This marble stopper bottle came from the Warrnambool aerated waters manufacturer, John Rowley. A marble stopper bottle was filled upside down so that as soon as the filling stopped the stopper was forced down to seal the bottle against the rubber ring. Pressure inside the bottle would keep the marble pressed against the top of the bottle. To open the bottle the marble was pressed down where it would fall into the neck chamber below. The marble would stay inside the chamber when the bottle was tilted up for drinking. John Rowley (1837-1893) was born in England and came to Australia in 1856. In 1865 he opened a branch of the Geelong Corio Brewery at the corner of Timor and Banyan Streets, Warrnambool, bottling the beer, not brewing it. In 1870 this business was closed and Rowley developed his soft drinks business which he had established in 1868. In 1872 the business was called the Warrnambool Steam Aerated Works when a steam engine was purchased from Melbourne. By this time the factory was turning out 600 dozen bottles a day. For some time Rowley also had a factory in the Western District town of Hamilton. By the 1880s the Warrnambool factory was occupying half an acre of land, was employing 13 people and manufacturing 20 varieties of drinks. Rowley was active in community affairs, serving four years on the Warrnambool Council and he was on the committees of the Warrnambool Hospital and the Mechanics’ Institute.This bottle is of great interest as it comes from the factory of the prominent 19th century Warrnambool aerated waters manufacturer, John Rowley. This is one of the few bottles we have from the Rowley factory. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years and John Rowley was a key figure in this industry. This is a marble stopper green-coloured glass bottle. The body is rounded with a round base and it has deep indentations at the top of the body that narrows to form a small chamber. The neck tapers to the top of the bottle which has a moulded glass top and a rubber ring inside the top. A green marble is loose in the neck chamber. Details of the soft drinks manufacturer are impressed into the glass on the side of the bottle. ‘J.S.Rowley’s Aerated Waters Warrnambool & Hamilton’ ‘D. K.’ john searle rowley, warrnambool, cordial manufacturers in warrnambool, history of warrnambool

Donated by Mrs. Aileen Terrill, member of Rutherglen Historical Society. Owner of original photograph unknown.Black and white, postcard size, unmounted photograph of the back of Fairfield Cellars.On back of photo: "Back view of Fairfield Cellars. Date unknown." Also a rubber stamp: "B.J. Blackie, Resident Chemist, Rutherglen"fairfield cellars, viticulture, winemaking

Alcock Name Plaque on a Billiards Table at the Old Colonists' HallAlcock Thomson & Taylor Pty. Ltd/ The Trufast Solod rubber Low cushions 23=31 Sturt St., Melbourne Southbilliards, old colonists' hall, alcock billiard table, alcock thomson and taylor

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Society's operations of over stamping priced tickets for no value check tickets.Rubber stamp and wood stamp holder for over stamping tickets of particular denomination by the BTPS or the BTM. Rubber casting with words "Check Ticket / No Cash Value". Red wood stamp hold and black wood handle with small drill hole to indicate the top of the stamp. See Reg, item 2234 for a sample of the use of the stamp on a block of tickets.trams, tramways, btps, tickets, btm

A black Hang Ten 'TAD' graphite composite tennis racquet with open throat, rubber butt cap and handle wrapped with leather. Manufacturer's name on shaft. Model name embossed on butt cap. Manufacturer's 'double footprint' logo features on right side of throat. Materials: Adhesive tape, Leather, Ink, Vinyl, Graphite, Rubbertennis

Item possibly worn by Alwyn Nelson VX84213 (Bombadier)Steel helmet, painted khaki colour, liner, black coloured coated canvas, rubber padding on crown, etched label on chinstrap holder.On chin strap holder “MK 111/1941”steel helmets, headwear

This Sphygnomanometer belonged to Dr Lorna Lloyd GreenSphygmomanometer, including arm cuff, rubbe tubing, rubber pressure bulb and metal pressure gauge and small black vinyl carry case.examination, blood pressure

Steel masonry bolster, Maker's name "Cyclone" rusted steel blade, and deteriorating rubber handle. Stored in Pittock Saddler's Box 13000.01Cyclone

Black framed colour photo of three gunners in the back of a landrover returning from another operation. Rubber plantation and another landrover in the backgroundA Field Battery - back from another operation in support of 3RARa field battery, gnr gordon bright, gnr martin wiseman, bdr john hall

Damaged workers helmet. Head protection worn by construction worker damaged during a collapsed trench accident in Cherlin Drive 1979.The object illustrates the importance of wearing appropriate safety equipment.Grey plastic safety helmet, with fabric straps and rubber head fitting. Helmet has a large crack in the brim and a dent in the head area.Inscription : Protector Tuff master/approval G.M.E. HH22 BS2826-ASZ10-67warrnambool, safety equipment, water supply

Used by internees at Camp 3. Known as "Klip Klop" sandals. Worn to lavatory and shower blocks early mornings.Pair of carved wooden platform heel sandals. Rubber like covering on heel and sole. Leather strap nailed in position to cover toessandals, bissinger g, wied k and n, camp 3, tatura, ww2, costume, female, footwear, handcrafts, woodwork

From the estate of Mary Cruickshank mother- in-law of Peter SimmenauerGreen oblong tin containing a bicycle tire tube repair kit containing patches, reinforcing patch, sandpaper rubber solution and chalk.Made for the man who will have the best.transport, bicycles

Pair of Nike Air Tech Challenge IV tennis shoes, both signed in blue marker by Jimmy Connors. Materials: Rubber, Leathertennis

Inscribed with 22C/1393/L on rear of earpad

An NSG National King Pro-100 tennis racquet. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Rubber, Cloth, Adhesive tape, Paint, Inktennis

A Wilson 'Pro Staff 4.0' racquet. 'JAEGER' printed on shoulder in black marker. Materials: Graphite, Plastic, Nylon, Adhesive tape, Rubbertennis

A Slazenger (UK) 'Demon' tennis balls box. Contains six unbranded balls, probably originals. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Rubber, Felttennis

A Dunlop (UK) Wartime tennis balls box. Contains one Wilson 'Matchpoint' ball. Materials: Ink, Cardboard, Glue, Wool, Rubbertennis

A sealed can of 3 Dunlop (U.S.) 'Championship' tennis balls with ring pull top. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Synthetic materialtennis

An empty, unsealed General Tire & Rubber Co. (U.S.A.) 'Practice' tennis ball can. No lid. Materials: Metal, Ink, Adhesive labeltennis

A tennis ball, with text, in Spanish: FED CUP/DEL 7 AL 11 DE NOVIEMBRE/IFEMA. Materials: Rubber, Felt, Inktennis

Report - titled "Information - Resilient CSS (Concrete) Track" - prepared by the MMTB Engineering Testing Branch Dec. 1962. Report No. I 5/1/146. The report looks at the use of mass concrete where the rail is fully embedded and the noise issues compared with track fitted with a rubber-fluted rail pad. Details the tests undertaken and the results. Recommends a 100m test section be constructed and provides an estimate for this. See item 4665 for a sample of rubber boot used in the Box Hill extension.Yields information about an investigation into tram track noise issues.Report - 53 carbon copy pages with photographs clipped within manila card covers.tramways, mmtb, tram tracks, concrete, noise, rails, civil engineering

See Cats 2481.2 and 5556.2.This is a single sheet of paper printed in black ink. At the top centre is the Australian Crest. Army form A.A.F. C23. Titled "Course of Instruction for Gun Fitter" for VX79511 Pte J.A. McDonald, AA OC TRG DEPOT VIC. The soldier's entries are typed with a pass mark of 93%. On the rear is typed Artillery types on the course:- 2 Par, 18 Par, 25 Par, 6"26 cwt Howat 2.There are 3 signatures at bottom of page. 1 rubber stamp "Major Commanding AAOC Trg Depot. At top LHS are the numbers 1/42.ww2, artillery, training

MGC044.1 and MGC044.2 - Gold soft covered 12 page booklet with black text. The cover shows the badge of the Methodist Girls' Comradeship.non-fictionTable of Contents: Comradeship hymn; diagram for seating at meeting; Ritual for the meeting; Initiation of Chief Ray or Deputy Chief Ray; Initiation; Installation Ceremony; Graduation Service.methodist girls' comradship rays section, handbooks, methodist church of australasia, reservoir methodist girls' rays pansy branch 292", jan woolhouse

This microscope was made in the mid 1960s as an introductory microscope for students. As indicated by the brand plate on the front, it could be set to 3 different magnification settings of 75x, 300x or 600x. When originally produced these microscopes came as part of a kit including microscope slides and testing samples.This item is representative of a range of scientific tools available to engage young people in scientific discovery in the 1960s.Small green and silver metal microscope with adjustable focus dial. It includes a mirror and clamp arms to hold slides and plastic knobs to adjust focus.On metal plate: "tasco/ 75x - 300x - 600x/ 600x/ REG-NO-GE 6'00" Underneath rubber base:"PAT. PEND. NO. 026004/ JAPANtasco, student microscope, microscope

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Gas mask with brown cloth covering & rubber face cover. 2 circular, clear, glass eye pieces with threaded mounts. Mask is secured to head with black elasticized straps. Metal breathing plate is attached to a red metal canister via a black ribbed rubber tube. Side port on LHS face mask. Port is covered with a black cap. Printed on head straps: No 4 MK(2) 6/41 PAT. Nos 296463 & 305080 Printed in black under chin & face mask: ? L(above)2 ? & Co. SMAL SPEC (?) T.MIC LOT No 198 ? 27/6/41 Stamped on top of canister: Z 21/11/41 AT Stamped on canister base: No 4A M 1941 U6 EVIequipment, gas, masks, military

Collection of receipts/invoices dated October & November 1995. Receipts/invoices from Hume & Iser, Clark Rubber, Abbott Supply, Masfield Manufacturing, Blueline Office Supplies P/L, Bendigo Hire, Wesfarmers Dalgety, Victorian Producers for hardware, tools, ute mat, sponge rubber, office supplies, machine hire, dog chain and workboots,bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - receipts, hume & iser, ron laird, clark rubber, abbott supply, masfield manufacturing, blueline office supplies p/l, bendigo hire, city of greater bendigo, wesfarmers dalgety, victorian producers, ben hinck

Cohn Brothers LTD. Bendigo, Soft Drink Bottle with a rubber stopper. The notice 'Please replace the stopper, bottle not complete without it' is stamped on the bottle. Around the base of the bottle are the words 'Property of Cohns Bros. Ltd. Bendigo Bott'. The word 'Whittaker' is stamped into the top of the Black rubber stopper. Housed in wooden Cohns Soft-Drink crate Item # 7322cohns Whittakerfood technology, bottles