Sampler worked by Mary Ann Sebire at age 11. Eldest child of Henry and Martha Sebire.Embroidered Sampler with letters of the Alphabet and words. Cream mount in a wooden frame.textile samplers

An example of a Melbourne Intermediate Legacy Club Badge. ILC was formed from junior legatees who had become too old for the usual junior legatee activities. It was most active from the 1930s to 1950s. This badge came from a donation of material from a former Junior Legatee, Valma Hutchinson (nee Wigg). She was involved with the Ladies ILC. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929. The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together. Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members. The name came from the signallers' code Disabled Servicemen's Sons. During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. Post second world war some ILC members were nominated into Legacy, others drifted away in civil occupations. It was found difficult to recruit new blood into the ILC and eventually membership waned when the boys from the Don Esses clubs found other youth activities to join. The ILC ceased to meet regularly in the mid fifties. However a strong comradeship still existed between members and they would meet in one anothers homes. Members were always ready to help the senior Legacy Club in any way in their power and still helped at Christmas parties and summer camps. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy.A record of the badge worn by Intermediate Legacy Club members.Lapel pin of the Legacy torch with blue enamel containing the letters I.L.C.Imprinted 'Stokes' on reverse.ilc, membership

Fehmarn is an island in Germany on the Baltic coast. It was formerly part of Denmark. One of the Fehmarn residents that came to Bendigo was Jurgen La Frenz (1836-1915). He came to Australia in 1855 and after some time on other goldfields, he arrived in Bendigo in 1860. He initially sought his fortune by puddling before moving on to quartz mining. In 1872 he married Mary Parker and they resided at "Fehmarn" in Myrtle Street.Loose information & letters relating to the Fehmarn family and other German families.document, memo, german

Percy Markham Ireland (1893-1976), a tramway rolling stock engineer with the MMTB and a Military engineer applied in 1920 for a patent for a "Trolley Pole safety appliance for electric trams and the like". He was successful in gaining a patent in a number of countries including the UK, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, and New Zealand. The associated documents show the differences in making patent applications in various countries. From research undertaken by the Museum it appears that while his patent applications were successful, his invention was never actually implemented on tramcars in Melbourne". Collected by Noelle Jones as research for an article in the March 2023 issue of the Museum's magazine Bellcord, giving details of Mr Ireland's tramway and military career. He retired as the MMTB Rolling Stock Engineer in 1958 after 44 years of service.Yields information about patents applied for by Percy Ireland in different countries.Set of digital patent documents for Australia, USA, UK, France, Germany and Canada. tramways, patents, trolley poles, percy ireland, safety devices

These documents come from the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd. They are 1947 life insurance documents related to the insuring of Swinton employees, payable following retirement or death. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool, selling groceries, glassware, china and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. Following William Swinton’s death his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. These documents are of interest as they contain information on the insurance policies taken out by Swintons Pty Ltd on behalf of their employees. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family business in Australia. .1 This is a document in four parts concerning the insurance for employees of Swintons Pty Ltd. in 1947. The pages are copies and have both printed and typed material .2 This is a policy document, a sheet of paper folded in two to make four pages of printed and typed material. It is a copy. The first page has a red seal.swinton family warrnambool, history of warrnambool

These documents were written and prepared for Lindsay Thomson, Scott Street, Orbost. The correspondence is for costing of freight delivered for use by Lindsay as a builder.These documents are associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.Seven documents relating rail freight. Two are cash deposit accounts to Lindsay Thomson from Victorian Railways. There is correspondence and receipts referring to the rail freight. Both typed and hand-written information.2609.1 on back handwritten in pen "L D Thom(p)sonthomson-lindsay railway-freight accounts

The letter was written by Allen Quinn to his mother. Allen started working as a seafarer when he was 16 years old, and frequently wrote to his mother during his travels. He also created an extensive photograph collection, which corresponds with the letters.The letter is part of an ongoing correspondence between Allan and his mother. The first letter talks about the trip from Australia to San Francisco, and the second is about returning to Melbourne.Two letters addressed to Mrs S. Quinn, "Sanlorenzo", 63 Ocean Beach, Manly, N.S.W, Australia, in six parts. Part 0153 Envelope, Part 0153.1-5 Letter Pages. The first letter begins "My dear Mum, Arived here safely..." and concludes with "P.S. The model is slowly coming along...", and is dated 27.6.45. The second letter begins "My Dear Mum, Well, I am now in Melb. ... " and concludes with ""P.S. We were very late in leaving...", and is dated 12.9.45. All the pages have "Air Mail" printed in the top right hand corner.Front of enevlope: MRS. S. QUINN, / "SANLORENZO"/ 63 OCEAN BEACH, / MANLY. N.S.W / AUSTRALIA, handwritten in blue ink. In the top right hand corner and middle are two U.S.A stamps, valued at 10 and 30 cents, and between them is part of a stamped postmark: S1945.allan-quinn, letter, handwriting, san-francisco

Black & brown soft cover book. Front cover has sepia photo of a soldier holding a rifle in his left hand. 288 pages.Hand written in pen on page following title page: Author's details & address of NOK plus directions if diary is found. books, military, history, biography

The print was donated by a local resident, Joan Armstrong. https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/explore/collection/work/75826/ The print is of a local regional homestead, Yalla-Y-Poora.A small, laminated copy / print of an 1864 painting titled Yalla-y-Poora by artist Eugene von Guerard."Painting by Eugene von Guerard / Yalla-Y-Poora / Copied from a diary loaned / by Judy Armstrong" on rear of itemeugene von guerard, yalla-y-poora, landscape, national gallery victoria, ngv, ararat

Tait collection: item 56 of 62. This is a document giving details of the Will and Probate of Hannah Wines of Warrnambool. She died in 1909 at the age of 77 years. She was the widow of Charles Wines who died in 1900 and they had migrated to Australia from England in the early 1850s. They settled first in the Woodford area and in the 1880s moved to Mailors Flat. Hannah and Charles Wines had a large family with eleven surviving children at the time of Charles’ death in 1900. Hannah Wines left no real estate but had personal estate to the value of £8. This she left to her daughter Sarah Lees. This document was in the possession of Ernest Chambers, the lawyer involved in drawing up the document. He had legal offices in Port Fairy, Koroit and Warrnambool at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The document then passed down to successive lawyers occupying the legal premises in Kepler Street, Warrnambool where it was located in 2014. This document is of some interest as it gives details of the Will and Probate of Hannah Wines who was a well-known resident in the Warrnambool area during the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. This is a cream-coloured piece of paper folded in two to make four pages. Two of the pages have ruled black lines around the edges and three of the pages have handwritten material in brown ink. A seal of the Supreme Court of Victoria is attached with a green ribbon and there is one red stamp of the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court. There is also a blue stamp of the Warrnambool Savings Bank. The document is a little stained and the writing is somewhat faded but legible. This is a 1910 document giving details of the Will and Probate of Hannah Wines of WarrnamboolIn the Supreme Court of Victoria in the Probate Jurisdiction In the Will of Hannah Wines late of Warrnambool in the State of Victoria Widow deceased.warrnambool, hannah wines, charles wines, hannah wines will, tait collection, ernest chambers

Bob Hymans Collection Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This document is significant because it documents the Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations 1959.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee regarding the convening of a meeting of Licensees at Falls Creek in order to discuss plans for the tourist area and regulations under the Rules of Falls Creek Tourist Area Regulations 1959. A two page document outlining these Rules is also included.chairlift falls creek, skyline chair lift, bob hymans, falls creek improvement fund

War on our Doorstep. Diaries of Australians at the Frontline in 1942.Soft cardboard cover, black print on front & spine, black & white print on book. Background colour mid green & khaki colours. On front black & white photos of two soldiers sitting, behind them a group of soldiers standing. 316 pages, cut beige paper. Illustrated with black & white photos of battle scenes, portraits of soldiers & maps.books-military-history, diaries

The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between 1908 and 1911. They took photographs, and were mentioned in a diary kept by two girls who spent their holidays in the area in 1911. The diary and photos were found in a collection belonging to Dorothy Higgs, a sister of one of the Hermits, following her death in 1978. Some of the photos and a facsimile of the diary form this publication.The photos and diary provides direct evidence of turn-of-the-century holiday and tourist activity32 p. black & white and colour illus.mount evelyn, tourism

The Ballarat School of Mines provided lecturers during the early era of the Victorian Forestry School, Creswick.Two letters on State Forests Department letterhead from H. Mackay, the Conservator of Forests. The letters are on white lined paper and are typed in blue carbon and were directed to Fred Martell of the Ballarat School of Mines..1) 675 .2) 759ballarat school of mines, victorian forestry school, creswick forestry school, mackay, f.j. martell, martell, forestry

Victorian Protestant Federation Badge: Clover shaped blue red and white enamelled with the letters 'VPF' on a red 'shield in the centre surrounded by the letters 'FOR GOD, KING. EMPIRE.' Pin clasp at the back. Box 625.A.C. Bowman, Fitzroynumismatics, badges - civil, victorian protestant federation

Decorative item/sign used with velcro "loop" surfaces or patches to stick to surfaces. Likely used for advertising the Public Transport Corporation.Signage belong to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).The logo of the Public Transport Corporation (PTC) with the letters of its abbreviation molded in plastic. The PTC logo and the letters "P," "T," and "C" have 2, 3, 3, and 4 Velcro "hook" patches, respectively.signs, public transport corporation, public transport

Mortgage document ( 19 August 1892 ) and related correspondence between Mr. George Ladson to Mr. T. Luxton Esq. re purchase of land in Parish of Macorna, County of Gunbower. Includes transfer of land between The Irrigable Estate Coy, to Mr. George Ladson. Letters from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop, Thomas Luxton, Irrigable Estate Company, Irrigation & Water supply Trust, George Welch, Railway Hotel, Macorna, draft of document which includes name of John Quick ( unsigned )cottage, miners, george ladson, thomas luxton, john quick, connelly & tatchell, macorna, irrigation and water supply trust, tragowel

''Creating and Performing'' - Documents relating to the Submission for Grant to Victorian Federation Grants Scheme, May 2000. a. Submission (incomplete) of 9 pages with two appendices for the project ''To identify and contract with a reputable historian to research and document all forms of visual and performing arts in the Greater Bendigo area at the time of Federation''; b. Four-paged Application Form for this Grant - this has been filled in but is unsigned and there are no attachments; c. 16 Letters of support for the submission for the Grant - from various politicians, arts organizations, local businesses.

Set of documents sewn within a green folder titled "Contract between The Chairman and Members of the Footscray Tramway Trust and The Australian General Electric Co. Queen St Melbourne for the supply, delivery and Erection of Rotary Converters, Transformers and Switchgear for the Footscray Tramway Trust" containing: 1 - "Footscray Tramways Trust - General Conditions, Specifications and Forms for Tendering - Tender for the Supply Delivery and Erection of Rotary Converters, Transformers and Switchgear", Schedule of Prices, Tender Form, Schedule of documents, contract dated 31/7/1919, includes the seal of the FTT and copies of some 10 letters clarifying matters between the time of the tender and documentation. Documents have been signed and sealed. See page 5 bottom right hand corner for the FTT Seal. Documents prepared by Christie & Gardiner, Consulting Engineers, 97 Queen St Melbourne. Parts of the document have scanned to pdf.Has in pencil in the top right hand corner "49"trams, tramways, ftt, footscray, rotary converters, electrical engineering, electrical equipment, tenders, contracts