Orange painted metal toy earth mover with tractor in front and large swivelled container attached.toys, general

Black metal round container. Paper sticker label listing contents on lid. Stamped on base. 48 feet of saftey fuse no11 3/45 20 seconds per yard burn rate, Group VI metal container, fuse no 11, explosive

Formerly of Station Works, Wakering Road, Barking, Essex, Henry Browne & Son were important British compass makers. The company was founded in the nineteenth century in Barking and London. They were respected English instrument makers who made fine quality compasses, ships clocks, inclinometers, sextants and chandlery items for over 140 years. Their "Dead Beat" compass, which was well dampened to reduce oscillation, was fitted to many Allied ships during the Second World War. Sestrel was their famous Trade Mark brand. The company was sold to John Lilley & Gillie Ltd and SIRS Navigation, both UK companies, in 1993. Example of a hand held compass used in WWIIA Sestrel hand held bearing compass with wooden handle in own glass fronted, wooden container.Sestrel Henry Browne & Son Ltd Barking Londoncompass, navigation

Examples of squat beaker shaped heavy glass containers, cut down from other bottles

1 yard of "Surgeons" zinc oxide plaster. Self adhesive. White container with blue writing. surgical equipment

Used for training purposes during and after Vietnam.Empty canister for a 105mm Howitzer blank shell used by the Royal Australian Artillery during the Vietnam conflict and during peace time after Vietnam for training purposes.C440 Cartridge 105mm blank M396 on side of canister. 10MM HOW, CONTAINER M34A1 and AXP 9 -73 on the lid and base.

‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ was an exhibition that toured to 10 Australian and 11 New Zealand public galleries in 1979 and 1980. The touring exhibition comprised 221 objects of traditional Japanese packaging which extended from ceramics, wood and paper to woven fibre containers. At the conclusion of the tour, The Japan Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council donated the vast majority of the exhibition to the Ararat Gallery for its permanent collection. Combining the natural qualities of bamboo, paper and straw with delicate craftsmanship, these unique objects express Japanese aesthetics as applied through fibre crafts. In Japan, the qualities and traits of natural materials are exploited rather than hidden. The texture of straw, the septa of bamboo are not concealed but lovingly incorporated into the whole. In 1979 Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’ wrote: “In no way self-conscious or assertive, these wrappings have an artless and obedient air that greatly moves the modern viewer. They are whispered evidence of the Japanese ability to create beauty from the simplest products of nature. They also teach us that wisdom and feeling are especially important in packaging because these qualities, or the lack of them, are almost immediately apparent. What is the use of a package if it shows no feeling?” The descriptions of the featured objects were written by Hideyuki Oka, curator of ‘The Art of the Japanese Package’, 1979.Gift of the Japan-Australia Foundation and the Crafts Board of the Australia Council, 1981Salmon-trout sushi from Toyama City is packaged in much the same way as the Osaka product. The lid of the container is held down by pieces of split bamboo firmly lashed with vine. An arrangement of trimmed bamboo leaves cover the contents. - Professor Hideyuki Oka, curator.japanese art, japanese packaging, tsutsumi, gift giving

Cruets or Communion Jugs (2) cut glass used for religious ceremony. Lid features glass cross. Both containers have "IHS" engraved in the glass. One container has broken handle but has been repaired. Housed in a chamois drawstring pouchflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, communion jugs, cruets

White plastic box or container, with the words "Melbourne all over - Mints", Yarra Trams logos on the front and "Metlink" and Yarra trams contact details on rear. Container contained small mints - which the cataloguer at the time found very nice. Produced c2006.trams, tramways, yarra trams, advertisements, marketing

Stoneware ink container.White stoneware ink bottle, with pourerink bottles, inkwells

These items were used or were available for sale by chemists in Orbost. Chemists who worked in Orbost included Henry Cottman; James Alfred Dubois Williams; Harry Arthur Murray; Miss P.E .Mason (Phyllis Estelle?); Miss Sybil Monica Buzza; Thomas James Frayer; Australia Shaw; James David Torley; John William Zimmer; Dalkeith William Steele; William Thomas Hollingsworth; E.E. Cohen; R.S. Anderson; Frances John Perry Faith Everard Pardew and Charles Anthony Wurf. The practices of early pharmacists are revealed through these glass bottles. The items have a clear association with Orbost. Seven containers. Six are cylindrical and one rectangular. 3217.1 and 3217.2 are pale green cylindrical 50 g containers with metal lids labelled "GRANTS ASTHMA POWDER" in red and white print. 3217.3 is a white glass jar with a green metal lid and a paper triangular label with white and navy print label, " REXONA OINTMENT".3217.4 is a small white cylindrical container with a red label with white print on green, "GREEN LABEL PILLS". 3217.5 is a white cylindrical plastic container with blue print, "JANOS JUNIPER CELERY MINERAL SPRINGS SALTS". 3217.6 is an empty narrow cylindrical blue and white container labelled, "DEWITTS PILLS". 3217.7 is a rectangular cardboard box, mottled brown with a white label and gown print,"6 X 2ml AMPOULES ANAEHAEMIN".medications-orbost-pharmacies containers-medications chemist pharmaceuticals

Red Benson and Hedges tin, with Royal Crest."By Appointment Tobacconists to His Majesty the King" "When only the Best Will Do" "Benson and Hedges Super Virginia Cigarette"containers

Round Hoadley's Barrackville soluble cocoa tin.containers

These ink wells have been used in the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd in the mid 20th century. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool, selling groceries, hardware, glassware and china. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split, with George Swinton and Sons selling clothing, furnishings and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling produce, seeds and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a store in Timor Street, selling furniture and bedding. These ink wells are of interest as examples of the office equipment used by the firm of Swintons Pty Ltd in the mid 20th century. The current Swinton store in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the name Swinton associated with businesses in Timor Street, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. These are two black Bakelite ink wells. They have a rectangular-shaped base with a curved top with a rectangular-shaped container at the top for holding ink. The ink container has a sliding top which is worked by means of a small mechanism or button sliding up and down in a slot. swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool

This item was presented to the donor on the occasion of her 21st birthday.Ladies square imitation crocodile skin beauty case with hinged lid, carry handle and metal lock. Interior has elasticised pocket and broken mirror on lid, plus four containers . Two containers missing. Beauty case was a 21st birthday present to donor.personal effects-toilet requisites, cosmetics

A sealed plastic container of four D.F.S.A. 'Roland Garros French Open' tennis balls. Intact metal ring-pull lid and plastic reclosure cap. Entire container shrink wrapped in printed plastic. Materials: Metal, Ink, Plastic, Synthetic material, Rubbertennis

This medal was presented by the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society and was posthumously awarded to Captain John Coffey’s family for his efforts at saving life at sea, in 1882. Captain Coffey lost his life in this attempt. The shipwreck occurred between Australia and England. The included letter was written by the donor, who is the grandson of John Coffey. It is interesting that the medal and note were packaged in a small tin whose original purpose was to present a wedding cake gift to guests. The container is decorated with wedding bells pressed into the lid. Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society: - The Shipwrecked Mariners (Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners’ Royal Benevolent Society) is a national charity established in 1839. It is run by a network of volunteers in the UK and Ireland. The organisation assists former mariners, their dependants and their families. John Rye and his servant Charles-Gee Jones, of Bath, UK, encouraged its formation after a severe storm caused the loss of life from the ‘Clovelly’ fishing fleet in November 1838. The Society was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1850. The Society’s flag is the St George’s Cross, a red cross on a white background and a gold crown in the centre, with the letters S F M S displayed, one in each quadrant. Nominations are made by members each year of those who have performed outstanding acts of bravery in helping those in peril in the sea. The inscription on the reverse "PRESENTED FOR HEROIC EXERTIONS IN SAVING LIFE FROM DROWNING / JOB XXIX 13" refers to a verse in the Bible, which in the King James version reads "The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's eart to sing for joy."This is the only medal in our collection awarded from the Shipwrecked Fishermen and Mariners' Royal Benevolent Society. Medal, silver with blue ribbon. The obverse of the medal has images of the British flag, a crown flag with "S.F.", a portrait of a man, a shipwreck, a cannon and anchor, a man with a telescope, and two people attending a body on the shore. The reverse of the medal has text. The medal clasp depicts a fleur de lies between two fish. The medal maker is Stokes. The metal was donated in a tin container and included a letter. The medal was presented posthumously to the family of Captain John Coffey for his efforts at saving life at sea, in 1882. It has an accompanying letter and container.On rim "CAPTAIN JOHN COFFEY - 1882" Obverse "SHIPWRECKED FISHERMEN AND MARINERS ROYAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY" and "ESTAB AD 1839 INCOd BY ACT OF PARLt 1850" Reverse "PRESENTED FOR HEROIC EXERTIONS IN SAVING LIFE FROM DROWNING / JOB XXIX 13" and "ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY" The tin box has "MEDAL" handwritten in black.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, medal, captain john coffey, john coffey, numismatics, hero, saving lives, shipwrecked fishermen and mariners’ royal benevolent society, sfms, shipwrecked mariners' society

Plaque with metal circular plate sitting on wooden square block with rounded edges. Plate features an image of the Port of Busan. On reverse is pocket where a metal stand sits. "In Commemoration of Your Visit/ Busan Container Terminal Operation Corporation/ President Huh, Taek" On reverse "PMA 0149/1" "Presented to Chairman, PMA/ John B King/ By Busan Container Terminal/ Operation Corporation/ On Occasion of his visit to/ Pusan, Sth Koread/ 22-25 October 1991 (Plaque)"

Air to ground container WWI.Pouch, khaki, containing a lead weight inside. Two brass press studs, strong cotton bunting material plain dyed with white stitching. Attached are two long ribbons composed of three segments coloured green then white & red. Pouch: “HCR LO 1918, a broad arrow with No. 422” Handwritten on one of the white panels: “No. 7”containers-military, metalcraft- brassware, military equipment

Container for the display of Millers productsImported and sold by Holden and FrostWooden box with a sliding lid with inscription and horses on front"The standard of the world" Frank Miller Harness Dressing plus imprint of four horseswooden, box

kerosene container shell product a square shaped and rusty metallic tin used for pennant kerosene a plaque on front of tin with number 1661 patent number 2774-30-1817139 USE ONLY PENNANT KEROSENE / A SHELL PRODUCTkerosene, lighting, shell, heating, pennant kerosene

A small cylindrical pepper container. It has a tin top and bottom with cardboard sides. It contained cayenne pepper.John Bull CAYENNE PEPPER 1ozcontainer john-bull cayenne-pepper condiments food

Beecham’s Pills became one of the most popular ‘over the counter’ patent medicines after their introduction in the 1840s. Developed by Thomas Beecham, Beecham’s Pills were a standard family medicine for many generations. (Ref sciencemuseum.org)This item reflects changes in public health medical practice and research over the last century. Beecham pills were a commonly purchased home remedy.Small, round wooden container for Beecham's Pills. Still has original label and two pills inside.medicine beecham pharmacy

Canvas container with lid Two Belt Loops Top Hold Down Strap Secured at both Endscanvas, military-equipment

Was used to keep Japanese gold paint and was sold like this. Label is missing.Cylindrical gold paint container - Japanese. Small round tan wooden - red to brown. Label is missing.container domestic japanese-gold-paint

These items were used or were available for sale by chemists in Orbost. Chemists who worked in Orbost included Henry Cottman; James Alfred Dubois Williams; Harry Arthur Murray; Miss P.E .Mason (Phyllis Estelle?); Miss Sybil Monica Buzza; Thomas James Frayer; Australia Shaw; James David Torley; John William Zimmer; Dalkeith William Steele; William Thomas Hollingsworth; E.E. Cohen; R.S. Anderson; Frances John Perry Faith Everard Pardew and Charles Anthony Wurf.Medicinal bottles are probably the largest and most diverse group of bottles. The practices of early pharmacists are revealed through these glass bottles. The items have a clear association with Orbost. Eleven glass containers - some with contents. All have labels and lids. More details are in catalogue folder.pharmacies-orbost medications drugs chemist medicine containers-medications