Children's book of stories awarded to Flora McDonald in 1904. Donated to Whitburgh Cottage museum early 1980's.Red cloth-bound hardcover book, picture of three children in front of a fire and decorative flower motifs on front cover. Back cover stained with loss of colour. Fabric frayed at corners. Cover loose, binding loose. Coloured plate opposite title page. Illustrated. Gilt page edges. Fair-good condition.Inside front cover, 'State School/No.2253/First/Prize/awarded to/Flora McDonald/Class 2/for/Years Work/A. Worthington Head Teacher/Christmas 1904'. Front flyleaf, 'If this book should chance to roam/ Box its ears and send it home./To Flora McDonald'.flora mcdonald, childrens literature, whitburgh cottage collection

Sepia photograph of a well dressed couple, lady wearing long high necked gown with flowers centre chest right, standing with right arm held behind back, left arm resting on chair where gentleman with beard, wearing suit sits with left arm resting on thigh and right arm on chair arm."Lizzie and John Mr and Mrs Godden, Linton nee Boreham from Nerrina"mr and mrs john godden, lizzie boreham

BHS CollectionCopy of a photo of Ben Williams printed on yellow paper. He is wearing a suit and tie. He has a flower in the buttonhole and possibly a watch chain. In the bottom right corner is written Allan Stud, the rest is hidden by the corner of the paper turned back. Written on the back is: Mr Ben Williams Alan Crossley's Father In Law.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - ben williams, alan crossley

Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 14.Black and white photograph of a bearded gentleman wearing three-piece suit and fob watch, standing with right hand in trouser pocket, left arm crooked next to a woman wearing long sleeved long full gown standing with left arm holding a flower at her side, right hand resting at man's elbow.mr and mrs e. bryant snr., old lintonian collection

No historical information, but most likely used in a house in the Orbost district, as a display or occasional table.Towards the end of the nineteenth century, there was a revival of the taste for bamboo furniture featuring pseudo oriental styles. Bamboo furniture was mass-produced by several London firms. This item has aesthetic value.A smallish round table with four legs made from brown polished bamboo. A smaller round shelf is located near the bottom of the legs and below the table top. The table top is decorated with an oriental-style lacquered pattern with a bird and flowers and an edge pattern. The lacquer has the appearance of having darkened with age and there are a few chips in the surface.table-round table oriental-lacquer

Cards sent to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on 15/11/41 on the sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by the German Raider HSK Kormoran. Refer Cat 2313P for Townsends service.Sympathy cards of various sizes and configurations. 1. Folded white card in form of envelope with "Kindest Sympathy" on front. 2. Folded white card "With Deepest Sympathy" on front and was from. 3. Folded green card in form of an envelope with Sympathy on front and message inside. 4. Double folded white card with picture of flowers on front.1. From Walter Rollev. 2. From Mrs Commons & Family. 3. From Mr. & Mrs F. Williams and Glen Wright family. 4. From Mr. & Mrs. John McLeod, Castlemaine.hmas sydney, ww2, melvyn clive townsend, hsk kormoran

This container is one of high quality and would have been found either in a bedroom containing small articles belonging to a woman or in an office or parlour containing small items used by the householder. The container would have been a relatively expensive item to purchase. This container has no known local provenance but it is a very attractive item from times past and one not common even when first purchased. It will be useful for displayThis is a round silver container with a plain base and the sides heavily-impressed with patterns of flowers, fronds and tendrils. There is an oval blank space on one side to insert a name or inscription. The lid is a detached one that fits over the top of the container. The lid has a curved top with the same impressed floral patterns. The name of the maker is on the base but it is difficult to decipher.‘quadruple plate’ Torun (?) …Company household items, history of warrnambool

John James Hindley No 2747 enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.1915 age 26 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 15.9.1915 then joined unit on Gallipoli 13.11.1915, hospital 14.12.1915 with Influenza, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, transfer to 4th machine Gun Coy 6.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, reported WIA and missing reincourt 11.4.1917, reported POW, died while POW at Dulmen Germany 6.5.1917. Francis Grant Hindley No 790 enlisted in the AIF on 18.8.1914 age 19 years. Embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, WIA 6.7.1915 with shock/concussion and then gets Influenza, rejoin unit 9.1.1916, transfer to 59th Batt 24.2.1916, transfer to 57th Batt 20.3.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, transfer to 58th Batt 23.7.1916, promoted Sgt 1.4.1917, hospital with Scabies 21.7.1917, rejoin unit 25.7.1917, reverts to ranks 5.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 15.9.1917, hospital 15.10.1917, with Haemorroids, rejoin unit 22.10 1917, embark for Australia 25.3.1918, discharged medically unfit 21.8.1918. Harold Hindley No 2570 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 5th Batt on 8.7.1915 age 30 years 8 months. Embark for Egypt 15.9.1915, on Gallipoli 7.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, hospital 11.7.1916, with I.C.F Heel, rejoin unit 19.7.1916, WIA 16.8.1916 GSW right thigh severe, shell contusions back and shoulder, from there he moves through various convalescent depots and units until embark for Australia for discharge on 19.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 11.2.1919.B&W portraits of the Hindley brothers in uniform. All items have dark green wooden frames. .1) John Hindley, full length standing, hands behind back with flowers and stairs in background. .2) Francis Hindley, full length standing with dog. .3) Harold Hindley, head and shoulders, photo is oval shaped.photography-photographs, military history

This is a photo of a display at the 1996 Wildflower Show. It was a replica of the Wildflower and Nature Show in 1937. Records # 455 & 457 show close-ups of the display. ** there are 3 originals of the photo (& no copies).This is a photo of a display of flowers, plants, photos and leaflets, laid out on a stage. Two landscape paintings and a framed wildflower painting can be seen on the wall behind the stage. Brown cloth covered by wooden trellis can be seen covering the front of a part of the display that extends beyond the stage. A sign in the centre reads "1937 Wildflower and Nature Show"."Wildflower Stage Replica of the 1937 Show" written in black ink on back of Copy 1.

The can(product) of powdered Mortein was used throughout Australia and especially in rural regions where environmental conditions of crops, cattle and other livestock resulted in greater amount of "invasions" from insects. The eradication of unwanted invaders into the homestead required either manual extermination or a relevant poison which in low doses would not affect humans. Fly squats were still a good measure of eradication of flying pests however those lurking in cupboards or "hard to get at" locations needed a method, such as the Mortein powder to do the deed. This product and especially this can was used at the fore front of pest eradication. Powders and pellets are still in use 100 years later and the core ingredient is still environmental friendly and meets health conscious modern Australians. The basic product has survived the passage of time and was invented by a German immigrant to Australia in the late 1800s.This can and what it represents to rural households and outhouses, is in some ways immeasurable to the peace, health and tranquility within the household of all the families within the Kiewa Valley. Although small in size the relief of those within the sanctity of the home from annoying pests is enormous. The relief not only physical but also mentally to those residents, from the sometimes grueling and painful rural existence in a "sunburnt" countryside cannot be truly expressed in words. Kiewa Valley residents are part of the sometimes harsh rural environment where the introduction of helpful products such as this powder are noticed and used more prolifically. Any product, especially invented within Australia, which allows for a easier existence is of a great significance.This small cylindrical can contains powder of crushed the chrysanthemum flowers(pyrethrum extract) and has two circles of small circular perforations in the lid (to allow contents to be sprinkled onto other surfaces). It is constructed of mild steel with both ends crimped onto the main cylinder. A paper information label has been adhered to the outside of the cylinder.Printed on the outside label is: 1st line "MORTEIN!" 2nd line "THE GREAT INSECT DESTROYER" underneath "(Registered)" and underneath "It is without doubt the best and most reliable Insect powder in the World" underneath this line "In order to use Mortein with profit it is best to get a Mortein spreader through", next line "which by pressure of the hand the powder is ejected and well diffused." An inflection mark appears over the e in "Mortein" as to signify that the word "mort" is french for (dead) and the "ein" is german for "one". The word "mortein" therefore is diffused and translated into "dead one". A thin line separates the above from the list of insects which the powdered contents will kill together with the suggested application targets. T the bottom of the instructions is printed the manufacturer "J. HAGEMANN PTY. LTD., MELBOURNE," Below is "Sole Proprietors"natural insecticide products, environmentally friendly products, household pest dispensers, australian inventions

Fourteen piece doll's teaset. 5 cups (one odd); 6 saucers ; 1 cream jug; 1 sugar basin; 1 teapot. All are very light orange/bone colour + white with running rabbit. Teapot has two young men in a car hunting a rabbit. Odd cup has flowers in red and yellow.Underneath all pieces - Made in Japanteaset toys dolls-accessories porcelain

Dressing tables (also known as Vanity Tables in the U.S.A.) have been around since the beginning of the seventeenth century, however it wasn't until the early to mid 20th century that they began to be found in the homes of the middle class and they were often a matching part of a bedroom suite. Dressing tables often featured a variety of objects such as combs, brushes, hand mirrors, perfume bottles, cosmetics, nail buffers, ring holders, jewellery and trinket boxes and trays. The origins of this tray are unknown however its design is reminiscent of trays (and Dressing Table Sets) produced by two English firms in the mid 20th century - "Delina" and "Regent of London". A paper (written by the Warwickshire Industrial Archeology Society) notes that the products items produced by "Regent of London" in the 1940's "satisfied a demand for previously unattainable items, offered to the general public aching for change after wartime privations, post war austerity and years of having to 'make do and mend'." This tray is composed of several decorative elements and materials. The metal border is gilt brass with two filigree bow handles, the main part of the tray is two pieces of circular glass and the encased doily is a mix of embroidered net and petit point. It was suggested in the paper written by the Warwickshire Industrial Archeological Society that the different pieces would have probably been produced elsewhere and brought to the factory to be assembled into the finished product. This vanity or dressing table tray is significant as it is a rare example of an accessory available to and used by women in the mid 20th century. It is also significant as an example of an everyday household item which would have been a valued possession and was made in a style that reflected the importance placed on it to be decorative as well as functional.Round footed dressing table tray with a gilt brass border, filigree bow handles and an embroidered net and petit point doily encased in glass. The gilt border is decorated with a stylized leaf design on the side and a floral design on the top. The petit point embroidery in the center is of five flowers in pink, mauve and yellow surrounded by buds and leaves.vanity tray, dressing table tray, glass tray, gilt brass, petit point, embroidery, net embroidery, doily, filigree, brass tray, flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill museum and village, domestic object, dressing table

In the words of the Donor, Betty Stone, "This shopping bag is part of a set of two items. The items were designed, hand sewn and embroidered with raffia by my mother Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. Daisy Elvena Dale (born 27 October 1899) daughter of Ellis and Ann (nee Lees) Dale, of Latrigg, Wangoom, Warrnambool, married Raymond Welsh in 1922. A few years later – approximately 1928- Daisy made these two articles, which she used, particularly during the Depression years. The important factor concerning these bags is that they were made with hand-woven cloth cut from a pair of trousers that her grandfather, William Dale brought with him when he left the family farm Back o-the Low situated in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, England. He arrived in Australia in 1852 and seven years later was operating a quarry on land purchased in Wangoom, Warrnambool known as The Dale Bluestone Quarries. Dale forebears in Yorkshire were first recorded as "clothiers" ( ie weavers of cloth) in the Saddleworth parish records dated 1764; following generations also continued the tradition of producing hand-woven cloth as a home industry. The cloth, from which these two bags were made, is evidence of a tradition begun by the Dale family in Saddleworth, Yorkshire more than two hundred and fifty years ago. My mother, Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh (granddaughter of William Dale) always referred to the cloth, which is at least 160 years old, as a homespun hopsack. (Note: For additional information please refer to Betty Stone’s book “Pioneers and Places - A History of three Warrnambool Pioneering Families” ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees Families)The homespun hopsack fabric for the set of bags was part of the clothing brought from England to Australia, an example of emigrant luggage. It also represents a traditional home industry of 'clothiers'. This item is associated with the families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the "Pioneers' Register" for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch.Embroidered shopping Bag, part of a set, the other part being a wallet (purse). Wooden handles and fabric is decorated with embroidered raffia flowers. The bags were made by Daisy Welsh (nee Dale) c. 1928 from homespun "hopsack' fabric of William Dale's trousers, brought to Australia in 1852. Part of the 'Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection' flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, chamberlain, dale, lees, stone, betty stone, warrnambool pioneers, clithier, william dale, daisy welsh, wangoom, hopsack, saddleworth, yorkshire, shopping bag, handbag, homespun, handmade

This rose bowl was presented to the Ballarat Teachers College by the students of 1949, particularly, Peter Fryar, J McIntosh, J McIntyre and J Holloway as a trophy for the Dimboola Regatta Relay. It was subsequently used to hold '49er' roses for the reunions of the students , the last being their 60th reunion. This three piece vase is made up of 1). a silver bowl with two handles in an art deco style sitting on three feet 2). a green glass vase with a central depression and domed walls which sits into the silver bowl 3). a dome of green glass containing 19 open ended cylinders in which the flowers sit.Engraved into the base - Ballarat Teachers College 1949, Presented to the college by P. Fryar, T. McIntosh, J. Holloway, T. McIntyre, Dimboola Regatta Relay. Stamped into one handle - Silcraft, E.P., N.S, A 1, Melb.rose bowl, vase, silver and glass vase, ballarat teachers college, p fyrar, j mcintosh, j mcintyre, j holloway, peter fryar, ballarat teachers' college, 49ers

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Asylum: Bendigo Benevolent Asylum circa 1880s. The Ionic style building in Barnard Street was opened in March 1860. The building was set on 11 acres and complemented with fruit, ornamental trees and flowers. It changed its name in 1963 to the Bendigo Home and Hospital for the Aged. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Newspaper cutting of article relating Golden Square Uniting Church remembrance and celebration of 150 years, and unveiling of new memorial pavers. With an image of Barbara Mamouney kneeling on the pavers and inspecting flowers at the memorial garden. Barbara is wearing what appears to be a woollen outfit and sporting a lovely beaded necklace while appreciating the aroma of the plants and smiling at the camerabarbara mamouney memorial garden david wright, musical program

Christmas Greeting Card: Scalloped embossed card opening at the centre with white flowers, green fern and Glad Greetings on the front. Inside is printed 'Hearty Wishes for a happy Christmas and á Poem. Hand written on the back is 'To Bessie from Annie', also Artistic Series Trade Mark 'Publishers to Her Majesty The Queen. Box 625RAPHAEL TUCK& SONS, London, Paris, New York. Designed at the Studios in England and printed by the Rafduth plates at the Art Works in Saxony. Copyright.ephemera, mementoes, christmas cards, christmas greeting card

Christmas Greeting Card: A fan shaped card with white Flowers and Khaki green lace print on a Khaki and green background. Attached is a cream cotton Thread. On the back printed in pink is a lady and two gentlemen with the words 'School for Scandals' A merry Christmas to you' Hand written in pencil is 'From Maria to Alice with love'. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, christmas cards, merry christmas.

Cheese Platter - Ceramic (previously #89a and b from Mechanics Institute Eaglehawk). Wedge shaped plate and cover decorated with trail of leaves, flowers and vine. White, brown and silver. Approx 30cm x 20cm x 10cm . Makers Mark appears under plate. Two eyes with mouth. See Image 064-DSC_1009.jpgtwo eyes with mouthcottage, miners

Memorial Card in memory of John Dower of Trebost, Stithians, who died 11/11/1892, age 87 years. Fold out card with triple silver, white and black borders. On the front are some flowers with In Memoriam. On the inside, on the left, some words are printed and on the right is the remembrance of John Dower. On the back is printed M 51.person, individual, death, memorial card, john dower

Bow glass - oval framed, hand tinted photograph of Mrs. D.W.Streader. Mayoress 1946-1947. Plaster frame has been painted gold, painted faux walnut finish in centre band, hand coloured flowers at top, bottom, left & right. Markings: Mrs.D.W.Streader. Mayoress. 1946-1947 at bottom left. R.Vincent. Bendigo.R.Vincent Kelly - Bendigoperson, individual, mayoress of bendigo

Address to Mrs.G.P.Smith. Dear Madam. The intelligence of your sad bereavement in the death of your late husband was received by the members of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society with deep regret. Signed by -- President. Secretary. Lyre musical instrament in gold with word TO written in red & blue. Sitting on a cloud. White flowers in forground. Markings: F.Fearn. Gilt & embossed frame.person, individual, certificate

Beige vellum card with white insert. Insert has 3.8mm coloured circular scene of 4 men in a red row boat with sailing boats in the background. The vallum outer has a cutout to show the scene. On the right is 'Greeting' printed in Brown & gold. Some thistle flowers around the G. Card and insert held together with a mauve cord.British Manufactureperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Document. Greeting Cards. Single heavy card with purple edge and ribbon to hang at the top. Printed in purple in the top right corner: 'For Auld Lang Syne'. A bunch of pink flowers and green leaves above: 'Tis Memory keeps the heart so young' printed in purple. In the bottom right corner is a small coloured sketch of a house.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Document. Greeting Cards. Small cream coloured card with brown shading and gold embossed flowers. White scrollwork with gold highlights from centre to top right corner and bottom left corner.Edges pattern cut. Small cream cord holds the card & insert together. 'To Greet You' printed on the front in gold with brown shading.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Document. Greeting Cards. Small, white tri-fold card with gold acorn around the edges, which are cut along the outlines of the acorns. Two ropes & tassels along the left side. On the front is a bunch of pink and white blossom with a greysih shading behind it. A bee is hovering above the flowers. 'Glad greetings for Christmas' printed in gold in the corner.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, individual, greeting card, malone collection, greeting cards

Document. Malone Collection. Small white crd with pink embossed border top, bottom and right side. Fitting inside the border and sewn to the border piece is a celluloid front which is embossed with small pink flowers, bows, holly and Best Wishes. The bells are gold and the holly green with red berries. The insert is held with a pink cord.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

Orange label with black printing for Hop Beer brewed by C. J. Glover, Chapel Street, Bendigo. Has a decorative border with flowers and leaves. Stuck to the front of it is a white label with black printing for Ammoniated Tincture of Quinine. Label gives the dose and what it can be used for. T. R. Jones, The Hargreaves St. Pharmacy, Bendigo.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, t r jones, c j glover