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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Rug
'made' by local Country Women's Association especially for the restored cottage.Large multi-coloured rag rug.domestic items, floor coverings, handcrafts, rug making -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Pamphlet, Steps to Securing Your Financial Future, c. 2009
Made for the Women and money month. Detailing metro and rural events. A4 cardboard page folded twice to create three column pamphlet. Purple and green colour theme. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Happy farm life at Burnley, 1934
Found in a file entitled, "Women's Education, 1930's," in 1991Two pages of The Sun News-Pictorial, July 10, 1934. A large photo of many students crowded into a dray and sitting on a draught horse with the caption: "Things are never down on the farm at Burnley Horticultural School while Don, the old dray horse, is on the job carting his load of happy students back to the lecture rooms after a session of practical work. Most of the 30 pupils now at the school are engaged in the study of pruning."the sun news-pictorial, students, students working outside, female students, horses, women's education, draught horses, don, pruning -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Birthing Tree, Lal Lal, 1995
View of Birthing Tree at Lal Lal used by indigenous women Representation of a significant place for local indigenous womenView of the trunk of the Lal Lal Birthing Tree and country beyondBirthing Tree, Lal Lal Feb 1995landscape, lal lal, indigenous, significant trees -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Clothing - Bodice, White cotton bodice, plain with narrow lace edging around neck
Underwear worn by women from the late 1800s to early 1900s.White cotton, fairly plain except for tiny lace edging around neckline. Five hand worked buttonholes. Two sharing darts each side of front.underwear, costume -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - TROLLEY, Pre 2000
This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions etc. When the Auxiliary folded in 2001/002 it was then used by the Ex Service Womens Association many of whom were on the Auxiliary until about 2015. Trolley, rectangular shape timber construction, brown stained, has top and bottom shelf, 4 legs on metal castors.brsl, smirsl, trolley, wabrsl, auxiliary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Lady's boudoir cap, Hat, Early 20th Century
This boudoir cap was worn by women wearing a negligee in the 19th century in their boudoir in the morning. In the early 20th century women wore these boudoir caps while sleeping to protect their hair styles. The name "Ogier"' inside the cap indicates that it has a connection to the Ogier family in Warrnambool.This is an interesting example of a woman's head-wear in the past.This lady's boudoir cap has white, discoloured, net with floral woven edging and leaves and dots in the body of the net. It is circular in construction drawn on thread to the centre of the head and decorated with a tassel folded over. There are two layers of lace, the bottom one is attached to a black, velvet covered wire and has bunched flowers with violet ribbon as decoration. The top layer also has the bunched flowers. The cap is lined with cream silk. The lace hangs down at the back. The brim is stiffened inside as is the crown. On the item inside is a small piece of red ribbon with a name written. OGIERvintage women's clothing, boudoir caps -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph Album - AWAS, Early 20th Century
The Australian Womens Army Service was raised on 13 August 1941, and in 1944 and 1945 AWAS served in Dutch and Australian New Guinea. In June 1947 all members of AWAS had been demobilised and in April 1951 the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAAC) was formed.This album has photographs of AWAS in Training at Guide House in Melbourne, March Past's at Victoria Barracks Melbourne and near the Melbourne Shrine, AWAS in New Guinea and postings 'somewhere in Australia. The album also includes photographs of Annual Parades of ex AWAS.An oblong shaped photograph album hard cover with 14 pages of photographs.At the rear of the album is a history of Sybil Irving who was the founder and controller of the AWASww2, awas, wraac -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Martha Boice, Cuisine Minceur, 1977
Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSlip of Paper inserted inside book - partial sheet from minutes of National Gallery Women's Association meeting, 11th October 1977. On reverse, diagram of table seating plan, with names including Dame Peggywalsh st library -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Etching, MULLETT, Jennifer b. 1960, Symbols of the Gunai Women, 2000
EtchingSigned and dated 'Jennifer Mullett, 2000' bottom right corner under printed image. Titled 'Symbols of the Gunai Women' under printed image. Edition 4/10, lower left corner under print. -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Award Certificate, Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007, 15 October 2007
Framed certificate. Orange background. Black text. 'Lord Mayor's City Safety Award 2007. Certificate of Merit. The City of Melbourne commends the contribution made by the Queen Victoria Women's Centre Trust to the safety o the City of Melbourne. Lord Mayor John So'awards -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - Women in Local Politics - Helen Harris MA OAM
Digitised video (1.97GB). Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded August, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Helen Doxford Harris is a professional genealogist and historian of more than thirty years standing. Her interest in history was first developed when she commenced researching her family history. She has written many texts on various subjects relating to Victoria Police, the Indigenous and women’s fields of study. Helen is also current Secretary of Box Hill Historical Society. In this presentation, Helen presents a great talk on Women in Politics, highlighting the difficulty in achieving equality in representation on the political stage. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kaele Way
Always immaculately groomed councillor Kaele Way was a keen advocate for woman in local government. in 2005 she was elected to the Springfield ward. In 2007 she was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women. She was one of only 20 at the time. In 2008 she co-authored a handbook for women for wishing to run for office. In2008 she became chair of the Australian Local Government Womens Association. In 2009 she became deputy chair of the Victorian Regional Development Association. She was also deputy chair man of the Victorian Regional Development for the Eastern Metropolitan area. In 2009 she was presented with an AM for her work for women in local government. Kaele Way died in July 2011Coloured photo of Whitehorse councillor Kaele Way planting a tree on a Whitehorse nature strip. A man is assistingway kaele, councillors -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Greensborough Plaza, G Life, Greensborough Plaza 2009, 2009
Advertising magazine for Greensborough Plaza with ideas for women's clothing and healthy eating.15 page glossy Advertising Magazine for Greensborough Plaza with photosgreensborough plaza, advertising images -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Women in power, 28/11/1999
Photographs and brief biographies of 59 women federal parliamentarians 1943-19992 p. black & white illustrations(Special section of Sunday Herald Sun 28 November 1999australia politics and government, women -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Circa 1970s
This is a photocopy of a photograph of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mommsen with two other women.A black and white photocopy of three females and a male standing in front of a building.mommsen, fred, verna, dillon, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 400
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.No. / 400 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. / 400 / "MAGNOLIA" / See page 10 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 309
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 309 / "Keryn" - See page 10 / P&B / WOOLS / 10 1/2d.handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Cleckheaton Design 0045
This pattern book was produced by Cleckheaton and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Cleckheaton / IRISH DOWN / Design 0045 / Cardigan Sizes: 71 - 107 cm / Jumper Sizes: 76 - 102 cmknitting handicrafts - history, cleckheaton, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 255
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains patterns of knitted garments for women.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 255 / 7d. / "ADELE" / See page 11handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 335
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 335 / "CAROL" - See page 8 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'4d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 353
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.Patons KNITTING BOOK NO. 353 / "ESTELLE" - See page 8. / P&B / WOOLS / 1'6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 404
This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments.No. / 404 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. / 404 / P&B / WOOLS / 1'3d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, HERITAGE WEEK 2008
The theme of the day was the centenary of granting of he vote for women in Victoria in 1908.7 coloured photographs (a-g) of Heritage Open Day 2008 showing various activities and entertainment.whitehorse historical society inc, heritage open day 2008, womens' suffrage -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Faceted Bead Necklace, c1920s
This kind of beads was commonly worn by women in the early to mid 20th century. This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper.A long string of mauve faceted beads. Faceted beads have many flattened edges done in such a way as to make them look like a cut gemstone.decorative items, women's jewellery, fashion accessory -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Women Writers Group, Potpourri Poetry & Writing of Gippsland Women, 1985/1986
Two books of poetry and writings by women of East Gippsland. 1833.1 is Volume 2 and has a red cover. 1833.2 is Volume 3 and has a blue cover. Both books are edited by: Marie Munday, Betty Ory and Dorothy Watt.literature women's-writing literature-east-gippsland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Photo is of an unidentified female soldier from WW2 in uniform.Photo of female soldier as member of AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service), with head and shoulders view. Photo stuck onto brown cardboard backing with a plastic film on top to protect it. On back is a grey metal backing with attached stand.awas, photo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - THE DAILY MIRROR 21.7.1919, The Daily Mirror, C. July 1919
This Newspaper "How London celebrated Victory and Peace" was sent home by W.H. Field No 18440 AAMC who was still in London at the time. Off the 20 pages 6 are full page of the Victory Parade. Refer Cat No 7848 for W.H Fields service details.Newspaper, "The Daily Mirror", 20 pages No 4908, all print in black, contents range from full page photos of the "Victory March in London 19.7.1919", articles, cartoons, lots of Womens fashion adds, price was one penny.Hand written on front page in black pen, "Take care of all these papers"victory, newspaper, parade, malone collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, C.1915
.1) & .2) Albert Edward LADD (Bendigo) No. 1071, enlisted in the AIF on 1.8.15 in Mining Corps Coy 3, aged 29 years and 6 months. Embarked for England 20.2.1916. KIA 27.1.1916 while serving with the 3rd Aust. Tunneling Coy. This was at "Black Watch Sap Hill 70". The Germans were laying underground mines at the same time as the Australians. The Germans blew their mines at 12.40am, this combined with the Australian ammonal mines made a massive explosion killing over 20 Australians. Crumps & Camouflets by Damien Finlayson describes this in his book on pages 151-153. .3) In the photo are from left, Julia Ann Ladd, Rita Mary Ladd, Florence May Ladd and Albert Edward Ladd. Prewar, Albert worked at the "Coleman & Tachees Mine" in California Gully..1) & .2) Photos, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier in peak hat wearing a tie, oval shape with surround. .3) Photo, sepia tone, women with two children and soldier, one child on a setting, one on soldiers knee..1) & .2) Inset on front: "12.07.11-18.04.15" .3) Inset in front: "12.07.11-18.04.56photographs, 3rd, hill 70, kia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Challenge and Response. A History of the Modern World. Vol. 2, 1970
Black hard cover book. Front cover has photograph of three armed soldiers facing the camera. Back cover has photograph of a group of women and children on a boat. Authors - J.H. ALLSOP and H.R. COWIE Pages 612Written on front page "Mrs MARY HALL" "KATE HOBAN" books, military history