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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Oil, Billiards, 1940's
... the covering paper peeling away on the wall of a galvanised iron shed... of a galvanised iron shed on his property. He believed the shed was bought ...Discovered in 2003 when owner, Ken Gray, of Tatura, noticed the covering paper peeling away on the wall of a galvanised iron shed on his property. He believed the shed was bought at the internment camp 4 auction conducted by the Commonwealth Government in the early 1950's and transported to the property which he now owns.Cartoon like painting depicting men (army garrison soldiers) playing billiards. One man appears to be sitting on the edge of the billiard table. Item unframed. (conservation work done on this in 2021 and now framed)kenneth gray, camp 4, internment camp auction -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Vertical Petrol Engine
... . Cylindrical fuel tank mounted in front of the engine. Galvanised iron... in front of the engine. Galvanised iron cooling water tank mounted ...Water cooled vertical cylinder stationary petrol engine with magneto ignition. Painted green and black. Two flywheels. Cylindrical fuel tank mounted in front of the engine. Galvanised iron cooling water tank mounted on a stand behind the engine. All mounted on a steel frame with casters. On a cast crank-case cover :- "Manufactured by / R. A. Lister / & Co. Ltd. / 2 1/2 HP No. 2727 / Dursley England"machinery ... engine ... petrol ... metalwork -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Galvanised Wash Tub, Probably Circa 1940's
... Oval shaped galvanised iron tub with two rigid handles, one... The number 70 is stamped on both sides. Oval shaped galvanised iron ...Many displaced people who migrated to Australia after World War 2 brought similar tubs with them as part of their luggage. The tubs were valued by the migrants because they were used for washing clothes and other laundry items, and for bathing children and even adults. The tub in our possession was brought out to Australia in 1950 by the Pierzak family who eventually settled in North Sunshine, Victoria. The following story about the Pierzak family has been provided by the daughter Halina Wlodarczyk (nee Pierzak). The father Stanislaw Pierzak was born on the 26th of July 1916 in Zbrza, and the mother Teodozja (Teodozia) Szalas on the 5th of March 1919 in Goleciny, both villages in the Kielce district of Poland. In 1940 they were both taken by the German Army to work as slave labour on farms in Germany. Stanislaw worked in the Saxonia area and Teodozja near Dillingen. The work was hard, and when Teodozja contracted pneumonia she was told that she would not be given any food if she did not work. After the war the displaced persons, as they were called, were settled in various barracks and camps organised by the United States Army. Stanislaw and Teodozja married in Gablingen, Bavaria, Germany, and Halina was born in the camp at Gablingen in 1949. The displaced people were given the choice of several countries if they wanted to migrate from war torn Germany, and so the Pierzak family chose Australia. The Pierzak family set sail from Naples, Italy aboard the ship General M. B. Stewart and arrived in Sydney on the 17th of April 1950. The men and women had to stay in separate quarters, and many passengers were so sick that they did not think they would survive the journey. In Australia they lived in migrant camps in NSW at Bathurst, Orange, Parkes and Cowra. To pay off their fares to Australia migrants were required to work under contract for 2 years. Stanislaw Pierzak worked in Broken Hill NSW returning to visit his family every 3 to 4 months. The son John was born in the Red Cross building at the Parkes camp in 1952. In 1953 the whole family moved to Melbourne and lived in a converted garage in Victor Street, North Sunshine. In 1954 the family bought a bungalow on a block of land in Compton Parade, North Sunshine, where eventually they built a house. Stanislaw Pierzak worked at Steelweld in Ashley Street, Braybrook travelling there on his bicycle, while Teodozja Pierzak found work at Smorgon in West Footscray. Stanislaw and Teodozja Pierzak lived in North Sunshine for the rest of their lives, and Mrs Pierzak always said that Sunshine was the best place in the world.Tubs like this which belonged to displaced people were highly valued possessions and are of historic significance. They were brought out to Australia after World War 2 by many migrating displaced families. The tubs were used for washing activities in the camps in Germany, and the migrant camps in Australia, and also when people lived in bungalows in Australia before they built houses with laundries and bathrooms.Oval shaped galvanised iron tub with two rigid handles, one at each end. The top of the tub is larger than the base. The galvanising is deteriorating in some parts which show a whitish appearance. There are some small dents, and a few chips in the galvanising where surface rust has appeared.The number 70 is stamped on both sides.washing tub, galvanised tub, laundry, bath, displaced persons, immigration, general m. b. stewart, galvanized tub, pierzak, galvanised wash tub -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GROUP PORTRAIT OF SOLDIERS, Australian Army
... is positioned in front of an old hut/barn with a Galvanised iron roof. ... in front of an old hut/barn with a Galvanised iron roof. Photograph ...See Cat 5192BLACK & WHITE PORTRAIT, MOUNTED ON CARDBOARD FRAME. MOST OF THE SOLDIERS APPEAR VERY YOUNG IF NOT BOYS. Possibly a senior cadet group of Militia Unit. Their uniform collars suggest Militia. They are all in slouch hats. Most are smiling. The group is positioned in front of an old hut/barn with a Galvanised iron roof. Nil - front and back.ww2, militia, army, photo -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
... . They are in front of a weather board building with a galvanised iron roof... board building with a galvanised iron roof, a veranda runs along ...c Early 1900's. Borough Huts were originally used to house the workers for the Stawell Water Supply system, later used for holiday accommodation. For Further information see " Victoria's Wonderland p37,63,79-80,93,107.Four people sitting in a dray, two men in the front and two ladies in the back. Two horses are in the traces. They are in front of a weather board building with a galvanised iron roof, a veranda runs along the front of the building. Tall gum trees are behind the building, a mountain range can be seen vaguely in the background.water supplies, borough huts, buildings, shops -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GROUP PORTRAIT OF SOLDIERS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, C Fitch & Son, c1940
... . There are different patterns of puggarees. In the background is a galvanised.... In the background is a galvanised iron hut. Photo is mounted on a cardboard ...See Cat 5192Black and white portrait of Australian soldiers and officers. There are five rows of men. Only one man has a peaked cap, the other officers and men have slouch hats. There are two different patterns of soldier's uniforms. There are different patterns of puggarees. In the background is a galvanised iron hut. Photo is mounted on a cardboard "frame". On a board in front of the unit is written in chalk - "MMG COY 38 BN 1940 MT MARTHA" . On rear is a photographers stamp.ww2, 38th battalion, photo -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Horizontal Oil Engine
... . Galvanised iron fuel tank slung under the engine. Painted green... iron wheels. Two double flywheels and flat belt pulley. Water ...Austral 8 HP oil engine on 4 wheeled steel chassis with wrought iron wheels. Two double flywheels and flat belt pulley. Water cooled exhaust system at the crank end of the engine. Galvanised iron fuel tank slung under the engine. Painted green and black with red wheels.On an oval brass plate on the side of the engine :- "The Austral Oil Engine / Ronaldson Bros / Makers / No 663 / & Tippett / Ballarat Victoria"machinery ... engine ... oil ... metalwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: COHNS BREWERY PHOTO ( COPY)
... , galvanised iron partitioned bins, along side of LH building. Appears...?) of building. Wooden barrels in front of building, galvanised iron ...Newspaper copy of photo of Cohns Brewery, undated picture, presented in the Bendigo Advertiser, Wednesday February 4, 2015, in 'The Way We Were'. Image shows timber, brick and stone insert on front (back?) of building. Wooden barrels in front of building, galvanised iron partitioned bins, along side of LH building. Appears to be the back of the building.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS JAMES CONNELLY COLLECTION: MEMO DATED 31 OCT 1871, 31/10/1871
... for the order of four galvanised iron travelling trunks. Signed J... for the order of four galvanised iron travelling trunks. Signed J ...The Thomas James Connelly collection. T. J. Connelly - Brassfounder, Coppersmith, Plumber and Gasfitter. Located in High St. Bendigo. Items of correspondence. Memo on blue paper headed Bendigo Iron Works, dated Sandhurst, Oct 31 1871. To Mr Connelly for the order of four galvanised iron travelling trunks. Signed J. Norwood.trades, plumbing, thomas james connelly, connelly, thomas james. plumbers. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 17 Essex Road, Surrey Hills
... An Edwardian style timber house with a galvanised iron roof... with a galvanised iron roof on a wide block. It is painted in a mid-brown ...An Edwardian style timber house with a galvanised iron roof on a wide block. It is painted in a mid-brown with white trim to the windows, gables, finials and veranda posts. The veranda is timber with 6 turned posts. The front door is accessed from the side off the driveway in which are parked 2 (?) Ford falcons, one cream-coloured and the other red. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON - MARLO WILLS STREET, 1929
... ones either side, decorative tile work columns, galvanised iron... ones either side, decorative tile work columns, galvanised iron ...BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, Victorian style pointed brick double fronted large window on left with arched centre, sash windows, 2 narrow window ones either side, decorative tile work columns, galvanised iron roof with chimney. Marlo Wills Street written on back.Frank A. Jeffree Photo Bendigoplace, building, residential, stamped on back in rectangle ''t.c. watts and son/auctioneer/estate agents/253 mitchell street/bendigo'' stamped on back in circle ''royal historical society of victoria, bendigo branch'' -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Painting, 25 September 1933, 25/09/1933
... , Repainting a House, Painting on Galvanised Iron, Painting... a House, Painting on Galvanised Iron, Painting a Galvanised Bath ...42 page magazine with coloured cover. Includes Secrets of Successful Painting, Pigments, How to Mix Paint, Brushes, How to Hold a Brush, Estimating a Job, Painer's Problems, Painting a New House, Repainting a House, Painting on Galvanised Iron, Painting a Galvanised Bath, Interior Painting, Enamelling Woodwork and Furniture, Doing up Old Furniture, Paperhanging for Amateurs.painting, home beautiful, homecrafts, trades -
Parks Victoria - Andersons Mill
Sign - Stencil
... Rectangular, galvanised iron stencil for oat bag; small... / FEED OATS / FOR / RACE HORSES" Rectangular, galvanised iron ...This stencil was used on bags and possibly other packaging containing grain processed and packed at Anderson's Mill. The stencil would have indicated the destination of, or origin of the grain. Paint applied to stencil in the 1980;s for use on an interpretation display board.Rectangular, galvanised iron stencil for oat bag; small section cut away from each corner; bottom R corner cut-out and replaced with new stencil (Lettering 'Horses'), soldered on from behind main sheet. GLEN DEVON lettering surrounded by red paint, then later with blue paint.; red paint around other lettering (feed oats for racehorses)"GLEN DEVON / FEED OATS / FOR / RACE HORSES" -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Ice chest, circa 1930s
... . The chest was lined with galvanised iron or more expensive porcelain... was lined with galvanised iron or more expensive porcelain. The ice ...The ice chest kept food cold prior to kerosene and later domestic electric refrigeration. A large block of ice was delivered twice weekly wrapped in hessian and carried on the shoulder of the ice man. The block was placed in the top of the chest and food on the shelves below. Melting ice was drained into a tray at the bottom. The chest was lined with galvanised iron or more expensive porcelain. The ice chest might be insulated with cork or other materials. An effective method of keeping food for a household situated near iceworks.wooden two door. Ice chest compartment door opens; bottom section nailed shut, unopenable. On Casters. Water tray missing. Ice compartment contains drain tray. Hole in base under ice tray. Pipe to drip tray (not visible). Cast hinges crystallisingFoys Melbice chest, early refrigeration, churchill island heritage farm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINING LANDSCAPE, 1861
... , wheelbarrow, centre field stone building with galvanised iron roof... building with galvanised iron roof with chimney at rear. 2 stascks ...black and white photo: alluvial diggings in foreground, wheelbarrow, centre field stone building with galvanised iron roof with chimney at rear. 2 stascks of 6 foot timber for boiler. Headframe in front. Man standing under shelter near head frame. Midground, left tank of vertical plants. Hill with 5 whims to rear. A. frame and timber structure at centre left, mullock dumps.batchelderplace, landscape view, mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Functional object, 1958
... Set of four oil cans, galvanised iron, made 11 August 1958...Set of four oil cans, galvanised iron, made 11 August 1958 ...Set of four oil cans, galvanised iron, made 11 August 1958, originally there were five in the set, the smallest is missing, apparently stolen, circular manufacturered badge JOYCE soldered to body, Cat no 10183.1 3 gallon capacity, handle soldered from neck to midway on side, 3 GAL tag on inside of neck, raised base, Cat no 10183.2 2 gallon capacity, Cat no 10183.3 1 gallon capacity, Cat no 10183.4 1/2 gallon capacity. THS Cat no 450Conical shape oil cans, capacities in imperial measures, 3 gallon, 2 gallon, 1 gallon, 1/2 gallonmetalcraft, tinware -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1980
... , in upper, single pane in lower. Galvanised iron tanks at front..., in upper, single pane in lower. Galvanised iron tanks at front ...Owners at various times : Bliss family, Dr M E WinfieldColour Polaroid photograph of a small timber dwelling, gable roof across building and front room extension. Timber veranda posts set in brick piers. Sash windows, six panes, in upper, single pane in lower. Galvanised iron tanks at front and rear corners of house. Timber sunshades over windows. View of the North Arm. Situated at Hunters Lane, Kalimna, Lakes Entrance, Victoriahouses -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Kiora, 16 Albert Crescent, Surrey Hills (demolished)
... Edwardian home with 2 double brick chimneys and a galvanised iron... and a galvanised iron roof. It has a verandah on 2 sides with wooden ...The house was known as Rothwell and later as Kiora. It was the home of Mr and Mrs Tom Bulmer for many years. It has been demolished.Black and white photo taken from the street of a timber Edwardian home with 2 double brick chimneys and a galvanised iron roof. It has a verandah on 2 sides with wooden fretwork and the pathway leading towards the house has an archway over it. There is a similar archway on the LHS of the photo. The backyard is divided off with lattice fencing and the property has a simple front picket fence with gate behind which is a privet hedge.edwardian style, houses, kiora, rothwell, bulmer family, (mr) tom bulmer, albany crescent, surrey hills -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Photograph - Lake Bolac State School 1893, Lake Bolac State School No. 854
... in 1870. The school was bluestone with galvanised iron roof. 30ft... with galvanised iron roof. 30ft x 18ft x 10ft high with teacher residence ...Application was made for a mixed school known as Parupa Common School in 1865. Building by Robert Pitkethley commenced in 1867. The name was changed to Lake Bolac State School No. 854 in 1870. The school was bluestone with galvanised iron roof. 30ft x 18ft x 10ft high with teacher residence attached. The building was used from 1867 to 1925 when it was sold for removal. Photograph shows Teacher William Bartlett and students in 1893. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: MANDURANG CRICKET CLUB
... . They are photographed in front of a brick building and a galvanised iron tank... and a galvanised iron tank. On the back Kerr is printed in ink ...Black and white photo of the Mandurang Cricket Club ? Mounted on brown matt board with darker brown edge and a straight line and a decorative line around the photo. In the photo is a group of men, one wearing shin pads and gloves. They are photographed in front of a brick building and a galvanised iron tank. On the back Kerr is printed in ink and in pencil is B.B £289.6.7, R. M. £25.10.11. Mandurang Cricket Club? John Kerr centre row second from left.clubs, cricket, mandurang cricket club, john jones collection - mandurang cricket club, john kerr -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... , electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron... sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank ...Contract of sale of land dated 14th may, 1956 between Mr. H Nolan (vendor) and ? Property: land situate 55 Myrtle Street, Bendigo land described in Right to Occupy residence area no. 125, together with weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank and all floor coverings with the exception of the lino in the middle bedroom. Price: 3,500 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wringer
... WRINGER - - - TO GALVANISED IRON, FIBRE OR WOOD TUBS" . ... WRINGER - - - TO GALVANISED IRON, FIBRE OR WOOD TUBS" . Wringer ...Washing wringer (or mangle) marked "EXTRA HIGH GRADE WARRANTED" and "102" and " - - -ROLLS 12 - - -" Has orange coloured rollers. Clamps on swivel to clamp onto trough. Adjustable pressure clamps on top. Trade Mark of Horse Shoe with "AWCo" inside it . Instructions stamped on wooden slope "THIS WRINGER HAS WARRANTED RUBBER / ROLLS / VULCANISED TO THE SHAFTS / PUT - - - THE BEARINGS / BEFORE USING LARD LOOSEN TOP SCREWS / WHEN THE WRINGER IS NOT IN USE" and "HORSE-SHOE COMBINATION TUB CLAMPS / WILL HOLD WRINGER - - - TO GALVANISED IRON, FIBRE OR WOOD TUBS" . flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wringer, mangle, laundry, domestic, cleaning, washing wringer, clothes wringer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COTTAGE, 1930 ?
... black and white photograph: cottage, galvanised iron roof..., galvanised iron roof, stone construction. Central door, sash windows ...black and white photograph: cottage, galvanised iron roof, stone construction. Central door, sash windows, 2 chimneys. Right of photo word ' Boar' Picture taken late Autumn. Handwritten in ink ' City Hotel, Barnard St., Cnr. Mercy Street ' Written in pencil ' this is the Mercy Street entrance, demolished in the 1950's'. Occupiers ' Mrs. W. Moore, board and residence later - Mrs Burns confectionary, shop about 1914. Later - Nielson Family 1920's - 1930's to ? ( Will Nielson was night worker at Cohn's Brewery )buildings, residential, cottage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BRICK BUILDING, 1861
... . Windows barred, Side wall has brick buttresses. Galvanised iron.... Galvanised iron roof with 6 glass skylights and louvred ventilator ...black and white photo: brick bulding . Commercial ? Brick front with parapet , 2 arched doorways,3 arched windows, building frontrs street. 2 doors to underground cellar open. Windows barred, Side wall has brick buttresses. Galvanised iron roof with 6 glass skylights and louvred ventilator. Rear of Batchelder's cart to left. Male seated near cart. 3 males in timber pens rear of Batcherlders cart to left. Raised footpath. Protective stanchions at entrance door. On back in pencil ' not known' ' 13'Batchelderbuildings, commercial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank and all floor coverings..., electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron ...Contract of sale of land dated 14th may, 1956 between Mr. H Nolan (vendor) and Mrs. L. J. Smith (purchaser). Property: land situate 55 Myrtle Street, Bendigo land described in Right to Occupy residence area no. 125 - Also land described in Permissive Occupancy No. W70141, together with weatherboard and rough cast dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also blinds, curtains, electric light fittings and shades, electric sink heater, electric stovette in kitchen, galvanised iron tank and all floor coverings with the exception of the lino in the middle bedroom. Price: 3,400 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: R JEFFERY TIMBER MERCHANT & IRONMONGER
... , Hoop, sheets galvanised iron, zinc, lime cement, laths, doors.... On the verandah structure are the words - Bar, Hoop, sheets galvanised ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 2 black & white photos (1 smaller) of 8 men with horses & drays standing in front of the R Jeffery Store. At the back of this group can be seen 3 people under the verandah. At the side is another man & also a horse & dray. On the verandah structure are the words - Bar, Hoop, sheets galvanised iron, zinc, lime cement, laths, doors, sashes, cast shear Blistered Steel. At the side of the verandah are the words Timber & Iron Yard. Plate 126 Premises of Jeffery Bros, Victoria Street, Eaglehawk. (Robinson Photo). 1 photocopy of these photos.Robinson Photoplace, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, r jeffery timber merchant & ironmonger, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: CORNER OF NEALE AND SKENE STREET, BENDIGO, 1928
... looking from corner block of house. Galvanised iron roof, 2... block of house. Galvanised iron roof, 2 rendered chimneys ...Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, unable to determine material used due to overgrown garden but presumably wood on corner block. Photo taken looking from corner block of house. Galvanised iron roof, 2 rendered chimneys at back, pediment roof over front door. Decorative wooden front gate. Located on the corner of Neale and Skene Streets, Bendigo, 3550. On back of photo : ' Ellis Nuttall, Neale and Skene Street, bus to door, mile to P.O' Prices £1450 and £1100 crossed out with 'or $950' left as price. Date stamp 25 August 1928. 2012 photo attached to record.Frank A. Jeffree Bendigobendigo, business, t c watts and son -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Prospectus, Exchange Press Pty Ltd, Sunshine Technical School, Prospectus, 1914, 1914
... galvanised iron workshop for the trade apprentices. Mr George Baxter... building with six class rooms and a large galvanised iron workshop ...Used at School of mines and industries Ballarat As H.V. McKay's Sunshine Harvester business expanded there was a requirement for a school to train the company's apprentices. In 1911, H.V. McKay wrote to the Victoria Cabinet offering 2,000 pounds and 4 1/2 acres of land in Derby Rd for a technical school, On the 7th July 1913, the new Sunshine Technical School opened with a wooded administration building with six class rooms and a large galvanised iron workshop for the trade apprentices. Mr George Baxter was appointed principal with assistant teachers, A.J. Dunlop (Maths & English), W.W. Anderson (Art) & H.B. Ernest (Maths & Science). Seventy students were enrolled in the first year of which 44 were apprentices from the Harvester Works. During the First World War Years (1914 - 1918) there was a difficulties with staffing and enrollments. The school was also used to provide vocational training for wounded returned soldiers. In 1919 during the great influenza epidemic the school was used as a hospital. ​Light blue soft covered booklet of 60 pages with information about office bearers, staff, objects of the school, prizes and scholarships, examinations, time tables, courses, and subjects. It has photographs and advertising.sunshine, technical school, sunshine technical school, prospectus, hugh victor mckay, r.m. lambert, george mckay, d.b. ferguson, samuel mckay, george bult, ralph mckay, george butlin, george baxter, f.s. midgley, j.b. gray, w. kerr, a.j. dunlop, h. ernst, w.w. anderson, f. cleary, school councillors, staff, blacksmithing, carpentry, fitting and turning, moulding, sheet metal, mathematis, english, science, art, 1914, h v mckay, sunshine harvester, 2000 pounds and land donated, wounded returned soldiers, 1919 ued as hospital, influenza epidemic -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Former Livery Stables, Walpole Street, 1980
... of what appears to be galvanised iron sheeting. The ground floor... roof made of what appears to be galvanised iron sheeting ...One of a group of slides taken by Mrs C Dickins, the mother of Joy Stewart, of built heritage in Kew. 35mm colour transparency (slide) of a rendered brick commercial building at 6 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1980 (now demolished). The double-fronted, two-storey building has a street frontage. Behind the formal rendered front, there is a wooden rear section then an extensive building with a pitched roof made of what appears to be galvanised iron sheeting. The ground floor facing Walpole Street includes a window and door on the left and a wide opening on the right to allow vehicular access; and earlier access by horses and carts when it was a livery stable. The second floor has two sash windows. Painted advertising signage includes: Brown's Office Cleaning Service, and Coakley Motors which would indicate the probable tenancy of the building at this or an earlier period. The building was located across the street from the (former) Kew Library and (former) Kew Town Hall. "Walpole Street"coakley motors -- kew (vic.), livery stables -- kew (vic.), walpole street -- kew (vic.) -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Anemometer
... and restored. The central pole on which it is mounted is galvanised... on which it is mounted is galvanised iron pipe painted black ...This device was used to measure surface wind speed and direction. This anemometer was located on a concrete pad outside room 2.15 on a steel pole. The pole was considered unsafe and the anemometer was relocated to it's current position. When lowering the pole it fell over and was badly damaged. The Bureau of Meteorology donated it to the museum. It was then repaired and restored. The central pole on which it is mounted is galvanised iron pipe painted black. The anemometer, a portable device that manually measures wind speed, was a necessary instrument once common to all weather stations. The arms are attached to a vertical rod and as the wind blows, the cups rotate, making the rod spin. The stronger the wind blows, the faster the rod spins. The anemometer counts the number of rotations, or turns, which is used to calculate wind speed, surface wind and direction. They were designed to be durable to withstand the corrosive environment and strong winds expected at coastal sites such as those at Gabo Island. Anemometers existed in the nineteenth century and their design was improved by various experts including John Robinson in 1846, John Patterson in 1926, Brevoort and Joiner in 1935 and Derek Watson in 1991 who added wind direction measurement to its functions. This example was made for the Bureau of Meteorology by the Melbourne instrument company, Synchrotac, which became registered and incorporated on 26 July 1966. It is now displayed inside the building. A good example of its kind, the anemometer has first level contributory significance for its historic value and provenance to the lightstation.Anemometer and tripod stand. Three cupped brass discs on rotating arms fixed to turned brass cylinder shaped shaft. Beneath discs is a lead directional wind arrow attached to a rotating arm. A wooden three legged stand with central supporting pole of black painted hardwood and attached to a white painted marine ply circular base.Under wind cups: " SYNCHROTAC / MELB. / ser.no.70/372 / MADE IN AUSTRALIA." Above wind direction arrow: "C.OF.APT..../ SYNCHROTAC / MELB ? MADE IN AUSTRALIA / ser.no.70/372"