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History Collection

By looking at the everyday objects that people made, used and cherished, we are able to understand the identity, history and community of Western Australia.

The recording of our collections into a digital format is an ongoing task. This collection currently showcases items from the Museum's History Department. Additional objects are being periodically added.

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CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION, Armed Services, Frank William Cross, 1942
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION, Armed Services, Frank William Cross, 1942
H2015.642
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION, Armed Services, Frank William Cross,1941
CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION, Armed Services, Frank William Cross,1941
H2015.641
PHOTOGRAPH, framed, b&w, lawn bowls, '1st WALBA TEST TEAM', Edna Cheffins, 1964
PHOTOGRAPH, framed, b&w, lawn bowls, '1st WALBA TEST TEAM', Edna Cheffins, 1964
H2014.1902
BLAZER, billiards, Australian, Bob Marshall, 1969
BLAZER, billiards, Australian, Bob Marshall, 1969
H2014.1899
TROPHY, billiards, Australian Billiards Championship highest break, Bob Marshall, 1985
TROPHY, billiards, Australian Billiards Championship highest break, Bob Marshall, 1985
H2014.1897
BEDSPREAD, green, 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, Arthur McRobbie
BEDSPREAD, green, 1968 Mexico Olympic Games, Arthur McRobbie
H2014.1898
COIN, uncirculated, $1, Australia, in presentation pack, '2014 ANZAC Day'
COIN, uncirculated, $1, Australia, in presentation pack, '2014 ANZAC Day'
H2015.4
MEASUREGRAPH, 'THE AKKURATE MEASUREGRAPH' in original box
MEASUREGRAPH, 'THE AKKURATE MEASUREGRAPH' in original box
H2013.78.1-9
TROPHY, cricket bail, Jubilee Test, Australia vs England, Rod Marsh, 1977
TROPHY, cricket bail, Jubilee Test, Australia vs England, Rod Marsh, 1977
H2014.1895.1-2
TROPHY, mounted cricket ball, H. Robinson, Albany inaugural match, 23 March 1912
TROPHY, mounted cricket ball, H. Robinson, Albany inaugural match, 23 March 1912
H2014.1892
SURF LIFESAVING BELTS, x4, 1950s
SURF LIFESAVING BELTS, x4, 1950s
H2014.1891.1-4
CRICKET BAT, short handle, Bob Hawke, signed, c1947
CRICKET BAT, short handle, Bob Hawke, signed, c1947
H2014.1896
PHOTOGRAPH, b&w, mounted group portrait, GHHCA Boulder Meat Supply CC, Premiers 1904-05
PHOTOGRAPH, b&w, mounted group portrait, GHHCA Boulder Meat Supply CC, Premiers 1904-05
H2014.73
SEWING MACHINE, Necchi, 1950s, Italian, with instruction booklet
SEWING MACHINE, Necchi, 1950s, Italian, with instruction booklet
H2014.139
SQUEEZE BOX CONCERTINA, hexagonal, wood, EPNS and leather, hand-marked ‘W. HARWOOD/ CANNING VALE’, in black paper-covered box, c. 1920
SQUEEZE BOX CONCERTINA, hexagonal, wood, EPNS and leather, hand-marked ‘W. HARWOOD/ CANNING VALE’, in black paper-covered box, c. 1920
H2013.136.1-3
SHAVING MIRROR, WWI, small rectangular, chromed steel, c. 1915
SHAVING MIRROR, WWI, small rectangular, chromed steel, c. 1915
H2013.138
HAIR CLIPPERS, HAND, chromed metal, leather grip tied to one handle, c. 1915
HAIR CLIPPERS, HAND, chromed metal, leather grip tied to one handle, c. 1915
H2013.137
MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, WWI. Rim stamped ‘3915 PTE. M. HARWOOD. 16 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, WWI. Rim stamped ‘3915 PTE. M. HARWOOD. 16 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
H2013.152
MEDAL, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920, WWI. Rim stamped ‘3915 PTE. M. HARWOOD. 16 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
MEDAL, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920, WWI. Rim stamped ‘3915 PTE. M. HARWOOD. 16 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
H2013.151
MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, WWI. Rim stamped ‘4810 CPL. W. HARWOOD. 51-BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
MEDAL, VICTORY MEDAL, WWI. Rim stamped ‘4810 CPL. W. HARWOOD. 51-BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
H2013.150
MEDAL, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920. Rim stamped ‘4810 CPL W. HARWOOD. 51 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
MEDAL, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920. Rim stamped ‘4810 CPL W. HARWOOD. 51 BN. A.I.F.’, 1919
H2013.149.1-2
BADGE, ‘FEDERATED TIMBER WORKERS’ UNION/ OF AUSTRALASIA’, brass, enamelled, blue and white
BADGE, ‘FEDERATED TIMBER WORKERS’ UNION/ OF AUSTRALASIA’, brass, enamelled, blue and white
H2013.148
BADGE, ‘RETURNED SAILORS AND SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE’, brass and enamel. On back: ‘W/ 4209’ and ‘BISHOP/ BRISBANE’
BADGE, ‘RETURNED SAILORS AND SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE’, brass and enamel. On back: ‘W/ 4209’ and ‘BISHOP/ BRISBANE’
H2013.147
H2013.146 BADGE, ‘AIF/ RSA/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA’, silver, circular surmounted by crown. On reverse: ‘2593/ CARIS’
H2013.146 BADGE, ‘AIF/ RSA/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA’, silver, circular surmounted by crown. On reverse: ‘2593/ CARIS’
H2013.146
BADGE, NEXT OF KIN, (Official female relatives’ badge), oval, silver and blue enamel, 1918-1921
BADGE, NEXT OF KIN, (Official female relatives’ badge), oval, silver and blue enamel, 1918-1921
H2013.145
BADGE, SILVER WAR BADGE, ‘FOR KING AND EMPIRE/ SERVICES RENDERED’ ‘A77585’, 1917-1919?
BADGE, SILVER WAR BADGE, ‘FOR KING AND EMPIRE/ SERVICES RENDERED’ ‘A77585’, 1917-1919?
H2013.144
BADGE, DISCHARGED RETURNED SOLDIER, ‘… RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE’, gilded brass, 1916-1919
BADGE, DISCHARGED RETURNED SOLDIER, ‘… RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE’, gilded brass, 1916-1919
H2013.143
BADGE, Uniform rising sun, AIF, enamelled crossed flags: (L) HQ 4th Inf. Bgde. (R) 1st Remount Unit, 1914-1919
BADGE, Uniform rising sun, AIF, enamelled crossed flags: (L) HQ 4th Inf. Bgde. (R) 1st Remount Unit, 1914-1919
H2013.142
BADGE, UNIFORM COLLAR RISING SUN BADGE, AIF, WWI, bronze, 1915-1916
BADGE, UNIFORM COLLAR RISING SUN BADGE, AIF, WWI, bronze, 1915-1916
H2013.141
BADGE, UNIFORM SHOULDER BADGE, ‘AUSTRALIA’, AIF, WWI, bronze, 1915-1916
BADGE, UNIFORM SHOULDER BADGE, ‘AUSTRALIA’, AIF, WWI, bronze, 1915-1916
H2013.140
DOG TAG, AIF, WWI, ‘M. HARWOOD/ 3915./ 16. BATT./ A.I.F./ C.E.’, aluminium?, 1915-1916 Attached to ‘Lucky’ Australian threepence, 1911
DOG TAG, AIF, WWI, ‘M. HARWOOD/ 3915./ 16. BATT./ A.I.F./ C.E.’, aluminium?, 1915-1916 Attached to ‘Lucky’ Australian threepence, 1911
H2013.139
MEDAL, small, handmade, silver coin-like disc, ‘DVS/ LEAGUE/ CHAMPION/ 1903-4’, 1903
MEDAL, small, handmade, silver coin-like disc, ‘DVS/ LEAGUE/ CHAMPION/ 1903-4’, 1903
H2013.135
SOLDIER’S PAY BOOK, AIF, WWI, ‘HARWOOD M/ 3195/ 11th Battl', 1915?
SOLDIER’S PAY BOOK, AIF, WWI, ‘HARWOOD M/ 3195/ 11th Battl', 1915?
H2013.131
MEMBERSHIP CARD, crimson, ‘… Private No. 3915/ … Harwood M/ … A.I.F. RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION', c. 1918
MEMBERSHIP CARD, crimson, ‘… Private No. 3915/ … Harwood M/ … A.I.F. RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION', c. 1918
H2013.134
DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, AIF, WWI, ‘3915 Private/ HARWOOD – Matthew/ 16th Battn. 4th Brig/ … Perth/ 16-1-1918/ …’, fabric
DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, AIF, WWI, ‘3915 Private/ HARWOOD – Matthew/ 16th Battn. 4th Brig/ … Perth/ 16-1-1918/ …’, fabric
H2013.132
PHOTOGRAPH, B&W, mounted. Matthew and Gladys Harwood standing in front of Canning Dam works, WA.
PHOTOGRAPH, B&W, mounted. Matthew and Gladys Harwood standing in front of Canning Dam works, WA.
H2013.165

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