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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Badge, Silver War Badge, abt 1918
The Silver War Badge was instituted in 1916 and awarded to men who were honourably discharged under certain regulations which are shown below. It was also awarded in retrospect: that is, to men discharged in 1914 or 1915 who otherwise met the criteria. During the Great War, patriotic British ladies would give white feathers to men not in uniform. Discharged soldiers were unimpressed. The badge served as a white feather deflector. The Silver War Badge, sometimes wrongly referred to as the Silver Wound Badge, was instituted from 12 September 1916 under Army Order 316. The badge was awarded to all of those military personnel who had served at home or overseas during the war, and who had been discharged from the army under King’s Regulations. Expiry of a normal term of engagement did not count and the most commonly seen reason for discharge and issue of the badge is KR is 392(xvi), meaning the soldier had been released on account of being permanently physically unfit. It was possible to be awarded a badge if the man had not served overseas – and if his service record is now lost this may be the only remaining evidence of service for such a soldier.It is a circular badge with the legend “For King and Empire – Services Rendered” surrounding the King George V cypher. The badge had a pin for wear as a brooch. A19225 -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Ford prison van registration number V-15802, parked beside a Humber. There is a large crowd gathered to the rear of the photograph. Circa 1962police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; ford prison van; humber car -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car)
Studebaker truck with police insignia and "Victoria Police Mobile Laboratory" written on side door. Registration number V-0241. Circa 1960police vehicles; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker truck -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme, 1986
Programme for Davis Cup World Group Final - Australia V. Sweden; December 26-28, 1986, Kooyong. Materials: Ink, Papertennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Alan McCulloch, Encylopedia of Australian Art, Volume One, A-K, 1984
2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian ArtHawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cmnon-fiction2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian Artart -- australian -- dictionaries, artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Alan McCulloch, Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Volume Two, L-Z, 1984
Volume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.Hawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm. non-fictionVolume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries., encyclopedias - australian art -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Colin Briton, Outcasts, Mists and Shadows: a short history of institutional care around Yarra Bend, Melbourne, 2019
History of institutional care in Yarra Bend Park and Studley Park by Colin Briton.[Northcote, Victoria] : Colin Briton, [2018] ©2018 v, 118 pages, 11 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm non-fictionHistory of institutional care in Yarra Bend Park and Studley Park by Colin Briton.institutional care -- victoria -- melbourne -- history., health facilities -- victoria -- melbourne -- history, asylums -- victoria -- melbourne -- history., reformatories for women -- victoria -- melbourne -- history. -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Pulley Wheel
found a Kurth Kiln amongst the charcoal making equipmentV Pulley Wheel 10cm diameter by 4cm wide, on a right angle steel shaft cirved and hooked for hanging. Bearing seized up -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, A Small Boy from Italy, 2010
Recollections of Vincitorio family as told by Vince. Starting in Italy and ending in Tatura. Family History, anecdotes of life in Tatura and local identities.Front cover has a map of Italy in blue. Border in white. Photograph of V. Vincitorio as small boy in centre , as adult on back cover.vince vincitorio, family history -
Brighton Historical Society
Swimsuit, Ada of California
Ada of California was a Melbourne swimwear company founded in the early 1950s by Brighton locals Ada and Toni Murkies. Born in Poland in 1922, Ada was 17 when the Second World War reached her doorstep. She and her family were torn from their home by Soviet soldiers and sent to a brutal labour camp in Siberia as part of a series of mass deportations. In order to escape the horrific conditions of the camp, Ada and her sister Barbara joined the Soviet-backed Polish Army. During her time in the military she became close with a handsome young Jewish officer, Lieutenant Antoni Murkies, who later became her husband. After the war Toni was awarded 15 medals including the highest Polish military honour, the Virtuti Militari. Ada was awarded 10 medals, including the Order of the Cross of Grunwald. Emigrating to Australia as postwar refugees in 1948, Ada and Toni arrived in Melbourne with little to their name. Working initially in garment factories and building their connections, by the mid-1950s the couple were able to start a company of their own, with Ada designing the garments and Toni managing the business. Within ten years, Ada of California swimwear was being sold in department stores throughout Australia, and the Murkies family were able to build a permanent home of their own in Brighton. By the early 1980s they had acquired several other major labels, including Watersun. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Black one-piece swimsuit with deep v-neck and low-cut back and high-cut legs. Halter neck. Ruched sides. Label in side: "ada / 16"swimwear, ada of california, ada productions, melbourne designers, ada murkies, toni murkies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Schwerkolt Cottage sale, 1963-1964
Correspondence and other documents relating to sale of Schwerkolt Cottage by C. C. V. Schwerkolt as Attorney for Mary Jackschowsky in 1964.Correspondence and other documents relating to sale of Schwerkolt Cottage by C. C. V. Schwerkolt as Attorney for Mary Jackschowsky in 1964. List with documentsCorrespondence and other documents relating to sale of Schwerkolt Cottage by C. C. V. Schwerkolt as Attorney for Mary Jackschowsky in 1964.c. e. carter and son, melbourne and metropolitan board of works, housing commission victoria, city of nunawading, schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, schwerkolt cottage, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, o'donnell, e. k. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Proposed railway along Howe Parade to Webb Dock, 1973 - 1983
Correspondence relating to proposed railway along Howe Road to Webb Dock Photocopy of letter from V Doube to E R Meagherfrederick charles jackson, town clerks, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - webb dock, state government victoria, v j doube, e r meagher, gordon edwards -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
USAF Pacific Air Force Letter, Letter of gratitude
Letter from Paul V. Hester, General, USAF given with flag expressing gratitude for B-24 restoration project and tour of the hangar.a13.1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Mortar Platoon
Shield shaped plaque with a 81mm mortar in front of a silver "V" between 2 gold banners. " Mortar Platoon" & "Rapem de Piller"infantry, support company, mortars, 5/6rvr, wark vc club, plaque -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Lace top, not known - approx 1970s
1970s Ladies black lace sleeveless top with v neckline back and front. A placket front.Waist has black press stud closingcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jumper
City Of Box Hill UniformDark Olive Green V Neck Jumper with City of Box Hill Coat of Arms emblem on right hand side Size 20costume, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card, 1907
Card - photo of George V and Queen Mary with British and Australian flags. 'Box Hill State School No. 2838' 'Empire Day 1907''I love God and my country ------ and the laws'documents, cards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, Army, Jumper
A khaki woolen jumper with a V neck and long sleeves. Name of a soldier called Stone Service No 43164 is shown on a label inside the jumperjumper, clothing, mcphail collection -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Grand Final, Port Melbourne vs Yarraville, Junction Oval, Douglas Smallpage, 1953
B&W photos of various locations in Port Melbourne Port Melbourne v Yarraville, Football Grand final - Junction oval 1953Several have descriptions of locations in pencil on rear of photossport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Headwear - Hatband, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "VTFA", 1940s
Hat band worn by officials and team members when representing the Association at interstate matches. Two types - see item 6946 for a separate letter type. This combined letter or interwoven into a symbol was worn in item 6946 at the 1948 Sydney carnival. Most likely made by the MMTB Uniform clothing shop at Hawthorn.Yields information about the insignia worn by the VFTA.Navy blue cotton band with the letters "V F T A" interwoven or combined into a symbol, machine sewn with a white backing strip on the rear.tramways, sports, football, vftc, hatbands, uniforms -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Comforts as well as cannon Will Help to Win this War!, 1940s
The flyer is a call by the St Kilda Patriotic Society to St Kilda residents to donate at least a shilling a month to provide soldiers fighting overseas with comforts from home to help improve their well being, health and morale. Donors were invited to complete and submit a coupon at the bottom of the page, following which voluntary collectors would come to their home to collect the money each month. White paper printed in black on one side. Two copies held, one of which also has the printed letter V superimposed on it.st kilda patriotic society, wwii fund-raising -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Colquhoun Forest Drive, 2010c
Display folder containing newspaper clippings and copies of letters about the formation of the V A A C adn the spotting tower at Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1886
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Legal Papers. 1 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Nunn, Solicitors, Melbourne to Bennett H, Sandhurst re Lazarus v Lazarus. 2 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett H re Edwards v Budd. 3 - 1886 - Letter to Bennett & Co, Sandhurst re Tolhurst to Scott. 4 - 1886 - Letter to Bennett H, Sandhurat re Hawthorne & Brady. 5 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Sterry v Trestrail. 6 - 1886 - Letter from Motteram & Hyett, Solicitors, Sandhurst to Connelly, Solicitor re Masonic Hall & McClean E. 7 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Sterry v Trestrail. 8 - 1886 - Letter from Watson Wm Junr., Kangaroo Flat.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, bennett attenborough wiks & nunn, bennett h, lazarus, edwards, budd, bennett & co, tolhurst, scott, hawthorne, trestrail, motteram & hyett, connelly, masonic hall, mcclean e, sterry, trestrail, watson wm junr -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Opera Glasses, 1920s
Opera Glasses came into existence as a result of a long line of inventions, and further improvements upon those inventions. The process started in the year 1608 when a Dutch optician by the name of Hans Lipperhey developed the first pair of binoculars with a magnification capability of X3. Less than a year later, a well-known inventor and philosopher by the name of Galileo developed what became known as the Galilean telescope. Advertisements were first found for opera glasses and theatre binoculars in London as early as 1730 in the form of a long collapsible telescope. The "Opera Glass" as it was referred to; was often covered in enamel, gems, ivory, or other art and paintings. For almost 100 years opera glasses existed merely as telescopes. In Vienna, in 1823 the first binocular opera glasses and theatre binoculars began to appear. They were two simple Galilean telescopes with a bridge in the centre, each telescope focused independently from the other by extending or shortening the telescope until the desired focus was achieved, which was useful, yet very cumbersome. Two years later in Paris, Pierre Lemiere improved on this design and created a centre focus wheel. This allowed the focusing of both telescopes together. After this development, opera glasses and theatre binoculars grew in popularity because of the superior view they facilitated in opera and theatre houses. The beautiful design of the glasses themselves also added appeal to the opera-going crowd. By the 1850's opera glasses and theatre, glasses had become a must-have fashion accessory for all opera and theatregoers. A vintage pair of 1920s opera glasses probably made in France by an unknown maker the item is significant due to it's provenance that can be traced and it's completeness as a useful social item and fashion accessory used by theatergoers from the mid 19th century and well into the 20th century. Some people still use modern variants of theater glasses today to improve their enjoyment of the theater.Both glasses and case are covered with black and white snake skin. Case lined with purple velvet, and has brass closure clip.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, opera glasses, serpentine opera glasses, binoculars, accessories, optical instrument, scientific instrument, theater glasses, french opera glasses, hans lipperhey -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Diving compressor and helmet, 1944
Siebe Gorman & Company Ltd was a British company that developed diving equipment and breathing equipment and worked on commercial diving and marine salvage projects. The company advertised itself as 'Submarine Engineers'. It was founded by Augustus Siebe, a German-born British engineer chiefly known for his contributions to diving equipment. Siebe Gorman traded as an engineering firm for over 180 years from 1819 to 1999. The early success of the business was due to its founder, the Prussian immigrant Christian 'Augustus' Siebe (1788-1872). For business reasons, he applied for and was granted British citizenship in 1856. He was a gifted engineer who was able to translate theoretical problems into practical, working products. During the industrial Victorian period, the business traded as 'A. Siebe' at 145 High Street Holborn London, but in 1828 new premises were acquired at 5 Denmark Street, Soho. The family firm produced a wide range of manufactured goods including paper-making machinery, measuring machinery, water pumps, refrigeration equipment, and diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe specialised in submarine engineering early on and the company gained a reputation for the manufacture of safe, reliable diving apparatus. Augustus Siebe is best remembered for the development and manufacture of the ‘closed’ Diving Dress based on the ideas of Charles and John Deane, George Edwards, and Charles Pasley. Apart from some small modifications to valves and diver communications, the basic 12 bolt ‘closed’ diving dress remained relatively unchanged after the 1870s. Later company successes were also based on innovation, with new products that could be successfully developed and manufactured to high standards. This was largely attributed to the inventive nature, foresight, engineering, and entrepreneurial skills of Robert Henry Davis (1870-1965). In 1882, RH Davis joined the company of 'Siebe & Gorman' as a young 11-year-old office boy and he was to remain with the company until he died in 1965. Augustus Siebe retired in 1869 and handed over the company to a new partnership of Henry H. Siebe (1830-1885) and William A. O'Gorman (1834-1904). The new firm traded as 'Siebe & Gorman' (1870-1879) from premises in and around Mason Street, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, London. The two partners soon recognised the potential of R.H. Davis and in 1894, aged 24, he became General Manager of Siebe & Gorman. Davis increasingly ran the company until the surviving partner (W.A. Gorman) died in 1904. The firm was disposed of to the Vickers (armaments) family and a new company 'Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd.' (1905-1998) was formed. Under the chairmanship of Albert Vickers, R.H. Davis was kept on as Managing Director, and the company forged ahead. However, after WW1, the Great Depression caused manufacturing output and share prices to slump. In 1924 Robert Davis made a deal with the Vickers Board and acquired control of the company through majority shares. Under his leadership, the Siebe Gorman Company flourished and within time, four of his sons also joined the firm. The company gained a worldwide reputation for the manufacture of diving apparatus, decompression and observation chambers, and safety breathing apparatus of all types for use on the land, in the air, and under the sea (including mine rescue, tunneling, aircraft, diving, submarine escape and in other hazardous environments). Close research and development links with the MOD (especially the Admiralty), also provided a lucrative outlet for the company products. In 1932, Robert Davis was knighted by King George V, principally for his invention of the ‘Davis Submerged Escape Apparatus’ (D.S.E.A.). Siebe Gorman essentially remained a family firm from the beginning (under A.Siebe) until it became a public company for the first time in 1952. However, following WW2, British manufacturing stagnated through stifled investment and post-war austerity, and there was little innovation. Siebe Gorman's fortunes began to decline as an aging Sir Robert Davis failed to invest, or change the company's business and management practices. In 1959, Siebe Gorman was acquired by the “Fairy Group” and the ailing Sir Robert was made Life President. Consequently, nothing changed and the slow decline continued until Sir Robert's death in March 1965. Around 1960, Siebe Gorman acquired the diving apparatus manufacturer C E Heinke, and for a brief period, it manufactured some diving equipment under the combined name of Siebe Heinke. Around 1964, Mr E. 'Barry' Stephens was appointed as the new Managing Director to modernise Siebe Gorman. Changes were made, including a move to a new factory in Wales in 1975. The new company concentrated on fire-fighting breathing apparatus and escape equipment, and the move coincided with the loss of many of the older, traditional craft skills. Between 1985 and 1998, Siebe expanded through acquisitions, and several other companies were acquired. The Siebe Gorman (diving apparatus) company has therefore traded as A. Siebe (1819-1870); Siebe & Gorman (1870-1879); Siebe Gorman & Co (1880-1904); Siebe Gorman & Co. Ltd (1905-1998). (For information regards the diving helmet & Frank King see Notes Section at the end of this document)The items are very significant as a snapshot into marine history and the development of diving equipment generally especially that used for salvage operations before and during WW2. The company that made the equipment was a leading inventor,developer and innovator of marine equipment with its early helmets and other items eagerly sought after today for collections around the world. The items in the Flagstaff Hill collection give us an insight as to how divers operated and the dangers they faced doing a very necessary and dangerous job. Frank Kings' diving helmet and compressor (communication pipe stored separately). Compressor is hand cranked. US Navy diving helmet, Mark V. Two maker's plates attached. Made in 1944.On rear "WATER SUPPLY" On front 'PATENT" " Logo: Images (Lion, Crown, Horse, Shield within an oval) "SIEBE, GORMAN & Co. Ltd. SUBMARINE ENGINEERS, LONDON.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, great ocean road, us navy diving helmet, commonwealth government salvage, diving helmet, marine salvage, frank king, diver, siebe. gorman & co ltd, submarine equipment, diving equipment, communication under water, hand cranked, diving compressor -
Essendon Football Club
Premiership cap, 1901
Premiership cap presented to Hercules "Hec" Vollugi after Essendon won the 1901 premiership. Premiership caps were presented by both the VFA and the VFL until about 1924. The caps were traditionally made of navy silk. This one has had Essendon's colours embroidered on the peak in the shape of a shield. Vollugi was a fine wingman who played 70 games for Essendon from 1901 to 1906.Navy blue grosgrain silk cap with small peak; cap is divided into six segments separated by cream silk braid with navy button on top; embroidered badge in metallic and silk gold thread at front of cap; badge consists of monogram of interwined V F L with "Premiers" in a scroll beneath and "1901" beneath that; shield embroidered in red and black longstitch on peak. Cap is lined with "H. A. Vollugi 1901" handwritten in ink in centre."H. A. Vollugi 1901" is handwritten in ink on the inside of the cap -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Freedom of Information Requests", "Headway Reports", May. 1991
Photocopy of original letter from John Prideaux to the PTC dated 27/3/1991 (two copies), requesting copy's of any suggestions or recommendation raised in written form by ticket inspectors, traffic inspectors etc and response from the PTC dated 27/5/1991 providing some 20 copies of "headway reports". Signed by C. W. O'Carroll Manager Freedom of Information. Has the V/Line and The Met logos on the base of the letter.Hand written notes on the top of the first sheet as to the event.trams, tramways, ptc, freedom of information, foi, reports, inspectors, traffic officers, delays, incidents, events -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Casterton Welfare Centre, Victoria, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (Former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photograph, nursing sister, Sister Moore, Mrs. Jones, sitting at a desk in the Casterton Welfare CentreBack: 'Sister Moore and Mrs. Jones Welfare Centre' - handwritten in blue biro. Blue biro line, arrowed both ends, drawn across photo. 3" in blue biro above line -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, c. 1963
Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg)Black and white photograph showing view of Merino Butter Factory, partly obscured by cypress pines.Back: 'Merino Butter Factory' - handwritten, blue biro. Blue biro line, arrowed each end drawn across photo. '3" ' above line Black stamp - mostly cut offmerino butter factory -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista's boiler being landed 1966, 1966
Boiler of S.S. Genista being hauled from channel near rhyll Jetty 1966.Boiler of the S.S.Genista, line attached being landed.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista