This mallet was used to strike the gong to indicate meal times at Kalimna Guesthouse in Lorne . A wooden mallet, with metal tips on the ends of the striking headkalimna guesthouse, guesthouses, kalimna

This camera was designed by William Johnston in 1904. Production began in 1905. There were many versions, the number indicated the length of film which corresponds to the width of the panorama. Originally designed for photography of large groups of people. Later it was used for landscapes. This camera was used by the local Lorne photographer William Anderson who took photographs of visitors and local scenes. William purchased Norman Brown’s photographic business in December 1899 and worked in Lorne until his death in 1948It is a large format rotating panoramic camera. A concertinaed fine leather tube with the adjustable lens is contained in a black wooden leatherette covered rectangular box. On the top is a metal winding handle, a series of weights and a carrying handle. The lens is a Gundlach - Manhattan rapid recto graph. The camera rotates on a geared tripod through 360 degrees with the film driven past the exposure slot by a clock work motor.cameras, lorne, william anderson,

Used in William Anderson’s Cirkut Panoramic Camera. Silver colored metal disc with circular glass cylinder containing red leveling fluid. The base has three holes to put pins in to attach it to the cameracamera, william anderson,

This was the carrying case for the Cirkut Panoramic camera and tripod used by William Anderson who worked in Lorne in the late 1890’s to 1945A black leather rectangular case with purple velvet lining. It has three metal fasteners and a metal handle. Inside it is divided into three compartments.camera, carrying case, lorne, william anderson

This tripod is part of the Cirkut Camera set used by William Anderson in Lorne A collapsible wooden and metal tripod. On top of the three legs is a circular geared metal plate with numbers surrounding it. On top of this is a metal plate with piece of wood and screw to attach the cameraCrown Tripod number 2 patented June 23 1903, Folmer and Schwing, Rochestercamera, lorne, william anderson, tripod

This tripod is part of the Cirkut Camera set used by William Anderson in Lorne A collapsible wooden and metal tripod. On top of the three legs is a circular geared metal plate with numbers surrounding it. On top of this is a metal plate with piece of wood and screw to attach the cameraCrown Tripod number 2 patented June 23 1903, Folmer and Schwing, Rochestercamera, lorne, william anderson, tripod

One of Phillip Islands earliest industries was chicory farming. The first kiln was constructed in 1870. The chicory scoop was used for turning the chicory over on a mesh floor above the furnace. This scoop was imported from Europe in the late 1880's.Chicory scoop with wooden handle, wooden scoop and steel joins and reinforcments.phillip island, wood, steel, tool, chicory, kiln, chicory scoop

One of several drawings included in a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandBlack & White Pen drawing depicting three views of the same Aboriginal Hand Axe. Drawn by Dr L Adam, University of Melbourne.local history, illustrations, pen & ink, aboriginal hand axe, aboriginal tools, john jenner, bryant west, dr l adam

One of several drawing included in a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandBlack & White Pen drawing depicting three views of an Aboriginal Pebble Implement.local history, illustrations, pen & ink, aboriginal implement, aboriginal tools, dr l adam, john jenner, bryant west

Shoe lasts were used by shoe and boot repairers to steady the shoe while working on it. They come in various sizes depending on the shoe size.Triple last (three shoe sizes), cast ironshoe lasts, shoe making, bootmakers tools

Fence strainers were used to tension the wire on farm fences. This strainer was used on the Partington property in Greensborough. Walkers Fence Strainers are advertised in the Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah, NSW) on Saturday 11 April 1914, page 1. A relic from Greensborough's rural past.Metal fence-wire strainer. Some rust.Stamped on side of item "WALKERS"fence strainers, partington family, farm equipment