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Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Bit, c. 1940s
This bit was part of a bridle worn by a horse in a Light Horse Regiment during the Second World War. The style of this bit is similar to the British Universal Pattern (UP) 1902 bridle, as worn by horses in the Australian light horse, artillery, and horse drawn transport between circa 1902 and 1942.Dark metal horse bit constructed of four sections: two side sections, one middle section which sits between two sides and a chain which attaches to a loop on each side. Side sections have two large loops and a straight section with two rectangular cut outs. Middle section is straight with dip in centre, possibly for the horse's tongue. Chain is attached on the left side and hooks onto a hook on right side. Left side has "L" stamped into metal. Stamped on right side is "DEST S."horse, equine, second world war, world war ii, world war 2, 1940s, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Painting - PRINT NAVY, FRAMED, c.1939 - 1945
White, light timber frame with glass front. Rectangular coloured print of HMAS Corvette - Bendigo. “HMA Corvette Bendigo For Captain S G Griffith Griffo - from the boys of the Bendigo”illustrations - prints, trades - carpentery, hmas bendigo -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Firefighting jacket, re-breathing apparatus & air tank
Used for fighting ship fires in holds and accommodation. Air tank alone would supply 40 minutes of air, however, with the re-breathing apparatus, the wearer could get up to 2 hours of oxygen supply. Such apparatus were also used frequently in mining rescues. If the wearer found themselves trapped and immobile, they could decrease the rate of oxygen supply to provide for up to 12 hours.Black fire fighter jacket with yellow fluoro strips and blue with a black and white checkered lining (267.1). Ensemble also includes oxygen re-breather apparatus (267.2) and air tank (267.3).2/ MH TRUST 77/2/421 942/ Port of Melbourne Emerg S -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Forage Cap, Australian Military Forces WW2
Cap issued to WO2 Leonard Charles CARROLL VX21885 of West Heidelberg, Vic., born in Manchester UK on 01 JAN 1907. An X-ray technician, he enlisted on 07 JUN 1940 at Caulfield, Vic. and served in the Middle East, Ceylon and Australia mainly with 2/4th Aust. General Hospital. Discharged 20 MAY 1947. (Ref: NAA: B883, VX21885) The ownership of this cap is clear and the service of this local ex-serviceman can be established. The usage of this cap is unknown as there is no evidence that it has been worn with any kind of cap badge.Khaki serge forage cap with two 12mm diameter AMF metal buttons. No cap badge. Cotton khaki lining. Cotton off-white label sewn to liningRegimental No. VX21885 NAME L.C.CARROLL Stamp E 9or F, broad arrow, S headgear -
Koroit & District Historical Society
Glass Slide, 1950's
Used for advertising at the movies shown at The Koroit Theatre. Ogles had a radio store in Commercial Rd Koroit. This is part of collection of glass slides of historical and aesthetic significance to the local area of Koroit and district, and extending to the Warrnambool area. This collection could also have potential for state level significance. "Helen Doyle - Significance AssessmentA square glass slide comprised of photographic film sandwiched between two fine glass sheets donated by Koroit Theatre ManagementTheatre Advertising for ""Ogles Radio and Electrical Services"' Koroit a business from the 1950's.theatre, glass slides -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Dry Point Etching, 'Facet of a Silent Site', n.d
Dry point etching. Circular, taupe and black foliage. Limed wood frame, single window mount.Front: 'Facet of a Silent Site v/s Herthe Kluge-Pott 2001' - pencil -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Shopping Centre and Service Station (3 Views). Probably late 1960's
On Reverse of 3 photos: "Heathmont".Undated but estimated late 1960's based on cars. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Weston Normal Cell Coil
The Weston cell, is a wet-chemical cell that produces a highly stable voltage suitable as a laboratory standard for calibration of voltmeters. Invented by Edward Weston in 1893, it was adopted as the International Standard for EMF between 1911 and 1990.[1] This is a type of standard cell, which is a battery that produces a precisely known voltage in laboratory conditions at 20 degrees centigrade.[2]Brass cylinder with 4 connections at top. Two marked 'A' and the other two marked 'B'. Black plastic nob in the centre top. Written at top Weston Normal Cell I-0183 INT VOLTS AT 20 degrees CWeston Normal Cell H Tinsley & Co, London S E No 50498 No 8910weston cell, wet-chemical cell, stable voltage, voltmeters, edward weston, scientific instrument -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Ballarat School of Mines Tennis Team, 1937, 1937
This image was reproduced on page 27 of the 1937 Ballarat SChool of Mines Students' Magazine.Ballarat School of Mines Tennis Team for 1937. They are B. Martin, A. Morshead, E. Dunstan, W. Sewell, R. Matthews, N. Brazenor, V. Pound. Written on back - "S of Mines", "1937" Also includes photographer's stamp 'Richards & Co.".ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines tennis team, tennis, sport, physical education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour Development, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 3/s Blue & ? 1859 - blue biro several scribbles in blue pencilport of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early Shipping Ocean/Railway Pier, c. 1900
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: 'Henty's Pier, Early 1900's' - blue biro, top right cornerport of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - SINGER SEWING MACHINE ACCESSORIES BOX
Cardboard box with red lettering reading the Singer manufacturing Co accessories for 66K machines.Singer Sewing Machines Singer logo of large S over a lady at sewing machine.textile machinery, sewing machines, accessories -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group at picnic table, Sandridge Beach, 1992
This photo was used on a Chidren's Week poster. Local identity May Kennedy was noted for fostering children in Port for 43 yearsPhotograph of group at picnic table, Sandridge Beach c 1992, posed for children's week poster. Evelyn "May" Kennedy with four children: 3 Edwards' and SeanPort Pics 20128130140.jes}002.01 4811221 NNNN --- MoF R000.12066-S/100.5children, evelyn 'may' kennedy, bridie edwards, stewart edwards, jessica edwards, sean -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Sparkling Sarsaparilla
Pink and Black Bordered Label Rusted LidSparkling Aerated Sarsaparilla Colis & Sons Aerated Foster water manufactures C&S -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Amess House and Cannon
Churchill Island has a significant photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century.Black and white photograph of Amess House, the cannon, and the Norfolk Pine taken from the north-eastern side of the houseCatalogue number written in pen on reverse. 'Early 1950's' written on reverse in pencannon, churchill island -
Echuca Historical Society
Receipt Book, C 1860's
Receipts used by James Shackell & Co on receipt of goods for delivery to various customers.The receipts give an example of what goods were being brought into the port of Echuca in the 1860's.Rectangular book with blue marbled cover and black spine.Receipt book for Bonded Certificates for goods. Printed for James Shackell & Co. 1860'sreceipt, book, james shackell & co, bonded certificates, echuca, warehouse, bond store -
Benalla Art Gallery
Watercolour, Charles BENNETT, Pioneer’s cottage, Mornington, 1891
Born: South Yarra, Victoria, Australia 1869; Died: Mornington, Victoria, Australia 1930VictorianLedger Gift, 1985Sunlit rural landscape with buildings, figures, wagon, trees, water, reflections and a hill. Gold brushed ornate timber frame.Recto: Signed and dated "C. S. BENNETT / 1891" in brown watercolour in l.r.c; Not titledwatercolour, landscape, riverscape, house, trees, water, reflection -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Returned Soldier's Dinner, 1945, c. 1945
St Kilda Town Hall, c.1945glossy black and white photograph good conditionHand written on back: Neg 48, Returned Soldiers Dinner 1945. 1940's? -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - CUP AND SAUCER
China cup and saucer, white with brown willow patternCup - Marking on base :x 767"(in red) Saucer - CROWN M & S Lteacup, tea saucer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Bookmakers at Tatura Racecourse, 1920
Original photograph presented to Museum by Noreen Lenehan (nee Bradley). Sepia photograph of bookmakers at race meeting at Tatura Racecourse. c 1920. Jack (phono) Robbins and Tom Dowies (with bag). on back: Tatura Racecourse, Jack (phono) Robbins and Tom Dowies (with bag). 1920'statura racecourse -
Williamstown High School
Queensland Tour 1940s
Copied black and white photograph mounted on board.Mr Tom (Doc) Walsh with boys on tour to Queensland. 1940's. Tropical dress.williamstown high school, 1940s, queensland tour -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Alice Turner, Students in Burnley Gardens, 1930-1990
This photograph was taken by A.P. Winzenried in 1990 as a possible illustration for, "Green Grows Our Garden."2 copies black and white photograph. A copy taken in colour of a b/w photograph of a group of 7 female students sitting on the lawn and standing in front of the Lily Ponds. On reverse, "Photo via Alice Turner c.1930's Students in Burnley Gardens."female students, alice turner, a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, student group, lily ponds, luffmann ponds -
Box Hill Historical Society
Book, Green, O. S.,Morant, Julia, Box Hill Sketchbook, 1978
Sketches of various houses and other significant landmarks in Box Hill with accompanying description. Drawings by Julia Morant. Contents; 56 pagesmachadodorp, pound house, whitehorse, town halls, libraries, houses, cemeteries, parks and gardens, box hill high school, burwood primary school, greek orthodox church, churches, blood's cottage, shops, shadmani, upton house, surrey dive, wattle park -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Yarra Falls: Yarra flood, early 1930's
James Murgatroyd worked at Warrnambool Woollen Mills, Federal Mill, Tweedside, Collins Mills and set up looms for Alexander Spinning Mills Sydney, his son Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University.Murgatroyd Photograph CollectionF Murgatroyd Yarra Falls: Yarra flood, early 1930's KODAK PRINTtextile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills, yarra falls mill, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills -
National Wool Museum
Negative
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.475 Mr Garward 2/6 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Aerial view of mill circa 1920
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Aerial view of mill circa 1920 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Cleaning out boiler circa 1920
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Cleaning out boiler circa 1920 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills, textile mills - staff -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Worsted spinning plant circa 1920
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Worsted spinning plant circa 1920 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, spinning machinery, textile mills, woollen mills, textile mills - staff -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Worsted spinning plant circa 1920
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Worsted spinning plant circa 1920 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, spinning machinery, textile mills, woollen mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Worsted spining plant circa 1920
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.Worsted spining plant circa 1920 H L S POTTER/ PHOTO STORES/...textile mills woollen mills textile mills - staff, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, spinning machinery, textile mills, woollen mills, textile mills - staff