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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Copy, Back to Mernda, c.1950-1960
... benson family... leach family cockerell family benson family coupar family ...An incomplete newspaper article containing a list of names of people in attendance of the Back to Mernda reunion held in the Mernda Mechanics Institute, undated, c.1950's - 1960's.Mernda district pioneer familiesNewsprint in 3 parts, undated.mernda, back to mernda, mernda mechanics institute, mernda reunion, back to mernda reunion, crozier family, danaher family, deutscher family, dunster family, edwards family, fleming family, giddens family, gregory family, hall family, harris family, hayes family, hill family, hobson family, hope family, hurrey family, jeffery family, johnson family, jolley family, kiernan family, knox family, mann family, marshall family, melbourne family, mccarthy family, mcdonald family, mckay family, mclennan family, mcphee family, mcphan family, murphy family, owens family, plum family, popple family, power family, richards family, richardson family, shanks family, smith family, smithson family, stevens family, thomas family, vorbach family, wallis family, welsh family, wheeler family, whitten family, young family, leach family, cockerell family, benson family, coupar family, carswell family -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Copy, Mernda School Reunion, 2003
... benson family... noelene benson benson family ...Photograph of back row (L-R) Denise Stokes, Marshall Stokes, G. Heal. Second row (L-R) Carol Stokes, unidentified, unidentified, Maureen Raitt. Seated (L-R) Thelma Cardwell nee Stokes, Noelene Benson, Judy Raitt, Bev Raitt at the Mernda State School Reunion held in the old Mernda School on Plenty Road Mernda, 2003.Copy of a colour photograph.mernda school reunion, mernda state school, school reunion, frank willis, evie draper, gwen hawke, willis family, draper family, 2003, stock family, mrs edith collins, mrs lorna raitt, raitt family, judy raitt, bev raitt, maureen raitt, mrs kath bassett, bassett family, popple family, alf popple, jessie popple, frank wallis, stokes family, denise stokes, marshall stokes, g heal, heal family, carole stokes, thelma cardwell, cardwell family, noelene benson, benson family -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Matchbox Holder, Angus & Coote, Circa 1970s
... case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which... Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder ...This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.Metal souvenir matchbox holder – rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. Enamelled logo for MV Manunda - EPNSmatchbox cover, souvenir, cruise ships -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Matchbox Holder, Circa 1960s
... case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which... of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part ...This is a souvenir which was sold on cruise ships to passengers wishing to have a memento of their holiday. This matchbox case was part of a collection by Debbie Benson & family which the VMC purchased part of, the remainder was donated by D. Benson.The matchbox holder was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the VMC who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the VMC. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people smoked cigarettes and purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal souvenir matchbox holder– rectangle in shape with one side open for match strike – silver coloured metal – embossed shipping line logo and flag in enamel. Enamelled logo for SS Himalaya & P & O Flag on front of matchbox holder embossed on it - shipping line flag.souvenir, cruise ships, shipping liners, merchant souvenir -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Pocketknife, 1932 -1967
... Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part... Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part ...The pocketknife was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Rare - Mother of pearl pocketknife, with metal ship logo Strathaird inlaid on the front.Ship with Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathaird -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Coasters - drink & Black Holder
... by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold... by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold ...These drink coasters were purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the VMC who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the VMC. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.6 Drink Coaster souvenirs in square black holder in plastic box - "Oriana", P.O. Cruisessouvenir, cruise ships, merchant souvenir, p&o cruise ship oriana -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Shoehorn - Metal, Angus & Coote
... Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part... collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson ...The metal shoehorn was purchased sometime during a cruise by unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D Benson and Family over a period of years. D Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Metal shoehorn with blue logo S.S Himalaya, with coloured flag red, white, blue & yellow.Angus & Coote - Sydneysouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Bookmark
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part.... Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part ...The metal bookmark was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.This metal and enamel bookmark is a souvenir that was purchased by people when travelling on cruise liners. It has a logo of Roylen Cruises in enamel, also a picture of blue sky, white ship and dark blue ship.Logo Roylen Cruises in enamelsouvenir, cruise liners, roylen cruises -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Dish - Plastic
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part ...The plastic dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA triangular shaped dish with a print of the S.S Himalaya printed on the bottom.Ornamin Swiftsouvenir, cruise liners, ornamin swift -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Dish - Glass
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The glass dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Glass Dish with a photo of the S.S Orcades on right side.Logo S.S Orcadessouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orcades -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Dish - Glass
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The glass dish was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA glass dish with a photo of the S.S Orontes on the left side.souvenir, cruise liners, s.s orontes -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Plate - china, Susan Clough Designs
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The china plate was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as giftsA souvenir china plate from the S.S.Canberra which is white with a gold coloured edge, with a coloured picture of the S.S Canberra thereon.S.S Canberrasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s canberra -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Saucer - china, John Dynon and Sons
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The china saucer was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.China saucer with blue pattern on the edge, with Huddart Parker Line flag and emblemHuddart Parker Line flag and emblemsouvenir, cruise liners, huddart parker liner -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Cup & Saucer - Ceramic, J. Goldstein & Co. (Vic) Pty. Ltd
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson ...The ceramic cup and saucer was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A white ceramic coloured cup & saucer, with logo ""Oriana"" reception on back. Westminster vitrified china, Australia.Logo of Oriana Receptions on back.souvenir, cruise liners, p&o cruise ship oriana -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll of sailor
... . Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The fabric doll was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Fabric doll of sailor double velvet, with small black ribbon. Light blue sailor collar with string. Pink sewn fingers on hands. Hard fabric face painted and papermache. Moulded sailor hat with black band with 'Fäirsky' in gold letters sewn thereon.souvenir, cruise liners, fairsky -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Doll - Fabric, Norah Wellings
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The fabric doll of a sailor was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A 'Norah Wellings' souvenir sailor doll from the S.S Iberia, blue in colour with a white coloured hat. S.S Iberiasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s iberia -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part ...The souvenir life ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.Hand painted souvenir life ring from the Orient Line, Orcades, London, 1964. It is coloured in red, white and blue.Orient Line '1964' Orcades - Londonsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orcades -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, circa 1982
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The souvenir Life Ring was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand painted souvenir Life RingHimalaya P&O Orient Line, London, 1982souvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1969
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1961
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir life ring from the S.S Himalaya. Coloured blue and white with a cord around it.S.S Himalayasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s himalaya -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1954 - 1974
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Buoy from the S.S Orsova. Coloured red and white with string (cord) around it.S.S Orsovasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1982
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Ring from the S.S Canberra. Coloured in red and white with a cord around it.S.S Canberra, P&O, 1982, Londonsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s canberra -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring, 1937 - 1969
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted life ring with P&O Stratheden - London written on and P&O emblems and flags. Circled by a white coloured cord.S.S Strathedensouvenir, cruise liners, s.s stratheden -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Life Ring
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The souvenir life buoy was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A hand-painted souvenir Life Ring from S.S Kreuzer, Koln. It is coloured red, with a cord around it. There is a photo in the centre.Kreuzer, Kolnsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s kreuzer -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Powder Compact with mirror
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period ...The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir powder compact in the shape of a butterfly wing. On this is part pictures of ships.T.S.S Strathnaversouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Compact mirror in shape of butterfly wing
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson.... Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part ...The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver coloured compact with contents inside in the shape of a butterfly wing. There is a picture of a ship on top and inscription S.S Strathaird embossed on the bottom.S.S Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s strathaird -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Powder Compact
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson ...The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A silver metal coloured powder compact embossed with the logo Strathnaver.Strathnaver made in Englandsouvenir, cruise liners, t.s.s strathnaver -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Powder Compact
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson ...The souvenir powder compact was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.This souvenir metal powder compact has the words S.S Orford inscribed on the bottom.S.S Orfordsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orford -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Cigarette Case
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years ...The souvenir cigarette case was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir plastic cigarette case, translucent with picture in yellow and white colours of the S.S Orsova.S.S Orsovasouvenir, cruise liners, s.s orsova -
Victorian Maritime Centre
Goblet - Metal, 1932 - 1967
... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson... collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson ...The souvenir metal goblet was purchased sometime during a cruise by an unknown person. It is part of a cruise liner collection by D. Benson and Family over a period of years. D. Benson sold part of the collection to the V.M.C who purchased the remaining part. It is a great source of information to visitors to the V.M.C. At the time of ocean liner holiday cruising, many people purchased these souvenirs to keep or give away as gifts.A souvenir metal silver coloured goblet with an enamel insignia coloured blue, red, yellow and white of the flag on the R.M.S Strathaird.Flag & R.M.S Strathairdsouvenir, cruise liners, s.s strathaird