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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBooklet, Pat Grainger, Port Sayings, 1997
... Port Sayings...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997...Port Sayings, Edition Two. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1997...Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1997 Port Sayings Booklet Pat Grainger ...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997Port Sayings, Edition Two. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1997publishing, pat grainger, lleslie pont -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBooklet, Pat Grainger, Port Sayings, 1997
... Port Sayings...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997; this edition produced 1999...Port Sayings, Edition Three. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1999...Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1999 Port Sayings Booklet Pat Grainger ...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997; this edition produced 1999Port Sayings, Edition Three. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings 1999publishing, pat grainger, leslie pont -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBooklet, Pat Grainger, Port Sayings, 1997
... Port Sayings...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997. ...Port Sayings, Edition One. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings. ...Published 1997 by PMH&PS. Port Sayings Booklet Pat Grainger ...Pat Grainger collected these sayings with much help from Les Pont, and produced this PMH&PS publication in 1997. There were two subsequent editions.Port Sayings, Edition One. Small, booklet on rough brown paper, 8 pp., containing collected Port Melbourne sayings. Published 1997 by PMH&PS.publishing, pat grainger, leslie pont -
Clunes MuseumBook, GARRY FENTON et al, G'Day Cobber, 2012
... A collection of words and sayings typically Australian ...Paperback book of Australian words and sayings compiled by Garry Fenton....Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields A collection of words and sayings typically Australian Aussie sayings Gary Fenton Over 9,000 words and sayings I and many Aussies grew up with On first page : For the Clunes Museum May 1st 2016 Best wishes Gary Fenton Paperback book of Australian words and sayings compiled by Garry Fenton. ...Over 9,000 words and sayings I and many Aussies grew up withPaperback book of Australian words and sayings compiled by Garry Fenton.non-fictionOver 9,000 words and sayings I and many Aussies grew up withaussie sayings, gary fenton -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - LETTER & ENVELOPE FROM ABROAD
... Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped....Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor"....Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped. ...Letter dated 23/6/1941 from Chris McKinley VX46283. From 21st Aust Infantry Training Battalion, abroad in Middle East. Letter sent home to Miss L. Crozier. Letter is signed off by soldier's Officers and filled in on Salvation Army stationary specifically for Australian troops.1 & 2. Two page letter on Salvation Army stationary of approx A.4 size. Paper faded to a yellow colour. Folded into sixth size. 3. Envelope has address and stamp saying "Passed by Censor". Corners of the envelope ripped.Front marked "Air-Mail" and signature of Officer. Two pages off content and also signature of Officer. Both envelope and letters marked in imprint of "The Salvation Army" and red shield has stamp saying "Passed by Censor".middle east, 21st infantry training battalion., letter -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Grains of Gold, Early 20th century
... This booklet contains the favourite sayings and quotations of residents of Warrnambool and surrounding districts. ...It contains the favourite sayings and quotations of people from Warrnambool and surrounding areas. ...It contains the favourite sayings and quotations of people from Warrnambool and surrounding areas. ...This booklet contains the favourite sayings and quotations of residents of Warrnambool and surrounding districts. The source of the sayings is listed. It was probably produced as a fund-raiser for an organization or club and sold at Christmas time, perhaps early in the 20th century. This booklet is of high interest because of the many names listed from Warrnambool, Panmure, Framlingham, Nullawarre, Nirranda, Ballangeich, Allansford, Port Fairy Grasmere and other small towns. The booklet not only lists those residents at that time in history but also tells us something about those people, their philosophies and attitudes, through which sayings they chose. Well-known names include those of Terrington, Fidler, Burnie, Uren, Tomlinson, McGinness, Peacock, Murnane and Dallimore. This is a soft cover booklet of 22 pages. It contains the favourite sayings and quotations of people from Warrnambool and surrounding areas. The cover is blue with patterns down the left side and above and under the titles which are printed in dark blue. The pages are bound with white thread and they originally had a metal staple which has been removed. The cover is a little torn and stained. The first page has a blank form which can be filled in to make the booklet a Christmas present.‘A Booklet for Xmas and the New Year From….. With the Compliments of the Season To….’ history of warrnambool, grains of gold -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Government House Christmas Party, 1950s
... Colour slide of legatees talking with widows under a sign saying 'Education'. It was at the Christmas party at Government House. ...Colour slide of legatees interviewing a widows under a sign saying 'Education' at a Legacy Christmas party at Government House, in a glass mount with green tape....Melbourne Legacy 293 Swanston Street Melbourne melbourne Colour slide of legatees talking with widows under a sign saying 'Education'. It was at the Christmas party at Government House. ...Colour slide of legatees talking with widows under a sign saying 'Education'. It was at the Christmas party at Government House. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of Legatees providing advice to widows during a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of legatees interviewing a widows under a sign saying 'Education' at a Legacy Christmas party at Government House, in a glass mount with green tape.christmas party, government house party, advice -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeAutograph book
... Handwritten signatures and sayings throughout book...Staff names include - George Hay, Keith Young, Hewson, Stuckey, Porter, Student surnames include - Price, McClure, Hewitt, Davidson, Dehnert, Dodd, Cameron, Fraser, Gibson, Walker, McDonald, Ronaldson, Gray, Naismith, Fyffe, Oxburn, Dyer, Cumming, Coulson, Gilbert, Gilmour, Chester, Young, Gray-McIntosh Girls names include - Barbara Day, Handwritten signatures and sayings throughout book Small autograph book with faux snake-skin cover and coloured pages Autograph book ...This book was completed with autographs from fellow students at Ballarat College during Bruce's years at the school (1946 - 1953). Includes some staff signiatures and greetings. Staff names include - George Hay, Keith Young, Hewson, Stuckey, Porter, Student surnames include - Price, McClure, Hewitt, Davidson, Dehnert, Dodd, Cameron, Fraser, Gibson, Walker, McDonald, Ronaldson, Gray, Naismith, Fyffe, Oxburn, Dyer, Cumming, Coulson, Gilbert, Gilmour, Chester, Young, Gray-McIntosh Girls names include - Barbara Day, Small autograph book with faux snake-skin cover and coloured pagesHandwritten signatures and sayings throughout book -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Roy Liebig, 04-1949
... Saying good bye/ at "Roseleigh"/ Healesville....The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville". marysville victoria australia roseleigh guest house grieve family thomas charles grieve john arthur grieve rose grieve ackerman family mary moyne elise ackerman ken mcleod george peters rose emily pullum beltana rose lillian smith ivy may grieve alexander james ficinus raymond charles smith accommodation photograph roy liebig Saying good bye/ at "Roseleigh"/ Healesville. ...A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".A black and white photograph of guests leaving Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in April, 1949 by Roy Liebig. The photograph has been incorrectly labeled as "Healesville".Saying good bye/ at "Roseleigh"/ Healesville.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph, roy liebig -
Melbourne LegacyDocument, Junior Legacy Endowment Plan, 1960s
... Pencil mark saying 1960/1...A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s. proformas stationery forms Pencil mark saying 1960/1 Pale yellow letter proforma to Junior Legacy with spaces for date and donor information, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s. ...A copy of a letter addressed to Junior Legacy to be used by donors when donating money to the Endowment Plan. Was compiled in a folio of proforma stationery. Junior Legacy Club the name of Melbourne Legacy for many years. A similar set of proformas are at 00338.A record of forms and items used in Legacy's business practices in the 1960s.Pale yellow letter proforma to Junior Legacy with spaces for date and donor information, pasted on brown paper from a folio of forms and brochures from the 1960s.Pencil mark saying 1960/1proformas, stationery, forms -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreDocument (item) - Information Folder, Harrison & Sons, Highland Emigrants in Australia, 1852
... Pasted on label saying: Lorna Stepnell, Scotsburn....Highland Emigrants Immigration Scottish emigrants Letters Pasted on label saying: Lorna Stepnell, Scotsburn. Black plastic spiral bound A4 pages with typed transcripts of original letters sent by Scottish settlers in Australia in 1852. ...Printed by Harrison & Sons, Westminster.Pasted on label saying: Lorna Stepnell, Scotsburn.highland emigrants, immigration, scottish emigrants, letters -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaSmall framed tiles
... Set of three small framed tiles with humourous Dutch sayings....Set of three small framed tiles with humourous Dutch sayings. Small framed tiles. ...Set of three small framed tiles with humourous Dutch sayings.(a) Ik hoef niet te zwemmen in het geld maar pootje baden vind ik fijn. (I don't need to swim in money but I enjoy paddling in it). (b) Mannen moeten zijn als coffee, sterk goed en warm. (Men need to be like coffee, strong good and warm. (c Praat niet over jezelf, dat doen wij wel als je weg bent. -
Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumStaff Only Sign
... Rectangle sign saying staff only seems to have glue? on the back...Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra gippsland Staff Only Rectangle sign saying staff only seems to have glue? on the back Staff Only Sign ...Rectangle sign saying staff only seems to have glue? on the backStaff Only -
Tarnagulla History ArchiveNewspaper cartoon: "Pot 'F Gold!', circa 1993
... Depicts a miner with a detector looking at a sign saying 'Tarnagulla' and a Leprechaun who is saying 'I'm here to replenish me pot 'f gold!'. ...Depicts a miner with a detector looking at a sign saying 'Tarnagulla' and a Leprechaun who is saying 'I'm here to replenish me pot 'f gold!'. ...Donald Clark Collection.A newspaper cartoon probably from the Bendigo Advertiser, date unknown. Depicts a miner with a detector looking at a sign saying 'Tarnagulla' and a Leprechaun who is saying 'I'm here to replenish me pot 'f gold!'. -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Frame Photo of Band of 3 RAR Victoria
... Only marking is on back of photo saying Keith Faulks. Korea...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Only marking is on back of photo saying Keith Faulks. Korea Black plastic frame with glass front and photo of Brass Band Photograph Frame Photo of Band of 3 RAR Victoria ...Black plastic frame with glass front and photo of Brass BandOnly marking is on back of photo saying Keith Faulks. Korea -
Melbourne LegacyFunctional object, Collection Tin, 1970s
... Metal tin with a blue paper label saying 'Legacy. Caring for families of deceased veterans'....An example of containers used when selling badges. fundraising badge week Metal tin with a blue paper label saying 'Legacy. Caring for families of deceased veterans'. ...A metal tin used by badge collectors during fundraising activities such as Badge Week. The years it was used is not known but may be from the 1960s to 1980s.An example of containers used when selling badges.Metal tin with a blue paper label saying 'Legacy. Caring for families of deceased veterans'.fundraising, badge week -
Slovenian Association MelbourneStaying behind, photo, Staying behind, 1960, September 1960
... Black and white photo of people saying goodbye to those ready to sail at the port in Trieste, Italy...Slovenian Association Melbourne 82 Ingrams Road Research melbourne Waving goodbye to friends as they sail into a new beginning in Australia in 1960 Goodbye to friends moving on, amongst them Slovenians slovenians slovenian association melbourne Black and white photo of people saying goodbye to those ready to sail at the port in Trieste, Italy Staying behind, 1960 Staying behind, photo ...Waving goodbye to friends as they sail into a new beginning in Australia in 1960Goodbye to friends moving on, amongst them SloveniansBlack and white photo of people saying goodbye to those ready to sail at the port in Trieste, Italyslovenians, slovenian association melbourne -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumContainer - Propert's Shoe polish
... Squat rectangular tin can cream and brown paint on face saying Properts shoe cream...Trafalgar Holden Museum 74 Waterloo Rd Trafalgar gippsland Tin can containing shoe polish for polishing shoes and or boots Ca 1900 Imported and sold by Holden and Frost Tin shoe polish Propert's Propert's Shoe cream Squat rectangular tin can cream and brown paint on face saying Properts shoe cream Container Propert's Shoe polish ...Tin can containing shoe polish for polishing shoes and or boots Ca 1900Imported and sold by Holden and FrostSquat rectangular tin can cream and brown paint on face saying Properts shoe creamPropert's Shoe creamtin, shoe polish, propert's -
Lara RSL Sub BranchUniform, Provest officers cap
... Label inside cap saying Christies Pty.Ltd. 248 Pitt St. Sydney....Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara hat Label inside cap saying Christies Pty.Ltd. 248 Pitt St. Sydney. ...Officers cap , flat on top with a peak at the front and a brown belt half way around it and a sweat band inside the cap.Khaki in colour.Label inside cap saying Christies Pty.Ltd. 248 Pitt St. Sydney.hat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Leisure object - Toy Caravan
... Two wheels . Sticker on back saying 'On tow - MBS23'...Two wheels . Sticker on back saying 'On tow - MBS23' Leisure object Toy Caravan ...Blue painted metal caravan with open windows. Two wheels . Sticker on back saying 'On tow - MBS23'Lesney/Englandtoys, general -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBooklet, Morrison and Gibb Limited Edinburgh, Watchwords for Christian Living, c. 1907
... Contains a Christian saying for each day of the year....Contains a Christian saying for each day of the year. Watchwords for Christian Living Booklet Booklet Morrison and Gibb Limited Edinburgh W.P. ...Small booklet, bound in brown suede. 'Watchwords' in gold on spine. Contains a Christian saying for each day of the year. -
Melbourne LegacyDomestic object, War Widows' Guild Apron, 2020
... Dark navy cotton apron with a white stencilled Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'Celebrating 75 years'....War Widows Guild Jessie Vasey WWG Dark navy cotton apron with a white stencilled Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'Celebrating 75 years'. War Widows' Guild Apron Domestic object ...An apron made to celebrate 75 years of the War Widows Guild in 2020. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild due to its laugh. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this apron, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A celebration of the 75 years of work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Dark navy cotton apron with a white stencilled Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'Celebrating 75 years'.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg -
Melbourne LegacyBadge, Laurel Club - Geelong Legacy, 2000s
... Gold Legacy emblem on a bar brooch with gold text on blue enamel saying 'Laurel Club. Geelong Legacy'...Geelong Legacy Laurel Clubs Margaret Burn Gold Legacy emblem on a bar brooch with gold text on blue enamel saying 'Laurel Club. Geelong Legacy' Laurel Club - Geelong Legacy Badge ...A Laurel Club brooch from Geelong Legacy. Laurel Club was a name given by some Legacy clubs to the widows' clubs . The brooch was owned by Margaret Burn who was a junior legatee in the 1930s after the death of her father in World War 1. Her husband served in World War 2 and when he died Margaret joined the Geelong Laurel Club. Her family has donated two photos and the Laurel Badge to Legacy.A brooch signifying membership with a Laurel Club.Gold Legacy emblem on a bar brooch with gold text on blue enamel saying 'Laurel Club. Geelong Legacy'geelong legacy, laurel clubs, margaret burn -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Document, Leunig, Old Soldiers Never Die
... Old saying: "Old soldiers never die - only young ones do." ...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Leunig Cartoon Photocopy Pte T Lloyd 3797402 Royal Australian Infantry Corps Australian National Serviceman 1 Australian Reinforcement Unit 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Thomas Roger Lloyd Old saying: "Old soldiers never die - only young ones do." ...Photocopy. Black print on white. Cartoon by Leunig. Sketch of two soldiers dragging another soldier along the groundOld saying: "Old soldiers never die - only young ones do." No mistakeleunig, cartoon, photocopy, pte t lloyd, 3797402, royal australian infantry corps, australian national serviceman, 1 australian reinforcement unit, 2nd battalion royal australian regiment, thomas roger lloyd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Demolition devastation, 2009
... Owners of property (164-168 Springvale Road) protested against its compulsory acquisition, saying the compensation was not enough (photos)....Owners of property (164-168 Springvale Road) protested against its compulsory acquisition, saying the compensation was not enough (photos). ...Owners of property (164-168 Springvale Road) protested against its compulsory acquisition, saying the compensation was not enough (photos).Owners of property (164-168 Springvale Road) protested against its compulsory acquisition, saying the compensation was not enough (photos).Owners of property (164-168 Springvale Road) protested against its compulsory acquisition, saying the compensation was not enough (photos).springvale road, nunawading, nos. 164-168, atkinson, bruce, lam, fu, yung, fai, springvale road rail separation project -
Melbourne LegacyFunctional object, Collection Tin
... Stickers saying 'Your donation helps the dependants of Australian veterans who were killed or have since died. ...Underneath a sticker saying 'Property of Legacy' and 'Call the Fundraising Department at Legacy House on 9663 3564 for collection'. ...A collection tin in the shape of an army tin hat. Date that it was used is unknown. They could have been left at shopping centres or other public spaces for the general public to donate loose change.A record of a method of fundraising.Round silver collection tin in the shape of an army tin hat.Stickers saying 'Your donation helps the dependants of Australian veterans who were killed or have since died. Thank you'. Underneath a sticker saying 'Property of Legacy' and 'Call the Fundraising Department at Legacy House on 9663 3564 for collection'.fundraising, donations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ABBOTT COLLECTION: ADVERTISING FLYERS
... Larger one (27 x 13 cm) is bright yellow paper with red print saying Reaper and Binding oil. (2 copies) Smaller one (23 x 8.5 cm) is orange paper with black printing saying Striking Ink ( 1 copy)...Larger one (27 x 13 cm) is bright yellow paper with red print saying Reaper and Binding oil. (2 copies) Smaller one (23 x 8.5 cm) is orange paper with black printing saying Striking Ink ( 1 copy) Document ABBOTT COLLECTION: ADVERTISING FLYERS ...2 small advertising flyers for JH Abbott. Larger one (27 x 13 cm) is bright yellow paper with red print saying Reaper and Binding oil. (2 copies) Smaller one (23 x 8.5 cm) is orange paper with black printing saying Striking Ink ( 1 copy)abbott, advertising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Note written in purple ink, dated November 14th, saying he cannot attend his Office tonight sickness in family....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields SOCIETIES Aof correspondence Ancient Order of Foresters No. 3770 Collection - Correspondence Court King of the Forest Charles Allen Note written in purple ink, dated November 14th, saying he cannot attend his Office tonight sickness in family. ...Note written in purple ink, dated November 14th, saying he cannot attend his Office tonight sickness in family.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, charles allen -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchCeramic - Saucer, 00/09/74
... Saucer ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the saucer with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation ...He served from 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron 2 squadron vietnam war repatriation hospital It has a shield with repatriation in the middle Saucer ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the saucer with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation Ceramic Saucer ...It was donated by Clive Marshall after his stay in the repatriation hospital after he came home from Vietnam. He served from 1967 to 1968 He was apart of 2 squadron Saucer ceramic with two green lines wrapping around the top one in the middle of the saucer with a code of arms this a shield saying repatriation It has a shield with repatriation in the middle2 squadron, vietnam war, repatriation hospital -
Melbourne LegacyClothing, War Widows' Guild Scarf, 2020
... Dark navy rectangular scarf with a white Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'War Widows' Guild of Australia - Est 1945'....War Widows Guild WWG Dark navy rectangular scarf with a white Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'War Widows' Guild of Australia - Est 1945'. ...A scarf made for War Widows Guild. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this scarf, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A memento of the War Widows Guild.Dark navy rectangular scarf with a white Guild kookaburra logo and text saying 'War Widows' Guild of Australia - Est 1945'.war widows guild, wwg
