Bookplate featuring a blue mermaid mermaid, blue, bookplate, edwin jewell

Book has no dustjacket, is bound with blue book cloth and has gold text on the spinenon-fiction'As the effects of the war raging in Europe begins to be felt at home in London, Monica Dickens decides to do her bit and to pursue a new career, and so enrols as a student nurse at a hospital in rural Hertfordshire. By nature clever and spirited, she struggles to submit to the iron rule of the Matron and Sisters, and is alternately infuriated and charmed by her patients. That's not to mention the mountains of menial work that are a trainee's lot. But there are friends among the staff and patients, night-time escapades to dances with dashing army men, and her secret writing project to keep her going.' [From Trove record]nursing, england

Also two other black and white photographs of disastrous fire damage to Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop 15 June 1993 photographs show damage being inspected by Fire Brigade members and Arson Squad Detectives. Numbers 03795.1 and 03795.2 size 10.5 x 15.5Black and white photograph of Jimmy Garidas of Jimmys Mermaid Fish Shop, showing Jimmy standing at the deep fryer, 509 Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, fires, inspection

Paperback. Front cover has a photograph of old El Kanah. Below that is a drawing of what appears to be the author standing next to a car that has a sign on its roof saying 'The Golf House'. The back cover has a photograph of the author and a blurb about the author.The Golf House/...this story tells of an outstanding golfing/ career as a player and tutor and humorous/ happenings while operating a guesthouse/ aply called The Golf House Stamp of the Marysville & District /Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 To Jasper & family / Wishing you all a wonderful future / & Life / Regards / Norman Murphy / XXgolf, history, el kanah, marysville

Paperback. Front cover has a photograph of old El Kanah. Below that is a drawing of what appears to be the author standing next to a car that has a sign on its roof saying 'The Golf House'. The back cover has a photograph of the author and a blurb about the author.The Golf House/...this story tells of an outstanding golfing/ career as a player and tutor and humorous/ happenings while operating a guesthouse/ aply called The Golf House Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779golf, history, el kanah, marysville

The interview is one of a series recorded in 2013-2014 to document memories and experiences of the Williamstown Botanic GardensA primary source of information on memories of the Gardens. Chic is the daughter of Ernie Anderson who worked at the Gardens from the age of 15 until he retired at 65. Ernie’s full name was Ernest Rupert Cyril Anderson. Chic verified from her Mother’s bible that her Father was born 19th June 1895. The Anderson family moved into the Curator’s Lodge in the grounds of the Gardens in 1938 following the death of the previous Curator, William Joseph Crowe. CD and transcript of interview with Chic Wyatt (nee Anderson) and her memories of the Gardens from her childhood through to adulthood. The purpose of the interview is to discuss a collection of photos she lent to the Gardens for copying (registration no. 2013.001) and to recall memories of her Father, Ernie Anderson and of living in the grounds.chic anderson, chic wyatt, anderson, fish pond, ornamental lake, gates, curator, horse, army camp, americans, world war 2, cannons, williamstown botanic gardens, hobsons bay city council, william joseph crowe

Household Items - Mermaid Table Salt stawell

This swimsuit belonged to Merilyn Case (nee Aldred), who grew up in Sandringham. BHS also has a swimsuit belonging to her mother, Jessie Aldred.One-piece halter-neck swimsuit with sweetheart neckline. Deep blue with gold central panel and halter strap. Low-cut back.Triangular label features a picture of a mermaid above the text "MADE IN ENGLAND".merilyn case, swimwear, 1950s

This book presents a pictorial and written record of Warrnambool in 1891.It covers a wide range of topics. It provides statistical evidence relating to public buildings and organisations of that era, as well as basic information about district points of interest. The Mechanics Institute, the Common, Albert Park, the rivers, the Museum and the Sea Baths are all mentioned. The various drawings and advertisements provide a list of businesses which were prevalent at the time. As this book is one of only two complete copies documented to be still in existence, it is of considerable significance and importance to our collection. The drawings and text are artistically very much of the era and are aesthetically pleasing. Cardboard cover with picture of people on beach in tones of yellow, pink and blue sitting within a circle. Dark purple cloth spine binding. Back cover has drawing of Western Hotel. Pages are not numbered and there are a number of coloured and black and white drawings. Title is in dark purple and Warrnambool is in pink and blue tonesOn front cover “The Mermaids Caves” 1896. 1891 written in pen beneath roman numerals on bottom of title page. List of numbers written down title page in black pen.warrnambool, picturesque warrnambool, warrnambool 1891,, warrnambool, warrnambool 1891

Alison Watson was the daughter of Peg and Harry Watson of Cromie Street Murtoa and would have been seven years old when this certificate was granted at the Murtoa Swimming Baths. The Baths were adjacent to Lake Marma and filled with water from the lake. There was a wooden pontoon in the centre of the pool which was removed for swimming competitions. Alison's father was the swimming coach at the time - 1956.A rectangular light blue/green certificate with navy blue writing with letters highlighted with white accents. There is an illustration with Neptune, a mermaid, and a dolphin at the bottom centre with scrolls on either side.The applicant (Alison Watson); the location (Murtoa Baths); the date(6th January 1956) the local president (N.T. McQueen) and the Secretary (F.C. Bradshaw) are hand written.certificate, learn to swim, learn to swim certificate, alison watson, murtoa, murtoa swimming baths, swimming baths, swimming pools

The “Crossing the Line” ceremony is a tradition in the Royal Australian Navy when a vessel crosses the equator. It is an initiation ceremony to commemorate a sailor's first crossing of the Equator, but during the war in Vietnam it was done for the soldiers on board the HMAS Sydney (also known as the Vung Tau Ferry because it did 25 trips transporting soldiers between Sydney and Vung Tau or vice-versa). These equator-crossing ceremonies typically involve an initiation using water, carried out by King Neptune. Those who have yet to cross the equator are known as 'Pollywogs' or 'Tadpoles', while those who have been initiated are referred to as 'Shellbacks'. Yellowed page with line-drawing in black of King Neptune riding three fish at the top and a mermaid at the bottom. Text is in old fashioned font with details written in blue ink.Heading - Nept V NVS Rex/ Text/ Terence J Kevlin travelled on board HMAS Sydney/ Signed 23rd Dec 1967 by Captain of HMAS Sydney on behalf of King Neptune.crossing the line, hmas sydney, terence j kevlin., kevlin, vung tau ferry, equator, neptune

Sheet with labels for the four sides of a tea packet. Two are the same, and the other two relate to the tea, one has the weight. Printed in red and green on a cream background. Mermaid 'Teabusiness, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, mermaid tea

Made for the donor's mother Margaret Gutman, for her trousseau in 1922.3 silk handkerchiefs (cream) hemstitched by hand with a monogram (MG( and embroidered motif in one corner. (a) a lady holding a bird and a rose (b) a mermaid with a butterfly (c) a pasha with a tulip and birdMGembroidery, handkerchief, silk, vienna

The Cowes Power station was in Cowes west, corner of Chapel Street and Osborne Avenue. James Norman Day was in charge c. 1935.HistoricalPhotocopy of letter from Mr & Mrs Ronald Day, Mermaid Beach, Queensland, sent to the Electrical Engineer, Cowes Council, 1995. and reply to sender. Also copy of photo of equipment in power station.Mr and Mrs Ronald Ernest Daypower station, electricity, james norman day

The photograph is of Stathi Raftopoulos and unknown young man. Stathi erected a number of statues and sculptures, creating an open space 'museum' adjoining the family home in Kollieri, Ithaca. Included was an obelisk made from the stones that pressed the olives. The urns featured in the photo are known as 'plitharia' and are used to store the olive oil. Stathi also arranged for other statues to be displayed at various significant sites on Ithaca. A coloured photograph of man and a younger man standing on a terrace outside a house in a village in Ithaca. The man is unveiling a statue of a mermaid. In the background there is a statue of a horse, three large pottery urns and a two wheeled cart.symbols, gardens

Certificate given to crew and passengers for the first time they cross the equator by ship, supposedly from "Neptune" and "Davy Jones". Known as Crossing the Line. This certificate was given to Corporal "George W. Bell". Refer Cat No. 10663.2 for his service details and collection.White single page sheet with stylistic images of a mermaid swimming around edges in black. In centre is a message to sailors and soldiers who are crossing the equatorial line giving them authority to do so. A common souvenir of the time.Signed by "Neptune", "Davy Jones" and Captain W.E. Carley, Ships Master. Inserted name is "George W. Bell". At top "Imperivm-Neptuni-Regis".ceritifcate, souvenir, crossing the line, george w. bell, usat charles lummis

The Victorian Government's policy was that primary school children should learn to swim.The children of Chatham Primary School were taken by tram to the Kew Baths. The certificate testifies that Gail Norman could swim 25 yards. The Herald Learn to Swim Campaign was founded in 1929. Paper certificate printed in shades of blue and white. The document has the name of the campaign and the promoter at top centre. Other information includes the name of the person to whom the certificate was awarded and the distance swum. The illustration at bottom centre represents Neptune with two mermaids.GAIL NORMAN / KEW BATHS / [UNREADABLE NAME OF EXAMINER] / 8-2-63swimming certificates, gail norman, kew baths, herald learn to swim campaign

This book containing the 17 cantos of Don Juan, was owned by Con O’Mahony, a lawyer who lived in Warrnambool at the turn of the 20th century He won the Bowen prize for essay writing in 1883. O’Mahony had a legal practice in Warrnambool in the Royal Chambers in Kepler Street at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. He was initially in a partnership with Messrs E.W. Klingender and Murray, then ,when this partnership was dissolved, he continued the business under the name of O’Mahony and later O’Mahony and Murray. He was actively involved in the management of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute and was a member of the Warrnambool Hospital committee.An item which belonged to one of Warrnambool’s most prominent citizens at the time.Blue linen over card embossed in gold with crest and mermaid on front cover with overall pattern of crowns and the letter “B” Title Poet and publisher’s name in gold on spine of book. Back cover plain. 612 pages with 4 black and white plates included.Stamped C O’Mahony Solicitors Warrnambool in purple ink. Dedication: to Algernon Charles Swinburne. MDCCCC11(1902)Printed by William Clowes and sons Limited London and Beccles.con o'mahony, warrnambool, byron's works

This certificate was awarded to news photographer Denis Gibbons to mark his time on USS New Jersey BB62. Gibbons spent 5 years in Vietnam, and photographed the tours of nine Australian infantry battalions for Fairfax press and United Press International. This is a non-official certificate signed by the commanding officer Edward Snyder Jnr.Paper with hard cardboard backing of under water scene-white with blue and gold writing. Banner heading in gold writing. Picture of a battleship top LHS, mermaids x2 holding a painters pallet, Anchor with chain. Emblem of battleship bottom RHS. Swordfish and sharks depicted.Battleship Brethren heading. USS New Jersey BB 62 Firepower for Freedom. Denis Gibbonsdenis gibbons, battleship brethren, march 1969, crewmember certificate, uss new jersey, gibbons, honorary certificate, us navy

In the 1950s and 60s what we know as netball today was played by women and was known as basketball. No information has been found on this Warrnambool Basketball Association but it is most probable, however, that it was an early organization of men’s basketball teams. The game of basketball, founded in America, has become much more popular in Australia for both men and women in the last three or four decades with the local organization in Warrnambool known as Warrnambool Basketball Inc. and the teams Warrnambool Seahawks and Mermaids playing in a state-wide competition. This badge is retained for display purposes as an example of a sporting badge from the mid 20th century.This is a metal badge in the shape of a shield with gold lettering on a brown background and gold-coloured images of a net and ball on a green background. It has a metal ring at the top for attachment to a ribbon or cord.Warrnambool Amateur Basketball Associationwarrnambool basketball, warrnambool netball, history of warrnambool

The collaborative sculpture was created for the Annual Portland Arts Centre Inside Out Exhibition 2025. The ceramics were created during a series of workshops. Participants were able to lean new creative practices in a safe supportive space whist creating original works for the exhibition. The ceramics workshop was led by Angela Ryks and Rory Carter.Sculpture was created to be acquired into the Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection.Piece 16/16 of a collaborative sculpture created for the Annual Portland Arts Centre Inside Out Exhibition 2026. Piece #16 hand created ceramic hexagon base that when inserted over a timber base with upright dowel forms the bottom and basis of the sculpture. Piece is natural clay coloured glazed with the picture of a mermaid on top in blue and wavy lines on the sides. Has a black rubber stopper that sits under the first pieceall abilities

Mabel Beatrice Tully (16.07.1896 - 7.01.1987). Mabel lived in the family home at 61 Charleston Rd. Bendigo. Mabel Tully Collection: Four miscellaneous postcards 11123.16 A - two puppies playing with a piece of red material watched over by a tabby kitten on a chair. No message 11123.16 B - a barrow filled with coloured flowers, the barrow is added to the card. no message 11123.16 C - A B&W card entitled "Pearling in the North West" with four views shaped like pearl shells, surrounded by mermaids. Stamped with many ink stamps "To M. Tully. Charleston Road. 11123.16 D - a hand coloured postcard of two girls on a trolley decked with flowers, A personal message to Miss Mabel Tully, Back Creek, Bendigo.A handwritten message on two postcardsmabel tully, diverse postcards