The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This child's money box was manufactured by British toy company Chad Valley, owned by the supermarket chain Sanisbury's. It is one of many items in the Wodonga Historical Society's Haeusler Collection that reflects domestic life and childhood in rural Australia in the early to mid twentieth century.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and the history of childhood. A black, gold and red money tin with a coin slot on a hinged lid. On back of tin on hinge of lid ""CHAD VALLEY"/'ENGLAND/10167"toy, child, children, money, money box

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The first bicycles arrived in Australia in the 1860s. They gradually gained in popularity and by the 1890s they offered a cheap and relatively comfortable mode of transport. Far being just a means of leisure, long distance cycle travelling became a fact of life in rural areas for people such as sheep shearers and other agricultural labourers with migratory work. The bicycle and swag travelled much of Australia on dusty dirt tracks, long before the automobile was introduced. Today the bicycle continues to be an important item for general, cheap transport, sport and leisure. Tool kits such as those shown in the item, were and important piece of equipment for bicycle enthusiasts, particularly on a longer ride where assistance may not be close by if the rider experienced a punctured tyre. John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd. was a British tyre manufacturer based in Leicester. It was established in 1906 and was originally named Leicester Rubber Company. In 1915, a new factory was built in Evington Valley Road as indicated on the repair outfit tin in this kit. It was renamed John Bull Rubber in 1934 after its popular product of the same name. In 1958, the company was acquired by Dunlop Rubber. A leather bag containing tools and 2 tins containing rubber patches to repair bicycle tyres. The bag has 2 straps and metal buckles to attach it to the back of the bicycle seat.On tin 1: "The John Bull / Repair Outfit/ John Bull Rubber Co. Ltd./ Evington Valley Mills, Leicester" On tin 2: "ZENITH Repair Outfit / For Cycle and Rubber Repairs/ Self Vulcanizing" On tin 3: Around the DUNLOP logo "Six Self Lighting/ Patch Heat Units / For Cycle Tube/ Vulcaniser"bicycle history, bicycle repairs, john bull rubber, cycling leisure

Gift to troops in France 1914-15. Decorative brass tin sent by Princess Mary to members of the British, Colonial and Indian Armed Forces for Christmas 1914. Over 426,000 of these tins were distributed to those serving on Christmas Day 1914. The tins were filled with various items including tobacco, confectionary, spices, pencils, a Christmas card and a picture of the princess. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-christmas-gift-19142Gift to the troops tobacco tins Christmas 1914 Brass hinged lidded tin New Year 1915 Brass hinged lidded tin containing tobacco in "plugs"Christmas 1914 Imperium Brittanicum France Russia (embossed) Australian coat of arms To the Australian Expeditionary Forces From the Australian Contingent Association Happy New Year 1915 christmas gift, tobacco, princess mary

The tins were used by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. to store and sell treacle which is a by-product of cane sugar and molasses. The tin is labelled with the imperial pound measurement so it preceded metric weights and measures.A green, red and gold tin used to sell and store treacle. Two stick of sugar cane decorate the front and the back of the round tin. The tin lid on the top of the tin needs to be levered open. The tin's capacity is 2 pounds. The word 'treacle' is written in bold red capital letters.THE COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING CO. LTD / TREACLE / 2 LB NET / MADE FROM CANE SUGAR ONLYcolonial sugar refining co., treacle, sugar cane, food, canning, sugar mills, george evans collection, commercial packaging

Elastoplast is the brand name for a type of bandage with an absorbent centre and sticky edges, also known in Australia as a Band-Aid. The inventor of the Band-Aid was Earle Dickson, a cotton buyer for the American company Johnson & Johnson. Dickson’s wife Josephine often acquired small injuries while doing housework, and Dickson tired of helping her dress wounds. He came up with the idea of sticking pieces of gauze a length of sticky tape so she could self-apply dressings. Johnson & Johnson began producing this type of dressing, branded as ‘Band-Aid’ in 1921. In 1928 Smith & Nephew of the UK began producing similar bandages branded as ‘Elastoplast’. This item is significant for its rarity due to age. It provides potential for interpretation as a part of Wodonga's social history.A red Elastoplast First Aid Dressings tin with hinged lid upon which manufacture information is printed.On lid of tin: "Plastic/Elastoplast/First Aid/Dressings"band-aid, elastoplast, medical history, bandages, medical, medicine

Rectangular tin, used to have biscuits, green with Christmas scenesSanta & his sleigh on lid, various Christmas images around sides of tin.

Donor was a sales representative for Brockoffs Biscuit Co and a Councillor and Mayor of the former City of Nunawading.Brockoffs Biscuit tin for Chocolate Royal BiscuitsThis tin not sold with the contents hereof but remains the property of Brockoff's Biscuits Pty Ltd Burwood Victoria.commerce, containers

Lead shot used for guns. No information is available on the origin of these lead balls.These balls are of antiquarian interest only and may be useful for displayThese 13 balls are made of lead but their purpose is unclear. They are all pitted and are obviously home made. They are in a small Havelock Tobacco tin, much rusted but originally painted green.Tin – ‘Havelock Flake Cut Tobacco’lead balls, warrnambool

Tin Traveling TrunkHistoric - Passenger Traveling Luggage - Tin Traveling TrunkTin Traveling Trunktraveling trunk, tin trunk, puffing billy

This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A large rectangular commemorative Unibic Limited Edition red lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an embossed old brown toned photograph image of a soldier on parade receiving a Victoria Cross medal. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. There is a brief explanation about the Victoria Cross in a black rectangle shape at the bottom as well as a picture of the medal above it. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and details about the RSL (Returned Service League) formed in 1916. Inside the tin there is a white sheet of paper with full details about the Victoria Cross. As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit'. "The Victoria Cross" - The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "In the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. 500g Net'war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins

1. Faulding bottle of Sulphate of Potash. 2.Sigma Sodium Citrate 100. 3. Healing Ointment. 4.Tin - Small used by ChemistLabels for each bottle or tin are hard to read.chemist, bottle, tin, ointment

Household budgeting from the 1950s. Used by the donor's mother in the 1950s.A "Willow" Budget tin with orange lid containing slots for money - Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates. Inside is a cream plastic insert with eight compartments. Sides of tin are white with pictures and writing describing what slots are to be used for and it has a small silver coloured suitcase style lock.Willow Budget Tin Willow on bottom of tin. Slots are Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates.budgeting, willow, housekeeping, 1950s

The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including social history and medical history. A Figsen brand laxative tin manufactured by Sydney company Nyal. The tin is white, orange and black with type face on lid. Text on face of tin reading: "TRADE MARK NYAL REGISTERED/FIGSEN/THE GENTLE LAXATIVE/for/CONSTIPATION/NYAL COMPANY SYDNEY"medicine, medication, medical history, wodonga, haeusler collection, haeusler

This type of ration tin was issued during the latter part of the Second World War. These rations were issued to every soldier involved in operations and were only to be opened if no other source of food was available.An unopened olive drab Australian Military Forces (AMF) Emergency Ration Tin. There are instructions printed in black ink on the inside surface of the lid. This should read 'INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE / To be consumed as found. / 1. HOT CHOCOLATE (if preferred) / Break up chocolate block and dissolve in hot water. / 2. TEA TABLETS: / Use one per pannikin, adding boiling water and sugar if required. / 3. SALT TABLETS : / To reduce fatigue and cure muscle cramp, take either in water or as desired. Normally stamped in the inside of an opened ration tin would be date, such as '10-44' indicating that it was produced in October 1944. The outside of the tin has printed in black ink 'A.M.F. / EMERGENCY RATION / D (Government broad arrow) D / . The bottom surface of the ration tin has printed in black ink " To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can". ration, emergency ration, world war 1 ration

Sweet tinGold painted illustrated tin, decorated.East West Homes Best on liddomestic items, containers, metalcraft, tinware

The tin was designed and used by the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. to store and sell golden syrup which is a by-product of cane sugar, molasses and treacle. The tin was used after the introduction of metric weights and measures.A yellow, red, brown, white and black tin used to sell and store golden syrup. The kilogram tin has the words 'golden syrup' printed in large red letters. There is a recipe and picture for caramel sauce on the back of the tin.MADE FROM AUSTRALIAN GROWN SUGAR CANE / CSR / Golden / Syrup / Net 1 kg / The COLONIAL SUGAR REFINING CO LTD / MELBOURNEcolonial sugar refining co., golden syrup, sugar cane, food, recipes, sugar mills, canning, george evans collection, commercial packaging

Tobacco tin holding items when donated, M Dunstan on the lid was the donor. Refer Cat No 2320.2Log Cabin tobacco tin with lid, orange coloured. .1) is the tin. .2) is the lid.In black texta, "M Dunstan"containers - commercial, personal effects - smoking accessories

The Swallow and Ariell's, Port Melbourne factory was set up by Thomas SWALLOW in 1854 and produced cakes, biscuits and puddings until it closed in the late 1980's.Large yellow painted Swallow & Ariell biscuit tin with flowers & leaves in a semi circle on the front.This tin is not sold with the contents thereof but remains the property of Swallow & Ariell Port Melbourne.built environment - industrial, industry - manufacturing, thomas swallow, swallow & ariell ltd

Two Aluminium mess tin with two metal clips7350-66-014-5895 SMP over Vic arrow 5/82 Nick scratched on bottom of tin

Honey tins were made to industry standards, and beekeepers bought tins from manufacturers. One of the largest manufacturers was Pender Bros, based in Maitland NSW. When a customer had emptied a tin, they returned it to the beekeeper when they went to buy more honey.Metal honey tin with lid and handle. Rusty, no label.rusty, old, honey, tin, honey tin, beechworth honey

This tin held a watch, 3 badges, news clipping, separate sheets. Relative to the service of S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details..1) Chrome plated tin. .2) Chrome plated lid for the tin.containers - domestic, military history, metalcraft - tinware

On the bottom of Tin 3 1LB Use Before Feb Mar Pack. Nov 1948 Hand Written - Tony BellTin 1 - Round with orange trim 3lb with lid Tin 2 - Round with blue trim 3lb with lid Tin 3 - Round with blue trim 1lb with lid 1. Glaxo Modified Milk Food Enriched with Vitamin D (Glaxo Laboratories) 2. & 3. Glaxo Progressive Milk Food for Older Children Enriched with Vitamin D (Glaxo Laboratories)container, glaxo, tony bell, milk powder, glaxo laboratories, port fairy

Dip tin mended expertly. Used for picking the grapes and then dipping the grapes in tanks. Rectangular tin with holes and handle. grapes, vineyard, dried fruit, merbein, sultanas, fruit picking