Polishing irons were used for ironing collars and frills. Historical information Sad-irons (the term comes from an old word sald for solid) were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash.. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. A solid piece of cast iron, the base is triangular a shape with an eight centimetre base with curved sides coming to a point 13 centimetres from the base and is three and a half centimetres Thick. The bottom of the iron is curved. Two curved pieces two and a half centimetres wide, half a centimetre thick and six centimetres apart rise from rise up seven centimetres, between them is a two centimetre diameter and nine centimetre long hollow handle. Embossed on the iron is - 4 SILVESTERS PATENT SALTER and an arrow with a knotted rope around it. K13polishing iron, silvesters patent, sad iron

Flat irons were used for general ironing. Historical information Sad Irons (the term comes from an old word sald for solid) were made by blacksmiths and used to smooth out material by pressing the hot iron over it. A piece of sheet -iron was placed over the kitchen fire and the irons placed on it could be heated whilst remaining clean of ash. The women used 2 irons - one heating while the other was used. Thick cloth or gloves protected their hands from the hot irons. The cool iron was replaced on the fire or stove to heat again. These irons were cleaned with steel wool to prevent them marking the material. If the iron was too hot the material would scorch. Most homes set aside one day for ironing and some large households had an ironing room with a special stove designed to heat irons. However, most women had to work with a heavy, hot iron close to the fireplace even in summer. A solid piece of cast iron, the base is triangular a shape with a ten centimetre base with curved sides coming to a point 15.5 centimetres from the base and is three centimteres thick. The bottom of the iron is flat. Two curved pieces three centimetres wide, half a centimetre thick and seven centimetres apart rise from rise up eight centimetres, between them is a two centimetre diameter and ten centimetre long hollow handle. Embossed on the iron is - 4 SILVESTERS PATENT SALTER and an arrow with a knotted rope around it. K5polishing iron, silvesters patent, sad iron

A black and white photo postcard of the Wellington choir, there are nine sited women and ten standing men. On the back the words Wellington choir. No names or date. There are three photos all the same.performing arts, music, wellington choir

Black and white photograph, multiple people, photograph with two women at the centre who are called Di Cook and Carla Ashman with drinks in their hands. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Di Cook (Rob's wife), Carla Ashman (Basil's wife).recreations, sports, awards, di cook, (rob's wife) and carla ashman (basil's wife)

Bendigo's Century a supplement to the Bendigo Advertiser volume four: 1930-1939. On the front a picture of women at the Bendigo Jockey Club, 1930s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, centenary supplements

Black and white photo of a group of Jajoweroung or Loddon Aboriginal people in front of their camp. The group consists of four women sitting behind some wooden branches and four men all in native dress. Two men are standing holding spears and two are sitting. The male standing to the left is Prince Charlie and standing to the right is Batten. Behind them is a hut made of bark and sticks. On the bottom of the photo is printed in black ink 'Aboriginal Camp - on - Boort Creek - 1863 -' Photo is inside envelope 2400 418a. On the back of photo 2400 419a the following is hand written in blue ink. The Jajoweroung or Loddon Tribe of Blacks. Aboriginal Camp - on Boort Creek, 1863. Names of Aborigines - Left to Right. Women sitting in front row - Lizzie, Caroline, Maryanne, Kitty. The two men sitting behind the women - Adam, Nero. The two men standing back row - Prince Charlie, Batten. Photo is in envelope 2400.418aphoto, group, aboriginal camp boort creek, boort creek, prince charles, jajoweroung or loddon tribe

Business & Professional Women's Club - Bendigo. Life Member's Certificate presented to Miss Lillian M. Prout in recognition of services rendered to the above club. Dated 11th July, 1962.organization, business, bendigo professional women club

Copy of black and white photo. Image shows older woman standing to LH side of tree, two women and three children standing in large hollow of tree. Letter accompanying the photo says 'the little lady near the side of the tree in this photo is my Grandma Hargreaves. The lady behind the first girl in white is my mother 'Amy Hargreaves'. (Mrs Irene Thomas letter)person, group, hargreaves family

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, July 26, 2004. Jewels: these two young women greeted customers with a smile at White's Jewellers in November 1949. The store was on the corner of Bennetts Arcade and Pall Mall.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, July 18, 2004. Demons: this group of women took to the football field for a good cause in 1949, when they played at the Bendigo showgrounds to support miss Australia Quest entrant Miss J. Wright. Back row: Marjorie Watson, Mabs Stevens, Betty Creely, Marion Dent, Agnes Harris, Isabel Hepburn, Ada Ridsdal, Thelma Parker, Joan Evans. Centre: Lorna Midgeley, Edna Hooper, Noel Pinal. Front: Norma Krausgrill, Dorothy lee, Dorothy Watts, Minnie Stewart, Gail Evans (mascot) Maureen Cain, Belly Wickhamnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, June 22, 2004. School's in: Bendigo's School of Mines in the 1940s provided the venue for a number of training classes. This group of women were undertaking a turning and fitting class, as training for employment at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory. Back row from left: Isabel Widmar, Peg Bourke, Marje Harris, Mary Fittis, John McCormick, Mollie Reed, Dorothy Holmberg and Isabel Rosewarne. Front row: Gladys Evans, Rose Crossman, Ida Murphy, Betty Harreton, Joan Cousins and Dulce Box.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, July 5, 2004. On duty: looking spic and span are these women from the 'Fortuna' L.H.Q. Cartogrphic Company in 1945.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, July 9, 2004. Championship: the women softballers were playing at the Upper Reserve in 1946-47-48. The championships were contested in Ballarat, Melbourne and Bendigo. Back row from left: Coral Petersen, Unknown, Marjorie Pollard, Dot Pell, Val Straugh, Unknown, Betty Pell, Lola Nuttal. Front row: Unknown, Unknown, Minnie Stewart, Norma Nuttal, Kath Fern, Unknown, Bev Roberts.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, March 7, 2005. Women in the workforce: the names of the women in these photos are unknown as is the date the photograph was taken. They were photographed at their place of employment, Bendigo Ordnance Factory.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, March 18, 2005. Hard day's work: women work at the Ordnance Factory. Date unknown.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 11, 2005. Busy bees: women at Mathews Bros. make the first shirts for the Bendigo 1000 in 1946.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Copy of St Bartholomew's hospital certifying that Mr. Charles Stilwell has attended two courses on the principles and practice of midwifery; on the diseases of women and children, and on some points of medical jurisprudence. Mr. Stilwell also attended women and delivered them in real labours. Dated London 13th of March, 1830.document, certificate, hospital

Black and white photograph on card of group of 16 people men women & a child.Vincent Kelly Bendigophotograph, portrait, group

Sepia toned photograph of 2 women covered by a celluloid frame with sticker on back Imo-Glas celluloid processed plaque.

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Tall order: Chimney's Antiques in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk, now an AMP office. The bank building on the right is now a women's hairdresser.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white head and shoulders photo of Barbara Fulton. She is wearing a sports blazer and blouse. On the front of the photo is written: 1955 Barbara Fulton Junior Womens 110yds B/K 2nd Vic Countrys. On the back of the photo is written: Swimming Champ.recreations, sports, swimming

Black and white photo of Barbara Asher. There is a seated person behind her and a drum on the stage. The photo has damage top centre. Written on front of photo: Womens 110 Breast 1st Vic Countries 1st. 1957-59 Barbara Asher. Written on the back of photo: Swimming Champrecreations, sports, swimming

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School grades one and two. the photo is 87 years old and shows a group of 56 students with 18 girls and 38 boys making up the two classes. The children's ages appear to be quite varied as this was 1916 and in the midst of World War 1. The two women teachers' attire reflects the austerity of the times.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Clothing. White nylon women's panties with gussett and straight legs, Centre and back of legs trimmed with 2.3 cm lace. Centre front full length panel (20cm wide) with two full length side panels. Lower section of side panels have 14 cm frilled inserts of pleated nylon fabric, with lace trim at top. Elasticized waistband.costume, female underwear, woman's white nylon panties

Clothing. Pink nylon women's panties with gusset and elasticized legs trimmed with 3.5 cm coffee coloured lace with brown frilled edge. Elasticized waistband.Tag on inside seam, ''SW ''.costume, female underwear, woman's pink nylon panties