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Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Royal Wedding 1863, Untitled, Wedding of H.R.H Prince of Wales and H.R.H Princess Alexandra, 20th Century
A round silver metal commemorative medal. With the faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA. The faces of H.R.H PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. PRINCESS ALEXANDRA are engraved on the front of the medal, surrounded by these words above. On the back is inscribed H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES, BORN NOV.9.1841 MARRIED MARCH 10.1863 AT ST GEORGES CHAPEL WINDSOR TO H.R.H ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF DENMARK BORN DEC 1.1844, surrounded by flowers and feathers at the top.medal, wedding h r h prince of wales, h r h princess alexandra1863 -
Cheese World Museum
Cigarette case
This cigarette case belonged to Allan Orr of Addington. In later years Mrs Doris Orr used the tin to store hair roller pins. The cigarette case was donated to the museum by their daughter.This cigarette case is useful as an example of smoking accessories during a time when smoking was common practice.Silver chromed metal rectangular tin with a hinged lid and raised lip at the front for opening the tin.Star (on either side of opening lip)allansford, tobacco, smoking accessories, orr, allan -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Pot, 1907 to 1940
Metal jug is designed for domestic use. It's flared sides give it stability.Significant for a domestic item made from 1907 when Bakelite was invented until 1940 when plastics replaced Bakelite.Coffee pot silver plate with hinged lid & Bakelite knob on lid & handle alloy fittingsNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, pot, silver plate pot -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Buggy Fitting, Circa 1855
This ornate fitting for a horse-drawn vehicle was amongst the items recovered from the Schomberg over one hundred years after it was wrecked. ABOUT THE SCHOMBERG (October 6 to December 27, 1855)- When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Baine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her for their fleet of passenger liners. The Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the clippers designed the three-masted wooden clipper ship to be fast. The timber used for the diagonal planking was British oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury emigrant vessel was designed for superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first-class passengers. The master for Schomberg’s maiden voyage was Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes. He drunkenly predicted at her launch that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons of cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The poor winds slowed Schomberg’s sail across the equator. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted the coastal steamer SS Queen at dawn and sent a signal. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers safely disembarked. In 1975, 120 years after the Schomberg was wrecked, divers from Flagstaff Hill found an ornate communion set at the wreck site along with many other artefacts. In 1978 a diamond ring was discovered under the concretion in the lid of the communion set, which is currently on display. Former Director of Flagstaff Hill, Peter Ronald, had salvaged most of the artefacts from the wreck. The Schomberg has historical significance as one of the first luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia to cash in on the gold rush era. And is included on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612). The collection of Schomberg artefacts held at Flagstaff Hill Museum is primarily significant because of the relationship between these recovered items having a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg and its foundering during a storm. The shipwreck is of additional historically significance for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the first passenger ship, which was designed not only to be the fastest and most luxurious of its day but foundered on its maiden voyage to Australia.Ornate buggy or coach fitting with feather plumes on top, and a screw thread on the bottom. Silver plated,.warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, artifact, ornate fitting, buggy fitting -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - "S" Hook Buckle, Ca. 1855
The "S" hook buckle was part of the cargo of the vessel Schomberg. "S" hook buckles are used for fastening two ends of fabric together such as harness belts, trouser belts and similar items. The image on the 'S' resembles two heads of a long-necked bird such as a swan, with two leaf images in the centre. ABOUT THE SCHOMBERG (October 6 to December 27, 1855)- When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Baine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her for their fleet of passenger liners. The Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the clippers designed the three-masted wooden clipper ship to be fast. The timber used for the diagonal planking was British oak with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury emigrant vessel was designed for superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first-class passengers. The master for Schomberg’s maiden voyage was Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes. He drunkenly predicted at her launch that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons of cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The poor winds slowed Schomberg’s sail across the equator. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted the coastal steamer SS Queen at dawn and sent a signal. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers safely disembarked. In 1975, 120 years after the Schomberg was wrecked, divers from Flagstaff Hill found an ornate communion set at the wreck site along with many other artefacts. In 1978 a diamond ring was discovered under the concretion in the lid of the communion set, which is currently on display. Former Director of Flagstaff Hill, Peter Ronald, had salvaged most of the artefacts from the wreck. This "S" hook buckle is significant as an example of an item in common use in the mid-19th century and the items carried on ships as cargo. The Schomberg collection as a whole is of historical and archaeological significance at a State level. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is also significant for its association with the Victorian Heritage Registered shipwreck (VHR S 612). The collection is of prime significance because of the relationship between the objects salvaged, as together they help us to interpret the story of the Schomberg. The collection as a whole is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria's maritime history and its potential to interpret social and historical themes. "S" hook buckle; oval silver alloy buckle. The buckle was recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, schomberg, horse harness fitting, harness hardware, "s" hook buckle, belt buckle, fastener, quick release fastener, swan buckle, snake buckle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ceremonial object - Bag, Lodge bag belonging to Frank J. Wright of the Yarrowee Lodge No 10 V.C
Frank Wright became well known in Brass Band circles. Born in Smeaton, he competed at Ballarat's South Street, conducted the Ballarat Brass Band, and the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial band before leaving Australia for England as Bandmaster for St Hilda's Brass Band. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Brown leather pouch with silver coloured metal clasp. The item belonged to Frank Wright of Smeaton."Bro. F.J. Wright, Yarrowee Lodge, No 10. V.C.frank wright, yarrowee lodge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Trophy, Ballarat School of Mines House Cup, c 1961
A conical silver plated cup with handles and lid, on a black bakelite base. Includes hand engraving.Engraved on cup "SMB House Cup 1961 Gold"ballarat school of mines, sport, house cup, silver plate -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Spoon
Silver tablespoon, small section worn at lip, L 190mm. Hallmark on back - see photo.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, spoon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Numismatics, Ballarat University College Medal
Boxed sterling silver medal and chain. The black box has a 'Thomas Jewellers' printed onto it. "Ballarat University College" Verso: "Pitcher Stg Sil"ballarat university college, ballarat university college medal, medal, medallion, numismatics -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pencil
Silver pencil with octagonal barrel. Clip is withdrawn from barrel, and lead placed in. Length 4½"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, pencil -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pencil
Screw Pencil - polished silver screw pencil .Round barrel, with spiral design. Length 4¼"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, screw pencil, pencil -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gramophone Record
Bakelite record by The Lincoln Record Corporation N.Y. 2237 "Cohen On The Radio" by Monroe Silver No 962flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - coloured, Aerial view of SMB Lydiard Street Campus, March 1982, March 1982
SMB was established on the area on the area of the Ballarat Gaol. The Gaol has been demolished but the Brewery still stands. Hillman Recreation Centre is under construction. The tennis courts are still evident, now the site of the M B John Building.Timber frame with silver/red paint, pale blue and dark blue mount board with glass.ballarat school of mines, ballarat gaol, hillman recreation building, tennis courts, m b john, brewery -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Buttons
Australian Army Nursing Corps. Queen Elizabeth 2. Silver small (8) large (4)badge/buttons, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - METAL PIN TRAY
Silver plated metal pin tray, part of desk set, hinged lid with Japanese scene.domestic equipment, containers, desk set -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 1966 SILVER 50 CENTS
Twenty four 1966 silver 50 cents. All in very fine to extremely fine conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, 50 cents -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: RELIGIOUS CARD, 1910
Malone Collection. Religious Card. Card for hanging with Psalm in silver lettering & coloured floral decoration.Made in Great Britain.ornaments, paper, malone collection, religious card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: RELIGIOUS CARD, 1910
Malone Collection. Religious card. Card for hanging with Psalm in silver lettering & coloured floral decoration.Made in Great Britainornaments, paper, malone collection. religious card -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - ARP, 1940s
ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. Silver with red insert and red and blue print.Victoria ARP AL377 - front of badge Back of badge - Issued by State Emergency Servicelaw, war - world war ii, state emergency service, air raid precautions, arp -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Trainer - Morsecode
Metal, plastic, pale blue paint, black and silver knobs, On/Off switch, morse keyNS No. 5805-99580-8558 Key telegraph F.I.L.71 Ser.No 2353signals, trainer -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter, 1945
Silver cigarette lighter issued to Sapper G.W. Skidmore, No. 39570 when he enlisted in 1968.1945 D...Dcigarette lighter, gordon skidmore -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object, Tobacco Tin
Blue Drum tobacco tin lid & silver metal container with three spent shells inside.Writing/Labelling - Douwe Egberts Drum, Fine Cut. 2oz net when packed.tobacco tin -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cruise ship, Silver Shadow, at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Glen Stuart, 15 Feb 2004
2 colour photos of the cruise ship Silver Shadow approaching and berthed at Station Pier in 24.01.2004transport - shipping, silver shadow -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, GM Holden Corporate Affairs Department, The Holden Heritage 60 Years, July 2008
Book produced as the Anniversary Edition celebrating 60 years of Holden vehicle manufacture.Black covered book with silver Holden logo in centre of front cover. Title below in red.general motors-holden, transport - motor vehicles -
HMAS Cerberus Museum
Plaque (H.M.A.S Cerberus)
Of H.M.V.S Cerberus black oval 1869-1921 at Williamstown, gold coloured dog on a silver background.F.R.N H.M.A.S "Cerberus" (Badge) 24/06/21 1869-1921 at Williamstown, Victoria Australia. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - QC BINKS COLLECTION: BELT BUCKLE
Metal belt buckle half. Middle insert is silver coloured and depicts a star. Item is rusty.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual - Manual, Staff duties, 1968, Australian Military Forces: Staff Duties (Australia) Amendment No. 2, 1968
Grey plastic covered folder with silver four bar clip. Contains about 700 pages.australia - armed forces - service manuals -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Mixed media - Artwork, framed, Song of Rain: Tears of Loss
Brown framed abstract artwork. Gold coloured lines with a silver horizontal line across the middle.abstract artwork, barbed wire -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, USB
Black USB with silver coloured metal cover. Red design and name "shintaro" Contains Photographusb stick, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Headwear, Nurse's Hat, 1969
Grey felt nurse's hat, broad brimmed with black band with silver and red badge attached.Dunkerley Ltd. Akubra 1969 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Badge.nurse's hat