The Geelong Handweavers and Spinners Guild Inc. entered "The Afternoon Tea Party" , designed by Val Ingeme, into the "Five Articles" Section of the Melbourne Sheep and Woolcraft Show c.1992. To qualify, the entry needed to be from a group of five people and be able to demonstrate a number of wool crafts in at least five different items. "The Afternoon Tea Party" was loaned to the NWM for display and was subsequently donated in 2003. This piece was designed and made by Val Ingeme from commercial rug wool, the plate by an unknown member.agricultural shows textile art handicrafts, geelong handweavers and spinners guild inc., macrame, embroidery, ingeme, mrs val, agricultural shows, textile art, handicrafts

Commercially made quilt, c.1930s. Maker unknown, found in Ballarat. The Country Women's Association of Victoria had been active during the Depression in promoting the use of wool in domestic items and handcrafts in its "Handcrafts and Home Industries Committee". In 1933 during "Wool Week", a train jointly sponsored by the Wool Board, toured the state demonstrating amongst other crafts, the making of wool quilts and mattresses. Commercially made quilts much like this one marketed as 'Kosy Quilts', were used in these demonstrations.Quilt, plain light blue cotton cover with lambs wool filler. Machine sewn. Evidence of a label can be seen at one corner, however it has been removed.quilting history, textile mills, running stitch group, running stitch collection, ballarat, quilting - history

Collection of items used in playing golf and in the social activities of Nunawading Golf Club. Donated by a Life MemberSporting clubs played an important role in the interaction of sport and social organisations in the community.Collection of memorabilia pertaining to Golf Clubs and Social events played by Nunawading Social Golf Club from 1949-1966. .1 Life Membership badge.| .2 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1963| .3 Upper Beaconsfield Rules and Play Cards 1949.| .4 Social evening and Presentation Night Invitation 1950.| .5 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1954| .6 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1966| .7 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1956| .8 Syllabus and office bearers 1949| .9 Rules of golf booklet 1949.|Badge- two golf sticks on blue oval on gold laurel wreath.(Badge) Nunawading Life Memberdocuments, commercial

WW2 items from Alwyn Till donated to Mitcham RSL And now donated to Historical Society.Alwyn Till was born and raised in Mitcham. He was a popular and well respected member of the community especially the Mitcham Anglican church. His father served in WW1 and after Alwyn's death in WW2 his sister and mother venerated his memory by keeping all his effects. The WHS published a history of his service as an airman in 2010..1 cardboard box addressed to Mrs Cook -Mitcham from Dr Lewis, Burwood Rd Auburn.|.2&.3 Navy coloured Warrant Officer cloth badge with British coat of arms|.4 navy blue and white wing badge with ' O'|.5 Navy blue and white wing badge with 'O' with blue wreath embroidered and aluminium backing.|.6 silver coloured Rising Sun ' Sweetheart brooch' with boomerang. Inscribed with Alison. Alwyns' sister.|.7 membership card for Caterpillar Club. F/Sgt. A. Till..|.8 small bronze coloured junior airman badge 'Pelaco Club'.badges (use numismatics), military history, army, containers, commercial, documents, cards, air force, societies, service clubs

A commercial publication issued by the local Sunbury community, featuring stories of people and events in Sunbury as well as advertising local businesses. It has been printed on glossy paper with a colourful cover with 8 small photos and the title written in different colours on the front and the rest of the cover contains advertisements. The inside pagesw are in black and white.non-fictionA local community magazine.community magazines, sunbury times

Yields information about the provision of safety spectaculars to SEC staff., Yields information about the provision of safety spectaculars to SEC staff.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap, from the Manager of the Commercial Division to the Branch Manager with a copy to the Tram Depot Foreman, dated 16-7-1959, about the provision of eye protection spectacles to staff and the type of spectacles to be issued as a stores item. Signed E. Burgesstrams, tramways, personnel, safety, stories

Photograph - commercial print of the "Victorian Tramways Union Popular Conductresses Competition" entrants ball in 31/8/1944. Features 12 ladies standing or seated for a formal photograph at the ball. Has the name of the ladies, underneath. Back Row Miss J Lake Miss J McCurdy Mrs. S. Mitchell - Ballarat Mrs G. Morrison Mrs. M Berry Mrs R. Bale Front Row Mrs L. Pickup Mrs. M. Holmes Mrs D. Rosewarne Miss M. Pelly Mrs. W. Gibson - Preston Depot, mother of donor. Miss B, Campara list on the photo are: Preseident - R. Broadby - Essendon Depot Hon Secretary - H. Nott - Malvern Depot See Item 8818 for the Ball Programme.Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress Competition entrants.Photograph - mounted on a sheet of heavy card with nail marks on the rear from being in a frame.most popular conductress, tramways, red cross, event, conductresses

Photograph of Ballarat Summer car No.20 and 3 other tramcars (2 with former double deck horse tram trailers) at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth. Photo shows the large passenger shelter/ESCO office, several pedestrians, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall. See item 5134 for a digital image and a copy negative.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas details of photograph and year on rear and number "T30". Also, "Ballarat Tramways", "Sturt Street in 1912", "Showing 3 old el types, 2 trailers and No.20 summer car(near band stand), "W.Jack Photo".ballarat, sturt st, tram 20, horse tram trailer

Photograph of Ballarat Tramcars 23, 26, and another. and 3 other tramcars at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth, looking West. Photo shows the later small passenger shelter, a few pedestrians, a number of early motor vehicles, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas a stamp from The Argus (Melbourne newspaper). has various items of copyright and permission details; and Negative No: J5994. Also, "Ballarat" and "K.J.MAGOR" No".ballarat, sturt st, tram 26, tram 23

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St c1950 and the Lydiard St intersection.Black and white photograph of a single trucker west bound in Sturt St at Lydiard St North. Note the bus alongside the tram. Has the National Mutual building and Commonwealth Bank buildings. Sign on the National Mutual building advertising Commercial Union Insurance and Doepel and Lilley Real Estate. Bracket arms are of the type that required the pole to be cut into. c1950. Item donated comprised negative 1095, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. On the top edge of one of the prints "same as 1094"trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, secv, lydiard st, tram 30

Set of seven Black and white photographs on Kodak paper for the arrangements and work for the track reconstruction of Commercial Road Prahran. Series of photos show Down track already complete. Probably second half of October or early November 1965. (Electric Traction 11/65) (Unusual to have two jobs at once - see Hawthorn Rd - Reg item 1421). Series show the construction method. Temporary track formed by progressively lifting original track on to side of road each night. Relaying then follows progressively. Pictures show almost completed section (1423.1 &2), concreting (1423.3), new rails in situ (1423.4&5),newly moved track (1423.6&7), excavation taking place (1423.7) 1421.1 - Commercial Rd looking west at Charles St showing ramp to temporary city bound track. 1423.2 Ditto - just west of Charles St. 1423.3 Ditto - corner Perth St on left, Hyland St on right. 1423.4 Ditto - between Perth and Donald Sts. Scrubber car No 9. 1423.5 Ditto - looking east between Perth and Donald Sts. - W5 723 on new track, W5 722 on temporary track. 1423.6 Ditto - looking east. Max Hotel on corner of Donald St. 1423.7 Ditto - looking east at corner of Alfred St. Scrubber car No 9. See P.Winspur note with item 1418.trams, tramways, commercial road, reconstruction, trackwork, mmtb, tram 9, tram 723, tram 722

Notebook, green cloth covered, with end papers, five sections ruled sheets sewn fitted with a black cotton tape strap. On side of notebook, in the same cloth, a holder for a short pencil has been provided. On inside end paper, has a sticker of the "The Commercial Notebook", discount table. In pencil is "J.H. Prisk / 516 Drummond / Ballarat" On first pages inside are details of change float, tickets sold, type , returns commencing "Monday 15/12" (1913) through to March 10 (1914), then many pages with monetary calculations, then sketches of tramcar lighting circuits, noes on cabling, roses, switches, current densities, and conduits lengths etc. Last page in notebook has notes re times of cards ex Sheds and Sebastopol and working hours on various runs. See worksheets in Reg. Item 3140 for details about Jack and his SEC driving career.On back of photograph in black ink "Jack Prisk Sec. Driver & Daughter Marg."trams, tramways, sec, drivers, esco, crews

Yields information about the appearance of Ryrie Street Geelong and its buildings and vehicles.Black and white photograph of Ryrie Street Geelong Has The title "Ryrie Street Geelong" in the bottom left hand corner and "V.22" in the bottom right hand corner. Shows a safety zone and sign and centre overhead poles. A commercial produced photograph - printer/publisher unknown. See HTD Reg Item 557 for the same image used in an Ashtray.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st

Colour prints from a scanned slide image, loaned by donor and two black and white prints of the same image of the launch of the post card set featuring Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram - see also Reg. Item 1863 and others for details. Colour Prints made by commercial machine printer direct from images on Kodak Xtralife Paper. Taken late August 1971? For high resolution image from slide see btm3249h. ballarat, postcards, closure

Colour prints from a scanned slide image, loaned by donor and two black and white prints of the same image of the launch of the post card set featuring Inspector Theo Dunstan standing in front of No. 32. Colour Prints made by commercial machine printer direct from images on Kodak Xtralife Paper. Taken late August 1971? For high resolution image from slide see btm3250h. For details of Theo Dunstan, see worksheet file for Reg. Item 3231. ballarat, inspectors, closure

Colour prints from a scanned slide image, loaned by donor and one black and white prints of the same image of the Inspectors Arthur Maxwell, Theo Dunstan and L. Wellard (right) standing at the tram stop at the City terminus. Colour Prints made by commercial machine printer direct from images on Kodak Xtralife Paper. Taken late August 1971? For high resolution image from slide see btm3251h. For details of Theo Dunstan, see worksheet file for Reg. Item 3231. ballarat, inspectors, closure

Set of two colour prints (one horizontal and one part of slide in vertical format) from a scanned slide image, loaned by donor and three black and white prints of the larger image of Inspectors Arthur Maxwell, Theo Dunstan, Superintendent Les Denmead and Inspector L. Wellard (right) standing at the tram stop at the City terminus. Colour Prints made by commercial machine printer direct from images on Kodak Xtralife Paper. Taken late August 1971? For details of Theo Dunstan, see worksheet file for Reg. Item 3231.ballarat, inspectors, closure

Yields information about the first trip of a bogie tram in Ballarat following its arrival in Ballarat and other commissioning trips in a series of photographs within the Wal Jack album.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Melbourne MMTB No. 117 - now unnumbered - in Sturt St, 16-12-1945, Photo Wal Jack. See also Reg Items 7590 and 7595 for other photos of this car running, probably the same date. Has the National Mutual and Commonwealth Bank buildings in the background. Not the sign on the side of the National Mutual building, advertising Commercial Union and Deopel Lilly & Taylor. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeIn ink on rear " SEC Ballarat Tramways bogie tram (running without a no. (No. 22, Ex M&MTB 117, (Tram Centre), looking east (City - Gardens Run) - 16-12-45" with number "T538" within Wal Jack photo stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, bogie trams, tram 117, tram 22

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo, commercially produced?, of Bogie tram No. 1 and single trucker No. 12 at Charing Cross 12-1-1960, with the details of the photo written onto the negative and printed. Tram 1 has the destination of Quarry Hill and has a Cohn's drink advertisement on the rear panel. In the background are: The Beehive, Ezywalkin, Wm Jones Chemist, A. G. Relearn Optician, .Mobilgas. Note the advertisement Plume? over the Ezywalkin store has been blanked out. trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, secv, pall mall, tram 1, tram 12

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 5 in Moorabool St, late 1940's. No details of photographer. Has the T&G building, Savoia Cafe, The Commercial Bank of Australia in the background. Photo has been glued onto the album sheet.trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, tram 5

James Moore and Sons had a timber and saw mill at City Rd., South Melbourne. They employed over 600 men with a wide range of skills, turning out milled timber for building, household items and other cabinetry, the wooden bodies of trams and even what is believed to be the first commercially produced airplane propeller. The site also included a nail making factory. These goods were sold throughout the state before the company went into voluntary liquidation in 1935. James Louis Moore was born in Ireland 12/8/1843 and died in London 3/2/1913 before his body was returned to Melbourne for burial in the family vault in April 1913. The business continued under his sons Walter, Louis and Arthur. Another son, William had disappeared in 1906.James Moore and Sons Timber Yard and Saw Mills Price List for September 1922 and April 1924 listing prices for floorings; Oregon; building hardwood; galvanised iron; linings etc. Four pages.history, bendigo, abbott collection, james moore and sons

Four pages handwritten from Willathorne Co. dated 14th April, 1877 detailing a list of items relating to the stock of the Abbott Company sent to Sandhurst as samples on credit because Mr. Willathorne (?) was unable to get up there. The sender address is stated as Lonsdale Street East.business letter, commercial, abbott family, shoe manufacturing, commercial enterprise.

The photo shows Geelong No. 2 in Moorabool St at the intersection with Ryrie St. The tram has the destination of North. The tram is in its modified form that provides for one-man operation. In the photo are Edments, Savoia Cafe, Commercial Bank of Australia, and the T&G building. The photo has been dated between 1935 when the tram was converted and 1939 when the bar neon traffic lights were installed at the intersection. The photograph was taken from a Victorian Railways glass negative held at the State Library of Victoria. See item 8360 for a digital copy of the SLV scan - http://handle.slv.vic.gov.au/10381/97173Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong.Black and white photograph with a number of rear.In pencil "2171" on rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, temperance & general, tram 2

Yields information about the history of Ballarat trams, tramways and the trammies and their stories. Has a strong association with the businesses in Ballarat.269 - Twelve page souvenir supplement to the Ballarat Courier, published the day after closure of Ballarat's SECV trams. Features many photos, sketches, items regarding the history of trams in Ballarat, and local advertisements of commercial business houses at the time. Dated 20/9/1971 . 2nd copy of 269 added 4/6/1999. 269.1 - Full copy of the Courier Newspaper containing the supplement detailed in item 269. Has a photo of tram 40 on front page in Sturt St. near Doveton street and article on front page, continued on page 2. 2nd copy added 18/06/2006. Note advertisement in the bottom right hand corner of the front page - house sale notice with reference to the horse trams. Image of front cover of newspaper and of each sheet of the supplement added 22/10/2013.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat trams, closure, advertisements

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.Long lime green crepe evening dress with a silk lining of the same colour. At the neckline is a narrow band of pale brown/pink commercial lace. The very narrow shoulder straps are a similar shade of brown/pink. The dress features a closure at the back that is fastened with press-studs.australian fashion, evening dresses, evening wear, women's clothing

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Hand-beaded evening purse, with silver frame and finger ring. While the note accompanying the item states that it was made and used in the 1880s, the label 'Made in France' would indicate that it was probably made in the first decade of the twentieth century.Label: "Made in France / Hand-made". A note which accompanies the item states: "Hand beaded evening purse, 1880s. Frequently used when formal dinner dances were held in the Kew mansions." [Editor - See correct date in Physical description]fashion accessories, clothing accessories, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- purses

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, inherited, owned, used and or donated by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Hand-made crocheted or lace reticule with a long cord and a flap opening. The bag is lined with cream voile. It relies on different kinds of stitching for its decorative effects as well as rosettes and round pom-poms.fashion accessories, clothing accessories, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, inherited, owned, used and or donated by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Woven, lidded raffia straw reticule with dried raffia lowers used as decoration.women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses, fashion accessories

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of women's fashion accessories, purchased, inherited or collected by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Black silk embroidered with flowers compact with and internal mirrorfashion accessories, personal accessories

The Kew Historical Society's Fashion & Design collection includes a small and representative collection of reticules, purses and handbags, inherited, owned, used and or donated by members of the Society. These items date from the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, and conform to fashions and styles popular during the period of their use. Some of the items are handmade, while others are mass-produced commercial products. Machine woven tapestry evening bag on metal frameevening bags, women's clothing -- accessories, bags -- handbags, bags -- reticules, bags -- purses, fashion accessories