Leather bound book. The cover is sculpted cardboard with burgundy leather, heavily gilt embossed with pictures and text. The edges of the front and back covers are bevelled and gilt embossed. Silk endpapers at front with marbled endpapers at back. Numerous coloured illustrations, b/w illustrations. Bi-lingual in English and German. Abridged Bible text, as it is a travelling saleman's copy. Some blank ruled pages for subscribers details.Numerous family Births and Deaths noted, from 1850 to 1977. Various photos and tokens under the 'Family Portraits' pages at the rear.bible, family bible, saleman, travelling representative, family history, births, deaths, register, gilt embossing

Silver sewing chatelaines were a Victorian delight, an attractive matched silver pin book was very desirable.An example of a silver gilt chatelaine which was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Nerylla Taunton who was a significant Australian antique needlework tools authority and author.Silver gilt embossed rectangular pin cushionFloral style pattern with four lines to upper corner.chatelaine, victorian', nerylla taunton

Brown leather wallet for Methodist Member Ticket with gilt embossed lettering."G. ATKINSON 1821"methodist member ticket

Book: "Where The Twain Meet" by Mary Gaunt, 1922, publisher John Murray Albermarle Street, W.1, LondonThe book "Where the Twain Meet" is written by Mary Gaunt, a member of the prominent Gaunt Family who were active in the Indigo Shire during the nineteenth century. Her writing depicts in great detail the social structure and the ongoing changes that faced the people of Jamaica before and after British colonial rule. It is a historic perspective of Jamaica's reckoning with the slave trade. A hardcover book bound in navy blue fabric with gilt embosses titles and decals. Image one: WHERE/ THE TWAIN/ MEET/ _ MARY GAUNT/ JOHN MURRAY Image three: Sister Bessie Smythe/ Dear Bushwanderer/ With love from/ aunt Prue/ Gb. Wood/ Jan. 16 1923/ Image four: (embossed) WITH Mr MURRAY'S COMPLIMENTS/ WHERE THE TWAIN MEET/ BY MARY GAUNT/ Author of "Alone in West Africa,""A Woman in China,"/ "A Broken Journey,""The Uncounted Cost," etc./ LONDON/ JOHN MURRAY, ALBEMARLE STREET, W.1/ 1922/mary eliza gaunt

Certificate awarded to Sidney MacDowell upon graduation from the Alfred HospitalOf significance to the AHNL As an example of a nursing graduation certificateBlack gilt embossed folder containing illustration of the Alfred Hospital and a signed certificateOutside cover has traces of gilt embossing.on the front are the words 'Nurse's Certificate' and 'Alfred Hospital'. The certificate reads: Alfred Hospital/ Training School for Nurses/ Melbourne October,2nd 1945 /This is to certify that "Sydney Mabel Hay Macdowell" /has attended the prescribed course of Lectures of this/ Hospital and completed Three years of training./ She has passed her Examinations "--------" and is/ qualified to be registered as a trained general nurse. signed by hospital president (A.Stewart) manager&secy (?) matron (M.Rowe) examiners (? & C.Dyte) and chairman Hon , med. staff (Leonard Ball) at the side signature of nurse " Sidney M H Macdowellnurse, certificate, alfred hospital, ahnl

Needles are the essential tools for sewing, their storage in needlecases helped protect them.Needlecase was an essential item on sewing chatelaines which were very popular in Victorian timesSilver gilt, embossed, needlecase with screw lid and ring to attach to chatelaine chainneedle case, chatelaine

James Bickford (1816-1895), Wesleyan clergyman, was born on 6 May 1816 in Modbury, Devon, England, fifth child of John Bickford, tenant farmer, and his wife Anne, née Whiteway. He received an elementary education and then worked for a commercial house at near-by Kingsbridge in 1830. Although raised in the Church of England, Bickford joined the Wesleyan society at Kingsbridge and was appointed a local preacher in 1835. He decided to become a missionary, and after a short informal training by the Wesleyan Missionary Society was ordained on 29 October 1838. Rev James Bickford became superintendent of the Yarra Street, Geelong, circuit in 1866. He was elected president of the Australasian Conference in 1868. Increased involvement in public affairs followed his appointment to Wesley Church, Melbourne, in 1870 and he was associated with the Society for Promoting Morality and the Sabbath Defence Association. Despite his previous advocacy of a 'mixed system' of education he supported the Victorian Education Act of 1872 as the only solution to sectarianism. [Source: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/bickford-james-2993]Brown leather with gilt embossing and illuminated borders. The Testimonial contains the signatures of the Circuit Stewards.rev james bickford 1816-1895, wesleyan church geelong circuit

Painted for Mrs Ruby Young whose family owned the hotel at one time - (since burnt down) The hotel was built around 1857 near "Shaw Crossing" when Cowton and Bland selected the site because the bullockies watered and rested their stock on route Belfast and Portland. The name of the hotel came about because the winning post for the horse races was in front of the inn and the jockeys weighed in there.Illustration of a hotel that became the hub of social life in Orford that no longer exists.Watercolour painting of "Horse and Jockey" Hotel Orford. Frame composite wooden gilt embossingChristopher Mathews Ruby Young 1989 50 Whalers Road Victor Harbor S.A. 5211 1/2/84local history, illustrations, watercolours, horse and jockey hotel, ruby young, horseracing

Silver sewing chatelaines were a Victorian delight, scissors were an essential tool which were placed in a sheath to protect their points and the clothes of the wearer.An example of a an appendage to a silver gilt chatelaine which was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Nerylla Taunton who was a significant Australian antique needlework tools authority and author. silver gilt embossed scissors sheath with velvet lining and chains to ring to attach to chatelaine chainFloral style pattern chatelaine, victorian', nerylla taunton

Silver sewing chatelaines were a Victorian delight, an attractive matched silver note book - not in itself a sewing tool but a frequent additional appendageAn example of a silver gilt chatelaine which was donated to the Embroiderers Guild by Nerylla Taunton who was a significant Australian antique needlework tools authority and author.Note book with three ivory 'pages' in silver gilt embossed covers with ring to attach to chatelaine chainFloral style pattern with four lines to lower edgechatelaine, victorian', nerylla taunton

Thomas Langdon (1832–1914) was a prominent Victorian politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Parliament of Victoria. In 1902, he represented the electorate of Korong in the Legislative Assembly and chaired the state’s key Royal Commission on the handling of grain. His connection to Bendigo dates back to 1853, when he first arrived in Australia and worked as a gold miner and carter in the Bendigo district before launching his merchant and political career.Coloured oil portrait on canvas of T.Langdon. MP. 1902. Prominent Bendigo MP. Gilt - embossed frame. Deframedunreadableperson, individual, bendigo mp. t. langdon.

Thimbles were essential tools for sewing, especially in an era of very fine sewing needles. Thimbles were an essential item on sewing chatelaines which were very popular in Victorian timesSilver gilt, embossed thimble bucket with two chains and a ring to attach to chatelaine chain. Velvet lining and thimble are missingneedle case, chatelaine

Soft covered black leather book leather book with gilt embossing on the cover and spine edges. 243 pages. Inscription on the title page. non-fictione. sprott, methodist sabbath school sydney road brunswick

Illustrated book with red binding Title and authors surnames embossed on front cover along with gilt embossed logo of the Alfred Hospital. Title, authors surnames and publisher's name embossed in gilt on spine.non-fictionReference book to help facilitate standardisation of nursing procedures.nursing, nurses, nursing-study and teaching

Plain red textured leather cover, narrow gilt embosses border on front cover, embossed only on back cover. Gilt edging to pagesnon-fictionA book containing a list of medications, how to administer them and what they are for. At the back of the book there are sections for patient visits, midwifery and vaccination engagements, memoranda and addresses. there is also a price list for medicationsmedications, pharamaceuticals

Brown leather covered bible with 930 gilt edged pages. The spine has gilt embossed text. There is a dedication handwritten on the page opposite the title page."To the Victorian High Court from the Knights of Queensland. Interstate Rally 1950-51 3rd January, 1951"methodist order of knights

Brown leather covered bible with 1505 gilt edged pages and 6 colour maps at the back. The spine has gilt embossed text. There is a dedication stuck inside the front of the bible."METHODIST ORDER OF KNIGHTS. Presented to the Provincial High Court of Victoria and Tasmania as an Expression of Esteem and Appreciation of the many courtesies shown during the Inter-Provincial Rally held in Melbourne December 1950 - January 51 for the South-Australian Delegation" " ? Beasley Knight Grand Commander"methodist order of knights

Kate Wilcox, mother - in law to Francis Warren. Kate Migrated to Australia from Dorset , England.Green cloth bound covers. Hardback with gilt embossed cover design: bird in nest. Photographic illustrations (110). Coloured frontspiece of tawny owl. 250 pages, Hand written inscription.Kate Willcox A... as prize for collecting wildflowers from: John Saunders Dec 1904.books, school/educational

Williamstown was first incorporated as a borough on 14 March 1856. It became a town on 2 April 1886, subdivided into four wards in 28 October 1887 and was proclaimed a city on 17 May 1919. The city was proclaimed by His Excellency the State Governor, the Hon. Sir Arthur Stanley on 17 May 1919. At the same time he unveiled a photographic honour board in memory of local soldiers killed during World War One and officially opened the Town Hall/Council Chambers building at 104 Ferguson Street. The Governor was presented with this proclamation and asked to sign the parchment. The official birth of the city was celebrated by 2000 residents. Commemorates the movement of Williamstown to the status of a city and also marks the occasion of the opening of the new municipal buildings, Council Chamber and unveiling of a collective photo of local soldiers who had died during WW1.Bound Proclamation of City of Williamstown signed by Governor of State Victoria. 3rd April 1919, black tooled leather with gilt embossing, two fold with ribbon from date of visit - 17th May 1919Arnall & Jackson, Melb Proclamation City of Williamstowncouncil chambers, williamstown,

The bible is signed by the Moderator, Secretary and Moderators from 1979-2001Brown leather covered bible with 1377 gilt edged pages in a green box. The bible has green leather end papers. The spine, which is faded, has gilt embossed text. There is a dedication inside the bible."THE UNITING CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA. This bible was used at the first meeting of the SYNOD OF TASMANIA held in Launceston 28th-30th October, 1977.

Presented to Daniel Tough for 38 years as Superintendent of the Brunswick Sabbath School. October 1902.Red leather cover with decorative gilt embossed border and text. Inside there is a photograph of the recipient, Daniel Tough, together with the image of two Presbyterian churches in Brunswick. The second page has the signatures of officials and students of the Brunswick Presbyterian Sabbath School. brunswick presbyterian church, brunswick presbyterian sabbath school, daniel tough, daniel tough superintendent brunswick presbyterian sabbath school

Justices of the Peace, their authority and functions out of Sessions and in Courts of Petty Sessions. To which is appended The Justices of the Peace Act 1887.Green cloth-bound hardcover book, worn at extremities, cloth on spine partially detached, embossed border front cover. Gilt embossed 'stamp' on front cover, 'CROWN LAW DEPARTMENT/VICTORIA/COURTS/KILMORE'. Front flyleaf missing, back flyleaf loose. 554 pp. Poor condition.Stamp on title page, 'KILMORE'.justice of the peace, kilmore court house library

Readings for morning and evening compiled by Samuel Bagster. Leather bound miniature book with gold embossing. Gilt edged pages.Inside cover: 'To Miss Edwards as a mark of appreciation of valued services rendered to Jesus Christ. The Carlton Methodist Missions 1921. Rev Dyson, Superintendent Xmas 1921.' Title page: 'Daily Light on the Daily Path for every day of the year'.samuel bagster

Address to Mrs.G.P.Smith. Dear Madam. The intelligence of your sad bereavement in the death of your late husband was received by the members of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society with deep regret. Signed by -- President. Secretary. Lyre musical instrament in gold with word TO written in red & blue. Sitting on a cloud. White flowers in forground. Markings: F.Fearn. Gilt & embossed frame.person, individual, certificate

Illustrated book with blue cloth binding, Alfred hospital logo embossed in gilt on front cover, title, author's name & publisher's name embossed in gilt on spine.non-fictionHigh in the Himalayan ranges in India is an enchanting valley. In 1931, Frank S Smythe -- mountaineer, explorer, botanist, romantic and much else -- chanced upon this colourful valley and named it the 'valley of flowers'. This book is an absorbing account of this picturesque valley that is visited by mountaineers from across the world. Complete with maps and colour photographs, the book is written in the sensitive and imaginative style associated with Smythe.flowers, himalayas, india, ahnl

Illustrated book with brown cloth binding, Alfred hospital logo embossed in gilt on front cover, title, author's name & publisher's name and mark embossed in gilt on spine.non-fictionCollection of biographies of contributors to medicine from ancient times to the 1940'smedicine-history, medicine-biography

Presented to Rev Hewiston on his departure from Brunswick Presbyterian Church to the John Knox Church Dunedin New Zealand. Rev W Hewiston BA 1890 ordained Brunswick, assistant to A MacVean (McVean); 1895 Dunedin New Zealand, Knox ChurchBrown leather cover with heavily decorative gilt embossed border and text. The inside left has a richly illuminated border round the text which is addressed to the Rev & Mrs Hewiston. It is decorated with a variety of colourful flowers and an image of the Brunswick Presbyterian Church. The right side is a continuation of the testamonial from the Brunswick Presbyterian Church congregation. It is signed by the Acting Session Clerk Evander McIver; Treasurer Daniel Tough and Secretary Daniel McDougall.brunswick presbyterian church, daniel tough, rev w hewiston, rev allan macvean, john knox church dunedin new zealand, daniel mcdougall

Blue cloth binding with embossing and gilt tooling. 389 pages.E Wiltshire 1918 (lh inside cover)|F Warren (top rh corner)books, fiction

Mrs. Julia (McNair) Wright was an American author and writer of temperance tales. She was born in Oswego, New York on May 1, 1840 and died on Sept. 2, 1903. "The Complete Home" sold over one-hundred-thousand copies. It is an encyclopædia of domestic life and affairs. It takes an in-depth look at the household of the 1870's.This book is a contemporary in-depth look at the household of the 1870's. It reflects the role of women in the Late 19th and early 20th century society.A thick hard back588 pp book with an ornately designed dark brown leather cover. It is a decorative gilt embossed cloth binding. All edges are gilt. There are illustrations of various domestic scenes in gold. Below the title, " The Complete Home" is a sketch of the birth place of Howard Payne. Below this is a sketch of the hearthstone of the author of Home Sweet Home.At the foot of the cover is a banner with "God Bless Our Home" and copyright details. it contains chromolith plates, some in black & white, some in color.inside cover - " Presented by Uncle & Aunt Horne to Catherine Isabella Horne - 10 May 1893 as a token of our affection"julia-mcnair-wright the-complete-home domestic-science-late 19th-century