This object was used a shield to slide brass button through to enable them to be polished.They were a common object for those who wore military type uniforms with metal buttons The item belonged to John T Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade from 1940 through to 1977.This is an object which was commonly used by those in the military and those who wore uniforms with brass buttons. This item has strong provenance having belonged to John Sizeland who was a member of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade for over 30 years and was donated along with a number of associated fire brigade items. Long horse shoeshaped piece of copper with narrow slice three quarters through with rounded notch at the end.J Sizeland hammered into one end.warrnambool, button cleaner/protector, button cleaning shield, brass button, john t sizeland, brass button cleaning

Nathan Frederick Spielvogel (1874-1956), teacher, writer and historian, was born on 10 May 1874 at Ballarat, Victoria. as well as his stories he published a number of Books about the history of Ballarat. Spielvogel taught at Orbost for at least a year and this book reflects that time. Spielvogel was a teacher, writer and historian. As a country schoolteacher, he traveled widely in the eastern Australian outback and also made a journey to London. Spielvogel gained distinction as one of the only Australian Jewish writers of his time. Many of his early books were best-sellers. He has an association with the history of Orbost having spent a year as a teacher at Orbost. The book also has an association with J.W. Bird an early auctioneer and estate agent in Orbost.A small 124 pp book with a pink, white and red cover with an illustration of a fisherman at a river. It is titled "The Gumsucker at Home" by N. F. Spielvogel.inside cover - J. W. Birdspielvogel-nathan the-gumsucker-at-home australian-literature

Perfect Cheese Company was founded in 1930 by newly-arrived Italian migrant Natale Paquale Italiano. The company specialised in traditional Italian-style cheese but also produced Greek, Cypriot and Maltese origin cheeses. The cheeses were sold in Australia and Italy with all products being matured and non-processed. The company remained in operation until the early 2000s.This cheese press is significant as it represents the machinery used by an early cheese production company.Stainless cheese press machine with three steel supports and two threaded rods will spring tension wheels to screw down to pressurise the hoops containing cheese.J & T YOUNG AYR UKallansford, perfect cheese company, avery, cheese manufacturing, dairy industry

Brief outline of the first 100 years of the Borough of Queenscliffe. This is compiled by N A Dunn. Many historical photographs included. These would have been from private collections. Many are now in the Queenscliffe Historical Museum collection. Information collected from documents written by Chas Dod, Captain Molyneux and statistics from Mr George Drosten, Borough Engineer from 1923.Green covered booklet Notice of Appreciation - P J Northeastqueenscliffe, borough of queenscliffe, centenary committee, n a dunn, chas dod, captain molyneux, george drosten

An Awl is used to make indentations in wood or other materials in order to ease the insertion of a nail or screw. The blade is placed across the fibers of the wood, cutting them when pressure is applied. The Awl is then twisted through 90 degrees which displaces the fibers creating a hole. This then gives a start to the nail or screw being inserted into the work piece. There is a difference between an Awl and a Bradawl, the Awl is a small hand-held tool with a sharpened point and a Bradawl is similar but is flattened at its tip to produce a sharp chisel edge.An everyday tool used in carpentry, the subject item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as believed to have been produced during the 20th century.Awl with wooden handle with brass ferrule & steel pointed shaftStamped on handle J McArthur (owner)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, awl, j mcarthur, carpenders tools, woodworking tools, nail starter

John Berrill & Sons pigment grinder was patented in NY c1860. It was used to grind down pigment to mix with linseed oil, to make paint, before commercial paints became availableCast Iron pigment mill. "J. Berrill, Mfg. Waterville, NY"pigment grinder, painting, painting and decorating, trades, tools, j. berrill, john berrill and sons

Hand painted china plate with sepia scene of Central Deborah mine with tram in foreground on white china with gold edge & wording Birney car & Central Deborah Mine Bendigo.Handpainted by J Michener Bendigo 1985domestic equipment, table setting, plate

Small portrait of a man seated on a chair with his left elbow resting on a cupboard. He is wearing a three piece suit with a bow tie and a watch chain. He also has a beard.J. Kirkley, 193 Gilesgate. Durhamphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, j kirkley

Commonwealth of Australia War Savings stamps booklet issued to 'Miss Merle Bush, Girton College, Bendigo'. Three (3) stamps stuck in book (6d.)Albert J. Mullett, Government Printerperson, individual, bush collection - personal

black and white photo : machinery in mine. Corrugated iron shed. Cable on large wheel. Winding engine. ' Horwood & Sons Winder, Deborah Extended Mine - now on display on Central Deborah ' .Alan Doney ( J. Lerk 17.3.2000 )organization, business, deborah extended mine

Sepia photograph of a lady. She is wearing a long, dark dress with a bustle. The bodice is tight and the skirt is pleated. She is carrying a handbag and an umbrella. She is also wearing a feathery type hat which has tie ribbons under her chin. In front of her is a plant. The photo is mounted on cardboard and has a gold line around the photo. 2035 written on the back.J Weller, Maryborough, Victoria. Australiaphotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph

White paper music booklet printed in black. Tell Me Tonight and Her Name is Mary10.8.33 J. Devlin Korumburra No 118

Certificate from Eaglehawk Branch Australian Natives Associatin Musical and Elocutionary Competitions 18 to 22 July 1904. Certificate is printed on cream card with a decorative red border and printing in red and green. Within the border at the top, the words Eaglehawk Branch are printed either side on the Australian Natives Association crest. Below this are printed the words Musical and Elocutionary Competitions July 18th to 22nd 1904 Honorable Mention To Misses K & M Foster for Piano Duet open. Daniel Murdoch President and John Trevean Hon Sec has been printed underneath. A photograph of the Town Hall Eaglehawk is printed in the lower left hand corner. The building facade is in shot with a karge group of people standing in front.T J Anderson Printer Eaglehawkdocument, certificate, music

Timber & Brass Measuring / Set Square Light timber legs with brass reinforced corner construction Measurements in inches along both legs of the set squareJ. Rabone & Sons Birmingham No 1535

Blue card covered booklet with black text. 16 pages. There is a United Church Archives stamp on the cover and inside the cover. Inside the cover has a Synod Archives Victoria stamp.non-fictionContents: Senior or Comrades' section: Ritual for the Meeting; preparatory; the meeting; the order of the day; Closing Ceremony; Initiation Ceremony; preparation; ideals of the Comradeship; The Comrades' Law; Ceremony of recognition of the second degree; Ceremony of recognition of Third Degree; Installation ceremony; Comradeship hymn; room layout.handbooks, methodist church of australasia, methodist girls' comradeship

B. 1841 in England, ordained 1863, President NSW conference 1893, d. 1909 Gore Hill NSW.B & W head and shoulders printed etching of the Rev. James E. Moulton. "Revd. J. E. Moulton (Tonga)"moulton, james e., rev., methodist minister, president of conference

Printers Bradbury, Agnew and Co. WhitefriarsHard cover book 195 pages. Written by a member of the Aristocracy. Alternative ttle "Solecisms to be Avoided". Outlining the "art of polite conversation" and advice on "what to say" and "how to say it". The last pages other books of Etiquette, Poedtry, Cookery, Plant and Flowers available from Frederick Warne an dCo. Publishers.J A Hanrahan stamped on title page

small sheet of film 1862 WOLSTENHOLME J TO 1863 CAVANAGH Abirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1864 OCONNELL J TO 1864 SKINNER Abirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1865 BLAMERE TO 1865 CAMPBELL Jbirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1856 ELLIS A TO 1856 JONES Jbirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1859 DRUM J TO 1859 GRINTER Abirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1894 AUSTIN J TO 1894 BROWN Abirth, family, register

During exercise crew cooking was the normal procedure .All members of crew contributed regardless of rank.The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of Centurion tank of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles with two crewmen preparing meal. Another crewman remains in turret as sentry. Annual camp, Puckapunyal 1971." Lt J Clay brewing up "

Red Plaque in the shape of a shield. Gold edge on plaque with gold writing - "JUNIORS FORWARD" Gold flower type symbol in the middle of the plaque..20cm from top to bottom at middle.20 cm from left to right. J Leas name on back (or similar)plaques, junior forward

Wor Bro A J Hartup 1988