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Cockatoo History & Heritage Group
Medal, Royal Humane Society of Australasia - Bronze Medal for Bravery 1983
Bronze Medal. Ribbon navy blue edged with silver & gold central strip. Observe (face or main design) the female figure represents Australasia placing a wreath on the head of a kneeling figure, under the Southern Cross. The Latin motto translates as "Bravery Rewarded". Reverse: the name of the awardee is inscribed inside a wreath of laurel and eucalyptus.Awarded to DJ Griffin 16-2-1983bravery awards, ash wednesday, bushfires, cockatoo victoria, dorothy joan griffin, -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tram car Mileage (Air Brake cars)", c1972
Yields timetable information about the Bendigo tramcar mileages, though no date provided. May be at the completion.Report - typed quarto sheet, titled "Bendigo Tram car Mileage (Air Brake cars)", giving a mileage figure for each tramcar, broken down into Bogie, Truck cars (4 wheels) and Birney cars. Undated. Based on the knowledge of the compilation of the Ballarat figures towards closure this should be considered an estimate, not an accurate figure. trams, tramways, bendigo, tramcars, mileage, birney -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Angela Gee, Old Lady, 1983-1984
CEMA Art Collection Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Screenprint of standing female figure dressed in black and holding a red umbrella. The figure is wearing a red glove and a pink item in her hair. The background is a floral wallpaper print in blues and greens. The clothing appears to be from the Victorian era. Mounted in a textured grey matt with green matt edging in a black and silver frame with glass.Front: 29/ 37 (lower left) a Gee (lower right) (pencil) Back: (no inscriptions)female artists, female artist, angela gee, poster workshop, 150th anniversary, angela gee residency -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Ceramic (plates): Alma SHANAHAN (b.1924 - d.2015 Melb.), Alma Shanahan, Horse Power - The Flip Side, c.1965
Alma Shanahan (1924-2015) was a Victorian potter who came to live at Clifton Pugh's Dunmoochin art colony at Cottlesbridge, on Melbourne's outskirts in 1953. Unable to join the co-operative proper, as she was a potter, not a painter, she built her house at the top of the hill, 135 Barreenong Road, Cottles Bridge. The c.1953 house is historically, aesthetically and architecturally significant because it is a good example of the design and ethos of mud brick dwellings synonymous with Eltham and features the extensive use of recycled materials, which was characteristic of the 'Eltham style' of architecture. Like the others in the artist community, Alma Shanahan built her own residence in stages out of local materials. Shanahan was later joined by neighbours and Dunmoochin potters Peter and Helen Laycock. She trained for a term with Peter Laycock but was otherwise self-taught, basing her practice on the teachings of Bernard Leach. After Pugh's death in 1991 she became the longest standing Dunmoochin resident. Her works are incised with her full name. Alma Shanahan was a part of the Dunmoochin Artist's community whose (other) members (Kevin Nolan, John Howley, John Olsen, Mirka Mora, Peter Laycock, Helen Laycock, Peter Wiseman and Chris Wiseman) made an important contribution to Victoria's cultural history. From the mid 1950s Pugh persuaded a number of other painters, as well as potters and other artists, to come and live at Dunmoochin and they formed one of Victoria's most important artist communities. She started potting around 1961 (aged 37). "Horse Power" was made using Chullora clay, which indicates it was made during her first seven years of production. Horse Power is about man's search for "energy" and how the "energy" can turn around. Made from Chullora (Sydney) clay. Glazed stoneware plates (x2) with brush decorations resting on hand made ceramic stands. Plate one: 2006.64.1VA (Horse Power + stand) shows a figure on horse back with blue foliage in background. Plate two: 2006.64.2VA (Flip Side + stand) shows a horse with figure under it's hooves. Hand painted signature in brown/black on back of both plates; "Alma Shanahan"shanahan, stoneware, glaze, plates, horse, dunmoochin -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, 1920
Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White Postcard of rustic bridge leading to Teahouse where a figure stands behind teatree staked fence. Surrounded by trees and shrubs."Rustic bridge at the Tea House. Cowes, Phillip Island." "Valentines Series M. 4851"tea house phillip island, cowes, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Early 1900's
Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White postcard. Central figure of fisherman with hand shading his eyes, looking out to sea. He is standing in the Fisherman's Shed."Looking for the boats. Fisherman at Cowes." "Real Photo Series M. 2384" cowes fisherman, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Attending a service in St Peter the Mariner chapel
small b & w photograph depicting congregation at St Peter the Mariner chapel. Two blurry figures in foreground, seated figure in background.stamp: 8940, photographic paper markings ILFORDst peter chapel, seamen, services, pews -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - FOB WATCH CHAIN
Fob watch chain, figure of 8 twists connected with rings, T bar for button hole hallmarked sterling silver, and 2 clasps.F.W.Chorology, watches, chain -
Women's Art Register
Women's Art Register Bulletin, Women's Art Register, Women's Art Register Bulletin number 42
20 page Magazine photocopy in black and white with following contents where the first figure is the page number and this is followed by the article title then the author.catherine hearse, ev hales, maxienne tritton young, anna glynn, kerry-anne cousins, naomi downie, marilyn newby, irina kuzminsky, regina mcdonald -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Memorabilia - Trophy, Port Melbourne Festival, Port Melbourne Festival, c 1977
Trophy was won by Rodney Lawson, winner of 1978 Port Melbourne Festival Schools Sprint SocialA wooden trophy on an oblong base with a narrow metal plaque. Upright section has a tapering metal plaque. Trophy is topped with figure of a runner.Plaque on base inscribed with 'Port Melbourne Festival school sprint Champion Boy. Donated by Woodruffs Dairies. Upright plaque - Winner 1977 Jason Love; 1978 Rodney Lawsonsport-athletics, jason love, rodney lawson, woodruffs dairies, port melbourne festival -
Yarra City Council
Sculpture - Figurative, William Eicholtz, Courage, 2014
'Inspired by the iconic character of the Cowardly Lion in the story 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' and his contemplation of what it means to possess the courage to be yourself, no matter who you are.''Courage' honours the contribution, culture and diversity of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) community, and is dedicated to the legacy of Ralph McLean (1957–2010), Australia’s first openly gay elected official (City of Fitzroy, 1982) and Mayor (1984), an advocate for gay rights and social justice, and a champion of the arts.Bronze statue of a male figure half dressed in a lion costume holding a medal of bravery with a lions head/mask resting on his foot. Accompanying plaquelgtbqia+, wizard oz, ralph mclean, eicholtz -
Benalla Art Gallery
Pastel, Adelaide IRONSIDE, Louisa, c. 1855
Born: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1831; Lived and worked: Italy 1856-1867; Died: Rome, Italy 1867VictorianLedger Gift, 1985Oval brown background with profile portrait of figure depicting female with flowers in her hair and wearing white clothing. Stained timber frame.Recto: Signed and titled " Louisa" "A.G. Ironside" in grey pencil from l.l.c to l.r.c of composition; Not datedpastel, portrait, woman, flowers, wreath, shoulders -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1895
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object is dated 1895, three years before Busse was born. It can thus be assumed that it was awarded to a relative of his, possibly his father in relation to their land by the Murray River. This object is significant as it is associated with Wilfred Clarence Busse, a celebrated author and barrister who grew up in the locality of Chiltern. It is also a medal awarded by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, a society that has held social and industrial significance since it was founded in the nineteenth century. Small, circular medal - made of either bronze or brass metal - depicting an agricultural background behind a female figure in a toga holding a wreath. Back side: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria / Busse & Son / 1895wilfred clarence busse, w.c. busse, busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse author, the royal agricultural society of victoria, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the blue beyond, rasv, medal, agricultural medal -
Tennis Australia
Oil painting, Circa 1895
Painting on board of female figure playing tennis. Signed bottom right: 'BE. LONG' Materials: Oil paint/Pigment, Wood, Cloth, Papertennis -
Woodend RSL
Identity Tags, Mid 1960s
Identity tags worn by Lindsay Fankhauser, RAAF, during the Vietnam War. Lindsay served in South Vietnam, Vung Tao, between 23/04/68 and 23/04/69 with 9 Squadron. Lindsay lived in Gisborne, near Woodend, after his military service.Two discs, one circular and one octagonal connected by a metal figure 8 clip. A metal link chain connected to the octagonal disc. Octagonal disc - A315699/ FANKHAUSER .L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Pos. Circular disc - A315699/FANKHAUSER.L./RAAF/METH. Obverse - O. Posdog tags, raaf, fankhauser, vietnam, identity tags -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - St Christopher medal
St Christopher medal given to soldier to protect him from danger. St Christopher Patron saint of travel.Silver coloured St Christopher medal with figure on front with "Behold Saint Christopher then go your way in safety" On back - Made in FranceAs abovemedal, st christopher -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A Woman's Place, 1984
Relates the story of Australian women in politics, the women’s movement and the role played by women from inside and outside of politics from the 1920’s to the 1980’s This book provides an account of the influence women have had on the political agenda in the period 1920 to 1980. White paperback with green text and purple figure a a woman standing at a microphone on front cover. Text in purple on the back cover. 235 pages Lesley Scholes written in black pen inside front cover.australian women's movement 1920-1980, warrnambool, marian sawer, marian simms, a woman's place -
Queen's College
Shabti, New Kingdom, 19th-20th Dynasty, 1295-1069 BCE
This item is part of the Dodgson Collection, which was bequeathed to Queen's College in 1892 by the Rev. James Dodgson. The collection was created by Aquila Dodgson, brother of James. Aquila Dodgson was a friend of the English Egyptologist Flinders Petrie, and it was through this friendship the Aquila was able to acquire ancient Egyptian artefacts. A detailed study of the collection was made by Christine Elias "Discovering Egypt: Egyptian Antiquities at the University of Melbourne", M.A. thesis 2010.Upper half, feet and band running down front of figure is yellow outlined in red. Face, wig and hieroglyphs on front in black, crossed arms holding implements in red. On back across shoulders representation of a basket and outline of arms in red. Yellow on upper half and on feet on back of figure. Small paper label inscribed with 'A9' attached to back.james dodgson, aquila dodgson, flinders petrie, wood, shabti -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Souvenir - Souvenir Post Card relating to visit of the Great White Fleet, 1908
This coloured postcard has the crossed flags of Australia & the United States held by a figure dressed in the stars & stripes on one side and figure in a 'colonial' outfit. Between the men are several warships. The text reads Australia Greets America. It was a souvenir of the visit of the Great White Fleet in 1908. The sender of the postcard had travelled to Melbourne to see the Great White Fleet.Addressed to Major Field, Winters Flat, Castlemaine. armed services - navy, celebrations, great white fleet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - QC BINKS COLLECTION: GREEK COIN
A greek coin that was discovered by QC Binks whilst he was out metal detecting for gold. On one side a figure is seated. On the other is a head in profile.bendigo, gold mining, qc binks, qc binks, greece. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Pewter spoon
Pewter spoon on wooden frame. Saint Peter figure top of handle, crossed keys below. Spoon bowl shows market scene with dentist. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Trophy
The summer aggregate road races have been conducted from the 1930s at the Geelong Cycling Club. The award is made up from points accumulated for road races during the summer season.This award provides an incentive for cyclists to perform at their best on club race days. It is interesting to note that over time awards have changed with the fashion of the time. Cycling trophies have ranged from badges in the early 1900s, to sashes in the mid 1900s, then to shields and to individual trophies.Trophy with a square base and rectangular background in grey coloured imitation marble. A figure of a cyclist in gold colour is placed on the base and there is a plaque at the front of the base."Geelong Cycling Club/Summer Series - 2007-08/Road Aggregate/John Burtt"geelong cycling club; summer series - 2007/08; road aggregate; john burtt; -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Toy - Acrobat, 1940's
Made and used by internees at Camp 3Wooden hinged,human like figure, attached by pins made from fine wire, to pieces of dowel. When moved, creates different poisitions.acrobat toy, hornung g, frank g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, general -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Late Mr F Kiker, 1937
Frank Kiker, a well-known and respected figure in the district, who had been resident in Tunstall for over 50 years, died at the age of 78.Frank Kiker, a well-known and respected figure in the district, who had been resident in Tunstall for over 50 years, died at the age of 78.Frank Kiker, a well-known and respected figure in the district, who had been resident in Tunstall for over 50 years, died at the age of 78.kiker, frank -
Queen's College
Staffordshire pottery figurine of John Wesley, c.1820
Staffordshire Pottery pearlware figure of John Wesley preaching, standing on a square hollow base. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Open bottomed.john wesley -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
BUFB Demo 1961 - Aggregate TrophyPart of Kyneton Fire Brigade trophy collection Silver column on bakerlite base topped with gold angel figure holding fire brigade badge with gold helmet and axe on red enamel backgroupd.BUFB Demo 1961 Aggregate trophykyneton fire brigade, country fire authority, trophy, fire brigade demonstrations -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Stereograph, The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London, 14,680 Laocoon and His Two Sons Killed by Serpents, Copyright 1912
One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Stereograph of two black and white images. Images are of a sculpture of a central figure holding a snake aloft and two younger males on each side of him.14,680. "Laocoon and his Two Sons Killed by Serpents by Command of the Offended God, Apollo." / A FAMOUS GROUP IN THE VATICAN, ROME, ITALY.stereographs -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Badge - Nissen Falls Creek, c1953
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is an early souvenir from Nissen Lodge which was built c1952. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is a rare souvenir from one of the early lodges at Falls Creek, Victoria.A small enamelled badge depicting a skier dressed in green and white. Text is included on a red strip above and beneath the figure. A typed sign is included.Above the skier: NISSEN Below the Skier: FALLS CREEK On Sign: ITEM NO. 106 Very rare badge - "Nissen - Falls Creek" c1953 Donated by "Diana" of Diana Lodgegeorge shirling, nissen lodge -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood- 1973. Easterly view from Heatherdale Road
Black and white photographWritten on backing sheet, "Ringwood, photo used in history of Ringwood. Figure on road is Ron Pullin, photo taken by Brian Pump - 1973". -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Royal Australian Survey Corps - School of Military Survey Precis - Formula for Survey Calculations, School of Military Survey, Balcombe, Circa 1960s
This selection of Precis was produced by the Royal Australian Survey Corps, School of Military Survey, Balcombe, circa 1960s. The Precis are intended to instruct RASvy Surveyors employed on Engineer/ Field Survey Tasks on the calculations necessary for Surveying formula. The blue hard covered foolscap sized booklet held together with two Chicago screws contains 7 x precis listed below. .1 Setting out simple Curves .2 Earthworks .3 Calculation of area by double Latitude .4 Notes on Station Adjustment by Least Squares .5 Notes on Figure Adjustment by Least Squares .6 Technical Memo No1, Computation of Tellurometer Traverses using Plain Angles and Plain Distances by WO2 R Wilson RASvy (later Major) .7 Computing Traverses in Plane CoordinatesBlue Hard covered foolscap sized booklet held together with two Chicago screws. Booklet contains 7 x precis. .1 Setting out simple Curves .2 Earthworks .3 Calculation of area by double Latitude .4 Notes on Station Adjustment by Least Squares .5 Notes on Figure Adjustment by Least Squares .6 Technical Memo No1, Computation of Tellurometer Traverses using Plain Angles and Plain Distances by WO2 R Wilson (later Major) .7 Computing Traverses in Plane Coordinatesroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, school of military survey