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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, Sgt J H Nott, 1914
Framed B & W photo of mounted Sgt J H Nott, 4th Light Horse Regiment, at Broadmeadows Camp 1914 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Sergeant (later Major) J H Nott MC and Bar. Broadmeadows Camp 1914. A05116 Courtesy Australian War Memorial and the Army History Unit -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Razor, Early 1900's
This cut-throat razor was originally owned by the father of Dr. W.R. Angus' wife Gladys. Her ,maternal father's name was William Lawrence Forsyth. The razor was inherited by Gladys and is now part of the W.R. Angus Collection, which was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. The “W.R. Angus Collection” includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) as well as Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. ABOUT THE “W.R.ANGUS COLLECTION” Doctor William Roy Angus M.B., B.S., Adel., 1923, F.R.C.S. Edin.,1928 (also known as Dr Roy Angus) was born in Murrumbeena, Victoria in 1901 and lived until 1970. He qualified as a doctor in 1923 at University of Adelaide, was Resident Medical Officer at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 1924 and for a period was house surgeon to Sir (then Mr.) Henry Simpson Newland. Dr Angus was briefly an Assistant to Dr Riddell of Kapunda, then commenced private practice at Curramulka, Yorke Peninsula, SA, where he was physician, surgeon and chemist. In 1926, he was appointed as new Medical Assistant to Dr Thomas Francis Ryan (T.F. Ryan, or Tom), in Nhill, Victoria, where his experiences included radiology and pharmacy. In 1927 he was Acting House Surgeon in Dr Tom Ryan’s absence. Dr Angus had become engaged to Gladys Forsyth and they decided he further his studies overseas in the UK in 1927. He studied at London University College Hospital and at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and in 1928, was awarded FRCS (Fellow from the Royal College of Surgeons), Edinburgh. He worked his passage back to Australia as a Ship’s Surgeon on the on the Australian Commonwealth Line’s T.S.S. Largs Bay. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1929, in Ballarat. (They went on to have one son (Graham 1932, born in SA) and two daughters (Helen (died 12/07/1996) and Berenice (Berry), both born at Mira, Nhill ) According to Berry, her mother Gladys made a lot of their clothes. She was very talented and did some lovely embroidery including lingerie for her trousseau and beautifully handmade baby clothes. Dr Angus was a ‘flying doctor’ for the A.I.M. (Australian Inland Ministry) Aerial Medical Service in 1928 . Its first station was in the remote town of Oodnadatta, where Dr Angus was stationed. He was locum tenens there on North-South Railway at 21 Mile Camp. He took up this ‘flying doctor’ position in response to a call from Dr John Flynn; the organisation was later known as the Flying Doctor Service, then the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A lot of his work during this time involved dental surgery also. Between 1928-1932 he was surgeon at the Curramulka Hospital, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. In 1933 Dr Angus returned to Nhill and purchased a share of the Nelson Street practice and Mira hospital (a 2 bed ward at the Nelson Street Practice) from Dr Les Middleton one of the Middleton Brothers, the current owners of what previously once Dr Tom Ryan’s practice. Dr Tom and his brother had worked as surgeons included eye surgery. Dr Tom Ryan performed many of his operations in the Mira private hospital on his premises. He had been House Surgeon at the Nhill Hospital 1902-1926. Dr Tom Ryan had one of the only two pieces of radiology equipment in Victoria during his practicing years – The Royal Melbourne Hospital had the other one. Over the years Dr Tom Ryan had gradually set up what was effectively a training school for country general-practitioner-surgeons. Each patient was carefully examined, including using the X-ray machine, and any surgery was discussed and planned with Dr Ryan’s assistants several days in advance. Dr Angus gained experience in using the X-ray machine there during his time as assistant to Dr Ryan. When Dr Angus bought into the Nelson Street premises in Nhill he was also appointed as the Nhill Hospital’s Honorary House Surgeon 1933-1938. His practitioner’s plate from his Nhill surgery is now mounted on the doorway to the Port Medical Office at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, Warrnambool. When Dr Angus took up practice in the Dr Edward and Dr Tom Ryan’s old premises he obtained their extensive collection of historical medical equipment and materials spanning 1884-1926. A large part of this collection is now on display at the Port Medical Office at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in Warrnambool. In 1939 Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool where he purchased “Birchwood,” the 1852 home and medical practice of Dr John Hunter Henderson, at 214 Koroit Street. (This property was sold in1965 to the State Government and is now the site of the Warrnambool Police Station. and an ALDI sore is on the land that was once their tennis court). The Angus family was able to afford gardeners, cooks and maids; their home was a popular place for visiting dignitaries to stay whilst visiting Warrnambool. Dr Angus had his own silk worm farm at home in a Mulberry tree. His young daughter used his centrifuge for spinning the silk. Dr Angus was appointed on a part-time basis as Port Medical Officer (Health Officer) in Warrnambool and held this position until the 1940’s when the government no longer required the service of a Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool; he was thus Warrnambool’s last serving Port Medical Officer. (Masters of immigrant ships arriving in port reported incidents of diseases, illness and death and the Port Medical Officer made a decision on whether the ship required Quarantine and for how long, in this way preventing contagious illness from spreading from new immigrants to the residents already in the colony.) Dr Angus was a member of the Australian Medical Association, for 35 years and surgeon at the Warrnambool Base Hospital 1939-1942, He served as a Surgeon Captain during WWII1942-45, in Ballarat, Victoria, and in Bonegilla, N.S.W., completing his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. During his convalescence he carved an intricate and ‘most artistic’ chess set from the material that dentures were made from. He then studied ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Eye and Ear Hospital and created cosmetically superior artificial eyes by pioneering using the intrascleral cartilage. Angus received accolades from the Ophthalmological Society of Australasia for this work. He returned to Warrnambool to commence practice as an ophthalmologist, pioneering in artificial eye improvements. He was Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist to Warrnambool Base Hospital for 31 years. He made monthly visits to Portland as a visiting surgeon, to perform eye surgery. He represented the Victorian South-West subdivision of the Australian Medical Association as its secretary between 1949 and 1956 and as chairman from 1956 to 1958. In 1968 Dr Angus was elected member of Spain’s Barraquer Institute of Barcelona after his research work in Intrasclearal cartilage grafting, becoming one of the few Australian ophthalmologists to receive this honour, and in the following year presented his final paper on Living Intrasclearal Cartilage Implants at the Inaugural Meeting of the Australian College of Ophthalmologists in Melbourne In his personal life Dr Angus was a Presbyterian and treated Sunday as a Sabbath, a day of rest. He would visit 3 or 4 country patients on a Sunday, taking his children along ‘for the ride’ and to visit with him. Sunday evenings he would play the pianola and sing Scottish songs to his family. One of Dr Angus’ patients was Margaret MacKenzie, author of a book on local shipwrecks that she’d seen as an eye witness from the late 1880’s in Peterborough, Victoria. In the early 1950’s Dr Angus, painted a picture of a shipwreck for the cover jacket of Margaret’s book, Shipwrecks and More Shipwrecks. She was blind in later life and her daughter wrote the actual book for her. Dr Angus and his wife Gladys were very involved in Warrnambool’s society with a strong interest in civic affairs. He had an interest in people and the community They were both involved in the creation of Flagstaff Hill, including the layout of the gardens. After his death (28th March 1970) his family requested his practitioner’s plate, medical instruments and some personal belongings be displayed in the Port Medical Office surgery at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, and be called the “W. R. Angus Collection”. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The collection of medical instruments and other equipment is culturally significant, being an historical example of medicine from late 19th to mid-20th century. Dr Angus assisted Dr Tom Ryan, a pioneer in the use of X-rays and in ocular surgery. Cut-throat razor, part of the W.R. Angus Collection. Razor in dark green cardboard box. Razor has bone handle with arrow-head shaped end; blade swings inside the handle. The razor is a design called The Abbott and was made by J & J Maxfield of Sheffield in the early 1900's. It once belonged to William Lawrence Forsyth. Written in pencil script on lid: "W. L. Forsyth". Stamped into box and on steel blade "The Abbott". Blade also inscribed "J & J MAXFIELD / SHEFFIELD" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, dr w r angus, william lawrence forsyth, j and j maxfield sheffield, cut-throat razor 1900's, personal effects 1900's, grooming equipment 1900's, hair cutting equipment 1900's -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet:4 letters re petrol pumps and storage 1926 to 1939 F. Kenworthy, T. Mathieson
4 letters re petrol pumps and storage 1926 to 1939 F. Kenworthy, T. Mathieson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers - Gunner Laven Llewlyn Griffith Thomas and Pte Charles Victor Firmin Thomas from Great Western
Thomas Bros Soldiers - Great Western. Gunner Laven Llewlyn Griffith Thomas and Pte Charles Victor Firmin Thomasstawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portrait of Thomas Fisher of Great Western
Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchB/W Studio portrait of man in suite with Vest and Silk Cravat Thomas Fisher Great Western T. Fisher -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Thomas Jones, c1940
Part of old Lintonian Collection ; No. 140.Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit, standing on a garden path.On back: "Thomas Jones, Geelong Road, Linton".thomas jones, old lintonian collection -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, William. F. Scott, Dec. 1987
Colour photograph of BTPS/SEC No. 18, painted in the 1960's colour scheme. Tram photographed on the access line, showing Special. Photographed by William F. Scott, 12/1987. Printed on Agfa Paper.On rear lower right hand corner, label with "William F. Scott", stamped in black ink and in pencil "12.1987(1)".btm, ballarat, livery, tram 18 -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Trophy, F. D. Linacre Trophy
F. D. Linacre Trophy Donor: David Linacre Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally donated in 1971 for a Combined Division Winter Series. It was later changed to a mid-distance race on PHD handicap, sailed on the day following the start of the Lady Nelson and the Sir Thomas Lipton races which start on the Friday evening. In season 2009/10 it was once again changed and now starts with the Lady Nelson and Sir Thomas Lipton but continues to be a mid-distance race on PHD handicap. First Winner: Loki, David Linacre 1971 linacre, combined division, phd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, R F Kennedy & Son, c. 1900
This bottle was made by Whitall Tatum and Co. of U.S.A. It was used in the pharmacy business of R. F. Kennedy and Co. of Warrnambool and it has the well-known Kennedy symbol of a lighthouse on a rocky face on a coastline with ships in the distance. Richard Frank Kennedy (1826-1903) was born in England and came to Warrnambool in the early 1880s where he quickly established a large pharmacy business in Timor Street. In 1891 he built new premises with the shop described as one of the most elegant and best-stocked chemist’s shops in Victoria. He was a retail, wholesale and manufacturing chemist. Kennedy was active in community affairs in Warrnambool and was a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, being the first Vice-President and an early President. The pharmacy business continued after Kennedy’s death, trading as ‘R.F. Kennedy and Co’. Richard Frank Kennedy was one of the most significant businessmen in Warrnambool in the late 19th century. The products of his chemist shop and factory were distributed all over Victoria and beyond. This bottle is a very good example of a Kennedy chemist bottle. This is a clear glass bottle used in the pharmacy of R. F. Kennedy and Co of Warrnambool. The bottle has a rectangular-shaped body with rounded edges, a circular shaped neck and a moulded top that extends over the neck. The top has a piece missing and there is no stopper. The chemist’s logo and name are embossed on the side of the bottle and the maker’s name is on the base of the bottle. ‘R.F.Kennedy & Co, Chemists Warrnambool’ ‘W.T. & Co, U.S.A.’ ‘Pat. Dec 11 1894’ r.f.kennedy,, chemists in warrnambool -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, William F. Scott, 'Ballarat Vintage Tramway", 1983
Booklet 16pp, with paper cover, printed, with description of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society's vehicles, and photographs. Included is a brief history of Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Ballarat Tramway's. Revised by William F. Scott from the original editions by Campbell Duncan, when published as "Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Project" 1973 and 1976. Issue printed 1983 by J. A Hoskins & Son.on the front cover, top right hand corner, a white sticker with "$1.75" written on.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, museum -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RASvy - Defense Mapping Agency Exchange Officer Mid Tour Report MAJ J Charland 1983, MAJ JJ Charland US Army Corps of Engineers, 15.08.83
A 2 x year personnel exchange program existed between RASvy and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This is the Mid Term Tour Report produced by John J Charland, Major, Corps of Engineers, US Army Exchange Officer, Australia in 1983A4 document, Purple Cover, Gold Badge Image US Defense Mapping Agency and RASvy, 13 PagesCompiled by John J Charland, Major, Corps of Engineers, United States Armyroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, William. F. Scott, Jan. 1992
Yields information about the appearance and the use of trams by the BTM in Wendouree Parade, passengers boarding trams and the front cover photograph used in the "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet.Colour photograph of BTM No. 26 picking up passengers at Carlton St , Wendouree Parade, photograph by William F Scott, 1.1992. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo used on the front cover of the Ballarat Tramway Museum book - "Ballarat's Heritage Tramway". Two copies held.On rear in ink "Ballarat Try Museum Carlton St terminus 1.1992 / William F Scott photo." In the bottom right hand corner, a "William F Scott" address label and the number "BAL 61" in ink.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 26 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Receipt, Ballarat School of Mines Receipt made out to Thomas S. Hart, 1911, 1911
The expenses to Creswick were most probably reimbursement for teaching at Creswick Forestry School, or for a Ballarat School of Mines excursion. Receipt for reimbursment of 14 shillings to Thomas S. Hart of the Ballarat School of Mines.thomas hart, t.s. hart, ballarat school of mines, creswick, salary -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Thomas Street Precinct Mitcham, n.d
Statement of historic significance of housing in the Thomas Street area.Statement of historic significance of housing in the Thomas Street area, principally Californian bungalows.Statement of historic significance of housing in the Thomas Street area.thomas street mitcham, city of whitehorse heritage review 2002, californian bungalows -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, President of Shire of Nunawading
Black and white photo of Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, President of Shire of Nunawading.morton thomas richards burrowes -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Crowe, Thomas Augustine Mayor of Borough of Port Fairy 1943,1952,1963
Black & white portrait of Thomas Crowe wearing glasses, mayoral robes and jabotmayor, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local government -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - CAC - F/A18 Program - A.I.P Technical Training , Overseas Visit By G.J.Forbes 07.09.1982 to 30.09.1982 - Assembly Tooling
Report No.NTF16-A/F 172 -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medal:, Service F H Challis
Medal: 1914 - 1918 great war for Civilisation2644 F H Challis -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service W F Duncan
Medal: 1939 - 1945 Medal Medal: 1939 -1945 Australian service medal13488 W F Duncan -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Portrait Sapper Thomas John Gange, World War One
Sapper Thomas John Gange served in the Australian Corps of Signals. He enlisted 10th April 1918 and was discharged 17th November 1919. More information found at http://mappingouranzacs.naa.gov.au/list-enlist.aspx?enlist=Warracknabeal,%20VIC,%20AustraliaThis a reprint of an original photo, low significanceReprint of original black and white studio portrait of man in Australian World War One Army uniform standing with swagger stick set against landscape background, photograph mounted in modern wood frame.Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame, this information is written on back of photograph."Typed information on paper strip at bottom of frame this information is also written on back of photograph.'55152 Sapper Thomas John Gange/ ACSC/ Enlisted 10th April 1918 Discharged 17th November 1919"of, world war one, australian, sapper, studio portrait, uniform world war one, thomas john gange, signals army australia, 1918, 1919, corps, signals, swagger stick -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, Mendelnohy/Melb, Shelia Whelan Thomas Coughlan, 3/9/1947
Elaine Donnellon, the donor of the photograph is the daughter of Shelia's sister Matilda. Thomas Coughlan and Shelia Whelan were married 03-09-1947. Not highly significant but typical of a mid 20th century portrait taken in a photographer's studio. The style of the wedding finery is representitive of the fashion of the period.Studio Portrait on original mount. Thomas Coughlan bridegroom, dark double-breasted suit,orange-blossom buttonhole. Shelia Whelan bride, embossed satin bridal gown with train and leg-o-mutton sleeves,a lace insert at the neckline, finished with a dainty locket. An embroidered full lengh veil and ruched head-dress with orange-blossom is complimented by a floral trailer-bouquet and horseshoes. Portrait backdrop, curtain and chair. Bottom right-hand corner, hand written, "Mendilnohy/Melb."studio portrait, 1947, thomas coughlan, shelia whelan, orange blossom, embossed satin, wedding gown, double breasted suit, veil, trailer, bouquet -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Engraving from photograph, Undated
John Thomas was born at Worcester, England in 1796 and he became a blacksmith at Hagley, Worcestershire before becoming a Methodist and he soon started to preach. He married Sarah Hartshorn who predeceased him in 1867. He was accepted by the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society (WMMS) in 1824 and he became a pioneering missionary to Tonga (the Friendly Isles) in the South Pacific. He sailed first to Australia, and eventually arrived in Tonga in 1826, together with his wife and fellow missionary John Hutchinson.Initially he preached in Hihifo, Tongatapu from 1826 to 1828 and then moved to the island of Ha’apai in 1829. He baptised the chief Taufa’ahua Tupou in 1831 and enthroned him with English rites as the first King of all Tonga in 1845. Although the WMMS withdrew from Samoa in 1839, Thomas advocated its re-entry and he supported the King’s policy of sending Tongan Wesleyan missionaries to Fiji and Samoa. John Thomas also persuaded the Australasian Wesleyan Conference ( which took over the Pacific region from the British in 1855) to reverse the London Missionary Society’s decision regarding Samoa. John Thomas had 2 periods in Tonga from 1826 to 1850 and 1855 to 1859. Following a visit to England his influence with King Tupou waned in the 1850's and he retired to England and became a supernumerary minister at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, where he died in 1881. His wife Sarah had been a partner in his missionary work until she died 14 years earlier than he did. John Thomas’ name is honoured by having one of the 12 dormitory houses of Toupou College in the capitol of Tonga named after him. John Thomas House is House #1, and it is customary for the Head Prefect to reside in this dormitory. B & W engraving from a photograph of the Rev. John Thomas, formerly missionary in the Friendly IslandsRevd. John Thomas, Formerly Missionary in the Friendly Islands, Engraved by J. Cochran from a Photograph.rev. john thomas, methodist, tonga, friendly islands, wesleyan, missionary, wesleyan methodist missionary society -
Mont De Lancey
Tool, A & F PARKES & CO, Slasher, Unknown
A metal King Eye slasher with an unusual rounded 'U' shaped open blade and a wooden handle. On the blade is stamped, 'King Eye, PATT NO, 3868 A & F PARKES & CO BIRMINGHAM England'. It was efficient for clearing thin and dense low-lying scrub or bush where an axe would be too clumsy. It is similar to a billhook, but with a longer handle.'KING EYE, PATT NO, 3868 A & F PARKES & CO BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND'tools, agricultural equipment, agricultural tools, slashers, gardening tools -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Nugent Wade Brown to F Martell School of Mines Ballarat
School of mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten Letter From Nugent Wade Brown to F. Martell Ballarat School of Mines on lined paper.Letterhead of Ban Ban Gayndah, Queenslandnugent wade brown, f. martell, school of mines ballarat, ban ban -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Professor F. M. Krause Head of Department 1880 - 1895
Head of Geology department at School of Mines Ballarat which is a predecessor of Federation UniversityBlack and white Portrait of Professor F. M. Krause Head of Department 1880 - 1895 in a red framehead of department, photograph, geology, p. l. day -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, F-105 Thunder Chief
Black and white Photograph of F-105 Thunder Chief Aircraft firing two rockets at a jungle targetUSAF Logophotograph, f105 thunder chief, aircraft -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. C. J. McCarthy J.P., Mayor [of Kew] 1955-6, 1855
Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of Mayors and Town Clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew, for the period 1863 to 1969. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series. Framed portrait of Cr. C. J. McCarthy J.P., Mayor of Kew 1955-6. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Cr. C. J. McCarthy J.P. / Mayor 1955-6 Stuart Tompkins Studiomayors of kew (vic), australian photographers - stuart tompkins studio, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, The Age, Presentation to Mr J. G. Cannon 1958, 08/08/1958
Photograph of Presentation to Mr J. G. Cannon, Assistant Chief Inspector of Special Schools 1958. Also named on back of photo are: Mr Griffiths H.T. (Head Teacher) SS4431 Children's Cottages; Miss Roffe H.T. SS4679 Croxton Special; Miss Richards H.T. Janefield Special ; Miss Trewhella SS2784 Montague Special. Taken on Friday 8/8/1958.Black and white photographCaption on back: "Presentation to Mr J. G. Cannon 1958..."janefield, janefield special school, janefield staff -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge at 05 Main Street Stawell
Street scene of Lower Main Street Stawell depicting J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge surrounded by three weather board houses. Outside the Blacksmith Shop are people and 2 horses. This photographs records on of the major industries of the horse drawn era.Sepia photograph of a street scene depicting J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge and 3 weather board houses with two horses and several males standing around Lower Main St Stawell. Lower Main St. Opposite G.H.R (G. H. Robson) Mon Yards (Monumental Yards)stawell business streetscape -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Scales - Grain tester, Early 20th century
This grain scale tester was used to work out the percentage weight of a sack of grain after the grain husk, dust and dirt were removed, thereby allowing for the calculation of the true value of the sack. The parts were attached to the box via the screw on top of the box and the cleaned grain went into the funnel to measure a fixed grain amount, before being released from the bottom of the funnel into the barrel which was then hung on the end of the scale. The weight was then slid down the graduated ruler until the scale balanced. Grain scale testers would have been used in farming in the Western District in the past and similar objects may still be in use. This grain scale tester is retained as a good example of an agricultural item from the past.This is a grain tester scale in a wooden box. .1 The wooden box has two metal hinges and wooden inserts inside with blue felt on the tops of the inserts. The box has a metal plaque on the lid and a round metal hole section for inserting a piece of equipment. .2 This is a metal flask on a stand. Part of it is rusty. .3 This is small metal cylinder with a lid. .4 This is a metal bar with measurements, a hook at the top and a slide or weight fitting on to the bar. .5 This is a small metal screw. ‘Lbs per bushel’ ‘Australian Manufacture by Australasian Scale Co. Ltd., Thomas Street, Sydney N.S.W.’ agricultural instruments, history of warrnambool, grain scale tester