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Fatal accident on the corner of Somerton Rd and Hume Highway
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Fatal accident Somerton Road and Hume Highway 1986
Event in Somerton
Photo b/w: 17.5 cm x 12 cm
Obs 17//9/86; P1; Pascoe Vale Road crash
Leader Newspaper stamp
Money box presented to school children on behalf of the Commonwealth Savings Bank to encourage savings & custom
Part of education program at schools
Tin Money box with lithograph images for commonwealth savings bank of Australia
All sides: Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia. Top: A New box will be issued / without change / if contents of this box / when full are placed / to the credit of an account / with the / Commonwealth Savings / Bank of Australia / Your Cooperation in / not presenting filled / Boxes on Saturdays / would be appreciated.
commonwealth savings bank of australia, saving, bank, children, school
Commemorative coins presented to members and/or visitors
Commemorative Coin presented by Glenroy Chamber of Commerce
3 Circular Commemorative Gold coloured coins with blue and yellow enameling.
Around edge: Glenroy Chamber/ of Commerce/ in unity strength
commemorative coin, glenroy chamber of commerce, yellow, blue
Bottle of Eucalyptus Oil Sold by D.M Roberts, Chemist, Glenroy
Eucalyptus Oil bottled and sold by Glenroy Chemist
Clear Glass Bottle with white label which has Blue Print.
Label: Eucalyptus Oil / This oil confirms to the British (illegible) standard/ D.M. Roberts/ Chemist/OPP Station/ Tel. FU 3210 Glenroy
chemist, glenroy, roberts, eucalyptus oil
Digitisation of audio files and documents
Alphabetical sorting of folders
1. Bill Boundy Interview; 2. Broadmeadows document; 3+4. Jack Hoctor interview; 5. Mickleham Road 1920-1952 6. Jack Hoctor - History of Tullamarine & Broadmeadows
A piece of luggage which appears to be from the 1950's. Documentation suggests it was owned by John Ness
Luggage from the 1950's
Brown plastic suitcase with metal locks
luggage, 1950's, john ness, plastic, metal, suitcase
Commemorative spoon 125th anniversary.
Commemorative Spoon
Set of (6) white metal commemorative spoons in a red velvet presentation box.
Enameled City of Broadmeadows logo with "City of Broadmeadows 125th Anniversary" around logo.
city of broadmeadows, anniversary
Printed 1955
Quality Map in good condition, can be used for research purposes
Map of Australia - Colour contoured - printed on cloth, scale 1:5,000,000
australia, map, historical information, education
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
Hardcover Book, 258 Pages
non-fiction
The Bible is a collection of religious texts or scriptures, some, all, or a variant of which are held to be sacred in Christianity
book, broadmeadows, scouting, robert peters, bible, queen's scout
Christmas 1930; Norman Arthur Woods; G.W.L Gibson
Presented to future shire Secretary Norman Arthur Woods at Christmas 1930 by Shire President C.W.L Gibson
Green leatherette loose leaf book
Back Page: Shire of Broadmeadows/ with compliment of season/ G.W.L Gibson / President / Xmas 1930 Book Cover: Gold embossed N.W
shire of broadmeadows, secretary, notebook, norman arthur woods, c.w.l gibson
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
Kerchief designed and used by Camberwell Showtime for presentation to those involved
Presented to resident of city of Broadmeadows for assistance with their season
Scout Kerchief: Light blue triangular scarf with badge from Camberwell showtime. Presented to Mark Moore by the technical crew for his assistance and instruction during the 1999 season.
scouting, uniform, kerchief, camberwell showtime
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
Frederick A. Lewis co-founder of Lewis & Whitty.
Presented to the employer as a token of esteem
Silver coffee and tea set. Consists of 1 x coffee pot 8.5 inches tall 1 x tea pot 7 inches tall 1 x sugar pot 5 inches tall 1 x milk jug 4 inches tall 1 x tray 24 x 16 inches with handles & 2 inch legs.
Tray: Presented to/F.A. Lewis Esqr. of Messrs. Lewis Esqr of Messrs Lewis & Whitty by the employees of the firm as a token of esteem 22.12.04 . Coffee pot, tea pot, sugar pot, milk jug: F.A.L.
silver, ivory, tea, coffee
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.
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