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Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Hewitt's Gas-Air Stopcock and Mask, 1887
Sir Frederick William Hewitt was a great advocate of nitrous oxide anaesthesia, mainly for short procedures. In 1885, he reviewed the methods of administration and concluded that accurately fitting valves were essential at the commencement of the inhalation, in order to ensure the rapid washout of air from the lungs; and there was a distinct advantage in allowing some rebreathing of nitrous oxide towards the end of inhalation. He thus devised the stopcock. The stopcock consists of a cylinder with two rotating sleeves and two rubber flap valves. The arrangement allows air to be breathed either through the valves or rebreathed to and from the bag; nitrous oxide to be breathed either through the valves from the bag and out to the atmosphere or rebreathed to and from the bag. Soon after the introduction of this stopcock, there was an increased interest in administering oxygen in combination with nitrous oxide.Amber coloured ether inhaler, with leather mask, celluloid shield and inflatable cushion with attached Hewitt's stopcock.hewitt, stopcock, celluloid, ether, inhaler, mask, rebreathing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, Aircraft propeller
The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. It was produced by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated - Vultee from mid- 1943). Capable of operating from short unimproved airstrips the L - 5 Sentinel delivered personnel, intelligence, and supplies to the front line. On return flights it carried wounded soldiers who were evacuated to rear area field hospitals for treatment. The L - 5 carried a pilot and observer. It had a length of 24.1 feet, wingspan of 34 feet, It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a cruise speed of 100 mph with a range of 375 miles.The L - 5 was a significant asset to the allied war effort.Wooden propeller from Lycoming engine, with photograph of aircraft. Stinson L 5 Sentinal reconnaissance plane used in Korea and Vietnam. Propeller displayed from a similar plane. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Binoculars, Late 19th Century
James Henry Steward (1817–1896) were opticians and scientific instrument makers and became established as J.H. Steward in London in 1852. He advertised himself as a “Head Optician” and on the 1st of February, 1913 became incorporated as J.H. Steward Limited. The company produced a large range of items for military use and advertised in their catalogs that they produced instruments for ‘reconnoitering, sketching, night Marching, signaling and gun Laying’. They were well thought of with their work to such a standard that they were made opticians to 'British & Foreign Governments, the National Rifle Associations of England, India, Canada & the Colonies and the National Artillery Association. An item that was produced in large quality by a well known maker who supplied the British military during the late 19th and early 20th century.Binoculars solid brass black covered with Green fabric around cylinders binoculars are complete with geared focusing and pull out lens hoods.Inscribed "The Duke Binocular"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, binoculars, the duke binocular, james henry steward, military maker, signaling, gun laying, optician -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, notes, Speakers, 1977-1981
List depicts a wide variety of prospective guest speakers that spoke at Tuesday luncheons between 1977 and 1981. Their subjects were noted down and the remarks column included comments such as "Excellent / Good / Fair ". Subjects included: Gallipoli; The Shrine of Remembrance; The Swiss Alps -with slides; Tattooing the history and social significance of; supporting the army in the 80s; people of India. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00829-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on varied. Much time and effort would go into contacing and organising guest speakers and the topics that they would speak on.White note paper x 9 pages, handwritten tables of dates and speakers and remarks in blue and red pen.Handwritten list of speakers for Tuesday luncheons.speakers, legatee event, programme committee -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Dr Edna Gault, 1988, 1988
Query: Originally from a newspaper article. Dr Gault enrolled in U3A research aged 84 years, after retiring from psychiatry. She joined a U3A current affairs class and thrived on the weekly tutorial and interaction with other students. Quote: “My tutor Don Graves suggested I do further research so I have been studying what makes Aboriginal women so strong in their community. I have been doing an interview once or twice a week and writing it up.” - extract from ‘The Sun’ by Amanda Place 23 August 1988. Dr Edna Gault and her husband Dr. Edward Woodfall Gault set up practice in Surrey Hills in 1931 and built their home at 693 Canterbury Road, on the corner of Florence Road in 1933. In 1937 they went to India as medical missionaries, taking over the missionary hospital at Azamgah, established by his sister Dr. Adelaide Gault, who had to return to Australia on account of ill-health. They finished up at Vellore, South India. Dr Gault was born Edna Isabel Baylis in 1904 in NSW; she married her husband in 1932 in Chatswood, NSW. Later homes were: 13 Kasouka Road, Camberwell (1949); Warrandyte (1963) and Ivanhoe (1980). There is a biography of her life entitled 'A very amazing life' by Bette McLaughlin, a copy of which is in this collection. A black and white photograph of a happy looking eldery lady raising her walking stick.(mrs) (dr) edna gault, doctors, surrey hills, canterbury road, florence road, 1933, (miss) (dr) adelaide gault, 1988, university of the third age, u3a, psychiatrists, missionaries, (mr) (dr) edward woodfall gault, (miss) edna isabel baylis, (mrs) (dr) edna isabel gault -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE FROM SHIRE COUNCIL, Bendigo City Council, C. 1945 onwards
Often after a Service person returning from War, the Local Council would present them with a Certificate of Appreciation for their sacrifice's. In this case was to "Thomas Potter" after WW2. This is possibly 54610 Potter - Thomas RAAF, enlisted 27.4.1942 age 44. Discharged 22.3.1946 with the rank of Cpl in Air Defence HQ Townsville.Large Certificate on cream colour paper. Gold frame edges drawn inside of paper edge. Pictures of series of different service people standing over British & Australian flag and emblem of "City of Bendigo". Message of thanks and the name of returned soldier, followed by a poem and signature of Mayor and Town Clerk and stamp of Council. All overlaid over an image of Bendigo CBD.Signed by Mayor and Town Clerk. Says " The Citizens of Bendigo express deep Thankfulness to T. Potter"bendigo city council, certificate, thomas potter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference letter for Ian Boyd Beaumont re school achievements, 1958
Reference letter written by Mr Garner, Head Master, for Ian Boyd Beaumont. Outlines his academic ability passing the Intermediate Technical Certificate at Diploma entrance standard and winning a Senior Technical Scholarship. Was a prefect and held non-commissioned rank in the school Air Training Corp. Very good character.Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, ian boyd beaumont, intermediate technical certificate, diploma entrance standard, school prefect, non-commissioned rank, air training corps -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Archive (Item) - Box WP9 Prowse Collection See details under Description
Description: Manual of Air Navigation Vol 1 1941 Nomad Flight Manual, GAF Nomad N22S Searchmaster ‘B’ Variant - Operations Manual (3 copies) Nomad N22S Searchmaster ‘L’ Variant - Operations Manual Aircraft Book - French GAF Correspondence Regarding Development of Level of Importance: State. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Aircrew WWII, Alwyn Till, 5/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
Group of 7 airmen in uniform Four in front row three at front Alwyn Till Front rank right.Photo is signed by on rear of photo and their place in the crew eg navigator, rear gunner etcRear Row G Goring (Engineer)|J Ross (WOP /MG) Machine gunner|F R Holledge (Rear Gunner)|J M Morgan (Mid Gunner)|Front Row R> Pedrazzini (Navigator)|Eric Firth (Pilot)|Alwyn Till (Air Bomber)alwyn till, air crew, r a a f -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, Edna Johnson, 10 April 1942
Letter was from a USA family member of a US soldier staying at a private residence in Bendigo. The US soldier was not permitted to communicate with family members as to their location. the Granger family circumvented that by sending a cable to his family and this letter was a reply to them..1) & .2) A4 page typed letter (2 pages) from Edna Johnson to Enid Granger. Black typed writing on cream coloured paper. Address on top and signed off on page 2. .3) Cream coloured envelope, address on front and six stamps. Various black stamps on front and air mail stamp address from written on back. .4) Small newspaper cut out photo of a young girl..1) Address on top - Edgemont Station, Box 241, East St, Louis, Ill, USA, April 10th 1942. .2) Signed "Sincerely Edna Johnson. .1) Address on front, Mrs Enid Granger, 32 Mt Korong Rd, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.us soldiers, censorship, letter -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, RAAF, Aust Govt Clothing Factory, Fletcher Jones, ADA, 1981
Battle uniform jacket is for less formal circumstance. Belonging to "Peter Stoklahsa" enlisted 1966. Refer Cat 7674P.RAAF blue uniform jacket size 10 OR. Royal Australian Air Force shoulder patches.. Commonwealth emblem patch sewn onto lower arms. Two breast pockets with service ribbon attached above left pocket. Material epaulettes on each shoulder with a black button and gold RAAF Eagle and Crown Emblem. Zipped front with stretch bands on bottom sides. Inside cotton lining. Inside pocket - label of maker on inside.Label - "A.G.C.F. VIC. 1981. 8405.66.103.8063 Size 10 OR. Service No. Cleaning instructions. raaf, uniform, peter stoklahsa -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Jim Hayes, 07/12/1950
The correspondent writes "'.... I am sending ........a little Xmas gift of 100 pounds Sterling that should be worth 125 pounds at the rate of exchange when it reaches Australia"Quinn CollectionThis letter is written on a single sheet of unlined buff-coloured paper. The paper has been folded in half, in book form (0852.a). It is headed The Meadows, Epsom and is dated 7/12/50. The off-white envelope (0852.b) is addressed to Kip Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria. There are two United Kingdom stamps in the upper right hand corner, an air mail sticker on the left and is post-marked Epsom, Surrey. The letter commences "Dear Kip..." and is signed "Jim". letters-from-abroad, jim hayes -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Jar/ Demi John Stone Ware, Circa 1860
This kiln glazed container for liquid's, was the type used in the 1700's to mid 1900's to contain fluids mainly for human consumption which needed to retain liquid that could be affected by sunlight and or required to be maintained at a cooler temperatures. Ginger beer and other "brews" for human consumption were the prime target. The ability to refill these vessels were of the utmost importance to the consumer. Over time these containers were reduced in size and produced for "special" liquids e.g. alcoholic Port. This Demi John stone ware was manufactured in Tamworth (England) and imported into Australia during a period when the majority of "quality" domestic items were sourced from "the Mother Country" and the ties between the still "colonial" outpost were very strong. This bondage remained longer in rural communities than in the cities. The "multi-culturalism of the post World War II era resulted in the lessening of the earlier ties. The growing of nationalism, the Aussie evolution, was brought about by the increased social and business/commercial interactions between Australia and the United States of America, post World War II.This container(jug) is very significant to the Kiewa Valley, a rural region that required these type of liquid storage vessels, especially in the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. These were times when household refrigeration, if available, would be from the "block ice" coolers or "cool" storage nooks and crannies within farmhouse locations.This large "stone ware" glazed Demi John, alias Carboy has a capacity of over 20 litres. It has a conical smooth lipped neck top with a wide, flat(three to four finger) carry and poring handle. The top third portion of the jug is caramel in colour and the bottom a darker cream. It has a manufacturer's seal stamped into the surface before glazing. This item would have been corked and then sealed (air tight) with wax.manufacturer's seal "GEORGE SKEY WILNECOTE TAMWORTH"household liquid jar container, 1800's food storage, kiln fired glazed pottery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - BENDIGO MINING REPORTS
One handwritten and typed copies (3 of page 1, 3 of page 2, 2 of page 3 and 2 of page 4). Notes include an introduction which mentions the noise of the mining activities, all the machinery being made in Bendigo by the local foundries and the end of the mining.There are explanations of poppet legs or heads, landing brace, intermediate brace, safety brace, pulley wheels, boilers, winding engine, types of engines and air compressors.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, bendigo mining reports, a. roberts & sons, h.harkness and coy, horsfield's, south new moon, central deborah, great extended hustlers, wattle gully mine chewton, big deborah mine, royal hustlers reserve no 2 shaft, the city, johnsons reef no 2, lansell's comet, south devonshire, great southern, victoria quartz, lansell's big '180', little '180', new moon, big blue, central blue, central nell gwynne, lansell's sandhurst or 'needle' mine, eureka extended -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BAGGALEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN GAZETTE POSTER FOR 200 YEARS OF ADVANCE
Large poster size printed by the Australian Gazette for '200 years of Advance', 1770-1970, covering a range of issues, Captain Cook, a kangaroo taaken to Britain, Eureka, Aboriginal cricket tour of Great Britain, Qantas , Gold, etc. reverse 'qantas Recalls' covers 50 years of Qantas flights: Air Race arrival of Captain Ross Campbell in Darwin 10th december 1919 to win the 10,000 pound prize. Folded in eightAustralian Gazette -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LUCKY ENVELOPE INSERT: BENDIGO TRAVELLERS' CHARITY CLUB, 1963
Lucky Envelope insert - Bendigo Travellers' Charity Club, Easter Effort 1963. Proceeds of 50,000 Lucky envelopes going 60% to Nurses Wing No 2 Block, Bendigo Base Hospital and 40% to air-conditioning Mens Ward, Bendigo Benevolent Home. ''We are sorry you have not won a prize but we thank you for your very generous support''. Support ads printed on front and back - Coca Cola; Cohn's; Gillies.bendigo, clubs, bendigo travellers charity club, bendigo benevolent home, coca cola, gillies, cohn's, bendigo traveller's charity club, bendigo base hospital. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CHAMPIONS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, February 16, 2005. Champions: this photo of the Bendigo squadron of the Air League was taken in 1947, after the squadron won two trophies in the National Titles for drill and marching. Second row third from left is Mr Bishop, Fred Cooke, who was commanding official, Jack Faye, drill instructor andLenice Saunders, in charge of the girls. First on the right second row is Noel Dean.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Mid Upper Turret, B-24 Liberator Part, C. 1944/45
Martin 250CE Mid Upper Turret first introduced on the L Model B-24 Liberator. The US Army Air Force Model 23A became standard on all late model J, J/R, L, M and M/R model Liberators. The 23A was an all electric Turret. It was armed with two .50 calibre machine guns (Browning) MKII. The Turret carried 900 rounds (bullets), 450 rounds per gun.a12 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Framed Citation for KOREA, 1950 - KOREA - 1953
Four framed pages detailing Citations given to units after the Korean Conflict. Top Left - 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery for Meritorious Service and Heroism Top Right - 77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force for Meritorious Service and Heroism Bottom Left - 3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment for deserved honour and distinction Botton Right - 7th Fleet, United States Navy for Meritorious Servicekorea, korean war, syngman rhee, 16th field regiment royal new zealand artillery, 77 squadron royal australian air force, 3rd battalion royal australian regiment, 7th fleet united states navy, citation -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1926
A Dayton Air Flight tennis racquet, with a steel head and open, tongued throat, and, wooden shaft and deep-grooved handle. Racquet strings made from piano wire. Racquet head stringing continues through into the fully opened throat. Decal of model features on right side of shaft. Carved initials GCH feature on right side of lower handle. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Paint, Leather, Ink, Cord, Stringtennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co (MESCo), " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars", 14/08/1924 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates and instruction issued by the operator of the Geelong tramways (MESCo) at the time of the introduction of the new Birney Safety car, which allowed one man operation of trams. Gives details of the operating procedures of the tram.Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. Gives simple instructions on the Birney Safety Cars which were new to Geelong at the time. Includes notes electrical and air systems, procedures for running out, passenger capacity (max 60), testing equipment and running in. Original was pinned together in top left hand corner.In top right hand corner in ink "BTPS 401"trams, tramways, birney, geelong, instructions, safety -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria - Tram and Bus Division - Tram Repair Policy", c1988
Document - policy - report - 28 A4 pages, stapled in the top left hand corner titled, "Metropolitan Transit Authority of Victoria - Tram and Bus Division - Tram Repair Policy". Has table of contents. Looks at the identification of tasks between the tram construction and maintenance branch of the Tram Servicing branch. Includes notes on Bogies, bodywork and fitting, electrical and electronic equipment, W class air equipment and W class mechanical braking equipment.Has a list on the top right hand corner for distribution and "c1988" in ink.trams, tramways, mta, w class, maintenance, construction -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Joystick, From Tiger Moth crash, c. 1940
The joystick has been held by the Barber family since the crash in 1945. It had been kept as a momento to the witnessing of the incident involving an aeroplane from the Nhill Air Training School. In recent times the joystick has been mounted on a display base and loaned to the Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre to add to the awairness of this event. This is the only remains of this aircraft known to existSection of a wooden aircraft joystick, broken off at the base. Made of turned and polished wood with a turned handle section approx 100mm at the top. Mounted on a wooden display base with two brass retaining rings. Display base has information in text and description artwork of the aircraft. Inscription "MEMORABILIA from R.A.A.F. FLYING SCHOOL / NHILL AERODROME World War II"air crash, joy stick, propodollah, barber, tiger moth, a17 751, keith scholfield, lac john considine -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Postcard, The Scarlet Troubadours are Coming!, c1909-1914
Postcard advertising the Scarlet Troubadours, a troupe of around 9 entertainers that were popular in Australia and New Zealand over a period of 5 years in the early 20th century. They performed light opera and vaudeville. Managed by Edward Branscombe, who pioneered the use of open air venues with his 1909 season at St Kilda.Unused postcard printed in colour on the front, and in blue on the back. the scarlet troubadours, edward branscombe -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Free! Lecture and Concert, 1942
Promotion and program for a free lecture and concert at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 June 1942. The lecture topic was 'The Empire's Air Forces at War', by British War Correspondent William Courtney, and the entertainment included musical performances. Although free, silver coin donations for the St Kilda Patriotic Society were sought.Buff coloured paper printed in black on one sidewilliam courtney, arnold matters, thea phillips, city of st kilda, anthony ferrara, st kilda patriotic society -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - De Havilland DH114 Vampire T35 A79-835 (Displayed As A79-819)
Historical Details: . Description: First flown on the 29th of September 1943, the Vampire, in its many versions, came to be the most widely used British military jet aircraft ever produced, and saw service with some 25 air forces around the world. In 1951 the RAAF ordered 36 DeHavilland. Level of Importance: Regionaldh vampire -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - ID Pass Volunteer Air Observer Corps, 1940’s
The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This is a personal member’s pass owned by Shirley McDonald Volunteers No 223 dated 22/08/1942A personal item which relates to a national organization which operated in the mid 20th-Century. Small cream card with maroon printed text. Personal details are typed in black and signatures are signed in black. Back of the card is orange. Signed S McDonald volunteer air observers corps,, shirley mcdonald warrnambool, warrnambool volunteers air observers corps -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Roland Jahne Collection - See Description for details
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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - Morotai - Memory of "Survey Corps" Diggers, Post 1945
.1) CD contains additional photos to compliment the 20 page written report. .2) Written report contains stories and photos of members of Survey Corp and Air Force personnel based on Mororia during WWII. The photo in the report includes John K Nolan who went on to be Director of the Survey Corps 1972-1975.1) CD of photos. .2) Written report on some of the activities of the Survey Corps on the island of Morotai during WWII (20 pages).audio-visual technology-audio visual appliances, photography-photographs, documents, survey, royal australian survey corps, rasvy -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Kitchen Equipment, tin mesh, meat safe, c1900
This is a common small 'meat safe' used in most homes prior to the arrival of Refrigerators. Food, such as milk, butter, cooked meat would be stored for a short time in this safe. It would be suspended from the ceiling / roof in a cool place - Dairy - and the mesh sides allowed air circulation while providing protection from insects and vermin.A green, tin meat safe with mesh sides and a hinged door with a latch lock. early settlers, pioneers, food preservation, meat safe, kalgoolie safe, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, ormond, dairy products, diseases, vermin