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Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, C1990s
Included in this photograph are Phil Derby, John Zimmer, Peter Coulton and Rae Ash.This photograph is of local musicians in the latter half of the 20th century.A balck / white photograph of a band. On the right is a lady playing piano, at back is a man on drums, on left is man, seated, playing guitar and standing at front is a man playing a saxophone. There is a curtain behind them.on back is a list of namesentertainment-orbost music-orbost zimmer-john derby-phil coulton-peter ash-rae -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pin cushion, First half 20th century
This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers. A small handmade fabric pincushion. It is edged in beading and embroidered on the top side. The padding is soft. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cushion cover, first half 20th century
This appears to be unused as it is starched.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century when women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homesA hand embroidered cushion cover. It is cream coloured with blue edging. In the centre is an orange diamond shape with an oval in the centre. There is a vase with flowers branching out. They are yellow and pink. The cover closes with 3 press studs.handcraft embroidery cushion-cover -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scarf, late 19th-early 20th century
The scarf became a real fashion accessory by the early 19th century for both men and women. By the middle of the 20th century, scarves became one of the most versatile clothing accessories for both men and women. Men often wore them as an evening accessory.This item reflects the type of clothing worn by men as evening accessories in the late 19th to early 20th century. It also has aesthetic appeal as a handcrafted item.A hand knitted man's silk scarf. It is knitted in moss stitch and is fringed at both ends.silk handcraft men's-accessory scarf -
Orbost & District Historical Society
under bodice, late 19th-early 20th century
Under-bodices were first made of silk, though cotton was the fabric of most underwear from the second half of the century. These bodices were worn to protect against wear and soiling but more often for modesty. Undergarments such as this item were seen as essential to wear under blouses. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th centuryA hand made white cotton woman's undergarment (chemisette) - an underbodice. It is of fine cotton with lace insertions at back and front. It has four buttons for the front opening. The bottom is gathered.women's-undergarments chemise bodice -
Orbost & District Historical Society
dress, C 1900
This was the wedding dress worn by Mrs Jessie McKinnon (nee Campbell). It has been made for riding side-saddle. Only highly-skilled tailors could produce the complex skirt required for riding side-saddle. It had to curve neatly over the rider’s knees.This dress reflects the fashion of the early 20th century as well as the needlecraft skills of the women at that time.A hand-made, long-sleeved wedding dress of beige satin. It is tapered at the waist and covered buttons from the collar to the waist. There are bows on the wrist. There is fringing at the waist and it is ankle length. There is a huge pocket on the left hand side. There are box pleats at ankle length and a frill of chiffon at the bottom.costume-female handcrafts-dressmaking dress-wedding -
Orbost & District Historical Society
jug cover, 1953
this item was made to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth !! in 1953. In June 1953 , Elizabeth II was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), and Pakistan, and became the Head of the Commonwealth. Many souvenirs were made to mark this occasion. Some were unique and hand-made. The main sources for crochet and other needlework designs available to women were in journals, magazines and pattern books.This milk jug cover reflects an important pastime for Australian women of the late 19th to mid 20th century. Women's focus was the home and its decoration was important. Embroidery and crochet work was an affordable way to personalise and add aesthetic value, and examples of embroidered and crocheted pieces could be found in most Australian homes, decorating or protecting furniture, floors and walls, and keeping flies and insects away from food. It is also a tangible souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11.A rectangular jug cover hand crocheted in white thread. It has blue and red beads sewn into the edges. the design is "JUNE" above a crown with "E 11 R 1953" below the crown. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doilies, first half 20th century
These doilies reflect the needlework skills of women in the first half of the 20th century.Two hand made doilies with crocheted edgings. Both are cream linen with embroidery. 1592.1 has brown stems with green leaves and orange/pink flowers, 1592.2 has a green vase with an orange lily and buds with green leaves.doilies needlework embroidery table-linen handcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
doiley, first half 20th century
This item reflects the handcraft skills of women in the first half of the 20th century. A circular white cotton crocheted doiley.doiley crochet handcraft table-linen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, The Cann River Collection, March 1985
This book was produced by Ron Anderson, a resident of Cann River in 1985 - 159 years following the establishment of Victoria. It contains a collection of photographs as well as a brief history of the Cann River District. This book is a pictorial record of Cann River and as such is a useful research tool.A large format black covered book, titled, "The Cann River Collection Volume 1". On the front cover is a black and white photograph of a four-wheeled buggy pulled by four horses standing outside a hotel. It contains a collection of photographs of the Cann River district. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Black and white photograph showing partially built McKillops Bridge on Snowy River, East Gippsland, Victoria.Cantilever new bridge over Snowy River at McKillops Crossing, 45 feet above recorded flood, washed away before officially opened, decking, etc, down stream more than a mile. (on back)bridges, waterways, topography -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Programme, A Matter Of Life And Death-Melbourne Writers Festival 2018, 2018
The Mission to Seafarers Victoria welcomed events from the Melbourne Writers Festival over two week ends in 2018 (25-26 August and 1-2 September). The pages 26-27 show the list of performances taking place in the chapel, club room, Norla Dome. hiring event, events, mwf, melbourne writers festival, 2018, community, cultural events -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: BROOKLANDS AERODROME, UK
Black and white postcard. On bottom of card: 'Brooklands Aerodrome 4' Image shows many cars on road surrounding aerodrome. Hangars visible in background. Large white tent in front of hangars. Major event underway evidenced by large amount of vehicles, people viewing the aerodrome.event, sports, brooklands aerodrome weybridge, uk -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Merino Champions
Slide of several champion merino sheep at the Australian Stud Breeders Association Show. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of champion Merino sheep at the Australian Stud Breeders Association Show.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 9 / Merino Champions VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAmerino sheep, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, slide -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Photo shows the first car (a Buick) to reach summit of Mt Victory. The car was owned by Mr J Hemley. One copy is a slide in slide box 303.Photo shows a car parked on rocky outcrop. Five men are standing near the car.First car to reach summit of Mt Victory - Mr J. Hemley in his cartransport, cars -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Art show Catalogue, Oil Paintings by Wykeham Perry at ANZ Bank 388 Collins Street Melbourne, 1975
A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the ANZ Bank in Melbourne in 1975.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the ANZ Bank in Melbourne in 1975. Wykeham Lindley Perry grew up near Marysville in Victoria and painted local scenes from a very early age. wykeham lindley perry, marysville, victoria, anz bank -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Art show Catalogue, Australian Landscape Paintings by Wykeham Perry, 1976
A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1976. Wykeham Lindley Perry grew up near Marysville in Victoria and painted local scenes from a very early age. wykeham lindley perry, victorian artists society, marysville, victoria -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Historic Naval Events of Australia Day-By-Day
Historic Naval Events of Australia Day-By-Day - Printed 1982 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer, Victoria Sjodmandsmision [sic:sjødmandsmission], 1907-1917
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a large number of seamen were from Scandinavia. The Mission adapted by translating its flyers in different languages and ladies from the Harbour Lights Guild would even learn langages to be able to talk to seamen.Printed in blue program of events in Norwegian on cream colour paper.Written in black ink: corrections of mistakes made social events, norwegian, thompson street, williamstown, port melbourne, seafarers welfare, australian wharf -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Portland Harbour Trust - Promotions, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening - Mr. & Mrs. Beaumont. Possibly Jubilee Park? (Undated)
No information about the event or a date. It may be the opening of Jubilee Park.Catalogue card reads, "Opening - Mr. & Mrs. Beaumont". -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Music band plus various people at some event presentationFujievent, entertainment, celebrations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES
A Photograph of the women's 15km motor race Victorian Championship event.recreations, sports, awards, cycling, awards. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: BENDIGO EASTER FAIR
Slide. Bendigo Easter Fair. A group of children watching the events.slide, bendigo, bendigo easter fair., bendigo easter fair. -
City of Whittlesea
Decorative object - Commemorative objects
Council has a number of objects that commemorate various visits and events -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Notes
Eight pages of hand written notes of events and operations in Vietnampersonal accounts of events -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Diaries, 1989-2003
11 office diaries used for room bookings, events, etc.diaries, bookings, events, burnley, administration -
Clunes Museum
Mixed media - COMPACT DISC
COMPACT DISC OF VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS OF EVENTS INVOLVING MUSEUM VOLUNTEERSlocal history, photography, photographs, cds, -
Peterborough History Group
Poster - Concert Poster 1915, 1915
Ad for a concert held to raise money for The Peterborough CrecheSignificant to the town as it mentions local people and is an example of social activities at the time, 1915.Hand made cardboard poster advertising a local concert eventReverse side of cardboard is a VB Bitter Ale postersocial activities, j irvine, w appleton, cumming family, euchre-hints for beginners, concerts, loch ard - performance, peterborough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Nunawading Reporter, 1946
Issue dated 19 July 1946, including local eventsIssue dated 19 July 1946, including local eventsIssue dated 19 July 1946, including local eventsshire of doncaster and templestowe, city of nunawading