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Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Cast iron book press
8702.1 - Large cast iron book press that has been painted black. -
Harrietville Historical Society
ingot mould
this ingot mould was used by the harrietville tronoh co. who operated the "tronoh" gold dredge from 1939 - 1954. this was the largest dredge in the southern hemisphere.when this dredge ceased operations it marked the end of dredging in the ovens valley.this dredge also brought electricity to harrietville.This item is significant asit is the only one in existence .This has been confirmed by former staff members. This mould represents an era which was very important to the story of HARRIETVILLE. The "tronoh" dredge commenced operations at a time when mining was at a low point . It provided employment for up to 60 men at it's peak & also connected harrietville to the electricity grid. When the tronoh dredge ceased operations it marked the end of gold dredging in the ovens valley. The enviromental damage caused by this dredge was one of the reasons behind a failed attempt to redredge the valley in the early 1980s. cast iron gold ingot mould with handle at each end,trapezoidel in shape.on inside base in relief in reverse 'H(T)L'gold, dredge. ingot mould -
Clunes Museum
Tool - BLACKSMITH TOOL
CAST IRON BLACKSMITH TONGS USED IN FOUNDRY FOR HOLDING ITEMS BEING MADEblacksmith tool, blacksmith tongs, cast iron -
Mont De Lancey
Apple Corers, Circa 1898
Doing it the hard way, that is, by hand.Five cast iron Apple Corers, hand operated. Four with a wooden handle.apple corers -
Mont De Lancey
Potato parer/peeler, Circa 1940
Cast iron/steel assay lathe potato peeler with two wooden handles.potato peelers -
Mont De Lancey
Bean Shredder, Circa 1910
Cast iron, hand-cranked bean shredder, with a wooden handle, on a wooden base.bean slicers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Equipment - Shoe Last, Cobbler's shoe last, C 19th century
Originally owned by Charles Clarence Victor Schwerkolt.Example of cobblers/shoemakers equipment. Example o domestic equipment.Cast iron cobbler's shoe last. 3 'sizes' - Men's women's, child'sNiliron shoe last c 19th century -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Historical Caulfield to 1972, photo album by Jenny O’Donnell, Neerim Rd
2 photos of number 37, a 2 storey Victorian with cast iron balustradeglen huntly, neerim rd, houses, victorian house, o’donnell, jenny -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Boot Last x2
A last is the solid form around which a shoe is moulded. The fit of a shoe depends on the design, shape, and volume of the last. Used by boot makers and shoe makers to construct a pair of boots or shoes or to mend them.Used by residents of the Kiewa ValleyCast iron with three foot sizes on each and each facing different directions.boot last, shoe last, bootmaker -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Caterer's Can Opener, Mitchell & Cooper of England, 1950s
This Can opener was used at the Bandiana Golf Club near Wodonga. Bonzer was a trademark of Mitchell & Cooper of England. Alfred Mitchell & Arthur Cooper started as silversmiths and engravers in 1879 in East London. The family owned business is still operated by Guy Cooper, great grandson of Arthur Cooper. Bandiana Army Golf Club 18 hole course opened in 1949. The Club reached its highest membership with 400 members in the late 1980s. Members played their last competition at this course on 30th October 2103.This utensil was used at the Bandiana Army Golf Course near Wodonga.Cast iron commercial can opener with rotating handle including a red knob.Underneath base plate "THE BONZER /TRADEMARK/ CATERER'S/ CAN OPENER/ MADE IN ENGLAND"caterers' utensils, kitchen utensils -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - LEAD SHOT CALIPER CRUCIBLE MOULD
Lead Shot Caliper Crucible Mould. Made of cast iron. Approx 250mm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - TOBACCO CUTTER
Cast Iron Tobacco cutter mounted on wooden block with black enamelled handle.personal effects, smoking accessories, tobacco cutter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - CAST IRON HANGING GYPSY SKILLET PAN
Large cast iron hanging Gypsy skillet pan with handle and pouring spout.domestic equipment, food preparation, cooking pot, k34 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH
Photograph. Coloured photograph of a section of the cast iron fence at the White Hills Cemetery.photograph, landscape, fence at cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FRIENDS OF WHITE HILLS CEMETERY COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Photograph. Copy of a coloured photograph of a section of cast iron fence at Bendigo Cemetery.photograph, landscape, cast iron fence at cemetery -
Mont De Lancey
Ice Cream Maker, Shepard's Lightning, Circa 1880
Cream is put in the metal drum, and in the surrounding space within the wooden bucket. A mixture of ice and salt is packed, turning the crank wheel rotated and paddle in the drum and mixed the cream as it froze within the encircling ice.Wooden assay barrel with two galvanised metal bands around it. Sealed inside is a cast iron drum for freezing the cream, with a cast iron hand-cranked handle and a wooden knob. Mechanism is attached to barrel with bolts and screws. Shepard's Lightning made in USA 6 oz. (On the churning mechanism) Pat. Sept 25 88, March 17 91, Feb 23 92 (On the Drum) 713 (On the Crank handle) -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mincer, Universal, Unknown
A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A vintage cast iron mincer with a wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.British Made National. 25domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - large hatchet
Medium length wooden axe handle modern head cast iron. Blacksmith made cast and forged. One flat side, hammer end.hatchet, tools, hammer, blacksmith, blacksmithing, smithing, churchill island, farm -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cast Iron Camp Oven with Lid
Camp ovens were used for cooking indoors and outdoors. They were used to perform a variety of tasks and to last forever.The use of dry sand moulds for casting the iron created a smoother surface. A more even surface meant more even contact points with food. The lid is close fitting.Used by people in the Kiewa Valley including campers, drovers, shearers, bushmen, miners and groups eg.scouts to cook food.Camp ovens originally named Dutch ovens were made from cast iron, were heavy and were developed in the Netherlands in the 1700s. Australian drovers, shearers, bushmen, campers and miners used the cast iron camp ovens. This one has legs and was used outside. The lid is slightly concave enabling coals from the cooking fire to be placed on top as well as below. This provides more uniform internal heat and lets the inside act as an oven. Formerly UKV 023cast iron oven, outdoor cooking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - FLAT IRON
Flat irons were used for general ironing. Historical information Sad Irons (the term comes from an old word sald for solid) were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. A solid piece of cast iron, the base is triangular a shape with a ten centimetre base with curved sides coming to a point 15.5 centimetres from the base and is three centimteres thick. The bottom of the iron is flat. Two curved pieces three centimetres wide, half a centimetre thick and seven centimetres apart rise from rise up eight centimetres, between them is a two centimetre diameter and ten centimetre long hollow handle. Embossed on the iron is - 4 SILVESTERS PATENT SALTER and an arrow with a knotted rope around it. K5polishing iron, silvesters patent, sad iron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - COMPANY SEAL - DEBORAH UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY
Black cast iron company seal for Deborah United Gold Mining Company used for official documents including shares, black enamelled cast iron with gold trim, painted on one side Deb United in white paint.gold mines, mining equipment, company seal, bendigo-companies-gold mines- deborah united -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pot Large with Tap, Circa 1950
This type of cast iron kettle was used by pioneer families, mainly rural in the early 1900's upon open fires (log). It covered rural activities that needed a constant readily available source of boiling water, in or mainly outside the kitchen of homesteads. This kettle was used in the early to late 1900's for the refreshment of stock men and farmers that had irregular "tea" breaks under sometimes hard and gruelling conditions.This kettle belonged to and was used by a Kiewa Valley, pioneer family, the Roper Family. This kettle was moved from their Kiewa Valley property to their hut built on the Bogong High Plains. The Bogong High Plains area provided Kiewa Valley cattlemen a good supply of fodder to supplement their Kiewa Valley grazing areas. This "camp draft" activity , in the high plains, could take up to six weeks.This large cast iron modified camp pot (cauldron) has a long tap connection located at the bottom end. The "tap" is made from brass and has a simple elongated "bar" control swivel at the end to control the water flow. The tap suggests that only water was heated (to a constant boil) for the replenishment of cattlemen's, or other horse rider's, tea or coffee mugs. Refreshments at a "temporary" location on the Bogong High Plains. There was a "log" hut built by the Roper family as temporary accommodation for cattlemen and other family members.Ot the flat bottom "FIRST QUALITY 2 GALLONS"camp fire cooking utensils, hot plate, cast iron cooking appliance, drovers kitchen -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Mincer, Husqvarna Scania
A meat grinder or mincer was used for mincing or fine chopping of raw or cooked meat, fish, vegetables or similar food. It replaced tools like a mincing knife.A vintage cast iron mincer with a brown wooden handle attached to the long cast iron handle. It can be screwed to a table or bench, secured tightly by a two pronged claws. It has a funnel at the top for the meat to be pushed into the mechanism which when the handle is turned operates the inner mechanism which forces the minced meat out through a side opening. The cast iron handle is curved.'No 3 Scandia'domestic objects, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, meat grinders, meat mincers -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Boiler Pot, A.Kenrick, Early 20th century
Food preparationThis is a typical cast iron cooking pot used on a wood stove. Used for food preparation.cast iron, oval boiler with centre hook in the handle, 3 gallon capacity, no lidA. Kenrick and sons. West Bromerickdomestic, kitchen, pot, boiler, cast iron -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
Opener, tin
Early domestic utensil.Local.Heavy metal tin opener. Cast iron, hand held, blade attached separately. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Weights - 3 in Set
Used to weigh goods in a shop or farming produce store.Imperial weights were used prior to decimalisation. Weights were used to weigh goods prior to packaging.Cast iron solid circular weights with rim around circumference and slightly narrower at the base.Largest - 4 lb Middle - 4 lb (None on smallest)weights. shop. store. scale. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Railway Bolt, Estimated 1890-1948
Cast iron railway bolt used to fasten the railway track to the wooden sleepers below.Nonerailway bolt, wensleydale railway, sleeper bolt, rail track fastener -
Puffing Billy Railway
Rail Bender No. 3
Rail Bender - Part of Hydraulic Rail Bender Rail Bender – No. 3 Most rails are produced straight. While they to easily bend and appear flexible, they are required to bend for some curves, at rail joins on curves and at point (turn-out) junctions. For a safe transition around curves and in the finer areas of the point, this use to be done with a manual rail bender. Sometimes referred to as a Buddah, the rail bender attaches its two claws to the rail. In the middle of the two claws is a screw that is tightened slowly using large spanner. Historic - Railways Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Rail Bender large Rail Bender - Part of Hydraulic Rail Bender made of cast wrought iron puffing billy, rail bender -
Puffing Billy Railway
Steam Engine - Tangye Single Cylinder Horizontal
Builders Number 4767 Used for steam engine driving instruction at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology build date of approximately 1884 +/- 1 year. worked out from http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/mills/burmamill22.htm Donated by The Royal Melbourne Institute of technology in 1969 Of Interest : The Vertical and Horizontal Tangye engines on display are of the design that won a Gold Medallion at the Paris Industrial Exhibition of 1878.Historic - Industrial Steam Engine EquipmentSteam Engine - Cast Iron (painted) Steel (raw) Bronze (Raw) Timber (Oiled)Tangye Birminghampuffing billy, steam, rmit, tangye, horizontal engine -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Shoe Stretcher
Cast Iron Shoe or Boot Stretcher patented 19th December 1882. Inscription on object. " patented 19th December 1882.”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, shoe stretcher, boot stretcher, shoe maker