Wing Commander John Downing's RAAF jacket and pants - Blue wool jacket with Wing Commander Epaulets. Australia top of each sleeve embroided RAAF Epaulets with Vietnam ribbon on left chest. (Plain blue trousers with broken fly in Box 1188)john downing, raaf uniform

Collection includes , Pay Book personal issue AAB83, Red Cross ID, Film, DVD, film on reel, campaign ribbons, epaulettes,1965 Newsbook USA , Wartime Mag.35 2006.11 Maps, photocopies of photos, anniversary of conflict memorabilia, etc.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975 -- veterans -- australia, janssen, harry janssen, hjm janssen, refugees, red cross

.1 White metal medal with a tricolour ribbon of red, white and blue. Attached to a ring connected to the medal. One side depicts the scene of landing at Portland in 1834 and the other side depicts a pioneer on the south bank of the Yarra river looking across Melbourne. On Reverse: Centenary of Victoria 1934 and Portland 1834 On Obverse: Centenary of Melbourne 1935 (AD)centenary of victoria 1934, centenary of melbourne 1935

Worn by a Ruyton Prefect 1942-1943; Joint Editor of The Ruytonian 1942-1943; Vice Captain Bromby House 1942-1943; General and Library Committees 1943; Sports Committees 1942-1943; Captain Hockey and Running 1943.Navy blue wool flannel blazer pocket with Ruyton badge and motto embroidered in gold bullion. Blue and gold Bromby House colour ribbon across the top of the pocket opening. Colours also embroidered in gold bullion for tennis, basketball, hockey and athletics.RECTE ET FIDELITER BBIX HXI ATHSruyton girls' school, kew, school uniform, school prefect, school sports, 1940s, bromby house, blazer, hockey, athletics, embroidery

The hat belonged to Edna Vlassopoulos who with her husband Andrew, had a poultry farm and market garden in the old Westmeadows township and later at Bulla. The hat was purchased to wear at a family wedding.A pink straw hat with a pink silk folded band wrapped above a narrow brim. There is a full-blown pink silk rose which is a trim on the RHS of the crown. There is a band of petersham ribbon inside the crown with black hat elastic fastened on either side.clothing and dress, headwear, female, george evans collection

From the Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Blue hand stitched square bound at neck edge with white tape and ribbon ties. Three lines of pattern. One has circles one has pink thread and one dark blue thread. The bottom edge is fringed in blue and white thread.costume accessories, children's

Donated by the widow about 2005. Has borrowed them back at times for display in her retirement village. The RSL paid $ 275 for the framing so for the medals to be returned to the family they would have to reimburse the RSL the framing cost.Medals named to William John McIntosh Able Seaman RAN.Framed group of 9 medals to Royal Australian Navy complete with miniatures and ribbon bars. 1939 - 45, Atlantic, Africa, Pacific Stars, Defence Medal, War Medal, Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45, Greek Medal, Philippine's Liberation Medal.

Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1903, gold coloured oval shaped with letters BEF in centre and surrounded by wording Bendigo Easter Fair, topped with Australian coat of arms and suspended by a red ribbon from a scroll pinned bar reading Bendigo 1903.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair

A J.C. Higgins badminton racquet, with blue/white plastic ribbon whipping around shoulders and shaft, and brown cloth handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Plastic, Ink, Enamel, Cloth tape, Leather, Paper, Stringtennis

A Regent Junior Pro tennis racquet. Regent logo features across base of head, and on butt cap. Model name, JR. PRO, features across the throat. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Ink, Paint, Vinyl, Plastictennis

A Tennis Craft 'Speedflex Deluxe Model' tennis racquet, with clear/black nylon netting, and brown Balmforth perforated handle grip. Materials: Wood, Fibre, Paint, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Leather, Cloth, Paper, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Nylontennis

This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel J Allard who commanded 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles 1959-1962. Col Allard had served in the pre-WW2 militia, then in 2/4th Armoured Regiment (AIF). Following the war he joined the CMF and served as 2i/c 4/19 PWLH prior to taking command of 8/13 VMR. He maintained close contact with the Regimental Association and following his death in October 2018 at age 98 his family donated this uniform to the museum. The uniform was known as 'mess undress' but served as formal winter dress until 'mess dress' was made available in 1970s. Mannequin dressed in Blues uniform with beret and 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles badge with emu plume tuft behind badge. Uniform has 8/13 VMR regimental buttons, lieutenant colonel badges of rank and WWII service ribbon bar. military, uniform, allard, vmr, blues

Ladies Cricket Club 1907 On left H Llewellyn Second Lady from left Miss Jess Hawes Second Row Elsie Heal Lady in very front is sister of Jess Hawes but name not known.Group portrait of Ladie cricket team. Ladies in White Blouses neck ribbon and boater hats. Twelve women and two men at back. Three women holding cricket bats and one with what appears to be a trophy Brush and Combe set n case.stawell sport

These shoes were worn by Emily Cock (nee Smith), the daughter of wealthy early settler John Matthew Smith. From 1856 until 1931 the Smiths lived at 'Castlefield', a mansion on a vast estate that at one time stretched along South Road from Bluff Road to Hampton Street. The land was gradually subdivided, and the house is now a part of Haileybury College. Julien Mayer was a French ladies shoemaker and prolific exporter who advertised his successes on the shoes themselves by stamping the soles with details of the prizes he had won.Pair of black kid leather shoes with low block heel, decorated with pink silk, cut-away applique and embroidery. Pink bow with metal clasp on one shoe; missing from the other. Edged with pink silk ribbon binding, largely deteriorated.Sole embossed with "MAYER / Julien / à Paris", in addition to tamped with three small medallions proclaiming the awards the shoemaker won in London in 1862, Porto in 1865 and Paris in 1867. Handwritten in interior sole of T0124.2 in pencil: "Emily Smith / Castlefield"emily smith, castlefield, shoes, 1860s, applique, embroidery, julien mayer

A special gala performance of My Fair Lady was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre on 25th August 1966. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, Major General Sir Rohan Delacombe and his wife, Lady Delacombe. Proceeds from the evening were in aid of Melbourne Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a gala performance in aid of Legacy. The cream card cover has the Legacy emblem and printing in green, plus a decorative green ribbon in the side. The cover wraps around a printed programme with black and white photos and advertising inside. 32 pages.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance

Pink, rectangular ticket with rounded corners. White ribbon threaded through hole at top. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association 48th reunion held Easter Saturday, 21st April 1962 "Mr R. Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.Text: " OLD LINTONIASNS' ASSOCIATION / 48th Re-union / Easter Saturday, 21st April, / 1962 / MEMBER'S TICKET. "old lintonians' association, events, reunions, tickets, r. brown

Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street, Melbourne.Pale pink cut out shoe designed to be worn on arm of bride. Trimmed with orange blossom and narrow cream ribbon. Small card attached. Also Horseshoes in cream satin and olive NA3637, 3640, blue satin Garter NA3643 and Shoes NA3638.'love and best wishes from little Beverley Reed' on attached card.costume, female ceremonial

This medal was issued to commemorate the visit to Australia of the Prince of Wales in 1920. The visit was primarily an expression of thanks by the Royal family in Britain to the people of Australia for their involvement and support during World War One. This particular medal was produced to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales to Geelong.This medal has no known local provenance but is retained for display purposes.This is a round bronze medal. The obverse side has an image of the Prince of Wales in uniform with printing around the edges. The reverse has a coat of arms with decorative patterns and leaf fronds and printing. The medal has a loop and a metal ring at the top for attachment to a ribbon or a cord.H.R.H. Prince of Wales Welcome to Australia Stokes To Commemorate the Visit of H.R.H. Prince of Wales to Australia Geelong June 1920 world war one, history of warrnambool, prince of wales

Black and white photograph of eleven named children from Johnsonville Primary School Basketball Team 1992, B Grade Winners, of the Tambo Rural Schools cluster competition. Each child has medal on a ribbon around their neck. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, sports

Was purchased in 1974 at Eastern Office Supplies and was used by the donor for many years.OLYMPIA==> see also BRUMSVIGA + MONROE|The company started after the invention of the 'Pointing Typewriter' MIGNON by Friedrich v.Hefner-Alteneck, engineer of AEG (=ALLGEMEINE ELEKTRIZITAETSGESELLSCHAFT) in Berlin: In 1903 a company was founded to produce the >>MIGNON<<, the UNION SCHREIBMASCHINENGESELLSCHAFT. In 1923 the company moved to Erfurt and was renamed AEG DEUTSCHE WERKE. In 1930 it was renamed EUROPA SCHREIBMASCHINEN. Until the end of production in 1933, there were 49 different Font-Cylinders available. Their new typewriters were very successful under the name >>OLYMPIA<<, and in 1936 the company was renamed again OLYMPIA BUEROMASCHINEWERKE. In WWII the factory was destroyed. 'Leftovers' in Erfurt (East-Germany) became OPTIMA BUEROMASCHINEWERKE a GDR-run business - Former employees founded in Wilhemshaven (West-Germany) the new OLYMPIA WERKE under AEG share-holding. OLYMPIA's peak was in the 1970s when it was the largest producer of office machines in Germany. The rise of small-computers organization of Daimler-Benz/AEG/Olympia, the OLYMPIA branch was sold and the new owner in Asia formed the OLYMPIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD.Traveller De Luxe Portable Typewriter. Olympia (1973) Wilhemshaven Germany. German Qwerty Keyboard; pica 10cpi; 83cp; Black/White/Red ribbon; plastic case; Weight 11lbs/5kg.Purchased from Eastern Office Supplies, Railway Road, Blackburn.Olympia 1973commerce, office equipment / stationery

Joseph G.A. Williams, WW1. Refer 9724P for his service details.Cream coloured card with 2 internal pages, one of which contains a typed in red Christmas Message and signed by J. Williams. Pages bound together on left side with red ribbon. On front in centre emblem of Australian Army Badge of Rising Sun.Written inside "To All", Signature "J. M. Williams" Front says "Australian Veterinary Hospital" "A.I.F. France" "Xmas 1918" Emblem of Rising Sun.christmas card, ww1, j. williams, baxter mc

Printed on the medals is : "G.S. Sloane" 11309 This will be NR 11309 "George Stanley SLOANE" RAAF. Enlisted 25 July 1941. Discharged 13 Nov 1945. Ranks SGT. Unit: 1 R.P.P. STAFF.1. Australian Service Medal 1939-45. 2. War Medal 1939-45. 3. Ribbon, Medal - Light blue Khaki, Dark blue with 2 red stripes = to go with the Australian Service Medal. 4. Cardboard Box lid - white.1 & 2. Stamped on rim is "G.S. Sloane 11309" 4. Written around outside of lid are: - "N309 - 576 - ??20".ww2, george stanley sloane, raaf

Reginald Charles ALLARDICE enlisted first in the CMF on 10.8.1940 age 21 years Regt No V40236. During this time he applied to join the RAAF so was discharged from the Army on 21.5.1942 as a Pte in the 24/39th Bn. Two days later he is in the RAAF as a Trainee Aircrew WEF No 418577. On 31.12.1942 he is listed as a LAC (Leading Aircraftsman. Ongoing training sees him at Benalla, Mallala in SA, Mt Gambier, Pt Cook, Camp Miles Standish USA. Finally he is stationed in England at Pembroke with 461 Sqd RAAF with the rank of Sgt on 10.10.1943. This was a Sunderland Sqd which was a large long range patrol Flying Boat. The unit was mainly Australians from many nations. He rises through the ranks to T/F/Sgt, Officer, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer and last Flight Lieutenant on 10.3.1945. He is discharged from the RAAF on 7.12.1945 at RAF Station Beecles Suffolk England. 461 Sqd was a Coastal Command unit mostly involved in submarine detection and hunting in the Atlantic and Bay of Biscay. They were involved in the D Day landings. The Sqd lost 20 aircraft to enemy action and accidents. A total of 86 Sqd members were lost of which 64 were Australian.Medals, individual with ribbons re R.C.Allardice. (1) 1939 - 45 Star, original not engraved. (2) Atlantic Star, original not engraved. (3) Defence Medal. (4) British War Medal 1939 - 45. (5) Australian Service Medal 1939 - 45. (.3, .4, .5) “418577 R.C.ALLARDICE”medals, campaign, service, world war2

On back of photograph: W T Roadknight and Coates family. W T Roadknight Malcolm and Mum and DadBlack and white photograph of William Tasman Roadknight with Coates family 1940 c Second black and white photograph is of oldest resident Mrs Alice Roadknight after cutting the ribbon to open the Cunninghame Arm pedestrian bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria 1937genealogy, celebration, bridges, correspondence

Possibly used for testing students plant knowledge. Four botanical specimens as follows: .1) Unidentified dried plant specimen with attached handwritten tag ' I Grade/ No. 3' and tied with pink ribbon. .2) Originally housed inside buff coloured envelope, printed on front 'On His Majesty's Service' (underlined) and 'Department of Agriculture,/ Viticultural Station,/ Rutherglen / / 190'. .3) Unidentified dried plant specimen with attached handwritten tag ' Grade 1/ No.5' and tied with pink ribbon. .4) Originally housed inside buff coloured envelope, printed on front 'On His Majesty's Service' (underlined) and 'Department of Agriculture,/ Viticultural Station,/ Rutherglen / / 190'. .5) Unidentified dried plant specimen with attached handwritten tag ' Grade 1/ No.7' and tied with pink ribbon. .6) Originally housed inside buff coloured envelope, printed on front 'On His Majesty's Service' (underlined) and 'Department of Agriculture,/ Viticultural Station,/ Rutherglen / / 190'. .7) Unidentified dried plant specimen (possibly identical to .2) with attached handwritten tag ' Grade 1/ No.13' and tied with pink ribbon. .8) Originally housed inside buff coloured envelope, printed on front 'On His Majesty's Service' (underlined) and 'Department of Agriculture,/ Viticultural Station,/ Rutherglen / / 190'. .9) Leather covered board with remnant elastic. Possibly used for displaying specimens. Envelope printed on front top centre 'On His Majesty's Service' (underlined), Bottom left 'Department of Agriculture,/ Viticultural Station,/ Rutherglen / / 190 ', Top right 'Department of Agriculture. Victoria. Frank Stamp', top left, 'This envelope can only be lawfully used by Government officials on public business. Any use by officials on private business, or by others under any circumstances, is punishable'. Embossed on envelop seal with the word 'Victoria' enclosed in a buckle and belt, crown in centre.botanical specimen,, department of agriculture, rutherglen, school of mines, ballarat, ballarat school of mines, botany, rutherglen, speciman, plant, plant identification

Rosemary Myers spoke about Lizzie Daley in May 2012. She described the house as having lots of ornaments, and how she enjoyed going thereto buy ribbons and laces for a pair of baby booties she knitted for her school handwork at Melton P S 430. Margaret Nolan's memories of Lizzie: When we were young kids we would go down to visit our cousins, the Myers who lived on the Highway. My great grand mother Mary Luby lived in Reserve road when she came to Melton, she was married here in 1857. Her sister Ann nee Dowling was married to Henri Miers [Myers] in 1867. Her other sister Eliza married William Daley in 1862. He had a Bootmakers shop in the High street. Their daughter Lizzie later turned it into a haberdashery shop. We would go there to buy sewing threads and ribbons. Margaret nee Nolan Brooks memories recorded on the 20th September 2013 Book was from Lizzie Daley's shop in High Street, Meltonlocal identities

“We Walk in their Shadow” - An Allied Armistice book of poetry.Book, soft cover cardboard, blue print on front and back over beige background, cover has illustrated colour collection of flags above a ribbon in scroll shape of country names, 49 pages plain white, illustrated B & W sketches with poetry.books, poetry, armistice