A wooden tennis racquet with a solid convex throat, and interesting rounded handle, composed of laminated multi-coloured pieces of wood, creating two vertical bars along the length on each face. Two names, possibly the same person in different marital states, have been scratched into the throat on each face. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

BHS CollectionThe Adventures of the Three Bold Babies Children's Book, author S. Rosamond Praeger. Published by Longmans Green and Co. 39 Paternoster Row, London, New York and Bombay. The plot in a nutshell: Three brave babies have adventures. The three babies (Hector, Honoria and Alisander) meet a dragon on their journey and at first, he’s afraid of them, but they put him at ease and they become friends. While riding the dragon, they are challenged by a knight who wants to put them in prison. They want to fight instead and knock the knight from his horse. He takes them to his castle, where his wife tells them the castle is theirs now. The dragon overhears the knight and his wife plotting against the children and he helps them escape. The dragon has to leave, so they all say a tearful farewell. Next, the children visit a kingdom ruled by a wicked king who insists that all his subjects have a long pointy nose like his own. When the children refuse to change their noses, the king summons the monster that he keeps to eat his prisoners. The monster turns out to be their friend, the dragon, and he attacks the king instead. The dragon apologizes to the children for eating people and plants a garden of cabbages, vowing to become a vegetarian. Author/illustrator S. Rosamond Praeger was a talented artist whose primary medium was sculpture, although she did detailed illustrations for her brother’s books on botany as well as writing and illustrating picture books of her own. The illustrations are delightfully vintage, with thin lines and washed out colours. The artwork is comical, with some funny facial expressions and one really unusual image of the king with his nose broken off. A sequel was published the following year, with the excellent title, Further Doings of the Three Bold Babes.history, children's book, s. rosamond praeger

Elizabeth Wilson met James Henry Courtney at the annual Lord Mayor's Ball on 28 August 1890. In 1892, Capt James Courtney moved to 'Courtland' an architect-designed house at 31 Jenkin Street, Northcote. James married Elizabeth at Nth Fitzroy. Several years later they moved to 108 McKean Street, Nth Fitzrory. Capt and Mrs Courtney were guests at the official opening of the Australian Parliament on 9 May 1901, the reception at the Exhibition Building that evening, and the Royal Review at Flemington the following day. Finally they moved to 'Lumeah', a brick villa at 11 Belmont Avenue, Kew.Black silk floor length skirt with black lining and internal tapes. The skirt is distinguished by a gathered hem giving the impression of ruffles. With the donation, there is also an accompanying group of copied photographs of the Courtney family, including one which shows Elizabeth Courtney, the owner of the skirt. The skirt was donated by Frances Courtney, a descendant by marriage of the original owner. women's clothing - 1890s, australian fashion - 1890s, skirts - 1890s, elizabeth courtney (nee wilson), 11 belmont avenue (kew), capt james henry courtney, elizabeth jane courtney (nee wilson), lumeah - 11 belmont avenue - kew (vic)

A wooden tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, and a fine-grooved handle. Impressed inscription across throat on obverse: SPECIAL. Impressed inscription on reverse: KUSTER/PERRY + CO NACHF/FRANKFURT*A*M. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Ink, Guttennis

'Piladex or Hand Ball' game set with coloured lithograph on cover. Contains two balloons, and a thin rope divider weighted with wooden cubes. Also contains an instructions/rules pamphlet. Set appears complete. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Rubber, Natural fibre, Woodtennis

One of a series of photographs and documents donated by Jean Woollard relating to her father, Wilfred Charles Woollard, (and to herself). Wilfred Charles Woollard (1892-1971) was the grandson of William Woollard (1834-1923) and Charlotte Woollard, nee Lott (1828-1902), early settlers in Kew. Wilfred's father and mother were Walter Herbert Woollard (1856-19) and Rosa Anna Woollard, nee Morgan, (1859-1936). Wilfred Woollard's siblings were Walter James Woollard (1882- ), and Arthur Reginald Woollard (1888-1973).Black and white photographic positive mounted on backing card of Wilfred Charles Woollard, posed in a variation of a sailor's outfit (with skirt) with a background of ship's rigging. woollard family, jean woollard, wilfred charles woollard

Oil on canvas

From it's beginning in 1867, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind grew in size and its number of employees and benefactors. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 volume containing several reports with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Gaining royal assent in 1892, the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind changed it's name to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Gaining royal assent in 1892, the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind changed it's name to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Gaining royal assent in 1892, the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind changed it's name to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Gaining royal assent in 1892, the Victorian Asylum and School for the Blind changed it's name to the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. These bound volumes of annual reports contain the information sent to subscribers of the Institute and outline the notable events and difficulties facing the blind and the RVIB.1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Ill, p.291.non-fictionPasco explored the coasts of Australia and Tasmania from 1838 to 1843royal navy - biography, australia - social life and customs

Index, ill, maps, p.296.non-fictionA history of ancient Romerome - history, rome - empire

Brown cloth loose covers with embossed pattern and inscription 'Cassell's Magazine Illustrated' Damaged spine vii ; 592 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription '129' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Faded brown cloth loose cover with embossed pattern and gold inscriptions Missing spine viii ; 480 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription on front page '190' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library., british magazine

Hardboard cover with leather spine and corners Gold embossing on spine ' Cassell's Magazine Vol. 2N.S. Kilmore Mechanics Institute' viii ; 480 pages; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription on front page '125' '050 R.63' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'kilmore mechanics institute library.

Hardboard cover with leather spine and corners Gold inscription on spine 'Cassell's Magazine Vol 9. Mechanics Institute Kilmore' viii ; 430 pages ; 25cm ; IllusHandwritten inscription on front page '136' '050 R61' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library.

Tinplate nutmeg grater with two wooden handlesEdgarnutmeg graters

Metal old-style bread saw/knife.'The Quick Cut Bread Knife Landers Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn. U.S.A.'break knives

The Ecclesiastical annals of the Archdioceses of Melbourne, Sandhurst, Ballarat & Sale since the erection of each.Paper-bound and stapled book. Front cover has bee re-attached with sticky tape. Tears to back cover and last page. Photographs. 83 pp. Other than front cover, book is in good condition.Title page, 'Kilmore Historical Society/from/Melbourne Diocesan Historical Commission/(president Fr. Keaney'.catholic church, history

Red-brown marbelled cover with brown leather spine and corners, worn at extremities, gilt writing on spine. Discolouration and foxing. Loose & torn illustration page between pp 202-3. Illus. 416 pp. Fair condition.Front flyleaf, '126' red ink & underlined/Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp. Title page, 'John D. [undecipherable]/4th April 1872' Crossed out.cassell's, british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library.

A digest of Australasian mining cases as decided in the Supreme Courts of Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and New Zealand, and on appeal therefrom to the Privy Council.Blue cloth-bound hardcover book, cover stained, corners worn. Gold lettering on spine. Gold crest on front cover containing words, 'CROWN LAW DEPARTMENT/VICTORIA/ POLICE/ MAGISTRATE /KILMORE'. Both hinges broken but not detached. 547 pp plus appendix.Fair condition.Nil.australasian, mining, kilmore court house library

China plaque with Wesley’s head in the centre, and the words “THE BEST OF ALL GOD IS WITH US” These were Wesley’s final words from his deathbed. "The best of all God is with us The Revd John Wesley AM Wesleyan Methodist Society Established 1739"john wesley

Off-white, muslin pillow sham with shadow embroidery depicting flowers, leaves, a bow and two butterflies in opposite corners. It has a 10 cm. wide scalloped, white lace border.bed linen., bed accessories.

Clock is from Guernsey. The case is a replica of the type of milk can unique to the Island of Guernsey. From the home of the Late W.J. Sebire - Wandin.A replica of a milk can, unique to Guernsey.clocks