Collection of Militaria in remembrance of past service by family members

Items have not been collated in any discernable order

Contains two Uniforms (1 x Battle Dress, 1 x destructive Pattern (with boots), Rising sun badge (possible 1940's) Service Medals (Miniatures); Name Badge

uniform, robert peters, battle dress, destructive pattern, wool, cotton, leather, 1970's

uniform, robert peters, battle dress, destructive pattern, wool, cotton, leather, 1970's

Collection of Scouting Items retained as Keepsakes

Items do not have a specific order or sequence provided by creator

A collection of various items retained by the creator of his time serving in the scouts. Items include a uniform, various publications, and a photograph of the creator receiving an award from the governor of Victoria.

scouting, uniform, book, manual, queen's scout, peters collection

scouting, uniform, book, manual, queen's scout, peters collection

Setting used at Shire functions.

White 4 piece dinner setting used by Shire of Bulla. Include 1 x teacup, 1 x saucer, 1 x tea plate, 1 x dinner plate

The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of/Shire of Bulla Bottom of items: Dudson/Fine China/Made in/Stoke-on-Trent/England

shire of bulla, china, dinner setting

Kerchief worn by a scout from Queensland (Charles Hughes)

Kerchief possibly swapped at scout jamboree

Green Scout's Kerchief (Triangular cotton Material) with state of Queensland Emblem

scouting, queensland, kerchief, charles hughes

Queen's scout uniform worn by Donald Blackie, 1/2nd Glenroy troop (Queen's Scout Award awarded oct 1963)

Senior Scout Uniform, worn and owned by Queen's scout Donald Blackie

Khaki/ Green Scout Uniform Shirt with Brown Button, Merit Buttons attached, purple epaulettes, Brown Leather Lanyard (Right Arm) and purple thread lanyard left arm.

scouting, queen's scout, shirt, cotton, leather, 1/2nd glenroy troop

Turn of the century; Australian Natives Association

A turn of the century presentation to W. Rain Esqr. by the A.N.A.

Pewter Tray with handles. Previously gilded, some of which has been worn off when cleaned. Oval with handles, engraved.

Presented/to/W. Rain Esqr./ by the officers & members/ of the/ Melbourne Branch No. 1/A.N.A./ as a token of esteem & recognition of services rendered/during the 41/2 years he occupied the position of/President/24th Jany 1899

w. rain, australian natiives association, pewter, presentation, gilded

Shows City of Broadmeadows commemorative glasses

Glass probably produced in the 1990's City of Broadmeadows was incorporated into the city of Hume

4 gold rimmed glasses with a transfer of the City of Broadmeadows seal.

city of broadmeadows, city of hume, glass, commemorative stemmed glassware

City of Broadmeadows

Produced last few years of the City of Broadmeadows, c. 1990 - c. 1994 as part of the "building a better future" campaign

Five (5) Champagne Flute, Glass acid etched City of Broadmeadows Logo

City of Broadmeadows Logo, Building a better future

city of broadmeadows, city of hume, glass, promotional

City of Broadmeadows commemorative Glass

The Glasses probably produced around 1994 when city of Broadmeadows was replaced by the city of Hume

Collection of six gold Rimmed Glasses with a transfer of the City of Broadmeadows seal.

city of broadmeadows, city of hume, glass, commemorative stemmed glassware

Plaque commemorating city of Broadmeadows

Varnished wooden wall plaque in the shape of a shield. A circular logo of City of Broadmeadows, coloured enamel, metal.

city of broadmeadows, wall plaque, commemorative

Russian Camera

Russian Camera which adds to Context of Photography

Zenit - E Camera, Black with white metal knobs and switches, Zenit camera case - Black Leather

Camera Front - Zenit - E, Lens: Focus / Aperture / Exposure Markings Top: Knobs with various Markings, Case: Front: Зенит/Zenit (Plus Logo)

photography, camera, russian, professional

Photography; Instant Photograph; Camera

Addition to Timeline for amateur photography

Polaroid Instant Camera - Model EE 33, Black plastic with Brown Face

Face: Polaroid / EE/ 33

camera, photography, amateur

non-fiction

Magazine with articles of historical interest

port phillip association, state library of victoria, exhibition, 1982, john helder wedge, michael connolly, john batman, charles swanston, joseph tice gellibrand, george mercer, william buckley

Presentation to Cr. Rosemary Kerr

Presentation to Mayor from local Italian Community

Wooden shield, with golden adhesive lettering. In the top half at centre is a wooden roundal with a metal centre. Shield is made from two types of wood, a dark (on top) with a backing of a lighter wood. The same lighter wood makes up the roundal.

City of Broadmeadows / in appreciation from / Glenroy Italian Pensioner Group - Presented to / Her worship the mayor / Cr. Rosemary Kerr/ 31-8-1989

glenroy, glenroy italian pensioner group, cr. rosemary kerr, mayor, city of broadmeadows

Self-Published souvenir book soft card cover with stapled pages (2 copies)

non-fiction

Details information and stories relating to the history of the school to the date of publication.

silver anniversary, broadmeadows technical school, education

Photography; Cinematography

Only example in the Collection, Enhances History of Photography

Black Plastic (with chrome accents) Bell + Howell Director series super 8 zoom

Front: (Embossed) Bell & Howell / Lens: Various Markings Right (From Rear): (Embossed) Super 8 Zoom Left (From Rear): (Embossed) Director Series : Film remaining Meter

photography, amateur, development, cinematography

Educational slate used at schools -used with chalk which could be wiped off

Education History

Fragment of slate with etched lines

Etched lines 13mm apart Etched letters of the alphabet (faint)

education, writing, school, slate

Field Telephone

Telephone Set, Military Use, Green Metal Case, Internal components are metal, Painted black or galvanised. Inside top is electrical diagram and instructions.

Inner top: Electrical diagram/ Instructions Handset Rest: Press key when finished Label with Phonetic alphabet

military, field telephone, communications

Opening of Broadmeadows Town Hall, 1964

Invitation to the opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall in the presence of Arthur Calwell, leader of the federal opposition.

Invitation white card - Gold city of Broadmeadows Logo, Black Printing (Copperplate and print) Typed names

Bottom right corner (blue biro) 440501

broadmeadows town hall, city of broadmeadows, opening, r.k evans, a.a calwell m.p.

Kerosene lamp for lightning home - Pre-Electricity. Could also be used if there was a disruption in supply.

Glass Kerosene Lamp. Bulb and Base made of Glass. Metal screw for lengthening wick corroded - won't move. Wick is present.

lamp, kerosene, wick, riddell

Early → late 60's School desk, Primary school?

Used for majority of 20th century

Two seat wooden school desk with metal frame, Top of each side of desk lifts to reveal storage space, two ceramic ink wells

education, school, furniture

Theme: Cooking; Kitchenalia

A pressure cooker was used in most homes, this is the only example in our collection

A stainless-Steel Pressure cooker with Bakelite handles

Glass panel on lid: Boil/Cook/Too Hot

kitchenalia, cooking, timesaving

Standard manual eggbeater with unusual stand to allow easier addition of ingredients while mixing.

Vintage metal eggbeater with cream enamel clamp made for purpose. Propert clamp Persinware beater

Clamp - Propert Pat. NO 28044/49 Beater - Persinware

domestic object, egg beater, propert, stand, persinware

Photography, Projector, Slide

Slide Projector - non carousel

White/cream plastic slide projector with black inserts and chrome coloured plastic label.

Front: Titan/colourside10/semi-automatic Details on lens Bottom: Made in France/Re exportation identifier/re export forbidden

photography, projector, slide

Utensil used in kitchens when preparing coffee.

Black enamel Cast iron coffee grinder attach to table or bench. Long handle clamp

Rapide No.1 Beatrice Coffee grinder

domestic object, kitchen utensil, coffee, grinder, bench top, manual

19/20th Century

Social Significance - Used at School

School Bell, Brass with Wooden Handle repaired cracks with segment welded into place

education, school

Opening of School

Plaque from inside the Broadmeadows Technical School detailing the day it was opened and by whom.

Plaque to commemorate the opening of Broadmeadows Technical School - 1965

Broadmeadows Technical School/ This school was officially opened by/ the Honourable J.S. Bloomfield, M.L.A/ Minister of Education on the 8th of October 1965

education, broadmeadows technical school, wall plaque, honourable j.s. bloomfield, m.l.a, 1965