Melber sewing machines were first sold in Australia in the late 1870s. The 'Box Cottage' Melber Treadle Sewing Machine was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster / Closter, wife of Alonzo Box , the nephew of William and Elizabeth Box who purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler The machine was bought in 1909, and is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The cottage has both the Receipt, cat 00004.1 and Guarantee, cat 00004.2, for the sewing machine. This machine was possibly built by Wertheim Pty Ltd Hugo Wertheim (1854 – 1919) arrived in Melbourne in 1875. He became a successful agent for sewing machines manufactured by his father’s cousin Joseph Wertheim in Frankfurt, Germany. Hugo married Joseph’s daughter Sophie Emilie and they settled in Richmond Melbourne Australia. Hugo made many trips back to the main factory in Germany and, with extensive advertising, established a thriving business for sewing machines, bicycles, pianos under various ‘brand names’ - Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin, Hapsburg. It has been said that Dame Nellie Melba preferred a Wertheim piano for her performances. In 1908 Hugo opened a large piano factory in Bendigo St Richmond, Victoria and his son Herbert maintained the business until 1935 The sewing machine was donated in 1985 by, a descendant of the Box family. The machine is complete, and in good condition. William and Elizabeth Box purchased 'Box Cottage' in 1865 from a pioneer settler who had bought part of the land noted in Dendy's Special Survey 1841 Brighton. They raised their family there and established a market garden to supply produce to the population of Melbourne. Their nephew Alonzo married Mary Kloster/ Closter in 1918 and she brought with her this 'Melber' sewing machine that she used to provide clothing for the family. 'Melber'Treadle Sewing Machine that was owned by Mary Box, nee Kloster/ Closter. It was bought in 1909, and it is a good example of its kind. This type of sewing machine was widely used in many homes, in an era when hand-made clothes were the “norm.”, and clothes were mended, or ‘re-made’ into another garment. The Box Cottage Museum has both the Receipt, and Guarantee for the sewing machine. 'MELBER' stamped on sewing machine.dendys special survey, treadle sewing machine, box cottage, mary kloster, alonzo box, melber, wertheim hugo, wertheim sewing machine manufacturer, richmond melbourne victoria,

Australian binoculars and case, leatherStamped 'Baltic Leather Co.'equipment, ww1, army

Blue card ticket for ''Historical Pageant'' commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament 9.5.1951 at Melbourne Exhibition.The number 2903 is stamped on reverseevent, official

This document from the Victorian State Training Board was in response to the Victorian Equal Oportunity Act (1984). Its stated intention is to "undertake a formal and continuous process of change to ensure equal opportunity occurs within TAFE colleges".This is a response to an important piece of legislation.24 pages of text. Buff card cover with black and green type.Various PCOT library stamps.equal opportunity, victorian equal opportunity act, state training board, nmit,

Invitation to monster cabaret ball held on 8 February 1939 at the Palais de Danse to raise funds for the Mayor and Mayoress Bush Fire FundWhite card, discoloured with age, printed in blueStamped ticket number 2000st kilda mayoral function, st kilda balls, palais de danse

A black and white photograph of ten men from Sunbury Fire Brigade in uniform.stamp: Lloyd / chemist / Sunburycountry fire authority, firefighters, sunbury fire brigade, sunbury, wileman, herb, boardman, eric, reilly, james, lupson, winston, barr, clyde, uniforms, trees, fences, george evans collection

Eric Boardman collectionMounted b/w photograph of Dr Lethbridge and his family.Stamped on face: MATSON photographerlethbridge, - (dr), lethbridge family, doctors, hospital for the insane, george evans collection

A b/w photograph of a landscape scene from railbridge across Rupertswood.Number stamped on back: 7922landscapes, rupertswood, george evans collection

Receipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora

Three small ornaments, one pair, and one half of a pair. The ornaments were purchased by Kathleen Carroll for her parents Patrick Carroll and Mary Carroll (Fitzgerald), stamped on base 'Made in Japan'.kimamy, ornament, salt cellar

Details of soldier's pay during WWII2 x Army Pay Books belonging to VX19808 William James Curtis used during WWIIThe continuation book is stamped 'Discharged'

Part of saddle equipment of a trooper in the light horse. Spare shoes were one for front hoof and one for rear.Leather wallet holding two horseshoes.Stamped "8LH", "13R", "13A3"horse, shoe, wallet, 8th, light horse

Ticket used by a group of Carey Grammar students and friends on 13 Sep. 1969, to Ballarat tour riding the trams, Eureka siding and Newlyn - ticket number 0019.Yields information about a tour by a Carey Grammar group to Ballarat.Edmondson type card railway ticket - printed for Carey Railway Club Excursion 1969stamped "Student" on both sides.tours, carey, ballarat, railways, tramways, eureka

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 14, late 1950's or early 1960 northbound in Lydiard St. North just to the north of Mair St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth and has an Ilford film roof advertisement. In the background are buildings / advertisements for Malled Pty Ltd - Wine and Spirit Merchants, Greys cigarettes, J.J. Coller & Co., Herbert E. Smith Manufacturers Agents, E. Scott hairdresser, and a travel agent. Lady has possibly gotten off the tram and is walking in front of it - at a tram stop. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, mair st, tram 14

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 19, late 1950's or early 1960 in the City Loop in Sturt St. Has the Ballaarat Gas Co building in the background along with other buildings on the south side of Sturt St. Tram has roof advertisements for Vic Wendt Motors, Peugeot 403, Briquettes SEC and a advertisement for Whitehorse Whisky on the front dash panel. Printed on Fuji-colour paper. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear.tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 19