Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]This Spackman's cannula was used by Dr Geoff Bishop during gynaecological laparscopioc surgery.He used this decice as a uterine elevator. Also, for testing tubal patency by inserting dye through it. Manufacturers stamp: ANAX.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

An empty Wright & Ditson (USA) 'Championship' lawn tennis balls box. Patents listed on box: pat No 1146523 (1915); Pat No 1566974 (1925) and Pat No 1593211 (1926). Materials: Cardboard, Inktennis

An oval racquet with an elongated head, red whipping, glazed, parchment-reinforced shoulders, and a fine-grooved handle grip. Inscription across crown on obverse: SLAZENGERS'. Inscription across throat on obverse: DOHERTY/SLAZENGERS/PATENT/STRINGING. Inscription along right side of handle: SLAZENGERS' NEW YORK. Inscription along left side: PATENTED/OCT. 12. 1915. Hand carved initials along front of handle: M.O. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Ink, Parchmenttennis

Charcoal soft covered booklet with general notices, designs, andtrademarks. Patents include a portable washing machine, Kinematograph shutter, anti-splash valves, Railway collision preventing, telephone automatic coin slot patents, trademark

Grinder for grain, metal with square grain holder situated on top of grinding mechanism with turning handle. Made by "THE ARCADE MFG CO FREEPORT ILL. USA. Has "No 1 Patent Apld. For" stamped on front.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Needle Case, brass with 4 different needle sections - size 6,7,8 and 9. Inscribed on Needle Case W.Avery & Son Redditch. By Royal letters patent, The Louise Needle Case. With floral embossing on case.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, needle case, brass needle case, the louise needle case

Camera Kodak No. 1A Autographic Junior. Last patent date 7/1/1913. Bellows type. Winged front door with track for lens. Leather covered body. In leather carry case with strap. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, camera kodak no. 1a, kodak camera

This is a pocket spring balance. It would have been used last century in our district by market gardeners, hawkers and other itinerant workers and possibly also used in some small businesses. In households it could also be useful for weighing jam fruit, vegetables etc. Spring balances are still in use today.This item is retained as an example of a spring balance manufactured 80 or more years ago.This is a set of spring balance scales. The spring is fixed at one end with a hook attached to hold an object to be weighed. The top end has a ring to hang the scales up. The spring mechanism is enclosed by a steel cover. The front scale face is made of brass and both this face and the rear spring casing are fastened by three rivets. On the front is a spring-loaded blade which has equally spaced scale markings next to it on one side. This item is much rusted. ‘Hughes Pocket Balance’ ‘Patent’ Scale Markings:- ‘0 to 25’ pocket spring balances, household items of the past., history of warrnambool

This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse. A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USAkalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna

This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse. A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USAkalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna

White china plate with fluted and gilded edges decorated with flowers, crossed flags and a portrait of a military officer with medals in centre. Titled General Sir Redvers H Buller VC GCB KCMG PCPatented England Grindley & Co Oct 31st 99 USAdomestic equipment, table setting, plate

l.r; BAXTER'S/PATENT/OIL/PRINTING/11 NORTHAMPTON SQUAREqueen victoria, royalty, british royal family, leader, monarchy, gown crown, portrait, work on paper, print

Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Unknown location, USA (see also items S0471, S0472, S0515)Made in USA / Patented / Encircled 10 (Handwritten) / 6 (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide

Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Mormon Meeting House, Longfellow Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 1956Made in USA / Patented / 04819 / D (Handwritten) / 1 (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide

Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Speculative housing, likely built by Levitt & Sons in the 1950s, USAMade in USA/ Patented/ 04819/ D (Handwritten)/ 9A (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide

Robin Boyd developed a close friendship with the founder of the Bauhaus in Weimar Germany, Walter Gropius, who had moved to the USA in the 1930s. Through this connection, Boyd was invited to be the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Bemis Professor at the School in the North American academic year 1956-7. Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the year. Boyd gave some lectures at MIT and he was also invited to give lectures at many other universities, allowing him to travel widely within the USA, especially on the East Coast. This gave him the opportunity to meet architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Eero Saarinen, Paul Rudolph and many others, and visit the offices of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, and places like Taliesin and the General Motors Technical Center Detroit. On the way home, the Boyds visited London, Berlin, Paris and Le Corbusier’s Ronchamp Chapel in France.Colour slide in a mount. Seagram Building. (Architect: Mies van der Rohe.)Made in USA / Patented / 18 (Handwritten) / Encircled 72F (Handwritten)mit bemis professorship, mit, robin boyd, slide

Foldable padded ironing board designed for use on a table. Label: "Foldable Ironing Board. Patented No. 111,674 - 11/9.39"ironing board, sleeve ironing board

Cylindrical cardboard container containing wooden fiddlesticks.Fiddlesticks / Exciting Entertaining Tantalizing Game. patent pending No.7516fiddlesticks, games and puzzles

Used at the home of Margaret Lewis (nee Aitken) and her husband, Joseph Lewis, 'Yuonga' in Seville, Victoria, Australia.Wooden gramophone cabinet with hinged lid, 2 doors at front with 3 shelves each. Metal turntable with felt covering, and a Broadcast vinyl record from Palings.'His Master's Voice' 'The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Patents Applied For'gramophones

Bonnet box or hat box, metal, oval, with a brass swivel handle on lid and a brass lock. Manufactured by Legges. The outside has been painted tan or brown, the inside is bright bluw.Marked "Legges" "(symbol of a crown)" "Patent Secure Staples and Joints"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bonnet box, hat box, metal hat box, legges, accessory, hand luggage, travel goods, personal effects

Two cloth bags, one with a drawstring. Both bags have inscriptions. Also a portion of string fibres and a double headed brush - each brush head wound with wire.On bag with drawstring, the British coat of arms then , "WALKERS / PARK.R & CO / Patent Shot / LONDON / No. 2". On other bag, "HAMEL / VICTORIA TOWER / PATENT SHOT / No 2".

Donated by Heather McNamara. Worn by Isobel Caldwell born 03/08/1930. Example of women's corsetry c 1950's.Flesh coloured ladies corset, plain satin fabric with elastic lycra side panels & stocking suspenders. Boned.Jenyns Patent Corsetry. Model 5577/10. Lycra, type c, short hip. Made in Australia by te Jenyns Patent Corset Pty Ltd. Victorialadies corset

The letters were sent home by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and Sister and states that he has sent the Brooch home not long after arriving in England. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) .2) Two letters, red ruled lined paper, hand written in ink, both written on same day. .3) Card, without badge, “Regimental Brooch Badge”, Patent No 8448, yellowish colour..1) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916” , “Dear Mother”, “from your loving son Alf”. In pencil at bottom, “Silver leaves from S Africa” .2) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916”, “Dear Marian”, “Love from Alf”letters, brooch, ww1, s.africa

Lamp base, metal with removable lamp-holder. Label attached R 12 x A "ORAC" inscribed on burner control. Removable Lamp cover. Filler cap engraved "Wick Patent 19267/24 Trimmer" .flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

black and white PHOTOGRAPH OF four males wearing Victorian style clothing - rear of card show two logos for Turbull & Sons Artists , 75 Jamaica St Glasgow - Licencees of Vander Weyde's Patent Process.photograph, person, male, turbull & sons artists , 75 jamaica st glasgow - licencees of vander weyde's patent process

Perpetual almanac, it has the day of the month on the outside, in the centre the day of the weeks. Patent 27224. On the back F. W. Field, watchmaker and jeweller, 293 Williamson Street (opposite Shamrock Hotel) Bendigo. Made in Germany.business, retail, f.w. field

Photograph - black and white - large. Written on the back 'R.G.Ford's Air Compressor and Air Receiver, mounted on a heavy wooded frame. Central Deborah Collection. Copied 10.12.2001.' Written on wooden frame ' R.G.Ford's Patent No. 48'organization, business, mining equipment, mining equipment. central deborah mine. air compressor. air receiver.

A Rolls Razor in box with instructions on bottom, nickel plated case with key hole pattern containing razor and inbuilt strop. Cardboard box in red, green & black labelled Imperial number 2 Rolls Razor nickel plated.Rolls Razor made in England patented in England and abroad English patent numbers 457383 284428 242718 242717 and pending Rolls Razor Pat no's 224578 242718personal effects, shaving