Since 1895, Hobbies Ltd have been supplying model makers and enthusiasts throughout the world with a wide range of quality model kits, accessories, tools, components and handbooks. The Hobbies Company began life in Dereham, Norfolk in 1881 with a London Office opened later (1922) at 65 New Oxford Street, WC1. In 1895 Hobbies began supplying model makers with their products and in 1897 were incorporated into a Public company. In 1922 at a British Industries Fair the company had a stand advertising their products as "The All-British Firm with a World reputation". Fretwork Outfits. Fretwork Machines. Carpentry Outfits. Strip work Outfits. Also manufactures of Fretwork Tools and Benches, Wood, Circular Saws, Lathes, Picture Framing Outfits, Tools, etc. In 1947 the company had expanded and was still making tools and materials for the amateur craftsman in wood. They had acquired a reputation as manufacturers of quality Fretwork Outfits, Tools, Treadle Machines, Model Maker's Tool Kits. The company also publishers of ‘Hobbies Weekly magazine’ and also sold plans for fretwork, model making and wooden toys. In 1961 they were still manufacturers and retailers of craft tools and materials, timber merchants, light engineers and Government contractors with around 500 employees. A vintage tool made for hobbyists and distributed throughout the world by a British company that is still in existence today. The item is significant as it catalogues the manufactures history at a specific time in the company's development.Foot operated treadle Fret saw called "GEM" subject item is a short saw , the stand in the background is the base for a Delta Q3 model scroll saw. Gem inscription cast into the cast iron frameworkflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, saw, treadle saw, fret saw, pedal saw, the gem, tool, hobbies ltd, treadle, foot operated

Photographs taken by Jessie "girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned The Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue. Norfolk Pine believed to have been planted by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller approx. 1863.Two black & white photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Gateways left and right. Norfolk Pine in the centre. Smoke billowing behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith, norfolk pine, baron ferdinand von mueller

The base of the round tower dates back to the 11th century around the time of the Norman Conquest. It collapsed in 1822. In the 15th century the benches in the south aisle were constructed, originally without backs. The screen now painted brown was painted in colours during the Middle Ages. There is practically no stained glass in this church except for a small Flemish 15th century panel in the east window and a tiny head in the window in the south aisle of the nave. Evidence of the destructive work of the Reformers can be seen on the font where chisel marks can be seen, and the removal of a rood beam or loft. This was reached by a staircase, the remains of which can be seen near the pulpit. The pulpit is part of a 17th century three-decker. The hour glass used to time sermons is still in place near the pulpit. There are a few personal memorials in the church. Ingworth has for centuries been a village run b the people living in it. Many of them now lie in the churchyard, while at least one member of the Harmer family from Baconsthorpe and Ingworth emigrated to Australia, settling in Victoria. Information extracted from booklet researched and written by Valerie Belton.st lawrence church, ingworth, england

Tool used for bleeding horses for testing.Folding metal Veterinary tool, used for bleeding horses for testing.Joseph Roger & Sonsveterinary equipment

Two Stawell Shire Hall colour photos showing the changes over time to the landscape around the Shire building. In 2011 the two Norfolk Island hibiscus trees were removed. In the photo with the trees removed the building is painted a brown colour and has the Australian flag flying on the flag post. Two colour photographs of Stawell Shire Hall showing how the landscape around the building has changed over time. In 2011 the Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees were removed. The building was painted white in one photo and when the trees removed painted a brown colour similar to the initial brick of the building. stawell

Three photos of trees around Stawell Shire Hall, one photo taken in 1999 and two coloured taken 2011. Two are of the Norfolk Hibiscus, one 1999 and the other 2011 when the tree was removed. The other coloured photo is of the English Oak on the right side of the Shire Hall taken in 2011.Three photos of trees around the Stawell Shire Hall, two taken in 2011 & one in 1999. The 1999 photo is black & white and of the garden bed on the right of the Stawell Shire Hall. The other two photos taken in 2011 are of two different trees. One on the left side the Norfolk Island hibiscus tree removed in 2011 and on the right an English Oak tree.stawell

Dr Pat Norfolk Cavendish Deluxe Pipe Tobacco Tinstawell

Three images depicting features of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens. .1) Colour photograph of the refurbished Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens, showing the centenary plaque. .2) Plaque on the Norfolk Island Pine which was in the possession of Jessie Knox Smith for 22 years (she was the sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith). It was transplanted in memory of Professor Alfred Mica Smith. .3) View of the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.2) 'Norfolk Island Pine (Araucaria Excelsa) This tree was in the possession of Miss Jessie Knox Smith, sister of Professor Alfred Mica Smith for 22 years. Transplanted in memory of his long membership Past Students Association"ballarat school of mines botanical gardens, botanical gardens, anniversary, centenary, norfolk island pine, alfred mica smith, jessie knox smith, past students' association, system garden

One of three photographs donated by Betty Stuart.Sepia postcard of the old Isle of Wight Hotel flanked by Norfolk Pines."The Rose Series, P 661." "Isle of Wight Hotel," Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoriaisle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, hotels cowes phillip island, hotels

East side of training walls looking to South West passageColoured photograph of View of south west passage with Norfolk Island pinetrading walls, south west passage

South Beach Development Hanna Dorea 1985Coloured photograph of Female standing by Norfolk Island Pine just plantedsouth beach, development, hanna dorea, norfolk pine, planting

East BeachColoured photograph of Griffith Island with Norfolk Island Pines and remains of trolly walleast beach, battery hill, reef, training walls, norfolk pines

Photograph taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph of scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. Gateway and Norfolk Island pine. Smoke.phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

East Beach 1973Black and white photograph of East Beach with she oaks on the left and Norfolk Island pine in distanceNovember 1973 kodakeast beach, battery hill, ocean, sea, sand

Black and white photograph of brick post office building. Two Norfolk Island pines stand outside.Typed below photograph, "The new post office in Ringwood Street. Telephone exchange can be seen on its left."

Colour slide in a mount. Corner Hillside Crescent and Hill St, New Norfolk, Derwent Valley, Tasmania6 / Encircled 22 (Handwritten)tasmania, slide

Colour Photgraph: Trees growing in garden area of Junction Hotel. Tree in centre is Norfolk Island Pinejunction hotel, fountainhead brewery

East Beach parking 1950-1960s looking North and upwards from the beach trackBlack and white landscape showing cars parked overlooking the East Beach with a Norfolk Island pine in the backgroundbeach, sea, seascape, east beach, norfolk island pine

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Norfolk Brewery: the Sayers brothers established the Norfolk Brewery in Bridge Street, Sandhurst in 1856. They sold their ales as far away as Inglewood. In 1867, Charles and James Sayers dissolved their partnership. Charles survived the death of his brother in 1862.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945.The Instrument of Surrender ended WW2 in 1945.A paper copy of the Instrument of Surrender in a gold painted wooden frame.Presented to Fred Stanley, Best Wishes from RSL Club Norfolk Island 1995.ww2, instrument of surrender, aif

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettBlack & White photograph of the Isle of Wight Hotel with two women and one man standing in front. Norfolk Pines either side."Isle of Wight Hotel"isle of wight hotel phillip island, hotels, bruce bennett

Image showing a lagoon at the forefront. To the left is bush and greenery. To the back of the lagoon are houses, trees and bushes. There are two tall Norfolk Pine trees. 19/20 / 'Fawthrop Lagoon' / E Knight 2017