This bottle of liquid floor polish was manufactured before 1960(taken over by Wattyl) in a period when most of the floors in high traffic areas were covered in linoleum. Most of the floors using this product during this period would have been kitchens and laundries. During this period the cleanliness of the kitchen, hallways and eateries had to appear clean (cleanliness was a sign of a bacteria free area). This was a priority for kitchens, mess areas(SEC Hydro Scheme facilities) and connecting walkways. The cleanliness attitude was enhanced in the rural areas due to the "dirty" farm work not impinging upon the residential home.When Mount Beauty was first inhabited all the residential and worker's facilities were a prime area for linoleum floor surfaces. The liquid floor polish was in great demand, "a polished floor is a clean floor".This bottle of liquid floor polish is very significant to the Kiewa Valley, not only that it covers the floors of every home and residential barracks of the first major development of a "town" now known as Mount Beauty but also it demonstrates that the "cleanliness" approach of early Australians living areas in the rural regions was "on par" with its city cousins. It is the smaller types of mores that underlie the "mushrooming" cultural and psyche "wholeness" of an ever expanding Australian culture.This brown opaque glass bottle with an oblong shape has a blue coloured "screw on" cap. It has a "wrap around" label glued firmly on the bottle and covers the front and sides.On the front main label under a red line, "SPARTAN" underneath in smaller print "For use on" below this, "LINOLEUM, RUBBER, COMPOSITION AND HARDWOOD FLOORS" besides this is an encircled Trade Mark of a "Spartan Warrior holding a spear and shield" these word follow the curviture of the circle and are below it "TRADE MARK REGISTERED" Below this are "SUPER FLOOR GLOSS" to the left in very small print "Nett Contents 16 Fluid Ounces". Below this on a blue background and in white print"LIQUID FLOOR WAX WATER REPELLENT". On the bottom of the label "Made under licence by HARDIE TRADING LIMITED for SPARTAN PAINTS PTY, LIMITED" below this in small print "Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, Launceston, Geelong. Embossed on the bootm of the glass is" G/Mfloor cleaners, liquid polish, "hygienic" clean floors.

A colander, sieve or cullender is a kitchen utensil used to strain foods such as pasta or to rinse vegetables. The perforated nature of the bowl allows liquid to drain through while retaining the solids inside it is sometimes also called a pasta strainer or kitchen sieve. Conventionally, colanders are made of a light metal, such as aluminum or thinly rolled stainless or plated steel, colanders are also made of plastic, silicone, ceramic, and enamelware. The word colander comes from the Latin Colum meaning sieve.Early 20th century kitchen item possibly of French manufacture due to the design and shape of the bowl this design appears to have been favoured by the French around 1910 for smaller Colanders. This item gives a snapshot into domestic life around the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the types of kitchen equipment in use.Strainer or colander, metal, with concave base and wood handle, plated metal construction with welded or folded seams. Handle painted black, perforated base.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, strainer, food strainer, seive, food preparation, kitchen ware

A smart cookie secondary school student has developed a safety cookware range that prevents people from burning themselves while whipping up masterpieces in the kitchen.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .greensborough, greensborough secondary college, safety cookware range, cookery, rachel pilmore

A mid 20th century salt cellar was used to store salt. This item is made of bakelite-style hard plastic. Most kitchens would have had one of these.Cream plastic container with red hinged lid."Salt" impressed in red on front of container.saltcellars

Advertisement from "Selected recipes from "The Leader" small corner books" (1930s). This advertisement is for Janitor Cleanser, "a universal cleanser for kitchen, laundry and all household chores".An example of early 20th century advertisingDigital copy of advertisement from a bookhistoric advertisements, "the leader" small corner books, janitor cleanser

Mini kitchen chopper for meat, vegetables, herbs Sharp blade, stainless steel Light cardboard cover. Illustrated to show use Kut Kwik - Made in AustraliaFood chopper - meat, vegetables Stainless Steel Sharp edge light cardboard holderKut Kwik Chopper - Stainless steel Made in Australiamini chopper, kitchen utensil

showing alterations to the dining room kitchen and sitting room area by removing a wall to open the space of original house built by Sydney and Frances Allen in 1920's Colour photograph of interior of house at 133 Myers St. Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also two photographs showing the alterationshouses, people, architecture

Lady and gentleman standing on garden pathway in front of home and younger girl standing on verandah. Note on left behind building is the now demolished kitchen/servants area. stawell houses

This "ladies" pocket knife was used up to the late 1900's by influential and "well off" ladies, not only as a fashion statement but as a practical tool when away from the kitchen/home to peel fruit and provide a cutting instrument for small items. It was a method to show the growing independence of women to skillfully process food away from the home and kitchen. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar)This "lady's "purse" knife was a demonstration of the growing independence of women in Australia and especially in rural areas up to the 1940's. The two World Wars provided the opportunity for women to take over what was traditionally "men's work". This evolution of women's equality in society brought changes to what the traditional role of rural women had been entrenched from first colonisation of Australia. The use of such a small compact knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers (docking the end of the cigar). This method of preparation of a good cigar would have been used by wealthy property owners or men of "class"This small one blade knife (lady's) has an "ivory" body containing one small blade. Horizontal lines in "off white" appearance run from one end to the other. One end has a "U" fitting(to provide an anchorage for a chain). This small knife could also have been used by male cigar smokers.ladies pocket knife, small knives, traveller's cutting implements

In 1873 James Griffiths migrated to Melbourne in order to start a tea Business. James lived in the Dandenongs at The Basin where he experimented with growing tea. Griffiths made tin canisters in the 2lbs size for their tea with common kitchen consumables listed on the front . The tins, when emptied, became useful kitchen canisters and helped promote the brand. Example of the names include Flour, Rice, Sugar, Sago, Candied Peel, Tapioca, Spices, Starch, Biscuits, Currants, Barley, String and of course Tea .Food storage rectangular tin, with a hinged lid. The outside is printed in cream and red with the name 'Griffith's Teas' and the word 'SAGO'. The text is set against a cream panel which is bordered with a decorative border of Australian native flora. The whole is set against a dark green background.On each other side of the tin is a different native Australian flower. The lid is impressed with a flannel flower.Printed on the front 'SAGO', also printed on the front and repeated on the top 'USE / GRIFFITHS' Teas / SYDNEY / MELBOURNE. ADELAIDE. BRISBANE'. On the front is the image of a train signal with the words 'SIGNAL / TRADE MARK'tea, james griffiths, canisters, city of moorabbin, cheltenham, melbourne, moorabbin, grocery stores, kitchen equipment

Yields information about the tram depot during August 1967.Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham of No 21 in the depot yard, with the trolley pole tied down around the bumper bar. Tram has a SEC Roof advert that Everything is under control in my all electric kitchen.tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, tram 21

Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the early 1970's and demonstrates night photography.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 30, stopped at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St North with the Post Office in the background. The tram has a SEC roof advert - "Everything's Under control in my all electric kitchen" Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, sturt st, city, night photo, lydiard st north, tram 30

Donated colour negative and colour laser printer image of scanned image of Ballarat trams 42 and 39 on O road at the SEC Wendouree Parade depot, shortly before closure. Both trams have SEC Advertisements "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen".depot, o road, tram 43, tram 39

Yields information about the closing days of Ballarat trams, their form and the number of passengers carried probably on a weekend.Black and White photograph of Ballarat No. 40 inbound along Lydiard St North, with the Provincial Hotel in the background. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol and has a Eureka Roofing Tiles and SEC "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisements. Taken by John Phillips.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, secv, tram 40

Illustrated book with brown cover. Title and author's name printed in white on front cover and spine. Front and back covers also have photographs of four women (Joyce Tweddell, Vivian Bullwinkel, Alice Kitchen and Joyce Loch) A summary of the book is printed in white on the back cover.non-fictionThe author profiles the love, dedication and selflessness of eleven outstanding women over the course of two world wars.world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945, women in war

Photos sent to Mary Jack, Pittsburgh USA by Charles Schwerkolt. Accompanying text sent by Charles - 'This is another view of the front and the kitchen also the shed which is used for their car. Black and white photo of Schwerkolt Cottage c1962. Car in Garage owned by Tenants . Thin Black Border.schwerkolt, charles clarence victor, whalen, rosalie, latchford, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt cottage

This domestic kitchen baking tin is typical of the period when when most food was made at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factories.Two vintage heavy cast iron gem scone tins or trays, one slightly larger than the other. Each has 12 hemispherical indents for baking 12 small cakes.cooking equipment, kitchen equipment, kitchenware, baking tins, cake tins

The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. The scales were part of the collection of kitchen items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum.Heavy silver-coloured cast iron balance scales with an 8-sided tray to hold the weights, and a 4-armed cradle to hold the tin ingredient tray. The scooped ingredient tray has folded edges.TO WEIGH 14lb (on base: Uebergang No.F16)domestic items, food preparation, allansford, uebergang, kitchen scales

Photo possibly depicts a Dalgety's Football team from 1909. It was found in the kitchen of Dalgety North, the NWMs old off site store (now part of Deakin University) in 1989.27 AUG. '09 W.H. WATTS, PHOTO, GEELONG.wool stores staff, sport, wool stores - staff

Came from George Cox's Grandmother's farm at Toolern Vale ( Mrs. Hogg). Sat on open fire in kitchen and was continual source of hot water. Also known as a water cistern.Enormous black cast iron kettle with lid. (Correctly known as a Fountain) Handle has a hook for hanging on chain over fire. Brass tap on brass extension near base.Clarks 4 galldomestic items, cooking

This item was made by and used in the Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre). The book was a "Back To" souvenir.This book reflects the kinds of foods / recipes used in the 1930's. These books often had to include cheap dishes during the wars and hard times that dominated long periods of the first half of the 20th century. Recipes in this book contain common ingredients found in rural kitchens of that time.A loose leaf folder from which a book was printed. It contains recipes, advertisements from 1930's and hints. The cover has a coloured picture od two women, one older, in a kitchen cooking. Print is orange and an orange border surrounds the picture and title,:Grandma's Recipe Book".

Black and white print of bogie tram No.35 and 28 crossing at the King St. Loop, late 1960's. No. 28 has destination of Victoria St and No. 35, View Point and a SEC roof advertisement. "Everything's under control in my all-electric kitchen". Photo by John Phillips. tramways, trams, king st, victoria st, tram 28, tram 35

.1) This one was used in the Writing room which later became a Meeting room then finally the RSL Building & History room. it was attached to the LH side of the Fire Place and ran an old Electric Heater on the Hearth. It was used up to about 2005. .2) This one was in the Old Kitchen built on the side of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the mid 1960's This one ran the Electric stoves used by the Womens Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL and to make the Rum & Coffee for the ANZAC Day Dawn service. The kitchen was removed as part of the Renovations in 2016 - 18..1) Heater meter, metal construction black coating, top face has a glass section with a "usage meter" saying "coins paid, unused", metal plate under with details re numbers, maker, coins per hour, on right side slot for "Shillings only" with knob, removeable lockable tray at bottom for coin storage and removing. .2)Same style as .1) but a different glass face style metering, it has 11 circular dials with one hand, these show "Coins paid, coins unused", this one shows the round meter going around when in use. The only differance between to two shapes is at the top re fixing to a wall..1) On plate, "Remote Control Switch - for alternating switch No 26 204 020 - Type Wik 36.1 - Adjustable 1-6 coins per hour, Adjusted for 1 coin per hour" On stickers, "insert 10 cents - Turn knob to right". .2) On glass section, "230/240 revs per KWH - 1200 - Serial No 8338380 - 5 - 50". On label stuck on, "10 c equals 1/2 hour"brsl, smirsl, shilling

This dish is typical of those in use in households in the 20th century. It could have been used in the kitchen for holding condiments etc or for holding small items such as hairpins or nibs in other parts of the house. This item has no known local provenance but it is an attractive dish and is retained for display purposes. This is a white moulded glass dish with a rim extending over the top of the dish. household items, warrnambool history

The Chalet' was owned at this time by Mrs. E. M. Dean. Photo shows what was called the 'back flat'. The building had 3 separate kitchens. There were also four 'bedroom' bungalows.Photo shows back of accommodation known as 'The Chalet' - snow on ground and roof.accommodation, chaletsthe chalet