Showing 8300 items matching " 20th century"
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Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPostcard - Postcard - High Street Malvern, early 20th century, c. 1900s
... Postcard - High Street Malvern, early 20th century...20th Century... from late 19th century to mid 20th century...., Malvern in the early 20th century.... from late 19th century to mid 20th century. This postcard ...This postcard is part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century.This postcard is in an album of postcards dating from the late 19th century to mid 20th century and, as such, indicate the popularity of postcards during that time.A postcard of a black and white photograph of High Street, Malvern in the early 20th century.Front of postcard: No inscriptions Back of card: Left side - "Thursday / I shall be / glad to see / you tomorrow / Friday come / before 12 oclock / for lunch / Mrs Jenkins' Right side - "J D Hicks / Kings Theatre / Melbourne / City"postcard, 1900s, malvern, melbourne, 20th century, "green postcard album" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - 20th Century Fashion, Eleanor Van Zandt, 1988
... 20th Century Fashion...Fashion in the 20th Century...Book contains fashions of the 20th century.... illustration and photographs of fashions of the 20th Century....Book contains fashions of the 20th century. Fashion ...Book contains fashions of the 20th century.Hard cover book by Eleanor Van Zandt. Book contains illustration and photographs of fashions of the 20th Century.fashion in the 20th century -
Moorabbin Air MuseumPamphlet (Item) - "Flight & Space" 20th Century - Herald Sun 1999
... "Flight & Space" 20th Century - Herald Sun 1999..."Flight & Space" 20th Century - Herald Sun 1999... Moorabbin melbourne "Flight & Space" 20th Century - Herald Sun 1999 ... -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook 20th Century, Amphibious Warfare. Amphibious operations 20th Century, 2001
... Book 20th Century...Amphibious Warfare. Amphibious operations 20th Century... pages. Amphibious Warfare. Amphibious operations 20th Century ...Hard cover with black and white text and photos with 176 pages. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Everyday Fashions of the 20th Century, Shire Publications, UK, 1999
... Everyday Fashions of the 20th Century...- Documentation of 20th century Everyday Fashion...Everyday Fashions of the 20th Century Avril Lansdell ISBN 0...- Documentation of 20th century Everyday Fashion ...- Documentation of 20th century Everyday Fashion - With photographsSoft brown cover book with white print and decorated with 7 small photographs on front and 5 at the back. Contents: Fashions of the twenty centuries, some illustrated with photographs for the various occasions and circumstances.Everyday Fashions of the 20th Century Avril Lansdell ISBN 0 7478 04281fashion history, photography -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Tennis players in the late 19th, early 20th century, 1960-1979
... Photograph - Tennis players in the late 19th, early 20th..., early 20th century.... tennis racquets. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. Photograph ...Black and white contact print from glass plate negative. Image is of a group of 7 men and women sitting on a bench under a tree. They are all holding tennis racquets. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis attire, 1890-1910
... Photograph - Group of men in late 19th, early 20th century... shows a group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis... 19th, early 20th century tennis attire. 3 men seated on grass ...Original black and white photo mounted on white card. Image shows a group of men in late 19th, early 20th century tennis attire. 3 men seated on grass, 5 standing behind. Backdrop of dense shrubbery. -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Sandstone, The illustrated encyclopedia of military insignia of the 20th century : a comprehensive A-Z guide to the badges, patches, and embellishments of the world's armed forces, 1997
... 20th century : a comprehensive A-Z guide to the badges, patches...Armed forces - Insignia - 20th century... - 20th century Covers badges of the armies, navies, air forces ...Covers badges of the armies, navies, air forces, special forces and parliamentary formation from World Wars I and II to the present dayIndex, bibliography, ill, p.224.non-fictionCovers badges of the armies, navies, air forces, special forces and parliamentary formation from World Wars I and II to the present dayarmed forces insignia, armed forces - insignia - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Routledge, A history of the world from the 20th century to the 21st century, 2004
... A history of the world from the 20th century to the 21st...History - Modern - 20th century...-and-the-dandenong-ranges History - Modern - 20th century History - Modern ...The 20th century is the century of communism and fascism, of debt and prosperity, of the United Nations and nationalistic fervour, of mass demonstrations and individual defiance; and also of the aircraft and the submarine, of the conveyor belt and the computer, of miracle cures and new diseases, and of radio and television.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.888.non-fictionThe 20th century is the century of communism and fascism, of debt and prosperity, of the United Nations and nationalistic fervour, of mass demonstrations and individual defiance; and also of the aircraft and the submarine, of the conveyor belt and the computer, of miracle cures and new diseases, and of radio and television. history - modern - 20th century, history - modern - 21st century -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Reid, Richard, In captivity: Australian prisoners of war in the 20th Century
... In captivity: Australian prisoners of war in the 20th...Prisoners of war - History - 20th century... - History - 20th century Prisoners of war - Australia As the end ...As the end of this century approaches, many of us feel drawn to reflect on the momentous events which have taken us from a scattered collection of colonies into a cohesive and thriving nation.As the end of this century approaches, many of us feel drawn to reflect on the momentous events which have taken us from a scattered collection of colonies into a cohesive and thriving nation.prisoners of war - history - 20th century, prisoners of war - australia -
The Celtic ClubBook, Thomas Blackburn, Gift of tongues : a selection from the work of fourteen 20th century poets, 1967
... 20th century poets...English poetry - 20th century..., South Melbourne VIC 3205 English poetry - 20th century Poetry ...A selection of work of 14 twentieth century poets by Thomas Blackburnp.145.non-fictionA selection of work of 14 twentieth century poets by Thomas Blackburnenglish poetry - 20th century, poetry - irish -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Jug, China Jug, Early 20th century
... in the 20th century. It was probably used to hold milk or could have...Early 20th century, Japan...Early 20th century... would have been used in a household some time in the 20th ...This jug would have been used in a household some time in the 20th century. It was probably used to hold milk or could have been used as a vase. It has no known provenance.This jug has no known local provenance and may be useful for display. It has been an attractive object.This is a jug with a blue floral pattern covering most of the jug, except for the white handles. The top and base are edged with gold decoration but this is mostly faded away. The top has a fluted edge and there is a small chip on the lip and a crack at the top.‘Dee’ noritake jug, warrnambool -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Photograph, Album, Frost family album. Collection of photographs and some papers dating from early to mid-20th century
... papers dating from early to mid-20th century.... album. Original photographs dating early to mid 20th century... photographs dating early to mid 20th century. For private and business ...Approximately 40 photographs and newspaper cuttings in one album. Original photographs dating early to mid 20th century. For private and business documents of the Frost family see Frost Family Papers.photograph, album, frost, vickers, garnet, beechworth honey, photograph, album, frost, vickers, garnet, beechworth honey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 20TH CENTURY PROXYS
... COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 20TH CENTURY PROXYS...Sixteen 20th Century Cohns Proxys various names, dates... BENDIGO Industry cohn bros brewery Sixteen 20th Century Cohns ...Sixteen 20th Century Cohns Proxys various names, dates and meetings usually appointing Magnus Cohn to act on their behalf. Names include Agnes Levy, Anna Cohn, Sophia Howell, Elizabeth Mary Watson, Sarah Helen Cohn, Max Cohn, Rosa Cohn, Dagmar Dyring, Mathilda and Bertha Cohn. Several Proxies contained in manilla envelope handwritten heading 'Meeting of 14/9/12 also 30/ 9/ 12.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Handbook of English Costume in 20th Century, Alan Mansfield, Phyllis Cunnington, 1973
... Handbook of English Costume in 20th Century....Handbook of the 20th Century Men and women Fashion...Handbook of the 20th Century Men and women Fashion ...Handbook of the 20th Century Men and women Fashion and Etiquette 1900 - 1950. Alan Mansfield and Phyllis CunningtonHard cover - plastic protective cover Twentieth century fashion and etiquette 1900 -1950 written by Alan Mansfield and Phyllis Cunnington. Fashion for men and women Loose leaf. Advertising for shoes at White's Shoe Stores Illustrated cover ISBN 0 571 09507 0first published 1973 by faber & faber ltd in london -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietySouvenir - Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars, Complimentary A.W.Dickson Real Estate Agents calendars - 1987 and 1988.1987 calendar with photographic images of local Ringwood features and 1988 calendar featuring local Ringwood land sale promotional images from early 20th Century
... sale promotional images from early 20th Century... early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont... early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont ...A.W.Dickson was a Real Estate Agent in Ringwood for many years. These calendars show the local buildings of the day. For example the original Eastland 's building of 1967, Maroondah Hospital 1976 and the Civic Centre now the Karralyka Centre.1 1987 calendar with six black and white photos of buildings and vistas around Ringwood with monthly dates in lower quarter of page. 2 1988 calendar with six posters advertising early 20th century land sales in Ringwood, Heathmont and Ringwood East with dates in lower quarter of page Compiled by A.W.Dickson Pty. Ltd. Real Estate Agent. Photographed by C.M.S. Photographers - 725 9441 (January February 1987) RINGWOOD LAKE - Ideal picnic spot for Ringwood Model power boats frequently on display. Barbecue area, playground, resting place for old steam engine. Yabbie netting is a favourite pastime here. (March April 1987) CLOCK TOWER - Moved from its former site on Warrandyte Road corner in 1967 and re-built in its present location, brick by brick. A wreath laying ceremony is held here on Anzac day each year. (May June 1987) RINGWOOD AQUATIC CENTRE - A world class swimming facility opened in 1986 at a cost of $3 million. Featuring the latest ozone water treatment techniques. In summer folding doors can be opened to give access to existing outdoor pools and sunbathing area. (July August 1987) MAROONDAH HOSPITAL - Opened in 1976 after many years of fund raising efforts by local people. The opening of casualty facilities was welcomed by locals as previously Box Hill Hospital catered for the entre area. (September October 1987) EASTLAND - Opened October 1967. Built on a former football oval. Now about to undergo major extensions to cater for Ringwood's population growth into the 21st Century. November December 1987 CIVIC CENTRE - Built on the site of a former antimony mine behind the council offices. Now the venue for many activities and a local point for Ringwood's Cultural Life. -
Greensborough Historical SocietyMedicine Kit, Home medicine kit (20th Century), 1937c
... Home medicine kit (20th Century)... use throughout the 20th century as home remedies. Rawleigh's..., these items were in common use throughout the 20th century as home ...Gathered from various donors, these items were in common use throughout the 20th century as home remedies. Rawleigh's Anti-Pain was advertised in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser (NSW), Thursday 8 April 1937, page 3.Examples of home first aid.Various bottles and tins, some containing liquid. A glass eye bath.first aid kits, medicines -
Unions Ballarat
Recollections : 20th Century Ballarat, Harris, Max et al
... Recollections : 20th Century Ballarat... streetscapes - ballarat Paper; book Recollections : 20th Century ...Pictorial history of Ballarat collected by a local person, Max Harris.Local history.Paper; bookbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat, pictorial works, buildings - ballarat, streetscapes - ballarat -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Photographic Developer Plates Box c. late 19th - early 20th century, The Imperial Dry Plate Co., Ltd
... Photographic Developer Plates Box c. late 19th - early 20th... Photographic Developer Plates Box c. late 19th - early 20th century ...The Imperial Dry Plate Co., Ltd. was based in London and was founded in the early 1890s by J J Acworth (1853-1927). Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, including those made by the Imperial Dry Plate Co. A burgundy coloured cardboard box for glass photographic development plates with technical and manufacturers information printed on white paper on lid. The box is empty. photography, photograph, history of photography, dry plate photography, photographic equipment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Haeusler Collection Men's Cut Throat Razor c. early 20th-century, Kaufmann Imperial
... Haeusler Collection Men's Cut Throat Razor c. early 20th... Haeusler Collection Men's Cut Throat Razor c. early 20th-century ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. An open cut throat razor with black plastic handle. On one side of blade near handle, "1st GERMAN MANUFACTURE". On other side of blade near handle, "KAUFMANN/IMPERIAL"haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga, razor, cut throat razor -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Haeusler Collection Mounted Sepia toned Photograph of Men with Farm House c. late 19th - early 20th century
... with Farm House c. late 19th - early 20th century.... late 19th - early 20th century ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. A sepia toned photograph of a group of men standing in front of a newly erected farm houseOn reverse "WHS 00132"haeusler, haeusler collection, photograph, photography, portrait, farm house, agriculture, albury wodonga, wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - 'Ansonia' Clock c. late 19th - early 20th century
... 'Ansonia' Clock c. late 19th - early 20th century... - early 20th century ...This clock was manufactured by American clock company Ansonia in the late 19th - early twentieth century. Ansonia Clock was one of the major 19th century American clock manufacturers, producing millions of clocks between its incorporation in Connecticut in 1850, and its closure in 1929. In 1877 production moved from Connecticut to New York City, where inventor Thomas Edison visited the factory to experiment in combining clocks with his newly invented phonograph (an early form of gramophone). This clock is significant for its rarity due to age. A gothic style steeple wooden clock with gold and white embellishments, and Roman numeral numbering on the clock face. The interior of the clock is accessed by a hinged glass door. Under pendulum inside glass interior case: "ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY/U.S."clock, america, american, ansonia, the ansonia clock company -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - 'Sessions' Cottage Clock c. early 20th century
... 'Sessions' Cottage Clock c. early 20th century ... 'Sessions' Cottage Clock c. early 20th century ...This clock was produced by the American Sessions Clock Company. The company was formed in 1903, after William E. Sessions and his nephew Albert L. Sessions bought out the failing clock company of E.N.Welch Manufacturing. The clock belonged to local Wodonga bootmaker Franz Gördes (b.1843) who immigrated to Australia from Germany in 1871. After docking in Melbourne Franz headed for the goldfields in Beechworth, but didn't strike gold. He returned to his trade and opened a boot shop in Wodonga, which burnt to the ground the day before the opening. Undeterred, he rebuilt and operated the business until his death in 1928.This item has a well documented provenance and connection to the local history of Wodonga.An ornate wooden clock with Roman numeral clock face and glass door with a decorative gold transfer. clock, clocks, session clock company, wodonga, gold rush, gold fields, beechworth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBonnet, late 19th to early 20th century
... 20th century bonnet.... Dated late 19th to early 20th century....late 19th to early 20th century... clothing late 19th century bonnet 20th century bonnet bonnet 20th ...Worn by a local woman when working in South West Victoria in the late 1800s - early 1900sLadies outdoor bonnet, red cotton fabric with white spots. Bonnet is trimmed with frills and straps to tie under the chin. Dated late 19th to early 20th century.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ladies bonnet, outdoor bonnet, ladies clothing, late 19th century bonnet, 20th century bonnet, bonnet, 20th century, early 20th century bonnet -
Orbost & District Historical Societyledger
... mid 20th century, Victoria, Australia ...This ledger was used in Orbost as many of the names written inside are locals. It may have been used at a haberdashery store or by a local person who made items in a private business.This appears to be a record of a small commercial enterprise conducted by an Orbost local. It would have been used in a time when the needlework / knitting skills of women were important for the economy of the family.A buff coloured cardboard covered ledger book. On the front cover is a white rectangular sticker with "LEDGER" in black print. It contains accounts for sewing and knitting items. The hand - written entries are in pencil and blue pen.On front cover - hand -written is "...ANNE MUM's WORK BOOK FOR SEWING & KNITTING". There are some calculations in pen.haberdashery sewing knitting -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Chancellor Press/Reed Books Ltd, World War 1: 20th Century 1914-1918, 1993
... World War 1: 20th Century 1914-1918.... World War 1: 20th Century 1914-1918 Book BOOK Peter Furtado ...Printed in China.Hard cover with dust jacket. Both have photo of soldiers in trench on front.books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Richard Reid, In Captivity: Australian Prisoners of War in the 20th Century, 1999
... In Captivity: Australian Prisoners of War in the 20th... of War in the 20th Century Book BOOK Richard Reid Department ...ISBN 0642 4148 58Softcover book with black and white front cover with stylised barbed wire across centre. 70 pages with black and white photos."Donated by Bgo YMCA"books, military history, prisoners -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Hutchinson Australia, The New Hutchinson 20th century encyclopedia, ed. by E. M. Horsley, 1977
... The New Hutchinson 20th century encyclopedia, ed. by E. M... jacket The New Hutchinson 20th century encyclopedia, ed. by E. M ...1334 p., black & white text and photographs, col. dust jacketRevised [ie 6th] Australian ed.encyclopedia -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPostcards, Copies of Postcards sent to members of the Whatmough family, 20th century, 1908-1930
... , 20th century.... in the 20th century. postcards whatmough family Copies of 87 colour ...The originals of these postcards are owned by Steve Whatmough and represent correspondence sent to various members of his family.This set of copied postcards has been kept as an example of the style of postcards available in the 20th century.Copies of 87 colour postcards. Illustrated front of card only.postcards, whatmough family -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBook, WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. WW1, WW2. KOREA, VIETNAM, THE MIDDLE EAST WARS
... WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. WW1, WW2. KOREA, VIETNAM, THE... Hard back with dust cover WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. WW1, WW2 ...Hard back with dust coverAuthors David Shermer, Ronald Heiferman, S. L. Mayer Publisher Octopus Books 1975 ISBN 0 7064 0434 3
