Used in 1950’s to power machinesSign at front “ Southern Cross “ $ Green in colour. Mark AX-C1 Air cooled$. An S with a cross is on the drum

The auto tow launching mechanism was designed by Ray Jamieson of Cobram in the north of Victoria. The prototype was built the for the Corowa Gliding Club where it was used for some years. After Ray’s brother, Bert Jamieson, had witnessed the machine in use at Corowa, at Bert’s request, Ray built second one (the Museum’s exhibit) for use at Bacchus Marsh airfield. Bert lived in Melbourne at the time and was a member of the Victorian Motorless Flight Group (VMFG) which used Bacchus Marsh airfield. This occurred in the 1970s. The method of operation was to have the auto tow mechanism mounted in the back of a utility motor vehicle. The launching cable was attached to the glider. With the Volkswagen engine of the mechanism running, the tow vehicle would then drive along the runway to commence the launch. The mechanism would automatically apply brake pressure to the cable drum as the vehicle proceeded freely letting out the cable and then smoothly towing the glider into the air. When the launching cable reached a certain angle, the pilot would release the cable from the glider at which point the winching mechanism would automatically retrieve the cable in preparation for the next launch. This allowed quicker restarts and the flexibility of easily changing runways to suit the wind conditions. It made gliding a simple and cost-effective operation. Ray Jamieson and his son often used the prototype which they named “George” at Corowa in this way. With the exception of several demonstration launches, the Museum’s example of this type of device was not used by the VMFG at Bacchus Marsh due to rulings by the Department of Civil Aviation encouraging the use of aero tow launching at their site. As far as is known this is the only device of its type in the world and is indicative of the ingenuity found amongst the Australian gliding fraternity.Single drum and motorized drive mechanism mounted on a mobile steel frame.australian gliding, glider, sailplane, auto towing, launching, jamieson, corowa gliding club, victorian motorless flight group, vmfg

Coloured photograph, Bendigo Easter Procession1992. Will McGann-Drum Major; Fred Sumner-Bass Drum.photograph, person, will mcgann, fred sumner

Used to hold the teasels on the roller of a teasel gig.Teasel holders from the drum of a teasel gig. Teasel holders from the drum of a teasel gig.raising, raising machinery

Horwood Collection. Winding drums at Napoleon Mine. Markings: Winding Drums Napoleon. Poppet head in background.Kodakmine, gold, napolean, horwood collection. winding drums at napoleon mine.

Photo of Pipe drums marching

small sheet of film 1859 DRUM J TO 1859 GRINTER Abirth, family, register

Coloured Photograph, Bendigo Easter Monday Procession, Jnr Group. Pam McGann - Bass Drum ; Mark Benic - Drum Major.photograph, person, pam mcgann, mark benic.

Side drum painted in colours indication it is part of a set related to the base drum marked as 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles.military, music, band, regimental, vmr

Commonly used during WWII as fuel supply particularly in remote areas44 Gallon Drum Dept of DefenceD of D

112lb Drum Cover MS Bagsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

CONVERTED FOR USE IN WELL SINKING2 x LINSEED OIL DRUMS WITH HEAVY DUTY HANDLES. CAPACITY APPROX. 6 GALLONS. , opening at one end of each drum.

Black and white photograph of two men with drums, in a marching band. Printed on one drum "Veterans & Servicemen's Band". Photo and duplicate of photo. On back of original photo: "Easter 48, Back to Schools. x2" On back of copy: "Back to School at Back to R'glen 194 "back to rutherglen, back to school, marching bands, festivals

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia..1) black and white photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one standing beside a double bass, one holding a violin, one holding a trumpet, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet, and one standing behind a xylophone. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. Frank Wright (cornet), Roy Ogilvey (piano), E.L. Bentley (violin), C. Mills (clarionet), William Morris (Bass), T. McManamny (drums). .2) sepia photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one standing beside a double bass, one holding a violin, one holding a trumpet, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet, and one standing behind a xylophone. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. .3) sepia photograph of seven men dressed in formal attire - one holding a flute, two holding cornets, one holding a violin, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet and one holding drum sticks. They are situated in front of a backdrop of a large painting and curtains at the Coliseum, Ballarat. .4) black and white photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one is steated holding a clarinet, with two banjos and other clarinets on the floor in front, another is seated holding a violin. Both have saxophones on their knees. Another man is standing holding a trombone, one is seated in front of a piano, one is holding a cornet, and one is standing behind a xylophone with drum kit beside. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. .1) on back - Richards & Co, Photo, Ballarat, Post Card, Kodak Australia; handwritten - "Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra", Left to Right - W. Morris Bass, E. Bentley Violin, Frank Wright Trumpet - MD, Roy Ogilvie Piano, C. Mills Clarinet, T. McMannamy Drums, Taken City Hall Nov 25th 1926 .2) on front - City Hall-Ballarat,1926 .3) on front - Coliseum-Ballarat, October 1925, on back - Richards & Co, Photo, Ballarat .4) on back - Richards & Co., Photographers, Ballarat, Proofs not returned charged for; handwritten - Ballarat Town Hall, probably Coliseum Orchestra?frank wright, coliseum orchestra, city hall ballarat, cornet, piano, clarinet, banjo, violin, xylophone, trombone, drums, w. morris, e. bentley, roy ogilvie, c. mills, t. mcmannamy, ballarat town hall, ballarat town hall interior, "a" hall

Used by VSR Pipes and drumsSide Drum is of wooden construction with rope tension system. Drum is hand painted with VSR title rampant lion eith VSR battle honours.5/6 rvr pipes and drums, vsr, instrument, side tension drum, 5/6 rvr bhq

Various photos of 5/6th Pipes and Drum

A silver trophy with missing handles on a plastic trophy standBallarat Begonia Festival Highland Gathering 1968 Best Drum Corps Grade 2 1968 Pipes and Drums 5 RVR 265 rvr, 5/6 rvr pipes and drums

Of special interest because of the illumination and artworkIlluminated and illustrated Bass Drum belonging to Frank MobiliaWhite swans swimming on a pondfrank mobilia, bass drum

Stawell Brass Band - Wooden Drum Major’s Macestawell

Pipe and Drums playing during the Edinburgh 2000 tattoo

Various photograph of 5/6 RVR Pipes and Drums

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)Coloured photograph of taken from a slide. Written on slide - Drum Major - Ballarat March 62pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, slide, drum major

Small silver trophy on bakelite base. Stem has separated from cup. Left handle has been bent . Cup lip has been flaired out and has engraving on it obverse is hand engraved Drumming Contest Ballarat 1956 1st Prize VSRvsr, trophy, 5/6rvr pipes and drums

Winch Tool to pull tree stumps. Steel frame, two steel wheels, a cable drum and a large steel handle. Handle fits on square shaft of drum and ratchet arrangement

Black and white photo of thirteen men and boys of the Bairnsdale Band. They are standing in front of a paling fence with trees behind it. They have a bass drum, a smaller drum and various wind instruments.photo, group, bandsmen, peter ellis collection, bairnsdale band