In the late 19th and early-20th centuries household heaters burned wood and coal for heating. In winter the warm air from the fireplace would flow into the room through a round flue in the face of the chimney. In the warmer months the unnecessary heater and flue was removed and the chimney cleaned. Homemakers then covered the circular flue hole with a decorative and usually inexpensive wall hanging to prevent draughts and dust. The practice was especially popular in France and Germany where a lot of the artwork originated. The covers were no longer needed after households changed over to more modern designs of heaters. The flue covers were known as Wall Art or Flue Cover Art. They were usually round and illustrated with a lithograph or chromograph print. The picture was then mounted on card, covered with glass, and framed with a brass or tin rim. The border was commonly gilt with a black stripe around the centre. There were numerous illustrations, many with a European appearance, and were easily bought through local merchants for a small price.This pretty flue cover is significant for representing a common domestic wall decoration from the late Victorian to the Edwardian eras, when solid fuel heaters were used in low to high income homes. The picture is similar to many other flue cover images, apart from the holly clutched in the girl’s hand, which gives the cover a Christmas theme. This flue cover is the only one in our collection and appears to have a unique design; the hand painted floral decoration on the glass and the two crimson rings around the edges of the frame’s white border haven’t been seen on other flue covers. Flue cover, metal and glass. Print of a young girl with blue eyes and curly blonde hair, a hooded blue cape, a silver clasp with blue stones, and a sprig of holly in her hand. The round metal frame forms a deep, white-painted, crimson-edged border for the illustration. The hand-painted blue flowers on the glass front form add to the border and give a 3-dimensional effect. The picture is between the cardboard backing and the glass front, with the metal frame holding them together. There is a metal chain attached for hanging the cover.warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, picture, handpainted, portrait, girl in blue cape, metal frame, round picture, illustration, print, holly, christmas, child in blue cape, silver and blue clasp, holly sprig, late 19th century, early 20th century, 1890s-1930s, victorain, edwardian, flue cover, flue cover art, wall art, chimney flue cover, chimney hole cover, stove pipe cover, fireplace flue cover, antique, victorian, glass frame, chromograph, lithograph, tin, brass, lithograph print, chromo print, christmas girl, blue cape, blonde girl

Coins brought home by Anthony Robert Cornelius from Vietnam. Refer Cat No 1874.2 for his service history.Vietnamese coins. .1) .2) 20 Dong. 12 sided, silver coloured .3) .4) 10 Dong. Round, silver coloured. .5) .6) 5 Dong. 8 rounded points, brass coloured. .7) .8) 1 Dong. Round, brass coloured.numismatics-coins, metalcraft, currency vietnam

Glass kerosene table lamp, conical shape at base with scalloped pattern at edge of base. Base comes in to a stem then becomes rounded at top, has a rounded pattern. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Long steel rod twisted into a corkscrew shape at one end and a round hole at the other. A rod is inserted into the round hole and is turned to drill a hole in a fence post.rural industry, fencing

Long thin shaft standing on a three legged round base. Handle attached to the round metal piece. Handle turns shaft on other side of the metal piece.Chicago Flexible Shaft|Stewart Clipper.rural industry, farm machinery

Long thin shaft standing on a three legged round base. Handle attached to round metal piece. Handle turns shaft on other side of metal piece.Burman & sons|Birmingham Englandrural industry, farm machinery

This is the 22nd edition of the "Wright and Round's amateur band teacher's guide and bandsman's adviser". This book was produced by the Wright & Round music publishing house and is made up of articles on instructing brass bands as well as articles on music theory and instruments. In addition there are numerous pages to the back of the book that highlight all the brass band music that had been published by Wright & Round from 1875.This book is significant as it provides historical detail on brass band instruction in the early 1900's. There is a wealth of information here; on instruments, theory, playing, technique, conducting and other aspects of teaching. The music cataloge at the back of the book is also enlightening for the wealth of information.Printed book, missing coverswright & round, liverpool, united kingdom, brass band instruction, music theory

Belonged to Fanny Isabella Nicol Staff Nurse AIF. Refer 1795P for service history, 2317.6, 2591.4 paper & circular tin ANZAC day badges (not individually marked) .1) round paper badge "Remembrance " wattle flowers .2) square badge union jack flag and Navy flag (red) .3) round badge "remembrance." ANZAC day (1936) mauve .4) R.S.L remembrance ANZAC day (1940) yellow paper badge. .5) round metal badge ANZAC day purple / yellow .6) round badge metal ANZAC day (1939) purple/ green .7) round badge (metal) ANZAC day (1938) blue/ green with a laurel wreath + bow .8) round metal badge twentieth anniversary (1935) green/ blue .9) round metal badge "Lest we forget." brown /white) soldier with open. badges, remembrance, australian

WW25 inert training rounds in original clip. Lee Enfield 303 WW24 rounds on Base- MF VI 26. 1 round- A ↑ I VI 24. very dificult to decipher.

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF KATHLEEN HURLEY [NEE DUNN] AND HER COUSIN MARGARET & JESS TAKEN ABOUT 1939-40. POSSIBLY TAKEN AT HOSPITAL FETE OR BACK TO CLUNES.I AM ONLY GUESSING BUT I THINK ROUND 1939 OR 40 JUDGING BY AGE OF MARGARET JESS AND MYSELFlocal history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations

The plate has been used as a school teaching implement in English & Spelling and MathematicsThe plate has been designed for dual use in a school, to tutor children alphabet and mathematical concepts, while at the same time being used as a domestic eating plate.Small white plate with dark green alphabet and numbers around the plate. In the middle there a clock with Roman numeralsOn the back of the plate there is a dark green, round inscription with the words "Trade Mark" " School" and the maker B & K LTDalphabet, counting, plate, numerals, school, clock, roman numerals, crockery

During the 1930s Moorabbin was an area with open grasslands, still often used for market gardening. The development of the city (and, later, suburb) can be seen emerging from the railway station.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of aerial view of intersection of Nepean Highway and South Road. Moorabbin Council Chambers are situated on the corner with the library, old shire building, Moorabbin railway station, St David's Anglican Church market gardens and open paddocks in the background.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 143 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 156% / k000786moorabbin, council, railway station, railway, suburbs, paddocks, nepean highway

Members of the Bentleigh football team after presumably winning a premiership as the man seated in the front is holding a cup.Black and white photograph with four rows of men, and one child, grouped together in a traditional sporting photo. Most men are wearing the Bentleigh Football Club uniform but on either side of the third row there are men in street clothes, as are the two men sitting at the front.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 210 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%bentleigh, football, team, sport

Located in the southern Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh, on the corner of Centre Road and Nicholson Street. The Bentleigh Theatre was opened in 1924. By 1946 it was operated by Hoyts Theatres and was modernised in 1948. It was closed in 1984 and has since been demolished.Black and white photograph of the entrance foyer of the Hoyt's theatre in Bentleigh. On the right hand side is a poster for the movie 'Mother Wore Tights' starring Bette Grable. To the left is the start of a staircase which presumably turns to the left taking movie-goers upstairs.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to the reverse: 188 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 80%theatre, movies, entertainment

Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph depicting the art deco facade of the newly refurbished Plaza Theatre, Ormond. There are no buildings either side of the theatre which highlights its large size.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 187 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%theatre, movies, entertainment, plaza, suburbs

Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph of the theatre inside the Plaza Theatre. The photograph has been taken at the rear of the theatre and looks down over the three tiers of seating toward the screen.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 186 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 77%theatre, movies, entertainment, suburbs

Located in the southeast Melbourne suburb of Bentleigh, on the corner of Centre Road and Nicholson Street. The Bentleigh Theatre was opened in 1924. By 1946 it was operated by Hoyts Theatres and was modernised in 1948. It was closed in 1984 and has since been demolished.Black and white photograph taken from the ground level inside the theatre, with a view of the screen.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 189 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%theat, movies, entertainment

Black and white photograph of workers with a horse and card preparing the Sandringham Oval, possibly for football. Person 2 and 3 (from L to R) identified as William John Selby and [no first name] McInerneyHandwritten in red ink on reverse: 55% Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 48sport, horse, manual labour

Horses were frequently used to assist in the manual labour of farming right up to the mid twentieth century. This image was taken while ploughing market garden fields in Moorabbin.Black and white image of two Clydesdale horses attached to harness and pulling a plough. Two men are behind the horses, one is holding the handles of the plough and the other is standing next to him with his hands on his hips.Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 70% Printed in black text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 41horses, manual labour, farming, moorabbin