Diana Trewenack is the youngest daughter of Cedric Hirst and great granddaughter of Godfrey Hirst. Her father was Managing Director and Chairman of Directors of Godfrey Hirst Woollen Mills until its takeover in the 60’s. Diana was married at St David's Church in Geelong in May 1954. The material for the wedding gown was made with very fine cream wool woven at the Godfrey Hirst Woollen Mill. From discussion with Diana, the dress was put together by a local dressmaker in Geelong. It is fine pure wool and beaded on the edge of the wrap over skirt and on the long train.Cream coloured woollen wedding dress with long sleeves. Decorative beading pattern around cuffs and up the front edge of the dress. Zippers at each sleeve and back of dress. - 7825.1 Train, made with same cream woollen material as dress, with matching beaded edging. Attaches with clasp around waist of dress. - 7825.2 Veil made of cream tulle, with beaded headband. - 7825.3wedding dress, ceremony, godfrey hirst and co. pty ltd, woollen mills, textiles, fashion, dressmaking, diana trewenack, viel, gown

Awarded to 168 CSMjr F.T Brent, 6th Australian Infantry, 'for capturing a string of strong posts on the 20 September 1917'. Commonwealth Gazette 27 June 1918. CSM Brent enlisted 20 August 1914. Returned to Australia 10 May 1919 Circular medal with a single suspension bar. Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf' Ribbon - maroon/blue/maroon approx 70mm stapled through suspender Diameter - 36mm Obverse - left profile of GvR and 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OAN: REX: ET IND: IMP: around inside edge Reverse - 'FOR DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT IN THE FIELD' Rim - '168 C.S.Mjr F.T. BRENT 6/Aust Inf'medal, dcm, ww1, 5/6rvr, 6th australian infantry

James Clarence WATT No’s 900 and 533 AIF. Refer Reg No 3554.2 for his service details..1) British Service Medal 1914 - 1918 & ribbon. .2) Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 & ribbon. .3) British Service Medal & Victory Medal service ribbon bar.Name, Regt No and unit stamped around edge of medals.medals, award, ribbon

Australian general T Blamey is on the LH side of photo.Sepia photograph of WW2 surrender of Japanese. Three crosses marking three people. See notes. Group of allied military personal watching? (Japanese) signing the surrender documents out on a table. Printed in pen across lower edge "Japanese Surrender". photographs, japanese, surrender 1945

Model of silver-plated ship, housed in a glass and wood display case.Plaque: ‘silver plated by TAKEHIKO’ Bottom edge: PMA0342gifts

Illustration. Taken and cut from a book. Image is not bordered. View of Bentinck Street Portland Victoria from old London corner, looking south towards Macs Hotel. Scene depicts street life, horse and carts, a man in a top hat, coat and walking cane points south. Two lady's in dresses with an umbrella talk on the corner and various individuals gather out the front of the Old London. Trailer of ivy, top left section. Printed bottom middle BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND.Front: 'BENTINCK STREET, PORTLAND' - printed, lower edge.bentinck street, city of portland, old london

Written on edge of paper, "'Mail' 26/11/53"

Round silver badge with diagonal hollowed cross and lantern in centre of cross."Sint Lucernae Ardentes" is wirrten around the edge of the circle.education, school, morongo, geelong, girls, boarding, presbyterian, uniting, history, badges, private-girls-school, 1920-1994, kindergarten-year-12, sint-lucernae-ardentes, lucy shaw, gertrude pratt, dulcie brookshaw

This is a directory of towns giving distances fro Melbourne, populations. There is an entry on Orbost listing the contemporary businesses.Directories are an effective way of researching businesses and trades in small trades. Many small businesses needed to ensure the public was aware of their activity and one of the better ways to do this (in an age before media dominated) was via a directory. Advertisements in the directories often provide extra valuable information . This item is a useful research tool for Orbost in the late 19th century.A heavy, thick, hard-covered book with a red cover and gold print. On the spine in gold print is the title, "Victoria Post Office Commercial Directory 1895 - 6" and some advertisements. There is an index at the front. Inside people are named with their addresses under: Alphabetical directory (colony-wide); Trade and professional directory Towns and districts directories;Other sections including names but usually not addresses:Commerce management, banking, insurance companies, exporters of English goods to Victoria Government, MPs, heads of departments, clergy, University of Melbourne academic staff, teachers in private schools medical practitioners, hospitals, dentists, pharmacists courts, judicial officers, barristers, solicitors, Justices of the Peace .on page edges - "TOWNS, ALPHABETICAL TRADES, ENGLISH SECTION"directory-post-office directory-commercial orbost-c19th-businesses

Has sticky tape on it. Tape seemed to be worn Handled Key Lock Money compartments 30 Edge pole? (Tape) Money foro? (Tape)

View of exterior of low single storey hotel with people standing on the verandah, including possibly 3 maids wearing aprons and man in leather work apron. Man on horse to right and troughs to right. Parks Hotel painted on the building side. Sign on front Sportsmans Arms Hotel W Park. Hotel was built around 1900. View of exterior of low single storey hotel with people standing on the verandah, including possibly 3 maids wearing aprons and man in leather work apron. Man on horse to right and troughs to right. Parks Hotel painted on the building side. Sign on front Sportsmans Arms Hotel W Park. Hotel was built around 1900. On white edge " The Lodge Hotel (Coldstream) about 1900coldstream, sportsman's arms hotel

Folded paper packet containing suture needles wrapped in waxed paper. The packet is white with black printed text on front and back. A white sticker with red shield and black writing has been adhered to opening flap on the back of the packet.Stamped in black ink on reverse: CURVED / CUTTING EDGEneedle, suture, england, curved cutting edge

See Ref. NA4362Maroon school windcheater. School motif on left breast. Ribbed neck, cuffs and waistband.From Know Edge Rises/Strength/Blackburn East.costume, children's uniform

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Rare copy of Regimental magazine produced while on overseas service, WW11Regimental magazine of the 20th Australian Motor Regiment ( AIF ) titled " Black and Gold " prepared and printed while posted at Merauke Dutch New Guinea 1944. Thirty six pages, saddle - stitched and stapled.Written in ink across top edge of cover " V.G.Groutsch."20th, light horse, new guinea, wwii world war two

French bayonet with hooked quillion and steel scabbard Brass fittings walnut handle Armoury markings on back edge OBMES June 1880

Photograph - looking east along Sturt Street from Grenville St showing the various buildings on both sides of Sturt St. One ESCo tram in the view along with many people and one horse-drawn vehicle. The photo was taken before the construction of the large office/waiting room shelter at the tram terminus - possibly c1906. This photo is used in item 2688 - same image but more defined colours within a gold background flowery oval.Yields information about the streetscape of Sturt St.Postcard coloured, divided back, unused, Valentine & Sons.Has marking "55393 JV" along the bottom edge. tramways, trams, esco, sturt st

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 23/9/1996 with a photo about the members of the Tramways Past Employees Association having a silver jubilee reunion. The reunion was held at Alexanders Receptions on the previous Friday night. Photo features Assoc. President Jim Maher and Secretary Neil Robe.On right hand edge "Mon. 23/9/1996"trams, tramways, ballarat tramways past employees association, employees, jim maher, neil robe

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12/1998, about the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association's complex at Haddon, describing the work done, Tony Smith's input and their work with the BTM. Has a photo of Tony Smith and John Withers by the front of W2 407. Article by Ken Hill, regional reporter.On bottom edge in ink "Friday 4/12/98"trams, tramways, mtpa, haddon, tony smith, john withers

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1970 about the plans of 80 year old Mr. Bill Roff to save the trams in Ballarat. Former Councillor, twice succeeded in the past by persuading council to reject the move. This time the Mayor has agreed. Mentions Country Party, the recent cut to services (20 mins to 30 mins due to staff shortages), losses incurred by the trams.In pencil in right hand edge "12/2/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure, bill roff

Postcard - , looking towards the East, Grenville St and Mount Warrenheip. Shows two trams westbound and has the 1907-built tramway shelter in the view. Shows Alfred Hall, exhibition buildings, and very good details of buildings in Grenville St. Title of the card in red ink "View from Town Hall, Ballarat" in the top left-hand corner. On the rear of the card, has the stamp of Ken Magor. It is the divided back type, with words "Post Card", and a location for the stamp. It is "Printed in Great Britain" and published by "The Valentine & Sons, Publishing Co. Ltd. Melbourne" on the right-hand side. See item 8985 for the same image but without a decorative border.Yields information about Sturt St Ballarat and demonstrates Australian colour photo postcards with a decorative border.Colour postcard of Sturt St taken from the Town Hall towerHas in pencil $6.50 along top edge on rear.trams, tramways, postcards, sturt st, ballarat, grenville st, town hall

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat tramway operation with horse tram trailers, Sturt St buildings, yields information about the appearance of Ballarat in colour.Colour postcard, presented within a wooden framed image of an ESCo tram just past the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling east along the north side of Sturt. Street towing a heavily laden horse tram as a trailer. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tram does not have any destination box above the driver. Possibly summer 1905/1906. Numerous people in the street, some horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Shows buildings along the south side of Sturt St. and part of the verandah of the building at the NE corner of Doveton St. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" On rear is "Made in Germany", areas for correspond, a Victoria one penny postage stamp, an din the bottom right hand corner, "09 3851" The card has been addressed to a Miss Seymour "Larramea", Mulwala NSW. Has a handwritten note to her sister (signed Flo?) about a trip arrangements to Melbourne and other details. Date 13 April, but year not apparent. Has been postmark, Melbourne (appears)In pencil along top edge "9269 V and $5"trams, tramways, sturt st, trailers, horse tram, town hall, esco

Yields information about the appearance of the Ballarat Railway Station, c1905/06 and ESCo trams soon after opening of the tramway.Black and White Photograph of Les Edwards polishing No. 18 decorated for the Centenary of Sebastopol, 1964 in the depot yard. The Courier Ballarat photograph. Has the depot buildings in the background including the Bundy Clock. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Note the damage showing through the Apron. Alan Bradley advised 22/7 - The caption on the "Courier" of 31/10/1964 was: "Les Edwards puts the final polish on a tram which the SEC has decorated to mark the Sebastopol centenary. Gold, blue and white, the tram is decorated with 100 electric light globes and flags".On rear on one edge "Ballarat Courier - Alan Bradley"trams, tramways, sebastopol, centenary, depot, tram 18

On August 23rd, 1949, S. S. TIME was on voyage from Sydney to Melbourne with a cargo of sugar (3,000 tons), timber, general cargo and coal, when she was wrecked on Corsair Rock, entrance of Port Philip Bay. The Australian Red Ensign is the official flag to be flown at sea by Australian registered merchant ships. The S.S. Time was a land mark vessel in Queenscliff and surrounding areas from August 23rd, 1949, when it was wrecked on Corsair Rock in the entrance of Port Philip Bay until the early 60s when it broke up in a storm. Australian Red Ensign from the salvage done on the wreck of the S.S.TimeSS Time hand written on calico edge of flagflag, red ensign, s.s.time, corsair rock, rip, port phillip

Newspaper clipping and photograph provides the story of Ballarat tram No. 36 visiting Hawthorn and Camberwell areas following its return to Melbourne. Lists those who travelled on the tramYields information about the visit of SEC tram 36 to Hawthorn and Camberwell during Sept. 1971.Newspaper clipping from the Eastern Suburbs Standard, 28/9/1971.Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, tram 36, mmtb, hawthorn, tourism

Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal

Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 19/10/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, tram track removal, borough of sebastopol

Caskets were presented to Robert Baden-Powell from groups around the world in recognition of his services to the Empire following his successful holding of the besieged town of Mafeking during the South African Boer War. The origin of this Casket is unknown.Photograph of a Baden Powell Casket. The photograph is mounted on mounting board with two cream colpured borders. The casket has the Australian Coat of Arms on the top and is supported by four turtles."Baden Powell casket" written on the edge of the mounting board,robert baden powell, boer war, casket

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of camp life circa 1932Black and white photograph of nine men of the 8th Light Horse Regiment posed outside tent and with two Light Machine Guns.Lower edge mount " 8th ALH Corryong Troop"8th light horse regiment, corryong

A separator is a centrifugal device that separates milk into cream and skimmed milk. Separation was commonly performed on farms in the past. Most farmers milked a few cows, usually by hand, and separated milk with a hand operated machine for domestic use. The milk was poured into the bowl on the top and the handle had to then be turned fast enough to get the separator up to speed adequate to separate the cream and the milk. The milk would come out of one spigot and the cream out of the other. In general practice some of the skimmed milk was consumed by the family, while the rest may have been used to feed calves and pigs. Enough cream was saved to make butter, and the excess was sold. In many cases excess could be bartered or swapped with neighbours for other items of produce. ALFA-LAVAL SEPARATORS The principal works and head office of Aktiebolaget Separator was established by Gustaf de Laval in Stockholm. The first Laval milk separator was patented in1884. In Australia three old established firms commenced pioneering the Alfa Laval cream separators in about 1885. These were A. W. Sandford & Co. Ltd., in Adelaide, J. Bartram & Son, of Melbourne, who have ever since been the Victorian agents of Aktiebolaget Separator. In New South Wales and Queensland, the pioneering firm was Waugh & Josephson Ltd. J. Bartram & Son, the distributor of the separator in this collection, established their business in Melbourne in 1881. In 1892 Bartram & Son estimated that 1,130 of these machines were operating throughout Victoria. This item is significant as it is representative of domestic and dairying machinery used throughout rural areas of Australia in the early to mid 20th century.The separator is made in 3 sections. The base is made from cast iron. The cover and vat are made from silver painted tin. There are 2 outlet spouts. The detachable handle, made from cast iron and wood, is held in place by a screw. A name plate featuring the Victorian distributor, J Bartram & Son of Melbourne and a plate outlining patent information are attached to the base by screws.Around edge of wheel "Aktiebolaget Separator Stockholm/ 2236"dairying industry, dairy machinery, milk separators

Newspaper Clipping - from The Argus 28 October 1940, titled "Last of Cable Trams / Quiet passing after secret send-off", about the closure of the Bourke St cable tram routes the previous Saturday nights when the trams were withdrawn prior to the schedule time and replaced by buses. Gives details of the last tram, crews etc. Notes the driver of the last Nicholson St tram as J. Peden, conductor A. C. Craven, Mr. M. McSweeney as the bus depot dispatcher, Mr. E. Lang as the first driver and conductor, Mr. J. Lee. Also quotes Mr Bell that the tram tracks would be kept in running order if needed, but new cables would be needed. A check with Trove shows the Argus as the source of the newspaper. On the rear of the cutting (3rd last item) is a note that Mr. J. K. Moir will be talking about the first electric tram at a Historical Society meeting."28 October 1940" written in ink on the top edge.trams, tramways, clifton hill, northcote, nicholson st, closure, cable trams, crews, bourke st, buses