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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: CERTIFICATE, 08/09/1993
Energy project competition. Certificate presented to the winner in the Gas&Fuel Corporation central regional area - Bendigo branch. The certificate is dated 8th of September 1993 and signed by the Manager E.M.C. (Energy Management Centre).document, certificate, gas&fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Group of people in an office room at what looks like a presentation - The name Dick Dengelly written at the top of the photo. On the back a stamp reading ''Gas and Fuel Corporation Public Affairs Dept. Photographic Service''person, group, retirement presentation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Application for liquid fuel ration tickets
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Folder 5 has wartime and other general interest papers. Application for liquid fuel ration ticketstransport - motor vehicles, alan mathews -
Puffing Billy Railway
Tool - Drag Saw, New Record Drag Saw, circa 1920s
Circa 1920s petrol driven cross saw. It was mainly used cross cutting felled logs The Land on which the Menzies Creek railway station and Museum are built on was once apart of James Hermon's & his son William Hermon's property on which this Drag Saw was used. reference : Jinkers and Whims: A Pictorial History of Timber-Getting By Jack BradshawHistoric - Industrial Timber working petrol driven cross saw - Drag SawLarge, mechanical saw mounted on a steel shaft connected to tin fuel and water containers. The machine has two large spoked wheels, a rotating Crankshaft and an extended arm/rod attached to a crank and flywheel.New Record puffing billy, drag saw, timber cutting, early mechanical equipment, james hermon & sons, menzies creek, 1920s -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - LANTERN
LANTERN USED ON WORK SITE - WARNING POSSIBBLE HAZARD.RED PAINTED LANTERN. FORMERLY OWNED BY PMG.([DEPARTMENT OF POST MASTER GENERAL) METAL CASE HOUSING, REMOVABLE FUEL BOWL RED LAMPSHADE, HANDLE TO HANG LANTERN ON LOW POST, HINGED LID.P.M.G.local history, lighting, kerosene, oil, lighting -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000 c
Photo taken prior to big auction of machinery, and closure of business.Colour photograph of G K & B Stephenson's Truck and Tractor Sales and Service garage, showing tidy business premises, agricultural machinery on display, and two fuel bowsers on Princes Highway, Johnsonville Victoriaretail trade, transport -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Iron Hand Kerosene, mid to late 1900s
The 1950's saw a revolution in small appliances for use in the average household. This hand held self heating(kerosene) iron was introduced as a time saving and more convenient iron for pressing clothes and other cloth fabrics. It replaced irons needing a separate fire source to heat the ironing plate. These irons continued to be in service, even when electricity was available in cities and larger rural towns (domestic electric steam irons were invented in 1938). This item was used before and during the electricity supplies available from the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. These irons remained in use within regional rural areas that had limited or unreliable electrical reticulation.In the 1950s and later the Kiewa Valley was still a relatively isolated region which was home to rural properties and small settlements. The availability of electricity and or the financial means to afford new types of electric hand irons ensured that older and sometimes less efficient ironing remained for an extended period covering the 1960s to 1970s. Kerosene products, such as this kerosene iron was a cheaper method for farm based domestic and other rural activities requiring a heat source. The use of kerosene as a heat/light source was able to be supplied in bulk and able to be used when floods severed vital roads into this region. The supply of electricity was in summer time subject to interruption from bush fire damaged wooden poles carrying the electrical cables. Self sufficiency by rural populations was the backbone of survival and the ability to store energy sources "on the farm" was a prerequisite of isolated regions, such as the Kiewa Valley, circa 1950s.This Coleman kerosene iron has a solid steel chrome plated(press) base with a painted (blue) wooden handle. The handle is stud fastened onto an oblong shaped rolled steel handle frame and screwed (two screws) onto the base plate. Both the heating plate and the top securing plate are shaped similar to a river boat. The main housing enclosing the heating element is enamel coated(blue in colour) steel and has a half hole for lighting the kerosene at the rear end. Behind the handle and protruding upwards is a stainless steel fully enclosed container (bowl shaped) for the main supply of kerosene to the burner or generator(enclosed within the main body of the iron. The bowl has an air valve and inlet for pressurised air intake (hand pump) On the bottom rear of the fuel bowl there is a screw regulated fuel pump. The fuel heated base plate provides the heat for this advertised "self heating iron(instant lighting). See KVHS 0347B- Instruction sheet; KVHS 0347C- Wrench; and KVHS 0347D Fuel can.Stamped on the base plate of the handle, front region "COLEMAN LAMP & STOVE CO." below this "WICHITA KAN" below this"TORONTO CAN". In the middle of the handle base and in larger print "COLEMAN Instant-Lite" At the rear location in large print "MODEL 4" in smaller print below "MADE IN U.S.A." below this "PAT#1718473"household appliances, alternative non electrical ironing appliances, domestic appliances, kerosene appliances -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Thermo Hygro Graph
Bushfire behaviour is influenced by many factors including temperature, relative humidity (RH), forest type, fuel quantity and fuel dryness, topography and even slope. Wind has a dominant effect on the Rate of Spread (ROS), as well as fire size, shape and direction. Temperature and relative humidity have major impacts on fuel dryness and therefore upon the availability of fuel for combustion. A thermo-hygrograph measures and records both temperature and humidity. It produces a continuous record by drawing ink traces on a paper chart held in revolving cylinder. Humidity is measured by shortening or lengthening of specially treated human hair. Temperature is measured by means of a bi-metallic strip. This particular instrument is a seven day recorder. The instrument is driven by clockwork. Serial number 10186 which probably dates from about 1960. The chart indicates it was last used in March 1979.Used for bushfire research.Clockwork Thermo Hygro GraphCasella London 10186 Made in England Research Branch. Forests Commission Orbostbushfire, forests commission victoria (fcv), forest measurement -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Fuel Tank - Hallford truck
This portable fuel tank was used with the Hallford Truck (see KVHS 0001) and was part of the truck's historical story.The portable fuel tank was used with the Hallford truck and is part of the truck's history.Three tiers of thin coated zinc over steel 'tubs' with an extended rim at the top of each 'tub'. These 'tubs' have been attached to form one large tank. The top is covered by a flat sheet of zinc coated steel. On one side is an upright tap with a screw outlet facing the edge of the tank. On the opposite side is a steel screwed plug.'H C S' inscribed on top. 'D / YA' inscribed on side of top tier. hallford truck. fuel tank. farming. kiewa valley. mongan's bridge. fisher family. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Commuters support move to eco-friendly Vehicles and Cars, 02/12/2015
A community group supported Banyule Council's move to stop directly investing in companies allied to fossil fuels.News clipping, black text, colour image. Date written on pagemontmorency community group, banyule city council -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - RAAF Mirage Iii D Aircraft General & Technical Information Book 1 Text
Description: Publisher: RAAF Pages: 70 Keywords: RAAF Fuel Dipping System Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Retro Fit Program For Upgrade Mirage Iii - O
Description: Mirage Engineering Modification Record - Additional Fuel Tamk Wing leading Edge Level of Importance: . -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1910
Percy Wilson's woodyard was on Point Nepean Road, Cheltenham. Wilson was the local wood man and fuel merchant. Black and white image of a wood yard with a corrugated iron fence. Advertising is painted on to the fence, indicating they also sell briquettes. There is a sign on top of the fence including the business name, phone number and that it sells wood, coal, coke, and briquettes.cheltenham, wood, coal, briquettes, commerce, domestic -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - PTC Road Motor Fleet Vehicle Usage Record, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c.1990s
Used to log vehicle mileage, condition, fuel use and driver hours of road motor vehicles by the PTC.Logging documentation belonging to a now-superceded transit agency (since the 1990s).A set (3 pages in total) of yellowish sheets of printed paper. A serial number (2440/89) is printed on the bottom right corner. The forms are printed like spreadsheets with boxes dedicated to different categories of information. They have an exposed adhesive spine desiged to tear pages off easily.public transport, ptc, public transport corporation, buses -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lantern, circa 1890
This item is an example of a lighting device used before electricity and battery power were widespread.A small brass Elfin Reflector Night kerosene lantern with a reflector plate at the back. A handle runs around the middle. It has a small canvas wick. The glass is missing.On top of fuel tank-ELFIN REFLECTOR NIGHT LAMP On back-MADE IN U.S.A. BY EDWARD MILLER & CO USA On wicker winder (left) -E. MILLER -CO.U.S.A.lamp lantern kerosene oil lighting miller-edward -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Rainfall Chart - Sibley Motors Heywood, c. 1977
Rainfall chart, double sided, 1977 one side, 1978 the other. Heavy card, buff coloured green grid lines, promoting Castrol fuels red Sibley Motors Heywood stamped on both sidesadvertising, 1977, heywood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: APPLICATION FOR SERVICE, 13/02/1960
Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria - Application for service from main to position of meter. Installation of gas cooker at 218 Backhaust Street, owner N.D. Scott dated 13/02/1960. On the back a diagram of the locationbusiness, retail, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
A gas kitchen set up on a stage marked ''Gas And Fuel Presents FASHION, FOOD And FITNESS'' Two Ladies behind the kitchen doing some cooking and a man holding a microphone at right. Date and Location unknown.event, social, gas & fuel fashion, food, fitness -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
3 gas and fuel employees standing in front of a building. Two are shacking hand the one in suit is ready to give the other a box (present for service possibly) the other man already had the presentation and is holding a box.Kodakperson, group, males -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white
Percy Wilson was a member of the Cheltenham community and his woodyard serviced the area. Black and white image of people standing in front of the wood piles at Percy Wilson's yard. There is also a horse with a loaded wagon in the background. Wilson was the local wood man and fuel merchant and is in the centre of the photograph with son in pram. cheltenham, wood, commerce, family, horse drawn wagon, briquettes -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Looking south along the east side of Main Road from Henry Street to Bridge Street, Eltham, February 1968, Feb 1968
Shows Warrens Fuel Merchant yard and Eltham Feed Store. Site of current Le Pine Funeral Home In February 1968 an unknown person took a series of photos from the Eltham Hotel at Pitt Street heading north along Main Road through the shopping centre to just north of Elsa Court covering the length of the section of Main Road which was duplicated shortly thereafter. Shows the condition and environment of the streesscape of Main Road, Eltham immediately prior to the duplication between Pitt Street and Elsa Court through the shopping centre. Also shows a number of shops and businesses that operated at that time.Black and white photographduplication, eltham, main road, briquettes, fuel merchant, le pine funeral home, york street, a.r warren, eltham feed store -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Marnoo Motors Service Station for Chevrolet and Oldsmobile c1920
Marnoo Motors Chevrolet and Oldsmobile Service Station c1920 with line-up of 1920s Chevrolet's and hand fuel pumps. vehicles transport business -
Mont De Lancey
Blow lamp, Turner Brassworks
Blow lamps/ torches are a fuel-burning tool used for applying flame and heat to various applications, usually metalworking.Brass blow lamp with red wooden handle.blow torches, welding equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Print - Ration Cards and Tickets, 1946-48
Rationing regulations for food and clothing were gazetted on 14 May 1942. Rationing was introduced to manage shortages and control civilian consumption. It aimed to curb inflation, reduce total consumer spending, and limit impending shortages of essential goods. The broad reasoning behind the introduction of rationing was to ensure the equitable distribution of food and clothing. It was also hoped that a cut on consumer spending would lead to an increase in savings, which in turn could be invested in war loans. Australians were never as short of food nor rationed as heavily as civilians in the United Kingdom. Rationing was enforced by the use of coupons and was limited to clothing, tea, sugar, butter, and meat. From time to time, eggs and milk were also rationed under a system of priority for vulnerable groups during periods of shortage.Motor Spirit Ration Tickets and Clothing Ration Cards: Three of tickets, Commonwealth Liquid Fuel Control Board, Issued under National security (Liquid Fuel) Regulations, Valid only until 30th Sep. 1946. 2 of Clothing Ration Cards, 56 tickets issued to Emily Hall, 112 Collins Street, N17 and 56 tickets issued to John Hall of the same address. Also a Clothing Ration Card for Child Under 6 Years issued to Ian Hall at the same address.history, bendigo, ration cards -
Greensborough Historical Society
Domestic object - Kettle, T & C Clark & Co. Ltd, 1920c
Cast iron kettle, with steel lid, painted black, for boiling water, usually over a fuel stove or open fireplace.Cast iron kettle, with steel lid, painted blackT & C CLARKE & Co. Ltd ENGLAND Rd 665875 3.0 QUARTS FIRST QUALITYkettles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: MAN HOLDING A LARGE DIESEL FUEL SCALEBUOY UNIT
Small black and white photo of a man holding a large diesel fuel Scalebuoy unit. The man is in front of a large building. Written on the back: Large Diesel Feul Unit. Glass container. Scalebuoys visible at all times.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, diesel fuel scalebuoy unit -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tilley Lamp, W. H. Tilley, Estimated 1954-57
Tilley Owl England Kerosene Pressure Lantern. A camping pressure lamp with dark blue enamel top. Pump action handle pressurizes the fuel tank to approx 2 atmospheres. Owl motif on base (very unclear).TILLEY - ENGLAND (on tank) GLASS - TILLEY - DAVISIL 171 HEAT RESISTING / MADE IN ENGLAND Owl motif on basetilley, kerosene, lamp -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - L-30 Chain saw, Lombard, 1962 - 1964
This chainsaw was one of the earliest models sold in Australia. It was manufactured by the Lombard company which was established in 1894 when Nathaniel Lombard developed the first practical water wheel governor in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. In 1904, the company moved to Ashland, Massachusetts. During the first World War, Lombard Governor produced hydraulic lathes for the manufacture of artillery shells At the conclusion of the war, Lombard expanded into the areas of chain saws and plastic molding injection machines. This model, the L-30 was only produced for 2 years from 1962 - 1964, primarily due to safety concerns and the fact that it did not have any way to sharpen or tighten the chain. This chainsaw was sold by Mann of Wodonga and donated to the Wodonga and District Historical society by David Mann, owner and manager of Mann Wodonga.This item is significant as it was produced for a limited time. It was also sold by a prominent Wodonga business.A single operator chain saw from Lombard, Ashland, Massachusetts, USA. The chainsaw was relatively lightweight but had no safety features such as a chain brake. It was made primarily of sand cast magnesium. The main cylinder was constructed of aluminium with a cast iron sleeve. It had a manual oil pump, the crankshaft operated on ball bearings and it had a maximum rpm of 4,500. See the Model profile in the accompanying Media item for details.On side of fuel tank: "ONE HALF PINT/SAE-30 OIL/ FOR EACH/ GALLON GASOLINE/ MIX WELL IN SEPARATE CONTAINER/BEFORE FILLING" On opposite side: "STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1: FILL FUEL TANK WITH PROPER FUEL MIXTURE ( AS NOTED ON TANK) 2. FILL OIL RESERVOIR WITH #30 MOTOR OIL 3. CLOSE CHOKE, MOVE LEVER BACK TOWARDS AIR FILTER 4. HOLD THROTTLE WIDE OPEN 5. PULL STARTER HANDLE SLOWLY UNTIL STARTER ENGAGES, THEN GIVE IT A SHARP YANK 6. AS ENGINE WARMS UP, EASE CHOKE LEVER TO OPEN POSITION"hand tools, vintage chainsaws, david mann, mann wodonga -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Chest of Drawers, British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, 1905-1927
This early 20th-century chest of drawers is unique. It was made from recycled timber kerosene boxes and metal tins. The case was made in South Australia between 1905 and 1927 by the British Imperial Oil Company Ltd, which was the first business to import bulk petroleum products into Australia. Before this, ships carried crates of kerosene as cargo. Items salvaged from the 1880 wreck of the vessel Eric the Red included kerosene boxes. Kerosene replaced plant and animal-based fuel, such as whale oil, for lighting in homes and for the lamps in lighthouses and on marine vessels. It was also used for cooking and heating and as engine fuel. The last kerosene-fueled lighthouse lamp was transferred to solar power in 1985. The chest of drawers is one-of-a-kind. The original uses for the components of the chest of drawers, the wooden box and metal tins were for containing and transporting kerosene. Kerosene was used from the late 19th century for fuel in lamps, heating, and cooling. Previously whale oil was used for the lamps in lighthouses. The company providing the kerosene was the first to import it into Australia in bulk quantities. The set of drawers is one of the many ways that inventive Australians were able to repurpose materials.Chest of drawers; wooden frame and rails, metal drawers with vertical metal handles. The frame has been constructed from the wooden panels of a vintage oil and kerosene box. The three drawers have been created from empty kerosene cans that were cut in half from top to bottom, some with the round opening closed over. Inscriptions from the original box and cams are stencilled on the top and base of the frame and impressed or painted on the metal cans. The frame has provision for a further drawer. The wooden case and metal tins were made in Australia.Top and base of frame; "THE BRITISH IMPERIAL OIL CO. LTD." "OIL ENGINE KEROSENE" "CASE ANDTINS AUSTRALIAN MADE" On tin; "POWIRIN" "BIOCO LTD" Logo [cross} with inscription on horizontal bar "CROSS" Impressed in timber drawer dividers (indecipherable text) Side of drawer, painted in orange on black; "TY -, REG U S - TIDE - "flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, antique, domestic equipment, chest of drawers, tool box, furniture, storage, recycled tin, recycled box, kerosene, fossil fuel, lighthouse lamp fuel, british imperial oil company ltd. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - PILOTS NOTES, British Air Ministry, October 1944
The booklet is Pilots and Flight Engineers. Part of the collection re Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Booklet, cardboard cover, 42 pages, “Air publication No 1566E PPN”, rear page has a fold out section on the fuel system of the Sunderland Flying Boat, item held together by a large staple on the top RH corner.sunderlands, pilots and flight navigators, raaf