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Illustrator: Be Colechin
Be was born in Tatura and illustrated a series of Shepparton and district significant buildings. Part of a collection of framed illustrations.
A framed black and white illustration of the Shepparton Post office drawn by Be Colechin. Also included is a slip of paper with drawing and some history of the Post Office
Masonic Medal
"A star with crown above attached to a ribbon coloured with red and beige stripes. The star has an inscription STAR OF THE VALLEY PRECEPTORY.
Early sound recording - exported from the USA
The cylinder is significant because of it's historical place in early history of communications and entertainment. These cyclinders provided entertainment opportunity for early settlers in the district.
Moulded recording cylinder contained within cylindrical labed container
Box - 1398 "The Old Grey Coat (Hyson) Billy Williams" Cylinder "13958 THE OLD GREY COAT B. WILLIAMS"
cylinder, recording, moulded cylinder,
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
