Historically this item was before electricity lighting was available. There is no protection around the candle to prevent wind or air movement from extinguishing the candle flame therefore this means of night illumination was used within a house environment. It could be easily moved from room to room but would have insignificant "candle power" to lighten more than a few metres around it. This item was before kerosene lamps, gas lighting and electric/battery lamps This candle holder would have been used within the homes of Kiewa residences to illuminate the way from room to room where there were no other forms of lighting available. As it is relatively light in weight and with a finger/s grip it is highly portable and was in time replaced by battery powered torches. It was used in a period where home, or local made candles were a necessity of living. This Item was used before battery powered torches were invented. Although candles are still used in the late 20th and after, their fundamental use has changed and they function more as a mood enhancement item or as a back up for an electrical power failure and the alternative battery powered torch also runs out of power.1. This small basin shaped candle holder is formed of metal and sealed with a pale grey enamel skin. It has a black painted edge and finger holder. It has a raised vertical spout for the securing of the candle. The bottom of the basin is contoured from the candle base to the outer edge to allow for melted candle wax to be safely held within the basin. 2. As above. The handle is rusty but otherwise in good condition. candle-holder, portable light enamel household goods

Pistol holder, khaki coloured webbing with flap over top & press stud catch, metal clips at back to attach to belt, small cleaning rod pocket inside.mitilary equipment - firearms, passchendaele barracks trust

The item is a kerosene marine ships lamp used onboard ships and smaller vessels for general lighting and navigation the subject lamp was made in Melbourne by a known maker James Paterson. The writer at this time cannot ascertain any significant historical information regarding the company or its founder, however lamps made by James Paterson of Melbourne are rare and regarded as collector's items and would command significant sale prices. All that is currently known is that the James Paterson Lamp manufacturing company were located at 30 Little Collins St Melbourne, and were active in Dec 1885 and in 1886 from newspaper articles of the time. Therefore the assumption is that the subject lamp was made in the late 19th to the first quarter of the 20th century.A significant item used in the marine industry on many ships, the company made kerosene lamps for other industries as well and was a well-known Melbourne based company in the late 19th and early part of the 20th centuries.Marine masthead copper ship's lamp with a handle at the top and holders at the side. It has a lamp glass and reflector mounted on a removable fuel tank. It was made in Melbourne by James Paterson.Stamped James Paterson Lamp Manufacturer 30 Little Collins St Melbourneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, masthead brass ship's lamp, masthead lamp, james paterson, marine kerosene lamp

When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned.32 In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery.33 Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Gas Light Fitting, brass has small gate-valve in line and a three armed diffuser holder. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg. Artefact Reg No S/77warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, gas light fitting, brass gas light fitting

Pale khaki canvas type material bayonet holder, also known as a Frog. Has a large darker khaki loop at the top and two smaller canvas loops at the bottom.There is writing on the back that is faded and cannot be read.frog, bayonet holder, scabbard holder

Lavender linen pot holder bound with white bias binding and embroidered with the letter RT. This item was made in Needlework class at Williamstown High School in the 1960s by Robyn Thomson.williamstown high school, robyn thomson, needlework, 1960s, pot holder

Pale yellow-green, uranium glass object was used as a newspaper holder. The rolled newspaper was inserted through the hole in the middle. The glass has been pressed with geometrical patterns.Green-yellow frosted glass with floral design etchings.newspapers, glass, uranium glass, depression glass, vaseline glass

Used by donor's parents in their home in Croydon in the 1950s.Glass kerosene lamp. Consists of base and the bowl for kerosene. Base has a wrinkled finish. Bowl has a metal holder for the wick and its adjuster. Chimney is missing and is to be purchased.lighting, kerosene & oil, glass technology, glassware

William Ackland (1872-1953) was the senior, charter member of the Australian Stamp Dealers Association, having operated a stamp business in Melbourne for 60 years.Paper and cellophane holder for stamps retailed by William Ackland of 267 Collins Street. The front of the packet contains advertising information about the seller. The reverse includes printed calculators.philately, william ackland - 267 collins street - melbourne (vic)

This cruet set is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga. It was produced by Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield, England. This company was founded in 1847 by James William Harrison, Henry Harrison and William Howson. The firm, originally at Norfolk Street, Sheffield expanded in the 1880s to the Shoreham Street Works. A new factory was built at Carver Street in 1898. The trademark was taken over by Viners of Sheffield in 1923. The firm used the trade mark ALPHA PLATE, BEACON PLATE, HALPHROID and LUSTROUSThis item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A condiment cruet set consisting of silver plate stand and handle and glass salt, pepper and vinegar holders. The maker's mark of Harrison Brothers and Howson is embossed on the underside of the stand.On base beneath a crown "ALPHA/HB&H/7932"domestic items, condiment set, silver plate

Student admission ticket to Shire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool Greensborough. It admits the holder to swimming classes when accompanied by a teacher during school hours.Ticket, printed in black on green cardboardShire of Diamond Valley Swimming Pool, Greensborough: School Pass - 5/- [stamped] 301shire of diamond valley, swimming pools, greensborough pool

Used as holder for military medal/ Iron Cross. Awarded posthumously to Lance Corporal Gefreiter Franz Rapp who died in action on the Finnish front in 1941.Blue envelope with black printing (old german script) and slit at the back for closing *Iron Cross- 2nd class 1939G.F. Rapp . , 6franz rapp, iron cross, military medals german

This item is an attractive one and has belonged to someone who was a more affluent member of society. It is an item that would have been kept in a bedroom on a dresser or table. It is surmised that the ‘H.D’ stands for Hope Dickson, a member of a prominent Warrnambool family. She was the daughter of Mary Glass Cramond and James Dickson. Her grandfathers, John Cramond and James Dickson, established a clothing and drapery store in Warrnambool in the 1850s and it continued as a major business in Liebig Street, Warrnambool until 1973. As an elderly woman in the 1970s, Hope Dickson donated many household and personal items to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society and this perfume bottle may be one of them. This item is significant because it is a high-quality household item that dates back 100 years. If it belonged to Hope Dickson then this local provenance gives it added importance. This is a glass bottle with a covering silver holder. The bottle body is round with two straight pieces on either side. The neck is rounded and short and the opening has a cork stopper that extends down the neck. The silver folder, which is cylindrical, covers the entire base of the bottle and is open at both ends. The silver holder has impressed silver patterns (chains, bows and discs).The bottle slides into the folder which is slightly rusted inside.‘H.D.’women’s boudoir items, perfume bottle, history of warrnambool

Multiples of these receivers were set on different frequencies and mounted in the racks. Radio units of this type were used in the Aeradio buildingAWA Radio Receiver, Grey colour has four control knobs six toggle switches one ear phone jack and metal tag holder for frequency setting card, Department of Civil Aviation Commonwealth of Australia DCA indent No. Y5/13 Communications Receiver Type R20 Serial numbers 575, 118, 81, 591. Made by AWA Ltd

Candle stick holder ceramic white glaze moulded in form of an elephant sitting on a leaf with a container on its head. Basket section broken, as are the front legs of the elephant and the handle is missing.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Silver MATCH BOX HOLDER with red imprinted word 'Matches ' across the front / EPNS Made in England stamped on side / contains empty Bryant & May wooden match box.personal effects, smoking accessories

Bendigo the German Chapter. Signed by the Author. History of the contribution of the early German community to the city's development. Includes many photos of early settlers and also a list of German claim holders.Frank Cusackbendigo, history, german contribution.

PHOTOGRAPH OF Caroline Pysing with Kerrin Perkins 1992 Label on front: Caroline Pysing and Kerrin Perkins 1992 Nationals World Record Holder 400-1500 and the same written on the rear.recreations, sports, swimming

Khaki canvas belt webbing with: 2x40mm grenade pouches, 2x 7.62mm ammo pouches, a shoulder harness, 3x canvass water bottle holders, a bayonet frog, a knife scabbardbelt webbing, individual equipment, sas

Toohey's blue label bitter beer can, Commemorating 2nd World War Veterans. Old RAAF recruiting poster. Stubby holder - 40th anniversary for FSB Coral/BalmoralVVAA Geelong 40th anniversary for FSB Coral/Balmoral May-June 1968beer can, coral balmoral, 40th anniversary, raaf

This instrument was part of a collection of instruments used by Dr Michael Kloss in his medical practice. Dr Kloss subsequently donated this collection to the College.Metal sponge holder. Instrument resembles a long pair of scissors, with thin arms and a ratchet adjacent to the handles to lock instrument into place. Each arm ends in a hollow, circular loop.obstetrics

This instrument was part of a collection of instruments used by Dr Michael Kloss in his medical practice. Dr Kloss subsequently donated this collection to the College.Metal sponge holder. Instrument resembles a long pair of scissors, with thin arms and a ratchet adjacent to the handles to lock instrument into place. Each arm ends in a hollow, circular loop.obstetrics

2 A4 sheets of pink paper printed in black. Program which includes school council and staff members, scholarship holders, certificate awards, sports awards, exam results.williamstown high school, 1946, speech night