This bottle was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill. It appears to have been used to contain clag. ( a form of water based glue.)Small clear glass bottle. Round bottle, wide at base which tapers sharply to a narrow neck.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day, days mill & farm, murchison south

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival. The woman in the photograph may be Florence Iggsten. Black and white photograph of a woman standing in a front garden, with a view of a water tower in the background.florence iggsten, water tower, wine bottle, tourism

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph, taken from the bottom on a hill, showing a water tower against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph of a water tower, at the top of a hill, silhouetted against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism

The Rutherglen 'Big Wine Bottle', once a water tower to supply the town's water, is now kept as a tourist attraction.Colour aerial photograph of the old Rutherglen water tower with the structure on top to make it look like a wine bottle.water tower, water supply, rutherglen winebottle

Three black and white photographs of old postcards, mounted on a sheet of decorative grey paper. Top one is an early depiction of Fairfield House. Bottom left one shows two oval photographs with a banner between them. Top one of these is of a wheat harvest, bottom one is of Lake Moodemere Gala Day. Bottom right one shows the Rutherglen water tower, after it had been decommissioned and the structure added to the top to make it look like a wine bottle.fairfield house, water tower, rutherglen winebottle, lake moodemere, harvesting

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph, taken from the bottom on a hill, showing a water tower against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism

Ink sketches of Rutherglen landmarks and old buildings produced by local artist Pat Robinson for planned Historic Walk brochure (not used)One of a series of black and white ink sketches, on paper, of Rutherglen landmarks. This one showing the water tower with the structure that was added to the top to make it look like a wine bottle. pat robinson, buildings, artist, water tower, wine bottle

Khaki Canvas Bag designed for First Aid Kit. Contains 25 items including 2 x tweezers, 1 x eye bath, 1 x metal syringe, 1 x bottle gauze strip, 1 x snaake bite kit, 1 x pocahontas inhaler, 1 x water sterilizing kit, 1 x cat gut in glass tube, 1 x blade in container, 1 x splint set, 1 x first field dressing 1939 Smith and Nephew, 4 x large field dressingss, 2 x splint holders ?, 1 x First Aid book, 1 x Sanax First Aid card.Receipt from Red Cross Victorian Division South Melbourne Branch dated 14th April 1942.

second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Rectangular; khaki coloured; metallic zip that runs along two sides and the top; one outside pocket with press stud; carrying strap at back; two flaps both sides of strap with metal attachments for securing. Contents inside include shoe horn; pocket knife with two blades; two packaged large field first-aid dressings; two vials (in cardboard packaging) of Morphine Tartrate; one bottle of drinking water purifying tablets; one packet of 8 wound tablets; two packets sulfanilamide wound powder; one box 4” bandage compresses; one box eye dressing containing 3 cotton pads, 3 sets adhesive strips, 2 tubes boric acid ointment and 1 tube ointment; one packaged small first-aid dressing; one package containing two tubes of boric acid ointment. There is also a small piece of foil which was found deep inside the kit but it is unknown if it actually belonged here. Contents in outer pocket - one package containing ten iodine applicators; one package of adhesive 1” bandage gauze.On outside of kit - “Kit, First Aid Aeronatic U.S.” Underneath kit - red painted cross Pocket knife - Inscription on both sides with logo (M inside circle) “McEwan-Younger Ltd. Edinburgh”

Standard issue to soldiers serving in WW1.This canteen was carried by Laurence Stoneman’s great uncle during his service, WW1.Lidded metal water container, covered in felt faded fabric. Leather shoulder strap broken. Lid removed is a small cup with ring handle. Leather around canteen intact. Lid looped through leather strap. There are no markings or inscriptions visible.ww1, canteen, water bottle

a metal bottle that is 37 centimetres heigh and an oval shape 16 and 13 centimetres diameter. The oval cylinder is 17 centimeters heigh the next 8 centimetres is conical shape that narrows to a four centimetre circle from which a four centimetre tube extends for 12 centimetres. The metal handle is attached to metal pieces that are riveted to the conical section of the bottle. the handle is 23 centimetres heigh and extends ten centimetres above the bottle, it's half a centimetre in diameterminer's item, crib bottle, water bottle

Containers like these were used to hold water for miners working underground. In mines the word "crib" refers to a meal break time. A crib tin would have accompanied the crib bottle. The word "crib" is probably of Cornish origin.A metal container 38 centimetres high and 16 centimetres wide made in three sections with a half centimetre thick metal handle that extends ten centimetres above the container. the bottom section is an oval shape 16 centimetres by 12 centimetres and is 18 centimetres high it is reinforced with two two centimetre wide straps crossing the bottom and extends six centimetres up the sides and is secured with rivets. The next section is a conical shape that extends for eight centimetres and finishes forming a four centimetre circle. A four centimetre tube extends for 12 centimetres.The handle is a 27 centimetres high loop of half centimetre round metal and is attached to the conical section of the container. metal container, crib bottle, miner's water container

Thomas Oliver Hunter was born in1867 and died in Bendigo in 1941. Advertisements show the following:- 1891- manufacturer of aerated water and cordial. 1893 had a stock of ales and stout 1908 - joined with his brother Frederick and became Hunter Bros. 1912 - Brewer 1915 - Combined with Steward Bros. of Eaglehawk and the company became Steward and Hunter Pty Ltd. The site of manufacturing was the Kent Brewery in Bridge St., BendigoBottle Glass with marking on one side and down the bottom T.O.HUNTER TRADEMARK (EMBOSSED GREYHOUND) BENDIGO. THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF T.O. HUNTER BENDIGO AND CANNOT BE LEGALLY USED BY OTHERSbottle, glass

Joseph Reed was born in 1875 and came to Bendigo in 1900 after gaining experience at an aerated water factory in Melbourne. He built a new factory in Long Gully in 1906. He formed a partnership with his brother in 1908. By 1911 sales of aerated water were dropping dramatically so the brothers began making tomato sauce and moved into new premises - the old Bruce Cordial Factory in Bridge Street, Bendigo. Following Joseph's death, his share of the business was taken over by his son . The company was bought out in 1966 by Cohns.Small glass bottle smaller than full size REED BROS CRYSTAL CORDIAL WORKS BENDIGO. THIS BOTTLE IS THE PROPERTY OF REED BROS BENDIGObottle, glass, reed bros.

Clear glass bottle oval shaped. Embossed on back J. Bosisto Richmond. Paper label on front reads "Bossisto's Parrot Brand Oil of Eucalyptus".Paper label on front of bottle reads " A valuable external remedy for rheumatism lumbago, sciatica, sprains, chilblains, whooping cough, Croop, asthma, bronchitis, sore throat and all other painful afflictions whenever stimulating applications is required. The oil taken internally in five to six drop doses on loaf sugar and inhaled over hot water is recognised as many medical authorities as almost a specific in the treatment of common cold and influenza. A few drops sprinkled on a cloth and suspended in a sick room renders the air refreshing. Rubbed lightly on the face and hands it prevents attacks from mosquitoes. Full directions for use on full wrapper around bottle. Bosistos Eucalyptus Oil is the genbuine essence of the Tree distilled from E. Ihumosa and other speicies best known to contain the medicial purposes of the oil in the most perfect combination for general medical use. Embossed on back of bottle reads J. Bosisto Richmond.medicine, first aid, bosisto, richmond, eucalyptus, domestic, remedy, oil.

Brown glass beer bottle with top cut off to form a vase. Vase has been hand painted scene of flamingos and water lilies and pink paint along rim.Embossed on base "Co TB (logo) Ltd". Embossed along outside bottom edge " This bottle is the property of the Traders Bottle Co. Ltd."domestic items, ornaments, vase, beer bottle, traders bottle, flamingos, hand painted, brown glass.

This Adepsol Bottle is part of a Sanax First Aid Case which was used at the the former Carnegie Senior Citizens' Centre. The centre was located at 314 Neerim Road, Carnegie. When the Neerim Road facility closed, its activities were moved to the Carnegie Library and Community Centre. For Occupational Health and Safety reasons, Council no longer maintains first aid kits at senior citizens' centres. Brown glass bottle with red, green and white paper label with Sanax branding, and usage directions. Black plastic screw-top lid. Bottle has been decanted however some white powder residue remains. "Sanax" ADEPSOL/ A GERMICIDAL / SURGICAL / SOLVENT / THE SANAX CO. / 849-51 NEPEAN HIGHWAY / MOORABIN / TEL XU 2651 / Directions: Dilute 1 in 4 with warm water for bathing Wounds, dab dry with absorbent cotton, then apply Germicide and dressing. For removing Germs, Grease, and Dirt from Wounds and Burns before finally dressing Wounds.

Came from Collins Bros Mill.distilled watertextile mills, collins bros mill pty ltd

Water carrier, used to transport water in the Malley. Used commonly used by horsemen farmers, etc They were also used by car travelers attached to the front of a vehicle to keep it cool.Commonly used in the region but now rarely used or found.Canvas Bag type water carrier,W Bowring Ltd Manufacturer Merbein, Mildura, Wentworth. Beneath a Black line around the middle No 14 Back is Plain , has a metal hanger thrue 2 canvas tabs, water, carrier, milewa, bowring, canvas

Not recorded but used as a bed warmerGlazed stoneware cylinder, knob handle and screw topHoffmanlocal history, ceramics, stoneware