ROBINSONS WHIM HORSE PUDDLING MACHINE F. CREEKPHOTOCOPY OF LITHOGRAPH OF HORSE PUDDLING MACHINE F. CREEKlocal history, photography, photographs, mining

Kniting machine needles, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter"Kniting machine needles, associated with the "Beehive Sock Knitter".BELL'S (?)/ WATERPROOF/ WAX VESTASknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

Used as drive belt for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.Used as drive belt for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.knitting, jepson, mr keith

Used as drive belt for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.Used as drive belt for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.knitting, jepson, mr keith

Hugo Wertheim (1854-1919), was a merchant and manufacturer and was born on the 12th July 1854 at Lispenhausen, in the German electorate of Hesse-Kassel, son of Meyer Wertheim and his wife Minna, née Heinemann. Hugo reached Melbourne in October 1875. He soon began advertising, from premises at 39 Flinders Lane East, as agent for his father's cousin Joseph Wertheim, a well-established manufacturer of sewing machines. Hugo returned to Germany where he married Joseph Wertheim's daughter Sophie Emilie (1864-1953) on 30 August 1885 at Frankfurt. the couple then came to Melbourne. In a short time, with extensive advertising, Hugo established a substantial business, selling sewing machines, bicycles, pianos and other mechanical devices, under brands such as Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin and Hapsburg. He also mounted elaborate displays at agricultural shows and in 1901 at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, United States of America. O. C. Beale worked with him before setting up his own piano business in New South Wales. Hugo continued to own 25 per cent of one of Beale's companies, which became Wertheim's Queensland business. In 1908 Wertheim opened a large, innovative piano factory at Richmond, Melbourne, intending to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos annually, predominantly using Australian materials. In laying the foundation stone, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin observed that “few men with such opportunities for a life of ease would have embarked on such an enterprise” Hugo died of chronic hepatitis on 11 July 1919 at his home at South Yarra, his wife, two daughters and three sons survived him; Herbert Joseph (1886-1972), the eldest, continued the business. Rupert became a share broker and went on to represent Victoria in inter-State tennis in 1913-27 and Australia in Davis Cup matches against Czechoslovakia in 1922. The piano factory closed in 1935, becoming a Heinz food processing plant and in 1955, GTV Channel 9 studios and offices.Early Australians had to be self-reliant in regards to making and mending their clothes and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items used that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these early families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home and this item demonstrates how women of the time managed had to become self-reliant in the repair and making of their families clothes to make their household budgets go further.Sewing machine, Wertheim brand “ Syst 182” hand crank operated machine with folding handle, timber case and carry handle. Metal machine is painted black, with remnants of gold, red and green scrolls and floral decoration. Machine has base with inlaid measuring rule across front and 2 holes drilled through the base (perhaps for mounting machine to a bench). Machine tilts open, hinged on one side, after thumb screw is unwound, revealing machine’s workings and serial number. Base has a fitted round, concave, silver metal pin holder with lid that hinges open, and symbol pressed into lid; several pins are inside. Body of machine has brand name transfer across front and oval metal trademark disc on front. Metal sliding covers over footplates have stamped lettering. Timber machine case or cover includes an accessory box with sliding cover and metal hook and eye latch, and inside the box are 23 metal sewing attachments, a disc and a stick of black crayon with maker’s trademark on it paper cover. Workings of machine have seized up. The crayon wrapper has printed on it “For the wonderful Wertheim new family machine made in Germany ‘Syst. 182’”, and the maker’s symbol with “Trademark” beside it. Made for Hugo Wertheim.“WERTHEIM” transfer across front and back of machine body. Cover of pin holder has symbol ‘Wings above a shield’. Maker’s trademark on gold oval disc, “WERTHEIM / FRANCFURT” and picture of a dwarf with a hammer. Left footplate has script “Syst 182”, right footplate has stamp in oval shape “MANUFACTURED IN - - /SPECIALLY FOR / HUGO WERTHEIM” Serial Number “7501”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sewing machine, hand crank sewing machine, hugo wertheim, wertheim, clothing manufacturer, sewing, syst 182

Sales photograph for William Tatham Ltd. of Rochdale, to showcase new Carding Machines in a newly developed textile factory. The photograph was taken in Glasgow, Scotland.A black and white photo of a room filled with working Carding Machines in a portrait format. A man is working at the end of the closest machine.On rear - top margin - Showing Card Sets in new Card Room. Bottom right corner - Commercial Artists photographers and blockmakers Scottish Studios and Engravers LTD. 196 Clyde st. Glasgow. C C.P.D 6893 Dtextile machinery, wool manufacture, carding, wool, glasgow

Mrs Martha Closter ( Kloster), of Oakleigh purchased the Melber Sewing Machine in 1909 and gave it to her daughter Mary when she and Alonzo Box married in 1918 and settled in Moorabbin Shire. This document was donated by a descendant of the Box family in 1985.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 The original, hand written, Guarantee for the Melber Sewing Machine purchased by Mrs Martha Closter of Oakleigh in July 15th 1909 at Powell & Candy, Importers of Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne. MEMORANDUM / From / Powell & Candy/ IMPORTERS / ‘ July 19th 1909 ‘ ( hand written) / To M / The Melbourne Sewing Machine / Exchange, / 154 CHAPEL STREET, PRAHRAN / Guarantee ( hand written) / “ We hereby guarantee the Melber Rotary Hook / Drop Head Sewing Machine Sold by us to / Mrs Closter of Oakleigh, to be free from defects / in regard to material & workmanship & will / make good any defects not caused “be” / accident, rough usage or neglect at any time / within Five (5) years of date of purchase . viz. / July 15th 1909. / All parts to be submitted to us at our place / of business for inspection before any claim / is allowed. / Powell & Candy / per ……..” ( all hand written ) victoria, melbourne, clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, sewing, box elizabeth, box alonzo, closter mary, oakleigh, kentucky, early settlers, america, craftwork, sewing machines, melber company, u s a, prahran, kloster martha

Machine made lace. Probably made on a Levers machine using jacquard apparatus to make a series of individual square motifs. These were probably destined to be cut apart and used as applique pieces on some other textile.A length of individual square motifs of machine made Filet lace

Inventor Biography: Percival Everitt was a Norfolk-born engineer and regarded as the father of the coin-op industry. in 1884 he patented one of his many inventions the coin-operated scales. For many people, it was their first exposure to coin-operated machines. As a young man in 1877, Everitt invented a hay and corn pitcher, a turnip thinner in 1878 and an “Automatic Travelling Anchor” in 1880. But he hit his stride in 1883 with the first postcard-vending machine over a hundred of which he distributed around London. Everitt went on to invent the one penny scale which prompted the formation of the Weighing Machine Company in 1885. Further inventions followed a blow tester in 1887 also the machine for testing a person grip in 1888 and the dispensing machine that opera glasses could be hired from in 1889 also the fortune-telling machine in 1890. He also invented a mechanism to shut coin slots when vending machines were empty, but then as now vandals posed a problem by jamming paper into the slot. Everitt sadly did not make his fortune he died suddenly in February 1893, in his late forties with £71 to his name. Penny Slot Weighing Machine: When the Australian colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 their post and telegraph departments were merged to form the national Postmaster General's (PMG) Department. The subject scale is an automatic public weighing machine, No.387, made in England by George Salter and Co. of West Bromwich. The Australasian Automatic Weighing Machine Co. Ltd in 1923 tendered for the right to place Automatic Weighing Machines on railway and tram premises throughout New South Wales subsequently for five-year terms in return for a fixed payment per machine and a portion of the revenue to the NSW Government. The company also made arrangements with the Postmaster General's Department to place machines outside post offices across the country. Weights were measured in stones and pound's up to 20 stone (127 kg) and average weights were shown separately for men, women, boys and girls by various heights in feet and inches. The subject item has had its scale change by the Eastern Scale Company to metric and it is believed to have occurred shortly after April 2000 as the company was first registered and began trading on this date. This weighing machine was originally installed by the Australasian Automatic Weighing Machine Co. Ltd at Warrnambool Post Office and was made by the firm, George Salter and Company, in West Bromwich, England to the Percival Everitt patent. Salter advertised that these machines were suitable for hotels, pleasure gardens, theaters, exhibition halls, clubs, baths and places of public resort. The company had been established in 1760 by the brothers, Richard and William Salter, manufacturing springs and pocket steelyards (spring balances). After several generations, the company was taken over by a nephew, George, and in 1884 the Salter trademark was registered to show a Staffordshire knot pierced by an arrow. The company's expanded range of products included the first coin-operated public weighing machines in the 1880s and in 1895 the first English made typewriter. When the last George Salter died in 1917, the company passed into the hands of other relatives but continued to grow before being bought out by Staveley Industries in 1973. Despite several subsequent mergers, the Salter name continues today on home ware products such as digital scales.A very rare example of a penny in the slot weighing machine imported into Australia and used in public places the item is significant as it gives a snapshot into community life at the time where the public could go and get weighed given there were no personal weighing machines or equipment that people could use at home. So if they needed to post a letter or go on a train journey they could use a machine to check their weight. Whats interesting is that this patent by Percival Everitt was the worlds first slot machine and the start of casino, arcade and other types of slot machines. Personal weighing scale metal large silver painted penny coin operated. Weight measurements are in stones and pounds. Australian Automatic Weighing Machine 60 lb Everitt Patent. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Singer began to market its machines internationally in 1855. They began mass-producing domestic electric machines in 1910. Treadle machines were powered mechanically by a foot pedal that is pushed back and forth by the operator's foot. There were also machines belt powered, hand powered and eventually electric powered. Treadle machines were made into the 1950s but they were most common during the late Victorian years (up to 1901). This machine is c1894.This machine was owned and used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley. It was used for domestic sewing such as for making clothes for the family, making toys for eg. a fete and making useful items eg. a bag for school readersSinger Fiddle Base treadle sewing machine with decoration of flowers. Straight stitch. No stand. A little rusty.Top: 'the Singer Manufacturing'. Front: 'Singer' and the Metal Plaque 'The Singer MFC Cony'singer manufacturing co., clothes, sewing, domestic

Stawell Alluvial Mining Scene. The Homeward Bound Mine Company puddling machine c1898Four well dressed men and women standing in front of a steam driven puddling machine. Two horses and carts are in front of the puddler and three men standing on the machineEarly Mining Scene Stawell. Mine Believed to be "The Homeward Bound'stawell

Sock knitting machine needles for the "Beehive" manual sock knitter.Sock knitting machine needles for the "Beehive" manual sock knitter.EDGEWORTH/ EXTRA /HIGH GRADE/PLUG SLICE/MANUFACTURED BY/LAROS & BRO CO RICHMOND VAknitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.A clamp attachment for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting machine knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting, machine knitting

Yarn feeders associated with the "Beehive" manual sock knitting machineYarn feeders associated with the "Beehive" manual sock knitting machine.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A small metal part for the "Beehive" benchtop sock knitting machine.A small metal part for the "Beehive" benchtop sock knitting machine.knitting textile machinery machine knitting, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting

A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.A tobacco tin containing needles for the "Beehive" sock knitting machine.California Nugget /PIPE TOBACCO/ COUP CUTknitting textile machinery machine knitting textile mills textile mills, hosiery, knitting, textile machinery, machine knitting, textile mills

Three spare wooden spools for the Wertheim Preciosa Knitting Machine.Three spare wooden spools for the Wertheim Preciosa Knitting Machine.knitting, jepson, mr keith

Decker holder with needles, accessory for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.Decker holder with needles, accessory for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.0 377 G 1knitting, jepson, mr keith

Decker holder with needles, accessory for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.Decker holder with needles, accessory for the Wertheim "Preciosa" Knitting Machine.0 7 G 1knitting, jepson, mr keith

This sewing machine would have been used by some ladies to mend and make clothes for the family as shops were some distance away and to sew items for Church and School fetes.Used in the Kiewa Valley.Black metal Singer sewing machine with gold decoration and writing on its body and platform. It sits on a wooden tray which is hollow under the body with a separate space on the right hand side. The body of the machine can be lifted by hinges attached at the back. This would enable items to be stored in the hollow part of the box. Similarly the hollow section on the right hand side, which hasn't got a lid. The body has the needle and cotton attachments on the left and a handle for working the machine on the right. There is a metal rod at the top for the cotton reel. The body is attached to the platform at each side forming an arch. The top of the box has metal along its perimeter. At each end of the top of the box there is a plate with a small hollow rectangle in the middle enabling an attachment such as a board to be inserted for an extended bench.Front & back of body: "Singer". and at front on an oval brass plate: "The Singer Manfc. Co." Inside of body on left: "This machine contains / some substitute / parts and accessories" On metal platform on right: "Y3071189" Along top of body: "The Singer Manufacturing Co." On Wood right hand side: "Godfreys Ltd / 57 Gawler Place / Phone 460261 / No. 7063 singer manufacturing co.. sewing. fetes. home duties.

Browning Machine gun.US Cal. 30Browning Machine Gun ---- No M264181----- USCAL 30 M191944Manufactured by SIGINAW STEERING GEAR DIV GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. L343/A4 --ma --mg 4807 --------*INNOC 0-00-9 M 264181

The Lidwill machine was designed by Mark Lidwill in 1913, for the purpose of mechanical or insufflation anaesthesia. It was manufactured by Elliott Bros. of Sydney. Shortly afterwards, the Anaesthetic and Portable Machine Company of Sydney devised a machine that was functionally the same but also contained an electric lamp heater.Colour photograph of a modified Lidwill anaesthetic machine sitting on carpet, taken from above. The vaporiser is metal and circular, and has metal valves and controls and two orange tubes. The machine has an electric cord and power plug which is coiled on the floor.anaesthetic equipment, lidwill anaesthetic machine, mark lidwill, ether vaporiser, anaesthetic and portable machine company of sydney, vaporiser

The machine was most recently used by donor's father c2008 to knit socks, but had been used for many years earlier. According to family history, it is believed that the machine came to Australia with donor's grandparents in the early 20th century, and was created c1890-1900. It is still in working order and a demonstration was given by the donor during the acquisition process.Griswold stocking knitter machine. Black steel manual machine which clamps on to the edge of a table and is operated by turning a handle. Centre of machine is a cylinder which can be lined with pins to create the sock/stocking. Two detached parts of the machine include a bobbin holder and yarn feeder. Accompanying items include: 3 examples of incomplete attempted socks made by donor. 4 envelops containing instructions, pattersn, notes and advice on using the machine, created by donor's father and grandfather. 1 bobbin with grey yarn. 2 metal machinery pieces. 2 tins containing pins for the machine. 1 metal yarn feeder cone. 10 weights plus two weight stands. Stocking knitter machine has an identifier plate with patent numbers on the side.

A faithful model of an M60 machine gun, the prime heavy shooter of infantry sections.A faithful depiction of that weapon which was often crucial to survival in Contact circumstances.Wooden, metal and plastic model M60 machine gun on tripod.vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch

Sewing machines were used by some ladies to mend and make clothes for the family as shops were some distance away and bought clothes were much more expensive. The sewing machines were also used to sew items for fund raising e.g.. Church and School fetes.Used in the Kiewa Valley.The machine has a brown wood veneer base and a lid with a metal handle in the centre of the top. There is a long screw that fits in a hole at the top of the lid. The screw can be lifted out and used to open and take off the lid. Inside there is a black metal machine which is fitted onto the wooden base. There is a compartment in the base, right of the wheel of the machine, which holds an instruction manual and a tube of ""Singer" lubricant for electric machines". The light, above the needle is covered by bakelite. A leather belt runs around the wheel on the right to enable the machine to run. There is a foot pedal and an electric cord attached."Singer Manufacturing Company" - gold embossed "No. EL 249 355" - oval disc "99K" - disc "Singer Manfg. Co. - discsewing machine; singer manufacturing company; kiewa valley

Black and white photograph of Turkish soldiers using machine guns during World War 1. Verso: A Turkish photo - Turkish machine guns in action. Note the three men on the right are using a range finder. Palestine 1918.world war one, world war, palestine, machine gun, turks, turkish, mmm

The braided rope and the shoulder tabs would have been used on the Orbost Municipal Band uniform dated between 1932-1985.Instruments and some history on the local band is displayed in the Orbost MuseumThe various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. Yellow braided rope with tassels on the end and also 6 0rbost shoulder tabs which are in an arc shape, with a black background with yellow machine stitching stating Orbost, both used for the municipal band.machine stitched in yellow/ Orbost on a black background on the shoulder tabs/"ORBOST"tasseled rope, shoulder, tabs, orbost municipal band, 1932 1985 australia victoria

Hand operated washing machine - plunger type - a central cone plunger attached to a fulcrum point (adjustable in height) on side with a long arm. Depth of plunger action also adjustable. All mounted on a three leg frame. Container is slightly coned shaped at bottom and has a drain tap at bottom for emptying water. Container can also be lifted off. Provision made for attachment of a wringer (this could be a later modification). Plunger is approx 37cm in diameter and has four 1.5cm holes for water to be forced through. Unit is galvanised steel but frame appears to have been painted with 'Silverfros'.On Side of container - 'The Zwar' VACUUM Washing Machine Patent No 2089/31domestic items, laundering

The rusted metal machine part has an inscription discernible on an attached plate. It is part of the hydraulic system used in the East landing crane between 1971 and 1978.Meets second level threshold.Rusted metal machine part with plate with inscription.

Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual table sock knitting machine.Probably a yarn feeder for the "Beehive" manual benchtop sock knitting machine.textile machinery knitting, patons and baldwins limited, hosiery, textile machinery, knitting