Small copper coin known as a Copper Turner or Half Groat (two pence) from the reign of King Charles I 1625-1649. Found near Kenavara. About the size of a modern 1p coin.
Obverse: crowned CR with legend “CAR.D.G.SCOT.ANG.FRA.ET.HIBR” – Charles by the Grace of God, King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Reverse: thistle with legend “NEMO ME IMPVNE LACESSET” – No one shall hurt me with impunity
Photograph and RAF service record for Leading Aircraftman George Thomas Herbert Jones (1921-2015). George Jones was an RAF 518 Squadron Wireless Operator on Tiree during May 1944 – December 1945.
Black & white photograph of the gravestone of Donald Brown (1864-1947), his wife Matilda Hansina Brown (nee Petersen) (1874-1960), and their son John Edward Brown (1898-1906) in Yeppoon Cemetery, Australia. Donald emigrated to Australia in 1886. His parents were Hugh Brown and Anne Kennedy of Moss.
Black & white photograph of Donald Brown (1864-1947) and his wife Matilda on their 50th wedding anniversary in 1946. Donald emigrated to Australia in 1886. His parents were Hugh Brown and Anne Kennedy of Moss.
Black & white portrait photograph of Donald Brown, Moss (1864-1947) and his wife and children, taken in Australia in around 1912. Donald emigrated to Australia in 1886. His parents were Hugh Brown and Anne Kennedy of Moss.
L-R: Maria Christina, Donald, Donald Alexander, Anne Margaret, Matilda and Hector Hugh. Two of their children are absent: their eldest son, John Edward, was drowned in 1906, and their youngest son was not born until 1917.
Black & white aerial photograph of ‘Main Camp’ in Farmborough, Yeppoon, Australia, built as the family home by Donald Brown (1864-1947), who emigrated to Australia in 1886. His parents were Hugh Brown and Anne Kennedy of Moss.
Colour photograph of ‘Main Camp’ in Farmborough, Yeppoon, Australia, built as the family home by Donald Brown (1864-1947), who emigrated to Australia in 1886. His parents were Hugh Brown and Anne Kennedy of Moss.
Headphones and lead (with modern jackplug) used by the RAF during WWII.
Small pair of ‘Le Jockey Club, Paris’ binoculars in their original leather case. Thought to be made in Paris around WWI for watching opera and field sports. Probably used on Tiree for monitoring livestock.
Red, rear bicycle light used during WWII (still works).
