and Old jetty at Liardet's Beachlocal government - city of port melbourne, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, henry carr southward, mrs taylor, mayors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society Programme "Hello, Dolly!"'
"Oliver" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder's 1938 farce 'The Merchant of Yonkers'Bendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "Hello, Dolly!" - a musical in 2 acts opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday 13th November, 1974 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society Programme "The Music Man!"'
"The Music Man" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson & Franklin LaceyBendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "The Music Man" - a musical in 2 acts opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday, 12th June 1974 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; SOUVENIR PROGRAM
This program is in the form of a booklet with the Australian coat of arms and flag on the front cover and the words in blue ' Souvenir Program in Commemoration of the Visit to Australia of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales K.G., P.C., G.M.M.G., G.M.B.E., M.C. Inside in blue ink is the programme dated from Wednesday, 26th. May in Melbourne through to Bendigo and District and concluding in Sydney on 19th. June. Sydney.1920event, official, prince of wales, lydia chancellor, collection, program, programme, the british royal family, royal tour, prince of wales, ephemeral, royal visit, souvenir, person -
Clunes Museum
Document - BOOKLET & POSTCARDS, "THE DAY THE KELLY GANG PUT EUROA ON THE MAP"
BOOKLET ISSUED BY THE EUROA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC..1 BOOKLET ON THE KELLY GANG HOLDING UP THE NATIONAL BANK AT EUROA - DECEMBER 10TH 1878. .2.3 TWO SEPIA POSTCARDS OF THE EUROA BANK WITH SEVERAL POLICE AND LOCALS STANDING ABOUT THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING .4 POSTCARD DEPICTING SOUVENIRS THE SERVICE CARD OF ROBERT DAVID BOOTH DATED MAY 1877 WITH INSET IMAGES OF A LEAD BALL AND A DISFIGURED SIXPENCElocal history, books, history, local history., euroa museum -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Notes, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "AETA 17th Annual Federal Convention Easter 1971 - souvenir brochure", 1971
A eight page booklet tour notes, titled "AETA 17th Annual Federal Convention Easter 1971 - souvenir brochure" Convention in Melbourne and tour to Ballarat, Sat. 11/4/1971 with brief history, itinerary, map, Geelong map, tram car notes. Also includes tours around Melbourne, social events etc. Duplicated by Gestener process. secv, ballarat, aeta, mmtb, melbourne, provincial tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, BEMPS, "RonaTip - Rally" - 1994, Feb, 1994
28 page book with heavy card covers (32 pages in all), Souvenir Programme for the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society Inc. Ronaldson - Tippet Rally held at the Ballarat Showgrounds on 26th and 27th Feb. 1994. On page 3 has an index. Numerous photographs, advertisements. Colour photograph and cover. Front cover scanned 2/9/12.trams, tramways, ronaldson - tippet, souvenir programmes, ballarat showgrounds, ballarat manufacturers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Scarf produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ivory coloured synthetic fabric scarf. Flags from competing nations are arranged in two circles. In the top LH corner and lower Rh corner are are symbols of the Olympic torch and rings, with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings are placed in the lower LH corner and the top RH corner.1956 olympics, scarf -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, The "Q" Theatre Guild, Gay Rosalinda, 1961
The “Q” Theatre Guild was formed in 1957. It inherited the productions and casts of the earlier Kew Light Opera Company. The Guild initially performed in the Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later at the Kew Civic Hall (Cotham Road). A partial list of its performances include: 1957 The Geisha 1958 Maritana 1959 They All Do It (Cosi Fan Tutti) 1959 Blossom Time 1959 Love’s a Luxury 1960 There And Back & The Bohemian Girl 1960 Die Fledermaus 1961 Gay Rosalinda 1961 The Land of Smiles 1961 Kisses For A Kid & Hansel and Gretel 1962 Die Fledermaus 1964 Monsieur Beaucaire 1964 Macbeath [The Beggars’ Opera] 1964 The Beggars’ Opera Undated And So To BedThe Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued by the "Q" Theatre Guild incorporating Kew Light Opera Company for a performance of 'Gay Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus)' by Johann Strauss. The performances were held in the Kew City Hall, in Cotham Road. The programme forms part of a scrapbook that includes programmes, photographs and theatre reviews for the Kew Light Opera Company and later "Q" Theatre Guild."q" theatre guild, performing arts, die fledermaus, gay rosalinde, theatre groups (kew), kew city hall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Programme, The "Q" Theatre Guild, Die Fledermaus, 1962
The “Q” Theatre Guild was formed in 1957. It inherited the productions and casts of the earlier Kew Light Opera Company. The Guild initially performed in the Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later at the Kew Civic Hall (Cotham Road). A partial list of its performances include: 1957 The Geisha 1958 Maritana 1959 They All Do It (Cosi Fan Tutti) 1959 Blossom Time 1959 Love’s a Luxury 1960 There And Back & The Bohemian Girl 1960 Die Fledermaus 1961 Gay Rosalinda 1961 The Land of Smiles 1961 Kisses For A Kid & Hansel and Gretel 1962 Die Fledermaus 1964 Monsieur Beaucaire 1964 Macbeath [The Beggars’ Opera] 1964 The Beggars’ Opera Undated And So To BedThe Marion Tilley scrapbook is a significant record of performing arts in Melbourne during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook includes programmes, photographs, newspaper reports and personal annotations which are a rich source of detail about repertoire, performers, and artistic sensibility in the period.Souvenir programme isued by the "Q" Theatre Guild incorporating Kew Light Opera Company for a performance of 'Die Fledermaus)' by Johann Strauss in 1962. The performances were held in the Kew City Hall, in Cotham Road. The programme forms part of a scrapbook that includes programmes, photographs and theatre reviews for the Kew Light Opera Company and later "Q" Theatre Guild."q" theatre guild, theatre groups (kew), performing arts, kew city hall, die fledermaus -
Orbost & District Historical Society
calendar, 1988 200 YEAR CALENDAR, 1988
The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The event triggered debate on Australian national identity, Aboriginal rights, historical interpretation and multiculturalism. The calendar was one of many types of souvenirs created to celebrate the occasion.The bicentenary of Australia was celebrated in 1988. It marked 200 years since the arrival of the First Fleet of British convict ships at Sydney in 1788. The calendar was one of many types of souvenirs created to celebrate the occasion.1988 200 YEAR CALENDAR. It has a cream and red cover with a large photo of an old painting of a coach and bushranger. Inside are photos of events and paintings.1988 200 YEAR CALENDARcalendar bicentenary 1988 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - CARTRIDGE CASES BALMORAL, C.1960’s
The two .50 Cal cases were souvenired by Geoff Murray No 3411521 who was at both battles. He mounted them in the case when he came home. His Vietnam service was 3 Cav Regt 27.11.67 to 22.10.68, Survey Corp 15.10.69 to 15.10.70. Refer Cat No 638PTwo .50 calibre cases in wood and perspex display case. Metal plaque on front reads "Fire Support Base / Balmoral / Tet Offensive / Vietnam 1968"arms-armaments, metalcraft, woodwork, balmoral -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Ornamental biscuit, Phoenix Co, 1914-1918
This biscuit is called a 'Dog Biscuit' and was produced during WWI. It was part of a rashion kit to accompany another biscuit and a tin of Bully beef. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack was and he created a souvenir for a loved one using this biscuit, accompanied by another biscuit with an inlaid photograph of himself. This object is a rare and precious piece. It is rare for items composed of edible goods to remain almost perfectly intact after a century after creation. The use of the biscuit as a souvenir, with the addition of a artificial flowers, is presumably unique and imparts great social significance to the item.Dry biscuit with artificial flower decoration. The flowers are of light green and cream coloured fabric, wire and are attached in the top right hand corner of the biscuit. There are fabric strips attached to the back and tied with cotton string through holes in the lower right corner.Inscriptions on the front read: "Phoenix Co. Melbourne" biscuit, dog biscuit, military rations, ww1, world war 1, world war one, the first world war, the great war -
Carlton Football Club
Colour Magazine, AFL Record - Grand Final Souvenir 1999 - MCG Edition, 25/03/1999
AFL Record - Grand Final Souvenir 1999 - MCG Edition Kangaroos 3.3 9.4 15.6 19.10 124 Sat 25-Sep-1999 3:00 PM Att: 94,228 Venue: M.C.G. Carlton 1.3 5.8 7.11 12.17 89 Kangaroos won by 35 ptscolour magazine -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Folder, approx 1940's / 1950's
Item donated by Arthur Woodley.A photograph holder from A. J. Murray's Photo Shop in Cowes, Phillip Island. Sketch of a penguin on front cover.On front: Photo Shop A. J. Murray Cowes Phillip Island Quick Films Service. On back: Suppliers of Photographic Materials - Post Card Views - Souvenirs - Trophies and Gifts - Toilet Requisite - Sporting Goods - Golf Tennis. P. I. Printery.a j murray, photo shop, arthur woodley -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Leaflet, advertising ink-blotter, c1960
In the 1960's the general prosperity in Australia enabled City of Moorabbin citizens to travel interstate and overseas to tourist destinations for holidays. This is a souvenir from Queensland. c1960 Fountain pens were used by most people prior to the mass production of ‘BIC’ Biros that no longer need blotting paper to dry the ink.An example of 1960's advertising and a piece of used blotting paper that shows its function for drying Fountain Pen inkAn advertising leaflet with ink -blotting paper backing. c 1950. Coloured photograph of a lady promoting a business for Hairdressing and Billiard Saloon in Chinchilla, QueenslandFront is : Colour picture of the bust of a lady with Coiffed head and holding a yellow flower / THE GOLDEN FLOWER / THE O CO / With Compliments of/ BOTTOMLEY BROS/ Tobacconists / and / Confectioners/ Hairdressing and Billiard Saloon / CHINCHILLA / Agents : GOLDEN CASKET Back is : used pink blotting papermoorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, cheltenham, holidays, travel, tourists, fountain pens, bic biros, -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Japanese Flag
Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Hat Badge, Italian
Brass hat badges of the 158th Infantry Division Zara a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army and a garrison unit stationed on the Dalmation Coast during WW2. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943. Badges were often souvenired by Australian soldiers during WW2The 158th Infantry Division Zara was a regular infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Zara Division formed in March 1942, was a garrison division stationed on the Dalmatian coast. It surrendered to the Germans after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943Two brass Italian Army hat badges showing crossed rifles and '158' within a rope circle surmounted by a crown. One badge is mounted on a red, white and green striped ribbon rosette 158ww2, italian army, badge -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Domestic object - Letter Opener, Early 20th century
No specific information is available for this item. However, ivory was common in early 20th century household items, which were often purchased overseas as souvenirs. Many ivory items originated from Asia. Letter openers are still used today; however, they are now made out of steel as ivory is illegal.This item is an example of the use of ivory in domestic households early in the 20th century. A long, cream-white letter opener made out of ivory with a plain blade and rounded handle.There is decorative patterning on the handle consisting of holes and circles.ivory, letter opener, letters, chiltern athenaeum museum, mail