Showing 14085 items in the category Tools And Equipment
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Bendigo Military MuseumContainer - COIN HOLDER & BAG, 1) c.1914
Items belonging to Horace Eli Hambly No 794 AIF. Refer 2325.2 for his service history..1) Coin holder, metal, round, floral engraving, silver engraved on front. .2) Small, black cotton bag with fold over flap to hold .1)..1) EM 19.7.14personal effects - containers, money containers -
Clunes MuseumContainer - BOTTLE
LIGHT GREEN BLOWN BOTTLE WITH PONTEL BASE.local history, domestic item, containers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Kodak 'Retinette' Camera and Case, 1950s
a) Kodak 'Retinette' camera made in Germany. Silver and black. 'Retinette' engraved on front b) Brown leather case for (a). Made in Kingsgrove NSW. 'Retinette' embossed on lid of case, 'Kodak' on front. Piece of elastoplast inside lid with 'Grant High School' written in biro. Maker's details embossed underside of case.kodak, camera, retinette, vintage camera -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Tape Measure
Carpenter's Tape Measure in leather case.trades, carpentry -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - DUFFLE BAG, Unknown
Unable to locate by either name or number.Faded army green long narrow heavy cotton duffle bag, used for carrying personal items. It has a top draw cord which threads through a series of brass eyelets. The draw cord when closed can be used as a carrying device."216 N. MC GR--OR?" = 3 red lines, "VX18238 61077". On base, "VX18238 61077". passchendaele barracks trust, duffle bag, equipment -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumVehicle - HD Holden Premier, 1965
The HD Holden was introduced by GMH in 1965 and for a variety of reasons was considered the ugly duckling. The HD replaced the large selling and very popular EH (1964) model. the dramatic change in design from the square slopped EH to the sharp edged shape of the HD was met with some buyer resistance and was highly criticised by the motor writing fraternity. The unusual front guard shape, which became known as kidney cutters, which assisted with the unpopular impression, resulted in lower sales. The vehicle had both the 149 and 179 cubic inch capacity red engines with either the hydromatic or 3 speed manual was a good vehicle. The HD model also introduced the X2/ which was the first attempt by GMH to produce a performance vehicle. Our HD also has the leather seats in the premier version and this was the last model to have dealership leather seats. This vehicle has 13.000 miles on the clock and is probably the most absolutely original and lowest mileage HD model in Australia, the vehicle in every aspect is "as new" and in fantastic condition of this model Holden which has significant motoring history.1965 Holden Premier sedan with 179 motorPremier on rear as well as a 179 badge. HOLDEN across bonnet Registered number 63456-Hvehicle, holden, 1965, car -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Japanese Rifle
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Fishing Float, 1950s
Fishing floatrecreation, sport, fishing -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaInstrument - Organ, Suttons Pty Ltd, c. 1935
Alexina Weller was the first wife of Reverend Weller. They arrived in Melbourne in January 1925. They lived in the Mission's Manse for 4 years. Alexina was part of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. They left in January 1929 for South America. She died in January 1934.The organ was donated in memory of Mrs Weller as a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. Next to the organ is the plaque dedicated to Olive Cramer who must have played on this organ during services.Wooden organ with memorial plaque to Alexina Weller on the right sidePlaque: In Loving Memory of / Alexina Weller / Wife of the Rev. J.R. Weller M.A. / Formerly chaplain of the Victoria Missions to Seamen / Died in England 20th January 1934alexina weller (nee caley), reverend john reginald weller (1880-1969), suttons, annie alexandrina caley (known as alexina) 1885-1934 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Belt webbing
Khaki canvas belt webbing with: 2x40mm grenade pouches, 2x 7.62mm ammo pouches, a shoulder harness, 3x canvass water bottle holders, a bayonet frog, a knife scabbardbelt webbing, individual equipment, sas -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkFunctional object - School bag
Leather school bag with name insideE. Constable - Ann Stemerald, victoria, australia, school children, school history, e constable, ann street -
Trafalgar Holden MuseumFunctional object - Dixons graphite gun
Used for lubricating wagon wheels circa 1900Imported and sold by Holden and FrostShort round tin with conical shaped lidDixon Jet 4 Graph - air gunlubricant, dixons, graphite -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Glass, undated
Glass - three different colour pieces, red, green and yellow with a plain side and a patterned side. Were contained within an envelope marked "Signal Box Glass" Not known whether connected with either the Cable tram or electric tram system.trams, tramways, cable trams, signals, signal box, glassware -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyContainer - Bottle, Burke's Pale Ale, excavated from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, Port Melbourne, 1850s
When house in Rouse Street was demolished in November 1997, Peter LIBBIS obtained this from the bottle diggers who emptied the former cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel.Beer bottle c1850-60s Burke's Pale Ale. Dug from cesspit behind All England Eleven Hotel, in Little Princes lane (ref photos of cesspit excavation 895)/ Dark green, fragments of label.business and traders - hotels, all england eleven hotel -
J. Ward Museum ComplexFunctional object - Old Ararat Gaol - Latch Bolt Door Lock
This door lock is a good example of the locks used within Goldfield gaols in the 1800's.The lock is significant in that it is a good example of equipment used to restrain 1800's prisoners.Door lock with separate access knob and functional key The plate contains both metal and brass. The Rose has cracked blue enamel paint and has five small bolts and six bolt holes. The access knob is functional The side contains a functioning bolt latch and two bolt holes.locks, gaol, prison, prisoner -
Robin Boyd FoundationFunctional object - Cushion
This set of mustard and honeycomb coloured cushions (items F088-F092 and F099-F103) are located on Penleigh and Suzy's beds in the east facing back rooms of the Children's Pavilion.Solid mustard cotton fabric with concealed zip and pipingwalsh st furnishings, robin boyd -
Federation University Historical CollectionWeapon - Object, Sword, 1877
In 1862, the units of the Mounted Volunteer Corps in Victoria were formed into a single regiment known as the Victorian Volunteer Light Horse. This title changed again in 1863, to the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse ( Hussars ). In 1870 a uniform was adopted that was based on the British 19th Hussars. Troops were based at various times at Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Bendigo, Castlemaine and Dandenong, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. In 1885, most of the Cavalry were incorporated into a newly formed Victorian Mounted Rifles. (http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/REL/18070.001) "It is notified in the Gazette that Lieutenant Laurence Whyte, Ballarat troop Prince of Wales Light Horse, has been appointed captain, seniority to date from January 31. " (The Argus, 17 February 1883) "An official inspection of the P.W.L.H. took place in the Royal Park last evening by the colonel-commandant, assisted by Colonel Rede; Captain Medealf in command of the, troop. After bring exercised in field movements, a sword competition took place, toe first prize bring awarded to Trooper L. Whyte ; the "second to Sergeant Blight; the third, to Trooper Jenkins; and the fourth, to Trooper Orr, of Creswick. Major Sleep officiated as timekeeper. The colonel commandant complimented Captain Med-calf upon the efficiency of the troop, and officers and men afterwards dined together at Craig's hotel. (Ballarat Courier, 09 March 1877.)Silver coloured sword and scabbard with leather hand grip within the hilt. The sword was awarded to Trooper Whyte of the Prince of Wales Victorian Volunteer Light Horse (Ballarat) in 1877.. Engraved into handle "Ballarat Troop P.W.V.V.L.H Officers Trophy FIRST PRIZE WON BY Trooper Whyte AT SWORD Competition 8th March 1877" volunteer forces, sword, trooper whyte, prince of wales victorian volunteer light horse (ballarat), l. whyte, laurence whyte -
Numurkah & District Historical SocietyFunctional object - Pince-nez
Belonged to grandfather of Mrs Moller, Mundoona (1890's)Spectacles with spring between lenses, no arms -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Chronometer
First State Watch Factory: This factory was founded in 1930 under orders from Joseph Stalin, the "First State Watch Factory" was the first large-scale Soviet watch and mechanical movement manufacturer in the USSR. Via its USA-based trading company (Amtorg), the Soviet government bought the defunct Ansonia Clock Company of Brooklyn, New York in 1929, and the "Dueber-Hampden Watch Company of Canton", based in Ohio. The soviets moved twenty-eight freight cars full of machinery and parts from the USA to Moscow in order to establish the factory. Twenty-one former "Dueber-Hampden" watchmakers, engravers and various other technicians helped to train the Russian workers in the art of watchmaking as part of the Soviet's first five-year plan. The movements of very-early products were still stamped "Dueber-Hampden, Canton, Ohio, USA" (examples of these watches are very collectible today). In 1935 the factory was named after the murdered Soviet official Sergei Kirov. During the second world war, as the Germans closed in on Moscow in 1941, the factory was hurriedly evacuated to (Zlatoust USSR). By 1943 the Germans were in retreat, and the factory was moved back to Moscow, adopting the "First Moscow Watch Factory" name. In 1947 the first wristwatches under the brand name "Pobeda" and the first Marine Chronometers and Deck watches were produced. By 1951 the production of wristwatches had increased to 1.1 million. In 1975 new machinery and equipment for manufacturing complex watches were imported from Switzerland. The first chronograph called "Okean" (3133) was produced for the space station "Soyuz-23."The Chronometer is of recent manufacture and an excellent example of the type of instrument used to navigate the seas in the 19th century. It is of good quality and of a type regarded as very accurate and well made. The maker, First Watch Factory, has a dept that is still producing the "8916" standard Chronometer for horologists and collectors. Marine chronometer of Russian make in wooden case, metal handles on sides, inscription on a metal plaque on the front of the case. Polished square wooden outer case with green felt lining and, a leather carrying strap and buckle. Outer case is hinged and has a metal latch on the front. Outer case has a red velvet covering with a button and loop closure. Inscription on box are in Russian & translate as follows: ХРОНОМЕТР, = CHRONOMETER МОРСКОЙ, = NAUTICAL ГОСТ, 8916-77 = Gost ЛОЛ ЕТ, on dial face = LOL ETflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, chonometer, russian, watch factory, marine, navigational instrument -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Leather Holster, E J Pearson & Sons, 1916
Leather holster made in 1916 and stamped LT J P FORD - On 24/8/1914 James Patrick Ford 476 MID from Sydney NSW joined the Army as a Bombardier. He was wounded at Gallipoli on 30/11/1915 and again on 7/4/1917 prior to being KIA on 3/8/1917 in Belgium where he is buried. His brother Cpl Paul Ford 7581 was KIA 12 days later on 14/8/1917. Their mother died when they were aged 2 & 4, their father remarried and died a month following his sons. FORD likely purchased this holster from the stipend he received following his promotion to Lieutenant, but was not listed in his personal effects returned to his stepmother.Brown leather holster with front flap secured by brass hook and rear belt loop with brass hook.LT J P FORD EJ J Pearson & Sons 1916revolver, holster, ww1, 1916 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyContainer - Jar, Hoffman Australia, Sharpe Bros demijohn, 1930s
This demijohn was made for Sharpe Bros., brewers of non- alcoholic drinks such as Dandelion Ale, ginger beer and cordial. Sharpe Bros began in New Zealand and expanded to Australia in the early 20th century. The company was taken over by Cadbury Schweppes in 1972. The likely manufacturer of this demijohn was Hoffman's Pottery of Brunswick.This item was recovered from the abandoned barn of the Pope family in 1971, when the property was sold to the Shire of Diamond Valley. This barn was located on the northern side of Pope Place and sketched by Ron Reynolds for the book "Greensborough and Greenhills".Glazed stoneware jar with dark brown glaze to top, narrow threaded neck with wire handle. Stopper missing.Transfer text on front: "This jar is the absolute property of and must be returned to Sharpe Bros. Australia and New Zealand"sharpe bros., hoffman pottery, stoneware jars -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Crucible, The Patent Plumbago Crucible Company, circa 1878
This crucible was raised from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. It is one of six similar relics, in a range of sizes, now in the Flagstaff Hill collection. All bear markings to indicate their manufacture by the Morgan brothers of Battersea, trading as the Patent Plumbago Crucible Co. A crucible is a container used for purifying and melting metals so that they can be cast in a mould to a predetermined shape and use. They must withstand extremely high temperatures, abrupt cooling, and shed their contents with minimal adherence. The addition of graphite to the traditional firing clays greatly enhanced the durability of industrial crucibles in mid-Victorian Britain, a significant technological advance at a time of great activity in foundries and expansion of demand for refined metals. The Morgans first noticed the advantages of graphite crucibles at the Great Exhibition held in London in 1851. Initially they contracted to be sole selling agents for the American-made products of Joseph Dixon and Co. from New Jersey, but in 1856 they obtained that firm’s manufacturing rights and began producing their own graphite crucibles from the South London site. The Morgans imported crystalline graphite in 4-5 cwt casks from the British colony of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and mixed it with conventional English (Stourbridge) clays to be fired in kilns. Their products were purchased by the Royal Mints in London and India, and exported to official mints in France and Germany. They were successful exhibitors of their crucibles and furnaces at the London Exhibition held in 1861 (Class 1, Mining, quarrying, metallurgy and mineral products, Exhibit 265, Patent Plumbago Crucible Co). The range of sizes represented by the six crucibles retrieved from the LOCH ARD, suggest they may have been part of a sample shipment intended for similar promotion in the Australian colonies ― at Melbourne’s International Exhibition to be held in 1880. The summary of cargo manifest, by Don Charlwood in ‘Wrecks and Reputations’ does not mention any crucibles, implying that they were not a large consignment of uniform items. A newspaper account of an 1864 tour of the Morgan brothers’ ‘Black Potteries’ at Battersea indicates: “All the pots were numbered according to their contents, each number standing for one kilogram, or a little over two pounds; a No. 2 crucible contains two kilogrammes; a No. 3, three kilogrammes, and so on.” These numbers are obscured by marine sediment on three of the crucibles in the Flagstaff Hill collection, but those legible on the remaining three are 5, 6, and 8. None of the six are of the same size from a visual appraisal.The shipwreck of the LOCH ARD is of State significance ― Victorian Heritage Register S417A large crucible, or fluxing pot, for heating and pouring molten metal. It was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The clay fired vessel rises from circular flat base to a larger rim with pouring lip. It is stained a rust colour and bears some sedimentary accretion. Half of its loose fitting lid with central knob has also survived. Markings on the artefact indicate it is a Morgan’s crucible, made with graphite to prevent cracking in the furnace and provide a smooth (non-adhesive) inner surface. On base: “…RGAN’S PATENT CRUCIBLE”. On rim: “MORGAN’S PATENT P…” Below top edge "BAK"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, graphite crucible, plumbago crucible, morgans crucible company, loch ard, fluxing pot, crucible -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Tilley Heater, John Tilley, 1930s
The Tilley lamp & heaters derives from John Tilley’s invention of the hydro-pneumatic blowpipe in 1813 in England. W. H. Tilley were manufacturing pressure lamps at their works in Stoke Newington in 1818, and Shoreditch, in the 1830s. The company moved to Brent Street in Hendon in 1915 during World War I, and started to work with paraffin (kerosene) as a fuel for the lamps. During World War I Tilley lamps were used by the British armed forces, and became so popular that Tilley became used as a generic name for a kerosene lamp in many parts of the world, in much the same way as Hoover is used for vacuum cleaners. During the 1920s the company had diversified into domestic lamps, and had expanded rapidly after orders from railway companies. After World War II fears about the poisonous effect of paraffin fumes, and widely available electricity, reduced demand for domestic use. The company moved from Hendon to Ireland in the early 1960s, finally settling in Belfast. It moved back to England in 2000.Item is significant as it was an early form of portable heating used in a domestic situation or any small room that required to be heated. This item fell out of use when electricity and electric heater became more available and affordable. Tilley kerosene pressure heater with large reflector dish. Fuel tank painted cream and wooden handle.Tilleyflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, kerosene heater, tilley lamps, john tilley, pressure heater, domestic use -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Socket bayonet
Bayonet designed to fit the .577" calibre Enfield "3-band" rifled Infantry muskets.Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1853 Enfield Socket bayonet, 450mm long triangular section bladeT Preston Manchester 1 Mweapon, colonial, victoria, bayonet, enfield -
National Wool MuseumMachine - Stevlyon Mini-Matic Wool Press, c.1982
Stevlyon Mini-Matic Wool Press Serial No. 2063, manufactured by Lyco Industries, c.1982. Fully automatic and hydraulic press, ideal for one-person use. Bales can be pressed and weighed with one operation.Automatic and hydraulic grey and blue metal wool press with scales.STEVLYONlyco industries, wool press, stevlyon mini-matic -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFunctional object - Lifeboat wreckage - Coramba, 1911
believed to have been cut from recovered wreckage of a lifeboat from the Coramba, left from Warrnambool on 29 November 1934.|19/4/2000Four sections of white painted planks with the name "CORAMBA" painted in black.Front: Second plank from top "CORAMBA"shipwreck, coramba, lifeboat, 1934 -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Box, June Edwards
June Edwards, member EGVMachine embroidered box, covered in stamped metal sheet. Stitched with silver thread. Two machine embroidered flowers on the lid. Edge stitched by machine in Madeira metallic thread, then stitched together. Lined with red felt.boxes, metal work -
Bialik CollegeFunctional object (Item) - Bialik Photograph album 1963-1971
Photograph album 1963-1971. Principals Mr I Ernest, Mr Heretz, Mr A Chowers. Includes photographs of speech days, bat mitzvah, school events, teacher portraits. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.Bialik Photograph album 1963-1971 1960s, 1970s, bialik college, judaism -
Federation University Historical CollectionInstrument - Electrical Instrument, Everett AC Wattmeter, 1923
Would have been used by staff and students of electrical Engineering at the School of Mines, Lydiard St. campus up until the start of the Mount Helen campus E building third floor. The meter would have had limited use in classes until 2009. This Wattmeter became part of the historical collection in 2011 after the movement of Engineering out of the E building. In working condition and a good example of early 20th century electrical instruments.A polished natural timber case with partial flip top lid and leather carry handle, housing a single phase AC Wattmeter, rated at 170 volts , 30 amps Scale 0 to 5 kilowatt. Serial no :210088Schematic diagram on inside lid showing how to connect the Wattmeter to measure a 3 phase balanced load. Paper sticker on top "1/92" Information for voltage and current ranges painted with white paint on left hand side by Voltage terminals Voltage terminals labelled A and N Also white on black "W8" on same surface Aluminium plate "67" on right hand side near current terminals which are engraved To A and Ti A to indicate current flow direction Aluminium sticker with Ballarat CAE Electrical Engineering by carry handleeverett instruments, single phase, wattmeter, electrical, scientific instruments -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFunctional object - Destination Roll - St Kilda Brighton, Victorian Railways (VR), 1940s
Destination roll used on Victorian Railways trams between St Kilda Railway station and Brighton Beach. Roll material is stiff due compared to MMTB ones, possibly due to the paint used.Demonstrates a tram destination roll used on VR St Kilda trams.Destination roll - white lettering on black painted background.tramways, trams, vr, victorian railways, st kilda brighton, elwood depot
