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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Magazines and brochures
BHS Collection.Eight magazines and brochures. Titles are: Australian House and Garden book of Small Home plans, Best Homes, New horizons in houses, 19 Architect designed contemporary homes, 22 specially selected home plans, Plans for 26 small holiday homes, The Australian Women's weekly's home planning service 28 home plans and an advertising brochure for Daniel Robertson.Phillip Ellison name on several books, and the stamp of the State School No. 1008 Axedale on four others.homes, building -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Flooding of the Yarra River in North Kew, 1934
North Kew, now divided between Kew and Kew East, bordered the Yarra River. As such, it was a region subject to flooding in the Yarra Valley. Development beyond this point (ie Kellett Grove) was limited by the City of Kew's planning regulations. Prior to urban development, the area since European settlement and the first land sales in the district in the 1840s, had been used for dairy farming. Small sepia snapshot taken from the river ramp of a house at 8 Kellett Grove, in what was then known as North Kew. The point of view is from a backyard looking towards Fairfield. Beyond the fence line are two almost submerged houses. A number of people are in a motor driven boat midstream. Fairfield at this period, (ie 1934) was noted for its limited river side development. Verso: 2/12/34 / TAKEN FROM OUR RAMPyarra river -- north kew, floods -- yarra valley, floods -- north kew, floods -- 1929, floods -- 1934, natural disasters -- kew -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Burke Hall, Xavier Preparatory School, circa 1930, c. 1930
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A panoramic photograph of the grounds of Xavier Preparatory School taken from the vicinity of Studley House, looking north east towards Burke Hall (originally Studley Hall). The foreground to the left of the chapel is an oval known as the Chapel Oval (later known as Studley Oval). The ground to the right front is now known as the Jack Gervasoni oval. The house to the far right (part view) is "Campion".Burke Hall (Xavier Preparatory School) formerly Waverley. Built by Charles Griffiths ca. 1869 (Panoramic view from East [sic]) burke hall, studley hall, xavier preparatory school, kew, studley park, dorothy rogers, chapel oval, jack gervasoni oval, burke hall chapel, studley oval, charles griffiths -
Canterbury History Group
Document - School project: A Pioneer's Story, Thomas, Aubrey and Bean, Victor, 1922
An interview with John Butler Maling on his experiences as a pioneer in Canterbury conducted by Victor Bean and Aubrey Thomas , pupils at Cantrbury Primary School for a school project in 1922. Hand written and illustrated with photographs of Canterbury Primary School, Canterbury Library, Canterbury Gardens , Maling house in Balwyn Road on site of the original house built by J.B.Maling, Maling Road and Canterbury Road. photocopiedcanterbury, maling> john butler, canterbury primary school, canterbury gardens, canterbury library, maling road, canterbury road, bean> victor, thomas> aubrey, pioneers -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Watch House Recognizance - Tarnagulla, 11th February 1863
Murray Comrie Collection. A Watch House Recognizance dated 11th February 1863. . Two persons named - J. Lemere (Baker) and William Marshall (Miner) both of Tarnagulla. States that William Marshall must appear at the Tarnagulla Police Office on 18th February 1863 to answer a charge of 'Being Drunk & disorderly on the public street at Tarnagulla on the 5th ______ '. Signed by Constable Patrick Fahey, Watch House Keeper.tarnagulla, policing, police, justice, courts, alcohol, fahey, marshall -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Lakes Entrance, Bulmer H D, 1940c
Black and white postcard of Esplanade, showing timber sand groynes, rock wall, concrete footpath along the foreshore. Across the highway from left to right Kia-Ora House, Heyfield House, Coates Bros Garage, Robin Hood Inn, Vises Cafe, Methodist Church, Bellevue Guesthouse, Police Station, Maranui Guesthouse and Glenara Guesthouse. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLooking Along The Esplanade Lakes Entrancewaterfront, township, accommodation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 518 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham, 1995
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 518 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham in 1995. This property demolished has since been subdivided. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Maragret Picken, of An angled elevated view of a single story house situated on a long block of land. A driveway leading off of the street curves to the left of the house and under a connected carport and double garage, as well as through to the backyard to a stand along garage/shed. There are two hole punch holes along the left edge518 Mitcham Rd., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 95 Woodards - C'Wellwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 93 NEALE STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
BHS CollectionBlack and white photographs (2) mounted on rectangular grey board. House, weatherboard and rougheast, corrugated iron roof, 2 chimneys, decorative gables, porch with brick, render and timber pillars, wood slat fence with capping board, gate with lintel over, established garden. On back of photoboard " A. McDonell, Neale and ....... Streets, £1050 sewered' 2012 photo of house attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoresidential, t.c. watts and son, a. mcdonnell, neale street, bendigo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Cable Trams passing Parliament House, Melbourne Vic.", c1940
Divided back postcard with a black and white view of the corner of Spring and Bourke St with Parliament House in the background and a cable car sets. Titled "Parliament House & Treasury Melbourne", along lower edge. Rose Series P 4090. Photo c1940. On rear - postcard divided into two by the Rose Stereograph Co rose symbol. Has the name of the company on the left hand side.trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, cable trams, bourke st -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 4 Venice Ave., Mitcham, 1989
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 4 Venice Ave., Mitcham. This property is listed as having sold for $169,000 in 1990 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a single story brick house, with a driveway leading toa connected garage on the right. A footpath leads up to an enclosed portico and front door. Garden beds edge the sides of the house, set back from a small front lawn. There are two hole punch holes centered along the upper edge1 Paranda Crt., Vermont Marg. Picken '89 Woodards - Malvernwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham, malvern -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Rosemont Guesthouse/Willis, Willis, Barbara, 1951c
Photo taken during honeymoon of Ron and Barbara Willis 1951Black and white photograph of Ron Willis, standing outside Fraser's Rosemont Guest House, Barkes Avenue. Guest house sign is behind a tall hedge and low picket fence. Ron is wearing clothing typical of 1950 era, with collar and tie, V-necked patterned pullover, light coloured two-piece suit and lace-up shoes. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, fences, clothing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 24 Menin Road., Nunawading, 2004
A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 3 Lynne St., Nunawading. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with bullnose verandah over the front porch. In the foreground a driveway widens to lead to a gated separate garage in the background, and curve around to the front of the house.. In the left foreground corner is a font garden. There are two holepunch holes on just under the upper edge.24 Menin Road., Nunawading Picken © 2004 Realtorwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: LANGSTON STREET, BENDIGO, 1927
Thomas Crouch Watts was born on March 7th. 1865, to Joseph and Susan Watts. Before the real estate business commenced, Thomas and his brother were in partnership as booksellers and stationers in a shop at View Point. Thomas lived in a fine house in Rowan Street, which was called 'Ottawa' Thomas started his real estate business in the early 1900s in a shop in View Street. His daughter Edna was the book keeper and typist, Stewart Watson was the salesman and Stanley Phipps (Edith Lunn's father) was the property manager and valuer. When Thomas Watts died in 1914, his daughter took over the running of the business. She married Stewart Watson in 1918. Eventually the name of the business was changed to Bishop and Earl. From a letter from Edith Lunn re T.C. Watts & Son. 'The firm of T.C. Watts & Son later became Bishop and Earl. When the firm of Bishop and Earl ceased to operate after the death of Edith Lunn's father, S.P. Bishop, Miss. June Parry, Secretary of the BHS was a member of staff. June rescued all the photos of properties listed for sale from the office and placed them into the custody of the BHS.' Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. Weatherboard double fronted house, verandah with brick piers and timber supports, Two chimneys visible, small gable LH side front. C1920 . Woven wire fence. Single gate next to double gate. Written on back of image ' Marrows Langston St £700.Frank A Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, see also; previous reg. no mp11 (2000-16-01):and previous reg. no. mp13 (200-14-01) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
Edward James Pardew died in 26/9/1927 aged 92. He came to Orbost from New Zealand in 1886 and selected 720 acres of hill land in the Brodribb area. He was a member of the first Orbost Shire Council. His daughter had a fruit & meat shop in McLeod Street. He was an inaugural vestryman of St James Church of England. Edward Pardew was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th / early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a bearded man wearing a hat sitting on a horse. He is holding a horse whip. a riding crop. Behind him is a fenced house.pardew-edward -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspaper Article Copy - Sale of Mt Beauty Town, 1960's
Mt Beauty township was sold in the 1960's after the State Electric Commission of Victoria had finished the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The sale of Mt Beauty township signified the end of construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and the beginning of Mt Beauty under the Bright Shire (now Alpine Shire). Many of the workers for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria remained in Mt Beauty and many returned to retire in the town in later years.An A3 sized Photocopy of the newspaper article regarding the sale of the Mt Beauty township with a photo of George Rosen and two houses and an A4 newspaper photocopy of the headline newspaper; mt beauty sale; secv; bright shire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, R.H Sutton 1854 - 1954 and The History of Suttons House of Music 1854 - 1956
Booklets pertaining to the History of R.H Sutton and Suttons Music House.1 beige covered booklet with a brief history of RH Sutton 1854 - 1954 .2 light blue covered booklet The History of Suttons The house of Musicnon-fictionBooklets pertaining to the History of R.H Sutton and Suttons Music Housesuttons the house of music, richard henry sutton, alfred sutton, walter sutton, frederick sutton, henry sutton, e. gordon jones, f.g sutton, a. leslie sutton, f. george sutton, f. harry sutton, stanley sutton, alexander law, j. marshall sayer, stanley k. stubley, douglas m. jones, jeffrey a. sutton, m.c inchley, w.f.heape, g.h. ott, j.d.h. scrivener, f. howard, h. buckley, g.w.a forrest, d.p. anderson, b. guy, w.f. armstrong, l. anderson, h.d. daley, miss n.a fitchett, j.m. collier, miss j.a. allan, c.a. grubb, j.w. bruce, h.a. stewart, w. macdonald, l.f. smith, a.l. turner, o.h holland, w. plowright, l.h. sharam, c.e. dodd, jack sutton, a.e sutton, e. sutton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - LUNCHEON INVITATION, possibly 1946
Allan Frederick Goodall DFC, RAAF, refer Cat No 543.2 for his service details.Luncheon invitation on card to Government House by the Govenor General and Lady Gowrie, all print in black, spaces not filled in. On the rear is the invitee's name, rank, unit.On rear typed, "Flying Officer A.F. Goodall DFC, RAAF"invitation, memorabilia, dfc, govenor general -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instrument, Crystal Goniometer, c1900
A two circle reflecting Goniometer mounted onto a marble brass plate. Brass finish components, black enamel stands. HOused in a polished wooden box.ballarat school of mines, goniometer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR OF GAZA, C 1940-42
The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Pamphlet red ink. drawing of Gaza house (folded) back has description and history. mounted on cardboard. History reproduced and posted under souvenir pamphlet.illustrations - pen ink, middle east, dwellings, gaza, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - ADVERTISMENT, C. WW1 possible
Two men with motor bike, house in background, black and white photo - photo card size. Image from vic archives centre - North Melbourne.Footprints: “The Journey of Luck and Percy Pepper”photographs, advertisement -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 6
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Australian Encyclopaedia Vol 6 set 2 (Marsupials to Parliament Houses) Editor-In - Chief: Alec H. Chisholm Publisher: Angus & Robertson Date: 1958Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 032 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the australian encyclopaedia vol 6, alec h. chisholm -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceramic - Butter Dish, 1930
Owned by James and Ada Brimblecombe, Heywood. Later owned by Merle Lewis.Shell shaped china butter dish with gold edging. On base of bowl is a colour transfer of a scene of a bay with 3 jetties, a bath house and a road in the foreground.Front: The Harbour, Portland, Vic: (Black, lower centre) Back: Guaranteed/English bone china/made in England Royal/ Stafford (stamped logo, brown) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Poster - Notice of meeting, Public Meeting - 25 February 1858, 1858
Notice advertising a public meeting taking place on 1858 and regarding a Seamen's church, Hobson's Bay, Melbourne . The Governor, Sir Henry Barkly, KCB, chaired the meeting. Captain Charles Ferguson (died in 1868) was the harbourmaster of the Port of Melbourne, and previously the captain of the barque Rajah.Example of poster of very early Melbourne public meeting "of persons interested in the welfare of sailors". Demonstrates beginnings of Melbourne-based organisation and support for seafarers. Small paper poster with mixed/ornate text, housed within two cardboard frame mats, front window frame mat cut to size of poster see imageseaman's church, hobson's bay, mechanics institute, governor, sir henry barkly, w. fairfax, friends of the sailor, sandridge, port melbourne, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, captain charles ferguson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Originally The Warley Hospital built by Robert Walpole in 1908 and moved to its present site in Genista Street, when the present hospital building was erected c 1967. Now owned by Mr Reith. In 1923 Mr & Mrs W E Thompson purchased the property of the late Robert Walpole and presented it to the people of Phillip Island for a hospital.Early house built by Robert Walpole. White timber with pale blue roof. Lace work on verandah. Two bay windows. White picket fence.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, warley hospital -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Henty Street, Casterton, n.d
Photo/postcard of part of Henty Street, Casterton, showing Court House, Post Office and Hotel. Reverse has mailing details, brief description of Casterton.souvenir of casterton, casterton, kelpie, kelpie muster -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Town Crier in front of History House, 19/11/1984
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Crown in front of History House, with film crew, Town Crier Syd Cuffe in regalia standing in crowd. Portland's 150th Anniversary celebrationssyd cuffe, portland town crier, portland 150th anniversary, celebrations, history house -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Marching Band, Portland, Victoria, 14/08/1993
Coloured photo. Band marching along Bentinck St. Dedication of Vietnam Vets Memorial garden near Shire Offices, History House, Civic Hall -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Maps - Bogong High Plains & Mt Beauty Township
The SECV continually updated their mapsDuring the development of the KHES the SECV had to continually update their mapsBoth Foolscap 1. Titled: High Plains Access Tracks & Roads 2. Mt Beauty Street Plan by SECV with Section Nos. and house numbersBoth have sticky tape marks on their back.khes maps -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Rocknall", Diamond Street, Eltham
Two colour photographs of 'Rocknall', Diamond Street, Eltham, pise house built by John Harcourt with later mud brick extension designed by John Pizzeyrocknall, diamond street, eltham, mud brick, adobe, pise, john harcourt, john pizzey -
Cheese World Museum
Centrifuge, electric
This Babcock tester was used in the laboratory at the Kraft cheese factory, Allansford. When it was superseded it was passed to one of the users of the machine, Les O'Callaghan, president of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society who placed it in the historical society collection. In 2009 when the historical society premises were upgraded there was insufficient room to store the tester so it was donated to Cheese World Museum. The machine was used to test the butterfat content of milk. Prior to dairy factories coming into existence farmers made butter individually on farms. There was no need for milk testing until farmers supplied factories for payment. Payment was based on a gallon of milk weighing 10lbs (pounds) and this led to richer milk, containing a high degree of butterfat for use in buttermaking, being paid at the same rate as lesser quality milk. In 1890 Stephen Moulton Babcock, an American professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, developed a method of determining the amount of butterfat in milk, thus providing a standardised and fairer system for payment. Babcock Test Process 1. 18 grams of milk (17.6ml) was put into a test tube 2. The same amount of sulphuric acid was added 3. A centrifuge at 50ºC was rotated at more than 900 revs per minute 4. The fat floating on top of the liquid in the test tube was measured The Babcock Test provided fairer compensation to farmers and also helped produce a consistent product for consumers. It also allowed for selective breeding when dairy herd testing evolved. ‘The Babcock Test is so simple that it can be used by any careful person, and it is inexpensive to operate. From the very beginning it was so complete in every detail that no change has had to be made in it.’ (Babcock Test http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wki/Babcock_test 31 March 2009) Round green metal container with opening lid. Inside houses a spinning rotor with 20 test tube holders around the outside in two circular rows.7173 BABCOCKTESTER 190allansford, dairy manufacturing, milk testing, babcock test, babcock, stephen moulton, butter, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company