‘D.C.P WAFERS’ made by Parke, Davis & Co Pty Ltd Sydney, that contained Calcium and Phosphorous. The wafers ‘could be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth’ and ‘ were agreeably flavoured with Chocolate’An empty cardboard box, with a sliding inset, for ‘D.C.P WAFERS’ that contained Calcium and Phosphorous. The wafers ‘could be chewed or allowed to dissolve in the mouth’ and ‘ were agreeably flavoured with Chocolate’Top: 36 WAFERS / MEDICAMENTE VERA encircling PDCo. / D.C.P. WAFERS / (DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE) / AGREEABLY FLAVOURED / WITH CHOCOLATE / EACH WAFER CONTAINS DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE 15 GRAINS / FOR DIRECTIONS SEE REVERSE SIDE / PARKE, DAVIS & CO. / SYDNEY . Left and Right Sides: D.C.P. WAFERS. Base: D.C.P. WAFERS …… same ratio as … milk … soluble … Indicated during periods of growth …../ DIRECTIONS / ….. They may be chewed or allowed to disintegrate in the mouth….pharmacy, parke-davis pty.ltd, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, disease, bone disease, osteoporosis, calcium

‘Veganin’ tablets were a strong analgesic used to ease the pain of Migraine, Dysmenorrhoea, and other strong muscular painAn empty, clear plastic, cylinder with a rubber stopper for 'Veganin' tablets Each Tablet . 11.8grns., contains w/w / Ac Acetyl. Sal. 32.68%. Phenacetin 32.68% / Codein (POISON) 0.99% Excipient ad 100.00% / 20 /VEGANIN / TABLETS / William R Warner & CO PTY. LTD./ SYDNEY N.S.W / CAUTION: This product contains CODEIN and is labelled POISON in conformity with the / Poisons Act, but if taken in strict accordance with the prescribed dose is not dangerous.pharmacy, medicines, analgesics, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, william r warner co pty ltd, sydney, codein, aspirin

An Inhaler helps to ease breathing and provides relief from a stuffy nose caused by colds and allergies. An empty metal cylinder with screw top containing ‘Benzedrine’ inhalation’BENZEDRINE’./ BRAND / INHALER / FOR RELIEVING NASAL CONGESTION / Each tube is packed with /……… / Remove both ends , insert tapered /end well into nostril / …….. Effectiveness gradually decreases / with use / ….Distributed by / MENLEY&JAMES (Col) LTD / NORTH SYDNEY N.S.W. / For Smith, Kline & French Laboratories pharmacy, medicines, asthma inhalers, respiratory diseases, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, benzedrine, sydney, new south wales, menley & james (col) ltd., smith, kline & french pty ltd

Benzedrine was used medically to enlarge nasal and bronchial passages until it was discontinued and replaced with compounds with weaker psychoactive properties (e.g., ephedrine, levomethamphetamine, and propylhexedrine). An empty, clear glass bottle, with a plastic screw top, that contained 'Benzedrine' tablets . Original box.Bottle Front is damaged : 'BENZEDRINE' / BRAND / TABLETS / 5mg ............... Back : POISON.........under / medical supervision. Box Front & Back : MJ / 50 Tablets / 'BENZEDRINE' BRAND / TABLETS / Each tablet contains / 5mg. (0.077gr.) ............./ Distributed by / MENLEY & JAMES (Col) Ltd. / NORTH SYDNEY N.S.W./For Smith, Kine & French / Laboratories, owners of the / registered Trade Mark. 'Benzedrine' Left Side: POISON / It is dangerous / to take this preparation / except under / medical / supervision. Right Side: IMPORTANT / 'Benzedrine ' Brand / Tablets should not / be confused with / 'Benzedrine' Brand Inhaler. ............pharmacy, medicines, asthma, respiratory disease, benzedrine, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, manufactured glass, bottles, menley & james col. ltd., smith, kine & french laboratories

The main ingredients in this medicine are paracetamol, codeine, diphenhydramine and caffeine which when used in combination relieve acute pain. An empty cardboard cylinder with a plastic lift of lid that contained 'Propain' tablets for pain relief.Front: PROPAIN / A.P.C. / SYNERGISED TABLETS /CAUTION USE STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIRECTIONS/ Back:: ADULTS 2 tablets every 3 hours,/ ...... CONTENTS 40 TABLETS / EACH TABLET CONTAINS ./......... H.C. ........Ltd. MELBOURNE.pharmacy, medicines, aspirin tablets, pain relief, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

Knox Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a UK registered pharmaceutical wholesaler that offers a wide range of prescription, non-prescription and other pharmacy related items. Knox Ltd are licensed to supply pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare providers; both in the UK and overseas. Since 1989, we have grown into a large and successful pharmaceutical distribution company based in Ripon , UKAn empty brown glass bottle that contained ;Mendaco' tablets used for treating Asthma, Bronchitis and Hay Fever.Front ; MENDACO / for / Asthma / Bronchitis / Hay Fever / 3/- size / Made in Australia for / THE KNOX DRUG CO. /(Pty Ltd ) Distributors / Melbourne, Sydney, / Wellington. Left side ; Contains ……. Right side ; SAVE MONEY / ……….By purchasing the larger sizes……… Back; DIRECTIONS / Adult dose ….. Children dose ……..Base: A F583 Mpharmacy, medicines, the knox drug company pty ltd, melbourne, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, asthma, mendaco

Bismuth and Magnesium tablets were used as a medication used to treat temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract, such as diarrhoea, indigestion, heartburn and nausea. A clear glass bottle, with a metal screw top, containing 60 Bismuth Magnesia tablets. Bottle Front; DANDS / 60 / BISMUTH / MAGNESIA / TABLETS / DOSE - 1TO 3 TABLETS TO BE / TAKEN ( CRUSHED) IF PREFERED / WITH A LITTLE WATER / AFTER EACH MEAL / FELTON, GRIMWADE /& DUERDINS LTD. / 342-6 LIT. FLINDERS ST., / MELBOURNE BOX Front & Back: DANDS / BISMUTH ...... / The / Powerful Antacid / FELTON .......... Left side: An EFFICACIOUS / REMEDY FOR THE / RELIEF OF / INDIGESTION / FLATULENCE...... Right side:DIRECTIONS / Dose / ........pharmacy, medicines, felton, grimwade and duerdins ltd., dands melbourne, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, bismuth, magnesia, antacids

Phosferrine tablets were available in liquid or tablet form. Phosferrine was a tonic said to benefit the nervous system and the advert reads ' Phosferrine the greatest of all tonics promotes good health.' Housewives were advised that it relieved depression by having a calming effect on the nervous system. Movie stars and Sportsmen were featured in advertisements from 1925 - 1944An original cardboard box, with sliding insert, that contained 'Forbes' phosferrine tabletson box ; FORBES' / PHOSFERRINE-TABLETS / for THE NERVES / 2/9 / HAVE NO EQUAL FOR / WEAKNESS, LASSITUDE, DEBILITY, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, / ............../ CONTENTS 80 TABLETS / PREPARED ONLY BY / MARTIN & PLEASANCE / CHEMISTS & DRUGGISTS / 180 COLLINS STREET MELBOURNE.pharmacy, chemists, druggists, melbourne, bentleigh, cheltenham, martin & pleasance ltd., early settlers, gastrointestinal diseases, phosferrine tablets

A medication for the treatment of aches, neuralgia and head colds manufactured in New York USA A clear glass rectangular bottle with a screw top for Sanic Oil, with the original cardboard box.On Bottle and Box : SANIC OIL / STOPS / HEADACHE, EARACHE, TOOTHACHE, / .NEURALGIA ./ COLD IN THE HEAD, / CATARRH, COUGHS ETC, / Follow directions on inside wrapper / PREPARED BY / SANIC OIL CO. PTY. LTD / Registered / ...... Street New .YORKsanic oil co pty ltd, diseases, medicines, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, pharmacy

A mustard plaster is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing. It can be used to warm muscle tissues and to treat chronic aches and pains. For long a part of conventional medical treatment, and available in prepared versions in pharmacies, it fell from favour in the 20th century, and is now only used as a home remedy.A paper packet that would have contained a cotton cloth impregnated with a mustard poultice used for the relief of pain in muscles.on packet ; ONE / MUSTARD PLASTER / WET THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING / S[READ ON / CLOTH / TRADE / JELCO / MARK / No. 127 - GUARANTEED BY / THE J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / UNDER THE FOOD AND / DRUGS ACT, JUNE 3J-ELWOOD LEE 0TH 1906 / MANUFACTURED BY / J-ELWOOD LEE CO. / MANUFACTURING CHEMISTS / CONCHOHOCKEN PA. U.S.A.pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturers, moorabbin, cheltenham, medical poultices, early settlers, mustard plaster, pennsylvania usa,

A small softcover book dark green in colour at the top of the front cover is the authors name written in purple and the book's title written in large red letters there is also a charcoal drawing of a person driving a horse and dray with what looks like sacks of produce in the back on the back cover is text by the author and three reviews by different people.The book also contains a lot of old black and white photos of the family and places of note in the area.cheltenham, kingston, pioneers, moorabbin, carrum, mordialloc, picnic, asylum, hobsons bay, brighton, beach boxes, bridge hotel.

168p., 8p. of plates ; A small soft cover book white with a coloured photograph of the author, the title and the authors name in red on the front cover,on the back cover is text by the author and a sepia photograph of an unknown early city.non-fictionThe author tells of her life from the age of two (1889) living in Cheltenham Victoria her years at Cheltenham State School, Teachers Training College, teaching in Melbourne and the country and up till 1920 when she got married and left teaching for awhile she returned to teaching and became Victoria's first full time teacher-librarian at the Presbyterian Ladies' College she was a pioneer in teaching school library practice and visual education. cheltenham, mentone, victoria, steam train, dog boxes, cheltenham state school, presbyterian ladies college, library. school teacher.

A coach light fuelled by petroleumPETROLEUM / SILVER KINGlights, coach lights, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

This leather marking tool is rolled along leather to mark the spacing of stitches for smooth, even results. Early settlers and pioneers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own equipment eg Saddles, reins, as well as wallets, pouches and bags. A leather working marking tool with a steel wheel and shaft and a carved wooden handle. craftwork, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, leather, tools, saddles, wallets, personal effects, horses, drays,

This leather marking tool is rolled along leather to mark the spacing of stitches for smooth, even results. Early settlers and pioneers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own equipment eg Saddles, reins, as well as wallets, pouches and bags. A leather working tool marker with steel wheel and shaft and a carved wooden handlecraftwork, cheltenham, moorabbin, early settlers, pioneers, leather, tools, saddles, wallets, personal effects, horses, drays,

The women of the pioneer families were very skilled at dressmaking , needlework and lace making. The early settlers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own clothes, haberdashery , furnishings, tools and equipment. Lacework was a common pastime for 19thC women. , A set of tiny lace making crochet hooks.craftwork, crochetwork, needlework, moorabbin, cheltenham, pioneers, early settlers, clothing, brighton, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, tools, lacework,

The women of the pioneer families were very skilled at dressmaking , needlework and lace making. The early settlers had to be self reliant and made and repaired their own clothes, haberdashery and furnishings These tools were used to make crochet work doilies, antimacassars, and add decorative work to lingerie, collars, cuffs, baby clothes, bonnets and bibs.5 assorted steel crochet work hookscraftwork, crochetwork, needlework, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, steel manufacture

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire brought cutlery and other domestic items with them when travelling from England 19thC. This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener was used by a pioneer family.This carving set; knife, fork and knife sharpener is typical of the cutlery used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 A set of carving implements with ivory handles with chased and repousse silver plate caps and collars; Knife, Fork and Knife sharpener. The Fork has a flip up thumb guard. On Knife: Joseph Elliot & Sons, Cutlers, Sheffield" with the mirror "C"s and Maltese cross mark used after 1825 On knife sharpener: CAST STEELcutlery, cast steel, kitchen equipment, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh

A Bread fork was mainly used in Victorian times, when touching food was frowned up. Even in common households, you had to have a bread fork to help yourself to the bread from a bread basket in the middle of table. Bread was an important part of any meal, and would be served as a side dish to most dinners, so bread forks were in common to use. More expensive ones would be made from silver and be very ornately decorated. An engraved, silver-plated Bread fork with a bone handle cutlery, forks, cheltenham, moorabbin, early settlers, bentleigh, silver-plate, bread forks, victorian etiquette,

Edith (Eadie) Florence Box 1890- 1976, was born in East Brighton ( Bentleigh) the 9th child of Francis and Eliza Jane Box. In 1912 she married Jack Samuel Clay a market gardener in South Road, Moorabbin and they had 6 children. They retired to live in Balnarring, Victoria and are buried in Cheltenham Cemetery. Francis Box 1836-1912, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He was assigned to work in Beaufort and had various jobs including ‘gold miner’ at Heathcote where he married Eliza Jane Thompson 1852-1922. Francis decided to return to market gardening after the death of his 1st child Francis George Box in 1875 aged 13months. The child was buried in Brighton Cemetery and Francis then rent/leased the land on the corner of Tucker Road and Elizabeth Street East Brighton ( now Bentleigh) owned by his brother Henry who with another brother John helped Francis clear the land, and establish a market garden. They had 4 children and began to prosper until in 1882 their 2year old child Lena Caroline Box was killed in a fire that destroyed their house. Francis was burned trying to rescue the child. The local community raised money to assist the family. The land boom brought prosperity again and Francis bought more land around Tucker Road which was bequeathed to his children. Francis and Eliza Jane had four more children but one died in infancy and another aged 2 years. Only 5 of their 9 children survived. Francis and Eliza Jane, who died in 1922, are also buried in Brighton Cemetery Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Francis Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. Francis established market gardens in Tucker Road Bentleigh. Edith 'Eadie' Florence Box was the 9h child of Francis Box. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh a) A black and white photograph of Edith ( Eadie) Florence Box a daughter of Francis Box and Eliza Jane Thompson Box b) A black and white wedding photograph of Edith Box and John Clay a) YEOMAN & Co 47 Chapel Street / Prahran b) Kodak reprint /handwritten Eadie and John Claycity of moorabbin, brighton, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, rietman august, rietman frieda, box cottage museum ormond, box alonzo, glen eira city council, city of moorabbin historical society, ormond, bentleigh, cheltenham, box francis, box eliza jane, box edith florence, clay jack samuel

William Ward 1820- 1908 was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler aboard the SS Kent in 1853. The voyage took 77days. William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton . William was elected to the Moorabbin Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908. William's Municipal career extended over 30 years and the 'Southern Cross Newspaper Brighton paid him tribute in the obituary January 25th 1908. William and Anne Ward had 10 children but only 5 survived. Elizabeth Emma Ward 1963- 1921, their eldest child, married Henry Box 1839-1913 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. Henry Box purchased land in Tucker Road East Brighton (Bentleigh) 1870 to establish a market garden . He continued to purchase property through out his life and when he died owned land in East Boundary Road, Elsternwick, and Murrumbeena.William Ward JP was a prominent figure in East Brighton, William was elected to the Moorabbin District Road Board in 1863, JP at Cheltenham Court, and Shire President 1875-82. He was appointed Post Master at East Brighton in 1865 and held the position until his death in 1908. William's Municipal career extended over 30 years and the 'Southern Cross Newspaper Brighton paid him tribute in the obituary January 25th 1908.A black and white photograph of William Ward JP, Councillor who was the father of Elizabeth Emma Ward the wife of Henry Box.nil

This doll’s pram is a replica of a vintage type children’s toy made by a member of CMHS for display at Box Cottage Museum A doll's pram with red velvet liningcraftwork, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, toys

In the 19thC and early 20thC men often wore their shirts for a week or more. However the collars were detachable so that they could be changed when they became dirty or for special occasions eg Church on Sundays Collar studs were used to attach the collar to the shirt. The leather box was used for storage and when travelling. The collars were very stiffly starched so as to maintain their shape.The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire4 x mens white, stiffly starched, detachable collars and 2 x brass studs with the leather box used for storage and transport of these items. Each collar has 3 button holes - 2 at neck and 1 centre back for attachment to the shirt. The Leather box has saddle stitching and a strap with a metal buckle for securingInside collar : a) Radiac / 0 2639 - 16 / ALL COTTON / MADE IN IRELAND; b) LAUNDRY / FOR BEST RESULT DIP / IN THIN COOKED STARCH/ Semi / 161/2 ; c) nil d) nilmenswear, clothing, shirts, collars, early settlers, fashion, cheltenham, moorabbin, dairy farmers, market gardeners

A stainless steel table knife with a bone handle used for main meals by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900. Most early settlers brought their cutlery with them when they traveled from England and Europe.A typical table knife used by settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A kitchen table knife with stainless steel blade and bone handle on blade; FL..........& CO. LTD. SHEFFIELD / TRADE 'SHREWSBURY' MARK / STAINLESS / ............cutlery, stainless steel, sheffield, england, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, moorabbin shire,

WALTER THORNHILL SP London The firm established in 1734 by Joseph Gibbs changed its style in early 19th century to Morley & Thornhill. The firm changed to Thornhill & Co (1820), Walter Thornhill (1850), Walter Thornhill & Co (1875) Walter Thornhill & Co Ltd (1895) and Walter Thornhill & Co (1905). Advertisement in The Argus, Saturday January 22 1921 FOY & GIBSON'S Pty Ltd. Smith Street Collingwood Summer Fair Bargains Thornhill. Bednal, and Co.' Ivoride Handle TABLE KNIVES, stainless steel blades, 35/- per ½ dozen. Per TROVE A butter knife with stainless steel blade and bone handle on blade ; TRADE 'ORIS' MARK / THORNHILL, BEDNAL & CO. / SHEFFIELD ENG. / STAINLESS STEELbutter knife, sheffield england, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, cutlery, stainless stell, thornhill bednal & co

A mathematical slide rule Calculator used by engineers, mechanics, and similar tradesA typical precision slide rule used in City of Moorabbin 20thCA plastic, circular slide-ruleon face ; CIRCULAR 'CONCISE' SLIDE RULE MADE IN JAPAN on protector sleeve ; BASIL V R GREATREX PTY LTD / SYDNEY MELBOURNE / STEAM TRAPS / AIR DRYERS / ROTARY JOINTS / TEMPERATURE REGULATORS / HUMIDIFIERS / SPIRAL WOUND GASKETS,/ MECHANICAL PACKINGSmeasurements, slide-rule, slide scale, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, precision instruments, concise pty ltd

A metal candlestick shaped like a leaf with and coiled metal finger hold lights, candles, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham

A small metal box with a hinged lid decorated with a floral design . ? snuff boxsilverware, snuff boxes, cheltenham, bentleigh, moorabbin, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers

A paper wrap around 8 green sticks of ‘KILLSKEETO InsecticideOn wrapper ; KILSKEETO STICK INSECTICIDE / STAND THE STICKS ON THE TIN BURNER, THEN / LIGHT THE TOP OF THE STICK. STAND BURNER / ON A PLATE OR SIMILAR ARTICLE / TO AVOID RISK OF FIRE AND / PLACE THE WHOLE ON THE / FLOOR WELL OUT OF / DRAUGHTS. / LIGHT HERE .. (top of stick) insecticide, mosquitoes, infectious diseases, malaria, moorabbin, cheltenham