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Kilmore Historical Society
Illustrated Scripture History, Illustrated Scripture History for the Improvement of Youth, Vol. 2, 1851
Green marbelled board cover with black leather spine & corners. Surface rubbing of board and leather, leather spine cracked at coners. Binding intact but spine detached at front cover. Six decorative gilt bands on spine. Title in gilt on spine. P. 177 torn, loose. P. 175 loose. 304 pp. Fair condition.Label inside front cover 'from Chapman Family'. Pressed pansies between pp. 99-100.scriptures, children, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
WYATT, WEBB & A'BECKETT'S REPORTS, Victoria. Wyatt, Webb & A'Beckett's Reports. Vol. 1. EAS:T 27 VICT. TO HIL:T 28 VICT. 1864, 1866
Reports of cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of Victoria. From the library of the former Kilmore Court House.Black water-mark pattern cloth cover, leather spine & corners showing wear at the extremities. Spider dirt on front cover. Spine shows black band with gilt writing and a red band with gilt writing. 'Court of Petty Sessions Kilmore' at base of spine. Discolouration to edges of inside cover and flyleaves back & front. Good condition,Nilkilmore court house library -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion - Victoria's 150th Anniversary, n.d
Sesquicentenary of Victoria Medal, 1984-1985 minted by Brim, Melbourne. This gilt medal was awarded to all Victorian citizens born prior to 1901 and still living during the celebrations for the Sesquicentenary of Victoria in 1984-1985. It was awarded by the Premier John Cain in recognition of being an honoured citizen of Victoria.Victoria 150th medallion, certificate and letter presented to a Victorian born before January 1, 1901 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, late 19th - early 20th century
Photograph depicts Mrs Elizabeth Holland, grandmother of Tom Wicking.Photograph of female adult with hat and shawl. Oval shape, gilt wooden frame. Depicts Mrs Elizabeth Holland, grandmother of Tom Wicking.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, historic photograph, elizabeth holland, tom wicking -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Badge, Warrnambool High School, c 1980
This is a Warrnambool High School badge . Warrnambool High School was established in 1907 and was housed in various locations around Warrnambool until 1961 when it moved into a purpose built building in Albert Park, Warrnambool . It merged with Warrnambool North Technical School to become Warrnambool College.in 1994..The badge is of superior quality and was probably given to visitors.This is retained as a memento of Warrnambool High School which was established over 100 years ago. A circular metal badge with gilt edging and the school emblem in black and gold on a green background.There is a stud clip at the back.and a a fob chain attached. WHS Nil Sine Labore Taiwan warrnambool high school, warrnambool, badge -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Holy Bible
Personal property of Mary Urquhart (PY1893) who entered Clarendon College together with her sister Eleanor on 12 / 2/ 1891, daughters of James Urquhart, a farmer from Concongella Creek, Stawell.Leather bound small book with metal borders and gilt printing on spine and cover; metal clasp to lock book closed; excellent conditionHandwritten inscription on flyleaf: M Urquhart, Stawell.mary-urquhart, eleanor-urquhart, bible, book, 1891, clarendon-ladies-college, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Frederick Warne and Co. et al, The poetical works of Longfellow, Prior to the book prize received in December of 1893
This book was awarded to Lilian Jane Tweedie in 1893 for First prize in Latin (Preparation). Lilian enrolled in Clarendon Ladies' College in April 1891. In the original register it lists parent as William, occupation Barrister and residence as 58 Doveton Street, South Ballarat. Lilian's sibling attending Clarendon Ladies' College is Sarah Florence (enrolled 1884). Siblings attending Ballarat Clarendon College are George (enrolled 1889) and Arthur (enrolled 1885). Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in brown cloth with gilt decoration and inscription on spine. Floral end papers, detached papers, slight foxing on pages, 664 p.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Ladies' College,/ BALLARAT./ First Prize./ Latin (Preparation) Class III/ Awarded to/ Lilian Jane Tweedie/ REV. R. KENNEDY,/ PRINCIPAL./ December, 1893. Stamped on fly leaf: "BALLARAT COLLEGE NOT TO BE REMOVED FROM LIBRARY" Donation label on fly leaf: Literature./ College emblem/ Ballarat College Library/ PRESENTED BY/ Miss E. Tweedie/ &/ Mr F. Tweedie 1947/ PLEASE REPORT ANY LOOSE LEAVES, ETC.lilian-jane-tweedie, 1893, book-prize, clarendon-ladies'-college, william-tweedie, 58-doveton-st-south-ballarat, sarah-florence-tweedie, george-tweedie, arthur-tweedie. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Decorative object - Commemorative Plate, Westminster, City of Heidelberg Golden Jubilee - 1934-1984, 1984
A strictly limited edition produced for the Rotary Club of Heidelberg, Australia' for the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of the City of Heidelberg (now City of Banyule).China plate with gilt edging; wording City of Heidelberg, Golden Jubilee,1934-1984 borders around the plate with the crest placed in the middle. "City of Heidelberg Golden Jubile1934-1984" with Coat of Arms. Underside Rotary International Crest; Fine China, Westminster Australia. The story of: 'Coat of Arms - The carriage wheels and lamp commemorate the early beginnings of the City about 1840 when the Heidelberg Road Trust was the local authority; the wavy band and wattle blossom are symbolic of the River Yarra, whilst the supporters represent the customary mode of transport at the time. The mural crown is the emblem of local government and these perpetuate the distinctive record of the City of Heidelberg in having the first suburban form of local Government of the Colony. An owl, the symbol of wisdom, is also embodied in the crest as our City is named after Heidelberg in Germany whose University founded in AD 1386, became one of the most famous seats of learning. The motto "Industrica" provides a link with the early seal of the City. The municipality was declared a City by Act of Parliament on April 11, 1934.'city of heidelberg, heidelberg, commemorative items, city of banyule -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - HAND PAINTED PLATE
Hand painted china dinner plate with rural scene of Gumtrees, hills, creek & a bunch of wattle and mauve flowers in foreground, gilt edging.Zena Cohn Bendigodomestic equipment, food consumption, plates -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Accessory - Brooch, 1940's
Made by internee at Camp 3Silver brooch made from beaten silver coins in the shape of a 4 leaf clover. Small gilt pin soldered/attached to backEngraved with a circular centre and the leaf veinsbrooch, coins, wolf, baumert m, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, jewellery -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book, Miller, J. R, In green pastures: daily readings for every day of the year, c1904
Soft covered black leather book leather book with gilt embossing on the cover and spine edges. 243 pages. Inscription on the title page. non-fictione. sprott, methodist sabbath school sydney road brunswick -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Bible
Embossed black leather covered bible with gold leaf writing on front cover and spine. Has handwriting on endpaper. Gilt edged pages.Cover: In Memory of William Henry Greene 1871-1961" Endpaper: "Presented by his family and members of this church in loving memory of the late William Henry Green former Methodist Home Missionary and lay preacher 1871-1961. Dedicated Rev T.F.Freeman at Toorak 17/12/61".freeman, t.f., rev, green, william henry, methodist home missionary -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Tin box
Perhaps used as sewing box or for cosmeticsPainted rectangular tin. Mirror on inside lid set in decorative gilt design. Pictures of kittens painted on each side and outside lidcontainers, boxes -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (item) - RAAF Tropical Mess Jacket, RAAF Tropical Mess Jacket, Belonging to W.A.Eacott
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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Queen's relationship with the Armed Forces began when, as Princess Elizabeth, she joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in 1945, becoming the first female member of the Royal Family to join the Armed Services as a full-time active member. During her time in the ATS, the Princess learnt to drive and to maintain vehicles The Queen has a long and close relationship with the Armed Forces, both in the United Kingdom and in the Commonwealth. As Sovereign, The Queen is Head of the Armed Forces, and is also the wife, mother and grandmother of individuals having served in the Forces.Light brown timber and gold gilt inner edge frame containing print of lady wearing evening dress with diamond and ruby tiaraHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Plaque - Present to Wangaratta RSL by Ken S Jasper MLA 31-8-79queen elizabeth ii, auxiliary territorial service, ww2 -
Essendon Football Club
VFL premiership cup, 1992
Awarded to the Essendon Football Club for winning the 1992 Victorian State Football League premiershipIt is significant because 1992 was the first year this cup was awarded; the competition had previously been known as the Victorian Football League Reserve GradeTwo handled metal (silver plate?) cup on dark brown wooden stand with red and black ribbons tied to each handle and gilt interior Front of cup is inscribed "Victorian State Football League 1992 Premiers" essendon football club, reserve grade, premierships, premiership flags, victorian state football league -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brooch
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Gilt/gold coloured brooch in shape of a fern leaf, curved with the letters NZ in the centre (N above the Z). Has pin/clip on back. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Accessory, City of Kew, Metal and Enamel Cufflinks, 1980s
Items given by the City of Kew to city councillorsA black enamelled rounded cornered rectangular badge with a gilt outline of the City of Kew crest filled in red enamel having a swivel back pinCity of Kew with crest and mottocufflinks, city of kew - souvenirs -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Butter Dish - War Memorial, Albury, c1930 -1950s
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga It is one of many souvenirs produced to represent landmarks in the Albury-Wodonga district. The Albury and District War Memorial was opened on Anzac Day 1925 by General Paine. Designed by the Architect Louis Harrison, the site was chosen by the town planner Charles Reade. The monument is a white ferro concrete tower, in the form of a tapered lighthouse painted stark white and surmounted by a 'torch of liberty'. This torch is 1.8 meters high and faced with 40 panes of prismatic glass. During the day sunlight plays through this glazing giving the torch the illusion it is lit.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of a items produced to represent historic landmarks or features of the district.A small butter bone china butter dish with scalloped edge with gilt edge trim.It features a black and white image of the War' Memorial in Albury.Below image: "WAR MEMORIAL ALBURY"domestic items, albury souvenirs, war memorial albury -
Churchill Island Heritage Precinct
Painting - Oil, Untitled, C. 1900
N/AThe Churchill Island collection includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.Late nineteeth centuryPainted scene of a rowboat at sea with a low sky in shades of pink and a full moon above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Mantle Clock, "circa 1910"
Founded in1903 when William E.Sessions and some of his family took over E.N.Welch Co. in Forestville. E.N.Welch Manufacturing Company used a local foundry to produce their castings. The foundry owner's son,William E.Sessions, took an interest in horology and ,along with other Sessions family members, bought controlling interest in the E.N.Welch Company., which was a joint stock corporation formed July 6th 1864 to succeed an older private firm who made clocks under the name of E.N.Welch. Elisha N. Welch (1809-1887),had been making clocks at a factory on East Main Street Forestville Conneticut after taking over J.C.Browns bankrupt business around 1856.Under William Sessions management the firm produced all components of their clocks including movements,cases,dials,artworks and castings.In 1930 the company expanded to produce electric clocks,timers for radios,televisions and other devices as well as their traditional brass mechanicial movements.In 1956 Sessions was absorbed by another company while retaining the name and in 1969 the business went into liquidation.Clock is made of black wood with Corinthian style columns,three set on each front corner. These are black metal, and show remains of gilt paint on top of columns.On the base of the clock is carved decoration with similar carvings on each of the four corners of square around clock face.Dial is cream with Roman numerals. the hands are set in gilt centre piece.Below the 12 is the name WELCH.The glass dial cover is edged in gilt. It is spring wound and has settings-day/night,1/2 hour strike(hour on gong -1/2 0n bell), Cathederal Gong, turn back hands. THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY. Successors to the E.N.WELCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY.Forestville.Conneticut.United States of America.mantle clock, the sessions clock company, forestville conneticut united states of america -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Holder, Letter opener holder, Early 20th century
No specific information is available on this item. Letter openers and book marks of an ornate nature were common household and personal items in the past and are still used today. This item probably dates from the early 1900s. This item is of antiquarian interest and is useful for display as an example of household or personal items of the past.This is a stiffened velvet holder edged with gilt metal with a chain attached. The chain has a gilt book mark attached. The book mark has a metal blade with an ornamental shield at the top. The book mark can also be used as a letter opener. The holder probably originally held another letter opener or another similar item to complete the set. The case is somewhat scuffed. letter opener/book mark and case, warrnambool -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Condiment Set
Condiment set in 4 pieces - white ceramic. 1. Base in trefoil shape with two apertures for containers and leaf shaped bowl at apex and handle. 2. Pepper pot with hole in base, perforated top and minimal gilt decoration around top. 3. Mustard pot - liner. 4. Lid to (3) with gilt decoration - aperture for spoon and small pointed finial on top.No. 1147 incised to base (1) and under (3).condiment set -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book - Bible, William Collins Sons & Company, The Practical and Devotional Family Bible. The Holy Bible."
B006 ROGERS—CORBEN.— On the 5th February, at the Wesleyan Church, Hotham-hill, by the Rev. J. F. Horsley, John J. Rogers, of Hotham, to Kate, second daughter of Isaac Corben, Esq., of Lonsdale-street, Melbourne, stone merchant. [Source: Trove - The Age, 21 Feb 1879, pg 1]BL006 and BL011 Heavy black board covered book with gilt border and text on the spine. The pages are gilt edged. The bible includes commentaries of Henry and Scott, colour plates and maps. BL006 The family register has some entries for the Royal Family. The bible has a printed label inside the front cover. BL011 has a printed label inside the front cover. BL006 "Presented to Mr and Mrs Rogers by the Trustees of the Hotham Hill Wesleyan Church on the occasion of their marriage being the first celebrated in the church 5th Feb 1879" BL011 "Presented by the trustees to Mr and Mrs F. Fletcher on their wedding day Wednesday July 14 1875 being the first marriage solemnized in the United Methodist Free Church Peel Street Ballarat with best wishes for their temporal welfare and everlasting happiness"hotham hill wesleyan church, united methodist free church peel street ballarat -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Unknown - Membership Medallion, Kew Cricket Club KCC 1934-1935, 1934
Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, ultimately managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street, Kew from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (14/11/1922-19/01/2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by his grandson Adrian Rigg at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration.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.Circular blue and gilt enamel on metal membership medallion produced by the Kew Cricket Club for the year 1934-35 that belonged to Francis Horace Rigg (1882-1946). The medallion is enameled in shades of blue and gold with inscriptions in gilt. The medallion includes the logo of the Club at centre, the full name of the Club at top and the period for which the member would gain access to games at the base.Kew Cricket Club KCC 1934-1935kew cricket club -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Prize 1894, The Prize for Girls and Boys 1894, 1894
Bound collection of "The Prize", from 1894, a monthly magazine for boys and girls. Inscription inside back cover probably is a reference to the McDonald children - Angus, Jack,Tess, Elizabeth & Flora with cryptic address?Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Cover faded, worn at corners & spine, separated from body. Ragged gilt edged pages Loose binding & pages. Foxing and staining throughout. Rear flyleaf and or pages missing. Ragged gilt edged pages. Front cover of each monthly magazine colour plate. Black & white illustrations throughout. Poor conditionInside back cover, 'A.J.T.E.D.F.H.McD.F.R.I.S.G.V. Australia'.mcdonald, childrens literature, whitburgh cottage collection -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Returned from Active Service Lapel Badges 1st AIF
Gilt bronze lapel badges issued to men returned from WW1. these are the original ROAC badges which were issued on return from active service. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Glass, 1980s
This glass is a souvenir of the awarding to Warrnambool of the title of Victoria’s Premier Town for the period 1979-1982. The Premier Town Awards were given by the Victorian Government to the town or city that best protected and enhanced its environment. Warrnambool won the award in 1958, 1979-1982 and 1988-1991.This glass is retained as an example of the type of souvenir sold locally to celebrate the winning of Victoria’s Premier Town Award. It will be used in displays. This is a glass in the form of a goblet with a circular base, a thin stem and a top with gilt edging around the rim. On the side of the glass is a Warrnambool logo and lettering in gold print.‘Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82 Victoria Australia’ victorian premier town awards, history of warrnambool -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, 1938
The church, on the corner of Scott and Cameron Streets, Cavendish, Vic 3144 replaced an earlier church built in the 1860s.S059.1 small engraved silver trowel with turned wood handle. S059.2 Yale style lock brass key with a small wood fob with gilt text.S059.1 "Presented to Rev. C. Irving Benson on occasion of LAYING FOUNDATIOIN STONE METHODIST CHURCH CAVENDISH 17-8-1938" S059.2 "Cavendish 25.8.54"cavendish methodist church, rev c irving benson, commemorative trowel, key -
Kilmore Historical Society
CROSS ON EVIDENCE, Rupert Cross, DCL et al, Evidence, 1970
Australian edition.Black paper on board bound hardcover book. Title information in gilt lettering on red band across spine. Indexed. 751 pp. Good condition.2nd flyleaf, blue stamp, 'LAW DEPARTMENT/VICTORIA'. Half-title page, '562', pencilled, top right.evidence, kilmore court house library