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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 38 at Belmont, Hugh Ballment, 25-5-1954
The photograph shows SEC Geelong 38 at the Belmont terminus with the conductor talking to the driver. Received in an envelope dated 25-5-1954. Based on a note on item 9580 of the same date, photo by Hugh Ballment. See item 2681 for a colour slide of this photograph.Yields information about Geelong No. 38 in 1954.Colour print with plain back on Agfa paper. Two copies held.tramcars, trams, geelong, belmon -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - Matchbook, The Flower, c.2000
Small white matchbook with 'The Flower' on the front cover & a coloured back cover.flower hotel, business and traders - hotels -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Holden EK Panel van, May 1961 to July 1962
Very similar to the FB Model, this model was introduced at allow Holden to introduce automatic transmissions (Hydra-Matic)Ashley grey coloured Holden EK panel van no windows in back.Holden across bonnet, red Holden insignia on grille surround, Holden on tail gate.ek holden, panel van, car -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Menu, 2/14th Infantry Battalion Reunion Dinner, 1967
Menu for the 2/14th Battalion reunion dinner at Caulfield Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaFolded card printed in multiple colours on the front and blue on the back and inside2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Civic Charity Dinner Dance, 1982
Unused invitation to a civic charity dinner dance hosted by the City of St Kilda (Mayor Colin Bell) at St Kilda Town Hall on 26 July 1982. Card, glossy green on the front and matt white on the back, printed in blackcity of st kilda, civic dinners, st kilda mayor colin j bell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, J. Summerscales and Ballarat, "Sturt Sreet - Centre of Ballarat", c1908
Postcard from the publisher's office, next door to the Post Office Ballarat at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. ESCo No. 3 is eastbound, the tram has a small roof advertisement. In the view are the National Mutual building, the Post Office, and Snows. On the left is the Robbie Burns Statue. Possilby not tram No. 3 (an ex Sydney C class tram) as it does not have the centre window vertical mullion - maybe No. 13 - see item 1647 showing this.Yields information about Sturt St Ballarat and ESCo tram No. 3.Postcard black and white, divided back, unused, H J Summerscales,tramways, trams, esco, sturt st, tram 3 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Relph Peak in the Grampians -- Postcard
Relph Peak The Grampians Victoria. c 1930's. Coloured photograph of a narrow cliff face with mountain views in the back ground.Relph Peak, The Grampians, Victoria. Post Card The Valentine & Sons' Publishing Co., Ltd., Melbourne.halls gap grampians -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RISING SUN, COLLAR BADGE
World War 2 era collar badge featuring Kings Crown. Part of the Cooper Collection. See Cat. No. 9585.2 for details of service for "Keith Cooper" No. 3798359.Bronze coloured Rising Sun collar badge with fastening clips on back.Stamped on badge: 'Australian Commonwealth Military Forces'.cooper collection, keith cooper, rising sun badge -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia photograph of three men in a car. Handwritten message on the back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, car, photograph -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a sepia photograph of a city street scene. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "Rue a HELIOPOLIS"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, photograph, heliopolis, rue, street, tram -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Melbourne Caledonian Kilties' Band, c1910
This is Item 12 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection . Daisy Ogier, nee Vickers (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathThis card is interesting because of its association with Daisy Vickers a well known teacher at Warrnambool Technical SchoolThis is a photograph of a brass band marching in the street There is space on the back for correspondence and an address.MELBOURNE CALEDONIAN KILTIES' BANDdaisy vickers, warrnambool, postcards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 36 at Sebastopol, late 1950s
Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 36 at the Sebastopol terminus late 1950s. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North, and is fitted with large triangles. Photograph and date unknown.Yields information about tram 36 at the Sebastopol terminus.Black and white photograph with plain back - two size prints held.tramcars, sebastopol, tram 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, C T Melbourne, "Melbourne Elizabeth Street", c1910
Coloured postcard of the view from Little Collins St looking north along Elizabeth St. Has a northbound cable tram and several horse-drawn wagons in the view. In the view are the GPO, Newing's Artists materials, Royal Arcade, and Turner's bicycles. The letter is dated 8/12 from an Eck in Toorak addressed to Doris Ettelson in Ballarat. The stamp used was introduced in 1913 by the Commonwealth Government as the first National stamp - see reference. Card published by C T Melbourne. Yields information about Elizabeth St c1910Colour postcard, divided back used with a 1d Commonwealth of Australia stamp.See image for the handwritten note and a purchase price of $7 in pencil.tramways, cable trams, elizabeth st, gpo, postage stamps -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Main Street Clifton Hill", c1900
Colour postcard, with two cable tram sets in Queens Parade Clifton Hil and the buildings on with side of the very wide roadway. Yields information about the view along Queens Parade Clifton Hill.Postcard - colour with divided back, used with a Victorian 1d stamp on the rear.Handwritten note and date stamp of the Clifton Hill Post Office. Has a Christmas Greetings on the rear for a person in Sebastopol.trams, tramways, cable trams, clfiton hill, queens parade -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "A Glimpse of Collins St Melbourne Victoria", mid 1900's?
Image of Collins St looking west from Russell St with two cable trams in the view. Includes the Town Hall. Printed mid-1900's. Titled "A Glimpse of Collins St Melbourne Victoria". On the rear is a handwritten message and address - the removal of the stamp has obscured name. No printer details other than a number "B135/841" and in the bottom right hand corner "No. 8". Second copy in good order.Yields information about Collins St eastern end.Divided back postcard featuring a coloured image - Two copies held.trams, tramways, collins st, cable trams, town hall -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard of two men in front of a house. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Can I see the master of the house? / Just wait a fe minutes, Me and the old girl's in the middle of settling that question!"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1916
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with a photograph of the St Kilda Baths. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick, st kilda baths, st kilda, sea baths -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1916
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Colour postcard with a photograph of St Kilda beach. Handwritten message on back.album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, creswick, st kilda, st kilda beach, 1916 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Dorothy Brumby, Great Western Centenary Celebrations 1859 – 1959 - Four Parts, 1960
Four booklets of the Great Western SchoolClear plastic cover, with Maroon back cover and Black Plastic Cover.On Spine: Great Western Centenary stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - NERRING, 25/08/1903 ?
Map: Parish of Nerring, County of Bendigo. Parish plan Canvas backedmap, bendigo, rural, nerring, county of bendigo -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Ceramic - Tile, 1905
Possibly designed by donor's mother, Mrs Emma OtterbachGreen glazed mosaic tile depicting morning angel with child on backceramics, earthenware -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge
This badge is an example of 'sweetheart' jewellery from the Second World War. Often worn by female relatives, girlfriend or wife, the brooches were a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They could be purchased by the women themselves or given as a gift by servicemen Silver coloured metal brooch depicting soaring eagle with pin at backOn rear of tail stamped STG SIL - sterling silverbrooch, airforce, raaf, ww2 -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Ceremonial object - Honour Board
A leaderboard displaying the best times achieved by champions at the Broadmeadows Amateur Swimming and lifesaving Club.The leaderboard at the Broadmeadows Amateur Swimming and lifesaving Club highlights the exceptional achievements of its champions, showcasing the best times recorded.A wooden board with glass front and names printed on the back with Dymo machinebroadmeadows amateur swimming, a. burgers, j. vanderpol, s. ilczynski, r. dyall, b. morham, j. giles, v. moyes, m. ingvorsen, a. appleby, a. cassinidies, a. o'brien, j. zajac, m. michelsson, honour board, broadmeadows amateur swimming & lifesaving club -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Equine brush
Brush used for the grooming of horsesSold by Holden and FrostOval brush with back covered in leather and leather handle and brown bristlesEmbossed circular shield and extra 710 on handle.brush, equine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - St Kilda Junction - cable tram 123, 1910s
Photo of St Kilda Road, from the junction looking north with tram 123 standing opposite the signal box. The tram is sign written for "St Kilda to Queensberry St. The signal box has signs advising that "All traffic keep to the left of this box". A uniformed employee is standing between the box and the tramcar. There are several motor cars in view, along with one horse-drawn cart.Yields information about St Kilda Junction, and cable tram operations.Black and White Photograph postcard format, divided back with note on rear.In pencil on the rear "St Kilda Rd from the junction"tramways, trams, cable tram, st kilda, st kilda road, st kilda junction, signal box, tram 123 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROBERT DENIS KELLY COLLECTION: RIVER WITH BRIDGE
Black and white photo: river with bridge overhead. On back of photo 'Gamaches'?person, robert denis kelly, world war 1, france, bridge, manteuge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat
This hat was purchased by Margaret Skey from Myer (Margaret always went out and brought a new hat when she had an argument with her husband....)Brown straw hat with a roll back brim.(purchased in Myer Melbourne)94-414 100% straw|Made in Italycostume, female headwear -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1925 - 1936
Two of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Anne Grayden. First photograph "Registration" No. 199-05 Second Photograph "Registration" No. 199-061. Colour photograph of front of Charles Grayden's Business Card. Map of Phillip Island in the background. 2. Colour photograph of back of Charles Grayden's Business Card.1. On Front: Telephone Cowes 61 - Cowes Pioneer Motor Service - Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots - Chas. Grayden, Proprietor - [over On Back: Business Card of Charles Grayden 1925 - 1936. 2. On Front: Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots including Nobbies & Summerland Surfing Beach, Newhaven, Forrest's Caves & Rhyll. Evening Trips to Mutton Bird & Penguin Rookeries. Agents for Ideal Summerland. Booking Office, opposite Pier, near Koala Cafe.charles grayden, cowes pioneer motor service, anne grayden, tourism phillip island -
Camberwell Historical Society
Postcard - Photo postcard, Camberwell from Palace Hotel, 24-01-1909
Frazer and Vallance Photo Post Card. Origin and writer of postcard unknown.Frazer and Vallance photo postcard showing view looking south from the Palace Hotel, Camberwell Junction. Writing on back of postcard, dated Jan 24th 1909. Writing on back of postcard which reads: My Dear Bella, I received your card on Wednesday and was quite pleased to get it, thank-you very much. This is the place I am living in at present - I rather like it, it is quite a change after Yack. Alex. P.S. has Hill any intentions of coming down next month. I have not saw L.C. yet. I never go out that way. Rember me to all at home. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Book, My World On Wheels, 1960
Authorised by Mockridge and completed by his wife Irene in collaboration with his greater friend John Burrowes. First edition of Mockridge's autobiography. Has tributes from Jack Baker, Stuart Connungha, Gino Bambagotti, Lionel Cox, Rev E.M.R. Hunkin. An interesting memorial to a talented cyclist.Hard backed autobiography by Russell Mockridge. It has a red paper sleeve covering the red hard back of the book with the title in white. The cover also has a photograph in a circle of Russell Mockridge cycling and below this is a depiction of the globe. On the back of the cover is a photograph of Percy Cerutty and Herb Elliott and an article on Cerutty's book - How to become a Champion."My World on Wheels" "The posthumous autobiography of Russell Mockridge"mockridge, tour de france, my world on wheels, hubert opperman