Relates to "Edmond (Tim) Grey Bates" RAAF 20841. Enlisted 30/5/41. Discharges 30/6/45. Cpl. 1 Wireless & Gunnery School. Pacific Star awarded for Service in WW2. War medal was for all who served in the armed services or Merchant Navy in WW2. Australian Service medal was specific to Australian Citizens.Four WW2 Service Medals. 1. 1939-45 Star. 6 pointed Star of yellow copper and zinc alloy with a dark blue, red and light blue ribbon. Attached to a ring at the top. 2. Pacific Star - 6 pointed star of copper and zinc alloy with a small ring at top and colours on ribbon of red, dark blue, green, yellow, cream, dark blue and red. 3. War Medal 1939-45. Round silver medal in copper nickel with fixed straight bar on top. Attached ribbon is a combination of red, dark blue and white. 4. Australian Service Medal - round silver color medal of nickel alloy with fixed star and bar on top and ribbon colours of light blue, red, white and dark blue. 1.& 2. A crown and "GRJ VI" on front. 3. King George VI one side and roaring lion on other. 4. King George VI on one side and Commonwealth Emblem on other.medals, raaf, edmond grey bates

.1) Brass cannon shell. calibre 37 mm with projectile shell - brass - inert .2) Projectile - steel with four copper driving bands, not fired - nose cap - hollow brass threaded base.Shell - base "37 - 85 pdps 73 .9.17", Projectile - "IF (not legible)", Nose cap - "39817"passchendaele barracks trust, weapon, projectile, casing

Plane Jack type maker Mathieson & Co Glasgow copper wedge and blade present. Plate screwed to base with 8 screws. Marking on side IxBR 430mml x 77mmh x 190mmh at handle.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Robin Boyd designed this three-seater sofa. The sofa was featured in the promotional brochure for Domain Park Flats in 1962. The original sofa is in similar tones to the Featherston chairs (item F002) - it is currently stored offsite.Rectangular three-seater sofa. 6 timber cigar shaped legs with round flat brass metal feet. Olive green/copper loose weave fabric. Wool/silk blend fabric. Armless.walsh st furnishings, sofa, domain park, robin boyd

Shield shaped plaque made on a red varnished wood with a copper badge of a seven headed dragon affixed to the centre above the dragon is a banner with " Land Warfare Centre" and below it is a boomerang pointed down with "Australia" on inLand Warfare Centre--- Australia

Henry (Harry) William Tompkins was a renowned Melbourne architect, former City of Kew councillor and sometime Mayor of the municipality. He was president of the Melbourne Institute of Architects in 1914-15. In partnership with his brother, Frank Beauchamp Tompkins, he designed the Myer Stores in Bourke and Lonsdale Streets in 1933. Locally he was the architect of the Kew War Memorial (opened 1925). At the time that the gravure plate was made, the couple lived in 'Fenwick', a house on the corner of Stawell Street and Fenwick Street, Kew, which has since been demolished.Copper (on steel?) gravure printing plate made for Mr & Mrs Harold Tompkins, 'Fenwick', Fenwick Street, Kew. Engraved in reverse script. It is assumed that the acronym PPC may stand for 'Please Present Card'. "Mr & Mrs H.W. Tompkins, Fenwick, Fenwick Street, Studley Park / PPC 1st Friday"harry tompkins, gravure printing plates, business cards

Round turned wooden collar box with (inside) central round stud holder compartment, with two copper studs with bone fronts. Has matching lid with chiselled/cut design of an Iris flower with leaves.British Make Giltdomestic equipment, containers, collars

Used to grip wet washing from hot water tub or copper.Two wooden pieces joined with screws by a flat flexible metal piece.Each wooden piece is indented at ends.Tongs for handling hot washing.Made from light pine wood and metal.Nonewashing, laundry, clothes, tongs

The Speedweve is a tiny darning loom advertised as ‘Lancashire’s smallest loom’. It was manufactured by E & A Chesstok Ltd of Rusholme, Manchester in 1947/48. It is basically a little loom for mending socks and holes in clothing. - This item was a common household item used a time when people still felt it worth the effort to darn socks.A metal Speedweve - a small darning tool.The slide at the top pushes back and forth making the 10 copper hooks rotate one way then the other. There would have been a wooden disc for keeping the fabric flat. top - SPEEDWEVEdomestic weaving loom

Item in the collection relating to Doug Dean, refer cat No 4575P for his service details.Plaque with clock face, copper in smooth and dimple style, top has crown over “T” for Tobruk with scrolls over, kangaroo centre, place name under, clock has hour and minute hands in black.On top half, “RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION BENDIGO VIC”tobruk, bendigo, association

Miniature Infantry Combat Badge, dark copper colour. Design is of ovaloid shaped laurel wreath with self loading rifle type bayonet in centre, blade pointing up. Mounting is by 2 sharp pins at rear.numismatics-badges-military, passchendaele barracks trust, infantry

The badge is a type of Trench Art. Belonged to Billy Bird No VX113169, 2/14 Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1601 for his service details.Badge made out of Perspex depicting the Rising Sun Badge. The back ground is black affixed to a copper plate silver crown with red lining. The crown has silver rising sun set of swords above it."Aust Commonwealth Military Forces"trench art, military., rising sun

This type of bayonet was used by infantry Rifle Regiments of the British Army and by Infantry Battalions of the Australian State Defence Forces in the 1890's; then by some infantry battalions of the Australian Army especially in a ceremonial roleThere is no record found of this type bayonet frog in use by 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments. Use by VMR (the colonial predecessor to 4th/17th/19th Light Horse Regiments) is unlikely. Bayonet, Scabbard and Pattern 1892 Bayonet Frog on Sam Brown Belt on Jack's mannequin. Bayonet frog made of 'buff' leather, and stained brown on the front. Hand stitched with reinforcing tin plated copper rivetsold hand writing illegiblebayonet frog 1892 1888 buff leather, bayonet and scabbard of usual materials,

This Steam Engine Coupling was recovered from the wreck of the Newfield and is thought to be part of a Donkey Engine (or steam donkey, or donkey winch), which is a small secondary steam engine with a cylindrical shaped boiler. In 19th century merchant sailing, a steam donkey was often used in marine applications such as to help raise and lower larger sails, loading and unloading cargo or for powering pumps. The barque Newfield left Liverpool on 1st June 1892 with a cargo of 1850 tons of fine rock salt for Brisbane. About six weeks later the ship ran into very heavy weather approaching the Australian coast. On 28th August at about 9pm her master, Captain George Scott, observed between the heavy squalls the Cape Otway light on the mainland of Victoria, but due apparently to a navigational error (the chronometers were incorrect), he mistook it for Cape Wickham on King Island, some 40 miles south. He altered course to the north expecting to run through the western entrance of Bass Strait, but instead, at about 1:30am, the ship ran aground about about 100 yards from shore, one mile east of Curdies River. The vessel struck heavily three times before grounding on an inner shoal with six feet of water in the holds. The Newfield remained upright on the reef with sails set for a considerable time as the wind slowly ripped the canvas to shreds and the sea battered the hull to pieces. Seventeen men survived the shipwreck but the captain and eight of his crew perished.Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Newfield is significant for its association with the shipwreck Newfield, which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Registry. The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects. The Newfield collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international cargo ship. The Newfield collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its association with the shipwreckCoupling is believed to be part of the Donkey winch's steam-engine. Threaded brass collar (with side outlet) attached to a copper pipe via a locking nut, and a four holed flange with bolts and coupling plate the other end.warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, shipwrecked artefact, 1892, 1893, 28 august 1892, 29 august 1892, barque, curdie's river, donkey engine, newfield, nineteenth century, peter ronald, peterborough, port campbell, shipwrecks, steam engine coupling, steam donkey, victorian shipwrecks

The Commercial Bank of Australia was established in 1866. In Bendigo it was initially in Pall Mall but in 1875 a new building was designed by Vahland and Getzschmann in the Renaissance revival style and was erected at 11 View Point. In 1982 the CBA merged with the Bank of NSW to become Westpac.Photocopy of Cheques used in Bendigo in the 1880s. 20 assorted cheques on plain blue paper. Amounts on cheques vary - Commercial Bank of Australia - on the rear 'amounts in gold, notes, silver and copper to be listed. Purpose of these unknown.history, bendigo, cheques, commercial bank of australia

Produced during the reign of George V. G.R. initials indicates George Rex. Ribbon colours may be of significance.Brass & copper alloy lapel pin with badge formed with cursive intertwining initials 'G.R.' with a small 'V' in the interstice. The initials are surmounted with an imperial crown. One black and one purple[le silk ribbon attached.impressed: K.G.Luke Melb on the reversenumismatics, badges, civic mementoes, royal souvenirs

Slouch hat, felt, khaki coloured, light khaki coloured puggaree with a dark coloured copper RAAF hat badge mounted in front. Leather internal band, khaki coloured woven shoe lace as chin strap.uniforms - airforce, costume - male headwear, metalcraft, slouch hat

Brass unit and flexible tubing, stainless steel adjustment knob and copper coated spiral cover of control cable. Two spare fittings and two description cards. Decarbonizes the engine, sends a constant stream of moisture to the engine.Patented and patents pending in USA and foreign countries. VIX Vapor humidifier, Wheaton, ILL, USAengine humidifier, walter g. critchlow, vix vapour humidifier, vix vapor humidifier

Item souveniered by H.J.B Burrell BEM MM, VX 59659. Refer 290, 296.2P, 297.2P, 298.4.Medal. Round, copper, Asian writing. Side 1 image of squatting man with building in background. Side 2 has three legged basin with flame. Medal has a clip at top for ribbon (note no ribbon attached).numismatics - medals, military, asia

Awarded to William Donald Alsop - 2/10 Commando Squadron during WW2These medals has historic significance as it was issued to William Alsop a Commando in 2/10 Commando Squadron for his service during World War II and has strong provenance as it was donated with a Deed of Gift.The six–pointed star is yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal and Imperial cypher, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words ‘The Pacific Star’ and War Medal 1939-45.SX33860 William Alsopww2, world war 2, australian commando, independent company

The donor (a local resident.) of this coin found this penny token coin in the sand dunes of Lady Bay, Warrnambool, in 2023. The coin could have come from a local shipwreck, passengers, or members of the community. Trade was carried out along the southwest coast of Victoria between Melbourne and Portland, with the Port of Warrnambool receiving passengers and goods by coastal traders, the steamboat that set off from ports every few days. One such vessel was the steamship SS Edina that made her first voyage from Melbourne to Portland in 1863. For around a decade or so in the Gold Rush period in Australia there was a shortage of official government currency. It was acceptable during this time to use token coins minted by local businesses to be used within their store, much like the loyalty and rewards cards that businesses give their customers in modern times. The tokens were also a good way to advertise their wares and details. The first token was introduced in Melbourne in 1848 and were used until 1868, when they became illegal in New South Wales. They were minted in Australia and overseas. The token was issued by Robert Hyde & Co. who traded in second-hand goods such as old clothes, sheets, metal items and glass, which they resold to be re-manufactured, or "recycled".A token such as this one identifies businesses existing in the post-Gold Rush period in Australia. Round copper coin. Penny token coin bearing the Australian Coat of Arms and motto. The coin also has the company's name, location, nature of business and motto. The coin has grooves around the edge. It was made in 1861.OBVERSE: Logo: (Australian Coat of Arms), Motto: "PEACE & PLENTY", Date: 1861 REVERSE: "ROBERT HYDE & CO MELBOURNE", "GENERAL MARINE STORE, SHIPPERS OF RAGS GLASS METALS &.C"flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, merchant token, melbourne, token, australian token, trade token, coins, merchants, medal, colonisation, gold rush, robert hyde & co., general marine store, shippers of rags glass metals etc., numismatics, second-hand scrap, scrap goods

Old metal framed pair of oval shapped spectacles. One glass broken along top edge and frame bent. No arms to go over ears, but a piece of copper wire has been added to the left side.personal effects, seeing aids, spectacles, spectacles

Recovered from tram 14 during the project to rewire the tram and replaced by equivalent size wire, both control and accessory wiring.Demonstrates the type of wiring used in the tram.Six pieces or sample of wiring from tram 14. Three are original wiring showing deterioration of the cotton/rubber sheathing over the copper wire. The other three are replacement samples used in the 2024 project to rewire the tram.tram 14, tramcars, lights, electric lighting, tramcar maintenance

The inclusion of 2 Turkish buttons and the possibility of the belt itself being Turkish seems to indicate that the belt was obtained at Gallipoli. As some of the other badges and buttons are not of Australian origin, the indication is that they were traded during the owner's service.This item is significant in that it has original badges and buttons from uniforms of WWI. The person to whom this belt belonged obviously served at Gallipoli and returned from active service. brass button bearing the insignia of artillery, 2 brass buttons bearing a crescent and star, 1 bearing the outline of Australia with a crown above, 1 plain copper button and 1 brass button bearing the picture of a hand grenade.Belt: Webbing, 2 metal buckles with 2 leather ends and tongues and a leather pocket stitched 7.5 cm from the tongue end. 29 cm from the buckle end there is what is possibly a leather canteen hook, 2 cm wide, 17 cm long, with a copper escutcheon which hooks over a brass knob . Three stripes, top and bottom stripes blue, middle stripe khaki. Pinned to the buckle end of the belt are 5 copper badges: INF / RGA / / 4 / LH and a small crown and 3 brass badges TYNESIDE / 4 / SCOTTISH. On the tongue end are 2 brass buttons embossed with crowns, 1 world war one, anzac, ww1, gallipoli, badges, buttons, uniform belt, turkish uniform, turkish, british badges, tyneside scottish

Brass is an alloy made of two-thirds copper and one-third zinc, although the ratio varies.Before the advent of electricity candlesticks were a necessity in every household.A tall and thin brass candlestick on a hexagonal base.The candlestick has a decorative shape with several raised bands and engraved lines encircling the body horizontally. It has two concentric circles decorating the foot. candlestick brass victorian lighting domestic-lighting candle