Made and presumably worn by Mrs McKeown (nee Ford)A full length white cotton nightgown without sleeves. It has a crocheted border in white cotton around the neckline and also making a small trim on the front upper bodice/neckline. Arm holes also have the same crochet trim. The bottom of the garment is hemmed and without any trimming.costume-female underwear

Yields information the construction of the extension to the depot and the start of the trackwork to new area.Black and white photographs of the depot building soon after completion, before any track was laid in the building and the tramcars moved in. Photo appears in August 1972 Trolley Wire, page 16. On rear is a date stamp 16/6/1972 and photo trimming dimensions and name "Paul Nicholson".On rear in ink and pencil date stamp "16 June 1972", / "6658" / "Paul Nicholson / Photo No. 10 / Same size and letters S/S" in ink.trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations

Dora Sandow was born in 1893, the youngest daughter of George and Mary Ann Sandow. She married William Spencer Grigg in 1920.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows a young woman with medium-length, slightly wavy hair. She is wearing lace-up boots, a mid-length dress which has ribbon trimming on the skirt and lace frills on the sleeves, and a very large, fabric-lined hat.dora sandow, dora grigg

Black and white photograph proof of two young girls seated on a rug covered bench wearing white short sleeved frock and white shoes and socks. Other girl in dark frock with pin spots and lace trimming Both girls with ribbon bows in hair Lakes Entrance Victoriaon back 2 pc colcelebrations, people, fashion

Euphonium with mouthpiece in situPatent Clear Bore contesting Model Class A Exhibition Prize Medals Awarded to J. Higham Ltd. Makers 127 Strangeways Manchester England 58524 Lyons Sole Agenteuphonium, musical instrument

The Grand Order of Oddfellows was a friendly Society founded in Manchester in 1798. It began in Australia in 1844 with the first Victorian branch established in 1854. The first mention of the Eaglehawk group was in 1868.Small ceremonial apron for the "Grand United order of Odd Fellows" on white/cream silk cotton sateen with blue tape border. Centre to screen print main panel has large printed crest showing quartered shield (top left) hour glass (top right) crossed keys (bottom right) dove with olive branch (bottom left) Noah's Ark. In centre of shield is a right hand palm forward with heart symbol. Supporters to shield, woman left holding sword and scales next to seated lion, woman on right holding mirror and flaming torch next to seated sheep. In centre above the shield is a seated women with four children, one at breast. Banner at base of women and shield reads "Amicitia Amor et Veritas". Long tapes top left and top right corners. At base of print are two hands joined in a handshake in a panel surrounded by flowers.In pen and ink on back "George Braysher"?grand united order of odd fellows, ceremonial apron

Coat was purchased & worn by Judith's Mother, Jean Gorsuch, in 1968 as her best coat. Jean Gorsuch loved fur and fur trimming - she loved this coat and always felt very smart in it. It is very heavy.Beige wool coat with cream fur collar (coat has a self zig-zag pattern in the wool). Straight style - long sleeves. It is a very heavy coat.Bonwear Clothing Melbourne.costume, female

F2 - Coir matting loom is expertly handled by this blind operator. F5 - Machine cold binding of a millet broom. F7 - Final trimming of a special mat. F9 - Checking and packaging of brush ware is easy to this tradesman.4 B/W photographs of workers in the mat and brush shopsF2 - Mat Shop 1 1964 F5 - BFactory 3 F7 - Pic N123, 6846# F9 - Brush Factory 5 6846# 1964royal victorian institute for the blind, employment

BACK TO CLUNES 1982BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF BRASS BAND MARCHING ALONG FRASER STREET, CLUNES. DURING BACK TO CLUNES 1982. SHOPS INCLUDE MC MILLAN MANCHESTER & GIFTS; NATIONAL HOTEL; R.TORNEY, DRAPER; W.J. CHAMPION, DRAPER; CLUB HOTEL; R.S.L AND STATE SAVINGS BANK.photography, photographs, shops;mcmillan manchester & gifts national hotel, r.torney draper, w.j. champion club hotel, rsl, ssb., back to clunes, clunes brass band

This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines. Francis Abbott was a watchmaker from Manchester. He arrived in Tasmania as a convict in 1845, and was granted a ticket of leave in 1849. He died in 1883.A theodolite in a timber boxEngraved Abbott Hobart Town Varley Londontheodolite, scientific instruments, francis abbott, abbott hobart town, varley london, convict

Cherry Tree Road Job 56F443 Contractors Wolf and Wood Culverts in place, 3 rows 73” diameter 45-degree skew Looking towards Panton Hill – before trimming ends of pipe March 1960Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, 1960-03, bridge construction, cherry tree road, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, shire of eltham

This cabin trunk was sold by Foy & Gibson, one of Australia's earliest department store chains. Foy & Gibson manufactured and sold clothing, manchester, leather goods, soft furnishings, hardware and food.A rectangular tin travelling trunk which was painted brown. It has rounded corners and a hinged lid which is dented. The front latch is missing. Inside the trunk it is painted red.Inside lid : ENTERPRISE Foy & Gibson COLLINGWOOD MELBOURNEluggage travel storage cabin-trunk

This Eclipse model, treadle operated sewing machine was made by the Oldham Sewing Machine Company in Greater Manchester U.K.. It was used by sailmakers for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Sewing machine, foot treadle, for sewing sails with box shape top and slim neck. Brand is Eclipse. Cast iron base is bolted to square wooden table-top with drawer under table. Drawer has 3 partitions and wood fitting with 5 drilled holes for needle storage, lock has diamond shaped, decorative metal surrounds; half of inside drawer is painted black. Decorative metal stand, painted green, with 2 foot pedals; 1 foot pedal drives the wheel wheel. Padals both have "ECLIPSE" cast into the iron.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, textile machines, sailmaker's machine, maritime sewing machine

Inner Wheel is a chartered club for the wives of members of the Rotary Club. It originated in Manchester, England in 1924. Bendigo was the third chartered club in Australia, receiving its charter 19/8/1933.Brown covered photo album with embossed gold coloured writing on cover 'photos'. Sticky label on front cover reads ' Inner Wheel Club of Bendigo South History 1985-1994' 32 pages, double sided Black magnetic pages inside, coloured photos on each page from front to back page, also including a newspaper article and Sixth Annual Report (June 1986) & Presidents Report 1986-87 photo album, inner wheel

Baby clothes worn by Una Reynolds, member of the Society. Born 1927, died 2003.White, lawn cotton baby's underdress/petticoat. Sleeveless, with drawstring at waist. Hand sewn white chain stitching and lace trimming at high neckline and armholes. Drawstring at back neck opening and one button and buttonhole halfway to lace. Skirt edged with double row of white chain stitching and crochet lace.costume, infants'

This lace is similar in appearance to Genoese collar laces but the thread is much finer and the lace softer. At the time it would have been an expensive fashionable lace trimming. This particular piece was borrowed and used as an illustration in Pat Earnshaw's book "The identification of Lace"Flemish lace edging attached to a piece of black fabric.

Cutting from a newspaper titled Bendigo - the way we were. Photo shows two horse drawn vehicles standing outside the Manchester Arms Hotel. Both are pulled by grey horses. The two horses in the front vehicle are wearing a white lacy sort of covering over their backs and rump with pompoms on the edge. The carriage has a bride and groom sitting in it. The second carriage has four horses harnessed to it. The building has M.U.I.O. Odd Fellows Hall above the veranda and also Manchester. The edge of the veranda has iron lace. Written on the back is: from before 1903 and Bible Christian Church House in the middle. Mosaic 11010.150b is a larger copy scanned at 1200dpi.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the manchester arms late last century, m.u.i.o. odd fellows hall

BHS CollectionPhotocopies of entertainment tickets. There are two different tickets, one for a Grand Euchre & Dance held at the Manchester Hall, Long Gully on Wed February 25rh. MC Mr E Rosewall. Ticket No 324. A Truscott and H Dennis, Supervisors. James, Printer, Eaglehawk. The other is MUIOFF Loyal Albert Lodge No 4774. The Anniversary of the Lodge was celebrated by a Soiree & Concert at the Manchester Arms, Long Gully on Friday 7th October 1891. Ticket no 388. J Brockley, Printer. This ticket has a ribbon and bouquet border. There are two pages of three copies of each ticket and an enlargement of each on lemon paper with a piece of white paper with Concert Tickets printed on it stuck to it.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - entetainment tickets, manchester hall, mr e rosewall, a truscott, h dennis, james, muioof, loyal albert lodge no 4774, manchester arms, j brockley

Two invitations to the Launch of the Book 'A Brief History & Reminiscence of Long Gully' by George Ellis to be Launched by Laurie Whelan, Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo. A photo of the Ironbark Mine with the Manchester Arms Hotel in the background is in the bottom corner. One page has a small photo of a street and bridge railing.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - invitation to book launch, st matthews church hall, a brief history & reminiscence of long gully, george ellis, laurie whelan, city fo greater bendigo, ironbark mine, manchester arms hotel

Playing card size piece advertising Grand Euchre & Dance, Manchester Hall, Long Gully, Wednesday February 25th at 8 pm. No Year. Dunne's Music. Keep this ticket. Valuable prize for lucky ticket holder. Admission one shilling. No 315. Ornate scrolled design reverse.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, manchester hall. dunne's music

This bonnet would have been worn when the wearer was out doors and has been, perhaps, remodelled from a previous bonnet. All women wore a head covering out of doors in the past up to about the 1950s.This bonnet has no known provenance but is retained for display purposes as an example of a lady's bonnet from a previous era.This lady's bonnet is made of cream straw with dark brown cloth pleated trimming and cream felt flowers and leaves. The centre of some of the flowers have gold small buttons attached by fine wire covered in straw. Long faded light brown ribbons are attached to the sides of the bonnet to enable it to be tied to the lady's head.vintage women's clothing., bonnets, straw hats

Used in the 19th century.A forged steel broadaxe head without a handle - it has a hole for the handle. It can be known also as a trimming axe blade or a long bearded axe because of its beard shape. It was commonly used in manufacture of square timbers for wooden shipbuilding, log building, timber framing and railroad ties. It was used in the 19th century.woodworking tools, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, broadaxes, felling axes, hewing axes, axe heads, tool components

Used in the 19th century.A forged steel unusual long winged axe head blade without a handle - it has a hole for the handle. Originally it was "Japanned" finished' with black baked enamel which is now peeling off. There is a indented small zigzag pattern on the head where it would meet the handle. It was used in the 19th century possibly as a trimming axe.Whitehouse and Sons Cannock Warrantedwoodworking tools, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, broadaxes, felling axes, hewing axes, axe heads, tool components

This Warrnambool Rowing Club medal was awarded to the winners of the Society Fours in 1908. The Friendly Society group that won the race was the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a benefit society owned by members who assist other members in times of illness or unemployment. Originally founded in Manchester, England, the M.U.I.O.O.F. started in Melbourne in 1840. The Warrnambool branch was founded in 1860. The Warrnmbool Rowing Club was established in 1873, though there had been several boat clubs associated with the Hopkins River going back to the 1850s. No information has been found on R.Russell. This medal is of interest as a memento of a Warrnambool sporting club award in 1908 and of the winner of the award, a Warrnambool group and a member of that group.This circular brass medal has a shield shaped centrepiece with text on both obverse and reverse surrounded by a plain annulus edged with small scrolls. It has a ring at the top.Obverse- W.R.C. Regatta 1908 Reverse SOCIETY FOURS Won by M.U.I.O.O.F.R RUSSELL. A maker's hallmark.warrnambool rowing club, the friendly society, m.u.i.o.o.f.

Thornton-Pickard was a British camera manufacturer which was established in 1888 and closed in 1939. The company was based in Altrincham, near Manchester, and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry. The Thornton-Pickard company was founded by John Edward Thornton and Edgar Pickard in Manchester,. Also referred to as a Magic Lantern Projector, the Ruby enlarger was used to project images from glass negatives using a variety of light sources and eventually adapted for electricity.. As photography technology developed the size of slides became smaller and the "magic lanterns" were replaced by more compact film and slide projectors.This item is significant as it represents a step in the development of photographic technology and home entertainment in the early 19th century.A large photographic enlarger made primarily of wood, tin plate and glass. The enlarger is fully intact and has the original patent and registration on a badge attached on one side. The enlarger extends when in use but folds up accordion style when not required. Its length at maximum extension is 90 centimetres. It has a slot on one side for glass negatives negatives to be inserted in a wooden holder.Badge attached to side:- 'THORNTON-PACKARD/ RUBY ENLARGER/ ALTRINCHAM" On metal rectangle: "PROTECTED BY / PAT. No. 18478. 08. / REG. No8. 529944 & 580047."thornton-pickard, photographic equipment, ruby enlarger, glass negatives

This item was used for sheep foot trimming on a rural property in Orbost. Sheep with overgrown hooves have difficulty walking far enough to reach available pasture. Their hoofs were regularly trimmed with special hoof trimmers or a good pair of garden secateurs. This item is an example of a farm tool commonly used on early Orbost farms.Metal secateurs with a brass spring system.agriculture-tools rural secateurs hoof-trimmer

Bert Lingard was a Tailor whose business 'Lingard Modes' operated in the Manchester Unity Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne c1949. Later he worked from his home in 476 St.Kilda Road, Melbourne.Black and white photograph of Herbert (Bert) Lingard at his sewing machine. Cross ref. NA2931 -2933 and NA2946 & 7.lingard collection