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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Rev. R. B. Sparks, C. 1960s
... Rev. R. B. Sparks...Rev. Ronald B. Sparks, B.A. Ordained 1953. (WA) Maylands 1953–57; Canning Bridge 1957–62; AIM Kimberley Patrol 1962–65; Asst Superintendent AIM 1965–70; Mosman 1970–76; Parramatta 1976–...."Rev. R. B. Sparks"...Sparks, R. B. "Rev. R. B. Sparks" Head and shoulder portraits of a minister in clerical garb. ...Rev. Ronald B. Sparks, B.A. Ordained 1953. (WA) Maylands 1953–57; Canning Bridge 1957–62; AIM Kimberley Patrol 1962–65; Asst Superintendent AIM 1965–70; Mosman 1970–76; Parramatta 1976–.Head and shoulder portraits of a minister in clerical garb."Rev. R. B. Sparks"sparks, r. b. -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Walton, Cassay, Charles Sparks Descendant Tree, 2008
... Charles Sparks Descendant Tree...A list of descendants of Charles Sparks, Thomas Blay and John Gall and some of their life stories....Charles Sparks Descendant Tree Book Walton, Cassay ...A list of descendants of Charles Sparks, Thomas Blay and John Gall and some of their life stories.genealogy -
Kilmore Historical SocietySPARKS AND SOUNDS FROM A COLONIAL ANVIL, 1873
... Sparks and Sounds from a Colonial Anvil...Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Sparks and Sounds by J Whiteman ' xi; 195 pages ; Illus; 19cm;...Handwritten inscription on front page '3' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute Signature; ' Faithfully yours John Whiteman' Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Sparks and Sounds by J Whiteman ' xi; 195 pages ; Illus; 19cm; Sparks and Sounds from a Colonial Anvil SPARKS AND SOUNDS FROM A COLONIAL ANVIL John Whiteman George Robertson M'Carron, Bird & Co, Printers ...Faded brown cloth cover with embossed detailing on cover and spine 'Sparks and Sounds by J Whiteman ' xi; 195 pages ; Illus; 19cm;Handwritten inscription on front page '3' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute Signature; ' Faithfully yours John Whiteman'kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Sparks Reserve, Nov/Dec 2021
... Sparks Reserve...The Board of Works established a retarding basin known as Sparks Reserve in 1964 opposite Laburnum Primary School and needed to remove soil which was used to create a school oval....The soil removed from Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin created an oval at Laburnum Primary School Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin Laburnum Primary School No 4863 Fitzmaurice Yvonne Baker Gwennyth An article about Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin and Laburnum Primary School oval Sparks Reserve Article The Buckland News. ...An article about Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin and Laburnum Primary School ovalnon-fictionAn article about Sparks Reserve Retarding Basin and Laburnum Primary School ovalsparks reserve, retarding basin, laburnum primary school no 4863, fitzmaurice yvonne, baker gwennyth -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewsletter, Public Transport Workers Association, "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987", Dec. 1987
... "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987"...Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. ...Trams tramways Unions Light Rail Conductors Disputes Railways Preston Workshops The Met Light Rail Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. ...Newsletter, A5 centre stapled, 12 pages, December 1987, titled "Sparks - the Paper of the Public Transport Workers Association - No. 11 Dec. 1987" as a Special Strike Issue. Reports on strike by car cleaners at Dynon rail depot, replacement of train guards and tram conductors, guards on strike, how to survive while on strike, a "letter" (tongue in cheek) from the Premier to the Transport Minister, in the form of an exam, dispute with management at Dynon. Covers the proposal to remove over 800 jobs at the Tram and Bus Division, Connies, maintenance, revenue clerks, operational inspectors, tram drivers and bus drivers, Port Melbourne light rail conversion See also Reg item 1395 and 2963 for other similar documents.trams, tramways, unions, light rail, conductors, disputes, railways, preston workshops, the met, light rail -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - 935 John Sparks, Late 20th Century
... 935 John Sparks served during WW1 with 8 Battalion AIF and was reported killed in action 18 August 1916 in France....On the bottom of the photograph John Sparks 1st War...935 John Sparks served during WW1 with 8 Battalion AIF and was reported killed in action 18 August 1916 in France. 935 John Sparks served with 8 Battalion during WW1 and was killed in action. ...935 John Sparks served during WW1 with 8 Battalion AIF and was reported killed in action 18 August 1916 in France.935 John Sparks served with 8 Battalion during WW1 and was killed in action. This photograph is of him whilst overseas, there is also a later photograph of his grave site.An oblong black and white photograph on photo paper.On the bottom of the photograph John Sparks 1st War935 john sparks, ww1, 8 battalion, aif, kia, france -
Inverloch Historical Society000542 - Photograph - Whippet Y utility truck on the road with six adults, one child and one dog on-board - Willys Clyde's mum, Cath Sparks, Clyde - from Clyde Newton
... 000542 - Photograph - Whippet Y utility truck on the road with six adults, one child and one dog on-board - Willys Clyde's mum, Cath Sparks, Clyde - from Clyde Newton...000542 - Photograph - Whippet Y utility truck on the road with six adults, one child and one dog on-board - Willys Clyde's mum, Cath Sparks, Clyde - from Clyde Newton ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tree Removal Sparks Ire, 2016
... Tree Removal Sparks Ire...A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works. Tree Removal Sparks Ire Article Article ...A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.A prominent Blackburn oak tree, believed to be 100 years old, has been ripped out as part of level crossing removal works.blackburn, railway crossings, berry, david, blackburn tree preservation society, trees, level crossing removal authority -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Path Sparks Disagreements, 2016
... Path Sparks Disagreements...Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name. Path Sparks Disagreements Article Article ...Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.Cyclists are concerned the negative commentary surrounding the southern alignment of the shared-use bike path through Blackburn is unwarranted and will give them a bad name.level crossing removal authority, berry, david, cycling, blackburn -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, Sparks
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Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratBook, Sparks and Sounds from a Colonial Anvil, 28 November 2022
... Sparks and Sounds from a Colonial Anvil...Binding Engraving Lithography Printing publishing George Robertson Roeszler Stamps Melbourne An example of a cover created by using a diecast stamp in its printing and gilding and by a colonial die cast stamp pioneer in booming Melbourne. Sparks and Sounds from a Colonial Anvil Book ...An example of a cover created by using a diecast stamp in its printing and gilding and by a colonial die cast stamp pioneer in booming Melbourne.non-fictionAn example of a cover created by using a diecast stamp in its printing and gilding and by a colonial die cast stamp pioneer in booming Melbourne.binding, engraving, lithography, printing, publishing, george robertson, roeszler, stamps, melbourne -
Canterbury History Group
Article, Jones, Janine, Hotel sale sparks concern, 6/09/1994
... Hotel sale sparks concern...Canterbury Canterbury Mansions Canterbury Road Boarding Houses Public Housing Roman> Des (Dr) Maling Road Article from the Progress Press reporting on the plight of the residents of the Canterbury Mansions, some of whom are mentally ill, with the impending sale of building Hotel sale sparks concern Article Jones, Janine ...Article from the Progress Press reporting on the plight of the residents of the Canterbury Mansions, some of whom are mentally ill, with the impending sale of buildingArticle from the Progress Press reporting on the plight of the residents of the Canterbury Mansions, some of whom are mentally ill, with the impending sale of buildingcanterbury, canterbury mansions, canterbury road, boarding houses, public housing, roman> des (dr), maling road -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaTextile - Panel, Cynthia Sparks, 20thC
... Cynthia Sparks...Textile Panel Cynthia Sparks ...Acquired after Cynthia's death, via Gabriella VerstratenOrange background openweave fabric "sunburst' design. Orange looped centre with radiating lines in various stitches in dark blues, yellow, black, gold on nets of pink, yellow, orange and dark blue.embroidery, creative embroidery, panel -
Wangaratta Art GalleryPainting, Howard Sparks, World of Blue, 1966
... Howard Sparks...World of Blue Painting Howard Sparks ...Rural City of Wangaratta Collection, purchased with funds from the Wangaratta Art CouncilA rectangular landscape painting of trees and rocks at night painted in oil in shades of blue and brown.wangaratta art gallery, howard sparks, landscape, painting -
Brimbank City Council Art CollectionPainting (Watercolour), G. Sparks, Farmland Lodden Valley (keilor), 1981
... G. Sparks...Local scene Watercolour, 82cmx69cm Farmland Lodden Valley (keilor) Painting (Watercolour) G. Sparks ...Local sceneWatercolour, 82cmx69cm -
Federation University Historical CollectionScientific Instrument, Analite
... ...sparks...Steel rods with space between which generates sparks when connected. Rubber plugs on wooden base. ...analite chemistry terminals sparks volts amperes Yellow plate SMB in green. ...Solid wooden base with a red and black terminal at one end for electrical connection. Steel rods with space between which generates sparks when connected. Rubber plugs on wooden base. Yellow plate SMB in green. CHEM engraved indicating department it was used in. Serial Number: 97812 Volts: 6 Amps: 5analite, chemistry, terminals, sparks, volts, amperes -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Mayor Box Hill Reginald Sparks
... Councillor Reginald Howard Lee Sparks Mayor 1941/42, 1943/44, 1948/49, 1950/51, 1955/56. ...B & W Photo Councillor Reginald Howard Lee Sparks Mayor 1941/42, 1943/44, 1948/49, 1950/51, 1955/56. ...Councillor Reginald Howard Lee Sparks Mayor 1941/42, 1943/44, 1948/49, 1950/51, 1955/56. ...Councillor Reginald Howard Lee Sparks Mayor 1941/42, 1943/44, 1948/49, 1950/51, 1955/56. Dressed in suit, white shirt and tie, clean shaven, receding hair.B & W Photo Councillor Reginald Howard Lee Sparks Mayor 1941/42, 1943/44, 1948/49, 1950/51, 1955/56. Dressed in suit, white shirt and tie, clean shaven, receding hair.box hill, box hill town hall, mayors, councillors, town halls, sparks> reginald howard lee (cr.) -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchLetter
... Letter dated 16/5/1945 from Pilot Neville Sparks to Mrs Wilkinson informing her of the possible death of her son when his plane was shot down. ...Rear - Mr Neville Sparks (John's pilot when they were shot down) wrote this beautiful letter to John and Hud's parents....Letter dated 16/5/1945 from Pilot Neville Sparks to Mrs Wilkinson informing her of the possible death of her son when his plane was shot down. ...Letter dated 16/5/1945 from Pilot Neville Sparks to Mrs Wilkinson informing her of the possible death of her son when his plane was shot down. From collection of photographs and cuttings dedicated to the memory of WILKINSON JOHN HUDSON : Service Number - 400444 : Date of birth - 18 Feb 1914 : Place of birth - RUTHERGLEN VIC : Place of enlistment - MELBOURNE : Next of Kin - WILKINSON HUDSON. Wilkinson was awarded the distinguished flying cross in March 1944 and tragically killed in action over Germany also in 1944. See also 237 and 240. Photocopy of a handwritten letter. Single page.Rear - Mr Neville Sparks (John's pilot when they were shot down) wrote this beautiful letter to John and Hud's parents.pilot, kia, killed in action, dfc, distinguished flying cross, wwii, world war two, air force -
Royal Brighton Yacht ClubCup, Allee Cup (Cup)
... ...sparks...Allee Cup (Cup) Donor: Deed of Gift: No The Alee Cup is one of the oldest trophies at the RBYC and was originally named the Mr H. Sparks Trophy from the HBYC and was won by D Allee During the 1890/91 season. ...First Winner: Classic II, R Wilson 1961/62 alee sparks phd division 3 Allee Cup (Cup) Cup ...Allee Cup (Cup) Donor: Deed of Gift: No The Alee Cup is one of the oldest trophies at the RBYC and was originally named the Mr H. Sparks Trophy from the HBYC and was won by D Allee During the 1890/91 season. D. Allee was one of the first members of the Brighton Sailing Club and became Commodore in 1887 and again in 1906. In 1960/61 the trophy was re-introduced at RBYC as a Division 3 PHD HCP race which is sailed during a Club Marine race on the same day as the Edwards Cup for Division 1 and the Secours trophy for Division 2. First Winner: Classic II, R Wilson 1961/62 alee, sparks, phd, division 3 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Vermont Horticultural Society 1930-1980, 1980
... 'The First Fifty years' by Mavis C. Sparks, ed. by Ern Smart....Sparks, ed. by Ern Smart. Vermont Horticultural Society 1930-1980 Pamphlet Pamphlet ...'The First Fifty years' by Mavis C. Sparks, ed. by Ern Smart.'The First Fifty years' by Mavis C. Sparks, ed. by Ern Smart.'The First Fifty years' by Mavis C. Sparks, ed. by Ern Smart.vermont horticultural society, first 50 yeatrs -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet - Catalogue, Catalogues, c. 1941
... Catalogues of Sparks & McAlpine (Box Hill) and Nobelius (Emerald). 2 catalogues...flowers catalogues sparks and mcalpine nobelius Catalogues of Sparks & McAlpine (Box Hill) and Nobelius (Emerald). 2 catalogues Catalogues Booklet Catalogue ...Catalogues of Sparks & McAlpine (Box Hill) and Nobelius (Emerald). 2 cataloguesflowers, catalogues, sparks and mcalpine, nobelius -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Leonie Harriss nee Leonie Sparks at age 69 (Miss Victoria 1956) 2007
... Colour photograph of Leonie Harriss nee Sparks Miss Victoria 1956 at age 69 Victoria...People Fundraising Colour photograph of Leonie Harriss nee Sparks Miss Victoria 1956 at age 69 Victoria Photograph Leonie Harriss nee Leonie Sparks at age 69 (Miss Victoria 1956) 2007 ...Colour photograph of Leonie Harriss nee Sparks Miss Victoria 1956 at age 69 Victoriapeople, fundraising -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Shirley and Charlie Hancock wedding 1951
... Front row: Aileen Hancock, Maryea Sparks, Audrey Burns, Leonie Sparks...Front row: Aileen Hancock, Maryea Sparks, Audrey Burns, Leonie Sparks Celebration Genealogy Local History Colour photograph of the wedding of Shirley and Charlie Hancock Photograph Shirley and Charlie Hancock wedding 1951 Mona McLeods studio ...Back row: Cedric Cox, Lloyd Cocks, Charles and Shirley Hancock, Ian Eaton. Front row: Aileen Hancock, Maryea Sparks, Audrey Burns, Leonie SparksColour photograph of the wedding of Shirley and Charlie Hancockcelebration, genealogy, local history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Fortuna Article - "Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion", Nov 02 1997
... Fortuna Restoration Article - "Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion" - The Herald Sun Sunday Nov 02 1997- Author Adrian Tame This item contains the following: 11217.7a Black and White Photo of George Lansell's sister's grandson, Stan Budds, 95, with some of his relatives, Picture by Phil Weymouth 11217.7b Part of page 15 - Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion...The reunion began with tours of Fortuna, celebrating the family's historical legacy and connection to the site. bendigo fortuna stan budds wendy caldwell Fortuna Restoration Article - "Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion" - The Herald Sun Sunday Nov 02 1997- Author Adrian Tame This item contains the following: 11217.7a Black and White Photo of George Lansell's sister's grandson, Stan Budds, 95, with some of his relatives, Picture by Phil Weymouth 11217.7b Part of page 15 - Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion Newspaper Fortuna Article - "Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion" ...Fortuna is a historically significant mansion in Bendigo, once home to the Lansell family from 1871 to 1935. George Lansell, Wendy's ancestor, was a prominent goldmine owner known as "the quartz king of Bendigo. Wendy Caldwell, aged 50 and a business owner in Melbourne, was inspired by her visit to Fortuna to organize a major family reunion. She planned and brought together 250 relatives for the event. The reunion began with tours of Fortuna, celebrating the family's historical legacy and connection to the site.Fortuna Restoration Article - "Family Fortuna Sparks Reunion" - The Herald Sun Sunday Nov 02 1997- Author Adrian Tame This item contains the following: 11217.7a Black and White Photo of George Lansell's sister's grandson, Stan Budds, 95, with some of his relatives, Picture by Phil Weymouth 11217.7b Part of page 15 - Family Fortuna Sparks Reunionnon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, stan budds, wendy caldwell -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Leonie Sparks, Miss Australia Quest, Bairnsdale Victoria 1965, 1965
... Second black and white photograph showing Leonie Sparks in white dress, long white gloves as Miss Gippsland 1956 . ...Second black and white photograph showing Leonie Sparks in white dress, long white gloves as Miss Gippsland 1956 . ...Black and white photograph of Miss Leonie Sparks 18 years of Lakes Entrance taken by Bairnsdale Advertiser announcing her entry into the Miss Gippsland lead up to the Miss Australia Quest, Bairnsdale Victoria. Second black and white photograph showing Leonie Sparks in white dress, long white gloves as Miss Gippsland 1956 . Plus 4 newspaper clippings about the eventevents, contestants, fundraising -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph
... MISS SYMONS AND BROTHER RELATED TO SPARKS . MAYOR - BUTCHER. CATTLE MARKET HOTEL...MISS SYMONS AND BROTHER RELATED TO SPARKS . MAYOR - BUTCHER. CATTLE MARKET HOTEL .1.2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CATTLE MARKET HOTEL, LOCATED ON SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES, MAN AND LADY STANDING IN FRONT .DOG RESTING ON VERANDAH. ...CLUNES CATTLEMARKET HOTEL. BUILT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SMEATON ROAD BETWEEN DARLING AND BARKLEY STREETS..1.2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES CATTLE MARKET HOTEL, LOCATED ON SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES, MAN AND LADY STANDING IN FRONT .DOG RESTING ON VERANDAH. WOODEN CONSTRUCTION WITH SHINGLE ROOF. ENLARGED PHOTOGRAPHS .3-..6 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF CLUNES CATTLE MARKET HOTEL..1 HANDWRITTEN ON BACK AUNTIE SIS AND UNCLE OWEN. MISS SYMONS AND BROTHER RELATED TO SPARKS . MAYOR - BUTCHER. CATTLE MARKET HOTELlocal history, photography, photographs, hotels - cattle market -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS, 1921
... On Front: Printed "Clunes Football Club Season 1921" Printed below image; W Vorbac, J Tyers, A Davies, F Barry, A Mead, A McLennan, C Sparks, W Fawcett, W Barry, A Pickford, C Steart, J Keogh, J Roberts, L Exelby, H Williamson, R Sparks, H Holmes, J Doherty...PHOTOGRAPH KEPT AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1921 local history photographs football FOOTBALL CLUB 1921 On Front: Printed "Clunes Football Club Season 1921" Printed below image; W Vorbac, J Tyers, A Davies, F Barry, A Mead, A McLennan, C Sparks, W Fawcett, W Barry, A Pickford, C Steart, J Keogh, J Roberts, L Exelby, H Williamson, R Sparks, H Holmes, J Doherty .1 Black and white mounted on buff card - photograph of players and officials of the Clunes Football Club 1921 .2 Black and white copy of the above photograph .3 Black and white photograph of mounted photograph Photograph PHOTOGRAPH THORNTON RICHARDS & CO. ...PHOTOGRAPH KEPT AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1921.1 Black and white mounted on buff card - photograph of players and officials of the Clunes Football Club 1921 .2 Black and white copy of the above photograph .3 Black and white photograph of mounted photographOn Front: Printed "Clunes Football Club Season 1921" Printed below image; W Vorbac, J Tyers, A Davies, F Barry, A Mead, A McLennan, C Sparks, W Fawcett, W Barry, A Pickford, C Steart, J Keogh, J Roberts, L Exelby, H Williamson, R Sparks, H Holmes, J Dohertylocal history, photographs, football, football club 1921 -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - MEAT PRESS/MINCER
... USED IN BUTCHER SHOP IN FRASER STREET CLUNES OPERATED BY THE SPARKS FAMILY...USED IN BUTCHER SHOP IN FRASER STREET CLUNES OPERATED BY THE SPARKS FAMILY butcher equipment sparks family NIL .1 METAL PRESS - UNCOATED WITH BRASS FITTINGS INCLUDES VICE .2 METAL SCREW CAP .3 .4 EXTRUSION DISCS Domestic object MEAT PRESS/MINCER ...USED IN BUTCHER SHOP IN FRASER STREET CLUNES OPERATED BY THE SPARKS FAMILY.1 METAL PRESS - UNCOATED WITH BRASS FITTINGS INCLUDES VICE .2 METAL SCREW CAP .3 .4 EXTRUSION DISCSNILbutcher equipment, sparks family -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageOver Shoes
... Worn by crew on tankers to avoid sparks. ...Worn by crew on tankers to avoid sparks. Over Shoes ...Over-Shoes, (2) with reinforced webbing grid sole. Rubber reinforcing around heel and webbing straps over toe, ankle and between these straps. Worn by crew on tankers to avoid sparks. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, over-shoes -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumFunctional object - Vesta Case
... One end is covered in a material used for crating sparks....One end is covered in a material used for crating sparks. Functional object Vesta Case ...Vesta cases are small containers used to keep matches dry and prevent them from being ignited. There three types of vesta cases but the most popular design was the pocket vesta which could be hung from a chain and featured a ribbed bottom to strike a match. It is unknown when this vesta case was created but the lettering on the front of the case suggest that it was create in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Boulogne-sur-Mer is a costal city in Northern France and is known for its maritime and trade history.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small white rectangular box. There are 6 nails both on the top and bottom keeping it closed. There is a small inscription on top in cursive lettering. One end is covered in a material used for crating sparks.Boulogne smer/ A01148/matchbox
