A generic, low-grade tennis racquet, with: painted, solid concave throat; string whipping around shoulders; plastic tape reinforcements around shoulders and collar; and plain handle. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, String, Adhesive tape, Painttennis

A 'Freshman' tennis racquet with convex solid throat, an octagonal handle with fine grooves, and a leather end wrap. Model name printed across throat. Intials d and T inscribed on throat on reverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, Gut, Leathertennis

A Pastime tennis racquet, featuring: solid convex throat; gut stringing; cross-hatch carved handle; and leather end wrap and butt cover. Model name is impressed across throat, on obverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Guttennis

A fibreglass tennis racquet, with solid throat and handle wrapped with perforated Balmforth leather grip. Head is flat top shape and slightly warped. Plastic string anchors at shoulders. Cloth butt cap. Materials: Adhesive tape, Fibreglass, Vinyl, Cloth, Leathertennis

A solid wooden bat, with a a wedged back, and leather end wrap. Stamped in red ink, along the upper shaft of the back is: PRIORY HEATH. Priory Heath is a district of the city of Ispwich, in Suffolk, England. Materials: Wood, Ink, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A club-shaped solid wood bat, used for striking a hard ball exclusively across one face. Handle end has a small crooked butt for sturdier grip. Along the right side of bat is a number - either 1850 or 1650. Materials: Woodtennis

Colour photograph of the derelict Falk family home showing an unpainted weatherboard cottage with gable roof, skillion extensions at rear featuring sash windows each side of solid brick chimney, peppercorn treee beside front verandah. Kalimna West Victoriagenealogy, houses

The Churchill Island collection includes an number of historic objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this trophy represents the Jenkins era.This trophy demonstrates Harry Jenkins' prowess of motor sport and his competitive spirit, was awarded for a motorcycle race held in NSW on 16/02/1910. This item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts in 1973. This is one of very few orginal items found within the Churchill Island museum collection.Large solid metal three-dimensional object featuring 4 identical cylinders open at one end. All 4 cylinders are joined, domed in profile and designed to represent the four cylinders of a motor bike. The object is engraved and has silver plated hallmarks. MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW / SCRATCH RACE / 4 HP AND OVER / H JENKINS 16-2-10 SYDENHAM PATENT 2272 / A S trophy, harry jenkins, motor bike racing, churchill island, 16/02/1910, scratch race, 4 hp and over, motor cycle club of nsw

Feldspar, derived from the German word feldspat, is a group of minerals which is the most common mineral group found on Earth, making up more than half of the planet's crust. The major rock-forming minerals in the Feldspar group include albite, anorthite, orthoclase and microcline. (Mindat, Feldspar Group). Orthoclase is part of the Feldspar Group subgroup, Alkaline Feldspar, which are known to be poor in calcium, and mostly rich in potassium. It is further also considered to be a K Feldspar, a subgroup of Alkaline Feldspar that are Potassium-dominant with variable crystal symmetry and Al-Si ordering state. Orthoclase are most commonly Colorless to white, Greenish white, Grayish yellow, or Pale pink and transparent to translucent with slightly pearly cleavage. The mineral rates at a 6 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. (cannot be scratched with a knife, but scratches glass with difficulty). The stronger green colour of this particular specimen is distinctive to the Broken Hill region (where it was found), and due to a small amount of lead. (BB) Its qualities find it misidentified at times as as microcline variety amazonite. Broken Hill is one of the world’s richest lead-zinc-silver deposits. The huge, 300-million-tonne orebody was discovered in 1883 and the superb mineral specimens attract collectors from around the world. (Australian Museum, Minerals from Australia: Australian mining regions)While feldspar is not by any means rare, this particular specimen has qualities distinctive to the Broken Hill mining district, with these properties leading at times to the mineral's misidentification. This creates potential for further study and identification of these mineral deposits through methods such as microscopic twinning, or using the position of certain d values in XRD patterns to calculate the degree of disorder of a K-feldspar, as discussed on the Mindat website (Mindat.com, Orthoclase:About Orthoclase). This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A solid small aluminosilicate mineral composition which is primarily pale green and blue-grey in colour with traces of beige and white throughout. Note: green plumbian orthoclase (aka green feldspar) is an indicator mineral for the Broken Hill style lead-zinc deposits.N/Abroken hill mine, geological specimen, minerology

Two photos of the statue at the Shrine of a man and a donkey. It was erected in commemoration of the valour and compassion of the Australian solider by the Red Cross Society. These photos were taken at the same time as views of the Legacy Garden and the plaques at the base of trees at the Shrine of Remembrance. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record of a statue at the Shrine.Colour photo x 2 of the 'Man with the Donkey' statue at the Shrine of Remembrance.Printed on reverse 'shrine of remembrance, statue

This linesman belt was used under the 1947 Electricity Regulations and before tighter Occupation and Health regulations (late 1990's early 2000's) were introduced that mechanical lifting platforms(wherever possible) replaced the belt up the pole method.The safety concern was that it required that tools needed by the linesman had to be placed in a large canvas bag and attached to the belt (extra weight) then the linesman had to climb the ladder. Ladders had to be at the correct angle and not able to "slip" from their initial footings. A full harness and a secondary fall belt is now mandatory for pole linesmen. The safety of fellow workers could be compromised if they were required to assist or recover the first linesman if needed. In 2006 an additional 269 registered lineworkers were employed. Please note that the terminology of linesman has become unisex. The linesman's belt enabled the linesman to place his feet against the pole adjust the belt (if needed) and lean back securely allowing both hands to be free to work with. This linesman belt is very significant to the Kiewa Valley due to the numerous poles and high voltage overhead power structures that needed maintenance for the extensive "mushroom" installation of electrical power polls(wood and metal). On high poles (steel) climbing pegs were welded on, however in the Alpine areas snow in winter caused an OH&S problem which were hard to overcome. The safety of a linesman when maintenance of electricity line on poles can be highlighted by the New Zealand linesman who survived an 11,000 volt shock when carrying out maintenance. For the record 11,000 volts is four times more powerful than execution by "the electric chair". The maintenance of the linesman's belt was his responsibility (keeping it clean and in "good" condition). Labour laws change this initial responsibility, from the linesman, to the employer. Climbing pegs were installed on higher poles that extended beyond the reach of ladders.This thick leather linesman belt is made from two lengths of heavy lengths of leather straps sewn together to make up 80% of the belt. The remaining 20% is "the belt tonge" which has eleven holes for three (solid steel tang) buckle connections.kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, relays, generators, electrical pole maintenance

The Falls of Halladale was an iron-hulled, four-masted barque, used as a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 bound for Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold was general cargo consisting of roof tiles, barbed wire, stoves, oil, and benzene as well as many other manufactured items. After three months at sea and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland on the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members survived, but her cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson's navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The Falls of Halladale was built in1886 by Russell & Co., at Greenock shipyards on the River Clyde, Scotland for Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow. She was one of several designs of the Falls Line of ships named after waterfalls in Scotland. The company had been founded between 1870- 1873 as a partnership between Joseph Russell, Anderson Rodger, and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships during that time. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and was able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the 'windjammers' that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck in stormy conditions. This rubber boot is significant for being the only rubber boot in our collection. It is remarkable that it has survived almost seventy years underwater. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes from Europe and the Americas. Also of significance is that the vessel was one of the first ships to have fore and aft lifting bridges as a significant safety feature still in use on modern vessels today. The subject model is an example of an International Cargo Ship used during the 19th and early 20th centuries to transport goods around the world and represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. Rubber boot, left foot, Boot is ankle height and adult size. The heel appears to be solid rubber and the inner sole resembles leather. The rubber has come away from the outer boot in places, revealing a fabric base. Recovered from the Falls of Halladale. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, russell & co., rubber boot, protective footwear, shipwreck artefact

The Aitken Gap Gaol was originally constructed at the Gap Settlement on the Calder Highway in 1857 for the gold escorts. It was relocated to its present site outside the Sunbury Police Station in Macedon Street between 1989 and 1991.A coloured photograph of the relocated Aitken Gap Gaol. It has bluestone walls and a moss covered slate roof. with 2 solid stained wooden doors and blue painted wooden trims. A small cell window is on the side of the building and a paved brick area surrounds the gaol.aitken gap gaol, gap village, sunbury police station, george evans collection

A 'The Winner' wooden tennis racquet with solid convex throat. Rounded handle with thin grooves, and leather end wrap and leather butt cap. Model name imprinted across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Metal, Glue, String, Ink, Leather, Guttennis

A wooden tennis racquet with solid, convex throat, and a fine-grooved handle. Impressed inscription across throat on obverse: SPECIAL. Impressed inscription on reverse: KUSTER/PERRY + CO NACHF/FRANKFURT*A*M. Materials: Wood, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Leather, Ink, Guttennis

A Jeffries & Malings tennis racquet, with solid concave throat, thick gut string net, and leather crown protector. Originally featured red leather collars around length of shaft, which are now lost. Materials: Wood, Gut, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis

A wooden Horsman 'Cleveland' tennis racquet, with oriental gut (silk) strings, solid convex throat, and, fine-grooved, slender and smooth handle. Inscription across throat, on obverse: E.I. HORSMAN/CLEVELAND/N.Y. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Ink, Glue, Silktennis

left foot solid wood last with leather bunion extension on outer side. Good condition. Hole in heel possibly to allow for hanging Last in 2 parts secured by screw Well worn with tack holes on sole 2 nails on upper timber discolouration'12', '5562' stamped into upper.

These medical / hospital instruments were used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.The syringe holds 10cc Used to administer liquid drugs. Glass hollow cylinder with needle end steel and with fitting to attach needle. Glass plunger, hollow with wider solid top which prevents the plunger going into the hollow cylinder too far. Glass cylinders frosted.Hollow cylinder has markings for quantity of fluid (up to 10cc) On the other side "TOP / Reg. Trade Mark / Interchangeable" The plunger has no markings.hospital equipment. medical equipment. syringe. tawonga. mt beauty. leurlock.

Sepia photo of a two story house. It is a two story house with 4 chimneys and verandas top ;and bottom. The top veranda has a solid fence around it. Both verandas have very ornamental iron lace. In front and to the sides of the house are trees and shrubs. On the left is a statue.A. W. McGibbony, London Pharmacy 117 Pall Mall Bendigophotograph, house, two storey house, foster & wilson collection, photograph

From an item in the Nunawading Gazette on Weds ,15th Nov 1972 , this item was a gift of Mrs. Jennie Wagg and that it was given to her mother, Mrs. L.L.Bruce, when she was married 93 years ago(ie.1879). It is understood that it was purchased in 1855.Solid iron frame with three wooden rollers. Pressure is on the rollers obtained from an adjustable worm drive to a five leaf spring set(similar to a car leaf spring). Large reduction gearing from handle. Used for pressing sheets, towels, table clothes, etc.GH+G NICHOLL BANK STREET 1820domestic items, laundering

A Nassau Star tennis racquet, manufactured for New York Sporting Goods Co., featuring a solid convex throat, and cross-hatched handle. Decals of model and retailer feature across crown and throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leather, Inktennis

A rare collared tennis racquet with solid concave throat, fine-grooved rounded handle, small racquet head, fully leather end wrap and butt cover, and of course, a ribbon collar around shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leather, Ribbontennis

A Bailey's 'Young America' tennis racquet with solid concave throat, leather collar around shaft and plain rounded handle. Name of model features across crown on obverse, and manufacturer's details across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

An extreme tilt-top real tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, leather collar around shaft, and leather handle grip. Throat on both faces features impressed trademark of an elephant above three crowns. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Gut, Leathertennis

An unstrung Horace Partridge & Co. tennis racquet, with solid convex throat, and cross-hatched handle. Decal of manufacturer's name, accompanied by a human figure holding up an oversized tennis racquet, features across throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Inktennis

'Paddle Tennis' set in red box with a lid label featuring image of game played on street before a crowd. Contains two solid wood paddles a string net and two rubber balls. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Wood, Metal, Natural fibre, Felt, Bonetennis

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of Engineers from 17 Construction Squadron, build a bridge across on of the many creeks and streams which had been previously destroyed by NVA/VietCong forces and some as long ago as the war with the French. These bridges were built with solid steel foundations.photograph, 17 const sqn, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, engineers, nva/vietcong, denis gibbons

Notes give history of the SEC's operation of the tramway, the reconditioning, their condition, lack of capital expenditure, rolling stock and track age, possible abandonment, but finally, we must solider on. Appears to have been written for staff and explain the lack of capital expenditure on the system, but we must continue to run a safe and reliable system.Yields a information about the history of the SEC in Bendigo. Almost apologetic in its tone in not spending enough money on the tramway system. Gives notes about the overall engineering status of the system.Typed statements (1 to 11) on two foolscap sheets, carbon copy, titled "Bendigo Tramway Service - Notes" about the Bendigo Tramways, the SEC's position and status. Dated 27-7-1959, with initials ACS.VMcC in top right hand corner. In top right hand corner in black ink "BTPS 405"trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, maintenance, reports