The darning mushroom would have been an essential tool in an era when women were constantly repairing worn socks.Before the common use of synthetic materials, socks and other items of clothing were in constant need of repair. Darning would have been considered a necessary skill for girls and young women, part of their education as future wives and mothers. The mushroom was used to make repairs to clothing and bed linen.This darning tool was an essential item in 19th and early 20th century household as self-reliant women often had to make and repair all their clothing.A mushroom-shaped piece of smooth wood used to stretch and support material being darned.darning-mushroom needlework handicraft domestic

Lycoming helicopter engine repair and overhaul manual lycoming helicopter engine, helicopter, royal australian air force

Used by RAAF men to repair their uniform etc.Brown cotton folded container to hold sewing needles , wool and thimbleRAAF129456

A4 covering letter and 3 pages (2 double sided) of an article from VACC Journalnon-fictionAn article about a seminar held adt the Body Repair Division at Jim Shepherd's Shop at Mitchammitcham, jim shepherd's shop

Bootmakers tool used to repair footwear ca1910We believe this bootmakers tool was used and sold by HoldenSteel head with wooden handlebootmaker, tool

GEORGE PETHARD COLLECTION INCLUDING REFERENCES TO TARAXALE BREWING COMPANY PTY LTD / Newspaper - The Bendigo Advertiser / 10 pages of newspaper dated April 18 1933 / Paper - a few pages need repair - brittle / 63cm x 44 cm / MAY BE AVAILABLE ON TROVE, (Feb 2014).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, social history of bendigo, george pethard collection including references to taraxale brewing company pty ltd /the bendigo advertiser

Statement Roof Repairs Eric J Poole to Mr D Richards , Historical Society 21/11/1970 23 Philpott Street, Long Gully, 3550. Phone 3 1947 Amount $470, Deposit $10, Paid $460 cash 21-11-1970 Signed E.J.Poole

The Rosebery note book ' 100 pages , suitable for pen or …pencil …cream laid paper / light brown cover repaired with cellotape / names of radio announcers 1971 & 1972 / first page written in biro 'Announcers who close - ABC stations Radio , 3AR , 3LO after meditation 'ephemera, mementoes, general interest, names of radio announcers 1971 & 1972 'announcers who close - abc stations radio , 3ar , 3lo after meditation '

Instruction - 2 pages - duplicated foolscap sheets - headed "MMTB Engineering Department - Workshops and Running Shed Branch" - titled "Car builders duties". Details duties of workmen who undertook the repair of body defects, inspections of trams, cleaning, life guards and footboards. Dated May 1970.trams, tramways, depot, safety, workshops, tramcars, repairs, instructions, procedures

Negative of a photograph of No. 532, Northcote terminus, Xmas 1939. The grip has the destination of Northcote. There are another two sets waiting to run around at the terminus. In the background is Stan Ge? or Be? Hairdresser, C. E? Boot Repairer. There is a Bundy clock on a pole opposite the tram, and a person in uniform standing alongside.trams, tramways, cable trams, high st, northcote, bundy clock, tram 532

Clements Avenue Automotive is a Bundoora automotive repair business.Coloured business cardclements avenue bundoora, clements avenue automotive

Object said to be a bicycle repair kit used in WW1The AIF cycling units have often been forgotten in military history but the humble bicycle played a very important role in the logistics of warfare. The simplicity of the bike made transportation quick and reliable.Small metal box with two wire clips. Remnants of yellow paint on lidww1, bicycle repair kit

Tin box in black and gold square design '170016'. Brass handle at top - repaired. Homemade black hinge added to top. Lockable with lock included. Black interior paint. 3 money sections, detachable as a whole. Each section has a lid with a small handle. storage room underneath.small lock - 'Lion' brand. Made in Japan approximately 3 sq cm with steel locking device.

A black and white photograph of Brig Stewart Weir MC, 1st Australian Task Force Commander (1969-1970) shares a joke with Engineers repairing a bridge on Vietnam's National Route 23 which had suffered water damage to its foundation. The bridge was built by 1st Field Squandron Engineersphotograph, brig stewart weir, 1st field sqn engineers, national route 23, gibbons collection catalogue, engineers

Cloth cover with red leather spine and corners, very worn at extremities, leather corners torn. Minor insect damage inside front cover and first flyleaf. Partial front hinge detachment. External hinge repair using stick tape. Foxing front and rear pages. Poor condition.Nil.government, gazette, victoria, kilmore court house library

A letter dated 30 June 1939 to the Town Clerk Ringwood from E Thompson Ringwood East School Committee advising the Council that the culvert on footpath in Whitehorse Road is in a very bad state of repair. Also requesting that the footpatch be formed or continued along from the Burnt Bridge to the municipal boundary.

Clements Avenue Automotive is an automobile repair and service business in BundooraBusiness card, printed in colour both sidesLocation map, contact detailsautomotive repairs, bundoora, clements avenue bundoora

Comes from Sharkey's Store Repairs, Commercial rd, Koroit

Joe Grenville repairing a desk at the Ely St fir stationblack and white photographJoe Grenvillejoe grenfell, ely st

Black and white photo graph of shop front. Tricycles, bobs games, cricket equipment, bicycles, scooters, fishing gear, tennis racquets in windows. In image 'Kerr Cycles' Kerr's sign in window at right. 'tennnis racquets/repaired/same day/strings 6d. 8d.restrings 10/- 15/- 17/6organization, business, kerr's cycle chop

Hand written double sided letter from Crusoe Apiary Kangaroo Flat dated August 3rd to a Mr Crellin signed Geo Miller, letter makes reference to a clock & repairs, on reverse are instructions and recipes for Electro Gilding, Water Gilding without battery, Silvering without battery, Electro Silvering.communication, postal, letters, letter found in back of book, stationary engine driving, item number 8502.233

'The School Paper' was published monthly, graded according to the classes and were used as teaching aides as well as practise in reading. Cost was one penny per paper.'The School Paper' issued by the Victorian Education Department for Grades v and vii. Issued monthly except January.|Includes one set of 11 for 1948. One paper for February 1937|and six papers for 1946 ( March, July, August, October and December). Further cardboard cover in set.|Repaired 11/2011books, school/educational