The Australian Service Canteen Organisation operated from 1959 - 1979 and served troops throughout Australia, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam by providing services such as canteens, bulk stores, snack bars, news agencies and bank agencies. ASCO became the Army Air Force Canteen Service [AAFCANS] in 1979. This included provision of services in Army bases such as the barracks at Bandiana, Victoria outside of Wodonga. Noritake is a well-known producer of a wide range of merchandise including high quality, western-style dinnerware for export. On January 1, 1904 the Nippon Toki Kaisha Ltd - the forerunner to the present Noritake Company - was formed in a small town near Nagoya, Japan. The maker's mark "Noritake N Japan" mark has been used since 1968.A china dinner plate bearing the logo of Australian Organization Services Canteens in gold paint. The maker's mark of Noritake Japan is printed underneath the plate.Logo - Australian Organization Services Canteens Maker's Mark - Noritake ® JAPANnoritake, australian services canteens, chinaware

This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of souvenir items created featuring landmarks to represent the city of Wodonga.A china plate depicting the Soldiers' Memorial Wodonga. The central coloured image is surrounded by a 8 representations of a variety of flowers and a silver edge trim. The makers mark underneath the dish was used between 1918 - 1939 so assists in establishing provenance of the irem.Beneath image: "SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL WODONGA On back of dish, Beneath a crown " VICTORIA CHINA CZECHOSLAVAKIA"victoria china, souvenir wodonga, wodonga soldiers memorial, woodland grove wodonga

After meeting for 14 years in rented premises, in the Prince of Wales Hall, Wodonga Council built its first Shire Hall on the corner of High and Elgin Streets in 1890. The first Shire Hall was demolished in 1971. The second building, Wodonga’s new Municipal Offices in Woodland Grove were used for the first time by Wodonga Councillors on 7th August 1957. The Woodland Grove building has since been used for a range of purposes, most recently as a café, but is currently unoccupied. The third purpose-built council chambers were opened in November 1976 with the first council meeting there on 1st December 1976. Westminster Fine China Australia started in the Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham at 7 Arnold Street, in 1954 by Stanley Rogers and Son Ltd. They initially used imported blanks from Japan, which were made to their specifications, and which were then decorated locally. They produced a standard range of shapes for souvenir ware, later expanding into a wide range of tea sets, dinnerware and many other styles of china ware. The Abbey mark, based on Westminster Abbey in London, was used from the start of production until about 1962.Woodland Grove was named in honour of Wodonga Shire’s first president, John Woodland. The building depicted served as the centre of municipal government for approximately 20 years, throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Woodland Grove is a central point in the Wodonga CBD and a focus for many civic and cultural activities.Small square plate with gold trim and central coloured image of Wodonga Shire Chambers. The trademark of Westminster Fine China Australia is on the under side of the plateOn front beneath image "SHIRE CHAMBERS WODONGA VIC" Underneath the plate, surrounding an drawing of Westminster Abbey "FINE CHINA/WESTMINSTER CHINA /AUSTRALIA/ 7" municipal offices, woodland grove wodonga, souvenirs, westminster china

Hand painted china plate with coloured painting of a clown, gilt edge.Sticker E.Leamondomestic equipment, table setting, plate

White china plate with green floral design around scalloped edgeTokio 1790 K&Co Ltd Late Mayers 3-09domestic equipment, food consumption, plates

This plate was painted by J.J. Forrester in 1922. John James Forrester, the son of John Lamb Forrester and Maria Hexter, was an architect in Warrnambool in the early 20th century. He had an office in Kepler Street (1910) and in Koroit Street (1916). He lived in the house in Liebig Street that was formerly the first Savings Bank and was erected in 1860 (7A Liebig Street today). Forrester was a staunch member of the Presbyterian Church and was the co-architect for the re-building of the interior of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Warrnambool after it was destroyed by fire in 1920. John Forrester was also a noted artist of his time and several of his works of art have survived. A landscape by him is in the possession of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. This plate is one of two painted by Forrester that survive today.This plate, although damaged, is of interest because it was painted by John James Forrester, a Warrnambool artist from the early 20th century. This is a china plate showing a seascape painted by John James Forrester in 1922. It depicts a coastal scene of rocks, birds and sailing boats. The colours are in mauve/brown/ white tonings and are slightly opalescent. The plate has brown/grey handles with one broken and repaired. The plate is oval-shaped with a slight dip and a stand at the base. Front of plate: ‘J.J.F.’ On base: ‘J.J. Forrester 1922’ john james forrester, history of art in warrnamool, history of architecture in warrnambool, history of warrnambool, china painting

Hand painted china plate with grapes and vines in autumn tones and gilt edging.Zena ( Cohn)domestic equipment, table setting, plate

White china plate showing a scene of Collins Street Melbourne, sticker on back reads from Dorothy Fields.domestic equipment, food consumption, plates

A Pan Am Martin M-130 flying boat known as the China Clipper, made the first scheduled flight across the Pacific. San Francisco to Manila. Flying time-60 hours. It is shown here landing in Hong Kong harbor.The Pan Am Martin M-130 was a flying boat built pre war.round China plate on two small plastic stands, color painting of a Pan Am Martin M-130 flying boat on platePAN AM/A Pan Am Martin M-130 flying boat,/known as the China Clipper, made the first/scheduled flight across the Pacific./San Francisco to Manila. Flying time-60 hours./Date, November 1935./It is shown here landing in Hong Kong harbor./Issued 1979/Noritake/N/JAPANflying boat, martin m, pan am

Hand painted china plate with sepia scene of Central Deborah mine with tram in foreground on white china with gold edge & wording Birney car & Central Deborah Mine Bendigo.Handpainted by J Michener Bendigo 1985domestic equipment, table setting, plate

Hand painted china side plate in 2 tone orange mottled pattern.D M Peters 11domestic equipment, table setting, plate

This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scots Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had four daughters – Frances (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved from Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of ceramic domestic items used from the 1920s onwards.A fine china rectangular cheese dish. It is decorated with a floral pattern including red/pink roses and green foliage.domestic items, fine china

Has a strong association with the celebration of 100 years of the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - some of whose trams operate still for the Ballarat Tramway MuseumApprox 200mm dia china plate prepared for the Centenary or 100 years of The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. White china with a gold rim and a red brown PMTT logo and the words "Celebrating 100 years". Made by C.R. Hose Cheltenham for Ron Scholten who organised the celebrations.tramways, trams, pmtt, crockery, centenary, celebrations

.1 - Approx 200mm dia China plate prepared for the Centenary or 100 years of The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. White China with a gold rim and a red brown PMTT logo and the words "Celebrating 100 years". Made by C.R. Hose Cheltenham for Ron Scholten who organised the celebrations. .2 - ditto but with an image of the Malvern tram depot at the time of opening on the plate along with the words "Malvern Tram Depot" and the words "Celebrating 100 years". See image i4 for close up of manufacturers mark. 2nd copy of 2506.1 ex Mike Ryan added 10-1-2018.trams, tramways, crockery, pmtt, centenary, celebrations

English china meat plate, cream with pink floral decoration on rim.196 Englanddomestic equipment, table setting, crockery, k204.2

Large English china meat plate with pink floral decoration on rim.Englanddomestic equipment, table setting, crockery, k204.1

Hand painted china side plate, white with sepia scene of Mud Brick Hut Bendigo.Hand painted by J.Nichener. Bendigo 1985domestic equipment, table setting, plate

Part of afternoon tea serving wareCirca 1950 Bone China cake plate Bouquet design - pale pink shading Scalloped edging Gold rim and centreColclough China. Made in Longton, England Genuine bone Chinaafternoon tea serving ware