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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION:BOX, 1900
... ...brown covered box....Object. Brown covered box. Lid lined with yellow satin. Base of box unlined. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields COSTUME ACCESSORIES Jewellery brown covered box. Object. Brown covered box. Lid lined with yellow satin. ...Object. Brown covered box. Lid lined with yellow satin. Base of box unlined. Piece of lambswool fitted inside base of box. Contains gold locket - 11402.9.costume accessories, jewellery, brown covered box. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumCufflinks in box
... Contained/displayed in a brown velvet covered box....Contained/displayed in a brown velvet covered box. Cufflinks in box ...Dress cuff links made and used by RAAF personnel.2 round dress cuff links. Yellow and blue with crown at the top. 3 link chain attached to a stud. Contained/displayed in a brown velvet covered box.RAAFraaf uniform accessories -
Blacksmith's Cottage and ForgeBirthday Candles in box, Early 20th Century
... 24 pink candles in small brown imitation leather covered box. Makers label on top...Birthday Candles 24 pink candles in small brown imitation leather covered box. Makers label on top Birthday Candles in box Price's Patent Candle Company Limited ...Domestic item used decorating birthday cakes.Local history24 pink candles in small brown imitation leather covered box. Makers label on topPrice's Patent Candle Company Limited, London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow. Birthday Candles -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeMedal, Christmas Examination medal 1868
... . ; medal is encased in brown leather covered, wooden box. .... ; medal is encased in brown leather covered, wooden box. Christmas Examination medal 1868 Medal ...The medal was presented to James Boyd, first Dux of Ballarat College in 1868 for his excellence in the Christmas Examinations. James passed his matriculation exams in the same year at 14 years of age. Known at school as Boyd 'Major', James went on to practise as a solicitor at Port Fairy. James attended many school functions throughout his life. Old Collegians re-presented this medal to James during the school's 50th anniversary celebration. The medal was re-presented in a silver plated box inscribed with the school crest and motto and the words 'Re-presented to / JAMES BOYD / December 1918 / on the anniversary of his Duxship of / BALLARAT COLLEGE / from Old Collegians. The re-boxed medal was presented to James Boyd at Speech Night 1918. A recod of this event states, 'At the conclusion of the prize list for the year Principal Mr A S M Polson announced - 'Dux of the College 1868 - James Boyd'. When My Boyd arose from where he had been sitting amongst the boys, he met with a tremendous ovation. he was cheered again and again, the College boys sang their Jubilee song with the refrain, 'Ah, me! Ah, me! merrily we sang with glee / Ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty years ago, Oh!'Significant, unique record of the school committment to academic excellence. Silver-plated round medal with Minerva head and words on front side, inscription engraved around edge and motif and words on reverse. ; medal is encased in brown leather covered, wooden box. Front: Minerva head in centre / INGENIO / VIRTUTE / LABORE Reverse: Standing lion with axe / MUNIFICENTIA / HENRICI / CUTHBERT Around edge of medal: JAMES BOYD / BALLARAT COLLEGE / CHRISTMAS EXAMINATION MEDAL 1868james-boyd, christmas-examination, medal, ballarat-college, old-collegians, dux, matriculation, 1868 -
Mont De LanceyFunctional object - Inkwell, Unknown
... A travellers small brass inkwell in a square brown leather covered case or box. There is a brass inkwell under the lid with a tiny lever to open it....A travellers small brass inkwell in a square brown leather covered case or box. There is a brass inkwell under the lid with a tiny lever to open it. ...Owned by Mr Franz Streizel circa 1895.A travellers small brass inkwell in a square brown leather covered case or box. There is a brass inkwell under the lid with a tiny lever to open it.'Ink' is written in elaborate gold lettering on the lid of the leather case. The brass lid inside has a pattern embossed onto it.writing equipment, inkwells, ink pots -
Clunes MuseumEquipment - HEADLIGHT & BATTERY SET, CHENEY PRODUCTS LIMITED, C1930
... TWO POINT ELECTRICAL PLUG WITH PLASTIC BROWN COVERED WIRING .2 WOODEN BOX WHICH WOULD HOUSE 3 BATTERIES. ...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields USED IN THE CLUNES HOSPITAL SURGEON'S HEADLIGHT MEDICAL & SURGICAL LOCALHISTORY CHENEY ENGLAND INSCRIBED ON THE TWO METAL HINGES ON THE REAR OF THE BOX .1 SURGICAL HEAD LIGHT, PLASTIC HEAD-BAND AND FOAM MATERIAL CUSHION, WITH ADJUSTABLE METAL ARMS, LIGHT GLOBE & REFLECTOR. OBJECT SIMILAR TO VTG LEMPERTH STORZ MEDICAL SURGICAL HEADLIGHT. TWO POINT ELECTRICAL PLUG WITH PLASTIC BROWN COVERED ...USED IN THE CLUNES HOSPITAL.1 SURGICAL HEAD LIGHT, PLASTIC HEAD-BAND AND FOAM MATERIAL CUSHION, WITH ADJUSTABLE METAL ARMS, LIGHT GLOBE & REFLECTOR. OBJECT SIMILAR TO VTG LEMPERTH STORZ MEDICAL SURGICAL HEADLIGHT. TWO POINT ELECTRICAL PLUG WITH PLASTIC BROWN COVERED WIRING .2 WOODEN BOX WHICH WOULD HOUSE 3 BATTERIES. A DIAL ON THE TOP OF THE BOX (Min to Max) AND TWO SCREW TERMINALS, METAL HINGES & CLASPCHENEY ENGLAND INSCRIBED ON THE TWO METAL HINGES ON THE REAR OF THE BOXsurgeon's headlight, medical & surgical, localhistory -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Box Swinton Collection, Mid 20th century
... box. It has a rough surface base suggesting that it once was covered in some type of cloth. The top and the sides have a brown varnished surface with a marbled finish. ...box. It has a rough surface base suggesting that it once was covered in some type of cloth. The top and the sides have a brown varnished surface with a marbled finish. ...This box comes from the Swinton collection and belonged to Alex Swinton. The Swinton family are a pioneering family in Warrnambool with William and Ann Swinton arriving in the town in 1854. Swinton businesses (stores selling furnishings, produce, hardware, clothing, glassware etc.) have been important in Timor Street, Warrnambool since 1865 and are among the oldest family businesses in Australia. Alexander Swinton (1907-1986) was the son of George and Florence Swinton of Merri Crescent Warrnambool. He attended Warrnambool Technical School in the early 1920s. This box is of minor interest as a memento of Alexander Swinton, a prominent member of a prominent Warrnambool family.This is a rectangular-shaped wooden box. It has a rough surface base suggesting that it once was covered in some type of cloth. The top and the sides have a brown varnished surface with a marbled finish. The remains of a metal plaque are in the centre of the top. The inside of the box suggests that it was originally padded to fit a particular object. The lid has two metal hinges and the two catches on the side are metal. Some lettering inside is encased in the outline of a shield and a triangle. Union Case …. Trade Mark H.Coward (or Goward) alexander swinton, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, swinton -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Album, 1988-1991 Premier Town Volume 2, Circa 1988
... Covers Warrnambool rivers, bridges, coastal features, places of learning, clubs and sporting facilities and historical and general interest all of which have played an important role in the development of and history of the city and lives of its people. warrnambool ideal town 1988-1991 victoria’s bicentennial premier town premier town awards Sticker inside front cover, Mr J Gietz Po Box 1007 Warrnambool Vic 3280. Soft brown vinyl cover with plastic cover. ...The Premier towns is an award given by the Victorian state Government. It recognises positive actions by regional communities to protect and enhance their local environment. It is based on criteria relating to litter prevention and waste management, environmental and heritage management as well as activities among community groups and leadership. The following is taken from Hansard at the announcement of the awards in 1988 That the Senate- (a) congratulates the Mayor, Councillors, the Premier Town Committee, and the people of the City of Warrnambool, Victoria, for their achievement, on Saturday, 20 November 1988, in taking out the Victorian `Premier Town Award' for an unprecedented third time; (b) congratulates the business people of Warrnambool for their efforts in helping the city to win the Victorian Industrial and Commercial Development Award, including a special award for coastline preservation and studies This album is significant in that it documents an important award to the City of Warrnambool. It is also a comprehensive pictorial record of Warrnambool as it was in 1988.Volume 2. Covers Warrnambool rivers, bridges, coastal features, places of learning, clubs and sporting facilities and historical and general interest all of which have played an important role in the development of and history of the city and lives of its people.Soft brown vinyl cover with plastic cover. Pages are dark cream cover paper. A sticker with the Warrnambool Premier Town logo is inside the front cover. The album consists of photographs of various buildings and streetscapes with relevant descriptive text.Sticker inside front cover, Mr J Gietz Po Box 1007 Warrnambool Vic 3280. warrnambool, ideal town 1988-1991, victoria’s bicentennial premier town premier town awards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Tins, Gramophone Needles HMV, Early and mid 20th century
... .1This is a metal box with a lid containing an image of a dog and a phonograph (‘His Master’s Voice’) painted in white and brown on a dark blue background. Inside the tin are about 150 metal gramophone needles, most of them being a little rusted. The needles are covered...On bottom Made in Germany. .1This is a metal box with a lid containing an image of a dog and a phonograph (‘His Master’s Voice’) painted in white and brown on a dark blue background. Inside the tin are about 150 metal gramophone needles, most of them being a little rusted. The needles are covered ...These gramophone needles were manufactured by The Gramophone Company Limited for use in gramophones that had an arm in which to insert a needle to play an old shellac record. The Gramophone Company was an early recording company based in the United Kingdom and was the parent organization for the His Master’s Voice label of recording devices. The company was founded in 1897 and merged in 1931 with another company to form E.M.I. (Electric and Musical Industries) but the name The Gramophone Company continued in Britain until the 1970s. Gramophones were a popular household item from the late 19th century until the mid 20th century when more sophisticated recording and playing devices were invented. These gramophone needles is of some interest as an example of entertainment devices of the past. It will be useful for display. .1This is a metal box with a lid containing an image of a dog and a phonograph (‘His Master’s Voice’) painted in white and brown on a dark blue background. Inside the tin are about 150 metal gramophone needles, most of them being a little rusted. The needles are covered with a sheet of brown paper with yellow printing. The tin itself is rusted and the printing is discoloured. There is a paper sticker on the back of the box with an early catalogue number (almost obliterated). .2 Small rectangular plastic container with picture of white polar bear with blue background. It contains approximately 30 needles which have red ends and silver points. .3 small plastic bag with a number of needles..1 Front of box: ‘His Master’s Voice, Extra Loud Tone’ Back of box: Approximately 200 English gramophone needles manufactured by The Gramophone Company Limited, Sydney, Australia’. Inside: ‘Use each point once only’ (printed twice). .2 50 semi- permanent needles on front of box. On bottom Made in Germany. gramophone needles, warrnambool, e.m.i., electric and musical industries -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - PERSONAL NARATIVE, WW2, S.F. ARNEIL, "ONE MAN'S WAR", 1982
... BOX 449/ BENDIGO, VIC, 3550" Soft cover book. Cover- cardboard, brown and black colour background. ...Soft cover book. Cover- cardboard, brown and black colour background. White, gold and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, front sepia photograph of a soldier holding a rifle in his left hand. 288 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs, documents and maps. Front end paper - white colour adhesive label. Title page - handwritten information. "An Orientation" page - ink ownership stamp. Adhesive label information - black ink print - "From Bishop Noel Daly's Collection 2004" Handwritten information - blue ink stamp "Sister M. Seagrave". "An Orientation" page - black ink stamp - "BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ P.O. BOX 449/ BENDIGO, VIC, 3550"publications, books, biography, ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyFirst Aid Kit, 1984
... covered cardboard box with lid fastened by a metal swivel clasp. Complete with unused original contents displayed on two levels. On the top level - Absorbent lint in clear plastic bag; roll of Johnson's Cotton Wool in soft plastic; Plastic container of Sanax Aspirin tablets; glass bottle with brown plastic lid of Calamine Lotion; and steel scissors, safety pins and tweezers in small clear plastic bag. ...covered cardboard box with lid fastened by a metal swivel clasp. Complete with unused original contents displayed on two levels. On the top level - Absorbent lint in clear plastic bag; roll of Johnson's Cotton Wool in soft plastic; Plastic container of Sanax Aspirin tablets; glass bottle with brown plastic lid of Calamine Lotion; and steel scissors, safety pins and tweezers in small clear plastic bag. ...The State Electricity Commission of Victoria supplied First Aid Kits to its employees and 'ran' an ambulance during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES). The KHES was constructed at the upper end of the Kiewa Valley in the Victorian mountains on the Bogong High Plains. This area is remote with difficult terrain requiring people working and enjoying recreational activities to carry a first aid kit in case of emergency. This First Aid kit is light and portable enabling the user to 'fix' minor injuries and wait for access to medical assistance.This portable first aid kit was owned by a local Mt Beauty resident, Allan S. Clarke who was a long term staff employee for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.First Aid Outfit (Kit), No.20 by "Sanax". Yellow plastic covered cardboard box with lid fastened by a metal swivel clasp. Complete with unused original contents displayed on two levels. On the top level - Absorbent lint in clear plastic bag; roll of Johnson's Cotton Wool in soft plastic; Plastic container of Sanax Aspirin tablets; glass bottle with brown plastic lid of Calamine Lotion; and steel scissors, safety pins and tweezers in small clear plastic bag. On the second/ bottom level - in a brown glass jar with brown plastic lid "Kuraburn for the treatment of Minor burns"; in a brown glass jar with brown plastic lid "Zeptic" (antiseptic); Johnson's Bandaids of varying shapes in a clear plastic bag; in a brown glass bottle with a brown plastic lid "Germistatic" (antiseptic); 2 packets of 4 Gauze bandages in clear plastic bags; and 1 large absorbent Gauze bandage in clear plastic bag.first aid kit; kiewa hydro electric scheme; sandax; medical aids; -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBox of Victorian Readers, 1,2,Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Victorian Readers, 1989
... box is the height of the books with black logo and writing. 1. Side: 7 oval black and white pictures and black writing. 2. Side: Black writing and a white panel with black writing. Both sides slope towards the front. Front: Half the height of the books with title, black & white picture & decor. Each book has a soft cover with title and logo in black on the front and spine. Colors: (in order 1 - 8) fawn, orange, brown...box is the height of the books with black logo and writing. 1. Side: 7 oval black and white pictures and black writing. 2. Side: Black writing and a white panel with black writing. Both sides slope towards the front. Front: Half the height of the books with title, black & white picture & decor. Each book has a soft cover with title and logo in black on the front and spine. Colors: (in order 1 - 8) fawn, orange, brown ...These Readers are reprints of the readers used in Victorian Schools - one for each grade - first published by the Victorian Education Department between 1928 and 1930. Second editions of all but the First book, with a few changes in content, occurred about 10 years later. From the 1950s, new Departmental publications gradually replaced the old books with the exception of the Fifth and Sixth Books, which survived until the late 1960s, when commercially produced reading material finally took over in schools. (Ref. Kelvin Edwards - on side of box.)The schools and people in the Kiewa Valley used and owned copies of these readers - as did their parents. Pink cardboard box with 8 reprints of the victorian readers. The back of the box is the height of the books with black logo and writing. 1. Side: 7 oval black and white pictures and black writing. 2. Side: Black writing and a white panel with black writing. Both sides slope towards the front. Front: Half the height of the books with title, black & white picture & decor. Each book has a soft cover with title and logo in black on the front and spine. Colors: (in order 1 - 8) fawn, orange, brown, green, blue,, blue, red and olive. education, literacy, reading, schools, victorian education department, students -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Religion - Prize, David Elliott - True to his Promise by C. E. Irvine
... Brown coloured linen with a branch of blackberry vine with light green and yellow leaves drawn on top third of cover. Centre front is the title (David Elliot) printed in capital black letters with the D and E larger than the following letters and enclosed in a clear coloured rectangular box that has a thick 'railway line' border on its top and bottom. ...Brown coloured linen with a branch of blackberry vine with light green and yellow leaves drawn on top third of cover. Centre front is the title (David Elliot) printed in capital black letters with the D and E larger than the following letters and enclosed in a clear coloured rectangular box that has a thick 'railway line' border on its top and bottom. ...Students attended Sunday School classes at the Tawonga Sunday School in 1898. Historical: Religious Education: This book was given by teachers to students who attended classes at the Tawonga Sunday School in 1898.Very old bound book. Brown coloured linen with a branch of blackberry vine with light green and yellow leaves drawn on top third of cover. Centre front is the title (David Elliot) printed in capital black letters with the D and E larger than the following letters and enclosed in a clear coloured rectangular box that has a thick 'railway line' border on its top and bottom. The bottom third has red leaves and black berries with thorns and the sub title in the same font but much smaller in size. the top and bottom to the cover has a border. Nothing on the back. David Elliot on the SpineAwarded to Annie Sullivan by the Tawonga Sunday School 27/11/(18)98religion, tawonga, sunday school, religious education, novel -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Albury Almanac 1878, The Border Post published by Affleck and Gray
... brown hard cover book 122 pages. Black print on cream colored pages. Each page has 'Border Post Almanac' in fancy print at the top, centre in a 'box'. ...brown hard cover book 122 pages. Black print on cream colored pages. Each page has 'Border Post Almanac' in fancy print at the top, centre in a 'box'. ...Published as a summary of 1878 newspaper's contentHistorical with samples for 1878 advertising, articles etc. in the Albury newspaper.Small light brown hard cover book 122 pages. Black print on cream colored pages. Each page has 'Border Post Almanac' in fancy print at the top, centre in a 'box'. Cover is embossed around the perimeter and in the corners.First page in ink "2-8-1979 / $11.75" and a stamp: "Kiewa Valley / Historical Society"albury almanac, border post, 1878 newspapers -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WW2, Mary Kent Hughes, "Matilda Waltzes on", 1954 First Edition
... BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552. Hard cover with dust cover and plastic book cover. Hard cover - cardboard, orange colour buckram. Dust cover - paper, light orange background with red print on front and spine. Front and back illustration ered print in silhouette of women, plane and luggage. Plastic cover - clear plastic. 174 pages - cut, plain, off white paper illustrated - black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten names and owner's stamp. "Matilda Waltzes on" Book BOOK, WW2 Mary Kent Hughes William Heinemann Ltd Brown ...Hard cover with dust cover and plastic book cover. Hard cover - cardboard, orange colour buckram. Dust cover - paper, light orange background with red print on front and spine. Front and back illustration ered print in silhouette of women, plane and luggage. Plastic cover - clear plastic. 174 pages - cut, plain, off white paper illustrated - black and white photographs. Front end paper - handwritten names and owner's stamp.Front end papers - owner's name, handwritten blue ink "Alison Lohmann/ Ballarat/ 1954 Donor's name - "Donated by Frank O'Connell" Front and back end papers - Owner's stamp - BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552.books, military history, ww2, women -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - HELMET COVER, CAMOUFLAGED
... Box 173, for his service details. Uniform Vietnam "The Big D'. WWVa, X 13 Dec 69, X January 70, X February, X March, X April, X May, X June, July, Auguest, September, October, November, December 12" written in black ink (August spelt wrongly). Stamped on brown side COVER ...Items in collection of K W Peatling. Refer Cat 5140.2, Box 173, for his service details.Cotton cover, Green Camouflage, octopus shape. Under side is brown camouflage. Fabric has slits to secure ends inside the helmet."The Big D'. WWVa, X 13 Dec 69, X January 70, X February, X March, X April, X May, X June, July, Auguest, September, October, November, December 12" written in black ink (August spelt wrongly). Stamped on brown side COVER HELMET CAMOUGLAGE CONTRACT NO 9005, 8415 - 261 - 6833. Written in black ink COWARD DO NOT DELAY NHA TRANG PLEIKU BIEN HOAuniform, vietnam -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - BAYONET TIPS, Post WW1
... Set (4 of 6, 2 missing) ceremonial bayonet tip covers. .1) Wooden box, varnished brown, padded internal dividers. .2) Wooden, sliding type lid. .3) - .6) Chromed bayonet tip cover with a 12 mm sphere at tip....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields military equipment - army Bayonet Passchendaele barracks trust .3) - .6) Stamped with traces of red paint, both sides of tip covers: “38th Inf Bn” Sticky label on box side: 26. Set (4 of 6, 2 missing) ceremonial bayonet tip covers. .1) Wooden box, varnished brown, padded internal dividers. .2) Wooden, sliding type lid. .3) - .6) Chromed bayonet tip cover with a 12 mm sphere at tip. ...Set (4 of 6, 2 missing) ceremonial bayonet tip covers. .1) Wooden box, varnished brown, padded internal dividers. .2) Wooden, sliding type lid. .3) - .6) Chromed bayonet tip cover with a 12 mm sphere at tip..3) - .6) Stamped with traces of red paint, both sides of tip covers: “38th Inf Bn” Sticky label on box side: 26.military equipment - army, bayonet, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - WW2, Halstead Press Ltd, ACTIVE SERVICE, 1941
... brown ink. In the corner of the cover is a soldier, armed in full kit. His rifle is horizontal. The soldier has no head dress. The book has 129 pages of stories, photos, drawings and paintings. 2. The original postage box...On the cover of the box: - To Miss Melva Yarwood, Bright St, Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Vic Australia. "Best wishes from Gordon". 1. Book - hardcover khaki buckram. Printing is in dark brown ...This is one of a series of books put out by the Govt during and just after WW2, all services. "Gordon" ex Eaglehawk, 2nd AIF. Sent this home to donor's mother for Christmas. He was her first boyfriend. It is believed "Gordon" never returned from active service.1. Book - hardcover khaki buckram. Printing is in dark brown ink. In the corner of the cover is a soldier, armed in full kit. His rifle is horizontal. The soldier has no head dress. The book has 129 pages of stories, photos, drawings and paintings. 2. The original postage box for above. Khaki cardboard, label in centre. Printing on box is in black ink. price was 3d in Sydney. The box is badly torn.2. On the cover of the box: - To Miss Melva Yarwood, Bright St, Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Vic Australia. "Best wishes from Gordon".ww2, book, history -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MANUAL, 1914, General Staff, War Office, "FIELD SERVICE POCKET BOOK", 1914, Reprinted with Amendments 1916
... Box 18/ Korong Vale". Black ink pen "W.D. Norman/ No 7281/ 7th Battalion A.I.F." Soft Cover Book. Cover - brown ...Details from two names - front end paper. William Ernest Hamilton No. 923, 7th Battalion AIF. Enlisted 22.08.1914, H. Coy, 7th Battalion AIF. RTA 25.01.1919. Rank Lieutenant. William David Norman, No. 7281, 7th Battalion A.I.F. Enlisted 27.04.1916, 24th Reinforcements, 7th Battalion , RTA 09.02.1919, Rank Corporal.Soft Cover Book. Cover - brown colour buckram soft cover over lightweight cardboard with pockets and flaps to hold cardboard cover in place. Black ink print on front. Pockets and flaps - stitched along the edges. 290 pages, cut, plain, white paper. This is a field instruction manual with a number of pull out pages - charts, maps and illustration. Handwritten information on front end paper.Details from front end-paper - handwritten in blue ink pen. "W.E. Hamilton/ Box 18/ Korong Vale". Black ink pen "W.D. Norman/ No 7281/ 7th Battalion A.I.F."publications, books, ww1, manuals -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - REGIMENT HISTORY, WW2, Max Parsons, "GUNFIRE", 1991
... BOX 42/ LONG GULLY 3550". Hardcover book with Dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard with red colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover, paper, red and black print on beige, brown, khaki, grey and black stylized art illustration depicting three gunners firing a military gun, full length of the dustcover. ...From Title Page: "GUNFIRE!/ A HISTORY OF THE 2/12 AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT 1940-1946",Hardcover book with Dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard with red colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover, paper, red and black print on beige, brown, khaki, grey and black stylized art illustration depicting three gunners firing a military gun, full length of the dustcover. Flaps with printed information. 342 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated - black and white photographs, maps diagrams and artwork. Endpapers front and back - sepia tones - map of “TOBRUCK DEFENCES". Inscriptions noted front first page.Handwritten details - black ink pen. "DONATED BY BENDIGO YMCA 2009". Black ink stamp "BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL CLUB SUB BRANCH INC./ BOX 42/ LONG GULLY 3550".publication, book, military history, 2/12 australian field regiment, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - MILITARY HISTORY, WW2, Douglas A. APLIN, "RABAUL 1942", 1980
... cover every man and/woman in Lark Force, the RAAF, the 1st Independent Company and the Rabaul N.G.V.R." Publication Book Military History WW2 Rabaul Handwritten details - blue ink pen, "Donated by Mr. M. Brown" Stamp - black ink print. "BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX ...Front dust cover flap - "Rabaul 1942 - a tragic memory/ This volume is intended to cover every man and/woman in Lark Force, the RAAF, the 1st Independent Company and the Rabaul N.G.V.R."Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover, cardboard with dark green buckram. Gold colour print on spine. Dustcover, paper, blue and white print on front and spine, background colour copy of a painting by Douglas Pratt. "Rabaul viewed from the Observatory". Front and back flaps have printed information. 295 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white maps and photographs. Endpapers - front and back - black ink print of map of New Guinea and Islands. Inscriptions - 1st page.Handwritten details - blue ink pen, "Donated by Mr. M. Brown" Stamp - black ink print. "BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL SUB BRANCH INC/ PO BOX 43/ LONG GULLY 3550".publication, book, military history, ww2, rabaul -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - LETTERS WW2, 1941 - 1945
... box. .2) Black Archival folder 3 ring Binder with plastic inserts containing the following: 1. Eighteen letters hand written in B & W/Blue pen dated from 9.9.1941 - 4.4.1942. 2. Exercise book with ruled lines, hand written in blue pen 84 pages. The cover is brown...box. .2) Black Archival folder 3 ring Binder with plastic inserts containing the following: 1. Eighteen letters hand written in B & W/Blue pen dated from 9.9.1941 - 4.4.1942. 2. Exercise book with ruled lines, hand written in blue pen 84 pages. The cover is brown ...The 18 letters are from Arthur Edmund TRANTER V50166 & VX52843 POW. they are to his wife Pat and Daughter Brenda from Darley Camp Australia, at Sea then in Malaya prior to becoming a POW. The exercise book was written by "Tranter" to his daughter Brenda while a POW in "Gloegoer Camp" near "Medan" in Northern Sumatra. It was dedicated to his daughter. He managed to keep this hidden throughout captivity in pristine condition. Throughout the book there are subheadings, Sumatra, Singapore, Rubber, Soedaa, Siboertoet, Malacca, The story of the Cocos Islands, the Celebes, Dutch Borneo. They are the stories of these places. Some are from talks given by Officers to the men. There are two more Archival folders, Cat No's 7956.2 & 7958.2. Refer Cat No 7944 for E.A. Tranters service history..1) Black Archival folder box. .2) Black Archival folder 3 ring Binder with plastic inserts containing the following: 1. Eighteen letters hand written in B & W/Blue pen dated from 9.9.1941 - 4.4.1942. 2. Exercise book with ruled lines, hand written in blue pen 84 pages. The cover is brown with a red centre and black text with 7 black stars. 3. Original hand-written text of "From Gloegoer" (cat. no. 7959). 4. Original colour cartoon one page comic strip with 8 drawings of the "Medan Melbourne Frog Cup 1942"letters, archival, folder, tranter, pow -
Orbost & District Historical Societycash book, 1905 - 1914
... Collections) orbost-shire-council orbost-pound accounts cash-book on spine : inside a red box in gold lettering"Pound Cash Book" inside a black box in gold lettering"Shire of Orbost" A ledger with a black cover, brown binding. ...This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost pound keeper from 1906 - 1914. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This book records the impounding of animals which have been found wandering on local roads or trespassing on land. Many are farm animals. Impounded animals were either claimed by their owners after payment of a fee or if unclaimed , they were sold. The Orbost Pound was situated on Martin Street.This book is a record of a practice which was necessary to remove stock which were wandering on local roads or trespassing on neighbours. It contains many local names and is of social interest. (ref. Vic. Collections)A ledger with a black cover, brown binding. The page edges are marbled. It contains hand-written records of payments received by the treasurer of the Orbost Pound.on spine : inside a red box in gold lettering"Pound Cash Book" inside a black box in gold lettering"Shire of Orbost"orbost-shire-council orbost-pound accounts cash-book -
Orbost & District Historical Societymoney box, Early 20th century
... A light wooden box container covered with shiny brown paper. At the front is a keyhole and slot for coins. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland container box money-box A light wooden box container covered with shiny brown paper. At the front is a keyhole and slot for coins. ...A light wooden box container covered with shiny brown paper. At the front is a keyhole and slot for coins. The hinged lid has detached. The outside lid is decorated with pictures of egrets and reeds. The side have pictures of ferns. It appears to be Chinese made. container box money-box -
Federation University Historical CollectionBook, George Brown, Prospectors' Guide (Victoria), 1936, 1936
... Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields prospecting gold geology quartz reefs indicators ballarat indicators miners' rights mining leases forest regulations equipment gold cradle puddling machine sluice box whim whip california pump cradle mining tools mining laws Brown soft covered book with pullout map showing auriferous areas of Victoria. ...Brown soft covered book with pullout map showing auriferous areas of Victoria. prospecting, gold, geology, quartz reefs, indicators, ballarat indicators, miners' rights, mining leases, forest regulations, equipment, gold cradle, puddling machine, sluice box, whim, whip, california pump, cradle, mining, tools, mining laws -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Australia in Palestine, 1919
... brown text 'Australia in Palestine' with a light horseman framed in centre of front cover. The spine is green with text Australia in Palestine, Angus and Robertson bottom of spine. Evidence of water on front cover. Silverfish have eaten top right hand corner of first two pages. Farm scene in four boxes...brown text 'Australia in Palestine' with a light horseman framed in centre of front cover. The spine is green with text Australia in Palestine, Angus and Robertson bottom of spine. Evidence of water on front cover. Silverfish have eaten top right hand corner of first two pages. Farm scene in four boxes ...A soldier's book produced almost entirely by soldiers in the field under active service conditions to send to their friends in Australia and abroad. Australian Lighthorse men is a type peculiar his own and has no counterpart in h is NZ brother. His fearlessness, initiative and endurance, and his adaptability to almost any task, are due to the adventurous life he leads in his own country where he has been accustomed to long hours in the saddle, day and night, and to facing danger of all sorts from his earliest youth.Brown front and back hardcover with dark brown text 'Australia in Palestine' with a light horseman framed in centre of front cover. The spine is green with text Australia in Palestine, Angus and Robertson bottom of spine. Evidence of water on front cover. Silverfish have eaten top right hand corner of first two pages. Farm scene in four boxes with AR in the lower corner of each square. Inside front and back covers are illustrations of a camel train and came corps in the desert with the rising sun in the background with a mountain. There is a grave and white cross in their foreground right lower corner Illustrations, photographs, poems, short stories, Centre foldout of the Battle for Richon Le Zion and Battle of Beersheba and after the Battle of Bir El Abed To the memory of fallen comrades. Pen mark inside W. Mathews Larabattle of beersheba, battle of richon ze zion, battle of bir er abd, camel corps, lighthorse, slush light, sir h.g. chauvel, mounted division at kantara, medical services, signal engineers, katia oasis, new zealand mounted troops, sir edmund h allenby, walers story, 5th lighthorse, romani, ww1, world war 1, australian army -
Doncaster RSL Sub BranchThe All Australian Memorial, Shovelton and Storey, The All Australian Memorial;
... Box Hill. Pvt Williams killed in action October 4th 1917. Foreword by Senator G.F.Pearce,Minister of State for Defence Large book with reddish brown leather outer cover with gold lettering and motif The All Australian Memorial; The All Australian Memorial Shovelton and Storey ...The All - Australia Memorial (Victoria Edition)A Historical Record of National Effort during World War One. Australia's Roll of Honour 1914 - 1916 History, Heroes and HelpersDetails of the Campaigns at Gallipoli and the Western front, also at sea and the effort at home. Includes many photographs. The Regimental Register of the Australian Imperial Force 1914 - 1915Large book with reddish brown leather outer cover with gold lettering and motifDedicated to Francis J Williams, son of George and Emma Williams of Canterbury; Husband of Ada Williams of Box Hill. Pvt Williams killed in action October 4th 1917. Foreword by Senator G.F.Pearce,Minister of State for Defence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - LEATHER HAT BOX, Hat Box, 1890 - early 1900's
... brown leather fully lined with red velvet. Base has a velvet lined insert to hold the hat in position. A 2.5cm wide braid, attached at each side, fastens with a silvery, metal clip, to secure the hat in position. A velvet covered frame sits at the top of the hat box...box Very sturdy brown leather fully lined with red velvet. Base has a velvet lined insert to hold the hat in position. A 2.5cm wide braid, attached at each side, fastens with a silvery, metal clip, to secure the hat in position. A velvet covered ...Very sturdy brown leather fully lined with red velvet. Base has a velvet lined insert to hold the hat in position. A 2.5cm wide braid, attached at each side, fastens with a silvery, metal clip, to secure the hat in position. A velvet covered frame sits at the top of the hat box, this has an oval shaped hole over the centre of the hat. A very sturdy, heavy lid has a strap across the lid - part of which is now missing-this strap would have fastened and locked into the circular brass locking fastener on the hat box. Two metal circular studs and stitching, hold the handle in place on the lid. A label and stamp have been attached to the lid, but are now badly worn, and a third Victorian Railways stamp can be identified.A card inside the hat box reads box 564 Cowling Collection hat box/hat. We are however unable to find any evidence of a Cowling Collection. Contains Top Hat 11400.836, packed in Clothing Box 158.costume accessories, male, leather hat box -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - JOHN KENNETH MARTIN COLLECTION: SWAGGER STICK, 1939-1945
... brown leather covered swagger stick. Swagger sticks used by Officers as a symbol of authority, carried under left arm. Swagger stick belonged to John Kenneth Martin, padre in 2nd Australian Corps AIF. Served overseas as a Chaplain from 1940-1945. Old box...brown leather covered swagger stick. Swagger sticks used by Officers as a symbol of authority, carried under left arm. Swagger stick belonged to John Kenneth Martin, padre in 2nd Australian Corps AIF. Served overseas as a Chaplain from 1940-1945. Old box ...Clothing, brown leather covered swagger stick. Swagger sticks used by Officers as a symbol of authority, carried under left arm. Swagger stick belonged to John Kenneth Martin, padre in 2nd Australian Corps AIF. Served overseas as a Chaplain from 1940-1945. Old box 314Y.costume, male, military officer's swagger stick -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: HOW TO ATTAIN AND RETAIN YOUR BEAUTY
... covered book titled 'How to Attain and Retain Beauty.' Home Entertainment Library, 1935. Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd. London & Aylesbury. 384 pages, photos, illustrations. The book is in a small brown box...covered book titled 'How to Attain and Retain Beauty.' Home Entertainment Library, 1935. Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd. London & Aylesbury. 384 pages, photos, illustrations. The book is in a small brown box ...A blue hard covered book titled 'How to Attain and Retain Beauty.' Home Entertainment Library, 1935. Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd. London & Aylesbury. 384 pages, photos, illustrations. The book is in a small brown box sent to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor, 'Taraxville,' Golden Square.recreations, amusements, female, lydia chancellor collection, collection, beauty, health, excercises, recreation, female
