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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Can - Household Kerosine, Shell Company of Australia, Probably 1948 to 1955 (when logo changed)
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Kerosine can with pourer painted red with yellow lettering and black band around bottom of can. Shell logo and yellow Pennant flag on pole. Includes pouring spout.Front: FILL THIS CONTAINER WITH PENNANT KEROSINE ONLY / PENNANT - HOUSEHOLD KEROSINE FOR LIGHTING, HEATING, COOKING , REFRIGERATORS AND ALL HOUSHOLD PURPOSES / 1 IMPERIAL QUART - THE SHELL COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LIMITED / INCORPORATED IN GREAT BRITAIN. Back: PENNANT HOUSHOLD KEROSINE / QUALITY SHELL PRODUCT (in Shell logo). Red tin with yellow flag (black writing). Yellow writing and black band around bottom of tin. Includes cap with spout.household kerosine, pennant, the shell company of australia -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Can - Pennant Kerosene, The Shell Company of Australia Ltd, Probably 1948-1955 (when logo changed)
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Pennant kerosene tin with large tapering top and screw on pouring spout. Cylindrical part of can painted red with yellow Pennant flag on pole.PENNANT KEROSENE / FOR LIGHTING, COOKING & HEATING Black band: HOUSEHOLD KEROSENE A SHELL PRODUCT (Shell logo) / THE SHELL COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA LTD.household kerosene, pennant, the shell company of australia -
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Bullet Shell - Exploded, 1941
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Artillery shell (exploded) may? have been used in the M10 Hellcat Tank made in the U.S.A., (M18 Gun Motor Carriage Tank Destroyer). Although the date on the shell is 1941 and the Hellcat was under developent during that year.Bottom: 75mm M18 / LOT 5898-27 & FA 1942 Centre: M22A2 1942 / 1-23230-1artillery shell -
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Lantern, Estimated early 1900's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Rail signal lamp, probably used an oil burner, before electricity was used. This item is missing the glass lens and oil burner. Victorian Railways rail train brass lantern signal bull''s eye lamp.Nonerailway lantern, signalman's lamp -
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Bow Saw
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Wooden bow saw for dove-tailing and tenon joints. Has handles for pulling the saw - one larger than the other. Blade is 28.5cm across. Tension is held by an animal gut product.Nonebow saw -
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Electric Date Stamper, IBM, Estimated 1940's/1950's
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Heavy, metal, machine with hinged top. Base plate: IBM/Typeno 7500 / 240v 4.3A 500(?) system / No 22539DZ 90 / Made in Germany. Rubber pads at each end and on base. Electric power cable not incuded.IBMibm, electric date stamper -
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Takii's Auto-Spray, Takii & Company, Estimated post 1926
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Metal canister with domed top with aperture in centre. "Butterfly" screw top in aperture. Nozzle on front of canister with "butterfly" fitment to control flow. Handle with hand-pump mechanism with wooden knob at the end. "A/R/14/6" handwritten on base.[Logo] / TAKII"S AUTO-SPRAY / TAKII & COMPANY LTD / MADE IN JAPANtakii, gardening -
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Carpet Beater, Estimated mid 20th century
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Cane carpet beater. Carpets and rugs would be hung over a clothe's line and beaten with this carpet beater to get the dust out. Metal wire loops around cane head to bottom of handle with loop for hanging up when not in use.Nonecarpets, domestic cleaning -
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Rock - Aboriginal
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Round edge stone with X ridges perhaps used by local Aboriginal people as a tool.X shaped ridge across stone.stone, aboriginal, rock -
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Laundry Bluing
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...3 pieces Reckitt's Blue Bags. Contained in fabric gathered at top. Paper wrapper in red and white.Reckitt's Bag Blue / Squeeze the bag in the last rinse / and stir. This keeps your linen white.reckitt's, laundry bluing, linen, washing aids -
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Tilley Lamp, W. H. Tilley, Estimated 1954-57
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Tilley Owl England Kerosene Pressure Lantern. A camping pressure lamp with dark blue enamel top. Pump action handle pressurizes the fuel tank to approx 2 atmospheres. Owl motif on base (very unclear).TILLEY - ENGLAND (on tank) GLASS - TILLEY - DAVISIL 171 HEAT RESISTING / MADE IN ENGLAND Owl motif on basetilley, kerosene, lamp -
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Wash Board, Estimated 20th century
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Rectangular wooden frame with glass ribbed insert used to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood, then replaced by metal (19th century)O. In the 20th century galvanised steel was most common. Some modern boards were made of glass as this one is.Nonelaundry, washboard -
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Bust - Samuel Mogg
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Golden head and shoulder bust of a mythical discoverer of Australia, Sir Samuel Moggs. Made of plaster on a metal pipe was originally on a concrete base with a nearby rough cairn of brickslNonesamuel mogg, mogg's creek -
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Commemorative Card, November 2007
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Cream coloured card with silk sash on front commemorating the 75th year of the Great Ocean Road. The back has a poem (see notes) written by H.G. Rickey, November 2007.THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD 26TH NOVEMER 1932 / THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD 75 YEARS. 1932-2007 / Commemorating the official opening of The Great Ocean Road, Lorne, Victoria, Australia.great ocean road, h g rickey, lorne -
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Broadcast Listener's Licences, 1961, 1962, 1963
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...6 pieces - 3 x Anglesea and 3 x Geelong. 6 Broadcasters Licences issued to Mr J Murch of Anglesea (3) and to Mrs J. Murch of Eastern Beach, Geelong. Licence No. 11 16883 on all 6. Fee paid 2 pounds 15 as stamped by the Anglesea Post Office. Penalty for operating unlicensed equipment. Fine not exceeding 100 pounds. A BROADCAST LISTENER'S LICENCE (hereby granted to) MR. J. MURCH, ANGLESEA. 12 JUNE, 1961, 1963, 1964. MRS. J. MURCH, 14 EASTERN BEACH, GEELONG. Signed by G Edwards & B Edwards.broadcast listener's licence, postmaster general, j. murch -
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Postal Note, 1933
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Australian Postal Note made out to the Postmaster at Hamilton to pay Miss H.M. Thomson - four shillings, at any time within six months from the last day of the month of issue on account of the Postmaster General. The purchaser must fill in the office of payment and names of payee.232512 VICTORIA / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / To the Postmaster at . . . . . . . Hamilton / Pay .. . . . . . . Miss H.M. Thomson / FOUR SHILLINGS / POUNDAGE / THREE HALF PENCEpostal note, money order, postmaster general -
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Tickets, Herald Gravure, Pre1966
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...2 Tatt's Tickets. 1. Orange Tattersall's 5th "30,000 pounds" Lightening Consultation. Signed by A. Sculthorpe. 100,000 tickets @ 1 pound each. 2. Yellow Tattersall's 2nd "60,000 pounds" Cash Consultation. Signed by A Sculthorpe. 200,000 tickets @ 1 pound each. Orange: No 18477 "TATTERSALL'S 5th "30,000 pounds" LIGHTENING CONSULTATION. Yellow: No 084964 "TATTERSALL'S 2nd "60,000 pounds" CASH CONSULTATION.tattersall, sweep, geo adams, a sculthorpe -
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Pamphlet, "T" & "S" Print, The Romantic Career of Geo Adams (Tattersall), 1939
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Small booklet on the career of George Adams, founder of Tattersall's. With honesty and integrity as his watchwords he built his business on firm foundations. George Adams died 21 Sept., 1904 but left his character in the business.The Romantic Career of Geo Adams. Hobart. (TATTERSALL).geo adams, tattersall -
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Letter, R.G. Stevenson (Secretary), Pre-decimalisation
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Letter written to Mrs J. Murch by the Secretary (R.G Stevenson) of the Committee of Management of Anglesea Marine & River Frontages & Recreation Reserves which records payment receipt of 7.10 pounds for a boatshed site. COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT / Anglesea Marine & River Frontages & Recreation Reserves. Plus drawing in green of Loveridge Lookout.anglesea marine & river frontages & recreation reserves, j. murch -
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Permit
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Stamped - initialled receipt being for camping fees for 52 weeks to 31/12/1959. 15 pounds received from Mrs. J. Murch on 12/3/1959.Committee of Management / Anglesea Marine and River Frontages and / Recreation Reserve / No 4990 - 12/3/1959 - Mrs J.Murch. 15 pounds to occupy a camp to 31/12/1959. Signed J. Ken Hughes / Ranger.anglesea marine & river frontages & recreation reserves, j. murch, camping -
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Label
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Probably luggage labels from Geelong C. of E. Grammar School. P. - Western District.Geelong C. of E. Grammar School / CORIO, VICTORIA P. Western District. School crest - Shell brand around hole in label.geelong grammar school, corio, western district -
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Key Ring, Estimated 1966
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Plastic key ring showing conversions from £ to $ - Pounds to Dollars. By moving key ring back and forth the different amounts show as listed under inscriptions.Back: With compliments JOHN EDWARD'S CALTEX SERVICE STATION. 902-912 MT ALEXANDER RD. ESSENDON. Phone: 37-3203. Converts £5,... £1,...10sh,...5sh,...2sh,...1sh,...6d,...2½d,...1d. To:..........$10,...$2,...$1,......50c,...20c,...10c,...5c,...2c,.......1c decimal currency converter, advertising, john edward, caltex service station, essendon -
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Ticket, March 1955
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Ticket to the Grand Opening Ball of the Anglesea Memorial Hall - on Friday 18th March 1955. Made of cardboard coloured peach.ANGLESEA MEMORIAL HALL / GRAND OPENING BALL / FRIDAY 18th MARCH, 1955 / MELBOURNE ARTISTS :: GOOD ORCHESTRA / BELLE OF THE BALL COMPETITION / NOVELTIES : : SUPPER / TICKETS 10/6anglesea memorial hall, grand opening ball 1955 -
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Ticket, May 1988
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Ticket for the Debutante Ball (coloured pink edges) sponsored by the Anglesea Uniting Church. Debutantes were presented to Rev. and Mrs.W. Trigg and Shire President, Councillor Pat Hickford and Mr Hickford at 8.30 pm. Tickets cost $20.00 a double. Supper included. Contact: Pat Thomson. Tel. 63 2280.ANGLESEA UNITING CHURCH / DEBUTANTE BALL / to be held at TORQUAY COMMUNITY HALL / FRIDAY, 20th MAY, 1988 / PRIZE FOR STAR OF BALL.anglesea uniting church, debubante ball, torquay community hall, 1988, rev w. trigg, pat hickford -
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Ticket, May 1936
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Ticket for a Queensland Grand Art Union Raffle to be drawn 14th May 1936 at 8pm. Winners notified by letter. Prizes: 1. 1936 Model De Luxe V8 Ford Sedan £345 2 & 3. Furniture - Trittons & Craftie £50 / £20 4. Book of Golden Casket Tickets £5.10 5 & 6. Half a book of Art Union Tickets £2.10 87 Single Golden Casket Art Union Tickets £23.18.6Ticket: No 371262 . GRAND ART UNION / QUEENSLAND OLYMPIC COUNCIL / 6d / Prizes Valued at £450.queensland olympic council, grand art union -
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Ticket, September 1958
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Ticket in raffle for a "Style-tone customline sedan and accessories" with retail value of £2000. Tickets £2- each. Drawn at HSV Channel 7 on Wednesday 17th September, 1958 at 10.30 pm. Winner notified, results in "Sun" and "Age" on Friday 19th September 1958. Sponsored by Alan Coffey Motors.THE LORD MAYOR'S CHILDRENS CAMP FUND / LORD MAYOR'S PORTSEA CAMP / PRINCE HENRY'S HOSPITAL / (Central Council of Auxilaries) / £2000 Combined Charity Raffle / Ticket No. 68510 / Drawing of: Car and PHH logo.raffle ticket, 1958, the lord mayor's children's camp fund, lord mayor's porstea camp, prince henry's hospital, r.j. swadesir, i.h. wilson jp, w.h. crawford, alan coffey motors -
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Bank Cheque, 1966 (pre-decimalisation)
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...A blank cheque from the State Savings Bank of Victoria, available pre-decimalisation. No. 35 _______ 5.750m - 5/30 Pass book must be produced with this order. Amount should be written in words as well as figures. If accont to be closed the words "and interest" are to be added.No .......... / Geelong ......19...... / The State Savings Bank of Victoria / Pay ...........................or Bearer / The sum of .......................£.................. / ............................Signature of Depositerbank cheque, state savings bank -
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Press Pass, Government Printers, Royal Commission on Espionage, 1954
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...On 13/4/1954 Prime Minister Menzies told parliament of the detection of Vladimir Petrov and his wife Evdokia to Australia from the Soviet Embassy. Menzies established a Royal Commission on Espionage (RCE) to enquire into and report on Soviet espionage in Australia. This item is a "Press Pass" held by Gavin K Cook and issued by M. Brne (Gov.t Public Relatons Officer).ROYAL COMMISSIUON ON ESPIONAGE / No. 111 / 1954 /The bearer 'Mr G Cook" / of "The Sun-Pictorial, Melbourne, / whose signature appears below, is an ac- / credited press representative. / (Signed: M.W. Byrne / Government Public Relations Officer.royal commission on espionage, 1954, gavin cook, sun-pictorial, melbourne, press pass -
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Ration Ticket, Commonwealth Government of Australia, Dept of Supply & Development, Motor Spirit Ration Ticket, Valid to 31 July 1942
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Two small ration tickets printed in orange and blue allowing one gallon of motor spirit to be purchased before 31/7/1941. Both tickets are signed on the back by H.C. Cammeron with his licence number above.Front: (orange and blue). MOTOR SPIRIT RATION TICKET / ISSUED UNDER NATIONAL SECURITY (LIQUID FUEL) REGULATIONS / 1 ONE GALLON (on either side of Australian Coat of Arms) - blue / VALID ONLY UNITIL / 31st JULY / 1941 / NOT TRANSFERABLE / THIS TICKET MUST BE ENDORSED BY CONSUMER WITH NAME AND LICENCE NUMBERS / ENDORSED - 22a/8557 / H.C. CAMMERON.commonwealth liquid fuel control board, 1941, ww2, motor spirit ration ticket -
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Rate Notice, Government Printers, 1960
... Anglesea and District Historical Society 5B McMillan Street ...Rate notice from Shire of Barrabool to Mrs. J. Murch for rates on a boat house due on 10th December 1960. The amount owing is £ 10/-. Attached by staple is the official receipt dated 19.6.61, No. 6449. Signed by Shire Secretary - Thos Goodall.RATE NOTICE / SHIRE OF BARRABOOL / No. 1520 - Property described as Lot... Boat House Anglesea. Attached receipt for £ 10/- . Mrs J. Murch.rates, shire of barrabool, j. murch, anglesea river, boat house, 1961