The wooden pattern is part of a set that are stored in a strong wooden crate. It was used at Briggs’ Brass Foundry for making sand casts. The traditional craft of sand casting is over 2000 years old. The handcrafted process produces brass and copper alloy goods that are well suited to marine use; bells, boat hooks, cowls, propellers, handles, lids, rowlocks, hooks, letters, bolts, rail holders, brackets, deck plates, flanges, rudder guides, portholes and covers. Briggs’ Bronze mixture is a copper-based alloy made from local ingots of copper, tin, zinc and lead in carefully measured quantities. The finished product is non-ferrous and can last indefinitely. The crate of patterns was donated by the Briggs family in the early years of Flagstaff Hill, along with other related items such as brassware, tools and machinery. The donated items were displayed in a simulated Brass Foundry in the Village along with other working crafts, trades and services found in a Maritime town. The items were on show from the completion of the building in 1986 until 1994 when the building was repurposed. The patterns represent the trades of foundering and metalwork, both supporting maritime industries such as shipwrights and boatbuilders. Farmers, manufacturers and other local industries also needed the castings made by foundries. The Brass Foundry included a historic Cornish chimney set up as a working model, to tell the story of smelted metal heated in furnaces then be poured into the sand moulds. This chimney was made from specially curved bricks and is now about two-thirds of its full height when originally located at the Grassmere Cheese factory. The craft of sand-casting from carved wooden patterns to create metal is an example of skills from the past that are still used today. The foundry pattern set is significant for its association with brass foundries locally and generally in coastal areas of Victoria. Marine industries such as ship and boat building rely on good quality castings for their machinery, equipment and fittings. Briggs Brass was especially formulated using non-ferrous metals to ensure their longevity. The patterns are associated with the long-running firm Briggs Brass Foundry that specialised in cast goods for the marine industry, ready to supply the needs for once-off or mass-produced items. Their products would have been fitted to sail and steam vessels along coastal Victoria including Warrnambool. Briggs Marine was also a bell-founder specialist and is also associated with the Schomberg Bell at Flagstaff Hill, having restored it to is former state as a fine example of the bell from a luxury migrant vessel from the mid-19th century. Pattern; pair of U-shaped carved blocks, unpainted. The blocks have opposing metal pins and holes to hold them together. One block has a disc shape carved into the base. The pattern is part of a set of foundry patterns from Briggs Brass Foundry.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, briggs' bronze, traditional method, trade, sand cast, cast, brass alloy, copper alloy, pattern, mould, foundry, brass foundry, metal foundry, casting, sand mould, sand casting, marine equipment, marine tools, marine fittings, copper tin zinc lead, non-ferrous, non-corrosive, brassware, metalware, foundering, metalwork, maritime, bell founders, ship chandlers, marine products, biggs, briggs family, herbert harrison briggs, h h briggs, george edward briggs, cyril falkiner mckinnon briggs, cyril briggs, briggs & son brass foundry, h h briggs & sons foundry, briggs marine, alliance casting & engineering solutions, grassmere cheese factory, cornish chimney, curved bricks, collingwood, moorabbin, collingwood foundry, moorabbin foundry, 1912

This wooden base with inserted wooden peg is probably the base for a quoits game. Quoits is a traditional competitive game where players throw a set of horse shoes, rope or rubber rings, or discs one at a time from a particular specified distance towards the wooden base, the aim being to hook them all over the peg.Base; block of square wood with short rod in the middle; probably the base for quoits game.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, quoits game, traditional game of quoits, traditional games

This Easiplay 2 model was produced by CSI (Clarke & Smith Industries) using a combination of overseas and locally made parts; however demand for compact discs was increasing by this time and the players were not financially viable. After the death of John Clarke in 1997 and the subsequent loss of it's major contract with RNIB, the company was wound up in 2004.Plastic rectangular grey coloured audio player with buttons for navigational controls, power cord and 3 buttons Clarke + Smith Model 1322 Serial number 9701-0011audio equipment, clarke and smith

This representative example demonstrates a mariner’s astrolabe. Historical examples are rare. There are less than one hundred known to exist and most of these have been recovered from shipwrecks, many from Spanish and Portuguese vessels. An astrolabe is a measuring device once used to navigate the seas by observing the sun and stars to measure their altitude. The measurement of altitude could then be used to calculate the ship’s latitude but at that time in history there was no means of measuring longitude. The body of the navigational astrolabe was cast brass and much heavier, and less complicated than the variety used on land. The heavier weight and cut-away shape reduced the effect of the wind and waves when trying to use it at sea. A mariner’s astrolabe or ‘star finder’ is a simplified version than that used by Arabic astronomers to find the altitude of the sun and stars above the horizon, and time of the sunrise and sunset. It is a forerunner to the quadrant, octant and sextant and was popular for about 200 years over the 1500s and 1600s to find the latitude of a ship at sea. The user held the astrolabe at eye level and, usually with assistance, aligned the stars through the two small sights (pinnules), then read the altitude indicated by the pointer on the arm. It could also be used to sight the sun by holding it lower down, aiming it at the sun, and adjusting it until the sun shone through both pinnules. This astrolabe is an example used to demonstrate the mariner’s astrolabe, which was navigational tool of the 1500s and 1600s, in the time before longitude was able to be determined. It is a forerunner to modern navigation technology. Mariner’s astrolabe – a representative example. A gold painted, disc shaped object with cut outs and revolving arm in centre. The arm has two sights attached at right angles. The top has a ring attached. Measurements are marked in degrees in a circular scale around outer edge.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, navigation instrument, navigation tool, navigation, astrolabe, mariner’s astrolabe, measure latitude, measure altitude, arabic navigation, measuring device, star finder, astronomy, marine tool, marine instrument

Cast Iron circular plaque with a rectangular piece coming out of the top and bottom of the disc with the words "Shire of Caulfield" surrounding the Shire Seal which is an image of a man ploughing with the Shire motto "Labore Vinces" ("by our labours we shall conquer") on either side of the man.

Item made by Percy Weymouth VX76127, enlisted 30.3.42 age 30/11- allotted toNo 2 Docks OP COY, emb 15.10.42 New Guinea, diesem Townsville 20.7.43, emb 12.11.43 Buna, Hops Debility 26.5.44 emb Aitape 20.6.45 for Brisbane. Disc 28.11.45 Pte in No 7 Docks OP COy.Ashtray, chrome plated, base air a 25 Pounder shell case with 3 cigarette pieces welded in, stem is a .50 Cal Round with a “Rising Sun” lapel badge wrapped around. On base, “25 PR II, CF, LOT 472 DB/C 1941 F^67memorabilia, trench art

The design of the corkscrew may have been derived from the gun worm, which was a device from at least the early 1630s, used by men to remove unspent charges from a musket's barrel in a similar fashion. The corkscrew is possibly an English invention, due to the tradition of beer and cider, and the 'Treatise on Cider' by John Worlidge in 1676 describes "binning of tightly corked cider bottles on their sides", although the earliest reference to a corkscrew is, "steel worm used for the drawing of Corks out of Bottles" from 1681. In 1795, the first corkscrew patent was granted to the Reverend Samuel Henshall, in England. The clergyman affixed a simple disc, now known as the Henshall Button, between the worm and the shank. The disc prevents the worm from going too deep into the cork, forces the cork to turn with the turning of the crosspiece, and thus breaks the adhesion between the cork and the neck of the bottle. The disc is designed and manufactured slightly concave on the underside, which compresses the top of the cork and helps keep it from breaking apart. In its traditional form, a corkscrew is simply a steel screw attached to a perpendicular handle, made of wood or some other material. The user grips the handle and screws the metal point into the cork, until the helix is firmly embedded, then a vertical pull on the corkscrew extracts the cork from the bottle. The handle of the corkscrew allows for a commanding grip to ease removal of the cork. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CorkscrewThis object is significant as an example of an item in common use since the late 17th century.Metal corkscrew with wooden handle that is partly broken. Has metal steel spike to create a starting point for the use of the corkscrew. Very rusty. None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, corkscrew, beverages, kitchen equipment, bottle opener

This type of inkwell would have been used in public places such as banks, offices and on ships.Ink well, pewter, capstan design.Flat disc with ink well and pen/quill holders in centre, hinged lid to cover removable well.White ceramic ink well included. Base, well and lid are all decorated with concentric rings. Maker's stamp on base. Circa 19th century. Stamped into base "MADE IN ENGLAND" and another indentifyable symbol. warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, ink well, pewter ink well, writing equipment, stationery accessory, communication

The banner came back to Australia with Arthur COWLEY No 50704, RAAF. The Banner was removed from a Civic Hall by Paul RATCLIFFE of the British army, a cousin of Arthur Cowley. Refer Cat No 354.5 for Arthur’s service details.Red cotton, rectangular banner with white rayon inner boarder appliqued on. Centre is a black cotton swastika appliqued on to white cotton disc which in turn is appliqued on to the red banner. Cream braid trim on one short side in a small brass ring on corners of opposite side.flags - national, germany

The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This knife sharpener is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.F 24 A metal device with two sharpening discs enclosed attached to a brown wooden circular base. A U-shaped metal handle angles up from the base. The base has a paper label which has deteriorated and is unreadable. The knife is sharpened by drawing the blade across the central slot.allansford, uebergang, kitchen utensils

Probably made and used by Dick Richards, who lectured in Physics at the Ballarat School of Mines, and later became the principal. Earlier Dick Richards had been a member of Shackleton's Antarctic Exploration Expedition. A 15cm diameter glass disc, 2.3 cm thick. ONe side is ground concave to 7'=5" (s s7 cm) radius. Rough-hewn circumference. Stored between a pair of 5cm thick 16 x 20 pieces of polystyrene slab, hollowed to accomodate mirror.scientific instruments, mirror, telescope mirror, dick richards, r.w. richards

Ship's Lifeboat matches in Brown bakelite screw top cylinder containing 21 waterproof matches protected by felt pad and paper disc (dated 1 May 1965) and rubber "O" ring on lid. Grooved sides show marks left when matches struck to igniteBryant & May Ship's Lifeboat matches App by M of T & C A. Unscrew to open. To ignite matches strike on grooved surface.matches, ship's lifeboat

Ernest Sewell series 'Tiddlytennis' game. Patent no.22857/35 (1935-6). Contains miniature net and wooden net supports, printed cotton as 'court', and eight bone discs (1 large, 5 small). Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Glue, Wood, Natural fibre, Papertennis

This vinal record includes devotional prayers in an audio format to guide study groups in prayer. The record has Devotional 1 on the A side and Devotional 2 on the B side. The accompanying booklet contains additional prayer script between a group "Leader" and the "group members" for Devotionals 1, 2, 3 and 4. The disc for Devotionals 3 and 4 is not currently available.This Vinal Record belonged to Frank Sheehan (Member of the Victorian YCW leadership team).A red transparent audio vinal record accompanied by a 5 page typed printed booklet.Red Vinal Record - Insribed with "Group Devotion" and "Action For World Developemt" a and a picture of 2 Stick Figure people standing together. Booklet - Insribed with "Action for World Development" and "Study Group Devotions" and a picture of 2 Stick Figure people standing together.action for world development, devotional, study group devotion

Thomas Edison was one of the world’s most prolific inventors, holding over 2,000 different patents. One of his earliest inventions was the phonograph. The Edison Phonograph Company was formed on October 8, 1887, to market Edison's machine. The original machine went through many modifications. The Patent information on this machine indicates that it was manufactured after May 1906. Sound was recorded on wax cylinders. Edison cylinders were the earliest commercial medium for recording and reproducing sound. These hollow cylindrical objects have an audio recording engraved on the outside surface which can be reproduced when they are played on a mechanical cylinder phonograph Beginning in 1889, pre-recorded wax cylinders were marketed. They featured professionally made recordings of songs, instrumental music or humorous monologues in their grooves. The earliest cylinders were made from soft wax and later hard wax was utilised. Further developments by several companies, led to the introduction of celluloid cylinders. In late 1908, Thomas Edison had introduced wax cylinders that played for about four minutes (instead of the usual two) under the Amberol brand. The Amberols were manufactured with flat rim-ends, to prevent confusion with the earlier bevel-edged two-minute version. In 1912, the Edison company eventually acquired patents to the celluloid technology, and almost immediately started production of the new brand as Edison Blue Amberol Records. Cylinder records continued to compete with the growing disc record market into the 1910s. In 1912, Columbia Records, which had been selling both discs and cylinders, dropped the cylinder format, while Edison introduced his Diamond Disc format, played with a diamond stylus. From 1915, new Edison cylinders were re-recordings from Edison discs. Although his cylinders continued to be sold in steadily dwindling quantities, Edison continued to support the owners of cylinder phonographs by making new titles available in that format until the company ceased manufacturing all records and phonographs in November 1929.This item is significant because it is representative of early home entertainment in the late 19th and early 20th century.An Edison Home Phonograph in a wooden case. No trumpet included.On outer case' Edison On metal plate: Thomas A Edison TRADE MARK On large metal plate: Detailed inscription of Patent informationphonograph, thomas edison

Riding crops are used as a controlling mechanism by horse riders – to regulate the speed of the horse etc. This one was owned by J.C. Lumsden was a jockey in Warrnambool. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. Although we have no record of where this item came from the following information has recently been uncovered. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. This is a horse riding crop. It has a rounded wooden stick with interwoven material around one section and the remains of a string handle. The end of the stick has a leather tongue or keeper. There is a knob at the top end of the stick with a brass disc inserted with the name of the owner. The riding crop is much worn and stained. ‘J.C.Lumsden’ ‘Merck & Co.’ horse riding, history of warrnambool, john calder lumsden

.1) Metal badge showing crossed flags & short poles (5 x 4 cms). The right flag has 2 strong lines in it. Part of the pole of the right flag is missing. The badge is mounted on green cardboard. .2) Supplied with this is a silver metal disc with 4 rectangular holes.numismatics - badges - military, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust, signals

Robert Raymond O’DONAHOO No 1399 enlisted in the AIF in 2nd reinforcements to 14th Battalion on 19.10.1914 age 21 years 11 months. Embarked for Egypt 2.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, WIA 27.8.1915 GSW to left leg severe, admitted 4th Field Ambulance then to Mudros Island, admitted 3rd London General Hospital England 12.9.1915, leg amputated (appears to have been halfway between knee and ankle), embark for Australia 8.5.1916, discharged from the AIF 25.12.1916 medically unfit.Framed, wooden, dark lacquer within which is displayed 2 items mounted on red background: 1. Invitation card with Royal crest from the King & Queen to Pte O'Donahoo, Wednesday 22 March 1916. 2. Red ink, round cardboard disc - Buckingham Palace 1916.In text on back: “Paul O'Donahoo”documents - inviation, buckingham palace, o’donahoo

Cream came in bottles bought at the local store or at a large city store on a shopping expedition. The shape of the bottles changed as did the stopper used to seal it - the cardboard one predating the aluminium seals. Liquids were measured in pints pre 1966.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, size, stopper, embossing Aesthetic: Display showing embossing, size and shape Clear glass cream bottle with straight edges half way up tapering to the top where there is a thick lip on the outside. Opening is wide. There is an inner rim inside the opening which held a cardboard disc which fitted on to seal it. Heavy embossing on the side and base printed in capital letters.On side near the base: "One Imperial Pint" On base: At top - Common seal A with G at top and M below in side the A. F1297 across middle and M underneath it.cream, dairy, bottle, household

Galway Bay was a hit around the world for the American singer Bing Crosby in the late 1940s. Crosby was very popular in Australia and had planned to visit Australia in 1949.The phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record—with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the late 1920s. Records were still the most popular media even when new formats such as compact cassette were mass-marketed. By the late 1980s, digital media, in the form of the compact disc, had gained a larger market share, and the vinyl record left the mainstream in 1991. This item is representative of the music popular in the mid 20th century.Double sided black disc with a single central hole. A side is Galway Bay. B side is My Girl's An Irish Girl. Both are vocal with orchestra by Bing Crosby. On the central label is Y6121 and detailed information of the maker, Columbia Gramophone Company (Aust)., in gold print on black background.Pressed - WL4583T20Aphonogram-record vinyl crosy-bing music-irish

The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.January the twenty sixth. LP 33RPM vinyl, Plastic sleeve, 1 vinyl disc, cover notes, no author listed. Selections from historical recordings by arrangement with the ABC. Musical direction by Hector Crawford (orchestra). Drama direction by Dorothy and Ian Crawford. With special guest Lana Cantrell.lp, sound recording

Display board with British War Medal and Victory medals of 10962 Private A J Wood 3rd Divisional Train and later 22nd Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), together with one ID disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar and colour patch.wood, service corps, world war one, wwi, aasc

'Horsman's Tiddledy Wink Tennis' game set. Lithographed cardboard box containing a dyed felt playing area, 30 small and two large coloured discs, a cardboard 'net' with wood support stands, and a small wooden cup. Materials: Cardboard, Paper, Ink, Wood, Glue, Bonetennis

Round black velvet disc with caricature of a US Army soldier, "ZERR" on right pocket. He is holding a road sign hand written 67 HQ69 SIG BR 68. Flags of USA, Vietnam and Korea in background with silhouettes of tanks and soldiers on horizon. Rows of barbed wire in foreground. At top: 6-VIETNPM - 6 (in white) On helmet: FAIO (written by hand) On sign: 67 HQ69 SIG BR 68 (in white) disc, painting, velvet, us soldier, caricature