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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Louros type figurine collected by Dr Frank Forster, c. 1978
This statue is a Louros type statuette, known from the Louros cemetery of Naxos, Greece. The figure is standing and has some plastic features. There are no facial features and no arms, just stumps at the shoulders. Such figurines are found in ancient graves. This is most likely a replica of an antique figurine originating at Naxos cemetery, Greece. Cycladic figurine depicting a feminine figure on carved pedestal. A wire necklace with medallion is attached, and inscribed YNNE-TAN with laurel wreath. Handwritten inscription in ink on base (see inscription). Sticker attached to base carries handwiring which reads 'FF'.Louros type figurine 2800-2300 B.C. Nat. Arch. Museum Athens 1978 -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Former Nicol's Bakery Building, Sussex Street, Linton, 1988, 1988
Built early 1860 as a bakery by Mr Winstanley. James Nicol bought the bakery late 1860s - operated as a bakery until 1972, Ray Wilson being the last baker. Max Standish purchased the building and opened an antique shop 1973-1983. In the 2000's was in the hands of Hans VerdoornColour photograph of white painted single fronted building with pitched roof and verandah over footpath, and trees behind.nicol's bakery, buildings, mr winstanley, james nicol, ray wilson, max standish -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: FOUR ENTRY CARDS TO EXHIBITION
Four cards for entry display in some exhibition, no date or location. The first has the name: James Lerk, from: Bendigo, Section: Old and Antique. The second name James Lerk from Golden Square and no section. The third name: Len Wilson, from: Eaglehawk and no section. The last one is blank. On the back of all four cards the name James A. Lerk stamped.event, exhibition, bottle collectors exhibition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - BURNEWANG ESTATE
Blue covered catalogue with dark blue printing for an auction sale of Antique Imported Exclusive Furnishings and contents of Burnewang Estate at Elmore. The famous two-storied mansion home of Mrs. A. E. Bayne. Auction was held on 26th, 27th and 28th June, 1945. R. J. Vicars-Foote was the auctioneer. Column down the right hand side of lots to enter selling price.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - burnewang estate, mrs a e bayne, r j vicars-foote, cambridge press print, mr r c dick, buckell & jeffrey pty ltd, the kentucky coffee lounge -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Union Tune Book, Unknown
An introduction to singing prepared with a view to assist those who wish to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the science to sing the praises of God correctly; and also to encourage the cultivation of vocal music in schools. It is of use for beginners.A very damaged antique brown and black covered introduction to singing music book. The title page is missing. The spine has four double gold bands with the title printed in gold lettering. It has 319 songs or hymns included as well as Preliminary remarks addressed to learners, musical characters, intervals, time, diatonic scale, major and minor modes or keys and transposition.non-fictionAn introduction to singing prepared with a view to assist those who wish to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the science to sing the praises of God correctly; and also to encourage the cultivation of vocal music in schools. It is of use for beginners.music books, singing books, singing -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Antique Wax Foundation Mould
To use this foundation mould, melted beeswax was poured , the lid was placed on top, and the wax allowed to cool. The mould was then separated, and the beeswax foundation sheet taken out. Once placed in a hive, bees used the honeycomb impression created by the mould to draw out honey comb cells to store honey and polen. This mould was used by Bill Voigt, a beekeeping friend of the Robinson family. It was donated by Wilma, Val and Richard Voigt.This is antique equipment used by known beekeepers. Rectangular box with base and no lid. Constructed from wood, joined with metal nails in the corners. Inside box is a metal mould base with hexagonal imprint and metal mould lid with hexagonal imprint.antique, old, wax, foundation, mould, beechworth honey, voigt, robinson -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hat Pin
Historically this item could be a valuable antique worn originally by a wealthy upper class woman. The fine hand painted pictures with gold boarders and porcelain body suggests the item was bought either in Europe or Britain and brought into Australia in the late 19 th to early 20 th century by a wealthy landed gentryThis item is a reflection of both the fashion mode of the 1800s to mid 1900s when long hair needed to be controlled by hair pins rather than later manufactured hair sprays. It is also an example of society's mores of tidiness and quasi religious beliefs of covering the hair and head when outdoorsHead of pin is six sided, domed top made of porcelain. Two sides have hand painted pictures of grapes, two sides with flower arrangement , two sides detailing cypress tree tips of branch, top has flowers and leaves with hidden small birdshat pin, porcelain hat accessory, millinery clothing -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Antique Auction - 'Stanton Drew' Property Portland 1976, Stanton Drew, Portland, Victoria, Mar-76
23 page catalogue, produced by Leonard Joel Auctioneers and Valuers for the auction of antique furniture, Victoriana, china, silver, bric-a-brac etc. on the property 'Stanton Drew', 89 Wellington Road, Portland, Victoria, on Monday 15th March 1976. Glossy paper cover, burgundy and white photo of 'Stanton Drew' across front and back. Inside shiny white paper, burgundy print.stanton drew -
National Wool Museum
Spinning Wheel
Part of the Zakrzewski Collection of spinning wheels donated to the National Wool Museum by Mr Wlodzimierz Zakrzewski. For many years, Mr Zakrzewski collected, researched and repaired spinning wheels from all over the world. This wheel is from Insbruck in Austria and dates from the early 20th century. It was purchased from an Austrian antique collector.Spinning Wheelhandicrafts - history, spinning wheels, highlights of the national wool museum: the zakrzewski spinning wheel collection - exhibition (28/07/2001 - 02/12/2001), zakrzewski, mr wlodzimierz -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 02/12/2005
This series of photos all depict Burke Museum curator Beryl Witkowski. The invitation was created in 2005, the other photographs seem to be throughout Beryl Witkowski's career, however it is not possible to determine exactly what date they are from. The photographs show Beryl in front of the main museum building, standing beside exhibits, receiving awards and holding antiques.This series of photographs are centred around the Burke Museum curator Beryl Witkowski. The collection consists of an invitation that features mid-2000s photo editing and numerous photographs of Beryl throughout her career. The invitation provides artistic/ aesthetic significance for its interesting photo editing technique, as photo editing was becoming increasingly popular during this time. Socially, the collection of photographs are significant to the community of Beechworth and to the Burke Museum. As a curator Beryl would have had significant influence over the running and display of the museum, therefore having photographic evidence is a way for the community to reminisce and connect.Some coloured and some black and white photographs printed on paper.7599.1 Obverse: You are invited to Beryl's Bash, 'for her sins, 30 year's at the Burke' 2 December, 7pm-10pm, 2005 at Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum, RSVP to Burke Museum, 03 57 28 8067 / 7599 7599.1 Reverse: and Christmas Party at the Burke Memorial Museum on 2 December, 2005 7-10pm, RSVP to the Burke by 29th November / 7599 7599.2 Obverse: Library Burke / Burke Museum / Open 10am- 5pm 7599.2 Reverse: Burke Museum / Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial [Mus]eum / Exhibitions / Notices / 1856 7599.3 Obverse: Newsagent / Est. 1853 / (illegible) invitation, christmas party, staff party, burke museum, beechworth, beryl witkowski, 2000s, employees, curator, celebration, 2000s photo editing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Ellis Cottage May 2016: Artefact: Compressor, 27/05/2016
In May 2016 the Nillumbik Historical Society invited Greensborough Historical Society to visit its historical centre at Ellis Cottage in Diamond Creek. Ellis Cottage was built in 1865 and is made of local uncut stone. The cottage is a typical farmers residence of this period. The stone construction is unique in this district as most construction is weatherboard. This photo shows an antique compressor.Digital colour photographellis cottage, nillumbik historical society inc. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Methodist Hymn Book with Tunes. Australian Edition, 1904
This edition prepared for and copyrighted in the Australian Commonwealth and New Zealand. The hymn book was located in an antique shop 'Granny's Chattels' by Alan G. Cleland of Portland while on holidays in Echuca, Vic. After purchase he discovered that it was believed to have been originally purchased in Portland - see label for Charles French, Bookseller, Portland, inside front cover.Navy blue cloth-covered board binding. Two horizontal panels of embossed decoration at top and bottom of covers and spine. Embossed title on front cover. Title pages missing.Front: Charles French Book Seller Portland (sticker, fly leaf verso) -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Tooth extractor associated with midwife Mary Howlett, c. 1866 - 1920
Tooth elevators and extractors were first used in Greece in the 11th and 12th centuries. Many of these instruments were named after birds (eg. the Pelican) or objects which they resembled (eg. screws, keys, toothkey hooks). In France, the instrument is also referred to as a "clef anglais". (Bennion, Elizabeth. 'Antique Medical Instruments', 1979, p. 204-205.)Mary Howlett (1840-1922) began practising as a country midwife in 1866 in the western district of Victoria. She qualified as a 'ladies monthly nurse' in 1887 and continued to practise as a nurse and midwife until 1920.She began her six months training at the Melbourne Lying-In Hospital. She was known by many as 'Auntie', and her career spanned more than 50 years. Mrs Howlett's midwifery box and contents were given to Dr Frank Forster, and he donated them to the museum collection in 1993.Dental instrument consisting of a metal shaft with small hook attachment and bone or ivory handle. midwifery, dentistry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NOTICE OF AUCTION - 'DENDERAH' VIEW STREET, BENDIGO
Newspaper Cutting. Announcement of auction of 'Denderah', the property in View St. Bendigo of Sir George Victor Lansell. Plus contents of antique furnishings and effects - all items listed. Auctioneers L.L. Dungey & Sons in conjunction with Decoration Co. of Melbourne. Auction dates Tuesday and Wednesday, 7th and 8th April. Year unknown. George Lansell died 6.1.1959. Wife pre deceased him. Auction was probably in 1959.buildings, residential, auction, auction notice, denderah, george victor lansell, l.l.dungey & sons, decoration co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: ASSORTED SHOW RIBBONS
Assorted show ribbons (5) - James Lerk Collection. These ribbons not necessarily associated with an entry of James Lerk. Three small ribbons of the Bendigo Central Bottle Club - best swapped bottle, the ribbons are green with yellow letters, one has a pin attached. One purple with the word judge in gold. One is white with green letters and a picture of a bottle, NSW antique bottle show, Canberra 1973, Judge.event, exhibition, bottle collectors exhibition -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1920
'Slazengers' brand, 'Player' model wood tennis racquet. Flat or tilt top head. Leather taped grip. Black cloth tape wrapped around throat. Peeling green and white paint on throat and shaft. Purchased for $5 from Wagga Antique Centre, Fitzmaurice St, Wagga. Purchase date unknown, but probably between 1990 and 2005. Materials: Wood, Gut, Paint, Leather, Cloth tapetennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RECITAL, CITY HALL, BENDIGO, 15 April, 1969
Recital, City Hall, Bendigo. The Music Advancement Society of Bendigo Presents First Concert 1969 Series, Ronald Farren Price, Piano. Tuesday, 15th April, at 8.15pm. President: E Beilharz. Joint Hon. Secs. Madge Edgar, Emily Bright. Programme 20 cents. Advertisements: Perkwick Antiques, City Family Hotel Building. Edgar's Toy Shop, Hargreaves St. Allan's Music, Fountain Plaza.Boltons Print., Bendigoentertainment, theatre, music advancement society of bendig, recital, city hall. music advancement society of bendigo first concert 1969 series, ronald farren price, piano. 15th april, 8.15pm. president: e beilharz. joint hon. secs. madge edgar, emily bright. programme. advertisements: perkwick antiques, city family hotel building. edgar's toy shop, hargreaves st. allan's music, fountain plaza. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 2 STEREOSCOPE PHOTO CARDS
2 x Stereoscope faded photos (circ. 1880's ?) on cream slightly damaged cards - Number 2532 , Grand Saloon , Steamer City of Natchez, Mississippi River showing tables , chairs and chandelier / Number 135. Dumbarton Castle - Scotland ,Photographed and published by Kilburn Brothers , Littleton N.H. / accompanying scrap paper states -'Antique photos -Stereoscope cards , Mr W. Ennis , 87 Harley St , Bendigo ,Kilburn Brothersphotograph, building, stereoscope photo cards /grand saloon , steamer city of natchez, mississippi river / dumbarton castle - scotland / kilburn brothers , littleton n.h /mr w. ennis , 87 harley st , bendigo -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Knitting Stick, Unknown
The attached card states - 'Mother's knitting stick'. There is a brass hole one end with four brass nails where the tip of a knitting needle is inserted for support. The curved and fits into a belt or tape around the waist. Knitting was carried out on curved metal needles, one of these needed to be kept rigid by being held between the hand and knitting sheath held at the side of the body either tucked into a belt or held under the armpit. The sheath would allow someone to to knit with one hand whilst performing chores with the other. They also took the weight of the work and stopped stitches from slipping off the bottom of a double ended needle. Many were given as love tokens but there were plenty made by men for their daughters or other close family members.An antique curved carved wooden knitting stick or treen Knitting Sheath for hand knitters. It is approximately 23cm (9 inches) long with simple carving on one side of M H R in large letters as well as a nine pointed star next to them. There is a brass hole one end with four brass nails where the tip of a knitting needle is inserted for support. The curved end fits into a belt or tape round the waist. 'M H R' and a 'nine pointed star' is carved into the curved part of the stick . There is an attached card - 'Grandma's (crossed out) Mother's knitting stick. When using four needles the "working" one goes into the hole at the brass end of stick. Curved end fits into belt or tape round waist'accessories, knitting equipment, knitting -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Scales, Salter
19th C weighing machine used in kitchens for food preparation.An antique footed ornate black cast metal Salter brand kitchen scale from the Victorian era. This item is rare.The cream coloured metal face is quite decorative with Household Scale No 49, British Made To weigh 0 - 20 lbs. It has an adjustment winder on the back to set the scales to 0. The top of the scale has a metal claw shape to support the black metal dish which the food is placed on to weigh.Household Scale No 49, British Made, To weigh 0 - 20 lbs. A knotted rope design and Salter is printed at the bottom of the face.kitchen equipment, kitchenware, cooking, scales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - JOAN MCEWAN COLLECTION: GEORGE LANSELL PIANO KEYBOARD
Piano keyboard enclosed in a black wooden box. Box has three rusted hinges back, closed with two latches. Printed on front in white paint " George Lansell, Sandhurst, Victoria" Sticker on front of piano keyboard "Pleyel Wolff et cie". Numbers under keyboard '2 2 6 5 4. Keyboard was purchased from an antique shop in Rosebud in late 1990s by the donor, Joan McEwan."Pleyel Wolff et cie"musical instruments, keyboard, george lansell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Peter Doughtery, ArtStreams: News in arts and cultural heritage; Vol. 4, No. 2, Mar-Apr 1999 Month of Festivals Supplement, 1999
Vol. 4, No. 2, Mar-Apr 1999 Month of Festivals Supplement CONTENTS MONTH OF FESTIVALS EVENTS GUIDE Banyule Festival 10 Heidi Festival 13 Petty's Orchard Antique Apple Festival 16 Boroondara LitFest 17 Mullum Mullum Festival 17 Templestowe Festival 19 Warrandyte Festival 21 City of Whittlesea Community Festival 23 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/06) art streams, festivals, bnayule festival, eltham wiregrass gallery, willy wonka's ice cream gourmet food, victorian artists supplies, dianne bullen, kate mcgarrigle, anna mcgarrigle, bulleen art & garden centre, museum of modern art at heide, lovegroves of cottles bridge, rosanna community house, recherche, litfest, la piazza restaurant bar & cafe, carlucci's, mullum mullum festival, petty's orchard, festival of kites, mike rudd, bill putt, cynfi boste, bluecasters, templestowe village festival, bi-wize quality paints, jordie albiston, warrandyte village festival, mercer's restaurant, manningham gallery, la trobe university art museum, fleur de feliss florist, city of whittlesea community festival -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - LACE MAKER
Includes; .1 Lace Maker .2 3 x samples of lace .3.Bill of Sale dated 7 March 1916 payment received with thanks C.H Coombe .4 Price list of Torchon Lace Co.229 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia .5The Torchon Lace Making Booklet, 12th edition, copyright 1904 .6 Letter (undated) offering The complete lacemaking outfit .7 Document with customer reviews .8 Booklet "The Torchon Lace Maker (illustrated) Copy right 1904 All rights Reserved .9 30 x cardboard lace making patterns No. 20 Torchon Edging, Diamond Point Edging, Net Ground, 2 x Round Point Edging, Edging No. 11, Diamond Antique Edging, Jewel Insertion, Smyrna Edging, Rose Ground, Edging No. 24, Insertion No. 22, No.5 Twisted Hole Ground with "Spider". Spider insertion, Copenhagen Lace, Plain Hole Ground, Ornamental Ground Pin Check, Block Lace, Spider Lace, No. 18 Medici Lace, ZigZag Lace, Wide Antique Lace, Diamond Antique Edging, Block Lace, Jewel Insertion, Edging No. 24, Spider Lace, Zig-Zag Lace, Medici Lace, No. 21 Maltese Lace. .10 .35 x bobbins (8 with cotton) .11 2 x cream coloured lace doyleys with square linen damask machine sewn into the centre of the doyley. .12 Large wooden cotton reel with cream coloured lacemaking thread .1 White sticker, "63" printed in black placed on Lace Maker .12 Eagley imprinted into one end of the reellace making machine, christina mckenzie lawrence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE 'HUNTER HOUSE' 57 QUEEN STREET, BENDIGO
Tan colour cover, black text, auction catalogue. On front cover ' Extensive auction sale of antique and exclusive furnishing and contents of 'Hunter House" 57 Queen Street, Bendigo the mansion home of the late William Hunter ... February 1945' Auctioneers in conjunction R.J. Foote, 304 Williamson Street, Bendigo and T.C. Watts & Son, 253 Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Proceeds therefrom donated to the Bendigo Red Cross by W.D Hunter, Esq.bendigo, business, r.j. vicard-foote, t.c. watts & son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOKLET: EXTENSIVE AUCTION SALE OF ANTIQUE AND EXCLUSIVE FURNISHINGS AND CONTENTS OF HUNTER HOUSE
light brown Booklet - 'Extensive Auction Sale of Antique and Exclusive Furnishings and contents of Hunter House 57 Queen St Bendigo , The mansion Home of the late William Hunter on Tuesday , Wednesday , & Thursday , February , 6th , 7th , 8th , 1945 , Proceeds donated to the Bendigo Red cross / written on first page top left - 'June Parry 107 wills St Bendigo / printed in Bendigo , the Cambridge Press 214 Hargreaves Stbooks, catalogues -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - 'THE PARTHIAN SHOT ' NEWSLETTER FOR THE GOLDEN CITY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION INC.JULY 1996
'the Parthian Shot ' Newsletter for the Golden City Collectors Association Inc. July 1996 / A4 stapled paper sheets / first page shows Official Logo / 54th Edition /Po Box 66 , California Gully Bendigo /-one of the aims of the Association -To preserve and collect firearms of interest to members of both historical and antique nature. / Includes the Association's submission to the Minister of Police Emergency services regarding the proposed changes to the current Firearms legislationorganization, club/society, golden city collectors association inc, the golden city collectors association inc / -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Clock, Waterbury Clock Co. USA, c1857
Used by Harold and Jean ParkerAntique wooden mantle clock made in USA with an Australian made Duff brand oak case with a plain angled top with round shaped pillar styled sides. It has a white ceramic dial face with black digits and black metal hands. The dial is covered by a glass and gold trimmed covering that may be opened on the right side. Inside the case is a Waterbury Clock Co of USA key and the internal workings are visible. It is not in working order.Duff brand brass plaque on back of cover. Key has Waterbury Clock co USA stamped on it.clocks, timepieces, clock components, clock keys, mantle clocks -
Mont De Lancey
Container, Arnott's Pty Ltd, Biscuit Tin, c1920's
c.1924 Arnott's Family Assorted biscuits were popular as they are today. The tin would have been reused as a storage container for other household items.An antique metal ARNOTT'S Famous Family Assorted Biscuits tin, NETT 5LBS 645. Trademark Registered. It is square shaped with a hinged lid. It has a paper label with black, yellow, red and white lettering, on the front, top and sides. 'Please keep the lid closed to preserve contents'. On the left side of the tin's paper label is a parrot sitting on a wooden perch eating a biscuit. Wheat stalks and flowers decorate around the bird. It is very rare.On the top of the tin is a paper label in black the red saying ' 'This tin is the property of Arnott's Biscuits Pty Ltd., N.S.W. Division. Forty Cents Deposit paid on this tin will be refunded on return in returned in good order and condition with this label attached. Keep the lid closed down. In red lettering 'Arnott's FAMILY ASSORTED'. Stamped on the base is ' 'This tin is the property of William Arnott Pty. Ltd. Homebush 5037'. No. 6095 stamped onto base. biscuits, biscuit containers, foodstuffs -
National Wool Museum
Spinning Wheel
Part of the Zakrzewski Collection of spinning wheels donated to the National Wool Museum by Mr Wlodzimierz Zakrzewski. For many years, Mr Zakrzewski collected, researched and repaired spinning wheels from all over the world. This wheel is from the Black Forest region of Germany and dates from the late 19th century. It would have been used mostly for spinning flax. It was purchased from MacDonald Antiques at the Hawthorn Market.Part of the Zakrzewski Spinning Wheel collection.handicrafts - history flax, spinning wheels, highlights of the national wool museum: the zakrzewski spinning wheel collection - exhibition (28/07/2001 - 02/12/2001), zakrzewski, mr wlodzimierz, handicrafts - history, flax -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Giving box, early 20th century
Oblong tin systematic giving box with card inside.On tin: "The Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia Systematic Giving League. Systematic Giving Box". On card: "This recently discovered Genuine Antique Tin from the first years of this century was produced to support missionaries when their stipend was less than 200 pounds per year. It is being used in 1972 to help raise stipends above the present $2066".methodist missionary society of australasia systematic giving league