A Scythe was one of the most important of all agricultural hand tools, consisting of a curved blade fitted at an angle to a long, curved handle and used for cutting grain. In modern scythes the handle has a projecting peg that is grasped by one hand, facilitating control of the swinging motion by which grass and grain are cut. The exact origin of the scythe is unknown, but it was little used in the ancient world. It came into wide use only with agricultural developments of the Carolingian era (8th century AD) in Europe, when the harvesting and storing of hay became important to support livestock through winters. Scythes can still be found in use today by hobby farmers and permaculturists. ( producing food, by using ways that do not deplete the earth's natural resources) to cut grass in a more eco-friendly way as opposed to using a machine.A hand tool used for the cutting of crops and grain, modern versions are still being produced today in Europe. The subject item gives us a snapshot into agricultural practices in times past.Scythe with long wood Snath (curved handle) with 1 hand holding piece & curved blade. Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

1992- Prep enrolment numbers, total enrollment, 17th Surrey Downs SA Exchange, 80th birthday celebrations, mural for 80th birthday, first attempt to grass school oval, new prep playground, farewell to Principal John Meadows after 8 years, Prep enrolment for 1993 exceeding 500. 1993- John Coverdale Acting Principal, 18th year of Surrey Downs Exchange, Greyathon, computerisation of library, second attempt of grass oval, Exemplary School in PE status, 92 preps for 1994, 3 Prep teachers to take voluntary departure packages.Conact covered scrapbook

Chris Pittard is a painter who has been working with clay for over 15 years. Pittard studied Fine Arts at RMIT and VCA and has exhibited paintings for a number of years. Pittard divides his time between teaching, drawing and painting and working in the ceramics studio where he creates distinctive pieces. Chris Pittard's ceramic pieces translate the narrative to the vessel. His vessels speak to us about our place and even his personal stories become more universal expressions.In early 2005 there was a flood which raged through the creeks cutting through the Shire of Nillumbik (Eltham). Not usually affected by catastrophe, these surging waters destroyed bridges and threatened roads. When the water subsided along the banks of the creek, trees had fallen, flotsam and jetsam piled up and even weeks later the long grass flattened by the flood continued to map the raging waters flow. The combination of slightly threatening and destructive forces and eerie beauty interested me. This at a time when world events of a far more horrific and tragic nature where presented to us by strangely beautiful coloured photos in our daily papers. These connections may not be obvious but it was certainly something I was thinking about while making this ceramic piece.flood, chris pittard, eltham, nillumbik

Self -propelled Motorised cutting Bladed Roller Mower 98 cc 2 stroke engine with grass catcher - photo 0022Ransomes Ipswichlawn mower, grass, mower

Used for clearing way when traversing thick scrub or jungle, long grass. Cutting down saplings, bambooPlastic Handle with safety rope, Steel blade,Scabbard with claspaustralian machette as used in wwii, korea, malaysia, vietnam

9-17 slides of the Rose Garden with grass paths. Dec 85. 1-5 slides of pots in a Nursery. Rose or tree cuttings. Sep 85. 6-9, 18 Unidentified.rose garden, grass paths, pots, nursery, cuttings