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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Cabinet, Early 20th century
This cabinet would have been made in the early 20th century for as office or home office furniture. It's neat brass lock and key gives the contents some basic security but could be easily tampered with. At some stage there were two additional divisions in the top row of pigeon holes, which would make fifteen compartments of equal size available. A cabinet such as this could be used to classify or sort items, for example, mail for different people, or categories of business papers such as bills, orders, receipts, pay book, bank book and so on.This cabinet represents the type of furniture available for offices and businesses in the early 20th century. It shows the hardware in use and the design detail such as the raised edges around the top of the cabinet.Cabinet or cupboard, stained dark brown and lacquered. Secure office storage with a lock and a key. Hinged, lift-up front panel door folds back against the lid. The inside is divided into thirteen compartments or pigeon holes. Inscribed in black painted script writing underneath. Once the property of Mrs Cambell.Hand-painted on the base in black script writing "Mrs Cambell"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, cabinet, cupboard, shelves, pigeon holes, office cabinet, office furniture, mail sorting cabinet, mail sorting shelves, vintage office furniture, antique office furniture, office administration, mail sorting, small business furniture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2, 1941 onwards
Richard Alexander Hanson initially enlisted in the CMF No V85605, transfers to the AIF No VX111070 on 18.6.1940 age 29 years. posted to New Guinea as CO of a heavy Artillery installation team. Later posted as CO of a Japanese POW Camp New Guinea. Discharged on 7.6.1946 with the rank of Capt in Port Phillip Coastal Battery..1) Photo B & W showing a group of 20 soldiers including one native al in different stances in a jungle clearing. .2) Photo B & W of a truck/trailer with some sort of lifting device over. .3) Photo B & W of a New Guinea Native girl in a white dress..1) Paper stuck on rear basically says, "Capt R.A. Hanson is in front and to the right of the Digger in black shorts and hat back row". .3) On rear, "KOWI (?) May 1941 Port Moresby, Alec".photographs, artillery, new guinea -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Camera
No.2 Brownie Box Camera Model F with black strap. Smaller than the No.2A (see NA1858).Used 120 film. Leatherette covered over possibly jute board. Lift up metal tag to change aperture. Provision for portrait or landscape photo. Winder for film and shutter lever are on side.No2 Browniephotography, cameras -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Equipment - Wave Recording Equipment, n.d
Port of Portland CollectionWave recording instrument. Manufacturer's label missing. Alloy lid with lifting handles on each end, clipped to alloy base. External float on wire cable attached to geared drum and recording mechanism. The float tube is missing, also parts of the recording equipment. Float measures 21 x 16 diameter.port of portland -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Rugby Union
A black and white photograph of Lt Col Mike Naughton OBE Commanding Officer of 1st Field Hospital, Vung Tau is lifted onto the shoulders of his team mates after the hospital rugby union team defeated an Engineers team from 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat,photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, lt col naughton, order of the british empire (obe), 1st atf base, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Two Triage Teams
A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, while one triage team in triage team works on a wounded Digger, a second triage team is about to lift another wounded Digger from the dustof stretcher onto the triage trolley for assessment prior to treatment.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, digger, dustoff, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, 40lb Mine Blast
A black and white photograph of an American Dustoff helicopter prepares to land to collect some of the fifteen Diggers wounded by a massive 40lb mine blast under APC 13A. The size of the blast lifted the APC fifteen feet into the air. Part of Operation Massey Harris (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, dustoff helicopter, apc 13a, operation massey harris, gibbons collection catalogue, mine blast -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of a medic aboard the American 'Dustoff' Huey helicopter guiding the makeshift stretcher, containing wounded VietCong, being lifted by Pte L Grygierczyk, Maj J.J. Lakey and Pte J Korn following the successful ambush by 11 Plt, D coy 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC).photograph, huey helicopter, dustoff, viet cong, pte l grygierczyk, maj j lakey, pte j korn, 11 platoon, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, 12/07/1997 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with a BTM/BTPS volunteer - 1990'sColour photograph of (left to right) of Paul Mong, Alastair Reither, Alan Snowball and Simon Jenkins lifting out one of 28's motors, 12/7/1997. Another photograph of the event printed in July 1997 Fares Please! Printed on Kodak paper. See July 1997 Fares Please!On ink on rear "12/7/97"volunteers, btm, motors, workshops -
Vision Australia
Machine - Object, Matrix Braille writer, circa 1968
Black box containing a Matrix Braille writing machine, with a 24mm-wide paper spool attached to the feeding mechanism. Corner of box is hinged and lifts up to reveal keyboard. Top half of box lifts to reveal Braille writer which is bolted to a wooden base that can be lifted out. The base is secured with a metal latch. Machine has black Bakelite keys with rubber pads beneath make this a "silent" machine; wooden case has black leather-like covering, hinged lid, metal clasps, and leather handle on the side. "Model G, Matrix, Coventry Gauge & Tool Company, Ltd., No. 1183, For The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London W.I." is stamped on the front,Black vinyl-covered case containing black metal writer and paper spool"Model G, Matrix, Coventry Gauge & Tool Company, Ltd., No. 1183, For The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London W.I." is stamped on the front.braille equipment, royal national institute for the blind -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Matches Holder, Early 20th century
This matches holder, a common item in the early 20th century, has been produced to commemorate the reign of King George 5th of England. It may have been produced for his coronation in 1911.This item is of no known provenance but it is of some interest since it is a souvenir of the reign of King George 5th.A rectangular shaped brown metal matches container. It is rounded on one side and has a striking mechanism on the other side and a lift up lid at the top. There is a circular inset with an image of King George 5th and Queen Alexandra in sepia tones with a clear perspex cover. Inside the container are five wooden matches with red heads.vintage accessory, warrnambool history -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Childs High chair, Unknown
Well made, simple and practical. Probably home made by a handyman. Easy to use and clean. Laminex colouring typical of 1960/1970'sRed vinyl seat, laminex step 32cm from floor. Arms of table screwed onto frame so can swivel - be lifted up over childs head. Table rests on top of frame. Red and white laminex back support table and step. Rubber covers on feet. Silver and dark red. None -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Programmable Calculator, 1972
Hewlett Packard early model programmable calculator. Dark brown and cream metal casing. 5 banks of keys coloured brown and orange. Instruction sheet on lift up flap RH side top. 2 removable program cartridges, one pre-programmed, the other user programmable. Carry handle on front.Model No." 9820A", Serial No. "1144A00851" -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - BUGGY LAMP
BUGGY LAMP - METAL FRAME. GLASS WINDOW ON RIGHT SIDE AND FRONT REAR. DOOR AT REAR WITH RED REFLECTOR GLASS CIRCLE SET IN CENTRE LIFTS UP TO OPEN. METAL FLU ON TOP WITH FLUTED COVER. METAL SLEEVE ATTACHED TO BOTTOM, WITH SHINEY METAL COLUMN INSERTED. DOME BURNER INSIDE BOX.local history, lighting, accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Wounded VC Soldier
A black and white photograph of Diggers of 11 Platoon, D Company. 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) on Operation Lavarack, North East of the Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat. The wounded VietCong is lifted aboard an American Dustoff helicopter by L/Cpl Grygierczyk. Pte J Korn and Maj J Lakeyphotograph, 11 platoon, d coy, 6 rar/nz, operation lavarack, nva/vc, dustoff, l/cpl grycierczyk, pte j korn, maj j lakey, gibbons collection catalogue, digger -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richard Gilbert, mid 1987
Black and white photograph of tram 26 jacked up for wheel and motor maintenance, after it had been reconverted back to California Combination tram during the previous few years. Tram on jacks at the rear of No. 4 road. The tramcar record sheets note that the car was lifted April 1987 and lowered Oct. 1987. trams, tramways, btps, depot, maintenance, tram 26 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, The Met, "Baby Carriages and Shopping Jeeps on Trams", Apr. 1985
Poster - printed on paper that could be pasted or adhered to the inside windows of trams titled "Baby Carriages and Shopping Jeeps on Trams". Dated April 1985. Notes that prams and shopping jeeps could be carried subject to room being available, and that assistance may not be available to lift them onto vehicles. Has The Met logo.trams, tramways, the met, prams, baby carriages, posters -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer, H D, 1915
Colour tinted large format postcard showing lifting bridge over the Tambo River, at Swan Reach, Victoria. Bridge is closed to allow road traffic through. Rough gravel road to Metung on right. Landing on left near bridge. Vegetation on river bank right. Houses in distance on both sides of river.The Swan Reach Bridgeboats and boating, bridges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Newspaper Clipping and Black & White Photograph/s
Yields information about the storage of trams at the Ballarat North Power Station following closure of the SEC operated tram system, period to delivery of the tram to its next owner. Has a strong association with the crane company of the time.Newspaper clippings from The Courier, dated 17/3/1973 953.1 - photo of tram 32 being lifted and a low loader being positioned under the tram. Appeared on page 1 of Courier. Caption notes as the last tram to be given away and Mr. Bob Davies directing the move and that he has assisted in many of the moves so far. 953.2 - continuation of page 1 item on page 2 - about tram 32 being give to the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce. Mentions trams in the care of the BTPS, Lake Goldsmith and other organisations. Quotes SEC Administrative Officer Mr Norm Pearson. 953.3 - as for .1 and .2, but entire front page from The Courier. Additional copies of 953.1 and 953.2 added 30/05/06 ex Leslie Dawson. 953.4 - Black and white Courier photograph print of the photograph of No. 32 being lifted. 953.5 - Black and white Courier photograph print of No. 32 being lifted off the truck with No. 30 in the background .4 and .5 - Print of original photographs added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016. Stored in box 01-01-84dates in blue ink of "17/3/73" near top right hand corner of both cuttings., Prints have the stamp of the Ballarat Courier on the rear.trams, tramways, maryborough, tram disposal, secv, tram 32 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 4 Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Early 1970's?
Set of four Black and White photograph of recovery equipment for tramcars. Two prints of each except - .4 .1 - steel beam shown in position in the saloon portion of a tram used to secure a bogie to the body of tram with steel section over transom and showing lifting hooks and securing or lifting bolts. Shown in position where the tramcar body floor was above that of the tramcar transom. .2 - ditto, but on an angle in a wide body tram where the top of the transom matched the top of the floor. The bogies are on an angle. .3 - brackets in position for securing the body spring on the truck fitted to tram 980 to the body of the tram. .4 - brackets shown stored inside the cabin of the tram. Mid 1970's? Photographer likely MMTBtrams, tramways, recovery, accidents, tramcars, sw6 class, pcc class, w2 class, tram 980, st. louis b3 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Novelty postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, ALL THE BEST FROM MARYSVILLE, 1940's-1960's
A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A novelty postcard with pull-out strip of 9 miniature photographs that was produced by the Valentine Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.ALL THE BEST FROM/ MARYSVILLE 1997 PRINTED PAPER MAILING NOVELTY TO OPEN RAISE FLAP From VALENTINE'S "MAIL NOVELTY" POST CARD COPYRIGHT Printed in Great Britain Tomarysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, valentine publishing co, crossways cabaret (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), acheron way (image 3), blacks spur road (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street marysville (image 6), sugarloaf bay eildon (image 7), steavenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9) -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Railway Signal Light, 1930-40
Stand 18" tall Red lens front, white rear bracket on side for mounting on train. 1/4 wire handle. Made from heavy duty 16 gauge iron. Lift up lid on top to light with kerosene wick. Two round light lenses 13cm diam x 5cm diam -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Bottle, Chloroform
Chloroform began to be used as an anaesthetic agent in 1847. It was administered by dropping the substance on to a handkerchief held over the patient's nose and mouth.Clear glass bottle with frosted neck and fluted lip with a glass lid that has a frosted stopper and heart shaped handle piece for lifting the lid out of the bottle. The bottle is housed in a black circular cardboard case with red inner lining. Cotton padding has been stuffed in the top of the lid to protect the bottle stopper.Printed in gold leaf on top of case lid: CHLOROFORMchloroform, anaesthesia, surgery, administration -
Clunes Museum
GRAMOPHONE RECORDS
FIVE GRAMOPHONE RECORDS IN PAPER SLEEVES. 1. EDISON RECORD - "NO NIGHT THERE" & "LOVE LIFTED ME" 2. DECCA - "ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA" & "MA BELLE MARGUERITE" 3. COLUMBIA - "TWO BLACK CROWS" 4. CAPITOL - "THREE ORPHAN KITTENS" 5. REGAL ZONOPHONE - "HOME ON THE RANGE" & "YODEL-O-DE-AY" local history, musical instruments, accessories, musical instrument accessories -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 3, Carolyn Dean, 8/05/2004 12:00:00 AM
Set of three colour photographs taken of lifting the shipping container for the THS (Christchurch) stored at Bungaree off the ground on 8/5/2004. Photographs taken by Carolyn Dean. .1 - Jacking the container at the rear - Simon Green and Richard Gilbert .2 - ditto .3 - The container from the railway side, with Mount Warrenheip in the background.On rear of each photo in ink, "8/5/04", "Photo by Carolyn Dean"bungaree, btm, storage, container, ths -
Orbost & District Historical Society
double bag hook, late 19th -first half 20th century
This hook was probably used in lift sacks of corn / maize to the lofts in the barns using a pulley beam system sometimes driven by a small tractor or a horse.This item is connected to the agricultural history of the Snowy River flats of the Orbost district. Intensive farming for maize was an integral part of the history of Orbost.A double bag hook consisting of two double metal hooks on a metal ring.bag-hook rural -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Walter Withers Memorial Plaque, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham, 13 Oct 1990, 1990
Unveiled Saturday 13 October 1990. Russell Yeoman advised (14 Jun 2017 society meeting) that the Shire of Eltham had been given a plaque to commemorate Walter Withers and that the rock was sourced from west of Melbourne with funds from a local government grant. The initial crane to lift the rock in place was too small and another crane was arranged. This also proved too small to lift it until a third and larger crane was arranged.Colour photograph 10 x 15 cm. Supplementary material including invitation to unveiling and news clippings (incl. photocopies) of the eventarthur street, bible street, walter withers reserve, walter withers, walter withers rock -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Commemorative plaque mounted rock at corner of Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham, donated by R.C. McLellan, Nov 1988
Russell Yeoman advised (14 Jun 2017 society meeting) that the Shire of Eltham had been given the plaque to commemorate Walter Withers and that the rock was sourced from west of Melbourne with funds from a local government grant. The initial crane to lift the rock in place was too small and another crane was arranged. This also proved too small to lift it until a third and larger crane was arranged and the rock was installed 17 May 1990.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsFuji 100arthur street, bible street, memorials, r.c. mclellan, walter withers, walter withers reserve, walter withers rock -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Beet Knife
These knives were used during beet harvesting. The beets were mechanically lifted, with workers following to pick up each beet, removing the tops with these knives.A beet knife with a long blade which has a pointed end. The handle is short and brown with four rivets in it that have one black dot in the centre of each."Joseph ---- & Sons, Endure, Sheffield" on the knife bladesugarbeet -
Andrew Ross Museum
Miner's Bucket
Dates from gold-mining period in Queenstown (St. Andrews) Caledonian Diggings. Used for lift ore to the surface by windlass in small-scale shaft mines.Heavy leather bucket with iron reinforcing and handle. Panels are stitched and joined with thonging Ironwork is hand-forged and rivetted in place.