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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Ink Bottle, 19th to early-20th century
This design of ink bottle or ink well was commonly referred to as a ‘penny ink well’ because it was very inexpensive to produce. It is also known as a dwarf bottle. Pen and ink has been in use for hand writing from about the seventh century up until the mid-20th century. Up until around the mid-19th century a quill pen made from a bird’s feather was used. In the 1850s the steel point pen was invented and could be manufactured on machines in large quantities. In the 1880s a successful portable fountain pen was designed, giving a smooth flowing ink and ease of use. Ink wells, used with steel nib dip pens, were commonly used up until the mid-20th century. The pens only held a small amount of ink so users had to frequently dip the nib of the pen into an ink well for more ink. Hand writing with pen and ink left wet writing on the paper, so blotting paper was carefully used to absorb the excess ink and prevent smudging. Ink could be purchased, ready to use, or in the powdered form, which needed to be mixed with water. After the invention of fountain pens, which had a reservoir of ink, and then ballpoint pens, which also had ink that flowed freely, the dip pen was slowly replaced. However, artisans continue to use nib pens to create beautiful calligraphy.This ink well is historically significant as it represents methods of hand written communication that were still common up until the mid-20th century, when fountain pens and ballpoint pens took over in popularity and convenience.Ink bottle or ink well, sometimes called a Penny Ink Well. Cylindrical body, salt-glazed, brown ceramic stoneware bottle, handmade. Stoneware bottle. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, maritime museum, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, writing equipment, writing accessory, office equipment, stationery, domestic, stoneware, clay, ceramic, pottery, ink well, inkwell, ink bottle, penny ink well, nib pen, dip pen, ink, hand writing, record keeping, household, business, vintage, blotting paper, dwarf bottle -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knife and fork cleaner, Levin & Co Pty Ltd, Early 20th century
This is a simple household labour-saving device. The box was fitted to the end of the table and knife polish was sprinkled on the cloth inside. The knife was then placed in the centre of the box and clamped in tightly. The knife was then pulled backwards and forwards several times (three seconds was the suggested time) and the object was then deemed to be polished. All households had cutlery of some sort and many had good silver pieces that were meant to be kept in a sparkling polished condition. This cleaner would have assisted those in a household assigned to the care of the cutlery. These would have included the women of the household, the children or domestic employees. This item is retained as an interesting example of a household labour-saving device from 100 years ago. This is a circular wooden box with an extra piece at one end of the base and a sliding top lid with a wooden knob. The lid lifts up and the inside of the box and the lid is covered with rough cloth. Some of this cloth has rotted away. The top of the lid has a printed label pasted on. This is torn and soiled. ‘Patent The Magic Knife and Fork Cleaner’ ‘I am handy and useful where’r I am used, To clean knives and forks brightly I never refuse, In mansion or cottage to both I do go, So buy me, and try me, my worth you will know.’ household devices, history of warrnambool -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph- West Sydney
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.me1940s; west sydney; australia; women -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Shield
Varnished wooden shield with me rectangular metal plaque at the centre."Presented to Rev & Mrs Saynor Tatura by friends of Tatura Methodist Church 1 - 4 - 43"tatura methodist church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Batros Shoehorn, Mid-20th century
Batros Shoes operated a shoe shop from around the 1930’s to the late 1960’s in Liebig Street Warrnambool. A common object which is a link to a Warrnambool business. Metal with scooped shape and hole punched in narrow end.Try Batros for your next pair Warrnambool.warrnambool, batros shoes -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Dressing table tray
Ivory FIBERLOID flat try with raised edge around rim of tray for dresser set.Ivory FIBERLOID. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Farewell party in courtyard Missions to Seamen for Mrs Weller, January 1929
In January 1929, two parties were organised in the honour of the Wellers as they left Melbourne. Reverend Weller had been appointed assistant superintendent to the headquarters of the Missions to Seamen in London. They boarded the Osterley on the 22 January. Unfortunately Mrs Weller died in 1934. Many ladies on the photograph are yet to be identified. Refer to the identification numbers: 7 - Alexina Weller (nee Caley) (marked by red cross). 8 - Alice Sibthorpe Tracy 20 - Ethel Godfrey 23 - Dora walker Group portrait of the Ladies Harbour Light Guild in the cloister at the Mission to Seamen Flinders Street. Written in blue ink at the back: Farewell party in courtyard Missions to Seamen for Mrs Wellerlhlg, alexina weller (nee caley), dora walker, ethel augusta godfrey, alice sibthorpe tracy -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Dressmaking Folding Ruler, Mrs G.I. McCabe, 1950 - 1970
Mrs G. I. McCabe invented the ruler around 1930 in Sydney NSW and founded several branches of the McCabe academy of Dressmaking based on its use in Australia and London.A light coloured 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting', dressmaker's folding, wood and metal ruler, Australia, 1950 - 1970. One side has six proportions for cutting bodices, the back has measurements for cutting coat and blouse sleeves only, as well as 12 inches markings. Copyright patented details are stamped onto the back side in black, as well as all measurements. 'McCabe Faultless System of Cutting' as well as many detailed measurements for dressmaking. 'Copyright Patented No 6783 54637' is stamped on the back. 'Patented Com No 6783 N.Z No 54637' is tam[ed on the front top.dressmaking equipment, sewing equipment, measuring instrument, measuring rulers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - They can carry me out, 1990 - 1991
File 07 - documents re publication of "They can carry me out"local government - city of port melbourne, built environment, families, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, domestic life, industry, recreation, sport, pat grainger, jill dawson, wendy morris, vintage port - worth preserving project 1991 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Koala climbing on a tree stump - caption under this photograph - "No good, I'll try another".local history, photography, koala, native wildlife, black & white photograph, koalas, wildlife - koala, john jenner, bryant west -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane
Plane Try type white wood. Front handle may be missing. Blade and wedge present.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Christmas Party 2004, 2004
Photos from the 2004 Melbourne Legacy Christmas party for junior legatees. There was a Santa and pinata for the young children. It appears to be run by the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group. The Leadership Group was formed by junior legatees who had become adults. They ran functions for junior legatees in a spirit of service that emulated the work of Legatees. There are more photos of the event, a note with the photos say it was 'JL 2004 Christmas Party'.A record of adult junior legatees helping Legacy provide experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo x 6 of junior legatees trying to hit a pinata at a Legacy Christmas party.Printed on the back 'No.008 to 013' which are the image numbers.junior legatee outing, leadership group, christmas party -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sewing Machine and Case, Pfaff sewing machine
Wooden case or cover for hand operated sewing machine. Has silver metal carrying handle, metal locking key with plastic tie attached and removable accessories drawer incorporated in case containing various tools. Sewing machine is a Pfaff attached to a wooden board.Martha Weller (in case) Weller (on accessories box)pfaff sewing machine, portable sewing machines -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Inkwell, 1920
This ink well could have been for household use but was more likely to have been used in an office or business. No information has been found on the name on the base – A.R. McLachlan. Ink wells began to be less used when fountain pens came into general use in the 1940s and went out of use completely when ballpoint pens became the popular writing instrument in the 1950s. This ink well is of interest as an example of the ink wells used early in the 20th century. It was probably used in an office or business building. This is a metal container with a circular base and an upright circular tube in which is inset a china ink well. The ink well is covered with a hinged metal lid and there are four round holes around the lid area. Both the lid and the base are etched with circular ridges. ‘A.R.McLachlan 1920’ office equipment, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Ink Well
Ink wells belonged to Anthony Docherty of West Footscray who died in 1934.Two metal ink well set on a round metal base covered in brown & cream mottled celluloid.Made in Germanydomestic items, writing equipment -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Pincushion
Local history, ornament made of felt, shells and cardboardTriangle text encrusted with sea shells set in felt.Remember meornament, shells, pincushion, felt -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph - me, mum walking
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.PhotographMe, Mumwest sydney; australia; 1940s; 1930s -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph-me and mum
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.me, mumum; west sydney; australia; 1930's; 1940's -
The Foundling Archive
Photograph- west sydney
This photograph is part of the West Sydney Collection which depicts the period around Second World War in Australia from the perspective of a young unknown woman.Photographme, 1934children; 1930's; australia; west sydney; portrait -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1933
Also and enlarged copy 04905.1 25 x 15 cm Mrs Cobden claimed to have discovered oil at Lake Bunga and purchased many shares during original excitment and tried to claim reward money for her supposed discovery. This bore obtained crude oil in 30 ft of oilsand. Total depth 1275 feet, not further developed.Black and white photograph of Mrs Cobden taken at Lake View company well in Butcher's Paddock Lakes Entrance Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - (SP) Approximately 100 photos of WW2 planes. From the Frank Smith collection
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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - correspondence, Letter to Professor of Zoology from Silas Jouls, 01/04/1913
Letter written on purple paper by Silas Jouls to the Professor of Zoology and envelope.Address on envelope crossed out with try the Zoo written on it. silas jouls, professor of zoology, zoology, envelope, april 1913, purple letter, purple paper -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Isabel Wells, 24th February 2000
Isabel Wells was born in Beechworth in 1914. Her father, Mr. Newey, was a butcher; his shop was in Ford street and he took over from his grandfather. The family business, along with the local residents, was supplying the main government institutions in the region, like Mayday Hills Hospital and The Ovens and Murray Home, making a large percentage of his profit. Mr. Newey was also a captain of the fire brigade and Isabel mentioned that there were more fires happening in those days. The menace of a huge fire was impending in Beechworth for many years, due to the lack of adequate water supply and the absence of trained firefighters. The first fire brigade in the town was voluntary and was formed in 1858 under Superintendent Luke Reilly. A few other schemes deployed the following years, with all failing to sufficiently control the fires that occurred, until the creation of the first reliable fire brigade in the 1870s. The worst fire in the town's history happened on 23rd March 1867; it swept through many shops and the post office, leaving behind a damage cost estimated at £12,000. Isabel's mother was in a wheelchair, suffering from osteoarthritis; thus, Isabel had taken over the responsibility for looking after her mother and assisting her with daily living needs and personal care activities. She used to play golf and tennis and she was a member of the town tennis club. In terms of social life, Boxing Day was a big occasion for the town, with horse-races and games taking place. According to her narration, the use of cars was a turning point in the town's social activities, since people were able to visit nearby places and take day trips, such as having a picnic at Lake Kerferd or Buffalo. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Isabel's account of her life in Beechworth and the local area during the 20th century is historically and socially significant as it offers valuable information about the business activity in the region and provides a deeper insight into the operation of butcher shops and meat supply during the first half of the previous century. Additionally, it offers invaluable information about the everyday life of people living in Beechworth, and highlights aspects of the overall social life and activities.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs Isabel Wells/ isabel wells, beechworth, mr. newey, ford street, butcher, mayday hills hospital, the ovens and murray home, fire brigade, 23rd march 1867, fire, osteoarthritis, boxing day, horseraces, lake kerferd, buffalo, picnic, cars, firefighters, luke reilly, wheelchair -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn High - Talent bands together, 2003
Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas. The school is well-known for its musical activities.Blackburn High School Band will perform a one hour concert overseas.blackburn high school, bands -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Brick, former Well at Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne
Found when renovations were being made by PMCC in 1990 (well was located under new toilets)Brick obtained from site of former well that existed at Temperance Hall, corner Nott and Farrell Streetbuilt environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Brick, former Well at Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne
Found when renovations were being made by PMCC in 1990 (well was located under new toilets)Brick obtained from site of former well that existed at Temperance Hall, corner Nott and Farrell Streetbuilt environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Brick, former Well at Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne
Found when renovations were being made by PMCC in 1990 (well was located under new toilets)Brick obtained from site of former well that existed at Temperance Hall, corner Nott and Farrell Streetbuilt environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Functional object - Brick, former Well at Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne
Found when renovations were being made by PMCC in 1990 (well was located under new toilets)Brick obtained from site of former well that existed at Temperance Hall, corner Nott and Farrell Streetbuilt environment - civic -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marine Discovery Centre Portland, Victoria, c. 1998
Coloured photograph: MDC - inside. Woman at display cabinet holding diving suit, trying on lead boot -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Me & My Girl, 1997
This is a program for the 1997 Holiday Actors production of ‘Me and My Girl’. The Holiday Actors began in 1985 when a group of students from what was then C.B.C. College and St. Ann’s School performed in a production of ‘Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’. The following summer ‘The Boyfriend’ was staged and it was decided to extend the production in future years to include students in other secondary schools. Holiday Actors became incorporated in 1986 and the productions are staged annually today in the January school vacationThis program is of interest as an example of the productions staged by the Holiday Actors, an important Warrnambool theatre company. This is a program of 16 pages for the 1997 Holiday Actors production of ‘Me and My Girl’. It has a mauve-coloured cover with a black and white sketch of a dancing couple on the front cover and a sketch of a violin and a McDonalds logo on the back cover. The program includes advertisements, photographs of the cast and information on the play and the Holiday Actors. The pages were stapled but the staples have been removed. holiday actors, warrnambool theatre productions, production – ‘me and my girl’