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Frankston RSL Sub BranchGame, Two Up, Nappy's Two Up
Nappy's Two Up set comprising satin lined box measuring 155mm by 55mm with throw board, 2 coins embrossed "Nappys", and instruction sheetEmbossed "Nappy's Two Up" fadingup, two, nappy s, up, two, nappy s -
Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Military MuseumCLINOMETER & CASE, Made in Australia D up arrow D, 1) 1943; .2) 1944
.1) Clinometer Morter MKIII, brass,machined, with curved graduated markings. Centre is a bock with bubble in cross hairs. .2) Heavy leather case with ends sewn in. Rear has 2 leather keepers for a belt. Case shuts via strap & brass button..1) TARGET - F TOUCH 1943 'A.3457' .2) CASE. MOR CLINO MKI (scratched on '3389') RB up arrow DCD 1944instruments - measuring, containers - commercial, military history -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)Book, Editors- Various. Wholly set-up, printed & bound in Australia for Hutchinson & Company Ltd. by the Specialty Press Pty Ltd, Three Decades
With the compliments of The Chairman & Commissioners of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1948. Includes Foreword by the Hon. T. T. Hollway Premier of Victoria.History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, inception to Dec. 1948sec, state electricity commission of victoria, tram,, victoria, melbourne, bendigo, yallourn, kiewa, morwell -
Clunes MuseumBOOK, WHOLLY DESIGNED AND SET UP IN AUSTRALIA BY RIGBY LTD, OLD GOLD TOWNS OF VICTORIA, 1974
BOOK PRINTED TO DEPICT THE OLD GOLD TOWNS IN VICTORIA FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES. PHOTOGRAPHS OF PAINTINGS UNDER COPY'RIGHT 1970 CE. SAYER.OLD TOWNS OF VICTORIAOLD GOLD TOWNS OF VICTORIA JOHN DARBYSHIRE. C.E. SAYERSlocal history, history, mining -
Port of EchucaBlack & white photograph of boats tied up at Morgan Wharf, Boats tied up at Morgan Wharf, 19/09/1984
Shows the extent of the River trade in the Murray Darling River basin in the early 20th Century.Helps show the extent of river trade in the Riverland area of South Australia in the early 20th Century.Copy of an original photograph of a wharf scene with moored river boats. possibly of Morgan c. 1900.Written on back in pencil."boats tied up at Morgan-?"murray river, paddle steamers, river boats, morgan. south australia., riverland -
Circa Vintage Archive1920s lace up boots, Two tone lace up leather high heel boots deadstock 1920s, Circa 1920
These boots are rare and unwornHigh heeled boots with lace up style, curved heel and rounded toe. Two-toned effect with the colours of black and pale toffee. Leather uppers and canvas and polished cotton lining. Metal grommets to lace up. Original ribbon laces with metal tips. Circa 1920Printing inside reads: 1695-37-5 and the same number (in reverse) is on the sole eg, 37-5-1695 -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, View Up Valley At Kalorama
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. The building in the centre of the photograph is 'Kia-Ora' guest house. Situated on Barber’s Road, ‘Kia-Ora’ was built in 1912 by George Barber. It was later leased by a Mrs Pemberthy. “Kia-Ora’ was one of four places connected when the telephone was brought into the district in 1912. The other places were ‘Mountjoy’, ‘Cherry Farm’ and ‘Callum House’. ‘Kia-Ora’ was burnt down in 1924. Black and White copy of section of a Rose Series postcard. Shows view up the valley at Kalorama with a decorative building centre middle of photograph. Handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke on reverse.View up valley at Kalorama from near junction of Barbers and Doughty’s Rds. “Kia Ora” guest house in centre. Paynter’s “Iona” top left with “Kalorama” to its right. About 1912. Rose Series copied by JLC 1973.kalorama, kalorama valley, john lundy-clarke, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora, guest house, iona -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Break up Day 1944, 1944
Group of students Break up Day 1944On reverse, "1944 Break up day 2nd year students," and a list of names.students, helen dudley, 1991, centenary, 1944, break up day -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, A Game of Two Up, 1925
Original photograph presented to Museum by Noreen Lenehan (nee Bradley). Sepia photograph of local Tatura men playing a game of two up, possible at Tatura Racecourse. c 1925.on back: a game of two up c 1925tatura racecourse -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Break up Day 1944, 1944
Donated by Helen Dudley (1945) 18 December 1991 for the Centenary Year.Group of students Break up Day 1944On reverse, "1944 Break up day 1st & 2nd year students," and a list of names.students, helen dudley, 1991, centenary, 1944, break up day -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Two Up Set x 2, Recreation, 1958
Two up origins can be traced back to Britain and Ireland. For Australians, the game arrived with the first fleet in 1788. The game in Australia has strong ties to shearers, miners and the military. Today, two up can only be legally played in Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill, and on ANZAC Day in RSL's around Australia.Historic betting game since the arrival of the first fleet in 1788.Wooden board holding two penniesTwo up Set marked on wooden 'kip'.two up, pennies, kip, spinner, two tails, two heads, anzac day, rsl -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumFunctional object - Building, Queenscliff Timber lock-up
Lock up originally located at rear of police station in Gellibrand Street QueenscliffFrequent occupants of the gaol were fishermen and sailors for being intoxicatedTimber lock up [gaol]gaol, lock up, queenscliff historic buildings -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchTwo -Up
The game of TWO-UP was a popular gambling game played by soldiers during WW1.Piece of timber with two indentations to sit two pennies in side by side. Decoration at one end includes a map of Australia. The board is accompanied by a description of how to play TWO-UP. Two pennies sit in position.two-up -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Keeping a promise. Picking up the pieces, 2000
A 2 page double spread feature in the Herald Sun on 29th August 2000 to promote Legacy prior to Legacy Week. The photo of widows Jo Stanley and Muriel Love is accompanied by the article 'Picking up the pieces'. They were helped by Legacy when their husbands passed away. Muriel nursed her husband and after his death found a void, Legacy was a 'lifesaver'. Jo joined the younger widows club where each of them still have children on their hands so they have more in common and meet every second month. The other article 'Keeping a promise' gives an overview of Legacy and an interview with David Kelly who was president in 2000.A story on how Legacy works and its impact on the lives of two widows.Colour photo x 2 of two widows and a newspaper article about them.Photocopy of a newspaper articles are titled 'Picking up the pieces' and 'Keeping a promise'.legacy promotion, legacy week -
National Wool MuseumPamphlet, Pickles Taking-Up Motion
Pamphlet, "Pickles Taking-Up Motion" Sheet No 23 -Harling & Todd, Burnley. Among items from Yarra Falls Mill.Pamphlet, "Pickles Taking-Up Motion" Sheet No 23 -Harling & Todd, Burnley.textile machinery weaving, yarra falls mill harling and todd ltd, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile machinery, weaving -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Ceremonial object - Clothing, child's dress-up costume, c1927
A child's dress-up costume incorporating the Australian Red Ensign Flag made for a pageant c1927A child's dress-up costume c1927. An Australian Red Ensign Flag sleeveless top with detachable capeclothing, moorabbin, dressmaking, textiles, melbourme, velia dowdes house
