Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the jewellery polishing cloth has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. yellow jewellery polishing cloth in a light-coloured paper envelope with pink floral designs on the front and back, as well as text on the back. Oval cut out on the front surface to show the yellow polishing cloth."Sarah Coventry / Sarah Conventry, Inc. Newark, New York 14593 Copyright 1975 / A Care Cloth to keep your Sarah Coventry jewelry looking lovely. / A quick polishing will remove dust and fingerprints. / Enjoy Sarah Coventry at its finest."sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, jewellery polishing cloths

Rev Quick served in seven Methodist Circuits in Victoria, one in Tasmania, one City Mission (North Melbourne) and also an appointment with the Methodist Inland Mission in Central Australia. He was one of the first ministers to be appointed to the new John Flynn Memorial Church in Alice Springs. Aubrey Quick was a part-time Chaplain in the Royal Australian Airforce and received an Order of Australia for his pastoral care of the apprentices the RAAF. He served on the University of Melbourne Queens College Council for 23 years.Small shield shaped wooden plaque with Chaplain's Branch Royal Australian Air Force insignia in gold, navy and white metal. The plaque has a hole for hanging on the back together with the manufacturer's label."CHAPLAINS BRANCH ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE IN CHRIST WE SERVE"rev aubrey quick, chaplains branch royal australian air force

Rev Quick served in seven Methodist Circuits in Victoria, one in Tasmania, one City Mission (North Melbourne) and also an appointment with the Methodist Inland Mission in Central Australia. He was one of the first ministers to be appointed to the new John Flynn Memorial Church in Alice Springs. Aubrey Quick was a part-time Chaplain in the Royal Australian Airforce and received an Order of Australia for his pastoral care of the apprentices the RAAF. He served on the University of Melbourne Queens College Council for 23 years.Black RAAF Chaplain's stole with yellow, red, green and gold embroidered stitching of embroidery and gold thread at each end. The stole has three pleats around the neck."RAAF"rev aubrey quick, chaplains branch royal australian air force

These knitting pattern leaflets were published by Patons and Baldwins and contain knitting patterns for women's and men's garments. Patons & Baldwin began as two separate companies: J & J Baldwin and Partners, founded in the late 1770s by James Baldwin of Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, and John Paton Son and Co., founded in 1814 by John Paton of Alloa, Scotland. Both men had formed their businesses using the spinning mule developed by Samuel Crompton. They mainly produced yarns for commercial knitting machines. Patons established itself in Australia with its first mill built in Tasmania in 1923. For decades, Patons was the leading hand knitting yarn brand but due to the market conditions in the mid 1980's, Patons felt the decline and eventually amalgamated with Alliance Textiles, New Zealand in 1996. Patons Australia was acquired by Australian Country Spinners in 2000. Knitting has always had a great appeal to women, as it needs few tools. Companies which manufactured yarn often produced instruction guides and patterns. These pattern books are typical of the knitting pattern books commonly used in the mid 20th century. The patterns contained are for garments commonly worn at that time.Two knitting pattern books. Both are black / white and contain knitting patterns. 821.1 cost 7d, is titled "Patons Specialty Knitting Book No. 145" and has on the front cover a lady standing near a buggy wheel. 821.2 cost 1/3, is titled " Patons Knitting Book No. 394 (introducing Patons Double Quick Knitting)" and has has on the front cover a photograph of a man on a boat.knitting-patterns needlecraft patons-baldwin

City of Bendigo Peace Celebration Programme Sports ground , Rosalind Park , 19.7.1919 - Speakers were Cr A. Dunstan ( mayor ) , Sir john Quick , Lieut Col. Adams V.D. Chap. Col. Crookson , W Honeybone Town Clerk , A. Dunstan Mayor , the paper programme contains words to National Anthem , The kings Proclamation , words to It’s a long Way to Tipperary , 'Over There , Keep the home fires burning ,bendigo, council, celebration, city of bendigo peace celebration programme 19.7.1919 / cr a. dunstan ( mayor ) sir john quick , lieut col. adams v.d. chap. col. crookson , w honeybone town clerk

Letter from Western Mining Corporation to Mr Ken Harris of 85 Lowndes Street, Bendigo, 4th December 1974, concerning the exploration of the area south of Central Deborah Gold Mine. Ken Harris sent briefing notes on Bendigo mining to Mr. A.H Parbo, the Chairman and Managing Director of Western Mining Corporation, which were then passed onto D.R. Quick of WMC, the author of this letter.bendigo, gold mining, exploration, bendigo, western mining corporation, gold mining, central deborah, a.h. parbo, ken harris

.1 Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tram No. 37 off to Sydney", 28/9/1971. Has a photo of the tram being loaded in Wendouree Parade with two cranes. Gives a short history of the tram. .2 - on front page - "Move for speed removal of tram lines" and the possibility of borrowing funds to enable their removal more quickly rather than that agreed to with the SEC. Quotes Crs. Chisholm and Pittard.tramcars, sydney, sper, closure, bogie trams, track removal

BHS CollectionCopy of a newspaper article titled Family saga continues at Long Gully George to the fore. A photo of George is included and printed under it it mentions that George Ellis is the new secretary of the Cornish Association of Bendigo and District. George's father, George A., is the associations long-serving president, while his mother Edna served as treasurer for many years. Sir John Quick is also mentioned. He was born in Cornwall.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - george to the fore, the cornish association of bendigo and district, george ellis, george a ellis, leanne lloyd, edna ellis, ted hocking, rob lloyd, peter mundy, cornish association of victoria, eaglehawk fire station, william trahair, st matthew's anglican church, bendigo city masonic lodge, cornish choir, corowa historical society, dr john quick, sir john quick, white hill cemetry, peter and catherine moyle

A humorous post card intended to emulate an official army issued post card used for soldiers to quickly send information home. However the options given on the humorous postcard are contradictory. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Brown card with printed with black text. Side A Nothing is to be written on this side unles it is of useful information to the Enemy or your lady friends. If anything is written on this card it will be destroyed. In any case it will not be forwarded. I am quite well (?) I wish I were dead I am dead I have been dead for some time I am not yet shot I wish I were shot I hope to be shot I am shot The Q.M. has recieved the parcel you sent me Please forward 5 pounds/ 10 pounds/ 20 pounds/ 50 pounds (strike out the sum not required) I am in Hospital. She is/is not lovely. Signature (Must be Embossed) Date _ Side B The address only is to be written on this side. If anything is written on this side the post card will be destroyed. (Leadswingers Club)Pencil markings on side B appear to be numbers used to tally something.war correspondence, world war one, souvenir

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for girls knitted garments.No. 526 / Patons KNITTING BOOK / FOR GIRLS FROM 6 TO 14 YEARS / No. / 526 / PATONS / BLUEBELL - SWIFTAKNIT - CAIRN / AZALEA DOUBLE QUICK / HIGHLAND SPORTS / PATYONYLE, 4 Ply / BEEHIVE, 4 Ply / TOTEM CATKIN / P&B / WOOLS / 2'-knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

This box spanner was used in the early twentieth century to tighten the hubcaps on wire wheels. These were the standard wheels for early models of cars, as the quick detachable hubcaps meant they could be changed quickly. Although they were later replaced by the development of the cheaper pressed steel wheels in the 1920s, their lighter weight meant they were still used on luxury cars. This spanner was manufactured by ‘Wire Wheel Corporation of America’, also known as ‘Houk Manufacturing Company’, who were making wheels in Buffalo, New York, from 1910.Box spanner for wire wheels; tapered handle, hanging loop other end to spanner. surface rustWire Wheel Corp of America Buffalo NY B4-1005/H4.B4.CB4.CB4 5 Abox, spanner, tool, tools, churchill island, farm

This Trotman’s pattern stock anchor is the southernmost anchor on display at Flagstaff Hill’s Anchor Graveyard. This large Trotman design anchor was patented in 1852 by John Trotman and was widely used on merchant ships. On April 15th 2001 around midday this anchor was raised from the seabed of Lady Bay, Warrnambool, by the crew from Birdon Dredging, who had been hired to dredge the Harbour. The spokesperson Steve Walker, who worked for the firm, said that the anchor and long chain were found after the chain became tangled in the cutter blade of the dredging equipment. The anchor was lifted from the water and onto the Breakwater then a front-end loader placed it onto a truck that then delivered it to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum & Village. Howard Nichol, Museum Manager at the time, had estimated the anchor to be up to 130 years old. The previous Museum Manager, Peter Ronald, who was also a diver, had identified the anchor as a Trotman’s type and similar to those used on some of the major wrecks in the region. According to Nicholl, Museum staff believed it was possible that the anchor is one of two used as a mooring line that had been used to catch driving vessels and prevent ships from washing aground on the sand bar. The mooring line was shown as a dotted line on the 1890 chart of Lady Bay, approved by Lieutenant Stanley of the British Admiralty. by Lieutenant Stanley [British Admiralty]. The location of the anchor corresponds to a point on that map and the length of the chain supports that theory. “The map is quite a detailed survey of the Bay and it shows two anchors with buoys on the ends with probably about 100 yards of chain stretched between them. The ships would drop anchor and was the chain as a snag because this was a treacherous bay before the Breakwater was built and this was a way to eliminate that problem, "said Nichol. The mooring chain was put in place to catch drifting vessels during wild stormy weather. It was identified. ABOUT TROTMAN’S ANCHORS- The British Admiralty wanted an anchor design that had more holding power. The Committee of 1852 on Anchors was appointed to assess and report on the qualities of various anchors including Trotman’s anchors. Trotman’s pattern anchor received the highest score. The anchor is similar to the Admiral’s design but features arms that pivot when the anchor settles and the upper fluke moves to rest against the shank. The anchor then sits lower, which in turn greatly reduces the chances of the anchor’s chain, cable or rope getting tangled. The top of the shank has a fitting that allows a quick release of the anchor’s chain if this becomes necessary. This Trotman’s anchor is significant as a part of the maritime history of the Port of Warrnambool regardless of whether it belonged to one of the 29 ships that were stranded or wrecked in Lady Bay. The anchor is connected to the many attempts to maintain Warrnambool as a safe and manageable port, including the various plans for the construction of the Breakwater.Anchor: an iron Trotman’s pattern style with a rectangular-section shank that is wider in the middle and has a base that extends on two opposite sides in a ‘fork prong’ manner. A crescent-shaped, double-ended arm is fitted into the base of the shank with a bolt, enabling it to pivot. Each arm has a fluke in the shape of an upward palm with an attached metal plate that forms a horn at the back of the palm. A long, round-section pipe is fitted to the top of the shank at 90 degrees to the arms; one side has an elbow bend parallel to the arms, and both ends have an attached metal sphere. The pivoting ring at the top of the shank can be lifted for a quick release of the chain.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, anchor, mooring, trotman, lady bay, breakwater, admiralty, ship equipment, stock anchor, john trotman, 1852 patent, 2001, birdon dredging, steve walker, howard nichol, peter ronald, british admiralty, lieutenant stanley, committee of 1852 on anchors

Special S.E.C tested recipes, No.4. 1960s: prepared by the Home Advisory Service of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Includes recipes for quick meals, pies, soufflés, and afternoon tea favourites.Part of a collection of recipe books from Laurence N. Lewis16p. Typed and photocopied text, colour cover.non-fictioncookbooks, recipe books, pies, souffles

Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) acquired an anolog computer in 1971 for $8,856.00. It quickly became obsolete with the rapid evolution of digital computation methods. BCAE in a predecessor instution of Federation UniversityBlack and white photo of a man working on the Analog Computer on the Mount Helen Campus.ballarat college of advanced education, bcae, computers, analog computer, analogue computer

Brown leaflet with black print. On the front cover are the words ' City of Bendigo Peace Celebration Programme. Sports Ground, Rosalind Park, 19th July, 1919. Speakers: His Worship the Mayor (Cr. A. Dunstan) Sir John Quick Lieut. Col. Adams, V.D., Chap. Col. Crookston. W. Honeybone, Town Clerk A. Dunstan' Inside the leaflet is the actual programme and on the back cover are the Procession Instructions. Cambridge Press.event, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, w.w.ii, programme, event , celebration, program, peace, war

Two pages titled Sir John Quick's Early Days at Long Gully. One is printed in blue and has long Gully History group at the end. The other is printed in black in a bigger print. At the end is written To School newsletters next week 13/9 From George, and below that is - below Derwent Drive off Energetic Street. Article mentions Sir John's years at school and his early employment.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - sir john quick's early days at long gully, anglican school, old long gully state school, wesleyan sunday school and church, st mathews church, jopling ironbark foundry, bendigo evening news, energetic company's mine, endeavour company's mine, australia's federation, long gully history group

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 in the 'In Retrospect' section of the newspaper, of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Notes passengers left quickly and that traffic was delayed for some time. Another item also mentions of the plans, 25 years ago, of traffic lights at the intersections of Sturt St. with Lydiard, Armstrong and Doveton Streets.In bottom right hand corner in ink, "Sat 20/6/98", and ink markings on either side of the tramway item.trams, tramways, in retrospect, accidents, derailments, traffic lights

Postcard production blossomed in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Postcards were popular because they were a quick and easy way for individuals to communicate with each other and became an efficient method of sharing information and photographs.Postcards provided a glimpse into the lifestyles of the sender which sometimes included a photograph of family or a hand drawn scene as in the accompanying example. As such, they formed part of family history.Black and white printed postcard of a hand drawn single horse cart with driver. Cart is carrying a large wooden barrel with hose attached. Brick homestead building in background. Unwritten on the rear. Handwritten inscription on bottom left of page - How we got our water in the pre Yan Yeanite era Handwritten inscription on bottom right of page – From drawing by G. G. McCrae Christmas 1881 postcard; horse and cart;

The footbridge finally linked either side of a Mordialloc Creek so that students no longer had to cross over the Nepean Highway bridge. This enabled a safer and quicker journey for many pupils living north of the school.Image digitised from negativemordialloc creek, foot bridge

Mess tins were used to prepare or heat food, but thay were also used as a container from which to eat or drink. The tins are lightweight and sturdy but they became hot very quickly when heated.Used by Australian military servicemen during WW1Two piece "D" shaped silver coloured metal mess tin and lid. Used by Australian military servicemen during WW1, it is believed to be based on a British design. Made of tin plated steel, this mess tin has a wire rod carrying handle and rectangular metal wire clips for a shoulder strap, attached to the top section of the mess tin by metal rivets and straps. There is a metal wire rod folding handle mounted on the inside of the removable lid section. The mess tin has a folded seam on the bottom edge and along the left hand side. A wire rod is mounted around the top section of the mess tin as a base for the removable lid. The lid has a folded metal seam on the top edge and along the left hand side. The bottom edge of the lid is folded around a metal wire rod.A. SIMPSON & SON LTD 1916 ADELAIDEmess tin, ww1, australia, military, metal, two piece

These cross country ski boots are part of the pioneer ski recreational sport in the Victoria Alps. The mid 1900's saw the Victorian Alps begin to be used for recreational skiing, especially cross country. The majority of skiers at this point in time were either from the SEC Vic. Kiewa Hydro Scheme or from Melbourne. International skiers had better ski fields (ski lodges etc.) in Europe, the U.S.A. and Canada. With greater and better coverage of the Winter Olympics and some medal wins, skiing became more interesting and rewarding for city dwellers in Melbourne and Sydney.These ski boots are of great significance to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that winter sports in the region have and still do attract not only skiers but also provide an employment (even though seasonal) avenue which "livens up" a small rural community and provides for a diversity of land usage which did not exist in the 1800's. These brown cross country ski boots, "Grief" brand have "cherry" inserts with cream laces, within the main boot. The boots have red and black laces and crossover tie flaps (to allow for maximum front foot entry. These boots do not have any ski clips to hold firm those restraints (quick release) on the skis (like "modern boots and skis). The heel section has the red Greif "W" pattern.At the underside of the rubber sole in freehand script "Cresta"snow skiing, ski boots, winter recreational sports.

Legal document. On front : dated 10th December 1887 Mrs Annie Penistan to the Bendigo Mutual Permanent Land and Building Society, Mortgage. On bottom of front page ' Motteram & Hyett Sandhurst. Mortgage for 300 pounds for allotment 10, section 80, Sandhurst. On back Dated 27th September 1904. The Bendigo Mutual Permanent Land and Building Society to Mrs. Annie Penistan. Statutory Release. On bottom 'Quick,Hyett & Rymer Bendigo'bendigo, land sales

One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for garments for young men (aged 10 to 18).No. 572 / For BOYS' & YOUTHS - 10 to 18 YEARS - Sizes 30 to 39 / PATONYLE, 4 Ply . BEEHIVE, 4Ply . SKI & SPORTS WOOL . DOUBLE QUICK / HIGHLAND SPORTS . CONFETTI FLECKS . BLUEBELL . TOTEM . NYLETTE . BOUCLON / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 572 / WITH T.V. DESIGNShandicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

Patons knitting book from the early 1960s. Contains knitting patterns for childrens garments.JET . TOTEM . BLUEBELL . FUZZY WUZZY . DOUBLE QUICK / CONFETTI FLECKS . HIGHLAND . PATONYLE, 3 and 4 PLY / For Tiny Tots, / 6 months to 4 years, / 17 to 24 inches / PATONS BOOK / No. 645 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK 645 / WITH T.V. DESIGNS / 2'3handicrafts - history knitting, coats patons (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting

Cocaine was the first topical anaesthetic. It quickly numbs the area after application. Synthetic drugs provide better local anaesthesia without negative side-effects of cocaine. It is now only used for nasal surgery to prevent bleeding.Small clear glass vial with cork stopper and discoloured [white] manufacturer's label with black printing. There is a small amount of white powder in the vial, presumably hydrochloride of cocaine as per label.Black print on manufacturer's label: Hydrochloride of Cocaine / POISON / T. MORSON & SON / London Englandlocal anaesthetic, hypnotic, cocaine, sedative, morson & son, london

This book was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for young childrens garments.PATONS / PATONYLE, 3 and 4 Ply . BEEHIVE Fg., 3 and 4 Ply . TOTEM . DOUBLE QUICK / BLUEBELL . SWIFTAKNIT . CAIRN . AZALEA . HIGHLAND . CONFETTI FLECKS / No. 550 / FROM 18 MONTHS TO 7 YEARS / SIZES 20 TO 27 / Patons / KNITTING BOOK / No. 550 / 2'-handicrafts - history knitting, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, handicrafts - history, knitting

This well indexed booklet was produced by the Warrnambool Standard with the assistance of the City of Warrnambool. It contains lists of local government council and councillors for the surrounding south western district. There are photographs of the Warrnambool City Council members and main officers. Information provided covers services for accommodation, animal welfare, Churches, community organisations, complaints, counselling, courts, education, employment, health, legal, material aid, public safety, recreation, recycling, community support, tourism and transport. The booklet contains advertisements for some local businesses. This service directory provides a snapshot of businesses and support services available in Warrnambool and the South Western District in 1991. It will be useful for researchers looking at this area in the late 20th century. The booklet also provides an insight into how community awareness of recycling improving our environment was undertaken in 1991.A 32 page booklet of yellow newsprint with black printing. The staples have been removed. The front cover has a green background with yellow printing on the top half. There is a black and white photograph of a man accepting bagged recycling from a woman and two children. The top left hand corner of the photograph has a small red rectangle and yellow writing. The bottom right hand corner of the front cover has a red triangle with yellow writing. The rear cover has black printing and a stylised cartoon of a man emptying a rubbish bin at the tip being tapped on the shoulder by a man holding a recycling bag.Front cover: 1991/92 South~West Information Guide The Standard Warrnambool; Keep with your telephone book for quick reference produced in conjunction with Warrnambool City Council Rear cover: Remember... If it can be recycled, It's not rubbish! Contact your local council about recycling.warrnambool city council, warrnambool service directory 1991, recycling, south western district service directory