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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medicine, First aid kit, Early 20th century
This is a pocket first aid kit suitable for personal use – hikers, travellers, home and business areas. It contains items that may be of use in an emergency – a bandage, a finger burn dressing, boracic lint, self-adhesive plaster, safety pins, ointment, jelly for gauze dressings. The items in the tin would have been in common use in the 1930s and 40s. This item has no known local provenance but is of historical interest and may be useful for display.This is a metal tin with a yellow lid with red and white markings. Inside are eight items suitable for first aid use. There is also a sheet listing the original items. The tin is rusted in several placesfirst aid kit, warrnambool, cuxson, gerrard & co. ltd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Container, Silver coin container, 1910
This item would have been owned by a man with some wealth as the silver hallmarks indicate an expensive purchase. Coin containers were used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a means of carrying some cash on the person and the matches holder was also a common item for men to carry.This item has no known local provenance but is useful as an example of social customs of the past and can be used also for display. This is a silver container divided into two sections – the top part with a hinged lid held wax matches and the bottom section has a circular recess for holding silver coins. This bottom section has a hinged lid. The top part has an indented and serrated part for striking the matches. The container is highly decorated in etched patterns with a space to engrave a person’s initials. The top has a ring with a chain for attaching the item to a chain. The container is slightly dented. Seven hallmarkssilver coin container, warrnambool, coin container -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Weights - 5 in Set
Used to weigh bulk produce in the Tawonga Store. Part of a platform scale.Historical: Imperial weights used before packaging of goods. Tawonga Store opened c1920 selling produce for the farming community of the Kiewa Valley.5 circular cast iron weights with a slot from the edge towards the centre. Each has a ridge around the circumference to enable each to fit on top of a bigger one. On the top, above the slot, the weight is embossed. The set is held together with a piece of wire about 50 cm long. The set fit on to a holder which has a circular hook for hanging and a long straight cast iron rod going through a solid half sphere which is held with a nut at the base. The half sphere has a wider circular base for weights to sit on. Used with scales (KVHS 0800 (B)) to weigh goods sold at Tawonga Store.Weights: 14 lbs; 28 lbs; 56 lbs; 1 cwt; 2 cwt.weights. scales. shop. store. tawonga store. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Scales, W. & T. Avery Ltd. Mill Lane Works, Nullawarre PO & tray + 2 weights, Early 20th century
These scales come from the Nullawarre Post Office and would have been used there for most of the 20th century. Nullawarre is a small settlement 25 kilometres south east of Warrnambool. It was first settled in the late 1860s and 70s and the main agricultural pursuit for the area today is dairying. The first Nullawarre school was opened in 1878 and the Nullawarre Post Office operates today in the Nullawarre General Store. These scales are of interest as a memento of the type of weighing scales used in Post Offices in Victoria in the early to mid 20th century. They are also of local interest as they come from the Nullawarre Post Office.This is a metal set of scales with a balance mechanism on a metal stand. The balance has a circular tray at one end to hold weights An oval dish to hold items to be weighed is a separate item that sits at the other end of the balance. The scales were once painted green and some traces of the green paint are visible. Two weights are with this item. The scales are much rusted. ‘W & T Avery Ltd Birm.’nullawarre, victoria, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bell, James Barwell, Animal, C 19th century
Bells of this type were normally used to hang around the necks of cows, horses or bullocks to prevent them from being lost and were used from around the 1860's onwards. The initial J B identify the bell as being made by James Barwell who made bells for the Australian market from around the 1860's. His bell and brass foundry manufactured all sorts of bells from school bells to full church peals as well as plumbing fittings. The four marks on the edge of the bell are typical of those used by drovers or owners to identify their animal. While this bell has no known local provenance, it is a link to the early cattle and agricultural life in Australia and most likely the Western District. Its significance lies in the fact that it is typical of bells used for a purpose at that time and as such can be used for discussion in a social and interpretive context.This is a brass bell of the type used to hang around the necks of animals such as cows, horses and bullocks. The mechanism for the attachment to a collar or harness has been sheared off and the clapper is detached from the inside hook. The bell has an inscription incised around the top and there are four small cuts or incisions made into the bell at the wider end. The bell is a little tarnished.‘Success to 4 in horse teams J.B.’history of warrnambool, animal husbandry, animal bell, james barwell bells -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, c. 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesUnrestored table spoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, william page and co, birmingham brass plating, table spoons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, c. 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesUnrestored table spoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, electroplated cutlery, loch ard shipwreck, william page and co, birmingham brass plating, table spoons -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and values The spoon is significant for its connection with the famous wreck of the ship Loch Ard, which is on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoon, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoon from the wreck of the Loch Ard. The spoon design has a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl. William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Spoons, circa 1878
See parent record Ref 5888 for history, context, significance, references and valuesThe spoon is significant for its connection with the 1878 wreck of the sailing ship Loch Ard, which is registered on the Victorian Historic Shipwreck register.Unrestored tablespoons from the wreck of the Loch Ard. Both spoons have a flattened fiddle-back handle, with a thin stem or shank, flared collar, and a shallow rounded bowl two spoons in the group. The spoons are joined by a conglomeration of matter from the seabed.William Pageflagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, loch ard, electroplated cutlery, birmingham brass plating, william page & co., spoon, tablespoon -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Manual - Handbook, Austin Lifeboat Engine, 1986
The website: austinmemories.com provides a list of extracts from the Austin Motor company archive and makes mention that in WW2 some 3,500 lifeboats were provided for ships. In the link above there is also reference to airborne lifeboats. It seems that the Austin 8HP so-called lifeboat motor was very often re-used by boating enthusiasts which would account for the publication or e-issue? of this manual in 1986. It seems likely that this temperamental engine was still of interest to people like ship's engineers.Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. This plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Commercially printed well handled small handbook or manual with rounded corners; for an Austin 8 HP engine for a lifeboat.see image for front cover mariner manuals, lifeboats, manual, motors, austin, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Dookie Historical Society
Cutting Tool, Thomas Smith, 1917
Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient for personal carrying.used for cutting wire if required when on duty during service dutyFolding metal wire cutter, four rivets, one large and three small. Some rustingStamped on cutting head "THOMAS SMITH & SON / SALTLEY LTD / 1917" stamped on opposite plier arm, broad arrow and "J"world war 1, army issue, metal, wire cutters, folding wire cutters, cutting tools, broad arrow, thomas and sons, saltley, birmingham unitedkingdom -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Botany, Botany - A Junior Book For Schools, 1927
This book was a highly regarded reference book for students in primary and lower secondary schools within Victoria from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. The book provided students with the fundamental knowledge of botany for the era in which it was produced. As this book was targeting a junior schooling level (basic), it could cover a greater and extended reader population. Teaching institutions could, because of its straight forward, basic written information, retain this book's circulation for a greater length of time, thereby optimising the return against the greater initial costs of importing it from England.This book was produced in a time where learning was at a relatively slower pace (due to a smaller source and supply of material). The availability of a large range of cheap reference books such as that offered from 1971 on wards via the internet "Project Guttenberg" in the form of electronic books, has dramatically provided a larger source of reference material. The significance of this book on botany, is that it was highly effective for the era in which it was produced and in particular the students at a rural based school. Being in a rural area students were able to identify local vegetation to the various life cycles of plants presented in this mainly United Kingdom/European referenced book. The students in the Kiewa Valley and attending a rural school, where in a position to study all the fundamental teaching that this book encompassed. This in one way provided students in the valley a slightly better appreciation between book and real life (on the land, in the field and by the river). Later publications of this book had additional Australian references in them.This hard covered book(cloth strengthened) is faded(aged) beige in colour and consists of 204 pages. It is printed in English (black print) on both sides and contains illustrations of both free hand sketches and photographs of plants, both foliage and roots systems. The book is arranged in three sections: three pages of preface, two of contents (28 chapters). The last four pages contain the appendix and index.On spine "BOTANY" underneath "R.H. YAPP" and at bottom the Cambridge coat of Arms and below this "CAMBRIDGE" The front cover "BOTANY" underneath this "A JUNIOR BOOK FOR SCHOOLS" and below this a an illustration of a four leaf petal(flower of Germander Speedwell) the same as appears on the cover of edition 2, however this book is edition 3. At the bottom is "R.H. YAPPschool, botany, text books, science experiments, nature -
Orbost & District Historical Society
spoon, 1901-1906
A souvenir of Federation Day January 1 1901.The souvenir teaspoon commemorates the federation of the Australian colonies Small silver Federation teaspoon. plain bowl with ornate handle showing the flag and "one people,one destiny, one flag". Top is red, white and blue.On back Rd No 346138 Pictures of crown, lion, anchor and ?souvenir teaspoon federation silver memento -
Orbost & District Historical Society
spoon, Thomas H. Daniel and Thomas R. Arter
Small salt or mustard spoon. Silver with flat handle.Baack- Bengal Silver D & Aspoon cutlery domestic bengal-silver -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Georgian silver spectacles, early 19th century
These silver spectacles are of a design widely used through the early to mid-19th century. They may have been used by several generations after the original owner. They are part of a major donation to the Kett collection by Mrs Wantrup, widow of optometrist Cyril Wantrup.These silver spectacles have significance to the collection as part of a major donation to the Kett collection by Mrs Wantrup, widow of optometrist Cyril Wantrup.Silver oval eye Georgian spectacles with saddle bridge and glass lenses. Sliding sides with small loops at ends for a riband. Partial hallmarks: lion passant and IP (maker's mark)on front and each side.Stamped with lion passant and maker's mark 'IP'.silver, spectacles, glasses, georgian spectacles -
Orbost & District Historical Society
watch, second half 19th century
From the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke was a librarian in Orbost for many years. She was the daughter of John Cooke early Brodribb settler. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref. Mary Gilbert) Pocket watches were the most common type of watch from their development in the 16th century until wristwatches became popular after World War I. Pocket watches were either stem-wound or key-wound. The very first pocket watches, since their creation in the 16th century, up until the third quarter of the 19th century, had key-wind and key-set movements. On a key-wind watch the mainspring is wound by turning a key which usually fits through a hole in the back inner-lid of the watch case. This item is a key wind watch. A silver lady's pocket watch. There are two keys attached with brown tape. The case has engraved patterns on the top and bottom. There is a small ring for attaching a chain. It opens at the back for winding.46792 anchor lion indecipherable mark (could be a duty stamp) scratched -1864 6 M.S.watch sterling-silver cooke-elsie -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fasteners, mid 20th century
These items belonged to Helena Warren (nee McKeown) of Newmerella. Helena warren was a self taught photographer who became a competent commercial photographer. She was married to William John Warren and lived in Newmerella. She was known for her soft toy making and these items were probably purchased for that activity.These items reflect the popularity of needlework and the making of hand crafted items by women in the mid 20th century.Two packets of metal fasteners. One packet, 2494.1, contains 13 unused snap fasteners - Sew'n Save. They are on a rectangular piece of yellow cardboard. It has black print. There is a pink sticker on the back - 3 different sizes 1/0;3/0;2/0. 2494.2 is a torn piece of cardboard with 5 hooks/eyes attached.needlework warren-helena fasteners newey-goodman -
Orbost & District Historical Society
whistle, C1930's
This whistle was owned by Nancye Wallace (nee Warren) and used in the girl Guides when she was a guide leader. Established in 1910, Girl Guiding is now one of the largest all female organisations in the world. It is designed for girls, young and not-so-young women to join and enjoy a program of informal learning, opportunities, fun, personal development and friendship. (ref. Girl Guides Victoria). This whistle used by an Orbost local reflects the history of this group which still operates in Orbost.A silver cylinder shaped metal whistle with a ring at the top for attaching to a belt. The whistle has a waisted tubular mouthpiece and the opposite end has a post mounted on a a metal ring for attachment to a lanyard.ACME GUIDE Made in Englandwhistle acme-whistle girl-guides -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
Vehicle Tail Light, 1940 (estimated)
Lucas Electrical manufactured light and electrical components for many vehicle manufacturers in England and many manufacturers used them as accessories or added extras.Lucas granted Richards Body Builders of Adelaide, Australia, permission to use the phrase 'King of the Road' as their trade nick name.Kidney shaped metal & glass, four lens number-plate & tail light combinationKing of the Road maker's marktail light, stop light, light tail, king of the road light, number plate light -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Award - Medal, Stokes, c 1882
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instument, Spectrometer, Serial No.1667
This item was used at the Ballarat School of Mines.It had applications in teaching physics and chemistry - obtaining information about the atomic structure of the light-emitting substance.Spectrometer in wooden case. An optical instrument that employs a monochromatic light source, a prism (missing) and viewing lenses.Serial number: 1667 Manufacturer's and Supplier's namesscientific instrument, ballarat school of mines, labororatory, physics, optical measurement, chemistry, structure of substance -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Philip Harris & Co. Ltd, Post Office Box
Made specially for H.B. Silberberg & Co.Post Office Box (3 arms of Wheatstone Bridge) in a wooden case used at the Ballarat School of Mines. scientific instruments, h.b. silberberg & co., philip harris, post office box -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Manual, 1911 (Approx)
Donated by Rosalind Hodgeson. Her grandfather was a mine inspector in Scotland and northern England.8385.1 - Book detailing a mine fireman's necessary knowledge. -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Box, nibs
Rectangular cardboard container containing pen nibs. Off whiteNo.9 Australian Hinks Wells & Co. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Scales, W & T Avery, Avery Scales
Scales used at Tatura baby health centre (Shire of Rodney) until 1997 when centre closed.Baby health centre scales with decimal measurements. Suitable for toddlers and babies. Weight to 16 kg.Makers details. Importers details. measurementsavery scales -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge, Thomas Ltd
Formerly possession of ex-RAAF serviceman flight lieutenant Ren Smith.Silver metal badge, oblong with a semi-circular base with gold lettering on a blue background, illustration of aeroplane in centre, above shaped to represent wings, in centre. Piece, coloured, blue is the word "Fairey" in silver. Horseshoe-like pin.Fairey Sports + recreation club.raaf, ren smith -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Sugar Shovel, Estimated date: c 1890
Nevada silver (electroplated nickel silver) sugar shovel by Daniel & Arter Ltd. Fiddleback pattern. Shovel shaped bowl with etched floral design.nevada silver, daniel & arter ltd, sugar shovel