Used to pack congnac in when transported from France to Melbourne Wharf and probably used as a seat or a step at Days Mill.Squat wooden box, closed top and with inscription on each end. Residue of paper label on top.On one end, star motif and illustration of an arm, in armour, holding a fighting axe. Under this, "Jas. HENNESSY / CONGNAC" On other end engraved into wood, "PRODUCE OF FRANCE" On one side, engraved, ""H T / MELBOURNE WHARF / 47" This side has additions in pencil and star motif in RH top corner.

On the bottom of Tin 3 1LB Use Before Feb Mar Pack. Nov 1948 Hand Written - Tony BellTin 1 - Round with orange trim 3lb with lid Tin 2 - Round with blue trim 3lb with lid Tin 3 - Round with blue trim 1lb with lid 1. Glaxo Modified Milk Food Enriched with Vitamin D (Glaxo Laboratories) 2. & 3. Glaxo Progressive Milk Food for Older Children Enriched with Vitamin D (Glaxo Laboratories)container, glaxo, tony bell, milk powder, glaxo laboratories, port fairy

Developed in 1981 onwards.This is a sealed plastic container. Inside is some sort of ration. It is heat sealed both ends. Colour is brown with black printing on one side.In black ink, hardly visible, is "Pork Patty dehydrated". "Accessory pack D - Meal, ready to eat, Individual." Other items hard to read, menu and cooking instructions.us defence force, food pouch

This photograph shows a group of surveyors setting up at Treasury Camp - April 18 1897. Treasury camp was possibly in the Murrungowar area in East Gippsland.This is a pictorial record of a late 19th century bush camp set up by surveyors involved in determining land settlement in East Gippsland.A faded black / white photograph on a black buff card of a group of men and several pack horses standing around a campfire. The camp is in a clearing in dense forest and tents are set up with some bark coverings. There is a copy with the original.surveyors-camp-east-gippsland

Paperback. Front cover has a drawing which depicts the Black Spur. There are timber workers on the road cutting timber as well as a man riding one horse whilst leading a pack horse. The drawing is done in green pencil.non-fictionA history of Marysville and the local district.marysville, history, local history, timber, tourism, victoria

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.Two sealed packs of Gammex surgical gloves, size 8. Labelling on packaging indicates that the gloves were made by Ansell Medical, in Malaysia, and printing on the packaging indicates that the expiry date for both pairs of gloves is January 1996.obstetrics, surgery

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used. Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"vietnam war, 1960s, utensil, ration, food

Group from the Port Melbourne Guide & Brownie packs passes Holy Trinity Church, in procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne..B & W photograph of group of Port Melbourne Guides & Brownies passing Holy Trinity Church in Bay Street.1967religion - anglican (holy trinity), girl guides, brownies

A WW1 era Australian Light Horse pack saddle. The saddle has large panniers mounted on either side and metal fittings for attaching devices such as additional carriers or weapons, made of leather and is complete. The saddle is displayed on a steel frame.

c. WWII kit issueWebbing side pack with brass buckles on back. Strapping has brass buckles. Carry strap attached either side. Front flap secured with 2 adjustable straps and buckles. One strap has been reattached with wire.webbing, side pack

Part of Tim Shambrook's Collection for 'This is Vermont', P.31.Black and white photo of 1st Vermont Cub Pack, 1928, with Neish Shield. Lady Cub Master, Miss Dorothy Livermore and Scoutmaster, Mr. Lewis. Vivian Nethercote is next to Scoutmaster and Gordon Walker is next to Lady Cubmaster.livermore, dorothy, nethercote vivian, walker gordon, lewis, mr., vermont cub pack, 1st, shambrook, tim

WW2 Kokoda basic uniform Slouch hat H140, shirt U413, webbing & ammo pouches EQ146D,E,F,G pouch EQ464, back pack EQ150, bayonet Eq385, helmet H059, gaiters U143, bootsuniform, ww2, army

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. This photo was part of a pack of postcards sold to the tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of view eastward from Cleeland Bight of the Phillip Island/San Remo Suspension Bridge. The photo is part of a set."The Suspension Bridge San Remo"suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, shire of phillip island

A group photograph of a Port Melbourne cub scout pack with their leaders all in uniform, 'Skip' SHORT standing second from left in the back row.B & W photograph of 4 Scout leaders behind eleven cub scouts.f a w 'skip' short, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne scouts

A history of the town of Matlock, VictoriaPaperback. Green cover. Front cover has a drawing depicting two men with packs and walking poles walking through knee deep snow past a wooden hut. In the background are several tree stumps and a small town of wooden buildings.For/ James and Lucienne/ Bailey Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779gold mining, gold mine, matlock, victoria, australia, history, anne bailey, robin bailey

Man In photo is Gilbert Rogers a well known photographer & tourist guide in the Grampians. He is looking out over the Wonderland Range from an are a close to the Balconies.Postcard shows a man standing on a rocky outcrop looking out over a range of peaks. The man is wearing a hat similar to a scout hat similar to a scout hat, is wearing shorts and long leather boots. He is carrying a back pack. Post card; Correspondece; Address onlyscenery, grampians ranges

A black and white photograph of - In the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Autoclave room medics John Tulloch and Peter Carey assist nursing sister Capt Fay Lewis in preparing medical and surgical packs for autoclaving.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, john tulloch - medic, peter carey (medic), capt fay lewis, gibbons collection catalogue

DPCU webbing set. Complete with, H Harness, Web Belt, Pad belt Day pack, Day bag, Suspenders, Minimi Ammunition Pouches (2), Water Bottle Covers and Water Bottles (2), toggle rope, case FAD8209974 Walshcamouflage, adf, dpcu, webbing, disruptive, pattern

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Blowhole and The Nobbies from the lookout at The Nobbies."The Blowhole and The Nobbies. Phillip Island"blowhole, the nobbies blowhole phillip island, rock formations, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island

Possibly used as part of the ration pack for Australian troops during WW 1. This item was found in Kevin Cousin's shed in Orbost. Exact origins are unknown.This item is an example of a food ration item used by Australian troops overseas.A round gold/yellow tin with "KRAFT VEGEMITE 1 oz" on the lid. on lid -"KRAFT VEGEMITE 1 0z No. 3?5?0043"tin food-storage kraft-vegemite ww11

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph of view to the east along Eastern Beach Cowes showing several peple on beach and in the water. Trees on foreshore behind beach."Eastern Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island"eastern beach cowes phillip island, phillip island beaches, cowes beach phillip island, shire of phillip island

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph - view of Pyramid Rock from South Pint - close-up view."Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island"coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, pyramid rock, pyramid rock phillip island, phillip island coastline, shire of phillip island

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph - Koala in fork of a small tree - close-up."Koala (Australian bear)"koala, wildlife - koala, wildlife phillip island, shire of phillip island

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a seried of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier showing Island of Wight Hotel and Cowes Jetty Shed in the background. Two boats in foreground."View from the Pier Cowes, Phillip Island"cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, isle of wight hotel phillip island, cowes jetty shed, shire of phillip island

This unused bag would have been used by the snowy River Co-Op in Orbost during the 1960's-1970's to pack selected seed beans.Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967. This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century. A bag made of white woven synthetic material. It is unused. On the front is the logo for the Snowy River Co-Op Ltd - the 'man from Snowy River" in red print inside a blue circle. Other print is red and blue.On front: Produce of... Snowy River Co-Op Ltd Orbost - Victoria V73 25 kg NET snowy-river-co-op seed-bag

In 1963, along with Betty Jones and Isabel Snell, Edna Barrie was instrumental in forming the 1st Melton Cub Pack and later supported the formation of the 1st Melton Scouts Djerriwarrh Scout Troop in front of the Former Melton Wesleyan Church on Palmerston Street local special interest groups, local identities

Uniform worn in Iraq by Greg Westhead. Greg enlisted in the Australian Army in 1974 and served in the Royal Australian Armoured Corp, He was discharged in 1977. He re enlisted in 1982 and joined the Military Police. In 1999 served on exchange with the British Army on a 6 month exchange.While on exchange served in Bosnia. In 2000 he received Commander 2nd Division Commendation for services to Training in defensive Tactics and Close Personel Protection. In 2004 he received a Conspicious Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours list. He was appointed Regimental Sergeant Major 1st Military Battalion.Uniform from Iraq Desert pattern, May. - Nov 2005 .1) Shirt with “MP” sleeves attached .2) pants .3) Hat .4) Goggles .5) & .6) Boots .7) Vest with 1 sterile wound dressing pack in pocket uniforms-army, desert pattern, westhead

Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Tuesday, January 1, 2002. Good deeds: Golden Square Primary School pupils and teachers pack parcels of clothing to be sent to needy countries during the war; circa 1944. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were