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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: COBBERS HAT, 1960-1970
Cohn's Cobbers miniature hat. Terra Cotta colour made of cardboard with elastic chin tie. Paper hat band with 'Cohns Cobbers' printed in red. Cohns Cobbers was a TV/radio Club 1960s - 1970s. Hat belonged to Beatrice Coughlin. Beatrice worked for Cohns in Bridge Street in the early sixties. It was found while clearing out Beat's place so she could go into a nursing home (Bethlehem) -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Print - Picture 11th Battalion Cheop Pyramid 1915, Contingent of the 1st Division Australian Imperial Force AIF / 11th Battalion Before Deployment to Gallipoli / Cheop Pyramid, Sunday 10th January 1915
This item was either purchased or donated to the Sub Branch. Apart form being a a very famous picture of the 11th Battalion on the Pyramid Cheop. The 11 battalion was formed in Western Australia has no connection to the people of BeechworthA wooden framed collage of the print of 11th Battalion Before Deployment to Gallipoli on Cheop Pyramid, Egypt, Sunday 10th January 1915. Top centre is the AIF Badge, bottom left is the Battalion Patch, Bottom right is a miniature set of the three medals and centre is the Title " Contingent of the 1st Division Australian Imperial Force AIF / 11th Battalion Before Deployment to Gallipoli / Cheop Pyramid, Sunday 10th January 1915"Contingent of the 1st Division Australian Imperial Force AIF / 11th Battalion Before Deployment to Gallipoli / Cheop Pyramid, Sunday 10th January 1915"https://11btn.wags.org.au/ -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1940c
Also 1 Black and White Photographic copy 12.5cmx17.5cm, fair condition P01154-2Black and White Photographic miniature postcard showing the southern abutment of the North Arm Bridge, town, including Club Hotel and garage, sand, hummocks and in distance, the footbridge across Cunninghame Arm. Workmens huts at bridge approach, motor car and truck parked westside of bridge approach. Boats in western boat harbour. Atlantic Ethyl sign behind Club Hotel, and tanks on tall tankstands. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, coast, hotels, boats and boating, fences, transport -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Incidents in Time by Jason Waterhouse, 2011
Incidents in Time consists of a number of small, whimsical artworks tucked in to the small nooks and crannies that are a feature of Time Lane. This laneway was once a narrow watchmakers shopfront that ran the entire length of the lane and was packed with the accoutrements of a busy 19th Century store. The tiny works are miniature landscapes depicting moments in time, from the banal, to the sublime, to the strange. They spill out onto the laneway and are a treasure hunt for the audience of shoppers and passers-by. Incidents in Time is of aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratSmall cast metal forms installed into brick walls of Time Lane, BallaratSmall cast bronze panels with titles of each vignette -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Oxford University Press, The Book of Common Prayer Hymnal Companion, c. 1800's
A miniature The Book of Common Prayers and Hymnal Companion.A faded badly damaged black miniature leatherette softcover book, The Book of Common Prayer. The Church of England together with The Psalter or Psalms of David. On the front cover and the spine is stamped in gold lettering - Common Prayer Hymnal Companion. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 406p. On the title page there is handwritten in blue ink - J Moore Wandin. There is handwritten at the back in blue pencil - T W Bussell Wandin.non-fictionA miniature The Book of Common Prayers and Hymnal Companion.religious books, hymn books, prayer books -
Deaf Children Australia
Sonotone 700 Hearing Aid, Sonotone, 1946
Although Lee DeForest invented the triode vacuum in 1906, it was not employed in hearing aids until 1921. The first hearing aid using a vacuum tube was purported to have been made by Earl C. Hanson. He called his hearing aid the Vactuphone. It used one small peanut tube (below right) to amplify the output of a carbon hearing aid. The Globe Hearing Aid Company and Western Electric collaborated to manufacture the Vactuphone. By the early 1940s, Raytheon had developed miniature vacuum tubes. It was these miniature vacuum tubes that made body-worn hearing aids a reality. Unfortunately, the power requirements of these aids made it necessary to use two relatively large batteries—an "A" battery to power the filaments of the vacuum tubes and a "B" battery to supply the high-voltage for the plate current. The batteries were worn external to the hearing aid itself and the name "Two-piece" hearing aid was used to describe them. Until about 1945 "Two-piece" hearing aids were the norm. However, improved vacuum tube design reduced current requirements. As a result, battery manufacturers were able to reduce the size of the batteries used in hearing aids. At the same time, electronic components were also being miniaturized. This allowed the hearing aid manufacturers to design hearing aids with internal batteries. After 1945, these "One-piece" hearing aids quickly replaced the more cumbersome "Two-piece" hearing aids. With continuing improvements in both batteries and components, hearing aids continued to reduce in size until 1953 when the vacuum tube was suddenly supplanted by the transistor.Fawn plastic hearing aid with metal clip on back and wires leading from the bottom. Made in the USA, sold by Angus & Coote as the Sole Australian Agents. The Model is the Sonotone 700. Two dials one on each of the top corners."ANGUS & COOTE/Sole Australian/Agents/C D C" Printed in black on the back, top left hand corner. "SONOTONE/700/SERIAL NO/843218/MAD IN U.S.A./SEE PATENT NOTICE/IN INSTRUCTION BOOK" imprinted on back, centre middle.deaf children australia, hearing aid, sonotone hearing aid, sonotone 700, angus & coote -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set, Col S G A Hindhaugh, 1914-1945
Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh (1883-1962), soldier, was born on 12 December 1883 at Camperdown, Victoria. His occupation was Station Manager. 14 April 1904 - Appointed Lieutenant 11th Light Horse Regiment Militia. 3 April 1911 - Promoted to Captain in the Militia. 20 August 1914 - Appointed to the Australian Imperial Forces to A Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment at Broadmeadows camp. 19 October 1914 - Embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne with the 4th Light Horse Regiment per Tranport A18 "Wiltshire". 11 December 1914 - Disembarked at Alexandria for camp Mena. 19 May 1915 - Promoted to Major. From 22 May 1915 - On operations at Gallipoli. 6 August 1915 - Noted in the fierce engagement at Leane's Post. 19 August 1915 - Appointed Second in Command 4th Light Horse Regiment. December 1915 - To camp at Tel El Kebir. January 1916 - Acting CO 4th Light Horse Regiment. 21 March 1916 - Embarked Alexandria per "Cestrian" for Marseilles with B Squadron 4th Light Horse Regiment for operations in France and Flanders. 16 February 1917 - Promoted to Lt Colonel. March 1918 - In action at Passchendaele - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre. 7 December 1918 - To 2nd Light Horse Regiment. 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment. 15 May 1919 - Returned to Australia. 11 October 1919 - Transferred to Reserve of Officers. 1932 - Commanded 20th Light Horse Regiment. 1934 - Commanded 11th Light Horse Regiment. 15 November 1941 - Retired. Full size and miniature sets of medals awarded to Colonel Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal (with MID) 1919, War Medal 1939-1945, King George V Coronation 1911, Colonial Officers Auxiliary Forces Decoration, Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 1917. Mounted in glass fronted display case.Plaque in case enscribed: "Decorations of the late Lt Col Stan Hindhaugh 4th Light Horse Regiment. Presented to 4th 19th Motorised Regiment". Adhesive label on case: Alwyn and Barbara Catmore 32 Morrie Crescent Blackburn Vic 3130 (03)8984124 medals, world war, 1, victory medal, 4th light horse, militia, western front, dso, king george v coronation, colonial officers auxiliary decoration, 1914 1918 star, mid, croix de guerrre belgium, passchendaele, 2nd anzac mounted regiment, 20th light horse, 11th light horse -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Borner's ready to take baton for historic ride", 10/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 23-02-2006, titled "Borner's ready to take baton for historic ride". Photo by Jeremy Bannister features Ray Borner, basketballer, leaning from 671 holding a miniature Commonwealth Games Relay Baton, with Frank Puls at the controls. Gives details of the relay. Article by Jane Moyle. Has Commonwealth games logo in the bottom left hand corner. See also Reg. Item 3349 for further photos.On rear in pencil, "23/2/2006"queens baton relay, btm, commonwealth games -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Two men playing swish
Swish is a fast paced game played on a table tennis table with an upright board instead of a net. Players hold a miniature cricket bat and use an audible ball that must go under the middle board and off the table to win a point. Players must use only their bat to keep the ball on the table, and not their body, and keep the ball moving along the surface of the table. In this image, two men hold bats and attempt to return the ball back to their opponents. 1 black and white photograph of men playing swishswish, recreation, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Legacy 100. 1923 -2023, 2023
An Australian flag given to students at the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students". In 2023 it was the 100th Anniversary of Legacy and special flags were printed with one side showing the Legacy logo and 100th anniversary logo. The service was held on 5th April and was the 91st time it was held. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. Students are also given sprigs of rosemary with a miniature Australian flag and a Legacy tag attachedA record celebrating Legacy's 100th anniversary during the student commemoration service by Legacy to inform school students about Anzac Day.Colour paper flag on a white plastic stick printed for the 2023 Anzac Commemoration.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, flag, 100th anniversary -
Merri-bek City Council
Work on paper - Gouache on paper, Nusra Latif Qureshi, Balancing Act II, 2004
Nusra Latif Qureshi was trained in Mughal miniature painting in Lahore, Pakistan. From this, she has developed a rich contemporary visual style. Her works feature themes and techniques from the past and present. Qureshi often layers appropriated images from colonial photography. Balancing Act II is a gouache painting that depicts the outline of two figures balancing on bottles placed carefully on a small table. This drawing is layered on top of an orientalist colonial image that has been appropriated for the work. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1917c
Also sepia toned photographic print 10cmx15cm, good condition old cat No 310 or 318? (Club Hotel and Hummocks area cropped from top) also Black and white photographic print 12.5cmx18cm, good condition- 2 copies 'Original T-Beam bridge opened Sept 1917 on reverse P01151-3.Black and white photographic miniature postcard showing the concrete bridge over the North Arm, showing the extended abutments, and shortened bridge length compared to previous bridge, causing restriction of waterway. Two walkers and horse drawn vehicle, buggy, on bridge. Remaining piles of wooden bridge upstream of bridge, telegraph poles upstream of bridge and across mudflats. Bridge to Bullock Island from mudflat, Club Hotel, Cunninghame Arm, and sand hummocks in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, coast, transport, hotels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Tram plan for tourist sites", 6/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun dated August 6, 1999, page 23, about the possibility of tourist trams returning to Ballarat. Mentions feasibility studies and quotes the Mayor, Judy Verlin about the plan and other studies such as the Maunsell study. Has photo of Judy Verlin holding a miniature cable tram and a photo of an ESCO tram in Sturt St. with Town Hall in background. Item written by Scott Thompson, Urban affairs reporter and picture by Cameron L'Estrange. ballarat revival, feasibility study, maunsell, sturt st. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Church Service, Unknown
A very old miniature embossed thick brown leather and brass Church Service book with a decorative brass clasp which works. The title is stamped on the spine in small gold lettering with four ornate bands across it. The edging is brass. Due to severe damage to the book there is no title page with the necessary details of publication. The front and back covers have decorative edging with a large patterned symbol embossed in the middle. The edges of the pages have faded gilt. Possibly from the 1800's.religious books, prayers, churches -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Destination Roll, 1960's?
Set of five replica or facsimile miniature rolls showing the destination roll layout for: .1 - Footscray depot - 320H x 98W .2 - Geelong depot - 455H x 99W .3 - Bendigo - 450H x 101W .4 - Point Ormond - 134H x 99W .5 - Ballarat - 450H x 101W .3 and .5 have evidence of adhesive strip covers, others shown remnants for these strips which have yellowed. See item 6644 for a MBCTT one.trams, tramways, destination roll, ballarat, point ormond, footscray, bendigo, geelong, secv, mmtb -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Heritage Excursion; Eltham Lower Park Walk and Talk, 1 July 2017, 1 July 2017
Diamond Valley Miniature Railway Sheds Newsletter No., 234, June 2017 Heritage Excursion - Saturday 1st July - Eltham Lower Park - Walk and Talk Eltham Lower Park has played an important part in the history of our area since the early days of European settlement when it was used by local residents as an informal racecourse. Prior to that its location at the junction of the Diamond Creek and the Yarra River made it an important meeting place for the Wurundjeri people. The park combines formal elements and sporting facilities with remnant bushland that is of environmental significance. It is home to sporting and horse riding clubs, popular play spaces and the Diamond Valley Miniature Railway, which attracts large numbers of visitors. The park will be the venue for our July excursion which will comprise a walk of about 3.5 km around the park and adjacent areas. Along the way we will discuss the history and natural history of the area. The path along the creek and the river provides a pleasant and scenic walk. This walk on Saturday 1st July is about 3.5 km in length and will take 2 to 2.5 hours. It will start at 2pm at the Main Road car park at the front of the park. (Melway ref 21 H 10). Born Digitalheritage excursion, activities, eltham district historical society, eltham lower park, diamond valley miniature railway -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET & RIBBONS, Post WW11
Warick Rosenthal initially enlisted in the CMF on 2.5.42 and then transferred to the AIF on 10.9.42 age 28 years. He held the rank of Captain in the Australian Army Medical Corp. He was discharged from the Army on 19.7.46. Refer 775. He was a well known Doctor In Bendigo and the Medical Officer for the local CMF Unit for many years reaching the rank of Lt Col..1) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re W Rosenthal. 1. Defence Medal. 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal. .2) Medals, court mounted, set of (3) Miniatures 1. The Defence Medal. 2. War medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal. .3) Service ribbons, set of (3) on brass plate with pin. 1. The Defence Medal 2. War Medal 1939-1945. 3. Australian Service Medal..1) "TX6321 W. Rosenthal"medals, military, medical -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Trench Art, 1940s
Miniature model of a WW2 era Lockheed P-38 Lightning twin engine aircraft mounted on a bakelite base. The aircraft is supported by a central, chromed bullet vertically mounted on the bakelite base to form a stand. The plane and central support have been made from chromed metal materials. The RAAF was equipped with a small number of these aircraft, commencing in 1942, which were used for front line photographic reconnaissance duty. The first version of the Lockheed P-38 was introduced in 1941 by the USA Lockheed aircraft company as a heavy fighter.Nilplane, trench art, p-38, lightning, lockheed, lockheed lightning, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MEMBERS OF BENDIGO STOCK EXCHANGE?, 1900
Black and white photograph of sketch which contains miniature photos of head on bee bodies 'possibly members of Bendigo Stock Exchange', 'as the donor's father was associated with the Exchange (J Lerk, palms, beehive, poppet head, chimney and clock tower 9/11/1989.) Inscriptions: in image - 'J Gribble'. On back - 'Donated from Mr E Woolcock, Long Gully, now residing in Geelong' (W Meggs 21/9/2001), 'Historical, Bendigo Historical Society'. Circular stamp 'RHSV, Bendigo Branch 1959 ', '144'.person, group, employees -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform, 1945 circa
Geoffrey R Fink volunteered for military service in early 1940. He served initially with 3rd Division A.A.S.C. but was discharged as being in a reserved occupation at the Aircraft Production Commission. He resigned from the Commission and joined the AIF on 28 July 1941 and was allotted to 2/8th Armoured Regiment. He served with the regiment in New Guinea and on return to Australia was transferred to No 41 Landing Craft Company serving out the war in the South Pacific. Geoffrey Fink died 14 March 2008 aged 86 at Wangaratta Victoria.This object is a well provenance, in good condition and completeness, and is a fine example of the uniform worn by a soldier who served in the Second World War (1939-45) in an unusual combination of roles, armoured corps and water transport. Service dress winter jacket with 'Australia' metal shoulder titles, 'Rising Sun' collar badges, miniature 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment colour patches above Landing Craft Company colour patches. Overseas service chevron on right sleeve. Ribbon bar: 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, British War Medal 1939-45 and Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Jacket worn by VX60307 Trooper Geoffrey R Fink, 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment and 41st Landing Craft Company, WWII. uniform, metal, fink geoffrey r mr -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, HEMA Maps, "Rail Journeys of Australia", 2011
Map - 16 fold full colour gloss paper titled "Rail Journeys of Australia", published 2011m diagrammatic maps of the Australian rail network, complete suburban rail and tram networks, heritage railways, railway museums and miniature railways. Has a photo of The Ghan on the front. Published by HEMA Maps. Includes a combined diagrammatic map of Melbourne suburban railway and tramways and ferries. Has a note on the frequency and fares. Received during 2011 as a with compliments slip and asking if needed more. Slip gives the publishers details.trams, tramways, maps, australian railways, trams, melbourne -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 13: Eltham Shire Photograph Album 1985, 2000
Series consists of 174 colour and B&W photographs of sites and activities in the Shire of Eltham. Most shots are 150mm by 100, though there are a number of smaller shots laid out in montages, and 6 large (A4 size) colour shots. Subjects documented include the Eltham Library, Eltham Lower Park, Eltham Senior Citizens Centre, Housing Development, the Council Depot, Shire Offices, Eltham Child Care Centre, Miniature Railway, Community Centre, the Bike Track, a Citizenship Ceremony, Shillingham Cottage, Eltham Town Park and other sites.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEBS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 20, 2004. Debs: the White Hills branch of the CWSG held at miniature debutante ball in July, 1952 with Bishop Stewart as guest of honour. Making their debut were: back Pat Hughes, john Kane, Brian Keating, Michael Reidy, and Peter Morrissey. Centre: Maureen Kane (chaperone), Anne Roberts, Moya Reidy. Second: Brendan O'Donoghue, Fay Hughes, Pauline Murphy, Nola Eddy, Maree Murphy, Lorna Eddy, Zoe Hogan. Front: Michael Morrissey. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Andrew Crombie, Methodist Free Church Hymns with School Hymns, c. 1889
A miniature Methodist Free Church Hymns with School Hymns book. It is a new and enlarged edition of the hymn book which was used by the Uniting Methodist Free Churches since 1860. This was necessary because 'in recent years after the first publication, many hymns have been published, whose fervour and poetic power have won the approval and acceptance of nearly all sections of the Christian Church. Other reasons were, the imperfect classification of the hymns in the book hitherto in use, and the fact that a considerable number of them had become obsolete, owing to their want of adaptation for public worship'.A badly damaged black miniature leatherette softcover book, Methodist free Church Hymns with School Hymns. On the front cover printed in gold lettering is the title. The spine is blank. At the back there is an Index of First Lines. The pages have gilt edges. 312p. Following the first section are the School Hymns. On the front end papers there is a name handwritten in blue ink - D.H Gaudion Wandin Yallock May 24th 1896. There are pencil written arithmetic addition notes all over the end papers front and back. The back cover is broken away from the spine.non-fictionA miniature Methodist Free Church Hymns with School Hymns book. It is a new and enlarged edition of the hymn book which was used by the Uniting Methodist Free Churches since 1860. This was necessary because 'in recent years after the first publication, many hymns have been published, whose fervour and poetic power have won the approval and acceptance of nearly all sections of the Christian Church. Other reasons were, the imperfect classification of the hymns in the book hitherto in use, and the fact that a considerable number of them had become obsolete, owing to their want of adaptation for public worship'.religious books, hymn books, prayer books -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Diocesan Book Society, The Book of Common Prayer, c. 1800's
A miniature, antique, The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of The Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David. Prayer books help us find the words when we are in a crisis and do not know what to say, as well as for daily and Sunday worship in the English language.A faded, badly damaged black miniature leatherette antique hardcover book, The Book of Common Prayer. The Church of England together with The Psalter or Psalms of David. On the front cover and the spine is stamped in gold lettering - Common Prayer. At the bottom of the spine is printed in gold: London. Underneath the title on the front are five tiny crowns in a line. At the back there are Forms of Prayer, The Form and Manner and other prayers. The pages have gilt edges. 355Pp but some are missing at the end. On the right front end paper is a bookplate from St Hilda's Sunday School , Macclesfield with the award to Ada ? 1904.non-fictionA miniature, antique, The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of The Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David. Prayer books help us find the words when we are in a crisis and do not know what to say, as well as for daily and Sunday worship in the English language.religious books, hymn books, prayer books -
Melbourne Legacy
Memorabilia - Medal, British War medal, 1921
A British War Medal from World War 1 awarded to Pte J B McLean for his war service in World War One. The British War Medal is a campaign medal of the United Kingdom which was awarded to officers and men of British and Imperial forces for service in the First World War. The ribbon that would have attached to the medal is missing (mostly orange with white, black and blue stripes either side) and the ribbon bar shows he would have also had a Victory medal. There is part of the ribbon for the Victory medal in the collection (rainbow colour). The ribbon for the miniatures is present but the two miniatures are missing. Included are stock photos to show what the medals and ribbons should look like. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM). In it is a record of this medal being given to him on 16 September 1921.This is an example of a World War 1 medal. The first Legatees were ex-servicemen from World War 1 so would have been familiar with this medal.Silver medal World War 1 medal engraved around the side with Service number and name of JB McLean. Also a cut ribbon and bar of ribbons. Silver medal with King George V facing left, with the legend "GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:" The reverse, shows Saint George naked on horseback and armed with a short sword, an allegory of the physical and mental strength which achieved victory over Prussianism. The horse tramples on the Prussian eagle shield and the emblems of death, a skull and cross-bones. In the background are ocean waves and just off-centre near the right upper rim is the risen sun of Victory. The years "1914" and "1918" appear on the perimeter in the left and right fields respectively.Engraving '13824 P.T.E J.B.M. MCLEAN A.S.C. A.I.F.'medals, world war one -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Fry's Chocolate miniature cash tin, Fry's Chocolate Company, c. 1970
This miniature cash tin was produced by Fry's Chocolate Company of England as a promotional giveaway and probably held some chocolate samples. It would then have been used in a household for keeping trinkets or other small items. The Fry's Chocolate Company was established in Bristol, England in the mid 18th century by Joseph Fry and in the mid 19th century it produced the first mass-produced chocolate bar (1866 - Chocolate Cream, 1913 Turkish Delight). The company merged with the Cadbury company in 1919 and the Tasmanian Cadbury factory which opened in 1921 was known as Cadbury-Fry-Pascall. Fry's chocolate bars were very popular in Australia. This item is retained as a memento of Fry's Chocolate Company, the products of which featured in Australian life for many decades. This is a rectangular metal tin painted black and light brown. It has a hinged lid and a metal handle held with clips inserted into slits on the top of the lid. There is printing on the lid and a label on the base.Cash Fry's Chocolatechocolate bars, fry's chocolate, miniature cash tin -
Deaf Children Australia
Hearing Aid, Widex P/L, Widex Hearing aid, 1950s
The first all transistor hearing aids appeared in 1953. They were created to replace vacuum tubes; they were small, required less battery power and had less distortion and heat than their predecessor. The vacuum tubes were typically hot and fragile, so the transistor was the ideal replacement. The size of these transistors led to developments in miniature, carbon microphones. These microphones could be mounted on various items. There were body hearing aids where the earpiece was connected to the hearing aid and battery pack worn on the body. Ear level hearing aids consisted of eyeglass, behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), and in the canal (ITC, CIC) hearing aids. A Widex 25 hearing aid from the 1950's made in Denmark. Brown and gold metallic casing with a volume control dial and an on/off switch. The curly wire runs to a circular outer disc. Although not present the disc would normally connect to an ear mould which is individually fitted to the wearer. The item comes in a soft leather case."DENMARK" inscribed on gold front. "WIDEX 25" inscribed on back. "WIDEX" on inside cover of case. "W" on outside cover of case device, hearing aid, loss, hard of hearing, deaf children australia, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, denmark, widex -
Deaf Children Australia
Hearing Aid, British Hearing Aids (Aust) P/L, Transitone & Universal Hearing Aid, Estimated: 1954
The first all transistor hearing aids appeared in 1953. They were created to replace vacuum tubes; they were small, required less battery power and had less distortion and heat than their predecessor. The vacuum tubes were typically hot and fragile, so the transistor was the ideal replacement. The size of these transistors led to developments in miniature, carbon microphones. These microphones could be mounted on various items. There were body hearing aids where the earpiece was connected to the hearing aid and battery pack worn on the body. Ear level hearing aids consisted of eyeglass, behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), and in the canal (ITC, CIC) hearing aids. Hearing aid with Pink and silver metal pack with attached wire to ear piece. Uses (A) battery. Ear piece moulded for wearer with dials for adjustments. In original box. Transitone and Universal Hearing Aids were manufactured by British Hearing Aids (Aust) P/L. Model 61T. NoV848 "TRANSITONE & UNIVERSAL/HEARING AIDS/BRITISH HEARING AIDS (AUST) P/L" printed on fabric inside lid of box. Inside battery compartment, label "MODEL 61T" ('T' handwritten) "V848" inscribed on hinge. -
Deaf Children Australia
CALAID V - Hearing Aid, National Acoustic Laboratories, Early 1980s
The first all transistor hearing aids appeared in 1953. They were created to replace vacuum tubes; they were small, required less battery power and had less distortion and heat than their predecessor. The vacuum tubes were typically hot and fragile, so the transistor was the ideal replacement. The size of these transistors led to developments in miniature, carbon microphones. These microphones could be mounted on various items. There were body hearing aids where the earpiece was connected to the hearing aid and battery pack worn on the body. Ear level hearing aids consisted of eyeglass, behind the ear (BTE), in the ear (ITE), and in the canal (ITC, CIC) hearing aids. A new aid type, the Calaid V, was introduced featuring a forward facing microphone, and three potentiometers for adjustment of maximum gain, maximum power output, and low frequency roll off. The Calaid V was introduced in the early 1980s and remained the most frequently used aid in NAL's service for the next ten years (From: THE CALAID: AUSTRALIA'S OWN HEARING AID by Laurie Upfold and Ray Piesse Single Behind-the-ear hearing aid. Provided and manufactured by the NAL (National Acoustic Laboratories), part of the Commonwealth Department of Health. "CALAID/V" on bottom face