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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera Case, Houghtons Ltd, C 1920
This camera is a folding one, the Ensignette No 2 model made by the British firm of Houghtons Ltd which was originally a glass warehouse founded in 1834. The firm of George Houghton and Sons, dating from the late 19th century, established their camera business at Ensign House in London in 1903 and the Ensignette No 2, designed by a Swedish engineer, was introduced in 1912. Eastman Kodak of America produced a film for this model. This camera was a popular one with amateur photographers and the general public, being affordable, compact and easy to use. This camera is retained as an example of a British-made folding camera dating from nearly 100 years ago. It will be useful for display..1 This is a black metal camera which is rectangular in shape. It is a strut folding rollfilm camera with a lens that is folded inside in a thin leather concertina or bellows covering. It has the maker’s name and logo etched into the front of the camera. The logo is a flag with the British Union Jack in one corner and the word ‘Ensign’ inside the flag. The metal on the back of the camera is rusted. .2 This is a brown leather cover for the folding camera described above. It has a top lid flap which closes with a metal stud and a leather handle stitched on to the sides of the case. The cover is much worn and scuffed. Ensignette No 2 Ensign British Made Made by Houghtons Ltd England vintage cameras -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Needle case and needles, Late 19th century
... This is a wooden case, elliptical in shape... case and needles This is a wooden case, elliptical in shape ...This item is one of several in a collection of tools that are believed to have been owned by the Warrnambool carpenter and businessman, Henry Phillips. The needles are bag needles, used with leather or string to sew up and enclose hessian bags etc. English-born Henry Phillips (1821-1896) came to Australia with his wife Elizabeth in 1849. They lived for some time in Port Fairy. In 1865 Henry formed a partnership with Christopher Beattie to establish the Warrnambool undertaking business of Beattie and Phillips. This business continued on after the deaths of the founders and lasted until the year 2000. In Warrnambool Henry Phillips was involved in the management of the Mechanics Institute.This is a wooden case, elliptical in shape, with a detachable lid. The case is pointed at both ends. The lid is bound at one end with several strands of string. The case contains twelve metal needles of varying lengths and eye hole sizes. Two of the needles have curved ends and several have flattened middle sections. The needles are much rusted and the case is stained.Made in Englandvintage tools, henry phillips -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Brief Case, F. Rvnci, Mid 20th century
This satchel belonged to John Malcolm Fraser (1930-2015), the 22nd Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983. Malcolm Fraser was educated at Melbourne Grammar and Oxford University and lived for many years on the family property, Nareen in the Western District. He was the leader of the Australian Liberal Party and was the Federal member in the seat of Wannon in the Western District, an area which included Warrnambool. As the Prime Minister he took a particular interest in foreign affairs. This satchel was donated by Malcolm Fraser to a charity auction held in Warrnambool in 1997 in aid of the Red Cross and the purchaser of the satchel at that time has since donated the item to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. This satchel is of considerable significance as it belonged to Malcolm Fraser, the Prime Minister of Australia from 1975 to 1983, the local member in the Federal seat of Wannon and a property owner and resident in the Western District of Victoria. This is a brown leather brief case or satchel. The compartment on one side has a metal catch and holders inside for pencils and pens. This side also has another compartment with a zip fastener and two extra pockets with flaps on the top held by metal catches. There is another compartment on the other side with an extra pocket enclosed with a zip folder. There is a leather handle on the top of the satchel and inside one of the pockets is an extra leather strap to extend the handle length. The handle has a maroon-coloured airways tag attached with information on the satchel’s owner. There is some scuffing near the top handle. The satchel contains a newspaper cutting and an information sheet regarding the charity sale of the item.F. Rvnci Roma QANTAS First Class Rt. Hon. Malcolm Fraser 44th Fl. 55 Collins St. Melbourne Victoria Tel 03 65 41 822 malcolm fraser, australia prime minister, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera, Black rectangular Kodak with case, 1925-1935
This camera was known as the Vest Pocket camera the earliest models of which were first manufactured in 1912-1914. The later model which was made from 1915 was very successful, selling 1.75 million units and was used during the First World War. This particular model was manufactured from 1925-1934 This camera has significance being one of the earliest made which made photography accessible to a much section of the community..1 Black rectangular camera with rounded ends and white metal fittings. There is a hinged back which when opened reveals a circular section with a folding bed behind.A metal hinged screw is on the left side The other side has a small circular red inset and a movable metal section. .2 Dark tan leather case, rectangular in shape with rounded edges.It closes with a silver metal clasp. There are two slits in the opposite end possibly for strap.There is a sunburst stamped into both sides of the case and it is stitched with coarse cotton thread..1 On outside of camera " Use Film No A127" Inside hinged Back, " made In USA by Eastman Kodak Co Rochester NY 27323 Vest Pocket Camera Model B .2 Kodak is stamped in the leather above the fastener. warrnambool, kodak, eastman kodak camera, vest pocket kodak model b -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gladstone Bag, Mid 20th century
This is a suitcase known as a Gladstone bag. It is named after William Gladstone (1809-1898), a four-time Prime Minister of England. Gladstone bags were first produced by Edward Cole in London in 1854. This item has no particular local provenance but bags such as this one were commonly used, mainly by men, for business and sporting purposes. As it was compact and stored quite a lot of material in its deep interior, it was a popular choice for men travelling by public transport to the workplace or to sporting events. This Gladstone bag is retained for display purposes as an example of a mid 20th century suitcase.This is a small suitcase, called a Gladstone bag, made of stiffened brown leather built over a rigid metal frame. It has a leather handle on top of the metal frame and a metal lock on the side of the frame. There are metal clips to enclose the ends of the frame. There are metal straps attached to the sides of the case. Inside, the bag is lined with light brown cloth and there are two pockets on one side. The metal parts are somewhat rusted. warrnambool, vintage suitcases, gladstone bag, history of warrnambool -
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Camera Lens, 1 Soligor Lens. .2 case, C 1960
A manual detachable camera lens is used to focus the subject of which the photograph is to be taken . They have adjustments for distance and clarity while more complex ones can be fine tuned to a much greater degree. Photographs provide a invaluable resource from an historic perspective of past times people and events.This lens has significance as part of the continuum of camera development and use. It was owned by a local Warrnambool person who had a keen interest in photography..1 Black plastic and metal detachable camera lens with metal sections and graduated markings around the cylinder . There is a screw cap on one end where the lens is attached to the camera for use and the other end covering the lens itself has the brand name across the middle of cap. .2 Black leather cylindrical case with strap handle attached with silver metal hiinge and metal zipper towards the top section of the case. The lidded section has the brand name imprinted into the surface of the top..1 Lens made in Japan. Graduated scale from 1.5/5 to 20/50 .2 Soligor camera lens, warrnambool, history of warrnambool, soligor lens -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Camera, Black Cycle Wizard, 1891
This camera, known as the Manhattan Optical Cycle Wizard was made towards the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th , when the pastime of photography was popular and people were also becoming more mobile. They were relatively cheap to buy and portable .An interesting item which shows the early mechanisms of cameras.Black rectangular hard cardboard and wooden case with a leather type covering. It has a leather strap handle attached with metal keepers. The bottom is hinged and opens to reveal the lens and other components of the camera which expand out when in use. The metal fitting on the inside are white metal. The top has an inner section which closes with two metal clips. It opens to reveal a rectangle of opaque glass held in place with two small metal clips.Cycle Wizard Manhattan optical co. N Y. Bausch & Lomb Opt Co Pat Jan 8 . 91.black cycle wizard, wizard camera, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Inkwell in Case, early 20th century
This item would have been used up to a 100 years ago to store ink for writing purposes and would probably have been carried by a person travelling. Pen and ink for writing purposes have been superseded firstly by fountain pens and in today's age by ball point pens.This item is retained for display and research purposes because of its quality and age. This is a round mottled brown leather container with a silver rim near the top and a hinged lid with a metal clip fastener. There is small knob on the container that opens the lid. Inside is a small glass bottle (empty) that fits into the container and is covered by a domed silver top that is hinged and closes via a sliding clip. vintage inkwells, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Peters Pals, Early 1950s
This badge belonged to a member of the Peters Pals Club, a group established by the Peters Ice Cream business in 1947 and centred around radio stations in Victoria, in this case, 3YB in Warrnambool. Peters Ice Cream was established in Sydney in 1907 by an American Fred Peters. By 1927 the factory and business had its headquarters in Melbourne and continues there today. The Peters Pals club was associated with a radio program by the same name, a variety show that featured quizzes, talent quests, interviews etc. The Peters Pals club was very popular and had over 250,000 members in the 1950s. The radio show was replaced by another Peters Ice Cream- sponsored show on television in the late 1950s and this show ran for several years. This badge is of interest as it has been issued by a local Warrnambool radio station and is a memento of a popular club in Victoria that existed for about ten years over 70 years ago. This is a round metal badge with a pale yellow background and green lettering. The back of the badge has a metal clip for attachment to a lapel or other item of clothing. Peters Pals PP Station 3YB radio station 3yb warrnambool, peters ice cream, peters pals radio program and club -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - German Belt Buckle, Early 20th century
This is a German military buckle, believed to date from World War One. The crest comes from Prussian heraldry and the motto, Gott Mit Uns (God with Us) was used by sections of the German military forces in both World War One and World War Two.This item is of some interest as a World War One memento – in this case an accessory of a German military uniform of that era.This is metal belt buckle with a portion of a brown leather belt attached. The buckle has a circular decorative section featuring a crown, decorative leaves and lettering.Gott Mit Unswarrnambool, german military uniform accessories, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Spectacles in Case, late 19th century
This pair of spectacles and case are of no known origin but are typical of those used in the late 19th centuryThese spectacles are of interest because of their age and are retained for display purpsesThis is a pair of metal and glass spectacles with mesh shades on the sides. The sides and the shades fold up to fit into a leather case with red leather lining. Part of the closing flap is missing from the case. The case has the name of the maker on the top flap.Ophthalmic Optician Nott 145 Collins St Melbourne English makevintage spectacles, warrnambool history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Watch Case, early to mid 20th century
This watch case would have been used to hold a man's fob watch. It may have been used in times of war or by a person engaged in heavy physical activity.This watch case had no known provenance and is retained for display purposesThis is a leather watch case, semi-circular in shape. It has stitching around the edges and a metal clasp with a leather flap at the back for attaching the case to a hook or a belt.men's accessories, warrnambool history -
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Accessory - Cigarette Case, Early 20th Century
This is a cigarette case for small cigarettes but the original owner is unknown.This item has no known provenance and is kept for display only.This is a brown rectangular shaped case with a gold and yellow decorative front. It has a metal clasp and is hinged. Inside it has two yellow cloth pieces attached to metal bars to hold cigarettes. The front pattern is slightly damagedvintage accessories, warrnambool history -
Tennis Australia
Miniature tennis set, 1889
A small wooden case (.1), containing a miniature tennis set, featuring: two wooden handled, metallic tennis racquets (.2 - .3), and a net attached to two spiked posts (.4). Inscription across top of lid: THE PEERLESS/PARLOUR/AND LAWN/TENNIS SET. Materials: Metal, Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Cord, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Lawn tennis set, Circa 1925
A Henry Murton case (.1); containing: a 'Tropical' wooden tennis racquet (.2); a pair of Slazenger tennis shoes (.3), bearing the initials 'JB'; tennis balls (.4 - .5); pants (.6); a sweater (.7); and a pair of Dunkleman shoe shapers (.8), scrated with the initials 'N J-B'. Materials: Metal, Leather, Plastic, Wood, Cloth, Wool, Canvas/Cotton, String, Gut, Cloth tape, Rubber, Felt, Glue, Lacquer, Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Case, Circa 1925
... A travelling case featuring curved metal panels across... Park Melbourne melbourne Case A travelling case featuring ...A travelling case featuring curved metal panels across the base, creating compartments to house tennis balls and at least two racquets. Three cloth straps feature along the underside of the lid, probably also used to house racquets, or other equipment. Materials: Metal, Cardboard, Wood, Plastic, Cloth, Paper, Leather, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Case, Circa 1955
A travelling case used to hold two tennis racquets to leather and metal straps, one across the inside of the lid, and the other across the base. Materials: Metal, Cardboard, Plastic, Cloth, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Case, Circa 1930
A brown suitcase, with pop-up locks. Materials: Cardboard, Leather, Metal, Paper, Ink, Stringtennis -
Tennis Australia
Smoking accessory, Circa 1915
(1/2) A silver & amber cigaretter holder (Austrian), with relief of scene on silver section depicting a male figure holding a tennis racquet. No makers marks. (2/2) Custom case for housing part 1; made of wood, leather and lined with velvet and cloth. Printed in gold ink on cloth inside lid: 'ECHT SILBER & BERNSTEIN'. Materials: Silver/Metal, Ambertennis -
Tennis Australia
Cigar case, Circa 1920
Leather box case with a drawer for cigars and containing a copmplete deck of playing cards. Back of all cards features a blue geometric pattern with racquets & balls motif at centre. Owner's name printed in gold ink above button fastener: 'GEO. WILSON'. Inside case is printed: MAX SCHWARZ/MAKER OF/LA PRIMADORA/HABANA/CLEAR HAVANA CIGARS/3RD AVE & 57TH ST. N.Y./ALSO 733 BROADWAY'. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Leather, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1977
... customised with markings: 'The Snake' and 'Ross Case Autograph...' and 'Ross Case Autograph' Materials: Metal composite, Plastic ...A BBC Tennis Racket Co. 'Intrepid' tennis racquet. Also customised with markings: 'The Snake' and 'Ross Case Autograph' Materials: Metal composite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leathertennis -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Barometer, Given the plaque affixed to the instrument states Royal Arcade as the premises’ address it is assumed that the barometer was manufactured no sooner than1869
Stick mercury barometer, named after Admiral Robert Fitzroy of the Royal Navy (1805 - 1865) for his detailed instructions on interpreting the weather that are included with the instrument. Fitzroy was the captain of the Beagle, a weather forecaster to Charles Darwin and the second Governor of New Zealand. He developed many different types of barometers and was the first person to introduce the science of weather forecasting to the British Isles. A local manufacturer of scientific instruments, Thomas Gaunt, produced the barometer and it was adapted for the southern hemisphere by Robert Ellery, the State Astronomer based at the Melbourne Observatory. Described as "Gaunt's Fitzroy Barometers" in the original sale catalogue, it was priced from 25/- to ₤9.9s. [See Miller, M., Gaunt’s Time, 2014]. Thomas Gaunt's business was originally located at 14 Bourke Street East from 1858. In 1869-1870 he moved to new premises in the Royal Arcade, Collins Street. Gaunt's business became an institution in Victorian Melbourne and Gaunt its leading clock maker. PROVENANCE According to official minutes the barometer was purchased by the Melbourne Athenaeum in 1874. In particular, at the March meeting of the General Committee the House Subcommittee was instructed to "obtain a Fitzroy or other reliable barometer" to be "fixed in the Reading Room". The 1874 Annual Report records the purchase at ₤3.10.0. The barometer is historically significant as an example of the work of Melbourne’s leading scientific instrument maker, Thomas Gaunt. The barometer has social significance as an example of the type of accoutrements provided by the committee of the Melbourne Athenaeum for the comfort of its members. Further social significance lies in the fact that Robert Ellery, the Government Astronomer, who designed the local version of the barometer, has a direct connection with the Athenaeum being a subscription member and committee member of the Athenaeum during the 1870s. There are also records of a T Gaunt as a subscription member of the Athenaeum during the 1870s and 1880s which may be Thomas Gaunt, however, this is yet to be verified. Stick mercury barometer known as the Admiral Fitzroy Barometer. It comprises an oblong wooden case with glass front panel, ornate pediment, barometer with bulb cistern (empty of fluid),printed instructions for interpreting information given by the gauge affixed to left and right face of instrument. Includes a thermometer. The barometer appears to be intact except for the turning knobs which are missing and the mercury in the tube which is not present. Whether the instrument could be restored to working order is unknown. Front right panel, metal plaque: "Thos Gaunt, Barometer Maker, Royal Arcade, Melbourne"melbourne athenaeum, barometer, thermometer, admiral fitzroy, thomas gaunt of melbourne, robert ellery -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Small binoculars and case, 1942
Binoculars used in the fieldKhaki coloured canvass case with carry strap containing metal Binoculars Serial number 150918 Binoculars prism No 2 Mk 2, magnification x6. O.S, 108 M.A. world war two, second world war, binoculars, binoculars prism no 2 mk 2, wwii, ww2 -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigarette Case, Unknown
Gold coloured cigarette case with W.W.C. etched on top left corner of front of case. Case has pattern etched on sides, front and back. It has a hinged opening and 2 metal pieces to hold the cigarettes in place - one on each side.Front: W.W.C. (upper left corner)cigarette case -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Long Case Pendulum Clock, Estimated date 1920's
Long case clock in painted wooden case. Timber moulding to top. Gold coloured dial with Arabic numerals. Black (1-24) metal. No makers name on dial. Brass pendulum on wooden hanger with 3 brass weights.longcased clock -
Cobram Historical Society Inc
Brown case
Medium size brown suit case. Single brown leatherette handle. Double latch closures with 2 keys attached. Metal protectors on each corner of case. Interior lined with dark green fabric. Interior of lid with pocket section. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal and plaque, H P Prest MM
Original Military Medal awarded to Harold Pearson PREST Lance Corporal 1334 - 37th Australian Infantry Battalion On the 4th October 1917 East of Ypres, Belgium for conspicuous gallantry in action - After locating an enemy machine gun which was holding up the left flank, he single handed rushed the position from a flank and bombed and killed the crew of two men and captured the gun. His promptness and courage not only saved many casualties but enabled the advance to continue.The Military Medal (MM) was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the British Army and other arms of the armed forces, and to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, below commissioned rank, for bravery in battle on land. The award was established in 1916, with retrospective application to 1914, and was awarded to other ranks for "acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire"Blue velvet case with satin lining containing round metal medal with attached blue red and white striped ribbon and gold coloured plastic plaquePlaque -Military Medal awarded to 1334 Lance Corporal H P Prest 37/AUST INF For Bravery in the Fieldh p prest, ww1, mm, 37th infantry battalion -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Gong and gavel, 1984
Presentation to the Sergeants' Mess of 8/13 VMR by Cadre Staff member Sergeant RC Tetley when leaving the regiment at the completion of his posting. The presentation of a gift of this type was a common practice in regimental circles.A bespoke object with relevance to the character of an RAAC regiment using as it does a shell case from a fighting vehicle used by 8/13 VMR and indicative of business procedure in Mess meetings.Chairman's gong made of a chrome plated 76mm shell case suspended from a chrome plated metal frame mounted on a stained wooden base. Silver 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment hat badge is mounted on front side of base. Stained wood and chrome plated metal gavel sits on two rests on rear side of base. Small engraved plaque attached to base at rear.On presentation plaque: "Presented to 8/13 VMR Sgts Mess by 2782108 Sgt RC Tetley Dec 1984"; and markings on base of shell case: "76mm ARMD C PW 175 ME 1970"sergeants' mess, 8/13 vmr, tetley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
suitcase
This case was used by Captain Charles Arblaster, a graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon, who served with the 8th Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli where he was wounded and evacuated to the United Kingdom for treatment. He returned to Egypt and transferred to the 53rd Infantry Battalion and proceeded to the Western Front where he was wounded and taken prisoner of war at Fromelles on 20 July 1916 and died of wounds four days later. He was aged 21. His personal effects were returned to his family in this case. His diary was transcribed by Doug Hunter in 1997 and the original returned to the donor.A rare example of an officer's trunk used in WWI. It is well provenanced and of particular significance to his family, it being the case in which his personal effects were returned following his death. It is in good condition considering its age and travel history.Suitcase of pasteboard with jute fabric facing, wood and metal external protection strips, leather corner protectors, leather handle on each end, two metal locks and leather security strap. Case has internal lift-out tray and ribbon letter rack on inside of lid. Lined throughout with fabric. Case was used as an officer's trunk by Captain Charles Arblaster 8th Light Horse Regiment.Stencilled on lid "C Arblaster"arblaster, 8th light horse regiment, 53rd infantry battalion, suitcase, diary -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Map case, 1942
Fine example of officer's accessory to hold map securely and protected from weather.Fine example of officer's accessorily to hold map securely and protected from weather.Hard fibre board panel with metal clips securing clear Perspex sheet covering map; canvas flap attached to one edge of board folding over and secured to other side of board with two metal press studs. Underside of flap has pockets for chinagraph marking pencils. Map is RACV road map of area southwest of Eildon Victoria probably a training area for 13th Motor Regiment. Also has two buckles to allow attachment to user's webbing.Stamped on cover flap "CG Hartley & Co 1942"map, motor, 13th, gippsland