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Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge, 25th Kew Festival : Silver to Gold, 1999
The Kew Festival in the modern era was initiated in 1974. Souvenir badges were issued during a number of festivals.Black and silver badge produced for the 25th anniversary of the Kew Festival in 1999"Kew Festival, 25th Kew Festival, Silver to Gold"kew festival, badges, souvenirs -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of The World
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of The World Publisher: A M Smith Date: 1886Label on spine with typed text 730 SMI Front endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service -
St Arnaud and District Historical Society
Book. A New Bendigo, A New Bendigo.The Story of Gold and Silver Mines in St.Arnaud, First published 2008
A soft cover book, A New Bendigo The Story of the Gold and Silver Mines of St.Arnaud by Ralph W. Birrell. 257 pages, includes photographs.and map. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Banister, Judith, English Silver Hall-marks: Including the Marks of Origin on Scottish & Irish Silver Plate, Gold, Platinum & Sheffield Plate with 300 of the More Important Makers Marks from 1697-1900, with Lists of English, Scottish, and Irish Hall-marks and Makers' Marks from Circa 1554, 1990
It contains hundreds of silver marks making the process of identifying that special item you have found- quick and easy. A practical guide used by antique dealers world wide for years118 pages, illustratednon-fictionIt contains hundreds of silver marks making the process of identifying that special item you have found- quick and easy. A practical guide used by antique dealers world wide for yearsenglish silver, scottish silver, irish silver, hall-marks, makers marks -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Album, Photograph album bound in dark brown faux leather embossed with image of a sailing ship and various nautical flags, highlighted with gold and silver leaf, with metal clasp, not known
The album was used by the Worrell family early 20th centurythe Worrell's are a locally renowned family Worrellalbum, photograph, worrell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Silver Threads Among the Gold: 25th Anniversary of the Sovereign Hill School, 2004
Soft covered book of 71 pagesjeff fyffe, marion snowden, graeme hewitt, jeremy johnson, tim sullivan, red hill national school, maxine berry, nancy rowlands, yvonne horsefield, david henderson, st peter's denomonational school, caroline hutterer, sheryn mitchell, ballarat benevolent asylum ragged school, catherine watt -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Vinyl record- Parlophone, “When you and I were young“, Maggie” and “Silver threads among the gold”
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Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Gold and Silver
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Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Silver Threads Amongst The Gold
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Ring - signet, Von Hardenberg, Signet ring
Made by Graf Hardenberg, a POW at camp 13. A silver coin and gold plate was used to make it. Ring was made for Adolf Wilke, an internee.Silver and gold signet ring. Decorative scroll like pattern on the shoulders of the ring. Rectangular gold signet on the top.AWsignet ring, von hardenberg, camp 13 jewellery, adolf wilke -
Yarra Ranges Regional Museum
Badge, Life Member, Athenaeum Theatre Lilydale
Life member badge for Athenaeum Theatre in Lilydale, belonging to Helen Mitchell.Athenaeum life member badge in green box. Badge is square, royal blue, with silver writing and picture of two masks (comedy and tragedy). Box is green with gold lines around the perimeter and cream inside. In silver on front of badge: "ATHENAEUM THEATRE LILYDALE". In gold inside top of box: HOLDSWORTH BROS. SINCE 1884"badge, lilydale, athenaeum theatre, holdsworth bros -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Scissors
The gold and silver scissors were presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves after she used them to cut the ribbon signifying the connection of electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934. Electricity was connected to Mt Dandenong and Kalorama on 3 August 1934 in a community event at the CWA Hall (Farndon’s Hall) Farndon’s Rd Mt Dandenong.community event connection of electricity.A set of gold and silver scissors mounted behind glass in a recessed frame.The frame is painted gold and has a small, gold plaque attached with engraved information.Framed gold and silver scissors presented to Mrs Eliza Jeeves to cut the ribbon to connect electricity to Mt Dandenong on 3rd August 1934“Mt Dandenong 3.8.34 Presented to Mrs E Jeeves” connection of electricity mt dandenong, eliza jeeves, farndon’s hall, cwa mt dandenong, electricity, scissors, kalorama, mt dandenong -
Vision Australia
Accessory - Object, Kiwi tie clip, 1975-1985
A silver Kiwi bird against a gold background. The Nicholas Kiwi Limited company tie pin symbolises the strong bond and history that existed between John Wicking and Malcolm Daubney as friends and colleagues at Nicholas Kiwi Limited and as Presidents and Board Members of Vision Australia Foundation.1 metal tie clip, a silver raised Kiwi bird against a gold/brass circular background. john wicking, vision australia foundation -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Award badge, Wittenbach & Co, Methodist Sunday School Windsor
If a student attended the Methodist Sunday School Windsor for a full year without missing once, they were awarded a silver star. For 4 years perfect attendance the gold star with laurel wreath was awarded.B127.1 15ct gold star shaped with wreath behind award. B127.2 and B127.3 Sterling silver star shaped with wreath behind award."METHODIST S. S. WINDSOR"methodist sunday school windsor -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Memorabilia - Volunteer Badge, City of Greater Bendigo, 2010
After the closure of the Bendigo Post Office in Pall Mall in 1997, the ground and lower floors of the building were transformed into a tourism and interpretation centre. The Bendigo Visitor Information Centre is staffed partly by volunteers and these pins are presented as a sign of gratitude from the City of Greater Bendigo for there services.Three metal pins, two silver, one gold, attached to printed card. Each pin is printed with a red 'V' and a year. 0337a Card; We thank you for / your efforts, they are / appreciated all year / From the / Bendigo V.I.C / Team. / ENJOY! 0337b Silver badge; Volunteering / V / 2010 / now, more than ever 0337c Gold badge; Inspiring the Volunteer in You / IYV + 10 / 2011 / V 0337d Silver badge; Volunteers / V / 2012 / Every One Counts 0337e Silver badge; volunteers / V / 2014 / Powering Communitiescity of greater bendigo tourism, bendigo post office -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 3 Badges, a) Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen TB Association of Victoria badge. b) R.S.S.A.I.L Womens Auxiliary badge. c) RSL Womens Auxiliary Key Ring
RSL paraphernaliaMedium significancea) Small round red, blue and gold cap badge with gold crown on top with a light green background b) Round blue and silver brooch type badge with a crown on top c) Round key ringa) Front:- Gold Army, Airforce and Navy emblems. Rear on a blue background. Gold lettering TB Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Association of Victoria. Gold crown with 99 on a light ground background. Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston. 3862 b) Front:- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 on a green background Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston c) Front:- Australian Flag on a Gold background. Gold lettering around the rim, "Women' s Auxiliary. RSL on a blue background with a red crown on top Rear:- blankassociation badges -
Vision Australia
Decorative object - Object, Presentation envelope from Takeo Iwahashi Award, 1988
Takeo Iwahashi was the founder of the Nippon Lighhouse for the Blind in Japan. He made an enormous contribution to the lives and progress of blind people around the world, and was a great friend of Helen Keller. The annual Takeo Iwahashi Award was founded in his memory and is awarded to a "worker for the blind whose contribution to work for the blind in the fields of education, training, rehabilitation, placement, prevention and cure of blindness, administration of services for the welfare of the blind or any other program related to the welfare of the blind has been outstanding." Hugh Jeffrey won this award in 1988. This intricate and delicate presentation envelope is made from a heavy guage paper/fabric blend. It features a small addition of origami on the front, as well as Japanese calligraphy and a gold and silver knotted ribbon holding it closed. Originally the envelope unfolded to a large size with a red liner, and contained the Award certificate and cheque for the prize money.Handmade paper envelope with red edging and gold and silver ribbonshugh jeffrey, awards -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Flag - Banner Piper 5 RVR Pipe Sergeant, 1972
Banner presented to pipes and drums by Brig Lowen in 1975 Banner main side is of Gordon Tartan with Gold Bullion edging has RVR crest and Rampant lion at base Obverse side is of Royal Stuart has silver castle crest embroided "Virtue . Mire . Honour" Banner main side is of Gordon Tartan with Gold Bullion edging has RVR crest and Rampant lion at base Obverse side is of Royal Stuart has silver castle crest embroided "Virtue . Mire . Honour" 5rvr, 5vsr, pipes and drums, pipe sergeant, 5/6rvr -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge, Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College badge
School badge for Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College 1921 - 1973, donated to the school by Michael Dunn. Michael's mother and aunt (unidentified) both attended CPLC in the 1930s. The badge worn worn as a tie-pin or fixed to the entre of the tunic bodice. It is possible the gold badge was for senior students or prefects only and the silver badge for other students. Gold-plated badge in the shape of the school crest; blue scrolls below shield have silver lettering; shield features star, open book and motto; burning lamp on top of shield; pin fastening fixed across reverse of badgeclarendon-presbtyerian-ladies-college, badge -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Dish, Fruit
Silver plate on copper fruit dish, supported on three feet. Edge of dish decorated with a grapevine pattern. Indents for a handle attachment - handle not included.Luke \ Rhine - Gold \ by \ Paramount \ Reproduction Silver on copper.dish, fruit, tableware, silver -
Tennis Australia
Pin, Circa 1890
Gold safety pin with gold racquet & silver ball motif attached. Materials: Gold/Metal, Silver/Metaltennis -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Ceremonial object - Borough of Eaglehawk Mayoral Chain, P Blashki & Sons, 1966 -1994
Manufactured by P Blashki and Sons, this mayoral chain is made of Stirling silver with a 22ct gold plate finish. The chain consists of 10 links at the back of the chain joined by two shoulder bars with 12 links on the inside front section and the balance of 14 links either side of the coat of arts. Each link is joined by curb chain. Manufactured in 1967 by P Blashki and Sons and made of stirling silver with a 22ct gold plate finish, the chain consists of 36 links with a centrepiece of the Royal Coat of Arms with a medallion or 'drop' sitting beneath this. The chain consists of 10 links at the back of the chain joined by two shoulder bars with 12 links on the inside front section and the balance of 14 links either side of the coat of arms. Each link is joined by curb chain. Presented to the / Borough of Eaglehawk / by the / Eaglehawk Society - Melbourne / Vic Hocking Ed poad / President Hon Sec. / and by / the Ratepayers of Eaglehawk / Cr J Taylor JP - J R Giovanetti / Mayor town Clerk / August 1967 In Honour / of the / Former Mayors / Of The Borough / 1862 - 1966borough of eaglehawk, city of greater bendigo ceremonial item -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Gold, Silver trophy, Mother Courage, 1998 Vicbred Super Series 2yo Fillies Final
Mother Courage (Stoneridge Scooter Imp P 1.50.8 - Talk To Me Vic P1.59.6 (What's Next)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (3rd Foal) Breeder/Owner: Castle Family Pty Ltd. Trainer B Morgan. Mother Courage raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2003 (7yo). Career: 30 wins 19 seconds 9 thirds 81 starts $462,520 1.56.9 Winning Drivers: JJ Caldow (27) BR Gath (3). Won on 8 tracks: Moonee Valley (14) Ballarat (6) Bendigo (2) Horsham (2) Maryborough (2) Kilmore (2) Hamilton (1) Mildura (1)Mother Courage won the 1998 Vicbred Super Series 2yo Fillies Final (Group 2) at Moonee Valley over 1940m at a mile rate of 2.04.9. Driven by BR Gath. Defeating Lombo Adreamin 2nd and Skips Daughter 3rd. Gold and Silver Trophy on a Wooden BaseVicbred / Super Series / Final / 2yo Fillies / Moonee Valley / Saturday 8 August 1998 / Won by Mother Courage trophy, harness horse, mother courage, 1998, vicbred super series, moonee valley, 2yo fillies, jj caldow, john caldow, bruce morgan, br gath, brian gath, b gath -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Silver trophy, Maori's Crown, 1998 Vicbred Super Series Final 2yo trotters
Maori's Crown (The Contender Imp P 1.54.0 - Maori Mara Vic Tr 2.9.2 (Bravado Hanover)) Bay Mare. Foaled 1995 (9th Foal). Breeder/Owner: R McD Healy & Co Pty Ltd. Trainer: R McD Healy. Maori's Crown raced from 1998 (2yo) through to 2001 (5yo). Career: 8 wins 1 second 5 thirds 32 starts $57,060 2.06.2 Winning Drivers: BR Gath (4) BR Healy (3) MN Wishart (1). Won on 4 Tracks: Moonee Valley (5) Bendigo (1) Maryborough (1) Ballarat (1)Maori's Crown won the 1998 Vicbred Super Series Final 2yo Trotters at Moonee Valley over 1940m at a mile rate of 2.10.7. Driven by BR Gath. Defeating Claes 2nd and Mad Azz 3rd.Gold and Silver Trophy on a Wooden BaseVicbred / Super Series / Final / 2yo Trotters / Moonee Valley / Saturday 11 July 1998 / Won bytrotting, maoris crown, moonee valley, vicbred super series, 1998, ric healy, r healy, br healy, bryan healy, br gath, brian gath, b gath, b healy, r mcd healy -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Papua New Guinea Command, Wooden Plaque
Historical significance. Insignia of the Papua New Guinea Command - The Murray Barracks - Australian National Service.Wooden plaque.Papua New Guinea Command. Palm Tree in silver over Crocodile in gold over wording. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Cigarette Lighter
Silver lighter with gold corps badge of RAEME.Vietnam. Corps. badge of RAEME. F. Kimberley, 106 Field Workshop, Nui Dat, S.V.N. 1971-72.vulcan lighter, raeme, 106 field workshop (raeme), nui dat -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Regalia, Methodist Order of Knights Shield and Collar
Purple velvet with blue cross, gold braid edgeing and gold metal fringe. Gold coloured collar. Gold General Court symbol, Gold Star of Youth and silver colour Maltese Cross, Silver Deputy Commander symbol [crown and gavel]methodist order of knights -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pocket Phonograph, Palliard Cie (St Croix), Circa 1926
This mikiphone has an approximate manufacture date of circa 1926. It is stamped in the interior with the maker’s mark of Palliard Cie (St Croix), who partnered with the patent owners, Nicolas and Etienne Vadasz for the large scale production of the mikiphones. A Mikiphone – or Pocket Phonograph is one of the earliest versions of a portable music player. The Mikiphone was small enough to fit into a pocket for portability, and once unpacked had the ability to play 10” records. Power was supplied to the unit by a small hand crank, and sound was amplified by a small resonator. It is estimated that 100,000 to 180,000 of the units were made between 1924 and 1927. Luxury editions were also available with either a gold or silver casing. Le Corbusier is quoted as saying he could ‘see in the Mikiphone the essence of Esprit Nouveau’. The pocket gramophone is significant for historical and social reasons. It is primarily an enabler of leisure activities due to its portability and size. The design of the object is also significant as it showcases design advancements in the early part of the 20th century. The Swiss made "Mikiphone", the smallest talking machine ever placed on the market folded up to the size of a large pocket watch or small cheese case. Production stopped in 1927. A total of 180,000 were made. A few were made in a luxury version with gold or silver case for a "Pretentious clientele".Inside on dial: Mikiphone / Pocket Phonograph / Swiss made / System Vadasz. Outside: Pocket Phonograph / Mikiphone / System Vadosz / Patented in all countries.pocket phonograph, mikiphone, gramophone, pocket, music player, swiss made, switzerland -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Commemorative Medallion, Quartermasters sales and service inc
An irregular cloissonne medallion Yellow with gold illustrations and red and gold writing on one side and silver gun, bayonet and fist on a black background with red and silver writing Crucible Enter recruits 54 hours 48 miles 49 lbs of gear 36 stations 29 problem solving exercises 8 hrs sleep 3 MRE’s Exit Marines One mind any weapon the military mint, military medal -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
GOLD AND SILVER BACKGROUND. LARGE BASKET OF FLOWERS IN THE MIDDLElocal history, document, postcard