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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Bench, c. 1950s
The stamp on this bench depicts a sheep hanging from its waist. This logo is on the Warrnambool City's coat of arms. It is also on the Bank of Australasia's coat of arms. However, there is no further information about the history of tis bench is currently available, it is believed to be homemade from around 1950s.Item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown.Bench, wooden, painted black. Made of planks. Inscription stamped onto wood.Depicts an imprint of a sheep hanging with back mid section. The words "Highly Inflammable" "H" (section missing) "GH"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, wooden bench, bench made of planks, bench, workbench, hanging sheep logo, suspended sheep -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Are we falling off the sheep's back?, 1983-1984
CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984.Laminated screenprint of: a sheep transport boat; sheep truck; abattoir; sheep and protestors. The background is blue, green and silver, and features large silos. The text "Are we falling off the sheep's back?" is at the top of the work, as well as a simple map of the "Persian Gulf" with "Kuwait" marked.Front: RBR 28 (lower right image, printed) 30/50 (lower right) (pencil) Back: 35 -
Federation University Bookplate Collection
Work on paper - Bookplate, ex libris Ralph Moran
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, Entrepreneurial art and book collectors such as Edwin Jewell and others commissioned multiple Bookplate designs from a range of well known fine artists. At a 1997 meeting in Melbourne of the Ephemera Society of Australia Edwin Jewell and others announced the formation of the Australian Bookplate Society. The society was instrumental in promoting the art of the bookplate through establishment of the Australian Bookplate Design competition. Framed image of a sheepSigned Rhyll Plant in pencil below image.bookplate, australian bookplate design awards, kieth wingrove trust, international bookplate design, ex libris -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Award - Trophy, 2003
Round wooden slab, bark on, polished on 1/2 slab base. Nine small gold shields 2003 - 2008 (6) inscribed with Churchill Island Working Horse Festivals Sheep to Shawl competition team winners. Rectangular gold with black lettering: "CHURCHILL ISLAND SHEEP TO SHAWL CHALLENGE" at base.CHURCHILL ISLAND/SHEEP TO SHAWL/CHALLENGE [Bottom plaque] 2003/?/?/CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR [top shield] 2007/CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR/ANN DAVIES [middle shield] 2004/?/? CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR [top right shield] 2005/CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR/ANN DAVIES [shield at right] 2006/CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR/ANN DAVIES [bottom right shield] 2008/CAROL FARR/BERYL FARR/ANN DAVIES [bottom shield] churchill island, working horse festival, sheep to shawl challenge, shearing, spinning, knitting -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ledger, 1911-1914
This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost from 1911 - 1914. It was used to record fees paid for Dairy Registration, Dog Registration and Sheep dipping. At that time dairy farmers were required to register all milking cows. Dogs, too, were to be registered and there were strict laws on sheep dipping. Every sheep-owner was to dip all his sheep immediately after shearing and directly from the shearing-board in every year and also at the time of dipping his sheep dip all his lambs. In case the sheep couldn't be conveniently dipped directly from the shearing board they were to be placed and kept in a securely fenced paddock to be dipped within sixty days after shearing. Sheep-owner who neglected or failed to comply with any of these directives were liable to a penalty of not less than One pound nor more than Twenty pounds. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. This item is a record of local council accounting. The Shire of Orbost no longer exists as it was absorbed by the East Gippsland Shire Council.A dark blue, leatherette covered ledger cash book with tan spine, stitched marbled end covers. Records are handwritten in blue and red ink and blue pencil. It contains records of Dairy Registration fees, Dog Registration fees and Sheep Dipping fees.Inside the front cover is a list of contents.ledger orbost-shire-council sheep-dipping dairy-registration accounts -
Hume City Civic Collection
Equipment - Animal Ear Marker
Used on Sheep Farm in Coleambally, NSW to mark sheeps ears with that particular farms brand. Used approximately 1960.Steel spring handle with one side having brand cut out and other side brand protruding to fit together when squeezed. Hole in one handle."W.JNO BAKER" "BAKER"farm implements, farming, george evans collection, 1960s, sheep, farms -
National Wool Museum
Sculpture - Bollard, Jan Mitchell, The Lost Bollards, 1999
Geelong is famous for its bollards. Created by local artist Jan Mitchell, the colourful bollards spot the foreshore, representing a fascinating and fun chronicle of the city’s past. Few people know that Mitchell planned for a flock of sheep to be part of her public art project. The wool industry is an important part of Geelong’s history, so Mitchell thought what better than a flock of sheep to welcome people to the city. The flock (and a Shepard) were to be placed out on the Melbourne-Geelong highway, near Lara, to welcome travellers to the city. The sheep would then be scattered along the road as a wayfinding signal to bring people to Geelong. When traffic authorities heard the plan for bollard sheep along the road, they squashed the project as a potential distraction for drivers. Another flock was also suggested for the hills of the eastern gardens, overlooking the bay. This was also disapproved; so Mitchell only ever partially completed four sheep bollards. The bollards are remnants of Jan Mitchell’s flock of sheep. The sheep also show the evolution of one of Geelong’s most iconic art installations. From the first sheep showing the raw timber of the old Yarra Street pier, to the sheep without a face, through to the completed sheep, it is possible to trace Mitchell’s process in the preparation of the bollards. The lost bollards form part of the National Wool Museum’s unique collection. The first bollard is the least complete, still in its original timber colour. From the central cylindrical shape, an additional wedge protrudes. This unpainted wedge forms what would have been the face of the sheep, with an ear present on either side that would have been painted white. Presently they are a bare metal. No legs are present on this bollard. The second and third bollard are completed to a similar level. They have a central cylindrical shape with an additional wedge protruding from the front of the timber. This wedge forms what would have been the face of the sheep, with an ear present on either side. The face and ears have been painted white but the finer details such as the eyes have not been added. These bollards bodies have also been painted white and have their legs attached. The legs are thin metal cylinders, approximately 50mm in diameter and 500mm long. The fourth bollard Is complete. It has the same central cylindrical shape with an additional wedge protruding from the front of the timber. This wedge forms the completed face of the sheep, with an ear present on either side that has been painted white. The face also features completed painted eyes. This bollard has its legs attached. The legs are thin metal cylinders, approximately 50mm in diameter and 500mm long. geelong, bollards, geelong's bollards, jan mitchell -
National Wool Museum
Drench Gun
C Victor Roberts' drenching gun for sheep.PATENTED/ No106-154/9-6-38/ C Victor Roberts VICTOR RD/DEE WHY NSW FOR COROSIVE MIXTURES/ BLUESTONE ARSENICNICOTINE /ALSO PHENOTHIAZINE/ NOT OIL K406 Victor BLUESTONE SHEEP DOSERanimal health, sheep diseases, sheep parasites, sheep stations management, sheep - diseases, sheep - parasites, sheep stations - management -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Strong Merino ram
Slide of a strong Merino ram. Strong merinos are usually grazed in the semi-arid areas of the inland where the annual rainfall is below ten inches. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a strong Merino ram.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 4 / Strong Merino Ram VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAmerino sheep -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ON THE ROADS WITH SHEEP - 1882, 1982
On The Roads With Sheep - 1882 - . A history of the drought at this time and the consequent droving of sheep along roadsides in an effort to survive, both the sheep and the farmer. Publication No. 10 of the History and Natural History Group Donald M I A Society 3480 Victoria.J. C. Jennisonautobiography, drought hardship on families -
National Wool Museum
Sticker
Green sticker with white writing and sheepWool runs on grass -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Show
Crowd watching a sheep shearing demonstration.stawell show -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Tool - Shears
Donated by Mrs A Terrill, the shears once belonged to Mr D A Terrill of "Thornbury Park" Via RutherglenHand shears used for shearing sheep"Made in England. Combination UTS No. 1 Sheffield" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Ramp to load sheep onto ship, n.d
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Ramp to load sheep onto ship, n.d
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Protests against live sheep transport, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Livesheep export/ protest (blue pen, centre)port of portland archives -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Protests against live sheep transport, n.d
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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Jackie Howe Statue, 07/1998
The Jackie Howe Statue honours his achievement in hand shearing 321 sheep in 7 hours and 40 minutes at `Alice Downs ` station near Blackall. Jackie Howe was born at Canning Downs station, on the Darling Downs, in 1861. He is known as the greatest shearer who ever lived. In 1892, an Australia wide competition was held to see who was the greatest shearer in the land. Two gold medals were offered as prizes and Jackie was determined to claim both. On 10th October 1892, at Alice Downs station outside Blackall, Jackie set the record for hand shearing 321 sheep in just seven hours and forty minutes. Later he went on to set the machine shearing record of 237 sheep. (http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/industry/display/90567-jackie-howe-/photo/2)Colour Photograph of Philip and Elizabeth Chatham with the Jackie How Statue.jackie howe, shearing, sheep, chatham-holmes family collection -
National Wool Museum
Slide, Super Fine Merino Ram
Slide of a superfine Merino ram. A superfine merino produces the finest and best wool in the world. Found in higher rainfall areas. Formerly stored in presentation folder as part of "Merino & Australasian Breeds of Sheep Set No. A866" series by the Audio Visual Education Centre, Education Department of Victoria.Slide of a superfine Merino ram.Merino & Australasian Breeds / of Sheep / Set No. A866 / No. 1 / Super Fine Merino Ram VISUAL EDUCATION CENTRE / EDUCATION DEPT. OF VICTORIAmerino sheep, wool superfine, slide, wool - superfine -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The bluestone structure was a sheep dip on the 'Karoora Park' property near Jacksons Creek.A coloured photograph of the stone remains of a sheep dip constructed from basalt rock. The ground at the entrance slopes down into a narrow walled channel. The surrounding paddocks are covered with tussocks of grass and there are bare hills in the background. The grass is brown.stone structures, sheep dips, basalt rock, 'karoora park', george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Taxidermy Sheep, Blossom, c1980
The success of any flock is through the strength of its females and Blossom, a Border Leicester/Merino Cross ewe is an excellent example. Border Leicester rams are mated with Merino ewes to produce fat lamb mothers. These first cross ewes are mated with meat sheep, such as Dorsets to produce hybrids that pass on quality wool characteristics to their offspring. The Border Leicester/Merino crosses produce good quantities of wool which, despite being of stronger micron than most Merino fleece wool (34 to 38 microns), is still in demand in the marketplace. The Border Leicester sheep takes its name from the border country between England and Scotland, the area in which the breed was first developed in the late 18th century.Border Leicester/Merino Cross ewe. Long body with white fleece. The nose is black and she has large ears, upright and alert. The head and legs are free of wool.drysdale, sheep, new zealand -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
The disused cottage was owned by Alec Lloyd who was the fruiterer in Sunbury. It was situated on a sheep run on the Diggers Rest-Toolern Vale Road and was destroyed by fire in the early 1990's.A coloured photograph of a weatherboard farm cottage in a paddock with tall gum trees behind the house. The cottage with a pitched roof over the main structure and a lean-to with skillion roof at the rear is used as a storage for hay. The remains of a tank are on one side of the house and sheep are grazing around the property.farm cottages, sheep farming, lloyd, alec, george evans collection -
National Wool Museum
Shearing Handpiece
Wolseley No. 3 type shearing handpiece. Serial no. 52039.Wolseley no. 3 shearing handpiece.THE / WOLSELEY / SHEEP / SHEAR / 52039shearing, wolseley sheep shearing machine co. ltd -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - Shearing Hand Set, c1960
The wool industry has been critical to the Australian economy from the early days of European settlement. The increase in wool production in the mid to late 19th century led to the need to replace the hand shears with some mechanized forms of shearing.The first commercially successful sheep shearing machinery by Frederick York Wolseley in New South Wales who was granted a patent for his machine on 28 March 1877. Many of the early settlers to North East Victoria droved sheep overland from both Sydney and South Australia and established large pastoral runs in the district. Wodonga became a major service centre for the industry and established major saleyards for the pastoral and cattle industries. The handset has the company name "Heiniger" on the side. Heiniger is a Swiss company with subsidiaries in Australia and New Zealand. It was originally established in 1946.This item is connected to a major rural industry in North East Victoria.A metal handpiece for a sheep shearing. A toothed blade is held in place with metal adjustable screws at one end. A jointed metal pipe at the other end allows attachment to the shearing machine. The hinge has been covered with leather.On adjustment knob "Heinger"shearing industry, shearing equipment, shearing handset -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
A sepia photograph of a young boy with a flock of sheep.Handwritten on back in red crayon: Eric Boardman and: A YOUNG SUNBURY SHEPHERD Handwritten on front: Horace Ford Handwritten on back: Horace Ford, Sunbury (and crossed out)ford, horace, sunbury, boardman, eric, farming, sheep farming, shepherd, george evans collection -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of sheep shearer
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series of photographs was probably taken around Churchill Island and shows the community engagement through the decades.Photograph of a man shearing a sheep on an elevated platform.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Tool - Hand shears
Metal hand shears as used in sheep shearingstreel, shears -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy - sheep
Brown painted metal sheep with black feet.Englandtoys, general -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sheep unloaded off truck for live transport, n.d
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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - "Al-Qurain", Kuwait, live sheep transport ship, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives