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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Archive - Building Fittings, C1920s
Samples of door handles and fittings used in the Station Master's House at Mitcham Railway StationDoor handles, locks, skirting board, picture rail architrave, light connections, early wiring nails, number - all mounted on large board.|Every Railway House had a number - this one was DR.buildings, fittings -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - MTOCo, Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo), "Check Tickets", 1898
Compiled by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. head office, to record the various check tickets issued at Car Houses or depots from 23/12/1898 to 1914. Has an index at the front and for each car house gives a sample of the check ticket, the date of order, individual numbers, number of tickets, total numbers and advertisements on the rear. Samples of the rear of each check with an advertisement on the rear included. Lists the car houses and the color of the check. On pages 121 to 129 are samples dated 1893 of check tickets printed on Edmondson type railway card tickets with various colours and numbers. Includes a Northcote cable tramways employees pass, a 3d multi date Fare check tickets, Page 131 and 132 include a sample of Hoadley's advertisements, and page 141 a list of tenders for advertising on check tickets.Yields information about the style of check tickets issued by the MTOCo.Journal - green card covers, red binding, ruled foolscap pages, sewn sections with decorative end papers.tramways, cable trams, check tickets, tickets, car houses, hoadleys, mtoco -
National Wool Museum
Photographic Display, The Wool Industry of Geelong 1935
Wool samples prepared at the School of Wool Sorting, Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong. This object hung in the Wool Exchange Building until 1985 and is now displayed in the National Wool Museum using copy prints of photographs. Wool samples were prepared at the School of Wool Sorting, the Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong.THE WOOL INDUSTRY OF GEELONG 1935textile mills wool stores, gordon technical college - woolclassing department, textile mills, wool stores -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Specific Gravity: Metal Cube Set, c1970s
Used in the Physics laboratory for calculating/confirming relative density, or specific gravity, of given metal samples.10 x 2.5 cm metal cubes of differing types of metal, for measuring specific gravity of different metals. Contained in a white cardboard box.Number on each designating the material made frommetal cubes, specific gravity, scientific instrument, ferrous cubes, brass, copper, steel, lead -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letters from Dalgety and Company Limited in 1945 and 1948 to W.R. Lang re: wool samples.wool - research wool - testing, dalgety and company limited, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool - testing -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Cloth
Sample of fabric produced by Collins Bros Mill for use in Physician brand blankets, c.1930s.TRADE MARK / PHYSICIAN / REG NO 16997 / SPOTLESS FINISH / FREE FROM FILLING / GUARANTEED PURE VIRGIN WOOLtextile production, collins bros mill pty ltd -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Cloth
Sample of fabric produced by Collins Bros Mill for use in Physician brand blankets, c.1930s.TRADE MARK / PHYSICIAN / REG NO 16997 / SPOTLESS FINISH / FREE FROM FILLING / GUARANTEED PURE VIRGIN WOOL "PHYSICIAN" Regd.textile production, collins bros mill pty ltd -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Cloth
Sample of fabric produced by Collins Bros Mill for use in Physician brand blankets, c.1930s.TRADE MARK / PHYSICIAN / REG NO 16997 / SPOTLESS FINISH / FREE FROM FILLING / GUARANTEED PURE VIRGIN WOOL "PHYSICIAN" Regd.textile production, collins bros mill pty ltd -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Wood Sample
Sample wooden square from wrecked ship Thistle. Wood is Poon. Has some lead pencil inscription on top surface. Thistle (Timber - Poon India) Wrecked 1856 Port Fairy. Built 1760.Shiplovers" Society of Victoria.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, thistle, sample wooden, wood sample -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN EVANS COLLECTION: SEBASTIAN CYANIDE WORKS ASSAY BOOK: AUGUST 1904 TO JULY 1907
Sebastain Cyanide Works Assay book - August 1904 to July 1907 (Marked as #15 byr, probably #16, marked in list as ''August 1904 to May 1906''. Pencilled entries showing descriiption and location of assay samples with assay results.bendigo, industry, sebastian cyanide works, sebastain cyanide works -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, J Mounsey, Sanitary Inspector, Sanitary Inspectors Report Book, 1923 - 1929
Sanitary Inspector's Reports to Port Melbourne Council 1905-1912. Detailing sampling food for tests, Pure Food Act, Test weights and measures incuding those of wood merchants (Coal and Firewood Act), Prosecutions, water supply problems.local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, environmental issues, health - general health, business and traders, industry, nightsoil, built environment, livestock, engineering - canals and drainage, james mounsey - sanitary inspector -
Rutherglen Historical Society
School Records, c1950
Two different samples of letterhead stationery from Rutherglen Primary School. One is specifically printed for the school, the other is more generic, showing a crest for the Victorian Education Dept., with spaces where the name, address and telephone number can be filled in.letter head, rutherglen, state school -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Financial record - Ledger, Bamford Pty Ltd, Ringwood - Ledger Accounting Book March1908 to Feb 1917
Large Bound Accounting Ledger, with Index to various Ledger accounts for the period March 1908 to February 1917, including Stock, Plant, Horse Feed, Horse Shoeing, Wages (Weekly totals), Rent, Donations. Only a sample of pages scanned. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Dress,Women’s,indoor uniform, 1962
The garment was a sealed sample 26 feb 1962. It is unknown when the dress was replaced. It is a representative example of this type of uniform in the period.The dress is in excellent condition.Light green,short sleeves.410mm shoulder to shoulder.1018mm top of collar to bottom of dress.320 mm wide waist.25mm sleeve from shoulder top to sleeve end. Sleeve cuff 4 cm wide.Two pockets on front, each set 12 cmm below waist and 9 mm from edge of centre opening.bottom of pocket is 10 cm from edge of centre opening.The dress opens at front with 8 button holes (24mm) openings,with a neck button loop(2cm). Two epaulettes 5cmm x 11 cm(long). The pockets have a sewn flap 2cm long from pocket top and 5 cm (at apex) from top of pocket.Two loops (5cm high) at each side of dress.A loop for hanging dress is inside collar at rear.Three press studs at front to fasten dress.Attached certificate in plastic seal. “Department of Army - inspection service/ SFC 8.3.13. (June 1958). Sealed sample/ sealed pattern no class 8415 article/CLO 1489 DRESS WOMEN’S indoor uniform,short/sleeves.RAANC,S55./ the supply is not to differ from this sale sample except in such/ respects as may shown on back thereof./Approved 26.2.1962/ for Director of inspection” On reverse of sealed tag is: “ measurements shall be as specified.Buttons/RAANC Line 30 (fronts) . Buttons RAANC LINE 26/(SHOULDER STRAPS).”dress, women’s, raanc, short sleeve, uniform -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Increment borer
An increment borer is a specialised tool to extract a core sample of wood tissue from a living tree. The tool consists of a handle, an auger bit and a small, half circular metal tray (the core extractor) that fits inside the auger bit. The core sample can be used to count the rings, to reveal the age of the tree and its growth rate.Increment borer. The central core is stuck. AGN Mattison - Sweden #4333forest measurement, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
dolly pot
A dolly pot is used to crush specimens and samples before panning. It works like a large mortar and pestle. A small cast iron dolly pot.dolly-pot gold-mining metal-trades -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from the manager of Engelabra Merino Stud to W R Lang re. wool samples for testingsheep breeding - history sheep stations - management merino sheep - history wool - measurement wool - testing wool - research world war ii, engelabra merino stud, lang, dr w. roy, sheep breeding - history, sheep stations - management, merino sheep - history, wool - measurement, wool - testing, wool - research, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from the manager of Engelabra Merino Stud to W R Lang re. wool samples for testingsheep breeding - history sheep stations - management merino sheep - history wool - measurement wool - testing wool - research world war ii, engelabra merino stud, lang, dr w. roy, sheep breeding - history, sheep stations - management, merino sheep - history, wool - measurement, wool - testing, wool - research, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from Bill Austin "Eli Elwah" to W R Lang re. wool samples for testingsheep breeding - history sheep stations - management wool - research wool - measurement wool - testing world war ii, lang, dr w. roy, eli elwah, hay, sheep breeding - history, sheep stations - management, wool - research, wool - measurement, wool - testing, world war ii -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Cloth
Sample of the mix and match fabric introduced by Mr Fred Moylan (who later purchased a mohair farm).textile mills history, weaving, moylan woollens company, moylan, mr frederick halcomb a.m., textile mills - history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Set of 8 colour 35mm slides of Ballarat Trams May 1971, Noel J Simons, 24/5/1971
Shows a sample of photographs taken about 3 months before the Ballarat Tramway system commenced to close.Yields information about various Ballarat Trams and the streetscape at the time prior to closure in August and September 1971Set of 8 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 24/5/1971 1172.1 - Tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, near Barrett Ave., with destination of Victoria St., passing a tram stop, with a seat and "Warning Oncoming Trams" sign mounted on the pole. Tram has a Twin Lakes advertisement on the front dash and a unknown roof advertisement. See also Reg. Item No. 1174.3 for a later photograph. 1172.2 - No. 32 entering Bridge St. from Sturt St. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has Woolworths and Dickins stores in the background, and many motor vehicles. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant 1172.3 - No. 13 in bound along Sturt St. West, near Alfred St. looking west along Sturt St. West. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant. 1172.4 - as for 1172.3, but closer up. 1172.5 - No. 17 west bound along Sturt St. passing the Town Hall, with Myers and Queen Victoria's statue in the background. Taken from the north side of Sturt St. through the median strip. 1172.6 - No. 13 at the City terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. with the National Mutual and other buildings up to the Town Hall in the background, including the fountain and the city terminus shelter. 1172.7 - Bogie tram at the city terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. looking from the central median strip, westwards. Has Town Hall in background along with other buildings. 1172. 8 - as above but with Scrubber car behind a bogie tram. Shows fountain and ESCo control box by a pole.wendouree parade, •tram stops, •bridge st, •sturt st. west, •murray st., •sturt st, •town hall, •scrubber tram, tram 27, tram 32, tran 13, tram 17, ballarat, tramways, trams -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 4/1, 1947
"These pens were later demolished and the later Random Sample Laying Test was moved to the present position." THK"View of Egg Laying Competition Grounds from roof of new building. February 1947egg laying competition, grounds, pens, random sample laying test, e. m. gibson collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - SAMPLE BUTTON, GOLD COLOUR, Stokes Australasia, c.1987
Button is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See item 9806.Round button, gold-coloured. Shank attachment. Raised military insignia in middle of button. Paper identification tag, sealed with lead seal.Button - raised military insignia - a cross within a cog, crown at top of cross. Verso - "STOKES/MELB." impressed. Tag (handwritten) - "8455-66-025-9877" "ITEM 13" "BUTTON INSIGNIA/ARMY APPRENTICE, GOLD ANODIZED LINE 40" "STOKE (A'ASIA)/V113055)" "7-9-87/ [signature]"insignia, uniform buttons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - SAMPLE BADGE, SILVER COLOUR, c. 1992
Badge is an example of sample used to ensure standard of manufacture among local contractors. See item 9806.Silver coloured badge with two (2) pins, one (1) at top and bottom; gold coloured clasp on each. Crown on top of oval (pointed end). Lit oil lamp in centre of oval with red textile (possibly velvet) behind. Banner at base with motto. Gold coloured plate on back. Tag secured to badge with wire and lead seal.In oval around lamp - "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS." In banner - "PRO HUMANITATE [for humanity (or kindness)]" Tag (handwritten sections) - "THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY, NURSING CORPS/COLLAR SILVER ANODISED WITH CLUTCH GRIPS" "8455-66-037-4350/APP 55" "J+J CASH/2620078 AC" " G P Barr [signature]/ 19/8/92"insignia, badge -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Claymore Mine
Vietnam eraClaymore anti personnel mine collection consisting of : 00173.1 a replica of the mine proper 00173.2 the standard hand held firing device 00173.3 a sample of shrapnel from an exploded mine 00173.4 carrying bag 00173.5 Australian Army training handbookvietnam, claymore mine, cable -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB
Colour photograph. taken at BRIT Small piece of paper attached to bottom of photo reads: Analytical Chemistry Lab. 1970 Semi Micro Analysis, Peter Ellis digesting a sample For wet way analysis in a 'casserole' Note the old fumehoods and reagentsperson, individual, peter ellis oam -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - The Story of Actil
Actil was founded in Woodville South Australia in 1910. It operated until 1970. Envelope of promotional materials sent by Australian Cotton Textile Industries Limited (Actil) to Master Graham McCallum, 26 Graham Place Box Hill, Vic. The material, which includes a booklet, samples, and correspondence resulted from an inquiry for a school project. actil, cotton, australian manufacturers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Handbag
Hand knitted by donor in 1974 to use with green dress and white jacket.Small green handbag with gold coloured clasp and chain. Has sample of green lurex thread inside bag. Bag is lined with green nylon inside. See also NA5487 for information on green dress. Also fake fur jacket NA5490knitting, wool, 1974 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample, 1928
Production samples from Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, given to Mr Alexander Lau before the mill closure.varioustextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample, 1931
Production samples from Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, given to Mr Alexander Lau before the mill closure.1958-59 varioustextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history