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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Trophy for Best Kept Rural Garden in the Glenelg Shire, c. 2001
Relate to the social history of the Glenelg ShireMDF trophy - wood grain finish. Wood-grain laminate plaque. Gold around edges. Banner shaped brass plaques top and bottom. Top - 'Best kept Rural Garden in the Glenelg Shire', engraved. Bottom - 'Donated by Trevele Park Nursery' - engraved. Small brass plaques with winners' names engraved. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Beam Balance, with wooden box
Beam balance made of brass, stainless steel with “ tortoise shell pattern” decoration. Enclosed in display case with glass windows and sitting on four legs for levelling. Made by F. Sartorius, Gottingen. Plaque on front of box: “F.Sartorius Werkstatte fur Wissenschaftliche Instrument Gottingen”. Plaque on balance: “Patent F.Sartorius Gottingen No. 5936” -
RusCare Ltd. (formerly known as St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society)
Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs, 2003
This award was presented to the Russian Welfare Society on 10 December 2003This Award is recognition of the service the Society has provided to the Victorian community.This award is a compilation of a certificate (Item no. 00006A) and a medal (Item no. 00006B). The award has a gold coloured decorative frame with a navy blue background. The medal is bronze with a small descriptive plaque beneath it. It is mounted on a blue velvet background.Certificate (00006A): "Victoria's Аward for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Award for Meritorious Service in the Community awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society Inc" It is signed by the Hon. Steve Bracks MP, Premier of Victoria and George Lekakis, Chairman of the Victorian Multicultural Commission. Medal: "Government of Victoria Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs - Meritorious Service Award" Plaque: "Awarded to St John of Kronstadt Russian Welfare Society December 10, 2003"russian community, multicultural affairs, victoria -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 5th/7th Battalion RAR
Shield shaped varnished plaque with Bronze RAR hat badge in front of gold and maroon ( 5/7 RAR's colours) felt. The badge is located above a banner that is enscribed " 5th/7th Battalion" "MECHANIZED"5/7rar, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 1 RAR unit Plaque
1 RAR plaque made of light wood, the RAR badge is in the centre of the blue symbol, the metal plate on the top has the writing "presented to 5/6 RVR SGT's Mess By 1RAR SGT's Mess" -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - 5/6 Royal Victorian Regiment Plaque
5/6 RVR plaque with the unit badge in the centre, "5/6" fixed on the top left corner, and the unit patch fixed on the top right corner. All the badges are fixed onto the dark wood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - IVOREX WALL PLAQUE
Ivorex wall plaque titled Sam Weller's Valentine, showing relief figures of man with pipe, man seated at table writing, cat and woman with glass of wine in doorway, tones of brown, black & cream.Ivorex Osborne copyright made in Englandornaments, ceramic, wall plaque, k172 -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Eagle plaque
Needs context and donar information.Composite plaque depicting a golden eagle imposed on metal disc. Mountains and Asian writing located behind the eagle. There is a metal hook located at the top and a silver coloured screw visible on the verso of the plaque.PMA0203/1 located on verso top left corner ‘Craft Article China’gifts -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - BENDIGO NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: TROPHY R.A.C.V. ENERGY BREAKTHROUGH CLASS WINNER 1992
RACV Trophy for participation in Energy Breakthrough, 1992. Wooden pedestal with gold plaque on top. Engraved on plaque ‘ 1992 R.A.C.V. Energy Breakthrough Class Winner. Made in the Workshop of Nicholas Dattner & Co.’bendigo, education, bendig north primary school -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - Certificate, WWI, In Memoriam, BEA Henderson
Private Bertie Ernest Alfred Henderson served in the 5th Pioneer Battalion, 5th Division of the AIF. He died of wounds In France on 29/5/1918 or 1/6/1918. His burial place is Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. The framed 'In Memoriam' has been in the custody of family members until presented to W&DHS in 2013 by Mrs Beris Porter. Pte BEA Henderson, 1866, 3 Pioneer Battalion(2 Reinforcement Group) was a farmer and single. His father was Mr HH Henderson of Naringal. He enlisted on 27/5/1916 then sailed on the Themistocles on 28/7/1916 and transferred to the 5 Pioneer Battalion. His name is recorded on the War Memorial, Artillery Crescent, Warrnambool as having made the supreme sacrifice.Mass produced Memorial page with a sepia original half portrait photograph of a soldier surrounded with two mounts,narrow white and dark/grey brown, and a thin gold gilt surround next to an inward angled plain, wooden frame with clear glass. Hand white painted name, rank, number, battalion, division with decorative flourishes. A. tarnished plaque is on the mid lower frame Front- White hand painted dedication: 1866/PRIVATE B.E.A. HENDERSON/5th Pioneer Batt 5Division/A.I.F. The mass produced decorative mount has battle place names and a bird's eye view of battlefields in France. In sepia 'Glory' stand atop a rock and cross with a laurel wreath in her right hand and a scroll with ANZACS falling from her left hand. A verse is written Anzacs, you've graved your name upon Immortal Scroll/Naught can compare with what the World a claims/Zenith of a fighting patriotic soul./A host of heroes, you have but echoed back with Clarion tongue/the Spartan Sires from who you fitly sprung Coo-ee! Comrades, 'Kia-Ora' you didn't ant couch will ever be./Sacred to all Eternity. An oval cut-out holds a half portrait of the soldier in uniform. Plaque on lower wooden frame FRANCE/29.5.18 Reverse- in pencil handwriting: ? o/c/... ... A. Henderson/of ...T/Yar..galin memoriam, wwi, 5th pioneer battalion, 5th division, aif, private bea henderson, warrnambool, anzac -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Yarn Spinner and Accessories, John Nesbitt, 19th Century
Nino Corda was a Geelong based textile designer who worked at various textile mills between 1957 & 2003. He travelled the world in search of the latest fashions and techniques and developed timeless designs that were much loved by Australians. These items are on rotational display at the National Wool Museum’s ‘In the Factory’ exhibition. For many years, Nino also worked as part of the Honorary Staff of the National Wool Museum. His passion for the world of textiles provided energy and knowledge to the visitors and staff of the museum. Although Nino has now retired from his honorary position and has hung up his Australian Tartan vest, these items will continue to serve the community in sharing the stories of Australian Textile design.Custom made wooden hinged box with a hook latch. Brass yarn spinner, attached to a mahogany wood plinth base, which spins fibre into cord/yarn/thread. It has dials to set the rate that it spins. Metal plaque with black inlaid enamel lettering. Small cork inlay. Brass rod with hinge and wingnut, and ball at end. Ball at end has an adjustment mechanism. Rod also has an adjustable circular collar. Pair of curved tweezers. Circular magnifying glass on long thin handle. Glass has two concave lenses. Weaving sample in shades of blue, green and brown. Twill weave. Alternate pattern samples separated by red thread.Brass plaque on base of spinner: 42 MARKET St / John Nesbitt / REGd TRADE MARK / LIMd / MANCHESTER Underside of wooden plinth: 4976apparatus, textile, testing, spinning, nino corda, magnifyer, tools, brass, mahogany, tweezers, yarn, spinner, design, john nesbitt, manchester, england, 19th century, engineering, manufacturing -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, commemorative
Plaque, bronze, rectangular with polished bronze border and relief lettering and brown textured background. The plaque commemorates the opening of the pedestrian plaza development Elsternwick Place by the Mayor of the City of Caulfield, Cr B. Rudzki J.P. on the 24th of July 1982. The plaque is warped due to installation on a rock, and the reverse has brown and red discolouration and rust.Inscription: Elsternwick Place / This Pedestrian Plaza Development / Was Opened By / His worship the mayor of / The city of Caulfield / CR. B. Rudzki, J. P. / On 24th July 1982. / The opening marked the completion / of the first stage of an overall / Improvement programme for the / Elsternwick shopping centre / Mayor and councillors / City of Caulfield / Arrow Engraving & foundry co. Melb -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Badge - Business Plaque, James Milne Olley, Jas. Milne Olley, Yarrawonga
Small round disc made of metal for use on water tanks.Jas Milne Olley - Maker Yarrawonga.plaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Honour Roll
Honour Roll HMAS Australia 1939-1945plaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Tri Service
Tri Serviceplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque BCOF Japan Association
BCOF Japan Associationplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque 5th Batt RAR
5th Battalion RARplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque HMAS Vampire
HMAS Vampireplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Rats of Tobruk
50th Anniversary Rats of Tobrukplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque RACT
RACT - Army Movementsplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque Pacific Islands Regiment
Pacific Islands Regimentplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque HMAS Supply
HMAS Supplyplaque -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque HMAS Ibis
HMAS Ibisplaque -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) - George Daniel Whitbourn
Presented to next of kin of George Daniel WhitbournCircular Plaque presented to next of kin of soldier killed in action in WW1."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" (sic) GEORGE DANIEL WHITBOURN -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir, Daylesford Highland Gathering memorial, 12/2006
The Daylesford Highland Gathering celebrates Scottish culture, music and dance. Established in 1952 by Dan McKinnon, the gathering has a long standing history of bringing people interested in the Scottish culture from within Australia and Internationally. In 2006 University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor David Battersby opened the 55th gathering. A timber plaque with am enamelled coat of arms of the Daylesford Highland Gathering.Opener Professor David Battersby 55th Gathering December 2.2006daylesford highland gathering, david battersby -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trowel, prior to September 1956
The trowel was used by Dr W A Sloss when he set the foundation stone for the new boarding school wing at Clarendon College, Webster Street site, on 22 September 1956. The builing of this wing enabled up to 100 boarders to be accommodated on the Webster Street property. Dr Sloss had been one of the school trustees; at the time of the building project he was Deputy Chairman of the school Council; he was also the school medical advisor for many years. His duagters and grand-daughters attended Clarendon College. Sloss House was named after him.Silver-plated trowel with wooden handle; plaque attached to trowel platePresented to/ Dr. W. A. Sloss (MBE)/ on laying the/ foundation stone/ Clarendon College/ - Boarders Wing - /Sept.22nd, 1956clarendon presbyterian ladies college, foundation stone, dr w a sloss, clarendon presbyterian ladies college boarders wing, 1956 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - colour photograph, Peter Bailey, winner of the International Youth Skills Olympics for Welding, c1997
Peter Bailey studied at the Ballarat School of MinesFramed colour photograph with gold plaque. it shows Peter Bailer in the workshop.Peter Bailey Winner of the gold medal (Welding) at the International Youth Skills Olympics held at St Gallen, Switzerland, 1997. Presented to The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat by Ballarat Work Skill Australian Committee Angela Cox Peter Morey Chairperson Secretary Patron: Michael Ronaldson M.P.ballarat school of mines, peter bailey, awards, welding, international youth skills olympics, ballarat work skill australia, angela cox, peter morey, michael ronaldson -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Box
Wooden box with metal plaque on top and green felt on bottom sideon box: "Wellington Harbour Board/ Made From/ Totara Timber/ Used in/ Queens Wharf Structure/ From 1862 to 1924" Tag attached: "PMA 0302/ 63/ Lidded Wooden/ Box From/ Wellington Harbour Board/ Port Melbourne Authority" "PMA 0302" -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Award - Award Board, 1995-2001
Wooden board with brass plaques 1995-1997, 2001 paper pasted on. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Gavel and sound block
G01.1 Wooden gavel with engraved metal plaque. G01.2 Sound block.'Presbytery of Goulburn-Murray'.'UCA symbol'goulburn-murray uca presbytery