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Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, 1941
Brass map of Australia on top of a brass boomerang, which is attached to a brass 6 pdr. shell case on the outside circular base of the casing."AUSTRALIA" on side of casing. On shell base: 6 Pr 10 cwt 11, LOT 197, RL kn 1941 CFornaments, military history, trench art -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Japanese Sword and Scabbard
Japanese sword and scabbard. Sword hilt has what appears to be an ivory inlay then is wrapped in cotton? twine. It also has brass decorations on each end of the hilt and a brass guard. The scabbard is made of metal with a brass tip, brass decoration on the mouth and brass carrying ring.japanese, world war two, world war 2, ww2, ww11 -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Container - Box, hat
Large rectangular trunk lined with green and cream material. On each side is a mesh dome which opens with a clasp (to protect certain items?) including top and bottom. Brass clasp with locking mechanism, who smaller latches on either side. Leather handle, leather re-enforcements on each corner, attached with tacks. Exterior made of flaxite fiberBrass plaque on left hand side, 'Warranted Flaxite fiber rec trade mark featherweight' with feather in the centre. Sticker saying 'luggage Melbourne (sp.-st.) Cootamundra (NSW) Victorian Railways' on right hand side.personal effects, travel goods, trunk, travel, lock, storage, flaxite, featherweight -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Foto: Vinders, Frank Wright at Kerkrade, 1960's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. He was the youngest of eleven children. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967 and he died in November 1970. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.1). Coloured photographs of the upper half of three men. Brass bands can be seen in the background. The left hand man is Frank Wright. The place is Kerkrade, Netherlands 2). Full coloured photograph of the same three men in the same place.Stamped on back - Foto Vinders, Markt 19 Tel.2447, Kerkradefrank wright, kerkrade, music festival, brass bands -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEBBING BELT, post 1938
Webbing belt as part of uniform and also equipment ww2 eraWide webbing belt, khaki yellow in colour with brass fittings, made of strong cotton webbing, brass buckles , brass tightening keepers, back of belt two brass buckle attachments for attatching basic webbingwebbing, belts, equipment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - WEBBING BELT/POUCH, C. 1939-45
The belt and pouch issued to John Charles Dean No 144278 RAAF, enlisted 26.8.43 age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF he was an LAC in 78 Sqd RAAF. Refer also 1817..1) Webbing Belt, Khaki, adjustable with brass buckles and loops, rear of belt has two webbing loops with brass buckles .2) Compass pouch with a brass stud also two brass loops on the rear..1) "144278 RAAF"uniforms airforce, webbing -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Steam Engine, 1877
Restored by Maldon Flywheelers Association. Originally owned and used by Zemster Brothers of "Brook Mount" Shellbourne.Known as "Aunty Jack"Large 4 wheeled 9 HP single cylinder (horizontal) steam engine, designed to be towed. Front wheels smaller than rear. Folding smoke stack with spark arrestor. Fire box and smoke stack painted black, boiler and steam cylinder green, wheels grey. In working order but engine is connected to an independent steam/air source to be operated for display purposes. 150 cm flywheel on LHS looking forward toward the front. Timber front turntable and back brake pad assembly. Brass water drain tap on firebox. Also other brass fittings on firebox.On brass ring near top of firebox:- "Serial No. 5672, Marshal Sons & Co. / Limited / Engineers / Gainsborough England". Metal plate on front turntable:- "Restoration of the Front Undercarriage / and retubing of the boiler by / Castlemaine Technical School / 1979". Cast in relief on wheel hubs:- "Marshal Sons & Co. Gainsborough".machinery - engines - steam -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Brass Lamp, n.d
Brass whale oil 3 burner lamp, not polished, original patina. 3 brass tools hanging from brass chains attached to the lamp. -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - METRONOME
Polished wood case, removable front, brass label on front, hook at top Brass mechanism, brass winder & knob on side, metal timer, Stamped "Metronome De Maelzel' Metronome has black face with cream strip and black tempo markings. Pencil marking on back "176" Case has pencil marking underneath "146" clunes brass band, mr. roberts -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, St Hilda's Band in a Rotunda, 1934, April 1934
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of an ornate band rotunda sitting on a timber plank surface. The domed roof is supported by ionic columns and the interior is enclosed by full length, paned glass windows. A brass band is performing inside. It is St. Hilda's Band and the place is Hastings Pier in England. The conductor is Frank Wright.Written in pencil on back - Band Rotunda (St Hilda's Band playing), Hastings Pier, Frank Wright Conductor, April 1934frank wright, st hildas band, hastings pier, band rotunda -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Pince-nez Spectacles, c. late 19th century
Pince-nez were a style of spectacles that held on to a person's nose by a spring mechanism and was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in European cultures.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A pair of brass pince-nez styled spectacles with a loose brass chain earpieceA01156.2glasses, eyewear, fashion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - COMPASS POUCH, 1939 - 1945
Australian webbing khaki colourCompass Pouch, brass button and brass belt keepers.equipment, compass, webbing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Bible
On the slip enclosed in Bible i.e. in Supplementary Envelope are listed births of the children of Edward and Martha Fisher as follows:-| 2nd December 1809|Elizabeth Fisher, born 30 January 1811.|Rachel Fisher, born 21st March 1815.|John Fisher, born 20th December 1818|Ann Fisher, born 30th May 1823|Mary Fisher, born 23rd November 1825Leather bound Bible is gold embossed with brass decorated corners and brass clasps.books, religion -
Mont De Lancey
Ruler
12 inch folding wooden ruler, with brass ends, and brass connecting screw.Rabone No. 1150folding rules -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Cow bell, Circa 1910
Used in agriculture ca 1910Metal cow bell, we believe was imported by HOLDEN and FROST ca1910Brass cylindrical bell ,brass tubular clanger, circular finger holder on top bovine bell, agriculture, c1910 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELTS, c.1940 - 1960's
Webbing belts were coloured for different purposes & different times in years. For example the black one is polished nugget..1) Webbing belt, adjustable, black with brass keepers & buckles. .2) Webbing belt, adjustable, green with brass keepers & buckles. Has 2 webbing & brass keepers on the rear. .3) Webbing belt, adjustable, white with brass keepers & buckles. Has 2 webbing & brass keepers on the rear..1) “J R Wright”uniforms - army, costume accessories - male, metal craft- brassware -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
9 pocket leather Bondalier
Intra war Bondalierbrown leather Bondalier with brass buckle and 4 X brass screw/washes fixing pockets to belt; a centre brass stud fixes pocket flap -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Lights, candle snuff, c1900
A candle snuffer is an instrument used to extinguish burning candles. This is accomplished by smothering the flame with a small metal cup that is suspended from a long handle, and thus depriving it of oxygen. The use of a candle snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax. Candle snuffers are still commonly used Churches. Prior to the introduction of gas and electricity, candles and kerosene lamps were used for lighting in households after sunsetEvery Early settlers depended on candlelight after sunset and candle snuffs were a safe, clean and efficient way to extinguish the candle flameThis candle snuff has a brass handle with a turned polished wood tip. The brass cup, that is placed over the flame to extinguish it, is decorated with an engraved brass moth.early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, market gardeners, lights, lamps, candles -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Utility pouch
Standard issue utility pouch as used by armed forces during the war in Vietnam.Brown canvas pouch. Brass press stud at front with three small compartments in lid. Brass buckle on back with two brass clasps for attachment to uniform.pouch, canvas, brass fittings, utility pouch, military equipment -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medallion, International Security Assistance Force, c.1990's
Brass medallionObverse - Coat of arms of Afghanistan National Army Officer Academy on green background. Around coat of arms is the title of Academy in English & Arabic. Reverse - In centre "ISAF" in English & Arabic in white lettering on green. Around this on white background are the flags of Australia, New Zealand, UK, Denmark & Norway. Around edge is "International Security Assistance Force" in English & Arabicafghanistan, isaf, medallion -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Weight Avoirdupois, Avery Ltd, 1940-1950s
A weight made in England by W&T Avery a British manufacturer of weights and weighing machines. The company was founded in the early 18th century and took the name W & T Avery in 1818. The undocumented origin of the company goes back to 1730 when James Ford established the business in the town of Digbeth. On Joseph Balden, the then company’s owner’s death in 1813 William and Thomas Avery took over his scale making business and in 1818 renamed it W & T Avery. The business rapidly expanded and in 1885 they owned three factories: the Atlas Works in West Bromwich, the Mill Lane Works in Birmingham and the Moat Lane Works in Digbeth. In 1891 the business became a limited company with a board of directors and in 1894 the shares were quoted on the London Stock Exchange. In 1895 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry in Smethwick, a former steam engine factory owned by James Watt & Co. In 1897 the move was complete and the steam engine business was gradually converted to pure manufacture of weighing machines. The turn of the century was marked by managing director William Hipkins who was determined to broadening the renown of the Avery brand and transforming the business into specialist manufacture of weighing machines. By 1914 the company occupied an area of 32,000m² and had some 3000 employees. In the inter-war period, the growth continued with the addition of specialized shops for cast parts, enamel paints and weighbridge assembly and the product range diversified into counting machines, testing machines, automatic packing machines and petrol pumps. During the second world war, the company also produced various types of heavy guns. At that time the site underwent severe damage from parachute mines and incendiary bombs. Then from 1931 to 1973, the company occupied the 18th-century Middlesex Sessions House in Clerkenwell as its headquarters. Changes in weighing machine technology after World War II led to the closure of the foundry, the introduction of electronic weighing with the simultaneous gradual disappearance of purely mechanical devices. The continued expansion was partly achieved through a series of acquisitions of other companies. After almost a century of national and international expansion, the company was taken over by GEC in 1979. Keith Hodgkinson, managing director at the time, completed the turn-around from mechanical to electronic weighing with a complete overhaul of the product range of retail sales of industrial platform scales. In 1993 GEC took over the Dutch-based company Berkel and the Avery-Berkel name was introduced. In 2000 the business was in turn acquired by the US-American company Weigh-Tronix, who already owned Salter, and is today operating as Avery Weigh-Tronix. An item used used by grocers and merchants to weigh store bought goods around the 1950s. This item gives an insight into social history of the time.Weight, brass, Stamped F27, 2lb.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, weight, brass weight -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Theodolite
Brass theodolitethodolite, scientific instruments -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Dudley McCarthy Australian War Memorial, First Year Kokoda to Wau
Brass Japanesenon-fiction -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Snipers Rifle Rest
Brass. No inscriptionequipment, ww2, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Clock
Brass & Woodmiscellaneous -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque
Brass plaque"This room was furnished in memory of our brother William Nicol Died Nov 1919"methodist babies' home -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque
Brass plaque"The Room Was Equipped by Councillor & Mrs E.G.Batchelder"methodist babies' home -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Award - Shield - Johnsonville Brownies, Shield
Mahogany and brasssocieties, girl guides -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Craft - Thimble
Brass ThimblePharmacie De Haussyhandcrafts, equipment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Heliograph. MkV, Circa 1914
http://www.prc68.com/I/MkVHeliograph.shtml Brass heliograph.Helios. MkV . No:3075. 1914. Made by Siemens Brothers.