Used in the farming industry around Orbost to cut silage or hay. Used to cut compacted hay or silage prior to the baling of hay or silage, until the late 1940s.A typical tool from the Orbost farming industry pre 1950.A large coarsely serrated flat metal blade set with two wooden handles.silage-knife agricultural-implemement

Used for splitting wooden palings used in the construction of paling fences. Dates prior to palings being mass-produced by mechanical saws in timber mills.A rectangular iron blade attached to a wooden handle. The bottom of the blade is the sharp edge. tool hand-tool paling-knife split-timber

This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factoriesA cast iron raisin stoner with a clamp. It has a wooden handle on a turning arm.On arm-PAT.APP. Aug 20.95 Oct 5-97 On one side- WET THE RAISINS On other side-ENTERPRISE M.F.C. PHILADELPHIA. P.A. U.S.A. On chute- No. 38raisin-stoner food-preparation

A hand sickle is typically used for harvesting grain crops or cutting succulent forage chiefly for feeding livestock (either freshly cut or dried as hay). this one was used for cutting back bracken fern.Sickles were not used as often on farms after the mechanisation of harvesting. They were still used for cutting awkward shaped small plots, for opening a path for the tractors and for clearing bracken. This item is an example of a tool used by the early settlers of the Orbost district.A wooden handled sickle used for fern cutting. It has a steel curved blade.Stamped on blade - RY4 MADE IN ENGLANDtool farming-implement sickle

This fretsaw frame , with a blade, would have been used for intricate cutting work having tight curves. a fretsaw is capable of much tighter radii and more delicate work. than other saws because it has much shallower blades, which are usually extra-fine,This is an example of a woodworking tool used in the first half of the 20th century.A fret saw with very high frame. It has a plain, simple wooden handle.woodwork saw-fret

The invention of a hand drill is credited to Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia who patented the electric drill in 1889. In 1895, the first portable handheld drill was created by brothers Wilhem & Carl Fein of Stuttgart, Germany. Hand-powered devices have been used for millennia. However, during the last quarter of the 19th century a radically improved generation of tools appeared. These tools took advantage of modern mass production machinery and processes (like interchangeable parts) and an increased availability in superior material (metal instead of wood). One of the outcomes included an array of new drilling machines. These human-powered tools were a vast improvement over earlier tools.This item is an example of a commonly used domestic tool - pre power tools.A Stanley hand drill with two wooden handles. The red wheel is painted metal. On red wheel - STANLEY ENGLANDwoodwork tool hand-drill

Square wooden butter churn. Metal shaft on handle with turned wooden handle.

Spring Latched Bit Brace. All metal with a wooden handle. Length 325mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, spring latched bit brace, bit brace, brace

James S Steele tool boxTaper file - triangular with wooden handle. Made in Australia by Wiltshire 230mm longflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Saw metal with wooden handle. Blade attached by two rivets. Length 465mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Jigger with one wooden handle and curved blade. Marked A Mathieson & Sons Glasgowflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Brace metal with wooden handle. Metal chuck.335mm long x 140mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Metal work hammer. Short wooden handle. 255mm x 107mm.Ball and Payne flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

John Heath tool boxPunch metal with wooden handle. Half handle is missing. Blade is tapered 195mmLflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Used at Ballarat School of Mines Building Studies, Yuille Street, Ballarat. This probably in the 1960s. It was sourced from David Flintoff. Steel cased electric motor, two wooden handles, power cord and spannerUpper Plate: STANLEY ELECTRIC TOOLS; Type H39; Model B; Serial No. CT 4887 Lower Plate: STANLEY H-13-B; US Pat. - 2562143stanley router, electric router, ballarat school of mines, building studies, david flintoff

Planes similar to this came with several additional parts. They were designed for use in dadoing, rabbeting, tonguing and grooving, beading,slitting and sash cutting. It could also be used as a filleister and with special cutters, as a Reeding Plane. Sargent & Co. were in operation from 1887 to 1964.Plane with wooden handle (mahogany) and fence plate. Adjustment points for various uses."SMB" on handle. "SARGENT" on metal near handle.plane, dadoing, rabbeting, tongue and groove, beading, slitting, sash cutting, sargent, united states of america

This leather marking tool is rolled along leather to mark the spacing of stitches for smooth, even results. Early settlers and pioneers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own equipment eg Saddles, reins, as well as wallets, pouches and bags. A leather working marking tool with a steel wheel and shaft and a carved wooden handle. craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, leather, tools, saddles, wallets, personal effects, horses, drays,

This leather marking tool is rolled along leather to mark the spacing of stitches for smooth, even results. Early settlers and pioneers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own equipment eg Saddles, reins, as well as wallets, pouches and bags. A leather working tool marker with steel wheel and shaft and a carved wooden handlecraftwork, cheltenham, moorabbin, early settlers, pioneers, leather, tools, saddles, wallets, personal effects, horses, drays,

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothes and tools as they established homes and farms for their families. An example of the tools used by pioneer settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1880c1880 A well used, hand made, square, wooden mallet with wooden handlepioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, tools, farming

Small nutmeg grinder, metal with black wooden handles, marked Pat ap'd for.domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen

As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water.This hand tool is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). This tool is a rare surviving object of standard Board issued equipment. It is significant for its representativeness of the theme of Technology in building Victoria's industries and workforce, which continues to resonate strongly within Melbourne Water today.MMBW hand tool, "Pick" with wooden handle and 'MMBW 'stamped on the metal head.melbourne water, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, pick axe, construction, work, staff, equipment, technology

2 three pronged steel forks with wooden handles, one slightly longer.Steeldomestic equipment, food consumption, fork

Utensil for creating a spark to light gas cooker in kitchen, metal with wooden handle.domestic equipment, stoves, lighter

Commemorative trowel from Wesley Church St Kilda, 22 October 1857. Alexander Fraser (1802-1888), businessman and politician. Fraser lived at St Kilda and in 1857 was elected to its first Municipal Council; in 1859 he became chairman and mayor in 1864-65. An active churchman, he held most important offices in the Wesleyan Church and for thirty years was treasurer of the supernumerary fund, which he helped Rev. Daniel Draper to found. Dour and pious, Fraser was conscientious in fulfilling his political duties. He presided at numerous meetings and laid countless foundation stones.Silver trowel with polished wooden handle. Trowel decorated around the edges and with an inscription.Presented to Alexander Fraser Esq J.P. on laying the foundation stone of the Wesley Church St Kilda 22nd October 1857. Rev. J. Harding Superintendent of the church. Rev. D.J. Draper Chairman of the District. Rev. J.A. Manton President of the Conference.wesleyan church st kilda, fraser, alexander, draper, daniel

This Sleeper Marker Hammer was donated by Noel Eames and was owned by his GrandfatherSleeper Hammer Marker has steel head with flat nose and wooden handleInitials of owner operator at top of headsleeper, hammer, railways