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Mont De Lancey
Tool - Axe Head, Whitehouse and Sons, Unknown
Used in the 19th century.A forged steel unusual long winged axe head blade without a handle - it has a hole for the handle. Originally it was "Japanned" finished' with black baked enamel which is now peeling off. There is a indented small zigzag pattern on the head where it would meet the handle. It was used in the 19th century possibly as a trimming axe.Whitehouse and Sons Cannock Warrantedwoodworking tools, steel, froes, cleaving axes, axes, cutting tools, hand axes, broadaxes, felling axes, hewing axes, axe heads, tool components -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Anemometer
This device was used to measure surface wind speed and direction. This anemometer was located on a concrete pad outside room 2.15 on a steel pole. The pole was considered unsafe and the anemometer was relocated to it's current position. When lowering the pole it fell over and was badly damaged. The Bureau of Meteorology donated it to the museum. It was then repaired and restored. The central pole on which it is mounted is galvanised iron pipe painted black. The anemometer, a portable device that manually measures wind speed, was a necessary instrument once common to all weather stations. The arms are attached to a vertical rod and as the wind blows, the cups rotate, making the rod spin. The stronger the wind blows, the faster the rod spins. The anemometer counts the number of rotations, or turns, which is used to calculate wind speed, surface wind and direction. They were designed to be durable to withstand the corrosive environment and strong winds expected at coastal sites such as those at Gabo Island. Anemometers existed in the nineteenth century and their design was improved by various experts including John Robinson in 1846, John Patterson in 1926, Brevoort and Joiner in 1935 and Derek Watson in 1991 who added wind direction measurement to its functions. This example was made for the Bureau of Meteorology by the Melbourne instrument company, Synchrotac, which became registered and incorporated on 26 July 1966. It is now displayed inside the building. A good example of its kind, the anemometer has first level contributory significance for its historic value and provenance to the lightstation.Anemometer and tripod stand. Three cupped brass discs on rotating arms fixed to turned brass cylinder shaped shaft. Beneath discs is a lead directional wind arrow attached to a rotating arm. A wooden three legged stand with central supporting pole of black painted hardwood and attached to a white painted marine ply circular base.Under wind cups: " SYNCHROTAC / MELB. / ser.no.70/372 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA." Above wind direction arrow: "C.OF.APT..../ SYNCHROTAC / MELB ? MADE IN AUSTRALIA / ser.no.70/372" -
Mont De Lancey
Glass bottles
... . On label: " "Swan" Ink for fountain and steel pens. A blue black..." Ink for fountain and steel pens. A blue black ink ...3 glass ink bottles: 1. Regular-shaped ink bottle containing red powder (1/2 teaspoon) with label and damaged cork stopper. 2. Regular-shaped ink bottle containing blue powder (1 teaspoon) with label and metal screw-on lid. 3. 9-faceted ink bottle, containing red powder (1/2 teaspoon) with label and cork stopper.1. On label: "Red V.A.N.A - Vic. Auth. News. Acts. Ink" 2. On label: " "Swan" Ink for fountain and steel pens. A blue black ink of the finest quality. Contains 2 1/2 fluid ozs. Mabie, Todd & Co. London Sydney. Makers of "SWAN" pens, gold pens and ink" "Triple Filtered" on metal lid. 3. On label: "Caldwell Red Ink".bottles, containers, writing equipment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Electric Toaster, Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd, c1940s
Hecla produced a wide range of appliances for domestic use, beginning with heaters and later branching out to a wider range of kitchen appliances Hecla was established by Clarence William Marriott, a young Melbourne metal worker. He began manufacturing Australia's first carbon filament electric radiators in 1899. He originally worked for his father James Marriott who commenced business in Melbourne as an art metal worker in 1872 and was, in 1907, appointed as the official art metal worker to the Victorian Government producing items including the ornate iron gates and gas lamp standards outside Melbourne's Parliament House. With the invention of nickel chromium wire after 1900, C.W. Marriott began making more efficient heating elements using this new material in 1916. After being influenced by the eruption of Mount Hekla in Iceland, on 19 December 1918, Clarence registered the brand name "HECLA" with an erupting volcano as its logo. The company Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd was officially registered in 1922. In 1928 the company adopted the advertising slogan, 'By Hecla, it's Good'. The Hecla range rapidly expanded to include electric heaters and radiators, electric foot warmers, electric kettles, ceramic & metal electric jugs, immersion hot water elements, electric fans, electric coffee percolators, electric toasters, electric grillers and stoves, electric irons and electric frypans, clocks and curling wands. Electric blankets were introduced shortly after WWII.In 1930, a controlling interest in Hecla Electrics Pty Ltd was acquired by General Electric Corporation. Clarence William Marriott died in June 1967 in Melbourne, Victoria.This item is representative of a common domestic appliance used throughout Australia. It was manufactured by a pioneering Australian company.A small chrome steel toaster manufactured by Hecla Australia. It has a door on either side which flips down to insert or remove a slice of bread on each side, Each door has two black Bakelite knobs. The electric element is placed down the centre of the cavity. A detachable electric cord is included.240 Volts, 600 Watts. Cat. No. T4 Submitted to Electrical Approval Board Ref Application A1/AD01 SECV 240 Volt 600 Watt MANFED. IN AUSTRALIA SOLID BRASSelectrical appliances, hecla corporation australia, clarence william marriott, domestic appliances -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staff Mann's Wodonga, 1938
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This photo is representative of a highly respected local Wodonga business which operated in the CBD for 85 years.A black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. Underneath image - label bearing names of individuals in photomann wodonga, j mann & sons, wodonga businesses -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - J. Mann & Son, 1924
J. Mann and Sons was first established as a farm produce store in 1921. The range of products was extended in the 1930s and included groceries and hardware, as well as the first petrol bowser in Wodonga outside the store. After WWII, the premises were extended and the range of products continued to increase. In the 1960s the Mann Family opened a new supermarket in Wodonga, in addition to the hardware business, providing steel, plumbing and industrial supplies, and they employed over 100 people at one stage. With changes in the retail industry, the Mann Family sold the main hardware business to Bunnings and the produce business to the Kelly brothers in 2006.This photo is representative of a highly respected local Wodonga business which operated in the CBD for 85 years.A black and white photograph mounted on heavy card. Beneath Image J. MANN & SONS - 1924 Hermann (Harry) Rudolph: Pop Zeinert: E. Mann: N. Hollister: Mr. Bray On facade of building: J. MANN & SONS ESTD. 1920 / PRODUCE MERCHANTSmann wodonga, j mann & sons, wodonga businesses -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Document - Record, Harness Horse, Pure Steel
Stephen Spark compiled horses performance records starting in 1983 on his typewriter. Pure Steel raced from 1974 (2yo) through to 1983 (11yo). Australian Harness Horse of the Year in 1980. Australian Grand Circuit Champion in 1978 and 1980. Leading Australian Pacing Stakes Winner in 1977 (All Ages), 1978 (All Ages), 1980 (All Ages). Inducted into the Western Australia Harness Horse Hall of Fame in 2010. Had a Winning Streak of 6 wins. Career: 68 wins 29 seconds 8 thirds 127 starts.Typed document in black and red ink.harness racing, australasian harness racing, horse career, performance records, bendigo harness racing club, bhrc, pure steel, phil coulson, pc coulson, te demmler, ted demmler, fr kersley, fred kersley, j retzlaff, jack retzlaff, l poyser, les poyser, s shinn, steven shinn, t demmler, p coulson, m roberts, mark roberts -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Todd Bros. Butcher Shop
Black and white photograph of wooden building with people standing outside, boy on a horse and horse and cart. A sheep carcass hangs in the doorway of the shop. Man holding either a large knife or steel standing behind a small child. The image has been adhered to a piece of cream coloured backing board. butchers, horse drawn vehicles -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1970
This photograph depicts the steel tramway (or tram plate) along Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham near the Moorabbin Airport entrance in the 1970's. These tramways played an important role in transportation along Moorabbin's major roads. Heavily laden carts could travel smoothly and safely along the steel plates when the road surfaces were often rutted and hazardous. This surviving section was later moved for road improvements. The area now known as the City of Kingston was a market garden region and the round trip to market could take as long as eight hours on poorly maintained roads. The installation of the steel tramway transformed the arduous journey faced by market gardeners in transporting their produce to market. As there was only a single tramway, the carts often travelled in convoy, enabling drivers to leave piloting to the first cart and having a rest. The rails did not speed the journey to the city, but it smoothed progress immeasurably. Black and white photograph of steel tram plates on Centre Dandenong Road, Cheltenham. The road is sealed. At the top of the image there are trees behind a parked car which is adjacent to a white shelter. There is a large sign stating MOORABBIN AIRPORT above an arrow pointing to the right in the top centre of the image. Handwritten in pencil: A 28 / [indecipherable] 3 / [indecipherable] Handwritten in red ink: A28 / 70%market gardening, infrastructure, transport, steel tramway, industry, moorabbin -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1948
Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph depicting the art deco facade of the newly refurbished Plaza Theatre, Ormond. There are no buildings either side of the theatre which highlights its large size.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 187 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%theatre, movies, entertainment, plaza, suburbs -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1948
Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph of the theatre inside the Plaza Theatre. The photograph has been taken at the rear of the theatre and looks down over the three tiers of seating toward the screen.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 186 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 77%theatre, movies, entertainment, suburbs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass - MMTB Depot Foreman, Stokes & Sons
Provided by the MMTB to its Depot Foreman as a pass for free travel on its trams and for identification. The two steel lugs would have allowed a leather strap to be fitted to the badge and clipped to a uniform or jacket. See item 398 for other example.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to Depot Foreman for free travel.Stamped metal badge, "MMTB Depot Foreman" pass, round with two metal lugs on rear for sewing onto a jacket or another uniform item as a means of identification. Has the number "3" stamped into bottom of badge. Silver coloured with black enamel letters. On rear has the imprint of "Stokes & Sons Melb" tramways, trams, badges, tickets, travel pass, employees, passes, mmtb, depot foreman -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Yarra Trams, "Via Flinders St (anti-clockwise)" & "via La Trobe St. (clockwise)", c2008
Auxiliary board or sign for the front of tramcars providing destination details - using heavy stiff plastic black board, with the words "Via Flinders St (anti-clockwise)" on one side "via La Trobe St. (clockwise)"on the other. Letters printed onto the plastic sheet. Would have been used on the route City Circle service. Has two steel sheet pressed metal lugs on either pop riveted to the board.trams, tramways, sign, city circle, la trobe st, flinders st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Preston Workshops, "Tram 760 By Robert Jacks", Aug. 1986
Cast steel Zinc?? alloy? with raised capital letters for use on Tram 760, when it was part of the "Transporting Art" program - "Transporting Art a project by the Victorian Ministry of Transport and the Ministry for the Arts / Tram 760 By Robert Jacks August 1986 Has six mounting holes. Letters were painted in black paint' Two copies held On rear: see belowon rear of one "Red Hot Urgent (S) 59878 Sand blasted" on rear of copy 2 - "(S) Red Hot urgent, 59878"trams, tramways, signs, transporting art, castings, tram 760 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), c1987
... wooden or steel pier. Photograph Black & White Photograph/s ...Black and White photograph, looking south towards the railway Thornbury overpass, Miller Street of the Epping line (the hump) for trams. Shows the car park under formation and the rebuilt bridge to provided access under the bridge for cars. Note the new concrete pier alongside there railway replacing a former wooden or steel pier.On the rear in ink "New carpark appearing east of PWS c1987"trams, tramways, preston workshops, car parks, bridges, the hump, thornbury -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Fitzroy Football Ground", "Sth Melb Football Ground", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Fitzroy Football Ground" and "Sth Melb Football Ground" Black letters on a yellow background. The bottom right hand corner of the Sth Melbourne face has the letters "E.P." indicating the depot that it belonged to - East Preston. South Melbourne Football Ground Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, football, fitzroy, south melbourne, signs, auxiliary board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "St Kilda Football Ground", "Shop Early", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "St Kilda Football Ground" Black letters on a yellow background. The bottom right hand corner of the St Kilda has the letters "G.H." indicating the depot that it belonged to - East Preston. The reverse side has been painted in black and a "Shop early" for Christmas sing has been pasted onto it. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, football, st kilda, christmas, signs, auxiliary board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Minimum Fare 8d", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Minimum Fare 8d", white letters on black paint. The reverse side has had a number of paper signs glue to it. Not readable. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, fares, signs, auxiliary board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Direct to Velodrome", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "Direct to Velodrome", black letters on yellow painted background. The reverse side has had a number of paper signs glue to it, only partly readable. The Velodrome is now part of the Olympic Park in Swan St. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, signs, auxiliary board, swan st, olympics -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "University", 1950's
Sign, painted onto a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Melbourne tram car with the words "University", white letters on black painted background. The reverse side has been painted in black and the words "Via Nth Melb" chalked on. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides. Manufactured by rolling the outer edges over a 4mm diameter steel rod.trams, tramways, signs, auxiliary board, university -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Tram Learner driver "L" plate, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1969
Two of these plates were produced to be used on trams for drivers undergoing their first day of training from the Hawthorn Tram Depot. The 6th Image is of a cutting from The Sun 5 Dec 1969 shows the purpose of the L plate in position on tram 603. Advised that by 1974, this plate was not in use,Demonstrates the MMTB advising other road users that the tram driver was under training.Metal sign, fabricated steel sheet and tube with rolled edges, with a hook welded onto the rear to fit into the tow bar hole of a tramcar. Painted yellow with a large black "L" on the front.signs, drivers, driver training, l plate, trams, tramways, tram 603 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 1990's
Set of four driver / conductor traffic numeral badges or personnel employee numbers and one brass MMTB button. .1 - Badge number, MMTB style, "1453", plated brass to give a gold finish with the numbers fixed to a bar top and bottom and two lugs on the rear to clip into a cap. Made by Stokes and Sons Melbourne - has been stamped onto the rear. .2 - ditto - engraved into a layered plastic backing - black plastic with a white underlay, used by tram crews to indicate their assigned personal employee number. Later MMTB prior to The Met type. See Reg Item 1368 for other examples. .3 - ditto - The Met - Three parts - holder made from gold coloured plastic with a metal Met (the flying one) logo fixed above the holder and fitted with a pin. A engraved plastic, gold front, black rear number was then inserted and glued into the holder - See Reg Item 2862 for other examples. .4 - as for .1 - number 3921, nickel plated steel. .5 - brass MMTB uniform button. Olive Bailey - No. 3921 Harold or Harry Leamon (husband) - 1453trams, tramways, badges, the met, mta, personnel, employees, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Model tram, Preston Workshops, B1, number 2002, c1984
Model tram - B or B1, number 2002 made by The Met for their model tram at the Royal Show Melbourne c1985. Consists of: 1 - 2 x Fibreglass sections - one with a pantograph, painted in The Met colours with number 2002 with destination of "Special". Pantograph made from wire. 2 - small articulated section made from fibre glass and black vinyl, painted yellow and green. 3 - two sets of heavy duty electric motor, geared to two sets of four wheel bogies and one unmotorised bogie with a centre pins, washer and split pin that secured the articulated section of the tram. Each set number on side "MTA No. 7A and 9B" Made from brass, steel, plastic - purpose made. Placed with two sections of O gauge track - each 340mm long.trams, tramways, models, b class, the met, royal show -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, A reward of Two pounds, 1930's?
Enamel sign - steel back, white enamel background with black letters, "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" / A reward of Two pounds will be paid by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board for information leading to the conviction of any person or persons wilfully damaging or interfering with this apparatus." Has the marks from the sign being supported during the enamelling process on the rear. Has damage around each corner and has four small holes in the bottom right hand corner, suggesting another sign may been attached to this one. Used on Bundy clocks.trams, tramways, signs, mmtb, behaviour, bundy clock -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Negative and Black & White Photograph/s, early 1950's
Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3623 for another photo showing the tram. .1 - View of the tram and the depot building. Appears to have an AETA special tram tour board on the front. (2 prints held) .2 - End on photograph of the tram showing the white bumpers and steps, taken at St Kilda Station Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3624i`Large.jpg and htd3624i2Large.Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load." .1 - On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge". .2 - 'VR Tram St Kilda Station Extension 5'3" gauge".trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr, elwood depot, aeta, st kilda railway station, tram 7 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1931
Black and white photograph from an illustration of class W3 tram No 655. The photo is titled: "Class 'W-3' Car, with all steel frame. Length 47 ft. Mounted on new type trucks with semi-elliptical springs. Four airbrake cylinders and clasp brakes" Destination displayed as "Special".trams, tramways, w3 class, new trams, tram 655 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1927
Black and white photograph of class Y tram No 469. The photo is titled: "Class 'Y' steel safety car with reversible transverse seats. Seating Capacity 54. Length overall 45 ft 5 in. See page 29 of Destination City 5th Edition for another photo of this tram in Spencer St in 1992. Photographed with the and external store area at Preston Workshops in the background. See Reg Item 3558 for another print within an album.trams, tramways, y class, new trams, tram 469 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1960's
Black and White photograph of a MMTB No. 9A truck. This truck has a cast steel side frame with the ribs on the inside. Reference Drawing R3024 One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Builders Plate - Duncan & Fraser Adelaide, Duncan & Fraser, 1910s
Manufactured by the Adelaide tramcar body builder, Duncan and Fraser to indicate or advise passengers who built the tram. Were generally located above a doorway of the tramcars.Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body Oval shaped enamelled steel plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER LTD BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in black on a white background within two ovals and other markings. Has two 3mm diameter holes on long ends by the letter D and letter L. Two copies held. Copy two has two brass round head slotted screws in the packet.builders plate, duncan & fraser, adelaide, tramcar, workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Builders Plate - Duncan & Fraser Adelaide, Duncan & Fraser, 1910s
Manufactured by the Adelaide tramcar body builder, Duncan and Fraser to indicate or advise passengers who built the tram. Were generally located above a doorway of the tramcars.Demonstrates the method of recording who built the tramcar body Oval shaped engraved steel plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in black on a nickel plated steel plate. Has two 5mm diameter holes on either side of the word "Builder". Has two brass round head slotted screws in the packet.builders plate, duncan & fraser, adelaide, tramcar, workshops