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Orbost & District Historical Society
fossil
Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.Fossils are among the most valuable sources of information about the Earth's history.A large oyster shell fossil from the Miocene Era. There is evidence of borers. It is a Mother-of-Pearl flap.oyster fossil mother-of-pearl miocene -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fossils
Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.Five small shell fossils. All are gastropods probably cowries from the Miocene Era.fossils gastropods cowries miocene -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fossils
Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.Two tiny fossils in Gippsland limestone. .1 is difficult to identify. .2 is lace coral.fossils coral gippsland-limestone -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fossil
Inspected by George Rawlings 6.2.2013.A fossilised worm casting., as in a beach or sand worm of a large variety. The worm secretes organic substances that harden in the burrow and the ejected material is called castings.fossil worm-casting -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre program, Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi, a play by Pam Gems performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Russell Street Theatre commencing 24 January 1978
The play was directed by George Ogilvie.Paper program; program contains brief biographies and photographs of the cast. The production toured to Perth and Sydney.russell street theatre, program, dusa, fish, stas and vi, george ogilvie -
National Wool Museum
Card
Georges was a Melbourne department storetextile industry - history wool marketing, alexander lau pty ltd, cloth - woollen, textile industry - history, wool marketing -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Mrs George Main Dressed Up As School Inspector, Malmsbury c1927
People - "Main, Mrs George" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Furniture - Wash Stand
Restored by George Cox, MLADark timber wash stand with turned legs. Main shelf has circular hole for basin. Second shelf near base. Hanging bar above main shelf at rear.furniture, domestic -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Accessory - Fob-Watch
Used by Mr George BitconSilver fob watch with cover front & back. Roman numerals with circle for second hand -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bostock, George
Early Settler George BostockEarly SettlerPortrait Black and white photograph of gentleman clean shaven with hair parted on right pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, george bostock -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 395/21A
George Manley Stockman & Assistant.THKBull Paddock. bull paddock, george manley, stockman, assistant, e. m. gibson collection -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork- Print, King George in Scottish Uniform
King George in Scottish UniformBlack Plastic Frame5-6 rvr bhq -
Mont De Lancey
Hat
Donor Estate of George Jacobs.Round green feather hat with multi-coloured feathers in crown, and cream satin lining. In Hat Box # 3040.hat -
Mont De Lancey
Hat
From the Estate of George Jacobs.Blue straw hat with upturned brim and net ribbon trim and a material head band. Stored in Hat box # 3041.hats, headwear -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr George Thurgood
Portrait Mr George Thurgoodstawell -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1916
Taken during World War 1, this photo is taken of three soldiers and their horses, featuring families in the background. One of the men featured is H. J. Ronald.This photograph is historically significant as it provides insight into the uniforms and clothing worn during the early 20th century and World War 1 period. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on photograph paper and mounted on a beige card.Observe: H. J. RONALD Reverse: H. J. Ronald / Donated by George Ronald / 49 Jellico Avenue / 5898 (crossed out) / Tallangattamilitary album, burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, world war one, wwi, horses, h.j.ronald, soldiers, soldiers and horses -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Soap Box Derby 1953
Written on back of photograph, "'Mail' 15/10/1953. Ringwood Soap Box Derby. George Wheeler of Northcote, driver of the winner 'Silver Flash'". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria, 1987 presentation of the musical The Pajama Game
Twelve-page booklet including photographs and performance dates throughout August (1987), with full list of performers and production personnel.Presentation by arrangement with Chappell & Co. (Aust.) P/L, music & lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross, book by George Abbot & Richard Bissell. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Seasonal card, Christmas and New Year Greetings, 1918
Depicts Australian flag and soldier. Card is from 5th Divisional Signal Coy., AIF, France.Folded buff-coloured cardboard with paper insert fastened by faded red cord. Insert signed by George Arnold. Handwritten notation on back of card: Given to St K His Society by Mrs Parker 14/3/8214th battalion aif -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Fitzroy Streetscape, c.1891-1925
black and white photograph, copy, unmounted, poor condition. Inscription Street Scene - St Kilda. Fitzroy St. - George Hotel in Distance. H3 Fitzroy, Somewhere between 1891 and 1925. C 159 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - CENTRAL C.L.BRITTEN GARAGE
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF PEOPLE STANDING IN THE STREET IN FRONT OF THE CENTRAL C.L. BRITTEN GARAGE IN FRASER STREET. A PETROL PUMP IN FRONT OF THE GARAGE. THE PHOTOGRAPH IS CA 1950ON BACK IN PENCIL: JUNE WATTS, GEORGE COON, NELLIE COON (YOUNG GIRL) MARLENE COON VALDA COON (WITH HEAD SCARF) UNKNOWN MALEjune watts, george coon, nellie coon, marlene coon, valda coon -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Communion box
Wooden box with hinged lid. Box contains 2 silver chalices, 1 plate and 4 brown ceramic chalices.Inside lid: "Presented to Methodist Conference 1911 by the Trustees of the ex U.M.F.C. George St, Fitzroy in loving rememberance of the pioneer church of the Denomination of Australia"methodist conference 1911, united methodis free churches -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Book - Hardcover book, Mrs Henry Clarke, A Lad of Devon
Deep red board cover with an etching of a boy and his dog in black and green on the cover and blank back - 128 pagesfiction -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1890
Black and white photograph of 2 ladies in an early model carOn back of photo: "Mrs. Bob Young (driver) Betty (Elizabeth Taylor). Passenger was Mrs George Ballack" "1st motor car to come to Rutherglen" car, history, automobile -
Wangaratta High School
Australian Schools Sports Council Representation Certificate, 1996
Rowan Barrow 1996 School sports triathlon award with green and yellow stripeAUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS SPORTS COUNCIL. This is to certify Rowan Barrow represented Victoria at the Australian Secondary schools St. George bank triathlon championships 1996 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
photograph - Photo of Couta boat COOMA on the Yarra River, COOMA on the Yarra River, 1986
Couta boatsBlack & white photo of the Couta boat COOMA on the Yarra River c1911Reverse - " COOMA fishing boat / built PEEL Melbourne 1911 / for George Jurgens / photo: sailing out of Yarra R after taking delivery "historical references -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE BOY'S ILLUSTRATED LIBRARY HEROES. PATRIOTS & PIONEERS: COLUMBUS, The Boy's Illustrated Library Heroes. Patriots & Pioneers: COLUMBUS THE DISCOVERER OF THE NEW WORLD
Faded red/ brown cloth covered hardboard cover, with gold and black writing on cover and spine 'The boy's illustrated library Heroes, Patriots & Pioneers' 6 unnumbered pages ; 346 pages ; 18 cm; illuHandwritten inscription on first page 'Thomas George Chapman .. birthday present from his affectionate sister ..... Chapman March 10th/80 Goldie'chapman -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Shakespeare's King Henry the Fifth Study Guide - Hamilton-Smith Collection, George Gill & Sons, Shakespeare's King Henry the Fifth Study Guide, 1920
George Gill (April 1, 1836 - November 24, 1901) was a Liverpool and London based schoolmaster and educational publisher active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gill began his career as an educated schoolmaster who, recognizing a shortage of good educational materials, began publishing in Liverpool in 1864. He transferred the company to London in 1879, becoming a limited company under the imprint of George Gill and Sons. In time the firm was taken over by his sons, George Reginald Gill (1862 - and Claude Edward Gill (August 30, 1872 - August 16, 1960). The firm published books and maps for schoolrooms. Under the Gill family the educational publishing firm prospered until closing its doors in 1941. The firm was based at Minerva House, no.12 Warwick Lane, London. This book was owned and used by William John Hamilton-Smith when attending the Grammar School in Albury, New South Wales and is part of the Hamilton-Smith Collection.A green covered bound volume published c1924 to support students who were preparing for examinations for Oxford and Cambridge Universities in England. This series of books were used widely is Australia, particulary in the private school system. This copy has some underlining of phrases and hand-written notes in the margins.non-fictionGeorge Gill (April 1, 1836 - November 24, 1901) was a Liverpool and London based schoolmaster and educational publisher active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gill began his career as an educated schoolmaster who, recognizing a shortage of good educational materials, began publishing in Liverpool in 1864. He transferred the company to London in 1879, becoming a limited company under the imprint of George Gill and Sons. In time the firm was taken over by his sons, George Reginald Gill (1862 - and Claude Edward Gill (August 30, 1872 - August 16, 1960). The firm published books and maps for schoolrooms. Under the Gill family the educational publishing firm prospered until closing its doors in 1941. The firm was based at Minerva House, no.12 Warwick Lane, London. This book was owned and used by William John Hamilton-Smith when attending the Grammar School in Albury, New South Wales and is part of the Hamilton-Smith Collection.william shakespeare, annotated study guide, john william hamilton-smith -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Leisure object - Golf club, George Nicoll Company, Don Walker putter, 1925c
Don Walker was club professional at Heidelberg Golf Club 1936-1941. He died on active service in World War 2. The Don Walker Memorial Trophy is named in his honour.One of a full set of Don Walker golf clubs held at HGC.Metal shaft and head, rubber grip.Inscription on head: "Don Walker. Rustless. Hand forged in Scotland. Putter. 9". The hand symbol is that of the George Nicoll Company of Leven, Fyfe, Scotland.heidelberg golf club, golf clubs, golf professionals, don walker, putters -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Medal 1939-1945, Post 1945
This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool.A common item which commemorates the service of many military personnel which fought in World War 2.This medal is round and silver metal with a crowned image of George VI on the obverse and the reverse side has an image of a lion standing on top of a dragon like creature. The edge is plain with name and number of the recipient engraved. A bar is attached at the top. VX 88010 E. H. Swan