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Ukrainian Museum of Australia
Pens, 03/2012
Hand made pens are for display for people to look at to bye as a gift and for sale at weekends markets and for specal gifts.hand made pens out of acrylic brown swerll & white with black swell with gold fittingshand madepen, pens, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Petrol Pump, Bowser
Harold Bakes obtained this item from the Hawthorn Line Depot of the P.M.G, at 385 Burwood Road Hawthorn,following up information provided by Stan Boreham..Hand operated petrol pump or bowserThis pump with tank and fittings and equipment is the property of VACUUM OIL CO PTY LTD V2946. on metal plate.on an alloy plate---Self measuring pump|G+B model 1-2179 14* 117704|manufactured by Gilbert + Barker Mfg Co Springfield Mass U.S.A.|important - Keep all Stuffing Boxes tight.transport, motor vehicles, machinery, pumps -
Clunes Museum
Tool - SHEEP SHEARS
Metal hand operated sheep shearsshearing, tools, sheep, hand operated -
Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital
Badge - Badge and proof, Intensive Care Badge Repatriation General Hospital Heidelberg, c. 1950
Awarded to staff who had successfully competed the ICU hospital based courseBadge (.1) and proof (.2) specific to Operating Theatre Staff at Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg. Silver enamel sheid-shapped badge with red ribbon top and edge with Australian Coat of Arms in centre with blue logo and word 'Heidelberg'. Brass proof of the same badge used in its manufacture.Reads: OPERATING THEATRE / HEIDELBERG / REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITALbadge, staff, education -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Man using telephone exchange
Male sits at a desk, wearing a headset, with his hands on a telephone switchboard and another device to his right. A small black radio sits to his right, as does a pen attached to the desk itself and a piece of paper. Switchboard training was provided to many blind and vision impaired people, who could adeptly operate the switch to connect callers through to employees.Digital image of man operating a telephone exchangeemployment, royal blind society of new south wales -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Equipment - Sewing Machine - hand operated
... hand-operated ...Black metal sewing machine with gold trim on wooden base. Wooden base has a compartment for cotton, needles, etc. Swing machine has handle on the wheel for operating. Arched Wooden Cover.Singer Singer Manufacturing Co Manufactured in Great Britainsewing, sewing machine, hand-operated, hobby -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Washing Machine, C1860 on
Hand operated washing machine which is operated by a windlass. Also included is a hand rotated mangle with a worm drive and adjustable leaf spring.A gear reduction drive operates either the mangle or the washer.Patented Feb 1860domestic items, laundering -
Peterborough History Group
Map - Map of Peterborough House 1921, 1921
This hand drawn map of the buildings and out buildings was done for insurance purposes. It indicates which buildings are covered and which are uninsured. Significant as it shows a plan of the hotel as it was in 1921. Each building is labelled by its purpose, which provides an interesting insight into holidays of the time. For example, 'sleep outs' and external bathrooms. A4 photocopy of a hand drawn map of the buildings and out buildings comprising Peterborough House. Hand drawn map -
Mont De Lancey
Whisks/Egg Beaters
3 hand operated whisks on a cardboard backing.egg-beaters, whisks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont Mechanics Institute, 10/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute.Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute. in Frances Warren's hand written notes and typed transcription.Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute. vermont mechanics institute, scout hall vermont -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Stove Cooking Gasoline, M-1950 Burner, 2/66
US Army Rogers M-1950 Stove Portable Gasoline Burner Vietnam Era Removable Hand pump set into base to pressurise fuel Maroon plastic flame control valve handle, that swings left to right through 180 degrees. Purpose built service spanner secured between burner support legs. Operating Instruction have worn off. Significant damage to Safety warning label. Still fully operational1 Gold adhesive label with Operating Instructions 1 Red adhesive label with Safety Warning under instructions -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Textile - Quilt, c2014
Hand made quilt commemorating the Vietnam WarHandmade quilt with hand stitched map of Australia, a cross with metal Vietnam badge and a slouch hat on white cloth boarded by camouflage and green material.In hand stitch - Lest We Forget quilt, vietnam -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Sewing Machine, 1950 - 1960
Toy Singer sewing machine - cast metal and plastic with needle and operating mechanism. Hand operated. Finished in dark beige.'Singer' on arm of machine. Both sides has a red, white and green 'S' logo near wheel. Underside stamped with 'Singer 22851'; 'the Singer Company' under the handle and Great Britain.toys, mechanical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Sewing Machine
Small hand operated sewing machine with wooden handle to turn wheel which operates mechanism. Black iron baseTodd's Champion of Englandtextile machinery, sewing, domestic items -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Photograph,Optical Munitions, Glass preparation
Part of a series entitled “Optical Munitions - School of Natural Philosophy, 1942-1945”. Black and white photo of hands operating glass cutter, producing rectangular strips in preparation for experimental fusing of glass “sandwiches” into optical blocks. Same photo as 265In ink on lower left hand corner : “24”. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Tobacco Cutter
Used to cut wads of tobacco into plugs.Small hand operated tobacco cutter. Metal with wooden base.personal effects, smoking accessories -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Vase, ca. 1970s
This beautiful hand-cut crystal vase was made in Poland by Violetta Crystal Glassworks. Its design is decorative and functional. It reflects vases produced in the late 19th and early 20th century when hand-cut lead Crystalware was popular in England. The lead content in the glass makes the glass softer and easier to hand-cut. The crystal clear glass sparkles in the light. Crystalware was kept for special occasions such as weddings and religious events. The Violetta Crystal Glassworks was founded in 1864 by Franz Losky, at the district of in Stronie Śląskie. Its original name was Oransko-Nassawska Glassworks, then later named Oranienhütte. The Glassworks came under Poland's rule after World War II. In 1950 it was subject to the Central Board of the Glass Industry and Precious Ceramics, with its seat in Sosnowiec, and the Glassworks was called United Glassworks of the Lower Silesia Region – State Crystal Glassworks in Stronie Śląskie.In 1953 it began exporting its products. In 1970 the name was changed to Violetta Crystal Glassworks in the Polish district of Stronie Śląskie. The firm became the major exporter of Polish glass. From 1992, structural changes in the company resulted in the loss of production, which stopped altogether in May, 2008. Minex CEI SA bought the plant in 2011 and operated it until the end of 2018.This hand-cut lead crystal vase design reflects that of vases produced in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. It is representative of decorative domestic items used during that era, particularly for important and special occasions such as weddings and religious events. Crystalware was cherished for its beauty. The vase is also significant for its association with the renowned Violetta Crystal Glassworks established in 1864 by Franz Losky, which was at one time the greatest exporter of hand-cut crystal made in Poland.Vase; clear hand-cut glass, 24 per cent lead crystal. The vase is wide at the top with a scalloped edge. It tapers inwards to a round foot. A clear rectangular label with gold text is attached. It is branded Violetta hand-cut crystal, made in Poland. On the label: "MADE IN POLAND" "Violetta" "Hand cut 24 % lead crystal" "(R)" within a circleflagstaff hill maritime village, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill museum and village, domestic object, decorative object, functional object, vase, crystal vase, cut glass vase, hand-cut glass, violetta, violetta glassworks, polish glassworks, made in poland, vase with scalloped edge, crystal glassworks, franz losky, oransko-nassawska glassworks, oranienhütte, stronie śląskie, hand-cut crystal, crystalware -
Orbost & District Historical Society
hand shears, early 20th century
These hand shears were used for sheep shearing. They appear to be dual purpose sheep or topiary shears. They would have been used on a rural property in early Orbost. This item is an example of a hand tool used commonly before the widespread use of power tools.A pair of metal hand shears with a circular loop handle. On blade - Red Reaper Hand Shears 219 Ward & Payne 303 SHEFFIELD ENGLANDtool hand-shears -
Orbost & District Historical Society
cream separator, 1920s - 1950s
This item would have been very common on farms throughout the Orbost area. Prior to bulk milk, cream was the major commodity which was sold to the butter factory. This is a small separator, typical of home use. This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factoriesHand operated rusted metal cream separator with metal and wood handle.Front - A.O Handle-75.T.PR.MIN Back- (RHS) A.O. (LHS) Co-op in outline of Australia.cream-separator domestic-food-preparation dairy-farming -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Separator, Alpha Lavel Separator
Loaned to the Museum in 1994 by the Symes FamilyA hand operated wooden separator used for separating the cream from the milk. -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Gold Foil Stamping Machine
Black painted metal press, hand operated by a top mounted lever.On front mounted brass plate above engineer's name "377" -
Mont De Lancey
Lemon Squeezer, Circa 1885
Cast iron lemon squeezer, hand operated with two wooden handles.'H. Forman's Patent'juicers -
Mont De Lancey
Meat Juice Press, Landers, Frary & Clark, Circa 1895
Cast iron meat juice press, with hand operated screw mechanism.'Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, Conn. U.S.A.' 'Columbia Meat Juice Press'screw presses -
Mont De Lancey
Cherry Stoner, Circa 1890
'Family' cherry stoner, hand operated, with split wooden knob on the handle."Goodell Co. Antrim N.H."food processing equipment -
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
Anemometer
Used to measure wind speed which is an important factor in fire behaviourHand held battery operated anemometer used to measure wind speedKestrel 3000forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire, forest measurement -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Singer Sewing Machine, Singer, Circa 1927
In May 1931 the Australian government announced a 20% reduction in expenditure, cuts to wages and pensions, and increased taxation. Despite workers striking, wages were reduced and working hours increased. The economy plunged into depression. Workers blamed the hardships on greedy bankers and the rich elite. The unemployed’ home-made, designed, knitted, painted and created things like pegs, pincushions, soaps, kitchen utensils and Pokerwork art, to sell door-to-door or in the streets. ‘Make Do and Mend’ was the mantra of the time. Making and mending clothing at home became a means to save money and an income offering services mending, altering or making clothes for the working people. Making over garments had been a time-honoured tradition since pioneer days. During the Depression clothes were a luxury and new fashions were created by altering old clothes. A best dress became a housedress, a church suit became a mine suit. Old shirts became new aprons, old trousers became new hats. Magazines and newspapers published Instructions on making and mending clothing and these became curriculums for sewing classes. Darning, mending, patching, saving fabric for rags, patches or upcycling became a necessity. Having a Sewing machine like this 1927 Singer housed in Oliver Gilpin’s store at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum could be the difference between survival and starvation The popularity of publications such as ‘Make do and mend’ lasted through the Second World War and into the 20th Century. Hand operated Singer sewing machine with wooden cover, circa 1927Y4476618 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Wooden Grave Marker with more Detail
Wooden Grave Marker with detail of the carved hand with a heart in the middle.A Black and White close up photograph of the wooden grave marker of William Jago August 1860's. Heart carved in hand Ritual belonging to the Lodge 1.O.O.F..Wooden Grave Marker with a Heart carved into a hand.stawell cemetery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, SOUVENIR SHELL, 1947
On display label: “Hand Painted Shell. Made in the islands WW2. Donated by N Hubble.Hand painted shell souvenir with palm trees, mountain. Shell mounted on timber stand, diamond shape.On timber base - hand inscribed - “N/Horvic Hubble/1947/WW2”military history, souvenirs, islands -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Black and White photograph of Road Making Machinery, Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938(No. 3 in a series of 8), 25/08/1938
Construction of the main road from South Tawonga to the Bogong High Plains, to provide access to the construction sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme, was commenced early in 1938, the work being undertaken on behalf of the Commission by the Country Roads Board. For the construction work, the Commission purchased three Caterpillar - model R07 - diesel crawler tractors equipped with Kay Brunerei (Brunner) hydraulically operated trail builders (angle dozers)). This acquisition resulted from a visit to the United States of America in May, 1937 by the Construction Engineer ( Mr. C.H. Kernot) and Assistant Civil Engineer (Mr. J.F. Douglas) where they saw this relatively new type of equipment in use. With the co-operation of the CRB, the Commission demonstrated the operation of these machines at Fishermen's Bend on 6th April, 1938. They were then sent to Kiewa where they commenced operation towards the end of the month. From South Tawonga, the route led immediately across the Western Branch of the Kiewa River necessitating the construction of a bridge 100 feet long. By the end of 1939,the excavation had been 'opened up' for a distance of 19 1/2 miles (approx. 31 km.) and of this length, 10 miles (approx. 16 km) had been surfaced.The purchase and use of this type of mechanical equipment in road making was a huge investment, as prior to this most of the work would have been done manually with the use of picks and shovels. Not only were many months of hard manual labour saved, but a very significant amount of time in providing access to the proposed work sites for the new Kiewa Hydro Scheme. This photo is an excellent reminder of how primitive the early machinery was compared to the present but also represents the forward thinking of the State Electricity Commission's Engineers in purchasing such new and innovative equipment.A black and white photograph of a Caterpillar diesel crawler tractor and a hydraulically operated trailbuilder (angle dozer) making a road in the Mt. Beauty area.Hand written in black ink in the top left hand corner are the words "Kiewa Road Making 25/8/1938". On the upper right hand of the photograph has been stamped the number 3. On the back is stamped the word 'Velox' severaly times, which is the make of the photograhic paper. roadmaking, caterpillar tractor, kiewa, state electricity commission -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Saw set
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.saw set, hammer operated