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Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Functional object - metal medical container, vintage metal container for autoclaving swabs etc
used to autoclave swabs Of significance to AHNL as some members may have used this equipmentcylindrical metal container with hinged lid and clasps. movable cental panel and movable base reveal perforationsmedial equipment, operating theatre, nursing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Food Canisters
Used by donor in her home since 1950sFour square cream plastic food storage containers with red lids and a window down centre to show the contents.domestic items, food storage & preservation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Chocolate Box - Black Magic, 1960 - 70s
Black chocolate box. White lines appear across the box in a simple style. The words 'Black Magic' in white font with 1/2 lb Nett under.Black Magic - top Black Magic / Rowntree & Co. (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Melbournechocolate, confectionary, leisure, black magic, rowntree -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Container - Milk jug
not recordedBright green china jug - 1/2 pint capacity1/2 PTlocal history, domestic items, crockery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Horse Shoe and Axe Head
Found in Bendigo One Tree Hill early 2020 near a sandstone mine cutting outcrop near the large water tank.One complete rusted horseshoe and one broken rusted axe head.horseshoe, axe head, fossicking finds, one tree hill bendigo -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Hanna Match, Vision Australia Carols by Candlelight matchbox, 2005-2009
Rectangular box of matches sold at Carols by Candlelight. On one side is a purple and white background and the words 'vision australia's carols by candlelight presented by MYER', beside a multi-coloured star and spot pattern. On the reverse side is purple lettering on a white background with the words 'Proceeds from this event go to Vision Australia. To donate call 1300 84 74 66". Underneath this is the Channel 9 logo and 'telecast partner' in purple lettering, beside the same multi-coloured star and spot pattern featured on the other side. 1 box of white headed matchesVision Australia's Carols by Candelight presented by Myercarols by candlelight, fundraising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - THREADED WOODEN PEG
Small beige wooden peg with a large head and threaded about 2 cm from the head. The rest of the thread is broken off. Sides of head are flat.threaded wooden peg -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gladstone bag, Ca 1900
Hand luggage used by professional persons manufactured by Holden and FrostManufactured and sold by Holden and FrostLeather and steel gladstone bag metal claps both ends and metal snap lock at handleI.H. on sideleather, handbag, gladstone bag -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Dressing wound with bag - olive green
Canvas wound dressing satchel coloured online drab. The dressing is of the sterile compressed type for field use and is stored in the inner pack.6510 66 108 4140 Dressing wound. *Sterile compressed for field use. Capo - V113811first aid dressing, wound dressing, field first aid -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Functional object - Horseshoe, Draught horse shoe (used)
Horseshoe from one of the Burnley College draughthorses enclosed in postage envelope. Probably souvenired by a student who returned it back to the Archives 14 May 1991 - which were in the Dairy/Bookshop. Sent back in mail enclosed in University of New England, Armidale NSW envelope addressed to the Horticulture shop, Burnley Gardens Swan Street Richmond Vic 3121, Postage paid.Horseshoe from one of the draughthorses. horseshoe, burnley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Journal or ticket record wallet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1920s
Used to hold the ticket records or trip journals of a conductor. Stamped initially for use by the St Kilda - Ackland St. cable tram depot, no. 198. Also has number 144, letter R, letter A. Possibly made when the MMTB introduced paper tickets onto the cable trams. See item 8349 for another example. Cover has "nicks" in the top and bottom edges where rubber bands would have been used to retain the paper journal.Demonstrates a cable tram era leather journal cover used tor record trips and tickets sold.Journal or ticket record wallet, consisting of two very heavy and hard pieces of brown coloured leather joined by a sewn (light brown cotton) lighter piece of leather to form a foldable wallet. The outside covers have been polished. Has many stamps impressed into the front of the cover.tramways, mmtb, tickets, conductors, outfits, st kilda -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Biscuit Tin
Donor was a sales representative for Brockoffs Biscuit Co and a Councillor and Mayor of the former City of Nunawading.Brockoffs Biscuit tin for Chocolate Royal BiscuitsThis tin not sold with the contents hereof but remains the property of Brockoff's Biscuits Pty Ltd Burwood Victoria.commerce, containers -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Equipment - Cervical punch biopsy forceps
Used to take a sample from the cervix as part of a cervical biopsy. 'Rostfrei' is a German word meaning 'rust free', which is an equivalent term for stainless steel.Stainless steel cervical punch. Consists of a long, thin metal shaft, extending out in a perpendicular fashion from the handle. There is a small cutting tooth at the end of the shaft. Handle consists of an oval shaped trigger attached to a solid metal handle. A curved metal spur extends from the back of the handle to provide purchase for thumb grip. Overall shape of the instrument resembles a handgun in style. Inscription on handle of instrument reads 'ROSTFREI'. obstetrics -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Promotional carry bag, 2019
Bag promoting Josh BURNS as candidate for Macnamara electorate in the 2019 Federal election.Red election carry bag advertising Josh BURNS Labor for Macnamarajosh burns, australian electoral commission, politics, macnamara electorate -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - MATCH HOLDER
ONE SILVER PLATED MATCH HOLDERlocal history, personal effects, smoking accessories -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Toolbox, 20th century
The owner of this toolbox was J Burden.The toolbox is an example of the equipment used by people in the woodworking trade to store and transport the equipment in an orderly and secure manner. Similar toolboxes are used today but are often made of metal.Box; wooden toolbox marked J Burden. The box has removeable shelves inside with drawers and lid. The box has two rope handles on the ends and has a key lock in front."J Burden"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, j burden, wooden tool box -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Marking Gauge
This marking gauge has a round head. It is a hand-powered tool and is used to measure and mark a scribed line onto the surface of the wood for the purpose of cutting or aligning. It would have been used by a tradesperson such as a cabinet maker, wood worker or carpenter. The hand tool shows signs of much use. It appears to be appreciated as a tool due to the initials carved into the side of the block. The marking gauge is an example of a hand powered woodworking tool used over the past few centuriesMarking gauge: wooden staff with half-round block secured by a wedge. there is a metal marker on one end. Inscription "WS" crudely engraved in end of block.Carved "W.S."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, hand tool, woodwork, marking gauge, w.s., measuring tool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - City of Port Melbourne, Dog tag dispenser, 1993
Metal dispenser containing dog tags to be issued from the City of Port Melbourne Dog Licensing Department, 1994/95local government - city of port melbourne -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Tool - Garden maintenance machine, ATCO, Lawn Mower, 1961-1962
Used for garden maintenance and for teaching greens maintenance at Burnley CollegeATCO lightweight petrol lawnmower. 17 inch. With wooden height adjustable forward rollers, rotating metal grass cutter and metal roller. See B91.35.Machine Reference 1761/2 Made by Charles H. Pugh Ltd. Birmingham Englandgarden maintenance, students, grass cutting, mower, lawn mower -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - LANTERN
RED PAINTED LANTERN USED AT CONSTRUCTION SITES ON ROAD SIDE, OR PMG WORKS. HINGED LID, REMOVABLE FUEL BOWL. RED LAMP SHADE, AND HANDY HANDLE TO HANG LIGHTlocal history, lighting, kerosene, oil, lighting -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Weapon - 76mm shell
Cone shape shell 76mm brass and wood76mm ARMD C/RW175/LOT MF/10/1970 MIDDLE CIRCUMFERENCE : N0.15 II ERL 4/RB 2/1 MF AP 13.C.MY.7.71 -
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - QSL Card - Coleraine VK 30W Card, 1935
QSL cards are a form of postcard exchanged between radio amateurs to confirm an on-air contact. These cards normally detail the band or frequency used, the time and date of the contact, and other technical information.QSL card for amateur short-wave radio, Australian, showing specifications. Cardboard, buff coloured, purple print 'VK 30W' and details - completed in black pen. Coleraine VK 30W CardBack: W2 BEF - black pen Red stamp 'AUSTRALIAN QSL SERVICE VK SRJ' Date stamp, red - 'MAY 9 1935'radio broadcast, coleraine -
Mont De Lancey
Container - Tin, W.D. & H.O. Wills
Used by Mr. A. Baker Snr. early 20th Century. A small damaged rectangular, metal tobacco tin with red edging around the yellow, hinged lid. It has the label "LOG CABIN" Flaked Gold leaf Tobacco printed in three scroll shapes. There is an outline of a cabin in the bush, with a horse and man in the foreground. The manufacturer's details are written at the bottom. The tin is worn with age and use, and the lid is loose.Tobacco Tin - 'Log Cabin Flaked Gold Leaf Tobacco W.D. & H.O. Wills (Australia) Ltd. Sydney Successor in Australia to Lambert & Butler.'tobacco tins, tobacco containers, smoking equipment -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - BOOK OF MATCHES
BOOK OF MATCHES ISSUED BY T.J.ANNEAR WHO HAD A BUSINESS IN FRASER STREET, CLUNES.BOOK OF MATCHES IN GREEN CARDBOARD COVER.local history, personal effects, smoking accessories., personel effects. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - RAAF Ceremonial Sword
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - ABC Firefly 'Ground Power Unit' Engine
Historical Details: . Description: Walter Adams owned and ran W L Adams Ltd at Redbridge, Southampton. He was a cycle and motor engineer & designed & built engines for small boats & hydroplanes in a small workshop. Roland Charteris appears to have been a financier, in 1910, Granville E. Br. Level of Importance: -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Magazines x 2,15 Round, US .30 calibre M1 Carbine
Metal rectangle cases with discoloured tape wrapped around bottom of magazinesmagazine, m1 carbine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - HARRIS COLLECTION: CERAMIC JAR
BHS CollectionDouble glazed ceramic jar. Main body beige colour, top light brown. The jar is 14 cm tall with a diameter at the bottom of 10.5 cm. The opening is 6.5 cm. There are no marks on this jar. from George Harris estatedomestic equipment, food storage & preservation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Green Metal Torch
Green metal torch with clip for attachment to belt also a bracket to hang torch off. Off set torch that is static.OT-109/Ftorch