The original “Taylor glider” was the aircraft used by George Taylor for the first heavier than air flight in Australia, which occurred on the 5 December 1909 on the beach at Narrabeen, New South Wales. On that historic day the glider was also flown by Edward Hallstrom, Charles Schultz, and Mrs Taylor and Mrs Schultz. The replicas were built by the Museum to celebrate the centenary of the first Australian heavier than air flight. The glider is an accurate full size replica of George Taylor’s Glider.Wooden frame, wire braced and fabric covered biplane hang-gliderNoneaustralian gliding, glider, biplane, george taylor, edward hallstrom, charles schultz, narrabeen, first flight

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show the restoration and building of the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area.Black and White landscape photograph of a pasture with a wire fence traversing the photo.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.photograph, churchill island

Small brown violin with black neck and bridge; timber and wire constructionAntonious Stradivarius Cremonensis Faciabat Anno 17

Photograph of Susan Gordon-Brown & the story of "Behind the Wire" photographic exhibition.photographic exhibition, behind the wire

C.9150'sB/W. Copy of Photo of Weatherboard House wire fence and gateEileen Wimmera Street Quartersreligion

Soap was fastened in basket, then it was agitated in water to obtain a soapy lather in which to wash dishes.Soap saver. A square wire basket, hinged with long handle and a clip.

Wire bound A4 Book Published by Robyn Lewis, 96 Pages'The North School' History and Reminiscences Castlemaine North Primary School no 2051

The Liquid 2 Level Sensor is an aid for people with vision impairment to fill cups and glasses with 2 levels of liquid. The unit simply hangs over the side of a cup or glass with the probes on the inside. Ideal for making a cup of tea or coffee with milk. Simply pour in your hot water stopping when a pulsating tone is heard. Pour in milk stopping when a continuous tone is heard. Your cup is now filled to approximately 15mm from the top and ready to drink. Can also be used as a single level sensor such as for non-mixed drinks. Handy magnets on the back of the unit allow for easy storage on fridge or other metal object.Yellow plastic round container with blue base and four yellow wiresassistive devices, equipment

Mobile impact irrigation system that travels along wire. Sweep arms.Model 190. Rain Mobile Buckner Australasia Pty. Ltd.garden maintenance, irrigation

Portrait of Kelso Fragrance, the Junior and Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer, exhibited by G. Starritt in 1960. George 'Ray' Starritt OBE joined the Society in 1957, with his father founded the Kelso Park stud, originally for sheep, in 1914. Starritt became a Life Councillor of the RASV in 1977, and held the office of Vice President for 12 years before taking on the presidential seat from 1982 to 1986.Colour, landscape photograph in gilt frame with glass front, wire hungKelso Fragrance (2.9.59) / Sire, Chapelton Bright Fashion (imp.), Dam, Kelso Sweet Fragrance / Junior and Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer, Melbourne, 1960. / Exhibited by G. Starritt & Sons, Kelso, Tatura, Vic. / 525.3933 /shorthorn, cattle, cow, heifer, starritt, g starrit, george starritt, ray starritt, livestock, blue ribbon competition, winner, grand champion

Orange pennant flag listing towns on and near the Great Ocean Road. List of town names on pennant - (west to east) Mortlake, Warrnambool, Nirranda, Terang, Port Campbell, Lavers Hill, Colac, Beech Forest, Apollo Bay, Wye, Birregurra, Forrest, Deans Marsh, Peterborough, Princetown, Lorne, Eastern View, Airy's Inlet, Anglesea, Torquay, Geelong, Barwon Heads.GREAT/ OCEAN/ ROAD/ TRUST. Map of Area/ Route of the Great Ocean. (Orange - on wire stand. Printed on both sides.) great ocean road trust

This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and it therefore required good equipment.Long metal instrument with sliding two finger piece. The other end is hollow and fitted with a very fine wire which was used to snare the tonsil (or nasal polyps). Note: incomplete - wire to be fitted into holes.BRITISHMADE at handle end.medical equipment. hospital equipment. tawonga. hospital. mt beauty. medical instrument. nurse. medical. tonsil.

Corkscrew made from single piece of wire. Light coloured varnished wood handle. Wire hanger at end of handle. Inscription on handle "Brooke's Coffee Essence" among other things, made in USA.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Sample of trolley wire taken from overhead (South wire ear 10B) which has worn end and then suffered a fractured or break (North end), during replacement operation. Item noted as fractured when ear was disconnected from hanger. Finally fractured or parted at time of lowering wire to the ground. Images added 3-12-2016ballarat, overhead, fittings, trolley wire

Rectangular frame with coiled metal wires on two opposite sides. Symmetrical placement of screws with connecting wires and terminals between the two sides. Removable cylindrical pin through center of top plate. Four smaller coils of wire secured to underside of top plate. Object rests on ends of three screw feet, two forward and one rear.Engraved at center of top plate: ' H. TINSLEY & CO. LONDON S. E.' Engraved at lower centre of top plate: 'NO 16949' Engraved on top of cylinder pin: 'NO 19908' Front side of top plate engraved with: 'DEFLECTING COILS' Engrave on center base of front side: '10 / VOLTS' Left side of top plate label: 'NAT. PHIL. LAB. / NO 65 / UNIV. OF MELB.' Associated label separate to object also has inscription on recto: 'Schering & / Schmidt / Galvanometer' and upside down on verso: 'A. C / [r] [e] [...] Gold[l]ing / p.p. 245' (writing unclear)galvanometer, tinsley & co, schering & schmidt, electrical instruments, ammeters

These items were commonly called "Dixies"..1) Large aluminium metal dish, wire folding handles each side are attached with two rivets. .2) Small aluminium metal dish, wire folding handles each side are attached with two rivets..1) "7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 SMP [underlined] V [below], [up arrow] 6/77" .2) "7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 SMP [underlined] V [below], [up arrow] 6/79"military - equipment, passchendaele barracks trust, dixies, mess

8471.1 - Truncated cone with bent wire handle and long spout. The end of which seems to have been crushed closed around some cotton wick, lid is missing, though wire loop hinge remains.

Set of two colour photographs of the 1998 Model Railway Exhibition, BTM stand, June 1998, sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the August 1998 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Darren Hutchesson. All photos on AGFA Prestige paper. 1142.1 - Photo of nine of the model trams in front of the depot - BTM Model Tramway - June 1998 Queens Birthday weekend - used on page 45 of Trolley Wire. 1142.2 - General photo of the model railway and stands. Alastair Reither at the controls! - used on 46 of Trolley Wire magazine. See August 1998 issue of Trolley Wire and July 1998 issue of Fares Please!Both have stickers on the rear with photo number "55 or 56" and "Photo same size" and pencil cropping marks for printing purposes.trolley wire, model tramways, model railways, models

This was owned by Grace Cameron.Donor, Grace Cameron, was daughter of John Cameron who in 1875 selected first land on the Snowy River flats. He was married to Elizabeth Roadknight.A gold plated hat pin with gold wire coils and a pearl bobble on the top.hat-pin cameron-grace millinery hair-accessories

A bunch of feather flowers in assorted colours held together with tape, wire and string.featherwork decoration aboriginal ornament

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No 397661 collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Belt - Four metal hooks fashioned from heavy gauge brass wire.belt keeper, ceremonial uniform, kevin john herdman

This medical / hospital equipment was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built specifically in the 1950s for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.Steel wires tapered at each end. Orthopaedic - Used to stabilise e.g. the toeshospital equipment. medical equipment. tawonga. mt beauty. orthopaedic