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Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Projector, Mirroscope Projector, 1913 (estimated)
Inside are two light sources, which illuminate the object to be projected. Usually this object would be a postcard, photo, or other printed matter, but objects such as coins or leaves could also be projected. The light is reflected through the lens, and the image is projected onto a wall or screen. The light sources are burners. (http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/721025/mirroscope-magic-lantern-projector-buckeye-stereopticon-co-1910) A lens sits at the front of a black metal box, with electricity lead. Inside two electric light bulbs illuminate the object to be projected (usually an image or printed matter), but objects such as coins or leaves could be projected. The light is reflected through the lens, and the image is projected onto a wall or screen. Focus is achieved by moving the telescoping lens tube in or out. The mirroscope includes an early electricity socket.projector, magic lantern, episcope, mirroscope, film, theatre, entertainment, movie -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Ship Log, first patented 1878
Ship's log register or recorder, used to determine the distance a ship travels and the speed it is traveling. It would be fixed to the rail (taffrail) at stern of the ship and attached to the log rotor that would be towed behind the ship. The Cherub design was one of the first to have the register placed on the ship instead of with the rotor in the water.Ship's taffrail log register, recovered from the tug "Melbourne". Dial and bracket, brass. "Patented and made in England". Parts of words 'Walker's Cherub Log, Mark II" are visible. 2 dials marked in 100's and 10's "Patented and made in England". Parts of words "W" (Walker) "CH" (CHERUB) "Ma" (Mark III) flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship's log register, log register, log dial, t walker, thomas walker, cherub log -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - INSECT FACE & NECK COVER, unknown
Green face cover, full insect screen, metal round ring to hold mesh off face.passchendaele barracks trust, insect cover, equipment -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Water Bottle, Leather holster, cloth wrapping
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Port of Echuca
Functional object - Outrigger Barge, Murray River Sawmills, D26, 1926
The D26 is an authentic outrigger logging barge - one of four that were towed by P.S. Adelaide for 80 years of its working life. In March 1987 Council purchased the barge from Deakin Shire in South Australia for $15,000. However, its restoration was put on hold until the crew had completed work on the P.S. Enterprise, eventually beginning in 1988 using local red gum. The barge was relaunched at Echuca East on Australia Day, 1990. The D26 remains at the Port of Echuca and on special occasions can be seen being towed by the P.S. Adelaide for demonstrations. The restored D26 outrigger barge is an example of early 20th century boat building technology developed for transporting reg gum logs downstream along the Murray River, often from the Barmah Forest to the Murray River Sawmills at Echuca. It shows the resourcefulness and manual transport techniques for a timber that does not float and had to be chained to the outrigging logs laying perpendicular to the hull. These outrigger barges could be let go to float with the current downstream with a bargeman onboard. Often there was no tiller or helm, but a chain was tied to the ballast at the back to keep the barge in the centre of the river channel. This allowed the Murray River Sawmills built 4 barges to go behind the PS Adelaide, the A11, the B22, the C24 and the D26. Timber outrigger logging bargeD26d26, p.s. adelaide, logging industry, murray river sawmill -
Clunes Museum
Container - BOTTLE, FAULDINGS
USED AT LOCAL PHARMACY - MR. R. DOLANS - PHARMACISTDARK BROWN BOTTLE WITH LABEL - CONTAINED PURE CLYCERINE AT ONE TIME - WITH STOPPERPURE GLYCERINE - KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDRENlocal history, glass technology, container, medical - pharmacy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - GUNPOWDER TIN
Black tin with cap with partial label in diamond shape on both sides reading Curtis and Harvey No2 The Diamond Grain Gunpowder sole agents for Victoria. Contains shot for shotgun cartridges.arms, materiel, gunpowder -
Mont De Lancey
Functional object - Nail buffer
With silver top and handle and red velvet base, with round ends. One end has embossing.Embossed with silver stamp.nail buffers, manicure equipment, toiletries, gibson collection -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Kit, Resuscitator, Commonwealth Industrial Gases Ltd, c.1960
Green case with lock at the front and plastic green handle on top with a manufacturer's label stuck on top. Inside the case is divided into three separate section, one containing a clear plastic mask with latex cushioning, the second containing a grey resuscitation bulb and the third containing a smaller clear plastic mask with latex cushioning, still in original packaging.Green manufacturer's label on top of case: THE CIG AIR-VIVA RESUSCITATOR Inside case: Original label 'Operating Instructions'ambu, resuscitator, cig air-viva -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Blanket, 1946
Made by internees at Camp 3, Tatura to be taken to Germany, but the maker stayed in AustraliaHand crocheted blanket in grey wool. One edge bound with a strip of grey cotton materialwool, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, manchester, bedding, m wagner -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Instrument - Barometer aneroid
An aneroid barometer is an instrument used for measuring pressure without the use of a liquid. Invented in 1844 by French scientist Lucien Vidi, the aneroid barometer uses a small, flexible metal box called an aneroid cell (capsule), which is made from an alloy of beryllium and copper and responds to changes in air pressure.An example of a widely used type of barometer.A brass aneroid barometer with a white face.Manufactured by C. Wermer and Co, Melbournebarometer, aneroid barometer, c. wermer -
Clunes Museum
Container - BOTTLE
USED IN PHARMACY IN CLUNES.DARK BLUE HEXAGON BOTTLE RED LABELLING - WITH CORK.ATROPINE SULPHAS - B.P POISON - NOT TO BE TAKEN. J.F. MACFARLANE.& CO. EDINBOROUGH AND LONDONlocal history, medicine, pharmacy, shrigley - chemist -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ROCKINGHAM BEER/WINE JUG
Brown Rockingham Beer/Wine jug, pressed earthenware barrel shaped with vine and leaf pattern reliefs, in the Rockingham glaze with lid which has a berry shaped knob.domestic equipment, food consumption, kitchen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Gold Sewing Needles size 2
From Betty McPhee Collection of Sewing Equipment.Packet of gold Sewing Needles sharps. Size 2Queen Royal Gold Eyed sharpshandcrafts, equipment, dressmaking, embroidery, needlework, domestic items, sewing -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Functional object - Small Glass Pestle
A small glass pestle which has an accompanying glass mortar. The striking end of the pestle is approximately twice as large than the end which is held.volum collection -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Bayonet Holder/Frog
Pale khaki canvas type material bayonet holder, also known as a Frog. Has a large darker khaki loop at the top and two smaller canvas loops at the bottom.There is writing on the back that is faded and cannot be read.frog, bayonet holder, scabbard holder -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Tool, Sims, Moulding Plane, 3/4” Ogee, 19th Century
In woodworking, a moulding plane is a specialised plane used for making the complex shapes found in wooden mouldings. Traditionally, moulding planes were blocks of wear resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding. The blade, or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed.Bertie Robert Edgar Greenwood was born c. 1880/81 and died aged 82 in Hawthorn in 1963. His father and possibly his grandfather were also carpenters. Bertie’s work as a cabinetmaker required precise planing to give lovely edges and other elaborate decorations. The major item in the tool collection is Bertie’s wooden box, which houses 45 different moulding planes. Later in his life, he used these skills extensively when he worked as a patternmaker for a plastering company. Bertie worked through his seventies, retiring when he lost a finger. The tool collection was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Bertie’s granddaughter, Pamela Webster Bloom, a former resident of Kew.Plane - Wooden Moulding, Wood & Metal, 3/4” Ogee, Sims Queen St West London. Stamped with owner name ‘G. Greenwood’, with ‘G’ subsequently over-stamped with ‘B’. Later engraved number ‘3’ added on entering the collection in 2010.bertie greenwood, woodworking tools, moulding planes, carpentry, burwood road — hawthorn (vic.) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Deck Bridge
Trolley Deck Bridge. Multiple such bridges are used to support the Trolley Deck on roof of tramcar.MELB W4 TROLLEY DECK "BRIDGE'melbourne, w4, trolley deck bridge -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Buckle, 1940's
Made by Karl Kirsch at Camp 3Square wooden buckle with cut out centre prong. Dark wood. Lacqueredbuckle, wooden, kirsch k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, costume, accessory, clothes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Yarra Trams Stress Ball
Stress ball produced for Yarra Trams in the shape of a three section articulated tram.Demonstrates products for internal use or souvenirs of Yarra Trams.Foam rubber or equivalent with a sewn printed plastic cover of a three section articulated tram.trams, tramways, stress ball, yarra trams -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, Boselli Italy, Luminator Texas, Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams, c1975 - 1990's?
Set of six destination indicator equipment that was fitted to Z, Z3 and B class trams. .1 - dot matrix type destination sign fitted to the side of a B class tram - set at Preston Depot - serial number 232636 - Luminator type, back cover loose, 180H x 1300W x 100D. See images 3704i1a to e. .2 - dot matrix type route number fitted to the front of a tram, type fitted to B2 class tram, set at 86D, serial number 273644 - Luminator type, marked "163 No", 240H x 350W x 135D. See images 3704i2a to d. .3 - flipper type, side destination type, marked "ex 53" (Z class tram), made in Italy by Boselli has yellow label 37/702S, serial number 40A1603, set to St Kilda Beach and stamped 136 on one flange. 120H x 330W x 165D. See images 3704i3a to c .4 - flipper type, destination box, with markings "B'Wick Flaps", with labels "New" "Universal A flaps" made in Italy by Boselli, serial number 40A6623, set to St Kilda Junc". 210H x 1000W x 1900. See images 3704i4a to d. .5 - flap from an above type box, half of "Richmond" and "South Melb Depot", 970W x 80H. See images 3704i5a to b .6 - controller box, marked "No. 105" on rear, serial number 202311 Luminator, numeric pad, illuminated display and five control buttons made by gulton Luminator division fitted to a B2 tram. See images 3704i6a to b .7 - dot matrix destination sign fitted to the front of a B2 class tram, set to "Not in Service", Serial number 502626 Luminator, 220H x 1300W x 165D, See images 3704i7a to e. Source of items 3 and 4 name based on drawings held by the Museum for the destination signs fitted to Z class trams. Refer to drawing R11-982 as an example. Luminator made by Luminator Technology Group Texas - see https://www.ltgglobal.com/ access 12/7/2019. Imagetrams, tramways, destination indicators, z3 class, transport equipment, z class, b class -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Instrument, 9.5 Ω Nickel Resistance Coil, c 1960's
Used to measure resitance verses tempreture variations of nickel wire. Stawell Technical School.Resistance coil in Glass tube with Electrical connections mounted on plastic top9.5 Ω Nickelscience, instument, education -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Trolley Wire Sample, Trolley Ear
Short ear (3 screw) with worn trolley wire bent at either end. Ear - brass, with clamp on fitting used to hold trolley wire in position and steel bolt, steel spring washer. Trolley wire cut about 40mm on either side. One side has pulled out of ear - has no groove on one side. Shows how ear has worn while in service. Screws could not be removed while attached to wire. See original worksheet for sketch. Images added 3-12-2016ballarat, overhead, trolley wire, fittings -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Functional object - Empty First Aid Kit Tin
Square metal tin green in colour with yellow writing and red cross printed on itFirst Aid Kit General purpose for MT in yellow writing with red cross above, black dagger drawn on back of tin. Inside lid schedule of contents, including Serial No, description and unit of Issue, quantityempty first aid kit tin container -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, Darning Egg, 1950s
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 -
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 -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Sword-bayonet with Hooked Quillon (Copy)
Standard pattern bayonet for Short, Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle Mk III from 1907 until 1915 . Pattern 1907 Sword bayonet Mk1 with hooked quillon, wooden grips and steel grip screws/nuts. LITHGOW and 7 '19 markings are spurious - hooked quillons were removed from bayonet production in 1915 (Lithgow) and 1913 (England). Crown stamp (King Edward VII Cypher) E R (Edwardus Rex) 1907 7 '19 LITHGOW -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Moulding Plane, Mid to Late 19th Century
A moulding plane is a specialised plane used for making the complex shapes found in wooden mouldings that are used to decorate furniture or other wooden objects. Traditionally, moulding planes were blocks of wear-resistant hardwood, often beech or maple, which were worked to the shape of the intended moulding. The blade or iron was likewise formed to the intended moulding profile and secured in the body of the plane with a wooden wedge. A traditional cabinetmakers shop might have many, perhaps hundreds, of moulding planes for the full range of work to be performed. Large crown mouldings required planes of six or more inches in width, which demanded great strength to push and often had additional peg handles on the sides, allowing the craftsman's apprentice or other workers to pull the plane ahead of the master who guided it. John Moseley & Son: Records indicate that before 1834, the firm is listed at number 16 New Street, London and according to an 1862 advertisement the shop had been established in New Street since 1730, The Sun insurance records from the time show that John Moseley was the possessor of a horse mill in the yard of his premises, which means that some kind of manufacturing was taking place, as the mill would have provided power to run a saw or perhaps a grinding wheel so the probability is that he did not just sell tools, he made them as well. John Moseley died in 1828 and his will he names his four sons: John, Thomas, William and Richard. To complicate matters he also had brothers with the same first names; brothers Richard (of Piccadilly) and William (of Peckham Rye) are named as two of the executors. Brother Thomas is not mentioned in this will, but became a minister and was one of the executors of brother Richard’s estate when he died in 1856. From John’s will, we also learn that, although the shop was in New Street, he resided in Lympstone, Devon. The family must have had a house in that county for quite some time as both sons Richard and William are baptised in Devon, although John and Thomas were baptised in London. In the 1841 and 1851 census records, we just find William in New Street, but in 1861 both William and Richard are listed there as toolmakers. That Richard was staying overnight at New Street was probably just accidental as in 1851 and 1871, we find him with his wife Jane and children in Clapham and Lambeth respectively. In 1851 Richard is listed as “assistant clerk cutlery warehouse” and in 1871 as “retired plane maker and cutler”. Although the actual place of work is not stated, one may assume he worked in the family business. 1862 is a year full of changes for the firm. In that year, William had a new property built at 27 Bedford Street. In the catalogue for the 1862 International Exhibition, 54 Broad Street (later 54-55 Broad Street) is listed for the first time, which may very well coincide with the split of the business into a retail and a wholesale branch. Around the same time, they must have moved from New Street to 17 & 18 King Street because their manufacturing premises had been pulled down to form the New Street from Cranbourne Street to King Street. In January 1865, William died and Richard continued the business. In 1867, the partnership he had with his son Walker and Thomas Elis Hooker, is dissolved. Richard continued tool making at King Street and Bedford Street. Richard retired somewhere between 1867 and 1871, but the business continued. The business is taken over by W M Marples & Sons and tools continued to be made in London until 1904 when manufacturing relocated to Sheffield. A vintage tool made by a well documented company, this item was made commercially for firms and individuals that worked in wood and needed a tool that could produce a ornamental finish to timber. The tool was used before routers and spindle moulders came into use after World War ll, a time when to produce a decorative moulding for a piece of furniture, door trims etc or other items had to be accomplished using hand tools and in particular one of these types of planes. These profiled planes came in various shapes and sizes to achieve a decorative finish. A significant tool from the mid to late 19th century that today is quite rare and sought after by collectors. It gives us a snapshot of how furniture and other decorative finishes were created on timber by the use of hand tools. Tools that were themselves hand made shows the craftsmanship used during this time not only to make a tool such as the subject item but also the craftsmanship needed to produce a decorative finish that was needed to be made for any timber item. Moulding Plane . Stamped HB on one end and 8 on otherflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, plane moulding, moulding plane, plane, j heath, moseley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Department of Transport letterhead, Department of Transport, c.1990s
Letterhead used by the Department of Transport during the 1990's. Office located at 589 Collins St. Melbourne, known as Transport House. Has the state logo and the statement "Victoria on the Move" along the bottom edge.A stationery that is associated with a now-evolved department which existed in the 1990s. White paper pre-printed letterhead, printed in green ink. Two copies held.public transport, letters, stationery, transport -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment, Maltron Single Hand Keyboard
An ergonomic keyboard designed for people who need to type with one hand. Typing speeds of 85 WPM are possible with this keyboard. The layout of the keyboard is designed for one handed users to type quickly and efficiently.The shape allows the natural movement of the hand. The company was formed in 1977 and this model was created in 1981. Single handed keyboard with grey and yellow buttons and power cord. Maltronkeyboard, maltron, disability, one handed keyboard, impaired aid, electronic