Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of white porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of clear glass, bell shaped with dome top.On clear glass: "C.C.G." and "4_."telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulator made of clear glass with dome topOn clear glass: "C.C.G." and "4_."telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulator made of clear glass, bell shaped with dome top.On clear glass: "C.C.G." and "4_." telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of clear glass, bell shaped with dome top.On clear glass: "C.C.G." and "4_."telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulators made of clear glass, bell shaped with dome top.On clear glass: "C.C.G." and "4...." telephone, communication, electricity

Insulators used throughout state. These probably used in Rutherglen. Now (1985) phone lines being put undergroundTelephone cross pole insulator made of beige porcelain, bell shaped with flat top.telephone, communication, electricity

Information from donor: "Item 2 has a long history and came to me two years ago when younger brother Pat downsized from Mentone to East Brighton. ... when mother Annie passed away [he] took possession of a roll top writing desk from the premises in which we grew up. To fit the desk in his new unit, the roll top was removed and this original manuscript was found. Silver fish have attacked the paper that is now perished but I was able to carefully obtain a photocopy and preserve a copy of Thomas Drenen's handwriting."Thomas Drenen was born 1861 and died in 1932. He was the editor of the local paper, The Rutherglen Sun, from 1886 until his retirement. This makes him unique in the opportunity to gather information on the history of the Rutherglen district. This manuscript was written by him for broadcast on radio station 3AR (which became a part of ABC Radio National). While the donor was not certain of the date of the broadcast, evidence from the document leads to the conclusion that it was between July 1927 and September 1928, as he mentions the recently opened Soldiers Memorial Hall (officially opened in July 1927) and the new Convent that was under construction (Mt Carmel Convent was officially opened in September 1928). [information on dates from the Indigo Shire Heritage Study, 2002]Original is a hand written document of 12 pages that has been badly attacked by silverfish. Copy was photocopied before original continued to deteriorate.On sticker on plastic sleeve of copy: "Robert Drenen | Copy of Grandfather Thos Drenen - Broadcast on 3AR. Unknown Year. Thos D passed away July 1932"drenen family, rutherglen, rutherglen sun

This type of ink container was often called a penny ink container or dwarf ink bottle.This ink well is historically significant as it represents methods of hand written communication that were common up until the mid-20th century, when fountain pens and ballpoint pens took over fro pen and ink.Salt glazed ceramic ink bottleceramics, ink bottle, salt glaze

Soft-covered book (see photo)see photoeducation, schools, abc, broadcast, radio

Locally owned by Linda SchirmerPanasonic Digital Hand-held/Portable Telephone with answering machine Docking Station (see photo)Panasonic Gigarange (see photo)communication, telephone, portable

second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

US 17027 Order No = 829-PHILA-45-01 Made in Philedelphia Jan 1945equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

US Army Series No 1712second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

LDI with leather strapequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Signal Corps U.S. Armyequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Used in Centurian Tanks in Vietnamequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Owned by Laurence Pearce Spelling. Laurie Spelling joined the ambulance service in the early 1970s and completed various training courses at the Ambulance Officer's Training Centre. He later qualified as a paramedic and was a MICA coordinator. In the period 1999-2003 he was area manager for Rural Ambulance Victoria.Orange covered document with black plastic ring binding Ambulance Service Victorialaurie spelling, laurence pearce spelling, communications

This postcard was sent by "O.G." to J. Gawler on 7 February 1915 from an Army camp in Egypt. The postcard appears to have been hung up by a thumb tack as there is a small hole at the top centre of the card. This item is representative of the letters and postcards that were sent home to war by servicemen during the First World War and was a way to maintain a connection to their loved ones during difficult and uncertain times. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records places for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had passed through Egypt.The front image of the postcard is a photograph of a camp of white canvas tents lined up in rows in front of a pyramid. Several soldiers can be seen walking throughout the campsite. On the reverse is a message written in black ink. There is also a small hole in the top centre of the postcard.Message on reverse of postcard is dated 7.2.15 and says: "This is a view of part of Mena camp where the 1st Australian Division has been camped. We have had fine weather and very cold nights. Weigh nearly 11 stone now. O.G." Addressed to: "Mr J M Gawler, Collins St, Melbourne"world war one, war correspondence, souvenir

Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards may also record places for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and travelled by troop transport ship.The front image of the postcard is a photograph of a ship at sea.Front of postcard: UNION- CASTLE LINE INTERMEDIATE STEAMER "GLOUSTER CASTLE." 8,000 TONS.war correspondence, souvenir

Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The front image of the postcard is a drawing of soldiers standing on a beach. One man in uniform can be see standing in the foreground, while several others are amassing on the shore. Six ships can be seen on the sea horizon. There is a small hole at the top of the postcard, most likely from a thumb tack.Front of postcard: "PREPARING TO EMBARK ON THE LAST STAGE OF THEIR VOYAGE TO THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA: SOME OF THE AUSTRALIAN TROOPS / WHOSE LANDING THERE WAS A SPLENDID FEAT OF ARMS."war correspondence, souvenir

A postcard with a black and white image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. From the title it is a landing party going ashore near Gaba Tepe, on the Gallipoli peninsula. The back of the post card is blank so it was kept more as a souvenir than sent as a letter. There are other similar postcards in the collection.Images of Gallipoli were captured on postcards as mementoes. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Black and white postcard with an image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. Front of postcard: "TOWED IN UNDER PROTECTION OF THE FLEETS FIRE : A LANDING PARTY GOING TO REINFORCE THE AUSTRALIANS NEAR GABA TEPE."world war one, gallipoli, souvenir

A post card showing a scene from Gallipoli. Postcards were a common form of correspondence in World War 1. They were also good souvenirs as cameras weren't commonplace.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.Postcard with an image of ANZAC Cove. Several soldiers can be seen standing along the beach, while boats and supplies line the shore. world war one, gallipoli, souvenir

Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records the war for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The postcard's image depicts a field of white canvas tents line the background. Several people can be seen cutting wood in the foreground, standing just behind a wire fence. world war one, souvenir