The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants' clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. While the collection includes some examples of international fashion, most items were handmade or purchased in Melbourne. An early example of swimwear from when men were able to legally swim topless in the 1930s. The fashion originated in France in the early 1930s, and slowly caught on in other countries, although was often controversial. In Australia this was less so, and by 1940 it was common attire at the beach. Pair of dark blue, woollen bathing trunks. Front skirted flap. White woollen belt with silver-coloured metal buckle. White label with blue stitched text attached to rear. Label: "Alpha" Size: SMswimwear - men's, alpha swimwear, alpha - menswear designer

Frederick John Ambler was an upholsterer. Married Beatrice Annie Martin in 1897. Fred was born in Essex, UK in 1873. The Amblers has a large family: Gordon Frederick William (1898-1910); Malcolm George (1900-1965); Daisy May (1904-1904); Leon Verde (1904-1904); Garnet Leslie (1904-1904); Ruby Isobel (1906-2004); Hector Leon (1909-1994); Sylvia Beatrice (1912 - ); Daisy May (1914-2009); Ronald Edward (1915-1990); Jean Mavis (1918-2001) plus Dorothy (dates not known). Residence: 1900-1914: 59 Sunbury Crescent; 1914-1950): 362 Canterbury Road (residence and workshop) in the Hansen's Terrace. Fred died at home (362 Canterbury Road) on 27 December 1947. He is buried in Box Hill Cemetery - M-201-0035 along with his wife. Beatrice's parents lived at 18 Lorne Parade, Surrey Hills. Small black and white square portrait of Fred and Annie Ambler against a paling fence."ANNIE & FRED/ AMBLER/ D. CARLSON / 1/80 WATTS ST/ BOX HILL NTH / 898 3621" Also stamped with "2241" plus "ALPHA / PHOTO SERVICES/ BOX HILL"frederick john ambler, 362 canterbury road, 59 sunbury crescent, mrs beatrice annie ambler, miss beatrice annie martin, fred ambler, box hill cemetery

Index, ill, maps, p.478.non-fictionHere for the first time is included the story about the relief force - the men who turned defeat into victory. More than that, it is a story told by soldiers about soldiers. You will laugh and cry with them.battle of long tan, vietnam conflict - australian involvement

Worn during religious ceremonies at St Brigid's Church, Crossley during later part of 20th c.ecclesiastical clothing

Depicts aftermath of mine explosion which destroyed carrier 20A of 3 Cav Regt in Feb 1970. Its driver John Graham is on a stretcher. Three vehicles are shown on a track with jungle canopy. Beside the track several personnel man the three vehicles.3 cav regt, diorama, carrier 20a, graham john

Loaned to the Museum in 1994 by the Symes FamilyA hand operated wooden separator used for separating the cream from the milk.

This cruet set is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It was produced by Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield, England. This company was founded in 1847 by James William Harrison, Henry Harrison and William Howson. The firm, originally at Norfolk Street, Sheffield expanded in the 1880s to the Shoreham Street Works. A new factory was built at Carver Street in 1898. The trademark was taken over by Viners of Sheffield in 1923. The firm used the trade mark ALPHA PLATE, BEACON PLATE, HALPHROID and LUSTROUSThis item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A condiment cruet set consisting of silver plate stand and handle and glass salt, pepper and vinegar holders. The maker's mark of Harrison Brothers and Howson is embossed on the underside of the stand.On base beneath a crown "ALPHA/HB&H/7932"domestic items, condiment set, silver plate

"DINKIE DI DIGGERS/ AT HOME AND ABROAD/ COMPILED BY TWO ONE-LEGGED ANZACS" THIS BOOKLET BIOGRAPHY - FROM THE "FOREWORD". "THE SKETCHES ARE A TRUE PORTRAYAL OF LIFE IN/ THE TRENCHES, STRIPPED OF ALL GLOSS AND GLAMOUR, AND DEPICTS/ THE BRIGHTER AND MORE HUMAN SIDE OF A SOLDIER'S LIFE".Booklet. Cover - heavy guage paper, light brown colour, dark blue print and illustration on front cover. 32 pages - cut, plain, light brown colour. No illustrations. WW1.booklets, biography, ww1, anzacs

Ill, p.208non-fictionThe collision between HMAS Melbourne and the US destroyer Evans was a result of bad luck on the part of the Melbourne and bad seamanship on the part of the Evanscollisions at sea - australia, hmas melbourne - aircraft carrier

Focussing on the growth and activities that took place in the shopping and service centre of Canterbury and Maling Roads in Canterbury from the 1880s to the present, it is partly a guide book to the present buildings of the centre through the streetscapes and brief lives of each of the premises.Focussing on the growth and activities that took place in the shopping and service centre of Canterbury and Maling Roads in Canterbury from the 1880s to the present, it is partly a guide book to the present buildings of the centre through the streetscapes and brief lives of each of the premises. illus. of streetscapes, indexshops, canterbury, maling road, (mr) george robinson, rochester road, j weymouth, railways, m white, hindson buildings, (mrs) - hillier, f g wilson, s huckerby, g cox, (mr) george cornell, lawson brothers, retail trade, commercial development

Focussing on the growth and activities that took place in the shopping and service centre of Canterbury and Maling Roads in Canterbury from the 1880s to the present, it is partly a guide book to the present buildings of the centre through the streetscapes and brief lives of each of the premises.Focussing on the growth and activities that took place in the shopping and service centre of Canterbury and Maling Roads in Canterbury from the 1880s to the present, it is partly a guide book to the present buildings of the centre through the streetscapes and brief lives of each of the premises. illus. of streetscapes, indexshops, canterbury, maling road, (mr) george robinson, rochester road, j weymouth, railways, m white, hindson buildings, (mrs) - hillier, f g wilson, s huckerby, g cox, (mr) george cornell, lawson brothers, retail trade, commercial development

This item was donated by Maj (Temp) Peter Raymond Young, (240217) who served with the Australian Intelligence Corps. He served with the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam from June 1962 to July 1963, Official Duty (from Army Headquarters, Canberra) August 1965, Australian Service Attaché Staff, Saigon from November 1965 to May 1966 and June 1966 to December 1967.American field jacket owned by Peter Raymond Young 240217, Australian Intelligence Corp (temporary) Major. Khaki lined jacket, long sleeved, four pockets in front, has plastic zipper down middle, also snap fastners and buttons. 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) shoulder sleeve insignia. Two jump wings insignia on rithe breast over the name young. Zippered pocket on back of collar240217 Capt young, Aust Int corps written in black texta on right bottom of lined jacketamerican army jacket, us army, maj (temp) peter raymond young, 240217, australian intelligence corp, australian army training team vietnam (aattv), australian service attache staff, saigon, clothing

p.196.non-fictionA novel about the history and anecdotes from some of the people who built Australia's railways.novels in english. australian writers, australian folklore. special subjects: railway services. personal observations. collections.

Tan leather book mark with 1931 paper calendar, fringed ends and reads Here I fell asleep Best Wishes in black script.Trade Mark Alpha The Alpha Publishing Co Ltd 2 to 6 Scruttor Street London EC2 British Manufacturehandcrafts, leatherworking, book mark

Yields information about the appearance and the use of ESCo tram 12 in Victoria St and has a strong association with those photographed on the steps of the tram.Digital Copy of a photograph purchased by David Critchley from E-bay, of ESCo No. 12 in Victoria St Ballarat, c1925, possibly at the King St loop. Tram has the destination of Orphanage, a Viceroy Tea advertisement, a Coliseum roof advert and an "Pay as You Leave" sign. Note the positioning of the tram number on the route footsteps. The tram still has track brakes and the footstep boards are yet to be cut back or shortened. Tram has four men in suits standing on the running board with the driver or motorman in the doorway of the tram as well. Image not to be formally published without owners permission or knowledge.On the rear of the print is a stamp of "Alpha Print Box Hill" with the number "88"trams, tramways, esco, victoria st, orphanage, motormen, tram 12

A black and white photograph of Nancy Duncan seated by the swimming pool at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944.A black and white photograph of Nancy Duncan seated by the swimming pool at Roseleigh guest house in Marysville. The photograph was taken in about 1944.The Pool at Roseleigh/ About 1944 ALPHA/ PHOTO SERVICE/ BOX HILLmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, nancy duncan, swimming pool

Book bound in tan cloth with gold lettering on the spine stating volume number and alpha codes to denote contents.non-fictionREFERENCE/ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOKS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSESmulti-volume encyclopedia, encyclopedia series, british publication

Solf covered booklong tan, vietnam, vietnam war, james s. mollison

Later became the Alpha Quarry. Print copy stamped "17" on reverselewis tulk collection, paramount quarry company, epping, alpha quarry

Later became the Alpha Quarry. Print copy stamped "17" on reverselewis tulk collection, paramount quarry company, epping, alpha quarry

Later became the Alpha Quarry. Print copy stamped "17" on reverselewis tulk collection, paramount quarry company, epping, alpha quarry

A3 size photocopied street map with alpha-numeric labeled divisions identifying "Collector's Districts" (of un-named organisation). Legend: Railway Lines, Bus Routes, Reserved Open Areas, Town Hall & P.O., Police Station, Area Being Sewered 62-63, Primary Secondary and Technical Schools, and Collector's Districts, e.g. A1, A2, B1, B2, etc.