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Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Axle Grease
Grease used to lubricate axles on both domestic and commercial vehiclesAs imported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca 1900Squat round tin with yellow lid printed with brand name and instructions. Frazer axle grease Frazer axle grease for omnibuses carriages wagons drays and threshing machinesgrease, axles, container -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Bidwell's Axle grease
Grease used for the lubrication of axles of domestic and commercial vehiclesAs imported and sold by Holden and FrostBrand pressed into lid. Red painted tin can with brand and instructions printed on label on the side. Bidwell's Axle Grease . One Pound Net.grease, axles, containers -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Glassware
A small rectangular Windsor patterned clear glass container for a dressing table, possibly used for hairpins in the 1930's or 40's. It has 4 angled pieces that protrude from each bottom corner. Three rows of hexagonal shapes are part of the pattern on all sides. There are chips and cracks. It may have had a lid.Hexagonal cuts to the pattern on all sides of the container.glassware, domestic object -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Holdall
Cream-coloured, rollable cotton holdall, used for toiletries. It has a lower pocket, and slots on a central strip for storing items horizontally, as well as side flaps folding inwards and ties at the top.Nonecontainers, toiletries -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Ceramic flagon, Drayton & Sons Pty. Ltd, Unknown
Flagons are vessels with a handle and spout used to hold alcoholic beverages, usually wine. In colonial times it would have been set on a table to share with friends or family.A brown and beige ceramic Port wine flagon or jug, with a handle and cork stopper.'Draytons Bellevue Vineyards Family Port. Wine product of Australia. Produced and bottled on the estate by Drayton & Sons Pty. Ltd. Pokolbin 2320. 1 Litre'jugs, pouring vessels, flagons, containers, stoneware -
Mont De Lancey
Tin
"Cerebos" Table salt tin - Navy, Light blue and gold tin Weight is 1.5lbs Ideal for the table and all domestic use.tins, containers -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Old Kerosene and Methylated spirits Bottles
These products were delivered in bulk to Wodonga and then re-bottled by the local distributors. 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.These items have local significance as they were supplied by prominent businesses in Wodonga.2 brown glass bottles with triangular base. They were used to sell kerosene and methylated spirits in the middle of the 20th centuries. They were generally bottled by the local distributor from a bulk container. Bottle 1 contained Mobil Kerosene although Petrol has been written on the label and underlined. It was sold by J. Mann & Son in Wodonga. Bottle 2 contained Methylated spirits and was bottled by J.B. and R Harvey of WodongaLABEL 1: " MOBIL/Home Kerosene/ for/ HEATING , LIGHTING, CLEANING/ INCUBATORS, REFRIGERATORS/ Coloured BLUE for safety/ PACKED NET FL. OZS / J. MANN & SON / HIgh Street, Wodonga/ Phone 19 or 61 LABEL 2: "CAUTION/Dangerous if Swallowed/Keep out of Reach of Children/if Swallowed Seek Medical Advice/ HIghly Inflammable/ REFINED/ METHYLATED SPIRITS / KEEP AWAY FROM/ OPEN FIRE/ Net Contents 20 Fl. Ozs./ Bottle by J. B. & R. HARVEY / GROCER/ WODONGA Embossed in Bottle 2: THIS BOTTLE REMAINS THE PROPERTY/ OF HUNTER PRODUCTS PTY. LTD./ FOOTSCRAY/ THIS BOTTLE/ MUST NOT BE / USED AS A/ FOOD CONTAINER.mann wodonga, fuel for domestic use, household fuel -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Container with fitted cap
This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small container silver metal fitted lid. It features a painting of 2 women sitting under a tree playing with a naked child. It has a pseudo marble finish.domestic items, hand painted jewellery items -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Manicure Set, c1910
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. A 5 piece manicure set in a cylindrical container. Individuals items are made of steel, electro plated silver with tortoise shell handles. The case is also made of tortoiseshell.On side of tweezers; "EPNS A1" On file "ENGLISH STEEL MAKE"personal items, manicure implements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - WOODEN COLLAR BOX
... DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Containers collars Round turned wooden ...Round turned wooden collar box with central iinternal circular stud holder compartment with illfitting lid. Lid carved with Lotus flower and leaves. Old catalogue number U2.621.2domestic equipment, containers, collars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - WOODEN COLLAR BOX
... DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Containers collars British Make Gilt ...Round turned wooden collar box with (inside) central round stud holder compartment, with two copper studs with bone fronts. Has matching lid with chiselled/cut design of an Iris flower with leaves.British Make Giltdomestic equipment, containers, collars -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Sewing basket, Unknown
A brown cane oval woven sewing basket with a lid which has a pink studded silk lining. It contains - a pair of scissors, a cotton reel, embroidery thread, a bone handled crochet hook, tailors chalk, plastic containers, darning wool, press studs, bias binding, a doily and applique flowers.Crotchet cotton - Coates fast 609 colour Mercer Crotchet 60, 6 Black British Snap press studs - Guaranteed Rustless Size 1 Made in England, Standard darning Wool, Tailor's Chalk - RogeR & Gallet Paris, Scissors 101, 89 on one side of blades and Razor Silver Steel Saranti Forge Nogent france on the other side, Standard darning Wool Co Pty Ltd Stawell, Vic. Australia, steel crotchet hook has an embossed pattern on the handle, Superior Linen Thread No 30, Lindsay Thompson (Threads) Ltd Belfast, black pure flax linen thread 60 750 yards reverse twist.sewing baskets, baskets, sewing equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - HARRIS COLLECTION: SMALL METAL JUG
... BHS Collection DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT Containers jug Small ...BHS CollectionSmall metal jug (possibly made of pewter). The jug has a decorated handle. The lid has what looks like a bird of prey, on three leaves, a snake is sliding out behind the bird. On the bottom what's looks like an H has been scratched on. From George Harris estatedomestic equipment, containers, jug -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - CHOCOLATE BOX COLLECTION: T.S. FRY CHOCOLATE BOX, 1900-1930
Object. A beautiful chocolate box consisting of white reinforced cardboard and mushroom silk backing, surrounded by 2 borders of braided string in mushroom and beige in a stylised oval. Inlaid with a sepia photograph of a young lady 18 cm x 13 cm also with a beige string border. Inscription Tag: To HM The King By Appointment. T.S. Fry & Sons Limited Bristol London inside lid and on the back Bristol England. On the border of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco Periods items favoured natural stylised forms, geometric shapes, cool sophistication and luxury and celebrated living in the modern world.T.S. Fry & Sons Limited Bristol London.domestic equipment, food storage & preservation, container chocolate box -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - CHOCOLATE BOX COLLECTION: GOLD BOX CHOCOLATES, 1880-1967
Object. An Old Gold Chocolate Box Embossed & Raised Letters & Decoration. Gold Box with Title Old Gold Chocolates - A Great Assortment of Centres. Markings & Inscriptions: Box Cover Printed by Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd K8 Stamped. Badges. Hand Written.MacRobertson Melbourne, Australiadomestic equipment, food storage & preservation, containers chocolate box, http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/stories/built-environment/macrobertsons-confectionery-factory/ -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Commode
A wooden commode, a cylindrical shape in two sections. The top section is possibly mass produced, it's 40 centimetres diameter and 27centimetres high, it has a hinged circular lid with a hinged toilet seat under it. Below is a space for a container. A hand made section has been added underneath to raze it 20 centimetres and includes a draw. An insert has fitted into the original structure to hold a smaller pot.commode, chamber pot -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Coffee Tin, Unknown
Tins like this were used for storage in the 1900'sA medium sized green coffee tin with no lid It has tan 'COFFEE' printed inside a rectangular tan border and two bands around the top and bottom of the tin. Due to its age and use it is rusted and faded.'COFFEE' is printed on the front of the can inside a rectangular border.tins, food containers, food storage cans, coffee containers, coffee tins -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Bread tin
Bread container, type common 1950-60. Purchased on behalf of Society by Barbra GardinerRed painted tin,oblong; red and white check roll-back cover; red plastic handledomestic items, food storage & preservation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Pot, 1950
... Drummond Street Blackburn. DOMESTIC ITEMS Containers Mark ...Belonged to Margaret Scarlett used for many years at 31 Drummond Street Blackburn.Aluminium tea pot with red iodised lid.Mark - Aluminium Waredomestic items, containers -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - GLASS DISH WITH LID
... local history domestic item container for food NEAR CUT .1 ....1 DISH OF GLASS .2 LID OF GLASSNEAR CUTlocal history, domestic item, container for food -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - TOOTH POWDER CONTAINER
... CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER WITH METAL LID Domestic object TOOTH ...ROUND CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER WITH METAL LIDlocal history, toilet requistes, teeth, personal effects