School desk used in the Common School in the 1920s.Four seater school desk with attached bench, shelf under desk top, groove for laying pens, and four ink wells.school, common school, education, furniture

A3 photocopy of hand drawn map of Eltham created by Geoff Braithwaite (1914-2008) of his memory of the township about 1920. It includes names of streets and property owners. Folder of information on Geoff Braithwaite Includes A3 photocopy of hand drawn map of Eltham with coloured shading of Eltham in 1920s and 1930sharry gilham collection, eltham, 1920, geoff braithwaite, map, smart family cottage, eltham cemetery, flora caroline braithwaite (nee gamble), geoffrey braithwaite

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Car service: Boort service station. Circa 1920s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Royal reception: the Duchess of York inspects Girl Guides, circa 1920s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

1920s voyage on the "White Star" from England to Australia.Historically a voyage from England to Australia in 1920s took a fair few weeks depending on how many refueling stops had to be made. Self Entertainment was a must.Boxed Jig-saw puzzle depicting the Cunard White Star passenger ship. approx 200 wooden pieces inside box Box is white colored cardboard. Top of box has a short 6mm wide cotton string to fasten the lid to the main box frame. The fastening mechanism on the bottom of box is not present.Picture of a Cunard ship on front lid together with the Cunard flags. The white star line. Under side - "box register design No 784900" front lid has penned in blue ink "Wilson" One side has two labels affixed on. One "a cruising liner" and one "Containing approx 200 pieces"cunard entertainment, games toy puzzle ships entertainment

Small stool used at the Common School, probably in the 1920sSmall timber stool with slot cut in top to use for carrying it.school, common school, education, furniture

Small stool used at the Common School, probably in the 1920sSmall timber stool with slot cut in top to use for carrying it.school, common school, education, furniture

Blue silk parasol with cream silk printed with floral design in beige, brown, turquoise and terracotta. Metal spokes tipped with horn coloured bakelite. Wooden handle with traces of iredescent paint. Dark brown twisted cotton cord hanging from handle. Cast in metal spokes: THE ARMSTRONG REGD BRITISH MAKEparasol, art deco, printed fabric, 1920s, the armstrong

An example of a wedding veil and headpiece dated around the 1920s to 1940s.This item is significant historically and socially as an example of a wedding veil and headpiece from the early 1900s.Full-length veil with a short train. A looped lace edging and lace trailing flower design is around the outside of the veil. The bridal wreath headband is composed of wax orange blossom flowers and pearl droplets attached to a wire base wrapped in cream ribbon.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, wedding veil, wax orange blossom headpiece, wax flower wreath, wax flower bridal wreath, orange blossom bridal wreath, lace wedding veil, wedding headpiece

''A brief life history of Henry Kentish and his son Cecil W Kentish''; Author Cecil W Kentish. 32 page typed booklet describing the travels of the Kentish family in the period 1836 to mid 1920s in some detail - Adelaide, Melbourne, Bendigo, Bridgewater, Queensland. Little detail after mid-1920s (page 32).Cecil W. Kentishperson, individual, henry kentish, henry kentish, cecil wallace. kentish, thomas frone kentish, james kentish, sir john hindmarsh, lieutenant colonel george gawler, mt macedon, black forest, looney joe, wesleyan church, mr james jeffrey, dr backhaus, frances elizabeth webb, pyramid view, durham ox, mt hope station, pyramid railway station

Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 22 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph, dating from the 1920s, shows a dam wall being constructed. The dam is probably the Maroondah Dam which was built by the MMBW in the 1920s. henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, water catchments -- melbourne (vic.), dam walls, maroondah dam

Black and white photograph of a family picnic c. late 1920s early 1930s. Three cars and three groups of people present in view.A Family Picnic' F. Squirepicnic

This desk was used as a teacher's desk in the Rutherglen Common School, probably in the 1920s.Brown wooden desk with double door cupboard in the front, and a hinged top which can be opened for storage.school, common school, education, furniture

This socket set was used by a member of the Wodonga community, Mr. Stanley William Flower. Mr. Flower was the father of a life member of the Wodonga Historical Society. The Indestro Company produced these sets from the mid 1920s until the 1960s or beyond, although the peak of their popularity was in the late 1920s and 1930sThis socket set is representative of the tools developed in the 1920s, particularly for convenience and portability. It was owned and used by a Wodonga resident.A set of 8 hex sockets set in a metal tray with a lid. The handle slides into a slot in the casing to secure the sockets in place for easy use. The diameter of each socket in engraved on the side. They were made in the USA and are probably a product of INDESTRO, but the brand is indistinct due to age and tarnishing. The set consists of an Ell-handle, eight sockets, and a screwdriver bit. The socket sizes are 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, and 15/16. The sockets are marked only with the fractional size and "Made in USA."On handle; "PATENTED DEC. 12, 1922socket sets, hand tools, indestro usa

Object. Round Art Deco Chocolate Box. Pink Roses & Garden Leaves Around Sides & 1920s Girl In Centre of Top. Girl has bobbed hair, yellow sleeveless & backless dress with long string of pearls cascading down her back. She also has a pearl bracelet above her elbow.MacRobertson's Box Factory.domestic equipment, containers, chocolate box

Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 22 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This photograph, dating from the 1920s, shows a dam wall being constructed. The dam is probably the Maroondah Dam which was built by the MMBW in the 1920s. henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, water catchments -- melbourne (vic.), dam walls, maroondah dam

This photograph shows a timber house with verandah and picket fence, somewhere in Victoria, early 1920s.Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1

This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Keeper of The Bees Author: Gene Stratton Porter Publisher: Hutchinson & Co Date: First published during the 1920s Further Information: Eleventh Edition. The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT FIC STR Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library Front loose endpaper has a large piece cut out of it it. The second front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the keeper of the bees, gene stratton porter

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories.A 1920s style short sleeve white cotton dress. The dress is gathered below the waist to allow for a two layered flared skirt with scalloped borders.Label: Malikamalika, australian fashion - 1980s, women's clothing, day dresses

East Kew was the last section of Kew to be developed following subdivision of the large estates and former farmland in the first half of the twentieth century. Original, black and white positive panorama of East Kew in 1925. By the mid 1920s, the area was already highly urbanised with core utilities such as electricity installed. Inscribed verso: "East Kew 1925" kew east, urbanisation -- 1920s

R S Corson was a chemist in Koroit in the 1920s. This bottle was unearthed in a garden in the nearby township of Kirkstall.The bottle is an example of the type of bottle used by a chemist at this time.clear glass pharmacy bottle that would have held a liquid.the name "R S CORSON/CHEMIST/KOROIT" is moulded into the glass.chemist, corson, bottle

c 1920s ? The cottage was known as "Gray's Cottage" and was one of a number in the campground that could be rented for the holidaysPhoto mshows four men in a gig drawn by two horses. A bundle (camping gear) is stowed in front of the gig. A hurricane lamp can be seen on top of the hear in front. On the right a building can be seen, with a woman wearing an apron in the doorway. The building front (presumably the verandah) is weatherboard with the upper half being lattice. Another building (? shed) can be seen vaguely on the left. Large gums and bush are seen in the background.recreation, camping, transport, horse drawn