Second War World Khaki cotton drill roll up sewing kit, also known as a housewife. The kit is incomplete except for two wads of khaki colour thread.Sewing kit made from Khaki cotton with bound edging.Pouch has two internal pockets with press studs and cloth ties at one end. Initials or crest in dark brown cotton stitched on front of itemwwii, world war 2, army, australian army, sewing kit, housewife

This cap was part of a media kit produced by Melba Industries, part of the Austrim Textiles Group. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. The packs will be made at the former Valley Mill in Geelong. This launch occurred on 21 July 2000 and was attended by Andrew Moritz, National Wool Museum Director, who collected this media kit for the museum collection.Part of media kit for launch of 'Jumbuck', Australian made nylon wool packs produced by Melba Industries (part of the Austrim Textiles Group) in Geelong.JUMBUCK / AUSSIE-MADE WOOL PACKS Melba Industries 80% WOOL / 20% VISCOSE / ONE SIZE FITS ALL / HAND WASH ONLY / MADE IN CHINAblack, mr lindsay - melba industries (an austrim nylex ltd company) austrim nylex ltd valley worsted mill, jumbuck wool pack

Army kit bag belonging to Private Henry JONES VX48340 who enlisted at Wangaratta on 25th July 1940 and served with the 2/23rd Battalion 2nd A.I.F. He was twice wounded and after being wounded at Tobruk spent time in hospital in Alexandria. (refer item 69) He was discharged from the army on 26th of September 1945. Keywords Light khaki canvas kit bag with metal eyeletsH.G. Jones VX48340wwii, kit bag, h.g. jones vx48340

This bag contained a media kit produced by Melba Industries, part of the Austrim Textiles Group. The kit was given away at a media launch to publicise the production of an Australian made, nylon wool pack called 'Jumbuck'. The packs will be made at the former Valley Mill in Geelong. This launch occurred on 21 July 2000 and was attended by Andrew Moritz, National Wool Museum Director, who collected this media kit for the museum collection.Contained media kit from the launch of 'Jumbuck', an Australian made nylon wool pack produced by Melba Industries (part of the Austrim Textiles Group) in Geelong.JUMBUCK TM / AUSSIE-MADE WOOL PACKS FILDESFAST / LABELS BAGS PRINTING / Tel: 1800 351 185black, mr lindsay - melba industries (an austrim nylex ltd company) austrim nylex ltd valley worsted mill, jumbuck wool pack

A Crown Horse brand Home Needle Kit with 48 needles and a threader in a plastic bag. The needles are presented in gold strips attached to a black piece of cardboard.and are labelled as - Darners, Embroidery, Thick Wool Darner, Sharps, Betweens and a Threader. Two needles are missing, - a Bodkin and Mattress. The card has two black horses underneath a black crown at the top.'Crown Horse Home Needle Kit Japan' The types of needles are as listed above.sewing equipment, sewing, sewing needles

Made by H E Barry and Son, Brunswick, the soldiers housewife was a portable sewing kit that allowed soldiers to complete running repairs on their uniforms. It included, needles, thread, wool, buttons etc. Barry's also were contracted to provide shorts, shirts and trousers for the army.Soldier's housewife kit in calico bag. The kit comprise: a spoon, a sawing kit wrap in its own cloth with nine needles and three different colours threads (red, white, brown), a razor in its box on the outside Invicta razore manufacturesd by E. M. Dickinson Sheffield England, a shaving brush and a band made of leather for sharpening the razor.

First aid kit possibly used by travellers in a car and/or caravan.First aid kit comprising scissors, magnifying glass, tweezers, bandages and medications in blue press-stud plastic pack. (Torniquet and antiseptic cream missing)first aid kits

This kit was designed to help children understand about Braille through a series of activities and exercises. It consisted of 2 books and a plastic ruler (which is missing). Learn about Braille book - which provided a brief history of Braille, how it is used, alphabet, numbers and introduction to Grade 2. The Bee Book - a print Braille book where children can feel the words and the diagrams.1 plastic case with 2 booksLearn about Braille kit RVIB logo Image of Bee Braille (printed)royal victorian institute for the blind, education

Patrick Fitzgerald, Catherine (Kit) Fitzgerald, Mary Matilda (Marnie) Fitzgerald. Patrick Gregory (Greg) Fitzgerald in front.Black and white photograph of Patrick Fitzgerald, Catherine (Kit) Fitzgerald, Mary Matilda (Marnie) Fitzgerald. Patrick Gregory (Greg) Fitzgerald in front.patrick fitzgerald, catherine fitzgerald, kit fitzgerald, mary matilda fitzgerald, mary matilda carroll, patrick gregory fitzgerald, pat fitzgerald

Army Issue kit bag for carrying personal goods eg when re-posted; used by JP Redfern, National Serviceman 19** to 19** including his Vietnam Service.Personally significant to owner but with y a like significance to all soldiers who also used same type kit bag.Army issue Kit Bag, olive drab colour, made of light canvas material; with name and Service number.Name: Redfern JP; Service No. 3791313; yellow dash for colour identificationvietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, equipment

Commonly called "House wife kit". Issued to Wayne Forbes 3176337 1Field Sqd RAE. Refer Cat No 754 for service history also 2586.Sewing kit - khaki green , Folded with 2 pockets ,1 with brown button fastening and black cord tie made of fabric. personal effects - sewing kit, military equipment, house wife

Standard item issued to National Serviceman Pte R M Bowd, who served in 3RAR in 1971 during the conflict in Vietnam. These sewing kits were colloquially known as Housewives.Khaki cotton, Army issue sewing kit. Inside has two pouches; the bottom one with a flap. Outside has black tape used to keep kit closed when rolled up. Contains a reel of beige sewing cotton and black folded paper pack containing seven sewing needles.C.G.C.F Victoria 1968 Regimental No. 3797139 Name Bowd R.M.sewing kit, r.m.bowd, 3797139, bowd, equipment, housewife

For medical emergencies at Gabo Island. Unsure if ever used. The portable, manual resuscitator kit is contained in its original green vinyl, hinged case that has corner protectors and two metal front fasteners. Information on the case indicates that it is an ‘Air CIG Viva Resuscitator’. It was used for manual force feeding oxygen into a person’s lungs with the use of a breathing bag, and there are instructions for using the resuscitating bag. The kit was produced by the Commonwealth Industrial Gases Limited, Alexandria, NSW, a company active between 1935 and 1994. An identical kit, which has been accurately dated to 1951, remains at the Cape Otway Lightstation . Another identical kit is held by the Ambulance Historical Society Victoria.Both kits have first level contributory significance for their historic values and provenance.Resuscitator box, green vinyl, hinged handle at top. Two metal fasteners on front, metal plated corners on lid. White thread stitching around edges. Case contains a resuscitator kit.On case "Air CIG Viva Resuscitator. "On sticker "C. of A. D.O.T. 141545"

Rectangular; khaki coloured; metallic zip that runs along two sides and the top; one outside pocket with press stud; carrying strap at back; two flaps both sides of strap with metal attachments for securing. Contents inside include shoe horn; pocket knife with two blades; two packaged large field first-aid dressings; two vials (in cardboard packaging) of Morphine Tartrate; one bottle of drinking water purifying tablets; one packet of 8 wound tablets; two packets sulfanilamide wound powder; one box 4” bandage compresses; one box eye dressing containing 3 cotton pads, 3 sets adhesive strips, 2 tubes boric acid ointment and 1 tube ointment; one packaged small first-aid dressing; one package containing two tubes of boric acid ointment. There is also a small piece of foil which was found deep inside the kit but it is unknown if it actually belonged here. Contents in outer pocket - one package containing ten iodine applicators; one package of adhesive 1” bandage gauze.On outside of kit - “Kit, First Aid Aeronatic U.S.” Underneath kit - red painted cross Pocket knife - Inscription on both sides with logo (M inside circle) “McEwan-Younger Ltd. Edinburgh”

Doris long married Les Carter and was great friends with Mary Fitzgerald (sister of Kit Fitzgerald)Black and white photo of four people. Doris Long, on the far right, is in a Merton Hall Uniform Left to right: Kit Fitzgerald, Mavis Long, Mick Fitzgerald and Doris Longkit fitzgerald, doris long, michael fitzgerald, mavis long, merton hall

Standard issue sewing kit as used by National Serviceman, Lance Corporal B A Rosenthal, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, Vietnam 1967-8, Mentioned in Despatches for his command and control during a section ambush in which he was wounded. Unit Citation for Gallantry for his involvement in the Battle of Fire Support Bases Coral and Balmoral.Green material sewing kit with 3 pockets containing vaarious threads, needles and pins for sewing.A Rosenthal 002 4718450kit sewing, house wife, rosenthal

The document from August 1986 contains information that a Legatee can use to fulfil his role. The purpose is stated as "The purpose of this kit is to provide the means and explanations necessary for you to understand the contact system and the role each Legatee is to play." It has policy information and outlines aims and objectives. Also there are templates for letters that can be used in approaching recently bereaved widows.A record of the policies and procedures in place for many years to support the Legatees in their work.Black and white A4 photocopy x 33 pages of a kit for legatees to use published in 1986.policy, objectives, procedures

Darryl Woodhouse of East Gippsland Shire Library showing an item from the Wolfansohn Gift Suitcase kit being displayed in the library Bairnsdale VictoriaColour photograph of Darryl Woodhouse of East Gippsland Shire Library showing an item from the Wolfansohn Gift Suitcase kit being displayed in the library Bairnsdale Victoria people, library, exhibition

Kit bag issued to Donald William Wallace, No.34268 RAAF, WW2. Enlisted 9.10.40. Discharged 1.16.45. Rank Corporal No. 1 Engineering School - Staff.Grey/green kit bag issued during WW2 with series of stud holes along top to allow it to be drawn closed. No. 5 stamped on the side. Small flap on inside top.Marked on side "34268 RAAF 49059".kit bag, equipment, engineering school, donald william wallace

Econasign kits were aimed at small businesses who could use the transparent stencils for the manufacturing of “showcards, price tickets, posters, labels, etc…..by a simple operation of printing by means of transparent stencils.Intact printing kit used in a notable Kew pharmaceutical business.A kit of printing equipment for commercial small display signage. Box and contents produced by the "Econasign" Co. Ltd. 137 Victoria Street, London S.W.1. The box includes a booklet, sample blank paper signs, a brush, and a book of plastic templates. The latter indicates that the kit was distributed by an Australian Agent - J. Raeburn Miller, 8 Bank of NSW Chamber, 280 Castlereagh St., SydneyTyped label on interior: "Donated by the descendants of Charles Gilbert Wood (1891-1948) Pharmacist of 235 High Street, Kew, Vic, / and / Donald Charles Wood (1920-1948) Pharmacist of 283 Doncaster Road, North Balwyn, Vic."econasign, pharmacy printing equipment, charles gilbert wood, donald charles wood

This is a high quality kit bag which may have been used to transport valuables of some sort. There have been several ‘Tomlinson’ families in Warrnambool and district over the past hundred years and it is not possible at this stage to pinpoint one particular person as the owner of this bag. This bag is retained as an example of a good quality leather bag and will be useful for display purposes. This is a kit bag made of brown embossed leather. At the top of the bag are a metal clip and a leather handle with metal clips. The leather is rubbed and stained.Tomlinsontomlinson, history of warrnambool

Probably of US origin Can , Meat (Mess Kit), M-1910, M-1918 The older style mess kits had the flat lid that could also be used as a plate. The M-1932 (not unit in our collection) unit had the plate divided into two sections so food could be separated. The folding handle, when closed, fits into the groove formed by the divider. The ring on the plate was moved to the end of the groove so the lip of the handle fits right into it. The M-1932 Meat Can was made of "corrosion resistant" galvanized steel, not aluminium. It used the same WW I style narrow profile steel handle attached by a cast hinge.Oval aluminium mess kit with steel handle which acts as a lid lock when folded. Cover has a mounted bracket for a ring fitting for attachment to belt.Nilmess kit, m-1918, m-1910

Cleaning Kit Complete kit for sten gunequipment, ww2, army

'The Australian Bicentennial Exhibition Community Kit.' Australia 1788-1988. Published by the Australian Bicentennial Exhibition. 15 loose leaf sheets in a colourful folder.australia, history, australian bicentenary, australian bicentennial exhibition, community kit, australia, event, history, australian history, programme, kits, kit, community, education, bicentenary

This kit bag is a World War Two issue for Australian Army soldiers. The bag belonged to Leonard John Hyland of the Australian Army. He was born in Woolsthorpe in 1921 and was the son of John and Edith Hyland. He enlisted in March 1942 and was discharged in 1946, holding the rank of sapper at the time as a member of the 2/1 Australian Docks Operating Company. He died in Parkville in 1985 at the age of 63. This bag is of interest as it belonged to Leonard Hyland, an Australian Army member in World War Two. Hyland was from the Warrnambool district.This is a brown cloth bag with a rounded stitched base. At the top of the kit bag are 12 metal eyelets with a drawstring of white cord. The bag is stainedVX 77088 L.J. Hyland leonard hyland, world war two, history of warrnambool, kit bag

Part of the Kevin John HERDMAN, No. 397661 Collection. See catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record. "D" handle used to close a kit bag. The eyelets on the bag are threaded along the straight part. It can then be locked using a padlock through the small loop on the end of the curved sections.Lockable metal D-ring handle for kit bag. Curved section and straight part are hinged. Loop on the end of the curved section fits through a slot in the straight part.d handle, kevin john herdman

Sewing kit commonly called a "housewife" issued to all service personnel for quick repairs.Jungle green coloured sewing kit, rolled up style with cotton strap/tie to keep it closed. Has four open pockets to contain needles, buttons, cord etc. Contents are two needles, 4 buttons wrapped in white paper. A length of cord attached and a length of Woollen cord.Stamped "Made in Australia 1944", also "D (upward arrow) D"sewing kit, housewife

Wayne William Forbes No 3176337 served as a National Servicemen from April 1969 to April 1971. He volunterred and served in Vietnam with 1 Field Sqd Royal Aust Engineers from 22.8.70 to 22.7.71. He signed on in Vietnam for an extra 3 months service beyond his 2 years National Service. The kit bags were issued prior to Vietnam. Refer 2586 and his Father 1101, 1102, 1103.44P. Wayne also had pre service in the C.M.F.Green canvas echelon kit bag with two handles and zip closure. 3 coloured stripes and red kangaroo. All markings are painted on."SPR W Forbes 3176337 1255"containers, kit, vietnam