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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Bottle
Torpedo Glass Bottlestawell -
The Royal Children's Hospital Archives
Functional object, Baby scales, Early 20th century
Baby scales, wicker basket with pink cushion in base sits atop metal scales and is detachable from base."Dr Harry Sinn" -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional 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 and expansion in foundries and 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. A summary of the LOCH ARD cargo manifest, by Don Charlwood in ‘Wrecks and Reputations’ does not mention any crucibles, implying that they were not part of a larger 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 No. 6 size Morgan’s graphite crucible (i.e. 6kgs capacity). The crucible rises in a slight curve from a smaller flat base up to a wider top with a (chipped) pouring lip. It was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The artefact is largely accretion free despite its long period of submersion at the wreck site. It has a number of visible maker’s markings which identify the manufacturer and the smelting capacity of the pot. The graphite crucible is in fair and stable condition. The number “6” which is framed in a square. The letters “THE PATENT PLUMBAGO CRUCIBLE COMPANY” and “BATTERSEA WORKS COMPANY”. Below rim "... GNS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, graphite crucible, plumbago crucible, morgan's crucible company, loch ard, crucible, fluxing pot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - PITTOCK COLLECTION: COACH BUILDER'S LEATHER BAG, 20th century
Coach Builder's Leather Bag belonging to (Albert) Barrie Pittock marked of front and internally: A B Pittock 38 Yackatoon Avenue Aspendale, 3195 Leather tradesman's tool bag, single handle on top of rectangular bag, with two buckles. Bag worn and marked through use. Bag etched T.M. on the back of the bag, apears to have attempted to change imnitials to J.M. Stored in Pittock Coachbuilder's box, reference 1300.1tools, multipurpose, tradesman tool bag -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Beauty case
Green leather case containing a mirror, comb, soap container, toothbrush case, 2 plastic bottles, 3 small jars. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Collection Glass Photographic Dry Plates Developer c. late 1800s - early 1900s, The Imperial Dry Plate Co., Ltd
Dry plate photography was a photographic technology invented by R.L. Maddox in 1871. Images were captured on a glass plate covered in a gelatin emulsion, which acted as a photographic negative. A negative could then be stored to develop at a later time in a dark room. The introduction of this technology allowed for greater flexibility in photographic practice outside of indoor studios, as earlier wet plate photographic technology required immediate exposure and development. Dry plate photography was superseded by the invention of celluloid film in the early twentieth century. This object forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and the history of photography.Box of dry glass negative plates for developing photographs. In pencil on face of box "MR PHIL GEEPER/46 THOMAS MITCHELL DRIVE WOD"photography, wet plate photography, dry plate photography, photos, haeusler collection, history of photography, historical photographs, technology, wodonga -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bank Bag, C 1960's
Collecetd by person who worked in banking. Example of method of handling coinage & banknotes.Calico bank bag with ANZ Bank in blue print on both sides.ANZ Bankbanking, coinage -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Functional object - Calendar frontispiece, The Mission Boat on her Rounds, early to mid 20th C
"Charles E. Turner was an artist who exhibited at the Royal Academy in London, and specialised in landscape and marine views. Having served in the Royal Air Force in the First World War, reaching the rank of Captain, Turner worked as a war artist during 1939-45. Turner painted pictures of the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth for Cunard, which were made into a series of popular postcards. He also designed for Churchill Cigar Boxes, and, alongside paintings demonstrating his first-hand experience of combat, produced illustrations for Illustrated London News and Sphere magazines. Many of his oil and watercolour paintings of the two World Wars are preserved in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London, and at the Imperial War Museum, London." (The National Archives UK)Representative and promotional example of service by MTS to the variety of ships visiting ports in the first half of the 20th C. Cardboard frontispiece of a calendar published by the Missions to Seamen. A colour painting titled "Mission Boat on her Rounds" by artist Charles E. Turner, represents an imaginary image of the mission boat with the Flying Angel flag sailing towards several ships.Written in pencil at the back: "With best wishes from the Chaplain and the LHL Guild"calendar, frontispiece, charles e. turner (1883-1965), hlg, harbour lights guild -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Disc Calculator
Flat round disc enclosed in cardboard container with round thumbhole at top which allows manipulation of disc.New Style Ready Reckoner --- Made in Great Britian.instruments, measuring -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Harris Collection Walking Stick
Jonathan Harris operated a winery on the banks of the Axe Creek, Axedale in the 1850s.A walking stick shaped from heavy wood, probably Ironbark, a heptagonal shape with a knob on top shaped to fit into a hand. There is a three centimetre wide metal band six centimetres from the bottom. Part of the Harris Collection.harris collection, walkingstick -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Rod, n.d
Post World War 2 fishing rod made from metal armoured tank aerial, with wooden handle and fitted with an 'Alpha' brand bakelite open face fishing reel -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Inkwell, n.d
Small inkwell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cow Bell
Large metal cow bell with metal cylinder.rural industry, agriculture -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - ID Stevenson
Two non-ferris metal Identity discs strung on strong cord. Discs worn by Regimental No 4/1631 M G Stevenson.4/1631 Stevenson M G CEworld war one, wwi, id, stevenson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar Internal Roof Ad, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Buy a BRIQUETTE hot water service", about 1960
Heavy cardboard sheet with printed sheet pasted to one side advertising Briquettes for Hot Water. "Pay less money for more hot water!" Buy a BRIQUETTE hot water service" with a tap in the bottom left hand corner, and steam on bottom edge - Birnie Briquette sign & hand holding two sixpences - 1959 or coins.secv, advertisements, briquettes -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Functional object - Knife
Nineteenth century knife, which has been buried and dug up in Buninyong area. More information required.Rusted knife with fragile wooden handle, heavily damaged due to being buried.knives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Teapot and Stand, 1906
Displayed in History House (Cabinet, North wall) Bought at W.D. Andersons Store, 1906. (D.G. Briggs) from signage in History House."Delphware teapot and Stand" Black glazed pot with lid and stand. 4192.1 - Pot 12.5 x 25.0 4192.2 - Lid 6.0 x 8.5 4192.3 - Base 9.0 x 16.5 x 2.5Front: 4192.3 - 1440/4 (gold pen/glaze on base, centre) Back: 4192.1 - 1409/7 (gold pen/glaze on base, centre) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - 5 cc syringe
Five cc syringe glass barrel and metal piston. there is a piece of paper with the syringe with the date of March 1965. Three needles are included. Aileen and John Ellison Collection medical, syringe -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Paper, circa 1908
This roll or reel of paper was part of a consignment carried as cargo of the Falls of Halladale. The iron-hulled, four-masted barque, the Falls of Halladale, was a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 on her way to Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold, along with 56,763 tiles of unusual beautiful green American slates (roofing tiles), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6500 gallons of oil, 14400 gallons of benzene, and many other manufactured items, were 117 cases of crockery and glassware. Three months later and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland at 3 am on the morning of the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members all survived, but her valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. ABOUT THE ‘FALLS OF HALLADALE’ (1886 - 1908) Built: in1886 by Russell & Co., Greenock shipyards, River Clyde, Scotland, UK. The company was founded in 1870 (or 1873) as a partnership between Joseph Russell (1834-1917), Anderson Rodger and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co., standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships over that time. In 1886 they introduced a 3000 ton class of sailing vessel with auxiliary engines and brace halyard winches. In 1890 they broke the world output record. Owner: Falls Line, Wright, Breakenridge & Co, 111 Union Street, Glasgow, Scotland. Configuration: Four masted sailing ship; iron-hulled barque; iron masts, wire rigging, fore & aft lifting bridges. Size: Length 83.87m x Breadth 12.6m x Depth 7.23m, Gross tonnage 2085 ton Wrecked: the night of 14th November 1908, Curdies Inlet, Peterborough south west Victoria Crew: 29 The Falls of Halladale was a four-masted sailing ship built-in 1886 in Glasgow, Scotland, for the long-distance cargo trade and was mostly used for Pacific grain trade. She was owned by Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow and was one of several Falls Line ships, all of which were named after waterfalls in Scotland. The lines flag was of red, blue and white vertical stripes. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the ‘windjammers’ that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck stormy conditions. This idea is still used today on the most modern tankers and cargo vessels and has proved to be an important step forward in the safety of men at sea. On 4th August 1908, with new sails, 29 crew, and 2800 tons of cargo, the Falls of Halladale left New York, bound for Melbourne and Sydney via the Cape of Good Hope. The cargo on board was valued at £35,000 and included 56,763 tiles of American slate roofing tiles (roof slates), 5,673 coils of barbed wire, 600 stoves, 500 sewing machines, 6,500 gallons of oil, 14,400 gallons of benzene, plumbing iron, 117 cases of crockery and glassware and many other manufactured items. The Falls of Halladale had been at sail for 102 days when, at 3 am on the night of 14th November 1908, under full sail in calm seas with a six knots breeze behind and misleading fog along the coast, the great vessel rose upon an ocean swell and settled on top of a submerged reef near Peterborough on the south-west Victoria’s coast. The ship was jammed on the rocks and began filling with water. The crew launched the two lifeboats and all 29 crew landed safely on the beach over 4 miles away at the Bay of Islands. The postmistress at Peterborough, who kept a watch for vessels in distress, saw the stranding and sent out an alert to the local people. A rescue party went to the aid of the sailors and the Port Campbell rocket crew was dispatched, but the crew had all managed to reach shore safely by the time help arrived. The ship stayed in full sail on the rocky shelf for nearly two months, attracting hundreds of sightseers who watched her slowly disintegrate until the pounding seas and dynamiting by salvagers finally broke her back, and her remains disappeared back into deeper water. The valuable cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. Further salvage operations were made from 1974-1986, during which time 22,000 slate tiles were recovered with the help of 14 oil drums to float them, plus personal artefacts, ship fittings, reams of paper and other items. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson’s navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The shipwreck is a popular site for divers, about 300m offshore and in 3 – 15m of water. Some of the original cargo can be seen at the site, including pieces of roof slate and coils of barbed wire. The roll of paper is an example of cargo brought to Australia in the early 20th century. It is also significant for its association with the Falls of Halladale shipwreck, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes. She is one of the first vessels to have fore and aft lifting bridges. She is an example of the remains of an International Cargo Ship and also represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The wreck is protected as a Historic Shipwreck under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976).Roll of paper. Paper has remains of a wooden peg up through the centre and a lot of sedimentation. This roll was recovered from the wreck of the Falls of Halladale. It was part of a large consignment of paper listed as part of the cargo manifesto.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, falls of halladale, shipwreck peterborough, 1908 shipwreck, great clipper ships, russell & co., paper, reel, roll, paper reel, paper roll, cargo, consignment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Ashtray, 1940's
Made in Camp 1 by AW - initials on back for Mr. FJ Haslinger in 1940. Mr Haslinger's initials and what is assumed to be his Prisoner No. (POW 2036) on the bottom. Given to Helmut Ruff as a momento when released from Camp in 1947Beaten copper ashtray with 4 indentations to rest cigarettes, hammered pattern either side of indentations and on bottom of ashtrayTatura POW - 2036 FJH 1940ashtray, haslinger fj, ruff h, camp 1, tatura, ww2 camp 1, smoking, accessory, copper -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Kerosene Lamp, Bef. 09-02-1984
The kerosene lamp was one of the most common oil lamps used and was manufactured until the 1980s. This particular lamp has the design of the early kerosene lamps. Its gimbal bracket and counterweight heavy base allow it to swing with a vessel's movement and still stay horizontal. The lamp is significant for its design which is an example of a 19th and early 20th-century kerosene lamp with a wall-mounted gimbal bracket and counterweight base. These features were important to vessels at sea, allowing the lamp to swing with the vessel's movement and stay vertical on rough seas.Kerosene lamp; round electroplated metal top and base, both shaped inward to join together. The base is a solid counterweight to work with the gimbal wall attachment bracket. There is no glass cover.shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, warrnambool, flagstaff hill, kerosene lamp, lighting, marine lamp, kerosene lantern, lamp, lantern, marine equipment, wall gimbal, wall mounted lamp, ship lamp -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Clockface, 1860
Portland Free Library clockLarge clock face with polished wooden rim mounted onto masonite backboard and stand. Numbers in Roman numerals and large hand (the hour-hand has a spade end). Diameter: 59.5cm x Depth: 3cm Identifying number 787.1Front: F.H. Row / 1860 / Portland (black paint) Back: (no inscriptions visible) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Henty Cordial Label - Sarsaparilla, n.d
(Previous collection, Exhibitions, Prizes, etc.) Displayed at History House. Used by Henty cordial company in Portland (?)Label with design of a ship of choppy waters in a roundel in upper right corner. Name of drink is in a white banner across lower centre.Front: (text on label includes brand name, flavour of drink, etc...)henty, cordial, drink, portland -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Conductors (Signal) Bell - N&C pattern
Bell used by the conductor or passengers to signal to the driver - stop, proceed or an emergency stop. N&C - Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars.Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, sheet metal domed section that is secured to the underside of the bell with one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Has at both ends, six screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Note the difference in the casting detail between the two ends of the bell.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, mmtb -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Key
The SS George Kermode was an Australian Steam Bucket Dredger of 1,380 tons built in 1914 by Fleming & Ferguson, Paisley. In 1917 she was acquired by the Australian Government. In 1941 she was acquired by the Melbourne Harbour Trust Comm. and renamed Geo. Kermode. On the 1st April 1976 she was scuttled near Pyramid Rock off Phillip Island, Bass Strait, Australia. Read more at wrecksite: https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?31789Key to main deck entrance with brass tag [starboard side of G. Kermode]Main deck entrance stbd G. Kermodekey, dredger, ss george kermode -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Post Master General Exchange Clock, Junghans Watchmakers
The Postmaster-General's Department (PMG) was a department of the Australian federal government, established at Federation in 1901, whose responsibilities included the provision of postal and telegraphic services throughout Australia. It was abolished in December 1975 and replaced by the Postal and Telecommunications Department. Telephone calls were transferred through exchanges by manual operators who staffed switchboards throughout the country. The clock was used to time calls in order to levy appropriate charge for telephone usage.The use of manual telephone exchanges played an important role in Australian telecommunications history, not just for day -to-day business and commercial use, but for social connections and communication during emergency. This timer has local significance as it was used at the Wodonga Telephone Exchange.A small clock used by switchboard operators to time calls at the Wodonga Telephone Exchange. Lever on the side operates timier.In centre of clock 'C. of A./P.M.G -50" Insignia of the Junghans Clock Manufacturers At the bottom edge of the time "Made in Germany",telecommunication, wodonga telephone exchange, p.m.g., timer, wodonga -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Trolley Wire Sample, BTM - Wendouree Parade
Piece of heavily worn trolley wire taken from south bound ear, just before ear 41B. Wire in area (on the joiner side) had failed about two months prior to replacement. Sample taken 8 December 1997 during replacement operations. Was on a curve. Two screw marks at one end from being inside a wire joiner. Heavily worn over the years with groove only one side of wire. Top of wire green (oxidised) and dark grey on underside where not contacted by wheel. Has been cut at both ends. Wire curved after taking down naturally. See item Reg No. item 514 for original wire size details. Images added 3-12-2016 See Reg. Item No. 514 ballarat, overhead, trolley wire -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Candlestick Holder
Found in Port Phillip from unidentified wreckCandlestick holder with snuffercandlestick holder, salvage, por phillip -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Handkerchief, 1940's
Square white linen handkerchief with "S" inside an oval shape design, hand worked in one corner.as abovecamp 3 hand crafts, handkerchief, dr silke hesse, beinssen family -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Functional Object - Microphone
Small Sony microphone with connection cord attached for recording purposesModel F96 Imp. lowmicrophone, recording, audio, technology