Angus Comrie was the Brown Hill PolicemanTwo photographs of the Comrie family at Brown Hill. .1) Angus Comrie and sons Murray, Jack, (Angus), Angus, Keith, Thomas, Roy (in front). The Methodist Sunday School Hall, Thompson Street is in the background. .2) Jack, Angus, Thomas, Keith, Murray, Roy in front. Seated: Angus (Snr) and Mary-ellen Comrie at 284 Humffray Street North. comrie, angus comrie, brown hill methodist sunday school hall, 284 humffray street, police, mary-ellen comrie

Official guide to the 2000 Wilson Australia Junior Amateur Championships, and Wilson Junior Interstate teams matches. Brisbane 21-28 April 2000. Played at Indooroopilly Golf Club and Nudgee Golf Club. Victorian team Manager John Scrivener, assistant manager Bruce Harding. Team Members, Anthony Brown, Mark Leishmann, Troy Little, David Walker, Heath D`Altera, Luke Bower. Former HGC President Bruce Harding was a team official for Victoria's Junior teams from 2000-2010.28 p., brown text, plus 3 loose sheets with scores. Handwritten scores for each Victorian match throughout booklet.bruce harding, australian junior amateur championships, junior golf

Embossing indicates that the brown glass bottle contained Penfold brand wine, a South Australian wine company formed in 1913. This particular bottle was the shape used for their fortified wines and would date between c.1917 and the early 1930s. It was found on the beach or in the sea.The brown glass bottle has a lip and collar with a tall neck and narrow shoulder and would have had a cork stopper. " PENFOLD / THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF / PENFOLDS WINES"

Lake Bolac Hotel constructed in 1862 following the establishment of a 'shanty' on the same site by James Brown in 1856. James Brown originally established a "shanty" in 1856, then built a wooden hotel and then erected the current bluestone hotel in 1862. It is made from locally quarried bluestone. In early years the hotel served the community for church services, as a barber-shop and as a morgue.

Page turners were used in churches and synagogues to read Holy books, to turn pages in huge manuscripts and books (and later newspapers) as well as open double pages without a sharp knife (letter openers). This was from the home of W.J. Sebire in Wandin.A highly polished cream coloured long vintage celluloid page turner used for reading. It has a curved round ended long smooth blade which is paler than the darker short round pointed handle. Both sections have small dark brown fine floral designs on one side. There is a 3mm crack all round near where the handle meets the blade. On one side only are small dark brown floral patterns on the handle and one on the blade.page turners, holy books, celluloid

In the KHS Minutes of June 1999, it is recorded that Marion Blatchley (a member) had restored the brown bridal hat. This is the only possible candidate. The minutes do not record the date of the hat's origin.The Kew Historical Society’s fashion and design collection is comprised of costumes, hats, shoes and personal accessories. Many of these items were purchased or handmade in Victoria; some locally in Kew. The extensive hat collection comprises items dating from the 1860s to the 1970s. Most of the hats in the collection were created by milliners for women. There are however a number of early and important men’s hats in the collection. The headwear collection is particularly significant in that it includes the work of notable Australian and international milliners.Open weave straw woman’s hat featuring a low domed crown and a wide brim. The dark brown hat has a pale green ribbon surrounding the base of the crown. Unclear handwritten marking: Sylvie Walsh (sic). Wynne Saish (sic)women's clothing -- hats, sun hats, raffia hats

Some of the earliest regular attendees at Brown Hill Methodist Chapel (tent) were Mr and Mrs J.I. Kelly, Daniel Kelly, Mrs Heywood (formerly Kelly), Mrs Powell, Mr and Mrs Robert Allan, Mr and Mrs Fitzsimons.Copy of a black and white photograph of the Brown Hill Methodist Church, later the Brown Hill Uniting Church. A weatherboard church was built c1857 at a cost of 400 pounds. Itg also served as a school house. The brick church was built in 1969 at the cost of 714 pounds. The architect was Joseph Attwood Doane and the foundation stone was laid by George Smith. brown hill uniting church, brown hill methodist church

The .30 caliber Browning Machine gun was the basic machine gun of US forces and became more common in British and Australian armoured when US tanks were adopted.Representative of US training manuals in WW11.Natural coloured covered booklet " War Department Basic FIELD Manual Browning Machine Gun Caliber .30 HB M1919A4 ( mounted in Combat Vehicles ) August 12, 1942."military, world war two, wwii, us, machine gun

Willys M.T.S. Section car 50 with receiver only, circa 1942Photo: Clare Brownpolice vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; willys car

"Having a monthly circulation of 211,670 copies, the Victoria "School Paper" is claimed by the Education department to form the staple provision for leading matter in the elementary schools." -( December 29, 1920, The Argus). In Victoria the Education Department's School papers were compulsory reading for children until the 1930s when the Victorian readers became compulsory and the School Papers supplemented them. This one is for Grades V and VI.This item is an example of a school text book used in the very early 20th century. School textbooks reflect the development of education in Australia.From them we can understand what was taught and how children learned in Australian schools in earlier times.A collection / compilation of magazines called the "The School Paper". Binding is string and the back cover is cloth covered. on front - "William Brown"education school-reader the-school-paper-1900

Grave Marker - “Moray” Private CemeteryInscription James Brownstawell

Grave Marker - “Moray” Private CemeteryInscription James Brownstawell

Grave Marker - “Moray” Private Cemetery taken 1998Inscription James Brownstawell

Grave Marker - “Moray” Private Cemetery taken 2012Inscription James Brownstawell

Grave Marker - “Moray” Private Cemetery taken 2012. Restored by Mr David Constable descendent of David and Catherine Constable.Inscription James Brownstawell

Black and white copy of original photograph of a girl wearing glasses and a dark coloured dress with a white lace collar standing next to a young man in short pants and matching jacket seated on a wooden chair."Vera and Roy Brown"roy brown, vera brown

Collector says: "As a general rule I only collected blankets with a label, but there are always exceptions. The colour ways of these 3 are just so gorgeous I had to include them - especially as the brown and blue from the Bass Valley op shop was 1 dollar! The cream one with the mint panel + watermelon stripe is one of my favourite blankets ever despite no label - it looks like the blanket version of the Agnes Martin painting called Gratitude which is exactly how I felt finding this simple, beautiful, well kept blanket.Collector's note: "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from."Double sized, checked blanket, brown, blue and creamNo inscriptionwool, blanket, blanket fever, no label

The scarf was worn by Eileen Capocchi, a member of the Eureka Youth League Choir who sang at the Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship and donated the item. The planned event had been targeted by Prime Minister Menzies as a Communist Party activity. The Commonwealth Government pressured local Sydney Councils to deny the organisers a venue. These attempts failed. The event combined sporting, athletic and musical events at a football stadium. In later years it was the subject of two documentary films. The scarf is of historic and social significance because of its association with the Peace Carnival for Peace and Friendship of 1952 and the Eureka Youth League. The scarves were worn by all participants and by Eureka Youth League members in subsequent years. The scarf records some of the musical and sporting events organised by the Eureka Youth League in most major Australian cities.Brown and yellow square rayon machine edged scarf made for the 1952 Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship in Sydney. Central portion shows a peace dove, pink heath, flannel flower and wattle. Perimeter shows a saxophonist, ballet dancer, high jumper, hurdler, cyclist and volleyball net. "Youth Carnival for Peace and Friendship" white script on 3cm brown banner repeated 4 times around perimeter.eileen capocchi, eureka youth league choir, youth carnival for peace and friendship, eureka youth league, 1952

A collection of silver and brass colour balance weights stamped variously in g,c,or cm (carat) units. . The smaller weights from 0.05 to 2 Carats are stored in small brown paper bags. The weights and a pair of silver colour tweezers are stored in a grey tin box Mass CARAT - Number of 0.05 - 14 0.1 - 5 0.2 - 10 0.5 - 17 1 - 8 2 - 5 100 g - 2 40 g - 4 20 g - 8 20 g - 3 10 g - 5MarkingsThe brown paper bags have marking of DISAL London stamped on frontweights, scientific instruments

‘Ropy lava’ is known for its sculptural and layered qualities. It occurs in specific lava flows that are slow moving and slow cooling, allowing for unique formations to be created out of the motion. Ropy Lava is a flow that has a hardened crust with molten material underneath, the tension between these states is what creates its characteristic form. The brown/red hue of the stone is an indication of age, as it is oxidised iron deposits. This rock deposit is thought to be sourced from the area by Talbot, in western Victoria. This area has a rich mineral history and experienced the gold rush in the 1850's. The traditional owners of this area are the Dja Dja Wurrung people.This geological specimen shows the conditions in which the Australian landscape was created as well as provides an indication as to how these events occurred. It is representative of a common natural process that contextualises the formation of Australia with the formation of other landmasses. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Hand sized specimen in brown/red hues42 / victoria, talbot, lava, ropy, ropy lava, mineral, geological specimen, geological, geological heritage, natural stone, natural history

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870,. It was the first School of Mines in Australia. The Associateship was held in high regard and recognised throughout the world. Stanley Browning Vial is listed no the Ballarat School of Mines Associateship Roll for 1903. Printed certificate on vellum, with handwritten details. The certificate was made out to Stanley Browning Vial, and signed by President of Council Andrew Anderson and Vice President J.M. Bickett.All names have been crossed out, the seal has been removed and hand written in red is the word 'cancelled'.ballarat school of mines, associateship, vial, anderson, bickett, stanley browning

Brown glass, high shouldered Richmond Brewery lager bottle. Embossed with “Tiger” motif and “Regd Tiger” just below shoulder. Around base: “The Property of Richmond N.S. Brewing Co Pty Ltd”. The base has the AGM mark for post 1934. Bottle would hold 26 fluid ounces. Crown sealed closure of type c1950s. The Richmond Brewing Co existed from 1926 to 1962 when it was sold to Carlton & United Brewery. It used the Nathan System of brewing hence the N.S. in its name. Brown glass, high shouldered Richmond Brewery lager bottle. Embossed with “Tiger” motif and “Regd Tiger” just below shoulder. Around base: “The Property of Richmond N.S. Brewing Co Pty Ltd”. The base has the AGM mark for post 1934.bottles, agm, agm (australian glass manufacturers), richmond brewing co, lager bottles

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View: 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition". Part of Angela Gee residency 1983 and 1984.Screenprint of torso and head of a woman. The woman is wearing a long-sleeved top, a large necklace, and a brown hat with large feathers. The background is yellow wit light brown wallpapered patterning. No Matt. Wooden frame with gold edging and glass glazing.Front: 1834 1984 Portland Commemorative Print (lower left, stamp) 1/20 A Gee The Organist (lower centre) John Cain (lower right) (signature, brown ink) Premier of Victoria (black ink stamp) Back: (no inscriptions)

Diamond-shaped, cream-coloured card with gold lettering. Member's ticket for Old Lintonians' Association reunion held Saturday March 30th, 1968. Ticket has "Mr Roy Brown" handwritten in ink on name line.Text: " OLD LINTONIANS' / ASSOCIATION / 54th Re-union / Saturday, 30th March, 1968 / MEMBER'S TICKET / NAME Mr. Roy Brown.old lintonians association, reunions

This brown leather school bag / satchel was used by Carol Poole (nee Smith) whilst attending Ormond State Primary School 3074 c 1952. Most school children used these bags to carry their exercise books, readers, pens and pencils and lunch to and from daily Classes The bag had 2 shoulder straps that enabled it to be carried on the child’s back Mrs Carol Poole , a member of CMHS, grew up in McKinnon and attended the Ormond State Primary School c1952.A brown leather school bag/ satchel with 2 fastening straps and metal buckles, but minus shoulder straps No 13schools, pupils, ormond state primary school, moorabbin, ormond, mckinnon, bentleigh, satchels, schoolbags

Us manufactured Browning machine guns were introduced to Australian Army in 1950s.The. 30 calibre replaced 7.92 mm Besa in Centurion tanks equipping 8/13 VMR in 1957. The. 50 calibre was mounted on some M113 carriers as Commanders MG. Representative of Training booklets issued to CMF units in the 1960sLightbrown covered booklet Browning Machine Gun Caliber .50HB, M2. Department of the Army Field Manual FM 23 - 65. December 1955

Photo of the flower covered grave of Jean Watson who died as a result of an accident in 1920 at age 14 years; daughter of Christopher Watson and Carrie Watson (nee Shillinglaw. Inscribed on reverse in pen on deteriorating brown paper: "To dear Mrs Watson as a small tribute of our love to that memory of Jean from E. Sweeney & school mates Eltham School"marg ball collection, caroline (carrie) watson (nee shillinglaw 1876-1956), ellen sweeney, eltham cemetery, eltham state school no. 209, graves, jean watson (1906-1920)

Used by the former Shire of Sherbrooke Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade. Brass seal for the Shire of Sherbrooke. Seal is circular with a lyrebird at the bottom centre with "Shire of Sherbrooke" around the edge. Handle is verticle. Lacquer has been applied to it in brown shade. sherbrooke

Group photograph (c.1909) captioned "Tea Ladies, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood" with four named as Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt; 2nd row: Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethen Pithie; Front left (seated): Florence Brown.Written on back of one of the copies, "Top: Mrs. O.J. Pratt, ??, Miss G. McAlpin, Miss Ethel Pithie, ??, ??, ??, ??. Sitting: Florence Brown, ??".