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Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Computer, Apple 2E
computer, apple 2e -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Buckle full, c1900
Imported and sold by Holden and Frost c1900 for the purpose of saddlery for agricultural useRetailed by Holden and Frost ca1910 for military agriculture and civilian use Brass full buckle used as equine accessoryequine, military, agriculture, civilian ca 1910, buckle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Bilge Pump Barrel, Alexander Hall and Son, 1855
This bilge pump barrel is part of the ship's bilge pump machinery. Bilge or water can find its way into the hull of a ship and if it is not removed the ship will eventually sink. The bilge pump is designed to efficiently remove the bilge water. The Schomberg was a large three-masted full-ship rigged wooden ship built in 1855 by Alexander Hall and Co in Aberdeen, Scotland for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line at £43,103. The vessel was 288 feet (88 meters) in length, with a beam of 45 feet (14 meters), a depth of 29.5 feet (8.99 meters) of 2,284 tons. The mainmast was 210 feet (64 meters) high and she carried 3.3 acres of sail. The vessel was constructed with three skins. One planked fore and aft, and two diagonally planked, fastened together with screw-threaded trunnels (wooden rails). The Schomberg is one of only three clipper wrecks in Victorian waters that operated the England to Australia run. While the other two, Empress of the Sea and Lightning, were built by the famous American shipbuilder, Donald Mac Kay. Schomberg was an attempt to build a faster ship than Mac Kay and a vessel fast enough to break the sailing record to Australia. The Schomberg sailed on her maiden voyage from Liverpool on 6 October 1855, under the command of Captain James Forbes, on its maiden voyage to Australia with general cargo, jewellery, spirits, machinery, and 2,000 tons of iron rails and equipment intended to build the Melbourne to Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. She also carried a cow for fresh milk, pens for fowls and pigs, plus 90,000 gallons of water for washing and drinking. She also carried 17,000 letters and 31,800 newspapers. There were approximately 473 passengers and a crew of 105. It was hoped that Schomberg would make Melbourne in sixty days, setting a record for the voyage, but light winds at the equator dashed those expectations. The ship sighted Moonlight Head in southwest Victoria on Christmas Day but through a deadly combination of wind, currents and unmarked sand spits, the vessel gently ran aground on 26 December 1855 on a spit that juts into Newfield Bay, just east of Curdies Inlet, and the present town of Peterborough. Fortunately, the SS Queen was nearby and managed to save all passengers and crew. The steamers Keera and Maitland were dispatched to salvage the passenger's baggage and the more valuable cargo. Other salvage attempts were made, but deteriorating weather made the work impossible, and within two weeks the Schomberg's hull was broken up and the vessel abandoned. The wrecking of the Schomberg caused quite a public stir, particularly in light of the fact the vessel was supposed to be, the most perfect clipper ship ever built. Captain Forbes was charged in the Supreme Court under suspicion that he was playing cards with two female passengers below decks when his ship ran aground. Despite a protest meeting, two inquiries and the court proceedings, he was found not guilty and cleared of all charges. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime museum that also displays ship fittings and equipment, and personal effects. The Schomberg has historical significance as one of the first luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia to cash in on the gold rush era. And is included on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612). The collection of Schomberg artefacts held at Flagstaff Hill Museum is primarily significant because of the relationship between these recovered items having a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg and its foundering during a storm. The shipwreck is of additional historically significance for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the first passenger ship, which was designed not only to be the fastest and most luxurious of its day but foundered on its maiden voyage to Australia.Bilge pump barrel,; brass cylinder with screw thread at the base and fittings on one side. A piece of the ship's timber is attached. The object was recovered from the wreck of the shipo Schomberg. Nonewarrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, bilge pump, ship's plumbing, bilge pump barrel, bilge -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Backpack
Khaki coloured adjustable webbing belt made of material webbing. Clasps are brass & are adjustable.webbing belt, army issue -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - ARMY BACKPACK
Large backpack made of green canvas with webbing straps, metal buckles, waterproof liner. Back straps have additional foam added to straps and secured with black electrical tape, The backpack has several compartments with strapping to secure. A wide webbing strap at the top and bottom of pack.Front flap "GRANT'. Top Back: "MAS (*) WOODS. UNDECIPHERABLE LETTERING. MIDDLE BACK " GRANT" . FADED: CA ... (**) AREA FOR MILITARY STANDARD IDENTIFICATION STAMP.backpack, vietnam, army equipment -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Hammock, Army, 1966
Khaki coloured Army issue hammock used in conjunction with other bedding issued. Envelope design with opening on one side, has four press-studs.7210-66-011-5816hammock -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BELT, post 1960
Item issued to Peter BALL 3796117. Refer Cat No 4704Basic webbing belt, green colour with brass buckles, keepers & eyelets for harness connection.Peter BALLbasic webbing, equipment, military, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment, Water Bottle, Unknown
WWII historic signficanceMilitary water bottle in khaki container with webbing shoulder strap. Blue enamel body with felt covering (for insulation). Held approximately 1 litre. Had a cork stopper. The name 'ELLISON' is written on the strap -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment, Film Strip Projector
A small hand-operated projector for 22x17 (picture size) film strip with perforations along both sides, 28mm apature with 240-V light source. Housed in a black box. SVA MODEL Q "PICTURE PROJECTOR"projector, hand-held projector, film strips, light source, model q, aparture -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Cannon, mid to late 19th century
The history of the Thunderchild gun is not known. It was presumably manufactured in Torquay in the second half of the 19th century. Such guns were often attached to a ship’s rail through the holes in the swivel base, as in the base of this gun. The guns fired grapeshot and were originally used on ships to repel boarders. They were also used to launch whaling harpoons and were sometimes employed for signalling. The relatively late date makes the latter application most likely. This Thunderchild gun is complete with ramrod and wad remover. It is in good working order and easily assembled. It is used locally for special ceremonies and for Whaleboat Races as a starting gun. (Guns and Cannon, South Wester Victoria, May 2008, ref W/F/03) The small bore cannon is part of a collection of nineteenth century Flagstaff Hill Guns and Cannon, which is classified as being a high level of significance, on State, National and World The nineteenth century artillery pieces are a very rare and representative collection of artillery of this era. The artillery pieces, individually and as a collection, are highly significant for historical, scientific and aesthetic reasons at the state, national and world levels. The artillery pieces are excellent examples of nineteenth century artillery designed for the shore defence of western Victoria in the mid to late 1800s. The collection demonstrates the system of nineteenth century Imperial Defence implemented by Britain and of the recycling of obsolete technology to the colonies by Britain. The collection represents the methods of artillery technology, its advancement and its modifications in order to remain active. It also illustrates the transference of defence technology from Britain to Australia and demonstrates the level of reliance Australia had on British defence equipment. The artillery pieces form prominent elements in their landscapes and, together with the batteries and sites in which they are located, create a strong visual link to the region’s defence history. Importantly the artillery pieces, individually and as a collection, represent a very rare and intact group of nineteenth century artillery. Very few examples of nineteenth century artillery have survived worldwide, the largest collections being sited in Canada. The collection is a rare collection of artillery which demonstrates the advancements made in artillery technology during the nineteenth century, and is one of the largest collections of nineteenth century artillery in Australia. Further, the collection is extremely intact, with most pieces retaining original carriages and many located within their original emplacement. This collection of artillery, with their carriages and in their locations, are of exceptional national significance as they represent the largest intact collection of artillery within a single defensive network, outside of major colonial ports. The collection of nineteenth century carriages and slides are in themselves an extremely rare and important collection, however their significance is enhanced by their placements within batteries and with guns. (Conservation Management Plan for Victorian Guns and Cannon, South Western Victoria, May 2008) Cannon; small 1pdr cast iron, smooth bore muzzle loading swivel gun, painted glass black. 19th century cannon has polished wood handle, two detachable metal stirrups and metal swivel base with cuff, attached to block of wood by four bolts. Accessories are a wood tamper and wood ramrod. Name on gun is Thunder-Child, Torquay, Vic. There are Maker’s Marks on the gun and base, and a number on the cannon.. Marks; Barrel "Thunder/ Child". Base cuff " THUNDER / -CHILD / TORQUAY / VIC ", Trunnion "2825/H"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, cannon, torquay, thunder child cannon, thunderchild cannon, signal cannon, muzzle loading cannon, ordinance, munitions -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Travel iron, Birko, 1960s
Birko is an Australian brand, manufacturing and retailing appliances since before the Second World War.Birko travel iron with its original electrical fittings and vinyl case.Birko iron birko, travel irons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Message Centre, Brother MFC,970mc, seven in one Fax Machine, Message Centre, Before 1990
Fax machine used by Savvas Athan & staff at Insignia Furniture, 212 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn.Savvas Athan, mayor 1991 - 1992 & Deputy Mayor 1990 - 1991.Dark cream Brother MFC, 970mc message centre Fax Machine with power cord and network connection lead & phone pieceBrother model MFC 970mc.Ren.0.5 Serial No U56383ma k138171fax machine, savvas athan, insignia furniture, telecommunications, city of whitehorse -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1940
The “Coogee” is an intermediate single seat sailplane designed and built by Tom Proctor in 1940. Only one was built. It was first flown at Stuart Hill near Bendigo Victoria in January 1941 and was maintained in flying condition until 1967. The aircraft was flown extensively by the Victorian Motorless Flight Group (now the Melbourne Gliding Club) and Geelong Gliding Club and several subsequent owners. This exhibit is a "one off" Australian designed and built glider similar in some respects to the Hutter H17. Its usage is relevant to the history of gliding in Victoria in the post war years. Also the aircraft provides an insight into gliding technology in Australia in the 1940s. Wood and fabric single seat glider sailplane with strutted wings and strutted tailplane – features metal framed perspex canopy, central fuselage skid and wheel, small tail skid, instruments include airspeed, turn and bank indicator; variometer and altimeter. Metal parts include struts and fairing covering wing joint. All surfaces are pink doped – awaiting painting.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, coogee, tom proctor, victorian motorless flight group, geelong gliding club -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Rolls Royce Dart 1,815 Ehp Turbo Prop (2)
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in the late 1940’s the Dart is a long lived and very successful British turbo prop engine. It powered the Vickers Viscount, Fokker Friendship and Hawker Siddley HS 748 and remained in production until 1987. Donated to the Museum in 2011 by t. Level of Importance: State -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Ship's compass, J. Priestman & Co. Read more at wrecksite: https://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?57395, 1913
On August 23rd, 1949, S. S. TIME was on voyage from Sydney to Melbourne with a cargo of sugar (3,000 tons), timber, general cargo and coal, when she was wrecked on Corsair Rock, entrance of Port Philip Bay. Read more at wrecksite: https://wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?57395The S.S. Time was a land mark vessel in Queenscliff and surrounding areas from August 23rd, 1949, when it was wrecked on Corsair Rock in the entrance of Port Philip Bay until the early 60s when it broke up in a storm.A brass Compass from SS Time mounted on a wooden frameNo 857 E Easdailess time, compass -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Life Jacket, 1918-1940s
This eight compartment life jacket date from around 1918 to 1940s, when kapok was used as the main filling for life jackets. Cork was used before that time, and synthetic materials began to be used from the mid-1940s. Life Jackets - Life jackets were part of the equipment carried by the Life Saving Rescue Crew of South Western Victoria, including Warrnambool, from around 1858 until the 1950s. The purpose of a life jacket is to keep the wearer afloat until he or she is rescued from the water. Life jackets were first invented in 1854 by Captain Ward of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution in Britain. The early life jackets were filled with cork, which is very buoyant. However, many times he cork caused the jacket to rise up quickly with a force that caused unconsciousness, sometimes turning the person face down in the water , causing them to drown. After the tragic loss of the ship RMS Titanic in 1912 and the lost lives of those onboard, a woman named Orpheus Newman designed the Salvus life jacket (Salvus means safe), which was filled with kapok instead of cork. Kapok comes from seed pods of the Ceiba Pentandra tree and is waterproof as well as buoyant. These Salvus jackets were used by the Royal Navy until new synthetic materials became available around the time of World War II.This life jacket is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Life jacket, canvas covered, stitched into eight kapok filled compartments. One canvas strap with brass buckle is attached. Shoulder straps are no longer attached. Rflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, kapok, life jacket, salvus jacket, life saving, rescue, rescue crew, l.s.r.c., life saving equipment, marine technology, lifeboat, shipwreck victim, vintage, captain ward, royal national lifeboat institution, orpheus newman -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Tube of Butter
Part of a military ration pack. Era unknown.This object is representative of every Australian soldier's experience of service.Dark green tube of butter. The tube is made of metal and is full of butter. It has black writing on the outside describing the contents. It has a black plastic cap.Q.B.B Butter concentrate / The Butter Marketing Board / Brisbane/ Australiabutter, ration, military, australia -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - Horse ring
Used in construction of horse bridles and Reins by Holden and Frost C1910Imported, used and sold by Holden and Frost43 mm Brass horse ringNilmilitary, agriculture, civilian, circa 1910, horse ring -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Map Case No. 2, 1942
This 1942-dated Map Case was still in use post-1982 when it was used by a member of the 5/6 Royal Victoria Regiment. This new Melbourne-based battalion was created on the 17 August 1982. Open-sided with a khaki canvas flap attached to a resin-impregnated board.. Hinged to the top edge is a celluloid cover. Four clips holds the cover (and any map) to the backing board. The flap is secured by a pair of Carr Australia press studs on the back. The underside of the flap has four loops for chinagraph pencils and a wider pocket and loop for a Protractor. Two brass buckles are provided for a web shoulder sling. C. G. Hartley & Co. 1942 ORMISTON 3200879 5/6 RVR -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Equipment - 600 Volt tram line breaker switch - faulty, 1998
Type of switch fitted to Melbourne W class trams for switching the line breaker on or off. This switch controls power to the line breaker activated by the tram controller. Had been fitted to the Restaurant tram No. 3 or Cuthberts 939. Was found to be defective - the power was available to the controller even when switched to the OFF position, that is, failed unsafe. Was replaced 4/11/2015 from a spare. Has the name of the manufacturer on the cover. Demonstrates a switch that failed unsafe.Tramcar equipment - line breaker switch - fibre material box and cover containing electrical switch and 10Amp Cartridge fusew class trams, cuthberts 939, switches, line breakers, faulty equipment, safety -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Weapon, 0.50 Calibre Ball - M33
Sectioned 0.50 Calibre bullett in clear resin displaybullet, m33 -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Equipment - Leather Satchel
Leather satchel with leather handle held by leather bindings and metal clasp. No longer has stitching on sides (possibly Victorian Railways) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Object, Ballarat Teachers' College Kayak named 'Allan Sonsee', pre 1976
This kayak was built by staff and students of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Lecturer Greg Binns was associated with the building of the kayak.Timber kayak made by students of the Ballarat Teachers' College. It was named the "Alan Sonsee" after famed environmentalist and Ballarat Teachers' College lecturer.ballarat teachers' college, sport, alan sonsee, kayak -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Object, CAMAG, Micro-Pipettes
Laboratory equipment. 2-2-5-5-lo ul mikropipettenA blue box containing micro-pippettes. micro-pippettes, camag, laboratory, science -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Sewing Machine
WERTHEIM sewing machine transverse shuttle. Hand operated with thread winding attachment, uprights for reels of thread, tension adjuster and sewing mechanism. Serial no. S6005404|Handles folds into wheel for storage. Has a metal base with pearl insert on outer edge. originally painted black with gold scroll work - base is hinged to a wooden base. Wooden veneered cover stored separately. Aluminium label on body of machine with 'Werthiem Frankfort' around a figure sitting - all embossed.Wertheim Frankfort|Pes. Gesch and emblem on bobbin boxtextile machinery, sewing, domestic items -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Portable cooker, Fold up transportable small cooker
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, 1968
Insulated steel box containing two lidded food tins and five hexamine stovesFood Container Insulated With Inserts. US Knapp Monarch Cohot box, hexamine stove -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Two pullies used on breeches buoys
Snap type pulley used to attach to a line spread between two points to transfer persons or goods. Used as part of rocket rescue.Lifeboat crew used this equipment for training in the use of rockets and breeches buoy rescue during the Lifeboat service between 1926 and 1976.Two brass pulleys surrounded with a brass housing which is hinged to allow a line to be attached.brass, pulley, rescue, rocket -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Carry bag
Olive drab nylon carry bag for radio set with shoulder strap metal claspsradio carry bag, sas -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Equipment - American Jungle Machete, Another Type IV from Frank & Warren has a leather sheath apparently for helicopter pilots
Good . Some rust and scratches but otherwise serviceable.Badly damaged adhesive label on right side of blade 60 mm from handle, Hand engraved number on same side of blade immediately below the hilt V16488022