These plates were manufactured for use by Victorian Railways. The stylised monogram of "VR" and wings was introduced for the locomotive "The Spirit of Progress", which completed its first journey on 23 November 1937. A badge of this design was also worn by the crew of "The Spirit" and the monogram was also emblazoned on the front of the locomotive. An article published in The Argus of 17 November 1937, in reference to the tremendous power of the locomotive said "The great V.R. monogram flanked with wings spread for flight enhances the illusion." The "Spirit of Progress" travelled between Melbourne and Sydney until its last journey on 2 August 1986.These plates are representative of those used on the iconic locomotive the "Spirit of Progress" which travelled from Melbourne to Sydney from 1937 until 2 August 1986 A collection of 4 plates from Victoria Railways. Made of white "Duraline" chinaware. All bear the insignia of Victoria Railways.Logo of VR in between stylised wings"spirit of progress", victorian railways, steam locomotives

Recovered from Portsea Channel circa mid 1980s by captain Doug Knight, Two Commando Company, when conducting shallow water dive training in the 1980s whilst based out of Officer Cadet School, Portsea.Two plates recovered from the Portsea Channel circa 1980s1. Orient Line of Royal Mail Steamers white china plate with logo on front and back. 2. White Star Line china plate with blue edge design and central logo.passenger liners, table wear, captain doug knight, portsea

Two china plates/saucers from Tennis sets. 1. White with floral motifs in various colours with gold decoration and gilding on edges. Nosegay Royal Albert Bone China England PEG No 39142 2. White with gilded motifs. Hand painted made in JapanNosegay Crown Royal Albert Bone China England Peg No 839142 & Hand painted made in Japandomestic equipment, table setting, plate

Four white china dinner plates part of dinner set decorated with flowers and vines in green.Tokio 1790 K&Co B Late Mayersdomestic equipment, table setting, plate

This plate was painted for Ray and Joyce Uebergang by Helen McNaughton in 1985. The McNaughton family were sharefarmers on Tooram Park during this period. It was given to Cheese World Museum as part of the collection belonging to the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation.This plate provides an image of Tooram Park at a given period.Bone china plate with a hand painting of "Tooram Park" homestead and cheese factory, Allansford. The roof of the house is red, the walls are green and there is a picket fence in front of the house. The cheese factory is cream. H.McNaughton, 1985 - on the back of the plate 'TOORAM PARK'/ALLANSFORDtooram, tooram park, h mcnaughton, uebergang, allansford, china plates, china painting

Five octagonal shaped side plates with floral and geometric patterns and gilding on rim.Phoenix Ware Made in England T.F & S.L.Ltddomestic equipment, table setting, plate

As the population of Melbourne grew, and market gardens flourished, profits from food production enabled early settler families to enjoy nicer crockery and furnishingsTypical crockery used by residents of City of Moorabbin during 20thCA floral china eggcup holder with 4 four eggcupsmoorabbin shire, city of moorabbin, early settlers, kitchenware, china plates, egg cups, market gardeners, poultry farms, pottery,

Hand painted small plate, featuring two small children. Has gold scalloped edge and cut outs.china, plates

Patterned blue and white plate with scalloped edge.china, plates

Royal Doulton white china commemorative plate and cup with goddess surrounded by flags. Made to commemorate Empire Day May 24th. Has saying and gold edging. Made for Mutual Store Melbourne.plates, china

DEFENDERS OF THE REALM. MOSQUITO LANDING.

A china plate with cover to protect cheese

Oval china plate with pink flower pattern.domestic items, crockery

The last remaining piece from a tea set owned by Catharine Jane Grant nee Marden - grandmother of Max Grant.White china plate with royal crest in centre.Souvenir of HRH the Duke & Duchess of York's visit to Australia 1927.domestic items, crockery, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs

A china plate with cover for protecting cheese. Rose pattern

White china plate with lilac and green decoration on border.domestic items, crockery

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

Wedding gift to Mr. & Mrs. Wilms, 5th January 1910. (Dorothy Adamson's parents).White round dinner plates with blue rose design. Fluted edge with gold trim. Set of 12 plates.china, dinner plates, plates

These are remaining pieces of a set purchased as a gift for Bertha Hall, 165/7 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, by her Doug Hall in the late 1940s.Part of a collection of Hall family crockery.Bone china plate and saucer with pink flowers and green leaves with gilt edging.On back of each piece:"Royal Doulton Bone China. Made in England. Apple Blossom. H4899" with lion and crown motif.bertha hall, doug hall, royal doulton, apple blossom

Navy blue and white china plate from Nanchang University, with tree motif. Nanchang University 1921 on the front. Jingdezhen China and symbol on the back.nanchang university, ceramic plate, navy and white, tree plate

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

Cream china plate with sepia transfer print. Image of Wesley Church Colac.'Wesley Church Colac'wesley church colac, wesley, john

Child's china plate with gold letters of the alphabet around the border and the Australian and English flags.domestic items, infants

Owned by the Late Hilda Sebire as a child.Round white china plate commemorating the Coronation of King Edward V11 and Queen Alexandra."Coronation King Edward V11. Queen Alexandra. 26 June 1902"