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Mont De Lancey
Stone Axe
... Stone Axe...Polished Black/Grey Stone axe....-and-dandenong-ranges Stone Axe Polished Black/Grey Stone axe. stone ...Polished Black/Grey Stone axe.stone tools, hand axes -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Tool - axe head
... aboriginal stone axe head found on Jack Bourke's property...Stone axe head. Hole at one end and groove made for twine...axe head Tool Stone axe head. Hole at one end and groove ...aboriginal stone axe head found on Jack Bourke's property (Albert Road) January 1972Stone axe head. Hole at one end and groove made for twinelocal history, ethnographic material, hunting, fishing, gathering, stone, aboriginal -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
Stone Axe
... Stone Axe...Stone Axe...This stone axe was given to George Nelson as a prize...This stone axe has a cutting edge smoothed to a sharp arc... Neilborough goldfields Stone Axe This stone axe has a cutting edge ...This stone axe was given to George Nelson as a prize for winning the Stawell gift.This stone axe has a cutting edge smoothed to a sharp arc and the body of the stone has concave depressions formed by stricking during the shaping process.stone axe -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... aboriginal tool stone-artefact axe-head... for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried...A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.... gippsland axe head A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Inspected ...Inspected by Joanna Freslov, archaeologist 2.6.2008. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basaltwhich is able to withstand repeated impact, and is suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried, and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rockThe necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This axe head is an example of an early stone tool used by the Indigenous people of Eastern Australia.A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.aboriginal tool stone-artefact axe-head -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... axe-head aboriginal tool stone-artefact... in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried...A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.... gippsland axe head A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Inspected ...Inspected by Joanna Freslov, archaeologist 2.6.2008. Ground-edged axes first appeared in south-eastern Australia about 4,000 years ago and were used either with handles or hand-held. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt. This is able to withstand repeated impact making it suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried, and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rock. The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This item is an example of a stone tool used by the early Indigenous people of Eastern australia.A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.axe-head aboriginal tool stone-artefact -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... aboriginal tool stone-artefact axe-head... for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried...A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.... gippsland axe head A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Inspected ...Inspected by Joanna Freslov, archaeologist 2.6.2008 Ground-edged axes first appeared in south-eastern Australia about 4,000 years ago and were used either with handles or hand-held. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt which is able to withstand repeated impact, and so is suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried, and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rockThe necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This item is an example of an early axe head used by the Indigenous people of East Gippsland.A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.aboriginal tool stone-artefact axe-head -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried...A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Finger grips... gippsland axe head A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Finger ...Inspected by Joonna Freslov, archaeologist 2.6.2008. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt which is able to withstand repeated impact, and is suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried, and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rock.The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This axe head is an example of an early stone tool used by the Indigenous people of Eastern Australia.A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Finger grips are clear.axehead aboriginal tool stone-artefact -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Stone Axe, Unknown
... Stone Axe...stone axe...Stone Axe...-island-and-the-bass-coast Stone Axe Stone Axe Found by Ossie ...Found by Ossie Underdown, possibly with 2 other axes entries 5 & 6.Stone Axeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe, mrs hardy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Ethnograpgic Material, Axe blanks
... Three stone axe blanks... Ethnograpgic Material Equipment Axe blanks Three stone axe blanks Axe ...Axe blanks are pieces of stone that Aboriginal people chipped into a basic shape at stone quarries and sharpened by rubbing the edges over sandstone. Axe blanks were made by striking larke flakes of stone from rocky outcrops, then roughly sharpening them. The axes were often finished away fro the quarry.Three stone axe blanksaxe, tool, aboriginal -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... aboriginal axe-head stone-artefacts tool... was suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone...A dark stone handmade Aboriginal axe head.... gippsland axe head A dark stone handmade Aboriginal axe head ...Inspected by archaeologist, Joanna Freslov on 2.6.2008. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt.This is able to withstand repeated impact, and and so was suitable for use in objects such as stone axes. The stone was quarried, and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rock. The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were some of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This artefact is an exaample of the stone tools that Aboriginal people used.A dark stone handmade Aboriginal axe head.aboriginal axe-head stone-artefacts tool -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Axe Stone
... Axe Stone...quartzite ground edge stone axe with edge damage ... Museum 2 Station Street Bright high-country Axe Stone quartzite ...Evidence of Aboriginal presence and activities in Buffalo River Valley near site of present Buffalo Dam.Evidence of Aboriginal presence and activities in North East and Alpine areas relatively uncommon.quartzite ground edge stone axe with edge damage axe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mt William Archaelogical Area, 1/08/1977 12:00:00 AM
... stone axes..., illustrations. 21 x 14,5 cm aborigines stone axes mount william Booklet ...Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence.Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence. A section describes the importance of axes in aboriginal culture. Map, illustrations.Booklet issued by the Victorian Archaelogical Survey describing an abouiginal axe quarry at Mt William near Lancefield. The history of the site is described as is the archaelogical evidence. aborigines, stone axes, mount william -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Tool - axe head
... Stone axe smoothed at long end to make cutting edge...axe head Tool Stone axe smoothed at long end to make ...Aboriginal artifact (possibly found in garden in Bank Street Port Fairy By Chris Sharpells) 2 entries in green book under different numbers namely 792 and 814 state thisStone axe smoothed at long end to make cutting edgelocal history, ethnographic material, hunting, fishing, axe, gathering, stone, aboriginal -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Axe Stone
... Axe Stone...edge ground stone axe, quartzite,flat backed and evidence... Museum 2 Station Street Bright high-country Axe Stone edge ground ...Collected by Charles Willoughby on his farm on the site of the current Lake Buffaloregional significance as ground edge stone axes are relatively rare in North Eastern Regionedge ground stone axe, quartzite,flat backed and evidence of hafting axe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souviner Plaque HMAS Anzac
... edge stone axe.... STAND. Boomerang, Fighting club and Ground edge stone axe. ...Wooden BaseANZAC UNITED WE STAND. Boomerang, Fighting club and Ground edge stone axe. -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Axe, Stone, prior to 1860
... Axe, Stone...Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working... Museum 2 Station Street Bright high-country Axe, Stone Quartzite ...Donated by Charles Willoughby who found the axe and two others on his farm on the site of the present Lake Buffalo.Aboriginal atrtefacts are relatively rare in the North Eastern Region. This is a well made axe. The location of the quartzite may be significant in showing regional affinities.Quartzite ground edge stone axe with use polish on working edge and flaking on opposite edgeaxe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river, north east region -
Man From Snowy River Museum operated by the Upper Murray Historical Society
Stone Axe
... Stone Axe...Wasted Stone Axe Found at Lower Bringenbrong, New South... Historical Society 103 Hansen St Corryong the-murray Stone Axe Wasted ...Wasted Stone Axe Found at Lower Bringenbrong, New South Wales (On Murray Jarvis' Property) Cutting end relatively blunt (i.e. Not ground or polished). Large chip at top end -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Axe Stone
... Axe Stone...ground edge stone axe with some edge damage and edge polish... Museum 2 Station Street Bright high-country Axe Stone ground edge ...Presence of Aboriginal people and their activities in Buffalo RiverAboriginal axes are relatively uncommon in North East Victoria and provide evidence of presence and exploitation of resourcesground edge stone axe with some edge damage and edge polish on working edge and flat opposite edge. axe, aboriginal artefact, buffalo river -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
... Axe, Stone...stone axe...Stone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end...-island-and-the-bass-coast Axe, Stone Stone axe, oval in shape ...Previous Access No. 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. UnderdownStone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end. The rounded blade of the axe is smooth and honed to a relatively sharp edgeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.... gippsland axe head A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head. Inspected ...Inspected by Joanna Freslov, archaeologist 2.6.2008. -unusual axe head. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt. This axe would able to withstand repeated impact. The stone would have been dug or found and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rock. Ground-edge tools could be held in the hand, or fashioned to be fixed onto a haft or handle.The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This stone axe head is an example of a ground-edge tool used by the early Indigenous people in Eastern Australia.A handmade stone Aboriginal axe head.aboriginal tool aboriginal stone-artefact -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Axe Head, Before European settlement
... aboriginal tool stone ground-edge axe indigenous tool...Small ground edge stone axe head. Leading cutting edge very... Small ground edge stone axe head. Leading cutting edge very ...This item was used well before European settlement and clearly demonstrates the development of the local Aboriginal tribes, Dhudhuroa and Yaitmathang in the use of a cutting /chopping implement, made from Mount William sourced material i.e. greenstone. This item was probably traded at the Bogong Mountain tribal yearly summer ceremoniesThe significance of this item places it at the fore front of human development in this region. The period when this tool was manufactured represents the time when the natural landscape had not been altered and the natural vegetation, fauna and flora, had not been subjected to imported species.This also proves that local tribes did live in this area and or the Bogong High Plains.Small ground edge stone axe head. Leading cutting edge very smooth and chiseled to a fine edge. Weight is, for its size fairly heavy. It is made from Greenstoneaboriginal tool stone ground-edge axe indigenous tool -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
stone axehead
... heavy stone axe head...This stone axe head is shaped to a sharpened rounded edge... Neilborough goldfields stone axehead This stone axe head is shaped ...This stone was held by a European family for 200 years and was found on the family farm. It was gifted to Uncle Brien Nelson in Castlemaine. This implement could be many thousands of years old. This unusually large axe head would not have been carried from place to place and was probably hidden for occasional use crafting large objects.This stone axe head is shaped to a sharpened rounded edge at one end and is broad and blunt at the other end. It is an elongated teardrop shape in cross section. It has a distinctive waist in the middle where the haft was attached using hide and or fibre.This axe displays grooves caused by a disk plough.jaara, heavy stone axe head -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Dab Wyrrung Greenstone Axe, Hand Axe
... First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale... First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale by Alan ...First People's Stone Axe. Found 1960's Lake Lonsdale by Alan Tangey - Brought home for children. Mt Dryden quarry was where it came from. Pre European SettlementGreenstone- Oval - Smooth / Rough Surface. Rougher surface holding thumb Indent -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
... Axe, Stone...stone axe...Stone axe, elongated oval in shape, rounded and bulbous...-island-and-the-bass-coast Axe, Stone Stone axe, elongated oval ...Previous Access No. was possibly 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. Underdown.Stone axe, elongated oval in shape, rounded and bulbous at one end while the other widens out to a rounded shaped blade. One side of axe is smooth other side is rough and shows classical flaked marks. Stone black in colour.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - ETHNOGRAPHIC ITEMS, 1850-1947
... Shells and Axe head from New Guinea re H.T Ridge. .1) Stone... New Guinea re H.T Ridge. .1) Stone axe head. Dense Roche ...The items were souveniered by Henry Thomas Ridge V57996, VX148845, CMF &AIF. Refer Cat No 475.10 for service details.Shells and Axe head from New Guinea re H.T Ridge. .1) Stone axe head. Dense Roche material. Blade one end only. .2) Native comb, made out of bamboo. decorative engraveings on handle section. .3) Shell, Pearl .4) Shell, Pearl ethnographic material - tools + implements/ dress + ornaments, natural history specimens - molluses, military history - souvenirs -
Orbost & District Historical Society
axe head
... to withstand repeated impact, and and wqas generall used for stone axes... generall used for stone axes. The stone was dug or found ...Inspected by Joanna Freslov, archaeologist 2/6/2008. Genuine Aboriginal axe head up to 2000 years old. Possibly came through trading from western district. Stone tools were used for a variety of purposes, in ways similar to those of the steel knives, axes, hammers and chisels. Ground-edge tools are made from fracture-resistant stone, such as basalt.This stone is able to withstand repeated impact, and and wqas generall used for stone axes. The stone was dug or found and then roughly shaped into a tool blank with blows from a hammerstone. The edges were then sharpened and refined by grinding the tool against a coarse, gritty rock. The necessary tools and equipment for hunting, fishing and warfare were one of the very few items that Aboriginals carried with them from place to place. Most were used for a multiplicity of purposes. Because many were made from raw natural materials, such as wood, generally only partial remains are found today. This axe head is an example of an early stone tool used by the Indigenous people of Victoria.Small grey oval-shaped axe head.axehead stone-artifact aboriginal tool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Stone tools, Aboriginal stone axe blank and grinding stone
... Aboriginal stone axe blank and grinding stone...stone axe...(.1) Stone axe blank of Western Australian origin, found... tools Aboriginal stone axe blank and grinding stone (.1) Stone ...(.1) Stone axe blank of Western Australian origin, found at Hill View Station. The tertiary rock is quartzite, a metamorphosed igneous rock, and has a red, or iron oxide colour. (.2) An oval grinding stone of Western Australian origin, found at Hill View Station. The rock is metamorphosed igneous rock, potentially greenstone. One surface has evidence of a rough depression, possibly made in preparation for sharpening of a tool or similar.aboriginal, stone, tool, archaeology, stone tools, western australia, hill view station, quartzite, grinding stone, grind stone, greenstone, stone axe, stone axe blank, blank -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, HMAS LABUAN, RAN
... , under the rope are a Nulla Nulla, a stone axe and a Boomerang..., under the rope are a Nulla Nulla, a stone axe and a Boomerang ...This is a long blue gangway banner. It has numerous eyelets around the border. In the centre are the words in yellow paint, HMAS LABUAN. On the right end is an image of a stylised green and gold frog with the words "Amphibious Forces" . On the left end is the ships crest. It has a rope circle. In the center is a five pointed crown. Above the rope is the word "LABUAN" , above that is a crown with parts of a sailing ship, under the rope are a Nulla Nulla, a stone axe and a Boomerang. Under the weapons is the phase in English " Fail Not". ships banner, hmas labuan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, HMAS BENDIGO, RAN
... of a sailing ship on the crown. Under the rope circle are a stone axe... circle are a stone axe, a nulla nulla and a boomerang. Under ...Gangway banner from the Fremantle class Patrol boat HMAS Bendigo (11) P211. Decommissioned at Cairns on 9 September 2006. Two banners presented to Training Ship Bendigo staff - one for RSL Museum and one for Training Ship.This is a heavy duty vinyl banner used on the ships gangway. Background colour is blue with the words HMAS BENDIGO printed in yellow paint along the banner. At each end of the banner is the crest of HMAS BENDIGO. The crest shows a rope circle and in the centre is the top of a battlement with the flag of the Southern Cross. Above the rope circle is a stylised crown with parts of a sailing ship on the crown. Under the rope circle are a stone axe, a nulla nulla and a boomerang. Under the weapons on a banner are the words in English "Advance with Purpose". The banner has numerous brass eyelets around the borders.ran, hmas bendigo -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Plaques for Australian Navy 4 off, Australian Navy plaques - 1. Royal Australian Navy, 2. W.R.A.N.S.,3.HMAS Vampire, 4.HMAS Perth
... . The bottom of the plaque is emblazoned with a boomerang, stone axe... with a boomerang, stone axe and aboriginal waddy followed by a banner ...Registered plaques representing R.A.N. , W.R.A.N.S. , H.M.A.S. Vampire, and H.M.A.S. Perth.Rare collection of Royal Australian Navy plaquesPine-board backing with 4 plaques mounted 1. Royal Australian Navy, 2. W.R.A.N.S.,3.HMAS Vampire, 4.HMAS Perth, The plaques are mounted on a wooden shields. 1. Royal Australian Navy plaque consists of an oval shape topped by a regal crown and bottom an anchor and chain, The center of the plaque is Black in color embossed in a ring of "Royal Australian Navy" the center of the plaque is a symbol of an anchor and chain. 2. W.R.A.N.S. Triangle shape with a Crown made-up from a sailing ship and the bottom a bow of blue ribbon. The lower half of the triangle is a wreath of leaves. the center of the triangle is painted light blue and has small stars one in each corner. In the center there is a ships anchor and chain. The bottom of the plaque is the initials "W.R.N.S." 3.HMAS Vampire A circular plaque a crown on the top a sailing ship in a crown format. Over a name of Vampire in gold on a black back ground the middle is a circle painted blue with a black Bat in the center. The bottom of the plaque is emblazoned with a boomerang, stone axe and aboriginal waddy followed by a banner "Audamus" meaning "we dare, we venture, we risk" 4.HMAS Perth, A circular plaque a crown on the top a sailing ship in a crown format. Over a name of Perth in gold on a black back ground. The middle is a circle painted gold with a black Griffen in the center. The bottom of the plaque is emblazoned with a boomerang, stone axe and aboriginal waddy followed by a banner "Fight and Flourish". motto.plaques, r.a.n., w.r.a.n., h.m.a.s. vampire