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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Spirits
Spirits came in bottles sold at licensed premises either locally or in larger cities visited during shopping expeditions. The shape, embossing and size of bottles varied. Small bottles of whisky or gin were used as a comforting drink for the sick. The embossed squares pattern was used on bottles containing medicine or poison.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, size, glass, embossing Aesthetic: Display showing embossing, shape and size.Small clear glass with mottled pattern and embossed with 4 rows of small squares around the bottom. On 1 side the glass is clear and shaped as a rectangle joined to a circle sitting on top of the rectangle. The opening is heavily embossed for a screw top. The sides are straight for three quarters of the way up then sharply taper to the neck before the lip and opening. Embossed on the base. The shape of the bottle is rectangular with curved ends. Common seal: 'A' followed by 'GB36' or '6836' followed by 'M'spirits, medicine, whisky, gin -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Fun and Games at the 'Village Green', 1965
Using 'Village Green Hotel' as an example, Boyd laments on how the development of new Australian Industries' standard of design comfort is rather 'un-Australian'. Further, he criticises how the evolving style of Australian architecture is predominantly inspired by international precedent and questions whether taking foreign elements is considered an Australian style.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Fun and games at the Village Green’ in The Australian, 03.07.1965.Typewritten, quarto, 4 pagesvillage green, 'un-australian', robin boyd, manuscript, hotel -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, George Treloar Memorial by Lis Johnson, 2019
This depiction of Major George Devine Treloar (1884-1980) by artist Lis Johnson was commissioned by the George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee an initiative of Merimna Kynon of Oceania, Central Portian Pontion Association of Melbourne and Victoria Pontiaki Estiaâ and the City of Ballarat. Treloar was appointed as the League of Nations Commissioner for Refugees in Greece in 1922 where he worked to provide food, aid and comfort to what would eventually total over 100,000 refugees from the collapsing Ottoman Empire. This memorial grew from the desire of the descendants of refugees to honour his memory and his humanitarian work. Bronze statue of George Treloar and a child on granite plinthFront: Major George Devine Treloar (Born Ballarat 1884 - Died Dalkeith 1980) Artist: Lis Johnson Commissioned by the George Devine Treloar Memorial Committee an initiative of Merimna Kynon of Oceania, Central Portian Pontion Association of Melbourne and Victoria ‘Pontiaki Estia’ and the City of Ballarat. Unveiled by Ballarat Mayor Councillor Samantha McIntosh on 8 September 2019 His glory lies not in the earth, but in the hearts of men (After Thucydides, 460-395 BCE) Back: Ballarat’s George Devine Treloar – Soldier and Refugee Helper Born in 1884, George Devine Treloar the son of Jane and Thomas Treloar, grew up in Ballarat attending St Patrick’s College. Treloar began his military career by joining the British Army during WWI and transferred to the elite Coldstream Guards where his bravery earnt him the Distinguished Service Order and Military Cross. Treloar was appointed as the League of Nations Commissioner for Refugees in Greece in 1922 where he worked tirelessly – with his wife and family – to provide food, aid and comfort to what would eventually total over 100,000 refugees from the collapsing Ottoman Empire. Based in the town of Komotini and then Thessaloniki, he created new villages to accommodate refugees. For his efforts Treloar would earn the praises of those he had helped. One of the new towns he had helped create was named in his honor – Thrylorion. He was awarded the Greek Gold Cross of the Order of the Redeemer in 1923. This memorial grew from the desire of the descendants of refugees assisted by Major George Devine Treloar in Greece to honor his memory. Without his help their ancestors would not have survived, making their way from across the former Ottoman Empire, from Pontus and Asia Minor to Australia. Here in the town of his birth stands his memorial, dedicated to his memory and good works, created by the people of Ballarat and the descendants of the refugees he saved.treloar, george devine, refugee, asia minor -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Backpack
This pack is made from materials available at the time and was used to carry supplies and equipment for bushwalking and/or cross country skiing. It is designed to protect the contents in all weather and to be as comfortable and practical as possible.The Bogong High Plains was a popular destination for bushwalking and cross country skiing. This backpack is an example of the equipment used for extended walks and/or cross country skiing.Orange nylon backpack with long flap at the top. This flap has a pocket inserted at the end and 2 holes at each side to tie the rope to the base of the pack. It has 5 zippered pockets each with a flap - 2 on each side top and bottom and 1 large one across the back. The frame is aluminium with a rod each side and 3 slightly curved rods joined to them horizontally and 2 curved thin vertical rods. There are 2 strips of wide canvas at the back. These are held by an adjustable white cord to increase comfort and for a better fit.backpack; bogong high plains; bushwalking; cross country skiing; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: LUCKY ENVELOPES
Five envelops, the envelopes are all open. On the front of three in red letters: drinks 6 O'clock lager. 1/ surprise all prizes Easter fair 1935 charity raffle, charity club packet no blanks. Travel in comfort to Ballarat, Daylesford, Maryborough, Charlton in Casamento Motors. The other two in blu letters drink Cohn's C.B. grapefruit. 1/ surprise all prizes Easter fair 1935 charity raffle, charity club packet no blanks. Travel by Blue line bus services daily to Ballarat, Boort, Charlton,Daylesford, Maryborough.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Sun, “Tramming it in comfort”, 24/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Tramming it in comfort” The Sun, 24/3/73 Photo and text of Melbourne’s newest tram Equipped with stop lights and indicators. Melbourne’s newest tram made first appearance at Preston workshops. Orange undercoat. Wide gangways give tram a spacious look, brown padded seats for 48 people. Even heated. Will take another 5 years at present rate of production for 99 others. Transport minister, Wilcox, said can travel at 45 mph. Number of people travelling on trams has increased in the past six months.trams, tramways, prototype tramcar, bourke st, preston workshops, tram 1041 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "First and last trams and buses", Feb. 1948
Provides details of trams services on Sunday morning from termini, first and last services from major points, depots, for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Gives details of all-night services and connections. Also details fares. Notes shoppers should travel between 9.30 and 4pm for comfort, Wattle Park Chalet and Family Excursion tickets.Demonstrates the provision of information about Melbourne tram services.Sheet of paper, printed both sides, folded 3 x 3 sections to give a guide to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes, with listing of routes, numbers, times of first and last trams and buses and all-night and Sunday Morning services. Dated Feb. 1948.melbourne, tram and bus services, mmtb, buses, trams, routes, timetables, all night services -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - PROCLAMATION 1943, C. November 1943
The “Ugly man Contest” was a fund raiser for the P.O.W comfort fund in which £3891 was raised. (Pounds). The certificate was given to William (Bill) John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 re this effort and others by Bill Turner. Refer Cat No 8030 for his RSL history and his WW1 service details.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing piec is maroon colour, certificate is a fawn colour, all text in black. At the top is the word “Proclamation” followed by text, a red seal/stamp is at the bottom LH side. The paper relates to the “Ugly man Contest”Text, “Be it known by these presents - Bill Turner on the Tram each day, of ugly men he has his say; In competition he gives us shocks; And with his trams, he has his stops. In this event, he’s worked each day, to do his bit, in this big fray” “Bendigo November 27th 1943”brsl, smirsl, fund raiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: EPHEMERA
A wide variety of items all in a damaged and incorrectly labelled tennis ball box. It is labelled 'Authors Book Reviews.' Some items are ephemeral others are of historical importance. (I) A black exercise book titled 'Correspondence Golden Square Patriotic League.' Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. This book has pages labelled 'inwards' and 'outwards' and details correspondence between Aug. 2nd 1918 and C1921. (II) A Secondary Infantry Bendigo Brigade Comforts Fund cash book. 1919. (III) A black exercise book titled 'Golden Square Patriotic League.' Contains the minutes of meetings held between November 26th, 1917 and August 5th, 1918. Also includes the 'Annual Report p resented at Public Meeting held August 15th, 1918 and presented by President Lydia Pethard, Hon. Sec. (IV) A black exercise book labelled 'Wilsons' Reed Branch 2nd Infantry Comforts Fund. Mrs. Geo Goulden. It contains information relevant to the members and is dated 26/7/17 to 28/12/18 and 3/8/17 to 13/12/18. In the centre of the book is a list of donations. (V) A black exercise book titled 'Red Cross Golden Square.' Contains meetings held from June 30th, 1915 to October 29th., 1917. (VI) A small black notebook titled 'Carnival Returns July 21st 1917.' Appears to pertain to raffle tickets. (VII) 20 booklets titled 'Austral-American Souvenir. The Glorious Fourth.' Reprinted in connection with Bendigo-Eaglehawk Australian Comforts Fund Effort, 4th July, 1918. Written in connection with the visit of the American fleet August 1908 (VIII) A small cream sympathy card for a lost soldier Bendigo, Oct., 1918. (VX) A small blue and white election advertisement urging 'yes' for Reinforcements on Dec. 20th. (X) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Bendigo Appeal June-July 1916 Receipts. (XI) 2 copies of an application for authority to make an appeal, or to collect. Pertaining to Patriotic Funds. (XII) 2 copies of parcel slips 'for our Australian Troops From the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League.' (ix) small card circ 1917 -A christmas flash from the boys in the trenches -on Dec 20th for Reinforcements Hold up the light -the front of the card shows a picture of three soldiers in a trench shining a searchlight on a map of Australia .The back shows a searchlight with the words -vote yes - Authorised by the Reinforcements Referendum Councilorganization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, golden square patriotic league, bendigo brigade comforts fund, wilsons' reed branch 2nd infantry comforts fund, red cross golden square, bendigo-eaglehawk australian comforts fund, war, world war i, clubs, clubs and societies, organizations, finance, history, australian history, australian comforts fund -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, 1941
Booklet- paper, cream, black writing, red star on cover, 19 pages“AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND’ VICTORIA DIVISION ACF GUIDE TO KNITTING- STANDARD SOCKS, KHAKI STOCKINGS, GARTERS, SPIRAL STOCKINGS (NAVY), BALACLAVA CAP,LONG SLEEVE PULLOVER, SLEEVELESS PULLOVER, SCARF,MITTENS, CAP, AIRMAN’S NECL MUFF, AIRMAN’S WOOLLEN GLOVES, FOR ACTIVE SERVICE. MARCH 1941australian comforts fund, knitting for the troops -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, John Bales & Staples, All Services Knitwear, World War 11
This booklet was in a box of items donated to the Orbost Op Shop by Orbost House. Orbost House, believed to have been established by the Macalister family around the turn of the 20th century was a boarding house in Lochiel Street, Orbost. A stapled paper handbook of knitting patterns for defence force knitwear. All Services Knitwear for the Navy, Army, Air Force, Mercantile Marine and Home Guard. Contains 27 pages in paper covers and states that it gives clear instructions for knitting all comforts required by Service men. . Contents include instructions for knitting mittens for the Navy, steering gloves for the Army, other gloves, socks, knee caps, wristlets, helmet with cape pieces for all services, ribbed helmet for the Navy, hospital stockings, scarf, service jacket and pullover and fisherman's sea-boot stockings. It is Illustrated with black/white photographs. knitting-patterns booklet handcraft -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - 10th BRIGADE NEWS, G.A.Green Melbourne, 1917 - 1918
The main Units of the 10th Brigade were the 37th, 38th, 39th, 40th Battalions of the 3rd Division AIF. The magazines were in the collection relating to Edgar Stanbury MM C Coy 38th Bn, refer Cat No 5032.3P for his details..1) - .6) 10th Brigade News, paper, covers are red, inside cover has advertising followed by 12 pages of stories, Comforts Fund works, news re units of the 10th Bgd, articles, awards, casualties, letters from the front. Volumes are; Vol 1 No 4 June 1917, Vol 1 No 11 Jan 1918, Vol 1 No 12 February 1918, Vol 1 No 4 June 1918, Vol 2 No 5 July 1918, Vol 2 No 7 Sept 1918. Price was 3 pence, each is held together by 2 staples.On front cover, “Work for it, Fight for it, Die for it”. On first page heading, “10th Brigade News - Work of the Men abroad & the Women at home”.magazines, c coy, 38th bn, 10th brigade, 3rd div aif -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE PATRIOTIC LEAGUE ANNUAL REPORT MINUTES
Hard cover Golden Square Patriotic League Annual Report and Minute Book. Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. 1918 - 1942. Hard cover paper pages containing minutes of meetings of the Golden Square Patriotic League. This organisation affiliated with the Australian Comforts Fund in 1919 as the Golden Square Branch. Lydia Pethard was secretary of the branch. The ACF wound up in August 1920 and the local branch dispensed of its assets on 18 August 1920. In June 1940 Mrs Lydia Chancellor (nee Pethard) recommended the minutes of the ACF Golden Square. 'Minute Book' written on spine.Lydia Chancellororganization, club/society, golden square patriotic league, lydia chancellor collection, collection, golden square patriotic league, world war 11, war, australian comforts fund -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
WWI card, Copy of Paintings "Australians Advancing fro Villers-Bretonneux" and others of the same era
Painting on paper background.Copy of Original painting of Australian advancing from Villers-Bretonneux August 18th 1918. Specially painted for the Australian Comforts Fund by Captain Will Longstaff. A.I.F War Artist. Captured Train Gun, Start of The Great attack,8/8/18 and The Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 by A Pearse, War Artist. -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed print & poster
This is an example of posters with a patriotic theme the purpose of which was to raise money for goods for service personal overseas, during WW2. "Tin-hat" badges were sold for 1 and 2 shillings and 1pound. The 'tin-hat' appeal was conducted from 4 Sept - 17 Sept in 1943. Organised by the Returned Soldiers League. A poster is superimposed on a hidden print. The poster which is on top of a hidden print has these words written on it: "Don’t Let the Boys down, Help the tin hat appeal for the Australian Comforts Fund, Friday 1 Aug buy a tin hat or send your donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal Office – Town Hall Melbourne"australian comfort funds, ww2, tin hat appeal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW6 914 at Hawthorn Depot, K J Magor, late 1940s
Photograph of W6 class tram No. 914 leaving Hawthorn Depot for North Richmond, showing route 78. The tram has a sign on the front about travelling in comfort between 930 and 430 on the front under the dash canopy lighting. The tram was built in May 1946. There are no holes in the dash canopy lighting which were installed in Nov. 1951. The facade of the depot behind was demolished during the mid to late 1940s.Yields information about tram 914 mid to late 1940s.Black and white photo with Ken Magor stamp on the rear.K J Magor stamp with number 391, written in ink.tramcars, hawthorn depot, tram 914, sw6 class -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Quilt, September 2016
This quilt was made as part of a public program for Glen Eira City Council's exhibition The Wounded Soldier. The quilt was designed as a response to a loan object for the exhibition, a Red Cross comfort quilt made by school children at Longwary Primary School for the patients at Caulfield Military Hospital after the First World War. Students from across Glen Eira were invited to workshops in 2016, and asked to bring a found natural object. Cameron Auty and Elle Credlin then explained the historic making of comforts for wounded soldiers by children during the war, and asked them to reflect upon what it would have been like to be confronted with war and its outcomes as a child. Artist Deborah O'Toole then guided the children in stitching message into their own cotton squares, and in tying the found objects into the cotton. Deborah then took the squares away and dyed them using a method that involved tying the squares into patterns and dyeing them to create the finished look. The quilt was displayed alongside the Longwarry Quilt during the exhibition before being collected into the collection.This object is significant as a modern, artistic response to Caulfield's experience as the centre of repatriation medicine in Victoria after the First World War. It is a locally significant object made by Glen Eira school children, and reflects the area's memorialisation of the war at its centenary.Square quilt made of tan coloured cotton. The quilt comprises many small squares, each of which has an image or name signed on it. The images are made of natural objects such as leaves. The names are hand stitched.quilt, wwi, world war one, first world war, caulfield, hospital, repatriation, the wounded soldier -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Timetable of First and Last Trams and Buses also all - night and Sunday Morning Services", Feb.. 1948
Sheet of paper, printed both sides to give a guide to Melbourne Tram and bus Routes, with listing of routes, numbers, times of first and last trams and buses and all-night and Sunday Morning services. Dated Feb. 1948. Provides details of trams services on Sunday morning from termini, first and last services from major points, depots, for weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Gives details of all-night services and connections. Also details fares. Notes shoppers should travel between 9.30 and 4pm for comfort, Wattle Park Chalet and Family Excursion tickets. Folded when printed into nine portions.On front cover in top right hand corner "Inspector L.J. Denmead" and under MMTB names "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 504".mmtb, buses, routes, times, all night services -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Journal - Schuss Vol. 21. No. 3 May 1955
Schuss was advertised as Victoria’s Official Ski Journal It was issued monthly from 1935 to 1961 except during the war when summer issues covered two months. This continued after the war, but it averaged 10 issues annually over its 25 year life. Schuss was published by the Ski Club of Victoria which had a membership of 38 Ski Clubs and demanded to be recognised as the prime authority on skiing in the state. The other 30 ski clubs with 85% of the members disagreed and the politics of skiing became heated. These clubs formed the Federation of Victorian Ski Clubs with their own journal, Ski Horizon. With the establishment of the Victorian Ski Association, Ski-Horizon published its last issue in Nov - Dec. 1955 and the role of the official journal was fully taken over by “Schuss”. This item is significant because it contains stories, images and information documenting the development of the ski industry in Victoria.The journal features stories and events chronicling developments in Victoria and internationally. Items related to the Falls Creek Area in this issue include:- Page 83 - Skyline Lodge is ready for the winter after extensive work has been carried out during the summer. Improvements have been made to the lounge, bathroom and kitchen and the porch floor has been resurfaced. Potential visitors were reminded of the care and attention which were necessary to ensure comfort at the Lodge is maintained. Page 87 - Photo by S. Flattely of Easter work party of S.C.V. members enjoying a meal in the newly renovated lounge room of the Skyline Lodge, Falls Creek.schuss journal, the ski club of victoria, skyline lodge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - SW6 883 Macarthur St, Herald Sun, late 1940s
Photograph of W6 class tram No. 883 running a route 10 to West Preston service in Macarthur St Melbourne with the Victorian Treasury building behind. They are people boarding and alighting from the tram. The tram was built in April 1943. There are no holes in the dash canopy lighting which were installed in Nov. 1951. The tram has a sign on the front about traveling in comfort between 930 and 430. Photo possibly mid to late 1940s.Yields information about tram 883 mid to late 1940s.Black and white photo with source stamp on the rear.Has the Herald Sun stamp and "No 2" in pencil on the rear.tramcars, hawthorn depot, sw6 class, tram 883 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, mid 1940's
Black and white photograph of tramcar 869 in Glenferrie Road with Dash Canopy lighting. 1941 eleven SW6 class trams built by MMTB at Preston Workshops, numbers 866 to 876. Entered service 19 June 1941. Based at Malvern Depot c1948 to c1991. Advertisements in shop for Turf and Ardath. Sign on front of tram: "For comfort travel between 9:30 & 4:0" Tram has the destination of St Kilda Beach via Balaclava. Route number 69. Extensively damaged by fire in Church St at North Richmond terminus Tuesday, 14th November 2006. August 2014 transferred from Preston Workshops to Newport Workshops.trams, tramways, sw6 class, glenferrie rd, dash canopy lights, tram 869, route 69, kew -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet, Mission to Seamen, Object of the Mission: moral and spiritual well-being of our Sailors, 1920?
Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. The booklet reviews the object of the mission and in particular the role of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild which is to ensure the moral and spiritual well-being of sailors through social events, arranging and attending picnics for the men on public holidays, presiding at the Sunday teas, making gloves, woollies and other comforts and helping to collect and distribute literature (books, papers, etc) . This paper flyer holds historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild involvement in the Mission to Seafarers.The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers as well as organizing and attending social events for the seafarers. Small booklet, Written in Blue 8 pages, back to front. The cover has a photo of the MtSV building next to the words " The Victorian Missions to Seamen" and at the bottom the title reads "OBJECT OF THE MISSION: moral and spiritual well-being of our Sailors."missions to seamen institute, ladies' harbour lights guild, purpose, social events, lhlg, australian wharf -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Object, Missions to Seamen Institute, The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild in connection with the Victoria Missions to Seamen-Object of the Mission: moral and spiritual well-being of our Sailors, 1909-1911
Charity organisation, Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, was formed within The Missions to Seamen Institute to provide a home away from home, for visiting seamen. The booklet reviews the object of the mission and in particular the role of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild which is to ensure the moral and spiritual well-being of sailors through social events, arranging and attending picnics for the men on public holidays, presiding at the Sunday teas, making gloves, woollies and other comforts and helping to collect and distribute literature (books, papers, etc) .This paper flyer holds historical significance at a local level because it illustrates the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild involvement in the Mission to Seafarers. The Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild grew to become a significant charity in Melbourne raising large amounts of money which helped to establish the current MTS building, supporting seafarers. Small booklet, Written in Blue 8 pages, back to front. The cover has a photo of the MtSV building next to the words " The Victorian Missions to Seamen" and at the bottom the title reads "OBJECT OF THE MISSION: moral and spiritual well-being of our Sailors."missions to seamen institute, ladies' harbour lights guild, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, lhlg, chapel, flinders street, sir thomas david gibson carmichael (1859–1926) -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph - Photograph, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908 Excavation commences for the Melbourne Benevolent Society, Cheltenham, 1908
Excavating prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The Centre had begun life in 1850 in Melbourne, as the Victoria Benevolent Asylum to "relieve the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute poor of all creeds and nations and to minister to them the comfort of religion" It outgrew its North Melbourne premises so was located to a new site at Warrigal Road, Cheltenham. The foundation stone was laid in 1909, and the main buildings were completed in 1911. In 1970 the benevolent Asylum was re-named Kingston Centre. The photograph is black and white. It's a photo depicting the excavation prior to the building of Melbourne Benevolent Society in Cheltenham. The photograph shows eleven workers at the excavation site. There are two horses with carriages and a large excavating machine to the right of the photograph. benevolent asylum, benevolent society, cheltenham, train, machinery, men, society, horses, kingston centre -
Coburg Historical Society
Black and white Photograph of the Merry Moreland Maidens, 1939c
These are the Merry Moreland Maidens, a WW 2 fund raising group who sang and performed sketches in costume around Melbourne for the Red Cross Comforts Fund. They were led by Mrs May Lecky. Back row. Left to right: Mrs Patterson, Noake, Noble, Cork, Huntley, Egginton, James, Smith, Wakelin, Johnson Front row. Left to right: Mrs George, Pye, Chapple, Millist, Luke, Gallant, Thompson, Luckherd (?), Denman, Numa, Bartlett. (Mrs Violet Johnson). Black and white photographmoreland, world war two, red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Collection. Photo of seven Ladies Members 1961
On 13/8/1914 Red Cross was set up in Victoria as a branch of the British Red Cross. This coincided with the outbreak of WW1. Its initial remit was to supply comforts packages for soldiers. This expanded to the Voluntary Aid Detachments' (VAD) who cared for sick and wounded soldiers in hospitals or on transport ships. In 1929 the Red Cross Blood transfusion Service began. After WW11 it continued to expand into all domestic and overseas humanitarian operations. The Kangaroo Flat group was first mentioned in the newspapers in August 1915.Black and white rectangle photograph. Edges have been hand cut. Back has description written in blue pen and copyright stamp. Ladies Red Cross Kangaroo Flat 1961, Sitting - Mrs Browning, Mrs Mitchell Sec + Tres, Mrs E Lanyon 90 years of age, 47 years continuous service to Red Cross. Standing - Mrs V Ryan, Mrs Freestone, Mrs Barber, Mrs Dower. Written on back - names of the seven ladies in the photo. Stamp on back - Copyright Not for Reproduction Herald Sun Photography. Grey lead inscription and sticker, location to be changed Folder 20 to Box 949 1125kangaroo flat, red cross, 1960s -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Met Lines Vol. 2, No. 5", July 1986
Staff newspaper or magazine published by the Metropolitan Transport Authority, The Met, June/July 1986 Features an article on the Chemists at the Preston Workshops with a photo of Graham Cox on the front cover and Garry Smith on pages 6 & 7 Has message from Kevin Shea, Managing Director along with items on: The Clock Shop - Mike Barker, Charlie Roonui, Peter Cohen and Ray Brun Lost Property - Peter Lopriorre, Tony Germane, Stan Mintzis, Jerry Styulianou. David Bartolo Driving buses is not easy Noel Donchi, with a photo of Munitions bus 301, AVM extended to trams - Tom Roper, Z3 223 Appointment of Russ Ingersoll as chairman of the MTA Civil Branch trackwork - Peter Kargas, Steve Chambers, Michele Giannetta, P Lombardi, S Luci, More Safety Zones for tram network with trams 967 and tram 871 New Look for Preston Workshops Shelters provide passenger comfort - with photos of four shelters Painted trams ride the track again - Tom Roper and Race Matthews - launch of new series Extra comfort for tram travellers - launch of B1 2001 Demonstrates a MTA staff magazine.Magazine - "Met Lines Vol. 2, No. 5" - 36 A4 pages, colour, centre stapled.preston workshops, laboratory, bundy clock, lost property, bus 301, buses, avm, transporting art, tram 223, track maintenance, tram 967, tram 871, safety zones, shelters, tram 2001 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Vehicle - Centurion A41 Battle Tank, c.1948
A41 Centurion Main Battle Tank.This tank carried a crew of four - a Commander, Gunner, Loader and driver. It was powered by a Rolls Royce V12 Meteor petrol engine and it had a top speed of about 34 kph. It had a 5 speed crash box transmission and drum brakes. There was a twenty pounder main gun and two machine guns. This tank has been fitted with items that were used in Vietnam as well as the items carried by crews for their own comfort. These items cover the four tours by Centurion MBT in Vietnam - C Sqn, B Sqn, A Sqn & C Sqn, who served two tours. Most tanks also carried several stretchers, mainly for use of the infantry. Army registration number/ serial number: 169016, Unit marking 106, WIDOW MAKER on gun barrel. centurion tank, tank, transport -
National Wool Museum
Clothing - Jacket, Mrs Jean Inglis, 1988
This jacket is by the prolific spinner and weaver Jean Inglis. It has been woven with a warp of commercially brought wool & a weft of hand spun Corriedale. It is completed in a Swedish lace style of weaving. The highlight of the jacket is the blue section of fabric on the top left shoulder of the wearer, which works down to the bottom right hip. This pattern looks like long thin individual separate sections of fabric stitched to the jacket; however, only one section of fabric has been added. A dying technique has been utilised to give the appearance of multiple sections. This Japanese dyeing technique is called Shibori, “to wring, squeeze or press". It is a manual tie-dyeing technique, which produces several different patterns on fabric. The specific pattern on this fabric is known as Kumo Shibori. It utilises bound resistance. This technique involves folding sections of the cloth very finely and evenly. Then the cloth is bound in very close sections. The result is a very specific spider-like design. This design requires very precise technique. Specific to this jacket, the fabric for the dyed section was made with the same fabric as the rest of the jacket. A section of the excess fabric was concertina wrapped around a 100mm pipe and tied up before dying. This gives the consistent straight blue lines, with no bleed from the dye. The sections were then sewed into the jacket with the occasional sequin added for additional decoration and glamour. The jacket won 1st prize at the 1988 Geelong Show. Jean was assisted by the dress maker Ruth Randell with some of the design and sewing. Jean always found sewing “a bit of a bore”. The jacket also has an attached swing tag. It was added to provide information to the judges at the Melbourne Show on how the jacket was created. It comes complete with Jean’s self-proclaimed terrible handwriting. It was donated to the National Wool Museum in 2021.Cream singled breasted jacket with no overlap. The jacket has no column of buttons for fastening, or lapels. It is designed to be plain, to not draw attention. The jacket is highlighted by the Shibori dyed waves on the top left shoulder of the wearer, which works down to the bottom right hip. This blue dyed section of fabric is dotted with the occasional blue sequin. Internally, the jacket features a white silk lining for comfort. The jacket ends in a straight cut hem, including at the cuffs. The jacket has an attached swing tag. The swing tag is cream with a printed thin black boarder. Within the boarder, handwriting in black ink is found. It has a hole punch in the top left corner of the swing tag for attaching to the jacket.hand spun, hand weaving, textile design, textile production, shibori, kumo shibori