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J. Ward Museum Complex
Functional object - Old Ararat Gaol - Gaol Key
The key as well as its associated key lock are good examples of how prisoners were restrained in Goldfield gaols.The key is significant in that it still functions with its lock considering its age. This functional key belongs to Object #1237 There are a number of engravings on the bow. Scratches and dents are evident from use. "J. HUBBALL" - "MELBOURNE" - "A" - "J" gaol, prison, prisoner -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - METAL CYLINDER
SECTION OF CYLINDRICAL METAL CONTAINER WITH A MANUFACTURERS BADGE LOGO SOLDERED ON OBJECT "WEICKHARDT & CO. MAKERS CLUNES" WEICKHARDT & CO. -------MAKERS CLUNES.local history, trades tinsmithing, weickhardt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photograph of nameplate from a 'Victa' lawnmower, c, 1990
The Victa company was founded by Mervyn Victor RICHARDSON in Australia in 1952 initially to manufacture lawnmowers. This badge was on the back gate of a former shop in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. The owner, Victor, salvaged the badge, painted it green to match his house and used it as the 'nameplate' for his residence.Photograph of green painted, boomerang shaped metal object with raised letters 'VICTA' & the number 18 in situ.victa, mervyn victor richardson, industry - manufacturing, built environment - domestic -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Trench Art - Plane
Trench art in the form of a model plane made out of 303 shells acquired during the second world war in New Guinea by Syd Marsh.Silver/bronze coloured metal object in the shape of a model P38 plane made out of 303 shellsNiltrench art, ww2, new guinea -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Tool - Cigar Cutter, Unknown
The exact creation of this Cigar Cutter is unknown, however the vintage nature and style of this cutter indicate that it was made in the early to mid 20th century. This cutter closely resembles the V-cut style of cigar cutter. These cutters are the most common type of cigar cutters and have been historically widely used. They cut a 'wedge' into the cigar cap rather than removing the whole cap like guillotine cutters do. This type of cut allows the smoker to get a deep cut into the V shaped cigar. Social history objects held in the Burke Museum help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the town's social, artistic and cultural community. This cutter shows significance through it's vintage artistic style and it's ability to show the social habits within Beechworth's history. A small bronze metallic cigar cutter with cigar insert on one side of the object and handle on the other side. A01152beechworth museum, cigar cutter, bronze, burke museum, social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - GOLDEN SQUARE SECONDARY COLLEGE COLLECTION: PAM ABBOTT MEMORIAL SHIELD, 1970-2003
Object. Maroon colouired wooden shield with students names and dates on small plates when they recieved their awards.trophies & awards, public events, golden square secondary college -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - INVALID FEEDING CUP
Object: White china invalid feeding cup with gold decoration on top, spout, handle and around base.medicine, nursing, feeding -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - GRAYDON COLLECTION: SILVER SERVIETTE RING, 19th century
Object. Sliver serviette ring with out turned edges. embossed pattern of flowers and engraved initials GG.domestic equipment, table setting, silver serviette ring -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - GRAYDON COLLECTION: SHOE STRETCHERS, 1900's
Object. Pair of plastic shoe stretchers. White plastic arms with pick plastic scoop shaped ends.Printed inside scoops ''F30 EXTRA BREIT''.handcrafts, equipment, shoe stretchers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FAVALORO COLLECTION: DESSERT BOWLS, 1940's-1960's
Objects. Cream coloured ceramic dessert bowl, ''Favaloro'sCafe'' printed on the edge of the bowl in red - seven bowls.on under side of bowls ''Duraline'' super vitrified grindley hotelware of England , Lotus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne 9-61domestic equipment, table setting, ceramic dessert bowl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - QC BINKS COLLECTION: METAL OBJECT
A metal object that was discovered by QC Binks while he was out metal detecting for gold. Item is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - QC BINKS COLLECTION: BUCKLE
Metal oval buckle. No discernible decoration remains on the face. Reverse has the remains of clasps. Object is rusted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - QC BINKS COLLECTION: BUCKLE
Metal buckle. Item is a rectangle frame with a decorative scrolled border. Object is rusted and the remains of a loop are on the reverse.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - QC BINKS COLLECTION: METAL FOB OR PENDANT
Metal fob or pendant. Item is an intricately carved object with a link at the top to hang.Object is rusted and the link is twisted.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - QC BINKS COLLECTION: METAL BADGE OR INSIGNIA
Rectangular thin metal object. Engraving of leaf shapes and anchor is evident. Discoloured and rusting, bent and cracked.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Condiment Set
From the paddle steamer "Weeroona"brass condiment set with two sections to hold condiments and a handle. "WEEROONA" "14853/E&CO/ELKINGTON PLATE" Black label affixed to object: "PADDLE STEAMER WEEROONA CONDIMENT SET" -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Silver Stamp Case, unknown
Stamp cases/holders began being produced in the late 19th century, commonly made of gold, wood, and silver. In this case, the item is made of sterling silver and has patterns and details etched into the metal sheets that make up the case. Sterling silver is the standard alloy used in jewellery and detailed metalworks with its physical properties making it maleable and corrosion resistant, therefore a favourable metal to work with both across many centuriesn the past and present. Stamp cases where popularised by James Allen of Birmingham who created and registered the stamp holders he made. As they gained popularity, it was common for stamp holders to consist of multiple compartments holding various small items such as matches, strikers and of course stamps. Metalwork and silverwork has been a prominent proffession and artform historically and socially for many years. There are many different types of metal work to specialise in and distinct patterns and inscriptions for identifying the provenance of the item. Hallmarking is this proccess of inscribing the item, and consissts of four main components (including assaying) which can indicate the date of creation. Unfortunately this item has no hallmark, therefore it is relatively unknown where, what, when and who created it.This item is of social and historic significance as it highlights the importance of preserving histoical items. This item display's the intricate and highly skilled trades of the past with a glimpse into the social and cultural aspects of the beechworths' history.A small, silver stamp holder with decorative details etched into the metal. It has a small loop on the left side of the case, indicating it could be connected and held by a chain or ring. A01145 (obejct number): A01145 [object number inside stamp case] / STERLING SILVER [inscription inside stamp case]metalwork, silver, silverware, sterling silver, stamp holder, stamp case, burke museum, social history, burke museum collection, beechworth -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photographs [Series], Robert Baker, Exhibition: Water H20, Kew Court House, 6 July 2018, 06/07/2018
From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop window and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library. A series of photographs of objects and pictures of the second exhibition at the Kew Court House for 2018, mounted by the Kew Historical Society.kew historical society - exhibitions, water -- kew (vic.) -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Ellen Michel, Stockman's Outfit, c. 1989
Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize Grand Winner 1989.A still life oil painting of objects associated with a stockman, painted in shades of brown with some details in green and yellow.Obverse: E MICHEL/ (bottom left corner) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND WINNER 1989/ STOCKMANS OUTFIT/ BY ELLEN MICHEL/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, ellen michel, still life, stockman, painting -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Cast Iron Garden Ornament. Lady in Long Dress, arms reaching up holding oval shaped objectstawell, mining -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Bottle fragment Woodford hotel est 1845, 19th century
This fragment was found in Bridge Road, Woodford on the site of the Travellers’ Rest Hotel, Woodford and it is believed that it may date from the time when the hotel was operating. The Travellers’ Rest Hotel in Woodford was established some time in the 1840s with the first known date, 1847. It pre-dates the settlement of Warrnambool founded in late 1847. The Travellers’ Rest Hotel was established by William Kirby and his wife Mary took over the hotel management when her husband was drowned in August 1847. The hotel had seven other licensees and closed in 1875. If this item comes from the time of the Travellers’ Rest Hotel in Woodford then it is of considerable interest as an early memento of that hotel and the early days of Woodford. This is a fragment of a black bottle or other domestic item. It is made of heavy glass and is curved and could be part of the base of the object. history of woodford, travellers’ rest hotel, woodford, warrnambool history -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Toilet Brush Holder
This item is from the pre-plastic days and would have contained a brush made from natural bristles.White enamelled metal cylindrical toilet brush holder. An upright projection has a hole for optional hanging of the object.CLOSET BORSTEL (Toilet Brush) in black paint. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 3/04/2006
Photograph is of the some memorabilia of Stawell Gift, taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of some memorabilia of the Stawell Gift 1954. Two of the objects are probably cartridges from a starting pistol.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: TOY RHINOCEROS, 1932
Object. Light weight plastic toy rhinoceros. Pale pink with darker pink on back and front left foot.toys, dolls, toy rhinoceros -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - GRAYDON COLLECTION: SILVER SERVIETTE RING, 19th century
Object. Silver serviette ring with fluted edges. Embossed leaf pattern with initials E G (Elizabeth Graydon).domestic equipment, table setting, silver serviette ring -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FAVALORO COLLECTION: SANDWICH PLATES, 1940's -1960's
Object. Cream coloured ceramic sandwich plates ''Favaloro's Cafe'' printed on the edge of the plates in red, - twenty plates.on under side of plate ''Duraline'' Super Vitrified Gringley Hoteware of England, Lotus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne 9-61domestic equipment, table setting, ceramic sandwich plates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ceremonial object - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: METAL LODGE LAPEL PIN, 1965
Object. Metal Lodge Pin, possibly steel. The Symbol of a Compass and Square at the top of the 7.5 cm long pin.organisation, masonic lodge, metal lodge lapel pin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - PHARMACY COLLECTION: ELASTOPLAST TIN, 1940's
Object. Square red tin with black lettering. Elastoplast. First aid dressings. Directions for use inside lid.Made in England by T.J.SMITH & NEPHEW. LTD . Keep in a cool place.medicine, first aid, elastoplast tin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - TOMLINS SIMMIE'S GROWERS MASH
Object. Tomlins Simmie's Growers Mash analysis. Manufactured by Tomlins Simmie , 87 Charleston Road Bendigo . No 04351domestic equipment, mash -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - TOKEN, 1951
Object. Token of the City Of Bendigo Centenary 1851 - 1951, on front. On reverse the word: PROGRESS under the Coat of Arms.numismatics, tokens, bendigo centenary