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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Scales, Nullawarre Post Office
These scales came from the Nullawarre Post Office, Nullawarre being approximately 25 ks East of Warrnambool. It is a small centre for the local farming community and has some services including a store, school and hall. The Post Office has closed in more recent times and these scales are one of a number of items which came to the WDHS on its closure including a brass fire extinguisher and a 1969 telephone book. Charles Williams was a postmaster at one time and Vida Williams was post mistress. These scales are an interesting and common item with a strong connection to a local community area.These scales have a cast metal frame with a circular base and a circular vertical section which frames a brass measurement circular plate which is marked in increments up to 11 lbs and held in place with two screws. There is a rectangular metal plate at the top on which the item to be weighed would be placed. The item is quite heavy in weight.On the brass plate,: POSTAL PARCEL BALANCE SALTER'S. NO. 25 BRITISH MADE.11 LB x 1/2 OZ. Underneath this is the Salter logo.warrnambool, nullawarre post office, charles williams, vida williams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Were Street, Montmorency, c.1948
Black and white photograph depicting a dog (named Jack) carrying newspaper delivery from the railway station up Were Street (to the Post Office). Mr. and Mrs Musselwhite ran the post office and owned Jack (the Alsatian dog) which was trained to go down to the railway station each day about 3pm and collect the daily parcel of evening newspapers, delivered by train, and take the bundle up to the newsagency. It is believed the Musselwhite's ran the Post Office from the mid 1930s to circa 1950.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book," Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, montmorency, were street, musselwhite, newsagent, alsatian (dog), jack (dog), montmorency railway station, shopping centre, were street shops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Post Office Ballarat, c1910
Coloured image of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets looking north along Lydiard St. North giving a high view of the Post Office building with its tower. Has an ESCo tram southbound in Lydiard St North, a motor car and several horse-drawn vehicles. Shows the verandahs along Lydiard St, centre poles, and looks towards a rather desolate Black Hill following extensive mining works. The Post Office time ball is in the down position. Possibly c1910. Summerscales building - photographer, postcards is next door to the Post Office in Sturt St. On the rear is a handwritten note from Wal Jack to Ken Magor about the tram in the photo, the time ball on the post office flagstaff, Railway station tower to the left of the Post Office, carriage sheds in the long building behind the oval type roof of old mining exchange. See item 8411 for a coloured version. Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the early ESCo era and the Post Office building.Postcard - black and white- divided back, undated - Valentine & Sons, Printed in Great Britain. Card Number "20-2"Notes by Wal Jack on the rear - see image 2nd image.sturt street, post office, ballarat, tramways, lydiard st, esco, black hill -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Lieutenant W.T. West, MM, MC, (estimated)
1789 Corporal Walter Thomas West was recommended for Military Medal 13th May 1917. Citation: For conspicous gallantry in action at the Hindenburg Line on 3rd May 1917. When he attacked with few bob=mbers an enemy post using MG fire against the right brigade. Having taken up the post he moved down the first trench and with 6 men engaged an enemy party who were resisting the 2nd attack of the tight brigade. Recommended by GOC 6th Australian Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Walter Thomas West was recommended for MC 21st Ocrober 1918. Citation: During the attack on Montebrehain, east of Peronne on 5th Ocober, 1918, Lt West acted in a skilful and courageous manner when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong post, he rushed forward alone under heavy machine gun fire, threw a bomb at the post and captured the gun and crew of three. Later his flank was being held up by a strong post manned by the German guns in cemetary. Lt. West crawled round to the right and rushed the post. One ran he killed 3 of the nemy and took 3 prisoners. The men in the other post ran off with their gun and so escaped. Throughout the day he led his platoon with skil and when the company commander was killed assumed charge and supervised the consolidation of the line with great activity and courage. A framed black and white photgraph of Lieutenant West in dress uniform, showing Unit Insignia (colour Flash) service ribbons.Photo clearly shows unit insignia, ranks pips, service and valour ribbons.of, 1919, australia, 1917, ww1, commonwealth, gazette, london, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, page, 2, collection, july, w t west, gazettte, 9, location, 6839, 8th, nov, 2937, position, 104, april, 4337, 12, 23, 1163, 45 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Gas Mask, c1950s 1960s
The white rubber mask indicates it is a post war / cold war production.Post war production item . Commonly used as dress up or cosplay attire Gas Mask kit complete in carry canister. Includes screw on steel filter canister, cleaning rag. Mask is made from white rubber with glass eye pieces. Drager 65G -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, SMI FRAMED, Post 2000
Evening performance of a band on the Portico of Soldiers Memorial Institute post 2000.Bendigo RSL and Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall Pall Mall. Colour night time photograph of Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall. White cardboard border surrounds photograph, light wooden frame, glass protection.brsl, smirsl, photograph -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Wire Cutters and Pouch
Late WW2 or early post-war wire-cutters with webbing pouchKhaki webbing pouch containing a pair of steel wire cutters Wire Cutters marked M R Lwire-cutters, webbing pouch -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Vehicle Identification Plate, metal, Post WWII
Vehicle identification plate used by Australian Army HQ post WWIIAuatralian Army vehicle identification plate used post WWIISmall square shaped painted steel vehicicle identification plate. Painted khaki on the rear and front edges. Red, blue and red horizontal painted stripes on front face decal. Crossed swords, khaki painted kangaroo and Queens crown painted on front face decal.Red, blue and red horizontal painted stripes on front face. Crossed swords, khaki painted kangaroo and Queens crown painted on front face decal.vehicle, identification, plate, australian army, army headquarters -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph - Lorne Post Office 1910, Lorne Post Office 1910 w coach
!910 Lorne Post Office showing horse drawn passenger coachPhotograph -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, New Post Office plaque is unveiled, 22/05/1970
The opening of the Greensborough Post Office building in 1970, situated in Main Street.An example of development in Greensborough in the 1970s. The Post Office has now moved into a shop-front in Greensborough Plaza.Copy of news article, text and graphics.greesnborough post office -
Greensborough Historical Society
Margarine container, Provincial Traders Pty Ltd, Dixibelle table margarine, 1960c
Dixibelle was a common brand of margarine during post-war twentieth centuryPale green plastic box with white plastic lidDixibelle Table Margarine 1 lb. net, manufactured by Provincial Traders Pty Ltd Australia, moulded into box. Provincial Traders ceased operations on 17/10/1979 in when taken over by Henry Jones (IXL) Limited.dixibelle margarine -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Machete, There are no makers names, Mid 20th Century
These machete's were issued to military personnel posted in jungle like conditions.The machete would have been used by military personnel during WW2 and during the 1950s.Steel blade machete with wooden double sided handle. The handle is attached to the wood with four steel rods. There is an olive green scabbard made of cotton material oil impregnated. The scabbard has a pocket on the front to hold a sharpening stone and has steel on the top opening to keep the opening firm, there is a steel catch for attachment to webbing and a cloth loop with press stud to hold the handle of the machete in place when in the scabbard. There is a cotton fabric loop through the handle.On the handle of the machete MA67. The item number on the scabbard is not readable.army, military, machete. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Trousers - Tropical, There are no makers marks, Mid 20th Century
Tropical Dress Trousers for use by members of the AIF posted to 'Desert' Conditions.These uniforms were issued during WW2 to members of the AIF.Khaki colour trousers, cotton material, metal belt buckels x 2. One pair of the trousers has large map pockets.Pair 1 - V54 1945 Made in Australia, Size 35, hand written in ink on right hand inside pocket 2832. Pair 2 - Q7 1943 Made in Australia, Size 30, there is a tag for Regimental No and Name.aif, khaki, trousers tropical, ww2 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Codes R/T Slidex, 1940's
Used during World War 2 and by the Regiment in post war trainingFolding case. This contains, on the right, a pocket in which are kept code cards, cursors etc. On the left is an aluminium frame for holding the code card when in use, and also two metal channels, one across the top and one down the left side, in which cursors slide. A clip is provided in the centre fold to hold message pads. Inclusions comprise code cards for Ops/Sigs, Med, RAA, RAE,AEME, Air, Q(a), 3 long and 3 short cursors., Instruction Card - "Seven steps to Slidex" and 8 page brochure "Instructions for the use of Slidex RT Code. ZAA 0532, CODES R/T SLIDEX , GOVT ARROWradio -
Streatham and District Historical Society
Post Card, Post Card WW1, Circa 1914-1919
World War 1 post card from Australia to a soldier overseas.This card demonstrates to relationships during this time and the artwork of the period.Rectangular paper card with a picture of hands reaching to touch between the stems of flowers. A horse shoe with a county scene of a house, sheep, horse and man walking down the road from a tall building. The colours are pink, red, yellow green brown and blue.On the front Medium font " Many Happy Returns across the top and in blue are font "Wishes true I send to you. For pleasures many Troubles few". Along the bottom edge. On the back written in fine ink the words "My Dear Little lovy Duck Bill wishing you a Happy Birthday. Hope you are all well remember me to all with love to you Gooby & my only one J.J. x xww1, art, post, card, greetings -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - Pratt and Whitney Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft, Water Injection for Commercial Aircraft
Published post Second World War in March 1947. For commercial aircraft water injection, commercial aircraft, pratt and whitney, 1947 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Card, St Kilda Strong Point, c1918
Ticket for admission to St Kilda Strong Post at Anzac (1914) welcome Cream and blue/green card that has discoloured with age, printed in blue on one sideanzac, anzac (1914) welcome -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, The Philco Publishing Co, The Misses Phyllis and Zena Dare and brother
Hand coloured post card of The Misses Phyllis and Zena Dare and brother hand coloured portrait postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionOn front The Misses Phyllis and Zena Dare and brother -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Cigarette Lighter
Found at Camp 13 POW site post war by Wartime guardMetal cigarette lighter, no stopper in base. No igniter on the top.cigarette lighter, camp 13 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Button - metal
Found at POW Camp 13 site post war by wartime guardRound metal button with bar across the centre. on the back "Superior" qualitymetal button, military uniform accessories -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Domestic object - Glass Bottle, Bottle
Found at Camp 13 site post war by wartime camp guardGlass cylindrical bottle. Summit Ague mixture, registered no. 3159.Summit Ague Mixture India. IFD Co. Made in Germanymedicine, medicine bottle, camp 13 glass bottles, mr darley -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Waranga Basin Environs, 1999
Township created by Waranga construction. Photographic description of pre/post construction.Black folder, met ring binders, white label. Contains photographic record of environswaranga basin environs, weppner j, price t, irrigation, waranga basin construction -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Tatura Post Office
Collection of memorabilia from Tatura Post Office prior to privatisation in 2007.Black plastic folder, black spine. White printing on spine.tatura post office -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Confirmation, St Vid, Podnanos, photo, Confirmation, St Vid, Podnanos
1st post war confirmation ( St. Vid ) Podnanos, Markic childrenBlack and white photoconfirmation markic children -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Old 2 Storey Post Office Mollison St Malmsbury, Malmsbury c1930s
People - "Ellis Family, Townsend Family" Buildings - "Post Office, Store" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Ink Well
Given to Grant Matterley's aunt by Post Office Karramonas on her retirement.Large Metal ink well with heavy round base with ink well and hinged lid in centre. Holes for pens. Ink well lifts out.domestic items, writing equipment -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Souvenier postcard booklet, Postcard booklet, Pre 1916
Item posted back to Australia as momento of AIF Soldiers journey to WW1 WW1 memorabiliaSouvenir postcard booklet of Cabo Verde (West Africa)Printed - Souvenir de Sao Vicente - Cabo Verde Handwritten to Mother from Cecil - with love 14/7/16.ww1, soldier's correspondence -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
This image appeared in Lakes Post 6 May 1992 page 19Black and white photograph of the ammonia tower at Pecks fish processing factory on Bullock Island. It shows a square brick tower prior to demolition in 1995, built late 1960s. Lakes Entrance Victoriaislands, machinery, safety -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper page 25, Interviews on hopes and aspirations,Black and white photograph large group students Year 10 Secondary College name change festival.Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 16 June 1994, p 22Colour photograph of Steve Brazzale and work crew concreting the footpath on the south side of Roadknight Street, when the municipality was the Tambo Shire. Lakes Entrance Victoriaoccupation