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Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Rifle bag, 1946
Military rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side as issued to troops in 1947Made by GMH 1946 for Military useArmy green canvas rifle carrier with ammunition pocket on side. Canvas cover over opening with brass buckle to close.GMH&Co 1946military, rifle carrier, canvas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera, c1975
An Agfamatic 2008 110film camera. Pocket automatic with Flip Flash, a fixed focus colour Agno - f9.2/26 mm lens. It uses two shutters (close up and landscape) with a flash and daylight setting. Fitted with a wrist chain and a leather carry case. It has a partly exposed film in it. It is metal with a brushed chrome finish and imitation leather on parts. The camera lens cover is part of the opening and closing of the camera.AGFAMATIC 2008 Sensor Pocketphotography, cameras -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Mt Beauty High School Blazer
Mt Beauty High School commenced in 1953 as a Higher Elementary school as the need for a secondary college grew with the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It became the Mt Beauty High School in 1964. The blazer was part of the winter uniform.Historical: Education in Mt Beauty commenced relatively late so there was less of a tradition The decision to adopt a uniform is of interest to compare with other schools and the times.Dark green blazer made from pure wool flannel. Size 38. with 3 green buttons down the front left side where the edge meets the right side (no overlap). ! pocket bottom right and bottom left sides. 1 on top left side. Top left pocket has coloured school emblem embossed on as part of the pocket. Long sleeves lined with white cotton. On inside of top pocket is make of blazer with 'J. Nelson' sewn on. inside middle back of collar a small label of maker.Outside left pocket: 'High School' above picture of mountains and river and below 'Mount Beauty.' Inside left pocket. Pinehurst / Blazer/ 'J. Nelson' sewn over (what might be Made by / Stamina / The "Doctor" pure Wool Flannel & tag 38. On middle inside at collar: Stamina / Productionuniform. school uniform. mt beauty. education. clothing. wool. mt beauty high school., blazer -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Clothing - Blazers, Gayval - Schoolwear, Burnley College Black Wool Blazers with badges (2), 1967-1970
Black pure wool blazer worn by students of Burnley College 1967-1970. Blazer 1 - Edges bound in black braid. Woven badge of college on left breast pocket, also metal enamel Burnley College badge pinned on Left lapel. Made by Gayval - schoolwear of "The Doctor" flannel. Australian Wool Bureau gold medal winner - all pure wool - mothproofed. Blazer 2 - Different manufacturer , no braid. Woven badge of college on left breast pocket only. Blazer 1 - Black pure wool blazer with edges bound in black braid. Size S. Blazer 2 - Black pure wool blazer, no braid on edges. Size LBlazer 1 - Burnley College woven badge on left breast pocket. Burnley College Metal badge pinned on left lapel. Blazer 2 - Burnley College woven badge on left breast pocket identical to Blazer 1.blazer, burnley college uniform, student, burnley badge, badge, wool blazer -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magnifying glass, first half 20th century
A pocket magnifying glass was a versatile scientific tool. It was ideal for situations in which the specimen was too small to be observed under a magnifying glass and access to a larger microscope would have been impossible.It could be taken on field expeditions and used to examine botanical, zoological and mineralogical specimens.Simple,pocket microscopes had a significant impact on the the general public’s appreciation of both science and the natural world by making the microscopic world accessible and exciting.Small pocket magnifying glass with glass viewer.magnifying-glass instruments-optical -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: PERTH COMMONWEALTH GAMES 1962 BLAZER, 1962
Clothing. Dark navy,(Summer weight) pure wool, with sleeves, fronts, and back shoulders lined with a synthetic fabric, possibly rayon or polyester - this has a zig zag woven pattern in the fabric. One internal pocket inside right front. Padded shoulders. Two 8 X 19.5 cm pockets, with rounded corners. One smaller pocket-13 X 11.5 cm, also with rounded corners on the left hand breast pocket. This is embroidered with a sun and kangaroo, and a circular badge ennclosing a chain-like border, a crown, and the lettering BE and CG-probably indicating British Empire and Commonwealth Games. Also embroidered on the breast pocket a light and dark yellow/gold sun, with an orange kangaroo super imposed at the centre of the sun. Single breasted blazer. Three flat silver metal buttons, 2 cm diameter, at centre front, (shanked). Two 1.5 cm flat metal shanked buttons-one at each cuff. 17 cm deep vent at lower back.On inside right breast pocket ''WALSH'S'' and a crest. PURE WOOL. Some wear on label evident. On outside of lrft breast pocket PERTH1962; a circular 4.0cm logo with a chain like border, enclosing a crown and lettering BE? CG.costume, male, blazer-perth commonwealth games -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Watches, small silver plated pocket, c1900
Pocket Watches became popular in the late19th C. Gentlemen put their 'Fob' watch in their waistcoat pocket attached to a chain that had a bar that slipped through a button hole. Ladies attached their Watches by a chain to their chatelaine. Nurses usually used a bar with a pin to attach the pocket watch to their uniform. All Train Conductors had a Fob Watch to keep check of the Train Timetable.This small silver plated pocket watch with a hinged case has a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, a seconds dial at 6 and black metal hands.unreadable on back of Casebrighton, moorabbin, pioneers, watchmaking, jewellers, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, watches, clocks -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - New Testament Bible, World War II, c1939-1945
Active Service Pocket Bible - New Testament National Bible issued by the National Bible Society of Scotland to men and women on active duty during WWII. A message from George VI is printed on the inside.This bible was issued to men and women on active duty during WWII. It has been bought home by one of the citizens of City of Moorabbin who served in WWII.Small pocket sized New Testament Bible, bound in blue materialNew Testament - Royal Air Force Emblemreligion, world war ii, bible, george vi, national bible society of scotland, active duty, city of moorabbin, returned services league bentleigh, cheltenham -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Kukris
2 Kukris, complete with two small knives each.weapon, ww2, general -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged Weapon Kukri
wooden handle brass fittings small sharpening knives -
Arapiles Historical Society
Bread Knives
House hold equipment, 2 home made knivesbread knife, knives, bread -
Kew RSL
Presentation plaque, Gurka Regimental shield
Acquired by Pte Blackburn on service in Morotai World War 2Wooden shield, crossed Gurka knives, regimental badgesgurka, morotai, world war 2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: GREY SCHOOL SHORTS
Short leg grey school shorts. 16 cm metal front zip. Side pockets of cotton. Coin pocket front RHS at waist. One X1.5cm grey button and button hole and centre front waist band (3 cm). Belt keepers - four across front, three across back. Hems on legs have been hand sewn. Stitching visible on outside of shorts. Worn by Phillip Ellison.Label on inside LH pocket, ''Toray 65% Tetoron polyester, 35% viscose.costume, male, grey school shorts -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume, Ballarat School of Mines Blazer, 1938
This blazer was worn by Keith Wylie from 1939 until 1942 when he joined the army and was commissioned in the Corps of Aust. Elect. & Mech. Engineers. He was studying for his Electrical Diploma and practice Electrical Engineering. He finished his army service in the British Occupation Force in Japan before returning to be discharged in May 1947. He completed his remaining 2 subjects at S.M.B. in 1947. Green woollen unlined blazer with embroidered emblem on breast pocket. The edges are bound including the three pockets and the sleeve cuff 9 cm from the edge. There are three green buttons at the front. The internal edges are bound are there is tape stitched to the inside where the top of the side pockets are stitched. There are 5 places where a small piece of tape has been stuck to fabric to stop the fraying of small holes.Embroidered makers fabric patch attached behind the breast pocket - Paterson, Powell & Sandford Pty Ltd. Quality Drapers Ballaratballarat school of mines, blazer, coat of arms, keith wylie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - English-German Dictionary, pre 1914
Part of Honybun RSL Collection Ice Cream Ticket found inside dictionary.1 Pocket size Deans Dictionary in Brown Leather with gold engraved lettering. English- German (Deutch-Englisch) .2 Bon de- Glasse-Comme d'Rance (France) (ice Cream) cost 25 centimes -ticket to purchase ice craemDeans Waistcoat Pocket Dictionaries English- German (Deutch-Englisch) .books, reference -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plane Wood, 1890 -1900
J.E. Bleckmann were German Blade makers, registry shows Bleckmann (1899, No. 37190):J.E.Bleckmann, Solingen, registry class 9b). As well as blades for wood working tools they were also sword makers (used in American Civil War), Bayonet makers 1871-1918 and also pocket cutlery (pocket knives) as per advertisement 1907.This wood plane holds historical importance as carpentry tools such as this would have been used in the construction of local homes, outbuildings, furniture. It represents an era before power tools. Investigation is ongoing as to ownership and specific use in the area. Hand made wooden hand plane with metal blade. Carpentry tool from 19th century1/38 / 34 mm stamped into wood on front edge of plane. Metal Blade inscribed "J.E. BLECKMANN/ WARRANTED / CAST STEEL / SOLINGEN/GERMANY"tool, blade makers, hand plane, woodworking. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Knife Sharpener
Tempered steel sharpener for sharpening knives. It has a bone handle.domestic items, utensils, cutlery -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Royal Australian Navy Jacket
Double-Breasted lined jacket with 'wing' lapels. Left and Right pockets with cover flaps. Colour; Dark Navy. Petty Officer Badge (slightly faded) near shoulder of left sleeve.All Buttons Metal. Buttons Reverse; Stokes and Sons Melb. 6 Buttons on front; 23mm diameter. 2 Buttons on each sleeve cuff; 15mm diameter. All buttons show Crown and Anchor with 'Australia' beneath. Inside; 1 pocket on right side. 2 pockets on left side (i pocket small 'coin' or 'pocket watch' size). Inside neck; original fabric tag covered by 'Band-Aid ' sticker with the words 'G' or 'E' Cole per 13 Heeds'. -
Sunshine RSL Sub Branch
pocket knife, cammilus, 1962
this pocket knife is imoportant because it was used by AB Bloggs (Navy Medal) to splice lines on the HMAS Vampire. Donated by daughter Louise. AB Bloggs died from wounds received during sea battle in April 1942 in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Navy Medal for bravery.This item is significant because it is a remaining item of an award winning navy man who gave his life for his country.metal pocket knife: ( multitool - knife, bottle opener,screwdriver, and skewer), in black leather embossed case with belt loop and press close stud and plaited carry cord on pocket knife handle."U S"embossed, knife, leather, metal, south, pocket knife, pacific, multi tool, bottle opener, screwdriver, skewer, belt loop, louise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MARONG MUNICIPAL BAND BLAZER, 1980's -2000
Clothing. Pointed lapel collar, with underside of collar lined with felt. Two brass metal badges in a Leidertafel style - one on each side of collar. Cloth circular badges at the top of each sleeve are embroidered with a coat-of-arms, below which are two shields, one blue, and embroidered with a bunch of grapes, one red embroidered with a sheaf of wheat, a sheep, and perhaps a symbol of the landscape. Two breast pockets, rectangular with rounded lower corners and a shield shaped flap, closed with a 2 cm brass button impressed with a laurel wreath, and horn, suspended by a cord, and triple loop-a replica of British Light Infantry buttons. Two lower ''pockets'' are flaps only, giving the impression of a pocket only. Jacket lined with blue taffeta-like fabric-possibly polyester. One internal bound pocket inside right front. Four 2.5cm brass buttons (as on pockets) at centre front opening. All buttons have a metal back, and metal loop, which enables the buttons to be pinned to the garment, enabling removal for cleaning purposes.On inside breast pocket: A Quality Garment by Australian Government Clothing Factory. On back of buttons : Stokes Australia.costume, male ceremonial, marong municipal band blazer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: FLARED TROUSERS - CHECK PATTERN BY PARKS TROUSERS, 1960's
Brown and yellow check patterned men's trousers with flared legs (30.5 cms at hem), 15 cm metal zip at front opening with 1 cm metal hook and eye at waist. Six X 3.5 cm belt keepers. Side pockets. One back pocket on RHS. See photograph 11400.673.Label on inside of back pocket ''PARKS TROUSERS MELBOURNE. Polyester and wool''. Small white tag 5 1/2.costume, male, flared check trousers -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Equipment - Camera, 1972 - 1976
PhotographyDevelopment Of Camera With Regards To Amateur PhotographyBlack + Silver Plastic Camera Kodak Pocket Instatmatic 500 Camera ElectronicTop : Screen Printed : Kodak Logo / Made In Germany : Kodak / Pocket Instamatic 500/ Camera Electronic : Focal + Light Details. ( See Images ) Front : Embossed : Kodakphotography, camera, pocket, amateur photography -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Knife
Ghurka Kukri Knives in scabbard. Large & Small. Middle knife missingweapon, ww2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Knives, 1878
From the estate of Jean Ord (nee Tate) formerly of 31Drummond Street Blackburn, mother of the donor.Six stainless steel table knives - bone handle. In the original box.Edwin H Needham 1878 Sheffield Firth Stainlessdomestic items, cutlery -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Orchadist Scales, Donated by Frank Eckerman (Emerald)
Used in orchards by Harry Shaw (Orchardist in Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley near cnr Highbury Road) Orchard was sold in 1950. Later used on poultry farm in Forest Hills.Body of scales: brass plate inscribed - Salter Pocket Balance, made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB. Slide measure 0 to 50. Pattern at top: twisted rope with arrow through middle. Reverse side: green painted metal. Hanging metal ring at top end and metal hook at lower end. Salter Pocket Balance, Made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pocket badge
This pocket with the school badge was part of the girls' uniform at Orbost High School. The blazer pocket forms part of the Mary Gilbert collection. The Latin inscription, :acti labores lucundi" can be freely translated as "finished work is pleasant". The school badge with its stalk of maize was designed by Clarke Cowell who was in the first Senior Class of Orbost Higher Elementary School in 1912.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant role in the education of senior students in Orbost as the sole facility in the distruct. This item represents the history of the institution.A navy coloured cloth pocket badge from Orbost High School. It has the school motto, "acti labores lucundi" around a yellow/gold stalk of maize.On back lining : PR in black marker 1922 badge school-uniform education orbost-high-school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - ALLAN MONAGHAN COLLECTION: NAVY BLUE MELBOURNE OLYMPIC BLAZER 1956, 1956
Clothing. Pure wool, dark navy blue blazer, as part of the Official uniform of Officials at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Revere collar with pointed lapels-one button hole on left lapel. Two large (20.5 cm X 20.0cm) pockets, with rounded lower corners - one on either side front. 14 cm X 13 cm breast pocket with rounded corners of the lower edge, and embroidered Olympic Rings and wording ''Olympic Games 1956 Official''. Fully lined - body in black satin, sleeves in cream satin. Double breasted, with four 2cm diameter flat silver metal buttons. Stitched button holes. 1.5 cm diameter flat silver metal buttons - one at each wrist. Padded shoulders.On inside right hand breast pocket, Wardrop ''My Tailor'' of melbourne and provincial Centres. For all Men's Wear All pure wool. On outside left breast pocket: Olympic Games 1956 Official.and five OlympicRings-in official colours, - Blue, Black, Red, Yellow, Green. Outside pocket markings are all embroidered. Logo of tailor also embroidered on inside pocket.costume, male, navy blue melbourne olympic blazer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS - FORMAL, unknown
Ribbons are: War medals 1939-45. Australian Service Medal. Belonged to Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour. One of the CO's of 38 Bn.1. Jacket - woollen, black. Lt Col Rank Badges, gold, on epaulettes. Rising Sun badges on collars. Aust Commonwealth Military Forces. Four pockets. Four gold centre buttons. Top two pockets held shut with a gold button. 2. Trousers, woollen, black with red vertical stripe on sides. Pockets - 1 coin, 2 hip, 1 rear. Fly held shut four black buttons. 3. Shirt (ex) white short sleeved. 1 button missing. E... its cotton pocket. 4. Belt, Woollen black. Brass buckle. Two mini straps on inside of belt. 5. Tie, black, cotton. 6. Ribbon bar WW2 (2 medals). 7. Hat peaked black. Formal wear. Gold braid on brim. Red band and red piping. Rising Sun Badge. Aust Comm Military Forces.On trousers, written on two pockets is name: Seymour. Hat has a ticket inside. Lt. Col. E.P. Seymour.post ww2, passchendaele barracks trust, e.p. seymour -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Kukri
Gurka Knife kid. 3 Knives - 1inch, 2 inch & 5 incharmy -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged Weapon Kukri
Possibly ceremonial chrome blade with etchings leather scabbard with small sharpening knives Etchings on blade lions head on handle pummel