One of two types of four wheel skips widely used on the Wonthaggi Coal Fields for transportation from the underground workings to the surface screening and loading areas. Haulage underground was accomplished by the use of pit ponies, whilst an endless rope system was used to bring the skips to the surface areas. Much of the coal for the colony of Victoria was sourced from Newcastle and the Hunter Region in New South Wales, along with local supplies from private and co-operative coal mines at Outtrim, Jumbunna and Korumburra in Gippsland. After the 1909–1910 strike by coal miners in the Hunter Valley, the Victorian state government were determined to ensure stability in local supplies of coal. The State Coal Mine and the town of Wonthaggi came into being in 1910 to supply coal for the Victorian Railways. It was one of the largest and most dangerous collieries in Australia. At its peak in 1926 the mine produced 2,435 long tons (2,474 t) per day, with the Victorian Railways buying 90% of production. In 1928, Wonthaggi coal accounted for around 60% of Victorian Railways coal consumption.Historic - Industrial - Victorian Railways - Narrow Gauge Railway rolling stock - Wonthaggi Coal Fields, Victoria, AustraliaRectangular steel bin with wood frame and steel wheelspuffing billy, coal skip, wonthaggi, wonthaggi coal fields, 2'0" gauge, brown coal

James Lawrence opened The South Gippsland Cordial Co. in Mine Rd, Korumburra, in 1895. It passed through a number of hands in the first half of the 20th century, from William Dobell to Mr Ebsworth, then finally to Colin Malcolm McLean in 1946. McLean dropped what he considered to be the old fashioned Lyrebird label, and in 1948 introduced the new, modern “Joe’s” label.Glass botte with metal soda syphon. The glass is etched with "Joe's Soda Water, South Gippsland Cordial Co Korumburra. This syphon remains the property of South Gippsland Cordial Co, Kurumburra and its use by others is illegal."joe's soda water, south gippsland cordial co. korumburra, soda syphon

James Lawrence opened The South Gippsland Cordial Co. in Mine Rd, Korumburra, in 1895. It passed through a number of hands in the first half of the 20th century, from William Dobell to Mr Ebsworth, then finally to Colin Malcolm McLean in 1946. McLean dropped what he considered to be the old fashioned Lyrebird label, and in 1948 introduced the new, modern “Joe’s” label.Glass botte with metal soda syphon. The glass is etched with "Joe's Soda Water, South Gippsland Cordial Co Korumburra. Net contents 30.FL.OZS This syphon remains the property of South Gippsland Cordial Co, Kurumburra and its use by others is illegal. British Syphon Company"joe's soda water, south gippsland cordial co. korumburra, soda syphon

Framed oil painting of the Great Southern Festival at Korumburra 1980/1981 featuring Karmai the Giant Earth Worm. Painted by artist Frank Smith.

Framed Olympic Torch with colour photograph from the Sydney Olympic Games Torch Relay 2000. Includes 28 small engraved brass plates with names of participants.One large plate with text which reads: "South Gippsland Shire Council/Olympic Torch Relay/Day 62/7th August 2000/Korumburra, Leongatha/Loch & MIrboo North" Set on a green card background with green card window mount and brown timber frame.

Framed colour photograph featuring lab technician in the Herd Improvement - Lab Room at Korumburra. Photograpehd by Carolyn Jones. Brown wood frame with laminated surface.

Framed pen and ink drawing of town site in Korumburra showing buildings, fences and trees. In 1913 the site was gifted to the Australian Defence Services by the community of Korumburra and returned to them in 2004. Set on grey window mount with text panel and brown timber frame.

Set of 12 framed B & W photographs featuring various locations around the Korumburra district and surrounding towns. Taking during the 1890s - 1930s. Each photograph includes a text panel lower edge. Set in brown timber frames.

Five-person council meeting desk. Brown polished wood featuring the shire carved logo affixed to front. Five red vinyl/leather inserts on top for writing.

Shire of Korumburra Centenary banner. features the shire logo upper left corner. Yellow, greenand blue painted fabric wit white and blue text. Wood dowel rod inserted through the upper hem for hanging. The banner is hemmend with white fabric on upper and lower edges.

Framed B & W photograph featuring Korumburra Shire Councillor Richard Nutter Scott. Set in cream card window mount with hand written descriptive text and statement of service below the image. A cut-out panel below this text features a copy of a hand written resignation signed by Councillor Scott in 1956.

Set of two wood honour boards featuring the Shire of Korumburra Past Presidents 1891-1995. Gold lettering with black edging on the title. Gold Shire Crest/logo upper edge.

Wood and brass plaque. Dedicated to Korumburra Community Meeting Room Opening 7 July 1998

Display cabinet and wall fixtures featuring photographs, trophies and costumes from the Karmai Festivals which were held in Korumburra over a period of years.

Bandleader's mace with inscription on head. Silver or silver plate head and tip with polished wood shaft. Blue and gold tassled cords tied to base of head. Korumburra Shire Council logo with a raised wreath border is affixed to top of the mace head.

Wall Hanging; 3 parts looped red fabric. Featuring a sun. Was located @ Stockyard Galley - Curatorial Officer Shirlee McPherson to collect 10/07 & relocated to storage @ Korumburra Old Council Cahmbers

Decorated board presented to the Korumburra Shire by Daisy Chain Group students and Sieko from Japan in 1992. Features a fabric Japanese Girl dressed in a red and gold costume playing with a ball. Set on glossy gold card. The card is signed on the back by seven students.

Two illustrations and a letter.prepared by the Australian Decal Manufacturing Co. Pty Ltd . Includes designs for a decal/logo for the Korumburra Shire Council in 1980. The first illustration features a B & W print of the logo/decal on glossy paper. The second features a coloured version showing a segment of the same decal/logo. The accompanying letter is printed on yellow paper dated 10 September 1980 is written by the designers seeking approval of the design from the shire.

Engraved silver-plate tray featuring a border of raised flowers and scrollwork. The square tray has four small legs and a mulitple fan design throughout the centre. Engraved text lower edge.

Certificate of Appreciation presented to the Shire of Korumburra for the Karmai Festival Committee, March 1994. Printed in black ink on grey textured paper. Signed by the President of the Festival Committee John Bailey.

Pages 7,8,9,and 10 of The Argus Saturday "Weekend Magazine" Supplement for December 28, 1940. Page 7. Articles-, "Carry On"- During the Air Raids (London -2 photos) "When St. Kilda Rickety Kate " come to town - St. Kilda & Brighton Tramway. Photo of " Toast Rack Tram & Tram and trammies." Photo of cows in transport and first train of coal from Korumburra. Page 8 - 1941 calendar with ware related sketches around - in colour. Page 9 -= Cartoons - The week in black and white, Donald Duck, Come on Steve, Believe if you want to, Our Australia - most in colour. Page 10 - "Postage Stamps may be the Cause of Ware and Strife". Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013. See http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/page/610289?zoomLevel=1- accessed 7/9/13 for imaged copies. trams, tramways, st kilda - brighton tramway, 1941 calendar, cartoons, postage stamps

Framed certificate featuring colour photograph of building possibly early Canberra. Set in brown wood frame with gold edge. Cream background. Text in brwon ink. Handwritten words: "Shire of Korumburra" Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69.