Paddle-style butter churn used to make butter by beating cream, includes two decorative butter pats and one wooden implement for scraping butter inside churn.Wooden butter churn, consisting of u-shaped container, crank driven flails and lid, with two decorative butter pats and one wooden implement for scraping butter inside churn.butter churns, butter making, butter pats

Brief comments on the development of railways in Victoria since their establishment in 1854, on the occasion of a travelling exhibition organised by the Royal HIstorical Society of Victoria2 p text with black and white photographsvictorian railways, public transport victoria, trains

Story of the origin of the apple tree planted on the east bank of the Plenty River, Greensborough, which has been confirmed as coming from John Batman's orchard in 1841, making it probably the oldest apple tree in Victoria.2 p. Text with colour photographsbatman apple tree, plenty river, whatmough apple tree

This bottle held "Peck's Paste', The company, Harry Peck & Co., was founded in 1891 and soon began making potted meats and fish pastes in their factory in South London. Peck's Paste arrived in Australia in 1904.Clear glass bottle, embossed inscription.Inscription: "Peck's" on side of jar; the base has the design number as "7134 50=R.C. ...) The rest is missing because of a chip on base.glass bottles, peck's paste

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation.This commemorative medallion features the tri-service colours, navy, red and light blue, representing the Australian Defence Force, and a golden bounding kangaroo to represent non-combatant contributions. Commemorative text encircles the kangaroo motif and Coat of Arms on the front and back, respectively.On front of medallion, "Operation Slipper", "Commemorating Australia's Operation/Afghanistan and the Middle East" On reverse, "Operation Slipper" and "2001 - 2014" and the Australian Coat of Arms.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

In November 2001 Australian SAS troops joined the war in Afghanistan under the operation name "Operation Slipper." Australia's military contribution to the International Security Assistance Force mission in Afghanistan ended in 2014, making Operation Slipper Australia's longest running operation. According to the Department of Defence, "the ribbon is khaki representing the dominant ground colour of the terrain, edged with light blue and white stripes representing the sky above the mountains and the snow on the mountain peaks with central stripes of purple and red representing the ADF and the conflict in Afghanistan." This commemorative medallion features the Afghanistan Medal ribbon colours encircling the figure of an ADF member holding a weapon. The image is in relief. The reverse features a number of service personnel pictured in front of a vehicle, encircled by the motif of the Australian national flag.commemoration, operation slipper, afghanistan, australian army, middle east, international security assistance force

Circular Medal Gold-colored edge, red center surrounding Marine Corps insignia badge (obverse) Gold-colored with multi-colored "MCRD" insignia/badge (reverse) "Marine Corps Recruit Depot; Leadership and Teamwork; San Diego" (obverse) "Headquarters And Service Battalion; The Making of Marines" "We Support" above MCRD badge/shield (reverse)

Blasting box used to store explosives for making of the Great Ocean Road .Rectangular wooden box without lid. Metal bindings and bracing Rope handle each end and a metal handle at one end . Black writing on each side. Indecipherable writing, just a few words. “ T empt,” “ Newcastle” means, "When Empty Return to BHP Newcastle"great ocean road construction, tools, explosives

This text deals with the economic development of Victoria in the 19th and early 20th century.Published to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the European settlement of VictoriaHard cover. 382 pages, illus., maps.victoria land use, victoria economic conditions, victoria history, victoria social conditions, susan priestley, melbourne suburbs

Bausch & Lomb were a prominent manufacturer of optical glass and instruments founded in 1853, which commenced making microscopes in 1876. Entered into joint venture with Saegmuller and alliance with Zeiss 1890s - 1903, now global manufacturer of eye products and pharmaceuticals. Possibly used in Australia as a laboratory microscope 1930-1950s.Brass monocular 3 lens (16 mm, 4 mm) laboratory microscope in cedar stained wooden box with key lock and carry handle, with glass specimen slides Plate on base: Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. USA, Logo B L Z S (Bausch Lomb Saegmuller Zeiss), Donald Ross & Co Ltd [Distributor/Agent]microscope

Photograph of construction of the new station at Greensborough. The existing track can be seen plus construction of a second track, making the station an island platform. The new station was opened on 03/04/1970.Digital copy of black and white photograph. trains, greensborough railway station

Contents: 2 x Newspaper Clippings: Banyule City Council Electoral Representative Review, Heidelberg Leader 20/08/2019 and Diamond Valley Leader 21/08/2019. Local Council Representative Review Submission Guide. Victorian Electoral Commission, 2019. 24 p., text. General information for those making a submission to a review. Local Council Representative Review Preliminary Report: Banyule City Council. Victorian Electoral Commission, August 2019. 31 p., text and colour maps. Reports on submissions and gives 3 options for electoral review in Banyule. Local Council Representative Review: Banyule City Council 1. Public hearing agenda and attachments. 25/09/2019. 9 p. 2. Public hearing agenda and attachments. 25/09/2019. 2 p. Agenda and handwritten notes by R. Bray. Local Council Representative Review Final Report: Banyule City Council. Victorian Electoral Commission, October 2019. 46 p., text and colour map. Recommends increasing the number of councillors and wards to 9. 2 newspaper clippings, 3 booklets and agenda with attachments. Filed in black plastic folder.banyule city council, victorian electoral commission, local council representative review 2019

Shoe lasts were used by shoe and boot repairers to steady the shoe while working on it. They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size.Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast ironshoe lasts, shoe making, bootmakers tools

Two birds, one scone is a La Trobe University student-led initiative which helps to feed the needy by collecting unused food from cafes and distributing to charity groups.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.la trobe university, two birds, one scone, food distribution

Suzanne Crellin, a volunteer dedicated to making sure babies and children are equipped with basic essentials, has been awarded a Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champion Award for her leadership at 3081 Angels.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.victorian premiers volunteer champion award, suzanne crellin, 3081 angels

A dragon-making workshop was held at Watsonia Library during school holidays 2004Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.watsonia library

These wooden butter pats were used to shape butter into bricks; making butter ready for sale and use. The excess moisture would be squeezed out of the butter; which was then transferred to a wooden board. The butter maker would hold one of these pats in each hand and work the butter into shape. These wooden pats are thin; light and easy to hold. The inside face is serrated to grip the butter and squeeze out any further water. It was also used to make patterns on the finished butter. An original pair of butter pats. Given to a Greensborough local in 1975, but used by the previous owner and her mother.Wooden butter pats with handle. One side is ribbed, the other smooth.butter pats, butter making, nancy fowkes

In 1946 the Australian Motor Sports Club leased a hill on Bill Halliburton's market garden in Greensborough to conduct the Greensborough Hill Climb. This article describes the event in detail.The Greensborough Hill Climb was a one-off event making the most of Greensborough's hilly terrain.Photocopy of magazine article. One page.australian motor sports club, bill halliburton, greensborough hill climb 1946

Part of Birmingham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham of 4 Blair Street, Portland.Nickle-plate smovar/perculator with glass domed lid with hand. Tap in front. Sits on metholated spirits burner. Metal handle.birmingham collection, samovar, teapot, russian, container, tea making

The "Garage Sale Trail" took place on 24th October 2015 with the opportunity for buyers to map out the sales in their area.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough, garage sale trail

Students at Greensborough Primary School are making rainbow loom bands in a cross-age project to include all students. The whole school community has supported the project.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough primary school, rainbow loom bands

Used on industrial sewing machine, making hoods for baby carriages in the 1950s. The owner worked for Paramount Prams in Carlton.Round pressed steel container with brass screw thread soldered on to hold steel spout.prams, oil cans, paramount prams

Probably used in making or repairing clothingPortion of card with 4 black 1 cm press studs; cotton reel 3.9 x 1.5 cm with orange thread; metal thimble 2 x 1.5 cm

Saara Lamberg, a Briar Hill local and filmmaker is hoping to raise enough funds to create her film "Innuendo" which won a bronze award at the Beverley Hills Screenplay Contest. She would like to film in the Diamond Valley and is working with chainsaw artist Leigh Conkie.News article, 2 pages, text and colour images.saara lamberg, leigh conkie, innuendo, film making

This document was used by staff at a workshop in 1989. This was an information session for staff prior to the amalgamation of Watsonia High School and Watsonia Technical School into Greensborough Secondary College.Includes some of the organisational dilemmas facing the new college and the efforts made to include staff in the decision making process.25 pages, typed. Blue card cover, black strip binding.Some notations throughout.greensborough secondary college, watsonia technical school, watsonia high school, greensborough college

Wine maker Mike Jansz sold his wine as a fund raiser to benefit Panton Hills CFA during the Open Cellars of Artisan Hills weekend.News clipping, black text and colour image.panton hills, wine making, country fire authority, open cellars of artisan hills

Montmorency Primary School participated in Table for Two's World Food Day by making Japanese rice balls.News clipping, black text and colour image. montmorency, montmorency primary school, table for two, world food day