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Bass Coast Shire Council - Art Collection
Sculpture - Motorcycling World Champions, Barbara McLean
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Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW1 returned from active Service medallion, Medallion issued by Dept of Defence WW1 returned soldiers
Gilt bronze medallionIssued by Dept of Defence. returned from Active Service. Australian Military Forces. 211591 -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Sculpture - Ozymandias 1960' s ?, George Luke
Fibreglass with bronze finish -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Diver's Boots, n.d
Port of Portland Archiveport of portland archives -
Carlton Football Club
Commemorative Ash Tray, 1947 VFL Awarded to H O Bell Secretary of Carlton FC 1947, 1947
Presented to Carlton FC secretary H O Bell in recognition of Carlton's 1947 premiershipThe awarded trophy although for the 1947 season was passed onto former Carlton player Cyril Mann who missed selection for the 1945 Grand Final (The Blood Bath) victory over South Melbourne. Cyril Mann's maternal Grandfather William Cooper "is remembered as the Australian Aboriginal political activist, much-respected community leader and genuine man of stature whose extraordinary lifetime achievements cannot be properly acknowledged in the limited space available here". Tony De Bolfo 2013.Comprises stainless steel & bronze. Small bronze medallion sits atop ash tray on a small pedestal."Awarded to H O Bell Secretary Carlton Football Club 1947 PREMIERS" The VFL emblem is depicted on one side of the medallion. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Medal - Commemorative, Edward William Cole, Coles Book Arcade, Federation of the World, 1885
The medal was issued by Cole's Book Arcade, with the proverb “Federation of the World, Be Good and Do Good”, circa 1885. This nickel-plated medal is one of a series of medals offering maxims and proverbs issued by E.W. Cole (Edward William Cole), owner of his Book Arcade. He called the medals 'little missionaries for the spread of educative knowledge' According to Sydney Endicott, an employee of Cole, customers were charged three pence for these medals (which he prefers to call tokens) which, when the Arcade was particularly busy, gave them admission to the second-hand books' gallery where the orchestra played. Each medal could be exchanged for thee pence worth of goods, but most were kept. The pierced ones were sometimes worn as pendants or on pocket watch chains. The medals served as perpetual advertisements of the Arcade (Victorian Historical Magazine, February 1962). George Dean suggests that the medals were also given in change at Christmas time, and could be used to operate amusement machines (presumably including the symphonion (clockwork instrument) and hens, although these only required one penny to operate). Cole had his first medal stuck in 1879 and his last one in 1903. The medals were variously gilded, silvered or bronzed, replicating the coinage and then circulating, or plated with nickel or white metal. The metal blanks were usually made of copper or brass, but some might have been bronze; aluminium was also sometimes used. In all, perhaps 300,000 medals were struck, in 97 different types or designs. Only 50 types are known to have circulated according to George Dean's 1988 book "A Handbook on E.W. Cole: His Book Arcade, Tokens and Medals'.The medal is significant for its association with Cole's Book Arcade in Melbourne, established in the 1870s. The unique shop not only had new books, but secondhand books, and many curious and interesting objects and musical treats. Cole's Book Arcade, at the time, was known as one of the wonders of 'marvellous Melbourne. it closed in 1929.Nickle plated bronze medal or token, round, featuring a tree fern and a thought provoking maxim. The medal was issued by E W Cole, Book Arcade, in Melbourne. Obverse: "BE GOOD AND" "DO GOOD" "HINDOO MAXIM" "PURE THOUGHTS" "PURE WORDS" "PURE DEEDS" "PARSES MAXIM" Reverse: "PURE / THOUGHTS / PURE WORDS / PURE DEEDS / PARSEE MAXIM" and below rainbow in tiny letters; "FEDERATION OF THE / WORLD MEDALS / ISSUED / BY E.W. COLE / BOOK ARCADE MELBOURNE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, medal, maxims, coles arcade melbourne, federation of the world, advertising token, edward william cole, book arcade, e w cole, cole's book arcade -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Nancy Ayres, 2002
Legacy widow Nancy Ayres won a Bronze medal at the World Masters Games in 2002 - possibly for the 50 Freestyle in 75-79 age group. She was 79 at the time. She also swam in the 100m and 200m freestyle races. According to the note it seems she was profiled in The Answer issue in December 2002. Later she went on to be part of a 4 x 50m relay team that set a world record in 2012, where the combined age of the 4 team members had to equal at least 360 years, swimming the race in 5 minutes and 45 seconds.It shows that Legacy celebrated the achievements of the widows in their care.Colour photo of Nancy Ayres.Printed on back -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Craft - Beaded sample on netting
A sample of beaded work- Bronze seed beads - Some silver/bronze beads - Some pearl beads - On beige nylon netting - Handmade?beaded lace border, bronze neads, elsie doris whitten, patrice jennigs -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Next of Kin Memorial Plaque Dead Mans Penny, Commonly known as Dead Man's Penny
“Pennies” were awarded to the Next of Kin of soldiers who died in or as a result of the “Great War” and approximately 1.5million were issued up until the 1930’s they were accompanied by a scroll (letter) from King George with the message “‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War”. The Name of the serviceman, which appears on the medallion' is always shown without rank. This is to show that the sacrifice of all men is of equal value.Stanley Alan Morey was born in Dulwich, London, England from whence he came to Austalia and lived with his parents and elder sister in Brighton Victoria He became a fitter and turner. He enlisted in the A.I.F on the 21th April 1917 Service number 3444 and was assigned to the 59th Battalion and embarked from Sydney on the HMAT “Port Melbourne” on the 16th July 1917 He went to France from England on the 9th January 1918 and joined his unit 18th January 1918 at Le Havre Less than 3 months later he was Killed in Action. He has no known grave but is remembered by a Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux, France Round Bronze Medallion/PlaqueDepicts British rule of the sea (Britannia with two Dolphins), and a lion representing the British Empire. The lion stands on an eagle which represents the defeated Germany. A small insert has the Soldiers name embossed within a rectangular border. Around the rim of the plaque appear the words "He died for freedom and honour"dead man's penny, stanley alan morey, 59th battalion, villers-bretonneux, next of kin memorial plaque -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
medal USO Korea
Issued on the 50th anniversary of the Korean warThe USO provided entertainment for troops on active service in Korea. These were primarily for American troops, but others could attend. The USO sites in Korea were at Camp Kim, Osan AB,camp Casey, Camp Humphreys, camp Walket and Incheon airport. USO Centers provided a warm and comforting place where troops telephone, catch a movie, read a book, have a snack or just put their feet up and relax.Bronze medal with enamel insert50th Anniversary of Korean War U.S.O. medal uso, uso korea, uso medallion, medallion -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Disharged Returned Soldier Badge, Early 20th century
These medals were issued to Returned Discharged Soldiers. The Medals were first issued in 1916, to approximately 267,300 personnel. There were medal makers for each state this medal was produced by Stokes & Son, Melbourne, thus made and issued in Victoria. As the medals were issued a record of issue to recipient was kept - however it was not follow the logic that the No 1 badge went to the first person discharged.This Badge was issued to a Returned Soldier of the AIF.A bronze colour round badge.A crown, a rising sun with AIF printed underneath, printed around the edge of the badge - Issued by Dept of Defence, Returned from Active Service.badge, aif, discharged returned soldier badge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Bronze Zippo Lighter with inscription. "IT"S BEEN\A HARD DAY\I'VE BEEN\WORKING LIKE DOG", Vietnam Binh Long 65-66, Eagle in Flightlighter, 1961-1975 - vietnam -
Puffing Billy Railway
Functional object - Billabong Ram Pump Size #5, Unknown
Pump - Billabong Ram Pump Size #5 Based on available historical data, the Australian-made Billabong Hydraulic Ram is one of the oldest rams produced anywhere in the world The Billabong Hydraulic Ram was first introduced into Australia in 1855 by John Danks and Son Limited, John Danks & Son Pty Ltd began as a plumbing business in 1859, established by brothers John and Samuel. It occupied a prominent site in Bourke Street, Melbourne, for 100 years. The business quickly grew to include factories in Melbourne and Sydney which manufactured and supplied a variety of plumbing and engineering products such as brassware, pumps, windmills and bells. The company was registered in Victoria on 25 January 1889 to continue the hardware manufacturing and supply business founded by brothers John and Samuel Danks in 1859. The head office was based in Bourke Street, Melbourne while another branch was established in Sydney in the 1880s. The company had factories in Melbourne and Sydney. The John Danks and Son Limited catalogue published in 1890, listing Billabong Hydraulic Rams as one of its major machinery products. The catalogue also provides reference to the company’s ram experience and manufacture, beginning by stating that in 1890 they already had 35 years of experience with Billabong Hydraulic Rams. The Hydraulic Ram has stood the test of time and it remains one of the few really practical and efficient uses of natural energy today. It operates without almost any cost, will last indefinitely and, with only two moving parts, is simplicity itself. It requires minimum maintenance and minimum replacement of parts. It is not uncommon to find rams working continuously for many years without any attention. • The Rams do not require electricity, fuel or steam to operate. • They possess simplicity of construction and operation – only 2 moving parts. • Powered only by running water. • Require very minimal or almost no maintenance. • Heavy duty cast Iron base and Dome. This Pump recovered from the Clematis Creek in the Mid 1970's Used to pump water from the creek to the Paradise (Clematis) Hotel. Historic - Farm Equipment - Used to pump water from the creek to the Paradise (Clematis) Hotel.Cast Iron Bronze valveBillabong 5billabong, puffing billy, ram pump -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Fork
Used by Karl Koops (Uncle of Kurt Kazenwadel) during WW1Bronze coloured, metal forkkazenwadel, k, koops k, camp 3, tatura, ww1, domestic, cutlery -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Award - RAIA 25 year award
In 2003, the then RAIA established the National 25 Year Award. The Boyd House II at 290 Walsh St won the award in 2006. Items D500 and D501 are also associated with this award.Bronze, circular, slightly convexRoyal Australian Institute of Architects 25 year award 2006. House at 290 Walsh St South Yarra grounds Romberg and Boyd. Includes a three line description of its significanceawards, honours, robin boyd, walsh st -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet (Item) - Ansett Booklet on Airline Services in Western Australia, Airline Policy and the Public Interest in Australia
The booklet was produced in response to TAA proposal to serve the Perth-Darwin route with DC-9s. Reginald Ansett published this booklet to argue against this proposal, as the West Australian government had originally required Ansett to fly less popular routes. This required the purchase of new, smaller Fokker F.28 aircraft. Ansett was hoping to protect his monopoly on travel in West Australia and thereby protect his investment in new aircraft. He considered it unfair that TAA was not required to provide (less economical) services to smaller airfields in the same manner that Ansett was. -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic - Ceramic - Terracotta, Ian Page, 'Head' by Ian Page, 1978
Ian PAGE Ian page was a lecturer in Art at the Ballarat Teachers' College. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Handbuilt head with bronze glaze. art, artwork, ian page, page, ceramic, terracotta, ceramics -
Vision Australia
Sculpture - Object, Tilly Aston relief, 1997
Tilly Aston was the founder of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, which became the Association for the Blind, Vision Foundation and later Vision Australia. Her work in expanding the options available to blind and vision impaired Victorians triggered the push for similar conditions inter-state, and she was a pioneer force in challenging perceptions of both the sighted and less-sighted communities. This bust of Tilly Aston was donated by Malcolm and Beverley Daubney and unveiled at the 1997 Annual General Meeting for the Association for the Blind (now Vision Australia) on the 19th September 1997.Bronze relief of Tilly AstonMatilda (Tilly) Aston 1873-1947 Founder of the Association for the Blind Generously donated by Malcolm & Beverley Daubney September 1997tilly aston, association for the blind, malcolm daubney -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Maxwell Vietnam war Service
Bronze color frame with engravened vienam -
Tennis Australia
Sculpture, Circa 1920
A bronze sculpture of female figure with tennis racquet mounted on a marble base. Figure is in action of serving ball. 'AG' imprinted in base. Bouraine's signature in bronze part of base. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Marbletennis -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Apothecary weights
Used by Manning Chemist, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne until 1984.Set of 4 cylindrical bronze metric weights (1kg, 500g, 200g, & 100g) with bronze knob handles marked with their individual weights.216.1 : on top 1 kg H, on base 'a crown' CAG VIC B65 216.2 : on top 500g H, on base ' a crown' CA11 VIC B65 216.3 : on top 200g H, on base 'a crown' A11 VIC B65 (G6 ?) 9 173 H81 216.4 : on top 100g H, on base CA 'a crown' B65 G69 173 K78 81 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque, Circa 1920s
Large Bronze Plaque (also known as the "Dead Man's Penny). Bronze cast showing Brittania holding a Trident and standing with lion.The wording " He died for Freedom and Honour." on the perimeter. Name on right side of plaque " Jack Murphy ". -
Koroit & District Historical Society
WWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919, Back of Medal, 1919
Schools victory medal awarded to school children( 0-14 years of age) of the Commonwealth of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children received their medals on Friday 14th July and on "Peace Day" on Saturday 19th July.Round with loop, made of silvered bronze1919, peace, medal, school, wwi -
Puffing Billy Railway
Steam Pump, Worthington - Simpson steam driven pump, circa 1917
Worthington Steam Pump This type of horizontal duplex steam pump was most commonly made by Worthington-Simpson Ltd., England. It was really two double-acting pumps placed side by side. Worthington pumps of this size would feed a small boiler with water whilst larger similar pumps up to six feet long would be used to pump bulk liquids. This type of horizontal duplex steam pump was most commonly made by Worthington-Simpson Ltd., England. It was really two double-acting pumps placed side by side. Worthington pumps of this size would feed a small boiler with water whilst larger similar pumps up to six feet long would be used to pump bulk liquids.Historic - horizontal duplex steam pump made by Worthington - SimpsonSteam Pump made of Steel, bronzeWorthington-Simson ltd Newark-on-trent England No 5073449 Size 4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 4puffing billy, worthington steam pump, worthington - simpson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Fork - table
Issued by Department of DefenceBronze coloured metal table forkWear wite rustile ss nickel silver Sheffield A D (up arrow) Ddepartment of defence, camp cutlery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spoon - table
Issued by Department of DefenceBronze coloured metal table spoonDad W&HS Flag with W&H in it.department of defence, camp cutlery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spoon - table
Issued by Department of DefenceBronze coloured metal table spoonD?D Bengaldepartment of defence, camp cutlery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Spoon - teaspoon
Issued by Department of DefenceBronze coloured metal tea spoonC of A Grosvenor plate EPNS A1department of defence, camp cutlery -
Hepburn Shire Council Art and Heritage Collection
Medal, 1951 Commemorative Plaque, 1951
Medal commemorating the Centenary of Government of Victoria and the Discovery of Gold, commissioned by the Victorian Government and gifted to the Shire of Glenlyon. Designed by Andor Mészáros and minted by K.G. Luke, Melbourne, 1951. 1951 marked the centenary of Victoria's separation from the colony of New South Wales. As part of the celebrations, the Victorian Government commissioned this medal from Andor Meszaros. Drawing on his classical background, Mészáros developed the imagery for 'Equality and Justice through Freedom'. The man holding the torch represents equality; the blindfolded woman holding a sword is the symbol of justice, and both are mounted on a horse that has broken its shackles. Features on the reverse a design of a banksia and bottlebrush. There was another version of this medal which depicted a pair of gold prospectors on the reverse.This medal was presented to the Shire of Glenlyon in 1951. For over half a century, sculptors Andor (1900-1973) and Michael (1945- ) Meszaros have created medals that reflect the high points of life in Australia. From major awards and portraits of eminent Australians to artwork celebrating popular culture and the natural world, these objects illuminate our culture and history. Grounded in a centuries-old European art tradition, the medals create connections across disciplines and link such diverse subjects as scientific advances, religious themes, sport, the performing arts and motherhood. Through their public and private commissions and their personal artworks, the Meszaros sculptors have defined the modern Australian medal.Bronze medal with images and text insetObverse Description: Horse bounding left, broken shackles on foreleg, carrying woman holding sword and man holding torch; around, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE THROUGH FREEDOM Artist's name behind horse's tail: A MESZAROS Reverse Description: Stake supporting plant; above, CENTENARY OF GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA 1851 - 1951; inscribed, Presented to / the Shire of / Glenlyon / 1951 Artist's initials to left of stakeglenlyon, hepburn shire, centenary of government, centenary of gold discovery, history of victoria, victorian governement, meszaros, kg luke, commemorative, commemorative plaque, centenary 1951 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Deep Lead Dedication Plaque
B/W Photp Bronze PlaqueThe Building served as the Deep Lead State School No. 721 from 30 March 1877 Until 12 July 1963. After Restoration by Brambuk Inc. In Co-operation with the Department of Conservation ad Natural Resources and the Deep Lead Progress Association it was reopened as a Community Amenity on 30 October 1993.'By the Shire President Cr. C.A. Hall.deep lead school, education