Two fold brown leather wallet/notebook with white, embossed Rising Sun emblem on the cover. Two press fasteners and internal compartments for note pad, pen, money and business cardsRising Sun Badge top left corner. Australian Commonwealth/Military Forcesleather, wallet, rising sun badge

Skein holder is from c1890-1900 and used by four generations of the donor's family who lived around Woori Yallock and Yellingbo. Donor's family descended from settler John Douthie (1831-1897), his son Andrew Douthie married Jessie Sands Smith (1875 - 1948). Item believed to have been owned by Jessie who passed it on to her fourth child, Mary, who passed it to her child Lillian who passed it to her daughter Leanne, the donor. No makers mark on item. Mary worked as a teacher and sewing mistress at Woori Yallock Primary School and used the item in her personal time to make clothing for the family.An umbrella-style wooden skein holder with a metal clamp at the base to allow it to attach to a table or similar. When not in use, item is small and compact, however once unfolded the arms extend out in an umbrella shape with thin timber rods bound together with leather ties.

Set of 2 run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Number has been engraved into the plastic sheet and then painted in black. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. System introduced by the MTA during the second half of the 1980's. These two particular plates have details on how to be used in trams and they were used for transporting trams to and from the workshops. Have a label on the rear advising this. .1 - A150 .2 - E25 - (was this a duplicate of 1435.1?) - not all the holes have been fully drilled through.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston depot, timetables, preston workshops, south melbourne depot

Large cow bell which could be strapped to a cow neckband.rural industry, livestock

The artefact is a brass cow bell recovered from the 1878 shipwreck of the LOCH ARD near Port Campbell. It was raised by Flagstaff Hill divers in 1973 and is in storage at the Maritime Village. The LOCH ARD was constructed on the Clyde in 1873 for the prestigious Loch Line of colonial clipper ships, designed for the Australian run. She sailed from England on 1 March 1878 carrying 37 crew, 17 passengers and a diverse general cargo ranging from luxury items to bulk railway iron. On 1 June 1878, emerging from fog and hearing too late the sound of breakers against the tall limestone cliffs, the vessel struck the southern foot of Mutton Bird Island and sank in 23 metres of water. Of the fifty-four people on board only two survived, one young male crewman, Tom Pearce, and one young female passenger, Eva Carmichael. A century later, despite the pounding seas and the efforts of looters, the wreck site continued to provide ample evidence of the extraordinary range of goods being imported into the Colony of Victoria in the post-Gold Rush era. Flagstaff Hill divers in the 1970s reported finds of “Bottles of champagne, window panes, rolls of zinc, barrels of cement, iron rails, clocks, lead shot, corrugated iron, lead, marble, salad oil bottles, ink bottles, copper wire, gin bottles, rolls of carpet, floor tiles, copper rivets, gas light fittings, pocket knives, toys, crystal chandeliers, beer mugs, cutlery, candles sticks, wick scissors, cow bells, and sauce bottles.” From this array of objects on the ocean floor emerged the humble brass cow bell. Cow bells were common to colonial agriculture and transport, used wherever animals were turned out to graze overnight and had to be rounded up again next morning. Bells were fastened around the necks of household milking cows, domestic goats, bullock teams, horse teams, and camel teams, to help find them in the pre-dawn light. Station shepherds and cattle drovers also used them to warn of any disturbances to their flocks and herds overnight. The bells were a necessary item in a largely unfenced continent. So important, that Anthony Mongon began making his pot-bells at Yackandandah from 1861, August Menneke produced the “Wagga Pot” from 1867, and Samuel Jones started manufacturing his distinctively shaped “Condamine Bell” in 1868. However, these deeply resonant Australian bells were made from iron — Mongon and Jones were blacksmiths who simply beat old pitsaw blades into shape. Few genuinely brass cow bells were made here, the vast majority being imported from Britain where the industry of brass founding was already well established. (Some bells were also imported from the United States, but these too were nearly all of iron). This bell is historically significant as typical of a cow bell used by farmers and herdsmen in Colonial Victoria. Its significance is increased by being one of a collection of artefact recovered by the Flagstaff Hill Divers from the wreck of the Loch Ard in the early 1970s. Items that come from several wrecks along Victoria's coast have also been recovered for Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection under Government permit, illustrating this item’s level of historical value. The cow bell is also significant for being part of Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from LOCH ARD, which is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S417). The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the LOCH ARD. The LOCH ARD collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The LOCH ARD collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the LOCH ARD, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. Brass cow bell, flat-top pyramid shape, rectangular head, shoulders flare out to a rectangular mouth. The hanging yoke is missing. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, loch ard, cowbell, great ocean road, loch line, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, cow bell, brass cow bell, shipwreck artefact, flagstaff hill divers, horse bell, bell smith, vintage bell, farmer, shepherd, drover, stock bell, brass bell

Corroded nail with a round head and rectangular shaft narrowing to a blunt tip.archaeology, historic building, former royal mint

The Imperial Dry Plate Co., Ltd. was based in London and was founded in the early 1890s by J J Acworth (1853-1927). Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, including those made by the Imperial Dry Plate Co. A burgundy coloured cardboard box for glass photographic development plates with technical and manufacturers information printed on white paper on lid. The box is empty. photography, photograph, history of photography, dry plate photography, photographic equipment

Used by Miss Helen GibsonSmall steel nail file with Mother of Pearl handle.nail files, manicure equipment, gibson collection

Made by internee Fritz Prager at Camp 3Tortoise shell butterfly buttons. 2 holes in centre of each. 2 buttons.buttons, tortoise shell, prager f, grimsdale u, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, clothes

not knownA common sight in shop and house windowsBrown card with gold lettering - 'Room To Let' - border in goldRoom To Let, W.H. Banks 120 Brunswick Street, Fitzroysigns, to let

Used for marking clothes before sending to laundry.Black Melanyl marking ink, in cardboard box with instructions. ink, marking ink, laundry equipment

Samples of both types of trolley wire used in Melbourne during the 1960s. See item 4084 for a tender document with dimensions. Size - 81.3mm2 or .126 inch squared and 129mm2 or .2 inch sq.Demonstrates the two types of trolley wire used in Melbourne during the 1960sCopper, cadmium copper hard drawn grooved trolley wire - two samples of each type.trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley wire, samples, overhead

The Melbourne Harbour Trust Commission purchased the steam dredge SIR WILLIAM MATHEWS on 10 October 1941 from the Western Australian Government. Although the dredge was described as a suction dredge it was in fact a bucket dredge. After an overhaul, the vessel was renamed the GEORGE KERMODE and commenced operation in Victorian waters on 22 June 1942. The vessel was hired out to the Port of Burnie in 1945-46 but continued in the ownership of the Trust until 1 April 1976 when it was scuttled by the Department of Conservation, Forests and Lands as part of their artificial reef program. This program resulted in a number of reefs being established in Port Phillip Bay, including one off Carrum containing the wooden steamer URALBA.Timber and brass ship's wheel from center ladder hopper dredge George Kermode (formerly Sir William Mathews). Built Paisley Scotland 1914.noneships wheel, scuttled vessels, artificial reefs, george kermode

Brush used for the grooming of horsesSold by Holden and FrostOval brush with back covered in leather and leather handle and brown bristlesEmbossed circular shield and extra 710 on handle.brush, equine

Marineland of Australia, was located on the Gold Coast, Queensland Australia operating from 1965, until 1976.gold coast, queensland, marineland, aquarium, sea life, bookmark, souvenir, tourist attraction

Leather equestrian saddle as used by riders circa 1900as manufactured and sold by Holden and FrostBrown leather saddle with stirrups includedleather, equine, saddle

Used by Councillors and Mayors of City of Nunawading as giftsBlue ball point pen with 'City of Nunawading' on clip and Coat of Arms on topcivic mementoes, souvenirs

Made by internee at Camp 3Green woollen cover crocheted with brown wool around the toptatura, domestic, ingervore arndt nee graze, cover

This is original and was contained in the desk.Vintage U-shaped damp adhesive strips to preserve your slides: U Feucht-Klebestreifen Made in Germany.walsh st miscellaneous

Lock was installed on door to Mitcham Post Office constructed 1924. Was removed 1953. Used on rental property until 1980's.1. Black metal door lock 2. Black tumbler lock with plate 3. 2 screw 4. 2 keys"H & TV" patent No 175445vaughan h & t, markhan p j, mitcham post office

In 1905, Mr. Frank Jarvis and Mr. Tommy Garner formed Conway Stewart & Co. Limited at 13 Paternoster Row EC1, next to St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Today, this area is known as Paternoster Square having been redeveloped after its complete destruction during the Blitz of World War II. Although there is much debate regarding the origins of the Company’s name, it is believed that the name “Conway Stewart” derives from a popular vaudeville act of the day. Conway and Stewart were supposedly a comedy double act who appeared at Collins Music Hall in Islington. The two entrepreneur took a great risk in leaving their secured jobs to start a new enterprise reselling fountain pens made by other manufacturers. They concentrated their energies and invested in importing pens from the United States. After an arduous month of persistent selling of their stock, they reaped the rewards of a rather healthy turnover of more than £13 and 9 shillings. This was a great accomplishment considering that the rent for their business premises was only five shillings a week. Even though this turnover would be pleasing to many new ventures, the strength of De La Rue in the fountain pen market made it impossible for the company to continue selling no-named fountain pens. In the same year, De La Rue reportedly invested £50,000 in a promotion campaign for their new launch, the Onoto. However, Garner and Jarvis soon recognized there was an audience desiring good, reliable writing instruments that were also affordable. This is when Conway Stewart began to capture a market amongst the English. Jarvis and Garner developed a single aim, to produce elegant and beautiful, yet functional writing instruments – a principle that Conway Stewart holds true to this day.Red "Conway Stewart Ink" bottle with black metal lid and red round label. Square bottle with flat edges. One quarter filled with ink.Front: 20 fl. ozs./Conway/Stewart/ink (white letters on red background, label, upper area of bottle)ink, writing, bottle

This darning egg is a plastic egg-shaped object, designed to be inserted into the toe or heel of the sock to hold it in the proper shape and provide a foundation for repairs.Two-tone moulded plastic darning egg.household equipment, darning eggs

metal surveying chain with brass markers and handlesJames Beddington "Warranted correct"local history, surveying, terrestrial, survey chain beddington

The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII. This is one of a collection of mugs presented by officers of a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period between the World Wars.Silver plated mug with handle and inscribed on side.20th Australian Light Horse Officers' Mess. Presented by Lieutenant J.S. Christiechristie, mess, 20th, light horse

The pusher belonged to Edgar Alfred Unger and his wife Thelma Mary nee Richardson and was first used for their eldest daughter Marjorie in 1960. The Unger family lived on a property in Thurgoona which is now the location of the Thurgoona Golf Course. Edgar died on 3rd April 1957 in Thurgoona, New South Wales. Thelma Mary Richardson was a descendant of the Frauenfelder family which was amongst the first German Immigrants to arrive in the Albury district during the 1950s. She died on 14th December 2000 in Wodonga, Victoria.This item is significant because it shows one of the ways people improvised to meet various needs in the past.A home-made child's pusher with wooden frame and rubber-tyred and metal-spoked wheels.baby pusher, unger family, improvised baby items

Used in the grooming of horses c1900imported and retailed by Holden and FrostHorse clippers inside cardboard presentation box. clipper has wooden handles A Martins Improved Horse Clipper Picture of clipper on lid On clipper steel arm manufacturers A Martin & coequine agricultural, equine civilian

From the Raper Collection, Wodonga Historical Society.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A Jewellery box made from metal featuring an embossed dragon design on the lid and also on the sides. The box is lined with red satin. Chinese and Japanese artefacts were popular at the beginning of the 20th century.Embossed dragon designjewellery, dragon design