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Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchSouvenir - Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift Tin, Princess Mary’s 1914 Christmas Gift Tin, November/December 1914
... Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift Tin...Princess Mary’s 1914 Christmas Gift Tin......christmas...gift...The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day with a 'gift from the nation'. The response was overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsay. ...Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift tin. Decorative brass with Princess Mary's profile surrounded by a laurel wreath engraved in the the centre of the lid, with the letter 'M' on both sides. ...Princess Mary’s 1914 Christmas Gift Tin Souvenir Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift Tin Adshead and Ramsay ...In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the British national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors and Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the 17 year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day with a 'gift from the nation'. The response was overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsay. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combinationof pipe, lighter, tobacco and 20 cigarettes and wrappers. Non smokers received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were given chocolate.This box is on loan from the grandson of the soldier who it was given to.This box is on loan from Terry Phillips. It belonged to his Grandfather who served at Gallipoli.Princess Mary 1914 Christmas Gift tin. Decorative brass with Princess Mary's profile surrounded by a laurel wreath engraved in the the centre of the lid, with the letter 'M' on both sides. The names of the allied nations are engraved in the corners and on the sides. A sword and scabbard decorate the top side. The lower side is decorated with battleships..At the top a decorative cartouche contains the words "Imperium Britannicum" and one on the lower edge contains the words "Christmas 1914". In small roundels on the corners appear the names "Belgium", "Japan", "Montenegro" and "Servia". "France and "Russia" are written on the short sides.world war one, box, brass box, princess mary 1914 christmas gift, decorative box, anzac, 1914, christmas, gift, princess, mary, russia, belgium, japan, montenegro, servia, france -
Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - TIN, CHRISTMAS GIFT, 1914
... TIN, CHRISTMAS GIFT...The embossed brass tin was a Christmas Gift to the Troops 1914 from HRH Princess Mary containing pipe, tinder lighter, tobacco, cigarettes and Christmas Card....Container TIN, CHRISTMAS GIFT ...The embossed brass tin was a Christmas Gift to the Troops 1914 from HRH Princess Mary containing pipe, tinder lighter, tobacco, cigarettes and Christmas Card.Embossed tin presented to troops as a Xmas gift about 1914. Gold coloured metal embossed tin.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, gift -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - SPARKMAN'S BAG SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFT BROCHURE
... SPARKMAN'S BAG SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFT BROCHURE...Sparkman's Bag Shop Christmas Gift Brochure: Cream paper with red and green print with a Santa Clause left hand corner. ...Memorabilia SPARKMAN'S BAG SHOP CHRISTMAS GIFT BROCHURE ...BHS CollectionSparkman's Bag Shop Christmas Gift Brochure: Cream paper with red and green print with a Santa Clause left hand corner. Printed on the brochure is * Compare the Quality and Prices before Buying elsewhere. Christmas Gifts of Long Remembrance. Sparkans's Bag Shop (Late Harper's Oldest Established Bag Shop in Bendigo) Charing Cross (Between Mitchell St and Lyric Theatre, Opposite Cabmen's Shelter), Bendigo. High = Class Leather Goods. Ladies Wallets and Shopping Bags etc., Table Centres, Mats & Travelling Cushions. Ladies & Gent's Toilet Requisites, Fancy Goods & Christmas Novelties. We Guarantee Satisfaction. Paper torn in two places. Box 625.Printed by F.H. Sparkman, Arcade, Bendigobusiness, retail, advertising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 2009 Vision Australia Christmas gift wrapper, 2009
... 2009 Vision Australia Christmas gift wrapper...Volunteer gift wrapper gets ready to wrap Christmas presents at Myer Gift Wrap. ...Vision Australia Fundraising Coloured photograph of woman in white shirt and purple apron cutting ribbon on gift wrap table 2009 Vision Australia Christmas gift wrapper Photograph Image ...Volunteer gift wrapper gets ready to wrap Christmas presents at Myer Gift Wrap. For each present, a gold coin donation ensures a well wrapped present and that funds are raised for Vision Australia.Coloured photograph of woman in white shirt and purple apron cutting ribbon on gift wrap tablevision australia, fundraising -
Lara RSL Sub BranchRSL War widows Christmas gift, May a loving family surround you
... RSL War widows Christmas gift...RSL War widows Christmas gift ...Ceramic plate with inlaid holly shapes included in the original casting. Also included is a -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - PRINCESS MARY CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX WW1, 1914
... PRINCESS MARY CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX WW1...Memorabilia PRINCESS MARY CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX WW1 ...A brass tin embossed on hinged lid with an effigy of Princess Mary surrounded by a laurel wreath, around edges are the names of the allied countries in WW1 & Christmas 1914, the tins contained various items and were sent to troops on the front, a small card inside reads, With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home, also contains a replica bullet which would have contained a pencil, with the Princess Mary's emblem on side.military, world war 1, princess mary tin -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchChristmas Gift 1900
... Christmas Gift 1900...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ephemera Boer War General Boer War Christmas 1900 Chocolate tin Queen Victoria Christmas Gift 1900 ...Boer War Christmas 1900 Chocolate tin Queen Victoriaephemera, boer war, general -
Lara RSL Sub BranchRSL Christmas, War widows Christmas gift, early 20th century
... War widows Christmas gift...Also includes large oval shaped indentation in which is painted an old o letteridsnow scene War widows Christmas gift RSL Christmas ...ceramic pottery glazed surface.. Also includes large oval shaped indentation in which is painted an old o letteridsnow sceneAn inscription, in gold lettering, reads "MAY A LOVING SFAMILY SURROUNDS YOU" and the emblem of the R S L -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage CentreNewspaper - Cutting, The Healesville Guardian, Christmas Gift for Platypus, 23 December 1955
... Christmas Gift for Platypus...Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre 1950s The Olympic Tyre Company presented Healesville Sanctuary with new display building for the platypus. Photocopy Christmas Gift for Platypus Newspaper Cutting The Healesville Guardian ...The Olympic Tyre Company presented Healesville Sanctuary with new display building for the platypus.Photocopynon-fictionThe Olympic Tyre Company presented Healesville Sanctuary with new display building for the platypus.1950s -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Federmann, Alles Eine Linie, 1942
... ...POW Christmas gift...Book was a 1942 Christmas gift for Adolf Wilke, POW camp 13 Murchison by all members of the camp theatre group. ...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Book was a 1942 Christmas gift for Adolf Wilke, POW camp 13 Murchison by all members of the camp theatre group. ...Book was a 1942 Christmas gift for Adolf Wilke, POW camp 13 Murchison by all members of the camp theatre group. Signed by members of the cast.Hand made/bound cloth covered book containing poems, plays and cartoon sketches (done in ink). Page 3 features hand written signature in pencil. Illustration on front cover of mans face with the title above and date below. 26 numbered pages.adolf wilke, pow camp 13, pow christmas gift, internment camp theatre groups -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaContainer - Box, The Missions to Seamen Christmas Greetings 1943, 1943
... ...christmas gift...The box was presumably made in Australia to be used as a gift container for Christmas gifts or greetings by people associated with the Mission or their acquaintances or family members. ...Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne The box was presumably made in Australia to be used as a gift container for Christmas gifts or greetings by people associated with the Mission or their acquaintances or family members. ...The box was presumably made in Australia to be used as a gift container for Christmas gifts or greetings by people associated with the Mission or their acquaintances or family members. The box is dated and has the Mission to Seamen logo and description as a promotional way to describe and inform people of the Mission's purpose. The gift was sent by Mariner Merrylees to sister Marjorie in Manitoulin Island, CanadaThis everyday practical object represents in its function an acknowledgement by the Mission to Seamen organisation of the need for sailors and seafarers to stay in touch with friends and family at Christmas time and this sample box of a wartime Christmas marks a particularly difficult time in history for seafarers to stay in touch and connected with loved ones.Cardboard beige rectangular box in a small size, with blue stamped inscriptions on it detailing promotional information about The Missions To Seamen. The object also has a blue hand written inscription on it on the top side and also another hand written inscription at the back side detailing the recipient’s name "Marjorie". This object was sent to recipient with a coin bracelet inside (Reference: 600.2). Top side of the box, Christmas Greetings/1943/FROM/MELBOURNE/PORT MELBOURNE/WILLIAMSTOWN/THREE OF OVER TWO HUNDRED/CLUBS SCATTERED ALL OVER/THE WORLD TO SERVE/THE MERCHANT NAVY. Top right side of the box a flag crown and attached cord logo image, THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN/MN Hand written inscription top side of the box, Jivaros Hand written underlined inscription back side of the box, for Marjoriecardboard box, christmas gift, mission to seamen, bracelet, canada, manatoulin island, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, 1943, ww2, christmas, siblings, melbourne, port melbourne, williamstown, coins, robert leighton, marjorie merrylees, mn, merchant navy -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchGift tobacco tins
... Christmas gift...The tins were filled with various items including tobacco, confectionary, spices, pencils, a Christmas card and a picture of the princess. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-christmas-gift-1914...The tins were filled with various items including tobacco, confectionary, spices, pencils, a Christmas card and a picture of the princess. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-christmas-gift-1914 Christmas gift tobacco princess mary Christmas 1914 Imperium Brittanicum France Russia (embossed) Australian coat of arms To the Australian Expeditionary Forces From the Australian Contingent Association Happy New Year 1915 2Gift to the troops tobacco tins Christmas 1914 Brass hinged lidded tin New Year 1915 Brass hinged lidded tin containing tobacco in "plugs" Gift tobacco tins ...Gift to troops in France 1914-15. Decorative brass tin sent by Princess Mary to members of the British, Colonial and Indian Armed Forces for Christmas 1914. Over 426,000 of these tins were distributed to those serving on Christmas Day 1914. The tins were filled with various items including tobacco, confectionary, spices, pencils, a Christmas card and a picture of the princess. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-christmas-gift-19142Gift to the troops tobacco tins Christmas 1914 Brass hinged lidded tin New Year 1915 Brass hinged lidded tin containing tobacco in "plugs"Christmas 1914 Imperium Brittanicum France Russia (embossed) Australian coat of arms To the Australian Expeditionary Forces From the Australian Contingent Association Happy New Year 1915 christmas gift, tobacco, princess mary -
Greensborough Historical SocietyDecorative object - Wrapping Paper, Hallmark Christmas wrapping paper, 1960s
... 3 sheets of coloured Christmas gift wrapping paper, various designs....An example of the style of wrapping paper from the mid-20th century. wrapping paper presents 1960s graphic design deers 3 sheets of coloured Christmas gift wrapping paper, various designs. ...3 sheets of folded Christmas wrapping paper, belonging to Shirley Fraser, circa 1960s.An example of the style of wrapping paper from the mid-20th century.3 sheets of coloured Christmas gift wrapping paper, various designs.wrapping paper, presents, 1960s, graphic design, deers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoriaphotograph - Photograph, Colour, Group of volunteers at the Hastings Seafarer Centre
... Ladies wrapping socks laid on a tennis table as Christmas gift for seamen....Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne Ladies wrapping socks laid on a tennis table as Christmas gift for seamen. Group of volunteers at the Hastings Seafarer Centre photograph Photograph, Colour ...Ladies wrapping socks laid on a tennis table as Christmas gift for seamen. -
Robin Boyd FoundationBook, Ken Auletta, Greed And Glory On Wall Street:The Fall Of The House Of Lehman - The spectacular collapse of one of America's most successful firms, 1986
... A packet of Gold foiled Christmas Gift stickers in the centre of the book...Robin Boyd Foundation 290 Walsh Street South Yarra melbourne Walsh St library A packet of Gold foiled Christmas Gift stickers in the centre of the book Softcover Greed And Glory On Wall Street:The Fall Of The House Of Lehman - The spectacular collapse of one of America's most successful firms Book Ken Auletta Penguin Books Ltd. ...SoftcoverA packet of Gold foiled Christmas Gift stickers in the centre of the bookwalsh st library -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir, Tea Towel
... Souvenir tea towel presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This tea towel features a Christmas design in green. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula The tea towel has the following inscription: "Merry Christmas from the RSL" Souvenir tea towel presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This tea towel features a Christmas design in green. ...Souvenir tea towel presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This tea towel features a Christmas design in green. The tea towel has the following inscription: "Merry Christmas from the RSL" -
Clunes MuseumBook, ADOPTED SON
... ALBERT E. OATES. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GRANDMA DEC.25TH 1888...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields local history books religion ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LORD'S PRAYER ALBERT E. OATES. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GRANDMA DEC.25TH 1888 GREEN DECORATED HARDCOVER BOOK - ADOPTED SON, OR ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LORD'S PRAYER BY A.L.D.E. ...ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LORD'S PRAYERGREEN DECORATED HARDCOVER BOOK - ADOPTED SON, OR ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LORD'S PRAYER BY A.L.D.E.non-fiction ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE LORD'S PRAYERlocal history, books, religion -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchSouvenir, Cloth
... A small table cloth presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This cloth is made of linen and features a Christmas design in maroon....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula christmas xmas The cloth has the following inscription: "Merry Christmas from the RSL" A small table cloth presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This cloth is made of linen and features a Christmas design in maroon. ...A small table cloth presented by the RSL as a Christmas gift. This cloth is made of linen and features a Christmas design in maroon.The cloth has the following inscription: "Merry Christmas from the RSL"christmas, xmas, -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchContainer - Princess Mary Gift Box, 1914
... princess mary christmas gift box...This box also holds a poem called Far Away by De Siva (1st Battalion), which was likely placed there for safekeeping by its original owner. christmas tin brass tin brass princess mary princess mary christmas gift box ribbons far away poem On tin (clockwise from top left): "Belgium / Imperium Brittannicum / Japan / Russia / Montenegro / Christmas 1914 / Servia / France" Brass gift box / container with the effigy of Princess Mary, laurel leaves and elaborate border decoration. ...Containers like these containing tobacco, sweets, cigarettes were sent to allied troops at Christmas in 1914.This box also holds a poem called Far Away by De Siva (1st Battalion), which was likely placed there for safekeeping by its original owner.More than 400,000 of these gift boxes, embossed with the effigy of Princess Mary, were distributed to Commonwealth troops on Christmas Day, 1914. A gift from the Princess, they contained various items including sweets, tobacco and pencils. This box also holds a poem called Far Away by De Siva (1st Battalion), which was likely placed there for safekeeping by its original owner.Brass gift box / container with the effigy of Princess Mary, laurel leaves and elaborate border decoration. Box contains two ribbon bars, one rainbow medal ribbon (no medal), and one red, white and blue ribbon with safety pin. Also inside is a poem called 'Far Away' by De Siva (1st Battalion) printed on white paper.On tin (clockwise from top left): "Belgium / Imperium Brittannicum / Japan / Russia / Montenegro / Christmas 1914 / Servia / France"christmas tin, brass tin, brass, princess mary, princess mary christmas gift box, ribbons, far away, poem -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1945, 1945
... This photo shows three junior legatees with Christmas presents in gift bags, some of the items appear hand made. ...Black and white photo of three girls with Christmas gifts at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. ...This photo shows three junior legatees with Christmas presents in gift bags, some of the items appear hand made. ...For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows three junior legatees with Christmas presents in gift bags, some of the items appear hand made. It is from 1945 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of three girls with Christmas gifts at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ADVERTSING SHEET FOR E A CAMBRIDGE, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, 1930s?
... Advertsing Sheet ('Letter to Customer' - Dear Sir or Madam ...) for E A Cambridge, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Chronograph and Repeater Expert; Hargreaves St.. Re Christmas gifts....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ORGANIZATION Business bendigo businesses Advertsing Sheet ('Letter to Customer' - Dear Sir or Madam ...) for E A Cambridge, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Chronograph and Repeater Expert; Hargreaves St.. Re Christmas gifts. Document ADVERTSING SHEET FOR E A CAMBRIDGE, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER ...Advertsing Sheet ('Letter to Customer' - Dear Sir or Madam ...) for E A Cambridge, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Chronograph and Repeater Expert; Hargreaves St.. Re Christmas gifts.organization, business, bendigo businesses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Flyer - Christmas Gifts at the Beehive
... Christmas Gifts at the Beehive - a shopping flyer for the Beehive department store, circa early 1950s. the flyer covers Christmas gifts across the various departments of the Beehive Store in Pall mall and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. ...The modern building was designed by Charles Webb, who was also responsible for the Royal Arcade in Melbourne. and features a pitched glass roof similar to the Royal Arcade, Melbourne. THe Beehive Christmas gifts Christmas Gifts at the Beehive - a shopping flyer for the Beehive department store, circa early 1950s. the flyer covers Christmas gifts across the various departments of the Beehive Store in Pall mall and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. ...Early 1950s items and costs (in pounds shillings and pence) pre-decimal charges for itemised gifts. Beehive buildings. This was originally the Sandhust Mining Exchange and as such was the oldest purpose built exchange in Australia and was one of only two in regional Australia. It was initially established in the 1850's to service the miners of the area. It's first double story incarnation as the Bendigo Stock Exchange, contained up to 2000 stockbrokers and 5000 shareholders. In 1871 the building burnt to the ground and the new and current building was completed in 1872. The modern building was designed by Charles Webb, who was also responsible for the Royal Arcade in Melbourne. and features a pitched glass roof similar to the Royal Arcade, Melbourne.Christmas Gifts at the Beehive - a shopping flyer for the Beehive department store, circa early 1950s. the flyer covers Christmas gifts across the various departments of the Beehive Store in Pall mall and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. Two-page folded flyer, black printed on cream paper. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. Early 1950s items and costs (in pounds shillings and pence) pre-decimal charges for itemised gifts.the beehive, christmas gifts -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Framed cloth, NE Framing Studio
... Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 ...He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse. stanley grossman 246 ww1 29th battalion Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a square pink cloth embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. ...Stan Grossman sent this silk embroidery to his cousin Doris Grossman. Private Stanley GROSSMAN 246 from North Wangaratta enlisted on 15/7/1915 aged 19 years. He embarked on 10/11/1915 and served with the Camel Corp , 29th Battalion and 14th Light Horse.Ornate gold coloured plastic frame with cream mount containing a square pink cloth embossed in yellow and white thread and edged in yellow fringe. Embroided - Happy Christmas Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Plaque -A Christmas Gift from Cairo World War 1 1916 stanley grossman 246, ww1, 29th battalion -
Woods' Farming and Heritage MuseumWafer Tin, 2004 - 2005
... Christmas Gift to donors...Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum 109 Wimmera Highway Rupanyup grampians Christmas Gift to donors Nil wafer tin collectable tin tin collectable biscuit tin. ...Christmas Gift to donorsNilUpright rectangular tin, maroon with silhouette outdoor café scene, gold coloured knob on lid.In middle of all 4 sides, three gold squares featuring a star, parcel and Christmas tree. Inscription beneath, Seasonal Greetings. Gold badge top and bottom of all four sidesand top. Ingredients and nutritional information on bottom as well as packed by "ontrack" and item codes and best by date, 20-11-05.wafer tin, collectable tin, tin collectable, biscuit tin. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Costume - Doll's dress, 1940s
... Christmas gift to donor as a child in 1945...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Christmas gift to donor as a child in 1945 Childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt) Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress. ...Christmas gift to donor as a child in 1945Childhood doll of Rosalie Whalen (nee Schwerkolt) Doll, whose name was Janet was given to Rosalie Schwerkolt Whalen as a child in 1945 with a lemon voile dress and matching bonnet and a patterned voile dress.Voile dolls costume dress with floral pattern and lace inserts, on collar, bodice, short sleeves down the front. Dress to fit doll named Janet - NA5163. Other dress NA5165doll, 1940s -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchBox, c. 1921
... christmas...holiday...gift... boxes which were delivered to Australian troops during the war by the Australian Red Cross Society. christmas holiday gift giving red cross red cross society returned servicemen veterans post war world war i first world war the great war "GREETINGS/from/The/Australian/Red Cross/Society" a map of Australia with the states identified and capital cities "Perth", "Darwin", "Brisbane", "Sydney", "Melbourne", "Hobart", "Adelaide". ...According to the Australian War Memorial, "The Red Cross maintained a policy of ensuring that comfort and entertainment for the wounded in hospital was onging and stated in its Gazette of December 1917 'Wherever they are, our boys will have a reminder on Christmas Day that the thoughts and sympathy of their people in far-off Australia are with them.' The boxes were usually packed in Australia and contained 'a pipe, tobacco, cigarettes, chocolate, playing cards, match-box, handkerchief and an attractive card, Australian in nature, conveying greetings from the Society.' (Gazette no 7, January 1918)." This particular example dates to 1921, after the war had ended. It is apparent that the efforts of the Red Cross extended beyond wartime years, possibly to those still stationed overseas or returned servicemen and women.This box is an example of charitable gift boxes which were delivered to Australian troops during the war by the Australian Red Cross Society.Wood imitation printed card box in two parts, rectangular in shape fashioned from two pieces of card folded and stapled on shorter sides. Larger box (lid) fits on top of smaller box (base). Top of box has adhesive label with printed inscriptions, gold on light coloured label."GREETINGS/from/The/Australian/Red Cross/Society" a map of Australia with the states identified and capital cities "Perth", "Darwin", "Brisbane", "Sydney", "Melbourne", "Hobart", "Adelaide". To right of the map "Xmas/1921"christmas, holiday, gift giving, red cross, red cross society, returned servicemen, veterans, post war, world war i, first world war, the great war -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPhotograph, Nightingale/Thompson collection, c 1890 (1885-1892)
... Inscription on original Christmas Gift card follows: "To Dear Aunty Hilda and Granma from Verna, Hilda and Thelma Note: at the bottom of photo is printed Yeoman and Co ...Original christmas greeting label on back of frame 'To Dear Aunty Hilda and Granma from Verna, Hilda and Thelma From the collection of photographs documented as the 'Thompson collection' donated to museum two men Yeoman and Co Thompson Collection Inscription on original Christmas Gift card follows: "To Dear Aunty Hilda and Granma from Verna, Hilda and Thelma Note: at the bottom of photo is printed Yeoman and Co Sepia carte de visite on burgandy board of two men originally taken c1860. ...From collection of Emma Nightingale (nee Thompson). Original christmas greeting label on back of frame 'To Dear Aunty Hilda and Granma from Verna, Hilda and ThelmaFrom the collection of photographs documented as the 'Thompson collection' donated to museumSepia carte de visite on burgandy board of two men originally taken c1860. Encased in gold coloured frame with decorative cornersInscription on original Christmas Gift card follows: "To Dear Aunty Hilda and Granma from Verna, Hilda and Thelma Note: at the bottom of photo is printed Yeoman and Co two men yeoman and co thompson collection -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, Christmas Tree, 25/12/2020
... Colour photograph of a Christmas tree and gifts....Ballarat Heritage Services PO Box 2209 Bakery Hill Post Office goldfields Christmas Christmas Tree gifts presents Colour photograph of a Christmas tree and gifts. ...Colour photograph of a Christmas tree and gifts.christmas, christmas tree, gifts, presents -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFurniture - Dolls, 1940's
... A Red Cross Christmas gift to Helga Wied at Camp 3...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray A Red Cross Christmas gift to Helga Wied at Camp 3 doll's furniture wied l camp 3 tatura ww2 toys doll furniture HW (on each item) 12 parts of handmade doll's furniture. ...A Red Cross Christmas gift to Helga Wied at Camp 312 parts of handmade doll's furniture. Handpainted floral designs in colours red, blue, green, yellow, white, dark bown and black. All made of woodHW (on each item)doll's furniture, wied l, camp 3, tatura, ww2, toys, doll, furniture -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaLetter - Correspondence, 12/12/1951
... Alette is writing to Mrs Hayes to thank her for her letter and Christmas gift....Mission to Seafarers Victoria 717 Flinders Street Docklands melbourne Alette is writing to Mrs Hayes to thank her for her letter and Christmas gift. Quinn Collection letters-from-abroad allan quinn alette andersen london-uk Letter commences "...Dear Mrs Hayes! ...Alette is writing to Mrs Hayes to thank her for her letter and Christmas gift.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0891.a1) headed London and dated 12/12/51. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, Fitzroy Street 14, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. There is no return address. Letter commences "...Dear Mrs Hayes!,..." and is signed "Alette."letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk
