Thomas Dicker, Rowan Street, Bendigo, published a monthly mining journal that included geological information, mine details and mining practises for particular mining districts. In 1868/9, Dicker moved to England to open the "Australian and London Mining Agency" with the goals of promoting investment in Victorian mines, entering Victorian mining shares on the London Stock market, and exploring the latest in mining technology that might be suitable for mining in Victoria.Dicker's Mining Record and guide to the gold mines of Victoria, showing the bearings, depths, thickness, dips and underlies of the auriferous lodes; the progress and cost of works in operation; containing also a variety of valuable interesting and statistical information. Published by the proprietor, Thomas Dicker, Rowan Street Sandhurst. A green with black spine hardcover book. Paper glued on the front with the title Dicker's Mining Journal 1862. On the spine in gold lettering Dicker's Mining Record Vol.1 1861-2. The book contains 12 issues of the Dicker's Mining Record, the first from Saturday, November 23, 1861: the last from October 24, 1862. Also, there are two pieces of paper inside front cover with writing in pencil; the first says: shaft originally No.3 shaft of the speedwell coy. in 1902 the North Normanby Coy. was formed and took over the shaft. A new winding engine was installed in 1909. 10 head battery 1905, extra 20 head in 1909. The second, also in pencil, reads: Dept. of Mines Geological survey No.4 Ballarat East goldfields - 1907 - Mr. Marbrey (?) 39 Shamrock St. Bendigo.Sticker on inside front page: Ballarat Historical Museum presented by Mr. W.H. Lewis Young Street. On second page in pencil: Mr. John N Bailey mining manager of John Woods mines Stawell, Sons of Freedom Beaufort (illegible). To Mr. John Bailey as a mark of esteem grom J. Logan.dicker's mining journal, 1862, mining

While there are some references from time to time to a war memorial fund in both Mission Annual reports from the 1930s and news clippings the actual organisation has not been well researched. More information is needed about formation and member details. As the board primarily was designed for WW1 it may have fallen out of use post WW2. This War memorial fund may have been superseded by a national organisation see links above. JM 2020.The Katoomba crews led by Captain E. Moodie-Heddle were regular visitors to the Mission from 1914 onwards and assisted with fundraising events and collections.Large Honour board with angled top in dark red stained wood and gilt lettering Patron: Captain E. Moodie Heddle showing member names, president, Vice President, treasurer and Rev Oliver's name at far rightprimarily dedicated to the Merchant seamen of Great war of 1914-1918. see imagecaptain e.l. moodie heddle, s.s. katoomba, frank oliver, honour boards, war memorials

This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse. A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USAkalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna

This gong was used by staff to call guests to meals at Kalimna Guesthouse. A gong used at Kalimna Guest House to notify guests that a meal was ready . The four metal striking plates sit on a wooden base with four round metal cylinders inserted. Thin nylon rope separates the metal plates from the wood. There are two fittings to allow the gong to be held on the wall.Made by J.C. Deanna . Inc Chicago Patented Madel in USAkalimna guest house, guesthouses, kalimna

Black and white photograph mounted on bege frame. 16 men pose in 3 row structure for photograph on front of building with stairs and large columns. They are all in formal suits, most with waistcoat chains - some with freemasonry insignia. Man on the front right is holding a funny looking wood stick.Stamp on front of frame: Bartlett Bros // Bendigovictoria police museum, police officers, police force, bendigo, bartlett bros photograph, free masons, freemasonry

Possibly belonged to the Locke family.These items are fine examples of crochet work of the 20th century. A round floral cloth doily holder stiffened with light wood or cardboard - 1771.1 .It contains two crocheted bottle covers. 1771.2 is ecru coloured and has a tie, 1771.3 is white and is fringed. 1771.4 is a white, crocheted bookmark with threaded blue ribbon. There are six circular doilies, all crocheted. doilies crochet table-linen

1 sheave wood block pair, top block with grooves along sides of block, for placement of rope straps and has a wooden sheave. Lower block has an internal strap, becket and bolt for thimble with metal sheave. Upper block deteriorating, lower block cracked on both sides.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, block

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 15th. August 1928 between T. E. Appoo and A. Jacka for property at 18 McClure Street, Ironbark described in Crown Grant volume 2471 folio 494141 together with 5-roomed stone, wood and brick dwelling for the price of 85 poundsorganization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Black and white photograph showing 2 poppet heads, 3 chimneys, dam, 2 wood stacks, associated sheds, mine manager's house, few trees. Copy of photograph ' New Chum Reef - looking north N.J. Caire photo 1875 - copy J. Lerk, 11.2.2000'N.J. Caire ?place, landscape view, new chum reef

Invoice No. 5805 from Baker & Woods for fitting 1 - 40w tube to flourescent. Cost 1/5/6. Invoice in the name of Mr J W Swatton. Blue receipt No 1011 attached and signed by J Bolitho. Invoice has dark blue printing and red cash lines.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, baker & woods, j bolitho

This trophy was sponsored by Albert Batty in recognition of Russell Mockridge - an Olympic cyclist who was a member of the GWCC. He died in a tragic accident at an early age during a road race in Melbourne.This trophy is in memory of Russell Mockridge.Large trophy made of perspex, wood and gold coloured plastic. The wooden base has wording embossed in gold coloured lettering. On top of the base sits 3 cyclists on columns, together with two perplex panels with wooden top and another cyclist on a trophy placed above the wooden top."SPONSORED BY ALBERT BATTY/GEELONG WEST CYCLING CLUB/RUSSELL MOCKRIDGE/MEMORIAL ROAD RACE/PERPETUAL TROPHY"albert batty; geelong west cycling club; russell mockridge; road race;

Hand operated washing machine. Works on same principal as our model on display. Made of a metal drum with supporting metal legs. It includes a metal handle with an agitator. A piece of wood is bolted to the side of the washing machine for mounting a hand wringer. Such a machine was ideal for homes that did not have electricity.

Made by Internee at Camp 3Wooden wall plaque. Wood carving of a small boy,dressed in a blue shirt, brown shorts, long cream socks, brown shoes, green hat. Mounted on a stained rectangular plaque with green scalloped edge. Blue and red flowers around boy. Two small holes at the topplaque, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, handcrafts, woodcarving

Manufactured by Ashford of New Zealand, probably sometime in the 1990s. Ashford would produce various wool-related machines (weavers, carders, spinning wheels, etc) as kits which the purchaser could then assemble.Mini drum carder, assembled from kit. Carder is a natural wood colour. Has a base with two sloping sides, the right side has two cogs and a handle to drive the carders. The carder rolls are a red/orange covered in steel bristles. A hand-written tag is tied to the handle.ASHFORD / MADE IN NEW ZEALANDcarding, wool

Baptist Manse beside the church in Scallan Street Stawell. The handwritten sign out the front is hard to decipher. Black & white photo of a brick single story building beside the church with wood and wire fence. The sign out the front is difficult to read from the photo, but words we can work out are ".... Designed & Erected by The Stawell ...... Plaster .... Inspection Invited Estimates Submitted for plastering cement work". "... Designed & Erected by The Stawell ...... Plaster... Inspection Invited Estimates Submitted for plastering cement work".stawell, religion

Possibly WWII heritage.3 x Pieces of wood, rectangular, pendant-like, with one hole in each piece. It is believed these signs were used on railway carriages Believe -- first sign reads 114c cargo car -- second sign reads Name Takeshi Kasahara -- third sign reads Out of Order. Japanese writing of each piece. Believe -- first sign reads 114c cargo car -- second sign reads Name Takeshi Kasahara -- third sign reads Out of Order.

Display board with British War Medal and Victory medals of 10962 Private A J Wood 3rd Divisional Train and later 22nd Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), together with one ID disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar and colour patch.wood, service corps, world war one, wwi, aasc

A wooden tennis racquet, apparently manufactured by Feltham, with extreme tilt-top head; solid convex throat; gold ribbon collar (now missing); and fine-grooved rounded handle. Impressed across throat on obverse: HENRY V. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Glue, Ribbontennis

A wooden tennis racquet with solid convex throat fixed with one metal bolt. Head shape is oval though top slightly flattened. Rounded handle with 'Fish head' end. Trace remains of silver decal on throat (indecipherable). Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Inktennis

A B.H. Dyas 'Doug' tennis racquet, with bevelled crown, slender, flat and concave throat, and fine-grooved octagonal handle. Model name across throat on obverse. Retailer's decal across throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leather, String, Cloth, Inktennis

A wooden tennis racquet with solid convex throat. Octagonal handle with leather end wrap. Model name: 'THE MSD' imprinted across throat on obverse. Along throat on reverse is imprinted: MADE FOR/MELBOURNE SPORTS DEPOT/MADE IN ENGLAND. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Leather, Guttennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat and grooved handle. The throat on obverse features the inscription: TETHER. Below inscription is the Horsman 'centaur' trademark in black and gold. Across the right side of the stem, is the etched inscription: P.G. CURCIO. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Paint, Leathertennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and latticed handle. Around crown on obverse is the inscription, in blue: *LENOX*. Throat on obverse features a decal of two crossed racquets with a ball below. Inscription: E. KENT/R./PAWT./I. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Gut, Ink, Leathertennis

A wooden racquet with a convex throat, and grooved handle. The throat on obverse features the decal inscription: EUREKA. The throat on reverse features the decal logo, in gold, of a dog above a diamond device. Inscription within device: D & M/TRADE MARK. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Inktennis

An Eureka wooden tennis racquet, with concave throat, string whipping around shoulders, and thick, fine-grooved handle. Handle area is hand painted white and red, and painted across the the butt are the initials: B.A.R. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Nylon, Leather, String, Ink, Painttennis

Framed colour photograph featuring the South Gippsland Shire Councillors for 1999. Group of three women and six men sitting and standing in two rows. Names of each councillor printed in text panel below. Grey card window mount set in brown wood frame with gold trim.

Handcarved miniature wooden Chinese junk. Made from dark polished wood the sailing boat features a carved dragon head and tail and three masts with sails rigged with gold thread. A small chinese hut is on the forward deck. A red ribbon bow is tied to the top of each mast.