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Vision Australia
Award - Object, National Federation of Blind Citizens of Australia award: Hugh Jeffrey, 1994
"National Federation of Blind Citizens of Australia Ltd. NFBCA David Blyth Award 1994. Presented to: Hugh Jeffrey. In appreciation of his outstanding contribution through dedication, tenacity and by example, as a leader of blind people and as an advocate for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship to be accorded to blind people everywhere." Gold coloured disk with NFBCA logo is located above the citation, which is written in Braille on the back of the shield.1 wooden shield with engraved gold plateshugh jeffrey, awards -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, John Wicking Wing, 1996
Constructed in 1996, the new wing at Elanora Nursing Home was named after John Wicking, President of the Association for the Blind for over 10 years, and a strong supporter of the Association and it's work.1 round metal plate with raised inscriptionThis plaque commemorates the turning of the first sod in the construction of the John Wicking Wing, 21st October 1996. This building recognises the outstanding contribution by J O Wicking AM President of the Association for the Blind 1972-1984 and long time friend of blind and vision impaired people throughout Victoria.association for the blind, john wicking, elanora home (brighton), nameplates -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Wilsons snaffle bit, Circa 1900
Manufactured by Holden and Frost during 19th and 20th century, Civilian and Military useManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostNickel plated horse bit with four ringsequine, horse bit, military, civilian -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Horse Bit, C1910
Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for military and agricultural use.Nickel plated horse bit bradoon nickelequine, military, agricultural, civilian ca1910, horse bit -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Horse bit, c1910
Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and manufactured by Holden and Frost Manufactured and sold by Holden and Frost for military and civilian use c1910Nickel plated racing bradoon horse bitequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, horse bit -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Roller buckle, 1900's
Used on horse tackle during 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and Frost Sold by Holden and Frost for military , agricultural and civilian use in 1900'sSingle tongued nickel plated roller buckleNilequine, military, agriculture, civilian c1900, roller buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Full Buckle, Circa 1900
Used on Horse Tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries imported and sold by Holden and frostSold by Holden and frost for military,agriculture and civilian use circa 1900"Nickel plated Full Saddle Roller Buckleequine, military, agriculture, civilian, c1900, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Buckle, c1910
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost c1910 for agricultural use on saddlery Retailed by Holden and Frost Ca 1910 for civilian agriculture and military useNickel plated buckle used as equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Roller buckle, C1910
Used on horse tackle ca1910 imported by Holden and FrostSold by Holden and Frost for military agricultural and civilian use c1910Nickle plated steel bridle roller buckleequine, military, agriculture, civilian, roller buckle -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Roller buckle, c1900
Used on horse tackle during the 19th and 20th centuries and imported by Holden and FrostUsed and sold by Holden and Frost c1900Double tongued nickel plated roller bucklebuckle, equine, military, agriculrure, civilian -
Mont De Lancey
Earrings
Gold plated. Bottom half set of earrings.earrings, jewellery -
Mont De Lancey
Plate
Patterned blue and white plate with scalloped edge.china, plates -
The Celtic Club
Book, Pauline Hamilton, The Irish, 1978
A story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.Index, bib, plates, ill. p.108.non-fictionA story of Irish migration to Australia from the beginning of settlement to the recent present.irish - immigration, irish - australian culture -
The Celtic Club
Book, Patrick O'Farrell, The Irish in Australia, 2000
Since the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.Index, ill, plates, bib. p.346.non-fictionSince the first fleet of 1788, the Irish have been coming to Australia. They were the beginning of a central, colourful and profoundly influential element in Australia's evolution into a nation different and separate from Britain.irish - australia - history, australia - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, David Krause, Sean O'Casey and his world, 1976
A biography of Sean O'Casey, a man described as proud, Protestant and poor, a writer of genius who had to leave Ireland to be completely Irish.Index, ill., plates, bib. p.104.non-fictionA biography of Sean O'Casey, a man described as proud, Protestant and poor, a writer of genius who had to leave Ireland to be completely Irish.sean o"çasey - biography, dramatists - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Jeanne Sheehy, The Rediscovery of Ireland's Past, 1980
Irish identity as expressed in the visual arts draws attention to her great cultural achievements of the past. A study of the work of collector, Hugh Lane.Index, bib, il,, plates, p.193.non-fictionIrish identity as expressed in the visual arts draws attention to her great cultural achievements of the past. A study of the work of collector, Hugh Lane.arts - irish - 20th century, arts - irish - celtic inluence -
The Celtic Club
Book, Patsy Adam-Smith, Heart of exile: Ireland, 1848, and the seven patriots banished; their adventures, loneliness and loves in three continents as they search for refuge, 1986
An historical novel which focuses on the seven Irish men who led a nationalist uprising in 1848 to achieve self-rule. The uprising failed and the gentlemen leaders had their sentences commuted to exile in Tasmania, Australia.Index, bib, ill,, plates, p.359.fictionAn historical novel which focuses on the seven Irish men who led a nationalist uprising in 1848 to achieve self-rule. The uprising failed and the gentlemen leaders had their sentences commuted to exile in Tasmania, Australia.convicts - tasmania, transportation - ireland -
The Celtic Club
Book, Tony Moore, Death or liberty: Rebels and radicals transported to Australia 1788-1868, 2010
This is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire.Index, bib, plates, ill., p.398. non-fictionThis is the first narrative history that brings together the stories of the political prisoners sent as convicts to Australia from all parts of the British Empire. penal colonies - australia - history, australian history - 19th century -
The Celtic Club
Book, Kenneth Neill, An Illustrated history of the Irish people, 1979
A pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.Index, ill., bib. plates. p.221.non-fictionA pictorial account of the history of the Irish people.ireland - history, ireland - social life and customs -
The Celtic Club
Book, Peg Penberthy, Women in history: Places of purpose, 1994
A collaborative effort between the Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy and Queensland Historical Association. Includes 'A Walking Tour' of Brisbane city.Maps, plates, ill, bib, p.130.non-fictionA collaborative effort between the Australian Institute for Women's Research and Policy and Queensland Historical Association. Includes 'A Walking Tour' of Brisbane city.brisbane - australia, women - brisbane - history -
The Celtic Club
Book, Paul Gardiner SJ, An extraordinary Australian: Mary MacKillop, 1994
History of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.Index, plates, map, ill, p.486.non-fictionHistory of Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.mary mckillop - 1842-1909, nuns - aistralia - biography -
The Celtic Club
Book, Brenda Maddox, Nora: A biography of Nora Joyce, 1988
The first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.526.non-fictionThe first full study of Nora Joyce from prior to her marriage till after the death of James Joyce.nora joyce - biography, james joyce - personal life -
The Celtic Club
Book, Anne Marreco, The Rebel Countess: The life and times of Countess Markievicz, 1967
Constance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.Index, bib, ill, plates. p.295.non-fictionConstance Markievicz, born Gore-Booth, was known in Anglo-Irish society as the Rebel Countess, and to the Dublin poor who loved her as 'Madame'. She is chiefly known for her part in the Easter Rising of 1916, but how she came to be there, what role she played and what happened to her afterwards is a fascinating and strange story.ireland - biography - constance markievicz, ireland - politics and government -
The Celtic Club
Book, Maryann Gialanella Valiulis, Portrait of a revolutionar : General Richard Mulcahy and the founding of the Irish Free State, 1992
Biography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.Index, bib, ill, plates, p.245.non-fictionBiography of General Richard Mulcahy, one of the founders of modern Ireland.richard mulcahy - biography, ireland - politics and government - 20th century -
The Celtic Club
Book, Ulick O'Connor, The troubles: The struggle for Irish freedom 1912-1922, 1975
Ulick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.Index, plates, ill., bib, p.177.non-fictionUlick O'Connor's account of his own and his family involvement in the turbulent and violent events which occurred in Ireland during the period, 1912-1922.ireland - politics and government, ireland - history 1912-1922 -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Unos a Otros c. 1855 [1799], Francisco Goya
Spanish 1746 - 1828Etching and aquatint [Los Caprichos, plate 77]Titled in image -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - Truth has Died [Murio I Verdad] 1810 - 1820 Published 1863 (Disasters of War), Francisco Goya
Spanish 1746 - 1828Etching and aquatint (Disasters of War, plate 79)Titled and numbered 79 in margins -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Functional Object - Door handle, Brass door handles and finger plates fron Prince Regent Theatre Lakes Entrance, 1975
Used at Prince Regent Theatre in Lakes Entrance from 1926 to 1975HistoricalDisplay of door handles and finger plates on plaqueperforming arts, cinema -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Glass plate - ESCo 17 with crew, 1905
ESCo 17 at the time of the tramway opening, photographed at the depot entry with a driver, conductor and another employee in uniform standing along side. Has a destination sign of Sturt St on the front dash panel of the tram, shows the seating arrangements, uniforms and step arrangements. See also items 3578, 4290, 5104 and 8700 for other prints.Yields information about the ESCo tramcars and uniforms at the time of opening of the tramway in 1906.Glass plate negative, in white paper wrapping."Ballarat 17" in pencil on wrappingtrams, tramways, esco, depot, uniforms, tram 17, crews -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Glass plate - Geelong No. 11, 1916
Photo of Geelong electric tram No. 11 - crossbench tram, taken in the same location as Reg Item 4316, following conversion from a trailer in Corio Terrace, now Brougham St. Has the driver and conductor standing at either end of the tram wearing their uniforms. Has the destination of "Newtown", 4345.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 7/8/2013. See Destination Eaglehawk for background details. Wal Jack has dated the photo as 1916. See item 4345 for a print.Yields information about Geelong tram No. 11 and tram crew uniforms.Glass plate negative, in white paper wrapping."Geelong No. 11 summer car" in pencil on wrappingtrams, tramways, geelong, depot, brougham st, cross bench tram, tram 11, uniforms