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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Cape Nelson at Sunset, 1983-1984
CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of four seagulls on a blue, orange and yellow diamond-shaped grid. The seagulls are created through black outline and shading. Seagulls are in various poses, all with wings extended. The grid alternates from blue diamond shapes to those which fade from orange at the top to yellow at the bottom. The grid is surrounded by a blue and white cloud-like border.Front: 12/20 Cape Nelson at Sunset. Catherine Taylor Back: 43 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Container - Condiment set, n.d
Displayed in History House.Three glass containers (glass and silverplate) in a novelty carrier in shape of three tennis rackets. 390.1 - Base - metal, three round balls for feet. 390.2 - Mustard container - glass, silverplate lid, spoon (390.3) 390.4 - Salt cellar - glass, silverplate lid with holes in it. 390.5- - Mustard container (not part of original set), silverplate top and spoon (390.6)Front: NPNS (side, container top) -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ear Syringe - Medical
This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950's specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment. Good condition and good interpretation capacityA clear plastic bag with 1. Stainless steel syringe (cylinder) with 2 rings at one end and a small opening at the other. 2. a 3 pronged instrument 2 prongs are handles that squeeze together - the third is curved and attached to one side of the handle. 3. golden coloured curved instrument in the shape of a hollow rectangle with thin attachments at each end. The plastic bag has 'Broken' hand written in red at the top.ear syringe, medical, hospital, tawonga district hospital -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Camera Case for Box Brownie, Circa mid to late 1900s
When this leather case was made it was the only material available that not only looked fashionable but also was able to absorb any small knocks or scratches which may happen to the mobile but still delicate camera. Digitalisation of photographic equipment for non professional use brought with it a reduction in camera size (pocket), increased portability and the dispensing of thick leather cases. With the increase of camera functions on mobile telephones, the need by tourists and the general public for a dedicated camera is rapidly diminishing. The protective leather wrapping for expensive, professional goods, especially electronics is very rare and foam padded aluminium bags and containers are the preferred mode for travel.This particular leather case has travelled to and from England via an ocean cruise by a now retired couple living in the Kiewa Valley. It is significant to this region because it underlines the slow transition from a purely farming, grazing, mining and tourist region to an area opening up to a specific socio-economical structure for retirees. This social and demographic shift by retirees will produce a greater need for changes in facilities required by an increasing aged population. Though it may take more time for cities and larger towns to come to grips with a growing aged population, rural areas(because these will define more clearly any imbalance of population) present the first demonstrative change to Australia, and world wide, a population based phenomenon.This item is a brown coloured leather camera case (Box Brownie Six-20) with an adjustable strap and associated buckle. The leather has been moulded to the shape of the camera and is slightly tapered as a closing flap fastened at the front with a lockable clasp. The end of the leather flap has a metal(tin) with a semi circular ring formed to allow it to be held as part of the clasp. Pressed into the underbelly of the semicircular closing mechanism is"PAT. APPLIED FOR" and underneath this"MADE IN ENGLAND" camera, case photography, hobby, personal equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Buckingham Palace, Letter addressed to Mr. A Temple Miles, 'Selangor', Warrandyte Road, Ringwood. 1929, with Oval Imprint PRIVY PURSE, Buckingham Palace, 30-Apr-29
Letter purchased by Russ Haines, President of RDHS from Dealer in Blackburn. Text of the letter reads; The Private Secretary is commanded by the King to thank Mrs. A Temple Miles for her letter of the 17th. March. reply dated 30th. April 1929.Letter addressed to Mr. A Temple Miles, 'Selangor', Warrandyte Road, Ringwood. Black ink Circular imprint 30 -Apr-29 Official Paid, NSW. Red ink Oval imprint PRIVY PURSE Buckingham Palace with image of Crown (shape) Purple ink. Small red crown on back of envelope. +Additional Keywords: Temlpe Miles Mrs. A., The King -
Orbost & District Historical Society
souvenir, C 1980's
Used as a souvenir of Orbost possibly made and distributed through the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) in 1980's 1990's.The souvenir is an important component of the tourist experience with most tourists bringing back mementos and souvenirs as evidence. Fridge magnets are popular as souvenir and promotional items because they are relatively cheap to manufacture and very portable for tourists. This item is an example of a typical souvenir of Orbost. A white plastic souvenir bottle top opener possibly a fridge magnet. It is an elongated rectangular shape pointed at one end. It has a corkscrew embedde on one face with a screw top bottle opener on the other face. There is an image of the Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor In formation Centre) with "SLAB HUT ORBOST VIC" in brown print. A small magnet is embedded.souvenir-orbost -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo -Rennie/councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President G.Rennie,Esq. & councilors 1885-86, "Circa1886"
This collection of photos is of President George Rennie and councilors W.H.Uren (M.L.A.),J.P.Spiers, J.Lester, James Baird,J.Dalgleish, J.King, J.Innes, C.Edmonston and Mr. H.Bregenzer (Secretary).and is for the council year 1885-86Original Historic Photo.Collection of photos Of President George Rennie and Councilors,1885-86.Sepia in colour and set in brown frame with decorative carving and inner edge light brown.Main mount is grey with secondary mount,lighter in shade, in shape of horse shoe which contains the photos.The central photo is surrounded by a shaped gold edging.In each of the four corners are painted heads of wheat.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Whately A, Richards & Co Photos, Mr.A.Whately,Vice President,Learmonth ANA Branch No75, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. A.Whately held the position of Vice President of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original set of photos of all members of Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. Black and white photo of Mr. A.Whately,set in a brown woodgrain look mount,oval in shape,it has decorative features painted in white around the base and his name and position is also inscribed at the base of photo.It is placed fourth from right in third row in a set of photos depictihg all 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.a whately vice president 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Surfboard, 1979 (estimated); The Piping Hot Twin Fin was produced in 1979 - 1980
Twin fin surfboard manufactured at Piping Hot Boston Road Torquay. Manufactured from polyurethane foam core and laminated fibreglass with fixed fibreglass fins. Shaped by Mike Patterson. This board is has channels running almost full length on the bottom of the board, the wide point forward of centre, swallow tail with flyer. Custom graphics in red, yellow and green top and bottom; from 1979High performance twin fin designs were pioneered by 4 time Professional World Surfing Champion Mark Richards (Newcastle). In this period 1978 -1981 these surfboards represented the pinnacle of surfboard design progression and high performance. This surfboard also represents Piping Hot which was one of Australia's leading surf 'brands' at that time. Piping Hot was a Torquay based company that produced surfboards,wetsuits and surf clothing. Piping Hot Twin Fin surfboard. Manufactured from polyurethane foam core and laminated fibreglass with fixed fibreglass fins. Full plan shape with channels running almost full length on the bottom of the board, the wide point forward of centre, swallow tail with flyer. Legrope plug fitted. Custom graphics in red, yellow and green top and bottom.20cm x 16cm Black red yellow green Piping Hot logo on deck and bottom 60cm down from nose. Hand written makers mark "Shaped by Mike Patterson Custom" in pencil on blank beside stringer forward of the fins on the bottom. "1459" in pencil on bottom near tail. surfboard, fibreglass, twin fin, piping hot, mike patterson, torquay, channel bottom, fred pyke, rod brooks -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - String Dispenser, mid-19th century
This dispenser was most likely used for holding and dispensing string. It was used in the Cramond and Dickson store, which operated in Warrnambool from 1855 + 1974. John Glass Cramond and James Dickson migrated from Scotland to Melbourne where they opened a Cramond and Dickson store in St Kilda. They were inspired by the growth in Warrnambool after a visit and opened a second store there in 1855. The Cramond and Dickson store, grocers – drapery – ironmongery - chemist, was located on the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets, Warrnambool (now the site of a Mexican restaurant). Both Cramond and Dickson were involved in the business and social aspects of Warrnambool’s community. Cramond and Dickson closed in 1974. An advertisement placed by Cramond and Dickson in The Camperdown Chronicle, Saturday 6th April 1895, states them “showing the latest novelties for the coming winter season” … “import directly from English and Continental manufacturers” … “representatives in London … always in touch with the Newest Continental Fashions” ... “having been established for so many years we know the requirements of the Western District”… “allow 5 percent discount on goods paid for at the time of purchase”. [references: local historian John Lindsay, Warrnambool City Council’s CBD Heritage Trail leaflet, The Camperdown Chronicle, Facebook “Lost Warrnambool” site; WDHS Journal Volume 49 No2 2015] The string dispenser is significant for being used at the local historical Cramond and Dickson department store in Warrnambool It is also of significance as it is an example of office equipment used in many stores for the wrapping and securing of parcels.Dispenser for string; spindle, reel or spool with cylindrical axle in centre, a wooden disc at each end. A length of wire is attached to each end and bend into a 'U' shape, with three loops formed across the base of the 'U'. Item came from Cramond and Dickson store in Warrnambool and was possibly used for dispensing string, with the wire being used as a handle or for mounting.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, dispenser, string dispenser, cramond and dickson, department store, office equipment, commerce, packaging -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's waist-cinch with suspenders, c1900
This calico, waist-cich with suspenders is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c 1900The Maggs family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families. This is a lady's calico, waist - cinch with broderie anglais decoration at the top. It has enclosed "stays" in four places to shape and minimise the wearer's waist. There are laces to allow the garment to be pulled to maximum tightness at the back, and a front opening of strong metal hooks and eyes. There are two suspenders hanging at the front of the cinch with metal fastenings to attach to, and hold up, the wearer's stockings. clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, maggs geoff, craftwork, maggs nancy, flagg sarah, early settlers -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Nail
This historic bronze nail dates back to 1790ss to 1890s. Nails such as this one were used for ship building, as deck fasteners and many other uses. This nail was made at a time when the shanks of nails were usually machine cut but the heads were hand formed by blacksmiths. The nail was recovered from a shipwreck along the coast of Victoria in around 1968 and is part of the John Chance Collection. The nail is significant historically as an example of hardware used when building wooden ships in the early to mid-19th century. The nail is historically significant as an example of the work and trade of blacksmith. The nail is also significant as it was recovered by John Chance, a diver in Victoria’s coastal waters in the late 1960s to early 1970s. Items that come from several wrecks have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value.Nail; bronze, deck nail. Rounded rectangular head, rectangular shank cross-section, tip flattened to a rounded wedge shape but cut straight down at the end instead of a point. The surface is pitted and rough and has yellow and orange concretion and degradation on the nail's surface. Recovered from an unspecified shipwreck along the coast of Victoria. Part of the John Chance Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john chance, fastener, nail, square nail, machine cut mail, blacksmith, historic nail, bronze nail, hand forged, coastal shipwreck, victorian shipwreck -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - GOLD LAME EVENING BAG
Gold lame fabric evening bag - triangular shape. Copper coloured metal frame with decorative filigree two piece ball clasp. Body of bag gathered onto yoke section below clasp. Base of bag with ruching. Lined with dark green taffeta fabric with woven floral pattern. Gold chain attached at either side of opening frame.costume accessories, female, gold lame evening bag -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - WAIST APRON
White fine cotton lawn waist apron. Pentagon shaped bib with spoke stitched hems on four sides. Waistband with ties attached, Skirt has two pleats on each side. Spoke stitched hems on sides and lower edge. Lower edge has spoke stitched detailing of two rectangular shapes, and a centre peak. Old box 160.costume accessories, female, waist apron. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MERLE HOULDEN COLLECTION: SMALL GOLDEN WEDDING HORSESHOE, 1942
Golden satin ribbon gathered over a cardboard horseshoe shape. Light cream embroidered ribbon, 68 cms long, forms a loop, and is attached to the horseshoe with a bow. A floral arrangement of two leaves and five small "berries" decorates the horseshoe. Merle's Grandparents, Alice and Charles Geuer were married in 1892, celebrating their Wedding in 1942. The horseshoe was a gift on this occasion.costume accessories, clothes accessories, wedding celebration horseshoe small -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARD, 1916
Malone Collection. Greeting card. Small white card with gold, green & red scene with house & trees. Below is a gold pendant shape with a large red W and some gold dots in it. Below are some red roses and green leaves and stems. With kind thoughts is printedon the front. Card & insert held together with pink string. Given to Miss Malone.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter dated June 29 1871, with printed letterhead and emblem. Letter mentions that Vouchers for Twenty Pounds, Funeral Benefits for late Br Samuel Richards. By acknowledging of same you will oblige. Signed by John Waller DS. To G. J. Murray, Secr, Cr King of the Forest. Has Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp (oval shape).societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, samuel richards, john waller, g j murray, cr king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - CAST IRON CHARCOAL BURNING FLAT IRON
Former catalog # 119. Cast Iron Charcoal burning Flat Iron. Curved triangular shape with black turned wooden handle. The chimney has a filigree patterning at the end of the spout. The attachments on the top of the iron are missing. Approximately 16cm x 20 cm. The rear hatch is approximately 2cm in diameter and covered by a swivel hatch with a figurine resembling a human face?.human face Figurinedomestic equipment, laundering, iron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: CROCHETED PURSE, Late 1800's
Object. Circular crocheted lace medallions - 16.5 cm in the front, 7 medallions in the back, one of which at the top of the back would possibly fold over the top if required. Eighteen small (1.75 cm) diameter, double petalled floral motifs form the 'handle'. These small double petalled flowers are repeated - in half shape only, around the edge of the purse.costume accessories, female, crocheted purse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - MAGGIE BARBER COLLECTION: NET AND LACE OVAL DOYLEY, Early1900-;late 1800's
Textiles. Possibly Brussells linen lace. Oval in shape, very fine net is overlaid with a floral design of linen lace. A spray of 16 x 1.5 cm diameter flowers, and 1.0 cm leaves are attached. Clusters of the flowers edge the net, with fillers of filligree type lace. Outer edge has a scalloped effect of linen woven lace.textiles, domestic, net and lace oval doyley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - VELVET AND MIXED FABRIC PATCHWORK CUSHION, 1940's
Textiles. Diamond shaped pieces-five X 3.5 cm pieces of velvet, and mixed fabrics in shades and patterns of brown, cream, blue,russet and green. Crushed velvet backing in mid brown colour. Some evidence that the insert has been embroidered(Possibly a recycled cushion). Some diamond shapes are severely worn, while two are completely missing.textiles, domestic, velvet and mixed fabric cushion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE SHOE, 1960's
Cardboard or plastic horse shoe shape wrapped in white satin ribbon. The face of the horse shoe is covered in pleated two - edged cotton lace 3 cm wide. A small silk flower, with stamen at the centre trims the lower edge of the horse shoe. A silk ribbon bow sits at the top of the horse shoe, with a 17 cm long wrist loop.wedding, accessories, wedding horse shoe -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - CARWARDINE COLLECTION: CONSERVATORY GARDENS BENDIGO
Sepia postcard, brown rectangular frame. Image in oval shape. On bottom of card 'Conservatory Gardens Bendigo' Image shows garden scene with Conservatory building on RH side of image, In background, Bendigo Law Courts, centre, and Shamrock Hotel on LH side of image. 'Yankee Doodle: sign evident on side of Shamrock building. Receipt number 355/16bendigo, business, carwardine soap and candle -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Decorative Fork
Highly decorative silver-coated object in the shape of a four-pronged fork. A sailing ship forms the top of the handle. The handle (or stem) has 2 curlices on each side. The main section depicts a homely interior in which a seated woman plays the harp, a man stands listening and a child sits on the potty. The whole is surrounded by raised vine-like patterning. A very tiny triangle is engraved in the point of the fork at the back. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Memorabilia - Trophy, 1983-1988
This trophy was important in the years 1983-1988 as it recorded the winners of the prestigious Road Race run by the Geelong West Cycling Club over those years. The 1985 winner - Don Wilson was a two time Australian Open Road Race champion and also represented Australia in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico in the cycling road race. This trophy records the winners of a Road Race run by the Geelong West Cycling Club during the years 1983-1988.Trophy for winner of the Penn Memorial Road Race. The trophy is in the shape of a gateway with one silver representation of a cyclist on the top of the gateway and another on a pedestal in the middle of the gateway. The two inner supports to the gate have a stylised decorative pattern on them in black, gold and red. On the left hand upright winners' names have been engraved. Additional engraving is at the base of the trophy."Geelong West Cycling Club/PENN MEMORIAL - ROAD RACE/IN HONOUR OF R.L. PENN(Senior) W.J. PENN/ Donated By The - Penn Families/1983 Z. Szalinski/1984 A. McPherson/1985 Don Wilson/1986 Ken Lewins/ 1987 Peter Wood/1988 Peter Cotter"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; penn memorial road race; penn family; z. szalinsk; a. mcpherson; don wilson; ken lewins; peter wood; peter cotter; -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ashtray, 1940 - 1946
Miniature bath shaped metal ash tray. On one side there is a rest for a cigarette. The bath shape rests on 3 ball shaped legs. Has been painted blue by the donor. Originally metal unpainted. The head end is higher - sloping down to the foot end. Presumably made by POW's during WW2. Found in 1956 in a tunnel by a Dhurringile boy.ash tray, metal work, dhurringile pow camp, presbyterian church, orphans, orphanage -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Carolyn Sullivan, Out There, 2012
Entered for, and winner of, 2012 Expression: The Wool Quilt Prize. Artists statement: "Out there" refers to the wide view of the undulating land extending from our home acreage towards the escarpment and the coast. There are also the millions of small organisms that live out there. As well, out there is the vast Australian landscape which I find thrilling"Wool quilt in landscape orientation with three distinct design patterns, primarily orange/brown/red in colour. Top panel is a light brown background with paler circles inset. Middle panel is an ochre colour with horizontal uneven lines. Bottom panel is an orange colour with pale bordered square shapes. Artists panel on back bottom right corner. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Fighting Pick, ca. 1940's
Fighting pick. Appears to be from Papua New Guinea. (fighting pick of Tari.?) Implement in shape of pick with handle and head. Head attached to handle by way of cane binding. Appears to be soft wood handle and head of harder wood. The rear piece of the head behind the binding has carving notches and coloured blue,red,yellow and red inside the carvingpick, fighting pick, tari, papua new guinea -
Hellenic Museum
Amphora, 1050 - 600 BCE
Cypriot White Painted Ware from Cypro-Geometric/Cypro-Archaic PeriodThe inside of the mouth has two dark black bands, the rim has a zigzag painted on the outer rim. The neck has a frieze of cross-hatched diamonds. The shoulders are centred with cross-hatched chequerboard triangles flanked by wing like shapes. the painted twin loop handles have two cross-hatched diamonds. (neck chipped and heavily repaired). cypriot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dec. 1972
Yields information about the construction of the access track in April 1973 and some of the people involved.Black and white photograph of the construction of the track for the depot fan during 1972, the crossover between 2 and 3 roads is taking shape. No. 27 and 40 in the photograph. Photo appears on the front cover of the 1972-73 BTPS Annual Report and on page 4, credits Bob Prentice. See - 1972 - 1973 Annual Report list of dates on page 3.trams, tramways, depot, btps, construction, tram 27, tram 40