Egg and nest collecting was considered a hobby for the 19thC Victorian gentlemen and the handwritten notes that often accompany the eggs can be as valuable to curators as the eggs themselves. Details have helped scientists understand the changes in bird nesting behavior in the past century and some of these historical eggs have also played a role in major scientific discoveries. Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were fascinated by the new flora and fauna they found in the local and wider countryside.This is a typical collection of natural objects of an early settler in Moorabbin Shire 19thC when Charles Darwin inspired a general interest in the evolution of speciesA collection of bird eggs, nests and a seahorse in a wooden display box with a glass lid .bird's eggs c1900, bird's nests c1900, victorian era collectors, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, cheltenham, natural sciences, ornithology, darwin charles,

2 curved swords, in carved wooden scabbards - Vietnam non-combat items.vietnam, general

Black and white photograph: large wooden spinning wheel. Photo display behind.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition

Pair of shoe stretchers made of spring steel & wooden ends painted pink.costume accessories, footwear accessories, pair of shoe stretchers

Small nutmeg grinder, metal with black wooden handles, marked Pat ap'd for.domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen

Scythe Handle. Wooden Scythe Handle approximately 200cm long and 3cm in diameter.

Dark green painted AH-15 Cobra helicopter. Mounted on a wooden plinthAH-15 Cobra Choppermodel, helicopter, ah-15, cobra

Unusual objectHand pushed two drum tiller, unpainted wooden handle, metal drumsfarm machinery, soil cultivation, hand tiller, hand operated

Alexander Mathieson & Sons Ltd ('& Sons', after c. 1890), of the Saracen Tool Works, Glasgow, advertised as 'manufacturers of planes, mechanical, engineering and edge-tools'. They received 'prize medals' at the London, Melbourne and Edinburgh International Exhibitions of 1851, 1862, 1880 and 1886, in their 'quest for perfection in tools'. Mathieson's vast output included specialised craft implements for coopers, ship's carpenters, tinsmiths and wheelwrights. The firm originated when master plane-maker John Manners opened premises in Saracen Lane, Glasgow, in 1792. 4 Alexander Mathieson (c. 1797–1852) took over his business in 1821, which he gave as the foundation date of his firm. He was later succeeded by his son, Thomas A. Mathieson (1822–1899), a prominent Glasgow magistrate and preceptor of Hutcheson's Hospital charitable institution. In 1854, Mathiesons moved to East Campbell Street, and had opened branches in Edinburgh, Dundee and Liverpool by 1876. The third generation comprised Thomas O. and James H. Mathieson (born 1867), the latter being a Glasgow bailie (councillor), whose estate totalled an enormous £150,939 in 1926. Mathieson's hand- and small machine-tools (e.g. bandsaws and beading machines) were exported worldwide, especially their 'heavy duty auger bits used... for boring railway sleepers'. Wooden smoothing plane with handle. Adjustable via wedge. Borer holes in handle.Ward blade. Plane made by Mathieson & Son Glasgow Best Guaranteed.plane, block plane, hand tools, carpenter's tools, mathieson, churchill island

8725.1 - Wooden Dictaphone stand which can hold up six recordings.

8726.1 - Wooden Dictaphone stand which can hold up to six recordings.

during 1980 when when military government was impose on Poland and the free solidarity you trade union was banned. The Australian Polish community established that help Poland live campaign where it gathered funds for humanitarian purposes. Such boxes were widespread during the collection process.one of the very few remaining help Poland live collection boxeswhite painted wooden collection box from 1980 with the solidarity symbol on the side'read solidarity logo on the front of the box coin slipped on top. Metal handle on the backhelp poland live, collection box, solidarity

Of H.M.C.S Protector- non reflecting glass wooden fram-brass plates (2)Presented to H.M.A.S cerberus museum by the Director Gerneral of naval Traing and Education, Commodore Ian Nicholson A.D.C., RAN and the commanding officer of the Adelaide port Division of the RANR Commander Tony Bennett RD RANR. September 1981. H.M.C.S Protector. 1884- Commissioned into the South Australia Colonial Naval forces. 1900- Briefly commissioned into the royal Navy for service in the boxer reballion. in China. 1911- Commissioned into the royal Australian Navy. 1914- 18 served in New Guinea waters and Australian waters abd surveyed the wreck of the EMDEN in 1915. 1921- Renamed H.M.A.S Cerberus. 1924 Reverted to the name Protector and sold out of service 1941- Requisitioned for war service with the U.S army Small Ships command. 1944- Damaged near gladstone and left on a reef off heron II and, where she now rests.

This ice cream maker was made by the 'Toytown Freezer Company' of Winchendon, Mass. U.S.A and was also known as ‘Everybody’s Self Freezer.’ To make the ice cream, the container was turned upside down, and the metal plate was opened, revealing a separated section. Ice was placed inside, along with some salt to prevent it from melting too quickly. The bottom plate was replaced, and the container turned upright. The top lid was removed and cream and flavouring were then placed inside and the maker was resealed. The handle – also known as a grain dasher – was turned to mix the ingredients, and the ice cream was nearly ready. Manually operated ice cream freezer. Plain wooden pail with metal lid. 'Pat Oct 28 1924 - 30T'churchill island, ice cream maker

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of a portion of a paddock with large trees shading wooden fences.Catalogue number written in pencil on reversechurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of four people standing in front of a wooden fence with an orchard and garden in the backgroundA165 [written in pencil on reverse] catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of a woman holding a white package walking over a wooden skeleton of a bridge16 [written in pencil on reverse] catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of a woman holding a white package walking over a wooden skeleton of a bridgeALB 7[written in pencil on reverse] STILL OPEN/FOR BUSINESS! [written on sticker in pen] catalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series of photographs was probably taken at a Farm in Kyneton and shows a similar historic farm to Churchill IslandPhotograph of a large wooden barn set against bushland with sandy gravel in the foreground.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph, kyneton

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series of photographs was probably taken at a Farm in Kyneton and shows a similar historic farm to Churchill IslandPhotograph of a display of horse tack and equipment including bridles and collars in a wooden barnCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph, kyneton

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of six people standing on a wooden walkway with the two men in the front talking.JACK OSWIN, CORAL OSWIN,/LADY STEPHEN, SIR NINIAN/STEPHEN, CR GREG PRICE [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen

Cast Iron Tobacco cutter mounted on wooden block with black enamelled handle.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter

As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water.This hand tool is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). This tool is a rare surviving object of standard Board issued equipment. It is significant for its representativeness of the theme of Technology in building Victoria's industries and workforce, which continues to resonate strongly within Melbourne Water today.MMBW hand tool, "Pick" with wooden handle and 'MMBW 'stamped on the metal head.melbourne water, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, pick axe, construction, work, staff, equipment, technology

Slide. Dry Lake Eppalock. A Small wooden bridge over the river in the Lake.slide, bendigo, dry lake eppalock., dry lake eppalock.

2 three pronged steel forks with wooden handles, one slightly longer.Steeldomestic equipment, food consumption, fork

Utensil for creating a spark to light gas cooker in kitchen, metal with wooden handle.domestic equipment, stoves, lighter

This item originated in the former Dutch East Indies and was likely intended as a souvenir.A small wooden root has been carved to resemble a bird sitting on a plant.

Grey coloured wooden cross. Photograph of Jack Jewry & his service history.Jack Jewry -21- of St. Mary's, NSW. Born in the U.K. & came to Australia aged 5 years. Drafted in the 1st Call up, June 1965. Posted to D Company, 6 RAR. Promoted to Lance Corp. Came home to marry in 1966. K.I.A. in the Battle of Long Tan 18/8/1966.jack jewry