Jessie Irene ROWE, daughter of John ROWE and Annie (nee PATERSON), married Joseph McKay ABERDEEN (a Technical School teacher) at Orbost in 1918. Her father was one of the first vestrymen of St James Church of England and her mother was a prominent church worker. It would seem an appropriate time of her marriage for Jessie to receive such a badge at the time of her marriage. John Rowe died 28-9-1920 and it is noted that Annie left Orbost in 1922. (ref. John Phillips) This badge was presented to Miss Rowe by pupils and staff of St Andrew's Church Kindergarten on April 9 1918. Miss Rowe was a Sunday school Teacher and pianist / organist? at the church. The Presbyterian Church in Orbost was officially opened in 1898. For many years the Presbyterian people of Orbost enjoyed the fellowship of the church and the children, in particular, were socially and spiritually involved. This item is reminiscent of that time.An oval shaped badge made of copper metal. It has a square washer and screw on the back.In block letters: Presented to Miss Rowe by the Pupils and Staff of the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Orbost April 9 1918st-andrew's-church-presbyterian-orbost

For security reasons, tokens were used in Australian WW11 Internment Camps. They were introduced in 19433 to replace the paper canteen coupons. This token was used at the internment camp at Bete Bolong just outside Orbost during WW11. This camp was established in 1943 and was there until 1946. The internees had been transferred from the camp at Murchison East to provide farm labour. The coin was given to Lindsay Thomson when he was a student.This token was used at the Bete Bolong POW camp from 1943-1945. This camp housed Italian POWs, some of whom remained/returned after the war to settle in Orbost.An internment camp coin. This is a one penny coin token with a hole in the centre. It is made of brass.ONE PENNY INTERNMENT CAMPStoken ww11 bete-bolong internment-camp

This was presented to Mrs Norma Crowe for Best Period Costume in 1988.This item is associated with an event in Orbost from the second half of the 20th century.A sash made of white material with blue flock printing glued on. It has a red fringe.SNOWY RIVER MARLO CUP BEST PERIOD COSTUME 1988sash marlo-cup

A returning Boomerang is one that comes back to you when you throw it. These were used for hunting smaller creatures such as birds, but more so for sport. This type of boomerang has a simple curved shape and is much lighter than a non-returning boomerang. returning Boomerangs were only developed in the last 200 years.The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This returning boomerang is an example of a wooden tool used by the Indigenous people of Eastern Australia.A very old hand-made wooden returning boomerang that is black in colour. Very dinted.boomerang aboriginal hunting

Rabbet plane, without a blade. Made by A Mathieson & Son Glasgow. Size 1.25 inch.Stamped "A MATHIESON & SON / GLASGOW around symbol [Star over crescent]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, rabbit plane, wood working tool, hand tool

Different colour lanyards denote different corps or regimental affiliation. Often will be attached to an item to be accessible and available and part of uniform.Long Bright yellow lanyard with a loop at both ends, made of braided material rope.uniform, lanyard

Higginson family are farmers in the Kiewa Valley.Wooden base block with metal shoe last attached by fastening into a hole made in the wood.shoes, boots, bootmaker, cobbler, leather work, farm equipment, higginson family

Plane Table Narrow Compass. Used by Artillery Units for Mapping. Made by AW Handleyephemera, ww2, army

This is a copper badge made with the word 'Australia' . It is curved. On the rear are 2 loops used for mounting.passchendaele barracks trust, australia shoulder badge, aif

Metal object with a handle which made the official school of the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries. ballarat school of mines, seal, seal maker, ballarat school of mines and industries

A green, grey and white Ballarat Like Minds Certificate made out to University of Ballarat. Noel Coxall Chair of the Boarduniversity of ballarat, ballarat likeminds, noel coxall

Items in the collection re J.C.W LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Butter knife with handle made from cartridge case, item classed as trench art.domestic items-cutlery, military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, metal craft- brassware, trench art

Item in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer Cat No 2378 for his service details.Tin with hinged lid, made to hold VESTA matches. Rectangular striking plate on base.Embossed on lid: “The Commonwealth Match Works Pty Ltd Waterproof Vestas”personal effects - smoking accessories, containers - commercial, wax vesta

Items issued to Wesley John BERTUCH. National Servicemen No 3790256, served 4 RAR Vietnam 21.5.1968 to 19.12.1968.Pair of Gaiters made of canvas, colour black - 3 strap ties with metal inserts.uniforms - army, costumes - male, gaiters, bertuch

Water bottle carrier made from webbing with 2 buckles, press stud fastener."3158055" handwritten inside webbingmilitary equipment, webbing, water

Medicine Tray, made of hardwood & plywood Tray has 12 holes for medicine containersmedication, medicine

Radio Set, green & white in colour, case made of plastic. Black & gold knobs. 'Electrice' brand. 'Model E 516M' on rear.radio, entertainment

Carpet sweeper 'Minometer' brand, Hathaway Prince model. Made by Hathaway Bros Englandflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of twenty-one Aboriginal Tools made from stones found on Phillip Island.local history, photography, aboriginal tools, black & white photograph, john jenner, bryant west

Exercise book of William Shillinglaw. Filled with writing exercises and some math problems and map drawings. May have been used as a homework book. All pages headed with day and date. William was one 8 children who attended Eltham Primary School. He was born in 1878 and attended the school between 1883 and 1890 having started there at the age of 4 years and 2 months in April 1882. He left the school in 1890 when 12 years of age. Dates obtained from EPS school attendance rolls. Exercise book last entry is dated June 16th, 1891. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was owned by William Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was one of 8 siblings to attend Eltham Primary School. This workbook is a rare local example of the practical classroom education process in the late 1880s and early 1890s.Hardcover with marbled decorative cover with hand made name plate pasted on; 58 pagesCover: ? Shillinglaw Eltham June 17 1891shillinglaw family collection, william shillinglaw, eltham primary school, exercise book

Mary and Esme Reynolds were the daughters of Edward Reynolds, a tinsmith, who ran a hardware shop in Orbost until 1905. He was married to Elizabeth Davidson.Box of assorted buttons and beads, assorted colours and sizes. Made of glass, plastic and metal.buttons haberdashery costume-accessories

Hand made small engraving chisel. Length195mm. Wooden handle with red and grey paint.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

From the earliest days, humans have furnished their dwellings with the items they needed to survive and over the centuries the wooden chest, storage boxes and trunks have become the most common piece of furniture found in the home. Over time the simple storage chest has evolved into different styles and been modified for different uses: wooden boxes, storage chests, tool chests, treasure chests, blanket boxes and steamer trunks. Wooden chests and trunks have became the most useful, and most versatile piece in furniture’s history. https://www.vineyarddetails.com/blogs/february-2019/history-of-box-makingThe use of the wooden box for storage.Wooden square handmade box with hinged lid. Made from rough pine boards.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wooden box, furniture, storage

Monica Miller taught singing at the Ballarat Teachers' College. This pass would enable her to visit state schools and other approved centres of instruction.Brown hard covered booklet made out to Monica Miller of the Ballarat Teachers' Collegeballarat teachers college, monica miller, j seitz, student teacher

Spokeshave wooden concave made by Ward. Iron reinforced bed. Stamped G Denithorneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Taper file slim taper triangular with no handle. Made in Australia by Wiltshire 194mm longflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village