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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Wodonga Turf Club Member's Badge, Perfection Badges, 1986
The first race meetings took place in Wodonga as early as 1859, when there was an annual three-day race meeting known as the Belvoir annual races. More regular racing in Wodonga dates back to 1870. The first formal race club, the Wodonga Racing Club, was founded in 1873. In 1901 it was renamed as the Wodonga Federal Racing Club. In May 1901, the Wodonga Amateur Turf Club was formed. Also in 1901, on 3rd July, another body, the Wodonga Citizens’ Race Club was formed with a view to satisfying a demand for winter racing. At a meeting at the Wodonga Council Chambers in October 1901, it was decided, seemingly by an unanimous vote, that the three Wodonga race clubs then in existence would amalgamate to form the Wodonga Turf Club. A small oval badge showing member details. The front has been enamelled, primarily in green and golf. It bears the Wodonga Turf Club logo and the date in gold paint. It has been attached to a cord through the metal eyelet at the top.On front: Wodonga Turf Club/ 86 87 On back: Member 23 / NOT TRANSFERABLE / PERFECTION SYDNEY 770775wodonga turf club, sport and leisure wodonga, wodonga turf club membership -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Badge - "Prefects' Badge for Portland, n.d
Previously owned by S. Carss (see back of badge). Displayed at History House.Enamelled badge depicting a lighthouse with stylised light rays on left and right. Lighthouse is red on a royal blue field. This central shield shape is on a pale blue background, surrounded by a red border. A blue banner at base bears word "PREFECT".Front: Portland/.Alte Vestica Oculis Prefect Back: S. Carss (engraved roughly) Stokes/Melbourne (impressed, lower back) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Decorative object - Vase, mid 20th Century
The caravel type ship with the cross represents the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus. It is one of the symbols of the great sea explorers. A similar vase on sale on Ebay (April 2023) suggesting it was mass produced.One of the many decorative furnishings which date from the intense service periods of the Mission from the 1930s through to the 1960s. White painted ceramic vase on shallow circular foot with relief design of a stylised sailing ship (caravel) on one side. Original colour appears to have been green.The foremost sail of the ship bears a cross; small chip on rim.vase, ship, caravel, santa maria, sea exploration, great navigators -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Mrs Quinn (Allan's mother), 1948
Quinn CollectionA four-page single-sided letter written on buff-coloured lined paper (0398a.1-4) dated 19.12.48. Matching envelope (0398b) is post-marked Melbourne and bears a purple-coloured 1 shilling and 6 pence stamp. . letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Ironstone China Wash bowl and jug, 1900 - 1930
Ironstone china pieces were common domestic items during the 19th to mid 20th century in many Australian households. This kind of china is not porcelain but porous earthenware, made of clay mixed with feldspar. Patented in 1813 by Charles James Mason in Staffordshire, England, it was an immediate success and became widely produced by a range of Staffordshire potters. J & G Meakin Pottery dates back to 1845 when James Meakin started a pottery business at Lane End in Staffordshire.nIn 1848 he moved the business to Hanley in Staffordshire, before retiring in 1852 and handing the business over to his two sons James and George, who carried on with the pottery, trading as J & G Meakin. The "SOL" and sun face trademarks were registered in 1912. The firm was taken over by the Wedgwood Group in 1970. In 2000, production under the Meakin name ceased. W. H. Grindley was founded at the Newfield Pottery in 1880 by William Harry Grindley (principal partner). Mr Turner and Mr Alfred Meakin were also involved. Early advertisements stated that they produced Earthenware and Ironstone China - particularly for the Canadian, United States, South American and Australian markets. The mark on this jug was used from c1891 until 1925. W. H. Grindley China was manufactured until 1991, making it one of the last Stoke on Trent potteries.These items are representative of a common domestic item used by households in the Wodonga district and throughout Australia, many manufactured specifically for the Australian market.A white ironstone jug and bowl. The jug features a leaf design embossed on the surface. The bowl has a small circle pattern around the rim. They are not as set as the jug bears the mark W. H. Grindley and the bowl was made by J & G Meakin.Underneath Bowl: above and below image of the sun: "IRONSTONE CHINA/ REGD. SOL 391413/ J & G MEAKIN/ENGLAND Underneath jug: above and below the royal insignia: ROYAL IRONSTONE CHINA / W.H. GRINDLEY & CO. / ENGLAND"ironstone, domestic items, staffordshire pottery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, Lest We Forget, 1916-1919
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A circular pressed tin fundraising badge showing an armed soldier advancing through a rocky landscape. The soldier’s head is bandaged and spots of red indicate that the soldier has sustained wounds to the head and hand. The badge bears the word ‘Copyright’ on the border.Lest We Forgetpatriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18), numismatics, lest we forget, world war one, wwi, memorials -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, John Andrew La Nauze, Alfred Deakin, 2009
Biography of Alfred Deakin.Hardcover in sleeve. Fawn coloured dust cover with Black and white photograph. Title in gold lettering . Author’s name in black text. Hard cover is navy blue. Inside front and back covers are printed with black and white and some sepia photographs. Text of the book is 660 pages followed with appendixes and index. 732 pages in total. non-fictionBiography of Alfred Deakin.warrnambool, alfred deakin, deakin university, j a la nauze 1974, prime minister deakin -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Three Bears Porridge Bag, Jas. F. McKenzie & Co, 1936
Calico bag originally containing porridge and sold in Australia during 1930's. Patent is dated 1936.Front top: THREE BEARS PORRIDGE / OATMEAL / picture of three bears / SOMEBODY'S BEEN TASTING MY PORRIDGE AND THEY'VE EATEN IT ALL UP / 7 LBS.NET Back of bag: Cut-out pattern of Brere Rabbit. Directions - cut around outline of design, place both patterns face to face, stitch around the outline leaving open down the side of the trousers for filling; cut notches, turn right side out, then fill with suitable filling. Sew down side of trousers when filled. Copyrights and Patents Applied for. In order to complete this doll it will be necessary to obtain the Back Design from another Bag of "Three Bears" Rolled Oats or Oat-meals. LOOKOUT FOR FURTHER DESIGNS OF NEW DOLL CUT OUTS ON ALL MCKENZIE'S "THREE BEARS" ROLLED OATS AND OATMEAL BAGS.porridge. oatmeal, mckenzies -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
grinding stone, Double sided grinding stone with multiple hollows
Grindstones like this were not carried but hidden in special places with subtle indicators known only to the same tribe or nation. The small and deep nature of the pits suggests this rock may have been used for ochre with the smaller pits being used for water or fat to mix with the pigments. The very hard and dense nature of the rock means materials would not be contaminated during the grinding process.This rock is likely to be very old and is potentially significant from ceremonial perspective. Stones like this have been known to be passed on through multiple generations and been in use for hundreds and possibly thousands of years.This grindstone has hollows on both sides. One large hollow on one side measures approximately 7 cm across and 2 cm deep. The opposite side is distinguished by 3 pits, one large (5 cm wide by 3 cm deep) and two small indentations 2cm by 1cm. The hollows have been chipped and smoothed. The base rock is in the shape of a flattened and slightly elongated sphere, it appears to have been water worn.The side with three pits also bears recent scratches believed to be cut by a disk plough. It also appears to have a capital "W" inscribed in the largest pit.jaara, hidden, grindstone, ochre, quartzite, multiple hollows, pits, aboriginal food and art -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Jacket, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory (C.G.C.F.), 1970s
This jacket is part of a winter mess dress uniform belonging to Bernard Farley during service with the Australian Airforce. Worn in 1978, this jacket style was first developed in the 1950s and continues to be worn as mess uniform in the present day.This item has aesthetic significance and is a representative example of uniform design from the 1950s to present day. This item has clear provenance, having been donated by RSL member and Secretary (2019), Bernard Farley after its use during Bernard’s service in the Airforce. As a former member of the Australian Airforce and member of the Warrnambool ex-service community, Bernard’s uniform has great social significance, telling a broader story of life after service.Dark navy blue dress jacket with long sleeves ending at waist height. Jacket is double breasted with eight metal buttons; two buttons are larger and held on by safety pins. Buttons are gold in colour and marked with a crown and eagle motif. Lapels on jacket are of a lighter, grey-blue. Jacket is adorned with epaulettes on both left and right shoulder, attached with a cotton loop on each shoulder and held in place with a screw-in gold button. Jacket has synthetic lining in cream colour and an interior pocket on the left hand side; lining is detatched on both the left and right sides at the base. Label on interior collar reads “C.G.C.F” Epaulettes bear three lines in gold embroidered stitching and a badge depicting an eagle underneath a crown, also in gold. dress uniform, airforce, commonwealth government clothing factory, uniform, epaulette -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Drawing, botanical, Collin Elwyn Woolcock, Cymbonotus preissianus (Austral Bear's Ears); Centipeda minima (Spreading Sneezweed). Centipeda cunninghamii (Common Sneezeweed), 1970-1990
Part of "Woolcock Gallery Collection" Exhibition, CEMA, 1989.Three plant studies. At top of page is a study of a broad-leafed stem, with eight leaves and two flowers. On the right of this study are two pen and ink views of flower buds. Below in page centre is a plant with many small leaves and multiple stems. There are many small round flowers. On left of study are a flower, bud and leaf study. On the right there are two bud studies, one flowering stem study and one leaf study.Front: Cymbonotus preissianus (Austral Bear's Ears). Centipeda minima (Spreading Sneezeweed). " cunninghamii (lower left) (pencil) Back: 26 (upper left) (pen) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Card, Giles, 1973
This thank you card is from Thomas Rome (1873-1974) when he was celebrating his 100th birthday in 1973. Thomas Rome came to Warrnambool from Beechworth to work with John Younger in his Warrnambool store in 1888. He worked there for 17 years before opening his boot and shoe shop at 115 Liebig Street in 1907, retiring in 1962. Thomas Rome is remembered today not only for his long life and prominent Liebig Street business but also because of the sound recordings he made in 1896-7 at the Warrnambool Industrial and Art Exhibition. With an Edison phonograph machine he made sound recordings of local artists and these are regarded as one of the oldest, if not the oldest, surviving sound recordings made in Australia. This card with its envelope is of interest as it reminds us of the long life of a prominent Warrnambool identity of the late 19th century and the first 70 years of the 20th century. The card has T. J. Rome’s signature. Mrs Vera Giles was the recipient of the card a long-serving member of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and, like Tommy Rome, a person who reached her 100th year and beyond. This is a small piece of white lightweight card folded into two to make a card. Inside is a handwritten and printed message from Tommy Rome on the occasion of his 100th birthday The envelope bears the post mark 18th September 1973 and is addressed to Mrs Giles. Envelope: ‘Mrs Giles, 3 Cyma Street, Warrnambool, Vic. 3280, a seven cent stamp and a handwritten note – ‘Tom Rome, ‘thank you’ 100th b’day’. Card: ‘Murweh’, 203 Liebig Street, Warrnambool 3280 Dear Mrs Giles I would like to express my appreciation of your kind message which I received on my 100th birthday. The good wishes of so many have given me happiness and I ask you to accept my warm thanks, With kind regards, Yours sincerely, T.J.Rome thomas rome, murweh, warrnambool history, vera giles warrnambool -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate, c. 1923
This cylinder was constructed for the postage of two documents (0060.2 and 0060.3), to notify the family of Pte James Thomas Newton (945215) 3rd Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, of his passing. The documents appear to be addressed to M A Newton, though James Thomas Newton's next of kin is listed as David Newton, his father. James Thomas enlisted on 18 July 1916, joining the 3rd battalion, first in "B" Company and . James Thomas' service records indicate that he died on 9 October 1916 in a field hospital, Liverpool, NSW. He was ailed by bronchial pneumonia for 13 days before succumbing to the illness. A telegram suggests that the family were notified on the day of his death and received the cylinder and documents in the post 6 years later. Cream coloured card paper rolled into scroll for transport inside card cylinder (0060.1). Note bears embossed stamp of the British crest above red printed text "BUCKINGHAM PALACE". A signature from King George V is at the bottom of the text.Handwritten signature "George R. I."post, postal, postage, death notice, certificate, private james thomas newton, 3rd battalion, australian imperial force, first world war, world was i, world war 1 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1949
Quinn Collection Three sheets of cream-coloured, lined paper (0800a1-3). Each sheet is written on one side only. Letter dated 1.01.1949 and headed Willoughby. The envelope (0800b) bears a lilac-coloured Australian stamp priced at one shilling and sixpence.0800.b is addressed to M.S.Fenris C/- Thor Ekerka Co. , 19 Rector Street, New York, post-marked 25-01-1949 and franked with the slogan 'Road carelessness kills'letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0359.a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, dated 19/10/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0359.b). Envelope bears United States postage two stamps.Envelope has been re-addressed to 140 Brunswick Road, Brunswick, Victorialetters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Black and white photograph of members of Lakes Kite team Gary Lyons and Bruce Howden with teddy bear to be parachuted into the crowd parachuting teddies being an adjunct to Sport Kite Competition with some Colour Gang members in the photograph Lakes Entrance Victoriasports -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - SHOWBAGS COLLECTION: SENNITT'S ICE CREAM SHOWBAG
A paper showbag, white and blue colours over white background. Sennitt's (red letters) Ice cream (blue letters) above a picture of a cone ice cream and a polar bear licking an ice cream cone. The same design on both sides.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionTwo-page letter written on one sheet of buff-coloured, lined paper (0380.a), dated 12/07/48, with buff-coloured envelope (0380.b). The envelope is addressed to Mr Allen Quinn and bears one olive-green, Swedish stamp. One the back is written Jens Lombard, Cedergatan 41, Gothenburg, Swedenletters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, sweden -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plaque - Cr. Sir Henry de C. Kellett Bart, 1924
The plaque to Henry Kellett was originally mounted in the vestibule of the Kew Town Hall in Walpole StreetThe plaque was once part of the Municipal Collection of the former City of Kew and was presented to the Kew Historical Society before the move from the Walpole Street (Kew) Town Hall to new Civic offices in Charles Street in 1971.Bronze funeral plaque commemorating the life and death of Sir Henry de Castres Kellett, who was killed in a traffic accident in 1924. The plaque bears an extensive dedication and is mounted on a wooden mount that was previously attached to a wall in the Walpole Street [Kew] Town Hall ."City of Kew Victoria [logo] / Erected in Memory of / Cr. Sir Henry de C. Kellett Bart. / Accidentally Killed Whilst Engaged / On Municipal Duty 20th June 1924 / A Tribute to His Faithful Service as / Councillor for Forty Years 19884-1924"sir henry de castres kellett, mayors of kew (vic), councillors of kew (vic) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medals - Military, Angus & Coote, 1942
issued by the Commonwealth Government to the Moth, Widow or nearest female relative of a serviceman killed during WW2. A brass bar is attached on a bar for each child killed.Commonwealth of Australia, war badge. Round white metal badge (female relative badge)edged with laurel leaves and surmounted by a king's crown. In the centre is a map of Australia and the words "To the women of Australia". An attached bar bears a brass star relating to a lost relative."To the women of Australia" -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate, Legacy Stamp, 1973
A certificate presented as an anniversary gift to Melbourne Legacy, recognising 50 years as commemorated on a postage stamp. Australia Post issued this postage stamp in 1973, on the 50th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne Legacy, September 1923. The stamp was produced in recognition of the outstanding work that Legacy has done in helping war widows and their families. The design of children playing within the silhouette of a hand, was done by George Hamori, an Australian graphic design artist (born 1918).The stamp was a reminder to all the people of Australia of the helping hand of kindness of Legacy, and the generosity of the people of Australia who have donated to fund the work that Legacy does.Pink and blue cardboard certificate with four 7c stamps affixed in top left corner. Each stamp bears an image of 8 children playing football over a ghosted hand. The image of the chilren also appears in a larger format in the central region of the card.Presented to / Melbourne Legacy / by the Australian Post Office / to mark the / 50th Anniversary / of Legacy in Australia Director-General / Australian Post Office / 5th September, 1973legacy promotion, golden jubilee -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of an Australina Army Training Team (AATTV) advisor at the Vietnamese Ranger, Parachute Training Establishment, Bear Cat, 3 Corps, watching Vietnamese ranger recruits practice the correct way to roll when landing from a parachute jump.photograph, aattv, vietnamese ranger, parachute training establishment, bear cat, 3 corps, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - R. WILLIAMS: LICENSED WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, late 1800's ?
sepia tones, R. Williams Licensed wine and spirit merchant and grocer. X on top and bottom of central figure. Man with bear, hat, waistcoat and trousers. Girl in pinafore, small boy, main in waistcoat, pants, shirt, bowler hat, black dog.unknowncottage, miners -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Henk Rem, Children in red and white costumes and Salvation Army band on stage at Carols by Candlelight in 1982
Santa and his helpers dance up a treat at the 1982 Carols by Candlelight concert, with Brian Naylor and Humphrey B. Bear joining them on stage, whilst the Salvation Army band leader conducts the musicians.Col. photographs of 1982 Carols by Candlelight concert82266-18 (P7049/7076) 82265-24A (P7107, 7120) 82265-21Acarols by candlelight, salvation army band, humphrey b. bear, brian naylor -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Crucible, The Patent Plumbago Crucible Company, circa 1878
This crucible was raised from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. It is one of six similar relics, in a range of sizes, now in the Flagstaff Hill collection. All bear markings to indicate their manufacture by the Morgan brothers of Battersea, trading as the Patent Plumbago Crucible Co. A crucible is a container used for purifying and melting metals so that they can be cast in a mould to a predetermined shape and use. They must withstand extremely high temperatures, abrupt cooling, and shed their contents with minimal adherence. The addition of graphite to the traditional firing clays greatly enhanced the durability of industrial crucibles in mid-Victorian Britain, a significant technological advance at a time of great activity in foundries and expansion of demand for refined metals. The Morgans first noticed the advantages of graphite crucibles at the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851. Initially they contracted to be sole selling agents for the American-made products of Joseph Dixon and Co. from New Jersey, but in 1856 they obtained that firm’s manufacturing rights and began producing their own graphite crucibles from the South London site. The Morgans imported crystalline graphite in 4-5 cwt casks from the British colony of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and mixed it with conventional English (Stourbridge) clays to be fired in kilns. Their products were purchased by the Royal Mints in London and India, and exported to official mints in France and Germany. They were successful exhibitors of their crucibles and furnaces at the London Exhibition held in 1861 (Class 1, Mining, quarrying, metallurgy and mineral products, Exhibit 265, Patent Plumbago Crucible Co). The range of sizes represented by the six crucibles retrieved from the LOCH ARD, suggest they may have been part of a sample shipment intended for similar promotion in the Australian colonies ― at Melbourne’s International Exhibition to be held in 1880. The summary of cargo manifest, by Don Charlwood in ‘Wrecks and Reputations’ does not mention any crucibles, implying that they were not a large consignment of uniform items. A newspaper account of an 1864 tour of the Morgan brothers’ ‘Black Potteries’ at Battersea indicates: “All the pots were numbered according to their contents, each number standing for one kilogram, or a little over two pounds; a No. 2 crucible contains two kilogrammes; a No. 3, three kilogrammes, and so on.” These numbers are obscured by marine sediment on three of the crucibles in the Flagstaff Hill collection, but those legible on the remaining three are 5, 6, and 8. None of the six are of the same size from a visual appraisal.The shipwreck of the LOCH ARD is of State significance ― Victorian Heritage Register S417A large crucible, or fluxing pot, for heating and pouring molten metal. It was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The clay fired vessel rises from circular flat base to a larger rim with pouring lip. It is stained a rust colour and bears some sedimentary accretion. Half of its loose fitting lid with central knob has also survived. Markings on the artefact indicate it is a Morgan’s crucible, made with graphite to prevent cracking in the furnace and provide a smooth (non-adhesive) inner surface. On base: “…RGAN’S PATENT CRUCIBLE”. On rim: “MORGAN’S PATENT P…” Below top edge "BAK"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, graphite crucible, plumbago crucible, morgans crucible company, loch ard, fluxing pot, crucible -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Badge
This medal/badge was given to Wilfred Clarence Busse, born in Chiltern in 1898, supposedly during his time at Wesley College. The lion on the badge is a perfect match for Wesley College's logo, and the words Sapere Aude are the school's motto. Busse completed his secondary education as Wesley College in the early twentieth century, and went on to study law at the University of Melbourne. As a lawyer, he spent time in the room of Supreme Court Judge Bernard Cussen (1859-1933). Judge Cussen was popular, known for being just and precise and for completing through statutory consolidation in his spare time. As well as working as a lawyer, Busse wrote historical fiction inspired by his life in Chiltern, these included The Blue Beyond; A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia" and "The Golden Plague: A Romance of the Early Fifties," which won the T.E.Role gold medal for the best historical novel in 1930 and went on to become a best seller. He was a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum until his death in 1960. Wesley College was founded in 1866 in St. Kilda by Rev. James S. Waugh, Dr James Corrigan, Rev. Daniel Draper and businessman Walter Powell. Wesley College was a founding member of the Associated public School of Victoria in 1908. Originally a boys school, coeducation was introduced in the 1970s, and the school continues to function today and has a reputation as one of the best schools in Victoria witth regards to VCE and IB scores. This item is significant for its connect to W.C. Busse and his literary and non-fiction work inspired by Chiltern. The object is a metal-open work badge depicting a stylised lion surrounded by a oval, which appears to resemble a belt, and bears the words Sapere Aude (translation Dare to be Wise). Below the main body of the badge is a short chain attached to a safety pin at the other end. Obverse: Sapere Aude Reverse: REC 269busse, w.c. busse, wilfred clarence busse, chiltern, chiltern athenaeum, "the blue beyond, a romance of the early days in south eastern australia”, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties.", "the golden plague”, wesley college, university of melbourne, sir leo finn bernard cussen, supreme court of victoria, schooling, badge, medal -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
plaque - Unit Plaque, Interfet
Badge top - Red 17 surmounted by blue bear over the word INTERFET. Below - the words 'International Force East Timor/ Peace', surrounding - map of East Timor with dove of peace superimposed and below are the words '17 Construction Squadron' mounted on wooden plaque.Metal badge has the words 'Presented to Lilydale RSL/ by Sapper Megan White/ 2001 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Football Club, premiers, 1980
PMFC Premiers 1980: digital image of two colour photos, mounted overlapped on a blue background. Top photo shows a mascot teddy bear in Port Melbourne team colours; lower photo shows the trophy being passed over the crowd by Gary BRICEgary brice, sport - australian rules football, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Print - Commemorative Scroll, Commemorative Scroll Pte. Frederick Hoffman
The Scroll was issued to the Hoffman Family honouring the sacrifice of their brother/son; the item was donated to the Beechworth RSL by Miss Anna HoffmanThe Scroll has been laminated in clear plastic The Memorial Scroll bears the Royal Coat of Arms and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". At the bottom in red ink is the soldiers name and battalion numberOn the reverse side in pencil is the underline number 629 (member's service number). underneath the pencil lined is the number 347108 (possibly indicating the registered Scroll Numberscroll -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Seppelts opening of new drive 1950
Photo of people at Seppelts & Sons cellars, Great Western. The official opening of the new drive which bears the name of Sir Dallas Brooks who is shown in the front row 4th from left. 13/4/1950winery, wine