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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sewing Basket, 1940's
Made and used by internees at Camp 3 , TaturaTop wooden frames shaped into handles (small), 2 wooden crossed legs at each end of cloth bag, which has elastic at each end and attached to the wooden frame through holes in the framesewing basket, hornung g, frank g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, domestic, sewing -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pudding basin
Large pudding basin with hole, on footed base (divided into three sections). Ceramic, cream coloured with grey transfer printed identification. Eye-shaped design for name, patent and trademark, with directions for use underneath.THE LORD MAYOR'S (Patent) PUDDING BASINlord mayor's pudding basin -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bow Saw, 1940
Made by internee in Camp 3 TaturaBow Saw, Handmade, Wooden Frame , Varnished & Polished, turned shaped handles either end, centre strut across frame, metal serrated edged blade & adjustable metal rod at top of frame.R.H.tatura, ww2, trades, tools -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Belt - Leather, c1940
Made and used by internees at camp 3 in Tatura during WW2Navy Blue leather belt, with white stripes on the buckle which has a metal pin in center.Belt is shaped into a point at other end and has eight holes plus 2 keepers to hold belt in place.belt, leather, camp 3, tatura, ruff, helmut, handcrafts, leatherworking, costume, accessory, female -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Equipment - Printing block, 1935 - 1966
The Rays' badge was was adopted by the General Grand Council in Melbourne in 1935 from a design submitted by South Australia.The shape of the badge represented the love with which every child of God is encircled. The ivy leaf was for friendship and the lines represented the good deeds which go out from each young life as rays of light to bring sunshine in others. This meaning was adopted in 1948. In 1966, General Grand Council in Sydney, decided to discontinue the use of the Rays' badge in favour of the one badge for the whole organisation. Wooden cube shaped block with a metal printer's die attached. The die is a replica of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship Rays' Section round badge emblem of an ivy leaf from which emanates the sun's rays. "R"methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, printing -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Furniture - Sofa
Robin Boyd designed this three-seater sofa. The sofa was featured in the promotional brochure for Domain Park Flats in 1962. The original sofa is in similar tones to the Featherston chairs (item F002) - it is currently stored offsite.Rectangular three-seater sofa. 6 timber cigar shaped legs with round flat brass metal feet. Olive green/copper loose weave fabric. Wool/silk blend fabric. Armless.walsh st furnishings, sofa, domain park, robin boyd -
Friends of Kurth Kiln
Assembly
A 10cm round cylinder of wood on a 1.2cm round steel shaft, shaped into a 15 x 15cm crank handle. Both ends of the wood are banded with 2.5cm flat steel, fastened with bullet head nails -
Buda Historic Home & Garden Castlemaine
Illustration - Watercolour, Original Wallpaper Design by Dorothy LEviny, 1906
Original design by Dorothy Leviny, aged 25, while she was a student at the Bendigo School Of Mines under the tutelage of Arthur T. Woodward. Woodward, who had come to Australia from Britain, was a renowned proponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Australia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Dorothy Leviny, along with two of her sisters, entered a number of items in the First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work, Melbourne, 1907, and was awarded second prize for one of her wallpaper designs. Dorothy Leviny was the ninth child born to noted colonial silversmith and jeweller, Ernest Leviny, and his wife, Bertha (nee Hudson).This original wallpaper design by Dorothy Leviny is one of few that remain in existence from the early twentieth century showing the influence of the British Arts and Crafts Movement in Australia.Original wallpaper design made by (Bertha) Dorothy Leviny painted in watercolour. The repetitive floral design consists of pale pink bell-shaped flowers with green stems and leaves. Paper, card, watercolour paint.'D. Leviny /06'.dorothy leviny, watercolour painting, arts and crafts movement, 1906, buda, castlemaine, arthur t woodward, bendigo school of mines, exhibition of womens work 1907, wallpaper design, illustration -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding Dress
Wedding ceremony on 14th October 1950 at Congregational Church Kew1950's Magnolia satin, vee neckline with collar, button and loops to vee shaped waist. Long sleeves buttoned at wrist, coming to points. Skirt is ankle length at front. Back falls to a train.costume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fan
Leaf shaped fan made of strands, possibly raffia- woven around a central bamboo strut which forms the cone of the handle. Coloured design of indigo and dark blue formed by use of coloured strands.handcrafts, basketwork, costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Knife, c1940s
Souvenir made by a serviceman during World War 2 at Wewak. Knife was hand made as a recreational activity.Silver plated metal knife engraved both side with the words Wewak Souvenir also engraved on one side. On the other side is Best wishes from Harold. Knife blade bullet shaped handle.domestic items, cutlery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cheese Dish
Wedged shaped cheese stand with a high lid. Used for serving cheese. Lid has handle and both pieces have hand painted flower design on cream background. Lid has air holesdomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Wedding dress, Pink ruched bodice, Circa 1941
Summer wedding - 17th January 1942 Norman Stanley Garden and Ida Victoria Goods Methodist Church, Box HillExample of wartime wedding dress.1942 Pink silk satin dress with fitted bodice ruched into bow shape v shaped into skirt and neckline has v neck with a train, gathered sleeve at shoulder narrows to point over hand pale pink wedding dress -
Parks Victoria - Days Mill and Farm
Domestic object - Cover, fly proof
Probably used in the diary or in the kitchen.CIRCULAR cover WITH PATTERNED PERFORATIONS - Tinned sheet metal shaped to form a shallow lid with punched design to allow ventilation and prevent flies. Fits neatly over a small milk or cream can or dish.food preparation, food protection -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Land Warfare Centre plaque
Shield shaped plaque made on a red varnished wood with a copper badge of a seven headed dragon affixed to the centre above the dragon is a banner with " Land Warfare Centre" and below it is a boomerang pointed down with "Australia" on inLand Warfare Centre--- Australia -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Award Plaque, 2010
Wooden Australia-shaped plaque with a gold metal plate over the front. At the top of thw plaque is the Australia day 2010 symbol and at the bottom is the rural city of Wangaratta symbol, flanking black text reading:Australia Day 2010 -Community Event of the Year- WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL REUNION WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL PAST STUDENTS & STAFF ASSOCIATION RURAL CITY OF Wangaratta -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - soup bowl, 1930 circa
The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.Well provenanced link to an historic Victorian mounted regimentWhite circular shaped soup bowl with a red monogram incorporating the regimental badge in the rim denoting the object was made specially for 13th Light Horse Officers' Mess. The red on white is the colour patch of the regiment."13th (Gippsland) LH Regt" above regimental badge, and "Officers' Mess" below badge. Marked on base of plate " 'Duraline' Supervitrifies Grindley Hotelware Co England" and "Loftus Moran Pty Ltd Melbourne" 13th light horse, dish, officer, mess -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, 5th/7th Battalion RAR
Shield shaped varnished plaque with Bronze RAR hat badge in front of gold and maroon ( 5/7 RAR's colours) felt. The badge is located above a banner that is enscribed " 5th/7th Battalion" "MECHANIZED"5/7rar, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Aust Army Psychology Corps
Presented to mbrs of SPT Coy 5/6RVR in 1997Shield shaped varnished wooden plaque, with large silver and gold coloured Australian Army Psychology Corps badge affixed to the centre of the plaque. Below the badge is affixed a small rectangular inscribed brass plaque. TO OC& MBRS OF SPT COY 5/6RVR IN APPRECIATION OF ASSISTANCE WITH TRG OF MBRS OF 3 PSYCH UNIT (1997)aust army psychology corps -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Royal New South Wales Regiment
Shield shaped plaque made from a red varnished wood. Located centrally is a large gold coloured Royal New South Wales Regiment badge. To the right of the badge is a slight chip in the wooden plaque.rnswr, infantry, hat badge, plaque, wark vc club -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Women Royal Australian Army Corps
Shield shaped plaque made of timber varnished in a red colour. Located centrally is a WRAAC badge made of two pieces, a gold wreath with crown and banner located behind a silver kite with a southern cross on it. women, wraac, plaque, hat badge, wark vc club -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Bow saw, Unknown
Used in the late or early 20th Century. Could be used to cut steel.A curved steel shaped wooden handled Bow saw with a curved nail puller near the handle. A metal saw blade is attached by a screw at the end where it is fitted. Used in the late 19th or 20th Century.saws, carpentry tools, woodworking tools, tools, steel, wood, metal -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Wodonga Central School, 1923 - 1937
Post primary education in Wodonga began in 1923 when the existing primary school, which opened in 1857, became the Wodonga Central School. It extended students for a further 2 years of secondary schooling. In 1938 the school was declared a higher elementary school with 90 students in the secondary classesThese items represent a school which operated in Wodonga from 1923 until 1938. It was an important stage in the pathway to establishing secondary education in Wodonga.3 Badges made of enamelled metal. The larger one is oval shaped above a scroll bearing an inscription. It has 3 maroon reeds in the centre. The other 2 are in the form of a metal scroll with gold lettering.Around Oval badge: WODONGA CENTRAL SCHOOL On Scroll below oval; FOR HONOR Above Oval: CAPTAIN On smaller badges: GRADE CAPTAINwodonga schools, wodonga central school, education wodonga -
Woodend RSL
Hat, 1963
Standard West German uniform item for the periodOlive drab woollen forage or side cap with cotton liner. Olive diamond-shaped backing with yellow,red,black embroidered rosette cap badge. Manufacturer’s off-white label sewn to lining.Label inside cap - BAMBERGER MUTZEN-INDUSTRIE (red lettering). US12d/01/07897/001/3 VII/63 _15.12.63 55 8405-12-137-6563forage, german, cap, bamberger mutzen industrie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket, 1970s
Jacket of multi pattern of flowers and birds. Maker Dalkeith. Short sleeves with V-shaped pocket in front. Open front trimmed with cream binding that extends around the bottom. Sleeves have been altered.Dalkeithdalkeith, jacket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - JOHN FREDERICK HARPER COLLECTION: BRASS AND RIBBON LAPEL BADGE, 1950-1990's
Object. A 5 cm long ribbon, woven in a heavy weave, with a .75 cm red vertical stripe on each side, and a 1.5 cm vertical light blue stripe in the centre. Three .75 cm bands of brass metal - a shaped strip at top and bottom of the fabric, with a rectangular shaped clasp in the centre. These three clasps have decorative engraved patterns. The lower clasp- called a suspender, has a circular hook at the bottom, from which is suspended a circular brass fitting, holding a metal link, which is attached to a four sided shape, with letters in a circular shape - HTWSSTKS, Lodge symbols are on each side of this perspex shaped hanging. A 6 cm long pin attached to a loop on the top bar would fasten the badge to a suit jacket lapel, or other regalia.organisation, masonic lodge, brass and ribbon lapel badge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - GRAYDON COLLECTION: BODICE, 1870-1890
Clothing. Women's black embossed silk bodice. Part of two piece set (skirt 11410.2). Stand up lace collar (7 cm) boned on either side and edged with cream coloured lace. Collar fastened at centre back with three metal hooks and eyes. Front opening left of centre fastened with eight metal hooks and cotton loops and three across the left shoulder. Crossover section at front is pin tucked below the neckline and is tapered into the waist with centre pleats. Both sides of the crossover have decorative beading along the edges. The inner layer of the bodice is fastened at centre front with 15 metal hooks and eyes - alternating directions. The bodice is shaped from the waist with 9 boned casings. The back is shaped in at the waist finishing with two U shaped tails (11cm X 8cm) with V shaped tails (4 cm X 6cm) on either side. The waistline and tails are finished with a double row of decorative black beading. At the waistline at centre back are three metal hooks to attach bodice to skirt. Long sleeves are gathered at the shoulder, shaped at the elbow tapering to the wrist. Below the wrist is a two piece cuff (13cm X 7cm) with decorative black beading. The bodice is fully lined with light brown cotton fabric with grey splash pattern. Historical Notes: This bodice and skirt belonged to Elizabeth Graydon (nee Richardson). Photograph of Elizabeth wearing this outfit (11410.3).costume, female, women's black silk bodice -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Surfboard, 1/1/1959 (estimated)
This Ockanui Hollow Plywood Surfboard was shaped by Peter Watson and his father at their family home in Murrumbeena in 1959 (Peter was aged 16 at the time). The surfboard was based on a series of full size plans purchased from the USA. The surfboard is made from marine ply, ureal/resorcinal glue, marine varnish, copper nails, the skeg (fin) is Huon Pine made from an old kitchen sink drain board.This surfboard is an excellent example of the type of hollow wooden surfboards being made in the USA and Australia in 1959. Hollow Wooden Plywood Surfboard. Hand made Ockanui, single fin. 9' 11" x 21 1/2" x 4 1/2" Nose 17 3/4" Tail 13" Fin 4 3/4" Base 1 3/4"No distinct inscriptions or markings. Skeg made from old kitchen sink (Huon Pine).ockanui, peter watson, hollow wooden surfboard, -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Australia Day Citizen Award
Small round badge with white background and 'Australia Day' written in blue on the upper edge and 'Citizen Award' on the lower edge. In the middle an Australian flag with a single star beneath the Union Jack, and the left side of the flag has a stylised outline of Australia, with the Southern Cross constellation inside it. The edge of the flag is also shaped to a point. Citizen Awards are presented by local councils to individuals to recognise their outstanding contributions to the community.Round badge with Australia flag on arrow and 'Australia Day Citizen Award' around edgeAustralia Day Citizen Awardhugh jeffrey, badges -
Orbost & District Historical Society
badges
The school badge with its stalk of maize was designed by Clarke Cowell, who was in the first Senior Class of Orbost Higher Elementary School in 1912. The Latin inscription, :acti labores lucundi" can be freely translated as "finished work is pleasant".Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has been the sole senior educational institution in the Orbost district and therefore has played a significant community role in education. These badges are representative of its history.Two oval-shaped metal badges. They are school badges from Orbost High School. They have the school motto "acti labores lucundi" around the perimeter with a yellow/gold stalk of maize on a blue background in the centre..1 -1390 .2-870badge orbost-higher-elementary education school-uniform