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Mont De Lancey
Butter dish, Brittania Metal Co
Belonged to Linda Fairless and used by Edna Andrews.Metal Butter Dish with lid and engraved flowers and leaves. No butter knife."Brittania Metal Co."butter dishes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Brittania Mall Mitcham
The Brittania Mall was part of a $5 million development of the Mitcham Shopping centre, begun in 1986. It affected both Edward Street and Brittania Street, part of which had to be re-routed. The guide hall in Brittania Street was removed to Halliday Park Mitcham. The development included extension of the New World Supermarket(now Coles) and a two level carpark.Coloured photograph of the Britannia Mall, Mitcham taken from the north end. Traffic in the distance is on Whitehorse Road - 2012shops, britannia mall, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Brittania Street, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
2 Coloured photos of Britannia Street looking South towards Whitehorse Road.Prior to the redevelopment of Britannia Mall and construction of 3 level carpark. The present Post Office is seen in the background.britannia street mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Brittania Hall Mitcham
Coloured photo of Britannia Hall, Mitcham - looking north from Whitehorse Rd, 2012. Pedestrian onlybritannia hall, mitcham, shops -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Dead Man's Penny Daniel Nicol Peters, C 1919
The dead man's penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the family of soldier s who were killed in the First World War. The images of Brittania the dolphins and the lion represent Brittain and the eagle represents Germany. The name of the soldier is presented without rank to signify the equality of all sacrifice. This medallion was to commemorate Daniel Nicol Peters who came from Scotland but enlisted in the AIF in Blackboy Hill Western Australia. His regimental number was 3200. he was Killed in Action on 26 August 1918. His father was John Peters of Greenside Fifeshire Scotland. From a country with a population of approximately 5 million people, there were more than 60000 soldiers killed. This object represents but one of these soldiers. It therefore has historical and social significanceCircluar brass plaque with figure of Brittania and a lion in low relief. There are two dolphins around the figure of Brittania and and image of a defeated eagle below the lion.To the right of the figure is a small rectangle with the name of the soldier. Text around the edge.He died for freedom and honour. Daniel Nicol Petersdead man's penny, daniel nicol peters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham lights up at last, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing following an accident last week to a young Mitcham High School girl. There has been a long delay for specifications from the Traffic Commission. An unused subsidy to Council of $2867 would go toward the cost of the Brittania St lights. Nunawading Council has been advised by Country Roads Board that the Blackburn State School overpass would be completed by January 1968.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.local government, nunawading gazette, traffic commission, city of nunawading, victoria. country roads board, traffic signals, britannia street, mitcham, station street, mitcham -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Mug, shaving
White ceramic shaving mug with gold rim with drainage shelf for shaving brush.On base : 'BRITTANIA POTTERY ENGLAND ...?????....447'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Shopping Mall, 1988
Mitcham Shopping Mall, formerly Brittania Street.mitcham shopping mall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tankard
Large metal tankard with curved handle made of Brittania metaldomestic items, food & drink consumption -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - COINS PENNY, 1912, 1927
The coins were used to play "Two Up" in the islands WW11. They belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601.Pair of Australian Pennies, with King George on one side and Brittania the other. .1) Dated "1912" .2) Dated "1927"coins, monetary, gambling., penny, two up -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - NAPKIN RING
Single napkin ring EPNS over Brittania metal, Chrysanthemum pattern.domestic equipment, table setting, napkins -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - HMS Britania at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Port of Melbourne Authority, Mar 1981
Plan: Layout for visit of HMS Brittania at Station Pier, Port Melbourne, September 1981melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, piers and wharves, royal visits and occasions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Cup
Small cup with Brittania holding flags on one side and poem lauding King on other side. No dateCivil Service stores, Sydneydomestic items, crockery, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque, Circa 1920s
Large Bronze Plaque (also known as the "Dead Man's Penny). Bronze cast showing Brittania holding a Trident and standing with lion.The wording " He died for Freedom and Honour." on the perimeter. Name on right side of plaque " Jack Murphy ". -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post WW1
Samuel Marshall No 11/1925, 2nd Battalion Otago Regt New Zealand Expeditionary Force, KIA 15.9.1916. Buried Bulls Road Cemetery Flyers.111.F.20. Son of Mr & Mrs A.G.Marshall of 168 Bridge Street Bendigo Vic.Commemorative Bronze plaque for Samuel Marshall (Killed In Action) WW1 Centre of Plaque is Brittania with Lion & Seals Rectangular section for Individuals Name.He died for Freedom and Honour " Samuel Marshall"commemorative military, plaques -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Coin, English Penny Victoria Det Gratia 1853, 1853
This coin was minted in the time of Queen Victoria whose young image appears on the coin. It is a bronze coin mainly composed of copper with traces of tin and zinc. From 1825 English coins were minted in countries of the Empire where they were used as currency. In 1862 pennies would have been one of the more common denominations in circulation.A common item which relates to the 19th century with historical and social significance.Round copper coloured coin with head of young woman on the obverse and the image of Brittania on the reverse. There is text around the edge of both the obverse and reverse.The rim is flat.On the obverse is 1853 with Victoria Dei Gratia. Reverse has Brittannia REG FID. DEFwarrnambool, english penny, 1853 penny -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, post WWI
J.G.D Mcinnes Regt No 5736 59th Batt A.I.F. Died of Bronco Pneumonia in the field 31.12.1916. Refer 785P for his service history also 786P..1) Plaque, Bronze, round with raised relief of Brittania, Lion & Seals, Rectangular section for individual names .2) Cardboard envelope for postage of the plaques, dark brown in colour“HE DIED FOR FREEDOM & HONOUR” “John George Duncan McInnes”military history, documents - envelopes, commeration, memorial plaques -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Mall, 5/01/2001 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photo of Mitcham Mall, Mitcham, looking North. Taken from Whitehorse Road looking along Brittania Street towards Multi Storey Car Park.britannia mall mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - WARMER BASE
Warmer base for tea pot or kettle, Brittania metal stand with spirit burner insert on four small legs with 2 upright side arms embossed pattern around base.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, warmer -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque, Circa 1920s
Large bronze plaque also known as " Dead Man's Penny". Bronze cast plaque showing Brittania holding a trident standing with lion in front. ECrP appears above front paw.Inscribed " He died for Freedom and Honour". Name on right side of plaque Frank Meginess. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Coin, English Penny Victoria Det Gratia 1854, 1854
English currency before decimalisation in the 1970's consisted of pounds, shillings and pence with twelve pennies to the shilling and twenty shillings to the pound.Coins ranged from farthings which were one quarter of a penny through to pennies, threepence, sixpence, shillings ,half crowns and crowns. Most coins had a variety of common names such as a " bob" for a shilling a "quid for a pound and a tanner for a sixpence. This coin is the equivalent of five shillings and is known as a crown. The text around the obverse, "Victoria Dei Gratia 1844". On the reverse the text of Reg Fid Def"Britanniar translates as Queen of Britain and defender of the faith. This coin is one of the smaller denominations.A common currency coin which has social and historical significance.Round copper coin with flat edge. The The obverse has an image of the young Victoria with text around the edge.The reverse has an image of Brittania in a chariot.Dotted edge around the inside rim of both sides.BRITTANNIAR REG FID DEFon the reverse and Victoria Dei gratia on the obverse.english penny, 1854 penny -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Front Facade Coles New World Supermarket, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
2 Coloured photos of Front Facade Coles New World Supermarket, Brittania Street, Mitcham. Formerly site of Mitcham State School.Prior to the redevelopment of Britannia Mall and construction of 3 level carpark.mitcham state school, no. 2904 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Christ Church, Mitcham (Anglican), C.1911
Black and white photo (three copies) of Christ Church, Mitcham (Anglican) Corner Whitehorse and Edward Street, and some of the homes in Edward Street. Also shown is the Guides Hall (also used by Scouts) in Brittania Street..christ church anglican church mitcham, edward street, mitcham, mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Teapot, Thomas Otley & Sons, Before 1900
Made circa 1890-1900. Large electroplated Britttania metal teapot with hinged lid. Panelled etching on body and lid. Made in Sheffield by Thomas Otley & Sons.Trade Mark: Thomas Otley & Son Sheffield / EP BM TOS / S / Thomas Otley & Sons (Electroplated Brittania Metal). 0263 - 4 - 55teapot, electroplated brittania metal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Songbook, Circa mid 20th century
This booklet contains a collection of songs which would have been popular at the time, such as Old King Cole, Come Lasses and Lads and I dream of Jeannie. Some are patriotic such as Bugles of England, Rule Brittania, Song of Australia , There will always be Australia,An individual item which shows songs which would have been popular at the time.Dark red cover with paper label pasted to front. 39 pages most of which have handwritten entries of songs. Index of these songs at the front.S McDonald Sen Commercial on front label. Shirley McDonald inside front and back covers.shirley macdonald, early australian songs, warrnambool -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE AND IDENTITY DISCS, 1, post WW1. .2, WW1
Memorial Plaque commonly called "Dead Man's Penny' or 'Death Penny' for L.W.Telford KIA 5.4.17. Issued to wives,families of those who never returned from the Great War. Refer 157.2 for service history, 156, 159P. .1) Memorial Plaque, bronze, round with Brittania, lion and seals with space for individual name. .2) Set of dog tags - 2 official tags (1 circular, 1 octagonal), plus 1 unofficial aluminium identity tag..1) LEONARD WILLIAM TELFORD .2) Circular tag - "RC 4937 12 MGC AIF L.W.TELFORD .2)Aluminium obverse "4937 L.W.TELFORD 46th Battn AIF RC"; Verso - coat of Arms and 'VICT'plaques, memorial, identity discs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Angling Club Headquarters, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
Plans for this building were drawn by Ray Meagher, c1943.2 Coloured photos of Mitcham Angling Club Headquarters, West side Brittania Street, Mitcham. Originally located on Northern side of Guide Hall in small galvanised iron shed -(see NP1064) - now relocated in Brunswick Roadmitcham angling club, angler's club, meagher, ray -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION & MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1
.1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting. .2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15" .2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque -
National Trust of Australia (Victoria)
Invitation, 1901
Opening of Commonwealth Parliament Federation of AustraliaAn invitation to a function at the exhibition buildings on the evening of 9th May 1901. The invitation is mounted on spackle board and depicts two female figures symbolising Brittania and the British Commonwealth holding up the invitation scroll. The Commonwealth coat of arms is imprinted at the bottom.rippon lea -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - FAVALORO COLLECTION: SILVER PLATE BUTTER DISH, 1900
Silver Plated butter dish with domed swivel lid and handle, heavily embossed with flora & fauna decorations, four splayed legs. Makers mark of a hand holding aloft a flag, Philip A & H Perry (or Philip Ashberry) & Sons Sheffield 288 D E.P.B.M ( electro plated brittania metal ) C1900A&H Perry & Sons Sheffielddomestic equipment, table setting, butter dish