In the high tech, fast paced society that we live in, it’s easy to take some things for granted. Case in point: the wood cutting board on which you’ll probably be preparing the evening’s dinner. Have you ever taken the time to think about the history of the cutting board? Where did it come from, and what did ancient civilizations use to cut their meats, fruits and vegetables? Wood throughout the ages Since the dawn of time, wood has been one of the most available materials used by mankind to build tools and lodgings, so it’s not really surprising to know that wood has been used in the preparation of food since the prehistoric ages. Of course, back then, cavemen probably used an unpolished slab of tree trunk to cut the kill of the day on and they probably didn’t think twice about saving it once the meal was over. Chances are they probably threw it in the fire with the rest of the wood needed to kindle it. Advances in technology Throughout the centuries, mankind evolved and started creating machines from steam, electricity and metal. When the circular saw was invented, nicer, cleaner slabs of wood were cut and used as cutting boards. Since soft wood was the most available type of wood at the time, it was the material of choice for to be used for cutting boards. Boards were made smaller since the slab of wood could now be cut to any desired size. Since they were made smaller, they were also used to eat off of and some people referred to them as trenchers. Trenchers were originally pieces of stale hard bread that were used as substitute plates. Wood trenchers quickly became the replacements of the eatable dinnerware. The butcher block: the cutting board’s larger cousin In the industrial ages, many industries rapidly developed, and the butchery industry followed this trend as well. Before the invention of the cutting board, butchers used tree rounds to carve their meat on. The rounds were often too soft and they rapidly became unsanitary. Hard maple wood butcher blocks were the preferred choice of the industry. They were made to be extremely thick and durable, so durable in fact, that a butcher could use the same block for almost his entire career. Cutting boards around the world As cutting boards began to be more and more used in kitchens around North America, the rest of the world crafted such boards from different materials. The East used thick bamboo as their material of choice. Despite its frail appearance, bamboo is quite strong and made durable cutting boards and butcher blocks. Europe used maple in the crafting of their cutting boards while Persia used flat pieces of polished wood in their kitchens. The world then saw cutting boards that were being made from other materials like plastic and they came in all shapes and sizes, but they always served the same purpose, to provide a household with a safe, clean surface on which to prepare meals for their friends and family members. https://www.woodcuttingboards.com/news/quick-history-of-the-cutting-board-47.aspxThe use of the wooden chopping board over time. Wooden Rectangular Bread board . Worn (concave in centre). Raw wood.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, chopping board, cooking

Colour slide of legatees loading cut wood onto a semi trailer in Merton Victoria. It was during Operation Firewood. Legatees would organise collection of wood from the country and distribute it to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Other slides show the cutting and loading of wood and delivery to widows in metropolitan Melbourne. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of Legacy helping widows by sourcing, supplying and delivering firewood. When open fires were the main source of heating, a load of firewood and help moving it, would have been very important to the widows.Colour slide of legatees loading wood on a semi trailer during Operation Firewood in brown Anscochrome cardboard mount.Printed on front in red ink 'Anscochrome / View from this side / Made in Australia'. Hand written on front 'Loading / Merton' in blue pen. Printed on reverse in red ink 'Processed by Verycolor photo labs. Melbourne, Victoria'.operation firewood, wood, semi trailers

This cut throat razor was found in the original Battery shed at Rupertswood.Black handle cut throat razor."Bengall"rupertswood battery collection, rupertswood, personal items, menhennitt, tony, george evans collection

Reproductions of this image attribute it to William StricklandBlack and white photograph of William Woods a sympathiser of the Kelly Gang. Photograph is in an oval frame and shows head and shoulders of a bearded man wearing a jacket and tie facing rightRear is inscribed with William Woodswilliam woods, kelly sympathiser, kelly gang, edward kelly, ned kelly, william strickland

Editor's chair. Used by Mr Billy Ross, proprietor of "Snowy River Mail". Donated by Mr George Hollins, later proprietor of "Snowy River Mail". William Ross (1868-1957) was editor of S.R.M. for many years. He was also a talented musician, Presbyterian church organist. Married Jessie Gray. Brought up Jean,Les, Dave, Keith Gray.Since 1890 the Snowy River Mail has been the local newspaper of the Orbost district.This local paper has been the means by which readers in Orbost were able to learn about newsworthy events and issues in their local community for over a centuryLarge round carved wood and leather arm chair on metal swivel. Wooden leg supports. Padded seat - probably horsehair. Spring suspension.On back of head rest - cut out 3.chair chair-wooden billy-ross snowy-river-mail

This cut-glass vase was presented to the Donald Auxiliary in recognition of their 60th Anniversary. It has lattice style cut glass around the body of the vase and 'shell' cuts around the neck and top. Just below the neck is engraved: Presented to Donald Auxiliary 60th Anniversary 1989. Many auxiliaries received vases such as this, however only one has been retained for representation.1 cut glass vase with inscription upon bulb of basePresented to RVIB Donald Auxiliary 60th Anniversary 1989royal victorian institute for the blind, auxiliaries, awards

Stencil, die cut "DL", "G" (Denny Lascelles)Stencil, die cut "DL", "G" (Denny Lascelles).DL/Gshearing, wool bales, dennys, lascelles limited, stencil

Wooden Fishing Reels are the earliest reels ever made, with most wooden reels dating between 1800 and 1920. They were very simple reels and the design stayed basically the same for the entire period of manufacture.These reels represent a large part of common fishing history. Fishing is a significant recreational activity in the Orbost area.Four wooden fishing reels. They have brass fittings and nylon(?) line. 2443.2 has one handle missing. 2443.1 has K A scratched int the wood.2443.1 has K A scratched in the wood.fishing-reels

Unknown timber mill in the Grampians.The photo shows an open sided building. In the building there is cut wood stacked on a trolley to the left with further, further cut wood in front of it. A steam engine can be seen in the far side of the building. Off-cuts and saw dust are visible in front of the building.timber industries, logging, sawmilling

Two cylindrical containers with lids (one lid missing), relief printing in metal on lid and base, printed label with sailors head inside life-buoy, brand name 'Player's Navy Cut'.Marked on label: PLAYERS NAVY CUT, MEDIUM, and other.

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH - CROWD AT HOSPITAL WOOD CHOPPING - TAKEN AT WORKING BEE ABOUT 1912Written in black pen; HOSPITAL WOOD BEE ABOUT 1912 local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, hospital

This Gotta brand 'cut-throat' razor was owned and used by Osborne (Ozz) Daniel John Hawkins Abbott of Albury, N.S.W."Cut-throat" razor in cardboard case"The Gotta Razor" printed on case; "O. Abbott" handwritten on case. "Finest stainless steel forged and real hollow ground in Germany" and "120 Gotta" inscribed on razor.cutthroat razors, razors

Vintage bud vase, white/milk cut glass. [The production of objects made of White Milk glass waned after WW2]White cut glass bud vase.vases

Flat thin rectangular metal container to hold 50 cigarettes. Predominently dark blue, with circular graphic in top left hand corner, brand name 'Player's Navy Cut'.Marked on lid: PLAYER'S NAVY CUT CIGARETTES / MEDIUM 50

Action wood specimenWood Specimen

This item was widely available in shops during the early to mid 20th Century. The flake cut tobacco was used for hand-rolled cigarettes and some pipes.This item is significant for social and historical reasons. This type of packaging is no longer found and the use of this type of tobacco is diminishing. We only have a few of these tins in our collection and its use is mainly for interpertive purposes. green, hinged-lid tinHavelock Flake Cut Tobacco, 2oz net weight when packed,(on lid) Side "The British -Australasian Tobacco Co. Pty Ltd Aromatic Flake Cut (on side)tobacco, tin, smoking, personal, accessories, effects

The painting was purchased at an exhibition at Australian Galleries. This Melbourne institution was established by Tam and Anne Purves in June 1956. Robin Boyd designed the Purves family home in Kew in 1967. After hanging this artwork in the living room, Robin Boyd arranged to have the three-seater sofa in this room reupholstered in red (previously yellow) to match the Wood's painting. Tony Woods won a Harkness Scholarship in 1968 and travelled to the USA - he abandoned figuration after leaving Australia. Another figurative painting by Tony Woods, titled "In the Studio Psychologically Challenged", also hangs in Walsh Street.Man with closed eyes, with various arm positions, on a red sofa.The reverse is inscribed with Australian Galleries and the title and Woods '67.tony woods, australian galleries, purves, robin boyd, walsh st artwork, ohm2022, ohm2022_19

Small salt and pepper shakers, cut glass with black lids.Set of cut glasss salt and pepper shakers with black plasic lids.Stamped on base "IS 702 4"salt shakers

Found by David Cooper in an Op ShopSchwerkolt CottageA lino cut print of Schwerkolt Cottage by B M Pritchard, 32 Creek Rd, Mitcham. Black with off white and has a pinky brown xxxxxB.M.Pritchard, 32 Creek Rd, Mitcham 872765 Schwerkolt Cottage - Lino cutschwerkolt cottage, b.m. pritchard

Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Map of the Hustlers Line of Reef, Bendigo (South portion). Issued by Wood & McNair, Sharebrokers, Beehive Chambers, Bendigo and High St., Eaglehawk. Mines shown on map are Fortuna Hustler's Co., Hustler's Royal Reserve No.2, Great Extended Hustlers Co., Hustlers Reef Co., Hustler's Reef No.1 Co., United Hustler's & Redan Co. Number of shares is listed against each of these mines.Wood & McNairbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, hustlers line of reef map, wood & mcnair.

Bottle used to hold cure for cuts and abrasions on horses and Cattle Circa 1900Sold by Holden and FrostSquare amber glass jar yellow paper label, screw on metal lid Paper stick on label, Flints medicated oil for cure of cuts and wounds on cattle and horses.flints, jar, medical oil

Slate has been used for hundreds of years as a base for writing and many young students began their schooling using one to practise their writing. They had many advantages among them the fact that they were reusable and errors could be erased and corrected. A small duster or cloth was often attached for cleaning.This slate belonged to Olive Ardlie who was the daughter of Arthur Stanley Ardlie and Ethel Mary Lisburne (nee Ryan). They lived at "Aroona" 19 Princess St Warrnambool and Arthur worked as an accountant in his father's law firm. Olive was their eldest child and she died in 1912 at the age of 6. She was the granddaughter of William Ardlie one of Warrnambool's earliest residents and one of the state's longest serving solicitors . Olive had two sisters one of whom donated this slate. A common object with links to one of Warrnambool's oldest and well known families.Four sided slate with unpainted wooden frame. Hinged in the centre with metal hinges. Inside Olive Ardlie 13.2.1911 is written on the wood at the top of the frame.Olive Ardlie 13.2.1911 is written on the wood at the top of the frame.warrnambool, olive ardlie

Single metal pulley or sheave with wooden cheeks. In sailing blocks have many uses including hauling up sails and loading cargo.Single sheave wood block with rope strap running to a metal thimble. Wooden body held together with rivets. Made in Japan by Tateno Sersakusho Pty Ltd. Image on wood where there was once an oval shape fixed into two holes. Brass plate attached, oval, with Inscription. Symbol pressed into wood. Inscription of brass plate "SW LO.175T". Symbol pressed into wood [Diamond above / x \ ]flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood block, block, tateno sersakusho pty ltd., ship rigging

Sgt S.T. Wood was an RAAF Fitter/Armourer with overseas service. he served for 4 years and 3 months and was demobilised on 3 December 1945 This is the standard set of medals for a member of the Defence Forces in WWII with service in the islands to our north.Set of five service medals, with miniatures, in wooden cigar box, with leaflet on medal entitlements and Interim Discharge Certificate for 42333 Sgt S. Wood, RAAF. Consists of 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45. Stars are inscribed 42333 S.T.Wood on rear. The medals have the same inscription on the lower outside rim. Box has "S.T.Wood" and some other illegible characters scratched into wood on upper outside surface.

Advertisement in Advocate Newspaper Burnie Tasmania May 7th 1940 “THE CUT CORNERS of "REPEATER Cigarette Papers make rolling easier and quicker. The cigarettes are neater smoke better – and there's no tobacco wasted Make better cigarettes. REPEATER 'Cut Corner' Cigarette Papers Superfine 44 Leaves 2d Special Rice 40 Leaves 2d Registered Design No. 14846." per TroveA packet of pre-cut cigarette papers. 'Repeater' brand REPEATER / HIGHEST QUALITY / CIGARETTE PAPERS, back - REPEATER / 60 PAPERS / CIGARETTE PAPERS cigarettes, tobacco, cigarette paper, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, australian paper manufacturers pty ltd, amcor pty ltd, fairfield melbourne