White enamel jugs with graduated measurements were use by early settler women when measuring liquids for cooking and preserving foodA Measuring jug used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A white enamel jug with graduated measurements to 40oz / 2pintsSWEDENkitchen equipment, cooking, crockery, casserole, stewed meat, vegetables, early settlers , market gardeners, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenhsm,

This white, girl's blouse with ribbon inserts is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire.The Maggs family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. A white cotton , girl's blouse , decorative with ribbon insert.clothing, brighton, moorabbin, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, maggs geoff

Photograph shows staff of 'Love and Lewis' (a Collingwood Store) in front of Greensborough Hotel, celebrating the inauguration of the Saturday half-day holiday on May 8th 1909. Later 'Love and Lewis' became 'Love and Pollard'.This photograph celebrates the introduction of a Saturday half-day holiday and is an example of the popularity of Greensborough as a picnic destination.Copy of black and white photograph.Caption hand written in white ink on front of photograph: 'Inauguration of Saturday 1/2 holiday. Mess Love and Lewis Ist Annual Picnic. Greensborough May 9th 1909."love and lewis, picnics, greensborough hotel, saturday half holiday

A wooden racquet, with an open throat, green and white whipping, and a cork handle. Inscription across base of head on obverse: PRESIDENT. Inscription across base of head on reverse: DAVEGA/UNITED SPORTS SHOPS/NEW YORK. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Cork, Ink, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Clothtennis

Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph depicting the art deco facade of the newly refurbished Plaza Theatre, Ormond. There are no buildings either side of the theatre which highlights its large size.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 187 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%theatre, movies, entertainment, plaza, suburbs

Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph of the theatre inside the Plaza Theatre. The photograph has been taken at the rear of the theatre and looks down over the three tiers of seating toward the screen.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 186 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 77%theatre, movies, entertainment, suburbs

G Hudson Eumenthol JuJubes tin containing assortement of items including shirt studs, tie bar, buttons, gold & blue tin with black print, medicated pastille for the throat and lungs.Originated and manufactured by G Hudson Sydney Australia Manufacturing Chemist.medicine, pharmacy, cold preventive

An unmarked wooden tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Most likely a part of a tennis set. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

A wooden tennis racquet with oval head, solid throat and rounded handle. Handle has fantail shaped end and is incised with fine grooves. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Gluetennis

An inlaid, tilt-top tennis racquet, with a strip of red leather binding the stem. Inscription across throat of obverse: HORSMAN/MAKER/7. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Metal, Lacquertennis

An Eureka Marathon wooden tennis racquet, with concave throat, string whipping around shoulders, and fine-grooved handle. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leather, String, Inktennis

A Field King Winner tennis racquet, with inverted silhouette image of person playing tennis, on throat. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Vinyl, Plastic, Paint, Stringtennis

Two unstrung Head Competition squash racquets (.1-.2), with open throat, and synthetic handle grip. Materials: Graphite, Ceramic, Fibre, Synthetic material, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Inktennis

A ply-wood paddle, with a handle/shaft slightly tapering from the butt to the throat. Obverse and reverse of shaft/handle feature basic carved design. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis

A children's tennis racquet, with gut stringing continuing from head into open throat, and cloth bound lower shoulders and shaft. Materials: Wood, Gut, Cloth tape, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

Tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, shoulders with string whipping, and fine grooved handle, flaring slightly at the butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Gut, String, Gut, Leathertennis

2 Cut-throat razors with black bakelite handles. Shaving travel kit in a tin, comprising silver Gilllette shaver and a packet of Gillette blades. Silver Gilllette shaver, made in U.S.A.safety razors, cut-throat razors

From Abbott Family album (Box 892). Mary Hannah Abbott was child of J.H. Abbott and Ann Abbott (previously Ann Smith)A Mendelssohn, View St. Bendigo, sepia head and shoulders photo of Mary Hannah Abbott in a lace shouldered dress beaded down central front and attached with pins at throat. Two copies.In ink on reverse 'Mary Hannah Abbott born May 11th 1862 taken Dec 1895. For Harold with Mothers love'.abbott, mendelssohn

Also black and white photograph of Geoff and Loris Anderson with board to hold names of donors to Lakes Aquatic Club number 03757.1 size 9.5 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Geoff and Lois Anderson of Alumic Signs 5 59 Whiter Street Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, commerce

A copy of blank Compliments notepaper and cards that were used in the 1960s. They were compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. A similar set of proformas are at 00338. The Melbourne Legacy address was 293 Swanston Street and the phone number at the time was FB 3564.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.White notepaper x 3 with Melbourne Legacy letterhead in blue print used as with compliments notes, and a white card pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.Notepaper say: 'With the Compliments of The President and Members', 'With The President's Compliments', With the Executive Officer's Compliments'. The white note card says 'With the Compliments of The President and Members of Melbourne Legacy'.proformas, stationery, forms

Blue synthetic dog coat with the words 'SEEING EYE DOG', 'Sponsor a Puppy call 1800 787 797' and '1800 Puppys' in white on both sides of the coat. An L plate, also in white, is located above the words 'Seeing Eye Dog'. Velcro straps secure the coat to the dog across the stomach and chest. Signed by ex-football player Garry Lyon and two other football players (signatures illegible, 09 and 27 against their names). 1 blue and white dog coat"L" SEEING EYE DOG Sponsor a Puppy call 1800 787 797 1800 Puppysseeing eye dogs australia, garry lyon

These photographs are a pictorial and historical record of the photographer, Ronald George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 to 1956 as an electrical engineer grade 2.The photographs tell the story of one mans involvement in the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during his employment with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.A foolscap sized sheet of light weight cardboard with 3 photographs (black and white) adhered to sheet 7 and 8 black and white photos adhered to sheet 8. Number 7 is handwritten in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the page by sticky tape. Number 8 is also written as above and adhered to reverse side.engineer, kiewa, secv

Union Jack made in 1985 and possibly once in the possession of Peter Wilson.A Union Jack that was once in the possession of Peter Wilson.Union Jack, oblong red white and blue, cloth, three metal eyelets on the white edge band, two brass toggles for hanging the flag onto a flagpost.On the white edge band the makers name, stock number 8834-99-5714529 6BDTH 1985, an upwards arrow in a circle and in black ink the name Peter Wilson.flag, union jack, united kingdom.

Also postcard size black and white same scene but larger view with two vehicles, with inscription-General view Lakes camping park showing homestead.|Larger copy has the inscription Beautiful view of park from Whiters Lookout Tower.Black and white photograph of Whiters Park, showing residence and office, gardens, tennis court, early model car by the petrol bowser, electric lights on tall poles. Opposite park entry is Aults Motor Engineer, scattered cottages. In distance is Cunninghame Arm, sand hummocks and ocean. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, township, transport, recreation

Black and white photograph mounted on grey frame. 3 Police Officers mounted on Horses (grey, white and dapple). They are all in the middle of a grass field [presentation of some sort?] and there's a big crowd watching in the background. Horse numbers: 230, 228, 229Handwritten: Acquisition No 241 White sticker on frame: 9/7/80 // Received from S.C. Steve Muir, 'Police Life' on this date.victoria police museum, police officers, police academy, police force, mounted force, police horse

Benjamin Thomas Roy Chadd No's 10594, VX20311, 1st and 2nd AIF. Refer 2039 for complete service history also 2034P. Photo taken possibly between WW1 and WW2. Photograph, framed. Re Lt. Col. B. T. R. CHADD. Timber frame mid brown colour. Black and white photograph of eight lighthorse officers, some have medal ribbons on left of chest. One vehicle and row of trees in background. Group full length portrait. Dark green cardboard surround to photograph.On white label with frame "Lt Col B.T.R. CHADD/donated by Mrs B. CAHILL"photography- photographs, frame accessories, military history- army

Black and white photograph depicts wide shot of Lake Kerford. Photograph does not state when it was captured, but possibly c1920.The photograph holds Historic significance due to the connection it holds to Beechworth and their local Lake Kerford. It demonstrates the interactions between nature and European residents, especially how the lake has been 'protected' by the man made fencing.Black and white oval photograph on rectangular postcard, printed on card.No inscriptions or markings found on either side of the postcard.lakes, lake kerford, beechworth, wire fencing, photograph

Article on the early white settlement of the Whittlesea area, taken from "The Plenty" by J.W.Payne (published 1975). Part 1 only.One page, new article. Text and black and white image.whittlesea, j.w.payne, the plenty

Councillors, Perce WHITE & Steve KOURAKIS ,taken in the City of Port Melbourne Council chamber, Port Melbourne Town Hall.City of Port Melbourne councillors, Perce WHITE & Steve KOURAKIS.local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, perce mcguire white, stylianos(steve) kourakis