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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Stawell Post Office, c1900's
Shows Gas Lamp on corner and Telegraph Pole and wires.Stawell Post Office and Telegraph Office. Hand Coloured Post Card. Printed in Germany. Akins shop visible at Right. Printed in Germanystreetscape -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1919-1920
Burning charcoal for the Ararat Gas Company. The location is unknown.The photo shows two men standing on a platform feeding wood into a large charcoal burner.To the right there is a wagon (from which they are getting the wood) with a horse hitched to it (only the rear part of the horse is visible). To the left are full sacks. There is bush in the background and a rutted clearing in the foreground.timber industries, charcoal burning -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
FRASER STREET CLUNES - GAS LIGHT IN MIDDLE OF STREET..1 .2 SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH OF UNION BANK- LATER A.N.Z. BANK AND NOW PRIVATE RESIDENCE. BALLARAT BAKERY WITH DECORATED VERANDAH OPPOSITE. FLAGS FLYING ON BUILDINGS. .3 BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPHphotography, shops -weickhardt's ballarat bakery, clunes township + buildings, bank union, anz -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gas mask, c 1942
This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. This mask is representative of a style of gas mask that was widely distributed during the Second World War, and can be found in other Australian collections. Rubberised face mask with two circular plastic windows with metal rim for sight by wearer. The mask is fitted by six black elastic straps with red and yellow stripes, which are attached via metal buckles at six points at the top, middle and bottom of the face. Straps converge on rubber backed fabric cross-shaped component which is stamped. Over mouth area is a filter comprised of several layers of metal sheeting with holes. At chin, a metal fitting fits into a black rubber concertina tube which fits into the top of a rounded rectangular container with ribbed edges. Both attachment points have what appears to be adhesive fabric tape wrapped around the closure, possibly to make the system air tight.On cross-shaped component, "No 410/22-12-42" Stamped on mask, "O.T.R.C/6/42", "NORMAL" Filter mask stamped with, "EBRO/1942", "No 4/G.P. 1942" Canister stamped with "WILLOW/[broad arrow]/ML42(?)3/GS174". On canister base "No4A/WILLOW/1942/257/EVI" gas mask, breathing apparatus, chemical warfare, second world war, world war ii, world war 2 -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Part of Calorimeter
Part of a Gas Calorimeter - used in first year demonstrations -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Gas Mask, c1950s 1960s
The white rubber mask indicates it is a post war / cold war production.Post war production item . Commonly used as dress up or cosplay attire Gas Mask kit complete in carry canister. Includes screw on steel filter canister, cleaning rag. Mask is made from white rubber with glass eye pieces. Drager 65G -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TINS ANTI GAS, C.1942
two rectangular blue tins marked "ointment anti-gas no. 5" Usage instructions on front and back in black print. Inside has cardboard dividers for individual containers.containers, military-equipment, medicine - first aid, anti gas -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gas Light Fitting
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Gas Light Fitting, brass has small gate-valve in line and a three armed diffuser holder. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg. Artefact Reg No S/77warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, gas light fitting, brass gas light fitting -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lagoon, Charles NETTLETON, 1890s
Lagoon, Graham Street footbridge and Gas Works, Charles NETTLETON original print, c late 1870's. A digitally retouched version is recorded at catalogue number 822sandridge lagoon, gasworks, charles nettleton -
Clunes Museum
PHOTOGRAPH
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COURT HOUSE. GAS LAMPS IN FOREGROUND. TOWN CLERK, MR H.E. SANDO AND ANOTHER MAN STANDING ON STEPS.local history, photography, photographs, town hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO MALE
Bill Dingfelder on front end loader watching the coal feed to coal conveyer. On rear of photo is a stamp Photography by Gas & Fuel Corporation Printing Section, Ref. No. Date.person, individual, bill dingfelder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: BUSINESS CARD
Business card of L.E. Curnow, Public Affairs Manager, Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, 171 Flinders Street Melbourne, Telephone 630391. Hugh With Compliments and signature L.E.Curnow.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Gas and Fuel Fashion,Food,Fitness. Female parading a yellow bikini, she is walking down the aisle of what looks like a packed theatre. Date and location unknown.event, social, gas & fuel fashion, food, fitness -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Gas and Fuel Fashion,Food,Fitness. Four men in suits posing for photo, three are holding glasses of liquor. Lady in red dress in background. Date and location Unknown.event, social, gas & fuel fashion, food, fitness -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Gas and Fuel Fashion,Food,Fitness. Four men in suits posing for photo, three are holding glasses of liquor. Lady in red dress in background. Date and location Unknown.person, group, men and woman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Date and Location Unknown - 3 Unknown Ladies in a Gas Appliances Showroom - On the back a Stamp of Martin Washington The Bendigo Photographers 250 Hargreaves Street Phones 3626, 150.person, group, females -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NOTICE OF MEETING - BENDIGO GAS COMPANY, 1935
Notice Of Meeting - The Bendigo Gas Company, Half-yearly general meeting; 9th Aug. 1935. Includes business, Director's Report and Statement. John B. Young, Chairman.organization, public utility, the bendigo gas co. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Survey Tree, Jacks Road
Original blazed survey tree was removed and then replaced by Gas WorkersColour photograph of the remains of a survey tree, concreted into the ground. This photo is a close-up to better show the survey marks.Survey marks on tree blazetree, survey reference marks, blazed tree, jacks road -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Survey Tree, Jacks Road
Original blazed survey tree was removed and then replaced by Gas WorkersColour photograph of the remains of a survey tree, concreted into the groundSurvey marks on tree blazetree, survey reference marks, blazed tree, jacks road -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coach lamps, 1920's
These lamps belonged to Ernie Eaton and were used for spotlighting rabbits. Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene (C2H2) which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide (CaC2) with water. Acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motor-cars and bicycles. Portable acetylene gas lamps, worn on the hat or carried by hand, were widely used in mining in the early twentieth century. They are still employed by cavers, hunters, and cataphiles Torches, candles, oil lamps and kerosene lamps were designed to be carried around but they could be dangerous because they have flame as a source of light. These lanterns are significant examples of lighting devices widely used used before the use of battery powered devices. A pair of Germania lamps. They have brass cases with steel bodied generators and convex lens. .1 is a metal carbide coach lamp. .2 is a similar lamp but has the chimney missing. .3 is a metal handle used to attach a lamp to the front of the vehicle.Germania Base has circle with three leaves.lantern lamp germania coach-lamp -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Gas Mask, c1916
The Small Box Respirator (SBC) was a British gas mask of the First World War and a successor to the Large Box Respirator. In late 1916, the respirator was introduced by the British with the aim to provide reliable protection against chlorine and phosgene gases. The respirator offered a first line of defence against these. The use of mustard gas, was begun by the Germans; a vesicant ("blister agent") that burnt the skin of individuals that were exposed to it. Death rates were high with exposure to both the mixed phosgene, chlorine and mustard gas, however with soldiers having readily available access to the small box respirator, death rates lowered significantly. Light and reasonably fitting, the respirator was a key piece of equipment to protect soldiers on the battlefield.The Small Box Respirator ('SBR') proved to be the most effective gas mask produced during the First World War, and had a number of advantages over its French and German contemporaries.Canvas bag containing Small Box Respirator consisting of a rubberised fabric face mask, connected by a fabric covered rubber hose to a canister made of tin plate containing a chemical absorbent.gas mask, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shire of Warrnambool Fire - Washing-Bridge 1882, 1882
This notice relates to the prohibition of lighting fires,drying clothes or bringing inflamable material near any of the bridges in the shire. Offenders will be prosecuted. With a date of 1882 and the fact that bridges were mostly made of wood, it would have been of concern that the destruction of bridges was not only of great inconvenience but also of considerable expense. But the reality of bridges providing shelter and warmth in the colder months and the ensuring fires and burnt bridges has more than likely precipitated this notice. J W Crawley was shire engineer from 1876 until 1895 and for 10 of those years he trained his son J W Crawley who succeeded his father and served in the position for 40 years.He in turn was succeeded by his son Rolf Crawley in 1935. In 1963 the bridge over the Hopkins Falls at Wangoom was named the Crawley bridge in honour of service to the Shire of Warrnambool by members of the Crawley family. The Shire of Warrnambool was proclaimed in 1863 and covered an area of over 600 square miles. Much of it was incorporated into the Moyne Shire in the 1990's with some being included into the boundaries of City of Warrnambool. This banner is an interesting piece of history. It shows the issues confronting early settlers such as shelter and the chores of daily life but also the importance placed on infrastructure which was slowly taking place around the district. It was in the era of drainage and roadworks and hence bridges were an important part of that infrastructure. The name J W Crawley is one of importance in the Warrnambool district for his service over many years. Rectangular piece of cloth printed in black ink. The back is plain.Shire of Warrnambool By order of J W Crawley Shire Engineer, 13th November 1882. Thos Smith gas Printing Works Koroit Street Warrnambool.warrnambool, shire of warrnambool, bridges of warrnambool shire, j w crawley, warrnambool shire engineer, crawleys of warrnambool -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1900
Business - shop - around the turn of the century of Robert Anderson Senior.Business of Robert Anderson Snr's, shop between other buildings. Figures of six men, three young lads posing across the front. All figures with hats. Building of wood above windows, corrugated iron beside and below windows. Name of owner and trade in large printing.No. 132 Machinist and General smith, Brass Finisher, Gas Fitter - Robert Anderson. Plumber + C, Keys Fitted, Fitted & Repairs. Locksmith and Bell hanger.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, buildings, historic, lt, collins street, melbourne - business of robert anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Gas Mask, 1941-2 (see inscription details)
Rubber gas face mask with attached tube leading to container of chemical neutralizing agent. Harness straps attached by rivets to face mask; held in place by rubber cross piece.Rubber cross piece: No 4 III (Type 4 Mark 3) 28-1-42 On left side of mask: 6 KENWORTH 11/41 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 3/10/1920
This postcard is contained in an album presented to the then Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke, by the fathers of soldiers & returned soldiers of Phillip Island, on 16/02/1923. The history of the album is noted on Reg. No 85-00Postcard of view of Thompson Avenue looking north to HMAS Australia in Western Port Bay, 3-10-1920; a gas lamp, the first cypress trees and the first motor garage.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, hmas australia, thompson avenue, shipping, sepia photograph, cypress trees first planting -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard, c.1916
There is an undocumented photocopy of original enclosed. Item in the collection re Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer 2535P for his service details. Alexander Cummin seatedFaded black & white portrait of 3 Australian Soldiers, 2 standing & 1 seated. All wearing great coats, have slouch hats on & carrying gas mask bags.Handwritten on rear: 3 Bugers (sic) Armentieres 1916 photography-photographs, documents - postcards -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Candle Holder
Enamel candle holder with candle used for light prior to gas and electricity. The candles were held in a circular holder to catch the drips of candle wax. Attached finger holder for carrying.candle holder -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Messina's Stove and Merchandising Company, 1960s
Messina's Stove and Merchandising Company. Card - white with black printing. Two lines of text crossed out . Top line Agents for Gas & Fuel Corporation. List of appliances on reverse.Messina's Stove and Merchandising Company.business and traders, messina's stove and merchandising company, bay street, lawrie messina snr, lawrie messina jnr -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1980 c
Black and white photograph of tugboat Eileen B Ingram aground on ninety mile beach, four men on shore one wearing wetsuit gas pipeline in foreground Gippsland Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Gas and Fuel 2004 - Visit to plan - Geoff Baker (Field Manager) - John Knight (Supervisor) - Alan Rogers (Supervisor) - Ted Fridell (Reg. Manager) - Cris Samas (MarketingKodakphotograph, person, gas and fuel