Demonstrates how the SEC used etched signs to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.Brass metal sign with border and writing etched and painted black. Sign reads "NO EXIT". A small hole has been drilled in each of the four corners to enable the sign to be attached to the tram compartment.

BHS CollectionTimber wine press screw. Large timber screw inserted through a rectangular block of timber. Top of screw is cylindrical in shape and has has a hole drilled through the half way point.

This brace would be used to drill into timber. A drill bit would be inserted into one end of the brace and then placed on the timber where the hole is to be drilled. The other end of the brace would be placed against the user’s abdomen, with one hand holding the brace firmly then the free hand would be used to turn the centre of the brace and drill the hole. This type of drilling method was used prior to the use of the electric drill. This brace appears to have been made by the firm of Alexander Mathieson & Sons from Glasgow, Scotland. Alexander Mathieson & Sons Ltd ('& Sons', after c. 1890), of the Saracen Tool Works, Glasgow, advertised as 'manufacturers of planes, mechanical, engineering and edge-tools'. They received 'prize medals' at the London, Melbourne and Edinburgh International Exhibitions of 1851, 1862, 1880 and 1886, in their 'quest for perfection in tools'. Mathieson's vast output included specialised craft implements for coopers, ship's carpenters, tinsmiths and wheelwrights. The firm originated when master plane-maker John Manners opened premises in Saracen Lane, Glasgow, in 1792. 4 Alexander Mathieson (c. 1797–1852) took over his business in 1821, which he gave as the foundation date of his firm. He was later succeeded by his son, Thomas A. Mathieson (1822–1899), a prominent Glasgow magistrate and preceptor of Hutcheson's Hospital charitable institution. In 1854, Mathiesons moved to East Campbell Street, and had opened branches in Edinburgh, Dundee and Liverpool by 1876. The third generation comprised Thomas O. and James H. Mathieson (born 1867), the latter being a Glasgow bailie (councillor), whose estate totalled an enormous £150,939 in 1926. Mathieson's hand- and small machine-tools (e.g. bandsaws and beading machines) were exported worldwide, especially their 'heavy duty auger bits used... for boring railway sleepers'. Iron carpenter's brace, metal handle, rotating knob, thumb screw, rustedATMIEBON (x) Mathiesonbrace, woodwork, carpenter's tools, spofford brace, churchill island

Second War World Khaki cotton drill roll up sewing kit, also known as a housewife. The kit is incomplete except for two wads of khaki colour thread.Sewing kit made from Khaki cotton with bound edging.Pouch has two internal pockets with press studs and cloth ties at one end. Initials or crest in dark brown cotton stitched on front of itemwwii, world war 2, army, australian army, sewing kit, housewife

The wooden patterns are part of a set that are stored in a strong wooden crate. It was used at Briggs’ Brass Foundry for making sand casts. It may fit together with one of the other patterns with a similar outline. The traditional craft of sand casting is over 2000 years old. The handcrafted process produces brass and copper alloy goods that are well suited to marine use; bells, boat hooks, cowls, propellers, handles, lids, rowlocks, hooks, letters, bolts, rail holders, brackets, deck plates, flanges, rudder guides, portholes and covers. Briggs’ Bronze mixture is a copper-based alloy made from local ingots of copper, tin, zinc and lead in carefully measured quantities. The finished product is non-ferrous and can last indefinitely. The crate of patterns was donated by the Briggs family in the early years of Flagstaff Hill, along with other related items such as brassware, tools and machinery. The donated items were displayed in a simulated Brass Foundry in the Village along with other working crafts, trades and services found in a Maritime town. The items were on show from the completion of the building in 1986 until 1994 when the building was repurposed. The patterns represent the trades of foundering and metalwork, both supporting maritime industries such as shipwrights and boatbuilders. Farmers, manufacturers and other local industries also needed the castings made by foundries. The Brass Foundry included a historic Cornish chimney set up as a working model, to tell the story of smelted metal heated in furnaces then be poured into the sand moulds. This chimney was made from specially curved bricks and is now about two-thirds of its full height when originally located at the Grassmere Cheese factory. The craft of sand-casting from carved wooden patterns to create metal is an example of skills from the past that are still used today. The foundry pattern set is significant for its association with brass foundries locally and generally in coastal areas of Victoria. Marine industries such as ship and boat building rely on good quality castings for their machinery, equipment and fittings. Briggs Brass was especially formulated using non-ferrous metals to ensure their longevity. The patterns are associated with the long-running firm Briggs Brass Foundry that specialised in cast goods for the marine industry, ready to supply the needs for once-off or mass-produced items. Their products would have been fitted to sail and steam vessels along coastal Victoria including Warrnambool. Briggs Marine was also a bell-founder specialist and is also associated with the Schomberg Bell at Flagstaff Hill, having restored it to is former state as a fine example of the bell from a luxury migrant vessel from the mid-19th century. Pattern; a pair of blocks that form a rectangle with a carved centre hole and disc shape inside. The block is made from laminated pieces of wood with cut corners. Both sides have four drilled holes in a square configuration but in different positions. The cut faces and the space carved into them are painted red; one piece has two dowel pins that fit into two drilled holes on the other. The pattern is part of a set of foundry patterns from Briggs Brass Foundry.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, briggs' bronze, traditional method, trade, sand cast, cast, brass alloy, copper alloy, pattern, mould, foundry, brass foundry, metal foundry, casting, sand mould, sand casting, marine equipment, marine tools, marine fittings, copper tin zinc lead, non-ferrous, non-corrosive, brassware, metalware, foundering, metalwork, maritime, bell founders, ship chandlers, marine products, biggs, briggs family, herbert harrison briggs, h h briggs, george edward briggs, cyril falkiner mckinnon briggs, cyril briggs, briggs & son brass foundry, h h briggs & sons foundry, briggs marine, alliance casting & engineering solutions, grassmere cheese factory, cornish chimney, curved bricks, collingwood, moorabbin, collingwood foundry, moorabbin foundry, 1912

Major M.B. TINKLER see CAT NO. 5480.2Four items are the same. A strip of jungle green drill cotton, Sewn onto the strip is the surname “TINKLER” in black cotton thread The top and bottom edges are folded back, the left and right ends are open. vietnam war, army uniform

Bench drill belt driven with stand. Pat no 767.282.Aug.9.1804. Champion Blower & Forge Co USA. Painted red and green. Machine number No.201. large bench type. Circa 1900flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bench drill, champion blower & forge co

Diggers and miners. Diggers and Miners. Miners at Bendigo. Gold mining is carried out with elaborate and expensive machinery; . . . Photo shows miners at work drilling. Markings: 4 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Following WWII service in RAAF and RAN respectively, Lieutenant Ian McKay and Sergeant John Neale served in 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black ands white photograph of two soldiers in khaki drill uniforms, boots, web anklets and berets. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Lt. McKay. Sgt. Neale :mckay ian, neale john

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Following service in WWII Sergeant Alan Veitch served in 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of soldier in khaki drill uniform and beret with silver Rising Sun hat badge. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951." Sgt. A. Veitch8/13 vmr, veitch, cmf

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Following WWII service Sergeant Ron Braddy joined the Citizen Military Forces and served in 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of s0ldier in khaki drill shirt and beret with silver Rising Sun hat badge. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951. Ron Braddybraddy, 8/13 vmr, cmf

Yields information about some of the rail used in Ballarat and demonstrates the type of rail used in tramways.Section of flanged tramway rail - saw cut from rail, smooth finished - Stamped "BALLARAT" stamped into the web of the rail " 90A", stamped onto the head of the rail. with a hole drilled through the head of the rail."BALLARAT" stamped into the web of the rail and "90A" stamped onto the head of the rail.trams, tramways, rail, ballarat, rail section

Collected by the donor near the time of the closure of the Ballarat system. Was used to provide information on the type of rail used in Ballarat and specifically for rail 85lb/yard weight.Yields information about some of the rail used in Ballarat and demonstrates the type of rail used in tramways. Demonstrates craftmanship in cutting and finishing sections of rail for tramway engineering offices, suppliers etc.Section of flanged tramway rail - saw cut from rail, smooth finished - Stamped "BALLARAT" stamped into the web of the rail " 85", stamped onto the head of the rail. with a hole drilled through the head of the rail.ballarat, rail, rail section, track, tramways, steel

Used from Hawthorn depot in the time recording Bundy clocks that were located around the MMTB system. Related to the driver's shift number. Used until the closure of the Hawthorn tram depot in 1965.Demonstrates a Bundy time recording clock key.Key - or Bundy Clock Key - brass, rounded head with drilled hole stamped "Tramways" with a steel section that controlled the action of the recording clock and provided the means of stamping the number "H5" onto a paper tape. tramways, trams, mmtb, clocks, bundy clock, timetables, drivers, operations, hawthorn depot

Belonged to WO Michael P Greenwood. His military service with Aust Army; Served at Butterworth, Malaysia. Some peacekeeping. Probably some time in the Middle East. He was a qualified parachutist and held a Skill at Arms badge. He served approx 38 years in the Army.1. This is a brass octagonal shaped disc. It has a hole drilled on L & R side. On it is stamped: Aust - 320092 - Greenwood - R.C. - A.Pos. 2. This is a circular brass disc. Stamped on it is the same info as the first disc.aust army, soldier id's, wo m.p. greenwood

Bench wooden trestle leg style sail maker's bench with one raised post, one drill hole for fid; end of bench enclosed by wood to form tray to prevent tools from rolling off. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Slide. . Level at 1045 feet at New Moon Gold Mine, Eaglehawk. Crushing material 70 feet in width. Two men drilling while five look on. Image sourced from 'Healthy Golden Bendigo'No. 43 printed on bottom of slidemine, gold, underground workings., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection.

Sepia tone coloured photograph, R.G.Ford's Submarine Rock Drill and Compressor Made for Melbourne Harbour Trust (c.1879), Markings on rear of photo read 'Central Deborah Collection Copied 18 December 2001'photograph, harbor, r.g.fords, submarine rock drill & compressor

A cream coloured cotton drill jacket with a round embroidered white cloth badge with black writing "Moonlee Tae Kwon Do Australia" around the edge and a gold fist against a red and blue background in the centre.jacket, clothing, mcphail collection

Sent from Germany by Elfriede & Paul Faig.Tools belonging to W. Hermann / G. Kaltenbach - 1. Small metal handle|2. Drilling device, made of metal and possibly made on lathe (no. 7955).|3. Metal thread cutting tool (originally Australian).tatura, camp 3, faig, p, kaltenbach, g, hermann, w, trades, metalworking, handcrafts, woodturning

Cassette magazine in vinyl cover, Contents includes one magazine, one audio cassette, one crossword, one F.A.T.E entry form, one newsletter titled 'Pneumatic Drill',and one 'Cassette- It-Yourself' guide.ink, paper, plastic, vinyl

The Old Identities' Association was a forerunner of the Old Colonists' Association Ballarat. John Brooksbank was a very early arrival to Ballarat in September 1851, which was not long after the discovery of gold at Ballarat. J. Brooksbank lost a dog in 1857 "LOST from the Half Way House, Smythe's Creek Road, a black bloodhound and kangaroo dog. Anyone detaining him after this date will be prosecuted. J. BROOKSBANK" (Ballarat Star, 30 December 1857) Another very early identity in Ballarat, James Oddie, advertised the sale of J. Brooksbank's hotel in 1860: "JAMES ODDIE & CO. have received instructions from the Mortgagees, to sell I by auction at their rooms, Dana street, on Thursday, 20th September, at twelve o'clock, All that desirable properly known as the , Halfway House Hotel, Together with all that piece or parcel of ' land situate in the parish of Cardigan and county of Grenville, containing 34 acres 1 rood 26 ½ perches, part of allotment 1, section 6, of said parish, situated on the Ballarat and Smythesdale road, and recently occupied by Mr J. Brooksbank. The property consists of a spacious stone building one story high, strong and substantially built, the internal fittings and arrangements are neat and complete. The house possesses all requisite accommodation for a respectable country hotel. In addition are stockyards, stables &c, all well and securely fenced. Terms at Sale. (Ballarat Star, 20 September 1860) Four years later Brookbank was selling his hotel in Lyons Street Ballarat: "RARE OPPORTUNITY.-FOR SALE the BLACK BULL HOTEL, Lyons street. The proprietor of the above hotel being about entering into another line of business, begs to call the attention of parties looking for a safe and profitable investment, the above having undergone thorough repairs, and is now in good working order and doing a fair share of business. The conditions will, be half cash, balance six, nine, and twelve months. Apply, J. Brooksbank, proprietor, on the premises. (Ballarat Star, 22 October 1864)Colour photograph of a sterling silver medal relating to The Old Identities' Association 1851-1854. The medallion, belonging to John Brooksbank, has a drilled hole at the top suggesting it was worn by the owner at some stage in its life. The medal has been engraved: Arrived "Sep 51 J. Brooksbankold identities association, old colonists' association ballarat, c.a. welch, silversmith, numismatics, j. brooksbank, medal

Army Summer drill uniform Korea Jacket U086, Pouch EQ112, Trousers U275a, Shirt U275,( Gaiters U146, Boots U136 Belt U088 Woollen cap H031,Scarf MS004,stored separately)uniform, korea, army

Narrow rectangular sign for 'W.H. Paterson Hall' on a white plastic base with raised black lettering. Holes have been drilled into each corner for screw attachments. Possibly attached to the building in 1966.White sign with black letteringW.H. Paterson Hallassociation for the blind, nameplates

Narrow rectangular sign for the 'Hamish Mackenzie Room' on a white plastic base with raised black lettering. Holes have been drilled into each corner for screw attachments. Possibly attached to the building in 1966.White sign with black letteringHamish Mackenzie Roomassociation for the blind, nameplates

This item wasused before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength. This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) within the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools was and still is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron, hand operated Auger has a short barrel shaped cylinder at one end (known as the "Eye") and at the other end a Helical screw blade (screws the cutting edge into wooden material, thereby creating a hole 3/4 inch diameter in the wood) . The barrel section at the top permits a metal or wooden leverage plank to be inserted. The main rod has a 180mm long cutting/screw blade running from the bottom up towards the "eye" end. From the end of the screw blade to the handle is 380mm and cylindrical, but this changes at 550mm from the "eye" end to a 14mm x 10mm rectangular shape shaft.This shaft end is welded to the "Eye".On the shaft below the "eye" is stamped " MATHESON GLASGOW" on the front side and a spade (cards) symbol on the back.auger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit

Yields information about the BTPS placing poles for the overhead along the access track and working on them.Set of 6 digital images scanned from 35mm slides of the installation of poles and bracket arms on the access track mid 1973. .1 - Warren Doubleday about to climb the ladder to work on a pole on the access track - note the access track which had yet to be jointed. .2 - positioning the truck etc. .3 - ditto with Geoff Cargeeg .4 - drilling holes for the poles on the access track .5 - access track looking west with the poles installed and a rather muddy area - winter 1973? .6 - drilling holes for the polestrams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, tramcars, overhead