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Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Measuring Scoop (Maatbeker)
The scoop is likely a brass replica of the enamelled scoops commonly used by milkmen when delivering milk to housewives. It has a curved handle. 2DL indicates a volume of 200ml. 2DL is engraved on the scoop's side. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, Army, Canvas Bag
Large Canvas Khaki Bag : label on bag stating "Aviator's Kit Bag" A.N 6505-1. Property of US Government. Two handles and zippered at top.Aviator's Kit Bag-AN 6505-1 Property of US Governmentcanvas bag, aviation. australia, 1800-1975 -
Puffing Billy Railway
Equipment - Container
Kerosene was used to light the signal lamps at night time on a railway, to ensure that a locomotive driver could see that the line was clear there was no danger of another train ahead. This container was used to store the in kerosene to fuel such lamps and was kept inside a lamp room until required for use.Victorian Railways - Keroseane Container Used in the storage of kerosene prior to use in lamps at stations.Large, cylindrical tin container with conical lid and wire handle. A small zinc spout is embedded in the lower quadrant. The word 'KERO' is stencilled in white across the front. Keropuffing billy, kerosene, fuel, combustible material, tin container, lamps -
Clunes Museum
Tool - BLACKSMITH TOOL
BLACKSMITH STAMP, LETTERS C B C ON CAST IRON STAMP, STAMP HANDLE IRON, WRAPPED AROUND STAMP, SHAPED AT OPPOSITE END FOR HAND GRIPC.B.C.blacksmith, blacksmith tool, stamp c.b.c. -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - INCENSE BURNER
INCENSE BURNER, TOP AND CENTRE PIECE.,BASE IS MISSING. THE ITEMS ARE BEND CIRCULAR KNOBS ON EACH SIDE OF BOTH PIECES OVAL ORNATE PIECE ON TOP AS HANDLEmetal art, incense burner -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Seed Broadcaster, early 20th century
Used by local farmer, Tatura district, for 3 generations to broadcast small areas or missed areas or seed (cereals, clover pasture, lucerne).Canvas bag with shoulder strap attached to hand driven broadcaster. Wheel with handle when turned drives cogs attached by axle to spindle with blades to propel seed.CORNISHagricultural equipment, early farm equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Functional object - Dolls Pram, 1941
The pram was made by Otto Gottlieb, for his daughter Ruth's fifth birthday. Otto and family were internees in camp 3. Artwork by unknown artist. Originally had a hood but this is missing.Timber pram on metal rectangular "Wheels". Red metal handles. Sides are painted grey and trimmed in red. Hand painted animals, sea creatures, boats and a lighthouse. otto gottlieb, ruth gottlieb, internment camp wood work -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bean Slicer, Evron
Early 20th century model apparently owned by a Rushworth resident.Solid metal with disc turned by handle with 3 cutting blades on disc. Slot at top to insert bean. This attaches to a solid base (table) by means of a thumb screw.EVRON (on thumb screw) -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Tennis trophy, Yarrawonga Mulwala Tennis Association, 1940’s
The Yarrawonga Mulwala Tennis Association consisted of Mulwala, Railway Blue, Railway White, Roseneath, maybe St Andrews and St MarysTypical trophy coupon a stand with two handles. Six plaques attached to base naming winning teams. The base is decorated with fluting and an embroidered edge. Very tarnished.1949 - 1950 to 1955 - 1960 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Vacuum
Approx 1metre H. this metall and wood structure supports a cloth bag attached to handle via a metal. Hook. It has two rollers and boasts "independent of electricity"Newmaid Made in England. Unable to read the number -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Fan, Hand Screen, 1880 - 1930
Queen Alexandra and Queen Mary were photographed holding these fans.|In 'Feather Fans - Collectors Guide to Fans' by Susan Nayer - 'In1880 feather fans returned to fashion -- remained in use until 1930s at court presentations. Also known as Japanese Fans.`Women's fan. Blue and green peacock feathers in circle. Handle wrapped in blue ribbon. Used indoors beside the fire to protect a ladies complexions against the heat.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Stocking bag
The bag was used by the donor as a stocking bagCream cotton bag bound with red tape & embroidered with red embroidery cotton ( a basket with three flowers & flowers under the basket). Two cotton handles for carrying.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Bean Cutter
Green painted metal bean cutter. Screwed onto table with two holes for insertion of beans with turning handle. Underneath a turn table with three razor blades.'Reco'domestic items, food preparation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Sewing Machine
Metal painted black with gold leaf design decoration. Large wheel with handle. Circular base on sewing area. Set on four claw legs. In working order.domestic items, sewing, textile machinery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Beaters
Metal tin with wide piece of metal crossing top. Attached to this is a small turnstile with ratchets which engage metal beaters which are turned by handle on top of bar.domestic items, food preparation -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Hand Chain Saw
More than likely used by members of Engineer Platoons etc. during WW2Length of chain with teeth used as a chainsaw in WW2? Comes with two wooden handles, one original with a brass band, and contained in a leather pouch with two belt loops.SN & DY 1C on the inside of the leather pouchchainsaw, ww2, world war 2, wwii, world war 11, engineers, wood cutting -
Hellenic Museum
Neck Amphora, 1050 – 750 BCE
Cypriot Bichrome Ware from Cypro-Geometric PeriodThe neck and body with horizontal dark and light black lines and bands, the body with a frieze of concentric circles between painted twin horizontal loop handles (one missing). cypriot -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Sword
Rare VMR SwordBritish pattern 1908 cavalry sword with blade 845mm long and engraved blade. Steel handguard engraved VMR with composition handle. Leather scabbard with brass fittingsBlade. Scroll work with VMR in centre " Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London. Handguard " VMR"weapon, sword, vmr, british, wwi, world war one -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Tool - trench axe
Small axe, metal head with one bladed end and one spiked end. Wooden handle. Probably World War One (WWI) German army issue.world war one, wwi, german army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Tool - Gas rattle
During World War One poisonous gas was used as a weapon. When gas was detected or suspected an alarm was given in the trenches so soldiers could put on masks and protective gear. The gas rattle was a simple and effective method of raising the alarm. Gas precautions were taken in World War Two but gas was not used. This rattle might be WWI vintage or it might be from WWII era.A wooden box incorporating a toothed cog attached to a 'swing' handle. When swung the toothed cog engaged with a wooden flap enclosed in the box causing a loud noise. world war one, wwi, gas -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1908
A John Wanamaker Germantown tennis racquet, with laminated convex throat, and octagonal fine-grooved handle. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Ink, Painttennis -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Mitchell's Fly spray pump
Long cylinder with retractable handle/plunger, attached to a cylindrical reservoir with screw-on lid. Paper label says "Mitchells The Brush People". Used to dispense aerosol spray.mitchells -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Film - CAMERA
Large black box camera, no name, with broken leather handle, assorted view finders and lenses, 2 spirit levels and comes with some used glass negatives.204212photography, cameras - still, box -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1980
A Royal tennis racquet with open throat, oversized head, and vinyl handle grip. Made in Pakistan. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Ribbon, Plastic, Vinyl, Paint, Inktennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1902
Children's tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, and fine grooved handle, flaring slightly at the butt. Materials: Wood, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Gut, Leather, Painttennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1990
A Spalding 'GR-20' racquet, with handle sealed in clear plastic; and vinyl racquet cover. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Vinyl, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1984
A Scepter 'X-L' racquet with vinyl cover. Handle of racquet sealed in clear plastic. Materials: Composite Materials, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylon, Vinyltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1987
A Puma 'Boris Becker Winner' tennis racquet. Handle sealed in clear plastic. Materials: Graphite, Composite Materials, Adhesive tape, Leather, Nylon, Plastic, Metaltennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet & cover, Circa 1990
A Wilson 'Graphite Tempest' racquet and full length vinyl cover with woven strap. Handle sealed with clear plastic. Materials: Graphite, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Nylontennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1996
A Wilson 'Pro Staff 5.7' racquet. Handle sealed with clear plastic and adhesive sticker. Materials: Graphite, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Rubber, Adhesive labeltennis