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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
weapon, Cannon Balls, Prior to 1826
One of three Cannon Balls found c1920 on the north side of Rhyll by Oswald Underdown. It is presumed to be from the 1826 British battery Fort Dumaresq. This together with the settlement near Corinella was set up to deter the French from taking possession of the area.Cannon ball, black cast iron, minor rusting - one of three. fort dumaresq, cannon, samuel wright, 3 pound cannon ball, oswald underdown -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
book, Portrait of Elmbury, 1946
hardback, 21 x 15 x 2 mm, dull red cloth binding.Himmer Bequest ; formerly Cowes Municipal Public Library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Cheese Dish, 1900's approximate
Silver Cheese Dish belonging to Mrs Jack Jansson of Rhyll.Silver Cheese Dishlocal history, metalcraft, sterling silver, silver cheese dish, mrs jack jansson, rhyll, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Coffee Pot, ?
Pewter Coffee Potlocal history, metalcraft, pewterware, domestic items, food & drink consumption, pewter coffee pot, coffee pot -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Jardiniere, 1890's approximate
Jardiniere used at Elsford Guesthouse, situated in Chapel Street, CowesLarge Floral China Jardinierelocal history, ceramics, earthenware, jardiniere -
Greensborough Historical Society
Jug, Sadler, Wall flower Jug, 1940s
Medium sized glazed jug, previously belonged to Mrs Hazel Lorna Roy of Greensborough, donated by her daughter. Pottery jug, decorated with painted flowers and gilt brick pattern. Manufacturers name on base.jugs, roy family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, IPC Magazines, Princess Tina, and Penelope, 21/02/1970
Magazine suitable for girls, presented in comic-format. 32p., illus. (some col.).magazines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Card, Mendate, Mendate mending lisle, 1950s
This card contains 7 shades of brown thread for mending lisle stockings.Card with selection of different coloured mercerised threads for mending lisle stockings and "all hosiery".thread, lisle stockings, stockings -
Greensborough Historical Society
Needles, Abel Morrall Ltd Clive Works, The Flora MacDonald Needle Packet, 1950s
Two packets of size 10 Crewel Needles, one has been opened, the other is complete.Two packets of Size 10 crewel needlesneedles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Norma Bradley, Ghostly guests at Greylands by Norma Bradley, 1950s
Schoolgirl's novel of the 1950sHardback, 221 p., illus."Shirley M. Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw Street, Bundoora. From: Mum 20.4.1954.shirley black -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Elisabeth Morley, Girls in green, by Elisabeth Morley, 1949_
Schoolgirls' novelHardback, 238 p., col. frontispiece, with dust jacket."Shirley Black, Hillboro' Park, Grimshaw Street, Bundoora. 1952." "Methodist Sunday School, Greensborough. Awarded to Shirley Black for Second prize. R. Willett Supt., R. WhitbournSec. 1952."shirley black -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Kathleen Wallace, Cross the bridge and see by Kathleen Wallace, 1949_
Schoolgirls' novel about an English family living in China.Hardback, 229 p., frontispiece, dust jacketshirley black -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Christian Endeavour Bookroom, The Christian endeavour hymnal revised (1933 edition). Joint editors: John Pollock, Carey Bonner, 1933_
Christian Endeavour publications were commonly used by evangelical denominations in educating young people. This revised edition of The Christian Endeavour Hymnal (1933 edition) was jointly edited by John Pollock and Carey Bonner.Hardback, 148 p."Shirley Black, "Hillboro' Park", Grimshaw St., Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Oxford University Press, Songs of praise (enlarged edition), 1944_
Hardback, 272 p. 'Shirley Black "Hillboro' Park, Grimshaw St. Bundoora"shirley black, hymnals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Flatiron, Silvester, Silvester flatiron, No.5, 1890-1900
Iron would be heated on a stove, and used on pre-damped fabrics. In common use when electricity was not available, before electric irons were made. Also called "Sad-iron".Small heavy black iron with strong cast handle and flat bottom. "Silvester No. 5" flatiron, irons -
Greensborough Historical Society
Cruet set, Ebenezer Stacey & Sons, 1930s
Table cruets usually comprised containers for oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard etc. These were probably patterned on an earlier design.Four piece cruet set, moulded glass in EPNS silver stand. Stoppers missing, one container not matching..ES & S, EPcruet set, condiment set -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Lights, paraffin lamp c1950, c1950
A flat-wick lamp is a simple type of kerosene lamp, which burns kerosene drawn up through a wick by capillary action. A flat-wick lamp has a fuel tank (fount), with the lamp burner attached. Four prongs hold the glass chimney, which acts to prevent the flame from being blown out and enhances a thermally induced draft. The glass chimney needs a "throat," or slight constriction, to create the proper draft for complete combustion of the fuel; the draft carries more air (oxygen) past the flame, helping to produce a smokeless light which is brighter than that produced by an open flame. The lamp burner has a flat wick, usually made of cotton. The lower part of the wick dips into the fount and absorbs the kerosene; the top part of the wick extends out of the wick tube of the lamp burner, which includes a wick-adjustment mechanism. Adjusting how much of the wick extends above the wick tube controls the flame. The wick tube surrounds the wick, and ensures that the correct amount of air reaches the lamp burner. Adjustment is usually done by means of a small knob operating a toothed, metal sprocket bearing against the wick. A paraffin lamp with a green metal base to hold fuel with a side screw to adjust wick length. An opaque white glass shield sits in a metal frame attached to base* moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, pioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, lights, lamps, paraffin, oil lamps -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Communication Devices, Radio, 'HMV', c1930
The first HMV branded store was opened by the Gramophone Company on Oxford Street in 1921, and the HMV name was also used for television and radio sets manufactured from the 1930s onwards. HMV stands for His Master's Voice, the title of a painting by Francis Barraud of the dog Nipper listening to a cylinder phonograph, which was bought by the Gramophone Company in 1899. For advertising purposes this was changed to a wind-up gramophone, and eventually used simply as a silhouette.A green mantel Radio set, 'HMV' , 'Little Nipper' c1930. The 4 tuning knobs are white, - one is missing - , the grill is white and the flex and plug are complete. Front ; HMV 'trade mark' ( dog with a cylinder phonograph' ) / " Little Nipper" hmv, his master's voice radio, gramaphones, radio broadcasts, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, london england, little nipper painting, mr biehl, barraud francis -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Invitation to Windsor Castle, 1918
This is an Invitation to admit 'The Bearer' to the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on Tuesday 01 October, 1918, between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm.This card is an original invitation from 1918 to attend the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on 01 October.A white oblong card. By Command of the King an invitation to the State Apartments,Windsor Castle, Tuesday 01 October 1918.On the front of the card a Coat of Arms, the Number 57, Morning, Signature Sandhurst, Lord Chamberlain. On the rear information on gaining access to Windsor Castle. invitation card, windsor castle, 01 october 1918 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Decoration - 3163 W J Smith, ?1919
3163 Pte W J Smith enlisted in to the AIF on 29 September 1915 and embarked from Fremantle on the Argylishire. On arrival Pte Smith was take on strength to Pioneer Training Battalion and was then transferred to 5 Pioneer Battalion. Pt Smith returned to Australia on the Berrima and arrived on 02 January 1919, was discharged on 22 March 1919.This Victory Medal is the original that was issued to 3163 Pte W J Smith.Victory Medal. Round bronze Medal , with ribbon.3163 Pte W J Smith. 5 Pnr Bn. A I F On the reverse of the Medal - The Great War for Civilisaztion 1914-1919.3163 w j smith, 5 pn bn, ww1 -
Dookie Historical Society
Flat Iron, T. & C. CLARK & CO
Of caste iron construction with a wooden handle; a shutter covered opening for hot coals; a wooden knobbed steel lever for lifting the lid. The lid features a funnel Printed on the shutter cover are the words - T. & C. CLARK & CO. WOLVERHAMPTON On the top of the funnel is a moulded lined pattern. -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Memorabilia - Cigarette tin, Ardath Tobacco Company Ltd
Yellow, square cigarette tin with hinged lid. "State Express" brand tobacco, smoking, wwii -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Domestic object - Silver Candelabra, 1 Stem, Renown
Single stem, silver candelabra with inscriptions under baseUnder base: Guildford the Finest Silverware by Renowncandelabra, silverware, sergeants' mess -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, B Sqn 4/19 PWLH
Plaque, small shield depicting red Welsh dragon on yellow background with motto "Sin Loi". All mounted on wooden shield shaped backing, with title on scroll - 'B' Sqn 4th/19th PWLHplaque -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, Tech Spt Sqn 4/19 PWLH
Plaque, RAEME Corps badge on small shield shape, mounted on larger wood shield . Scroll under badge: " TECH SPT SQN 4th/19th PWLH"plaque -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, A Sqn 4/19 PWLH
Plaque, A Squadron badge on shield - white unicorn on red back ground, mounted on larger wood shield. On scroll - A SQN 4th/19th PWLHplaque -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Plaque, Support Sqn 4/19 PWLH
Plaque, On small shield, Support Squadron badge consisting of black eagle on background of red over yellow Armoured Corps colours, diagonally divided. Mounted on larger wood shield. On scroll "SPT SQN 4th/19th PWLH"plaque -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Manual of Map Reading, Air Photo Reading & Field Sketching Part 2 Air Photo Reading
A yellow dust jacketed hard covered booklet enabling officers and NCO to make use of air photographs to support the map, and support ground recon and to use when ground recon is not possibleWO Code No 9484air photo reading -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The King's Messenger: or Lawrence Temple's Probation. A story of Canadian Life by W.H. Withrow, D.D, 1883
2nd Edition. Preface: "The following story is an attempt to depict, from personal observation, phases of Canadian life with which the writer is somewhat familiar - with what success others must decide. If it shall inspire in our readers a stronger love of that noble country, and a desire to live for its moral and religious progress, it will not have been written in vain. It is especially hoped that the religious lessons which it is designed to teach may lead its readers to a fuller consecration of all their powers and faculties to the glory of God and the welfare of their fellow-men". The book was presented in 1887 to William Shillinglaw, by Phillip Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was born 4 October 1877 at Bundoora and died 3 July 1891 in Eltham from rheumatic fever aged 13 years. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was presented in 1887 to William Shillinglaw, by Phillip Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area.Hardcover[written on loose flyleaf] Eltham Primitive Methodist Sabbath School - Presented to William Shillinglaw Sept 26th / 87 Philip Shillinglaw Supt.shillinglaw family collection, religious stories -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Terry Gander: Modern British Armoured Fighting Vehicles, 1986 (exact)
This book gives details of armoured fighting vehicles in service with the British Army of the eighties. Included are tracked and wheeled reconnaissance vehicles such as Scorpion, Scimitar and Fox, armoured personnel carriers, command, engineer and signals vehicles, bridge layers and others. Specifications and performance details are accompanied by constant-scale plans and photographs.ISBN 0-85059-836-2photographs, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, british army, specifications, terry gander, photographs, armour, armoured fighting vehicles, british army, specifications, terry gander