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Coal Creek Community Park & MuseumBook - Book - Novel, Mark Winchester, To Grips with the Savage
... Red hard back book. Author Mark Winchester. Colour very faded....To Grips with the Savage. Mark Winchester...Mark Winchester...Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road Korumburra gippsland To Grips with the Savage. Mark Winchester Red hard back book. Author Mark Winchester. ...Red hard back book. Author Mark Winchester. Colour very faded.To Grips with the Savage. Mark Winchester -
Orbost & District Historical Societyaccount, October 31st 1921
... Winchester & Rodwell was an engineering and motor works opposite the Commonwealth Hotel in Orbost. ...A white paper account with black print and red lines.It is from Winchester & Rodwell, Engineering & Motor Works to R.P. ...Winchester & Rodwell...Cameron. account Winchester & Rodwell ...Winchester & Rodwell was an engineering and motor works opposite the Commonwealth Hotel in Orbost. It was the service station for General Motors products as well as the official R.A.C.V. service station. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of the book-keeping of an Orbost business in the early 20th century. It is a useful research tool.A white paper account with black print and red lines.It is from Winchester & Rodwell, Engineering & Motor Works to R.P. Cameron.account-book-keeping winchester-rodwell cameron,r.p. -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Winchester, Ian, The P.S. Curlip & the Snowy River 1880-1919, 2008
... This book was written by Ian Winchester, the grandson of James Winchester, early settler in Marlo, who worked with Alan Richardson. ...Winchester, Ian...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland This book was written by Ian Winchester, the grandson of James Winchester, early settler in Marlo, who worked with Alan Richardson. ...This book was written by Ian Winchester, the grandson of James Winchester, early settler in Marlo, who worked with Alan Richardson. The book is dedicated to those who colonised the Snowy River. James Winchester was born in Geelong in 1856. He first sailed into Marlo, aged 15 and returned in the 1870's. he worked on the snagging punt on the Snowy River and also on the Paddle Steamer Curlip which towed the barges to collect the maize grown along the Snowy River.This book is a useful reference on the history of the Paddle Steamer Curlip.A thin, 22 pp, stapled paperback book, titled "P.S. Curlip & The Snowy River". It has a cream cover with a b/w photo of the Paddle Steamer Curlip in the centre. Print is black. It contains a history of the Curlip built by Samuel Richardson and is written in verse. There are b/w photographs and sketches.On front page -stamped "Orbost & District Historical Society"winchester curlip snowy-river -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionBook, The Pilgrim's Way (from Winchester to Canterbury): A Series of Camera Studies, 1948
... The Pilgrim's Way (from Winchester to Canterbury): A Series of Camera Studies...The Pilgrim's Way (from Winchester to Canterbury): A Series of Camera Studies Book Book Text: Kirkham Nellie Camera Studies: Lake, W.E. ...Light blue cloth-covered spine and covers. Graphics lower right hand front cover, gold. Text on spine, discoloured gold. -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Ward, Lock and Company, A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest, 192?
... A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest....A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest. Book Ward, Lock and Company Ward, Lock and Company ...A pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest. With plan of Bournemouth, two maps of the district, and map of the isle of Wight.Ill, maps, p.176.non-fictionA pictorial and descriptive guide to Bournemouth : Poole, Christchurch, the Avon valley, Salisbury, Winchester, and the New forest. With plan of Bournemouth, two maps of the district, and map of the isle of Wight.england - guidebooks, bournemouth - guidebooks -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Harper Collins, The fracture zone : a return to the Balkans, 1999
... ...Simon Winchester...The fracture zone : a return to the Balkans Book Harper Collins Simon Winchester ...Winchester travels in a scimitar-shaped journey through Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegreo, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece to Turkey. He names his route the Fracture Zone, because this locale marks not only the meeting of two vast continental tectonic plates, perpetrators of geological chaos, but also the uneasy boundary between two great historical empires, the Hapsburg and the Ottoman." "The Fracture Zone weaves together history, travel and political perspective with the personal testaments of ordinary and extraordinary people. In this record of history, hatred and ruin, Simon Winchester details the conditions under which the area's refuges now live against a background of ancient political and spiritual struggleGlossary, maps, p.236.non-fictionWinchester travels in a scimitar-shaped journey through Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegreo, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Greece to Turkey. He names his route the Fracture Zone, because this locale marks not only the meeting of two vast continental tectonic plates, perpetrators of geological chaos, but also the uneasy boundary between two great historical empires, the Hapsburg and the Ottoman." "The Fracture Zone weaves together history, travel and political perspective with the personal testaments of ordinary and extraordinary people. In this record of history, hatred and ruin, Simon Winchester details the conditions under which the area's refuges now live against a background of ancient political and spiritual strugglebalkan peninsula - history, balkan peninsula - travel -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Greenleaf, Horace, Britain's Big Four, 1948
... ...A Winchester Publication...Britain's Big Four Book Greenleaf, Horace A Winchester Publication ...A history of the 'big four' railway companies in Great Britain, The Great Western Railway, The Southern Railway, The London Midland & Scottish railway, & The London & North Eastern Railway after all the private railways were grouped together into 4 in 1923.index, ill, maps, p.228.non-fictionA history of the 'big four' railway companies in Great Britain, The Great Western Railway, The Southern Railway, The London Midland & Scottish railway, & The London & North Eastern Railway after all the private railways were grouped together into 4 in 1923.great western railway (great britain), the london & north eastern railway, the london midland & scottish railway, the southern railway -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyBook - Freestyle Skiing - The Fundamentals, John Mohan and Walt Hiltner, 1976
... ...Winchester Press...Freestyle Skiing - The Fundamentals Book Freestyle Skiing - The Fundamentals John Mohan and Walt Hiltner Bruce Barthel Winchester Press ...This book is an early publication explaining the basic skills of Freestyle Skiing which evolved during the 1970s from the earlier style of "hot-dog skiing". It provides clear and technically accurate descriptions, in simple language, of the mechanics and skills involved in different manoeuvres in the sport which was rapidly developing at the time.A book of 214 pages including a preface, table of contents and index. The front cover features a photograph of Scott Brooksbank, World Freestyle Champion (1972, 1975, 1976) performing a Full Twisting Back Somersault (Moebius). The back cover features an endorsement by Scott Brooksbank and a photograph of John Mohan (right) and Walt Hiltner doing a Tip Stand at Elkhorn, Sun Valley.non-fictionThis book is an early publication explaining the basic skills of Freestyle Skiing which evolved during the 1970s from the earlier style of "hot-dog skiing". It provides clear and technically accurate descriptions, in simple language, of the mechanics and skills involved in different manoeuvres in the sport which was rapidly developing at the time.ski acrobatics, freestyle skiing, scott brooksbank -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Harrap, Allenby : soldier and statesman, 1946
... Field-Marshal Viscount Wavell of Cyrenaica and Winchester....Allenby : soldier and statesman Book Harrap Field-Marshal Viscount Wavell of Cyrenaica and Winchester. ...A biography of general AllenbyIndex, ill, maps, p.370.non-fictionA biography of general Allenbyworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, great britain - foreign relations - egypt -
Moorabbin Air MuseumBook - WONDERS OF WORLD AVIATION, CLARENCE WINCHESTER A.R.Ae.S.I
... CLARENCE WINCHESTER A.R.Ae.S.I....Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne Book WONDERS OF WORLD AVIATION CLARENCE WINCHESTER A.R.Ae.S.I. AMALGAMATED PRESS LTD ... -
Moorabbin Air MuseumMagazine - The KING'S AIR FORCE, CLARENCE WINCHESTER
... CLARENCE WINCHESTER...Moorabbin Air Museum Moorabbin Airport 12 First Street Moorabbin melbourne The KING'S AIR FORCE Magazine The KING'S AIR FORCE CLARENCE WINCHESTER ... -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - Lakes Entrance Junior tennis team 1999, Lakes Post Newspaper
... Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins Justin King Michael Winchester Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance Victoria...Colour photograph of Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins, Justin King, Michael Winchester, Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance Victoria...Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins Justin King Michael Winchester Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance Victoria Sports Tennis Clubs Recreation Colour photograph of Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins, Justin King, Michael Winchester, Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Lakes Entrance Junior tennis team 1999 . ...Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins Justin King Michael Winchester Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Junior tennis team winners of section one in Summer competition Ben Jenkins, Justin King, Michael Winchester, Chelsea Stark Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, tennis, clubs, recreation -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageWood Sample
... ...Winchester...From the vessel Winchester....From the vessel Winchester. Wood Sample ...Sample wooden irregular with worm damage to one side and black concretion on the other. From the vessel Winchester.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, winchester, wood sample -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Mansion from yesteryear, 2001
... On verso advertisements for Unit 2, 204 Blackburn Road, Blackburn and 1 Winchester Road, Nunawading....On verso advertisements for Unit 2, 204 Blackburn Road, Blackburn and 1 Winchester Road, Nunawading....On verso advertisements for Unit 2, 204 Blackburn Road, Blackburn and 1 Winchester Road, Nunawading. Whitehorse Road Mitcham No 567 Blackburn Road Blackburn No 204 Winchester Road Nunawading No 1 Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. ...Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, 80 year old house of 10 rooms for sale, Agent: K.R. Rose & Co. On verso advertisements for Unit 2, 204 Blackburn Road, Blackburn and 1 Winchester Road, Nunawading.Article on 567 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. whitehorse road, mitcham, no 567, blackburn road, blackburn, no 204, winchester road, nunawading, no 1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchShell Cases in Links
... Winchester in links...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Ammunition Vietnam Army Winchester in links Shell Cases in Links ...Winchester in linksammunition, vietnam, army -
Orbost & District Historical Societyframed black and white photograph, C1900
... It was operated along the Snowy River in Australia's Gippsland region between 1890 and 1919, before being washed out to sea, and broken on Marlo beach, by a flash flood in 1919. James Winchester was born in Geelong in 1856. He first sailed into Marlo, aged 15 and returned in the 1870's. he worked on the snagging punt on the Snowy River and also on the Paddle Steamer Curlip which towed the barges to collect the maize grown along the Snowy River. ...on back of copy - " Jim Winchester, Alan & Frank Richardson, Curlip - barge & chute for loading maize"...-curlip transport-shipping richardson winchester-james snowy-river maize-loading on back of copy - " Jim Winchester, Alan & Frank Richardson, Curlip - barge & chute for loading maize" A large framed black / white photograph of the Paddle Steamer Curlip and a barge on a river. ...The P.S. Curlip was built by Samuel Richardson & Sons at a Tabbara sawmill in 1889. Alan Richardson, shown in the photograph, was the captain. It was operated along the Snowy River in Australia's Gippsland region between 1890 and 1919, before being washed out to sea, and broken on Marlo beach, by a flash flood in 1919. James Winchester was born in Geelong in 1856. He first sailed into Marlo, aged 15 and returned in the 1870's. he worked on the snagging punt on the Snowy River and also on the Paddle Steamer Curlip which towed the barges to collect the maize grown along the Snowy River. Wooden chutes were constructed along the river banks to load bagged maize onto the barges. The bags of maize were sent down the chutes into the waiting barges. This is a pictorial record of the iconic Paddle Steamer Curlip which has a significant association with Orbost. It records the method of loading maize onto barges through a wooden cchute.A large framed black / white photograph of the Paddle Steamer Curlip and a barge on a river. The barge is being loaded with maize through a large chute. In the background is the Snowy River bridge. the frame is wood. There is also a copy.on back of copy - " Jim Winchester, Alan & Frank Richardson, Curlip - barge & chute for loading maize"p.s.-curlip transport-shipping richardson winchester-james snowy-river maize-loading -
Ararat Gallery TAMATextile, Alice Kettle, Magenta Basker, 1995
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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Shotgun Cartridges
... .1 12, IMI .2 Winchester 12 GA, AA, Winchester 350, 3-50-32-7 Trap .3. ...Warrnambool Gun Club Warrnambool History .1 12, IMI .2 Winchester 12 GA, AA, Winchester 350, 3-50-32-7 Trap .3. ...These cartridges have been used to contain pellets or shot to be fired from a shotgun. They have been in the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society for many years but the reason for keeping them is now not known. Warrnambool has had a Gun Club since the 19th century and they may have been kept as souvenirs of a past clubThese cartridges are of minor interest and may have some use as display items..1 A blue plastic container with a fluted edge at the top which is open. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters. .2 A red plastic container open at the top which has a fluted edge. The base has a brass holder with etched figures and letters and there is black printing on the side of the cartridge .3 A gold-coloured plastic container open at the top. There is black printing on the side of the container and etched figures and letters on the base of the brass holder..1 12, IMI .2 Winchester 12 GA, AA, Winchester 350, 3-50-32-7 Trap .3. Winchester 12 GA AA, Winchester 275, 2.75-32-7 Trapwarrnambool gun club, warrnambool history -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - WATER BOTTLES, Post 1960
... 1. “Winchester” (In texture marking pen). 2. “Mackander” (In texture marking pen)...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust Water bottles 1. “Winchester” (In texture marking pen). 2. “Mackander” (In texture marking pen) 1,2, & 3. ...1,2, & 3. Water bottles inside each canvas pouch, kidney shaped plastic green with attached screw top lid. Pouch, green coloured and shaped to fit. Waterproof outer, soft inner lining, two folding flaps with press studs, back has webbing. section sewn on with three types of attachment for a belt.1. “Winchester” (In texture marking pen). 2. “Mackander” (In texture marking pen)passchendaele barracks trust, water bottles -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyWork on paper, 2 letters between Don Talbot and his sister Dorothy Beattie 2008 who is mentioned in the Wieland book
... 2 two page email letters between Don Talbot and his sister Dorothy in Winchester Uk....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne 2 two page email letters between Don Talbot and his sister Dorothy in Winchester Uk. 2 letters between Don Talbot and his sister Dorothy Beattie 2008 who is mentioned in the Wieland book. ...2 two page email letters between Don Talbot and his sister Dorothy in Winchester Uk. -
Orbost & District Historical Societysouvenir plate, Between 1925 and 1941
... It has been noted in a profile of George Winchester done by his Daughter Olive Hunt (née Winchester) that was completed one year before her death in 2002....The Winchester family is a prominent local family.The Winchesters lived in Marlo and built boats near the Marlo hotel. ...Illustration on plate is a family fishing party aboard the "Ripple" built by George Matthew Winchester. Shows Ethel (mother) with Lindsay Smooker on her knee. Harry, Elsie, Anita and H. Hermann about 1941. The Winchesters lived in Marlo and built boats near the Marlo hotel. The "Ripple" built by George Winchester at the age of 18 years was the first boat built by him. It was built in 1908. It has been noted in a profile of George Winchester done by his Daughter Olive Hunt (née Winchester) that was completed one year before her death in 2002.The Winchester family is a prominent local family.The Winchesters lived in Marlo and built boats near the Marlo hotel. This item is an example of a souvenir item made especially for Orbost.Very small white souvenir plate. Gold-rimmed with black illustration of people in a boat on the Snowy River.Front-Snowy River Orbost Back-Melba Bone China Guaranteed Made in Englandplate souvenir snowy-river orbost melba-china -
Orbost & District Historical Societynapkin, first half 20th century
... Donor, Joe Hermann was a blacksmith, painter, signwriter ,married Elsie Winchester. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Donor, Joe Hermann was a blacksmith, painter, signwriter ,married Elsie Winchester. napkin manchester table-linen handcrafts weaving J Cartledge 18 Hand woven table napkin. ...Donor, Joe Hermann was a blacksmith, painter, signwriter ,married Elsie Winchester. Hand woven table napkin. White. Damask print. Linen. Print is floral.J Cartledge 18napkin manchester table-linen handcrafts weaving -
Orbost & District Historical Societylinen, late 19th century
... Local footballer. Married Elsie Winchester ...Local footballer. Married Elsie Winchester This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers. linen manchester-table-linen handcrafts weaving Cloth of fine hand-woven linen. all white with fine hem. linen ...Over 150 years old in 1970. Donor,Joe Herman was a blacksmith, painter and signwriter in Orbost. Local footballer. Married Elsie Winchester This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.Cloth of fine hand-woven linen. all white with fine hem.linen manchester-table-linen handcrafts weaving -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageBook, Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1
... Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1, by Clarence Winchester. Published by the Amalgamated Press Ltd., London. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village 89 Merri Street Warrnambool great-ocean-road warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village shipwrecked-artefact book shipping wonders Inscription in black ink "F.J.S MORSE / S S ADELE / S S TAIROA / S S MANARI / S S JARVIS BAY" Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1, by Clarence Winchester. Published by the Amalgamated Press Ltd., London. ...Shipping Wonders of The World Vol 1, by Clarence Winchester. Published by the Amalgamated Press Ltd., London. Textured hard cover, bound book, burgundy colour with gold lettering. Inscription with owner's details and a list of ships inside the front cover. Inscription in black ink "F.J.S MORSE / S S ADELE / S S TAIROA / S S MANARI / S S JARVIS BAY"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, shipping wonders -
Orbost & District Historical Societycloth, first half 20th century
... Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter....Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter. ...Was left over from material used for child's christening robe. was donated by Mrs Jo Hermann ( Elsie Winchester). Jo Hermann was an Orbost resident -blacksmith, painter and signwriter. Baptism through the ages has held great importance in celebrating a new life for social and religious beliefs and to announce another generation. Christening gowns, dresses or robes became special for these occasions and followed fashion as life changed. this cloth is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A cloth of handmade broderie anglaise on white fine linen with white thread.cloth handcraft needlework -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ringwood Primary School 1996 Staff Photo, 1996
... Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey Ringwood Primary School 1996 Staff Photo Photograph Photograph ...Staff 1996 Top Row: (L to R) Glenda Winchester, Johanna Eyck, Geoffrey Fairbairn, Margaret Sim, Narelle Feltham. 2nd Row: Ian Michelson, Sandra Lambe, Dianne Gordon. 1st Row: Jenny Vincent, Chris Breen, Geoff Buzaglo Absent: Lynne Godfrey -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, Howard D. Bulmer, C1905
... Back Row: Miss A. winchester; Mr A. Royce; Miss M. Pardew; Miss D. ...Back Row: Miss A. winchester; Mr A. Royce; Miss M. Pardew; Miss D. ...This photograph was taken at a combined denominational Sunday School picnic in 1905. The group was at the Orbost Show. Back Row: Miss A. winchester; Mr A. Royce; Miss M. Pardew; Miss D. Pleydell; Mr a. Pardew; Mr G, Ford Next Row: Mrs J. Pleydell; Mrs Hossack; Mrs Kant; Mrs J. Cameron; Mrs Stirling; Mrs H. Ross; Mrs Draffin; Mr Hossack; Mr Winchester Next Row; Mrs Shortell; Mrs Shortell; Mr Battley; Miss C. Pleydell; Miss J. Munro; Mr D. Munro; Mrs Scharlemann Front Row: Mr A. Munro; Mr Kent; Miss M. Hildyard; Mrs BattleyFor many years the people of Orbost enjoyed the fellowship of the church and the children, in particular, were socially and spiritually involved. This item is reminiscent of that time.A black / white photograph of a group of ladies and gentlemen sitting outside on tiered seats. The ladies are wearing hats and the men , in suits, are holding their hats. The photograph is on a cream buff card.on front - list of namesreligion sunday-schools churches-orbost orbost-show-1905 -
Tennis AustraliaBlack and white digital print, Circa 1922, Circa 2001
... May be an image of the College team of Winchester, England. Materials: Canvas/Cotton, Ink, Wood, Metal, Paper, Paint, Linen...May be an image of the College team of Winchester, England. Materials: Canvas/Cotton, Ink, Wood, Metal, Paper, Paint, Linen Black and white digital print ...An e.21st century digital print on canvas, of an original c.1922 black and white photographic print. Image features a group of 10 men seated, or standing. Most of the participants are holding tennis racquets. May be an image of the College team of Winchester, England. Materials: Canvas/Cotton, Ink, Wood, Metal, Paper, Paint, Linentennis -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1925
... A Winchester 'Precision' tennis racquet with composite concave throat. ...Tennis Australia Melbourne Park Olympic Boulevard Melbourne Park Melbourne melbourne Tennis A Winchester 'Precision' tennis racquet with composite concave throat. ...A Winchester 'Precision' tennis racquet with composite concave throat. String whipping and plastic reinforcements around shoulders. Octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Model name imprinted as decal across throat on obverse. Manufacturer name and slogan: 'AS GOOD AS THE GUN' printed as decal across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Ink, String, Leather, Plastictennis -
Orbost & District Historical Societyair raid siren, pre WW11
... Motors (originally Winchester & Rodwell Garage) during World War 2. ...Motors (originally Winchester & Rodwell Garage) during World War 2. ...During 1941-43 it was considered imminent that Japan's army may attempt to invade Australia. Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. This air-raid siren was installed on the roof of the G.P. Motors (originally Winchester & Rodwell Garage) during World War 2. This item reflect our past. World War II continues to evoke strong memories. Items which were part of this time are reminders of the local community's involvement.An air raid siren on a round base. It has a brass trumpet and a handle attached to pull from the ground.On base - MAX-DIA -422,15mm PLATE 10 HOLES J. WIPFLI GATIC AUSTRALIA MANUFACTURER DIES TOOLS PLASTICS MELBOURNEww11 air-raid-siren communications military
