Page turners were used in churches and synagogues to read Holy books, to turn pages in huge manuscripts and books (and later newspapers) as well as open double pages without a sharp knife (letter openers). This was from the home of W.J. Sebire in Wandin.A highly polished cream coloured long vintage celluloid page turner used for reading. It has a curved round ended long smooth blade which is paler than the darker short round pointed handle. Both sections have small dark brown fine floral designs on one side. There is a 3mm crack all round near where the handle meets the blade. On one side only are small dark brown floral patterns on the handle and one on the blade.page turners, holy books, celluloid

The Battle of Alamein - The Australian Casualties. The Australian`, The Weekend Australian - 50th Anniversary Special Edition. Honour Roll and Newspaper Articles.SOFT COVER BOOK - FOLIO FACSIMILE - Cloth tape binding. Cover - thin cardboard, front cover - black print on blue background, illustrated in black print three photographs - top/troops in a vehicle, bottom/ tanks and soldiers advamcing. Pages - paper, cut, plain white. Illustrated black and white copies of photographs. Owners stamp - inside front cover.Inside front cover - owner's stamp black ink "Mr W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ PO Box 76, KANGAROO FLAT/ VICTORIA, 3505, AUSTRALIA"books, history, ww2

photograph on card containing approximately 150 menOld Castlemaine Schoolboys Second Annual Re-Union, Flashlight Photo, Castlemaine Town Hall, October 10th, 1913, Reverse: W.J. Hodgson, Castlemaine

Grey hardcover children's religious instruction book, Come Unto Me, with a coloured illustration of Jesus standing in the bow of a boat with his disciples in a bad storm. The title is red at the top of picture. Grey back cover, faded blue spine with title, publisher and lined design. Coloured plates with black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's religious instruction book of bible stories retold by Catherine Shawchildren's fiction, religious stories, books, fiction

Cream card with gold lettering. On the front of the menu are the words, ' Corona Lodge U.G.L.V. No. 195. Social Evening, May 28th, 1913. Menu. Masonic Hall, Bendigo. Wor. Bro. W.J. Henderson W.M., Wor. Bro. G. W. Long. P.M., Sec.' On the inside is the menu. Wor. Bro. Chas. H. Leggo, Caterer.societies, freemasons, menu, lydia chancellor, collection, menu, corona lodge, freemasons, freemasonry, clubs and associations, societies, organisation, food, catering, hospitality

Portrait of Will Rees from Australian Photographic Journal. C1909B/W Photo: Seated sideways wearing spectacles, mustachioed Gentleman in tree piece suit white shirt collar and dark tie and hat. Copy of original photo. c.1909. Original in "The Australian Photographic Journal p.264 22 September 1909.Portrait taken by W.J. Chapman. Engraved by S.W. Bacon and Co.stawell

Euroka Morning Star Lodge Members 1942Members named on front: Reverse To Bro. S W regards from your W. M 1942& 3 Sept 1942: W.J. Chapman.Photo Artist. Stawellstawell

A very marked and damaged brown fabric covered book with the faded title The Twins of Emu Plains printed on the front cover with twin girls sitting on a window seat reading a letter. The back cover has dried mould at the bottom and also inside at the back on some pages. The inside front and back of the spine is showing signs of breaking away from the covers. There are a few illustrated black and white plates. Foxing is seen on the edges of the pages. p.256.fictionTwin 16 year old sisters bravely assist their father on his farm while Emu Palins is in the grip of a disastrous and seemingly endless drought. Being young the twins treat trouble as a tremendous joke , and by their lightheartedness and practical help their harassed parents are able to carry on. Adventure and incident abound in this tale.adventure fiction, farm life fiction, drought - australia

Botanical Reserve Stawell West with a gentleman and boat. The first committee of management was gazette in 1863. In April 1870 the reserve was placed under the control of the Borough Council. The Botanical Reserve Stawell West is now called The Grampian Gate Caravan Park.Black and white photograph of a scene of trees lining a lake. A person is fishing on the bank with a small boat nearby.A glimpse of the lake, Stawell. W.J. Chapman photo. The post card is dated Sept. 8th 1915 to Dear Les and from Jane & Frank, Les's brother and sister.stawell

Brown and blue soft covered book featuring three faces. Contents include: David Caro, David James, Kerry Cox, Camp Street Arts Precinct, Canadian Wetlands, John Keller, Naming of the W.J. Gribble, establishment of University Brewery, Aboriginal Education Centre, Ray Over, William Pryor, John Brumby, IBM Global Servicesuniversity of ballarat, brewing, brewery

3 tickets, (identical text, one pink 2 blue) for E. Morcombe Concert. On front: 'The Town Hall, Bendigo, Grand Concert under distinguished patronage. Friday 16th July, 1909, Miss E. Morcombe, the gifted 'Bendigonian Soprano' assisted by leading artists. Front Seats 2/-. Mrs E. Mueller, W.J. Parry, Director.entertainment, concert, miss e morcombe

The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history..1) Letter, paper with the letter head of the "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print in black signed in blue pen. .2) Letter paper typed in black and dated. .3) Letter paper typed in black and dated..1) "Bendigo Sub Branch 13th May 1954" - "Re: TURNER W.J" .2) "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo May 1954" .3) Same as .2)brsl, smirsl, letter, recommendation

Postcard showing old swimming pool, Eltham Central Park. Eltham swimming pool was opened in December 1936. It was located adjacent to Central Park. The small children's pool in the foreground was opened in November 1938.Valentine Series postcard No. 3198 In hand writing on reverse - Eltham 1st Swimming Pool, W.J. Burges, 1st caretaker. Also 'Return to Garnet Burges, Judge Book'eltham, eltham central park, central park, postcard, swimming pool, valentine series postcard

The Medal was won by WJ Mahon, Best Bowling Average, Yackandandah Cricket Association 1923-1924' It was donated to Yackandandah Cricket Club by Mrs Evelyn Drummond, daughter of William James Mahon. An Allans Flat cricketer, Jim Mahon was a third-generation Allan's Flat/ Osborne's Flat resident. His father, Henry, keenly followed football and cricket. His son, Mervyn, Captained Yackandandah in cricket and served as Club Treasurer. Jim, like Merv, represented his association at Country Week Cricket. (notes accompanying medal on donation - source Yack Cricket Club)The item is of local significance, in the story of cricket in Yackandandah. Cricket has been played in the district since 1860, and the Medal was an important exhibit in a celebration of 150 years of cricket in Yackandandah, 2010. The medal is a good example of a practice used in the creation of trophies, where a base item is created, and a sport-specific item added. In this case the addition is a representation of a cricketer, with arm aloft, ie a bowler. Cavell, 1990, observes that Aronson & Co used this to create medals/medalets for a variety of sports, and includes a selection of images of different bases to which representations of different sports are added. Another example is the Woy Woy Champion 1925 awarded to cyclist K. Ross, held by the National Museum of Australia. The same practice is used extensively now, albeit in plastic and synthetic wood, rather than gold.Gold, wreath shaped fob medallion/medalet. Central circle (attached as a separate item) shows cricketer holding aloft a ball. Back engraved. Attached to silver-coloured, metal link chain with bar and hook fastener. Won by WJ Mahon, Best Bowling Average, Yackandandah Cricket Association, 1923-24 season.Bryson's Medal / won by / W.J. Mahon / Best Bowling Avg / Yack Assn / 1923'24. Marks: maker's mark (Aronson & Co), 9, sheaf of wheat; PT APPFORsport, trophies

Methodist Tennis Club Premiers C. Grade S.D.T.A. 1931 photograph presented to Mr. H. Oliver. Back row Mrs. Bert Newton, Mrs. Belle Homes, Miss M. Newton, Miss A. Pope. Front Row H. Oliver, I. Newton, D. Lindsay, K. McMullen.Black & white photo of group of 4 females (standing) and 4 males (seated) with 2 tennis racquets and 2 tennis balls.Presented to Mr. H. Oliver From The Methodist Tennis Club. Premiers C. Grade S.D.T.A. 1931 stamp on back of card, W.J. Chapman Photo Artist Stawellstawell sport

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

Written correspondence, notes and typed report on foolscap paper regarding the decentralisation of the Junior Legacy Club. Shows organisational decision making process and discussions re the decentralisation of the Junior Legacy Club. People mentioned in the documents were D. Craig, W.J. Vines, H.G. Brain, W.E. Orr and Stan Savige.Gives details of organisational changes in the 1950s.Set of documents including written correspondence, notes and typed report on foolscap paper regarding the decentralization of the Junior Legacy Club. Total of fourteen pages.planning, objectives