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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Second woman with baby, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small: mother holding baby.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt dated 27th February, 1895. The Bendigo Independent General Printing Office, Dr. to J. G. Edwards, general printer and bookbinder, issued to W. G. Bentley for sale shop (Schroeder).organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Hair Brush, Circa late 1800s or early 1900s
The hair brush is part of a vanity set owned by a woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The set was possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, Caroline Edwards, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods' along with her husband Thomas Myers Edwards. The Edwards owned Staffordshire House a business in Timor St (and later Liebig St) from 1876. The hair brush is an example of a valued possession of women at the time and could signify social standing. It was also a functional accessory used on a daily basis.The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to and used by women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Liebig St Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. A pewter (or possibly silver-plated) hair brush that is part of a vanity set. It features a beautiful ornate moulded rose/flower design on the back and handle of the hair brush. The hair brush insert is most likely made of celluloid, it no longer has bristles and is purely ornamental. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, vanity set, pewter, silver plate, toilet set, harbours master's house, staffordshire house, hair brush, hairbrush, brush, celluloid -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Comb, Circa late 1800s or early 1900s
The comb is part of a vanity set owned by a woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The set was possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, Caroline Edwards, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods' along with her husband Thomas Myers Edwards. The Edwards owned Staffordshire House a business in Timor St (and later Liebig St) from 1876. The comb is an example of a valued possession of women at the time and could signify social standing. It was also a functional accessory used on a daily basis.The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to and used by women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Liebig St Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. A ladies hair comb which features an ornate flower design on the pewter (or possibly silver-plated) edge. The comb teeth are most likely made of celluloid.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, vanity set, pewter, silver plate, toilet set, harbours master's house, staffordshire house, celluloid, comb -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Accessory - Hand Mirror, Circa late 1800s or early 1900s
The hand mirror is part of a vanity set owned by a woman who lived in the Harbour Master's house at Warrnambool in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The set was possibly a wedding gift from her mother-in-law, Caroline Edwards, a local business woman who was an importer of 'china and fancy goods' along with her husband Thomas Myers Edwards. The Edwards owned Staffordshire House a business in Timor St (and later Liebig St) from 1876. The hand mirror is an example of a valued possession of women at the time and could signify social standing. It was also a functional accessory used on a daily basis.The item is significant socially as an example of accessories available to and used by women in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Historically, it is linked to a local import business ‘Staffordshire House’ in Liebig St Warrnambool, where it most likely came from. A pewter (or possibly silver-plated) hand mirror that is part of a vanity set. It features a beautiful ornate moulded rose/flower design on the back, handle and front edge of mirrorflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, vanity set, hand mirror, pewter, silver plate, toilet set, harbours master's house, staffordshire house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Centenary, Prince Henry's Hospital, 1985
Owned by Mrs Jessie Edwards who was for many years a Port Melbourne representative on the Hospital's Auxiliary CommitteeMaroon and gold badge commemorating the Centenary of Prince Henry's Hospital 1885 - 1985health - general health, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, jessie edwards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Vegetable Dish, 1888
Part of dinner set owned by Donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest Hill.Founded in 1851 under the name Hulme & Booth and it was not until 1877 that the name was changed to Burgess & Leigh. Until 1999 Burgess & Leigh was still being run by the family.|In August 1999 the factory was rescued from receivers by R&W Darling and the name changed to Burgess, Darling & Leigh.|As the business grew it was moved to a new factory in the rural district of Burslem. As with all industries, potteries have seen great changes and Burslem & Leigh adapted and modernised.|The business continues to this date. See supplementary file for more information.Cream crockery dish with lid. The dish and lid have a gold rim edging and black key patten and brown floral band on the dish and lid. The dish has scalloped edge handles with gold trim and the lid has a handle with gold trim.Burleigh Ware, Brugess & Leigh, Burslem, Englanddomestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Jug, 1888
Part of dinner set owned by donor's grandmother Martha Edwards, 42 Husband Road, Forest HillSee NA4389.1-2 for significance of makerCream crockery jug, gold rim, decorative deep handle, black key pattern and brown floral band around jug.Burleigh Ware, Burgess & Leigh, Burslam, England (4246)domestic items, crockery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Watering Can, 1920s
The watering can was handmade by the donor's grandfather Arthur Edwards when they moved into their new home in Forest Hill.Watering Can. Galvanised. Three Gallon with attached oblong spray. Top handle with mould for easy watering; all joints soldered.commerce, containers, domestic, domestic items, gardening, metalcraft, steel work, trades, tinsmithing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Elizabeth Jane Edwards
Elizabeth Jane Edwards was born in Geelong in 1851 to Eliza, nee Murphy and Frederick Edwards. It is said that she was one of the first children registered in Melbourne. She married George Gray in 1864. They lived at Cleir Hills, Queenstown where George was a pioneer fruitgrower in the area. They had six daughters and two sons. She died in 1901 aged 58.Folderelizabeth jane edwards, elizabeth gray, george gray, queenstown, hurstbridge, pioneer -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Elizabeth Jane Edwards. Born Melbourne, married George Gray
Elizabeth Jane Edwards was born in Geelong in 1851 to Eliza, nee Murphy and Frederick Edwards. It is said that she was one of the first children registered in Melbourne. She married George Gray in 1864. They lived at Cleir Hills, Queenstown where George was a pioneer fruitgrower in the area. They had six daughters and two sons. She died in 1901 aged 58. 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 imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, george gray, elizabeth jane edwards, queenstown -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Cuff Links in Dunklings Box, 1935
These cuff links were a 21st Birthday gift to Ronald Arthur Edwards from his brother Stan in August 1935. Ron had polio and had problems walking. Stan drowned in 1936 in Tonumbarry Weir spillway. Both men were sons of Martha and Arthur Edwards of Husband Road, Forest Hill. Information from the niece of both men.Gold cuff links in the shape of shields in Dunklings box. 'To Ron 21st birthday from Stan' written in pencil on lid of box.Dunklings the Jewellers Diamond House Melb & Perthcostume accessories, jewellery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY ITALIAN, 1939
The note relates to a collection of John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Bank note, Italian, 10 Lire, numbered 0400-785092, dated 1939-XVIII. Front has image of "Il Direttore Generale De Tesoro." On other side is an image of a Roman female. Note is in blue and white."Regno D'Italia biglietto di stato a corso legale"currency, italian, 1939 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Drawing - Sketch (Copy), Jenny Meldrum, The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir, 1978
The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir. Sketch by Jenny Meldrum; from Yan Yean: a history by Dianne Edwards. 1 p. black and white copy of page from bookyan yean reservoir, yan yean -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Cup, Edwards Cup
Edwards Cup Donor: Eli (Dick) Edwards Deed of Gift: Yes The trophy was originally donated to the Victorian Yacht Racing Association for a round-the-bay race of not less than 100 nautical miles, for yachts of a length of no longer than 30 feet and no less than 20 feet. The trophy is currently raced during a Club Marine race and is awarded to the winner of Division 1 on PHD handicap. The race is held on the same day as the Secours Trophy for Division 2 and the Allee Cup for Division 3. Eli Edwards was one of the early members of the Port Melbourne Yacht Club. First Winner: Scorn, A. C. Finlay 1937 edwards, round the bay, phd, division 1, deed of gift -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, W. J. NORMAN, C 1880
IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL 1880. PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY HUNG IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE.COLLAGE OF COUNCILLORS AND OFFICERS OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL 1880.BOROUGH OF CLUNES HUGH NOLAN - INSPECTOR, JOSEPH E MEYERS, ROBT COLQUHOUN MD - HEALTH OFFICER, ERNEST EBERHARD, FREDK ROBINSON, JAMES EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER JOBSON - MAYOR ANDREW NICHOLLS, INO EDWARDS, J F WEICKHARDT, J C WEICKHARDT, ARTHUR BARTSON, JOHN ROFE - RATE COLLECTOR.local history, photographs, councillors & officers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Electric Calculator: Sharp Compet 32; Model C5-32C, Pre 1969
Used in the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education, Physics Department as a stand-alone unit or it could be connected to the Sharp Memorizer - 60 if one was available.Desk-top electric calculator with 16 digit electronic display; 2 memories;operations controlled by keyboard. Type: Sharp Compet 32, Model C5 - 32C Serial No. 912908With dymo tape labels: "1st YR"; "PHYSICS"; "PURCHASED 6/11/69" Gold sticker: "Edwards Sales and Service 42 3951"electric calculator, ballarat institute of advanced education, physics department -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Card - Birthday Card, circa 1880
Card given to Catherine Morgan Walker by her husband (parent of donor)Birthday card with ring of white roses and leaves around verse by Charlotte Murray in gold 'A Joyous Birthday'A Joyous Birthday on front. On reverse in black ink: Edgar Jan 29th 1886. In blue pen: Edgar Edwards Walker to Catherine Morgandocuments, cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Account dated May ? 1871 from John C. Edwards to Court King of the Forest. Account is for 8/6. Signed by Thomas Exeter C.R. and Mich ? Middleton. Account has printed letterhead and emblem.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo independent general printing office, court king of the forest, john c edwards, thomas exeter, mich ? middleton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Barbara HEGARTY on tricycle, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small, Barbara HEGARTY on tricycle, with palm.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, barbara gardiner nee hegarty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - First woman with baby, Edwards Park, Port Melbourne, 1930s
One of five B&W photos on one sheet of colour lasercopy, taken of children in Edwards Park in the 1930s when royal palms were new and very small: mother in hat, holding baby.parks and gardens, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - CoPP Mayor, Liana Thompson, attacks Tony Hill with a meringue, Port Melbourne Festival, Edwards Park, David Thompson, 23 Feb 1997
Photos taken by Mayor's husband, David ThompsonFrom a series of colour photos taken in Edwards Park at the 1997 Port Melbourne Festival: Sequence as City of Port Phillip Mayor Liana Thompson attacks Festival Committee member Tony Hill with a meringuecelebrations fetes and exhibitions, liana thompson, tony hill -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Document - Travel diary used by Dr Margaret Alison Mackie, 1959
Dr Margaret Alison Mackie travelled overseas in 1959, for both work-related and recreational purposes. The diary details her impressions of hospitals she visited (sometimes with sketches), her thoughts on the RCOG Congress, and general accounts of her travels. Both Dr Mackie and her sister, Isobel, were keen diarists. Dr Margaret Alison Mackie (1910-1991) was in active practice between 1936 and 1970. She was a Fellow of the College, and was appointed a Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to medicine in 1975. Blue leatherbound travel diary. Printed text on the front cover of the diary reads 'Travel Diary/WITH COMPLIMENTS/EDWARDS DUNLOP/AND COMPANY LIMITED'. Diary is filled with handwriting detailing the activities of the diarist during 1959. -
Clunes Museum
Administrative record - BOOK, AUCTIONEER GENERAL LICENCE, 1886-1889
RECORD OF LICENCES ISSUED TO AUCTIONEERS IN CLUNES FOR THE PERIOD 1886 TO 1889. .1 BLUE CARDBOARD COVERED BOOK CONTAINING AUCTIONEER GENERAL LICENCE NOS 15176 TO 15180 DATED DEC 1888 TO DEC 1889. INCLUDES CERTIFICATES OF AUTHORISATION FROM CLERK OF COURTS.LICENCEES WERE: PITCHER, James; PITCHER, William; HOLMES Henry; EDWARDS, James; PITCHER, Thomas. .2 BLUE CARDBOARD COVERED BOOK CONTAINING AUCTIONEER GENERAL LICENCE NOs. 10996 TO 11000 DATED JAN 1886 TO DEC 1886. LICENCEES WERE : PITCHER, James; PITCHER, William Thomas; HOLMES, Henry; EDWARDS, James; PITCHER, Thomas. .3 BLUE CARDBOARD COVERED BOOK CONTAINING AUCTIONEER GENERAL LICENCE NOs. 15171 TO 15175 DATED DEC 1886 TO DEC 1887 LICENCEES WERE: PITCHER, James; PITCHER, William Thomas; HOLMES, Henry; EDWARDS, James; PITCHER, Thomas.local history, book, receipt, auctioneers licence -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Lion Footprint, 04/2004
The cast of a captive African Lion was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. This cast was taken in deep mud to demonstrate the abnormal shape of such casts. Sometimes cats claws are clearly visible from such casts and so being confused with that of a large dog. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster cast of a Lion footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. The plaster has remnant straw like material attached. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionaustralian animal folklore collection, pepper edwards, david pepper edwards, big cats, mythical, myth, folklore -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - NOTICE - A.C.F, 1939 -45
The items relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details."Australian comforts fund." notice. Notice is Re the ACF and its affiliated organization to bring pleasure to the troops via a Christmas gift from the folks at home. Yellowed paper with Red star a top with white "ACF" Blue writing . Note is attached to a cardboard backing via photo corners.documents - posters, military history, acf, comforts, funds -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR OF GAZA, C 1940-42
The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Pamphlet red ink. drawing of Gaza house (folded) back has description and history. mounted on cardboard. History reproduced and posted under souvenir pamphlet.illustrations - pen ink, middle east, dwellings, gaza, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS , MOUNTED, 1939 - 1943
The photos relate to a collection re John Edwards VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Group of 5 photos, B & W on a blue cardboard background with black edge. .1) Soldier standing in front of a house. .2) Soldier in shorts and tin hat. .3) Four soldiers wearing a variety of hats. .4) Large group of soldiers on parade. .5) Soldier standing in front of a small tent. .1) "Dec 1939" .2) "Palestine 1940" .4) "6th Div Australian Provost Corp prior to embarkation 11Jan 1940"photography - photgraphs, military history - army, palestine -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY TURKISH, C.1939 - 45
The note relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Banknote, Turkish, "50 Elli Kurus." Seri BI, 392472. Front has image of a man on right side. Rear has image of a building central."Turkiye cumhuriyet merker bankasi"numismatics-notes, currency, turkish -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS AND ENVELOPE, estimated 1930's
The photos relate to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details..1) Small orange cloured envelope for photos. Front has "20 Cairo & Pyramid snaps" from artistic photos. .2) - .21) 20 B&W photos of scenes of Cairo and pyramids. Each photo has on the back in print the name and place of each scene.photography-photographs, egypt