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Federation University Historical CollectionBooklet, Photographic Scraps Vol 5. No. 229 September 1908, September 1908
... Photographic Scraps Vol 5. No. 229 September 1908 ...Small light blue covered booklet titled Photographic Scraps it is New Series Vol 5. No. 229 September 1908 issue that comes out monthly. ...photographic scraps ilford limited home portraiture tree-photography and its applications the september spirit in landscape work platona ilford tree-photography landscape Photographic Equipment Small light blue covered booklet titled Photographic Scraps it is New Series Vol 5. ...Small light blue covered booklet titled Photographic Scraps it is New Series Vol 5. No. 229 September 1908 issue that comes out monthly. photographic scraps, ilford limited, home portraiture, tree-photography and its applications, the september spirit in landscape work, platona, ilford, tree-photography, landscape, photographic equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyScrap Book, Scrap book of Mr. J.K. Turnbull, Ringwood's first Station Master, containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, obituaries and personal memorabilia c.1890-1913, c. 1890 - 1913
... Large blue cardboard covers with black and red embossing and 'Scraps' on front. Blue cloth spine. No pages held by spine - five with cuttings from papers pasted on to them; three handwritten letters; several single cuttings.; 1. ...'Scraps'...Mr Turnbull was Ringwood's first Station Master and a well liked person in the community. 'Scraps' Mr J.K. Turnbulls own scrap book. Large blue cardboard covers with black and red embossing and 'Scraps' on front. ...Mr J.K. Turnbulls own scrap book lent by his son to Mr McCaskill. Alan Carter got it from Mr McCaskill to return but the son died and Alan Carter gave it to the Historical Society. Mr Turnbull was Ringwood's first Station Master and a well liked person in the community.Mr J.K. Turnbulls own scrap book. Large blue cardboard covers with black and red embossing and 'Scraps' on front. Blue cloth spine. No pages held by spine - five with cuttings from papers pasted on to them; three handwritten letters; several single cuttings.; 1. Five pages of newspaper cuttings pasted to page.; 2. Post Office Telegraphs 14-Jan-1891; 3. Small ad. - Frank Lowe - is running a waggonette to meet every train - stables - 'Coach and Horses Hotel' 12-Jan-1913; 4. Mr Turnbull at Healesville; a favourite Returns; two cuttings with same story.; 5. Photocopy of the 'Programme of Dances for the Opening of the Ringwood Goods Shed' Monday 28 December 1887.; 6. Handwritten in pencil - New Goods Shed 28/11/1887. Opening ceremony 2-Dec-1887 - not very legible - 4 pages (15 x 10cm); 7. Two letters to Mr Turnbull from John Ross - 17-Jan-1891; 8. Letter from Samuel and Elizabeth Cutts and family to Mr Turnbull.; Note: Cutts, Elizabeth - owned the hotel at Burnt Bridge; Mr McCaskill was mayor and first President of the Historical Society; Carter, Alan - was father of Richard Carter. +Additional Keywords: Turnbull, J.K. / McCaskill, Mr / Carter, Alan / Lowe, Frank / Ross, John / Cutts, Samuel / Cutts, Elizabeth'Scraps' -
Clunes Museum
Container - BALLOT BOX
... UNIDENTIFIABLE SCRAPS OF PAPER NOTICES ON OUTSIDE OF BOX...FOUND IN STABLE AT CLUNES POLICE STATION local history government elections UNIDENTIFIABLE SCRAPS OF PAPER NOTICES ON OUTSIDE OF BOX SQUARE WOODEN BALLOT BOX WITH METAL CLASP, USED AT ULLINA, NO. 55, IN BLACK Container BALLOT BOX ...FOUND IN STABLE AT CLUNES POLICE STATIONSQUARE WOODEN BALLOT BOX WITH METAL CLASP, USED AT ULLINA, NO. 55, IN BLACKUNIDENTIFIABLE SCRAPS OF PAPER NOTICES ON OUTSIDE OF BOXlocal history, government, elections -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Traditional Head-Carrying Fabric Support Ring
... Traditionally made from coiled cloth, straw or rope and wrapped in vibrant, colourful fabric scraps....Traditionally made from coiled cloth, straw or rope and wrapped in vibrant, colourful fabric scraps. Textile Traditional Head-Carrying Fabric Support Ring ...Rajasthani head-carrying support ring - known as an Indoni or Indhoni. A utilitarian item designed to help women balance and carry heavy loads, such as water pots (matkas) or baskets, on their heads.Traditionally made from coiled cloth, straw or rope and wrapped in vibrant, colourful fabric scraps. -
Unions BallaratMudeye: An Australian boyhood and beyond, Dowling, Bary, 1995
... Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews....Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews. ...Autobiographical and historical book, starting around the time of the Second World War. Explores family history, profiles Ballarat and war time issues. Local (Ballarat) history.Paperback; book; 266 pages. Front cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; title and author in black lettering; sticker - NSW premier's literary awards 1996 shortlisted. Back cover: green background; old photos and newspaper scraps; black lettering; excerpts from reviews.None.ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - ballarat, autobiography - bary dowling, war - world war ii, history - family, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MISC NOTES AND NOTEPAPER, 1950s
... LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MISC NOTES AND NOTEPAPER Handwritten scraps written on the letterheads of Pethard Brothers Groceries...BENDIGO History bendigo churches LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MISC NOTES AND NOTEPAPER Handwritten scraps written on the letterheads of Pethard Brothers Groceries Document LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MISC NOTES AND NOTEPAPER ...LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE METHODIST CHURCH MISC NOTES AND NOTEPAPER Handwritten scraps written on the letterheads of Pethard Brothers Groceriesbendigo, history, bendigo churches -
Melbourne Tram MuseumBadge - PTC Uniform Name badge on cloth, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), late 1980s
... Four ripped fabric scraps with vertical green and gray stripes, each featuring a yellow diagonal stripe overlaid on teal chevron shapes....Demonstrates the method of providing uniform emblems and organisation identification. tramways badges uniforms clothing The Met PTC Four ripped fabric scraps with vertical green and gray stripes, each featuring a yellow diagonal stripe overlaid on teal chevron shapes. ...Badge of the PTC which was formed in 1989, merging trams, suburban trains and country trains into the Public Transport Corporation, though retaining the name, The Met, for some time - see Reference. See item 9526 for a The Met uniform logo. Demonstrates the method of providing uniform emblems and organisation identification.Four ripped fabric scraps with vertical green and gray stripes, each featuring a yellow diagonal stripe overlaid on teal chevron shapes.tramways, badges, uniforms, clothing, the met, ptc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - 'How to Ice a Cake'
... How to ice a Cake by Anne Anson Advertising "Tala" Icing Instrument Circa 1950's Paper Doile and scraps of newspaper inside book...Cook book Cake/icing How to ice a Cake by Anne Anson Advertising "Tala" Icing Instrument Circa 1950's Paper Doile and scraps of newspaper inside book Book 'How to Ice a Cake' ...How to ice a Cake by Anne Anson Advertising "Tala" Icing Instrument Circa 1950's Paper Doile and scraps of newspaper inside bookcook book, cake/icing -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyArchive - ORBOST NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 4767, Orbost North Primary School 4767 et al, 2023
... Archive box labelled Orbost North Primary School 4767 (closed Dec 2023) including folders, also 3 albums with photos and clippings. 3398.1 Box is tan and blue, it contains 7 folder and one large photograph of the school buildings, albums are labelled Orbost North Primary School Following items not included in the box. 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographs...3398.1 Booklet - Orbost North Primary School 4767, 1957 - 2007, CELEBRATING 50 YEAR OF EDUCATION Facts and Dates - 1957 - 1982 Blue album with photographs, 1959 - 1982 - Student Class photographs Album 1979, Student and Activity photographs Red album, Student and Staff photographs 1983 - 1989 Purple album, Student and Staff photographs 1990 - 1999 Folder, Staff and Class photographs 2000 - 2023 Large black and white photograph of the school buildings (undated) 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographs...Its contents cover items from 1959 - 2023 Orbost North Primary School 3398.1 Booklet - Orbost North Primary School 4767, 1957 - 2007, CELEBRATING 50 YEAR OF EDUCATION Facts and Dates - 1957 - 1982 Blue album with photographs, 1959 - 1982 - Student Class photographs Album 1979, Student and Activity photographs Red album, Student and Staff photographs 1983 - 1989 Purple album, Student and Staff photographs 1990 - 1999 Folder, Staff and Class photographs 2000 - 2023 Large black and white photograph of the school buildings (undated) 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographs Archive box labelled Orbost North Primary School 4767 (closed Dec 2023) including folders, also 3 albums with photos and clippings. 3398.1 Box is tan and blue, it contains 7 folder and one large photograph of the school buildings, albums are labelled Orbost North Primary School Following items not included in the box. 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographs Archive ORBOST NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 4767 Orbost North Primary School 4767 May Leatch ...This collection was created in Dec 2023 at the time of the closure of Orbost North Primary School 4767. All items were donated by the school (Principle Jo Dacy-Broome) and selected by May Leatch (Orbost and District Historical Society) Contents include items from 1959 - 2023These items are significant because it is a collection of items received from the Orbost North Primary School 4767 when closed in Dec 2023. This school opened in 1959 and closed 2023. Its contents cover items from 1959 - 2023Archive box labelled Orbost North Primary School 4767 (closed Dec 2023) including folders, also 3 albums with photos and clippings. 3398.1 Box is tan and blue, it contains 7 folder and one large photograph of the school buildings, albums are labelled Orbost North Primary School Following items not included in the box. 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographs3398.1 Booklet - Orbost North Primary School 4767, 1957 - 2007, CELEBRATING 50 YEAR OF EDUCATION Facts and Dates - 1957 - 1982 Blue album with photographs, 1959 - 1982 - Student Class photographs Album 1979, Student and Activity photographs Red album, Student and Staff photographs 1983 - 1989 Purple album, Student and Staff photographs 1990 - 1999 Folder, Staff and Class photographs 2000 - 2023 Large black and white photograph of the school buildings (undated) 3398.2 Large blue clippings folder called 1980's Scraps and Cuttings. 3398.3 School photographs 1968 3398.4 Collection of school buildings photographsorbost north primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WALLET
... It contains 2 small scraps of paper on the inside. One of the items is a small article about a giant pig....It contains 2 small scraps of paper on the inside. One of the items is a small article about a giant pig. ...A burgendy wallet with the words 'Kynoch Explosives' printed in gold on the inside. It contains 2 small scraps of paper on the inside. One of the items is a small article about a giant pig.costume accessories, clothing accessories, wallet, lydia chancellor collection, collection, leather goods, purse, wallet, personal effects, costume accessories -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware, Customers and staff of J E Earl, Sep 1922
... Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. ...Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Financial record Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware Customers and staff of J E Earl ...Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter Libbis of the Society in April of 1999Packet of fragile papers from collection of orders for goods from J.E. Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Yes!business and traders - timber, built environment, j e earl pty ltd, wormald brothers pty ltd, swallow & ariell ltd, o t box factory, a t harman & sons pty ltd, robert harper & co ltd, a e wearne & son, w c cone & co, joshua brothers distillery, port melbourne yacht club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware, Customers and staff of J E Earl, Sep 1922
... Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. ...Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Financial record Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware Customers and staff of J E Earl ...Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter Libbis of the Society in April of 1999Packet of 160 smaller sized papers from collection of orders for goods from J.E. Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Yes!business and traders - timber, built environment, j e earl pty ltd, wormald brothers pty ltd, swallow & ariell ltd, o t box factory, a t harman & sons pty ltd, robert harper & co ltd, a e wearne & son, w c cone & co, joshua brothers distillery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Financial record - Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware, Customers and staff of J E Earl, Sep 1922
... Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. ...Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Financial record Order, J E Earl Timber and Hardware Customers and staff of J E Earl ...Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter Libbis of the Society in April of 1999Packet of 57 medium sized papers from collection of orders for goods from J.E. Earl, September 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. Yes!business and traders - timber, built environment, j e earl pty ltd, wormald brothers pty ltd, swallow & ariell ltd, o t box factory, a t harman & sons pty ltd, robert harper & co ltd, a e wearne & son, w c cone & co, joshua brothers distillery -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W
... There arethree large logs and wood scraps in the foreground and a pile of sawdust can be seen behind the saw....There arethree large logs and wood scraps in the foreground and a pile of sawdust can be seen behind the saw. ...This timber mill was moved from Halls Gap to Mt William soon after the rush began. Those pictured (from left to right) are: E Evans, J Smith, D Patterson, Mr Chandler (the owner), J Delley, G Folkes and J Chamings.The photo shows seven men grouped around a large saw, which is driven by a traction engine. There arethree large logs and wood scraps in the foreground and a pile of sawdust can be seen behind the saw.timber industries, logging, sawmilling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Album - Scrapbook
... ...Scraps...Scrapbook postcards Decals Stickers Scraps Large dark green book with black leather spine containing assorted postcards, decals and stickers pasted in and 2 loose printed pictures (torn) from 1900 - 1950, Album Scrapbook ...Large dark green book with black leather spine containing assorted postcards, decals and stickers pasted in and 2 loose printed pictures (torn) from 1900 - 1950,scrapbook, postcards, decals, stickers, scraps -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Journal - Scrapbook, c. 1879
... Includes hand written writings and verses, pasted scraps and number of loose items (see 10490 -10507)...Includes hand written writings and verses, pasted scraps and number of loose items (see 10490 -10507) Journal Scrapbook ...Scrapbook, hard cover, brown, gold 'Album' on cover. Gold edging on pages. Pages different colours. Includes hand written writings and verses, pasted scraps and number of loose items (see 10490 -10507)Front: Flyleaf - 'To Jane, with the love of her sister, Jessie Robertson, Hamilton, Feb 19th 1879' - handwritten, black ink Back: Inside back cover: drawing of a horse. 'Arab Pasha 12/11/82 Drawing MP' -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFlyer - Notice, Public Indignation Meeting, Princess Theatre, The Case of Father Jergen, Jul 1922
... Earl, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a 'Public Indignation Meeting' Princess Theatre 21 July 1922...Earl, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a 'Public Indignation Meeting' Princess Theatre 21 July 1922 The Case of Father Jergen Flyer Notice, Public Indignation Meeting, Princess Theatre ...Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter Libbis of the Society in April of 1999From a collection of handwritten orders to J.E. Earl, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a 'Public Indignation Meeting' Princess Theatre 21 July 1922Order in pencil on back of flyerbusiness and traders - timber, public action campaigns, j e earl pty ltd, father jergen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Journal - Ephemera - Scrapbook scraps, old envelopes, collection of writings and scribbles, n.d
... Assorted ephemera - scrapbook scraps, old envelopes, collection of writings and scribbles pinned together, including a 1957 letter from the Services Canteen Trust Fund, poem from funeral of Jeannette Struan Schunke 28/12/1892 -15 / 11 / 1978...Assorted ephemera - scrapbook scraps, old envelopes, collection of writings and scribbles pinned together, including a 1957 letter from the Services Canteen Trust Fund, poem from funeral of Jeannette Struan Schunke 28/12/1892 -15 / 11 / 1978 Journal Ephemera - Scrapbook scraps, old envelopes, collection of writings and scribbles ...Assorted ephemera - scrapbook scraps, old envelopes, collection of writings and scribbles pinned together, including a 1957 letter from the Services Canteen Trust Fund, poem from funeral of Jeannette Struan Schunke 28/12/1892 -15 / 11 / 1978 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFlyer - Notice, Lecture, Hon W F Finlayson MLC, Temperance Hall, South Melbourne, The People Versus Liquor Traffic, Oct 1921
... EARL, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a lecture by the Hon. ...EARL, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a lecture by the Hon. ...Found under floorboards when building demolished, April 1999. Reason for storage under floorboards unknown; found by 'bottle diggers' and sold to Peter LIBBIS of the Society in April of 1999From a collection of handwritten orders to J.E. EARL, 1922, handwritten on various bits of paper from scraps to company order forms. This one written on the back of a flyer for a lecture by the Hon. W.F. FINLAYSON MLC at Temperance Hall, South Melbourne Oct 27 1921Order in pencil on back of flyerbusiness and traders - timber, societies clubs unions and other organisations, public action campaigns, j e earl pty ltd, anti-liquor league, j p crichton & son -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - THE AUSTRALIAN SKETCHER 1873
... Also a number of small pages titled Facts & Scraps. Mentions a number of daily happenings and the bells at St. ...Also a number of small pages titled Facts & Scraps. Mentions a number of daily happenings and the bells at St. ...Handwritten, detailed account of Hospital Sunday at Sandhurst. It mentions the crowds coming into town, the procession, and the day’s entertainment at the Reserve. Also mentions the donations raised for charity. Also a number of small pages titled Facts & Scraps. Mentions a number of daily happenings and the bells at St. Paul's Church.event, entertainment, sandhurst, the australian sketcher 1873, rev mr croxton, the bendigo advertiser, hallas' band, northcott's regimantal band, captain moorhead, captain boyd, lieutenant sibley, lieutenant henderson, mr morrison, bendigo rifles, major taylor, captain joseph, lieutenant blackham, bendigo hotel, bank of victoria, prince alfred, mr abbott, st paul's church bells, hustlers mine, prince bismarck, james park, bell, william hartlett, mr williamson, mr purcell, connell watson & hogarth, mr j b watson, the engineers engine-drivers and blacksmiths association, melbourne botanical gardens, mr hodgkinson, baron von muellerus, patrick hugo mchugh, golden fleece mine, orpheus c kerr, jones, the victorian racing club, mr walker, spencer, robert chambers's index to heirs-at-law legatees missing friends and persons advertised for during 150 years past, mr higinbotham, mr d r morrison, mr mccosh, mr hicks, carlisle company, james hamilton, samuel rochford, royal hustlers claim, william mycroft, rifle brigade hotel, mr randall, the right rev dr gould, r m s s china, james kennedy -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook / colection, early 19th century
... Volumes of George Cruikshank's Scraps and Sketches were intended to be cut and pasted in home-made albums and scrapbooks; ...Some of these illustrations come from his 'Scraps and Sketches' album, published for adults in 1832, though the drawings were done between 1828 and 1832. ...George Cruikshank (27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator.. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. George Cruikshank was inventive. In the 1800's, puns and other forms of word-play were loved by all. Some of these illustrations come from his 'Scraps and Sketches' album, published for adults in 1832, though the drawings were done between 1828 and 1832. Volumes of George Cruikshank's Scraps and Sketches were intended to be cut and pasted in home-made albums and scrapbooks; George Cruikshank was a well-known British caricaturist and book illustrator. This item represents this popular art form of the early to mid 19th century.A collection of artworks (copies of etchings) of George Cruikshank. They are bound together with masking tape. The pages are dated 1828-1823. They are satirical cartoons printed in black ink.on front : "V BROOME with CANN RIVER crossed through ORBOST 78 PERRY ST 5154 2855" -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Geoff Riley embroidery design envelope - Lyre Bird displaying tail and toad stools, Geoff Riley, 1920's-1956/7
... Printed envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Lyre bird displaying tail on front and toad stools on reverse. Few thread scraps in envelope. Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. ...From deceased estate of EGV member Geoff Riley 20th century Australia Australian native flora Australian native fauna See images Printed envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Lyre bird displaying tail on front and toad stools on reverse. Few thread scraps in envelope. Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. ...From deceased estate of EGV memberPrinted envelope with pattern and stitch directions - Lyre bird displaying tail on front and toad stools on reverse. Few thread scraps in envelope. Designed and sold by Geoff Riley, water colour artist from his shop "The Wildflower Shop", 14 Queen's Walk, Melbourne from the 1930' to the 1950's. See imagesgeoff riley, 20th century, australia, australian native flora, australian native fauna -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaDecorative object - Temari Ball
... Originally made from herbs and leather, noble women developed theirs from silk and kimono scraps. A symbol that represents great loyalty or a valued friendship. ...Originally made from herbs and leather, noble women developed theirs from silk and kimono scraps. A symbol that represents great loyalty or a valued friendship. ...Originally made from herbs and leather, noble women developed theirs from silk and kimono scraps. A symbol that represents great loyalty or a valued friendship. Modern day Japan - mothers make them for their children as part of New Year celebrations.Temari ball - the mari are divided into sections with temporary pins then wrapped with silk thread, creating geometric designs. Grey base with olive green central band and pinks, bronze, cream and metallic threads. -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhandkerchief, Approx 1900
... As they became a status symbol, they also became more than just scraps of cloth, and were decorated with lace and embroidery. ...As they became a status symbol, they also became more than just scraps of cloth, and were decorated with lace and embroidery. ...Handkerchiefs have been used by men and women for centuries. They could be made of any bit of cloth, but eventually they became a symbol of social status and wealth. As they became a status symbol, they also became more than just scraps of cloth, and were decorated with lace and embroidery. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Hand-embroidered silk dress handkerchief. Flowers embroidered on front. Fabric colour is beige.handcraft silk-handkerchief embroidery -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - List, Charles Craig, destinations on specific trams, c1960
... Set of three lists hand written on ruled paper, foolscap, with red vertical line, taken from a preprinted record or report book, listing the destinations on specific trams. .1 - Footscray Tram ex 675 .2 - Essendon Depot - Destination Rolls - ex 228 .3 - Melb Tram side roll scraps...Trams tramways Destination Indicators Destination Roll Footscray Lists Essendon Set of three lists hand written on ruled paper, foolscap, with red vertical line, taken from a preprinted record or report book, listing the destinations on specific trams. .1 - Footscray Tram ex 675 .2 - Essendon Depot - Destination Rolls - ex 228 .3 - Melb Tram side roll scraps destinations on specific trams Document List Charles Craig ...Set of three lists hand written on ruled paper, foolscap, with red vertical line, taken from a preprinted record or report book, listing the destinations on specific trams. .1 - Footscray Tram ex 675 .2 - Essendon Depot - Destination Rolls - ex 228 .3 - Melb Tram side roll scrapstrams, tramways, destination indicators, destination roll, footscray, lists, essendon -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Work on paper, E.E. Pescott, Articles by or about E.E. Pescott, Principal of Burnley College 1909 - 1916, 1910 and later
... Extract from "The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria" by Pescott, on James Scott. 5. Scraps of notes...Extract from "The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria" by Pescott, on James Scott. 5. Scraps of notes Articles by or about E.E. Pescott, Principal of Burnley College 1909 - 1916 Work on paper E.E. ...1. Article by E.E. Pescott, "Burnley School of Horticulture and small farming" in Journal of Agriculture, 10 Jan. 1910. 2. Biographical article on E.E. Pescott in The Victorian Historical Magazine, 1964? 3. Letter from Pescott (1937) re history of Burnley. 4. Extract from "The Pioneers of Horticulture in Victoria" by Pescott, on James Scott. 5. Scraps of notese.e. pescott, journal of agriculture, james scott, establishment of burnley gardens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - SCRAPBOOK, 1907 created
... Gold lettering on front cover reads 'Scraps' Back cover has an embossed edged border. ...Gold lettering on front cover reads 'Scraps' Back cover has an embossed edged border. ...Book. Red hardcover book with gold and black embossed picture of people and foliage. Gold lettering on front cover reads 'Scraps' Back cover has an embossed edged border. Scrapbook contains a few handwritten poems signed by Percy James Anderson and contains varying Seasons Greetings coloured cards, religious quotes, and a wide variety of cutouts that have been glued in.book, ephemera, scrapbook -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - Wells Family scrapbook
... The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. The word "scraps" in red within a gold rectangular box completes the cover. ...The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. The word "scraps" in red within a gold rectangular box completes the cover. ...George Edwin Wells was born in Oxford in 1826. He served an apprenticeship as a coachbuilder and in 1841 he went to New Zealand. He was returning to England in 1848 when he changed his mind in Singapore and turned around and came to Melbourne. He operated a store with Mr W Gibbs and when gold as discovered they left their wives in Melbourne and went to the gold fields of Ballarat in 1851. At this time George was newly married to Catherine Kiely. In 1852 the two men were at the Golden Gully area of the Fryers Creek gold fields, they then move to Bendigo, initially to White Hills before settling in Long Gully. They then brought their patient wives, who had only had visits from their husbands, to Bendigo. George had several successful mining ventures in Bendigo. He died in 1898. One of his sons, Alfred, married Margaret Rotherham in NSW where he was living. Alfred died in 1911 leaving Margaret with a young family. She moved to Bendigo to be nearer to family support. Alfred and Margaret's daughter, Elma Winslade Wells 91904 - 19/1/1988) became a teacher and was posted to Camp Hill Primary School. She was also heavily involved in the Scout movement in the Bendigo area.Blue hardcover scrapbook belonging to the Wells family. (Elma Wells). The cover has gold, black and blue flowers and birds on it. The word "scraps" in red within a gold rectangular box completes the cover. Inside all the pages are filled with drawing and pictures of people, animals, flowers and landscapes. Also, various poems are transcribed on the pages. Newspaper cuttings are also glued to pages and in two yellow envelopes.Inside cover in pencil: The Wells Family scrap book donated to the Royal Historical Society Bendigo Branch by Miss Elma W. Wellsfamily history, wells family -
Ballarat Apron FestivalApron, Sugar Bag Apron, 1930s
... By making do and adapting waste materials, such as hessian sacks and fabric scraps, into practical clothing, women could demonstrate their sewing expertise and ingenuity; highly prized qualities during times of economic depression or frugalness. ...By making do and adapting waste materials, such as hessian sacks and fabric scraps, into practical clothing, women could demonstrate their sewing expertise and ingenuity; highly prized qualities during times of economic depression or frugalness. ...This apron was made by Theresa Dunn (néé Wallis) of Breakaway Creek, Victoria. Born in 1912, Theresa came from a farming family and left school at the age of 14 following the death of her mother to help care for her younger siblings. Well known for her needlework, Theresa and her sister Eileen exhibited widely and later judged work for Victorian and interstate needlework competitions. Sticklers for perfection, they were known to always look at the back of the work first. In 1935 Theresa married Allan Dunn. This apron formed part of her glory box; a collection of items saved in preparation for married life. Never used, it was donated to the Ballarat Apron Festival in 2017 by Theresa’s daughter. Made by Theresa Dunn of Breakaway Creek in the 1930s, this apron reflects early-20th century ideals of thrift and resourcefulness that were highly regarded as desirable feminine traits. By making do and adapting waste materials, such as hessian sacks and fabric scraps, into practical clothing, women could demonstrate their sewing expertise and ingenuity; highly prized qualities during times of economic depression or frugalness. Part of Theresa's glory box, this apron is in immaculate condition and is an example of depression era clothing and resourcefulness. Sugar bag apron (circa 1930s) Ballarat Apron Festival collection Until the mid-20th century concepts of thrift and resourcefulness were highly regarded as desirable feminine traits. By making do and adapting waste materials, such as hessian sacks and fabric scraps, into practical clothing, women could demonstrate their sewing expertise and ingenuity; highly prized qualities during times of economic depression or frugalness. Colonial Sugar Refining Co Ltd. Pure Cane Sugar 70lbs. Melbourne 1A -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, Book by war nurse : White Coolies, 16 March 1954
... She is willing to gift the original scraps of paper she used to write the book to the National War Memorial in Canberra....She is willing to gift the original scraps of paper she used to write the book to the National War Memorial in Canberra. ...This clipping is announcing the launch of a book written by Betty Jeffrey about her and other Australian Nurses' time as WW2 POW's. The article details Sister Jefferey starting to write the book while still a POW, and during her two year recuperation in an Australian Army hospital. She is willing to gift the original scraps of paper she used to write the book to the National War Memorial in Canberra.A newspaper clipping from a larger page of a single column of text and large black and white photo of two women holding glasses and smiling. The bottom of the article appears to be missing.'16/3/54 Sun' [blue ink top of page]vivien bullwinkel, australian army nurses, wwii, vivian statham (nee bullwinkel)
