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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tins - Tobacco (Lucky Hit) x4, Mid to late 1900s Possibly c1910
... The British-Australasian Tobacco Co. Ltd. Melbourne ...The British Australasian Tobacco Co. (based in Melbourne and Sydney. The parent company was founded in England, circa 1902). This item "Lucky Hit" was the fore runner of the "Lucky Strike" brand name. The ready rubbed tobacco held within the tin was mainly used by those smokers who rolled their own cigarettes. These smokers would have mainly used their palm and formed a cup then placing their choice of the amount of tobacco to be rolled. This would then be placed on the fine cigarette paper and rolled and sealed (using saliva in the mouth) into the required shape. There were mechanical "roll you own" gadgets on the market but most rural users, especially males used their palms. The quantity of tobacco used to make up the cigarette was up to the individual user. The thinner that the cigarette was rolled the longer and more economical did the supply last. The by -products of this method were nicotine stained fingers and hands. "Chain" smokers were easily identified and could therefore be discriminated against obtaining smoke sensitive employment. The two world wars (1914-18 and1939-45) produced a significant rise in the consumption of cigarette use by men and the eventual overflow to women. Cigarette smoking before the 1900s was seen as rough and uncouth (socially frowned upon), however after the introduction of overseas films (U.K. and U.S.A.) and film stars presenting smoking as socially acceptable the rise of smoking cigarettes, especially roll you own (American western movies) in rural areas was an accepted way of life. Things however started to change in the mid 1900s when medical evidence pointed to the health problems of regular smokers. Governments were now implementing non smoking education material. Restrictions on where and when smoking was permitted and acceptable started to creep into all areas of society whether city or rural. This was the era that highlighted the use of roll your own cigarettes, especially when the costs of "tailor made" cigarettes were taxed at an increasing amount. Roll your own cigarettes also provided an avenue for the consumption of illicit drug use.The significance of this ready rubbed tobacco tin to this rural region is, stems from how much influence that the Western novels and overseas films (portraying rural lifestyles) played in shaping the rural social and working mores of the Kiewa Valley. The post war depression (financially) resulted in more smokers turning away from expensive machine (tailor) made cigarettes to the roll your own, using ready rubbed tobacco. This tobacco tin relays a long ago era, when personal contact, and not something that has been written down by some "unknown", was valued as the true appraisal of a member of the community. This was especially relevant in a small regional area such as the Kiewa Valley. Although social networking was not as fast then as the internet provides now, appearances, manners, fashion and etiquette with first impressions high on the order of evaluating someone in the community. Pointer such as the brand of tobacco smoked was part of the rural assessment method. Up until the demise of the Australian Tobacco Industry, circa 2004, the Kiewa Valley and surrounding district was part of a vibrant producer of tobacco leaves. The remnants of this industry still remain today but the drying sheds (for tobacco leaves) are now used to store hay for the valley's dairy and beef cattle industries. Tins 2,3 and 4 were found (in 2009) at Wallace's Hut on the Bogong High Plains. This tobacco tin is constructed from tin plated thin rolled steel. The lid is attached by two pressed and formed (from the main frame) hinges using the nip and tuck construction method. The lid and outside frame have been gold & silver anodised. Tins 2,3 and 4 have the Union Jack on the front lid. One is too rusty to read. The other two have "A blend containing choice selected Australian grown leaf" in white across the bottom on the red border and above the "2oz net weight when packed". In the centre and on the outside of the lid and surrounded by a reproduction of the "Union Jack" is stamped, "Lucky Hit Tobacco" within these words are also stamped "Ready Rubbed". The bottom of the lid is stamped (in smaller script) "2oz NET WEIGHT WHEN PACKED" and underneath this and on the rim of the lid is "THE BRITISH AUSTRALASIAN TOBACCO CO. PTY. LTD. MELBOURNE" on the inside of the lid and stamped in black print on a gold anodised lid is " NOTICE "(underlined) "Every tin of genuine "Lucky Hit has the name of the Manufacturing Company printed on wax paper lining; also on the band or wrapper with which the tin is sealed. THE BRITISH-AUSTRALIAN TOBACCO CO. PTY. LTD., MELBOURNE" and underneath this and underlined is " None genuine without the band or wrapper" On the hinge side of the lid is "LUCKY HIT READY RUBBED TOBACCO" Tins 2,3 and 4 Vary to the above inscription.roll your own, cigarette tins, smoking accessories, personal effects, tobacco containers, tobacco -
Melbourne Legacy
Memorabilia - Medal, British War medal, 1921
... British War medal ...A British War Medal from World War 1 awarded to Pte J B McLean for his war service in World War One. The British War Medal is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom which was awarded to officers and men of British and Imperial forces for service in the First World War. The ribbon that would have attached to the medal is missing (mostly orange with white, black and blue stripes either side) and the ribbon bar shows he would have also had a Victory medal. There is part of the ribbon for the Victory medal in the collection (rainbow colour). The ribbon for the miniatures is present but the two miniatures are missing. Included are stock photos to show what the medals and ribbons should look like. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM). In it is a record of this medal being given to him on 16 September 1921.This is an example of a World War 1 medal. The first Legatees were ex-servicemen from World War 1 so would have been familiar with this medal.Silver medal World War 1 medal engraved around the side with Service number and name of JB McLean. Also a cut ribbon and bar of ribbons. Silver medal with King George V facing left, with the legend "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:" The reverse, shows Saint George naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical and mental strength which achieved victory over Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross-bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off-centre near the right upper rim is the risen sun of Victory. The years "1914" and "1918" appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively.Engraving '13824 P.T.E J.B.M. MCLEAN A.S.C. A.I.F.'medals, world war one -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - NEW TESTAMENT, The British and Foreign Bible Society, 1916
... The British and Foreign Bible Society ...This is a small pocket sized book covered with khaki coloured buckram. Printed on front cover is the phrase "New Testament" under that in the entre is a coat of arms - British - under that are two shields with a symbol in each. Under those shields is a banner with the words "City of Malvern". The back cover has written "Souvenir of Peace" - "City of Malvern" crest and "The Great War 1914 - 1918. There are 462 pages. The printing is in black ink.On last page are the morse code symbols for name Leila Smith. Inside the rear cover is the name Leila Smith.bible, ww!, city of malvern -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Instruction Manual, British War Office, Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1, ca 24-06-1882
... British War Office ...This little book has been designed to fit into a small space such as a pocket, backpack or trunk. The brass book lock helps keep the pages and covers together, preserving them from being bent, torn or damaged in handling.The book includes four of ten parts of the Manual, published for use in training the garrison troops, including the placement and firing of cannon. The four parts included in this Volume I are: - Part 1 - Gunnery Part 2 - Ammunition Part 3 - Siege Artillery Part 4 - Garrison Gun Drills The remaining six of then parts are: - Part 5 - Material and Appliances Part 6 - Elementary Instruction Part 7 - Machines Part 8 - Mounting and Dismounting Ordnance Part 9 - Sleighs Part 10 - Sheers and DerricksThe book is significant to both British and Australian history, being issued for the training of the garrison defense of both countries in the late 10th Century. It is also significant for its connection with other historical military items within the Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village.Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1 [Parts I, II, III, IV] Publisher Her Majestys Stationery Office Date 1879, Corrected June 24th 1882 Small, red, hard-cover book with embossed gold letters and British Coat of Arms on the front. The book has a brass closure or locking clip across the text block. There are diagrams and a foldout table within the text. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, training manual, book, british garrison, garrison artillery, siege exercises, british government training book, technical book, pocket book, manual of siege and garrison artillery exercises vol 1, garrison exercises, military training, defense training, british artillery, royal artillery, gunnery, gun drill, brass book lock, british war office, locking clip, reference book -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Black and White Print, Weapons Research Establishment (WRE), British Black Knight Rocket on Launcher, 25 July, 1960
... British Black Knight Rocket on Launcher, 25 July ...On reverse: British Black Knight Rocket on Launcher Also stamped in blue ink: Phone: Ex. 253 STILL PHOTO SECTION W.R.E. SALISBURY, S.A. Neg. No. E1548 (in pencil) Date: 25.7.60 (in pencil) Subject: B.K. (in pencil) Classification: RESTRICTED (over stamped) 9 Feb 1961 (over stamped)alan gardiner collection, 1960, 1960-07-25, black knight rocket, launch pad, rocket, salisbury, south australia, space industry, weapons research establishment (wre), woomera -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - GIFT BOX, 1914
... British Government ...Princess Mary gift box was intended to be distributed to all members of the British Armed Forces at Christmas 1914, during WW1. It contained various gifts including chocolate, cigarettes and tobacco.Gold colour tin with ornate design on front, with an image of Princess Mary within a circle and laurels. There is a stylised "M" on either side. Along the outside is written "Imperial Brittani cum". On top centre and around the edges is the name of various other allies.Inscribed "Christmas 1914".gift box, ww1, princess mary -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Blazer, British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962
... British Empire & Commonwealth Games Blazer, 1962 ...The British Empire & Commonwealth Games took place at the Dalkeith Bowling Club in Perth, Western Australia from 19 November until 1 December 1962. The bowls competition started several days before the official opening of the Commonwealth Games. The published list of representatives does not include William Forrest Passmore so it is assumed that he was an emergency or one of the support staff.Green wool blazer owned by William Forrest Passmore of Ascot Vale (1901-1980). The pocket is embroidered with the Australian Coat of Arms, underneath which is embroidered the image of a lawn bowl and the date 1962. The owners name is sewn at the back of neck. Label: "W Passmore"lawn bowls - victoria - australia, british empire and commonwealth games - perth 1962, sports - lawn bowls, lawn bowls - commonwealth games uniforms, william forrest passmore -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, British Army, 19 April 1916
... British Army ...This man served in the Boer War and WW1.This is a single sheet of heavy paper. British Army Form 2079. It has a printed format with handwritten Military details. The handwriting is in black ink. It is overwritten on a different pen - Character "Good". It is for Pte "George Frederick Goulding", of Middlesex Regiment. He enlisted in Stepney, 11 Dec 1915. Discharged on medical grounds at Chatham, 19 April 1916. Age 36 years, 4 mths, It is signed off by the C.O. of 5 Bn, Middlesex Regiment.ww1, middlesex regt -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Citation Award, British Empire Medal Citation awarded to Mrs Joyce Thora Hagon Hayward, 1981
... British Empire Medal Citation awarded to Mrs Joyce Thora ...The Order of the British Empire was formed in 1917 to reward service to the British Empire in the United Kingdom and abroad. Originally having only a civil division, a military division was added in 1918 to acknowledge distinguished military service of a non-combative nature. The Order has five classes of appointment in each division and a medal of the Order. In descending order, the classes are: Grand Cross (GB); Knights and Dames Commander (KCB and DCB); Commanders (CBE); Officers (OBE); Members (MBE), and Medal (BEM). Mrs Joyce Hayward along with her husband Cyril, had a 30 year association with the Warrnambool Theatre Company. They acted, directed and produced a number of works from the 1950’s through to the 1980’s. Mrs Hayward taught drama and speech at Warrnambool High School and St Ann’s College. They both worked towards reviving the Warrnambool Arts Council.. They were involved in Christ Church choir, readings for the blind, Probus and Penguin club. They retired to Bribie Island in 1985. Joyce Hayward died aged 97 in 2007. Joyce Hayward played a significant role in the development of the performing arts in Warrnambool. The British Empire medal is an award of some importance and recognizes the contribution Mrs Hayward made to the Warrnambool Community. Both Mrs Joyce Hayward and her husband Cyril were awarded the British Empire Medal. Cream paper with black typed text. Navy blue seal at top. Framed in black and gold plastic frame. Governor General Commonwealth of Australia printed at top. warrnambool, joyce hayward, cyril hayward, british empire medal, joyce thora hagon hayward -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flag, late 20th to 21st century
... british ...Requires more research. The flag appears to be a commemorative listing of British seafarers of World War 2 noting those who served, but this needs confirmation and an improved image. The flag was removed from permanent display in the Flying Angels Club as it requires assessment for cleaning of a build up of dust and smoke. See also existing condition report a new inspection needs to be carried out.If simply a listing of British merchant seamen visiting the Missions in the 2nd half of the 20th Century it is also notable in the history of the MTSV at 717 Flinders st.If confirmed as a WW2 memorial it is also significant. Reg nylon based flag with Union Jack in the top left corner. White trimming down left side with two metal hoops, one at each end. Across the Union Jack is written, 'THE BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY' and in small writing at the bottom of the Union Jack it reads, 'DONATED BY MIKE HALL IN THE U.K.'. Down the right side of the flag says, 'FLAG DONATED BY MIKE HALL IN THE U.K.' The red portion of the flag is covered with handwritten seamen's names and the seamen's registration numbers. THE BRITISH MERCHANT NAVY DONATED BY MIKE HALL IN THE U.K. FLAG DONATED BY MIKE HALL IN THE U.K. See image for more detail flag, british, mike hall, union jack, names, red ensign, merchant navy -
RMIT Design Archives
Leaflets, Design In Everyday Things Clear Thinking Men Talking: Talks for Discussion Groups October - December 1937
... British Broadcasting Corporation...British Broadcasting Corporation ...ink, paper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
... British & Colonial Photo Co...British & Colonial Photo Co ...Black & white photo in brown wooden frame with gold inner edge & glass front, white backing with wire hanging strap. Photo of 300th Co Army Service Corps (late 9th Australian Company). All personnel in full uniform with vehicles in background, Australian flag in centre.Bottom of photo: “300th Army Service Corps (late 9th Australian ASC). DSCM Mobilized for European War. June 1915”photography-photographs, frame accessories, 300th, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUALS, CEREMONIAL, British War Office, 1. Manual of Ceremonial 1935. 2. Ceremonial 1950 Provisional, 1935
... British War Office ...Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. This is a pocket sized booklet. Cover is red buckram. printing in black ink. Inside are printed descriptions of drill movements for ceremonies. It also has B & W photos of a soldier demonstrating funeral (?) positions and paces. It has 171 pages plus end plates. There are some modification slips glued in there. 2. This is a khaki coloured, covered pocket book. It has the Crest of Great Britain top centre. In the centre is the title and above that is supersedes 1935 edition.1. Inside front cover, written in ink is "V59401 Col. J.W. Swatton, 4 Div". On first page it looks like the original owner's name has been cut out. 2. On rear cover is a sticky label "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton".passchendaele barracks trust, booklets drills and ceremonial -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Circular B1113 - No. 220 Tramway Motor", 12/1906
... The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd. ...British Westinghouse (UK) Technical information document titled "Circular B1113 - No. 220 Tramway Motor" - providing details of the motor, its characteristics, technical details, photographs, dimensions and output graph. On the rear cover is a list of company officesYields information about the Westinghouse No. 220 tramway motor.Document or catalogue circular - 16 pages centre stapled with two punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, westinghouse, motors, technical information -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Circular B1080 - No. 200 Tramway Motor", 5/1904
... The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd. ...British Westinghouse (UK) Technical information document titled "Circular B1080 - No. 200 Tramway Motor" - providing details of the motor, its characteristics, technical details, photographs, dimensions and output graph. On the rear cover is a list of company officesYields information about the Westinghouse No. 200 tramway motor.Document or catalogue circular - 12 pages centre stapled with four punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, westinghouse, motors, technical information -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd, "Parts of Westinghouse Nos 90 and 90M tramway controllers", May 1913
... The British Westinghouse Electric & MFG Co. Ltd. ...Provides information on the British Westinghouse 90 and 90M controllers. Lists the various parts, prices and illustrations. Has a sheet giving the drum development or connections as the controller is moved through the various notices. The 90M controller was used on some ESCo Ballarat tramcars.Yields information about early Westinghouse controllersDocument 18 pages printed on quarto paper within a cardboard folder - parts catalogue No. 6554, May 1913tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, tram controllers, westinghouse -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Container - Temple Bar Set Slice Tobacco Tin, The British - Australasian Tobacco Company, 1930s
... The British - Australasian Tobacco Company ...A commercial company Tobacco company created by a merger between two companies - the Dixson Tobacco Company Limited and William Cameron Brothers and Company Proprietary. Deep Temple Bar Set Slice Tobacco tin with a yellow enamel ground embellished with scroll work and lettering in three colours including red.Lid: Temple Bar Sweet Slice Tobacco Front: Temple Bar / BAT Co / Temple Slice Tob Printed inside the tin, "TEMPLE BAR A High-Grade Mild Tobacco, Cool & Sweet with a Delicate Flavour, Manufactured by The British - Australasian Tobacco Company"tobacco, tobacco tins, temple bar set slice tobacco tin, the british - australasian tobacco company -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Engineering Standards, The Engineering Standards Committee, "British Standard - Tramway Rails and Fish Plates - Standard Sections and Specification - July 1903", 6/05/2006 12:00:00 AM
... "British Standard - Tramway Rails and Fish Plates ...Book - 10 pages + 13 drawings sheets of rail cross sections contained within separate printed covers (colour fleck), titled "British Standard - Tramway Rails and Fish Plates - Standard Sections and Specification - July 1903". Side stapled and then bound with a green tape on left hand side. Gives details of the standards of the materials, rolling, payment, conformity, testing, marking holes for both rails and fishplates. Drawings for 13 different weight rails, straight and curves, 90lb/yard to 116 and a drawing of the BS tyre profile for tram car wheels and how it interfaces with a rail. On rear cover, both sides gives a list of standards and foreign translations up to March 1919.On top of first sheet in black ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No 8."trams, tramways, british standards, standards, rails, fishplates -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, Holy Bible, 1939
... British and Foreigh Bible Society ...Black leather soft binding with stipple pattern; capped leather edges to cover sides of book. Red and gilt edges on pages. Gold lettering on cover and spine with publishers crest on tail of spine. Black end papers. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, E. Walter Maunder, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol VII, No. 2, 24/12/1896
... The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol ...Brown, paper covered printed journal of the British Astronomical Association. Contents include branch reports from Glasgow, Manchester and Sydney. Papers include Uranus (C. Roberts); Planet Uranus (Arthur Henderson); Naked-eye Pairs of Stars (F. Gale); Jupiter in November 1896, (C. Roberts); Observation of Dark Spots on the Planet Jupiter (John Tebbutt); The Great Sun0Spot Group of September 1896 (E. Walter Mainder); Solar Prominences (John S. Townsend); Observations of Leonids (Wililam Anderson); Occulation of Mecury by Venus, 17 May 1737 (A.C.D. Crommelin); Stellar Occulations by Planets (C.T. Whitmell); Canals of Mars Observed at the Moanora Observatory (Lec Brenner); Observations of Ceti (L.A. Eddie). Correspondence reported includes the Herschelian Reflector, Berlin Exhibition, aurora, Aurora Borealis, Liberiaastronomy, observatory, planets, stars, e walter maunder, shackleton, t f furber, pietro baracchi, gh knibbs, wf gale, cj merfield, john tebbutt, mary a orr, fk mcdonall, jogn s townsend -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, e-book, British bees: an introduction to the study of the natural history and economy of the bees indigenous to the British Isles (Shuckard, W. E.), London, 1866
... British bees: an introduction to the study of the natural ... -
Department of Health and Human Services
A British government official, and Girl Guides and civilians taking part in a ceremony marking Empire Youth Day in British Guiana South America - Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo Collection
... A British government official, and Girl Guides and ...Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
DVD, British Film Institute, South - Sir Ernest Shackleton's Heroic Expedition to the Antartic, 2002
... British Film Institute ...A story of British pluck, self-sacrifice and indomitable courage brought to life by Australian Cameraman Frank Hurley Audio Commentary by Film Historian Luke McKernan Shackleton's Funeral Recently Discovered Footage - The Ross Sea Party with commentary by Kelly Tyler, Additional footage from South Map of the Expedition with narrative by Kelly Tyler Umbrella Propaganda DVD in hard covered DVD Box. Photo of Sir Ernest Shackleton and a ship on the front cover.sir ernest shackleton, antarctic, expedition, map, south pole, the endurance, shakleton's funeral -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, British Empire medal, 1952
... British Empire medal ...First established in 1922, the British Empire Medal (BEM) was awarded to subjects of the United Kingdom who had provided meritorious service at a management or non-commissioned officer level. It consists of a silver coloured medal depicting a seated 'Britannia' with the sun above her left shoulder. Around the edge of medal is written 'For God and The Empire for Meritorious Service'. On the reverse of the medal is a crown above the letters 'ER II Instituted by King George V'. Four heraldic lions surround the edges and is hung from a pink ribbon with pearl-gray edges. This medal was presented to Hugh Jeffrey, date unknown, for his service to people with visual impairments. 1 silver medal with rose pink and grey ribbon inside burgundy boxmedals, hugh jeffrey -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, ACME, The ACME British Made Wringer, 1920-1929
... The ACME British Made Wringer ...A large device for drying laundry consisting of two rollers between which the wet laundry is squeezed (or wrung); a mangle. American English uses the term 'wringer' whereas UK English uses the term 'mangle'. Later devices were typically electrified.Intact item of household (laundry) equipment.Domestic laundry equipment. Wringer of Mangle. Two rollers in Metal frame. Hand operated."ACME M 14 A WRINGER / ROLLS 14" / ROLLS 14" "THE ACME BRITISH MADE WRINGER / THE WRINGER WITH THE FIVE YEARS GUARANTEE" "USE THIS BOARD FOR MANGLING ONLY / IT FITS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WRINGER / CLOTHES SHOULD BE FOLDED CAREFULLY AND MANGLED SLIGHTLY DAMP. EVEN IF YOU ARE GOING TO IRON IT WILL SAVE HALF THE LABOUR IF YOU MANGLE FIRST." "TESTED AND APPROVED SERIAL No.166 / GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE LONDON / Conducted By GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE MAGAZINE." acme wringer, mangle, laundry equipment -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Print Battle of Britain, Battle of Britain
Print of a collage of images of aircraft during Battle of Britain In Wooden Frame Under GlassBattle of Britainbattle of britain aircraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tea caddy, 1924
The British Empire Exhibition was opened by King George V on St George's Day, 23 April, 1924. Its official aim was "to stimulate trade, strengthen bonds that bind mother Country to her Sister States and Daughters, to bring into closer contact the one with each other, to enable all who owe allegiance to the British flag to meet on common ground and learn to know each other". The Exhibition was also the first occasion for which the British Post Office issued commemorative postage stamps Many souvenirs were made to commemorate the exhibition. This tea caddy, produced by Lipton's, includes the exhibition's official mark of the stylised lion designed by F. C. Herrick.This item is a souvenir of a historic event which took place in the first half of the 20th century.A Lipton's souvenir brass tea caddy from the British Empire Exhibition of 1924. The lid fits on to form a sphere. It has a knob on the top"Lipton" on bottom. "Lipton's souvenir tea caddy British Empire Exhibition 1924" on top. A lion on the side.souvenir container tea-caddy lipton-thomas british-empire-exhibition -
Orbost & District Historical Society
tin, The British Australasian Tobacco Company Pty Ltd, 1895-1900
... The British Australasian Tobacco Company Pty Ltd ...The ready rubbed tobacco held within the tin was mainly used by those smokers who rolled their own cigarettes. These smokers would have mainly used their palm and formed a cup then placing their choice of the amount of tobacco to be rolled. This would then be placed on the fine cigarette paper and rolled and sealed (using saliva in the mouth) into the required shape. There were mechanical "roll you own" gadgets on the market but most rural users, especially males used their palms. This item is reflective of the first half of the 20th century when smoking was acceptable.A rectangular tin with hinged lid. Cameron's Havelock Superior Mixture Smoking Tobacco.Printed in black over a yellow base: front side: 'Cameron's / HAVELOCK / SUPERIOR MIXTURE / SMOKING TOBACCO'; back side: 'Cameron's / HAVELOCK / SMOKING / MIXTURE / MANUFACTURED BY / THE BRITISH AUSTRALASIAN TOBACCO Co PROPRIETARY LIMITED / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA'; Left side: 'Guaranteed / MANUFACTURED FROM / FINEST GROWTH / FRAGRANT TOBACCO / 4oz WEIGHT'container tobacco smoking -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Stained glass windows of British authors, 1927
... Stained glass windows of British authors ...On the 14th May 1927 his Excellency Lord Somers, in the presence of a large assemblage opened Braille Hall at the Braille Library (now Vision Australia Library) in Commercial Road, South Yarra. To mark appreciation of the gift of the hall by the two benefactors Edward Wilson and Richard Gibson, the committee placed two of the stained glass windows on each side of the hall’s fireplace. Commissioned by Librarian Miss Millicent Ritchie, the windows depict four British authors - Scott, Milton, Shakespeare and Dickens. They were removed from South Yarra in 1999 for conservation work and cleaning prior to their relocation to Kooyong in 2001. In 2017 refurbishment works made the windows redundant however they were reinstalled either side of the main entranceway in 2018. 4 x stained glass windows depicting famous writersbraille and talking book library, millicent ritchie -
Vision Australia
Medal - Object, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1974
... Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ...To recognise the dedication and service of non-military persons, the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (civil order) was established. Shortened to MBE, the award consists of a silver cross with a circular centre and a fleur de lis attached on four sides. Above the north facing fleur de lis is a crown which is connected to a rose pink crossgrain ribbon with pearl grey edges, and tied into a bow. In the central part is the profile of King George V and Queen Mary, and the words 'For God and Empire' in raised letters against a roughened background edging the portrait. On the rear are the copperplate letters 'GRI' (which stand for Georgius Rex Imperator) and an image of a crown directly above this. It is designed to be worn on the left hand side by the female recipient. In 1974 this medal was awarded to Miss Elsie May Henderson for services to blind persons.1 silver coloured medallion in black frame association for the blind, medals, elsie henderson