Collected from Eastern Emergency NetworkHeavy glass measuring jug with imperial measures from two pints to 40 ounces.1/4 PT - 2 PT; 5 OZ - 40 OZdomestic items, cooking, glass technology, bottles

Donated by Betty Jones. Bottle cover was used as a decorative item on a formal dinner setting.White cotton crochet cover with ties and tassels at neck edge. Elongated shape with SAUCE worked into centre panel.handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

From the collection of Lorna Broad.Glass bottle -with glass marble in neck of bottle. The bottle has been in the sea for some time and has become opaque.E. Rowlands - Ballarat, Melbourne, Katoomba and Sydney. This bottle remains the property of E. Rowlands Pty Ltd.domestic items, food & drink consumption

The area between Springvale Road and Blackburn Road (along Whitehorse Road) Nunawading is defined as the 'Megamile. Well known for it's Homemaker stores.'Plastic water bottle inscribed with the words 'The Whitehorse Mega Mile Fun Run 2003'.domestic items, food & drink consumption

Purchased at a fete by Pat Richardson in the 1990sWidely used in Australian homes to protect milk from insects until the advent of bottled milkWhite crocheted milk jug cover, with blue glass beads at regular intervals around edge to weight the coverdomestic items, food storage & preservation, handcrafts, crocheting or crochet work

Used by Mrs Christiana Cock, mother of Lesley Ricketson.White cotton oblong cover, crochet around white floral embroidery on one side and sauce embroidered on other side. Two slits, probably tied with a ribbon.manchester, table linen, domestic items, food & drink consumption, sewing, table setting

Round bottle of Indian Ink. Screw top lid made of bakelite type material.Reeves Indian Ink|Reeves & Sons Ltd Enfielddomestic items, writing equipment

Cone shaped ink bottle made of glass, with a metal lid.F1807 109M 3 (motiff)domestic items, writing equipment

Glass baby feeding bottle marked in millimetres and ouncesAgee Pirex Feederdomestic items, heating

Acquired by donor, Ted Arrowsmith during early 1950s. One small cylindrical bottle of red ink and one bottle of blue ink. The bottles have rounded shoulders, a narrow neck with thread and a white metal screw top lid emblazoned with red/blue swan silhouette. Blue, red and yellow label on wall of bottle. Half full with red ink Residue of blue ink.On label: 'Swan Ink/Triple Filtered vivid red/Marie Todd & Co (Aust)/Pty Ltd. Sydney 1 1/2 Fluid oz.domestic items, writing equipment, glass technology, bottles

The donors advised that it was purchased in England in 1934 by one of the parents (not advised) and then brought out to Australia when the immigrated. It was used by them in the eastern suburbs when the did not have electricity or gas. They later moved to the Dandenongs and again had to use it for cooking.Unit consists of a base with three large adjustable kerosene burners under a grid on which pots and pans were placed. At the right hand end is a round metal enclosure in which is enclosed a large glass bottle with a special top. Bottle is filled with kerosene (Royal Daylight Oil) and inverted. Kerosene then flows from container to burners. Flow is controlled by the adjustable needle jet for each burner.|OVEN is separate and has open frame of holes at bottom. It is placed over one of the burners. Heat of the oven is therefore controlled by adjusting the heat of the burner underneath.|There is a spare burner, trays etc and some spare parts in the oven. There are four parts to the stove.Oven - Valor No 112|Base - Valor No 603|Patent No 333107|Reg Design No 777773 - 1932|Patent No 405758 - 1934domestic items, cooking

Brown earthenware ink bottle of 19th century. Found in Thorpdale in 1980. Believed to be more than 100 years old.ceramics, earthenware, domestic items, writing equipment

Walnut and brass fitted writing case bound with brass. Brass plate on lid. Brass handles - one attached to drawer. Inside it opens to a sloping writing desk - black leather with 22 carat gold decoration. Hidden drawer compartment. Three drawers with compartments for paper, pens, ink bottle. Two keys on a ribbon.Ernest John Walters, Nov 4, 1883domestic items, writing equipment

Scent Bottle owned by donor's grandmotherGlass ladies scent bottle with a horseshoe shaped design. Metal rim and round cut glass stopper.Silver Hall Markdomestic items, ornaments / decorative

Brown Earthenware Ink BottleBourne Penexdomestic items, writing equipment

From the Margaret Scarlett CollectionCream coloured plastic bottle with red lid.Unbreakable Picnic & Refrigerator Bottle. Model Dairy Pty. Ltd. Cotham Road Kew.domestic items, food & drink consumption, domestic items, containers

Margaret's husband worked for Victorian Railways and had many moves in country Victoria before settling in Mitcham in 1956.Small glass bottle that did contain Almond essence. Red plastic lid.McLintocks Almond Essencedomestic items, food preparation

The jar opener belonged to Bette Jones, late mother of the donor and late member of the historical society.Steel Holder 20cm, in the shape of a keyhole, hinged at the top for adjusting shape for different sized bottles. It is ridged on the inside for gripping.domestic items, appliances

Found in the backyard of 19 Lithgow ave, BlackburnSmall square bottle of light green thick glass with a chipped mouth. Embossed with' James Dickenson & Co Shield Brand Coffee Essence' down one side of the bottle.James Dickenson & Co Shield Brand Coffee Essenceglass technology, bottles, domestic items, food storage & preservation

From the Betty McPhee CollectionGlass tray to stand two ink bottles and a space for paper clips etc, and for pens and pencils. Rectangular in shape.domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionInk bottle, green in colour, oblong and squat.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionSquare, squat glass ink bottle with a ridge on both sides to rest pen.commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment

From the Betty McPhee writing equipment collectionSmall clear glass bottle. It appears that it was used for glue or paste. Base has a flower pattern .commerce, office equipment / stationery, domestic items, writing equipment